91CCFirebird's 1991 Firebird Formula "painted"

[Freiburger]

Re: 91CCFirebird's 1991 Firebird Formula - suspension parts acquisition phase

Cool to see you're still working on it.

[tiresmoke!]

Re: 91CCFirebird's 1991 Firebird Formula - suspension parts acquisition phase

Just ordered my subframe connectors from Alston Racing

Hey Drew......a small favor, if you will:

When the Alston sub.connectors come in, test-fit the right side rail....let me know how well it clears the exhaust.

Weighing my options on those, and this is a critical decision-maker.

[91CCFirebird]

Re: 91CCFirebird's 1991 Firebird Formula - suspension parts acquisition phase

UMI Steering brace and Spohn front end kit on the way

[91CCFirebird]

Re: 91CCFirebird's 1991 Firebird Formula - suspension parts acquisition phase

Eibach pro-kit springs and new shocks/struts on the way.

[91CCFirebird]

Re: 91CCFirebird's 1991 Firebird Formula - suspension done

Well the suspension is complete and all I can say about it is AWESOME!
Pics to follow soon

[HoosierGTA]

Re: 91CCFirebird's 1991 Firebird Formula - suspension done

Great to hear.

[CM325]

Re: 91CCFirebird's 1991 Firebird Formula - suspension done

Well the suspension is complete and all I can say about it is AWESOME!
Pics to follow soon

C'mon y'know that means little to nothin round these parts, you gotta have some pics
for our unimaginative minds. ;D

[91CCFirebird]

Re: 91CCFirebird's 1991 Firebird Formula - suspension done

Here are the best I can do at 9 pm......need to get to mu buddy's house with a lift for better ones

Only 3 inches to the exhaust pipe.....speed bump at school wasn't pretty

Panhard bar and sway bar bushings

Lower control arm and relocation brackets

Couldn't get much of a pick of the subframe connectors
How she sits now

[Mr4Speed]

Re: 91CCFirebird's 1991 Firebird Formula - suspension done

Looking good Drew! What shocks did you get?

[91CCFirebird]

Re: 91CCFirebird's 1991 Firebird Formula - suspension done

I used the KYB AGX and the ride is actually quite nice......firm but not harsh

[HoosierGTA]

Re: 91CCFirebird's 1991 Firebird Formula - suspension done

It is quite amazing what taking out stamped steel parts and putting in some quality tubular steel in its place does. I've only replaced the panhard bar with one from Edelbrock and I was quite surprised. Even one a straight highway. Stamped peice must have been flexing like awet noodle.

[91CCFirebird]

Re: 91CCFirebird's 1991 Firebird Formula - mini pre-tour project

Here is a quick shot of the rear suspension with the wheel off

Decided to strip the clearcoat off the wheels and polish and paint them before the tour.
Shiny!

Painting the inside of the salad shooter

not done vs done

[HoosierGTA]

Re: 91CCFirebird's 1991 Firebird Formula - mini pre-tour project

That looks very nice. Have a set of those in the barn I kept from the formula. When I get a chance I'll have to give it a shot.

[91CCFirebird]

Re: 91CCFirebird's 1991 Firebird Formula - mini pre-tour project

Dan,
Would you be interested in parting with that set of wheels? I would like to have a second set of rears to put drag radials on.

[383S-10]

Re: 91CCFirebird's 1991 Firebird Formula - mini pre-tour project

Thats a nice job on the wheels,,,,,,,,,,,,what did you use on the wheels to paint them?