<font color='#000F22'>I've finally gotten some things done to my car that I've been waiting and wanting to do for months. &nbsp;Nothing to add hp, but rather things to help the &quot;ride&quot; and make it handle and brake better...

Finally got my subframe connectors welded in. &nbsp;These are awesome. &nbsp;I had them welded in after I installed new Bilstein shocks and LGMotorsports G2 lowering springs. &nbsp;With the springs/shocks, I also installed a 13&quot; brake upgrade kit for the front. &nbsp;I now have 13&quot; drilled/slotted rotors with hawk pads. &nbsp;Also new powerslot pads in the rear w/ hawk pads.

Other items include new poly/heim joint (rod end) lower control arms, pahnard rod, and a set of lower control arm reloc. brackets. &nbsp;

I still have to put on my SS brake lines and a '02 z06 clutch, but they will go in within 30 days or so I hope. &nbsp;<img src="http://www.illstreet.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

Here's a pic of the car lowered w/ 13&quot; brakes:
http://wsbf.net/cowgod/photos/20021124-deals-gap/DSCN1632.JPG

Rob</font>

<font color='#0000FF'>hmm list of stuff I need to do:

get and install a new latch for the door since heather broke the old one

install the gen II safc

port the engine

put the engine back together

install 720cc injectors

install walbro 255 LPH fuel pump


I guess its not that much but once all that is done Im getting springs and struts for the car. &nbsp;Im guessing the car will pretty much transform when I do that. &nbsp;I also need to get my wheel trued since Ive been looking for a place to do that about a year and then I paint it and I will be happy with it. <img src="http://www.illstreet.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'></font>

<font color='#0000FF'>geeez I just finished the first housing. &nbsp;1.5 hours</font>

<font color='#0000FF'>Housing 2 done....AND Im finished for the night...this SUCKS</font>

<font color='#000F22'>are you all done porting now?</font>

<font color='#000F22'>Do strut tower braces do anything to improve the firebirds handling?</font>

<font color='#0000FF'>yep Im all done porting...I was putting it all together yesterday when I sliced my hand open and stood up b/c I was bleeding and what not and stepped on my side seal and SNAP. &nbsp;So I had a friend throw a few of his extras in the mail to me today so I should get them tomorrow and then I will finish putting it together. &nbsp;Not much left to do at all. &nbsp;I already put all the gaskets in place and stuff pretty much just need to put the sealant on, put the springs in, put the side seal in and tighten her up.</font>

<font color='#0000FF'>full details are in the mazda section</font>

<font color='#000F22'>Ive cut my hands on my heads at least 5 times. &nbsp;Aluminum hurts.</font>

<font color='#000F22'>cody.. some people say that the shock tower braces don't do anything, and some say otherwise. &nbsp;I got one right after my car was new and figured it couldn't hurt. &nbsp;<img src="http://www.illstreet.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> &nbsp;it looks good, and I noticed a difference in handling when I put it on.. &nbsp;

Rob</font>