***October COTM.....97ramsst***

**0rion** · 10-02-2009, 10:36 AM

"Thanks to everyone that voted for us.....again!"

LS1.COM Car Of The Month October 2008 and 2009!!!

I won't bore you with the whole story of the car again...you can read it here:
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98274

This has been a very busy year for us...we have been to shows from Tampa, FL to Dayton, OH. The car has received 14 "Best Of Show"s this year and numerous other awards including "Best Future Classic" at the Turkey Rod Run in Daytona last November.

In February my wife (future wife at the time...it has been a great year!) and I and carried the car to Orlando for the Wide Track Warriors Show as well as a photoshoot for High Performance Pontiac (more on that later!) The Wide Track Warriors Show is the largest ALL PONTIAC show in FL. It had examples of some of the nicest Pontiacs in the South East (if not the whole country there) including rotisserie restored Judges and vintage Pontiacs. Out of all those our car received "Best of Show"...we were very honored. This was the 17th year for the show and the first time a modified late model car had gotten that award!

HPP Blog About It:
http://blogs.highperformancepontiac....009/index.html

In April we were asked to display the car for the month of May at Summit Racing in Atlanta. Another HUGE honor to say the least.

In June we carried the car to Pigeon Forge, TN for the Pontiacs In Pigeon Forge show. It was an incredible show in an equally impressive venue (I highly recommend any Pontiac fan try to attend this show!) We received the award for Best Modified Trans Am, but much more important the Participant's Pick award. Which means that our car was recognized and picked by our fellow enthusiast...most of which owned classic Pontiacs. For them to recognize the work thats went in to enough to vote for a late modle car is very flattering.

While on the way to Pigeon Forge (literally in the truck on the way up) Christopher Phillip called and said my article was ready...and he had a surprise for us, as a early wedding gift he made sure both of our cars where in the same issue! He overnighted some copies too us and they were waiting for us at the hotel when we arrived...we were happy with both articles and very appreciative of the graciousness of the entire staff at HPP!

You can read the article online here:
http://www.highperformancepontiac.co..._am/index.html

In late July we carried the car to the POCI/GTOAA Co-vention in Dayton, OH. What an incredible show to say the least. Over 1200 Pontiacs from all over the world was there! And out of tons of other stunning vehicles my car received the award for "Best 64-08 Modified Pontiac"! But even better than that while there we got the chance to meet Pontiac legend Jim Wangers and have him autograph our car:

A few pics of the car:

Sound Clip:

General Info:

2002 Trans Am WS6 #8497
Sunset Orange Metallic

Tires and Wheels: CCW 505As and BFG KDWs
(19x10s & 275/30/19s - front)
(19x11s & 295/35/19s - rear)
Suspension: Strano Springs, KYB AGX Shocks, BMR LCAs (chrome), BMR LCA Relocation Brackets (Chrome), BMR Upper and Lower PRB (Chrome), Hotchkiss STB (chrome), Custom Chromed Billet Bump Stops, White Powder Coated Sway Bars, Red Energy Suspension Bushings and a TA Performance Cover
Engine Mods: Nitrous Outlet 150-shot, Weiand Intake (Chromed), Polished LPP headers with polished off road pipe, Corsa Cat-Back, All Chrome and Polished Covers and Caps Possible, Custom SOM FRCs, Turn One PS Pump and Pulley, FAST TB, MTI Clear Lid, MSD Wires, 98 Water Pump (removable pulley), & Chromed items include pulleys, VCs, PS pump and alternator brackets, throttle cable bracket, tensioner, AC and ABS brackets and I am sure some more stuff I am forgetting
Interior Mods: Custom Mounted Polished Nitrous Bottle and Bracket, Triple Gauge Pod, Redline Goods Shifter Boot, E-Brake Boot, and Console Cover, Embroidered Headrests, Embroidered Mats, Chrome Vent Rings, Gauge Overlays, Chrome Shifter, Chrome Door Strikers, 2 Kicker CVR 10s in custom stealth boxes
Appearance Mods: FULL HID Conversion, !Moldings, !Wires, !Hood Latch Cable, !Air, Stainless "Trans AM", Front Bird, and Pontiac overlays, SOM Calipers with Black Powder Coated D&S Rotors, 20% Tint/35% Windshield, Underhood mirrors, Mirrored Stainless Air Dam, SOM Bumper Support, Chrome Hood Latch, hood latch bracket, safety catch, latch, latch support, bumper support brace, headlight brackets, hood hinges, door strikers and pins, rear hatch latch and I am sure a lot of other stuff I am forgetting....

