Satin Black Alero

[Chipmunk-Alero]

Ok well I can't upload the pics because we forgot to get the memory card out of the camera so i guess you guys will just have to imagine for now.

:scpimp: 2001 Oldsmobile Alero 4DR:scpimp:

Exterior
-AAS Kit w/ Polished Grill
-Stock Rims wrapped in FUZION HRi's
-Cleared Corners
-StreetGlow Underbody LED's (white)
-6000K HID's (need some look-a-likes for the fogs)
-Tinted Tails w/ no tint on Reverse Light
-Chrome OEM Badges that reads "ALORA" across the trunk (swapped from Gold)
-Dark Dark Tint on all windows, not sure of percentage (it was a b-day gift)
-Aleromod.com decals (LOL)
-Car was sanded and left primed a flat black color. I like the color so much and i'm thinking of painting the car a Satin Black, what do u guys think?:scpimp:


Interior
-BOMZ Racing Seats
-Sparco Harnesses
-Tenzo-R Steering Wheel
-Cheap Pedals (PILOT?)
-Entire Interior has a Black/White color scheme (dash, doors, console, trim)
-Black carpet/headliner
-Rear seat reupholstered to black/white cloth.
-3-Gauge A-Pillar Pod (Air/Fuel, Oil Pressure, Oil Temperature)
-White Faced Gauges


Electronics
-Alpine Headunit
-2 10" Alpine Type S
-Kicker Amp
-Cobra CB Radio :scpimp:


Suspension
-OEM Rims w/ FUZION HRi's
-4 Brand new wheel bearing hubs
-Sprint Lowering Springs
-KYB Gas Struts
-R1 Concepts Cross Drilled and Slotted Rotors
-HAWK Performance Ceramic Brake Pads and Shoes
-Brand New Brake Drums for the Rear
-Calipers were sanded and painted Gloss Black
-Front and Rear Strut Tower Bars


Engine
-Looks like this is all that is left. I'm ready to get started on this but there are a few more things left to do with the car.


You are going to have to imagine what it looks like at least until i get the pictures of it. And let me know what you think of the Satin Black Paint Job.

[jrim]

OMG, don't bother posting all that without pics :haha:

Seriously though, sounds like a real nice car, can't wait for pics.

[Chipmunk-Alero]

seriously pissed me off when i found out i left them

[99alerogirl]

dang, sounds really nice... if you ever wanna get rid of any of that you know who to talk to ;)

[meadus101]

I think the satin black would look okay if it's done right.

[cherrington17]

pics or it didn't happen. :lol:

and i can't wait to see a satin black alero. i think i'll love it.

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

-Chrome OEM Badges that reads "ALORA" across the trunk (swapped from Gold)

you sure your badges say what you typed? lol

[Chipmunk-Alero]

yes i am sure the badges say what i typed, "ALORA"

that is the cars name, girl i went to high school with, it was her middle name, i thought it sounded kinda good, considering most cars have a name.....=]

[paulyb]

wow thats ghey.

[jackal2000]

from what i have read, its harder to keep a satin black car looking satin black than it is to keep a shiny black car looking shiny black. i have had the same idea for a while but im not so sure it about it anymore.

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

wow thats ghey.
quoted for truth.

and if anybody named their car, it more than likely wasn't a made-up word, and it is even more likely that the made-up word wasn't actually put on the car.

[jackal2000]

he's from lumberton, give him a break.

[Chipmunk-Alero]

he's from lumberton, give him a break.

That's F***ed up Jackal, LOL.

[Nate's Alero]

That's F***ed up Jackal, LOL.

agree....

[jackal2000]

That's effed up Jackal, LOL.

i did my time at bragg, i feel for ya.

[Chipmunk-Alero]

That's cool at least you actually know where its at.

[jrim]

Still no pics?!!! :ninja:

[99alerogirl]

i did my time at bragg, i feel for ya.

I've been to bragg before... my (now ex) boyfriend was stationed there. it's uhh.... nice.

[FrankTheTank]

this thread is nothing short of terrible.

[Nate's Alero]

this thread is nothing short of terrible.

:lol:

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

I've been to bragg before... my (now ex) boyfriend was stationed there. it's uhh.... nice.
she digs the army guys! hahaha...it will be a fun time at ASS for sure. LOL

[jackal2000]

she digs the army guys! hahaha...it will be a fun time at ASS for sure. LOL

lucky for you i won't be there or i would pull rank. :p

[NickAlero2000]

lucky for you i won't be there or i would pull rank. :p

:lol:

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

I gotta worry about BlackJack too. lol

[NickAlero2000]

yea true, should he come to ASS....

