04-19-2011, 09:00 PM
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GX Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Hackensack, NJ
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Hello from Jersey
Hey everyone I just bought a 2000 what I believe to be a GLS but I don't know how to tell for sure. It has the 3.4L and fully loaded with leather and moonroof, and has 85k miles. I bought it off craigslist for $1,800. So far the only thing ive done is swapped the stock rotors for drilled and slotted Brembo rotors. I have had the car for almost a month and out or the 100 plus cars I have owned in my life this is by far my favorite. Such a perfect mix of style, luxury, and pretty decent performance. I look forward to picking your brains on how to take my baby to the next step.
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04-19-2011, 09:04 PM
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⌘ Irish Pride
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Farmington, MI
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Welcome! Wow, $1800 is pretty good for something that looks so clean! You have MUCH to do. just make sure you abuse the search button and don't be afraid to ask questions.
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04-19-2011, 09:06 PM
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15.65 @ 87.3 MPH
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Sarnia, Ontario
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Welcome! the Search button is your friend. Try taking a look at the frequently asked questions thread: http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16546
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Hit a dear! Back to stock 3400... For now
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04-19-2011, 09:16 PM
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GX Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Hackensack, NJ
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Thanks guys. It does need a bit of TLC. the interior is perfect but she needs new fenders and a rear bumper. And other day my high pressure steering hose went. Talk about mission impossible to get my hands in there. Thanks for the tip about the search bar, I never used a forum before.
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04-19-2011, 09:32 PM
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Soon to be banned again
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Bellmore, NY
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yep the HP line is a bitch to get to without lowering the subframe. IIRC i did mine without lowering it and it took a while to tighten it with a wrench.
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04-19-2011, 09:43 PM
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GLS member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Tacoma, Washington
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Welcome!
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2010 Chevrolet HHR LT 2.2L I4 (LE8) (Sold).
1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue GX 3.5L Twin Cam V6 (LX5) (Sold).
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2.4L (LD9) (Sold).
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04-19-2011, 10:15 PM
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Aleromod part owner
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Far Northeast Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 18,199
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Welcome to Aleromod
Next, clear the corners. Only costs about 2 hours of your time (at most)
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2000 Olds Alero 3400 SFI 14.53 @ 94.93
1985 Olds Delta 88 307 SBO 17.96 @ 76.99
2007 Volvo V50 T5 6M 15.782 @ 89.12
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04-19-2011, 10:22 PM
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GLS member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Valley City, ND
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Redog
Welcome to Aleromod
Next, clear the corners. Only costs about 2 hours of your time (at most)
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and some silicone.
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04-19-2011, 10:55 PM
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GX Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Wylie,TX
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Welcome to our family. Nice ride!  |
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04-20-2011, 07:57 AM
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I drive a JEEP!
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Salisbury, Maryland
Posts: 6,388
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Welcome to the site!
Clear your bumpers and tail pipe as well....thought I'd throw that out there while you were at it...lol
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04-20-2011, 08:25 AM
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2Screwy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: South Dakota
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Welcome!! Don't clear your corners......its overrated!!
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04-20-2011, 08:47 AM
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GLS member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Baltimore, MD USA
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Obligatory NJ picture:
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04-20-2011, 09:02 AM
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I drive a JEEP!
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Salisbury, Maryland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zzyzzx
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I bet there are some guys here that would hit snooki if she dropped the drawers....lol!
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04-20-2011, 04:45 PM
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Aleromod part owner
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Far Northeast Philadelphia, PA
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^^ with a bat, sure 
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2000 Olds Alero 3400 SFI 14.53 @ 94.93
1985 Olds Delta 88 307 SBO 17.96 @ 76.99
2007 Volvo V50 T5 6M 15.782 @ 89.12
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04-22-2011, 08:39 PM
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GX Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Hackensack, NJ
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Thanks everyone. Not really looking to do anything cosmetic right away. I'm a little old school so more into the go then the show. Was checking out the WOT-Tech site and the wish list is in effect. I love this car but she is showing me some tough love. Lost power steering due to a leak in the lower back of the engine. First thought was the high pressure hose. Forked out the $70 for the AC Delco hose but after 3 hours of mission nearly impossible the hose is in and its still leaking. Sounds like the rack/pinion. OH JOY!!! I still love her though
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04-22-2011, 09:14 PM
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3500 DONE!
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Albany, NY
Posts: 5,915
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brembo rotors? lol....
BTW Welcome to the site! 
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04-22-2011, 09:22 PM
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GX Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Hackensack, NJ
Posts: 48
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Yeah I got them for $150 and they came with ceramic pads. When I bought the car the rotors were warped and she would shake like a wild bull while braking over 50. The price difference between stock replacements and the brembo ones wasn't much. And the brembo ones have a lifetime warrentee.
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04-22-2011, 09:25 PM
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GX Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Hackensack, NJ
Posts: 48
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Here is the ebay item number if you want to check them out. 280649644972
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04-23-2011, 12:09 AM
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Premier V.I.P. Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Howard, KS
Posts: 1,848
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 welcome, and thanks for the listing number. I needed some new rotors
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04-23-2011, 12:26 AM
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Captain Funpark
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Vincennes, IN
Posts: 7,034
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Welcome... Clear your hood.. It's the new "in" thing to do. |
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