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03-24-2016, 04:30 PM
#10991
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New FE 3 struts with Eibach springs all around + poly front strut bushings and rear cradle inserts.
Like a new car again. 
Rich
08 Panther Black G8 GT....# 644 of 888
Vararam intake, Kooks long tube headers, kooks full exhaust, OBX mufflers, Eibachs on FE3s, various electrical upgrades
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03-24-2016, 05:08 PM
#10992
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Besides the fact that my bumper is all ate up with rock chips, I decided to clean up the black trim and grill pieces. It's such a simple task, but it's the first time I've done it since I got the car in 2012. I never realized how faded they were until I started working on them. I used a McGuires trim conditioner. The paste type.
Hopefully everyone can tell, the left grill is the one with the conditioner on it. The one on the right is untouched.
Last edited by EricL9; 03-24-2016 at 06:13 PM.
Mods: Mods: BTR Stage II LS3 cam (225/238 .612"/.585" 113+3), DOD delete, ported/milled heads, Lunati link bar lifters, PaceSetter LT headers, Magnaflow cat back w/ cat delete, 160 t-stat, Rotofab CAI with HSRK, FTI 3600 stall with B&M transmission cooler, cutouts. Powertrain work done at L&S Garage. Tuned by Roshan at Powerhaus Performance, and Sky Watkins.
Visual: Maverickman coilovers - lowered 2" in front, 1.5" in rear, blackout windown trim, badge delete.
Coming soon: 3.27 gears
In-car entertainment: Morel component speaker system in front, Audison bit Ten digital sound processor and multi-channel Alpine amp powering all cabin speakers, dual 12" Alpine Type E's in the trunk powered by a mono Alpine 760. Hooked up at Elite Auto Image - Millersville, MD.
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03-25-2016, 02:19 AM
#10993
Moderator, Retired
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Just a GT
Originally Posted by
RichsGreyGT
this site is hardcore modding central.
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03-25-2016, 02:33 AM
#10994
Beyond Help
Left definitely looks better.
things are not what they appear to be.....
2009.5 Liquid Red,Onyx Red, Premium Package, e85 Surprise Package
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03-25-2016, 03:54 AM
#10995
Originally Posted by
EricL9
Besides the fact that my bumper is all ate up with rock chips, I decided to clean up the black trim and grill pieces. It's such a simple task, but it's the first time I've done it since I got the car in 2012. I never realized how faded they were until I started working on them. I used a McGuires trim conditioner. The paste type.
Hopefully everyone can tell, the left grill is the one with the conditioner on it. The one on the right is untouched.
The best/easiest product for this job is Adams In and Out Spray. Spray it on, and DONE!!! It has an SPF as well so it protects it.
2009.5 MSM GXP 500ish N/A RWHP. Mods include but aren't limited to: Texas Speed 418 (6.8L) fully forged held together with ARP from top to bottom, PRC 255cc heads, Rick Crawford intake plenum, TB port, polish and tune, Roto-Fab 102mm CAI w/LS7 MAF, Kooks 1-7/8" headers wrapped with DEI, Corsa catless system, Circle D 3200 Stall, 3.45 final drive, BMR's complete street bushing kit and sway bars, Eibach Pro Kit, G-Force Axles, running on staggered VMR 710's with Bridgestone RE11 rubber. HSV triple gauge pack with Calais smokers kit mod, V6 tails, debadge/rebadge, V6 door handles, AU black door trim, Maverick Man under hood strut covers, & washer and bolt kit, fully corrected paint thanks to Adams Polishes and my hard work. Built with reliability in mind with some power for those times when you need to pass or go over a big hill. Just a poser, not a racer!
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03-25-2016, 04:58 AM
#10996
Put the old, ready summer Tires back on. Could not stand to abuse the blizzaks during this period of abnormally mild temperatures.
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03-25-2016, 12:40 PM
#10997
Originally Posted by
Chewy
The best/easiest product for this job is Adams In and Out Spray. Spray it on, and DONE!!! It has an SPF as well so it protects it.
a bottle of regular old transmission fluid works wonders, just don't tell the EPA I told you. I dab a little on a rag and it makes the black plastic parts looks great for several months even after washing. I think the plastic absorbs it up.
2008 g8 gt iom
2011 Ford flex ecoboost
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03-25-2016, 04:55 PM
#10998
Originally Posted by
plymouth383
a bottle of regular old transmission fluid works wonders, just don't tell the EPA I told you. I dab a little on a rag and it makes the black plastic parts looks great for several months even after washing. I think the plastic absorbs it up.
Yeah, but it's a PITA to apply it! I&O is a fine mist aerosol and makes the job a 5 second ordeal!
2009.5 MSM GXP 500ish N/A RWHP. Mods include but aren't limited to: Texas Speed 418 (6.8L) fully forged held together with ARP from top to bottom, PRC 255cc heads, Rick Crawford intake plenum, TB port, polish and tune, Roto-Fab 102mm CAI w/LS7 MAF, Kooks 1-7/8" headers wrapped with DEI, Corsa catless system, Circle D 3200 Stall, 3.45 final drive, BMR's complete street bushing kit and sway bars, Eibach Pro Kit, G-Force Axles, running on staggered VMR 710's with Bridgestone RE11 rubber. HSV triple gauge pack with Calais smokers kit mod, V6 tails, debadge/rebadge, V6 door handles, AU black door trim, Maverick Man under hood strut covers, & washer and bolt kit, fully corrected paint thanks to Adams Polishes and my hard work. Built with reliability in mind with some power for those times when you need to pass or go over a big hill. Just a poser, not a racer!
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03-25-2016, 06:23 PM
#10999
Installed the SuperPro front LCAs and radius arms today. Compared to the recent installs I have done this one went very smoothly. There was the usual Lowe's run when I realized I needed a deep 21mm socket I did not have. They were out of singles so I had to buy a set which is OK since I am slowly gathering tools anyway. All the ball joints came out easy except for the last of course. I really had to beat on that one. Went to tighten everything up and those bastards SuperPro used a 22mm nut rather than the stock 21mm. The set I bought maxed out at 21. Back to Lowe's <sigh>.
Rotohack 102 intake - 102 MAF - TPIS 102 TB - TVS1900 ported & plated w 8 rib 2.5" front + OD rear
PnP Interchiller - RCR ported heads - RCR Lunati 219/231 113+1 - Forged Bottom End
ARH 2" LT headers - Solo 3" CB - MT DRs + M&H FRs on Weld RT-S
CTS-V fuel w Vaporworx - FAST 85s - Alkycontrol meth M15 + M10 - RCR tune
9.75@139.2 ? rwhp ? rwtq
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03-26-2016, 05:54 AM
#11000
Senior Member
Originally Posted by
TooManyHobbies
Back to Lowe's <sigh>.
We've all been there!! Seems to happen every time I'm in the middle of a project.
09 PBM G8 GT
Livernois Stage 1c Cam (218/229 117LSA), Ported Heads & Valve job, Ported TB & Intake Manifold,
DOD Delete, Kooks Mid-Length Headers, Corsa, Roto-Fab CAI,
Pedders SuperCar Coilovers with some BMR & Spohn mixed in,
Lots of Holden parts
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