what did you do to your firebird today?
04-04-2014, 05:18 PM
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well, whats your setup, aside from the mistake that is the drone producing loudmouth 2?
maybe it's you setup, while I haven't had a good run on the highway yet since installing my SLP Bilstein rear shocks and BMR springs (still need to do the front) to fully judge it, I have pushed the car up to the 80-85 MPH range and I love the way the rear feels compared to the stock parts it had when I drove it 700 miles from North Georgia to Sanibel Island, FL. last summer. I also have the Founders adjustable panhard and 3-piece poly control arms on the rear, getting the rear end centered after lowering can have a noticeable effect on ride quality.
maybe it's you setup, while I haven't had a good run on the highway yet since installing my SLP Bilstein rear shocks and BMR springs (still need to do the front) to fully judge it, I have pushed the car up to the 80-85 MPH range and I love the way the rear feels compared to the stock parts it had when I drove it 700 miles from North Georgia to Sanibel Island, FL. last summer. I also have the Founders adjustable panhard and 3-piece poly control arms on the rear, getting the rear end centered after lowering can have a noticeable effect on ride quality.
The worst part of my trip was the exhaust note. I dont think the LM2 would have been near as bad if I had a manual car so I could drop the RPMs down. I was averaging about 65MPH which if memory serves me correct put the tach just under 2000 rpm.
I am thinking of swapping to Strano springs and finally rolling my fenders. Also some sort of muffler swap to tame the noise at highway speeds.
04-04-2014, 07:28 PM
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I have bilstein hds all four corners, eibach prokit, umi adjustable pan hard. Also on 275/17 fronts and 315/17 rear tires. The car handles great just a bit harsh however it could be the dang roads up north after the winters fury.
The worst part of my trip was the exhaust note. I dont think the LM2 would have been near as bad if I had a manual car so I could drop the RPMs down. I was averaging about 65MPH which if memory serves me correct put the tach just under 2000 rpm.
I am thinking of swapping to Strano springs and finally rolling my fenders. Also some sort of muffler swap to tame the noise at highway speeds.
The worst part of my trip was the exhaust note. I dont think the LM2 would have been near as bad if I had a manual car so I could drop the RPMs down. I was averaging about 65MPH which if memory serves me correct put the tach just under 2000 rpm.
I am thinking of swapping to Strano springs and finally rolling my fenders. Also some sort of muffler swap to tame the noise at highway speeds.
04-05-2014, 10:59 AM
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Just ordered:
Summit Wires
Moroso SpiralFlow bullets
Hypertech 180 tstat
4.10s and install kit
Speed Engineering LTs
Bilstein shocks
Prothane motor and trans mounts
Founders Adj LCA, PHB, STB, SFC and LCAbrackets
about to order:
Gates Racing belt and tensioner
Phab True Duals
Stage 8 header bolts
o2 extensions
Summit Wires
Moroso SpiralFlow bullets
Hypertech 180 tstat
4.10s and install kit
Speed Engineering LTs
Bilstein shocks
Prothane motor and trans mounts
Founders Adj LCA, PHB, STB, SFC and LCAbrackets
about to order:
Gates Racing belt and tensioner
Phab True Duals
Stage 8 header bolts
o2 extensions
04-08-2014, 07:31 PM
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Just had a new project delivered. Picked up a complete LQ4 from a local guy. And when he said complete I was thinking a longblock with maybe an intake. This thing looked like the hulk ripped it from a truck, still has the harness and PCM hanging off it. Time to start tearing it down and parting the other stuff out and prep the block.
04-09-2014, 04:42 PM
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04-09-2014, 06:54 PM
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yup ebay for 94 bucks for the pair shipped new, much better then what 6le wants for there corsa clones.
they are 2.5" inlet (measures a little more clear inside) so they will work with most aftermarket exhaust setups and 3.5" dual outlets (measures to the outside edges a little under 3.5" but more then 3.25").
I can PM you the link if you want.
they are 2.5" inlet (measures a little more clear inside) so they will work with most aftermarket exhaust setups and 3.5" dual outlets (measures to the outside edges a little under 3.5" but more then 3.25").
I can PM you the link if you want.
04-09-2014, 07:08 PM
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On the other hand I can say that heat gun didn't help me. Paint still cracked during rolling, so I just stopped using heat gun to save time. F-bodies got good ol' American metal, lol - I spent about 3 hours on each fender, much more than needed for rolling european or asian cars. So with proper heating it would be probably 5 hours each...
04-09-2014, 07:17 PM
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I would be happy to help regarding the roller, but I live in Ukraine... Thus my answer will be useless, sorry.
On the other hand I can say that heat gun didn't help me. Paint still cracked during rolling, so I just stopped using heat gun to save time. F-bodies got good ol' American metal, lol - I spent about 3 hours on each fender, much more than needed for rolling european or asian cars. So with proper heating it would be probably 5 hours each...
On the other hand I can say that heat gun didn't help me. Paint still cracked during rolling, so I just stopped using heat gun to save time. F-bodies got good ol' American metal, lol - I spent about 3 hours on each fender, much more than needed for rolling european or asian cars. So with proper heating it would be probably 5 hours each...
04-10-2014, 05:25 PM
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Did some little things that have been waiting awhile. Rolled my fenders, changed the fuel filter, changed the serpentine belt,removed the old NY registration and inspection crap off my windshield, and did a quick waterless spray wash and wax.
On a side note the fuel filter change was much easier than a lot of the right ups on the web make it out to be. No huge fuel mess no spraying fuel just a quick remove and replace.
On a side note the fuel filter change was much easier than a lot of the right ups on the web make it out to be. No huge fuel mess no spraying fuel just a quick remove and replace.
Debating on whether I want to paint it now or wait until I repaint the entire car.
04-11-2014, 01:02 PM
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how long did it take to get? I am waiting to hear back from him on mine that I bought and paid for on the 2nd of this month (had initial contact the first few days squaring things away).