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Forum: Alero Appearance 08-31-2024, 07:03 PM
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Views: 757,427
Posted By homegrown
For what it is, it does handle pretty well...

For what it is, it does handle pretty well (especially considering it's on all-seasons).
You should have experienced what it could do with a properly aggressive alignment and sticky rubber (I had it...
Forum: Alero Appearance 08-31-2024, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1,830
Views: 757,427
Posted By homegrown
What - you didn't like the rusty cast iron...

What - you didn't like the rusty cast iron caliper anchors?
Looks good.
I miss that car.
Forum: General Performance 08-19-2024, 09:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,327
Posted By homegrown
It's certainly a tight squeeze. The condenser in...

It's certainly a tight squeeze. The condenser in there is not the OEM one, but one of the better ones I could find on RockAuto. I figured it'd be a good idea to replace it when the new radiator went...
Forum: General Performance 08-18-2024, 06:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,327
Posted By homegrown
Don: There is maybe a 1/4" gap between the...

Don:

There is maybe a 1/4" gap between the A/C condenser and the MMS radiator. I know because I had to get two of the stand-offs re-positioned because they were initially welded on in the wrong...
Forum: The Bazaar - For Sale 07-19-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,368
Posted By homegrown
Matt's Alero just left on a trailer headed to its...

Matt's Alero just left on a trailer headed to its new home.
Best wishes to the new owners.
Moderators, please close this thread.
Forum: The Bazaar - Want to Buy 06-28-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,265
Posted By homegrown
Psst.....this has everything you're looking for,...

Psst.....this has everything you're looking for, and it comes with the rest of the car - (so lots of spare parts - we all know good parts are getting hard to...
Forum: The Bazaar - For Sale 06-12-2024, 12:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,368
Posted By homegrown
So - I think it's time to move on (Matt's Alero is FOR SALE)

Everyone:
We all know change is inevitable, and I think it's time for me to move on from my Alero.
I don't know if anyone left here would be interested in it, but if you've been around for a while,...
Forum: General Performance 07-20-2023, 09:13 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 58,528
Posted By homegrown
I can't tell you how sick this whole thing makes...

I can't tell you how sick this whole thing makes me. Now we know why aftermarket performance shops have such a bad rep - it's because of things like this. I wish I could help you out, but I doubt I'd...
Forum: Aleromod.com Showcase 07-20-2023, 09:10 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 111,926
Posted By homegrown
I did something like this years ago, except I...

I did something like this years ago, except I went whole-hog and got the adjustable lateral links from BMR Fabrications. I still have them installed on my car to this day. The only thing I did was...
Forum: Aleromod.com Showcase 05-04-2023, 04:33 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 111,926
Posted By homegrown
Of out curiosity, what's the normal application...

Of out curiosity, what's the normal application for these rotors (what vehicle are they for)?
Forum: Aleromod.com Showcase 09-11-2022, 10:31 AM
Replies: 405
Views: 111,926
Posted By homegrown
Precisely why I haven't taken mine to the track...

Precisely why I haven't taken mine to the track since I got it back 2+ years ago. I'm afraid to break something, and let's face it - parts are getting difficult to find (a replacement dual-mass...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 06-26-2022, 10:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 27,922
Posted By homegrown
Sometimes the YouTube tags don't work on this...

Sometimes the YouTube tags don't work on this forum.
Here's the direct link - https://youtu.be/uByyyuiLL8A
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 06-24-2022, 10:31 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 27,922
Posted By homegrown
So, a local-ish YouTuber reviewed my car.....

Enjoy.:drive:
uByyyuiLL8A
Forum: Aleromod.com Showcase 11-15-2021, 11:19 AM
Replies: 405
Views: 111,926
Posted By homegrown
Pretty. Hopefully, they work out for you.

Pretty.
Hopefully, they work out for you.
Forum: Alero Appearance 10-24-2021, 11:48 AM
Replies: 1,830
Views: 757,427
Posted By homegrown
Sure. Here you go. I got it from Coverlay...

Sure. Here you go.
I got it from Coverlay Manufacturing.
The fit is decent - although, it would be nice if they also offered a matching airbag cover. Now I just have to see if the upholstery shop can...
Forum: Alero Appearance 09-15-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1,830
Views: 757,427
Posted By homegrown
Because my car has been running so well, I...

Because my car has been running so well, I splurged and installed a new digital media head unit last night.
First time I've ever installed one myself (I know; it seems so pedestrian for most).
The...
Forum: Alero Appearance 09-06-2021, 03:57 PM
Replies: 1,830
Views: 757,427
Posted By homegrown
At the risk of jinxing myself, I can say that...

At the risk of jinxing myself, I can say that I've mostly just been driving it.
I had the parking brake and air conditioning fixed earlier in the summer (oh, and I had to replace the HVAC control...
Forum: Aleromod.com Showcase 07-20-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 111,926
Posted By homegrown
That is crazy just for a set of head studs. Makes...

That is crazy just for a set of head studs. Makes you wonder if they are just throwing a stupid number at you because they really don't want the job.
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 06-02-2021, 05:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 27,922
Posted By homegrown
The diagnosis is a faulty fuel pump. It...

The diagnosis is a faulty fuel pump.
It shouldn't surprise me; the shop that installed it is the same one that built my last motor that was so FUBAR'd.....well, you get the idea.
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 05-24-2021, 09:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 27,922
Posted By homegrown
I suppose anything is possible; I didn't even...

I suppose anything is possible; I didn't even think of that stupid external crank trigger. Still, this is not the kind of reliability I was hoping for. We'll see - I'm in a really foul mood over it...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 05-23-2021, 08:17 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 27,922
Posted By homegrown
UPDATE: Well, I made it about 2700 miles before...

UPDATE:
Well, I made it about 2700 miles before my first major problem. As I was driving to exercise class yesterday morning, the car died on me at a stoplight. I could not get it restarted – I...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 03-28-2021, 03:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 27,922
Posted By homegrown
I drove it a few miles yesterday and initial...

I drove it a few miles yesterday and initial impressions are that I need to re-calibrate my right foot. My wife looked at our vehicle insurance app and I was flagged for heavy acceleration several...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 03-26-2021, 08:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 27,922
Posted By homegrown
Yeah; the weather in Northern IL can be like...

Yeah; the weather in Northern IL can be like that. I'm hoping that temperatures moderate a bit in the next few weeks - this morning it was only 33 degrees (Fahrenheit) when I left for work.
Stock...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 03-26-2021, 08:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 27,922
Posted By homegrown
It's pretty basic - I've had it for probably 4...

It's pretty basic - I've had it for probably 4 years now.
MMS headers (coated with White Lightning by Swaintech)
From the downpipe, I use 2.5" stainless pipe all the way back to the muffler.
In...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 03-25-2021, 09:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 27,922
Posted By homegrown
I have not driven it at all since I got it back a...

I have not driven it at all since I got it back a month ago. It was below freezing (and snowing!) the evening it was delivered, so I just don't think it likes the cold (it's about 55 degrees in my...
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