11-06-2014, 11:41 PM
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I dropped our Alero off at the body shop today to get the rear end fixed up.
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Ruby: 2000 Alero GLS Sedan (totaled and repaired x3) ~120k
Cherry: 2004 Alero GLS Sedan (Final 500 #362) ~63k
Last edited by Garfield : 11-10-2014 at 08:29 PM.
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11-07-2014, 06:59 PM
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Ran mmo thru the pcv line. Made a good smoke screen for a couple of minutes, but has much sharper throttle response.
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1999 Alero GLS, 3400, 4T45E, current mods: WAI with Spectre HPR cone filter, VVME 55w 8000k HID kit
275,000 miles as of 05-14-2015 at 1559 est (3:59 pm)
Planned mods: F body front brake upgrade, ported UIM, LX9 top swap, ported exhaust mans, performance cam. Eventually, turbo or supercharger.
1999 Olds Bravada, 4300 Vortec v6, 4L60E. Current mods (on it when I bought it):
75mm ported throttle body, NGK stage 1 plugs, stage 1 heads.
Planned mods: injector upgrade, exhaust headers
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11-10-2014, 06:33 PM
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Took delivery of our "new" Alero. 2004 GLS Final 500. You can't tell from the picture, but it is filthy from it's ride on the truck.
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Ruby: 2000 Alero GLS Sedan (totaled and repaired x3) ~120k
Cherry: 2004 Alero GLS Sedan (Final 500 #362) ~63k
Last edited by Garfield : 11-10-2014 at 08:28 PM.
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11-10-2014, 06:52 PM
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Very, very nice. Keep her clean! what #?
how much for the headrests? 
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3rd alero- 02 GX 2.2 5sp coupe. drove for 3 years 55,000 miles. Sold for a kids first car, and missed
01 Intrigue GX
2016 Chevy SS, Jet Black
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11-10-2014, 07:07 PM
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The head rests aren't for sale, sorry! 
It is number 362.
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Ruby: 2000 Alero GLS Sedan (totaled and repaired x3) ~120k
Cherry: 2004 Alero GLS Sedan (Final 500 #362) ~63k
Last edited by Garfield : 11-10-2014 at 08:27 PM.
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11-10-2014, 11:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Garfield
The head rests aren't for sale, sorry!
It is number 362. |
Nice man. Congrats again!
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2017 Volkswagen Jetta S 5-Speed 1.4L Turbocharged I4 (TSI).
2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Roadster 2.0L I4 (MZR).
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2005 Mazda6 S Wagon 3.0L V6 (MZI) (Sold).
2013 Mazda3 i Touring Sedan 2.0L I4 (Skyactiv-G) (Sold).
2010 Chevrolet HHR LT 2.2L I4 (LE8) (Sold).
1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue GX 3.5L Twin Cam V6 (LX5) (Sold).
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2.4L (LD9) (Sold).
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11-10-2014, 08:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Papa Rad17
how much for the headrests? |
I think I know where you can get a set for about $3,400. (Of course they come attached to a whole car. )
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Ruby: 2000 Alero GLS Sedan (totaled and repaired x3) ~120k
Cherry: 2004 Alero GLS Sedan (Final 500 #362) ~63k
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11-10-2014, 07:07 PM
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Congrats on the purchase of your Final 500! Very nice indeed and X2 on what # lol?
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2017 Volkswagen Jetta S 5-Speed 1.4L Turbocharged I4 (TSI).
2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Roadster 2.0L I4 (MZR).
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2005 Mazda6 S Wagon 3.0L V6 (MZI) (Sold).
2013 Mazda3 i Touring Sedan 2.0L I4 (Skyactiv-G) (Sold).
2010 Chevrolet HHR LT 2.2L I4 (LE8) (Sold).
1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue GX 3.5L Twin Cam V6 (LX5) (Sold).
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2.4L (LD9) (Sold).
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11-10-2014, 07:53 PM
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OSV coming soon!!!!!
