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Title: Woke the TGP up... *lowering complete pg 2*
Post by: GOT2B GM on April 14, 2007, 11:16:34 AM
...from its winter slumber.

But it looks like rain out, and have some parts I want to install on it so I brought it home and put it in my garage.

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/DSC00139.jpg)

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/DSC00140.jpg)

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/DSC00141.jpg)

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/DSC00142.jpg)
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up...
Post by: bake82 on April 15, 2007, 02:32:45 PM
Nice Matt! looks good!

Can't wait to meet up this summer and see the car again!   Hopefully I'll have my turbo CS ready and we can meet up later on in the summer too!!
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up...
Post by: GOT2B GM on April 15, 2007, 04:04:48 PM
Yeah sounds good, I'm really looking forward to having a couple meets.
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up...
Post by: bake82 on April 15, 2007, 05:45:42 PM
Me 2.  We need to have atleast one big one...I'd be willing to make the trip down for a weekend even if there was only a couple of us.....Lets try and set a date soon in May...maybe just maybe I'll put my TGP on the road and drive it for a bit and come down....
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up...
Post by: GOT2B GM on April 15, 2007, 05:50:19 PM
Yeah thats a great idea!
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up...
Post by: TGP Nick on April 15, 2007, 07:31:20 PM
I woke my TGP up today.... too bad I can't find my camera! :icon_evil:  I just washed and waxed it, then took her for a run. :icon_cool:
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up...
Post by: R Dubya on April 16, 2007, 11:28:49 AM
yeah I had thought about registering mine a few weeks ago, good thing I didn't cause we got about a foot of snow here last night.  Mother Nature sucks this spring.  Give us a break, I want to turn off my furnace!!

Looking good though!  Didn't you have rims for it too?  Where are they?
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up...
Post by: GOT2B GM on April 16, 2007, 03:07:25 PM
they are on my Z34
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up...
Post by: GOT2B GM on April 16, 2007, 03:23:00 PM
I was bored so I put some different stickers on it for this year

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/DSC00146.jpg)

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/DSC00143.jpg)
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up...
Post by: grinders_18 on April 16, 2007, 07:52:59 PM
Quote from: R Dubya on April 16, 2007, 11:28:49 AM
yeah I had thought about registering mine a few weeks ago, good thing I didn't cause we got about a foot of snow here last night.  Mother Nature sucks this spring.  Give us a break, I want to turn off my furnace!!

One of he few times I can rub it i, so here goes: We had high 70's today, an low 80's yesterday lol.

Ok, my jackass time is done lol.
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up...
Post by: TGP Nick on April 16, 2007, 08:04:02 PM
Last week we had snow here.... this week, it has been in teh high 70s and I just got the TGP out yesterday. :laugh:  Wow
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up...
Post by: GOT2B GM on April 17, 2007, 03:22:02 AM
getting ready for the Intraxs

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/Intrax%20Install/IMG_0065.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/Intrax%20Install/IMG_0066.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/Intrax%20Install/IMG_0067.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/Intrax%20Install/IMG_0068.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/Intrax%20Install/IMG_0069.jpg)
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up...
Post by: GutlessSupreme on April 17, 2007, 12:01:03 PM
I <3 your car.

what brand hubs are you using? I heard that Timken was the only way to go.
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up...
Post by: GOT2B GM on April 17, 2007, 04:04:28 PM

Quote from: GutlessSupreme on April 17, 2007, 12:01:03 PM
I <3 your car.

what brand hubs are you using? I heard that Timken was the only way to go.

That box was actually from the bearing I put in my g/f's Alero. SKF was the brand, made in the USA, there are the same quality as Timken.

I am however, considering putting new front wheel bearings on the TGP while its all torn apart.

FFP Mounts installed:

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/IMG_0070.jpg)
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *suspension mods in progress*
Post by: GOT2B GM on April 18, 2007, 10:18:55 PM
Update: Yesterday I went to my parents house and dug up the 34mm front swaybar I had set aside for use in the TGP. I used a minigrinder and cleaned any loose rust/paint off of it and then painted it with POR 15.

YOU CANNOT CHANGE THE SWAYBAR WITHOUT LOWERING THE REAR OF THE SUBFRAME

Believe me, I tried.

Lowered Subframe:
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/IMG_0073.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/IMG_0072.jpg)

New VS Old
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/IMG_0071.jpg)

Sitting in its new home, waiting for poly bushings (coming tomorrow)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/IMG_0076.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/IMG_0077.jpg)
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *suspension mods in progress*
Post by: Invasion1 on April 19, 2007, 10:17:03 AM
moving this to general section
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *lowering complete*
Post by: GOT2B GM on April 19, 2007, 10:14:58 PM
sure why not
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *suspension mods in progress*
Post by: Invasion1 on April 20, 2007, 06:22:42 AM
Because i can......
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *suspension mods in progress*
Post by: GOT2B GM on April 20, 2007, 03:57:45 PM
Progress.....

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/IMG_0079.jpg)

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/IMG_0078.jpg)

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/IMG_0080.jpg)
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *suspension mods in progress*
Post by: kuntzie on April 20, 2007, 05:09:30 PM
where did you buy your por-15?
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *suspension mods in progress*
Post by: GOT2B GM on April 20, 2007, 05:15:28 PM
Theres a body shop supplier in breslau beside Unicorn Truck Wash, cant remember the name of it.....thats where I got it anyways
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *suspension mods in progress*
Post by: kuntzie on April 20, 2007, 05:22:03 PM
Quote from: 93luminaz34 on April 20, 2007, 05:15:28 PM
Theres a body shop supplier in breslau beside Unicorn Truck Wash, cant remember the name of it.....thats where I got it anyways

how much?... and for reference how much you have left?


loking great though matt!
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *suspension mods in progress*
Post by: GOT2B GM on April 20, 2007, 05:45:27 PM
$50 a quart

I have 1/3 left after painting a gas tank, rear suspension, trailer hitch, swaybar, and a few other small things
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *suspension mods in progress*
Post by: GOT2B GM on April 20, 2007, 10:59:08 PM
All buttoned up, just gotta buy a grease gun tomorrow morning and grease the ball joints and tie rod ends, put the wheels on, and let her down....

