'97 Black & Burgandy

New on site...just getting some photos posted.













RedNeckRiviera
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2470811

Welcome to the site, very nice ride. What have you done to it?

Thanx for the welcome...
Been reading the forums here and at RegalGS.org for quite sometime and figured it was time to get involved instead of just sucking up all the knowledge you guys have here to share. I haven't done much as far as mods except the basics...just things to make it more personal..have some plans but haven't gotten that far along yet...I bought the '97 about 3 years ago and have been doing alittle at a time. This is my 3rd Riviera, '81 was totaled in accident years ago..and have a '90 modle thats For Sale..This one is my favorite..

Over the past 3 yrs I have added....180* Thermostat, Custom CAI with 9in K&N Cone Filter, Accel Armor Shield Braided Ignition Wires, PowerStop Drilled Brake Rotors with Ceramic Brake Pads, SilverStar H/Lamp Bulbs (High&Low Beam), Aluminum Alloy 5 Spoke Wheels with Michelin Xone P225/60R16's. Mobil 1 Synthetic Oil. Updated speakers... Infinity 6x9in Rear, 5 1/4in & 3in Tweeter in doors. 35% Tinted windows. De-Badged. i have the Strut Tower Brace...but haven't gotten it installed yet.

Hopefully, in the future I'll be able to add... Wooden Dash, Free Flow Exhaust System, FWI with larger Throttle Body, SS Braided Brake Hoses, 17 or 18in Rims. Struts & Shocks (Nothing Performance wise available so looks like I'll update with Monroe SensaTrac on front and Max Air on rear). Possible Engine swap to SuperCharged.
Thanx again for the "Welcome"
RedNeckRiviera

those center caps are cool, nice wheels

Andysdorm wrote:

those center caps are cool, nice wheels

Thanx...I'm looking to go a step up...17" or 18 "...having a time finding just what I'm looking for...not wanting alot of "bling"..simple 5 spoke is all.,..seems there are alot of RWD wheels that I like ..but in FWD can't seem to locate any that
"do it" for me.
RedNeckRiviera

welcome! i love the black riv's got ne pics of the inside?
sound like your mods are coming along nicely, but i would not use SS brake lines unless you wat to change them out regularly. they add no performance, only "feel" and trouble.

Welcome, Nice Riv, do like the wheels.

Welcome welcome. Very nice ride. Five spokes look good. I agree nothing too blingy on the rims. I feel the same way...lots of RWD rims I really like, but FWD are wack. Love to see the inside when you get a chance.

Hurry up and put the STB on. I put mine on this week and I can tell a big difference.

I had to replace the radiator a couple of weekends ago...thought I'd post some photos I took after the install and cleaning it up a bit.

Welcome to the forum Vic. Very nice ride and classy wheels. Glad you're here............

i cant see the super charger can someone show me where it is???????? JK

maybe his mom made him take it off

Mr.Riviera wrote:

maybe his mom made him take it off

maybe he had to take it off and sell it, so he could pay off your mom for her services!!! i have all day

Welcome indeed. Nice Riv!

98riviera98 wrote:

Mr.Riviera wrote:

maybe his mom made him take it off

maybe he had to take it off and sell it, so he could pay off your mom for her services!!! i have all day

So his mom was the relationship coordinator for your mother? Small world...now back to the ez-go garage for you.

racinfan wrote:

98riviera98 wrote:

Mr.Riviera wrote:

maybe his mom made him take it off

maybe he had to take it off and sell it, so he could pay off your mom for her services!!! i have all day

So his mom was the relationship coordinator for your mother? Small world...now back to the ez-go garage for you.

"Thanx".... 99Rivman.... jax95riv.... jimmyriv.... Pearl Riv....
for the "Welcome"

I don't get a wave?

RedNeckRiviera wrote:

"Thanx".... 99Rivman.... jax95riv.... jimmyriv.... Pearl Riv....
for the "Welcome"

im sorry WELCOME REDNECKRIVIERA

Vic, welcome aboard! Sweet ride, LOVE the rims. Every think about extending that air filter down into the fenderwell?

1998 Riv wrote:

Vic, welcome aboard! Sweet ride, LOVE the rims. Every think about extending that air filter down into the fenderwell?

See it just bites you and then you have to spread it.

Hey Vic, I was just looking at your CarDomain page. You've had three Rivs! You're a riv fan from way back. I didn't notice the cross drilled rotors. I have them on mine too, but mine are harder to see through the rims. Looks good debadged also. I think it makes the car look "not so long" IMO.

SpaceBar wrote:

I don't get a wave?

You were the 1st to "welcome" me to the site after I posted photos of my "97..I thought I had you then..but apparently not...so here ya go... ..theres 2 fer ya...(Now back on your perch)

1998 Riv wrote:

Vic, welcome aboard! Sweet ride, LOVE the rims. Every think about extending that air filter down into the fenderwell?

Thanx...I like the rims too except they're not chrome ..just alloy and not that "shiney"...Yes I've want to do a FWI..I now realize all I'm doing is taking in hot air...I've seen a few kits out there...stainless/aluminum tubes...and a flexiblle rubber tube...but have some other things I need to do before I do that..I really don't like the PVC "plumbing" look...so I'll just wait till I can get one of the ones that has a "cleaner look.

RedNeckRiviera

jimmyriv wrote:

Welcome to the forum Vic. Very nice ride and classy wheels. Glad you're here............

THANX....now thats a "fine" Riviera there..I'm "old school" too.
RedNeckRiveria