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03GT SilverGun · 05-05-2014, 04:13 PM

New brakes! Huge improvement over stock, even with the stock brake lines.

Apparently I didn't take a picture with the caliper on there. I must have gotten too eager to get finished. Now I need new wheels... And to finish my retro... And the interior ... Sheesh

Pontiac_guy99 · 05-05-2014, 08:01 PM

Good news. Washed and waxed.

Bad news. Found that my spoiler has paint problems.

TDavis · 05-05-2014, 08:06 PM

Good time to upgrade to SC/T spoiler.

gudge · 05-05-2014, 08:08 PM

Just makes a good excuse to get an SC/T spoiler. My paint is messed up on my stock spoiler which is what I am using as an excuse for me to get an SC/T spoiler, just waiting for a good deal to show up on one that's near by.

Edit: Tanner beat me to it

TruGreenGAGT · 05-05-2014, 09:10 PM

One should be posted FS soon already in black

03GT SilverGun · 05-05-2014, 09:45 PM

Yes I agree one should be this would be an excellent opportunity for that certain someone...

99ga · 05-05-2014, 09:50 PM

there has been an sct spoiler in my local jy for a few months that i have been too lazy to pick up, not sure if its still there, in silver BTW

TDavis · 05-05-2014, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 03GT SilverGun

New brakes! Huge improvement over stock, even with the stock brake lines.

Apparently I didn't take a picture with the caliper on there. I must have gotten too eager to get finished. Now I need new wheels... And to finish my retro... And the interior ... Sheesh

Post wheels shots hoe

03GT SilverGun · 05-05-2014, 10:01 PM

I will. I've gotta do some more trimming on the stupid plastic chrome junk.

TruGreenGAGT · 05-05-2014, 10:04 PM

Just buy bigger wheels

99ga · 05-05-2014, 10:08 PM

.... and run 245/40 tires, makes the ass look fatter

so sexy...

Shade2012 · 05-05-2014, 10:09 PM

Dat 4x4 stance doe. I need lowering springs so bad. Wish I had a cobra with linear springs so I could just cut a coil off and be satisfied.

AaronGTR · 05-06-2014, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gudge

Just makes a good excuse to get an SC/T spoiler. My paint is messed up on my stock spoiler which is what I am using as an excuse for me to get an SC/T spoiler, just waiting for a good deal to show up on one that's near by.

Edit: Tanner beat me to it

Yeah, that happens to spoilers a lot for some reason. Maybe it has something to do with the paint being over plastic instead of sheet metal. On my old '97 GP I had the clear coat was all flaking off the spoiler but on the rest of the car it was fine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shade2012

Dat 4x4 stance doe. I need lowering springs so bad. Wish I had a cobra with linear springs so I could just cut a coil off and be satisfied.

That's never a good idea.

sudden_impulse · 05-06-2014, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronGTR

Yeah, that happens to spoilers a lot for some reason. Maybe it has something to do with the paint being over plastic instead of sheet metal. On my old '97 GP I had the clear coat was all flaking off the spoiler but on the rest of the car it was fine.

Spoilers and mirrors are doing it on my GA. Easy pieces to remove and repaint, but still sucks.

sleepyalero · 05-06-2014, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronGTR

Yeah, that happens to spoilers a lot for some reason. Maybe it has something to do with the paint being over plastic instead of sheet metal. On my old '97 GP I had the clear coat was all flaking off the spoiler but on the rest of the car it was fine.

That's never a good idea.

What aaron said shade.

Shade2012 · 05-06-2014, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepyalero

What aaron said shade.

Linear springs are quiet different than progressive. I'm not going into a huge debate about it, but several of the cobra mustangs on modded mustang forum have done it and have not had any problem with them. If done correctly it doesn't seem to screw with the suspension at all.

Regardless, I'm not doing it to my mustang.

gtsouth · 05-06-2014, 02:20 PM

I'm finally losing the clear on the top of my mirrors. That sucks. Another note... why does everybody sell black SC/T spoilers?

If any one picks up or has an extra red one laying around I will trade. I would love to save on paint.

AaronGTR · 05-06-2014, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shade2012

Linear springs are quiet different than progressive. I'm not going into a huge debate about it, but several of the cobra mustangs on modded mustang forum have done it and have not had any problem with them. If done correctly it doesn't seem to screw with the suspension at all.

