New member with 2003 GT Vert

[32vsnake]

Picked up a 2003 GT convert at the end of last fall with the intention of building a nice cruiser. It's my 2nd new edge but first ever convertible of any kind.

It's a single family owned 48,000 mile, no accident, 5spd GT. Has some flow masters, eibach springs and an aftermarket radio... rest is pretty well stock.

First drive home which was a short 20 min drive... it's been 10yrs since I've been in a new edge and it's such a different drive than my s197.


So got the car home and started ordering some small items:
Bilstein shocks
New PBR calipers, rotors and pads
Russell stainless lines
New OEM rear soft lines
17x9 Chrome 03 Cobra replicas
275/40R17 General G-Max RS tires running a square sertup
Maximum Motorsport HD LCA's
Whiteline UCA
Eibach sway bars
Steeda Triax
Redline quick lift hood struts
SVE mach 1 chin
Grille delete with the Pony
New plugs, air filter and fuel filter
Steeda strut tower brace
Rag Top roof cleaner/conditioner

First day home before parking it for the winter




And as it sits today





Impressions so far, handling and ride are great, shifting is smooth, brakes are average, acceleration is on the leisurely side to say the least. But overall I'm digging the car

 

[PinkieT]

Welcome! Nice ride! Ragtops make great cruisers. You have a good list of mods planned, similar to what I have done on mine and my wife's 98s. Something we did that helps cut down on body flex, rattles, and cowl shake is a good set of weld-in subframe connectors.

 

[32vsnake]

Thanks! Insured the car yesterday so it's only been out on a couple of short drives but so far it's feeling like a fun cruiser.

Actually I did order a set of Stifflers SFC's for it, forgot to put them on the list... still need to get them welded in.

The only other mod left to do on my list is the strut tower brace and I'm debating whether the reward's worth the effort.

 

[DKblue98GT]

Welcome! Super clean car and a nice list of mods.