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/IMG_0084.jpg)

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/IMG_0081.jpg)

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/IMG_0082.jpg)

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/IMG_0083.jpg)
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *suspension mods in progress*
Post by: R Dubya on April 21, 2007, 01:17:49 PM
I APPROVE OF THIS THREAD
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *suspension mods in progress*
Post by: GutlessSupreme on April 21, 2007, 08:53:05 PM
Quote from: 93luminaz34 on April 20, 2007, 03:57:45 PM
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/IMG_0080.jpg)

hot :icon_cool: that's my next step, when I can afford to actually replace all those parts. break down, sandblast, seal, rebuild, lowered STE  :icon_cool:
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *suspension mods in progress*
Post by: GOT2B GM on April 22, 2007, 12:51:00 AM
Lowered Pics....met up with Jamie from w-body.com

camera phone pics

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/DSC00152.jpg)

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/DSC00157.jpg)

better pics to come later....
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *lowering complete pg 2*
Post by: mfewtrail on April 22, 2007, 02:52:37 AM
Looking good, those are pretty decent pics from a phone.
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *lowering complete pg 2*
Post by: TGP Nick on April 22, 2007, 08:59:34 AM
Looks awesome man! :icon_cool:
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *lowering complete pg 2*
Post by: GOT2B GM on April 22, 2007, 10:44:28 AM
Thanks

The phone is a Sony Ericcson 810 with a 2.0 MP camera.
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *lowering complete pg 2*
Post by: R Dubya on April 22, 2007, 01:37:48 PM
That phone is on my to-buy list, as soon as my contract runs out with verizon I'm heading to AT&T.  That phone gives me a warm feeling inside.  And a stiff feeling in my pants. 
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *lowering complete pg 2*
Post by: R Dubya on April 22, 2007, 01:38:22 PM
Also, I still approve of this thread.  Looking good!!
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *lowering complete pg 2*
Post by: TGP Nick on April 22, 2007, 07:18:45 PM
How does it ride with the Intax's up front?
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *lowering complete pg 2*
Post by: GOT2B GM on April 22, 2007, 08:58:58 PM
The intraxs definately ride better than the ST springs in my Z34. I also have KYB's in the TGP versus the Sensatracs in the Z34 so that also makes a difference.

Overall, I'm pleased with the way it rides and handles for sure.
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *lowering complete pg 2*
Post by: R Dubya on April 22, 2007, 10:16:21 PM
I'm gonna get me some of those coilovers, no more metal leaf for me.  K THX BY

that thing is brutal, would be nice for a circle track as there is NO movement LOL.  thing drives like an indy car I swear.  Not that I know what thats like, but I can imagine.
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *lowering complete pg 2*
Post by: GutlessSupreme on April 22, 2007, 10:43:28 PM
Quote from: 93luminaz34 on April 22, 2007, 12:51:00 AM
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/DSC00152.jpg)

B4M > B4U x1000
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *lowering complete pg 2*
Post by: TurboGTU on April 25, 2007, 10:40:30 PM
Thats a really dam nice TGP you got there.  :icon_cool:
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *lowering complete pg 2*
Post by: GOT2B GM on April 26, 2007, 04:34:55 PM
thanks man
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *lowering complete pg 2*
Post by: TGP Nick on April 26, 2007, 05:21:38 PM
Quote from: TGP Nick on April 22, 2007, 07:18:45 PM
How does it ride with the Intax's up front?
?
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *lowering complete pg 2*
Post by: kuntzie on April 26, 2007, 07:07:37 PM
Quote from: 93luminaz34 on April 22, 2007, 08:58:58 PM
The intraxs definately ride better than the ST springs in my Z34. I also have KYB's in the TGP versus the Sensatracs in the Z34 so that also makes a difference.

Overall, I'm pleased with the way it rides and handles for sure.
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *lowering complete pg 2*
Post by: GOT2B GM on April 27, 2007, 01:13:06 PM
:lol:

More pics


(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/IMG_0096.jpg)

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/IMG_0097.jpg)

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/mshantz83/IMG_0098.jpg)
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *lowering complete pg 2*
Post by: bake82 on April 27, 2007, 02:15:36 PM
That looks damn good Matt!! all it needs now is a 5 speed!!
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *lowering complete pg 2*
Post by: GOT2B GM on April 27, 2007, 03:27:59 PM
There's a complete 284 setup lurking in my Dad's garage, should I decide to go that route. As long as the 4T60HD is working well, I'm not swapping it.
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *lowering complete pg 2*
Post by: bake82 on April 27, 2007, 04:57:42 PM
Quote from: 93luminaz34 on April 27, 2007, 03:27:59 PM
There's a complete 284 setup lurking in my Dad's garage, should I decide to go that route. As long as the 4T60HD is working well, I'm not swapping it.

PUSSY!!!!!! you know you want to!!    :icon_razz:
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *lowering complete pg 2*
Post by: GOT2B GM on April 29, 2007, 11:41:09 PM
Right now I'm busy enough without making more work for myself. lol
Title: Re: Woke the TGP up... *lowering complete pg 2*
Post by: TGP Nick on April 30, 2007, 12:38:59 PM
+1 for keeping it original, Matt! :thumb: