Nicely done man.
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Old Motor: 160whp & 152ft/lbs, 1/4 Mile 15.4 @88.2
M45 + LD9 + 4T40-E, GO GO GO
Wow I'm floored. I have to see this car sometime. I'd love to see the guys face you smoke with this car.
Yeah I was just joshing with ya about the 'racecar' bit, as stated, its kind of a mockery of the ricers or anyone modding something, usually not for actual functionality or performance gain.
Those wheels are going to look sick on that build with that color body. Its almost like the SS Cobalts, those flat 5 spokes are the best wheel. Though being RWD that car would look beast with some deep dish wheels staggered like a set of Torque Thrusts II's (black/polished lip).
** go to Google Images and type 'Because racecar'...you'll see what I mean. Kinda funny lol
04 Cav. 2dr. 5spd. My DD. 'Nuff said.
"If I'm not back in 5 minutes...just wait longer"
The car looks fantastic. It's coming together nicely, and I love how factory it's looking on the outside.
Mikey G wrote:Yes Tony, those are the rims. I never looked top see what the width are on them. From the photo you've shown, they look a bit narrow. The Nissan rims I have now are 8.5" wide. and work pretty good. You know someone who has them?
FYI, forget about those rims. They are only 6.5" wide. The newer LTZ ones (split five-spokes) are 7" wide, but you'd still be losing a lot of width from your current wheels. You're better off staying with what you've got.
Thanks for all the comments Guys,
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I'm not 100% sure this is the correct part number, but maybe somebody can chime in and confirm: 22658182 - RETAINER
Spoke with my local GM dealer. Yes, PN 22658181 is good. $2.32 ea - packages of 8. I was expecting another 0 at the end of the price... They will arrive tomorrow.
Thanks Tony.
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The car looks fantastic. It's coming together nicely, and I love how factory it's looking on the outside.
Mikey G wrote:
Yes Tony, those are the rims. I never looked top see what the width are on them. From the photo you've shown, they look a bit narrow. The Nissan rims I have now are 8.5" wide. and work pretty good. You know someone who has them?
FYI, forget about those rims. They are only 6.5" wide. The newer LTZ ones (split five-spokes) are 7" wide, but you'd still be losing a lot of width from your current wheels. You're better off staying with what you've got.
If they're not wider that 6.5 or 7" - screw that noise.
Thanks for the heads up
Cheers
surely the impala ss shares the same staggard fitment that the gxp grand prix does? front rims are wider than the rears... flip em around.
RIP silver car. You will be missed.
-Z Yaaaa- wrote:surely the impala ss shares the same staggard fitment that the gxp grand prix does? front rims are wider than the rears... flip em around.
Not the ones pictured on the LTZ ones. They're all the same.
I haven't seen the staggered GXP ones you mention. I'm familiar with the LTZ ones because I had been thinking about putting them on my Cav.
Mr. Quick wrote:-Z Yaaaa- wrote:surely the impala ss shares the same staggard fitment that the gxp grand prix does? front rims are wider than the rears... flip em around.
Not the ones pictured on the LTZ ones. They're all the same.
I haven't seen the staggered GXP ones you mention. I'm familiar with the LTZ ones because I had been thinking about putting them on my Cav.
yep at least the GXP has different width rims. Factory offset for front is 40 and rear is 55. Front wheel is a 18x8 and rear is a 18x7.5.
like i said, you'd think the impala ss would too. hell maybe even the bonneville gxp does who knows...
RIP silver car. You will be missed.
Must have been a Pontiac thing. I just don't know why they wouldn't have gone 8" all the way around.
Hello All,
was able to get some more things done today
Rear brakes, hoses, sway bar, fender well details
This is what the rear wheel fitment looks like. Wheels will get a bit darker as I will have them re done in gun metal
As the front marker lights, I painted a black trim arount the parameter of the third brake light
Gas cap and door are 100% stock
This is truly the best part of the build, assembly. Hope you enjoy
hahaha i love the rear stance. cant even tell its RWD.
RIP silver car. You will be missed.
Coming along real nice.
Thanks for the updates - best way to start off a week!
Factory Chevrolet Z24 V8 option - only available in Canada!
Tony Ellis wrote:
Factory Chevrolet Z24 V8 option - only available in Canada!
Hahaha that's funny, because most of the V8 builds are actually us crazy canadians.