We look forward to a great rest of this year and having even more fun with the car next year! Again, thanks very much to those of you that voted for our car and for reading this post!

**0rion** · 10-02-2009, 10:43 AM

congrats to 97ramsst on an awesome looking car and great write up.

**third_shift|studios** · 10-02-2009, 10:53 AM

an orange car won during october? i call shenanigans!

**TempleU_WS6** · 10-02-2009, 12:54 PM

I dont care if you end winning every month man!

I never get tired of seeing your T/A.

**SLP02SS** · 10-02-2009, 02:01 PM

Congrats man, maybe ill win next month since i was nov 08 lol car still looks awesome and im still jealous

**ZAPFOOL!!** · 10-02-2009, 02:39 PM

I swear I saw this car going down the road today

**SandmanWs7** · 10-02-2009, 02:45 PM

Nice looking car!! Congrats.

Question: What is that big chrome thing next to your TB in the last pic?

**01SOMSS!** · 10-02-2009, 06:39 PM

very nicely put together. Congrats brother!

**slikws6** · 10-03-2009, 05:42 AM

Congrads on the win and well deserved!!!
GO GA
AKA slickone

**Wyoming T/A** · 10-03-2009, 06:47 AM

congrats--that is 1 sweeeeeeeeeeet ride

**Pickle86** · 10-03-2009, 09:07 AM

very nice lookin ride! grats

**tatertot91** · 10-03-2009, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by third_shift|studios

an orange car won during october? i call shenanigans!

Twice in a row for October? Coincidence?

Nice car nonetheless, well deserved win

**Z28boy2000** · 10-03-2009, 01:07 PM

congrats such a beautiful car

**97ramsst** · 10-03-2009, 09:20 PM

Thanks for the compliments orion, TempleU_WS6, SLP02SS (and good luck next month!),SandmanWs7, slikws6, Wyoming T/A, Pickle86, tatortot91, and z28boy2000...we take a lot of pride in the car and its nice to have your peers recognize the work that has went into it!

Originally Posted by SandmanWs7

Question: What is that big chrome thing next to your TB in the last pic?

Thats a MBA throttle body cover...it covers up the side for the TB so you can't see the throttle cam and spring. It really cleans up that part of the engine (it made a much bigger difference when I was running a stock TB vs the polished FAST TB) I get asked all the time where to get one, and as as as I know you cant get a new one any where anymore.

**Ramair1** · 10-04-2009, 10:12 PM

Simply Beautiful in every since of the word!!!!!!
Congratulations!!!!

**97ramsst** · 10-05-2009, 05:22 AM

I guess I could add this past weekend to the list of accomplishments for the year...we took "Best 1993-2002 F-Body" at the GM Oktoberfest at Silver Springs, FL! Its a participant pick show so that makes it all the more special. There was 1000+ cars there and well over 150 4th Gens I am sure. The venue is amazing...its a "must do" every year for us. If your within driving distance and have never been you should put it on your list for next year!

**Mean Green Z28** · 10-05-2009, 06:08 AM

Congrats man!

**02 WS6 TA** · 10-05-2009, 06:31 AM

Hey, I know that dude.

**97ramsst** · 10-05-2009, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by That Guy 2-1

Congrats man!

Thanks! And good luck in the COTY voting...your car is awsome!

Originally Posted by 02 WS6 TA

Hey, I know that dude.

EVERYBODY KNOWS ME...I AM LIKE A MOVIE STAR!!!

I didn't realize that was you in the red SS off to the side Sat morning or we would have came over and said hello before going in!

BTW...we drove my car all the way down!!!

**02 WS6 TA** · 10-05-2009, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by 97ramsst

Thanks! And good luck in the COTY voting...your car is awsome!

EVERYBODY KNOWS ME...I AM LIKE A MOVIE STAR!!!

I didn't realize that was you in the red SS off to the side Sat morning or we would have came over and said hello before going in!

BTW...we drove my car all the way down!!!

Oh Dear God... Once you gain the notoriety that I have over the years you will wish it gone, trust me.

And you damn well knew that was our SS, I was the guy in the fold out recliner at 8 AM drinking a cold one.

Finally, I actually did drive the garage ornament this year, so phooey on you !

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