The Hacks G-Low

[The Hack]

Hey everyone. Just wanted to share a project Im doing on my 1999 LS. Its Barcelona Red Pearl V6 Auto with tan leather interior. Im installing an air ride kit now and getting ready to do a complete paint job.

So far the mod list is:

Kenwood Stereo
Alpine Amp
Boston Acoustics door and deck speakers
Drop in K and N
Ebay Projector Headlights
6000K Zenon Lows
Modded Front Grille
Air Ride suspension
Enkie T Fork 18x7.5
225 40 18 Dunlops

Here is a couple of pics from Wed night.

Will post up more as I go.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/mhackel1/Galant%20Build%20Up/EstimatePhotos007.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/mhackel1/Galant%20Build%20Up/EstimatePhotos010.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/mhackel1/Galant%20Build%20Up/EstimatePhotos003.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/mhackel1/Galant%20Build%20Up/EstimatePhotos015.jpg

[M-Rod]

Welcome to TGC! I've always liked that color. Can't wait to see more pictures.

[99 galant]

yeah more pics cuz we never see that color often

[The Hack]

Yeah I did some research and they only put it on the 8G for 99. I painted the air tank and it looks so good fresh. I have had this car for years and just decided to clean it up and seeing the tank got me psyched. I have a charcoal/ red two-tone paint idea in mind for the car. I will take some more pics tomorrow.

[wetamup2k3g]

Welcome to the club, keep them pics coming!

[The Hack]

Here are a couple while its still on the lift. I should get the rest my fittings and lines to finish the air ride today. Hopefully I can get it finished up and drive home tomorrow.

These pics are after the bags were installed and its as low as it will go. I was a little dissapointed at first but it will look good. I am putting 18's with a 38 offset so I think it will look good when it is done.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/mhackel1/Galant%20Build%20Up/EstimatePhotos023.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/mhackel1/Galant%20Build%20Up/EstimatePhotos024.jpg

[XxGiRLaNT06xX]

Welcome to TGC. Great start so far! Very nice color.

Sent from my Thunderbolt using Tapatalk because I'm Ally and I rock :)

[o1naturalhigh]

y not post this in the project section? u can be nominated for COTM that way. looks great though...i'm especially digging the coors light.

[The Hack]

y not post this in the project section? u can be nominated for COTM that way. looks great though...i'm especially digging the coors light.


Thanks Where is the project section and what is COTM? (Nevermind I just figured it out.)

The Coors light is mandatory after 5.

UPS just dropped off the new wheels!


http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/mhackel1/960798941_photobucket_55775_.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/mhackel1/960798941_photobucket_55774_.jpg

[Fresh_617]

which air ride did you go with i was thinking doing the same thing

nice color btw

[99galantES]

looks really nice keep up the work

[wetamup2k3g]

A dude, I just noticed U in MD...where u at in MD?

[The Hack]

which air ride did you go with i was thinking doing the same thing

nice color btw

Im using a kit from airbagit.com. It is a nice setup but you will need extra fittings and braided leader lines to the air struts to do it right imo. Thats what I am waiting for now.:orangesad:


looks really nice keep up the work

Thanks man!


A dude, I just noticed U in MD...where u at in MD?

Im in the Bel Air area.

[The Hack]

To get the front end to go lower I pulled out a 1/4 inch spacer that they sugguest you use but I didn't really see the point in it. I am thinking of moving the strut mount on top of the strut tower to get the front to drop about a 1/2 inch more. It looks like I can slot the strut at the knuckle and get another 1/4 inch doing that too. I want to tuck the front tire so we will see if it will work.

Heres how it sits now with the new wheels and no air in the system bottomed out. The lift arms can swing out without hitting.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/mhackel1/Galant%20Build%20Up/EstimatePhotos002-1.jpg


Here is a pic of the fresh paint on the tank. I cant wait to paint the car. It is going to look soo awesome!

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/mhackel1/Galant%20Build%20Up/EstimatePhotos005-1.jpg

[6g72lover]

looks really nice keep up the work

la xuxa madre esa se mira bn , pero nosotros tamos nas bajos q eso , y eso q el es air ride , lolllllllllllll

[wetamup2k3g]

Oh, Belair, I'm down below Baltimore in Glen Burnie, about 45 minutes away from you though. She looking real good, fam!

[The Hack]

la xuxa madre esa se mira bn , pero nosotros tamos nas bajos q eso , y eso q el es air ride , lolllllllllllll

Yeah I hear ya! I am a little dissapointed in how low the air strut sytem is too. Thats why I'm trying to get the front lower. I have some ideas.

[6g72lover]

Yeah I hear ya! I am a little dissapointed in how low the air strut sytem is too. Thats why I'm trying to get the front lower. I have some ideas.

you talk spanish ?

[99 galant]

i like those wheels

[JesterX]

Very nice so far keep the pics coming.

