Progress Thread 91GTstroked 90 7 up convertible build

Well, it looks like I've decided to go all in on this convertible. Have I mentioned that I'm not a convertible guy? LoL.

The car has 37k original "hard" miles. I say that because it came from New York and appears to have lived a hard life.

The rear brakes have a disc brake conversion. So I just ordered the front sve front brake kit from LMR. I also have a steeda strut tower brace and maximum motorsports subframe connectors that will be getting installed this year. Also ordered a SVE aluminum driveshaft.

I recently contacted Maximum Motorsports for advice on suspension upgrades. I want this car to ride and handle better. I'll attach the list of parts they put together for me. I also might add a eibach rear sway bar.

For starters, I just installed a new flow master american thunder cat back exhaust.

I'll keep this thread moving with progress and questions, because I'm sure I'll have plenty.

Also, might consider doing a 5 speed conversion at some point.

gkomo said:

MM provided you a pretty solid list, basically what I’m in the process of doing to my GT over time. Coilovers may not be necessary for your use case but also could be. I have the exact same bilstein/MM front coilover set assembled but not installed yet, same 250lb springs. I also have MM/OEM rear upper control arms and new bushings waiting to go in. I do have their HD adjustable LCAs already installed. One additional piece I have (but not installed) is their panhard bar. I’ve had one on a previous Fox and feel it made the most difference of any suspension piece besides lowering springs and struts/shocks than anything else.

Love the color of your car!

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Awesome, they did mention a panhandle bar would be icing on the cake. I just feel that the install of one would be very involved. And not sure if I want to tackle it.

AeroCoupe said:

There are a lot of shops that can install it for you but without knowing where your general location is we cannot recommend a person / place. Not saying anyone on here will know for sure but without a location we for sure don’t know.

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Maybe later on I might consider it. I really like doing the work myself.

I recently installed a SVE aluminum driveshaft. I haven't taken the car out for a drive yet. Hopefully this weekend.

Ordered a maximum motorsports hybrid steering shaft. I'll be upgrading to a SN95 steering rack.

Weighing options on wheels too.