BlackTopKings Black & Gold theme

[BlackTopKing]

Hey every one, i dont know where to start this thread, so mods if I am in the wrong let me know.

But considering I am fabricatng- I figure I start here.



In short my goal is to build a great trans am but one with a differnt look-with out taking form the look of a 3rd gen. Which i love.



So far to start the thread I figure I do some updating from what was to what is and then whats in the works to whats next.



First though; I wanted to Update the rims with better pictures and after the buffing. notice the pic with the emblem-PPG Matched ;)

Hopefully they show better then the cell pics.

1989 Custom GTA


This was in 5/2009

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCF5595.jpg



The clear on the Aluminum was starting to really get bad and the amount of cleaning just wasnt helping...they are old ! so the rims got to go. I wanted Vette rims but had a hard time finding a set for a fair price or what I was willing to pay at least.



So in the mean time I wanted to try something and now really like them.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6099.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6110.jpg

[BlackTopKing]

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6111.jpg
Just Rims
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6108.jpg
Close up
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6109.jpg



Also,

New NOS Bottle-Now Painted Gold to match
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6117.jpg



I still got to take pic of in car...but

Thing I like the most is the dark/bright effect, in the sun it just shins and tints out.



Now it seems odd now cause I am in the middle of the change in theme.

So as I continue, hopefully the Black and Gold theme pulls the car together better.



I just picked up a Twin Turbo style fiberglass hood for the car.

I will be pulling this hood off for a while so that I can re paint the 383 markings to match the GTA Emblems along with a Custom PAINTED Gold Bird on the hood.


I am also making a plug to try to mold a new spoiler...



Ok so now I feel like :shock:. so i will get somemore pic together and up date some more.

[WildBillyT]

You are in the right spot. I like the black and gold theme you have going on- but I hate the pro stock hood you have. Spoils the look IMO.

[NJ Torque]

Nice spin on the GTAs.

[BonzoHansen]

I think the concept on the wheels is good but would be better in a larger diameter wheel.

[sweetbmxrider]

i like it. why did you paint the valve stem? :lol: i dig the hood though, it looks pretty mean. do they have center caps for those wheels? might be a nice touch.

[maroman88]

looks like u did a nice job painting the gold, deff looks cool

[madness410]

dam that looks real sick. i agree with bill though the hood takes a lot of the look away.

and reading gold so many times in one post leads me to believe that you love..go0o0o0o0oo0o0o0o0old

http://nuudeli.com/gallery/albums/Viikon_Kuva/goldmember.jpg

[BlackTopKing]

LOLOLOLOL.
The stems are black now, Truth is I Tried it to hide them but didnt really like that out come. So I simply painted the stems black again.

I also agree- I wish there were larger rims. But I am working with what I have for the time being and orignaly I wasnt sure if I would like it or not-just ended up liking them more afterwards. Still cant get a picture to reflect in person- just looks so much better.

But thanks for the feedback- I havent really gotten any!

i still think as it comes together the over all look will blend and fit better.

The HOOD !!!!

LOL- I did that like 7years ago and am still in love with it, although i will be honest and say i am excited to have this second hood to change it up. kinda wondering how that will look.

I do have the center caps- but not when I took the pics- got them like 3-4 days ago. Just have not figure if I want the birds in gold or if something else on the center caps.

And finally- truth is, I am not normally a gold guy, but I love 2nd gens and the 77-79 black/gold bird trans am's are the best IMO

so its my swing on that look-just trying to update it and add something different.

I know ppl will either love it or hate it, but i want to hear both and will even like to hear some ideals and suggestions.

So again thank you, everyone for your replys

[Tru2Chevy]

I do have the center caps- but not when I took the pics- got them like 3-4 days ago. Just have not figure if I want the birds in gold or if something else on the center caps.

I think black caps and gold birds would look the best.

- Justin

[BlackTopKing]

Hey everyone, I wanted to post a quick up date with the car and the new theme.

Things are coming along altho alot slower then I was planning.
but the Project hood and the 1st stage of airbrushing is done,

This is the new hood - I will keep both to kinda change it up between the two for fun and kicks, its an all fiberglass twin turbo stlye hood.
pretty nice,

I just got done airbrushing the hood this week and will need to clear and wet sand/ buff hood for full effect. but the ideal is there.

I am sure some may see where the ideal roots form. No its not 100% perfect- couple things I will clean up but it looks great and I am happy with it.
I have a tone of "step by step" picture, if any one wants to see I can post them as well maybe in a different spot.

Any way here it is
Once I test fit i will post pics.



http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6181.jpg

[WildBillyT]

Hood looks awesome!

[maroman88]

i got that hood on my 88 camaro... looks like u put lotsa work into and its deff cool!

[ta350]

need to do a top coat on the black just to even it out so its not blotchy.

Just a suggestion before clearing it

[BlackTopKing]

Yeah, I do need a top coat. I should be able to do it this week. I just got to get the equipment.

Thanks for the good praise- was alot of work.

[Teds89IROC]

That hood looks amazing! I'm really digging the black and gold theme you have going on.

[unstable bob gable]

I like that hood, your highness! That screamin' chicken looks like something off a bad azz heavy metal album cover. Def kool!

