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TDavis · 05-30-2014, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by xUnderCoverHoBo

The st starts at around 22k. Kind of steep at the age of 20.

You think thats steep? Stick to a used civic then lmao. You won't get the same fun out of it.

I'm sure reliability is good, I scour the FiST forums and the engines can handle really good tunes and stages before you would really need to do any MAJOR internal work. No note of anybody having it die on them. The car hasn't been in the US for that long. With all the BS about brands aside I'm sure it will be a reliable engine.

BTW 2014 Civic Si's start at the same damn price. With how much you say you've been "looking" into some of these you finally then notice the price and back away, if you don't know the prices yet you never looked into anything

Pontiac_guy99 · 05-30-2014, 10:41 AM

Finally did it. For free

(dat grain)

Also I picked up a GT muffler for $50. Just have to polish it and weld it on.

tipnitty · 05-30-2014, 11:27 AM

Well I just got the car back to my house. Here are the results.

Leaking rear gasket leaking and will need to be replaced (didn't need to open it up) and will be buying 4.10 gears. Thinking about going with Motive.

Oil pan gasket is leaking clear as day, still not sure when I'll about replacing that one.

Found power steering fluid ALL OVER the place. But when Brad repaired my freeze plug, he spilled a lot of fluid removing the reservoir. I'll get that all cleaned up and see if it's just from the spill, or actually leaking.

The actual problem, was easily Identified in good light. Took the passenger side wheels off again, and noticed the bend in the front wheel had gotten worse from when I put them on initially. tried to balance the wheel, and after a few turns it was obvious the wheels was bent to hell. So I'll be trying to find a shop that might be able to fix the wheel. I don't want to replace it, because it's impossible to find the OEM competition gray wheels.

So the paint correction will have to wait until winter at this point. But new wheel and gears are at the top of the list.

sleepyalero · 05-30-2014, 01:34 PM

Welcome to the LS world. Once those leak they LEAK

tipnitty · 05-30-2014, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepyalero

Welcome to the LS world. Once those leak they LEAK

Oh I've knows, but **** me even the AC is leaking. I had a good chuckle with the mechanics about it. They loved the job we did on the brakes, and loved the fact that it lived up to their leaky name.

sleepyalero · 05-30-2014, 02:33 PM

Yup. They are good motors. But once gaskets go out it basically cries fluids. Lol

xUnderCoverHoBo · 05-30-2014, 04:06 PM

So im looking at a 2012 red coupe civic at my local dealership. Got quoted 3,000 on my grand am talked them up to 3,800. Looked and test drove a few toyotas as well, however the civic came out on top. And ill most likely be joining.. Team red

plastic_indian · 05-30-2014, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tipnitty

The actual problem, was easily Identified in good light. Took the passenger side wheels off again, and noticed the bend in the front wheel had gotten worse from when I put them on initially. tried to balance the wheel, and after a few turns it was obvious the wheels was bent to hell. So I'll be trying to find a shop that might be able to fix the wheel. I don't want to replace it, because it's impossible to find the OEM competition gray wheels.

Provided a wheel tech can correct the taco'd wheel, that's much better news than a mangled driveline; glad to hear good news for a change.

tipnitty · 05-30-2014, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by plastic_indian

Provided a wheel tech can correct the taco'd wheel, that's much better news than a mangled driveline; glad to hear good news for a change.

Thank, small miracles I guess. The wheels doesn't seem bad. Problem enlies that gas to just drive or ship it to the closest reputable shop it the same price as a new wheel. But I can't find an OEM wheel. I would be taking a gamble just to try and have it fixed. This situation sucks, but could be worse.

Thought about buying a new OEM 18 in silver and having it painted like the others. Butbit would be more than the cost of fixing my current wheel. I'm in a pickle.

H.O. Driver · 05-31-2014, 08:02 AM

Talk to these guys...
http://www.weldcraftwheels.com/

They only charged my $75 to fix a couple cracks and bend in my 18" 077. The wheel came back 100% balanced and true. They only needed to add a wheel weight to balance the valve stem that is how perfect the guy was.

xUnderCoverHoBo · 05-31-2014, 11:17 AM

So the dealership gave me a bug f*** you and sold it this morning. Found a 2012 gray with 21k miles. Not a coupe though but really clean looking. Good price on it too.

sleepyalero · 05-31-2014, 11:46 AM

Well yeah first come first serve dude.

99ga · 05-31-2014, 05:20 PM

MAC the KNIFE · 05-31-2014, 06:28 PM

Woohoooo team red! looks good with those black rims

Pontiac_guy99 · 05-31-2014, 08:49 PM

But does reflections tho...

I agree with Mac. Black rims look awesome.

Did you ever swap out your brakes to disc ones? I would get rid of the drums if they're still there.

