new pics of a poor mans car

whoisryan · 01-28-2008, 04:18 PM

my ride cant compare to many other people on this site but i do what i can with a highschool income.

silvergtjrad · 01-28-2008, 04:49 PM

Its not so bad at all. A purpleish colored grand am se wouldnt have been my first choice, but when it comes down to it, all it needs to do is take you from point a to point b. I drove a beater 94' mitsubishi galant in highschool. If you turned on the ac or it was cold out, the alternator squealed EXTREMELY loud. It was very embarassing, but it got me where I needed to go.

If you ever need help with mods or anything GA related give me a shout, Im pretty damn close to schaumburgh.

timka86 · 01-28-2008, 05:16 PM

those matte black bumpers seem to be very popular this winter

maybe i should put mine on too.

DrFabulous · 01-28-2008, 05:31 PM

You should have taken the money you spent on a system and the CAI and gotten the various parts painted. Fix before mod

stillriza · 01-28-2008, 05:48 PM

^ true. But still..props for trying.

bigstribs · 01-28-2008, 06:38 PM

not a bad start

whoisryan · 01-28-2008, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrFabulous

You should have taken the money you spent on a system and the CAI and gotten the various parts painted. Fix before mod

thats what i was trying to do from the start but i kept getting offerd great deals on mods... paid $50 each for sub & box combo, CAI, amp, and front bumper not to mention only $200 total for cat back.

boost21 · 01-28-2008, 10:16 PM

where these deals from

im not too far from schaumburg

cardude007617 · 01-28-2008, 10:33 PM

haha ya i second that one^^ but ya, good start.

is your passenger side headlight in all the way?

Bryan · 01-28-2008, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardude007617

is your passenger side headlight in all the way?

I hope not

Might wanna do something about that for the sake of blinding people.

What muffler are you using?

williamGT · 01-29-2008, 12:02 AM

Good start.. Don't like the tips, Its good that its a 2 door I fined it more sporty than the 4 doors

whoisryan · 01-29-2008, 08:28 AM

deals are all from friends from my work at a local repair shop. (and ebay)
muffler is flowmaster 80 and i also hate my tips

about the head light.... i kinda didnt take a picture of the front pass side fender on purpose.. some idiot backed into me there is a dent that messed up the lights position. ( when its dark i can see the tree branches hanging over the road )

DrFabulous · 01-29-2008, 08:31 AM

Jesus I just noticed the rust under the fuel door.... I wouldn't spend a dime modding that car

Exodus · 01-29-2008, 08:59 AM

Had those tips on my G-am. Loved the way they looked.....

I)ark-ChiLD · 01-29-2008, 09:34 AM

i like it. keep it up.

TFA · 01-29-2008, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrFabulous

Jesus I just noticed the rust under the fuel door.... I wouldn't spend a dime modding that car

ouch. X2. Like it was said earlier fix before mod. unless you are making a track/race/something else car in which looks arent important, at least until the very end, make sure the car looks presentable first. Remember, mods offer little if any value towards re-sale/trade in of the car if and when you get rid of it. The car's overall condition is much more important. With the money you spend on mods that offer little performance gain and really no re-sale value you can buy body parts and fix the car yourself and get a potentially higher re-sale value. just the.02.

cardude007617 · 01-29-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan

I hope not

Might wanna do something about that for the sake of blinding people.

i thoguht i saw somethin off there.... oh and your power steering cap is upside down

caraudiodave · 01-29-2008, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFA

ouch. X2. Like it was said earlier fix before mod. unless you are making a track/race/something else car in which looks arent important, at least until the very end, make sure the car looks presentable first. Remember, mods offer little if any value towards re-sale/trade in of the car if and when you get rid of it. The car's overall condition is much more important. With the money you spend on mods that offer little performance gain and really no re-sale value you can buy body parts and fix the car yourself and get a potentially higher re-sale value. just the.02.

why even mention resale value in a thread about a grand am? they arent worth anything anyways.

its a nice fixer upper. my ex had a very similar car, but im better shape. that color actually looks pretty nice when its the only color on the car.

timberwoof · 01-30-2008, 09:32 AM

I like the color too. I just wouldn't drive it.

Elderas · 01-30-2008, 01:48 PM

All you guys with ur fix it before u mod it nonsense .. i say paint the skirts and back bumper matt black and make it

Jaaayyy-Deeee-eMmmmm

rust under the gas cap.. do u need any more reasons?

01-28-2008, 04:18 PM	#1
whoisryan angryhillbilly AKA: ryan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: schaumburg IL Posts: 70 Vehicle: 1999 grand am SE coupe	new pics of a poor mans car my ride cant compare to many other people on this site but i do what i can with a highschool income.

