Project: sport handling on a college budget

S-10Driver · 08-21-2007, 09:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sleepr_sonoma

What is it with the people on this forum and teasers? Hurry up!

tomarrow man...tomarrow.

besides...it's got your attention at least, so at least someones viewing my thread.

greencactus3 · 08-21-2007, 10:31 PM

im viewing too

S-10Driver · 08-23-2007, 12:35 AM

sorry bout the lame pics....it was about to storm so i ran out and clicked 'em in a hurry.

ProTouring2.2 · 08-23-2007, 12:42 AM

looks titties

SS mirrors!

greencactus3 · 08-23-2007, 12:49 AM

before

Quote: Originally Posted by S-10Driver

looks good! not TOO noticable from your pics tho haha

ProTouring2.2 · 08-23-2007, 01:04 AM

makes me wish i didnt paint the chrome strip on my grille

greencactus3 · 08-23-2007, 01:07 AM

really? i like not having the chrome on mine anymore lol
then again, i have zero chrome on mytruck now

S-10Driver · 08-23-2007, 01:23 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by greenflameS10

makes me wish i didnt paint the chrome strip on my grille

yeah, it was a hard choice, i didn't decided till like the night before....i'm glad i left it chrome.

bmxbang · 08-23-2007, 11:29 AM

chrome strip FTW! looks great man i really need to get mine painted its all faded and ugley looking yours looks amazing

S-10Driver · 08-23-2007, 05:00 PM

heres a better pic of it:

sleepr_sonoma · 08-23-2007, 06:43 PM

Yea the painted grill looks nice

I want to get a billet insert for mine...

ProTouring2.2 · 08-24-2007, 02:02 AM

looks good as hell

lowcherrydime · 08-24-2007, 02:04 AM

your truck is titties

S-10Driver · 08-24-2007, 02:27 AM

thanks for the compliments guys!

i really appreciate it.

BudRacing · 08-29-2007, 01:28 PM

I hadn't checked this thread in a while since I'm usually updated on your truck anyway. Once I replace a tie rod end and DS wheel bearing, I wanna head to one of those AutoX events with you. Mostly for shits and giggles, but it looks like a lot of fun. Maybe I'll get my friend's dad to bring his porsche out...

S-10Driver · 08-31-2007, 12:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BudRacing

I hadn't checked this thread in a while since I'm usually updated on your truck anyway. Once I replace a tie rod end and DS wheel bearing, I wanna head to one of those AutoX events with you. Mostly for shits and giggles, but it looks like a lot of fun. Maybe I'll get my friend's dad to bring his porsche out...

sounds like a plan man!

walked out to the truck yesterday and smelled some antifreeze...

...puttin a radiator in it tomorrow...

S-10Driver · 09-05-2007, 04:24 AM

heres a pic of it from the summer showdown. it was the first time i've ever actually entered a car show, didn't win anything of course...you know how it goes, ya gotta have bags, 1000000 watts of speakers, etc to win. but i had a good time hanging out w/ the S-clusive gang.

and as a bonus:

greencactus3 · 09-05-2007, 05:48 PM

looks good dude, love your dark shots

S-10Driver · 09-18-2007, 02:02 AM

finally got around to doing some things i should have done after i lowered it almost 2 years ago...cutting out the rear bumpstop brackets. which is pretty fun btw, makes for a pretty fireworks show. hahaha

also trying to remove my driveline vibration without spending much....probably gonna order a JTR axle setback plates and their standard cab alignment kit. although i don't know how to use the shims that come with it....the pin on my blocks is too short to fit a shim on and sticking the shim below the block would probably really throw it off. i might just try to make my own 3/4" transmission spacer and see how it goes....

lowcherrydime · 09-18-2007, 02:13 AM

i need to cut my bumpstock brackets off too. what did you use and how long did it take you?

greencactus3 · 09-18-2007, 02:18 AM

prolly just followed the how-to
and prolly an hour or so

S-10Driver · 09-18-2007, 02:44 AM

i used a air cut off tool, a chisel and hammer, and an electric grinder, and a little hacksaw action....i'm actually not done, i only got one side done. the wheel wore down too small and turns out it was the last one we had so i'll have to wait till tomorrow to finish.

