Speedtech's G Body Track Time [Archive]

Blake Foster

09-28-2011, 03:56 PM

Well here it is.
Front includes
AFX spindles, upper and lower tubular arms, Ridetech coil overs 1.25" sway bar and front chassis brace lee steering box. wheels are 18 x 9 up with 275 35's
Rear includes
Articulink Trailing arms Ridetech coil overs 3/4 adjustable sway bar
rears are 18 x 9.5 with 295's
still room to lower another 1/2 to 3/4 if wanted.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/DSC_2955.jpg

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/DSC_2950.jpg

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/DSC_2958.jpg

Spiffav8

09-28-2011, 04:44 PM

Nice!

What size rotors are those?

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

tones2SS

09-28-2011, 04:48 PM

That looks killer Blake. I suggest posting what you had posted here over at; http://www.turbobuicks.com/forums
I have to tell my buddy who owns a "modded" '87 Grand National about these parts for sure!:thumbsup:

Sieg

09-28-2011, 05:28 PM

Not your average grocery-getter. :unibrow:

Still love those GN's, I remember installing one of the first Hypertech chips in a friends car and being very impressed with that little V6. Now you've completed the package. Good work! :thumbsup:

mild2wild

09-28-2011, 05:41 PM

Looks awesome, Blake! Love the diamond cut on the black Forgelines!

Vegas69

09-28-2011, 05:53 PM

The 80's was tough on cars but a Grand National is one car I wouldn't kick out of the garage.:thumbsup:

Blake Foster

09-28-2011, 05:58 PM

yea I agree I have Always wanted one, this one was a total stocker other than a downpipe, exhaust and a chip when i got it, not planning on doing anthing to the motor except to make it run well, i added a boost controler 43 lb injectors and a turbo tweek chip, THAT's ALL I'M DOING :_paranoid :_paranoid
but the suspension is now done and we can put all the parts into production. some already are but not all of them.

CRCRFT78

09-28-2011, 06:28 PM

Will this be offered in kit form and for sale seperately? What's the pricing looking like?

Blake Foster

09-28-2011, 09:23 PM

Yes to both.
pricing has not been finalized but will be in line with all our other packages. it will depend on what parts you would like as well as what options and or upgrades.

olds87

09-29-2011, 09:14 AM

Hi Blake. Do your upper and lower control arms allow bigger tires up front? What the back spacing on wheels? Looking to put 18x9 on all 4 corners.

frojoe

09-29-2011, 09:29 AM

Damn that looks good... always love that generation of G-body... now if only I could see that stance/wheels on a black Monte Carlo SS :cheers:

Blake Foster

09-29-2011, 10:22 AM

Hi Blake. Do your upper and lower control arms allow bigger tires up front? What the back spacing on wheels? Looking to put 18x9 on all 4 corners.

This one has 18 x 9 up front wit 6"BS and 275/35/ NT05's
18 x 9.5 in the rear with 5" BS and 295/30/ 18

olds87

09-29-2011, 02:38 PM

This one has 18 x 9 up front wit 6"BS and 275/35/ NT05's
18 x 9.5 in the rear with 5" BS and 295/30/ 18

Thanks for answering my question. Are you going to have this car at SEMA?
Is there any plans of building a T-56 crossmember for g-body cars?

Blake Foster

09-29-2011, 06:56 PM

LOL i don't think the car will go to sema but thanks for thinking it is WORTHY :thumbsup: can't say i have ever seen a GN at SEMA,

olds87

09-29-2011, 07:49 PM

Is there any chance of making t56 trans crossmember down the road?

Blake Foster

09-30-2011, 08:17 AM

Have thought about it. but there are alot of other things on the list infront of that. sorry

olds87

09-30-2011, 09:40 AM

Have thought about it. but there are alot of other things on the list infront of that. sorry

If you do make it down the road. I know you be first ones, that I know of. Thanks for your responding back.

Can you share picture of rear suspension on car, with us?

fesler

09-30-2011, 09:49 AM

That looks really good and I am sure its a blast to drive.

Blake Foster

09-30-2011, 02:23 PM

It's 154% ( thats just an estimate) improvement over the original stuff thats for sure.

Sieg

09-30-2011, 07:40 PM

It's 154% ( thats just an estimate) improvement over the original stuff thats for sure.

That may be an understatement! :D

I can only imagine the difference is close to night and day.

Blake Foster

10-01-2011, 03:12 PM

yea night and day would probably be a better description.

Sieg

10-01-2011, 03:49 PM

yea night and day would probably be a better description.

Great looking car Blake. Finally someone has backed up that great motor with a first rate suspension and brake package. :thumbsup:

Now maybe chop that top 1.5" :unibrow:

CRCRFT78

10-01-2011, 04:48 PM

Can you post up more pics of the suspension setup? I love the wheel/tire combo also. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Blake Foster

10-02-2011, 08:33 AM

i will be getting more pics this week of the bottom side of the car

GregWeld

10-02-2011, 10:43 AM

EH!!

LOL

Blake Foster

10-02-2011, 04:35 PM

EH!!

LOL

I don't get it????