Your build is coming along nicely though! It looks great
I can't wait for mine to get painted so I can hit the assembly stage
that looks so awesome and with darker wheels those are going to be perfect!
this is just going to look and sound so unique...cant wait to see the final product on video!
04 Cav. 2dr. 5spd. My DD. 'Nuff said.
Thanks Guys,
I was originall considering to go with no badges. Now that the car is painted, It seems a bit suspecious that there is none. I am now thinking of installing the following red badges. (less the crome "Cavalier") What do you think?
Get the side moldings with the embossed Z24 in them and color match them to your car. Would look sweet.
Love the idea Tony, but at GM, those side moldings are about $200 for the 4 pcs + painting.
Unless someone out there has a set in good shape for cheap?
Hey, there're some on your car Tony, how much you want for them?
Mikey G wrote:Thanks Guys,
I was originall considering to go with no badges. Now that the car is painted, It seems a bit suspecious that there is none. I am now thinking of installing the following red badges. (less the crome "Cavalier") What do you think?
How about painting the Cavalier logo body color?
I like the 00-02 Z24 logo with the CF Z.
Maybe the little GM fender badge, too.
I wouldn't put side moldings on.
Tony Ellis wrote:Get the side moldings with the embossed Z24 in them and color match them to your car. Would look sweet.
oh god, definitely go with this man's advice. that would look so much better. AND match the z24 body kit you are running. ive never been a fan of emblems that protrude off the body like the 2000 up style z24's do. the embossed side moldings look so much cleaner. plus, it breaks up the huge flat plane these cars have on the sides. i fully regret removing my side moldings and will absolutely never do it again to any of my other cavaliers.
i like your style, NOS moldings would be nice, yea but they are so easy to find in junkyards that it wouldnt be very cost effective to go with brand new ones. i totally feel the want to start fresh though. if you dont take your time removing them off the stock car they get damaged pretty easily. plus then you gotta sand em all out and prep for paint whereas brand new ones you just lay on the table and spray.
RIP silver car. You will be missed.
-Z Yaaaa- wrote:Tony Ellis wrote:Get the side moldings with the embossed Z24 in them and color match them to your car. Would look sweet.
oh god, definitely go with this man's advice. that would look so much better. AND match the z24 body kit you are running. ive never been a fan of emblems that protrude off the body like the 2000 up style z24's do. the embossed side moldings look so much cleaner. plus, it breaks up the huge flat plane these cars have on the sides. i fully regret removing my side moldings and will absolutely never do it again to any of my other cavaliers.
i like your style, NOS moldings would be nice, yea but they are so easy to find in junkyards that it wouldnt be very cost effective to go with brand new ones. i totally feel the want to start fresh though. if you dont take your time removing them off the stock car they get damaged pretty easily. plus then you gotta sand em all out and prep for paint whereas brand new ones you just lay on the table and spray.
Those side moldings are fugly!!! It would mess up the amazing looks of this car.
hahaha well i dont have proof but my opinion trumps your opinion.
RIP silver car. You will be missed.
Mikey G wrote:Love the idea Tony, but at GM, those side moldings are about $200 for the 4 pcs + painting.
Unless someone out there has a set in good shape for cheap?
Hey, there're some on your car Tony, how much you want for them?
Zoiks! 200 bones is a chunk for those . . . need to find some used in good shape.
The ones on my '98 are in pretty good shape considering the age . . . but there are a couple of damaged spots that would need to be addressed.
-Z Yaaaa- wrote:Tony Ellis wrote:Get the side moldings with the embossed Z24 in them and color match them to your car. Would look sweet.
oh god, definitely go with this man's advice. that would look so much better. AND match the z24 body kit you are running. ive never been a fan of emblems that protrude off the body like the 2000 up style z24's do. the embossed side moldings look so much cleaner. plus, it breaks up the huge flat plane these cars have on the sides. i fully regret removing my side moldings and will absolutely never do it again to any of my other cavaliers.
i like your style, NOS moldings would be nice, yea but they are so easy to find in junkyards that it wouldnt be very cost effective to go with brand new ones. i totally feel the want to start fresh though. if you dont take your time removing them off the stock car they get damaged pretty easily. plus then you gotta sand em all out and prep for paint whereas brand new ones you just lay on the table and spray.
Listen to this guy - he knows what he's saying!
My vote is for:
side moldings w/embossed Z24 color matched
hood bowtie black
trunk bowtie black
Done!