i'm gonna run uptown before work tomorrow and pick up a set of universal bump stops and some more rattle cans. i've been giving it the el-cheapo quicky restoration. haha

ProTouring2.2 · 09-18-2007, 02:54 AM

When I cut mine out I cut through the bracket right flush with the frame, i didnt bother cutting on the welds cause i didnt want to actually cut through the frame. I used a 4 1/2" grinder with a cutoff wheel, a grinding disk to get it flush, a BFH, and a crowbar lol

indigoblue2kdime · 09-21-2007, 11:49 AM

good to see that some people are realizing how entertaining these little trucks are to throw around corners.

keep up the good work! looks nice.

S-10Driver · 09-24-2007, 03:59 PM

thanks man.

i still haven't gotten the other bumpstop cut off yet....been real busy.
axle setback plates should be here this week, and i'm thinkin about making my own transmission spacer to help the alignment.

BudRacing · 09-24-2007, 08:13 PM

Before you do all that... make sure your tranny is actually bolted to the x-member.

roadracer · 09-24-2007, 10:00 PM

what kind of vibration are you getting. i have the same kind of drop and i have no vibration at all. truck looks great by the way. glad to see your not one of the slame and drag guys.

S-10Driver · 09-24-2007, 11:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BudRacing

Before you do all that... make sure your tranny is actually bolted to the x-member.

shuuuuuuuuuut up.

^ true story, found my vibration. one bolt was gone and the other was loose on the transmission mount.
also put the set back plates in, i have to give props to JTR/Stealth conversions cause they are great pieces and came in a hurry. i spaced the transmission up about a 1/2" to help get the driveline in better alignment, seems to have fixed the problems so far.

S-10Driver · 10-15-2007, 06:54 AM

just a bump, going to another auto-x sunday, and instead of it being in the same old parking lot, its at roebling road raceway on the track! should be fun.

Budracing you need to get your ass to the track too!

BudRacing · 10-15-2007, 08:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by S-10Driver

just a bump, going to another auto-x sunday, and instead of it being in the same old parking lot, its at roebling road raceway on the track! should be fun.

Budracing you need to get your ass to the track too!

First question: What the hell were you doing up before 6am?

S-10Driver · 10-15-2007, 09:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BudRacing

First question: What the hell were you doing up before 6am?

wouldn't you like to know....

...lab report.

BudRacing · 10-15-2007, 11:07 PM

I'll bet I have too many creaks and moans and knocks to even pass inspection. However, I do have grease and a tie rod end that might fix those problems... its just a matter of me putting that on.

