Orange 2001 Se 20"rims

[9t8alti]

My 2001 SE Sedan


(Exterior)
Custom Sunburst Orange paint
Blacked out headlights and smoked tails
GT rear bumper
Duals exhaust
Diamond shaped portholes
20" chrome and orange GIO rims
Painted grill
Custom painted calipers
L.E.D. underbody kit and strobes

(INTERIOR)
Painted interior pieces
black lights
Pioneer premier radio

(PERFORMANCE)
Short ram intake
Strait pipes with hi flo cat
GT trans swap
3400 V6

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[photogirl12]

Looks awesome!!!

[9t8alti]

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[JBlack16]

car must have been silver before, anyways i guess its nice.

[gtdado4]

I like the color, nice job on the rims.

[9t8alti]

Yes the car was Galaxy Silver at first unfortunatly i was not the one who painted it so i have to get the door jambs done and under the hood and trunk

[wiseojelly]

Car looks nice. Not a fan of the rims, but that is just me, my own taste. :)

[DSMMAN]

Looks good somewhat not my style but not bad.
Nice job

[DSMMAN]

I say ditch the porthole things on the fenders and shave it and your in the game.

[Ralph]

Ok ill start off with what im not a fan of .. the rims the gt badge, the decal on the windshield and the fender holes. Love the color good job on that its your car make it what you want. I just believe in not badging something its not.

[ancona46]

WOW did pep boys have a clearance sale?

[JBlack16]

Originally posted by ancona46
WOW did pep boys have a clearance sale?

:D haha,

[ga5speed02]

what is with the 3 stick on things on the fender? i dont get the point of them. its all i see here and i dont get it. i see them on cars that are worth $100 to cars worth $40,000.
sorry im not a fan of the rims at all. and why did you advertise your rim size on the fender? :idunno:

[02SilverGT]

not for me, but if u like it good

[XtremeGrandAm]

love the color!

[coupe]

Originally posted by ancona46
WOW did pep boys have a clearance sale?


That or autozone threw up on this poor GA.


I will get warning points im sure but its worth it, someone has to say it.

Thats one ugly POS. Who in there right mind would think that looks good in anyway shape or form. Every mod you have is cheap pepboy special BS. That or you went on a shopping spree at Walmart.

[9t8alti]

Hey everyone has their own taste i got stuck with a car i wasnt really happy with and i went with it and yeah i got some stuff from pepboys but i like it and get a whole lot of compliments where ever i go so im happy with the outcome.

[9t8alti]

And the logo in the front window isnt a Pepbys special its for my car club.

[350F]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Usually when people paint their calipers, they remove them from the car first.

[DSMMAN]

Originally posted by 350F
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Usually when people paint their calipers, they remove them from the car first.

:lol:

Seriously though, Why the hell would you want the badges on there and why the hell would you want the portholes ? WTF ?

[cweaver06]

Well, to each his own...But I'm definitely not a fan of GT emblems being put on an obvious SE...Not really diggin' the rims either, but as long as you like it...that's all that matters. Enjoy it! :)

[sunrunner_pei]

I'm not normally a negative person. So I'll say I really like the color. :)

But I'm really not a fan of the oversize rims, the over spray on the rotors/struts/inner fenders, the GT badges on an SE, the silly 'portholes', the rim size advertisement, or the missing rubber surrounds off the headlamps. The exhaust tips aren't great, but not the worst I've seen.

It's your car, and if you're happy that's all that matters. It's 'different', to say the least. Enjoy what you've got, but please don't be surprised that it isn't to the likings of many of the members here.

[Nighthawk243]

Well... I'll give credit for the color. Fusion orange FTMFW.

[ManktheTank19]

I really like the color :)

The rims are to large and your missing a cover on the rear passenger rim.

If you have the GT bumper - you need to get the rest of it.

I agree with everyone else about the paint job on the drums and the fender add-ons

[sudden_impulse]

Just a question: why did you put oval fog lights in the front of the bumper, instead of using the oh-so-sexy foglight holes already part of the bumper?

[cobrajeff92]

i think we have a gaotw lol. i like the color but the funder things have to go. ummmmmmmm but nice color.

