Marco SRS Air Bag Suspension

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A lot of cool cars were made in the 1980's and many can be bought for cheap. Many of these sport cars can handle and perform equal or better than many new cars for similar or less money. There were impressive import and domestic cars and a reasonable variety of each. Lets go through a list of cars by their manufacturers starting with domestic cars. Unfortunately tightened emission specs limited the horsepower potential of the 1980's era cars, so some cars will be judged more on their handling abilities. One way to beat the stricter emissions standards was to use a smaller engine with a turbo to increase the horsepower.

GM stayed with it's traditional V8 engine with the Camaro, Trans Am, Monte Carlo, Regal, Cutlass and the Corvette. Although none of these cars were known for their exceptional power, all could be modified to make good power. Buick even produced a performance version of their regal model called the grand national. It used a turbo v6 engine that could make a lot of power. After it's success Pontiac came out with its own version called TTA which stood for turbo trans am. Pontiac also came out with the Fiero.

Ford produced the mustang which generally used a v8 engine with exception of the SVO. The SVO like the Buick used a turbo to make power out of its four cylinder engine. Ford offered a turbo and supercharged version of the Thunderbird also. Ford also produced the lightening which was a powerful AWD truck. Dodge/Mitsubishi made a turbocharged charger and omni which made descent power and was light. They also produced the turbo eclipse and the TSI. Also they produced the stealth.

Imports finally had a chance to fit into the performance scene. Most already came with smaller engines now needed to pass emissions. Many imports also had turbos which allowed for easy power improvements. Nissan had the 300 ZX 240sx and the Datsun 240, 260, 280 z and 280zx which were good starting platforms for performance. Mazda had the rx7 which was a very light car with a high power rotary engine. The 323gtx was also a fun tunable car. Mazda also came out with the Miata at the end of the decade.

Toyota made the Celica and the supra which both performed well and could be heavily modified. Toyota also made the mid engine MR-2 which performed well. Honda made the prelude and the crx which used light weight cars to perform.

European performance cars include the Porsche 911and 944 among almost every model made by them. BMW also had many good models such as the M3. Audi, Volvo, Mercedes all had performance cars also but were geared more toward luxury.

Jerry is the author of http://www.freeengineinfo.com - a website for education and engine repair advice.

Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme $119.48 Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was a midsize car produced by General Motors for the American market. It was always at the top of the Cutlass range. It began as a trim package, developed its own roofline, and eventually was mechanically divorced from the later, smaller Cutlasses. The Cutlass Supreme name lasted from 1966 until 1997. There was no direct replacement for the Cutlass Supreme itself, although the Intrigue introduced for 1998 was designed in size and price to replace all the Cutlass models. The name first appeared in 1966, the first year of GMs new intermediate fourdoor hardtop sedan also known as the Holiday Sedan. In addition to the new body style (also available on the midline F85 Deluxe series), the Supreme featured a plusher interior that included a notchback bench seat with armrest, full wheel covers and deluxe door panels among other items including CS emblems on the rear Cpillars and trunk lid. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 176 Publication Date: 2011/03/01 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.02 x 0.41 inches

Monroe Quick Strut (Rear) [98-99 Cutlass] $122.44 Monroe Quick Strut (Rear)

Pirate Cutlass $5.99 Pirate Cutlass

Chiltons Repair TuneUp Guide Cutlass 1970 to 1987 $33.61 Diagrams, charts, specifications tables, and guidelines facilitate servicing and troubleshooting procedures and servicing operations for Cutlass models Series Title: CHILTONS REPAIR MANUAL (MODEL SPECIFIC) Subtitle: All U.S. and Canadian Models of Rear Wheel Drive Cutlass, Cutlass Supreme, F85, 442 Publication Date: 1987/07/01 Binding Type: Paperbound Language: English Depth: 0.75 Width: 6.75 Height: 10.00

Chevy Lumina, Monte Carlo, Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix Chilton Manual (1988-1996) $17.95 Total Car Care is the most complete, step-by-step automotive repair manual you'll ever use. All repair procedures are supported by detailed specifications, exploded views, and photographs. From the simplest repair procedure to the most complex, trust Chilton's Total Car Care to give you everything you need to do the job. Save time and money by doing it yourself, with the confidence only a Chilton Repair Manual can provide.     Features: Expanded index to quickly locate information Wiring diagrams Diagnostic charts Troubleshooting charts Glossary to identify unfamiliar terms   Applications: Chevrolet Lumina Chevrolet Monte Carlo Buick Regal Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Pontiac Grand Prix