:lol:

Ghostwhite

10-04-2011, 06:42 AM

I love your car!

Blake Foster

10-07-2011, 08:14 PM

Thanks.

I get that alot.....................:_paranoid

:thumbsup:

olds87

10-07-2011, 11:02 PM

Pictures of suspension next week?

Blake Foster

10-08-2011, 10:42 AM

working on it, really busy, will do my best this week end to get something for you

olds87

10-08-2011, 04:34 PM

I understand. You one of the busiest people in this industry.

Would your rear upper and lower control arms work okay with Ebiach springs? I got all of my front suspension from SC&C already.

Blake Foster

10-09-2011, 09:32 AM

Yes for sure, you will also need the ProTouring adjustable sway bar as the factory one will no longer attach to the lower trailing arms.

Blake Foster

10-11-2011, 08:30 PM

Sorry the pics are not Catalog quality.
here are a couple of the rear. the package includes the Trailing arms with Articulink joints, delrin busoings adjustable uppers and lowers with adjustment for antisquat and instant center. the coilovers are Ridetechs this set are the non adjustable ones that we are testing out. Protouring adjustable sway bar as well.

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/Gbodyarms019.jpg

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/Gbodyarms012.jpg

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/Gbodyarms002.jpg

And some of the front. this package uses the Speedtech new Tubular arms AFX Spindles, and ridetech coilovers, as well we have done a front chassis/steering box brace. The new Protouring hiclearance sway bar.

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/Gbodyarms022.jpg

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/DSC08964.jpg

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/Gbodyarms028.jpg

Any Questions let me know

FastCat431

11-12-2011, 09:41 AM

Love this car and definitely considering these parts for my WE4 Turbo Regal.

instro84

11-12-2011, 07:00 PM

Blake how would that triangle brace fit with a stretch intercooler? i have the DSE one and they interfere with the ic.

Blake Foster

11-13-2011, 08:28 AM

i will guess that it will also not fit, there are so many different combos you can really only make them for the original set up, A buddy of mine also has a GN with an aftermarket intercooler and our chassis brace won't fit his,
you would probably have to have one cusom made.

NBM-WU8

11-17-2011, 07:52 PM

When might we see prices released on the GBody pieces? May be interested in some pieces in the near future for our MCSS.

Blake Foster

11-18-2011, 08:26 AM

Next week

NBM-WU8

01-11-2012, 09:57 PM

Any price releases on these parts yet?

Blake Foster

01-12-2012, 08:32 AM

The parts that are available to sell are priced on the site.
if you would like any additional info feel free to call.

DriverzInc

01-12-2012, 03:04 PM

Looks killer Blake... the car, AND the parts.

Those rear tires looks super tight to the inner fender. Wow!

Blake Foster

01-12-2012, 04:39 PM

Tight is good???? Right?
295/30/18 with out cutting the frame, and only had to trim 3/8 of the outer lip

DriverzInc

01-13-2012, 11:08 AM

Yeah, that's great! I have only suggested 275's to customers, because when I tell them they have to trim the outer lip, they get peeved!

Chett

01-15-2012, 01:40 PM

newb here, that GN looks ok I guess :rolleyes:

Blake Foster

01-15-2012, 08:08 PM

First post and here we go!!! :rolleyes:

GregWeld

01-15-2012, 08:15 PM

First post and here we go!!! :rolleyes:

Yep.... What sprang into my flytrap of a brain was "keep talkin' while I re-load"....

What's up Blake? How was the New Years? :cheers:

tmadden

01-15-2012, 10:08 PM

I always wanted one but never had the opportunity and money at the same time. Always a favorite of mine.

camcojb

01-16-2012, 07:57 AM

newb here, that GN looks ok I guess :rolleyes:

so this was the best you could come up with for your first post?

Blake Foster

01-16-2012, 08:04 AM

LOL i know Chett so it is all good!!

:thumbsup:

Blake Foster

01-16-2012, 08:16 AM

Yep.... What sprang into my flytrap of a brain was "keep talkin' while I re-load"....

What's up Blake? How was the New Years? :cheers:

it was great, except for the part where my computer and suitcase got stolen on my way to the airport !!!
never seen so many people in Vegas the strip had to have 200,000 people

GregWeld

01-16-2012, 08:41 AM

Sorry to hear that!

The other day I was in some airport and the idiot TSA guy wants me to go into the scanner -- AND he wants to TAKE MY WALLET! Now I'm thinking -- okay -- I'm away from home on a trip - and this FWad wants to take my wallet and walk off with it..... OMG I was PO'd... I'm close to being arrested... :D

CRCRFT78

12-26-2012, 01:48 PM

Hey Blake I hope the move is going well for you. Have you had the GN on the track for any comparisons between your Speedtech setup and the stock setup? Any vvideos of this car running around a course?

Blake Foster

12-28-2012, 03:56 PM

Unfortunatly not yet, the car is still at our other location till spring and everything thaws out but will have some early spring.
Just driving it is an incredible change, but mine was bone stock when we started. there is some tweeking to do still keep buggiing me and i will get you the info asap.