[bballr4567]

Originally posted by sudden_impulse
Just a question: why did you put oval fog lights in the front of the bumper, instead of using the oh-so-sexy foglight holes already part of the bumper? Yea that and the GT bumper stood out the most. Why not get color matched mirrors also??


I also really really hate the rim size on the fender. If someone wants to know they will ask.


Anyways do love the repaint for sure. Ive like what you have done with the rims with the paint there. A few small things make it really stand out in a bad light.

[Brandon]

headlights need the ruber seal back on them...straight piped a grand am??? thats all im saying....

[Riley1123d]

Okay, not my cup of tea but i'll give you props.. its definately unique!!
Personally, I think the rims are a little too ginormous and those things on the front fender are screaming "BUICK" but its still a decent car!

[ga5speed02]

oh AFAIK pepboys doesnt sell the porthole things. unless they added it and i didnt get the memo

ill find out tomorrow

[JBlack16]

haha i love how everyone is bashing this thread.. ahaha.... i think we should put this as the UGAOTW....:lol: this is by far thee ugliest thing i have seen and i guess i have seen more with people that have body kits and wings on the GA's that are UGLY but its there cars not mine.

[Brandon]

its about as bad as the one with the 21/23" rims depending on if he put the plastic peice on or not...

[JBlack16]

Originally posted by Brandon
its about as bad as the one with the 21/23" rims depending on if he put the plastic peice on or not...
talking about the grayish one? 03graystone?

[VanishingImage]

03Greystone doesn't have any 21's or 20's,hes got 18's or 19's Used to have some nice looking 20's

Heres what Alex has.......

http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=77879

[GarciaNY]

:( boo to oversized rims...

grand ams at the most should roll on 18's....everything else just...doesnt flow right...

kinda like the color....not really a fan of anything else about it,sorry

[1badga]

i am not a fan of a few things but to each his/her own but the paint looks good just the person before ya not painting the inner doors is cheap,

i am nott bashing u'r car but it does need some attn thats my opinion

[HornetGT141]

Originally posted by 9t8alti
Hey everyone has their own taste i got stuck with a car i wasnt really happy with and i went with it and yeah i got some stuff from pepboys but i like it and get a whole lot of compliments where ever i go so im happy with the outcome.
That is all that matters, it doesn't look bad at all. :)

Originally posted by 350F
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Usually when people paint their calipers, they remove them from the car first.
Duplicolor has a kit out that doesn't require you to remove your calipers. Their paint doesn't turn out bad that way either, just thought I'd let you know. ;)

[GtAudioFreak]

speaking of 23's........

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/242840


Thats what Brandon was talking about. I wish I could find the long threads from here or gagt about his ride.

[03graystone]

hmm, we have these guys here too lol. im sorry my personal opinion, is that if you have something bad to say, dont say it at all. people will get the idea when their thread has no compliments, but let alone bashing isnt good for anyone. oh well, nice car and i appreciate that he picked a different style rim then EVERYONE else who gets chrome 20s.

[9t8alti]

Well the car is still under construction i happen to like the portholes and the struts were painted but the paint wore off a long time ago, new headlights are coming the car is still in the works a lot is coming off and some things are being added and the strait pipes sound great if you get the exhaust done correct because my car is actually quieter than most GAs with mufflers.

[9t8alti]

Here is the car before when it had 18s
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[bryan]

I gotta be honest man..it sorta looks like you just based all your mods off of shit they talk about in todays mainstream rap or something.

[9t8alti]

Well i like chrome rims and the vents just look good to me now if i still had my altima or maxima i would have a set of nice 18 with a polished lip but those were tuner cars and i raced them but the grand am doesnt get raced because it has proved that it cant take any abuse, i decided to go a different direction with the car but no matter what someone does with their car some group isnt gonna like it most people i hang around dont care about 18s or dropped rides but then i got friends that ride hondas, nissans, and acuras and everyone has different opinions, in the end only one person has to be pleased and that is the owner

[TA^Guy]

Eh not the worst Ive seen but too much stuck on crap.

I hate the GT badges on a SE, it's not even a full GT converstion. The only person you are fooling is yourself there.

