New Member From Detroit Area

[gre0481]

Hello everyone,


I'm a patriotc person, former active Marine, and purchased an 03 Alero after getting out of the service last year.

I came to these forums after seeing a few custmozied Aleros and reading all of the capabilities and add ons for the Ecotec. I've always wondered why the sport compact should be ruled by foreign ricers, etc.

So I hope to start gathering input from this site and hopefully come out with a decent machine.

Going through the GMPerformance parts book, there's quite a few aftermarket parts. Aside from GMperformance, parts don't seem to be exact fits.


Hope I can learn much from everyone here, and my input can be of help too.


BTW
Car specs, 03 alero gl sedan,options aside from rear discs ( not too happy about that)
Soon to have some ns racing eclipse rims 17" with touyo proxes.
I'll let you now how the fit is, I have to test a few tire sizes out to see how wide I'll go (i work at a tire store)

[jackal2000]

welcome

[pawzbear]

freakin Jon beat me to it!! i wanted to be the first one!!!!!! awww
Anyway, welcome, what does Gre0481 mean?

[gre0481]

Originally posted by pawzbear@Jul 17 2005, 05:17 PM
freakin Jon beat me to it!! i wanted to be the first one!!!!!! awww
Anyway, welcome, what does Gre0481 mean?
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I noticed most people have a name that has something to do with their car.
GRE is my intials and 0481 was my military operational specialty (JOB in short) Not sure what I should name my car. I could take pics now but she needs a wash. and I have a crack in my front and a crack in my rear bumper, so I might wait till I repaint em.

[pawzbear]

my name is after my dog. But my car is named Little Blue. i use the spanish meaning of that - Azulito - in some of my names.

[misslindseysue]

Welcome. You're not too far from me and Overdrive75. :)

What color is your car? I'll have to keep an eye out for you.

[smlzalero]

Welcome!

[MCKALERO03]

Welcome!

[Daytona]

Welcome aboard!

[gre0481]

Originally posted by misslindseysue@Jul 17 2005, 06:02 PM
Welcome.Â;-) You're not too far from me and Overdrive75.Â;-) :)

What color is your car?Â;-) I'll have to keep an eye out for you.
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White Sedan, Only distinguishing characteristics are a Marine sticker in the rear window, yellow ribbon, and oem spoiler.

[misslindseysue]

Well, I'm probably easier to spot then. ;) Bright red coupe, tinted, silver 17's, MTU and Aleromod.com stickers. Although I'm not out and about much since I don't have a job.

You'll still stick out if you aren't older than 40 though. That seems to be the typical Alero driver around here, especially in a sedan.

[gre0481]

Originally posted by misslindseysue@Jul 17 2005, 11:13 PM
Well, I'm probably easier to spot then. ;) Bright red coupe, tinted, silver 17's, MTU and Aleromod.com stickers. Although I'm not out and about much since I don't have a job.

You'll still stick out if you aren't older than 40 though. That seems to be the typical Alero driver around here, especially in a sedan.
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Yeah, actually I was driving an escort when I got out of the service, mocha frost, (a tannish beige color)

The four door came in because my dad is one of those gm schmucks who buy the pep cars, put miles on em, then give em back. I had a blowout, wrecked the car, needed a replacement, and took over paintments. I would have went with a silver 03 black 04 coupe with a 2.0 ecotech stick :P I'll do what i can though :P

[misslindseysue]

Your dad is a Pep driver? Like 8th level GM exec? I need a job... :biggrin:

[gre0481]

Originally posted by misslindseysue@Jul 17 2005, 11:27 PM
Your dad is a Pep driver? Like 8th level GM exec? I need a job... :biggrin:
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Yeah, sometimes; They dont do it as often as before. you were right on the level btw. Hopefully I can clean this thing up a bit and find an 04.

Too sad Oldsmobile changed it's image, just a bit too late to make a vast sales improvement.

[Wild Country]

Welcome!!!

[johny_boy32]

what they said, welcome to the site

[StockAlero00]

Welcome to the family!

[aleroman8]

Welcome!

[Stencil]

Welcome to the Site...

Why would you not be happy about having rear disc? Rear Disc rules :)



Originally posted by gre0481@Jul 17 2005, 03:14 PM


BTW
Car specs, 03 alero gl sedan,options aside from rear discs ( not too happy about that)
Soon to have some ns racing eclipse rims 17" with touyo proxes.
I'll let you now how the fit is, I have to test a few tire sizes out to see how wide I'll go (i work at a tire store)
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[misslindseysue]

I think he was saying that he has all the options except for rear discs. Cause rear disks are sweet.

And GRE - seriously, can your dad get me a job?

[MCKALERO03]

^ Ditto

[gre0481]

Originally posted by Stencil+Jul 19 2005, 11:53 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Stencil @ Jul 19 2005, 11:53 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Welcome to the Site...

Why would you not be happy about having rear disc?Â;-) Rear Disc rules :)



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Â;-) I'll let you now how the fit is,Â;-) I have to test a few tire sizes out to see how wide I'll goÂ;-) (i work at a tire store)
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I had all the cushy options aside from rear disc. Even fancy touring radials. But sheesh, they ain't that fancy, I could throw a better BFG on it.
They have aftermarket kits for calipers, so If I get that heavy into performance, It'll be a go. Costs about 750 bucks for parts on that, with rotors.

[StockAlero00]

Hi again, are u sitting or standing in your picture?

[gre0481]

standing (sorta) More in the process of standing up :P I'm not short if that's what you're thinkin'

[StockAlero00]

ah couldn't tell if it was the picture, or that your just short.

[cannaert]

welcome good to see another person from MI

[gre0481]

Woohoo, Another four door! Woot Woot!

[StockAlero00]

whoopie doo!!! another 4 day. 2 doors are soo much sportier, and Cute!!!

Anyways, have i seen u on here before?

[Stencil]

4 doors are TEH HOTNESS - especially when they have rear disc :) Don't be jealous now ;)

The ladies appreciate having thier own door to get into the back seat with.






Originally posted by StockAlero00@Jul 21 2005, 08:51 PM
whoopie doo!!! another 4 day. 2 doors are soo much sportier, and Cute!!!

Anyways, have i seen u on here before?
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[StockAlero00]

hmm getting in the back seat......what could u possibly do in the back seat of an alero?

[Stencil]

Next time your in Colorado, stop on by and I'll show you :cool:


Originally posted by StockAlero00@Jul 22 2005, 10:12 AM
hmm getting in the back seat......what could u possibly do in the back seat of an alero?
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[gre0481]

Tisk tisk :P I'll have rear disc before my time is done.. Hopefully I'll be back in So Cal, I'll have extra money :P think it's about 750 bucks unless I get a deal :P

[StockAlero00]

my aunt and uncle lives in colorado, haven't been there in years and dont know when.

[ac_acid]

Damn GRUNTS, always trying to steal all of the spot light. 0481, what is that, machine gunner and mortars?


Support Attch. to 3/3 Recon., that is me!!!

[gre0481]

Originally posted by ac_acid@Jul 26 2005, 05:32 AM
Damn GRUNTS, always trying to steal all of the spot light. 0481, what is that, machine gunner and mortars?


Support Attch. to 3/3 Recon., that is me!!!
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03 = grunt

04 = logistics

0481 - Logistics/ Landing Support Specialist (redpatcher)

definately not a grunt. 1st Force Service Support Group