BXX Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 so the only thing left to get is gen 2 lateral links, and a gen 1.5 rear sway bar. Everything else is either in my garage, in BXX's garage, or will be in BXX's garage once he makes them Yup yup! Still waiting on the remaining items for your mounts to come in from England. Hope to get them this week:thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 ordered!!! I'm thinking early april for an install party? I might have to suck it up and go to the JY when it's still snowy (or insanely wet) from the looks of it No biggie though. I need 2nd gen rear brake stuff too, almost forgot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 That sounds like a good time man!!! Will be win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 That sounds like a good time man!!! Will be win! I'm so excited, this will be the first time I'll have a car that can handle well, after all the ideas I've had for years! So pumped to head out and hopefully learn a ton as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I get initial test drive after alignment:thumbsup: Ill talk to my boss tomorrow about the cost for an alignment, I think it will be $39.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 That should be fine. I don't even know what wheels/tires I'll be running at that point. Hopefully the black laces, if the tires continue to hold air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 But I plan on redoing probably the set that's already painted. I would like to find another single wheel though so that I can use the one I had to drill through as a full size spare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 You sure you dont wanna step up to 17x8 rims? More and better tire options, and less crappy sidewall flex:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Oh I definitely do, just a matter of $ mostly at this point. If I could find some decently light ones that I like I might splurge. Most that I looked at were only 7.5 anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow96SE Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Get some of these: http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=ST3780425115BS&wheelMake=Sport+Edition&wheelModel=ST3&wheelFinish=Bright+Silver+Paint&showRear=no&autoMake=Pontiac&autoModel=Grand+Prix+GTP&autoYear=1992&autoModClar=&filterFinish=All&filterSize=17&filterBrand=All&filterSpecial=false&filterNew=All&filterWeight=All&sort=Brand or these: http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=I0217759042SDCI&wheelMake=Elbrus&wheelModel=I02&wheelFinish=Silver+Machined+w%2FIce+Coating&showRear=no&autoMake=Pontiac&autoModel=Grand+Prix+GTP&autoYear=1992&autoModClar=&filterFinish=All&filterSize=17&filterBrand=All&filterSpecial=false&filterNew=All&filterWeight=All&sort=Brand I really want to see how both look on an actual GP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Not really a huge fan of either not bad, but the first are too plain and roundy looking, and the second ones look kinda funny, but the more I look at it the better I think they'd look with tires... I might roll that idea around... Oh yeah, and the second ones are not 8 wide The elbrus 104s are my favorite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 I think they'd look with tires... I might roll that idea around... meh If I get my taxes finished and back, I might spring for the 17" 104s with 245 45s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twenty Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 So you're aiming for April...the race is on to lower our first gens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 I don't care, do yours first. I'm not lowering a sedan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 So you're aiming for April...the race is on to lower our first gens? you both fuckin loose!!!!!!! Cause mine is already lowered:lol: And Matt's car will pwn more, why? Cause i'll be working on it, thats why! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 QUestion of the day: The 2nd gens have two sets of lateral links, do I need the front or rear? Or both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 QUestion of the day: The 2nd gens have two sets of lateral links, do I need the front or rear? Or both? All of them:thumbsup: OR!!! Just buy a set of the adjustable lateral ams off of me:thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted March 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 ?Chow much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I can do a full set of 4 lateral arms, all of the adjustable, with the Economy Rod ends (still uber strong, but not Cadillac quiet) for $450 shipped. Add a set of my tubular trailing arms for $120. Your not gonna hurt these arms, at all! You will also get smoother suspension travel (ZERO BING) and much better response. I think these with coilovers, strut tower braces, and front poly control arm bushings will absolutely pwn! Did I mention the option of free installation:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 And if your wondering aboot the Economy rod ends vs the Chromoly Teflon ones that cost alot more, well, I will be using the Economy on my own cars:thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) Matt I did have plans to try and get you some 2nd gen rear lat arms from the yard, just waiting on my new cordless impact to get here to grab some for you. Also as an FYI, those ES rear stab bushings at the strut work, but the brackets that go over the struts bolts wont because the slots for the strut bolts to go thru are not wide enough. So you can just use the stock ones for now or modify the ES ones to work. I used the stock ones on my old car and I believe this one as well. Edited March 2, 2011 by Venom clarification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Matt I did have plans to try and get you some 2nd gen rear lat arms from the yard, just waiting on my new cordless impact to get here to grab some for you. Also as an FYI, those ES rear stab bushings at the strut work, but the brackets that go over the struts bolts wont because the slots for the strut bolts to go thru are not wide enough. So you can just use the stock ones for now or modify the ES ones to work. I used the stock ones on my old car and I believe this one as well. I just drilled them wider. Since we will be doing the install, we can use my drill press to drill them out or my die grinder with the carbide bit and it'll be all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted March 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) Definitely thinking about it... Starting to get overwhelmed by what I have/still need if I didn't tell you yet I'm gonna stick with the fstb not integrated, but the bar you showed me. You have my gmpp arms so I'm covered there. Heres the breakdown of what I still need (for my sake and yours) -lat links -rear sway bar -whatever bushings you said to stick with stock (inner rear sway bushings, new from Napa, or just use the jy ones) -tie rod ends -ball joints -shocks/struts (ordering tonight or tomorrow) I think that's where I'm at. Feel free to fill in any gaps, and/or post up what I have waiting with you? Edited March 2, 2011 by Psych0matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I have never seen these come in a kit like this, but as long as someone verifies this is all correct, I'm getting this! About $60 cheaper than I have been able to find anywhere else http://justsuspension.com/pontiac-grand-prix-kyb-gr2-kit1537.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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