My Ram Air Grand Am GT Rebuild - Page 19

Gtomike72 · 04-06-2013, 03:09 PM

Figured since its supposed to rain pretty much all next week, Id get one more photo opportunity. Drove to nearby Pontiac to Rt 66 to snap a few pics... It was overcast today as the clouds started moving in so not as much of a glare on the car as yesterday...

Gtomike72 · 04-06-2013, 03:20 PM

Used up the last of my black paint painting the lower bumper this afternoon. What do you all think? Too much black on the rear now? Should I leave it alone or paint the spoiler body color?

And...before anyone says anything...I know...exhaust tips...soon...I promise!!

Gtomike72 · 04-06-2013, 03:47 PM

Thanks everyone for the kind words! I appreciate it! Makes all the hard work worth it! Its funny just a few months ago I had a 500 dollar beater and was just going to fix the dents and drive it...

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Originally Posted by young gun

Now he has to retro fit! It is a win/win

Idea has crossed my mind...what's all involved? I'm not pulling those headlights apart again!!! Almost sliced a finger off separating them!!!

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Originally Posted by BJPbrandon2448

Mike, your car is screaming SC/T KIT!!! You have to do it, pinch your pennies and you can easily afford... especially since you can do all of the prep and paint work! Your car is rising to the top game in the forums! By the way what happened to the grill kit I sold you? I think it would look great on the front end, it would draw your wheels in better?

Thanks, I don't know about it being in the top but its a nice driver! I'm starting to consider this, just don't know if it would make the car look "overdone"

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Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

He needs low and aggressive wheels before going SC/T. Stock wheels and ride height just wouldn't compliment the SC/T kit at all.

I have those Gxp 18 inch wheels but I need lower profile (225/40?) to fit them. A slight drop would look good, I agree...

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Originally Posted by TDavis

Well if thats the case I guess we won't see SC/T at all because he just wants it as a DD and I doubt he'll lower it. I'm comfortable with my ride quality and I'm pretty much lowered 2"

I'd probably sacrifice an inch drop however I don't know how much ground clearance I would be left with if I go with the sct kit...

[ChaosweaveR] · 04-06-2013, 03:55 PM

The drop and SC/T are worth it. The ride will stiffen but not enough to ruin the ride. Those GXP wheels have different offsets front and rear...

What I would do...determine which wheel has the more aggressive offset and find two more of that wheel so it will look symmetrical and more flush. Plus the benefit of rotating the tires.

For 18"s, 225/40 and 235/40 tires will be fine.

TDavis · 04-06-2013, 05:32 PM

Intrax springs which lower 2" all around with SC/T kit and 18s: Still a good 2"-3" of clearance.

bricooper78 · 04-06-2013, 07:32 PM

omg I'm gonna make sweet love to that car............... oh wait, I typed that?? sheeeeeeeeeeet!

Gtomike72 · 04-06-2013, 07:35 PM

I hope you are talking about the black car because I'm not cleaning love stains off my bumper!!!

Black car looks sick though...so a 1 inch drop would work just fine on my car then with the sct kit

TruGreenGAGT · 04-06-2013, 07:37 PM

I wanna see some pics showing the output of the newly painted headlights

bricooper78 · 04-06-2013, 07:45 PM

I'm talking about BOTH!

Gtomike72 · 04-06-2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TruGreenGAGT

I wanna see some pics showing the output of the newly painted headlights

It's actually not that bad...I can't notice too much difference from stock. I snapped a few pics Ill upload them either later tonight or tomorrow morning.

Shade2012 · 04-06-2013, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bricooper78

I'm talking about BOTH!

at the same damn time!

bricooper78 · 04-06-2013, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Shade2012

at the same damn time!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

'Merica!

TDavis · 04-06-2013, 08:33 PM

What in the living fk am I reading

bricooper78 · 04-06-2013, 08:38 PM

English!!!!!!!

Cause we in 'Merica

TruGreenGAGT · 04-06-2013, 08:40 PM

ahhh Coops been drinking again

bricooper78 · 04-06-2013, 08:45 PM

Nah, it's more rare then Oprah on a diet!

Just appreciating the work, and doing how I do it... strangely

kzulfic · 04-06-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Shade2012

at the same damn time!

Gtomike72 · 04-06-2013, 08:49 PM

Where's the pic with the bunny with a pancake on his head when u need it? Lol

Smithkid21 · 04-06-2013, 08:55 PM

Gtomike72 · 04-06-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Smithkid21

Ha!!!

04-06-2013, 03:09 PM	#361
Gtomike72 GAGT - Member AKA: Mike Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Flanagan, Il Age: 39 Posts: 353 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT	Figured since its supposed to rain pretty much all next week, Id get one more photo opportunity. Drove to nearby Pontiac to Rt 66 to snap a few pics... It was overcast today as the clouds started moving in so not as much of a glare on the car as yesterday... __________________ 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT Ram Air 1972 Pontiac LeMans 350/Th350 1972 Pontiac LeMans Endura option 350/Th350 1972 Pontiac Luxury LeMans 400/TH400 70-72 Pontiac "A Body" Parts & Cars Wanted

04-06-2013, 03:20 PM	#362
Gtomike72 GAGT - Member AKA: Mike Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Flanagan, Il Age: 39 Posts: 353 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT	Used up the last of my black paint painting the lower bumper this afternoon. What do you all think? Too much black on the rear now? Should I leave it alone or paint the spoiler body color? And...before anyone says anything...I know...exhaust tips...soon...I promise!! __________________ 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT Ram Air 1972 Pontiac LeMans 350/Th350 1972 Pontiac LeMans Endura option 350/Th350 1972 Pontiac Luxury LeMans 400/TH400 70-72 Pontiac "A Body" Parts & Cars Wanted

04-06-2013, 03:55 PM	#364
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 34 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	The drop and SC/T are worth it. The ride will stiffen but not enough to ruin the ride. Those GXP wheels have different offsets front and rear... What I would do...determine which wheel has the more aggressive offset and find two more of that wheel so it will look symmetrical and more flush. Plus the benefit of rotating the tires. For 18"s, 225/40 and 235/40 tires will be fine. __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

04-06-2013, 05:32 PM	#365
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Intrax springs which lower 2" all around with SC/T kit and 18s: Still a good 2"-3" of clearance. __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

04-06-2013, 07:35 PM	#367
Gtomike72 GAGT - Member AKA: Mike Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Flanagan, Il Age: 39 Posts: 353 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT	I hope you are talking about the black car because I'm not cleaning love stains off my bumper!!! Black car looks sick though...so a 1 inch drop would work just fine on my car then with the sct kit __________________ 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT Ram Air 1972 Pontiac LeMans 350/Th350 1972 Pontiac LeMans Endura option 350/Th350 1972 Pontiac Luxury LeMans 400/TH400 70-72 Pontiac "A Body" Parts & Cars Wanted

04-06-2013, 08:33 PM	#373
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	What in the living fk am I reading __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

04-06-2013, 08:49 PM	#378
Gtomike72 GAGT - Member AKA: Mike Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Flanagan, Il Age: 39 Posts: 353 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT	Where's the pic with the bunny with a pancake on his head when u need it? Lol __________________ 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT Ram Air 1972 Pontiac LeMans 350/Th350 1972 Pontiac LeMans Endura option 350/Th350 1972 Pontiac Luxury LeMans 400/TH400 70-72 Pontiac "A Body" Parts & Cars Wanted

04-06-2013, 08:55 PM	#379
Smithkid21 Boostin' AKA: AJ Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Green Bay, WI Age: 28 Posts: 342 Vehicle: 06 Chevy Cobalt SS/SC