Stick on vents??? Come on. If you absolutely must have fender vents atleast get ones that are functional heat extrators and not peel and stick jobbies.

The wheels are much better than your last ones however the car is crying to be lowered.

[Bouchie11982]

the color is nice but where the HECK are the rubber things that go around the headlights?? they are there for a reason. and i don't think your car is a buick :P take off those fenders vents, not feeling the rims too much other then those three, car looks good.
edit: i agree with John about the GT badger. just take them off, the car will have such a smoother look. there are too many stick-on things going on. very distracting
i think i liked the car before.

[Bouchie11982]

Originally posted by JBlack16
talking about the grayish one? 03graystone?
nohe had a black GA i think he got banned.

[XoticGA]

man tough crowd! :lol:


I like the idea of painting part of the rims to match the car.. Creative...

I don't cruise as much as I used to... But I'm still suprised I haven't seen you around someplace

[Matt M]

I like the color........

[Zohie]

Car looks good :) A lil too much :bling bling: for my tastes though.

[ga5speed02]

Originally posted by 03graystone
hmm, we have these guys here too lol. im sorry my personal opinion, is that if you have something bad to say, dont say it at all. people will get the idea when their thread has no compliments, but let alone bashing isnt good for anyone. oh well, nice car and i appreciate that he picked a different style rim then EVERYONE else who gets chrome 20s.

i have seen that style rim here.

plus even his 18s. it isnt a nice lookin rim. its chrome and thats it. i think people just buy chrome rim on a wim cause they are chrome. not cause they look nice or flow with the car

i was at a red light his mornign and the range rover next to me had nice chrome 22s it was a nice simple clean 6 spoke. everyone knows i hate big rims but this was a nice looking rim. it wasnt chrome thrown togeather in a circle. it had thought behind it. good thing it said 22 on the fender so i could be accurate in this post :roll2: i think it said 22 on the center cap as well, dont remeber. i was lookin at the hot ass blone milf driving it. this is when i was in suburba on my way to work in the hood, where the cars got worse. like the 82 civic with a different color door, different color hood and different color fender but it had the port holes on it. wow he is soooo cool. ......dork.....oh and the eairly 90s crwon vic with like 24s that were ugly as sin, port holes and every chrome trip accessory you can put on it. how tacky

everyone says they are different but in the end they are all the same. big ugly chrome rims, chrom trim, lousy sounding system and you guessed it stick on fak heat extractor on the fenders.

Big Joe = different with his tailz and other DIY mods
Ta^Guy = different with the invereted 'rado tailz and flush mounted handel relocator......shit..... die hard mini truckers didnt even do that
xoticga = different with the one of a kind guage bezel with the center cut out
jordangt = different when he had dros

*edit if i left anyone out im sorry^

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[Brandon]

im still having issues with a straight pipe and no muffler yet have a resonator and cat convert. being quiter then a stocker....

[350F]

Originally posted by 9t8alti
Well i like chrome rims and the vents just look good to me now if i still had my altima or maxima i would have a set of nice 18 with a polished lip but those were tuner cars and i raced them but the grand am doesnt get raced because it has proved that it cant take any abuse, i decided to go a different direction with the car but no matter what someone does with their car some group isnt gonna like it most people i hang around dont care about 18s or dropped rides but then i got friends that ride hondas, nissans, and acuras and everyone has different opinions, in the end only one person has to be pleased and that is the owner

Tuner cars? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[GarciaNY]

Originally posted by ga5speed02
Big Joe = different with his tailz and other DIY mods
Ta^Guy = different with the invereted 'rado tailz and flush mounted handel relocator......shit..... die hard mini truckers didnt even do that
xoticga = different with the one of a kind guage bezel with the center cut out
jordangt = different when he had dros

*edit if i left anyone out im sorry^

am i left out? or is my car.....not there yet?
lol cuz i mean...i did debadge it....yeah whatever thats common...but i also took off all the molding...and most just leave that on......i took off the spoiler...im keeping it looking the same year...
idk kinda just more....curious about where i stand with my car as far as...other peoples p.o.v. on it

[coupe]

Originally posted by GarciaNY
am i left out? or is my car.....not there yet?
lol cuz i mean...i did debadge it....yeah whatever thats common...but i also took off all the molding...and most just leave that on......i took off the spoiler...im keeping it looking the same year...
idk kinda just more....curious about where i stand with my car as far as...other peoples p.o.v. on it



If i seen your car on the street and didnt know you i would think that it was just someone trying to repair a vehicle that was wrecked at one point.

