Post a pic of your car as it sits currently - Page 162

99ga · 08-08-2013, 12:15 PM

Before:

After:

Smithkid21 · 08-08-2013, 01:33 PM

Buff those tail lights!

But otherwise, you came a long way with the car, looks great!

ItsMeScottG · 08-08-2013, 02:39 PM

Much better. You went back to stock rims though?

99ga · 08-08-2013, 02:50 PM

Tail lights would be replaced by these with some light tint http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...d=290952034903

I first had SE wheels then bought those rims but started to dislike them so i got rid of them and got GT wheels as part of my GT conversion

Smithkid21 · 08-08-2013, 04:16 PM

^ be sure to re-seal them, or put clear silicon around the seals, so the LEDs don't burn out on you.

TDavis · 08-08-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

R!ce = form over function

I've discussed this so many times, people get really pissed about what is and isn't r!ce because they don't want their car to fall under it, so they'll make excuses to justify it. It is what it is, people just sometimes can't accept it. Especially when it's people that like to mock ricers when they're ricing out their own cars.

Race Inspired Cosmetic Enhancments.

This is why I never use the word ****, there are 20 million definitions and opinions on what it is and what it isn't, so I don't bother.

Not to mention its your car, so in the end, who gives a fk?

99ga · 08-08-2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Smithkid21

^ be sure to re-seal them, or put clear silicon around the seals, so the LEDs don't burn out on you.

I sure will...ill post a pic when i get them...

[ChaosweaveR] · 08-08-2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TDavis

Race Inspired Cosmetic Enhancments.

This is why I never use the word ****, there are 20 million definitions and opinions on what it is and what it isn't, so I don't bother.

Not to mention its your car, so in the end, who gives a fk?

Ricers have always been form over function. Basically, always focusing on looks over performance. It has nothing to do with being "race inspired".

Better yet, I know what I know about ricers from this forum:
www.anti-r ice.com/smf

Without the space in the word "r!ce" of course, thanks to our lame ass censoring of that word I can't link the page.

bricooper78 · 08-08-2013, 07:12 PM

Well, the GA isn't a performance car, so I don't mind seeing pretty stuff on them

I like some underglow, mainly on cars and some bikes have a little strip of led here and there, and looks kinda cool with all the chrome, which you guys don't like either

... different strokes

TDavis · 08-08-2013, 07:18 PM

I remember my friend called my car r!ce just because I got a 3 gauge pillar

Evansboy · 08-08-2013, 07:24 PM

I personally dont care about looks over function. But there are blurred lines on the whole ricer thing i think.

Debadging has no functionality but almost everyone does it. Now unless you go raid autozone of every chrome piece they have along with some autozone rim covers and whatnot i dont consider it ****.

And i agree with TDavis, if you like it do it. Its your car, your money.

ItsMeScottG · 08-08-2013, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99ga

Tail lights would be replaced by these with some light tint http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...d=290952034903

I first had SE wheels then bought those rims but started to dislike them so i got rid of them and got GT wheels as part of my GT conversion

Those are not GT rims. Those are 16inch chrome techs, a premium option that 5th gens had.

My 2003 Grand Am SE2 came with those rims from factory.

[ChaosweaveR] · 08-08-2013, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsMeScottG

Those are not GT rims. Those are 16inch chrome techs, a premium option that 5th gens had.

My 2003 Grand Am SE2 came with those rims from factory.

They are. The five spokes (chrometech or not) were the standard alloy for the GT, the 02 and up GTs got the "Torqued" normal and chrometech wheels.

ItsMeScottG · 08-08-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

They are. The five spokes (chrometech or not) were the standard alloy for the GT, the 02 and up GTs got the "Torqued" normal and chrometech wheels.

Hmm why did my SE2 come with them?

99ga · 08-08-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

They are. The five spokes (chrometech or not) were the standard alloy for the GT, the 02 and up GTs got the "Torqued" normal and chrometech wheels.

^THIS, they were also an option on some SE2 i believe

ItsMeScottG · 08-08-2013, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99ga

^THIS, they were also an option on some SE2 i believe

Oh ok my SE came with them however most didn't, I guess that was another premium feature for these cars.

[ChaosweaveR] · 08-08-2013, 07:59 PM

They weren't a factory option, but a dealer option IIRC.

Evansboy · 08-09-2013, 08:15 AM

Painted the UIM

bricooper78 · 08-09-2013, 09:50 AM

Nice!

Evansboy · 08-09-2013, 12:39 PM

Thanks

08-08-2013, 01:33 PM	#3222
Smithkid21 Boostin' AKA: AJ Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Green Bay, WI Age: 28 Posts: 342 Vehicle: 06 Chevy Cobalt SS/SC	Buff those tail lights! But otherwise, you came a long way with the car, looks great! __________________

08-08-2013, 02:39 PM	#3223
ItsMeScottG Tech Guy AKA: Scott Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 28 Posts: 686 Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330CI ZHP	Much better. You went back to stock rims though? __________________ Previously a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 3.4L V6 SC/T Spoiler, PFYC Sway SpeedBuilt bars, PFYC SpeedBuilt strut braces, Rear disc brake setup, Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines, red painted calipers, 20% Black Tint, Cat-Back Exhaust, Amber Grille Lighting, Pioneer AVIC-940BT with XM, Live Traffic, & Rear-view Camera, Front Bra, lower bumper grille, Stubby Antenna, Michelin Defender Tires... My Current vehicle: 2005 BMW 330CI ZHP

08-08-2013, 04:16 PM	#3225
Smithkid21 Boostin' AKA: AJ Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Green Bay, WI Age: 28 Posts: 342 Vehicle: 06 Chevy Cobalt SS/SC	^ be sure to re-seal them, or put clear silicon around the seals, so the LEDs don't burn out on you. __________________

08-08-2013, 07:18 PM	#3230
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	I remember my friend called my car r!ce just because I got a 3 gauge pillar __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

08-08-2013, 07:59 PM	#3237
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 34 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	They weren't a factory option, but a dealer option IIRC. __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

08-08-2013, 12:15 PM	#3221
99ga GAGT - Member AKA: Erick Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: chicago, il Posts: 852 Vehicle: 99 GT "HYBREED"	Before: After:

08-08-2013, 02:50 PM	#3224
99ga GAGT - Member AKA: Erick Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: chicago, il Posts: 852 Vehicle: 99 GT "HYBREED"	Tail lights would be replaced by these with some light tint http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...d=290952034903 I first had SE wheels then bought those rims but started to dislike them so i got rid of them and got GT wheels as part of my GT conversion

08-08-2013, 07:24 PM	#3231
Evansboy GAGT - Newbie AKA: Eric Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: KY Posts: 22 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Gt1	I personally dont care about looks over function. But there are blurred lines on the whole ricer thing i think. Debadging has no functionality but almost everyone does it. Now unless you go raid autozone of every chrome piece they have along with some autozone rim covers and whatnot i dont consider it ****. And i agree with TDavis, if you like it do it. Its your car, your money.

08-09-2013, 08:15 AM	#3238
Evansboy GAGT - Newbie AKA: Eric Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: KY Posts: 22 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Gt1	Painted the UIM

08-09-2013, 12:39 PM	#3240
Evansboy GAGT - Newbie AKA: Eric Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: KY Posts: 22 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Gt1	Thanks

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