Joe's GTO mod thread (56K No Way) - Page 8

kse73 · 04-07-2009, 07:40 PM

Thanks guys - Can't wait to get the front dropped as well. Should look a bit better once that is done.

Next up.... intake manifold and heads.
God I am addicted.

DrFabulous · 04-07-2009, 08:21 PM

Mods are more fun when they actually do something for the car, no?

BOOTMASTER · 04-07-2009, 08:51 PM

simply put...... TOUGH!!!!

Ajaxus · 04-08-2009, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrFabulous

Mods are more fun when they actually do something for the car, no?

...like break it?

ill go curl up in the corner and die now..

Ajaxus · 04-09-2009, 03:17 PM

oh c'mon now..I've waited long enough for a reply..my post was of bad taste and yet hilarious..nothing fab? srsly?

timberwoof · 04-09-2009, 03:29 PM

No AJ, just...... no.

DrFabulous · 04-10-2009, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajaxus

oh c'mon now..I've waited long enough for a reply..my post was of bad taste and yet hilarious..nothing fab? srsly?

were you referring to my incident with the 077s I just put on?

AMRAAM4 · 04-10-2009, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kse73

20mm drop pedder rear springs in the back
20mm will be coming soon in the front

double think this, seriously. It makes the car look like a low rider IMO, but also if you plan to keep adding power I would want more room for wheel hop/suspension travel.

I have 3/8" in front and 1/2" in rear and I wouldn't go any lower regardless of how I drive the car (DD or toy car). That's 9.525mm in front and 12.7mm in the rear PLUS I put a 6mm spacer under the spring. Big difference between that and 20mm. I know you have read about them and seen them on the GTO board, but unless you want a low rider car, the performance aspect of the setup IMO is not better that low to the ground. Not to mention it will be a PITA on the street more-so than it already is.

kse73 · 04-10-2009, 09:23 AM

Rears are already in and will throw in drag bags to help w/ torque loading squat. I've had zero wheel hop so that is a non-issue. I disagree w/ the performance aspect as lowering the car lowers the COG. And yes, I will scrape coming out of driveways and speedbumps, but I did that already on the stock saggy springs to the damage is already done.

kse73 · 05-08-2009, 04:29 PM

Front is in and it steers like a beast. It has a nice low stance but no low rider look IMO. Pics up tomorrow.

silvergtjrad · 05-08-2009, 04:40 PM

Awesome. Taken it to the track this year yet?

kse73 · 05-08-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by silvergtjrad

Awesome. Taken it to the track this year yet?

Not yet. If I can actually hook for once, I'm hoping for a 12.4 or better though.

kse73 · 05-15-2009, 12:42 AM

westerndragon · 05-15-2009, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kse73

Made it through two so far. Its not pretty. The first year my summer BFG's never came off. The few times I was caught driving in snow was suicide. I'm lucky to have made it through that first winter. Last year was much better w/ my snow tires. Only got stuck w/ my hancook's twice last year.

Im in the hills of central maine. I wont punish mine like that i've got an old beat up subaru outback for the winter AWD FTW

kse73 · 05-15-2009, 01:22 PM

Not many hills here so I don't have too much of a problem. She is still in very good shape IMO. Lots of surface rust on the header collectors, but thats alright for now.

boost21 · 05-15-2009, 01:25 PM

You should trade that thing in for a down payment on a grand am

kse73 · 05-15-2009, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boost21

You should trade that thing in for a down payment on a grand am

Heheh, you must be outchoe mind.

I think I have it looking the exact way I want it. Now my only mods left are possible heads/intake. I can't justify the dough for those mods at the moment though.

boost21 · 05-15-2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kse73

Heheh, you must be outchoe mind.

I think I have it looking the exact way I want it. Now my only mods left are possible heads/intake. I can't justify the dough for those mods at the moment though.

Same here, I think boost would the best bang for the buck in both out cases. I need tome tires and seat time before that though.

Rich · 05-15-2009, 03:10 PM

looks great low without the spoiler

lone_wolf025 · 05-15-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kse73

[IMG]http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g259/kse73/DSC00894.jpg[/IMG
[IMG]http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g259/kse73/DSC00892.jpg[/IMG

Thought that was you driving down the street earlier today.

04-07-2009, 07:40 PM	#141
kse73 AVL AKA: Joe Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,543 Vehicle: GTO/Audi A6	Thanks guys - Can't wait to get the front dropped as well. Should look a bit better once that is done. Next up.... intake manifold and heads. God I am addicted. __________________ Procharged and cammed 2005 GTO A4 - Full Pedders Suspension 553 rwhp 479 rwtq 2012 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige

04-07-2009, 08:21 PM	#142
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	Mods are more fun when they actually do something for the car, no? __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

04-09-2009, 03:29 PM	#146
timberwoof Law Dawg AKA: Cody Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portland Tx Posts: 1,827 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am SE1	No AJ, just...... no. __________________ Mods: Sways, F-STB, Dr. Speed Stage 2 w/ box, Rear Disk Conversion, drilled rotors, steel braided lines, 180* T-Stat.

04-10-2009, 09:23 AM	#149
kse73 AVL AKA: Joe Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,543 Vehicle: GTO/Audi A6	Rears are already in and will throw in drag bags to help w/ torque loading squat. I've had zero wheel hop so that is a non-issue. I disagree w/ the performance aspect as lowering the car lowers the COG. And yes, I will scrape coming out of driveways and speedbumps, but I did that already on the stock saggy springs to the damage is already done. __________________ Procharged and cammed 2005 GTO A4 - Full Pedders Suspension 553 rwhp 479 rwtq 2012 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige

05-08-2009, 04:29 PM	#150
kse73 AVL AKA: Joe Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,543 Vehicle: GTO/Audi A6	Front is in and it steers like a beast. It has a nice low stance but no low rider look IMO. Pics up tomorrow. __________________ Procharged and cammed 2005 GTO A4 - Full Pedders Suspension 553 rwhp 479 rwtq 2012 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige

04-07-2009, 08:51 PM	#143
BOOTMASTER i like JL AUDIO AKA: Bruce Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Zion, IL Posts: 429 Vehicle: 2002 gt coupe	simply put...... TOUGH!!!!

05-08-2009, 04:40 PM	#151
silvergtjrad yargh! AKA: Jared Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Woodridge, IL Age: 34 Posts: 1,633 Vehicle: 06 TBSS	Awesome. Taken it to the track this year yet? __________________ 2006 AWD TBSS 11.719

05-15-2009, 12:42 AM	#153
kse73 AVL AKA: Joe Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,543 Vehicle: GTO/Audi A6	__________________ Procharged and cammed 2005 GTO A4 - Full Pedders Suspension 553 rwhp 479 rwtq 2012 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige

05-15-2009, 01:22 PM	#155
kse73 AVL AKA: Joe Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,543 Vehicle: GTO/Audi A6	Not many hills here so I don't have too much of a problem. She is still in very good shape IMO. Lots of surface rust on the header collectors, but thats alright for now. __________________ Procharged and cammed 2005 GTO A4 - Full Pedders Suspension 553 rwhp 479 rwtq 2012 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige

05-15-2009, 01:25 PM	#156
boost21 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: -_- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,766 Vehicle: turbo ls1	You should trade that thing in for a down payment on a grand am

05-15-2009, 03:10 PM	#159
Rich Moderator AKA: Rich Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toledo, OH Age: 36 Posts: 4,513 Vehicle: 2001 2.4 Grand Am	looks great low without the spoiler __________________ "The news isn't so depressing when you're surrounded by bubbles." fquick

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