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99ga · 10-09-2013, 12:04 PM

and tanner, i see your point, but if i put somr aftermarket wheels, they would have to be 18"s, and 18s w/o a drop its gonna sit ridiculously high... so in order to drop it i would need about $600 to do it the right way thats including lowering springs, lowering strusts, possibly a chamber kit to avoid abnormal tire damage/worn.
And my main concern about lowering it is breaking the kit with these nasty ass streets in chicago. But then again i might just do it all if i got the money

blckgagt · 10-09-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

>body kit

pls go

Meh, I like my A E D body kit. SC/T is definitely my second favorite though.

AaronGTR · 10-09-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepyalero

Hahahaha blame Taylor plugs. It says it on the box it must be true right???

I have some ocean front property in Utah for sale... if you're interested.

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Originally Posted by 99ga

and tanner, i see your point, but if i put somr aftermarket wheels, they would have to be 18"s, and 18s w/o a drop its gonna sit ridiculously high... so in order to drop it i would need about $600 to do it the right way thats including lowering springs, lowering strusts, possibly a chamber kit to avoid abnormal tire damage/worn.
And my main concern about lowering it is breaking the kit with these nasty ass streets in chicago. But then again i might just do it all if i got the money

It won't sit any higher on 18's than it will on 16's. You typically have to get a lower profile tire on an 18, and if you get the correct size tire the outside diameter will be almost the same. Bigger wheel + thinner tire = same ride height at stock.

Also there is no such thing as lower struts for these cars. All the struts made for it are actually designed for stock ride height. It is a good idea to get some stiffer and/or better quality new struts with lowering springs however since the springs are stiffer and will wear out the stock struts more quickly. If you get a body kit, I recommend going with Eibach springs. They have the smallest drop available, so they won't make it too low and risk more damage to the kit, and they won't throw off the suspension geometry too much. You don't need a camber kit with them. I am on Eibachs and the front bumper of my Rk kit is 3.5" off the ground, and I've never needed a camber kit. I wouldn't want to be any lower than that.

tipnitty · 10-09-2013, 03:06 PM

I had 18's on mine and it looked just fine.

TruGreenGAGT · 10-09-2013, 04:26 PM

Mine has 18's and I'm still using oem struts and springs.

MAC the KNIFE · 10-09-2013, 04:36 PM

notice the pipes on the ground?

now hear how it sounds!

sleepyalero · 10-09-2013, 06:07 PM

Lol sounds like my car when you have it on the loud setting.

Of course not v8 but resembles that perfectly, along with the popping.

TDavis · 10-09-2013, 07:27 PM

I have to say I'm not a fan. Especially when it pops.

fisdad · 10-09-2013, 07:56 PM

What my garage was meant for! You all don't know the story but in house sitting for my ex in my house.

MAC the KNIFE · 10-09-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by fisdad

...You all don't know the story...

um, is that sleepy's car in your garage? are you having a sleep-over?

that garage is full of wiN

fisdad · 10-09-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MAC the KNIFE

um, is that sleepy's car in your garage? are you having a sleep-over?

that garage is full of wiN

That is sleepys car next to mine with the Pontiac leaking on my driveway. And you sir are correct... This garage is full of win!!

sleepyalero · 10-09-2013, 08:49 PM

**** yeah we drinkin and gamin

Love this garage. Mines more roomy though.

bricooper78 · 10-09-2013, 10:28 PM

sleepy the garage whore.. all he needs is an open door and he'll stop right on in

ask my mom, she knows all about that

AaronGTR · 10-09-2013, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fisdad

That is sleepys car next to mine with the Pontiac leaking on my driveway. And you sir are correct... This garage is full of win!!

It's a grand prix, what do you expect?

Those things are leak whores! I hated mine. I replaced every gasket and seal on it, and put a new oil pan on too, and it still leaked oil. Yet another reason I think the 3800 engine is a piece of sh!t.

fisdad · 10-10-2013, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronGTR

It's a grand prix, what do you expect?

Those things are leak whores! I hated mine. I replaced every gasket and seal on it, and put a new oil pan on too, and it still leaked oil. Yet another reason I think the 3800 engine is a piece of sh!t.

This one is an 01 SE. Only 3100. Slow! 195k and runs like a champ though. Everything works but half of the dash lighting.

PhantomLover007 · 10-10-2013, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TruGreenGAGT

Mine has 18's and I'm still using oem struts and springs.

Yep... Same here. Gonna need some new struts and shocks soon though.

