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3rdgendecals is who makes themQuote:
Originally Posted by theorangeguy
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added BMR 2pt SFC yesterday
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thats good info. Hopefully you just saved me from digging into this too much :woot2:Quote:
Originally Posted by kingls1
Take one end of a long wooden dowel and the other end near your ear , as it's running press on each pulley. When you hit the one that is messed up you'll know.
I also finish hooking up the hood latches and hook last night. Had to add spacers for the latch to catch.
It's close enough that I can drive with it, but when I go to get it painted (later down the road, hopefully mid summer) I will have them do the final fitting and alignment.
That hood is going to look nice for sure, I wanted to do that one, but the budget called for something else, so its all goodQuote:
Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
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Just ordered my DRL housing replacements...only took me a year to finally knock that out lol
Who did you get yours through I replaced both of my drls about 3 or 4 years ago and one has cracked again.
Couple of boxes showed up today with 4 rotors and brake pads. Now need to order my S/S brake lines. Weather looks great so I think she is coming out of her winter home and headed home to begin the installation of lots of cools stuff.
I got the Russell stainless lines a few weeks ago after a lot of research and I love them. Great quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by kingls1
I got mine through ebay. I found the same brand that rock auto and amazon have but ebay had free shipping so I saved a little money that way.Quote:
Originally Posted by raynor139
stop moving so fast, lol at least you got something else checked offQuote:
Originally Posted by theorangeguy
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do not think I posted but got my dual tips put on couple days ago, very happy with them
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Very nice ash
Thanks, I hope the refund worked for you? never got a PM back from you on that.Quote:
Originally Posted by naperws6
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Who did you order them from? And what kind of price? I had a old compressor for sale and a guy just came and bought it today so with the last few sales I made this week of stuff that has just been in my way I don't have my wife on me for spending more money than I already did on the rear end....:angel:Quote:
Originally Posted by theorangeguy
Got the lines through summit because they had free shipping. I looked EVERYWHERE and they were the cheapest + the shipping so it was a no brainer for me. $141.97 to be exact and that was for 6 lines and not just 4.Quote:
Originally Posted by kingls1
Had to get her ready for a show tomorrow...not supposed to rain until monday which means this girl is out for the weekend :thumbup:
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I was suppose to go to a weekend show, but it got cancel due to bad weather,
good luck at the show
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Ws6 store has the Russell 6 line kit for $129.95 free S/HQuote:
Originally Posted by theorangeguy
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...ract-control-/
They were $150 + shipping when I looked at them in January. I wanted to go through the ws6 store but summit had them beat then. Good to see they lowered the price.Quote:
Originally Posted by kingls1Ws6 store has the Russell 6 line kit for $129.95 free S/HQuote:
Originally Posted by theorangeguy
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...ract-control-/
I think the Russell lines for ABS/TCS were around $110 or so when I bought mine a few years back.
Spring clean up pinnacle wax, vacuum, interior cleaning
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Sharp!
I'm really digging the wheels. I guess thats because my ride is also black.
The wheels are CCW classics with shot pink black centers 18x10 in rear
Nice. They are pricey, but I guess anything nice is expensive. LOL.
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CCW website says around 800 each
Plus $50 per wheel for a colored insert
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Got a/c vent on center right replaced. Can now direct air on passenger side, well wifie is happy
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I agreeQuote:
Originally Posted by pajeff02
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Installed UMI rear control arms and Panhard bar
Gave the neighbors a loud "Good Afternoon!!" watm up idle with open headers...
Out for a sunset ride with the top down and the wife in the passenger seat. Confirmed there are still way too many people living in this area who just seem to be wandering aimlessly around the roads with no particular destination in mind.
Awoke the beast from its winter nap. All cleaned up now and ready to go for a ride this afternoon. :nana:
Just recently finished putting the Magnaflow quad dual cats on and while I was at it decided to paint the CETA mod as well. Hope the pics come thru...
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Looks great! Same system on our car - love the look and the sound. :)
God I love red ws6's
New performabuilt transmission goes in this week. Also changed out the drls, back up, and tail lights with leds. And got new drl housings in the mail today.
Found out my driver side taillight lens decided to separate from the housing...was washing my car and noticed that every time I'd dry the bumper, water would come out of the tail light area...after looking into it, the tail light was actually holding water and I could see the separation.