[Scrat's_Camaro]

wheels and hood look good!! only thing i noticed was you had wheel weights on the outside that got painted gold so they were on there before the paint. when you get new tires your gonna have a spot that isnt painted when the shop puts new weights on since the weights never go on the same spot as old tires.

[BlackTopKing]

Hey everyone, thanks for the comments.


Have been on, I turned off comcast and had to wait a bit for FIOS... Which I am liking alot more.


The weights I agree... I hated it, but I figured not much I can do at this time, When I get new tires I hope to get new rims....I think ahead and big...LOL

[BlackTopKing]

Now for a long awaited update....

DON A DONA DON....

Car had an issue.....

BOOOOOOOO

I know, no excuses but it has been becoming harder and harder to start until one day it just didnt....

So I had to really put the thinking cap and since I was with out internet I couldnt even come here for help.

Good news is its fixed and running great...better then before, bad news...cost me like $600.00 ( which was actually a good deal for the work)

Anyway back to the

DON A DONA DON....

Hood is on, I know I know- NO CLEAR, but Like I said it was a proto-design.

Well since you guys got the see the airbrush work on top of the twinturbo style hood- now check out the work underside. I am not the best but i been working on it...I cant airbrush like others but I Guess I just have a different style

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6209.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6210.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6211.jpg

Test Fit the Twin Turbo Hood - and it dose well - had to adjust it for like an hour and still didnt get it 100% at the time, got it really tight now tho.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6217.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6220.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6223.jpg

Top Shot of the Car

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6236.jpg


And just a nice pic of me and the car- There are few but when we are good-We look good
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6234.jpg


So now, what you gusy think....

which hood is better....

I know that is my debate, so I have thought about it and have desided to- Keep the Pro Street more of a classic look because the scoop is simular to the shakers. I will RE-Aribrush the Gold bird the same layout as the Twin Turbo. Only having to spray the gold and black keeping the gloss that is current on... This should get the effect fully as I aim for- Then The Twin Turbo hood- Well I guess I will either come up with an other ideal or may sell it... I dont know- but if I RE do the Twin Turbo Hood I want craziness on the top and not under.

Cause so far people who see it are like oh wow...the bird is cool- Hood opens and it HOLLY ***** That is Hot.....

Kinda the not the order of responce I was going for...

LMAO

[BlackTopKing]

Now the black and gold theme is coming together

[usp55]

New hood is better, nice job.

[xrelapse13]

hood looks awesome, and those are impressive airbrush skills

[BlackTopKing]

Thanks Man !!!!!

[BlackTopKing]

Quick Update on the Progress



So I wanted to delete this, the center stering wheel item and I had a wrap box in there for a while and altho it was alot cleaner looking. I still wanted, something more and better. This is what I can up with,

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6245.jpg





The LED's will sit behind the letters for a glow effect and not shine all crazy in my face. Letters? That is the Rj logo, its kinda the way I have drawn my name since I was a kid.


http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6247.jpg


http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6246.jpg

And.....The Hood, Up I did it....and changed it up- I dont know if i am going to leave it as is...or add the flat black look on the inside of the bird-simular to the twin turbo hood...

I kinda do, tho, the 77-78 turbo trans am's had a look like that and I kinda was trying to just blend different features in to this design plus add and minus somethings, i do know by doing this tho- i will make it more abd more of a like or dislike ideal....meaning you love or hate it but not much inbetween.

Any way check it out




http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6283.jpg

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6282.jpg

[jts98z28]

i think that hood looks awesome

[BlackTopKing]

Quick up date for the lighting...the center stering wheel insert.

I just got to wrap the box and mount but here was a test fit and lighting test....



Just the insert



http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6346.jpg



mounted but just insert lit


http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6349.jpg


the dash full lit (Power on Only)



http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN6352.jpg



should of started the car and turned the lights on for pic so not to have the CEL on and taking from the effect- but oh well you guys get it.

[BlackTopKing]

I have kinda slowed down with the car due to holidays weather and just about everything else it seems but I did manage to get the Pro Hood back on the car- right before Snow....LOL

Not complete but I did want the get the Twin turbo style off for a couple weeks to work on.

Either way quick update.

1st Jan 2010

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/89GTATransAm-AirbrushProHood-FT.jpg

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/89GTATransAm-AirbrushProHood.jpg

[JerzLT1]

the car looks amazing, impressive air brush work

[69BirdX]

That hood is pure bad ass

[ar0ck]

Car looks good but instead of the nascar scoop you should swap a 2nd gen shaker scoop.

[btownws6]

car looks good man congrats

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Sick airbrush work, car looks great!

[BlackTopKing]

Thanks guys, It means alot-It seems to be one of those things were either you love or hate it.

And I do like the ProStyle alot more.

To me the car is currently at its ruff draft stage, I had the ideal and wanted to see what it would look like -
Honestly I love it and will deffently continue to work on it some more to perfect it ,

[ws6 jim]

Car looks good i considered doin the same thing to my wheels nice to watch the progress

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

Cant stand 3rd gens but good work on the hood

[BlackTopKing]

Just wanted to do a quick update...

I picked up a set of seats this weekend, i got a great deal and am super xited to get them in the car, just got to get me a set of 5points.