Those wheels look nice tucked away like that

[The Hack]

you talk spanish ?

No but I have my ways.:002:

[djhah]

You know i have thought about bagging my g also but decieded against it due to my plans of it being sporty, not show piece. But i am still digging the idea nice work hope. You are able to drop the front more it'll look hot when your done.

[Fresh_617]

let me kno how u like the ride i kno a few people on this site that have bags too a texas member for one he got his very low u should talk to him for ideas but i plan on bagging mine real soon...how much did it run u if u dont mind me asking

[mrjaydeeone]

Welcome to TGC, looks great, keep up the good work

[99galantES]

you talk spanish ?

Bruto lol

[The Hack]

let me kno how u like the ride i kno a few people on this site that have bags too a texas member for one he got his very low u should talk to him for ideas but i plan on bagging mine real soon...how much did it run u if u dont mind me asking


I would like to know who it was so I can get some ideas. I am going to move the front upper strut mounts on top of the tower and that should get me another 1/2 to 3/4 inch drop. I would like to know what he did though.

This kit will be around 2500 not including labor when its in. Not including anything I had to modify or fabricate to make it work.

[The Hack]

I got the front to come down another inch. I could prob still get it lower but the G has some short ass shocks up front so it takes some work. I have been chasing air leaks for 2 days and I almost got em. One more to fix and Im good. Finally got it out of the shop and cleaned up. Getting the alignment done tomorrow.

Here's how it sits now aired out.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/mhackel1/Galant%20Build%20Up/EstimatePhotos028.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/mhackel1/Galant%20Build%20Up/EstimatePhotos026.jpg

This is prob going to be ride height. Maybe a little lower. We will see when I get the alignment.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/mhackel1/Galant%20Build%20Up/EstimatePhotos029.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/mhackel1/Galant%20Build%20Up/EstimatePhotos030.jpg

[wetamup2k3g]

Lookin' good fam!

[99galantES]

looks better now

[Rach3T8G]

Looks really good!

[IVORY_G]

Looks good, but to me the style of wheel doesnt match up with the suspension setup. Thats a tuner/racing style wheel, and you have air suspension which would be more along the lines of a luxury or VIP style wheel...

[The Hack]

Thanks guys! I drove it home today and I cant be happier with the air ride. I never liked the way the car felt with the Eibach's and KYB's. It always felt like the front end weighed a ton. Now it is so much more firm, the ride is awesome and it looks badass!

I still have some slow leaks to track down then on with the body and paint. I will keep you guys updated.

[The Hack]

Man its been 4 ever since I posted because I couldn't find the forum lol. Anyway I will be tearing it apart for an all over paint job soon and will keep the updates coming.

Thinking about losing the air ride susp. Anyone have idea's for a coilover setup. I have my old KYB's and Eibachs. May just put them back in for now.

[mrg7243]

BC racing coils are great, plus they make an extreme drop kit that goes lower than the standard kit.

[8thLS6]

Are those factory mud/splash guards? I don't think I've ever seen a galant in person with em.

[99galantES]

BC racing coils are great, plus they make an extreme drop kit that goes lower than the standard kit.

Do they really?

[oakrdrs187]

That is low. You be hitting -4° camber in rear.

[mrg7243]

Do they really?

Yeap

[The Hack]

BC racing coils are great, plus they make an extreme drop kit that goes lower than the standard kit.

They look nice. I will have to sell the air ride setup to afford a set but that is def the way I want to go. Would rather do a coil over than the KYB and spring set I had before.


Are those factory mud/splash guards? I don't think I've ever seen a galant in person with em.
Yup. I bought a set of the little stone guards to put on there too. Will be doing them after I paint the car. Should be getting started on it soon.


That is low. You be hitting -4° camber in rear.

Prob. They camber in big time when its all the way down. Not sure of the spec. The tire rubs something when I air it down cause I can smell burnt rubber when I do. Havnt looked to see what its actually hitting though. Clears the quarter panels though.

[gian7675]

The Hack@
Yo bro, how much does that Air Unit thinghy unit cost?.

I like your ride and how it drops...coolness factor to the max! :003:

[omegaht]

Bruto lol

Joder yo si hablo español haha:097:

[The Hack]

The Hack@
Yo bro, how much does that Air Unit thinghy unit cost?.

I like your ride and how it drops...coolness factor to the max! :003:

It was alot. I dont even want to add it up. You could buy 2 sets of coilovers for the price of an air setup. Its alot of fun though, rides great, and looks awesome when on the ground.

I just ordered 2" shorter front struts for it. Going to swap the bags over to those so the front will go lower. Should ride better too! Will post some pics when they are on. Should be here in about a week.

Then its teardown for paint:icon_evil:

[Z]

mad props for bagging the G, not that many around anymore

[oakrdrs187]

This needs pics now. LoL.