Regardless, I'm not doing it to my mustang.

I don't care if some retard on a mustang forum did it and hasn't crashed his car yet. It's still wrong.

There is no "correct way" to cut springs, regardless if they are linear or progressive. Besides the point that it's hard to measure and cut off the exact amount, and they won't sit in the pockets in the spring perches correctly anymore, most people also cut them with something like a die grinder, which makes heat and affects the temper of the spring. Another big point is that if you change the length of the spring that way you are still changing the effective spring rate as installed from what it was before, and you have no idea what that rate is.

TruGreenGAGT · 05-06-2014, 08:00 PM

No idea but curious. Would clamping the springs work and be safer? Like somehow clamp two links in various points?

xUnderCoverHoBo · 05-06-2014, 08:28 PM

Its easy to find a blact sc/t spoiler. Took forever for me to find a white one

05-05-2014, 08:01 PM	#7742
Pontiac_guy99 welp AKA: Ben Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Selby, SD Age: 22 Posts: 579 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am SE1 4dr	Good news. Washed and waxed. Bad news. Found that my spoiler has paint problems. __________________ Currently: 2005 Pontiac Bonneville SLE 3.8L with: Trans-go Shift Kit, Updated Trans mount. Stock af. Previously:2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 3.4L V6 with: Aftermarket Twin Post Mirrors, semi-aftermarket chrome rim swap, blacked-out chrome window trim, rear disc brake swap, red painted calipers, GT muffler and pipes, 35% and 20% tinted windows, Stock air intake, 30th Anniversary Leather Seat swap.

05-05-2014, 08:06 PM	#7743
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Good time to upgrade to SC/T spoiler. __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

05-06-2014, 02:20 PM	#7757
gtsouth 00 and 05 GAGT Coupe AKA: JimmyB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montevideo, MN Posts: 254 Vehicle: 2005 Grand Am GT Coupe	I'm finally losing the clear on the top of my mirrors. That sucks. Another note... why does everybody sell black SC/T spoilers? If any one picks up or has an extra red one laying around I will trade. I would love to save on paint. __________________ [SIGPIC]

05-06-2014, 08:28 PM	#7760
xUnderCoverHoBo GAGT - Member AKA: Jarrett Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Unknown Age: 28 Posts: 1,007 Vehicle: 2012 Honda Civic	Its easy to find a blact sc/t spoiler. Took forever for me to find a white one __________________ Poor college student mods...

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05-05-2014, 04:13 PM	#7741
03GT SilverGun GAGT - Member AKA: Scott Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 253 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT	New brakes! Huge improvement over stock, even with the stock brake lines. Apparently I didn't take a picture with the caliper on there. I must have gotten too eager to get finished. Now I need new wheels... And to finish my retro... And the interior ... Sheesh

05-05-2014, 08:08 PM	#7744
gudge GAGT - Member AKA: Eric Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Janesville, WI Age: 30 Posts: 340 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	Just makes a good excuse to get an SC/T spoiler. My paint is messed up on my stock spoiler which is what I am using as an excuse for me to get an SC/T spoiler, just waiting for a good deal to show up on one that's near by. Edit: Tanner beat me to it

05-05-2014, 09:45 PM	#7746
03GT SilverGun GAGT - Member AKA: Scott Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 253 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT	Yes I agree one should be this would be an excellent opportunity for that certain someone...

05-05-2014, 09:50 PM	#7747
99ga GAGT - Member AKA: Erick Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: chicago, il Posts: 852 Vehicle: 99 GT "HYBREED"	there has been an sct spoiler in my local jy for a few months that i have been too lazy to pick up, not sure if its still there, in silver BTW

05-05-2014, 10:01 PM	#7749
03GT SilverGun GAGT - Member AKA: Scott Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 253 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT	I will. I've gotta do some more trimming on the stupid plastic chrome junk.

05-05-2014, 10:08 PM	#7751
99ga GAGT - Member AKA: Erick Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: chicago, il Posts: 852 Vehicle: 99 GT "HYBREED"	.... and run 245/40 tires, makes the ass look fatter so sexy...

05-05-2014, 10:09 PM	#7752
Shade2012 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Logan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Carlinville, Illinois Posts: 1,176 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Coupe	Dat 4x4 stance doe. I need lowering springs so bad. Wish I had a cobra with linear springs so I could just cut a coil off and be satisfied.