Although I thought of trying to get a shop to do some embrodiery...

would like to get the GTA logo ( like the emblems ) done on the seats...
So we will see.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN7074.jpg

[BonzoHansen]

Nice seats. You have a roll bar in that?

[sweetbmxrider]

dude this car is mackin!!

[jin1481]

usually not a big fan of the turbo hoods but it actually looks pretty good on the car, going to have to say the that pro hood looks much better though. awesome job!

[T69SS]

Car looks sick man! The pro hood makes the car look real badass. Nice score on those seats as well

[Zero4488]

If you wanna sell one of those hoods let me know...

[BlackTopKing]

Well I Fab up an adapter mount to use on the factory tracks so that seats bolted back in with out drilling. Extremely pleased with out come, Pic is of them mounted as a test fit- perfic tho, Am now removing the tracks from seats to refurbish and powedercoat. Got new springs already but dont have the stock caps for the seats and am looking for some- just think it will make a cleaner look.



i do have the tracks for the seats- if any one wants them... let me know





http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/89TransAmRacingSeats.jpg

[BlackTopKing]

If you wanna sell one of those hoods let me know...

I might be willing to let the TT hood go.

[BlackTopKing]

2/4 Update:

Up Next for the interior...Well newest items are the Autometer Gauges -
RPM MPH Volt Water Fuel Oil

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/DSCN7098.jpg

I have some ideals for the mounting, but I am going need to do lil homework on wiring them in.

So if any one has any advice prior, please let me know-

I am not 100% sold on the chrome look trim, I may try to convert that to just Black - Reason is I am thinking of making a face plate to replace the stock gauge section-mounting the autometers in the same locations as stock but with a look simular to the 2nd gens. This will allow me to keep the Black and Gold theme on the inside as well. I will work on getting some type of pic of what I am thinking or at least as close as i can find.

Of course and thoughts are welcomed.

Also to add - I was able to get 1 G-Force 5point camlock harness in Black so i will need another. So let me know if any one might have one.
Just looking to see if i can get a set for less then JEGS

[WildBillyT]

2/4 Update:

Up Next for the interior...Well newest items are the Autometer Gauges -
RPM MPH Volt Water Fuel Oil

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/DSCN7098.jpg

I have some ideals for the mounting, but I am going need to do lil homework on wiring them in.

So if any one has any advice prior, please let me know-

I am not 100% sold on the chrome look trim, I may try to convert that to just Black - Reason is I am thinking of making a face plate to replace the stock gauge section-mounting the autometers in the same locations as stock but with a look simular to the 2nd gens. This will allow me to keep the Black and Gold theme on the inside as well. I will work on getting some type of pic of what I am thinking or at least as close as i can find.

Of course and thoughts are welcomed.

Also to add - I was able to get 1 G-Force 5point camlock harness in Black so i will need another. So let me know if any one might have one.
Just looking to see if i can get a set for less then JEGS

Gauges look good. I like that style.

Regarding the harness- do you have a roll bar?

[BlackTopKing]

Thanks,

Roll bar?
No there is no roll bar in the Car at this time.


To be 100% honest I have been mentally debating this question all month.
Thought about post a threat to vote

Roll Bar
Harness Bar

kind of a decision I keep bounching around with.

[WildBillyT]

Thanks,

Roll bar?
No there is no roll bar in the Car at this time.


To be 100% honest I have been mentally debating this question all month.
Thought about post a threat to vote

Roll Bar
Harness Bar

kind of a decision I keep bounching around with.

Yeah, and if this is a regular inspection/registration car you may run into issues at inspection with harnesses.

[BlackTopKing]

I have a million and one ideals but I will try to avoid the novel and give a brief description of the direction/;

Exterior,
NEW Spoiler & Mirrors
Wish For:
NEW Rims and Tires
Custom rear drift


Interior,
Install 5 point harness and gauges with custom dash, custom console and NOS mount, door panels redesigned, and new rug w/ custom floor features, redesign rear hatch-system layout.
Need:
NEW steering wheel, 4th gen center console and 4th gen Trans Am Lettering (emblems found on the doors)

Dash will Resembleming this look
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/hppp_0711_05_z1977_pontiac_trans_am.jpg




Engine,
New Air Intake (getting rid of the stock and go with the pipe look)
Dress Up and Clean up- with some reorganizing
Ignition Upgrade (MSD Set up-ignition, distributor and coil)
NEW Wires and Plugs

Suspension Upgrades From/To:
Currently:
2.5 Eldelbrock lowering springs
Monroe sentrac self adjust shocks and struts
larger front and rear sway bars

Want:
Wonder bar
NEW A-arms
Strut tower bar
NEW panhard bars
NEW rear control arms
Subframe connectors
NEW shocks and struts
and maybe the torque arm relocation kit with torque arms

Kind of something that I am looking into and questioning about as it is.

Wish:
I could do air ride, but the price is keeping me away.

Exhaust
I want custom side exhaust ( fitted with something like the side sweep styles and will need to modify side skirts to create the right look)

Breaks
Would like to get a new set up or swap-

After that….I sleep.

