The Plan
08-23-2008, 09:13 PM
#32
New pads & 1 rotor were needed. But determined the other may not cleanup. So I bought 1 for right rear too.
Brakes on rear done for now. BIG brakes will be put off for now.
While back there, I swapped on my QA1s. These were needed last yr when I did my drop.
It brakes like it should & my latest suspension upgrade is done. For now, suspension is done. Some Edelbrock shocks for front & maybe Caltracs and it'll be completely finished in that department.
12-16-2008, 08:42 PM
#34
Double Adjustable QA1 p/n DTC 1539P. If u don't need to adjust both rebound & compression, get the Single Adj. & save $. Again, don't forget the QA1s need a bit to make em work ( washers, sleeves, nuts & bolts) & minor clearancing on mounts. Nothing too hard tho.
An inexpensive non adjustable great shock, Belltech StreetShock. Obviously, you've tried Edelbrock. QA1 is overkill for most, but it fit my needs & that was prior to Belltech's latest.
06-08-2009, 05:15 PM
#35
Figured I'd post up on my build thread. I finally got some new treads. Had the original Americraps for 59k+( close enuff to 60k). Ya, they were shot @ 45k.
I tried to save & not go w/ Goodyear Triple Treads. Instead, I figured I'd give General another shot, but this time w/. a better tire. General Grabber HTS. If I lived in a nice area, I'd have tried UHPs. But I need wet/ snow/ ice capable.
I went w/ a staggered sizing. The fronts are 255/70/16, while rears are 275/70/16. They're ~1.1" taller in back. I wanted it for a wider look out back. And greater contact patch. They do fill out rear wheelwells nicely. Widthwise, it didn't create as dramatic an effect as I originally thought. I would need to go to a 285 or larger, I think. I could stay w/ a 275 in back, & go to say 235/70 front. That might create the look.
But, changing much beyond what I did, would prolly pop a ABS light. Speedo is off by 2mph according to TomTom. I have some more info on this on Staggered tire sizing/ HPTuners thread. Under Tuning/ Diagnostics section.
Nothing fancy, just necessary. So until I need a drag radial or slick, or til I go to a 17" or larger, tires/ suspension is set for awhile. I just need to put my BellTech shocks up front. Only other (non-tire) change I might make, is CalTracs. That I'm tellin anyway.
I tried to save & not go w/ Goodyear Triple Treads. Instead, I figured I'd give General another shot, but this time w/. a better tire. General Grabber HTS. If I lived in a nice area, I'd have tried UHPs. But I need wet/ snow/ ice capable.
I went w/ a staggered sizing. The fronts are 255/70/16, while rears are 275/70/16. They're ~1.1" taller in back. I wanted it for a wider look out back. And greater contact patch. They do fill out rear wheelwells nicely. Widthwise, it didn't create as dramatic an effect as I originally thought. I would need to go to a 285 or larger, I think. I could stay w/ a 275 in back, & go to say 235/70 front. That might create the look.
But, changing much beyond what I did, would prolly pop a ABS light. Speedo is off by 2mph according to TomTom. I have some more info on this on Staggered tire sizing/ HPTuners thread. Under Tuning/ Diagnostics section.
Nothing fancy, just necessary. So until I need a drag radial or slick, or til I go to a 17" or larger, tires/ suspension is set for awhile. I just need to put my BellTech shocks up front. Only other (non-tire) change I might make, is CalTracs. That I'm tellin anyway.
I run 285's in all 4 corners but am thinking of going to a 275 just because it's freaking hard to find my tire size anmore.
10-26-2009, 12:03 PM
#37
If I plan on a TruTrac & Caltracs, I'm wondering. I typically do a mod @ a time. I know the Caltracs should help ETs. Wouldn't a TruTrac just be a durability upgrade, & not lower ETs @ all?
The way I see it, do the Caltracs after, since there's less **** to get in the way while I'm underneath.
Where's Trever1t when u need him?
The way I see it, do the Caltracs after, since there's less **** to get in the way while I'm underneath.
Where's Trever1t when u need him?
I finally got some new treads. Had the original Americraps for 59k+( close enuff to 60k). General Grabber HTS. If I lived in a nice area, I'd have tried UHPs. But I need wet/ snow/ ice capable.
Nothing fancy, just necessary. So until I need a drag radial or slick, or til I go to a 17" or larger, tires/ suspension is set for awhile. I just need to put my BellTech shocks up front. Only other (non-tire) change I might make, is CalTracs. That I'm tellin anyway.
Nothing fancy, just necessary. So until I need a drag radial or slick, or til I go to a 17" or larger, tires/ suspension is set for awhile. I just need to put my BellTech shocks up front. Only other (non-tire) change I might make, is CalTracs. That I'm tellin anyway.
Here's what's new since last posting here.
Learned how to adjust for speedo due to staggered tire sizes using HPTuners.
Also, it's kinda nice to see if I've adhered to The Plan. I wonder who on here has a game plan of sorts they've followed. I know some have changed directions w/. their builds too.
Since the tires, I've added a few things. I think I did my front brakes ~60k (again Hawk LTS). They throw a lil more dust than stock, but not bad.
Newest:went w/. a Snugtop for a tonneau lid. Pics in Show & Shine; go back ~ 1wk to find thread. Great paint match, surface quality is top notch (not perfect, but very, very nice).
I'd thought I'd already have a tranny or Trutrac on by now.
A mysterious coolant leak, which I'll take care of this week, has me takin off water pump. Well, the clutch fan has to come off, so I'm upgrading to '05 efans at same time. 160* Tstat, '05 efans from a wrecked 50k '05 'burb, new 34" radiator, & Blackbear fan harness. I'll tune it w/. HPT.
Last edited by fastnblu; 10-26-2009 at 12:08 PM.
10-26-2009, 08:22 PM
#38
I'd thought I'd already have a tranny or Trutrac on by now.
A mysterious coolant leak, which I'll take care of this week, has me takin off water pump. Well, the clutch fan has to come off, so I'm upgrading to '05 efans at same time. 160* Tstat, '05 efans from a wrecked 50k '05 'burb, new 34" radiator, & Blackbear fan harness. I'll tune it w/. HPT.
10-26-2009, 10:33 PM
#39
Good question...I guess that if it helps you hook up and launch that would help your ET, although my G80 actually works good when launching...it just makes me cringe knowing that the next launch may be the G80's last...and may cause possible damage to the trans and driveline.
Are you doing the work this weekend or are you gonna tackle it during the week? Get pics of those water pump gaskets if you can, I'm curious to see what they look like and if they're deformed
Are you doing the work this weekend or are you gonna tackle it during the week? Get pics of those water pump gaskets if you can, I'm curious to see what they look like and if they're deformed
During week, I'll do it. Friend is goin away on w/e, so I want his help w/. pins. Don't trust myself w/. that. I'll take pics.
10-26-2009, 11:00 PM
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Hey Fast where you located at? I'm right by the Palace. I've managed to miss this thread for evidently the last year or so, could possibly give you a hand some time, time permitting.