Guess I need to pull that off and reseal it this weekend before it gets worse...I still haven't installed my new DRL housings I got in the mail last week either.
Pat, I took my tail lights off, using a 1/8" drill bit on the under side I drilled 3 holes, one under the reverse light and 2 for the brake and signal lights. Not all the way just enough to open drain holes for the housing, never punched into the reflective inside, maybe 1/4" to 3/8". This allows an any water that may get inside to drain out. now for the top I used a black rtv that I applied a thin bead. I haven't had any issues since.
Sunday I was able to able to back the bird out of the garage for the first time since I got the motor back in. Yesterday I had a couple from the up the street doing their evening walk stop and ask when I got the new car....I thought they meant the Durango or the Grand Prix at first, the guy says no the Trans Am:cuss: I told them the back story and he was like damn, I don't think I could have the patients to kept a car that long.....:screwy:
First I want to thank Scott for shooting me some pics of the back of the DRL housings while he had his bumper off...helped a lot :thumbup:
Fixed my tail light last night that decided to split from the housing...I also decided to install these while I was at it since they have been sitting in a box for a month. Wish I would have done it a long time ago because they made a HUGE difference.
Old:
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I also found a WS6 hood about 2 hours away that I'm going to probably buy this weekend...was going to go with 2 big inlets instead of a WS6 style hood but I cant pass up the deal I found.
WOW, those look great. I replaced my DRL's last year. Its really amazing how much better the new lights look compared to the old one's. Mine were in decent shape, just got foggy when they got wet. Now the yellow light emitting from them almost looks like a fog light. LOL
I started to replace my a/c compressor this week. Replaced chipped belt tensioner pulley on the blower bracket assembly. Finally re-installed the rear sway bar on the MOSER 12 bolt after the 12 bolt has been on the car for 10+ years! LOL. Peeled off the 12 year old tint from my windows. UGGGHHH. PITA getting all the old glue off the windows. Busy week.
You're not kidding...they actually emit light now instead of just "glowing" like they used to.Quote:
Originally Posted by RONS98TA
They look good Pat. I'm sure you said already but where did you pick them up. My wife bitches all the time about mine I never really thought they were bad until I seen your before and after. Mine are the before.Quote:
Originally Posted by theorangeguyYou're not kidding...they actually emit light now instead of just "glowing" like they used to.Quote:
Originally Posted by RONS98TA
Got them on eBay. Read about a trick to installing them...have to drill out the screw holes a little bit or the screws will break.Quote:
Originally Posted by kingls1They look good Pat. I'm sure you said already but where did you pick them up. My wife bitches all the time about mine I never really thought they were bad until I seen your before and after. Mine are the before.Quote:
Originally Posted by theorangeguyYou're not kidding...they actually emit light now instead of just "glowing" like they used to.Quote:
Originally Posted by RONS98TA
I'm assuming the trick is in the listing or where did you find it?Quote:
Originally Posted by theorangeguy
I found the trick on another forum by accident actually...bunch of guys were complaining about screws snapping when they installed the new DRL's because they are made of a harder plastic than the stock ones and the factory screws have some pretty deep and aggressive threads so they would bite and snap off. I could tell immediately that if I didn't drill the holes some that the screws would probably break so I highly recommend doing it if you get a set.Quote:
Originally Posted by kingls1I'm assuming the trick is in the listing or where did you find it?Quote:
Originally Posted by theorangeguy
Item number for the ones I got is 370876961434.
I under stand I wasn't sure what you were drilling. You are drilling the holes a little bigger to accept the screws better. Thanks
Finally got the car up on jack stands and started on rear end swap. Got the wheels off and brakes and rotor off one side not vary far but at least it's a start after another busy day doing everything but what I wanted. I plan on cleaning and painting everything that needs it along the way so I will keep you posted along the way. Also ordered my S/S brake lines on Friday
Well 2 days ago got the front end links put on and yesterday got the MSD spark plug wires on and NGK spark plugs put on. On side note pulling the coil pack off the pass side made it a lot easier getting to the spark plug, but still a PITA. Also recharged my a/c system, it was blowing pretty cold, but after a little while was not blowing as cold, so went ahead and recharged it to see what happens, seems to be blowing colder, but will find out when I take it on a road trip.