[V]

WBT was asking about a roll bar or harness bar because the only way to install 5 point harnesses is with the use of either one

[BlackTopKing]

LOl, I know that I need one or the other to install. I was just saying that I had not made up my mind if I wanted to Install a Roll Bar to do that or a Harness Bar- Seats are in car but I dont even have both harnesses yet either- pluse I am not able to drive it right now anyway.
So i got some time.

I like the harness bar ideal cause I can keep the interior street looking, but I like the roll bar look... I just know that the look will change by adding the roll bars.
Kinda like rims or a hair cut...

I love the Vette rims on 3rd Gens but I dont want that look...
Mo Hawks look cool on lil kids but not shaving my head...

LOL

Problem is I have not seen a 3rd gen let alone a F-Body with a Harness bar, only C4 and C5's

[WildBillyT]

LOl, I know that I need one or the other to install. I was just saying that I had not made up my mind if I wanted to Install a Roll Bar to do that or a Harness Bar- Seats are in car but I dont even have both harnesses yet either- pluse I am not able to drive it right now anyway.
So i got some time.

I like the harness bar ideal cause I can keep the interior street looking, but I like the roll bar look... I just know that the look will change by adding the roll bars.
Kinda like rims or a hair cut...

I love the Vette rims on 3rd Gens but I dont want that look...
Mo Hawks look cool on lil kids but not shaving my head...

LOL

Problem is I have not seen a 3rd gen let alone a F-Body with a Harness bar, only C4 and C5's

In your case, I'd do a 6pt bar with removable side bars and pro street style rear bars (go through the package tray instead of the rear seat back.

Should look fine.

[BlackTopKing]

Not to Ask a Dumb question but I am not sure what you mean threw the package tray and not the back seats...

Defiantly appreciate your input.
Thanks

[WildBillyT]

Not to Ask a Dumb question but I am not sure what you mean threw the package tray and not the back seats...

Defiantly appreciate your input.
Thanks

On some of the older cars, the pro street kit puts the rear bars of the roll bar along the roof and down through the package tray/rear deck/speaker area. If you have the regular kit, the rear bars come down on a diagonal through the center of the rear seat back. So you have to delete your rear seats.

[BlackTopKing]

OK, I see what you are saying and agree completely.

I have thought about the rear seat deletes before, but never really came up with an ideal or found a look that I was willing to do. But now If I consider doing the roll bar set up, I may want to re-consider the rear seat delete. But for the time being I would just opt to leave them in. Its not like, they are used anyway and with the NEW seats- I really don’t like the contrast of materials. Simu leather and Cloth? Just kind of off looking on the inside.

I think I would also like to re-line the door panels with vinal fab as well (shame I re-lined them last year in the cloth).

Has anyone done the rear seat delete and replaced the area with their sound system? I see a lot of people put the boxes and subs in the back ( I have it the same) but I wonder if anyone has moved the Subs up and did a delete that way?

[BlackTopKing]

Ok So Today I did some searching around and some phone calls about the cage so that I have this option to go with and can factor the cost in as well...

So far best price was an 8point install and complete = $1,100.00 from S&W.

What do you guys think?

I still rather the 6point, but was pressed for time and ask about the 8 point,, I will continue looking and will call again tomorrow.

I wish I had the place and space to just do it on my own but I dont- figured that the cost would be better else were any way but not looking like it so far.

JED sells the 6point kit 169.99 + 100.00 shipping...

SO I guess I have something to think about,
while I am here and calling dose any one have any sugestions on location to call-

Thanks

[BlackTopKing]

Some UpDates
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Still doing alot of work and still alot more to do- but it is coming to gether a litlle at a time...

[BlackTopKing]

if anyone remembers i had a couple post about the gauges and a set up for the TA. well based off the design idea's this is what i ended up finally doing and i mean finally....i have had these gauges for ...what 3-4months now and still not in car...wtf.



either way i got to do a CAD drawing with the measurments and all- pluged it into the cnc (amanda) at my job- and Boom boom boom...



18g Stainless....

perfect fit....and the 4 smaller gauges, check out how close yet how well they fit...i was so proud of myself for this one...



I leveled them out higher so that the extra room (lower) could be used for something else...



Check it out



http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/customgaugesetup.jpg



now i got to fig....do i keep the stainless look and make a piece for the center console and radio brazel to match (maybe other areas as well) or



my orignal idea...which was to mimic the gold look of the 2nd gen trans am's.....maybe a graphic wrap or something else...



only other ideas were to...

Paint Black

Carbon Fiber graphic wrap

....



not really sure, anythoughts

[NastyEllEssWon]

damn i want your car :nod:

[deadtrend1]

Not bad. Got plans to put a fiberglass spoiler on to get rid of the wrinkled poly one?

[BlackTopKing]

deadtrend1:

I have been on a hunt for one for the longest...Just not willing to pay the 300-400 price tag and everything i find one in my range- i either dont have the cash or i am late and it sold before i got off of work...LOL

There is a kid on here that has the mecham spoiler i want- but he is like 2+ hours away from me and I keep meaning to see if he still has it...but then again. Time and Money...I need both at the SAME TIME....LOL

I still really like to swap a 2nd gen spoiler on it...but thats just idea's untill i get there...

NastyEllEssWon:
Well, thank you very much- best complaiment i could ask for.