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Wellll it's been a good bad good bad day for my car....
good - got part one of three pieces of the spoiler on
bad - tried to get her started, plugs were all backwards
good - got a new tune with Paul (mmgt1) --> very good part!!!
Bad - just as Paul's loading the last update i noticed my volts had dropped to 9... uh oh.... go to restart the car and it wouldn't go... finally got her going and just barely made it home... had to push it in the driveway.... top it off there's a fuel leak and pretty sure the alternator is toast....
A big thank you to Paul for making the trip up to tune!
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Misty: 3400, S&S headers, TCE 65mm TB, CAI, 180* TStat, Milzy motor & tranny mount, 18" BOSS 328 & much more... going osv!!
Silver: 2.4L, 5 speed, GAGT seats, front & rear STB's, all red tails, led headlights, Magnaflow muffler, Milzy Motor mount, WAI, Cosmo short shifter; sold n missed  
Tequila: 2.4L, GA interior swap, scrapped...
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11-11-2014, 10:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tw0123
Wellll it's been a good bad good bad day for my car....
good - got part one of three pieces of the spoiler on
bad - tried to get her started, plugs were all backwards
good - got a new tune with Paul (mmgt1) --> very good part!!!
Bad - just as Paul's loading the last update i noticed my volts had dropped to 9... uh oh.... go to restart the car and it wouldn't go... finally got her going and just barely made it home... had to push it in the driveway.... top it off there's a fuel leak and pretty sure the alternator is toast....
A big thank you to Paul for making the trip up to tune!
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Glad I came out too man!! I don't know how your wires got so messed up. Not a single lead was on the right plug...lol With the amount of work done this year the issues you have a so minor. Once you get that alt figured out, whether its the alt or wiring and find that leak your golden man. Sounded really sweet with that Corsa, nothing like it that Ive herd!! Your suspension upgrade felt spot on as well... shes getting there~~!
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11-10-2014, 09:33 PM
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Nice shit! Im in the process of pulling a motor still.
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Meet Destiny, shes a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS, F40 6MT swap. (#2 of 3)
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11-11-2014, 11:11 AM
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OSV coming soon!!!!!
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Thanks again Paul! It's was an awesome day overall 
I've got some time to get all the trouble shooting done, not going to rush anything!
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Misty: 3400, S&S headers, TCE 65mm TB, CAI, 180* TStat, Milzy motor & tranny mount, 18" BOSS 328 & much more... going osv!!
Silver: 2.4L, 5 speed, GAGT seats, front & rear STB's, all red tails, led headlights, Magnaflow muffler, Milzy Motor mount, WAI, Cosmo short shifter; sold n missed
Tequila: 2.4L, GA interior swap, scrapped...
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11-11-2014, 08:51 PM
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We got the '00 Alero back from the body shop today, I'll have to give it a good once over in the daylight, but it looks like he did an excellent job of un-totaling it for less than 20% of what the insurance company estimated. (He did use parts from PNP, that I supplied, and didn't completely repaint everything so there are some chips where the body panel hit the trunk lid, but hey for not very much money we kept a perfectly good Alero out of the junk yard.)
Of course now that we got the '04 Final 500 I'm not sure what to do with the '00, we don't really need a second one.
And something I noticed but will have to verify, the '04 Final 500 drives significantly different, maybe it is because of fewer miles, i.e. less wear and tear, but the steering seems tighter and the suspension firmer. (And it sounds much nice, a more deep growl. I swear our '00 doesn't sound like that.)
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Ruby: 2000 Alero GLS Sedan (totaled and repaired x3) ~120k
Cherry: 2004 Alero GLS Sedan (Final 500 #362) ~63k
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11-11-2014, 10:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Garfield
We got the '00 Alero back from the body shop today, I'll have to give it a good once over in the daylight, but it looks like he did an excellent job of un-totaling it for less than 20% of what the insurance company estimated. (He did use parts from PNP, that I supplied, and didn't completely repaint everything so there are some chips where the body panel hit the trunk lid, but hey for not very much money we kept a perfectly good Alero out of the junk yard.)
Of course now that we got the '04 Final 500 I'm not sure what to do with the '00, we don't really need a second one.
