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Old Jul 26, 2020 | 10:25 AM
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Old Jul 26, 2020 | 11:03 AM
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As of next week ill gather the suspension parts, adjustable rear toe arms, poly bushings and ill search for some wheels.

I wanted to run the OEM GSF wheels but they are hella expensive. Ill look into a few other sets.

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Old Sep 8, 2020 | 09:07 PM
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So, I ordered a bunch of things.

-Por 15 rust preventative for the chassis floor before I install the dynamat. And paint brushes.
-Boom Mat thermal blanket to put on top of the dynamat. Helps prevent additional heat from entering the car.
-Fan shroud. I was able to remove the fan shroud without taking out the radiator BUT one of the screws that were used by the previous owner was too long and damaged the radiator when we tightened the bolt so it caused it to leak. Luckily my boy had a another GS in his yard and we were able to swap it out.
-my pioneer D3 head unit was installed. Just using it temporarily until the rest of the sound equipment arrives.
-I have all my suspension parts except the upper and lower control arms. But I did order the poly bushings which will be here next week. As well as bushings for the steering rack.
-I managed to get my hands on a black carpet as well as a black center console. Armrest, to wood trim.
-Headlights with black housings. I also ordered some LEDs from Protekz which is the old Cree LED company. I purchased 6000k for the highs, lows and fogs but wasn’t happy with the fogs due to the yellow tint. It had a very unpleasant color. lol.

Future purchases (next week or so)
megan swag bars
BC Coilovers
Strut Bar
Megan rear row arms
New Wheels

Will post photos tomorrow morning.
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Need to swap out the cylinder lock thing. The previous owner ended up breaking it so its on a zip tie and dangling.

Went to my boys house the other day and got some work done. Swapped out the headlights which was pretty interesting. I may have to do some slight modifications.

This is what it looks like afterwards. I am happy with the outcome. About the bumper...I was on my way back from West Palm and there was a entire spare tire with the rim and everything in the road. It was super dark and the roads were wet. So yea. Air Hockey.

Lost half the lip as well. And just ripped off the rest of it.


9006 Led on the left and 3000k on the right.

After the switch. The left fog is pointed differently because of the tire incident on the 95.


These are the companies i used for the LEDs. No regrets. Protekz doesn't make 3000k leds. They only make a half and half. 3000k/6000k. You switch the light on and off fast and it switches between both.

POR 15 and the brushes. I may get a portable vac as well.

80mil Dynamat for the entire vehicle.

Got the carpet. Haven't installed it yet. I was waiting for the black center console which actually came today.

It looks super clean. The person left the cup holder arm rest and wood grain which was nice.

And he left the cigarette lighter which is perfect since the current one isn't working. (I checked the fuse and connection when the radio was installed.

Received the Poly bushings for the control arms and steering rack.

All the suspension parts. Just need the coilovers.
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Looks like a lot of work cut out for you. But it's coming along. Keep it up
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Originally Posted by ReeM
So I picked up a few items



New starter. Car usually starts right up but sometimes it takes 1 or 2 tries. Just need it until I get my new motor.

door speaker adaptors for my 6.5” speakers.

Managed to get the classic Pioneer D3 from a guy who thought this could only fit in a w212. Got it for $114

Left all the wires.

Door lock actuators. You always have that one door...
Hi where did you get the door actutors?

Thanks for posting your updates....
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