03-09-2007, 01:55 PM
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New Member
New here, hello to everyone!
Just have a "new to me" a 2001 Alero, I like these type of boards to keep it running right, already have used some suggestions - thanks
My Alero:
2.4 Twincam, 5 speed. 16 inch alloy wheels 225 50 16VR tires all pretty stock. Seems like a pretty rare model 4 cyls with the sport package. Dark Blue.
Replaces my Beretta, so far I very much like the car, something about the free spinning quad 4 that really makes this car a blast to drive, corners pretty good too. Hopefully comming hre will make it better, ill post when I have anything that will help or I need something explained.
Cheers to everyone
Jm
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03-09-2007, 02:00 PM
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Mile High Club
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03-09-2007, 02:06 PM
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welcome aboard
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2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT chameleon paint, Cadillac 22" wheels
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03-09-2007, 02:21 PM
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They call me 8 point!!
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Welcome...maybe the previous owner upgraded to the 16'' wheels on their own, cause you just couldn't get them with the 4 cyl
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03-09-2007, 02:39 PM
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Aleromod part owner
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Hey Welcome to the site, glad to see your having so much fun with the car!!
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03-09-2007, 02:50 PM
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Re: 16 inch wheels
Thanks all for the welcome, I was quite interested in the configuration of this Alero. The door sticker indicats it did indeed come with 16 inch VR tires and spoiler. My research did not have lowly 4cyl coups with 16 inchers.
I'm assuming this Alero was made this way (March 2001) as GM was moving to use up remaining stock of 2.4's in whatever chasis they had. Ive never heard of V rated tires needed in a GL or GX.
Jm
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03-09-2007, 03:00 PM
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Welcome aboard!
Which province are you from?
Also, if I remember correctly the wheels were an option that wasn't very popular.
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03-09-2007, 03:00 PM
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Awesome Welcome!
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03-09-2007, 04:05 PM
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Keepin it Real
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welcome!
+1 for the canucks!
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03-09-2007, 04:07 PM
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Province: BC
BC here on the we(s)t coast.
So far things I like:
Driveability, no throttle lag, feels faster than it is.
gas mileage 34mpg on the freeway (29 US). cool looks, well looked after, overall nice car with all options (ex Leather).
Dont like:
Power windows, 200 pound too heavy, key lock reverse, tricky passlock (actually a list im having hard time completing).
Problems so far:
Siezed brake caliper
Dealer sold car with poor tires, they had them replaced w new V rated.
figuring out electronics was impossible until I got a manual.
So far so good, 110,000kms 260,000 to go as far as my Beretta.
Regards,
Jm
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03-09-2007, 06:41 PM
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GLS member
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^ You're well on your way to a dependable vehicle.
Your Alero sounds much like mine though :P
Just a word of caution with Alero's.... avoid OEM pads/rotors at all cost. They're shit.
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03-09-2007, 09:16 PM
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GX Member
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Welcome
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03-09-2007, 09:41 PM
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Aleromod Old Fart & Owner
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Oh No, another Canuck. 
I'll hear about that from Lindsey for Canada bashing.
Welcome to aleromod! Have a blast.
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03-09-2007, 10:22 PM
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Keepin it Real
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oldsnut
Oh No, another Canuck.
I'll hear about that from Lindsey for Canada bashing.
Welcome to aleromod! Have a blast. |
no its only bashing if you call canada .......canuckistan 
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03-09-2007, 10:50 PM
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GL Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by whatnot
New here, hello to everyone!
Just have a "new to me" a 2001 Alero, I like these type of boards to keep it running right, already have used some suggestions - thanks
My Alero:
2.4 Twincam, 5 speed. 16 inch alloy wheels 225 50 16VR tires all pretty stock. Seems like a pretty rare model 4 cyls with the sport package. Dark Blue.
Replaces my Beretta, so far I very much like the car, something about the free spinning quad 4 that really makes this car a blast to drive, corners pretty good too. Hopefully comming hre will make it better, ill post when I have anything that will help or I need something explained.
Cheers to everyone
Jm
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Dude. 
2002 Olds Alero GL2 Coupe. Sport suspension, tires, spoiler, fully loaded except for leather and power seats (big deal). 2.2 Ecotec with a 5-speed. And yes, mine came with 225/50/16 V rated tires . Forgot to add that mine came with the sun and sound package. Moonroof and premium sound system although I added a couple of subs with an amp.
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03-10-2007, 03:44 AM
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Aleromod part owner
Join Date: Nov 2003
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V rated tires, good to 149 MPH 
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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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03-10-2007, 03:52 AM
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GX Member
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Hey man Welcome!
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03-10-2007, 09:17 AM
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ALEROMOD RAPIST
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Welcome aboard!
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03-10-2007, 12:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mischief007
Dude.
2002 Olds Alero GL2 Coupe. Sport suspension, tires, spoiler, fully loaded except for leather and power seats (big deal). 2.2 Ecotec with a 5-speed. And yes, mine came with 225/50/16 V rated tires . Forgot to add that mine came with the sun and sound package. Moonroof and premium sound system although I added a couple of subs with an amp. |
You could get a 5-speed car in *3* ways from the factory.
GX - (2000-2004)
GL2 - just like Mischief has, (2000-2002) - Sport suspension, 16" wheels, etc..
GL4 - Which is kinda like a GLS (has leather, etc..), but a 4-cylinder. I think 2001 only, it was marketed as a "Spring Special Edition".
and of course 2002 and later were the ecotec, the older are the twin-cam.
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03-10-2007, 01:14 PM
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GL Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Redog
V rated tires, good to 149 MPH |
Unfortunately limiter hits at 170 km/h (105.6 MPH), although that can be fixed .
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