Vehicle Description
If you're a fan of Stacey David's TV show Gearz, then this 1998
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am needs no introduction. But just for the
few others out there, this is Project Red Bird. Stacey was out to
show everyone how you can still find good deals on performance cars
if you're willing to put a little work into it. So it's a little
ironic that you get to skip the sweat equity and go right to his
professional-level build... and you still get the value price!
This was the right place to start a performance project. 1998 was
the debut of the Firebird's final evolution. The revised front end
had a wider style and more air inlets to look extra aggressive. And
sleek elements like the hidden headlights, smooth curves, and large
rear spoiler have helped keep this a desirable coupe well into its
maturity into a true classic. The largest indicators on the outside
that there was some serious suspension work are just the 17-inch
Forgeline alloys and the sporty stance. In fact, the visuals of
this build are not about going over-the-top in any way. The whole
idea of this project was about how you can get a car that knows how
to have solid power and handling on the streets. So this Pontiac
looks good when you're out in traffic, but Stacey was also not
interested in making you nervous about really driving this
coupe.
The charcoal gray interior is both dark and loaded, and so it makes
for a great sports car experience. The front bucket seats are built
with terrific electronically adjustable bolstering and are finished
in supple leather. Yours even power adjusts to the ideal driving
position. It has all the best features like cold-blowing air
conditioning, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, cruise
control, power steering, a four-speed automatic transmission,
keyless entry/alarm, steering wheel mounted controls, and a Monsoon
AM/FM/CD stereo with equalizer. Beyond just luxury amenities, a
modern classic also means modern safety with items like dual
airbags and anti-lock brakes. Just like the exterior it's
driver-ready and that means a driver-quality total presentation. So
any time the mood strikes, you'll take out the T-tops crank up the
A/C, and hit the road.
Under the hood is the 305 hp LS1 fuel-injected V8. This is the
heart of why this car became Project Red Bird. Stacey didn't need
to add power to make an impressive sports car when the base is an
LS-powered T/A. So instead, he got to focus even more on the
suspension. So take a look at the undercarriage photos. There
you're going to see some fresh and clean investments in strong
components. Starting up front, there's a full BMR setup that
includes tubular control arms, a tubular crossmember, lowering
springs, and a thick sway bar. As you move down the car, you'll
spot a driveshaft loop and a strong torque arm. The rear has more
BMR equipment like the tubular arms, Panhard bar, and thick sway
bar. You'll even spot nice extras all around like newer bushings
and Koni shocks behind each wheel. The professional-level
investments don't stop there. The four-wheel disc brakes were
upgraded to a Baer kit that includes drilled and slotted rotors.
And we love the look of how the copper-colored calipers peek out
from behind the upgraded wheels. And for the final piece of serious
grip, this now has Mickey Thompson Street Comp tires.
Complete with the owner's manual, you have episodes of the show to
forever document the creativity and craftsmanship that went into
this thoughtful build. This is professional-level upgrading for an
amazing price. Call today!!!