Cosmetic mods are finished!

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Apr 22, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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For now anyways
Here is what i started with about 6 mths ago, She was in very sad condition!


Here are some current pics of my 91 TA with White pearl paint,shaved door moldings, and LS1 brakes on all corners behind 17x9 Chrome ZO6 wheels .... Round 2 will be getting some power out of the 5.7 TPI. I have already done suspension through-out and replaced all the steering components.










The black one is my other Baby These two cars are an extreme contrast of each other!
Thanks for looking!
Brian
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Apr 22, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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Great looking car man, one awesome Banshee you have built there.
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Apr 22, 2006 | 10:47 PM
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That is REALLY nice! I didnt even notice the 4th gen untill i stopped drooling over your car.
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Apr 22, 2006 | 10:51 PM
  #4  
wow, that turned out really nice!
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Apr 22, 2006 | 11:08 PM
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Thanks for the good words guys....
You can go here for all the picks from today!
HighPerformanceToys - Buck, Mrs Buck and Cracky
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Apr 22, 2006 | 11:09 PM
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Both your 3rd and 4th gen are amazing. If you don't mind me asking, what suspension set-up is on that TA? That thing sits perfect!
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Apr 22, 2006 | 11:13 PM
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Quote: Both your 3rd and 4th gen are amazing. If you don't mind me asking, what suspension set-up is on that TA? That thing sits perfect!
The white car is setting on Drop Zone springs, however the rear has the isolators removed with heater hose in it's place. Front struts are KYB with Stock 4th gen Decarbons in the rear.. It has a very stable but not harsh ride that i am pleased with.
Rides smoother than the 4th gen with Bilsteins and Eibach prokit.
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Apr 23, 2006 | 12:22 AM
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Very nice
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Apr 23, 2006 | 12:58 AM
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sweet bird, glad to see more 91-92s representing
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Apr 23, 2006 | 01:01 AM
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Any more pics of the 4thgen?
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Apr 23, 2006 | 01:01 AM
  #11  
real sleek looking, good work
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Apr 23, 2006 | 01:29 AM
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The thing is, apart from the bra/brakes/rims, I can't tell the difference between the old car and the new in terms of appearance.. Ignoring all the suspension mods, mind you..
That said, the before pic looks pretty sad, and the new version is AWESOME, coming from a person who doesn't really care for that style of front bumper, and generally despises white.
Very impressive!
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Apr 23, 2006 | 03:21 AM
  #13  
nice looking bird.. very sweet!
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Apr 23, 2006 | 03:28 AM
  #14  
Both of your birds are awesome!! I love the stance on the 3rd gen
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Apr 23, 2006 | 04:05 AM
  #15  
Very nice, Makes me wish I hadn't sold my white bird
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Apr 23, 2006 | 06:46 AM
  #16  
nice , i really like the looks of it .
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Apr 23, 2006 | 07:23 AM
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Quote: Any more pics of the 4thgen?
I have a ton of pics of it, but am i allowed to post them here? Being a 3rd gen specific board and all.....
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Quote: The thing is, apart from the bra/brakes/rims, I can't tell the difference between the old car and the new in terms of appearance.. Ignoring all the suspension mods, mind you..
That said, the before pic looks pretty sad, and the new version is AWESOME, coming from a person who doesn't really care for that style of front bumper, and generally despises white.
Very impressive!
Thanks for the compliments! As for the lack of difference, it is hard to capture the pearl with a camera. THere is a night and day difference there especially when the light hits it right, looks anywhere from blue, to blind you white, to gold at sunset...
The car had a straight body when i bought her.... No paint was left under that bra, hood was beat up around the latch....broke headlight bucket and minor body panel misalignment....

What she is now, all it will get for cosmetics...i dont want her to be too flashy, as i prefer the slick clean look on the banshee cars... Sorry the pics dont show the work i have put into her, it was genuinely done with love for te car
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Apr 23, 2006 | 11:22 AM
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WOW...new desktop im loving both the birds man! They look amazing...! Great choice in rims/stance
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Apr 23, 2006 | 11:58 AM
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fukin A dude that old ride looks bi*ch
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Apr 23, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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im in love.i plan on using the same rims.im currently using eibach sportline springs and tokico adj shocks.i love how is rides now.what rubber are you using with those rims and how do you like them.and what size?beautiful ride
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Apr 23, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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Quote: im in love.i plan on using the same rims.im currently using eibach sportline springs and tokico adj shocks.i love how is rides now.what rubber are you using with those rims and how do you like them.and what size?beautiful ride
It is running on Nitto 555 275/40/17 . They are a great hooking tire that will last for many miles, also an attractive tire look wise IMO. Only drawback is you tend to feel the road alittle more than other same size tires....
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Quote: WOW...new desktop im loving both the birds man! They look amazing...! Great choice in rims/stance
I have higher res pics if you wanted a particular one for a desktop....let me know!
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Apr 23, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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I like the arrowhead centre caps!
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Apr 23, 2006 | 04:00 PM
  #23  
Great car, Normally I dont like that front end, but man. That car is wicked.. Nice work
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Apr 23, 2006 | 05:39 PM
  #24  
Beautiful ride. Really like the stance. Good job.
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Apr 23, 2006 | 06:47 PM
  #25  
I must say, i am WoWed at the response!

I REALLY appreciate the praise
It's things like this that make it all worth wild and keep the motivation going. I am just happy to be in the presence of some beautiful cars like everyones' here on TGO.
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Apr 23, 2006 | 07:14 PM
  #26  
holy cow, that looks incredible. Props bro. keep up the amazing work.
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Apr 23, 2006 | 07:31 PM
  #27  
Nice and clean. Good job on bringing back a GTA that would have been in the grave soon.

Just be prepared to get these words exactly from ppl on the street: "Nice vette dude." Try not to get too mad
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Apr 24, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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Quote: Nice and clean. Good job on bringing back a GTA that would have been in the grave soon.

Just be prepared to get these words exactly from ppl on the street: "Nice vette dude." Try not to get too mad
No GTA here, just a WS6 TA .... it was pretty rough when i got it....but nothing really major other than paint. Got a great deal on it when i bought it. Hopefully i will never have the problem with the vette comments...
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Apr 24, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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Quote: No GTA here, just a WS6 TA .... it was pretty rough when i got it....but nothing really major other than paint. Got a great deal on it when i bought it. Hopefully i will never have the problem with the vette comments...
Sry, the crosslace wheel in the first pic through me off
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Apr 24, 2006 | 06:41 PM
  #30  
i'm lovin' it
i like the custom Z06 center caps too
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Apr 24, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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Quote: Sry, the crosslace wheel in the first pic through me off
No problem man, i think all the TA's from those years came with the crosslace wheels...
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Apr 24, 2006 | 08:00 PM
  #32  
Awesome car! And I love the Pontiac centers on the Corvette wheels, nice touch!
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Apr 27, 2006 | 06:16 PM
  #33  
that is one good looking ta you got there, major turn around before to after pics looks like a completely differnt car
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Apr 27, 2006 | 06:39 PM
  #34  
Thanks for the info on the springs, I'll definitely have to look into those, as they look amazing on your car! I'm usually not a fan of white cars, but that one is absolutely sick!
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