well, I basically have everything "documented" on here with mods and what not, but id like to make it all into one thread and update as things go along. just so I basically have a "build sheet" and will most likely include prices to get a good jist of everything as well.
so lets get started!
2008:
I bought a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS gold series early Dec. of 07 off my uncle. 127k miles on the clock for 3500$.
I have a pic way before she started getting modded. ill add that in later, gotta dig through emails for it....
2009:
got a cold air intake for xmas from ebay. didn't pay for it but cost: 62$
pic to come...
2010
Installed DDM tuning 35w 8k HID's still as of today 5/9/14 still running the same kit, bulbs have not burnt out, nor have the ballasts. this kit has done me well. total cost. 60$ to my door.
installed Pacesetter 2.5inch cat back exhaust. 324$ shipped.
got pacesetter headers off amazon. 305$. no pic.
2011:
Ordered some new wheels/tires to replace my 16' wheels.
MSR 048 black/machine face wheels, nitto neo gen tires 225/40/r18
wheels off ebay new: 526$
tires: about 480$ after mount/balance and tire "insurance".
removed my door trim. cost 5$ for goo-gone.
white underglow. 100$. (now gone, wont ever come back!)
painted calipers light blue. 8$
added light blue fender stripes. 14$
2012:
Took the car to MMS for some serious work.
- 6 speed transmission. (from g6)
- Metal header gaskets. (No more blowing the junk pacesetter gaskets)
- Oil pan gasket.
- Valve cover gaskets.
- Transmission mounts. (Powdercoated blue)
- Modified heater tube. (Powdercoated blue)
- Replaced front head.
- Stainless steel catless downpipe.
- EGR delete.
- Stainless allen header bolts.
I think there is a couple other small things, ive got everything on a reciept/invoice sheet but you guys basically get the point.
- 6700$ for everything.
got her first real buff with a buffer! 40$ in gas. buff was free, thanks to a gagt member.
Grand am GT mirror swap. Mirrors - 38$ .... paint to match - 140$ :/
lowered the car! kyb gr2 struts, kyb bump stop, moog mounts, canuck springs. total cost after I had GM dealer assemble the springs/struts for me (I installed myself) around 750$.
2013:
Ported and polished manifolds. 430$
65mm TCE Throttle Body. - 240$
sparco torino 2 seats. 420$ like new condition!
SC/T wing put on, free! thanks to a good friend! and paint was in amazing shape.
custom led tails. 350$ (back to stock as of 2014)
high power LED fogs. ebay: 58$ for the pair.
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Baer 13" big brake kit -300$
Pic to come. ..
2014:
BBS SR wheels in anthracite grey. 265$ each. and no more fender stripes.