99ga · 05-31-2014, 09:00 PM

Yes im glad I went with black...black wheels

..
drums are still there but they'll be gone soon...

dagenais · 06-01-2014, 01:18 AM

Bad picture car is clean... still working on getting the front bumper painted...

sleepyalero · 06-01-2014, 03:41 AM

Side view spoiler doesnt look bad. Rear view it doesnt look good at all. Not being mean, just something I wouldnt have gone with.

rocketfast123 · 06-01-2014, 10:27 AM

Felt real dumb when i got home and found the problem.

xUnderCoverHoBo · 06-01-2014, 03:06 PM

Bought a new car yesterday

will be picking it up tomorrow night

05-30-2014, 10:41 AM	#7982
Pontiac_guy99 welp AKA: Ben Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Selby, SD Age: 22 Posts: 579 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am SE1 4dr	Finally did it. For free (dat grain) Also I picked up a GT muffler for $50. Just have to polish it and weld it on. __________________ Currently: 2005 Pontiac Bonneville SLE 3.8L with: Trans-go Shift Kit, Updated Trans mount. Stock af. Previously:2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 3.4L V6 with: Aftermarket Twin Post Mirrors, semi-aftermarket chrome rim swap, blacked-out chrome window trim, rear disc brake swap, red painted calipers, GT muffler and pipes, 35% and 20% tinted windows, Stock air intake, 30th Anniversary Leather Seat swap.

05-30-2014, 01:34 PM	#7984
sleepyalero ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂ AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 5,911 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	Welcome to the LS world. Once those leak they LEAK __________________ 2001 \| Alero GLS \| 3400 \| 6MT 2012 BMW S1000RR, full exhaust, BRENTUNE, power commander 5, dyno tune, 198WHP.

05-30-2014, 02:33 PM	#7986
sleepyalero ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂ AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 5,911 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	Yup. They are good motors. But once gaskets go out it basically cries fluids. Lol __________________ 2001 \| Alero GLS \| 3400 \| 6MT 2012 BMW S1000RR, full exhaust, BRENTUNE, power commander 5, dyno tune, 198WHP.

05-30-2014, 04:06 PM	#7987
xUnderCoverHoBo GAGT - Member AKA: Jarrett Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Unknown Age: 28 Posts: 1,007 Vehicle: 2012 Honda Civic	So im looking at a 2012 red coupe civic at my local dealership. Got quoted 3,000 on my grand am talked them up to 3,800. Looked and test drove a few toyotas as well, however the civic came out on top. And ill most likely be joining.. Team red __________________ Poor college student mods...

05-31-2014, 08:02 AM	#7990
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	Talk to these guys... http://www.weldcraftwheels.com/ They only charged my $75 to fix a couple cracks and bend in my 18" 077. The wheel came back 100% balanced and true. They only needed to add a wheel weight to balance the valve stem that is how perfect the guy was. __________________ 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??????

05-31-2014, 11:17 AM	#7991
xUnderCoverHoBo GAGT - Member AKA: Jarrett Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Unknown Age: 28 Posts: 1,007 Vehicle: 2012 Honda Civic	So the dealership gave me a bug f*** you and sold it this morning. Found a 2012 gray with 21k miles. Not a coupe though but really clean looking. Good price on it too. __________________ Poor college student mods...

05-31-2014, 11:46 AM	#7992
sleepyalero ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂ AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 5,911 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	Well yeah first come first serve dude. __________________ 2001 \| Alero GLS \| 3400 \| 6MT 2012 BMW S1000RR, full exhaust, BRENTUNE, power commander 5, dyno tune, 198WHP.

05-31-2014, 05:20 PM	#7993
99ga GAGT - Member AKA: Erick Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: chicago, il Posts: 852 Vehicle: 99 GT "HYBREED"

05-31-2014, 06:28 PM	#7994
MAC the KNIFE always cuttin' up AKA: MAC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: TAMPA Age: 37 Posts: 1,165 Vehicle: Red 99 GT coupe	Woohoooo team red! looks good with those black rims __________________ 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...

05-31-2014, 08:49 PM	#7995
Pontiac_guy99 welp AKA: Ben Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Selby, SD Age: 22 Posts: 579 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am SE1 4dr	But does reflections tho... I agree with Mac. Black rims look awesome. Did you ever swap out your brakes to disc ones? I would get rid of the drums if they're still there. __________________ Currently: 2005 Pontiac Bonneville SLE 3.8L with: Trans-go Shift Kit, Updated Trans mount. Stock af. Previously:2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 3.4L V6 with: Aftermarket Twin Post Mirrors, semi-aftermarket chrome rim swap, blacked-out chrome window trim, rear disc brake swap, red painted calipers, GT muffler and pipes, 35% and 20% tinted windows, Stock air intake, 30th Anniversary Leather Seat swap.

05-31-2014, 09:00 PM	#7996
99ga GAGT - Member AKA: Erick Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: chicago, il Posts: 852 Vehicle: 99 GT "HYBREED"	Yes im glad I went with black...black wheels .. drums are still there but they'll be gone soon...

06-01-2014, 01:18 AM	#7997
dagenais GAGT - Member AKA: Mike Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 239 Vehicle: 2003 Grand AM GT	car Bad picture car is clean... still working on getting the front bumper painted... Attached Thumbnails __________________ __________________________________ Mikey's GT www.cardomain.com/id/Mikeysgt

06-01-2014, 03:41 AM	#7998
sleepyalero ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂ AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 5,911 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	Side view spoiler doesnt look bad. Rear view it doesnt look good at all. Not being mean, just something I wouldnt have gone with. __________________ 2001 \| Alero GLS \| 3400 \| 6MT 2012 BMW S1000RR, full exhaust, BRENTUNE, power commander 5, dyno tune, 198WHP.

06-01-2014, 03:06 PM	#8000
xUnderCoverHoBo GAGT - Member AKA: Jarrett Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Unknown Age: 28 Posts: 1,007 Vehicle: 2012 Honda Civic	Bought a new car yesterday will be picking it up tomorrow night __________________ Poor college student mods...