[deadtrend1]

deadtrend1:

I have been on a hunt for one for the longest...Just not willing to pay the 300-400 price tag and everything i find one in my range- i either dont have the cash or i am late and it sold before i got off of work...LOL


I hear you, but its worth it. Even the weight difference is amazing. It doesn't smash the hatch on your head if you have weak struts, just may take your chin off when you open it. :lol:

[BlackTopKing]

I hear you, but its worth it. Even the weight difference is amazing. It doesn't smash the hatch on your head if you have weak struts, just may take your chin off when you open it. :lol:

I know! i thought about just lifting the hatch for a daily work out and skip the dips...LOL
Thing is heavy and I put new struts on the back- died in like a year! guess they were cheapies or something, but i am not buy new ones each year!

so i figured that once i get a better spoiler on there i will get struts and hope they last 2 years:-P

[BlackTopKing]

So I dont know what got into me today, but a sudden change in heart...

I got up like 6am and went to the store got sand paper and a couple of wire wheels.
Next thing I know....

MyGTA rims (black centers with the gold lip) are no-more...

I got 3 out of the 4 done before the heat and then sudden down pour tired me out.
So hopefully after work Tuesday I can finish the fourth wheel.

Why and what am i gonna do!

Well i am still on the hunt for my corvette rims ( 17x 18 for sure but maybe 18 x 19 combo)
so i guess in the mean time- i am just gonna have some fun and try something else.

When i did the gold lip- i was like oh no....after a while i was like- they are ok...once i did the bird tho- it was like YES....
now that they are back to bare lips....Ewwwww- dont like them at all.

but reason to ryme is i am gonna strip, power coat black centers- with black lip and a 1/4" gold (matched) pin stripe.

if i could photo shope i would but i think it'll be nice....
but we see- willpost pics once done

[IROCZman15]

cool, awesome, if you get a chance, can you PM me a few photos of your seats and interior around the seats, and info on model, price, and materiel of the front seats? car looks bad-ass man. cool!

[BlackTopKing]

7-1-2010

Well this is the update of 6/26 weekend of heat and Trans Am's.

Did a ton of things, most little but the effect was great.

Biggest change was the rims. I ended up going with the Black Center-Black Lip and gold pinstrip.

Not gonna post all the DIY, but is short I removed all four tires and took the rims all the way to bare metal...Whoa!!! what a pain but way worth the look- I realise the paint will only add to the work the next time i change my mind- so hopefully i just get my Vett 10spokes before then...LOL

I will also like to note: this time- no rattle and tons of clear

Before....
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/89tranamgtablacktopking1.jpg

Jet Black
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN7637.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN7636.jpg

full pic with rims on...just to see how it looked..
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN7640.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN7641.jpg

JetBlack with pinstrip
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN7647.jpg
this pic shows just paint...no clear at this time!


After this point once i saw the first rim with the pinstrip effect i went all out...even wet sand and buff...although the Black had a nice gloss from the bare metal coming threw and the thriple thick clear coat really made a nice reflection- after wet sanding and buffing them out...i could see me! and the rims currently shine better then the rest of the car...so I will be waxing the TA this weekend something seriouse.

Next was the Rear hatch...wash,vac and re-painted all the panels...all of them, this time! again no rattle and clear...nice shine i think
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN7697.jpg

lol

Next Engine bay!!! had some time and money- so i started and have been little by little working on getting it better- not completely there but i pulled all the loom off- re loomed (black and some red) organized the wiring much better and re-routed most- I also clean up alot. Not done but big improvement for the lil time i have had in it so far...really want the heater hoses off the motor along with the ss lines...but another time.
before
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/DSCN7134.jpg
after
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN7662.jpg

Red white and blueberry fest....
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN7691.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN7695.jpg

And some today...pics...
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN7736.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN7737.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN7733.jpg

over all, i am happy with the turn out!
Now on to the next

[BlackTopKing]

cool, awesome, if you get a chance, can you PM me a few photos of your seats and interior around the seats, and info on model, price, and materiel of the front seats? car looks bad-ass man. cool!

Did you ever get my email??

[IROCZman15]

actually, i checked and re-checked my in and old mail box, id dint see any email. i like the way the seats look tho! try sending it to martin.dave3@gmail.com

i like what u did with the gold pinstripe on the wheels, because i think the black would be too much, the pinstripe pulls the wheel off well.

also the same color wire looming loos good. more of a theme to it rather than multicolored. lookin good

yea no rush, but if u get a chance, send info on the seats to the above email, or PM it to me. no rush, this is an upcoming winter project

[Flippindabird]

dam man when i talked to you i didnt know you were so talented, car looks great the scooped hood is mean looking and very unique, now how much would you charge to airbrush me a silver bird on my hood?? my theme is blue and silver lol

[BlackTopKing]

dam man when i talked to you i didnt know you were so talented, car looks great the scooped hood is mean looking and very unique, now how much would you charge to airbrush me a silver bird on my hood?? my theme is blue and silver lol
Hey what is going with you? ope all is well...

Thanks you for the words on my car and my self.
I have tryed to do both- makeit look good and different at the same time.

I will send a PM

[_87TA_]

Anything new with the roll cage?
And aother +1 on the car

[BlackTopKing]

Thanks, man.