Air Lift Leveling Kit for Coil Spring (Rear) [73-87 Cutlass;;78-85 Cutlass Calais;;78-83 Cutlass Cruiser;;73-87 Cutlass;;73-87 Cutlass Supreme] $83.71 Air Lift 1000 Rear;;Coil Spring;;No Drill;;Installation Time - 1 Hour Or Less;;Provides More Stable Ride;;Improves Handling And Braking;;Fits Open Coil Springs;;Up to 1000 lbs. of Leveling Capacity;;Air Adjustable/Custom Tune;;Reduces Roll/Sway And Bottoming Out;;Tough Molded Polyurethane;;Limited Lifetime Warranty

Extreme Dimensions Racer Body Kits - Rear Lip [1997-1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass] $265 Racer Rear Lip

Monte $6 Monte - Zee Avi

Husky Liners Floor Mat - Rear - 3rd Seat - Black [62-99 Cutlass;;71-97 Cutlass Supreme;;82-94 Cutlass Ciera] $40.26 Heavy Duty Floor Mat;;Rear;;3rd Seat;;Black;;Guaranteed Not To Crack Or Break;;0.3750 in. High Ridges;;Up To 40 percent Taller Ridges;;Extra Thick Driver Heal Pad;;Nibs On Back-Prevent Slippage;;Easily Cleaned;;Made In USA;;Year Round Protection

Husky Liners Floor Mat - Rear - 3rd Seat - Black [82-94 Cutlass Ciera;;62-99 Cutlass;;71-97 Cutlass Supreme] $40.26 Heavy Duty Floor Mat;;Rear;;3rd Seat;;Black;;Guaranteed Not To Crack Or Break;;0.3750 in. High Ridges;;Up To 40 percent Taller Ridges;;Extra Thick Driver Heal Pad;;Nibs On Back-Prevent Slippage;;Easily Cleaned;;Made In USA;;Year Round Protection

Husky Liners Floor Mat - Rear - 3rd Seat - Tan [62-99 Cutlass;;71-97 Cutlass Supreme;;82-94 Cutlass Ciera] $40.26 Heavy Duty Floor Mat;;Rear;;3rd Seat;;Tan;;Guaranteed Not To Crack Or Break;;0.3750 in. High Ridges;;Up To 40 percent Taller Ridges;;Extra Thick Driver Heal Pad;;Nibs On Back-Prevent Slippage;;Easily Cleaned;;Made In USA;;Year Round Protection

Husky Liners Floor Mat - Rear - 3rd Seat - Tan [82-94 Cutlass Ciera;;62-99 Cutlass;;71-97 Cutlass Supreme] $40.26 Heavy Duty Floor Mat;;Rear;;3rd Seat;;Tan;;Guaranteed Not To Crack Or Break;;0.3750 in. High Ridges;;Up To 40 percent Taller Ridges;;Extra Thick Driver Heal Pad;;Nibs On Back-Prevent Slippage;;Easily Cleaned;;Made In USA;;Year Round Protection

Husky Liners Floor Mat - Rear - 3rd Seat - Gray [62-99 Cutlass;;71-97 Cutlass Supreme;;82-94 Cutlass Ciera] $40.26 Heavy Duty Floor Mat;;Rear;;3rd Seat;;Gray;;Guaranteed Not To Crack Or Break;;0.3750 in. High Ridges;;Up To 40 percent Taller Ridges;;Extra Thick Driver Heal Pad;;Nibs On Back-Prevent Slippage;;Easily Cleaned;;Made In USA;;Year Round Protection

Husky Liners Floor Mat - Rear - 3rd Seat - Gray [82-94 Cutlass Ciera;;62-99 Cutlass;;71-97 Cutlass Supreme] $40.26 Heavy Duty Floor Mat;;Rear;;3rd Seat;;Gray;;Guaranteed Not To Crack Or Break;;0.3750 in. High Ridges;;Up To 40 percent Taller Ridges;;Extra Thick Driver Heal Pad;;Nibs On Back-Prevent Slippage;;Easily Cleaned;;Made In USA;;Year Round Protection

