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General => General Fox T-Bird/Cougar Discussion => Topic started by: ISTLCRUZ on July 13, 2013, 06:53:37 AM

Title: New guy with update
Post by: ISTLCRUZ on July 13, 2013, 06:53:37 AM
Hey guys, Havent posted in quite awhile. Had lots going on. Since buying my 88 LX ( floor shift  :D ) in April I have added 17'' wheels, done the 3G upgrade and now have the interior out having it recovered .Hope to show some pics soon. I bought the car from the 2nd owner and its in nice shape minus normal wear and tare. Just wanted say this site is GREAT and I learn a lot jus from reading other post.
Title: New guy with update
Post by: vinnietbird on July 13, 2013, 09:01:17 AM
Welcome back. I look forward to seeing some pics of the old Bird. What else is being planned for the car?
Title: New guy with update
Post by: ISTLCRUZ on July 13, 2013, 06:12:59 PM
Vinnie,  Next on my list will be an 8.8 swap(already have it on hand). Also I will be upgrading the sway bars and springs. To save money im just using some TC sway bars I grabbed from a salvage yard..Can I use TC coil springs on my car or should I use some Mustang springs? I want a little lower stance. ( I know the lowering question has been beat to death on here so I want go there lol).....After that I want to do some mild engine work just to make the car a little more fun to drive.....I haven't posted in a while but did I see on here that your repainting your  car ?
Title: New guy with update
Post by: Haystack on July 13, 2013, 08:23:42 PM
if the tc springs are in good shape, it could actually raise your car. lots of people like the sn-95 springs.
Title: New guy with update
Post by: vinnietbird on July 14, 2013, 11:58:25 AM
I had some hail damage to the Sport two years ago, so, now is the time to change the whole car. new hood (byyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy JERRY!!!), new wheels, new paint and a lot more.
 

Now, as far as springs, I have SN-95 springs all around. I like it. About a two inch drop all around.
Title: New guy with update
Post by: ISTLCRUZ on July 14, 2013, 04:08:23 PM
Looking forward to pics of the Sport when its complete. So what color you thinkin' or will we have to stay tuned?......lol.    I may  check into SN-95 springs. A friend suggested cutting TC springs? I have heard both good and bad stories when trying that ....
Title: New guy with update
Post by: vinnietbird on July 14, 2013, 08:08:05 PM
The springs worked for me. There's a new pic on another thread with a pic.

As far as color, almost the same shade of green. MAYBE a wee bit darker....not enough that most could tell a difference, but I am staying with green. Everything else is changing a lot.