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99ga · 07-05-2014, 06:09 PM

partt out soon

gudge · 07-05-2014, 06:27 PM

Dibs on that CAI and suspension if it's a good deal

Also...WTF happened!?!?

gtsouth · 07-05-2014, 06:35 PM

Here it is with the wheels, tires and brakes. I still need to paint my rear calipers but it looks good anyway. Thanks for the wheel idea Erick! Anyway I know my car is far from perfect and it isn't getting a paint job any time soon. I do need new fog lights however. Tails should be on by Monday.

TDavis · 07-05-2014, 06:57 PM

Needs to be lowered now

[ChaosweaveR] · 07-05-2014, 07:08 PM

Not bad at all.

sleepyalero · 07-05-2014, 07:14 PM

99ga - that escalated quickly.

Gt - looks nice. Just needs a drop.

Nice thing about fbody brakes. Some came podercoated red.

my fbody brakes will be here this week. I may hit fastenal (bolt company) for some upgraded bolts for the front brakes. I hate the stock brake bolts for the alero/ga. They are to easy to round the heads on.

TDavis · 07-05-2014, 08:18 PM

Wait so why did you switch from bigger Baer brakes to smaller F body brakes?

[ChaosweaveR] · 07-05-2014, 09:13 PM

My guess is maintenance. Two piece rotors aren't cheap.

gtsouth · 07-05-2014, 09:16 PM

I thought about lowering it but I am having issues with the rear driver side tire rubbing. It is messing the tire up. My suspension is brand new too. Could it be that the lowering springs are just that much tighter? I'm just afraid to drop it now.

gtsouth · 07-05-2014, 09:20 PM

I put ceramic pads on and they still sound like they are scraping. Does that ever go away or should I use different pads? Also my stainless braided lines should be in next week.

tipnitty · 07-06-2014, 12:01 AM

So we have one red ga down, but an exact replica to take it's place now?

sleepyalero · 07-06-2014, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TDavis

Wait so why did you switch from bigger Baer brakes to smaller F body brakes?

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Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

My guess is maintenance. Two piece rotors aren't cheap.

Pretty much. I love the baers but at around 200 or so a rotor. I can get parts alot cheaper. So the kit is up for sale for anyone else who would like a rare kit since they will sit on a shelf. But for 250$ I got the fbody setup with all new parts. And brembo pads included. I just didnt want to spend 400 on rotors. The baer rotors still have some life. But they need new ones in the near future.

But.... you cant get the baer kit anywhere else and who knows. I might be the LAST person you will ever see selling the kit.

Aside from that. I love the baers. They look great, not common on our cars, perform amazing, and the 13 in rotor is jist BEEFY. Really looks great behind an 18" wheel. And I havent swapped yet... calipers and rotors come in this week. I already have the hardware kit and pads though (got last week). Ive been debating on going to fastenal for better bolts though since the stock ones the heads are easy to round em off. As stated above.

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Originally Posted by gtsouth

I thought about lowering it but I am having issues with the rear driver side tire rubbing. It is messing the tire up. My suspension is brand new too. Could it be that the lowering springs are just that much tighter? I'm just afraid to drop it now.

They are quite stiffer imo. Gr2 struts and cunuck springs are quite a stiffer ride from stock. Im suprised you are having trouble but 99ga never did with his lowered.

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Originally Posted by tipnitty

So we have one red ga down, but an exact replica to take it's place now?

Pretty much

I think that was 99ga plan all along....

99ga · 07-06-2014, 12:35 AM

jk on the part out.
I was just doing an oil change

99ga · 07-06-2014, 12:40 AM

Identical replica?
bitch please i haz no gap

on o site note: looking good jimmy now drop that b!tch

sleepyalero · 07-06-2014, 01:41 AM

First time ive seen someone remove the top end for an oil change. ... usually you just pull motor and trans out....

geldartb · 07-06-2014, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sleepyalero

First time ive seen someone remove the top end for an oil change. ... usually you just pull motor and trans out....

young kids cutting corners

tipnitty · 07-06-2014, 06:31 AM

Red cars, gaylo projectors and same wheels. Looks the same to me

gtsouth · 07-06-2014, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99ga

Identical replica?
bitch please i haz no gap

on o site note: looking good jimmy now drop that b!tch

Ya my driver side rear tire is getting chewed up bad. What else could cause this if the struts are replaced? It is weird that my pass side rear is not getting messed up. Oh ya, it's nice to see that your car is not f'ed up!

gtsouth · 07-06-2014, 08:14 AM

[quote=tipnitty;1251682]Red cars, gaylo projectors and same wheels. Looks the same to me

[/QUOTE

Don't forget that mine is a coupe! Ha-ha!
Disc brakes in the back too.