I have to say I have done a massive amount of work on that car in the last month- most is touch up clean up stuff- like the interior and rims shown above.
Last week I replaced the floor pans and did a full undercarriage over haul- Ripped out a bunch of stuff-
if it was good i cleaned it up to bare metal and repainted it...
New fuel lines and brake lines
Suspention stuff re did-
Undercoated the crap out of it too-front to back- even droped the tank to get everything.

Hoestly wasnt completely needed but i have been sitting on so much for so long- just got tired of waiting.

plus most of everyhing i am parting with anyway! kind of wanted to use what i got- like i have brand new sway bars i got off a camaro dirt car! - put them on too...lol

I also ripped the front interior out I got a 4th gen console, finally a month ago- havent put it in yet!!! so i figured i had to strip to do floors ( which was a pain! and a mess!, but glad i did and am super happy with out come)
I did a ryno lining of the interior floors from fire wall seem to rear seam (at start of hump)
got new rug- dont know if ill put it in now- rynoliner looks cool as hell as the floor.
I re organized and routed all interior wiring-super clean super neat.

all i got to do now is re install interior.

I am stumped on the console though, not sure how i want to do switches (windows and assy)
-i got a 93 which fits perfict, got a new radio pod (one i have had for ever too).

Roll cage.... hummm, oh how i do want to do that!
I got stuck with both time and money and put car on back burner for a while- i want to put in subframes and a rollcage at once now- i saw a set up on a car in NC were they were mated- in the rearseat area-center bar across the floor- pretty sweet looking- i dont have the power to need it so i figure ill add once i get caged....

I just got a new welder- I sold one of the two migs only for the second to fry up on me about 3months.

so now i guess i need pipe...

I got a killer deal in NY for one and figured i take the TA up next time i went...but havent and probly wont be able to for some time...

so now that i have over answered your question and updated my thread at the same time ...

Trans Am ToDo List.

Finish-Interior
*Deside on 4thGen doors panels-Speaker rerouting
*RollCage-Custom Fiberglass Rear seat delete to move system from hatch to behind front seats.
*Fab a Nos mount to fit the 4th gen console to the rear seat delete.
*Do something with hatch & headliner....not sure- like to fiberglass both solid

Exterior
*Clear Side markers
*Tint Tail Lights
*New Spoiler Design-non Trans Am, thinking Vette style
*Fix Hood Repaint for now-may try the camaro vented side skirts swap

Engine
*Remote Battery Set up.
*New cold air intake design
*Custom Covers
*Exhaust-still want my side pipes- been looking at the gibson mustang set ups as a format to go off of....

And For this post- that is it!

Any thing wild up my sleeve.
Airbrushing the sides of the Trans Am with a wicked sick design
Functional butterfly inside the prostreet scoop-just for looks.
LOL
but we will see

i just need to learn how to fab emblems andi be good as gold

[BlackTopKing]

dam man when i talked to you i didnt know you were so talented, car looks great the scooped hood is mean looking and very unique, now how much would you charge to airbrush me a silver bird on my hood?? my theme is blue and silver lol

I sent Pm with details.

hve done the bird 4x now and got it down pack, each time better than mine...guess ill have to atleast do mine agian for perfection

[BlackTopKing]

So- stress….
So what to do?

Me I do anything else…lol, really though I needed a break from all that is going on so I deside to do some arts and crafts time…
Got 4th gen console-used Auto…?
1. Its all I had
2. Just to be different

4th Gen top console-Auto Style, Basically what I started with.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8092.jpg


Removed the Trans Control-section, mapped it out- to make a switch location (window)
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8094.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8095.jpg

Made a Plexi glass piece to use for mounting
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8096.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8097.jpg


Then with a fine brush- painted on a lil bandit guy- so that the blue LED’s will Illuminate threw…
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8099.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8101.jpg

Flash makes pics look bad- but you get the ideal- painted gold and assemble
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8103.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8105.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8106.jpg


Test fit- console top Jet Balck and Cleared
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8108.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8110.jpg
Remove cross bars and insert boot
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8115.jpg

This is what it would look like….

Had I only been able t leave it alone….but I cant…want more?

Desides to change the layout- want shifter up front and to pull console back and up- for a more dramatic flow.
Cut out remaining from mounts:
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8116.jpg
Make a template-ABS Plastic- cut to fit the gap and clean the console
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8117.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8118.jpg
Plastic Weld- and smoothed it out
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8119.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8120.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8121.jpg

Old trick…Melted it down- fill it in and plast it out….ohhhh
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8123.jpg
Also note- added top bar across

Now I am not the best airbrush in the world and I sure don’t like lil things…..but lets have some fun
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8124.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8126.jpg

Spectrum White-base, Charcol n jet blacks outline, shadow n small details-Metalic Gold on top!-
Jet black on top (center of console out)-two shots of clear…could of did another, but figured not to incase I want to change it later-
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8135.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8136.jpg

Later today ill post pic of it in car

[Tru2Chevy]

That looks badass!

- Justin

[BlackTopKing]

That looks badass!

- Justin

thanks, i gotta twick it tonight to install tomorrow- n make a boot....
pretty cool tho.