Monroe Quick Strut (Rear) [88-97 Cutlass Supreme] $90.41 Rear;;Incl. New Sensa-Trac Strut; Coil Spring; Bearing Plate; Insulator; Boot Kit;;PN[AK43] May Be Req. To Replace Orig. Lower Mounting Bolt And Nuts;;;Complete Ready To Install Replacement Strut;;Quick And Easy Saves Time On Installation

ADDCO Sway Bars - Rear (7/8) [97-00 Oldsmobile Cutlass / Cutlass Ciera] $169.02 "This bar must be used if you have an existing bar on your vehicle. This bar is a larger diameter than the factory bar, but uses the same mounting points as the orginal factory bar. It requires the use of special hardware that was factory installed. This kit may not contain all the hardware that is required. This kit may not contain all the hardware that is required for installation. This cannot be used without the original hardware."

ADDCO Sway Bars - Rear (3/4) [84-96 Oldsmobile Cutlass / Cutlass Ciera] $153.9 "With the addition of a set of ADDCO anti-sway bars, body roll and understeer will be greatly reduced resulting in a safer, more balanced suspension."

Weathertech Rubber Floormats - Rear (Grey) [97-99 Cutlass ALL Cutlass Calais ALL Cutlass Ciera ALL Cutlass Supreme] $59.67 "The WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats have deeply sculpted channels designed to trap water, road salt, mud and sand. They won't curl, crack or harden in sub-zero weather. Their All-Weather Floor Mats also have anti-skid ridges to prevent shifting in your vehicle and come with a protective, non-stick finish to make cleanup quick and easy.;;;;WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats meet FMVSS302 and are manufactured to ISO 9001 standards, your assurance of quality. Choose from Black, Tan or Grey to complement virtually any interior color.;;;;Guarantee - WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats are guaranteed against defects in materials or workmanship for 10 years from the date of purchase, certain exclusions apply.;;;;Rear mats are designed to be trimmed so that they may be customized to fit almost any vehicle."

Weathertech Rubber Floormats - Rear (Black) [97-99 Cutlass ALL Cutlass Calais ALL Cutlass Ciera ALL Cutlass Supreme] $59.67 "The WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats have deeply sculpted channels designed to trap water, road salt, mud and sand. They won't curl, crack or harden in sub-zero weather. Their All-Weather Floor Mats also have anti-skid ridges to prevent shifting in your vehicle and come with a protective, non-stick finish to make cleanup quick and easy.;;;;WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats meet FMVSS302 and are manufactured to ISO 9001 standards, your assurance of quality. Choose from Black, Tan or Grey to complement virtually any interior color.;;;;Guarantee - WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats are guaranteed against defects in materials or workmanship for 10 years from the date of purchase, certain exclusions apply.;;;;Rear mats are designed to be trimmed so that they may be customized to fit almost any vehicle."

Weathertech Rubber Floormats - Rear (Tan) [97-99 Cutlass ALL Cutlass Calais ALL Cutlass Ciera ALL Cutlass Supreme] $59.67 "The WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats have deeply sculpted channels designed to trap water, road salt, mud and sand. They won't curl, crack or harden in sub-zero weather. Their All-Weather Floor Mats also have anti-skid ridges to prevent shifting in your vehicle and come with a protective, non-stick finish to make cleanup quick and easy.;;;;WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats meet FMVSS302 and are manufactured to ISO 9001 standards, your assurance of quality. Choose from Black, Tan or Grey to complement virtually any interior color.;;;;Guarantee - WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats are guaranteed against defects in materials or workmanship for 10 years from the date of purchase, certain exclusions apply.;;;;Rear mats are designed to be trimmed so that they may be customized to fit almost any vehicle."

