Heard From Jace Stokes Via Email !

08-21-2003, 08:16 PM

I received a response from Jace Stokes today. It has some interesting news. Check it out.

Hello Keith!

Great to hear from you so soon after our record-breaking homecoming event in Lansing MI last month! I still can’t believe we had 81 vehicles with 137 dedicated Grand Am enthusiasts from all over the US and Canada proudly representing grandamgt.com.

Please accept my response to your email on behalf of our “gotta have product” Vice Chairman Bob Lutz. I assure you he personally reads all communications and asked me to respond since I am the closest to answering your questions.

Awesome Grand Am GT1! When I saw your email and especially the pictures you sent it sure makes a powerful statement about the SC/T “connection” with our enthusiast owners! I admire your passion, and especially the time and expense you have put into your “daily drive and show car too!”

We are planning to produce a special edition model for this spring, and conclude the production run with a commemorative signature edition to celebrate the success we have enjoyed with this top selling Pontiac! Few automakers can hold up a product that has accomplished what Grand Am has for General Motors over the last 30 years!

With regard to your questions about improved performance on this generation Grand Am, we will have a strategy unveiled at the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) this November in Las Vegas. I believe based on your current modifications what we intend to market in conjunction with our Service Parts Operations will further compliment your Grand Am SC/T.

Please feel free to email me anytime you have a question or some product insight. We value your product suggestions and most importantly your patronage!

Jace Stokes
Grand Am Product Manager

SikMindz · 08-21-2003, 08:20 PM

Hmm...I smell tail lights, new spoilers and headlights in the future.

I'm excited.

Vintalage · 08-21-2003, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SikMindz
Hmm...I smell tail lights, new spoilers and headlights in the future.

I'm excited.

I sure hope so. I sure hope they don't get our hopes up then come SEMA they disappoint. GM, do it right this time. Release that American Tuner kit, the GXP tailz, the projector headlights. This is what i'm looking forward too. Don't let me or many others down.

That's pretty impressive that he responded to your email. That's a far better response than what ECAP recieved. And what alot of us want to hear.

kubiache · 08-21-2003, 09:19 PM

One can certainly hope.

08-21-2003, 09:24 PM

Did you read the part, " a strategy based on my current modications". Hmmm? May there be an SC on this "Special Edition"?

08-21-2003, 09:37 PM

This is the email I sent:

Dear Mr. Lutz,

I am writing out of concern for the Grand Am. The Grand Am is a sleek,nice handling vehicle that lacks the performance to match its looks. Currently, there is a growing aftermarket for the current Grand Am('99-up). I would like to know, when can the Grand Am expect to receive the performance it desperately  needs? I am aware the G6 will be out in a year or so, but will there be a 'Limited Edition', to signal the end of a very successful  product run? A performance-oriented(supercharged SC/T type) car is what I am getting at. I certainly hope so. It would definitely sell .

I am the proud owner of a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT1. My car sports an Eaton/Magnuson Supercharger and various other perfomance mods. My vehicle has been featured in Pontiac Excitement Magazine(Spring, 2003/Grand Am Edition) and most recently in High Performance Pontiac Magazine(October, 2003 edition). I am a member of the website www.grandamgt.com and a true Pontiac performance enthusiast. My car is fast,beautiful and has nice aftermarket goodies. I have enclosed a few pictures for your review. I patterned my car after the 'SC/T' showcars. I have the Supercharger, the 'Recaro seats, the H & R springs, a 2.5" supercharger pulley and most importantly, the power.

In closing, thank you for your time and I await your response. The Grand Am is a driver's car, just waiting for your 'Magic Touch'.

Best Regards,
Keith R. Lawson

DumpsterDamon · 08-21-2003, 09:48 PM

very nice, i hope the bring the EM back, i may have to go into debt for that thing.

Roush GT · 08-21-2003, 11:54 PM

I'll believe it when i see it...

SC/TGrandAm · 08-22-2003, 12:05 AM

Man that would be awesome if they release the SC stock and make the tails, projector headlights, etc. But its one of those things GM likes to let us down, im with Silver ill believe it when i see it.

Jeremy · 08-22-2003, 09:34 AM

damn confidentiality clause...if you only knew.....

cavingman · 08-22-2003, 09:45 AM

god ****ing damnit jeremy why the hell you gotta do that?!

