84 gsl weber carbs, re-speed suspension, custom exhaust!
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84 gsl weber carbs, re-speed suspension, custom exhaust!
Well i have lurking the forums for a wile now and finally i'm going to put the start of my build. I have a 84 gsl, the interior is mint the outside needs some work. Im doing all the usual stuff bushings, suspension and motor work.
I have started the build already and im about half way done. Im just waiting for parts from re-speed. I have the front coilovers just need the rear coilovers, shocks and front camber kit.
Now for the fun stuff.....
When I got her
Now some of the mods
and now the body
I have started the build already and im about half way done. Im just waiting for parts from re-speed. I have the front coilovers just need the rear coilovers, shocks and front camber kit.
Now for the fun stuff.....
When I got her
Now some of the mods
and now the body
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i didnt know you started a build thread on this one. i did also. well i guess we will go with yours...... we didnt use the same pics
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well all the suspension parts came in so this coming weekend we will replace it all even the bushings. we will also finish the exhaust then it will be time for paint
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Looks like a great project! Be sure you document how you deal with the rust on the rocker panels (always handy knowledge for a Michigander).
What are your plans for the suspension, any details?
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What are your plans for the suspension, any details?
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Well we have the re-speed racing coilover kit, with adj shocks. At a local junk yard we found a larger front sway bar. Thinking its a racing beat, still need to measure it to find out for sure. Also have all new poly bushings for the front and back. So everything is going to be fresh.
Still need to get a bigger rear bar but dont know what to get.
Sand blasted all the bars and painting them as i type this. Also the rear end in all taken care of. Everything is getting cleaned and painted
Ill have some pictures up when they finish uploading
Still need to get a bigger rear bar but dont know what to get.
Sand blasted all the bars and painting them as i type this. Also the rear end in all taken care of. Everything is getting cleaned and painted
Ill have some pictures up when they finish uploading
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What spring rates did you go with?
Generally speaking, if you have a heavy front bar you might want to try it with the stock rear bar first. If you still want more, then Suspension Techniques makes one with three mounting points for the end links (3 position adjustable). That's the type you want to look for, stay away from the kind with sleeve adjustment (racing beat).
I run a 3 position made by SCI Racing, but they don't make it anymore. Looks identical to the ST bar though. I love mine combined with the Respeed front bar. The RB front bar isn't quite as stiff, but you should still be fine (that's what the adjustment is for, right?)
Generally speaking, if you have a heavy front bar you might want to try it with the stock rear bar first. If you still want more, then Suspension Techniques makes one with three mounting points for the end links (3 position adjustable). That's the type you want to look for, stay away from the kind with sleeve adjustment (racing beat).
I run a 3 position made by SCI Racing, but they don't make it anymore. Looks identical to the ST bar though. I love mine combined with the Respeed front bar. The RB front bar isn't quite as stiff, but you should still be fine (that's what the adjustment is for, right?)
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Looking good!
I run 275/150 for autocross and daily driving and the car is very well balanced with the rear bar on the softest setting. I run the mid setting if I want a bit more oversteer, usually for extremely tight courses. Otherwise, I generally run soft on the rear bar.
With that said, since you are running the 175 springs in the rear, I think there's a darned good chance you'll be just right with the stock bar on the rear. I would certainly try it before investing in a stiff rear bar.
I run 275/150 for autocross and daily driving and the car is very well balanced with the rear bar on the softest setting. I run the mid setting if I want a bit more oversteer, usually for extremely tight courses. Otherwise, I generally run soft on the rear bar.
With that said, since you are running the 175 springs in the rear, I think there's a darned good chance you'll be just right with the stock bar on the rear. I would certainly try it before investing in a stiff rear bar.
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i think we will try the stock bar on the rear to begin with. hoping to get the rear all buttoned up this weekend but have other projects also so we will see how much we get done
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