And something I noticed but will have to verify, the '04 Final 500 drives significantly different, maybe it is because of fewer miles, i.e. less wear and tear, but the steering seems tighter and the suspension firmer. (And it sounds much nice, a more deep growl. I swear our '00 doesn't sound like that.)
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I would run up the miles on the '00 if it isnt too expensive. Keep low miles on the final 500 as long as possible. Why ruin the aleros that are already collectables. |
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11-13-2014, 09:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Garfield
We got the '00 Alero back from the body shop today, I'll have to give it a good once over in the daylight, but it looks like he did an excellent job of un-totaling it for less than 20% of what the insurance company estimated. (He did use parts from PNP, that I supplied, and didn't completely repaint everything so there are some chips where the body panel hit the trunk lid, but hey for not very much money we kept a perfectly good Alero out of the junk yard.)
Of course now that we got the '04 Final 500 I'm not sure what to do with the '00, we don't really need a second one.
And something I noticed but will have to verify, the '04 Final 500 drives significantly different, maybe it is because of fewer miles, i.e. less wear and tear, but the steering seems tighter and the suspension firmer. (And it sounds much nice, a more deep growl. I swear our '00 doesn't sound like that.)
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does it run and drive? how much? I need a parts car, things im looking for
coupe, sunroof, spoilerless trunk, good hood, good headlights, good interior, preferred with 2.2. very interested, pm me some details if your looking to part with it. I have a friend wanting to drive it winter before I retire it if it is like it sounds. Let me know!
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3rd alero- 02 GX 2.2 5sp coupe. drove for 3 years 55,000 miles. Sold for a kids first car, and missed
01 Intrigue GX
2016 Chevy SS, Jet Black
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11-13-2014, 10:04 PM
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OSV coming soon!!!!!
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sooo... before I decided to rip the alternator off and take it in to have it tested, I asked my mechanic next door if he had any way of testing it on the car... he came over with his multimeter and started poking around... and yeah.... the pigtail was unplugged!! she charges great now!
next issue was an exhaust leak that we noticed as well... looks to be coming from the donut gasket on the cross over pipe on my headers... and the smell of gas... well its looking to be from the return line at the tank...
so overall, im happy cuz it seems to be minor, easy fixes so far, then I can worry about the body work!
and then it had to go and snow tonight so much for going for a cruise!
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Misty: 3400, S&S headers, TCE 65mm TB, CAI, 180* TStat, Milzy motor & tranny mount, 18" BOSS 328 & much more... going osv!!
Silver: 2.4L, 5 speed, GAGT seats, front & rear STB's, all red tails, led headlights, Magnaflow muffler, Milzy Motor mount, WAI, Cosmo short shifter; sold n missed
Tequila: 2.4L, GA interior swap, scrapped...
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11-14-2014, 12:56 AM
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Glad to hear its coming along!
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3rd alero- 02 GX 2.2 5sp coupe. drove for 3 years 55,000 miles. Sold for a kids first car, and missed
01 Intrigue GX
2016 Chevy SS, Jet Black
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11-15-2014, 12:47 AM
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I got a new battery and got brighter headlights. No pictures of it tho |
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11-21-2014, 08:42 AM
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what the latest is on mine. finally got one on. Also got the rust all fixed.
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72 442 "THE BEAST", 99 Alero - OSV Replica w/ original OSV parts, HURST Dual/Gate Shifter
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11-21-2014, 02:39 PM
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OSV coming soon!!!!!
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That looks good Scot! How did you attach it? I see you cut off the piece they meant to be used... almost looks like you used a panel bond to adhere it directly to the car...
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Misty: 3400, S&S headers, TCE 65mm TB, CAI, 180* TStat, Milzy motor & tranny mount, 18" BOSS 328 & much more... going osv!!
Silver: 2.4L, 5 speed, GAGT seats, front & rear STB's, all red tails, led headlights, Magnaflow muffler, Milzy Motor mount, WAI, Cosmo short shifter; sold n missed
Tequila: 2.4L, GA interior swap, scrapped...
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