Suspension conversion kit for catera? - Page 6

R-Caddy · #76 (**permalink**) 05-21-09, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CateraMV6

I bought one of these right out of the website..I think it was 58$ and some change for shipping... and its sititng home waiting for me to get off my but and put it on...

I am sorry to tell you right now, but it will not fit. It is too wide and WAY too tall to close the hood. That's why I got one from Eclipse. At first it even seemed it was going to be a straightforward bolt-on, but it did need some modifications

CateraMV6 · #77 (**permalink**) 05-21-09, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by R-Caddy

Nothing past the exhaust valve is stock on my exhaust...

Oh boy!... alright now where is the sound clip?

You got quite a few surprises up your sleeves!

CateraMV6 · #78 (**permalink**) 05-21-09, 03:57 PM

Any ideas where this goes?
Its called GTO Gas Tank Brace...

R-Caddy · #79 (**permalink**) 05-21-09, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CateraMV6

Oh boy!... alright now where is the sound clip?

You got quite a few surprises up your sleeves!

Well, it sounds different when you just rev up or drive. I do not have a camera that will record with sound, but maybe I can borrow one from my friend. Right now I am leaking oil through exhaust (most likely past the valve stem seals, which I should have replaced when I replaced the head gaskets), so there's smoke and it may even sound differently. I think I have too much exhaust for this engine, but I will keep it, because it may be perfect for my LS1 project. I should probably do a write-up on the exhaust topic and snap some pictures under the car- if I can get the jack under it to lift it up !

Just kidding, I can lift it up. But in order to do an oil change now, I have to use an extra jack on the side of the car so I can put my regular one from the front...
Talking about sleeves, there's still stuff under there...

R-Caddy · #80 (**permalink**) 05-21-09, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CateraMV6

Any ideas where this goes?
Its called GTO Gas Tank Brace...

That's extra suppport for my bottle

CateraMV6 · #81 (**permalink**) 05-21-09, 04:05 PM

Well I cant wait to see what else you got to show us...

I nominate you for man of the month... maybe even man of the year...

YOu have been quite a naughty little boy haven't you!? LOL

Its nice to see one of these cars tunned like that, as you can imagine no one else bothers...

R-Caddy · #82 (**permalink**) 05-21-09, 04:10 PM

Thanks for the nomination. Yeah, I know- bad little boy. Actually, we need another term for the kind of boy I have been... I still want the black headlights, then paint and put my GTO wing on, get some wheels. But all that after I get another engine. And yes, it is pretty funny how I can beat a "14 second" Civic Si... Yup, that's what he said- true story. 14-second Civic got beat by a Chevy- that's what he called it...

CateraMV6 · #83 (**permalink**) 05-21-09, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by R-Caddy

Yeah, I know. I still want the black headlights. then paint and put my GTO wing on, get some wheels. But all that after I get another engine. And yes, it is pretty funny how I can beat a "14 second" Civic Si... Yup, that's what he said- true story. 14-second Civic got beat by a Chevy- that's what he called it...

Well if I had to guess with all the mods you have done... I would say your car is probably very close to 200RWHP... which is around 230-240 at the flywheel... so I dont see why you wouldn't beat a civic... those things got power for a split second when you hit v-tech at like 8500RPM... and then its back to nothing...

The Catera is known for a diesel like torque curve from about 3000-all the way to redline..

I was able to keep up with a stock Cobalt SS... Supercharged one, the guy was like what do you got int there? I can tell he was mad.. and he has at least 500lbs advantage if not more...

I guess it all comes down to gearing...

R-Caddy · #84 (**permalink**) 05-21-09, 04:27 PM

Nope, it come down to a bigger engine........................and a 50-shot...

Hey, i just found these on my computer from a recent autocross event.

Even with new suspension, the car still leans like a m#%&!*@&@er. Those stock size tires don't help either...

CateraMV6 · #85 (**permalink**) 05-21-09, 04:32 PM

Thats got to be the meanest stance I have ever seen...

R-Caddy · #86 (**permalink**) 05-21-09, 04:40 PM

You can see the tires trying to hide

Here's another good picture in daylight

CateraMV6 · #87 (**permalink**) 05-21-09, 04:53 PM

I have some OEM 17s... if you want to give them a try... .
Smaller sidewall will give you more stability...

You can also get some 18s... and put some super low profile rubber on there...

THis one kid at school had GXP 18" Wheels with a slicks on them...

The one on the LEFT...

R-Caddy · #88 (**permalink**) 05-21-09, 05:00 PM

I was thinking 18" is the way I want to go. For now, I have another set of 16" wheels off a 2000 Catera that I plan putting street slicks or pure slicks on

CateraMV6 · #89 (**permalink**) 05-21-09, 05:13 PM

If you dont care for the look of the wheels put on some super light weight 18s.. you will notice a huge difference...

My car feels like a dog with the OEM 17s... and then my 18s are 15lbs lighter and you can just tell how much better that is..

15lbs of rotating mass feels like 100lbs of body mass...

A while back I bought these wheels from a guy who worked for GM... they were on some sort of racing package for the Pontiac solstice.. 18x8 5x110 ET55 They are forged and weigh 18lbs/pc...

But then I found my current ones and decided to stick with those...

R-Caddy · #90 (**permalink**) 05-21-09, 11:38 PM

Do you still have them? Are you selling those? It may be something to think about. PM with any info please