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Title: Low and Slow
Post by: DVP on April 17, 2009, 11:39:09 PM

Finally got my car off stands today.

Well a lot more of a drop than I thought. Still running my P/S for now. All kinds of bs is holding me back on that.

Before

(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn65/cougar86_89/SSPX0472.jpg)

(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn65/cougar86_89/SSPX0473.jpg)

(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn65/cougar86_89/SSPX0474.jpg)

Fresh off the jack (which got stuck under)

(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn65/cougar86_89/SSPX0539.jpg)

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(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn65/cougar86_89/SSPX0545.jpg)

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(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn65/cougar86_89/SSPX0547.jpg)

(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn65/cougar86_89/SSPX0548.jpg)

(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn65/cougar86_89/SSPX0549.jpg)

Time to fill out those rear wells....

Running the 14's on front til I get the alignment. I hope they hold on that long.

The popping I was hearing, not the ball joints, must be the tie rods.

Hope I dont have to get CC plates... Think I will though. Bump steer is up next too.

Its going to look sick when I have all the rims on it.

Title: Low and Slow
Post by: Grumbles on April 17, 2009, 11:45:02 PM

glass front end. Sick.

Title: Low and Slow
Post by: 86T-bird on April 18, 2009, 06:25:16 AM

Looks like a 2" drop! Lke the stance. Driveway approaches will take on a new awarness!

Title: Low and Slow
Post by: DVP on April 18, 2009, 05:59:15 PM

Quote from: 86T-bird;268035

Looks like a 2" drop! Lke the stance. Driveway approaches will take on a new awarness!

Yeah, they are putting street sewers in though my neighborhood right now too. Creep everywhere. Only sped once, hit my driveway too fast at the wrong angle. I have always babied my car over bumps and level changes so it isnt too hard to adjust.

Have to do the rack and tie rods ASAP. Ends out grease and are very lose. When I twist them the slop all around. Glad I got the offset bushings now, who knows how much they will help with the tie rod angle though.

Also have a squeaking coming from my pass side. Sounds like the spring creaking. Think it is that plus something. Leaning toward A arm bushings.

Feels so good to e back in my car. Even if it isnt done yet.

Title: Low and Slow
Post by: cougarman on April 18, 2009, 07:30:00 PM

Looking good!! :D

Title: Low and Slow
Post by: Romeo2k on April 18, 2009, 07:51:58 PM

Looks great. :burnout:
Did you cut down the front bumper cover to blend into factory sides? It flows so well.

Title: Low and Slow
Post by: DVP on April 18, 2009, 07:55:40 PM

Quote from: cougarman;268097

Looking good!! :D

Thanks! Wait til I get the grill on there

Quote from: Romeo2k;268101

Looks great. :burnout:
Did you cut down the front bumper cover to blend into factory sides? It flows so well.

Nope. Didnt change a thing. Had some ideas for skirts to run my side exit but I dont think I am going that route anymore.... Have a much larger, involved plan now.

Title: Low and Slow
Post by: Beau on April 18, 2009, 07:59:01 PM

Looks good man, can't wait to see the finished product!

Title: Low and Slow
Post by: DVP on April 18, 2009, 08:00:08 PM

Quote from: FordTruckFreeek;268103

Looks good man, can't wait to see the finished product!

Hope your around in 20 years....

Title: Low and Slow
Post by: 86XR7project on April 18, 2009, 08:39:37 PM

Love the front veilance on that car, makes me wish mine was driveable right now. I need to rebuild a motor, find a tranny, weld new steel in, sand/paint my car, etc., etc. I really like your car man.

Title: Low and Slow
Post by: stormtroopin' on April 18, 2009, 08:55:36 PM

Drop looks good. Imagine seeing that front end in your rear view mirror...it says "get out of my way or I'll spin you into turn 4!"

Title: Low and Slow
Post by: DVP on April 20, 2009, 12:52:39 PM

Picked up 2 10 holes with tires for $10 yesterday since the 14's were about to bust, seriously.

Only problem is they are 265/50s... A little rub on the strut cover, and bumps arent fun.

Should have the rack today and alignment is soon to follow. Then I can have matching rims again.

Ill grab some pics today. Looks odd having wider tires up front than out back.

Title: Low and Slow
Post by: DVP on April 21, 2009, 12:41:23 PM

(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn65/cougar86_89/SSPX0561.jpg)
(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn65/cougar86_89/SSPX0560.jpg)
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Letters rub the dust shields on the struts. Hard braking+turning rub really bad on fender, dips they rub the fender.

Wish this dude would hurry up with my rack.

Title: Low and Slow
Post by: ~AC on April 22, 2009, 11:19:01 AM

your car is coming along VERY NICELY. a trick i found about gettin in driveways with my front carbon fiber lip is to drive into the driveway like your going to drive right into the grass.. once the second front tire hits you can turn and pull in like normal. also its nice to find the places you can drive in parking lots without dead policemen... (speed bumps)

i havnt gotten around to it yet, but the true way to save the front end from sing is to back into driveways.

Title: Low and Slow
Post by: DVP on April 22, 2009, 01:47:56 PM

Quote from: ~AC;268598

your car is coming along VERY NICELY. a trick i found about gettin in driveways with my front carbon fiber lip is to drive into the driveway like your going to drive right into the grass.. once the second front tire hits you can turn and pull in like normal. also its nice to find the places you can drive in parking lots without dead policemen... (speed bumps)

i havnt gotten around to it yet, but the true way to save the front end from sing is to back into driveways.

I have always driven like that to avoid any possible sage. Nothing too different other than avoiding all speedbumps. Once I get my other tires on front the rubbing will go away and I shouldnt have too many more issues.

Title: Low and Slow
Post by: DVP on September 30, 2009, 12:12:15 AM

Back from the dead.

Was going though my Photobucket and some pics I figured I would share.

Manual rack was a bust. Got screwed on that deal. Nice guys just lose too much.

(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn65/cougar86_89/img1242171259344.jpg)

(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn65/cougar86_89/img1242171258196.jpg)

(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn65/cougar86_89/img1242171258815.jpg)

(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn65/cougar86_89/SSPX0580.jpg)

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(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn65/cougar86_89/SSPX0595.jpg)

(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn65/cougar86_89/SSPX0576.jpg)

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(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn65/cougar86_89/SSPX0562.jpg)

Packed up from school last semester, sitting level with all the loaded in it.
(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn65/cougar86_89/SSPX0620.jpg)

(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn65/cougar86_89/SSPX0621.jpg)

Pic w but I figured I would get some on here with the new header panel and matching rims.

Title: Low and Slow
Post by: Haystack on September 30, 2009, 02:51:27 AM

I'll tell ya what, I'll trade you my 87 bird and a new motor for that car.

Title: Low and Slow
Post by: 86XR7project on September 30, 2009, 07:55:33 AM

I know you say your car isn't that great but I always liked your car. At least yours drives mine is still in pieces, maybe now that I have a job that can change.

Title: Low and Slow
Post by: DVP on September 30, 2009, 12:58:32 PM

Quote from: Haystack;293164

I'll tell ya what, I'll trade you my 87 bird and a new motor for that car.

That sounds like a pretty un even trade, I mean your getting 4 eyes, and I'd only be getting 2:hick:

Quote from: 86XR7project;293186

I know you say your car isn't that great but I always liked your car. At least yours drives mine is still in pieces, maybe now that I have a job that can change.

Thanks man.

Pictures do alot for my car. I means its not the worst but it needs alot.

Title: Low and Slow
Post by: 86XR7project on September 30, 2009, 02:09:47 PM

I think you forget what mine looks like :rollin:

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