Best GAGT in Germany (I may be biased...)

FuriousG · 04-27-2007, 01:16 PM

I finally got all the performance stuff I've been wanting for the last 4 years since I first brought my brand new GAGT home from the dealer. It's not much compared to alot of the gear heads here but it's pretty decent for a computer nerd like me. It's only been my daily driver since December when I bought the wife a Caravan and finally reclaimed the keys to the GAGT. Since then I've added a CAI, DHP and SLP along with some very modest appearance mods. I had a set of dual post mirrors but one of them broke and I had to go back to the mickey mouse ones. New dual posts are next on my list of parts. After that I hope to get some Eibach springs and if I can afford it down the road, a set of 18" rims (love those AT Italia Inox's

) Most of my mods were bought from people here and at GAOC so in a way, this car has been influenced as much by you guys as it has by me.

I know it looks fairly stock but that's sort of what I'm going for. Until I can afford the SC/T kit and 18's it's going to look like most other GAGT's. It's when I hit the gas and make that motor purr that people will understand the love I've put into this car. 53K miles on it and not a single problem other than normal wear and tear. I'll keep driving this thing until it can't drive anymore.

Forgive the pics, I know I should have waited until dusk but I had a GoKart tournament to go to and wanted to get a few pics before all the pollen settled on it again. Enjoy the beautiful German countryside visible from where I live.

Nina · 04-27-2007, 01:27 PM

Looks good! I would buy some tire shine asap and some polish for the rims!

Pretty car

FuriousG · 04-27-2007, 01:31 PM

Sadly, those are polished. The road that goes by my town has been under construction for the past month and I had ALOT of blacktop and tar on the rims. The only thing I could get to take that crap off was a green kitchen scrubber. That took alot of the shine out of the rims even though I polished them with Never Dull right before I took these pictures.

I figure I'll try to get some new rims next summer anyway (I'm deploying to Quatar in a couple weeks and won't be back until November so this summer would be a waste.) Once I get new rims these will become my winter set and I'll sell the steelies currently have for winter use.

SikMindz · 04-27-2007, 02:44 PM

Nice...you imported your GAGT there right?

FuriousG · 04-27-2007, 02:51 PM

The US Air Force shipped it over here for me for free. I like the fact that there aren't many over here and there's only one other modded GA on the base I'm stationed at. He went for more appearance mods and has yet to get into the performance end.

The cool thing is I can drive it as fast as I want on some parts of the autobahn and I hit the limiter on it twice before I put the DHP in. I haven't pushed it past 130mph since putting the chip in though since I'd rather get some new rubber on it before I go that fast again. I did however manage to get a speeding ticket in the Caravan a few months ago. I was driving the MIL back to the airport so one could argue that I wasn't driving fast enough...

SikMindz · 04-27-2007, 02:55 PM

No fair...

ryanbgb22 · 04-27-2007, 03:03 PM

i like the german plate.

pyro · 04-27-2007, 03:50 PM

blacked out...niiice. you paint the rims black or get some black rims with black lip.
blacked out GA's = pwnage

onesexyga · 04-27-2007, 04:14 PM

Where abouts are you in germany? Im here in Berlin for a bit more, but sadly havent seen a GA since ive been here.

Pinnacle · 04-27-2007, 04:19 PM

Quote:

The US Air Force shipped it over here for me for free.

LOL thats awsome, have the air force ship it

badboy2451 · 04-27-2007, 10:25 PM

tire wet FTW!

tails look badass tho, that may be my next mod

GrandAmGT1996 · 04-27-2007, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pyro

blacked out...niiice. you paint the rims black or get some black rims with black lip.
blacked out GA's = pwnage

cosign

Mike Jung · 04-27-2007, 10:38 PM

You have Castrol EDGE 0W-30 synthetic motor oil over there

$$$

Cost of synthetic motor oil over there.

Ajaxus · 04-27-2007, 10:52 PM

nice..i got an idea

GAP10: Tour d'Autobahn

now that's how we should roll..

2003SCT · 04-27-2007, 11:25 PM

Very nice!

Oh actually I SHOULD say "Your car is SO....DTM!"

*making fun of all the misuse of the JDM references..why not go German on it"

But seriously glad to see you are having fun on the autobahn!

CHRIS

Ajaxus · 04-28-2007, 12:07 AM

that...post...sucked

FuriousG · 04-28-2007, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onesexyga

Where abouts are you in germany? Im here in Berlin for a bit more, but sadly havent seen a GA since ive been here.

I'm on the western edge of Germany near the Mosel river and just north of Trier. I'm less than an hour from the borders of Belgium, Luxembourg and France. I've been to Berlin a couple of times though. They really know how to throw a New Years party in that city!

03Grandam · 04-28-2007, 01:59 AM

Does the DHP actually help with HP gain, acceleration?

Ajaxus · 04-28-2007, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03Grandam

Does the DHP actually help with HP gain, acceleration?

the search button is your friend..and yes.

nascarnate326 · 04-28-2007, 05:35 AM

Car looks great. Very few people get the change to drive a GAGT at 100mph leagly, live it up. How does insurance work over there? Do people ask you about it?

