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Well that didn't take long did it? Out of the fbody ownership for about 89 days but who is keeping track? 
Grab a drink and a snack
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After selling my pride an joy that had its many ups and downs and a lot of money later, I realized I needed to get back into a fast, money pit something.
(the old 93, don't mind the ugly mug, i was focusing on not hitting the camera man)
I wasn't sure if I wanted a C5 Z06, Base C6, a roller fbody or a pristine 98-02. So I finally decided in the middle, something that wasn't perfect but wasn't ragged out that wouldn't see the road for years.
Recently after selling my 93, I proposed to my girlfriend of 6.5 years. I had her pretty brain washed that it wasn't coming until end of the summer 2015.
Now I KNEW I had to get another car and quick!
My price range was 6500 max. I really didn't want to spend over 6 but would for the right car. Its surprising how many stupid people are on craigslist.
We will save the stories for another day.
After checking out a few cars that just didn't fit the bill, my buddy got ahold of me and said he found a car for me.
2002 Sunset orange metallic Z28, A4, TTops, 117k miles.
Now, enough of my last 3 months of life stories, on to the pictures!!!
As you can see, some tlc is needed to make her (in my eyes) perfect or should I say 'more appealing'.
On the near future "to-do" list.
- Paint front bumper (fortunately I know a guy
)
- Paint the rear bumper (better color match, its a little red)
- Lower it! Nick gave me a set of Intrax springs, they are around a 2" drop
Worst case scenario I put the stockers back on or cut my stockers.
- Throw on the widened 10 spokes, I still need a set of tires for the front 2. ( need someone to school me on spacers/ adapters )
- Clean the heck out of it. Engine bay needs a degreasing and powerwashing for sure. Ill be taking it to work and running the wheel on it for a few hours.
- Nick was also kind enough to let me borrow his SLP lid until he is ready to swap his on his LT1.
- TINT, i already can't stand the fishbowl
Fortunately I have been doing some paint work for A2 customs so in return they will be tinting it. I'm still undecided if ill be doing the sides 5% or not. I currently have my Fusion 5% all the way around and 35% on the windshield.
- Ill have a body guy tear into the drivers door, it might need a new regulator.
- Whistlering the headlights and clearcoating them. Maybe even grind down the little adjustment knobs too.
- Paint the mirrors black.
As for the turbo build. I already bought in on Huron Speeds group purchase that just ended about a month ago. Yes, I put the carriage before the horse
I don't know alot about turbo builds but I have been reading and researching as much as possible. Currently I have the hot side and cold side, intercooler, mounting brackets, turbo blanket, bov, clamps.
Ill still need:
- 80lb injectors
- Fuel pump(s) unsure at this moment on what route to go.
- Wastegate
- Turbo
- Tubular K
- Derale fans
I'm sure there is a ton I am forgetting at the moment. I will also need a bunch of suspension stuff and figure out what I am going to do with the trans.
My goal is around 600rwhp, reliably.
Thanks for looking!!! Stay tuned
Grab a drink and a snack
.......
After selling my pride an joy that had its many ups and downs and a lot of money later, I realized I needed to get back into a fast, money pit something.
(the old 93, don't mind the ugly mug, i was focusing on not hitting the camera man)
I wasn't sure if I wanted a C5 Z06, Base C6, a roller fbody or a pristine 98-02. So I finally decided in the middle, something that wasn't perfect but wasn't ragged out that wouldn't see the road for years.
Recently after selling my 93, I proposed to my girlfriend of 6.5 years. I had her pretty brain washed that it wasn't coming until end of the summer 2015.
Now I KNEW I had to get another car and quick!
My price range was 6500 max. I really didn't want to spend over 6 but would for the right car. Its surprising how many stupid people are on craigslist.
We will save the stories for another day. After checking out a few cars that just didn't fit the bill, my buddy got ahold of me and said he found a car for me.
2002 Sunset orange metallic Z28, A4, TTops, 117k miles.
Now, enough of my last 3 months of life stories, on to the pictures!!!
As you can see, some tlc is needed to make her (in my eyes) perfect or should I say 'more appealing'.
On the near future "to-do" list.
- Paint front bumper (fortunately I know a guy
)- Paint the rear bumper (better color match, its a little red)
- Lower it! Nick gave me a set of Intrax springs, they are around a 2" drop
Worst case scenario I put the stockers back on or cut my stockers.- Throw on the widened 10 spokes, I still need a set of tires for the front 2. ( need someone to school me on spacers/ adapters )
- Clean the heck out of it. Engine bay needs a degreasing and powerwashing for sure. Ill be taking it to work and running the wheel on it for a few hours.
- Nick was also kind enough to let me borrow his SLP lid until he is ready to swap his on his LT1.
- TINT, i already can't stand the fishbowl
Fortunately I have been doing some paint work for A2 customs so in return they will be tinting it. I'm still undecided if ill be doing the sides 5% or not. I currently have my Fusion 5% all the way around and 35% on the windshield. - Ill have a body guy tear into the drivers door, it might need a new regulator.
- Whistlering the headlights and clearcoating them. Maybe even grind down the little adjustment knobs too.
- Paint the mirrors black.
As for the turbo build. I already bought in on Huron Speeds group purchase that just ended about a month ago. Yes, I put the carriage before the horse
I don't know alot about turbo builds but I have been reading and researching as much as possible. Currently I have the hot side and cold side, intercooler, mounting brackets, turbo blanket, bov, clamps.
Ill still need:
- 80lb injectors
- Fuel pump(s) unsure at this moment on what route to go.
- Wastegate
- Turbo
- Tubular K
- Derale fans
I'm sure there is a ton I am forgetting at the moment. I will also need a bunch of suspension stuff and figure out what I am going to do with the trans.
My goal is around 600rwhp, reliably.
Thanks for looking!!! Stay tuned
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