Big_ty2003's 1993 L Festy Build Thread

[big_ty2003]

I think I am going to get the material to fab up a rear brace to sell. The Rod will be from aluminum and the brackets from 4130 alloy. Both sides will be threaded and will adjust in/out of the tube. I am still not sure on the price probably somwhere in the $70-80 ranged shipped. If people really want these I will try to make some up to bring to Ohiostiva at a discounted rate since I won't have to pay for shipping obviously.

[aspireguy95]

i would be interested in one

[TONYCASH]

My first Festy looks really good now.Good Job.!

[BP-Festiva]

one of these days when i get one of my festivas running i should stop by i really like what you have done with it. If you ever want some help drop me a line. I would buy one of those strut bars, did it make a difference handling wise?

[big_ty2003]

That would be cool if you stopped over. I think it made a difference, especially in hard cornering,

[big_ty2003]

What do you guys think about these wheels on an aspire swap with coil overs(homebrew kybgr2 type) & 195/45-15 NEXEN N3000's?

will it clear the suspension & whatnot? I don't mind if I have to roll the fenders a bit but I would rather not have to use spacers.


http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...6.5&vid=006004

[pr0nst4r]

Something to the effect of:

[big_ty2003]

thanks caleb

[pr0nst4r]

No problem! It's what I'm here for.

[big_ty2003]

I think this is the look I am going to go for (minus the mirrored tint). Doesn't look too bad for me tweaking Pronst4rs version with Microsoft paint.





Still not sure if I want to stick with the red or go with the Gloss Grass Green.
Green is my favorite color.



What do you guys think?

[pr0nst4r]

Looks good Ty!

I love red on certain cars. Festiva's are no exception! But that green looks promising too.

[big_ty2003]

I've been working pretty hard on the ride. Bought some gloss safety red rustoleum professional enamel and a $40 hvlp gun. I've been trying to strip the car for paint and weld up some holes. So far I have the fuel door lock shaved. I am still working on the antenna shave. Welding with flux cored wire on this car isn't fun. I will post some pics soon for you folks to see.

[Flyin4stroke]

How is the fuel door going to stay closed once it shaved? I did the same thing on my car but i haven't got it put back on yet and i was just going to get a magnet to put onto the inside and the magnet would grab the door. This seems like the cheapest and easiest but would like to see how you do it...

[big_ty2003]

My hinges are pretty stiff so I think It will stay shut on its own but I need to experiment with the magnet thing. I will look at some cabinet door hardware at the store when I go back.

[big_ty2003]

Hey folks. I am going tomorrow morning to pick up a better driver side door for my car. Any tips/tricks on the install?