Evan Silletto
New Member
Hi everyone,
I recently inherited my dad's '89. He ordered it brand new when I was 11. It was our family car for many years. It eventually developed problems and sat non-operable in the driveway for some years. Many speed and suspension parts began to accumulate in the back seat. Then in 2015 it was completely rebuilt mechanically by the incomparable Nick Chrimes (BaySHO Performance). Nick turned the 89 into a q-ship of the highest order.
The car:
Tokicos
Eibachs
2 row radiator
Subframe connectors (welded)
Front and rear strut tower braces
Hand ported intake
Big bore butterflies
SHO Source Y-pipe
Borla cat-back
K&N filter
ATX coolant reservoir
Rod shifter
Adjustable rear lower control arms
Aluminum subframe bushings
Reinforced motor mounts
Twin piston PBR front brakes (12")
11.6" rear brake upgrade
SS brake lines
Relocated hood struts
Stage 1 cams
R134 conversion
Rolled rear fenders
16" MIM wheels
Momo steering wheel
And more...
In late 2019 my dad was diagnosed with brain cancer, which took his life 6 months later. The SHO was very dear and special to him, as you can tell by looking at the extensive modifications.
I have been daily driving the car for over a month now. I changed the oil (Rotal Purple w/ K&N oil filter), swapped out the coil for an MSD piece my dad had ordered but never had the chance to install, fixed the misaligned doors, replaced the battery, and I'm working on the moonroof currently - pretty sure it's the relay since I replaced the switch and the motor already. I plan on working on the upholstery and headliner next, then (maybe) minor body work and paint - I haven't decided on this, as I love the patina of age on it.
Driving this car is a very special experience for me. I knew it was a special car when I was 11 years old and it only feels more so now, 32 years later.
Happy to be a part of the SHO community, and I am looking forward to enjoying and modifying this car for the years and decades to come.
Evan
I recently inherited my dad's '89. He ordered it brand new when I was 11. It was our family car for many years. It eventually developed problems and sat non-operable in the driveway for some years. Many speed and suspension parts began to accumulate in the back seat. Then in 2015 it was completely rebuilt mechanically by the incomparable Nick Chrimes (BaySHO Performance). Nick turned the 89 into a q-ship of the highest order.
The car:
Tokicos
Eibachs
2 row radiator
Subframe connectors (welded)
Front and rear strut tower braces
Hand ported intake
Big bore butterflies
SHO Source Y-pipe
Borla cat-back
K&N filter
ATX coolant reservoir
Rod shifter
Adjustable rear lower control arms
Aluminum subframe bushings
Reinforced motor mounts
Twin piston PBR front brakes (12")
11.6" rear brake upgrade
SS brake lines
Relocated hood struts
Stage 1 cams
R134 conversion
Rolled rear fenders
16" MIM wheels
Momo steering wheel
And more...
In late 2019 my dad was diagnosed with brain cancer, which took his life 6 months later. The SHO was very dear and special to him, as you can tell by looking at the extensive modifications.
I have been daily driving the car for over a month now. I changed the oil (Rotal Purple w/ K&N oil filter), swapped out the coil for an MSD piece my dad had ordered but never had the chance to install, fixed the misaligned doors, replaced the battery, and I'm working on the moonroof currently - pretty sure it's the relay since I replaced the switch and the motor already. I plan on working on the upholstery and headliner next, then (maybe) minor body work and paint - I haven't decided on this, as I love the patina of age on it.
Driving this car is a very special experience for me. I knew it was a special car when I was 11 years old and it only feels more so now, 32 years later.
Happy to be a part of the SHO community, and I am looking forward to enjoying and modifying this car for the years and decades to come.
Evan
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