Still a bit wary about dropping(even if using Eibachs) w/ the clearence that the cow pusher... I mean the lip spoiler of the SC/T kit...

H.O. Driver · 10-10-2013, 09:19 AM

Just do the Eibach's Matt, it makes it sit just right. If you are worried about the lowering just run a 245/40 tire on the 18s and it will raise it back up a little and fill in the fenders some more. Not to mention give you better traction with the boosted power!

sleepyalero · 10-10-2013, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bricooper78

sleepy the garage whore.. all he needs is an open door and he'll stop right on in

ask my mom, she knows all about that

Sorry, she asked.. But i just couldnt make myself stoop that low.

Siks mom was my limit.

TDavis · 10-10-2013, 01:32 PM

Smithkid21 · 10-10-2013, 01:47 PM

Cute phone case.

10-09-2013, 04:36 PM	#4146
MAC the KNIFE always cuttin' up AKA: MAC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: TAMPA Age: 37 Posts: 1,165 Vehicle: Red 99 GT coupe	notice the pipes on the ground? now hear how it sounds! __________________ 2009 G8 gt no more Big Gears, buh-bye coilovers... illusions of making this a racecar have passed. 12.78 @112.. not a bad grocery getter -still LOUD AS FCK though 2006 GTO completely stock. rip at 39k. 99 GAGT 108k miles, Borla cat-back, CAI, 65mm TB, EGR delete, WOT-tech intakes, F-Body Brakes w/ Hawk HPS pads. Suede headliner, heated seats, jvc HU, infinity speakers+amp+subs, LEDs -probably less than 1000 miles on it in the last 3 years...

10-09-2013, 06:07 PM	#4147
sleepyalero ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂ AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 5,911 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	Lol sounds like my car when you have it on the loud setting. Of course not v8 but resembles that perfectly, along with the popping. __________________ 2001 \| Alero GLS \| 3400 \| 6MT 2012 BMW S1000RR, full exhaust, BRENTUNE, power commander 5, dyno tune, 198WHP.

10-09-2013, 07:27 PM	#4148
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	I have to say I'm not a fan. Especially when it pops. __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

10-09-2013, 08:49 PM	#4152
sleepyalero ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂ AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 5,911 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	**** yeah we drinkin and gamin Love this garage. Mines more roomy though. __________________ 2001 \| Alero GLS \| 3400 \| 6MT 2012 BMW S1000RR, full exhaust, BRENTUNE, power commander 5, dyno tune, 198WHP.

10-10-2013, 09:19 AM	#4157
H.O. Driver I drive a V6 H.O. AKA: Timmah! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Boyne City, MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,694 Vehicle: 99 GT, 03 DTS, 04 SRX	Just do the Eibach's Matt, it makes it sit just right. If you are worried about the lowering just run a 245/40 tire on the 18s and it will raise it back up a little and fill in the fenders some more. Not to mention give you better traction with the boosted power! __________________ 1999 GA GT - lots of mods - Sold and missing it... 2001 GP GTP Special Edtion - Sold 2002 T/A - T-Tops, AT, LS6 intake, mainly stock - Sold 2003 Cadillac DTS - Gangsta Grandpa car - Gone 2004 Cadillac SRX - Baby hauler -Sold and missing it Life is too short to drive boring cars....why is that all I have now?????? Last edited by H.O. Driver; 10-10-2013 at 09:22 AM.

10-09-2013, 12:04 PM	#4141
99ga GAGT - Member AKA: Erick Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: chicago, il Posts: 852 Vehicle: 99 GT "HYBREED"	and tanner, i see your point, but if i put somr aftermarket wheels, they would have to be 18"s, and 18s w/o a drop its gonna sit ridiculously high... so in order to drop it i would need about $600 to do it the right way thats including lowering springs, lowering strusts, possibly a chamber kit to avoid abnormal tire damage/worn. And my main concern about lowering it is breaking the kit with these nasty ass streets in chicago. But then again i might just do it all if i got the money

10-09-2013, 07:56 PM	#4149
fisdad GAGT - Member AKA: Ryan Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 163 Vehicle: 2001 Oldsmobile Alero	What my garage was meant for! You all don't know the story but in house sitting for my ex in my house.

10-09-2013, 10:28 PM	#4153
bricooper78 Dammit Sleepy AKA: Cooper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: IA Posts: 4,078 Vehicle: 03 Sierra Z71	sleepy the garage whore.. all he needs is an open door and he'll stop right on in ask my mom, she knows all about that

10-10-2013, 01:32 PM	#4159
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	__________________ Mods: Alotta sht

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