04-27-2007, 01:16 PM	#1
FuriousG Nürburgring Driven! AKA: Isaiah Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Plumas Lake, CA Age: 43 Posts: 934 Vehicle: '03 GAGT / '09 G8 GXP	Best GAGT in Germany (I may be biased...) I finally got all the performance stuff I've been wanting for the last 4 years since I first brought my brand new GAGT home from the dealer. It's not much compared to alot of the gear heads here but it's pretty decent for a computer nerd like me. It's only been my daily driver since December when I bought the wife a Caravan and finally reclaimed the keys to the GAGT. Since then I've added a CAI, DHP and SLP along with some very modest appearance mods. I had a set of dual post mirrors but one of them broke and I had to go back to the mickey mouse ones. New dual posts are next on my list of parts. After that I hope to get some Eibach springs and if I can afford it down the road, a set of 18" rims (love those AT Italia Inox's ) Most of my mods were bought from people here and at GAOC so in a way, this car has been influenced as much by you guys as it has by me. I know it looks fairly stock but that's sort of what I'm going for. Until I can afford the SC/T kit and 18's it's going to look like most other GAGT's. It's when I hit the gas and make that motor purr that people will understand the love I've put into this car. 53K miles on it and not a single problem other than normal wear and tear. I'll keep driving this thing until it can't drive anymore. Forgive the pics, I know I should have waited until dusk but I had a GoKart tournament to go to and wanted to get a few pics before all the pollen settled on it again. Enjoy the beautiful German countryside visible from where I live.

04-27-2007, 03:50 PM	#8
pyro mAUDIrator AKA: Jeremy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Age: 34 Posts: 3,837 Vehicle: '05 A4 1.8T	blacked out...niiice. you paint the rims black or get some black rims with black lip. blacked out GA's = pwnage __________________ They can come closer than close, yeah...original they never will be. Florida Members...CLICK HERE

04-27-2007, 10:25 PM	#11
badboy2451 GAGT - not so n00bee AKA: Zac Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: City of 3 rivers and 5 rings Age: 36 Posts: 1,426 Vehicle: 99 gt coupe	tire wet FTW! tails look badass tho, that may be my next mod __________________ 20% window tint / Grafxwerks arrowhead overlay with GT emblems / CCG grille inserts / 18" AT Italia Inox with 235/40/18 Pirelli PZero Nero M&S (sitting in my basement) / Intrax lowering springs / Doctor Speed stage 3 intake / Taylor 8mm spark plug wires / Pioneer overhaul: headunit (broken) and 3-ways / Custom headlights with amber overlays / Angel eye fogs / 2 gauge piller with volt and a/f / 2 12' Rockford Fosgate P1 Subs with 325.2 amp (all stolen) / Milzy PCM My FQuick My GAGT Garage

04-27-2007, 11:25 PM	#15
2003SCT GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 41 Posts: 1,710 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am SC/T	Very nice! Oh actually I SHOULD say "Your car is SO....DTM!" *making fun of all the misuse of the JDM references..why not go German on it" But seriously glad to see you are having fun on the autobahn! CHRIS __________________ UNLV Alumni...Go Rebels! 2003 Grand Am SC/T Coupe in White. Borla Cat-Back, F/R Speedbuilt sway bars, H&R Sports/KYB, 18" Misano Lightweights wrapped in Falken FK-452 Euro-Sports and ZAINO! 2000 Chevrolet S10 Flareside: K&N Intake, Truxedo Tonneau and Gibson Cat Back

04-28-2007, 01:59 AM	#18
03Grandam GAGT - Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Deckerville Michigan Age: 37 Posts: 58 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT	Does the DHP actually help with HP gain, acceleration? Last edited by 03Grandam; 04-28-2007 at 02:18 AM.

04-27-2007, 01:27 PM	#2
Nina My little Guy! AKA: Nina Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 139 Vehicle: 2001 White Grand Am GT	Looks good! I would buy some tire shine asap and some polish for the rims! Pretty car

04-27-2007, 01:31 PM	#3
FuriousG Nürburgring Driven! AKA: Isaiah Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Plumas Lake, CA Age: 43 Posts: 934 Vehicle: '03 GAGT / '09 G8 GXP	Sadly, those are polished. The road that goes by my town has been under construction for the past month and I had ALOT of blacktop and tar on the rims. The only thing I could get to take that crap off was a green kitchen scrubber. That took alot of the shine out of the rims even though I polished them with Never Dull right before I took these pictures. I figure I'll try to get some new rims next summer anyway (I'm deploying to Quatar in a couple weeks and won't be back until November so this summer would be a waste.) Once I get new rims these will become my winter set and I'll sell the steelies currently have for winter use.

04-27-2007, 02:51 PM	#5
FuriousG Nürburgring Driven! AKA: Isaiah Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Plumas Lake, CA Age: 43 Posts: 934 Vehicle: '03 GAGT / '09 G8 GXP	The US Air Force shipped it over here for me for free. I like the fact that there aren't many over here and there's only one other modded GA on the base I'm stationed at. He went for more appearance mods and has yet to get into the performance end. The cool thing is I can drive it as fast as I want on some parts of the autobahn and I hit the limiter on it twice before I put the DHP in. I haven't pushed it past 130mph since putting the chip in though since I'd rather get some new rubber on it before I go that fast again. I did however manage to get a speeding ticket in the Caravan a few months ago. I was driving the MIL back to the airport so one could argue that I wasn't driving fast enough...

04-27-2007, 04:14 PM	#9
onesexyga onesexyfiero AKA: Kevin Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vermont/New Hampshire Age: 35 Posts: 1,534 Vehicle: 00 GAGT, 88 Fiero GT	Where abouts are you in germany? Im here in Berlin for a bit more, but sadly havent seen a GA since ive been here.

04-28-2007, 05:35 AM	#20
nascarnate326 Honda CRF 450 AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 34 Posts: 1,188 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Prix GT	Car looks great. Very few people get the change to drive a GAGT at 100mph leagly, live it up. How does insurance work over there? Do people ask you about it? __________________ "We've got lots of letters from Windows users that say iTunes is their favorite program. Its like giving a glass of water to someone in hell" - Steve Jobs

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