The Bald Eagle Machine Chronicles

[The_bald_eagle_machine]

Originally Posted by wastepile

I didn't even consider taking off my stripes until I saw your build journal a while back. While washing the car recently I saw that they're peeling a bit in the back. Will need to decide if I apply a new set or go with something new.

If you leave the car in the sun and use the steamer like I did. They will literally pull right off, with no residue left behind. I do need to buff my hood and trunk because the paint surrounding the Stripes has some swirling, so I can kinda see where the stripes used to be because the paint underneath them was so clean. Thinking of having mine painted back on though. I'm gonna add a hood scoop first though before I do that.

[The_bald_eagle_machine]

Just posting to show off my girl and all her glory. I really, truly love this car...

[The_bald_eagle_machine]

I swear my Brother in law is always trying to out-do me... He just picked this up over the weekend. I'm a little jealous to be honest. Not my color per se... but the wagon.... #drool

[Leadsled]

SO NICE!

[The_bald_eagle_machine]

Well, rewind back almost 6 months ago to when I had exhaust welded together... I forgot to tell the guy that I wanted to modify the mid-pipe to re-attach my subframe connector center brace. Well, I went back to his shop this past weekend and had the job finished. Rob over at Florida Performance is a real class act kinda guy. His welding is great, his prices are fair, and he is a one man show. I also had him weld in a wideband o2 bung so that when I am ready to install my AEM wideband, I will have a home for the sensor ready to go. Really happy with how this all turned out.

[Joe.G]

SO the BMR Sub Frame connectors ( I believe that is what you have ) will not clear a stock setup?

[Leadsled]

What driveshaft loop did you need up going with? i honestly want to drive down to FL to ride in your car to see how it feels with all your suspension mods

[The_bald_eagle_machine]

Originally Posted by Joe.G

SO the BMR Sub Frame connectors ( I believe that is what you have ) will not clear a stock setup?

It will in fact clear a stock setup. I had it on the car before I did the exhaust. With the TSP catback however it will not fit without modifications.

To Clarify I have 2 inch headers, high flow cats, x-pipe and full 3 inch dual exhaust from Texas Speed and Perfomance. So definitely not stock.

[The_bald_eagle_machine]

Originally Posted by Leadsled

What driveshaft loop did you need up going with? i honestly want to drive down to FL to ride in your car to see how it feels with all your suspension mods

Haha, you are more then welcome to a ride! I went with the Metco unit(bought it through Phastek) because it is a simple bolt on and it has the option to buy an extension piece for $10 to fit the 1 piece driveshaft.

[Joe.G]

Gotcha so you have a 3 inch Catback which is where the fitment issue comes in?


Where are you seeing the extension for $10?

[The_bald_eagle_machine]

Originally Posted by Joe.G

Gotcha so you have a 3 inch Catback which is where the fitment issue comes in?


Where are you seeing the extension for $10?

Yeah, the pipes hang too low in that area.


I am mistaken, the extension is an additional $60. Sorry, it's been awhile since I bought it. You could save money... It's basically a 1/4" plate in the shape of a Capital I with 12 bolt holes in it. You could fab one up.

[The_bald_eagle_machine]

Installed my Gauge setup that I picked up on ebay from LeeC parts. The wideband o2 sensor had a huge ding on the metal housing, so I took a gamble on it working... It did not. No big deal. I already ordered a new sensor and I hope to have both guages working shortly. I love the placement and the look of this setup. Easy install as well. Both guages are wired into an add-a-fuse on fuse 17 in the dash. Grounded out to a self tapping screw that I put through the metal dash frame.

[Ashen 6.2]

Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

Installed my Gauge setup that I picked up on ebay from LeeC parts. The wideband o2 sensor had a huge ding on the metal housing, so I took a gamble on it working... It did not. No big deal. I already ordered a new sensor and I hope to have both guages working shortly. I love the placement and the look of this setup. Easy install as well. Both guages are wired into an add-a-fuse on fuse 17 in the dash. Grounded out to a self tapping screw that I put through the metal dash frame.

Looks great!

[Bee]

The gauges look great...it's like they came from the factory that way!