08-21-2007, 09:45 PM	#51
S-10Driver Trackside Support Vehicle Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,672 Location: Warner Robins, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget Quote: Originally Posted by sleepr_sonoma What is it with the people on this forum and teasers? Hurry up! tomarrow man...tomarrow. besides...it's got your attention at least, so at least someones viewing my thread.
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08-21-2007, 10:31 PM	#52
greencactus3 bellcranks no more Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,008 Location: ann arbor, mi User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget im viewing too
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08-23-2007, 12:35 AM	#53
S-10Driver Trackside Support Vehicle Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,672 Location: Warner Robins, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget sorry bout the lame pics....it was about to storm so i ran out and clicked 'em in a hurry.
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08-23-2007, 12:42 AM	#54
ProTouring2.2 Have a nice day! Age: 20 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 9,284 Location: NJ User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget looks titties SS mirrors!
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08-23-2007, 12:49 AM	#55
greencactus3 bellcranks no more Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,008 Location: ann arbor, mi User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget before Quote: Originally Posted by S-10Driver looks good! not TOO noticable from your pics tho haha
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08-23-2007, 01:04 AM	#56
ProTouring2.2 Have a nice day! Age: 20 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 9,284 Location: NJ User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget makes me wish i didnt paint the chrome strip on my grille
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08-23-2007, 01:07 AM	#57
greencactus3 bellcranks no more Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,008 Location: ann arbor, mi User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget really? i like not having the chrome on mine anymore lol then again, i have zero chrome on mytruck now
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08-23-2007, 01:23 AM	#58
S-10Driver Trackside Support Vehicle Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,672 Location: Warner Robins, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget Quote: Originally Posted by greenflameS10 makes me wish i didnt paint the chrome strip on my grille yeah, it was a hard choice, i didn't decided till like the night before....i'm glad i left it chrome.
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08-23-2007, 11:29 AM	#59
bmxbang this website is lame! Age: 22 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,379 Location: Lees Summit MO User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget chrome strip FTW! looks great man i really need to get mine painted its all faded and ugley looking yours looks amazing
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08-23-2007, 05:00 PM	#60
S-10Driver Trackside Support Vehicle Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,672 Location: Warner Robins, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget heres a better pic of it:
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08-23-2007, 06:43 PM	#61
sleepr_sonoma Stepsider Age: 23 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 672 Location: Greenville, SC User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget Yea the painted grill looks nice I want to get a billet insert for mine...
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08-24-2007, 02:02 AM	#62
ProTouring2.2 Have a nice day! Age: 20 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 9,284 Location: NJ User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget looks good as hell
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08-24-2007, 02:04 AM	#63
lowcherrydime truth Age: 26 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 23,802 Location: arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget your truck is titties
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08-24-2007, 02:27 AM	#64
S-10Driver Trackside Support Vehicle Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,672 Location: Warner Robins, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget thanks for the compliments guys! i really appreciate it.
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08-29-2007, 01:28 PM	#65
BudRacing Molon Labe Age: 22 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,312 Location: Statesboro, Ga User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget I hadn't checked this thread in a while since I'm usually updated on your truck anyway. Once I replace a tie rod end and DS wheel bearing, I wanna head to one of those AutoX events with you. Mostly for shits and giggles, but it looks like a lot of fun. Maybe I'll get my friend's dad to bring his porsche out...
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08-31-2007, 12:05 AM	#66
S-10Driver Trackside Support Vehicle Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,672 Location: Warner Robins, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget Quote: Originally Posted by BudRacing I hadn't checked this thread in a while since I'm usually updated on your truck anyway. Once I replace a tie rod end and DS wheel bearing, I wanna head to one of those AutoX events with you. Mostly for shits and giggles, but it looks like a lot of fun. Maybe I'll get my friend's dad to bring his porsche out... sounds like a plan man! walked out to the truck yesterday and smelled some antifreeze... ...puttin a radiator in it tomorrow...
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09-05-2007, 04:24 AM	#67
S-10Driver Trackside Support Vehicle Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,672 Location: Warner Robins, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget heres a pic of it from the summer showdown. it was the first time i've ever actually entered a car show, didn't win anything of course...you know how it goes, ya gotta have bags, 1000000 watts of speakers, etc to win. but i had a good time hanging out w/ the S-clusive gang. and as a bonus:
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09-05-2007, 05:48 PM	#68
greencactus3 bellcranks no more Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,008 Location: ann arbor, mi User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget looks good dude, love your dark shots
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09-18-2007, 02:02 AM	#69