08-22-2003, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GrandAmGuru
damn confidentiality clause...if you only knew.....

I think I have a pretty good idea, as to what is coming up.

DumpsterDamon · 08-22-2003, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GrandAmGuru
damn confidentiality clause...if you only knew.....

how much money should i be putting away?

Vintalage · 08-22-2003, 06:29 PM

I should send Stokes an email concerning the Factory XM receiver not being released. I want this unit. It should be out by now.

SilverEcstasy · 08-23-2003, 07:13 AM

Projector HID's
Clear Tails
SC/Transmission upgrade package

That is all that I ask!

waffler · 08-23-2003, 07:10 PM

the tranny upgrade wont come from pontiac, and if it does itll prolly only be in the special edition

5-lO · 08-23-2003, 07:18 PM

... mmk so Jeremy knows things. That sucks! Haha, I hope he was serious though, cuase that means things are on the way.

Jon

Tom2K2GAGT · 08-24-2003, 02:11 PM

I know I want a Stock SC

We will see

Vintalage · 08-25-2003, 07:41 AM

I'm curious what SC makes more power, the RSM or the Eaton?

Black Z28 · 08-25-2003, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vintalage
I'm curious what SC makes more power, the RSM or the Eaton?

RSM, by far, ...centrifugal blowers are able to make more boost than roots blowers.

08-21-2003, 08:16 PM	#1
MetaGTP1 Guest Posts: n/a	Heard From Jace Stokes Via Email ! I received a response from Jace Stokes today. It has some interesting news. Check it out. Hello Keith! Great to hear from you so soon after our record-breaking homecoming event in Lansing MI last month! I still can’t believe we had 81 vehicles with 137 dedicated Grand Am enthusiasts from all over the US and Canada proudly representing grandamgt.com. Please accept my response to your email on behalf of our “gotta have product” Vice Chairman Bob Lutz. I assure you he personally reads all communications and asked me to respond since I am the closest to answering your questions. Awesome Grand Am GT1! When I saw your email and especially the pictures you sent it sure makes a powerful statement about the SC/T “connection” with our enthusiast owners! I admire your passion, and especially the time and expense you have put into your “daily drive and show car too!” We are planning to produce a special edition model for this spring, and conclude the production run with a commemorative signature edition to celebrate the success we have enjoyed with this top selling Pontiac! Few automakers can hold up a product that has accomplished what Grand Am has for General Motors over the last 30 years! With regard to your questions about improved performance on this generation Grand Am, we will have a strategy unveiled at the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) this November in Las Vegas. I believe based on your current modifications what we intend to market in conjunction with our Service Parts Operations will further compliment your Grand Am SC/T. Please feel free to email me anytime you have a question or some product insight. We value your product suggestions and most importantly your patronage! Jace Stokes Grand Am Product Manager

08-21-2003, 09:19 PM	#4
kubiache Get blown Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 42 Posts: 1,858 Vehicle: 1998 GTP	One can certainly hope. __________________ Dave Woodward '01 GA SE --- 14.864 @ 92.61mph.....NA '98 GTP - NIC cam / P&P heads / 105# springs / Titanium retainers / INTENSE LW pushrods / CC Lifters / INTENSE TCS-300 / ZZP Poly mounts / RT 3" DP / PEMs / ZZP MPS 3.2, 3.0 / Wizair / 103s / DHP / AFC 2.2 .......still tuning

