finally...lol

[Brad Jahnke]

Finally got validated...so obviously I'm Brad and I'm from Grand Rapids Michigan. I've got a 2001 4 door alero with 103000 miles on it. Just started really caring about the appearance and wanted to start making some changes since it looks like I'm gonna have it for a while. First I think a paint job is in order LOL....:scpimp:

[kwhauck]

Looks clean, welcome!

[AZFire316]

Paint job? No way, car looks great!

[Brad Jahnke]

Its got a nasty paint chip in the front bumper and the paint on the Hood is chipped pretty bad. Maybe just a front end paint job?

[[ion] C2]

So you're coming to the Alero show in Lansing in June right?

http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33595

[Brad Jahnke]

If I can work it around school, most definately.

[spc2125]

Looks nice a slick.
Welcome.

are you going to keep the same color when you get a paint job?

[alero_bmxer]

very clean! i say tint, a nice drop, and paint the hood and bumper

[Brad Jahnke]

Yeah. I'm just looking to fix up some minor imperfections.

[AZFire316]

I agree tints, drop and touch up, perfect!

[spc2125]

any engine/exhaust mod ideas?

[Brad Jahnke]

Tints going on tomorrow....ill post new pics when its done. As for the engine/exhaust question...everything's stock and its a 2.2L 4 cylindar. Not much I Can do from what I've read...

[JLw7123]

car looks really nice. I like the rims.

[alero_bmxer]

Not much I Can do from what I've read...

you obviously haven't read much lol

[spc2125]

i have the 2.2l eco and i plan on upgrading my exhaust to Headers, O2 sensors, high flow cat, downpipe, and dual catback exhaust

anythings possible

btw GO REDSOX!!!!!

[Brad Jahnke]

you obviously haven't read much lol

LOL you're right. Although I have tried searching for specific things...I haven't found much regarding putting a cold air intake on it...all I could find was k&n air filters LOL...of course I haven't gotten too deep onto these forums...plan to soon though

[alero_bmxer]

spend a few hours searching and you will be surprised. i thought the same about my 2.4 and i have big plans for it in the next year or so.

[AZFire316]

have you had an opportunity to look around? Theres a GM build book to get the eco to 1400+ HP! I have the same engine in an '05 cobalt and its a really strong motor, probably the better of the 3 engine options for the Alero.

[spc2125]

have you had an opportunity to look around? Theres a GM build book to get the eco to 1400+ HP! I have the same engine in an '05 cobalt and its a really strong motor, probably the better of the 3 engine options for the Alero.

what book is this?!?!?!

[AZFire316]

http://gmtunersource.com/racertech/ecotec-build-book

[[ion] C2]

what book is this?!?!?!

http://www.gmtunersource.com/images/rokdownload_thumbs/gm_sport_compact_handbook_3rd_edition05.jpg

[AZFire316]

access to that book is linked above, check it out! Its not cheap nor practical for street, but the power for the ecotec is there!

[lonnie]

Welcome to the Site!

[That01Olds]

Welcome to the site man. Nice looking car too.

[kwhauck]

what book is this?!?!?!

:lol: newbs.....

[Brad Jahnke]

Got the tint installed today...starting to really take shape now.

[spc2125]

nice
looks like 35%

[Brad Jahnke]

Wrong! :p. 38% ha!

[03Sleepr]

Welcome! nice clean car..now you just need a drop!

[Redog]

Welcome to the site.

Car looks good. Needs a drop thou.

I had my front clip repainted a while ago too. Looks good, but the hood is starting to rust now :(