[jackal2000]

so where's the picz?

[NickAlero2000]

Yes...where are they!?!?

[MixtapeMessiah]

this thread is useless wheres the pics at bro?

[Spilner521]

No pics = /thread :p

[shez]

yeah, please post pics because i'm planning on painting my alero flat black soon. i need to see how it looks.

it can go one of two ways. it can look sick or it can make my car look like some old beat up piece of shit.

[NickAlero2000]

^i go with the second option...
personally flat black is extremely difficult to maintain, in addition to paint in itself being an expensive thing to purchase for any vehicle...

[shez]

let's get some pictures!

[dragon8807]

where the pics at?

[shez]

i'm excited to see how it looks since i want to paint my alero satin black soon. not one bit of color other than black except for the headlights and the stupid chrome window trim. i gotta do that soon too.

[NickAlero2000]

so im assuming this car doesnt exist....

[shez]

so im assuming this car doesnt exist....

guess not. what a let down.

[NickAlero2000]

No this thread just failed :lol:

[[ion] C2]

needs to be banned for this

[Midgear]

pie..

[cherrington17]

pic in profile suggests the car is nothing like he said, but it might be old.

logged in yesterday too... so we're just getting ignored. :(

[Nate's Alero]

C2;431795']needs to be banned for this

quoted for truth

[NickAlero2000]

Agree. I was all psyched up and everything about this :lol:

[shez]

all in favor for a banning...

[Beholder88]

I :lol:

[paulyb]

burn him at the stake,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[mrmike]

I think I found a pic:
looks ok

[billytheman1188]

^^^ I hope thats a photoshop pic......cause if it isnt IM IN LOVE. It has to be chopped though...wtf body kit is that?

That alero looks BAD---------ASS

[02Alero]

i think it is a photoshop pic but it looks badass

[cherrington17]

its definitely a shop'd pic.

you can tell on the front right corner. it gets fuzzy.... its not suppose to be there.

although i agree... wtf is w/ that bumper? looks nice. (minus the hood pins) its like if the A3D and AAS had an illegitimate child...

i guess thats the alero widebody?

[Nate's Alero]

I think I found a pic:
looks ok

i creamed......... wow what a nice 'shopped alero

[shez]

that is fucking bad ass. holy shit.

[natedawg9640]

BDYMAN.... there's your next endeavor.

[Midgear]

holy shit.. that is an awesome picture

[BeeMain]

that's the body kit you guys shudda made (not that the OSV is bad)

What's with the "hook" going through the hood on the passengers side?

With all those details you think it's photoshop?

[cherrington17]

someone dissect that picture, i want pieces, measurements, blueprints and have it all sent to bodykits.org! NAOW!

[AJules]

supralero?

[[ion] C2]

LMAO of course it's photoshopped. And that would be a tow hook. Why it's in that position who knows. The wheels are also stretched out versions of the stock Alero wheels.

The Supra is likely the primary inspiration for this photoshop creation.

[guiguilandry]

hell yeah it is awesome, I WANT my car to look like that

[DOHC_tuner]

looks more like a GT-R....notice the rear quarter panels.

[kwhauck]

it looks cool in concept but wouldn't be functional at all, i've owned a DD alero that sat off the ground the same height as this photochop, fuck that, I will never do that again....

[[ion] C2]

Looks like an S15 too.

[billytheman1188]

it looks cool in concept but wouldn't be functional at all, i've owned a DD alero that sat off the ground the same height as this photochop, eff that, I will never do that again....

lol thats why im waiting until i get another car to lower mine.

[El Pablo]

No pics, what a tease!

[Bad99Olds]

Ban Him!

[Mori01]

looks more like a GT-R....notice the rear quarter panels.

I thought the exact thing, looks like a GT-R was the inspiration, I could see a supra too

[sburke]

Does anyone know who chopped that.......I need someone to chop a pic for me and that is some good work.

[mrmike]

well i'm surprised no one recognized it immediately as an S15. Ion takes the prize I guess. I didn't really do anything to it. It should be bad ass considering the cash that goes into a car like this

[[ion] C2]

So is that your car and/or is that your photoshop?

I <3 S15s... that looks SO badass.

[mrmike]

It's not mine, I'm sure you can't even get S15's in North America. It was one of the first pics that came up in a search for 'satin black'. Just shopped my lights onto it is all. Actually the S15 is similar in a lot of ways to the alero/ grand am chassis. I've see a grand am with an s15 front end conversion before.

[Midgear]

I've see a grand am with an s15 front end conversion before.


i'd like to see this.

