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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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Been updating our car while we are waiting for spring.

Thought I would share some pics!


Forgeline GA3s and Stoptech ST60 brakes











In and out for LG trans and diff cooler





Pfadt anti-roll bars, LG diff driven pump





Battery relocated to rear



Catch cans



Through hole for harness



The engine

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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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Good job!
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 02:55 PM
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Nice!!!!
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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Nicely done on all the winter mods, not only do you got the go covered you now have handling and stopping good to go now
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 5vetteman
Been updating our car while we are waiting for spring.

Thought I would share some pics!


Forgeline GA3s and Stoptech ST60 brakes











In and out for LG trans and diff cooler





Pfadt anti-roll bars, LG diff driven pump





Battery relocated to rear



Catch cans



Through hole for harness



The engine

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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 04:30 PM
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Very sharp!
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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Thanks Guys!
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 04:53 PM
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Wen are you really going to start working on that thing? It looks great!
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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The car looks great with all the mods. Congrats.
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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Man that is really done nicely!

Do you have more on the GM Titanium Exhaust Tip mod you have done? (that is "IF" I am seeing that correctly ) More pics and info

Thanks,Matt
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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Looks great

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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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VERY NICE Those mods would look sweet on my car...
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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Lookin' good!
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 12:11 AM
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Well done for sure. Did you add the lower "lip" on the front end? Or was a complete clip kit?

Great lookin' ride! Probably handles REAL nice too.
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