[BlackTopKing]

OK- did radio brazel this morning and...
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8166.jpg

Just got done the install- looks good i think- I made a new location and switch board i guess you can call it. Like to see if any one can guess what i used to make it from- lil cut n chop and heat bend...but looks like it was ment to be there.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8172.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8171.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8170.jpg

I got all the LED for the console wired up and will have to post night pics once i get the camera back-left in car-

[Green_Phoenix_LT1]

:drool:Looks awesome man. Can't wait to have you do my silver theme :nod:

[Tru2Chevy]

Looks great in the car.

- Justin

[BlackTopKing]

Not sure were I am going with the recent sckull effects, but its turning out well and to be a lot of fun…
This is the NOS Bottle i did this afternoon as i awaited.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8198.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8199.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8200.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8201.jpg

[btownws6]

wow looks awesome man

[HeadlessNorseman]

I usually dont like custom interior stuff, buy you have made me a believer. I now want to go out and get an airbrush again!!! awesome work keep it up

[BlackTopKing]

I usually dont like custom interior stuff, buy you have made me a believer. I now want to go out and get an airbrush again!!! awesome work keep it up

wow, thanks- thats the best complament i could of asked for
thanks

[BlackTopKing]

Almost complete...at about 95%

Alot is flip flopping on me in life personaly- so as i go with the flow-i have found my mental release to be quit extreme once it hits the car...although i have to say i have impressed my own self...looking wicked....

So I airbrushed the whole trans am at this point except the true black fire and flame effects that will burn off the nose-fade to faces over the T Tops and hit the rear... this is what i got done so far...

Hood: The Trans Am bird is re-done with a metalic and pearl gold- color shifts in light like flickering fire...sweet in the sun, added smoke and ghost faces with in the toned black and grim reaper on the pro street scoop.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8350.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8354.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8353.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8355.jpg

[BlackTopKing]

Pass Side: Reaper with grave yard- tumb stones- of dodge ford and chevy emblems-Gates and gold Rose...Ghost faces in Toned Black with in a trible cut threw out sides- almost cant see untill you walk the car...love em
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8348.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8357.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8358.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8359.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8343.jpg

[BlackTopKing]

Driver side: reapers battle- evilish creature with ball n chain also with the same ghost face with in trible cut threw out sides...
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8364.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8362.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8363.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8361.jpg

[BlackTopKing]

Rear Hatch- Rear seat delete is just about done- now featuring and holding a full 2800watt system that screams...air brushed console-sails and rear seat delete box-sub box...
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8305.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8304.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8303.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8302.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8300.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8293.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8297.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8298.jpg

like i said- not to much to do...juts the nose t top and rear bumper- will be done tomorrow.

hopefully from this work- ill get a chance to do more and more...gonna push the new concept of

BlackTop Ink

;)

[BlackTopKing]

Rear Bumper finished with the angles...
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8374.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8379.jpg


Nose is finished...
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8408.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8406.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8386.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8403.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8415.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8410.jpg

Just the T-Tops and Spoiler to do...already started to clear the car...Nose Hood Doors and Front fenders are cleared. Removed to paint the back sides and clear all around. sharp looking i think

[sweetbmxrider]

incredible work man, you have talent.

i was going to say you should tattoo but is that what you mean by black top ink?

[Green_Phoenix_LT1]

Wow.....Just wow

Im amazed.:nod:

[V]

i really like how you used the front door edges and worked them into the image.

[BlackTopKing]

incredible work man, you have talent.

i was going to say you should tattoo but is that what you mean by black top ink?

OK, so here is the story, I am a modist person so i probly will never say to much- but i have been really into art since i was a kid (3-4yrs) and just kinda always did this stuff. I did go to school for Art Advertisement Design, but i didnt stay with it- Art was kinda always too personal and kinda my secret. Of course family and friends always pushed but i always pushed back....i got offers to go to Orlando Phily and San Fe before i got out of HighSchool- but i also turned it down.... i have not really done anything much since....

My best friend Robert "Bobby" Rudd was a big fan and always joked with the ideal of doing Airbrushing Tattoos Cars ect... he had a big imagination...

After he passed away in May and the drastic changes my personal life...i found my self just lost mentally....

I just started drawing and doing stuff again...guess kinda like a place of peace for me-stress relief or what ever it maybe....

thing is...paper is not enough

so i got the airbrush gun ! and the the TA became the paper...

My girlfriend who has really stuck by me threw everything reminded me what Bobbys last words were! and they deffiently touched home...She also actually came up with the ideal of BlackTop Ink...

So in short...I am going to do the one thing i have always ran from-Art and actually putting my self out there like that...

I did order a Tattoo gun and equipment- havent gotten everything needed just yet and have not done one yet...but will, and i will post it up.

As for the Airbrushing- well i love Art and Cars so why not...I like being different and trying new things.

So BlackTop Ink will be just that Airbrush Art and Tattoos...

the rest, well i guess we see what happens.

Thank you for the complament

[BlackTopKing]

Wow.....Just wow

Im amazed.:nod:

Thanks, dude...deff was fun to do- once i got pass the first line

[BlackTopKing]

i really like how you used the front door edges and worked them into the image.

Thanks, man- i did try to go with the flow and structure of the car its self- so that things could blend well and look good....

