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Old 01-04-2007, 08:08 PM
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Props to J S Performance in Hulmeville, PA (near the Philly area). Josh did a great job of installing a strut tower brace; new hardware, bushings, and endlinks for my sway bars; a wonderbar; and a cold air intake.

His TGO username is FORMULA355TPI.

Thanks!
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Car: 91 RS, 95 Z28
Engine: 305 tbi, 350 lt1
Transmission: 4l60, 4l60e
Axle/Gears: monsterous 2.73s in both
I'll second his great work. In early December he installed new springs, struts, and shocks for me. He also is a great resource of knowledge for future work on these cars. He'll be getting more work from me, whenever I get those sfc's.
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Josh did my SFCs at the end of the summer. Threw some POR-15 on em and my floor pans.
Old 01-05-2007, 01:58 PM
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Did you get a POR-15 kit? I want to get my floor coated/painted with something when I get my sfc's installed. POR-15 would be sweet, but it looks pricey, and I'm not sure which package/kit to get.

BTW, nice ride. U need to update the Yet To Be Installed part of your sig
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sully91rs,

Thanks for the compliment! I've been meaning to update my sig, but I'm too lazy! I'll do right now. I actually just got some gold Corvette GS style racing stripes over my driver's side fender. I need to snap some shots and update my photo.

To use POR 15 on clean metal, at the minimum you need marine clean, metal ready, and the paint. The amount of materials depends on what you're painting. I think I ordered a quart or a pint (I honestly dont remember which) , and that was enough for 3 coats of my floorpans and my subframe connectors. I think a gallon would be enough for the whole underside of the car.

Luckily, the POR-15 manufacturer is in my town. So, I dont pay shipping!

Please bear in mind that this paint is sensitive to UV light. So, I'd only use it in places that don't see the sun (like the underside of your car). You'll need to topcoat it if it's gonna be in the sun.

I hope this helps!
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Good advice Bill.
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Ill Give a 3rd on Josh`s place..he does EXELLENT work..and has (dare i say) come to be a pretty good friend and yes he does know his s&^*t about third gens..and Bill that is one Sweet looking car ya got there...nice
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Thanks Tim, your check is in the mail.. LOL !!
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Thanks for the compliment 88BluBird!
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