01-28-2008, 04:49 PM	#2
silvergtjrad yargh! AKA: Jared Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Woodridge, IL Age: 34 Posts: 1,633 Vehicle: 06 TBSS	Its not so bad at all. A purpleish colored grand am se wouldnt have been my first choice, but when it comes down to it, all it needs to do is take you from point a to point b. I drove a beater 94' mitsubishi galant in highschool. If you turned on the ac or it was cold out, the alternator squealed EXTREMELY loud. It was very embarassing, but it got me where I needed to go. If you ever need help with mods or anything GA related give me a shout, Im pretty damn close to schaumburgh. __________________ 2006 AWD TBSS 11.719

01-28-2008, 05:16 PM	#3
timka86 6 Speed GT AKA: Tim Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Glendale Heights, IL Age: 35 Posts: 645 Vehicle: 2005 G35 Sedan 6MT	those matte black bumpers seem to be very popular this winter maybe i should put mine on too. __________________ EX-Owner and builder of the first ever 6 SPEED GRAND AM http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73212

01-28-2008, 05:31 PM	#4
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	You should have taken the money you spent on a system and the CAI and gotten the various parts painted. Fix before mod __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

01-28-2008, 05:48 PM	#5
stillriza does not compute AKA: Reds Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ajax, Ontario Age: 38 Posts: 2,034 Vehicle: 00110110101	^ true. But still..props for trying. __________________ Why geeks like computers: unzip, strip, touch, finger, grep, mount, fsck, more, yes,fsck,fsck,fsck,umount, sleep. "If the Start Windows Restart when Windows starts check box is checked Windows Restart will start automatically every time Windows is started. - Actual excerpt from a windows program help file"

01-28-2008, 06:38 PM	#6
bigstribs Bimmer Baby AKA: mike Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toledo Age: 39 Posts: 819 Vehicle: 1992 BMW 325is	not a bad start

01-28-2008, 10:16 PM	#8
boost21 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: -_- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,766 Vehicle: turbo ls1	where these deals from im not too far from schaumburg

01-28-2008, 10:33 PM	#9
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	haha ya i second that one^^ but ya, good start. is your passenger side headlight in all the way? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

01-29-2008, 12:02 AM	#11
williamGT 09 G8 GT AKA: william Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: yellowknife Age: 37 Posts: 1,390 Vehicle: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT	Good start.. Don't like the tips, Its good that its a 2 door I fined it more sporty than the 4 doors __________________ 2009 Pontiac G8 GT, Panther black. Mods: Doug Thorley shorties, Solo mach unbalance cat-back, catless, Roto-Fab intake, HP tuned and atari style center gauge Last edited by williamGT; 01-29-2008 at 12:04 AM.

01-29-2008, 08:28 AM	#12
whoisryan angryhillbilly AKA: ryan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: schaumburg IL Posts: 70 Vehicle: 1999 grand am SE coupe	deals are all from friends from my work at a local repair shop. (and ebay) muffler is flowmaster 80 and i also hate my tips about the head light.... i kinda didnt take a picture of the front pass side fender on purpose.. some idiot backed into me there is a dent that messed up the lights position. ( when its dark i can see the tree branches hanging over the road )

01-29-2008, 08:31 AM	#13
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	Jesus I just noticed the rust under the fuel door.... I wouldn't spend a dime modding that car __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

01-29-2008, 08:59 AM	#14
Exodus Down Rodeo AKA: Minchione Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marlboro/LBI, NJ Age: 39 Posts: 1,734 Vehicle: 12 Altima \| 08 TL/S	Had those tips on my G-am. Loved the way they looked..... __________________ Choices always were a problem for you. What you need is someone strong to guide you. Deaf and blind and dumb and born to follow, What you need is someone strong to use you —Opiate, T O O L

01-29-2008, 09:34 AM	#15
I)ark-ChiLD GAGT - Member AKA: John Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 166 Vehicle: 03 Grand AM GT	i like it. keep it up. __________________ K&N - CAI / L.E.D - Tails / S/CT - HooD / L.E.D - Interior Lighting / Badge Overlays / Custom Grills / CM Springs - 1.75" drop / Springtech Struts / MSD 8.5mm Wires / Painted Manifold{Black} / Front Strut BaR / Rear Strut Bar / 2.5' Custom Magnaflow Cat-Back / MKW M72 18's / Black Housing Clear Corner Headlights + HID Conversion Kit / 12' Alpine Sub / JBL Amp / JBL Speakers / Custom Painted Interior One Love One GoD One Way

01-30-2008, 09:32 AM	#19
timberwoof Law Dawg AKA: Cody Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portland Tx Posts: 1,827 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am SE1	I like the color too. I just wouldn't drive it. __________________ Mods: Sways, F-STB, Dr. Speed Stage 2 w/ box, Rear Disk Conversion, drilled rotors, steel braided lines, 180* T-Stat.

01-30-2008, 01:48 PM	#20
Elderas It's Finnaly Melting AKA: Raz Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Age: 35 Posts: 1,240 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am SE	All you guys with ur fix it before u mod it nonsense .. i say paint the skirts and back bumper matt black and make it Jaaayyy-Deeee-eMmmmm rust under the gas cap.. do u need any more reasons? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2915923

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