My 02 Alero 2.2L Sedan

[S8track16]

I bought the Alero in December 2012 from a family member and it has only 72,000 km on it. Living in Ontario, the winters are usually pretty rough and with the salt on the roads, results with a lot of rusted vehicles. The Alero just had $2k of body work, so it’s in practically mint shape right now. Since the body work has been completed, the car hasn’t seen winter roads.

Stock Pictures:

[S8track16]

Interior Changes:
• Replaced the stock dome light with a white LED bulb
• Added a Multi-Color LED lights (4 in the front)
• Aftermarket Deck: JVC KD-R80BT with Bluetooth and USB input
• Speakers:
o Front (4x6s): Infinity Reference 6432cf
o Back (6x9s): Infinity Reference 9633cf
• Sound System:
o Subwoofer: 12” JBL GTO1214D 350W RMS
o Amplifier: Alpine MRP-M500 w/ Stinger wiring kit
o Other: License Plate Dynamat Kit
• White Gauges Replacement (not yet completed)







Exterior:
• Tinted Rear Taillights (red or black tint, not sure yet)
• Eurodezigns Highs and Lows
• Front Grill Mesh
• Cleared Corners and painted bezels (white)
• White Fender Stripes (not completed)
• Multi-Color LED Under glow (installing in the summer)
• Rims: 17 inch Fast Salsa w/ Hankook 205/50/R17 Tires
o White Plasti-Dip Rim Kit
• Under the hood: adding a K&N cold air intake very soon
• Tinted Windows (20% all around) – no yet completed
• Remote Starter







Headlight transformation (bought these headlights from ebay for $17.50)

Before:


WIP:


After:




With rims and lights installed:






Questions:
• The car is sitting a little high, what do you recommend in terms of a lowering setup?
• Does anyone have an Optima Yellow Top battery installed?

[tw0123]

Hey man... nice ride so far... you up for a meet and greet down this way in the summer? I know it's a bit of a hike for you... but it's fun times!!

As for lowering...
Eibach 1.2-1.4"
H&r 1.4"
Canuck/sprint/dropzone 1.75-2"

Kyb agx struts are the brand of choice but the kyb gr2/excel ones are also liked.. others prefer the monroe sensitracs as well... look to soend $5-1000 on a new set up unless you can find a used set...

[the1lyden]

I think it all looks awesome bro. Great job!

I am a little surprised you went with a 205 tire width, but other than that, i am impressed.

I have a black Alero and i am planning on clearing corners and another mod.... but i am debating what to do if anything with the bezel. not sure if i want to paint, black, white, or just leave chrome.

[S8track16]

@tw0123 I'm always down for a meet in Ontario, the distance isn't really an issue.

@the1lyden the 205 tires came with the rims when i bought them, they were previously on a cobalt. I think chrome or black bezels would look really good on your car.

[the1lyden]

S8track16 - how long did it take you to clear your corners?

Also, i was leaning towards leaving the chrome, and getting blue turn signals.

[03Sleepr]

wow, that thing is clean, you should lower it, tint the windows, and get GAGT mirrors and it would look awesome..

[S8track16]

@the1lyden - i think is was around 3-4 hours for clearing the corners. I really took my time removing all of the old sealant so i wouldn't get any condensation when I applied the new stuff. Also, it was difficult to remove the bezel from the outer lens, for some reason the two pieces were almost melted together.

@03Sleepr - I'm getting it tinted in the summer (most likely 20% all around), and with the GAGT mirrors, do they just replace the alero mirrors without any modification?

[03Sleepr]

Originally Posted by S8track16

@03Sleepr - I'm getting it tinted in the summer (most likely 20% all around), and with the GAGT mirrors, do they just replace the alero mirrors without any modification?

yea, they install just like alero mirrors. if you have power mirrors your controls will be inverted, I prefer them inverted actually..

[tw0123]

Nice man... I'm the same way about driving for a meet... we had 4-5 last summer ranging from barrie to london to hamilton even one at mmgt1's (Paul) house fir a bbq! Follow the southwest ontario thread for the meets this summer! We would love to have more people out for sure

[S8track16]

Would these mirrors be compatible even though they are 99-01 and my car is 2002. Here is the link:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/99-01-Grand-A...ht_2360wt_1397

If they will work, ill buy them today.

[03glgold]

I think they should be the same, I don't know what the difference would be...the only thing that I could think of is that that is when they switched to mickey mouse ears on the grand am

[03Sleepr]

Originally Posted by S8track16

Would these mirrors be compatible even though they are 99-01 and my car is 2002. Here is the link:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/99-01-Grand-A...ht_2360wt_1397

If they will work, ill buy them today.

they should work, I used the same mirrors on my 00 as I did on my 03..

you have manual mirrors? I'm not sure about those because mine are power.

[S8track16]

Yes, mine are manual. Makes installation a lot easier.

[sleepyalero]

I love the white bezels and wheels!! I thought it was edited on AOTM picture but it looks great man.

[xXManwhoreXx]

You better come to the alero show this summer... and Im talking ASS

[S8track16]

Washed the car today and installed the Cosmo Racing WAI and black chrome pillars because mine started to peel.

[simonclay]

It looks great

[sleepyalero]

awesome man, cant wait till you get your tails.

[billytheman1188]

i would love a little ecotec all built up n/a. haha. easy to work on....i'd love to install a header in less than 2 hours!