S-10Driver Trackside Support Vehicle Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,672 Location: Warner Robins, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget finally got around to doing some things i should have done after i lowered it almost 2 years ago...cutting out the rear bumpstop brackets. which is pretty fun btw, makes for a pretty fireworks show. hahaha also trying to remove my driveline vibration without spending much....probably gonna order a JTR axle setback plates and their standard cab alignment kit. although i don't know how to use the shims that come with it....the pin on my blocks is too short to fit a shim on and sticking the shim below the block would probably really throw it off. i might just try to make my own 3/4" transmission spacer and see how it goes....
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09-18-2007, 02:13 AM	#70
lowcherrydime truth Age: 26 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 23,802 Location: arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget i need to cut my bumpstock brackets off too. what did you use and how long did it take you?
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09-18-2007, 02:18 AM	#71
greencactus3 bellcranks no more Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,008 Location: ann arbor, mi User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget prolly just followed the how-to and prolly an hour or so
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09-18-2007, 02:44 AM	#72
S-10Driver Trackside Support Vehicle Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,672 Location: Warner Robins, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget i used a air cut off tool, a chisel and hammer, and an electric grinder, and a little hacksaw action....i'm actually not done, i only got one side done. the wheel wore down too small and turns out it was the last one we had so i'll have to wait till tomorrow to finish. i'm gonna run uptown before work tomorrow and pick up a set of universal bump stops and some more rattle cans. i've been giving it the el-cheapo quicky restoration. haha
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09-18-2007, 02:54 AM	#73
ProTouring2.2 Have a nice day! Age: 20 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 9,284 Location: NJ User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget When I cut mine out I cut through the bracket right flush with the frame, i didnt bother cutting on the welds cause i didnt want to actually cut through the frame. I used a 4 1/2" grinder with a cutoff wheel, a grinding disk to get it flush, a BFH, and a crowbar lol
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09-21-2007, 11:49 AM	#74
indigoblue2kdime has no indigoblue2kdime. Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 905 Location: Minneapolis User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget good to see that some people are realizing how entertaining these little trucks are to throw around corners. keep up the good work! looks nice.
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09-24-2007, 03:59 PM	#75
S-10Driver Trackside Support Vehicle Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,672 Location: Warner Robins, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget thanks man. i still haven't gotten the other bumpstop cut off yet....been real busy. axle setback plates should be here this week, and i'm thinkin about making my own transmission spacer to help the alignment.
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09-24-2007, 08:13 PM	#76
BudRacing Molon Labe Age: 22 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,312 Location: Statesboro, Ga User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget Before you do all that... make sure your tranny is actually bolted to the x-member.
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09-24-2007, 10:00 PM	#77
roadracer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8 Location: sevierville TN User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget what kind of vibration are you getting. i have the same kind of drop and i have no vibration at all. truck looks great by the way. glad to see your not one of the slame and drag guys.
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09-24-2007, 11:44 PM	#78
S-10Driver Trackside Support Vehicle Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,672 Location: Warner Robins, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget Quote: Originally Posted by BudRacing Before you do all that... make sure your tranny is actually bolted to the x-member. shuuuuuuuuuut up. ^ true story, found my vibration. one bolt was gone and the other was loose on the transmission mount. also put the set back plates in, i have to give props to JTR/Stealth conversions cause they are great pieces and came in a hurry. i spaced the transmission up about a 1/2" to help get the driveline in better alignment, seems to have fixed the problems so far. Last edited by S-10Driver : 09-24-2007 at 11:55 PM.
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10-15-2007, 06:54 AM	#79
S-10Driver Trackside Support Vehicle Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,672 Location: Warner Robins, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget just a bump, going to another auto-x sunday, and instead of it being in the same old parking lot, its at roebling road raceway on the track! should be fun. Budracing you need to get your ass to the track too!
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10-15-2007, 08:39 PM	#80
BudRacing Molon Labe Age: 22 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,312 Location: Statesboro, Ga User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget Quote: Originally Posted by S-10Driver just a bump, going to another auto-x sunday, and instead of it being in the same old parking lot, its at roebling road raceway on the track! should be fun. Budracing you need to get your ass to the track too! First question: What the hell were you doing up before 6am?
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10-15-2007, 09:46 PM	#81
S-10Driver Trackside Support Vehicle Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,672 Location: Warner Robins, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget Quote: Originally Posted by BudRacing First question: What the hell were you doing up before 6am? wouldn't you like to know.... ...lab report.
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10-15-2007, 11:07 PM	#82
BudRacing Molon Labe Age: 22 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,312 Location: Statesboro, Ga User is: OffLine	Re: Project: sport handling on a college budget I'll bet I have too many creaks and moans and knocks to even pass inspection. However, I do have grease and a tie rod end that might fix those problems... its just a matter of me putting that on.