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^^ In case you want to DIY, Harbor Freight sells a very reasonably priced set of AC gauges and has three (3) vacuum pumps available, also very reasonable. I have used my AC tools 3 times already since buying them and they have paid for themselves easily at this point in what I have saved in shop fees.
shaved the PONTIAC off drivers headlight cover! its primer right now but here she is Attachment 26239
Got some time in the garage tonight, the way I see it drive shaft, torq Arm, and shocks and the rear should be lowered and out.
don't forget the pan hard bar, sway bar and brake calibers.
Already off laying on benchQuote:
Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
gotcha, wasn't sure if you did it.
whatcha doing with the rear?
Shoving it in the corner unless someone wants it!
you got a 12 bolt didn't you?
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Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
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Originally Posted by kingls1
Sorry miss under stood you when you asked what I was doing thought you were referring to old one. Actually I have a Strange S60 with 4:10's along with drilled and slotted rotors and S/S braided brake lines going in. Haven't had much time to work as I'm trying to split up work around the house getting my trailblazer back in order, softball team I coach, and working everyday don't leave much left over. One good thing weather has absolutely sucked here so hasn't been to bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
Took our District Attorney for a little ride in the T/A Wednesday night. :D
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Alignment she was pulling to the right too much
Then a after shot
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Rear end is out on the floor, fluids drained and axles out. Next up removing relucter rings and press on new axles. Cleaning of brake lines & backing plates install on new rear along with axles.
I saw this meme on facebook the other day and immediately recognized the car...Quote:
Originally Posted by naperws6
Alignment she was pulling to the right too much
Then a after shot
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drove it to work today
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I've heard this car is popular on FacebookQuote:
Originally Posted by theorangeguyI saw this meme on facebook the other day and immediately recognized the car...
Took her to drive in tonight
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Yea i've seen it come up a couple of times. I'm a part of quite a few LS groups on there and have definitely seen it before.Quote:
Originally Posted by naperws6I've heard this car is popular on Facebook
Took her to drive in tonight
Gave the TA a nice bath yesterday to get the greenish yellow mist of pollen off. Now its time for a nice fresh coat of wax and get her ready for the Sunday cruise down to OC MD for cruisin week!! Im so excited, weather looks awesome!! Hope to see some of you peeps down there.
Fixed the turn signal/drls one flasher was burned out and both drl sockets were burned up. Changed the fluid in the s60 since it finally passed it's break in period. Bled the clutch setup again and finally got the pedal feel I want.
I still havent swapped my sockets yet...the DRL housings are done and look great, but I need to crawl back under mine and replace the driver side socket.Quote:
Originally Posted by raynor139
Mine have needed replacing for almost a year but just been lazy about it. Finally got around to it since car show season is coming up. Still need to replace one of the housings probably do that in the next week or 2.
Got the car up and running today with the new performabuilt and 3200 stall. Also added a shift boot and finished putting the LEDs in. Getting ready to replace the drl housings tomorrow. What's the best way to get to them?
Unbolt the access panels on the undercar splash guards. Remove a couple of 10mm bolts and they will pivot down and out of your way. Helps to have the front end up in the air when you do this.
Took the T/A on a 230 mile ride out and back to Cpop's surprise birthday party.
Got up early yesterday and finished assembling the axles and brake backing plates on the S60 and got it up in the car and loosely bolted in before having to run off to a Gun Bash. Moms Day today so get back after it this week.
Do you ever get pulled over for your tail lights being black?Quote:
Originally Posted by naperws6I've heard this car is popular on Facebook
Took her to drive in tonight
Thanks for all the info Jeff. Got them put in this morning and man do they make a difference with the LEDs
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Popped the tops out this afternoon and we ran up to Dawn's parents' in the Trans Am. She was so excited to drive it for the first time this year, that she forgot her mother's gift on the counter at the house. We had to loop the exit in Tioga and run back home to get it. Probably just an excuse to run the car a few more miles. :D
Checked the mileage for the first time ever since we bought the car in '08 and it made 20.9 mpg between yesterday's and today's trips.
Popped the tops out this afternoon and we ran up to Dawn's parents' in the Trans Am. She was so excited to drive it for the first time this year, that she forgot her mother's gift on the counter at the house. We had to loop the exit in Tioga and run back home to get it. Probably just an excuse to run the car a few more miles. :D
Checked the mileage for the first time ever since we bought the car in '08 and it made 20.9 mpg between yesterday's and today's trips.
