GAGT.com Exclusive: American Tuner Grand Am - Page 4

AFdefender · 04-28-2003, 03:47 AM

AAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DAMN IT im so mad right now!

I could have gone and seen this in person but Oh no... I had to work 12 freakin hours. maybe its better i wasnt there i woulda busted a load on that beautiful car!

Hmm yeah Im so glad I got to work from 11AM-11PM instead of goign to the car show to see this thing in person and talk about it with the designers. Grrrr ok I'm done now.

Ill be writing a letter... 1. get rid of amber side markers 2. make rear bumper more "interesting" its so round and boring it almost dissapears in a matter of speaking. 3. move intake openings in hood up further so it might actualy get this... TAKE IN air. i love the front it reminds me of the camaro.

~ Mike

Nikki · 04-28-2003, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Red99GAGT
I like everything about it except the spoiler.

Yeah, agreed. When we were at the GM Show & Survey in Feb. regarding these aftermarket kits...I believe most of us informed the designers not to have such a big spoiler...guess they didn't take our advice on that. But everything else is great

Vintalage · 04-28-2003, 06:36 AM

The spoiler reminds me of the Evo and Suburu WRX STI. Great for rally racing I guess.

Vintalage · 04-28-2003, 06:41 AM

3-Bulb Headlamp assembly? Does that mean seperate Low beam and High beam, then turn signal? And if it were to have sperate low and high beam, how would it work?

04-28-2003, 08:29 AM

My thoughts on the changes to this car. I think the following would need to change:

1. Spoiler - lose the rally look
2. Exhaust tips - they look like every other import with "tacked on" tips.
3. The "chin" - the front end looks like a bucktoothed barracuda.

Here's some pics. This is the front end. The chin has been pushed back to be closer to flush with the rest of the fascia. The orange lights have been cleared and the spoiler has been reduced.

04-28-2003, 08:32 AM

Here's the rear. I lightened the tail lights slightly. The black trim just really contrasts to the clear lense and looks poor. The exhaust tips have been made more oval and slash cut to not look so tacked on after the fact. The spoiler is also reduced for cleaner lines.

04-28-2003, 10:37 AM

Hot looking car! I realy like it!!!

SikMindz · 04-28-2003, 12:36 PM

Haha! Spoke to a correspondent again and he wants to thank everyone for the support and to get your letters in! Tell Bob Lutz that we want this kit made!

Nikki · 04-28-2003, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SikMindz
Detroit, MI 98098

Ok, I just noticed this....but that zip code is NOT for Detroit!! Thats a Cali zip or somewhere out West. The Renaissance Building's zip code for the 300 Tower is 48243. I didn't notice if you had already corrected this somewhere, but if you get returned mail, then you know why.

waffler · 04-28-2003, 04:49 PM

put some mesh in the grill and ymmmm so pretty

Mekkahfire · 04-28-2003, 05:15 PM

so pretty anyway....

SpyhunteR · 04-28-2003, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by waffler
put some mesh in the grill and ymmmm so pretty

hahaha plse... try front mount intercooler..

MysteriousGT1 · 04-28-2003, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SikMindz
Played correspondent today for everyone. Got $10. Lots of pics with hot models. Most importantly got pics. And LOTS of 411 about the car. First and most importantly, if you want to see this made as a GM aftermarket accessory write to and tell them you want to see it and what changes you would like to see made! This is crucial!!!

RALUTZ
Chairman, NAO
GM
300 Renaissance Center
P.O. Box 300
Detroit, MI 98098

Now...for your viewing pleasure..the American Tuner Grand Am...

THIS CAR WILL BE AT ENGLISHTOWN RACEWAY NEXT WEEK!

Hey Sik...shouldn't the Zipcode be 48098 instead of 98098?...980 is a Washington zipcode!

Car looks great...I will write in even though I don't have the car anymore!

yz250racer · 04-28-2003, 07:24 PM

I'll def write a letter. I love everything except the spoiler.

SikMindz · 04-28-2003, 07:31 PM

****...couldn't read the handwriting...oops! Time to write again people...sorry! Fixed address is on the front post!

Thank you Myst and Nikki for bringing that to my attention! Keep on writing people!

SikMindz · 04-28-2003, 07:37 PM

And more people to write to!

Gary Cowger
President NAO (same address as Lutz)

John Middlebrook
Vice President, VSSM
100 Renaissance Center
P.O. Box 100
Detroit, MI 48098

MysteriousGT1 · 04-28-2003, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SikMindz
****...couldn't read the handwriting...oops! Time to write again people...sorry! Fixed address is on the front post!