08-21-2003, 09:37 PM	#6
MetaGTP1 Guest Posts: n/a	This is the email I sent: Dear Mr. Lutz, I am writing out of concern for the Grand Am. The Grand Am is a sleek,nice handling vehicle that lacks the performance to match its looks. Currently, there is a growing aftermarket for the current Grand Am('99-up). I would like to know, when can the Grand Am expect to receive the performance it desperately  needs? I am aware the G6 will be out in a year or so, but will there be a 'Limited Edition', to signal the end of a very successful  product run? A performance-oriented(supercharged SC/T type) car is what I am getting at. I certainly hope so. It would definitely sell . I am the proud owner of a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT1. My car sports an Eaton/Magnuson Supercharger and various other perfomance mods. My vehicle has been featured in Pontiac Excitement Magazine(Spring, 2003/Grand Am Edition) and most recently in High Performance Pontiac Magazine(October, 2003 edition). I am a member of the website www.grandamgt.com and a true Pontiac performance enthusiast. My car is fast,beautiful and has nice aftermarket goodies. I have enclosed a few pictures for your review. I patterned my car after the 'SC/T' showcars. I have the Supercharger, the 'Recaro seats, the H & R springs, a 2.5" supercharger pulley and most importantly, the power. In closing, thank you for your time and I await your response. The Grand Am is a driver's car, just waiting for your 'Magic Touch'. Best Regards, Keith R. Lawson Last edited by MetaGTP1; 08-21-2003 at 09:50 PM.

08-21-2003, 11:54 PM	#8
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08-22-2003, 12:05 AM	#9
SC/TGrandAm Newbie AKA: Kyle Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Age: 39 Posts: 2,944 Vehicle: 2008 Accord	Man that would be awesome if they release the SC stock and make the tails, projector headlights, etc. But its one of those things GM likes to let us down, im with Silver ill believe it when i see it. __________________ 2008 Accord EX-L Coupe 2002 GA SCT- R.I.P HID Pioneer http://www.myspace.com/Kleigou

08-21-2003, 09:24 PM	#5
MetaGTP1 Guest Posts: n/a	Did you read the part, " a strategy based on my current modications". Hmmm? May there be an SC on this "Special Edition"?

08-22-2003, 09:34 AM	#10
Jeremy Unpimped my Mazda AKA: Jeremy Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: 'Burb of Chicago Age: 45 Posts: 1,828 Vehicle: 07 Tahoe LTZ ,12 Jetta	damn confidentiality clause...if you only knew..... __________________ Jeremy 12 VW Jetta 07 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 Over the firewall, out the antenna, into the router, shot to the modem, out the transponder, bounce into space, off the satellite, over their firewall, into the forums .... nothing but NET

08-22-2003, 09:45 AM	#11
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08-22-2003, 06:29 PM	#14
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	I should send Stokes an email concerning the Factory XM receiver not being released. I want this unit. It should be out by now. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

08-23-2003, 07:13 AM	#15
SilverEcstasy boosted..finally! AKA: Mike Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Michigan Age: 37 Posts: 2,633 Vehicle: 08.5 MS3 GT	Projector HID's Clear Tails SC/Transmission upgrade package That is all that I ask! __________________ Mike 2008.5 CWP Mazdaspeed 3 Grand Touring - mine 2008.5 CWP Mazda CX-7 Sport FWD - hers

08-23-2003, 07:10 PM	#16
waffler Winnipeg Grand Ams WHAT!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: winnipeg, manitoba canada Age: 38 Posts: 195 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE Coupe	the tranny upgrade wont come from pontiac, and if it does itll prolly only be in the special edition

08-23-2003, 07:18 PM	#17
5-lO Just bought a. . . AKA: Jon Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 35 Posts: 2,950 Vehicle: 15 HD 48 XL1200X	... mmk so Jeremy knows things. That sucks! Haha, I hope he was serious though, cuase that means things are on the way. Jon __________________ CURRENT: WHATEVER I WANT OFF THE DEALER LOT AND 15 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 48: LED HEADLAMP, TURNS AND TAILS, PYTHON BLACK SLIP ONS, SCREAMING EAGLE BLACK EXHAUST SHIELDS. PREVIOUS: 03 GAGT, 04 MAZDASPEED MX-5, 06 TC, 02 SEVILLE STS, 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON NIGHTESTER, 10 MAZDA3 S SPORT MANUAL, 06 SUZUKI KATANA, 11 MAZDA 3 S GRAND TOURING MANUAL TECH, 13 MAZDASPEED3

08-24-2003, 02:11 PM	#18
Tom2K2GAGT Midwest Baby!!!! AKA: Tom Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 49 Posts: 680 Vehicle: '05 Nissan Altima SE-R	I know I want a Stock SC We will see __________________ My Car: 2005 Nissan Altima SE-R My Car Pictures

08-25-2003, 07:41 AM	#19
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	I'm curious what SC makes more power, the RSM or the Eaton? __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

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