I did a full wash and wax, complete detail on the inside, and did touch up on a few little rock chips on the front. Went through and tightened up all the panels to eliminate the rattle from the sub in the back. Ordered custom WS6 floor mats.
Also should be ordering my new R1 rotors and pads today as soon as I hear back from Kevin.
To celebrate the clean ride, The lady and I cruised to In-n-Out with the T-tops off for a burger and fries. Was beautiful weather all weekend.
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I did a full wash and wax, complete detail on the inside, and did touch up on a few little rock chips on the front. Went through and tightened up all the panels to eliminate the rattle from the sub in the back. Ordered custom WS6 floor mats.
Also should be ordering my new R1 rotors and pads today as soon as I hear back from Kevin.
To celebrate the clean ride, The lady and I cruised to In-n-Out with the T-tops off for a burger and fries. Was beautiful weather all weekend.
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Had to cut up the rear mount on the UMI torq arm to get it to fit on the S60 today glad they make them with 2 mounting holes for just this problem. Just have to cut off the out side two holes and move in to the inside holes thus bringing the arm in closer to the drive shaft and away from hitting body. Good Job UMI for covering all the bases...made up a check list to start crossing off things so nothing is over looked
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Jeff what Magnaflow Muffler are you using, looks like it's 3" and that's what I'm needing.
This is the system I'm using if this helps research it. Magnaflow Catback 98-02 F-Body Twin tips sure what muffler it is! Should be in the garage tomorrow night I will look for a number. It for sure is 3" inlet and sounds awesome. I could only imagine your motor paired up with it....Quote:
Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
Sway bar mounted, S/S brake lines on, calipers separated from mounting brackets sanded and painted. Amazing how many little things you come across along the way.
Hey Scott looked at the muffler and I can't find a single number anywhere. Try that link to research or contact Magna Flow I'm sure they will help you
Hit the local cruise in with her last night... also brought two of her sister cars along for the ride as well.
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Finished up some more odds and ends, brakes, Drive shaft, safety loop, loaded suspension and torqued everything down. Just need to add fluids and swap the front rotors and lines and bleed the system and hopefully the PCM will be back from Frost then it should be go time. I'll post some pictures soon.
.:mail: something showed up from Frost
I admired it in the garage before work.
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Sold the Trans Am today. The guy who purchased it is becoming a member, so please give him a warm welcome!
well, had planned to replace the front bearings but noooooo.... have to wait until the bs rain stops
Swapped out my driver side window motor and fixed the crack in the panel. Got two motors off carparts .com for 33 bucks and it works better than ever sunshine performance are wonderful guys but I couldnt pay him 100 bucks to fix something I could fix so easily.
Some of the final steps
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:yay: finally got it done and out on the road, finished pretty late so missed the inspection so I'm running illegal, oh well! Got 51 miles on it and I'm 100% satisfied, almost no gear noise what so ever, above picture only 1900 rpm's at 70mph in 6th gear that's only 400 more with 4:10's compared to the 3:42's. I have to put 50 miles on it then cool 1/2 hr for several heat cycles. May hit a show tomorrow with some friends
Sweet! Time to set a date for the track, eh? :chuckles:
As soon as I rack up 500 on the clock and change the oil. I talked to the guy I ordered it from and he was very adamant about proper break in and it said NO Hard launches or extrem driving. I haven't put more than 1,600 on per year for the past 4 so I plan on stepping it up cause Me Need Another Track Day...Quote:
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Stopped for a few pics on the way home.
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Had my favorite copilot along today.
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I've been driving mine every day I have had it since buying it May 8th. I wish I could stop but I can't help it. There is only 2 days I haven't brought it out. At some point i'll cool off and be content with it!
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Never say that :) I love my bucket of bolts too 😊and I drive her everyday. Enjoy her and all the good times you can cuz yolo and there is always rebuild time.
Good point! Unlike my truck, I would much prefer to keep this for the long life run. Hopefully nothing ever interrupts that goal.Quote:
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got the cover finished http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...psbwpxzp46.jpg
kooks LTs, kooks catted y, and magnaflow quadtip cat back put in today. LOUD as hell now lol
