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Check out this car. I think it sits perfect.
http://www.rcspoolers.com/w10.jpg
Here is the thread I started asking about the car, and the owner chimed in with his setup. Bruce also chimes in.
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158185
http://www.rcspoolers.com/w10.jpg
Here is the thread I started asking about the car, and the owner chimed in with his setup. Bruce also chimes in.
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158185
Thanks to everyone for their info and pictures. 
In an effort to keep costs down I may try cutting the f-body springs.
I'll be dumping a ton of cash on the engine and turbo this winter and
won't have much left over for suspension mods like coil overs and spindles
with tall BJs and big rotors, as much as I would like to.
How do you cut the springs? I'm guessing you do it on the bench then
install them in the car. Cut the top or bottom?
In an effort to keep costs down I may try cutting the f-body springs.
I'll be dumping a ton of cash on the engine and turbo this winter and
won't have much left over for suspension mods like coil overs and spindles
with tall BJs and big rotors, as much as I would like to.
How do you cut the springs? I'm guessing you do it on the bench then
install them in the car. Cut the top or bottom?
Four GTA fronts.
Hay Ramair:
Yes, nice stance & looks like decent tire width on back, what tire & size you using (esp. in back)?
I'm switching to 4 GTA fronts but find that choices in 16" are very few only ones available for rear are kinda skinny. Really wanted Nitto 555R's in rear but only size available is P245/50 R16 & only size for front in 555 is 205/45 ZR16. So, looking at other tires like MT ET Street (27x10.5-16) or BFG Drag Radial (255/50 R16 is only 16" available). Anyway, your's looks good, what tires & how ya like em?
Hay Ramair:
Yes, nice stance & looks like decent tire width on back, what tire & size you using (esp. in back)?
I'm switching to 4 GTA fronts but find that choices in 16" are very few only ones available for rear are kinda skinny. Really wanted Nitto 555R's in rear but only size available is P245/50 R16 & only size for front in 555 is 205/45 ZR16. So, looking at other tires like MT ET Street (27x10.5-16) or BFG Drag Radial (255/50 R16 is only 16" available). Anyway, your's looks good, what tires & how ya like em?
#1HotRod, first of all thanks for the compliment. I am currently running beat old Michelins, 245/50-16 all around. I have some rubbing up front at full lock, but I can deal with that. I want to go to 255/50's out back, but I have a feeling they may rub the frame during hard cornering. What I really want is to sell these GTA's and go bigger...some day.
Four GTA fronts
RamAir: I'm pleasantly surprized that 245/50-16's look good, I thought would be too skinny. I too orig wanted 17'' but could not find set satisfied with under $1200. Also learned that drag radial traction not good with 17's, so went for GTA's. Purchased 4 but one lost in transit & seller won't return my calls or email (that's another story). Instead of finding a 4th GTA, thinking about having two made in 9" wide for even better traction tires, but little late I now find that 16" tire sizes are very limited. Wanted Nitto 555R's, but only 16" avail is 245/50. MT has few 16" available, so probably will try something like 27/10.5-16 in back & Nitto fronts. Another problem with 16" tires is getting the right height for front & rears. If drag traction not a major concern I'd definately opt for 17" rims, & you have option of paying for them with your GTA's. Toss me one (you can use that original mini-spare rim in meantime) & I'll sing at your barmitzva (honestly, I do need one, & anytime you'll be able sell 'em easily). Adios.
RamAir: I'm pleasantly surprized that 245/50-16's look good, I thought would be too skinny. I too orig wanted 17'' but could not find set satisfied with under $1200. Also learned that drag radial traction not good with 17's, so went for GTA's. Purchased 4 but one lost in transit & seller won't return my calls or email (that's another story). Instead of finding a 4th GTA, thinking about having two made in 9" wide for even better traction tires, but little late I now find that 16" tire sizes are very limited. Wanted Nitto 555R's, but only 16" avail is 245/50. MT has few 16" available, so probably will try something like 27/10.5-16 in back & Nitto fronts. Another problem with 16" tires is getting the right height for front & rears. If drag traction not a major concern I'd definately opt for 17" rims, & you have option of paying for them with your GTA's. Toss me one (you can use that original mini-spare rim in meantime) & I'll sing at your barmitzva (honestly, I do need one, & anytime you'll be able sell 'em easily). Adios.
The best thing about the GTA's is that there is a great market for them. I will have them sold really quick when I'm ready.#1HotRod said:
As far as throwing you one of mine....well, as enticing as that sounds I'll have to decline. Here is an ebay auction you might find of interest though. This guy has two fronts for sale in separate auctions....one with dimples, one without. Enjoy.