[BlackTopKing]

I do have picture and videos of the process if any one wanted to see it...i think the best part about it all is that the whole car was free handed...no stencil and no temp...infact when i did it, i didnt even know what i was gonna do...

kinda of really just did what i felt at the time...
In fact each part of the car actually has a personal meaning...although i will probly just tell ppl it means my car is the REAPER...coming for your Title...LOL


Pass side was about 7hrs,
Driver side was about 10hrs
Hood was about 5hrs
nose and rear bumper was about 4hrs
Interior was about 3hrs to airbrsuh
Rearseat delete took about a day- to make and wrap everything in the leather...what a pain...


Still have more to go...I may change the bird a bit...but i have the spoiler that just looks like its sitting on top of the car...to do so we will see what i come up with for that.

Thanks for everyones replys...hope to bring more soon

[LTb1ow]

Dude... this car, is amazing... awesome work,so awesome...

This is now the second third gen that makes me like third gens. So sick.

[BlackTopKing]

Dude... this car, is amazing... awesome work,so awesome...

This is now the second third gen that makes me like third gens. So sick.

Wow, dude thanks... that makes me feel great.
Really does

[btownws6]

wow coming along pretty awesome you are pretty amazing with that airbrush

[BlackTopKing]

wow coming along pretty awesome you are pretty amazing with that airbrush
Thanks man

[BlackTopKing]

Didn get a chance to post this before the NATS, but i got asked about it and i figure i post up some thing on it.

Spoiler- on Friday (10/22) i took off the stock spoiler and desides to try to swing the duck tail.
I used a 69 Camaro Spoiler- cut out section to shorten it-Angled it slightly to flow with the hatch. Angle was back and inward.
Fiberglass- and primer...

Now to finish it i will sand it all down smooth-but i want to mold it into the rear hatch itself-paint it black to match and maybe paint Trans AM on the Back... for the sides i will add a lil fiberglass to square off the ends a bit- but i like it raised a bit.

Either way I think it came out ok-deff change the look of the rear


http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8738.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8741.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/blacktop_kings/1989GTA/DSCN8749.jpg


Next on the TODO LIST...

Front Bumper / Fiberglass spoiler
Side Skirts / Fiberglass - molding for Tips
Side Exhaust
Guages / Install
Roll Bar / Subframe

Then i am done, for a while...lol

[BigRocsFirebird]

I can see ton of time, money and effort in this. I'm not a huge fan of 3rd gens but this looks amazing, keep it up dude.

[BlackTopKing]

I can see ton of time, money and effort in this. I'm not a huge fan of 3rd gens but this looks amazing, keep it up dude.

Effort has been endless, Time has been as much as I have and then some (lol), Money...well i like to think it would of been worse if i didnt put in the time and effort...

Makes me feel better at least.
I think its bad voodoo to keep a tab on the $ spent, but i have, since day one :shock:

LOL

Thanks for the encouragement.
will defiantly keep posting more

[BigRocsFirebird]

Yeah no problem dude, medford is probably 35-45 min away from me. Maybe one of these decades I can take a ride and see this when shes done.

[BlackTopKing]

Yeah no problem dude, medford is probably 35-45 min away from me. Maybe one of these decades I can take a ride and see this when shes done.

When she is done....you mean done, done...
does that even happen?
lol
That Just maybe in Decades.

I swear i am thinking of something next long before i get finished with the current.

To be honest i really didnt plan much of the car- kind really has been a trail in concept.
Like the airbrushing- i simply started in one spot and kept going.
I really dont have alot of money to invest in the car at this time- so i have tried to make as much as i can out of what i can.

which is why it means so much to get positive feed back on it.
so thats again and hey even if you wanted to meet up - done or not, let me know.

I did enjoy the Nats and would like to get more involved with the club and members

[BigRocsFirebird]

yeah i wouldnt mind meeting up, its cool to meet more members but in a couple weeks my fox will be done and people will hate me lol. i'm still keeping the bird for a while.

[BlackTopKing]

So...I guess im in a sudden cross road with a lot of things to include the car.

I spent the day wet sanding the GTA - its back in black. Yup Airbrushing is off..originally i didnt clear coat simply cause i wasnt done. Today - i simply dont feel the same as i did when i did it. So the meaning and thought behind it no longer remains.

Glad i did wait to clear although it wouldn't of stopped me-just would of made the day longer.

So whats next?
i am not sure.

Currently there are a ton of little things i want to finish, before i start something larger.

I figure ill know what i want to do then...

I did start the custom fiberglassed front spoiler although i havent actually did the test fit-its almost done, but still in the air with it as well as the side skirts. I started them as well, but the whole side exhaust issue is hanging that up. I figured at first that if i mocked it up i could install and the finish molding the tips into the side skirts like the mustangs...but unless i get a welder and pipe-fab myself...it dont look like its getting done either. This then effects the rear drift. Which i was only going to do if i did the side exhaust. Pointless with tips hanging out the back. Either way i have to get an exhaust.

The Y pipe is done-I have replaced the header gaskets only to blow them out yet again (hate changing them). Reason was the 02 sensor. I was convinced that it was sucking in fresh air messing sensor up and throwing the lopes off...well i was haft right- the y-pipe actually has a hole in it up by the flange.

So exhaust is a must.
but i guess we will see.