Buick Century, Regal, Chevy Lumina, Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Intrigue, Pontiac Grand Prix Chilton Manual (1997-2000) $17.95 Total Car Care is the most complete, step-by-step automotive repair manual you'll ever use. All repair procedures are supported by detailed specifications, exploded views, and photographs. From the simplest repair procedure to the most complex, trust Chilton's Total Car Care to give you everything you need to do the job. Save time and money by doing it yourself, with the confidence only a Chilton Repair Manual can provide.     Features: Expanded index to quickly locate information Wiring diagrams Diagnostic charts Troubleshooting charts Glossary to identify unfamiliar terms   Applications: FWD Buick Century FWD Buick Regal FWD Chevy Lumina FWD Chevy Monte Carlo FWD Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme FWD Oldsmobile Intrigue FWD Pontiac Grand Prix

Monroe Assembly for Strut (Rear) - Sensa-Trac [97-98 Cutlass] $63.61 Monroe Assembly for Strut (Rear) - Sensa-Trac

Monroe Assembly for Strut (Rear) - Sensa-Trac [98-99 Cutlass] $68.2 Monroe Assembly for Strut (Rear) - Sensa-Trac

Monroe Mounting Kit for Shock Absorber (Front - Rear) [88-97 Cutlass Supreme] $5.14 Shock Mounting Kit;;Front Or Rear;;Incl. Bolts

Monroe Assembly for Strut (Rear) - Monro-Matic Plus [97-98 Cutlass] $49.99 Monroe Assembly for Strut (Rear) - Monro-Matic Plus

Monroe Assembly for Strut (Rear) - Monro-Matic Plus [98-99 Cutlass] $53.61 Monroe Assembly for Strut (Rear) - Monro-Matic Plus

Belltech Springs - Rear Lowers 1-1/2 inch [80-88 Oldsmobile Cutlass] $178.86 Belltech Springs - Rear Lowers 1-1/2 inch

Weathertech Rubber Floormats - Rear (Grey) [ALL Cutlass Calais ALL Cutlass Ciera ALL Cutlass Ciera ALL Cutlass Supreme] $59.67 "The WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats have deeply sculpted channels designed to trap water, road salt, mud and sand. They won't curl, crack or harden in sub-zero weather. Their All-Weather Floor Mats also have anti-skid ridges to prevent shifting in your vehicle and come with a protective, non-stick finish to make cleanup quick and easy.;;;;WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats meet FMVSS302 and are manufactured to ISO 9001 standards, your assurance of quality. Choose from Black, Tan or Grey to complement virtually any interior color.;;;;Guarantee - WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats are guaranteed against defects in materials or workmanship for 10 years from the date of purchase, certain exclusions apply.;;;;Rear mats are designed to be trimmed so that they may be customized to fit almost any vehicle."

Weathertech Rubber Floormats - Rear (Black) [ALL Cutlass Calais ALL Cutlass Ciera ALL Cutlass Ciera ALL Cutlass Supreme] $59.67 "The WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats have deeply sculpted channels designed to trap water, road salt, mud and sand. They won't curl, crack or harden in sub-zero weather. Their All-Weather Floor Mats also have anti-skid ridges to prevent shifting in your vehicle and come with a protective, non-stick finish to make cleanup quick and easy.;;;;WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats meet FMVSS302 and are manufactured to ISO 9001 standards, your assurance of quality. Choose from Black, Tan or Grey to complement virtually any interior color.;;;;Guarantee - WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats are guaranteed against defects in materials or workmanship for 10 years from the date of purchase, certain exclusions apply.;;;;Rear mats are designed to be trimmed so that they may be customized to fit almost any vehicle."

Weathertech Rubber Floormats - Rear (Tan) [ALL Cutlass Calais ALL Cutlass Ciera ALL Cutlass Ciera ALL Cutlass Supreme] $59.67 "The WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats have deeply sculpted channels designed to trap water, road salt, mud and sand. They won't curl, crack or harden in sub-zero weather. Their All-Weather Floor Mats also have anti-skid ridges to prevent shifting in your vehicle and come with a protective, non-stick finish to make cleanup quick and easy.;;;;WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats meet FMVSS302 and are manufactured to ISO 9001 standards, your assurance of quality. Choose from Black, Tan or Grey to complement virtually any interior color.;;;;Guarantee - WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats are guaranteed against defects in materials or workmanship for 10 years from the date of purchase, certain exclusions apply.;;;;Rear mats are designed to be trimmed so that they may be customized to fit almost any vehicle."

Monroe Mount for Strut (Rear) - Strut-Mate Mounting Kit [97-99 Cutlass] $30.03 Monroe Mount for Strut (Rear) - Strut-Mate Mounting Kit