Thank you Myst and Nikki for bringing that to my attention! Keep on writing people!

Most of the letters will be changed in the mail...the Mailworkers are definatly use to seeing wrong zips...when they see its going to Detroit they will make it right!

I know this because I use to work for UPS...If anyone gets the letter back just change the zipcode to 480 instead of 980...Easy fix!

GMPT.net · 04-28-2003, 09:02 PM

All I can say is excellent kit and great news! Thanks SIK! I will be sure to notify people on GMPT.net. It's great to see more products being developed for the GM community! Keep us informed!

04-28-2003, 09:42 PM

Just wondering, if this car/kit or whatever was availible in the future, would it be only in the US??

SikMindz · 04-28-2003, 09:49 PM

Probably not being that it will be a GM "Performance Product." IIRC J-body accessories are sold in Canada right?

04-28-2003, 03:47 AM	#61
AFdefender I practice safe sex! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Long Beach, CA Age: 40 Posts: 265 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Coupe	AAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DAMN IT im so mad right now! I could have gone and seen this in person but Oh no... I had to work 12 freakin hours. maybe its better i wasnt there i woulda busted a load on that beautiful car! Hmm yeah Im so glad I got to work from 11AM-11PM instead of goign to the car show to see this thing in person and talk about it with the designers. Grrrr ok I'm done now. Ill be writing a letter... 1. get rid of amber side markers 2. make rear bumper more "interesting" its so round and boring it almost dissapears in a matter of speaking. 3. move intake openings in hood up further so it might actualy get this... TAKE IN air. i love the front it reminds me of the camaro. ~ Mike __________________ OPERATION TRUTH

04-28-2003, 06:36 AM	#63
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	The spoiler reminds me of the Evo and Suburu WRX STI. Great for rally racing I guess. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

04-28-2003, 06:41 AM	#64
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	3-Bulb Headlamp assembly? Does that mean seperate Low beam and High beam, then turn signal? And if it were to have sperate low and high beam, how would it work? __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

04-28-2003, 05:15 PM	#71
Mekkahfire 91 MR2 Turbo 14.7@98 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Westervile, OH Age: 37 Posts: 66 Vehicle: 91 Toyota MR2 Turbo	so pretty anyway.... __________________ 91 Black Toyota MR2 Turbo Cardomain: http://www.cardomain.com/id/evilmr2 Like RPGs?: http://www.squaresoftcentral.com

04-28-2003, 09:02 PM	#78
GMPT.net GAGT - Newbie AKA: Jason Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NVA Posts: 7 Vehicle: 1993 Grand AM GT	Nice! All I can say is excellent kit and great news! Thanks SIK! I will be sure to notify people on GMPT.net. It's great to see more products being developed for the GM community! Keep us informed! __________________ Jason Miller GM Performance Tuning Rental cabin in Front Royal Rental cabin at Bryce Resort Rental cabin in Amissville

04-28-2003, 08:29 AM	#65
Dan00GPGT Guest Posts: n/a	My thoughts on the changes to this car. I think the following would need to change: 1. Spoiler - lose the rally look 2. Exhaust tips - they look like every other import with "tacked on" tips. 3. The "chin" - the front end looks like a bucktoothed barracuda. Here's some pics. This is the front end. The chin has been pushed back to be closer to flush with the rest of the fascia. The orange lights have been cleared and the spoiler has been reduced.

04-28-2003, 08:32 AM	#66
Dan00GPGT Guest Posts: n/a	Here's the rear. I lightened the tail lights slightly. The black trim just really contrasts to the clear lense and looks poor. The exhaust tips have been made more oval and slash cut to not look so tacked on after the fact. The spoiler is also reduced for cleaner lines.

04-28-2003, 10:37 AM	#67
hipfan39 Guest Posts: n/a	Hot looking car! I realy like it!!!

04-28-2003, 04:49 PM	#70
waffler Winnipeg Grand Ams WHAT!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: winnipeg, manitoba canada Age: 38 Posts: 195 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE Coupe	put some mesh in the grill and ymmmm so pretty

04-28-2003, 07:24 PM	#74
yz250racer GAGT - Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 39 Posts: 20 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT	I'll def write a letter. I love everything except the spoiler.

04-28-2003, 09:42 PM	#79
hipfan39 Guest Posts: n/a	Just wondering, if this car/kit or whatever was availible in the future, would it be only in the US??

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