[[ion] C2]

It's not mine, I'm sure you can't even get S15's in North America.
Sure ya can. Someone on here has a yellow one.

[mrmike]

You're probably thinking of the S14, which quite often receives an S15 front end. The actual S15 wasn't made for sale in North America, and so like the R34 Skyline it can't be imported legally. Sure, a few have slipped in illegally, or are registered as kit cars, but the only real S15's in the states are at drift events.

[[ion] C2]

Nope, this is a real Silvia S15, RHD, in the United States.

It was hahano404 who had it. He erased all of his posts on here though after he got flamed and left Aleromod.
http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24872

[mrmike]

Hmm... I actually remember a magazine article where someone imported an S15 into California. I know motorex slipped some skylines in 'legally' (lied about doing crash testing) but I know that you couldn't walk into a Nissan dealership in America and pick up an S15.
edit**** did some checking
nope, can't import S15s legally for the street. Hahano's was illegal I guess. You can import them as race / offroad vehicles, but just to buy it and license it isn't going to happen.

[[ion] C2]

I guess AftermathAlero's was too... he drove 2 in the states that he was working on..

[mrmike]

Well if you have money, stuff like traffic laws aren't really that serious. They could easily afford to pay any tickets or fines if they had the funds to import and heavily modify a car like that. One post I found, someone said, "unfortunately the girls would think its a Grand Am, but then again the cops might think so too." Hell, I changed the lights in my photoshop and people on an Alero forum couldn't tell it from an Alero. Another approach is to use the vin and registration from an S14 and claim body panel conversion. Basically if you really want an S15 you could get it, but you would pay a huge load of cash and you would have to be ridin dirty.

[Chipmunk-Alero]

OK, im confused. Today is the first day I have been on here in like 3 months. With all the mods listed on there it kinda sounds like my car, but mine is still painted and does not have any badges on the trunk.

Someone is screwing with you guys. I'll get some pics of my car up on here.

[shez]

OK, im confused. Today is the first day I have been on here in like 3 months. With all the mods listed on there it kinda sounds like my car, but mine is still painted and does not have any badges on the trunk.

Someone is screwing with you guys. I'll get some pics of my car up on here.

please do.

[econewb22]

mikes chop is the only good thing out of this thread so far...but im still hopeful

[paulyb]

Actually the S15 is similar in a lot of ways to the alero/ grand am chassis.
How do you even think this comment is remotly true. Please exsplain this.

Hmm... I actually remember a magazine article where someone imported an S15 into California. I know motorex slipped some skylines in 'legally' (lied about doing crash testing)

Wrong motorex was and did import skyline legally, till the gov. shut them down fr numerous legal reasons with theft, exstortion, etc . in fact you were able to legally order and buy Skylines and s15 from them. If they were road legal at the time prior to the ban the cars were ale to stay road legal,no ohter ones brought into the country now are legal for road use.

Theres a guy in oak harbor washington, whom has a road legal s15 and an r34, the r34 minimcs the signal auto one with the same kit,whit rims and color shifting paint, the s15 was a greenish color, stock body with a huge carbonfiber wing, both from motorex and both road legal. The r34 was brought from apan an supposed to be all set for him quicer than it was, motorex then gave him a substatial discount on the s15 since they were facing closing. Both of them are registered legally and drvien daily.

If you wanted to have a skyline or s15 inthe country as mr.mike said it has to be a '"kit car" that cannot be registered legally. In order to ship a skyline ors15 from japan it has to be shpped as seperate peices. The drive train, body,braking system and electroics cannot be shipped together. once here it would have to be buit back up. This was the same issue i had transefering from japan when I wanted to bring my VIP aristo. The cost to have it shipped and completely built p was an investment i did not want to make.

Basically if you really want an S15 you could get it, but you would pay a huge load of cash and you would have to be ridin dirty.

Or you could get a 240sx (s14) and do an s15 conversion. wouldnt be real, but most people wouldnt be able to tell.

Hahano's was illegal I guess.

you guessed wrong.

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

mrmike, next time you have diarrhea, please direct it to the toilet...not the keyboard.

[mrmike]

But if people didn't post diarrhea then we would only have about 20 posts to read, now wouldn't we? And btw the silvia is very simular in shape, stock horsepower (non turbo version 5hp less than v6 alero), size and price range. You think that silvias are rare or special in Japan? Its just an ordinary car there and lots of people have them.
references:
shape:
http://members.shaw.ca/sakumods/alerovssilvia.jpg
prices:
http://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan_car/nissan/silvia/?fid=2001
power:
http://www.driftsession.com/drifting_cars/s15_silvia_240sx/s15_silvia_240sx.htm

Of course the main difference is rwd vs fwd. Oh yeah and also the Japanese actually have a passion for their cars, unlike most domestic drivers who sit around talking shit and complaining. paulyb, do you have any references for your statements about motorex? I couldn't find much info on it and I'd like to learn more.

