The transformation has begun...

**BlownBigBlock** · 08-05-2009

Originally Posted by Swash

Looking very nice! One question - aren't the lateral arm bolts in backwards?

-Swash

I was wondering the same thing, couldn't remember how they were and I didn't take pictures of that area when I removed the bolt. Then I looked and couldn't see where it would matter which direction they came in from (interference with anything), so I just kept them that way.

**Swash** · 08-05-2009

Originally Posted by BlownBigBlock

I was wondering the same thing, couldn't remember how they were and I didn't take pictures of that area when I removed the bolt. Then I looked and couldn't see where it would matter which direction they came in from (interference with anything), so I just kept them that way.

It "shouldn't" matter - but I think the bolt head is to the outside.
Thanks for all of the updates - you've done an amazing job so far, that car is going to be like new...or better.

-Swash

**BlownBigBlock** · 08-08-2009

Woo Hoo, after a month I was able to drive it out of the garage. Not that I would considerate it road worthy yet. I have to check but I think I have a brake line leaking in the rear, figure it has to be the crossover line going from the driver side to passenger side. Well, I guess I can't complain after doing 6 or 7 flares.

It was early evening so not much in the way of sun. Like the stance, already rolled the rear quarters, hopefully will set up an appointment for the alignment, already put in the shortened dog bones...

**Mad Monkey** · 08-08-2009

loooks GREAT

i still love thoes tail lights lol

TDCRacing · 08-08-2009

Everything looks good man. I want to see some pictures of that other car of yours

**speedemongtp** · 08-09-2009

looks nice. good work

**carl06GT** · 08-09-2009

Damn that got a nice stance man. where did you get the tips?

**Bio248** · 08-09-2009

wow, for 19s they dont look that big. it looks great though.

**nicksilvergt99** · 08-09-2009

I'll give you kidney for those rims haha but I just stumbled upon this thread and I enjoyed reading it. Good job =p

**Golgo13** · 08-09-2009

looks great!

**Jcal1120** · 08-10-2009

alright...you're talking about all the parts and such, but how much has this project cost you so far? and how much was the car in the first place? I'm curious as I'm looking to work on my gp's suspension and such...

**BlownBigBlock** · 08-10-2009

Originally Posted by Jcal1120

alright...you're talking about all the parts and such, but how much has this project cost you so far? and how much was the car in the first place? I'm curious as I'm looking to work on my gp's suspension and such...

Including the price of the car, I did a rough estimate - probably looking at around $5K... I would say most of that would be in wheels/tires, strut/spring setup, than the brakes..

**Jcal1120** · 08-11-2009

I'm gonna be replacing my struts/springs on my car fairly soon.

Could you post a link or recommend a good set for me?

**16MustangVet** · 08-12-2009

i think it would be a ton of help to every one if you could put together a sticky for all the suspension parts and where you got them. my 02 Gp needs struts and bushings id like to know where you got your parts my cars ready for a major overhaul.

**pski920** · 08-13-2009

looks great, love the stance and wheels. which springs did you go with? i see the agx shocks. what kind of tail lights are those, altezza's? you did an awesome job, i'm only 3 hrs away, i'll bring mine down for you next! haha...i'd like to see some pics in the sunlight if ya dont' mind, and i'm sure everyone else would too. great job.

**BlownBigBlock** · 08-15-2009

Originally Posted by pski920

looks great, love the stance and wheels. which springs did you go with? i see the agx shocks. what kind of tail lights are those, altezza's? you did an awesome job, i'm only 3 hrs away, i'll bring mine down for you next! haha...i'd like to see some pics in the sunlight if ya dont' mind, and i'm sure everyone else would too. great job.

Springs are B&G's, and yes they are Altezza's but gun metal. Not sure if there is much difference between those and some that I am seeing on ebay with a smoke finish...

**BlownBigBlock** · 08-15-2009

This is probably my last post on this phase of the "transformation", after getting an alignment done was able to drive the car. Had both front and rear struts set at 3. Back seemed ok, front seemed a little bone jarring, set that back to 2 and I like it better. Had only one problem with the alignment, that was with the outer tie rods, the stud was too long and had to use 2 washers as spacers so a cotter pin would still go in the castle nut. Other than that, everything went without a hitch.

Did a quick wash to remove the handprints and dust, started last night claying it, finished up this morning and put a coat of wax on it. It was sunny out so decided to take a couple of pictures. Next up is the AED spoiler, remove the rear deck and finish my tinting, also a pair of projectors, headlights are in really sad shape.

Looked at the exhaust, but it appears that's how it's going to stay with the slight tilt of the tips, would of been nice had they not been welded on. Clay bar did wonders with the finish, didn't take as long as I thought.