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Forum: General Performance 07-20-2023, 09:13 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,139
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: 379
Views: 60,062
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: 379
Views: 60,062
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: 379
Views: 60,062
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: 5,729
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: 5,729
Posted By homegrown
Forum: Aleromod.com Showcase 11-15-2021, 11:19 AM
Replies: 379
Views: 60,062
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: 1,824
Views: 719,730
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: 1,824
Views: 719,730
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: 1,824
Views: 719,730
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: 379
Views: 60,062
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: 5,729
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: 5,729
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: 5,729
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: 5,729
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: 5,729
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: 5,729
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: 5,729
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...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 03-24-2021, 04:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,729
Posted By homegrown
I'll just leave this here - _omBmfss0A0

I'll just leave this here -

_omBmfss0A0
Forum: Aleromod.com Showcase 03-18-2021, 04:53 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 60,062
Posted By homegrown
I suppose the only other questions are - any...

I suppose the only other questions are - any worries about putting the power to the ground, or turning the chassis into a pretzel?
Forum: Aleromod.com Showcase 03-17-2021, 07:07 AM
Replies: 379
Views: 60,062
Posted By homegrown
That's hugely impressive, Chris. Too bad about...

That's hugely impressive, Chris.
Too bad about the HG, but I'm sure you'll get it sorted out.
Congrats!
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 03-14-2021, 10:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,729
Posted By homegrown
It's really hard to say. This combination has...

It's really hard to say. This combination has been run by other people that still have an automatic transmission, but I'm not privy to what they've done to make drivability acceptable.
I will say...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 03-09-2021, 02:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,729
Posted By homegrown
Story time - Matt's latest (last?) Alero build

Everyone:
I'm not sure that anyone even reads this stuff (or cares) anymore, but sometimes I find it therapeutic (if mildly depressing) to document the work I've put into keeping my Alero. I don't...
Forum: General Performance 02-28-2021, 12:35 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,139
Posted By homegrown
I’d be inclined to leave it.

I’d be inclined to leave it.
Forum: Aleromod.com Showcase 02-27-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 60,062
Posted By homegrown
Crazy numbers, Chris. Congrats. Makes all the...

Crazy numbers, Chris. Congrats.
Makes all the hard work and waiting worth it, doesn't it?
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