><woj>< · 07-06-2014, 09:45 AM

Is your rear tire rubbing on the inside against the strut, or is it rubbing on the outside against the fender?

If it's rubbing on the inside against the strut, nothing you can with the suspension, the wheel is the wrong offset/tire is too wide. You could get a spacer to bring the wheel out.

If rubbing against the outside against the fender you can roll the fender for clearance.

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Originally Posted by gtsouth

Ya my driver side rear tire is getting chewed up bad. What else could cause this if the struts are replaced? It is weird that my pass side rear is not getting messed up. Oh ya, it's nice to see that your car is not f'ed up!

07-05-2014, 06:35 PM	#8483
gtsouth 00 and 05 GAGT Coupe AKA: JimmyB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montevideo, MN Posts: 254 Vehicle: 2005 Grand Am GT Coupe	Here it is with the wheels, tires and brakes. I still need to paint my rear calipers but it looks good anyway. Thanks for the wheel idea Erick! Anyway I know my car is far from perfect and it isn't getting a paint job any time soon. I do need new fog lights however. Tails should be on by Monday. __________________ [SIGPIC]

07-05-2014, 06:57 PM	#8484
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Needs to be lowered now __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

07-05-2014, 07:08 PM	#8485
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 34 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	Not bad at all. __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

07-05-2014, 07:14 PM	#8486
sleepyalero ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂ AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 5,911 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	99ga - that escalated quickly. Gt - looks nice. Just needs a drop. Nice thing about fbody brakes. Some came podercoated red. my fbody brakes will be here this week. I may hit fastenal (bolt company) for some upgraded bolts for the front brakes. I hate the stock brake bolts for the alero/ga. They are to easy to round the heads on. __________________ 2001 \| Alero GLS \| 3400 \| 6MT 2012 BMW S1000RR, full exhaust, BRENTUNE, power commander 5, dyno tune, 198WHP. Last edited by sleepyalero; 07-05-2014 at 07:45 PM.

07-05-2014, 08:18 PM	#8487
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Wait so why did you switch from bigger Baer brakes to smaller F body brakes? __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

07-05-2014, 06:09 PM	#8481
99ga GAGT - Member AKA: Erick Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: chicago, il Posts: 852 Vehicle: 99 GT "HYBREED"	partt out soon

07-05-2014, 06:27 PM	#8482
gudge GAGT - Member AKA: Eric Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Janesville, WI Age: 30 Posts: 340 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	Dibs on that CAI and suspension if it's a good deal Also...WTF happened!?!?

07-05-2014, 09:13 PM	#8488
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 34 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	My guess is maintenance. Two piece rotors aren't cheap. __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

07-05-2014, 09:16 PM	#8489
gtsouth 00 and 05 GAGT Coupe AKA: JimmyB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montevideo, MN Posts: 254 Vehicle: 2005 Grand Am GT Coupe	I thought about lowering it but I am having issues with the rear driver side tire rubbing. It is messing the tire up. My suspension is brand new too. Could it be that the lowering springs are just that much tighter? I'm just afraid to drop it now. __________________ [SIGPIC]

07-05-2014, 09:20 PM	#8490
gtsouth 00 and 05 GAGT Coupe AKA: JimmyB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montevideo, MN Posts: 254 Vehicle: 2005 Grand Am GT Coupe	I put ceramic pads on and they still sound like they are scraping. Does that ever go away or should I use different pads? Also my stainless braided lines should be in next week. __________________ [SIGPIC]

07-06-2014, 12:35 AM	#8493
99ga GAGT - Member AKA: Erick Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: chicago, il Posts: 852 Vehicle: 99 GT "HYBREED"	jk on the part out. I was just doing an oil change

07-06-2014, 12:40 AM	#8494
99ga GAGT - Member AKA: Erick Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: chicago, il Posts: 852 Vehicle: 99 GT "HYBREED"	Identical replica? bitch please i haz no gap on o site note: looking good jimmy now drop that b!tch

07-06-2014, 01:41 AM	#8495
sleepyalero ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂ AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 5,911 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	First time ive seen someone remove the top end for an oil change. ... usually you just pull motor and trans out.... __________________ 2001 \| Alero GLS \| 3400 \| 6MT 2012 BMW S1000RR, full exhaust, BRENTUNE, power commander 5, dyno tune, 198WHP.

07-06-2014, 08:14 AM	#8499
gtsouth 00 and 05 GAGT Coupe AKA: JimmyB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montevideo, MN Posts: 254 Vehicle: 2005 Grand Am GT Coupe	[quote=tipnitty;1251682]Red cars, gaylo projectors and same wheels. Looks the same to me [/QUOTE Don't forget that mine is a coupe! Ha-ha! Disc brakes in the back too. __________________ [SIGPIC]