View Full Version : Something Diffrent 1998 Sts New To Gm


JOBE3636
06-27-05, 07:02 PM
OK HERES THE DEAL I'M NEW TO THE WHOLE CADDY THING THIS IS MY STORY.
I'VE BUILT ALL MY OWN TOYS OVER THE YEARS 1992 SALEEN MUSTANG 605 RWH SUPERCHARGED 1990 SALEEN CONVERTIBLE MY WIFES 1995 COBRA STEEDA AND A FEW FORD SUVS WITH THE BIG CHROME 20'S AND 22'S TV'S EVERYWERE I KNOW ALL THE FADS BEEN THERE DONE THAT OK LAST DECEMBER I LAND MY DREAM JOB AND ITS BEEN AWHILE SINCE I HAD A TOY I GO OUT LOOKING FOR A NEW RIDE I LOOK AT H2 HUMMERS,MERCEDES BENZ E55. BMW 740 IL ALL THOSE TEST DRIVED THEM ALL DIDN'T IMPRESS ME AT ALL! SO THE HUNT GOES ON AND ON WELL I'M DRIVING TO A FRIENDS HOUSE AND I PASS A USED CAR BUISNESS THAT I KNOW THE OWNER WHO BUYS CARS FROM THE DEALERS FRESH TRADES AND WHAT HE HAD WAS 1998 BLACK STS WITH CARAMEL INTERIOR FULLY LOADED EXCEPT HEATED SEATS OK FIRST OFF I HATE BLACK CARS STORY GETS BETTER I'VE LOOKED AT STS FOR A FEW MONTHS PRIOR AT ALL THE CADDY DEALERSHIPS NEAR HERE ALL JUNK AND BEAT ON WITH HIGH DOLLAR TAGS SO I GO IN TALK TO THE OWNER WHO I KNOW VERY WELL HE JUST GOT THE CAR TODAY FRESH TRADE ON A NEW 2004 MERCEDES S430 ONE OWNER CAR LADY OWNED IT FACTORY STICKER IN THE GLOVE BOX 1998 STS WITH ALL OPTIONS $53.675.00 THE INTERIOR HAS NO CRACKS CAR IS FLAWLESS CONDITION 56K ON THE ODOMETER SHE STILL OWED $7,000.00 AT TIME OF TRADE IN NOW SINCE I KNEW THE OWNER HE SHOWED ME WHAT HE PAID FROM MERCEDES $9,300.00 I PAID $9,500 CASH THAT DAY I FIGURED FORGET NEW I'LL BUILD THE CAR I WANT BUT NO ONE HAS PLUS I WANTED SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFRENT TO BUILD SO IT STARTED COMPLETE FRAME OFF RESTO UPGRADES IN CLUDE CUSTOM COLD AIR INTAKE THAT I MADE BREMBO CROSS DRILLED AND SLOTTED FRONT AND REAR BRAKES AND THE ONLY SET OF BREYTON INSPIRATION 19x11 WHEELS IN NORTH AMERICA CUSTOM MADE FOR A STS FOR THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW BREYTON MAKES WHEELS EXCLUSIVELY FOR BMW THAT IT AND I HAVE A SET FOR MY STS ALSO I ORDERED ASET OF HELLA 9K HID LIGHTS WHICH I WILL CUSTOM INSATLL IN THE STS HEADLIGHTS YOU GOTTA HAVE THOSE THE CRA HAS BEEN IN THE BODY SHOP SINCE MARCH 20 I HAVE OVER 40 HOURS JUST IN THE BLOCK SANDING ALONE ALL CHROME PIECES AND PLASTIC ARE BEING REPLACED ALSO I'M SOLD ON THIS STS I'M GETTING ANOTHER ONCE THIS ONE IS FINISHED FUNNY THING HAVE THE MONEY TO GET NEW BUT I FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS CAR PLANS ON ADDING A SUPERCHARGER ALSO THIS SITE GAVE ME ALL THE IDEAS TO RUN WILD WITH SO I'M DOING THAT THANKS GUYS FOR ALL THE AWNSERS YOU GUYS ARE GREAT I'LL BE POSTING ALL THE PHOTOS FROM START TO FINISH ONCE I GET THE CAR BACK IN 2 WEEKS NEW TO THE SCENE JOE FROM BOSTON.........

Boombotz
06-27-05, 07:23 PM
Great, can't wait to see the pic's. Good luck and :welcome: to the forums.

Bishop
06-28-05, 05:37 AM
welcome! caps lock buddy :)

CADDYBLACK99
06-28-05, 09:30 AM
Hi Joe!

Welcome to the forum! WOW sounds like your into this big-time! I can't wait to see the pic's...better yet we are 40 miles away I hope to see it in person sometime soon. Good Luck. Thanks for the kind words about the site!
:welcome:
Paul

D148L0
06-28-05, 01:44 PM
Welcome to the forums.

JSMeloche
06-28-05, 02:02 PM
welcome! caps lock buddy :)

and ponctuation!!!

JOBE3636
06-28-05, 03:03 PM
40 miles were are you from I'm located in Canton Mass the car should be completed within 2 weeks its been a long run I swore I'd never do it again build another car and here it is another half year out of my life lol cars my weakness....

CADDYBLACK99
06-29-05, 08:48 AM
Central Mass, the heart of the Commonwealth, home of the Tornado's!
I290-I90-Rt146 area.

powerglide
07-15-05, 09:09 PM
Welcome aboard! (caps makes it touch to read :-)
Enjoy the boards.

Stoneage_Caddy
07-15-05, 09:34 PM
frame off resto on a unibody eh ? LOL... i get what you mean , damn near done that to mine

cant wait to see how that blower works on that car , should be really quick then

STSNZ
07-20-05, 07:30 AM
Cool stuff... when can I see the pics! I have a 98 STS black, lowered 2inches with 18" chromes and everyone says "why didn't the factory do that?" It just changes it from fuddy duddy boring style to "hot" - its like the design is hiding in their but needs a little work to bring it out....bring on your photos!
Cheers

JOBE3636
07-27-05, 08:51 PM
OK I GOT HER BACK I GOT ALL THE PICS FROM START TO FINISH LISTED ON CARDOMAIN.COM UNDER 1998 STS JOBEE'S RAVEN CHECK IT OUT LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK I CONTACTED THE THIS SITE TO HAVE THEM LOAD MY PICS UNDER MEMEBERS CARS THE FILES ARE TO BIG CHECK IT OUT LET ME KNOW THANKS GUYS FOR ALL THE IFO GUYS.......http://www.cardomain.com/ride/1880149/1 THATS THE LINK.....

Boombotz
07-27-05, 09:01 PM
Looks beautiful. :thumbsup:

powerglide
07-27-05, 09:07 PM
very nice!

JOBE3636
07-27-05, 09:15 PM
Thanks Guys Your Approval Meens Alot To Me Due To Fact I'm A Ford Guy Let Me Correct Myself A Caddy Guy Now .. I Love This Car More Than Any Saleen I've Owned Wish I Got Into These Before I'll Let You Know One Thing I'm Thinking About Buying Another Thats How Much I Like Them The Power I Was Really Suprised Its Got Great Balls The Sts Is A Muscle Car In An Aramani Suit!!!!!!! And With The Upgrades Its One Bad Ass Car.....