[AbHeLlRaZoR]

^ ha I thought I was nuts when I thought the shape of the alero was similar to Silvia, I guess I was right.

[Dhoyle]

yea it looks like it just has a more aggressive "stance" then the alero, ie bumper etcs

[mrmike]

the s15 in the line pic has a body kit. I've only seen a handful of pics of stock silvias.

[Dhoyle]

ah okies, i wasnt sure lols,

[AbHeLlRaZoR]

yeah but there still sweet cars I like the old S13 almost bought one there's such an abundance of old Japanese cars now days.

[mrmike]

oh yeah I found pics of that Grand Am with the S15 headlights (looks like the paint isn't finished)
http://www.members.shaw.ca/sakumods/s15ga.jpg

[Midgear]

that doesn't look near as good as an actual S15 :blink:

[mrmike]

yeah they could have done a better job of it too. Bagged + jdm headlights? Kind of a weird combination outside of the vip look. Would look nicer if it was black and had chrome rims maybe.

[Dhoyle]

would those lights fit on an alero?

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

would those lights fit on an alero?
anything is possible with money and patience

[Dhoyle]

lmao ok let me refrase this then lols. Can s15 lights fit into an alero with Limited modifications >.>

[[ion] C2]

you'd have to modify the hood and fenders and mounting brackets

no lol

[Dhoyle]

lmao eh okies then

[01OldsAleroGt]

actually.. for some reason.. theres no registration issues with gettin all those JDM cars out here inflorida... you can drive S15's n R34s with no issues... when ever i go down to tampa... i see S15's all day long.... and an occasional R34

[kwhauck]

how do you know if it's a real s15 or just a converted s14?

[mrmike]

It must be nice to live in one of those 'anything goes' states!

[paulyb]

Mr.mike http://skylinegt-r.wikidot.com/0-60mrex enjoy the read it exslains all the legal issues with motorex that eventualy lead to its demise.

Also in japan skylines aret that special either, just the r32, 33, 34 models. Hell they have 4 door skylines that are like little mom and pop cars. s15 and s14 are held in high regards there, but are common like mustang here.

its realy not that hard to make a 240 identicle to a imported s14 or s15. with th ubundace of parts circulating, the ability to log on and bid on some japanies internet auction and the spred of forums within diffrent countries and the international connection, parts are easy to get.

as far as that crappy grand am.........ricer.

ahhhhhhhhh the vip look, nothing like a big ol japanies luxury car, slammed low to the ground with clean lines, big rims,stretched tires and an interior so clean and luxury its hurts to step into it with shoes on. I shall retire to my room to cry about my gs.

[AbHeLlRaZoR]

It must be nice to live in one of those 'anything goes' states!
yeah it sucks having to import Japanese cars that are 15 years old & older.

[01OldsAleroGt]

how do you know if it's a real s15 or just a converted s14?

how... the guys are usually made of friggen money

It must be nice to live in one of those 'anything goes' states!

Yea it does feel nice... no smog laws, not very many Street Legal laws period

All that is required to pass a Street Legal law here in florida is to have

Working Headlights, taillights, seatbelts, brakes..... thats it.... you can have a friggen dune buggy as a DD as long as you have those basic components to be registered and insured in the state of florida

[guiguilandry]

Yea it does feel nice... no smog laws, not very many Street Legal laws period

All that is required to pass a Street Legal law here in florida is to have

Working Headlights, taillights, seatbelts, brakes..... thats it.... you can have a friggen dune buggy as a DD as long as you have those basic components to be registered and insured in the state of florida


God damn, OK I'M moving into florida next year, do you know some place that would need mechanic.....

[Dhoyle]

lols yea, i love florida, i see the weirdist crap on the road lols

[shonky_alero]

im thinking about going to satin black I need a new paint job neways but im not really to sure if I could stand it not being shiny for very long.

[shez]

lied to once again..

[deathwish666]

PICS DAMNIT!!!

its been over a month

...and where did you mount the CB radio...my gf got me one for xmas and i still didnt get it in

[undecided02]

just did mine in satin too, I'll post some pics if it ever stops raining.

[shez]

looking forward to seeing this.

[pimpalero2003]

Did mine in satin last year with aed kit and 20s

[FrankTheTank]

this thread is terrible on so many levels it is amazing.

[knuckleballer32]

ive seen a dune buggy or two around ohio here as well. pretty sick.