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by s0apb0x
Sat Jan 24, 2026 2:52 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1997 Pontiac Firebird
Replies: 175
Views: 352244

Re: 1997 Pontiac Firebird


The bog out of 13 is low fuel. It gets away from the pickup and dies. I never ran it under 1/2 tank at any track. A real common problem with these cars. I had some 1:23s there too. I thought the ...
by s0apb0x
Sat Jan 24, 2026 8:31 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1997 Pontiac Firebird
Replies: 175
Views: 352244

Re: 1997 Pontiac Firebird

Sept 2025 Shake Down. Testing new steering gear and 18" wheels from a C5 Corvette. Hit 1:23 at Nelson, hopefully for 2026 I think she can hit the high teens with some bigger brakes, figure out why she ...
by s0apb0x
Sat Jan 24, 2026 7:57 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1997 Pontiac Firebird
Replies: 175
Views: 352244

Re: 1997 Pontiac Firebird


Wow, glad to see it still in action and getting better in the process! That car was super fun for sure. With my Vette back in action, hopefully we'll see out in the world too.

-BP


Thanks BP, I'm ...
by s0apb0x
Sat Jan 24, 2026 7:55 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1997 Pontiac Firebird
Replies: 175
Views: 352244

Re: 1997 Pontiac Firebird


Sounds like some good upgrades. Where does it get on track? Autocross? Track days?


Nelson Ledges, Mid-Ohio, unfortunately not PittRace, If I can fit it in this summer, hopefully get up to Watkins ...
by s0apb0x
Wed Jan 21, 2026 9:17 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1997 Pontiac Firebird
Replies: 175
Views: 352244

Re: 1997 Pontiac Firebird

I wound up with TrackBird a couple years ago. She's still tracking in northeast ohio. Added a roll bar, full containment seat, and removable steering wheel. Minor upgrades, new bearings, longer studs ...