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86blackbetty 02-02-2012 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maroman88 (Post 808168)
that looks awesome! one more year until i can get the QQ plates for my camaro! ugh cant wait lol

Thanks man! Next year will be here before you know it..

PolarBear 02-03-2012 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maroman88 (Post 808168)
that looks awesome! one more year until i can get the QQ plates for my camaro! ugh cant wait lol

Huh? 1986+25=2011. You could have gotten them last year 8-) I know because I got them for the 86 Vette I bought!

WildBillyT 02-03-2012 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by PolarBear (Post 808276)
Huh? 1986+25=2011. You could have gotten them last year 8-) I know because I got them for the 86 Vette I bought!

Too bad his Camaro is an 88.

Anti_Rice_Guy 02-03-2012 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by WildBillyT (Post 808278)
Too bad his Camaro is an 88.

Bear mistook the OP for maroman88. OP's car is an 86.

PolarBear 02-03-2012 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anti_Rice_Guy (Post 808285)
Bear mistook the OP for maroman88. OP's car is an 86.

:nod:

86blackbetty 02-04-2012 04:28 PM

Just got my springs in. I have a quick question. Will i NEED a adjustable panhard bar when lowering it with these? I plan on getting it regardless.

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...roject/104.jpg

sweetbmxrider 02-04-2012 06:12 PM

Usually yeah, the rear kicks to the driver side.

89 Trans Am WS6 02-19-2012 07:25 AM

Nice work man!! Got a kick following your post, reminds me of the "good ol days" lol.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/333653...rans-am/page-3
to

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/333653...rans-am/page-6

Theres a ton of other pics, havnt touched the pages in years. I miss my old car, except the ugly ass floor mats and seat covers...lol

Good luck with it and thanks for the trip down memory lane haha

86blackbetty 03-22-2012 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 89 Trans Am WS6 (Post 811768)
Nice work man!! Got a kick following your post, reminds me of the "good ol days" lol.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/333653...rans-am/page-3
to

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/333653...rans-am/page-6

Theres a ton of other pics, havnt touched the pages in years. I miss my old car, except the ugly ass floor mats and seat covers...lol

Good luck with it and thanks for the trip down memory lane haha

Lol thanks man......I feel like that everyday when i see it....by the way nice car why did you get rid of it?

86blackbetty 03-22-2012 12:30 AM

So its been nice this past week so i decided id paint all the little pieces i missed last year since it got to cold. I got to paint the trim on the hatch, trims on the ttops ,middle ttop bar and my 3rd brake light cover. It makes a BIG difference now...the car looks more complete. Still needs alot of work.. It hasnt even been a year and shes come along way. HEre are some pics of the third brake light cover


This is just painted with the can not rolled on.. same process though.
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...roject/122.jpg

Here it is sanded with 1500 and 2000. tiny specs of orange peel stilll there.
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...roject/119.jpg

Polished ...no wax
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...roject/121.jpg

greenformula92 03-22-2012 08:04 AM

Lookin good

NjbadSS 03-22-2012 08:33 AM

car looks great! did you clear it?

86blackbetty 03-30-2012 05:35 PM

Thanks greenformula .
Thanks njbadss..and no i just put some wax on it afterward.

86blackbetty 04-14-2012 09:41 PM

Ok i finally got to having my sportline springs, adjustable panhard bar and steering brace wonderbar. The car feels much better as expected. Next plans are some Gta sway bars and some LCA...Should also make a notable difference... I was worried the sportlines would be to low but their fine. Good thing i went with them instead of the pro kit....Here are some before and after shots

BEFORE
check out the yellow 3rd gen in the back
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...0Project/8.jpg
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...0Project/7.jpg
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...0Project/1.jpg

AFTER
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...0Project/6.jpg
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...0Project/5.jpg
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...0Project/2.jpg

The Fixer 04-15-2012 11:12 AM

Wow, looks great! Love the stance!

L695speed 04-15-2012 05:54 PM

I don't know if they're that much lower than the Pro Kit. My car (granted it doesn't have an engine up front and many interior parts are out) seems to be not that much higher out back. I think it depends on how its setup or installed. I've seen cars with sportlines that seem higher than pro kits, and I've seen pro kits that are higher than stock. However, my car is definitely lower than stock. I'm basing this on the way the rear of the car is. The front doesn't have the front springs in yet as they're being ungrateful little bastards....

Anyway, I remember those little Trans Am rides. Don't see them much anymore. The car looks great, can't tell its a roll on paintjob.

86blackbetty 04-26-2012 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TPI Monte SS (Post 824889)
Wow, looks great! Love the stance!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by L695speed (Post 824919)
I don't know if they're that much lower than the Pro Kit. My car (granted it doesn't have an engine up front and many interior parts are out) seems to be not that much higher out back. I think it depends on how its setup or installed. I've seen cars with sportlines that seem higher than pro kits, and I've seen pro kits that are higher than stock. However, my car is definitely lower than stock. I'm basing this on the way the rear of the car is. The front doesn't have the front springs in yet as they're being ungrateful little bastards....

Anyway, I remember those little Trans Am rides. Don't see them much anymore. The car looks great, can't tell its a roll on paintjob.

Thanks...I thought it would be lower honestly.. But after riding with them i figured any lower and it would be a pain in the a$$ to drive. The car drops a noticable difference once im in the car or have someone in with me,so any lower would be bad.

86blackbetty 04-26-2012 12:09 PM

i was bored waiting and saw this around so i figured y not.. shes dirty but i like it

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...0Project/9.jpg

86blackbetty 04-26-2012 02:56 PM

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...Project/10.jpg

sweetbmxrider 04-26-2012 09:04 PM

Still blows me away you rolled this thing.

greenformula92 04-27-2012 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L695speed (Post 824919)
I don't know if they're that much lower than the Pro Kit. My car (granted it doesn't have an engine up front and many interior parts are out) seems to be not that much higher out back. I think it depends on how its setup or installed. I've seen cars with sportlines that seem higher than pro kits, and I've seen pro kits that are higher than stock. However, my car is definitely lower than stock. I'm basing this on the way the rear of the car is. The front doesn't have the front springs in yet as they're being ungrateful little bastards....

Anyway, I remember those little Trans Am rides. Don't see them much anymore. The car looks great, can't tell its a roll on paintjob.


They will get a little lower. they have to settle

86blackbetty 04-27-2012 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider (Post 827616)
Still blows me away you rolled this thing.

Thanks i cant either...not perfect though i couldve done a better job.

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenformula92 (Post 827660)
They will get a little lower. they have to settle

Thanks...i wonder how much more. i was able to get up my driveway with a small 2x4 board when i first had them on. Now 2 weeks later with the same board it scrapes now.

86blackbetty 04-27-2012 02:48 PM

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...oject/18-1.jpg

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...Project/27.jpg

L695speed 04-27-2012 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider (Post 827616)
Still blows me away you rolled this thing.

Me too.

greenformula92 04-28-2012 08:52 AM

they are supposed to be a 1.25 inch drop aren't they?


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