virtuetovice Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 I decided to explore the underbelly of the beast today and really look at it. I think it looks good for its age...very little rust. The camera died halfway through pic snapping so you only get half, more pics tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 Not too bad for a 21 year old car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheels Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 I'd say it looks pretty good for an '89. What region do you live in? Here's a pic of my '95 gp....but then again i live in west Tx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 yuck. Gabriel strut paired with a KYB strut? notice you have a blue and a silver strut.... Otherwise very very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtuetovice Posted September 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Actually I think that other strut is the original stock one. Dunno where that silver color is from, but the strut body is flat black. It kinda exploded today...oil went EVERYWHERE. Any suggestions for a good strut to get? By the way, I'm in Virginia. Don't know the full history of the car, but I'll assume that it wasn't driven much during winters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 kybgr2 cheap and better than stock oh and my car pwns all yours lolololol looks good for its age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 kyb GR2 (now known as KYB excell) or Monroe Sensatracks. Check rockauto for the best prices, and search "rockauto coupon" on the net to find a 5% off coupon they always have. don't forget that you could probably benefit from new struts mounts too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to eaton Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 new strut mounts ALWAYS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Damn, your car looks cleaner underneath than my '96! How is the frame by your TA mounts? Mine had some surface rust pop up outta nowhere, and I can't seem to keep it gone. I wire-wheel it, prime it, and paint it like once every 3 weeks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 What are you painting it with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 At first I just used cheap rattle-can primer and black, but I tried using that Rustoleum rusty metal primer this last time, we'll see if it holds better. The other shit just flakes off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtuetovice Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Make sure you use something strong to remove ANY traces of dirt and oil. Then rough the metal up with some coarse sandpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 (edited) Delete. Edited September 19, 2010 by white4d96 Too many tabs up, posted in wrong thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtuetovice Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 I think gridded tails look sweet myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Shit, wrong thread. I thought this was the whatever thread. Too many windows up FTL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Thought I would throw mine up here as a comparison. Yours is definitely cleaner; look at my TA mounts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gp1991 Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 far better than mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 For living in WI that is pretty clean underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtuetovice Posted December 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Yeah...and the old school jackstands are awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 For living in WI that is pretty clean underneath. Thanks! The car was originally a GA car so that probably helped, poor sod was almost rustfree when I got it =/ Yeah...and the old school jackstands are awesome. Until they fall on you, yeah Better stands are on the xmas list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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