First time posting my car

[V6Kid]

Well I've owned the car since September of 05'. It was completely stock with 68k on it. I first tinted and put the tires on it. Then not long ago I put the new filter on. I'm not sure if I should keep going, I'm looking for a manual rwd or awd right now. I've gotten into autocross and most people have said that I'm the only Grand Am they've seen race. I wondered if anyone else does autocross or is everyone on here just all show no go? Recently I've been kicking ass :roll2: Got 5th place in my class at the Motorsport Mile in Hastings, Nebraska. Here are some pictures I've collected since I've had it, no stock pictures though. :P

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/Trevorw1/RedFlagslalom.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/Trevorw1/InthePits.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/Trevorw1/1strunslalom2.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/Trevorw1/2ndrun.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/Trevorw1/4-26-07005.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/Trevorw1/4-26-07001.jpg

Here is my 1st run at Hastings. (BTW camera mount was in a bad place.) <-- understatement.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5893486894183253685

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/Trevorw1/HairpineditedbyTomjpg.jpg

[1CoopGT03]

Nice !

[ancona46]

nice pics

[Big Joe]

looks like fun.

[V6Kid]

Here are some non race pictures

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/Trevorw1/4-26-07004.jpg

Homecoming, prolly cleanest it has ever been in its life.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/Trevorw1/Cars022.jpg
NEstreetscene meeting, home of 1320 video if you heard of em.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/Trevorw1/Cars035.jpg
Tire shiner works wonders :cool:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/Trevorw1/Cars023.jpg

['96GAGT]

Looks sweet man someone should move this to members rides!

[Jchiasson]

WOW!
:thumbup: to you!

[ancona46]

that paint is in great shape for a 98

[Matt M]

Looks good!

[V6Kid]

Thanks alot! Signs of OCD show up when it comes to cars, so it has to be top notch. It's starting to show wear and tear of 9 years of abuse though. Generally idiots at my school opening doors like their car is about to blow up.

[Nighthawk243]

The pressing question: How many sets of tires do you use up a year? ;)

[V6Kid]

Well, I have to rotate my back to front, and those will last another 3-4 races. And streetable for the rest of the summer. But since there are 14 more races to go... I will have to buy new tires anyways. The Nexen N3000 I'm running now were 90 bucks a tire. Not terrible for a large 225 high end tire. I think I need to add 1 or 2 degrees of camber cause I'm getting some wear on the outside sidewall.

[kody]

Very nice and clean ride, is that the original paint? Like the wheels too.

[sammybammy]

morelike what kind do you use

[V6Kid]

original paint

Yes, believe it or not. :) The owner before me took really good care of it. He has kept everything from notes, receits, original window sticker(I couldn't believe the car cost 17,000 new!:eek: ) The 2nd owner didn't really care much at all, but he only had it for a few months. Now it's my turn to continue the legacy. :P I want to try and claybar it someday, and rewax it. Could use some touch up too, but that will be for summer.

what kind

Nexen N3000 I think is what they are called. its like 225/45/17 I think :???:

[ManktheTank19]

Really nice ride - Keep up the good work :)

[[xBrettx]]

hot ride, paint the car black :)

also, any interior shots?

[Peyman]

bro that filter is huge LOL nice!!

[V6Kid]

any interior shots?

Yea hold on, I'll go take some right now :lol: I do have a incar video squeezed in between in the first post. Kinda hard to tell with the camera experiencing xtreme G's :roll2:

bro that filter is huge LOL nice!!

And in no way am I substituting with the large filter :P

[V6Kid]

Okay camera won't do it justice right now, in my garage at night.
It's not special and unique, but it is very clean.... Always.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/Trevorw1/4-26-07006.jpg
Just went over 80k over the weekend driving down and back from the race.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/Trevorw1/4-26-07009.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/Trevorw1/4-26-07007.jpg
My Alpine Faceplate that powers my 4 alpine speakers
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/Trevorw1/4-26-07008.jpg
Yea nothing interesting like subs (to heavy) I've got detailing supplies though!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/Trevorw1/4-26-07010.jpg
Here are my rear pair of Alpine speakers that go with my new faceplate
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/Trevorw1/4-26-07013.jpg
I've got compitition left and right
The Infiniti G35X :cool:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/Trevorw1/4-26-07015.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/Trevorw1/4-26-07019.jpg
The Lexus (aka soccer mom's luxary mobile) :P
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/Trevorw1/4-26-07016.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/Trevorw1/4-26-07020.jpg

[[xBrettx]]

niiice, clean too :)

[TA^Guy]

Looks good.

JasonL who is a moderator here used to AutoX his late 4th generation GA. IIRC I thought JMills did also.

[bballr4567]

Man I think Im gonna be sick after watching the vid.

You do need a set of dedicated tires for the track. WAY WAY too much break out in them. Id suggest bitting the bullet and getting stock rims and some great summer high performance tires.


Seriously looks good though.

[V6Kid]

Hey everyone! So, if anyone is interested in autocrossing and is free May 6th. Come to the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs Iowa. More detail here : http://nrscca.com/events.php?event_id=16

I'm going to rework my camera mount, and I'll be sure to get more pictures taken :cool:

[rys99grandam]

Looks awesome, what type of filter you used? I am seeking one large like that

[Jaimerz]

looks good! I like the video :)

[King Justice]

Your car looks pretty nice! :) I didn't know that you raced...I am going to have to find out more information about that as I'm pretty interested in doing that sort of thing with my car too. :) Such a risk though...if something goes wrong.

[V6Kid]

I used a K&N filter umm specs were I think 3 1/3 or sumthing like that its length is 8 or 9 inches and width is 6 or 7. I'm going to have to make a how to cram a large filter in to your fender well for CAI when I get to it lol... And King don't worry, if your car is in good shape it will be fine. Tire wise you are looking at alot more wear, but it is totally up to you on how hard you drive yout car. For me I drive it hard, but I know that my car is running in really good condition right now.

[99GrandAMSE]

Yeah, one of our Moderators used to race his 4th Gen GA ... did really well with it too if memory serves me :) ... nice car BTW :)