What did you do to your G-Body today? [2011-2018]

[dr78442]

I do have a 5 speed. Just looking for something more street friendly

Why? dont you have the 5 speed OD in it?

 

[axisg]

does moving it from one side of the driveway to the other count ? I am ready for winter to be over

 

[oxide80]

Broke down and purchased Blazer spindles to upgrade the brakes on the 442...

 

[axisg]

^^ nothing broke down about that. Hands down it was the best " bang for your buck" driveway upgrade I have done to my car.

 

[oxide80]

Haha agreed from what ive read I had serious brake fade when driving my old Elky hard. I dont drive this as hard yet but if I keep it, it will definitely need better brakes.. figured this is a start

 

[MrSony]

I think sourcing some trim and quarter windows will still be far cheaper than having vinyl installed plus you have the added piece of mind not wondering what is lurking underneath anymore.

Really the biggest hangup for me is welding on the studs for the trim, and filling in said holes. I don't have a welder, nor do I know how to weld.

 

[Injectedcutty]

Really the biggest hangup for me is welding on the studs for the trim, and filling in said holes. I don't have a welder, nor do I know how to weld.

You don't need to weld trim studs on. You just need some of these and a diagram of mounting locations around the window...

 

[MrSony]

I think sourcing some trim and quarter windows will still be far cheaper than having vinyl installed plus you have the added piece of mind not wondering what is lurking underneath anymore.

Not likely. Plus I'm doing all the prep work short of stretching the actual vinyl. And there wouldn't be any worry of rust appearing with proper prep and regular washings.

 

[MrSony]

You don't need to weld trim studs on. You just need some of these and a diagram of mounting locations around the window...
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[Turbolq4]

Haha agreed from what ive read I had serious brake fade when driving my old Elky hard. I dont drive this as hard yet but if I keep it, it will definitely need better brakes.. figured this is a start

I have this same trouble. Something about having 6 times the factory power tends to tax the brakes pretty hard. I've been looking into C5 brakes.