07-11-2009, 05:55 PM
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GX Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Hawaii
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Howzit from Hawaii
Found my way here while surfing for info about replacing the stock stereo in my 2000 Alero GLS Coupe (really just want to upgrade the deck to something with a USB port, but might swap out the UQ2 6-speaker set, as well). I am basically lacking in all mechanical skills and have no gumption for it but like to know a little bit so when I do take the car to the shop I have a vague notion of what is being explained to me. My car is currently all stock with 65K miles on it (most of that in the first few years of driving when I had a 25 mile commute--since then I have had the luxury or working out the house). I have had some of the usual problems, particularly with the window regulators on both sides. Now I think I have the dreaded LIM issue--on a whim after poking around this site, I popped the coolant cap and see the coolant has gone somewhat muddy *sigh*. Oil level and color looks good, so hopefully I am not in too bad shape. Will bite the bullet and take it into Goodyear (closest/only shop in my town) Monday.
Anyhow, nice to have found this site and so many friendly Alero owners hanging about.
(yes, been actively using SEARCH as well as a lot of heavy browsing on the forums already  )
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07-11-2009, 05:59 PM
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A-mod Pirate
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Big Bad Cali
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welcome aboard your gunna hear it alot so ill be first to say clear ur corners
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07-11-2009, 06:05 PM
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GLS member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: The Dotte of Michigan
Posts: 1,145
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WELCOME! and ~~~Clear your corners~~~ (Useing jedi mind powers)
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1999, RED Alero GX
Mods: WAI/CAI Intake w/ K&N Filter, Dynomax Muffler, B&M Shift+ Drag DR-9 Wheels, Yokohama YK520 Tires
Soon to come: Full 2.5'' Exhaust, Re-Worked CAI Utilizing Factory Air Box, AAS Body Kit, KYB Struts, Sprint Springs
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07-11-2009, 06:07 PM
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GX Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 15
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Haha! When I first started browsing the forums, I kept seeing that "cleared corners" or "clearing your corners" phrase. I was like "WTH is that?" I did finally come across some posts showing what it meant, heh 
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Ruby Red 2000 Alero GLS Coupe
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07-11-2009, 06:14 PM
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GX Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky
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welcome, I had the same issue about the corner clearing comments :P
Tint your tails.
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07-11-2009, 06:14 PM
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Gone
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Lockport Ny
Posts: 19,244
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i think your the 2nd hawaii member! neat.
welcome.
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07-11-2009, 06:25 PM
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GLS member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Nauvoo, AL
Posts: 827
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Welcome and hakunah matada, or whatever the spelling is. Yes choke your cat and dont post anymore... This website will comsume your life with its addictive controlling powers. LOL
-Smurf-
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07-11-2009, 06:47 PM
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Canada's Ghost
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Alberta
Posts: 1,831
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welcome.
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07-11-2009, 07:09 PM
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Keepin it Real
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 12,522
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Mele Kalikimaka
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2000 Alero GLS Coupe - still in the family, but I don't drive it anymore
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07-11-2009, 07:09 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 the site.
which island are you on?
I did Hawai'i and Ohau in 96
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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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07-11-2009, 07:39 PM
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GX Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 15
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Hi Redog. I'm on the west side of Oahu.
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07-11-2009, 08:20 PM
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3500 DONE!
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Albany, NY
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welcome! hows the weather over there you lucky bastard 
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2000 3500 GLS "Robin"-->Intake,Headers,Exhaust,H&R springs,KYB AGX,Sway bars,Strut bars and more 
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07-11-2009, 09:39 PM
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GX Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Hawaii
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Heh, Billy, I can tell you it's pretty freakin' hot, especially since I just walked the 1 klick or so from Goodyear back to my house after dropping off the Alero. A cursory look from the lead mechanic there has him agreeing with suspicions about a gasket problem. They will confirm it and get to work on it Monday. Hopefully have the car back by Tuesday . . .
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07-11-2009, 09:42 PM
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Aleromod part owner
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Far Northeast Philadelphia, PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wilypueo
Hi Redog. I'm on the west side of Oahu.
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That's great!!
I'm a city guy myself, I was happy on Oahu
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33% ALEROMOD OWNER!!
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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07-11-2009, 10:37 PM
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I drive a JEEP!
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Salisbury, Maryland
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Welcome to the site....Clear you seats too!...LOL
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07-11-2009, 10:52 PM
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GL Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Youngstown, Ohio
Posts: 607
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ALOHA!.... =]
resist clear corners!
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07-12-2009, 06:41 AM
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ALEROMOD RAPIST
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 7,971
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Mahalo!
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07-12-2009, 07:51 AM
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They call me 8 point!!
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Concord, NC
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Welcome...at least we all have somewhere to crash in Hawaii now
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07-12-2009, 10:35 AM
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Now a Ford Traitor.
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Greenland
Posts: 6,996
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aaahhhh, hawaii.... must be nice... no rust,
(walks away bitching about NH and the're lame over useage of salt....)
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07-12-2009, 10:44 AM
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GL Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Youngstown, Ohio
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nate's Alero
aaahhhh, hawaii.... must be nice... no rust,
(walks away bitching about NH and the're lame over useage of salt....)
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ahhhh, hooked on phonics.... must be nice... proper english,
(walks away bitching about how i don't know english....)
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