my years of progression.

[sleepyalero]

well, I basically have everything "documented" on here with mods and what not, but id like to make it all into one thread and update as things go along. just so I basically have a "build sheet" and will most likely include prices to get a good jist of everything as well.

so lets get started!


2008:

I bought a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS gold series early Dec. of 07 off my uncle. 127k miles on the clock for 3500$.

I have a pic way before she started getting modded. ill add that in later, gotta dig through emails for it....



2009:


got a cold air intake for xmas from ebay. didn't pay for it but cost: 62$


pic to come...


2010


Installed DDM tuning 35w 8k HID's still as of today 5/9/14 still running the same kit, bulbs have not burnt out, nor have the ballasts. this kit has done me well. total cost. 60$ to my door.






installed Pacesetter 2.5inch cat back exhaust. 324$ shipped.





got pacesetter headers off amazon. 305$. no pic.


2011:


Ordered some new wheels/tires to replace my 16' wheels.

MSR 048 black/machine face wheels, nitto neo gen tires 225/40/r18

wheels off ebay new: 526$
tires: about 480$ after mount/balance and tire "insurance".





removed my door trim. cost 5$ for goo-gone.




white underglow. 100$. (now gone, wont ever come back!)





painted calipers light blue. 8$






added light blue fender stripes. 14$






2012:


Took the car to MMS for some serious work.

- 6 speed transmission. (from g6)
- Metal header gaskets. (No more blowing the junk pacesetter gaskets)
- Oil pan gasket.
- Valve cover gaskets.
- Transmission mounts. (Powdercoated blue)
- Modified heater tube. (Powdercoated blue)
- Replaced front head.
- Stainless steel catless downpipe.
- EGR delete.
- Stainless allen header bolts.

I think there is a couple other small things, ive got everything on a reciept/invoice sheet but you guys basically get the point.

- 6700$ for everything.






got her first real buff with a buffer! 40$ in gas. buff was free, thanks to a gagt member.





Grand am GT mirror swap. Mirrors - 38$ .... paint to match - 140$ :/






lowered the car! kyb gr2 struts, kyb bump stop, moog mounts, canuck springs. total cost after I had GM dealer assemble the springs/struts for me (I installed myself) around 750$.







2013:


Ported and polished manifolds. 430$







65mm TCE Throttle Body. - 240$






sparco torino 2 seats. 420$ like new condition!






SC/T wing put on, free! thanks to a good friend! and paint was in amazing shape.






custom led tails. 350$ (back to stock as of 2014)






high power LED fogs. ebay: 58$ for the pair.


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Baer 13" big brake kit -300$

Pic to come. ..


2014:


BBS SR wheels in anthracite grey. 265$ each. and no more fender stripes.