[ricky_db]

looking dam good bro let me know if you find out a way to make the front tuck more ...... im on bags too and cant get down any lower front or back and its annoying i want to lay out!

[IVORY_G]

looking dam good bro let me know if you find out a way to make the front tuck more ...... im on bags too and cant get down any lower front or back and its annoying i want to lay out!

Have you talked to VIPTint? He knows alot about getting our G's low too...

[The Hack]

Thanks guys. Shorter front struts should be here Monday! I want to see tucked rim in the front like the rear! Im psyched so will stay late at the shop and get them in tomorrow night! Will still need another alignment but want to see how low its going to go. WIll def post a pic when they're in!

Here is how it sits now aired out.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/mhackel1/Galant%20Build%20Up/EstimatePhotos026.jpg

[Skyforger]

Not bad at all.

Gonna change it up on the outside?

[oakrdrs187]

Loving the amount of low.

[The Hack]

Well I finally installed the shorter front struts last night and it did the trick! Almost touching mudflpas on the ground. I ran out of thread sealant so I have some leaks to fix but at least they are in. Here are some pics.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/mhackel1/photobucket-2932-1319142568304.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/mhackel1/photobucket-1735-1319142547228.jpg


Then me and a friend went to town tearing it apart for paint! Yay Finally! We started block sanding the car to get rid of the wobbles and dings. Also cut up the front bumper and started getting it sanded down for priming. Prob going to be a month before she is done but just wait...The G is going to be Badass!

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/mhackel1/photobucket-2917-1319142378853.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/mhackel1/photobucket-4199-1319142513413.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/mhackel1/photobucket-2914-1319142481216.jpg



I will keep you posted!

[M-Rod]

What color do you plan on? It looks to be a nicely done project so far.

[The Hack]

What color do you plan on? It looks to be a nicely done project so far.


Thanks bud! I love the Barcelona Red Pearl thats on it now and they only did this color for 1999 so im going to keep it. Just a respray.

[finald8ta]

that's good cuts down on paint and u don't really need to get the door jams

[wetamup2k3g]

Looking good so far! Quick question, do you notice any crazy vibrations from lowering it? I've heard the V6's vibrate like crazy when you drop them.

[99galantES]

Looking good like the tucking you should def get some nice wheels like ricky

[ricky_db]

The Hack@
Yo bro, how much does that Air Unit thinghy unit cost?.
idk about that one he has in particular but about 3000 for a good one 250 for mid grade and about 1700 for garbage lol
I like your ride and how it drops...coolness factor to the max! :003:


Looking good so far! Quick question, do you notice any crazy vibrations from lowering it? I've heard the V6's vibrate like crazy when you drop them.

i didnt have any with my red 8G which was a v6. :( i miss my v6 :

she looks alot better now but quick request could you take a pic of your front shock so i can see what type of bag configuration you have up front

it took me 3 air bags to get my front that low and still be able to drive her

you could also get more low if you relocate the fuse box and get to hacking under there maybe a 1/2 inch to 2/4 inches lower on those 18s

good job on getting the offset right aswell nice work man!
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[The Hack]

I had some vibration and it went away when I replaced the front axles. They didnt have split boots but they had over 100k on them and I couldnt see any other reason for the vibration. Glad it worked.

Ricky I will get a pic of the front bag with the wheel off. I think im going to stay with this set up but my tire is barely rubbing the lower bag bracket now so Im going to need a 1/4 spacer up front to clear it. Then Im going to have to roll/flare the fender a tad to keep the tire from munching when I drop it.

Thanks for the good words guys. Cant wait to get it finished up. Its going to be a while...Im a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to body and paint so Im going to take my time and make it as clean as I can.

[ricky_db]

I had some vibration and it went away when I replaced the front axles. They didnt have split boots but they had over 100k on them and I couldnt see any other reason for the vibration. Glad it worked.

Ricky I will get a pic of the front bag with the wheel off. I think im going to stay with this set up but my tire is barely rubbing the lower bag bracket now so Im going to need a 1/4 spacer up front to clear it. Then Im going to have to roll/flare the fender a tad to keep the tire from munching when I drop it.

Thanks for the good words guys. Cant wait to get it finished up. Its going to be a while...Im a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to body and paint so Im going to take my time and make it as clean as I can.


ok thanks man

but im sure that if you need a spacer to clear the bottom of your bag bracket on 18s with a what 225 series tire tried those shocks without modding them some more

and im the same way ive been wet sanding all morning trying to get this car smooth

[coconut]

what front struts did you use ,have mine on baggs too but can only get it to go down so far,would love to see mine that low.would appriciate any info thank...

[Fresh_617]

any updates?

[coconut]

^x2

[coconut]

What front struts did you use??

[4g63lover]

looks good. The sanded picture make me all nostalgic of when we painted mine.