[Bouchie11982]

^^ BTW what does your car look like without the ribs? i had a 94 and always wanted to take the rubs off (but never happened)

[Bouchie11982]

let's see pics of the engine! :) what was originally in there...........

[ga5speed02]

Originally posted by GarciaNY
am i left out? or is my car.....not there yet?
lol cuz i mean...i did debadge it....yeah whatever thats common...but i also took off all the molding...and most just leave that on......i took off the spoiler...im keeping it looking the same year...
idk kinda just more....curious about where i stand with my car as far as...other peoples p.o.v. on it


you are in the

"*edit sorry if i left anyone out" part hahaha
you do the work yourself and we seen pics so your in there. love the shaved moulding and wing. i shaved my wing :)

i know your not shaving the door handles but IMHO i think you should

[Bouchie11982]

^ because they are over-rated

[DSMMAN]

I shaved my doors and the antenna and the stupid trunk lock hole for the key.

[GMFWDFAN]

Awesome color. It needs the rest of the GT kit.

That's all I'll say. :)

[TA^Guy]

Oh something I forgot to mention in my first reply... why do you have the Jetta attenna on the roof?

[coupe]

becuase it was on clearance at walmart

[cobrajeff92]

Originally posted by coupe
becuase it was on clearance at walmart

lol blue light special. coupe you crack me up.

[coupe]

Everyone else is bashing this GA also, they are just sugar coating it. Whether your bashing this GA my way or bashing it everyone elses way we are still all bashing it.

[Bouchie11982]

^ yea but some of us don't want warning points HAHA
well one big suggestio i'd make that he SHOULD do it put the rubber black pieces back on the headlights and take off those fender vent things, and take off the badges, it'snot a real GT

[coupe]

Originally posted by Bouchie11982
^ yea but some of us don't want warning points HAHA



Warning points dont last forever :lol:

[Bouchie11982]

Originally posted by coupe
Warning points dont last forever :lol:
right but i just don't want them :P yoou can give ME a personal warning/spanking Rand ;) .......OK BACK ON TOPIC.

[coupe]

Originally posted by DSMMAN
I got some too :( I stay getting warned for saying how I feel when the car looks like shit. Im with coupe. this car looks like shit and all we all are doing is talking shit about it in one way or another we are just being blunt about it where others are being more subtile.


LOOKS LIKE SHIT !


I totaly agree with you.
It was worth the warning points though, sometimes someone has to be brutaly honnest, im more than happy to be that *someone*.

We are just saying what everyone else is sayin or thinking.

[Matt95GT]

Originally posted by coupe
Warning points dont last forever :lol:

They will if you guys keep discussing them publicly in someone else's thread. Drop it already.

[coupe]

Originally posted by Bouchie11982
right but i just don't want them :P yoou can give ME a personal warning/spanking Rand ;) .......OK BACK ON TOPIC.


Dang, i just caught that, well im down, got any weekends open soon :D

[9t8alti]

Well im gonna put it this way haters will be haters and some of you are just mad because you probally looked at the same things at stores and wanted them but didnt have the guts to buy them because you were afraid what others would say but personnally its my car and i buy what i want with my money so all the bashers get a life because im not gonna change something just because you think i feel bad about what you say i change stuff because i want to and the car is no where near finished, like i said im getting new lights the old rubber strips were torn and worn out and would not stay on the Rest of the gt kit will come soon and i know im not foolin any one with the badges just like most of you think your cars are fast who are you foolin.

[ga5speed02]

Originally posted by 9t8alti
Well im gonna put it this way haters will be haters and some of you are just mad because you probally looked at the same things at stores and wanted them but didnt have the guts to buy them because you were afraid what others would say but personnally its my car and i buy what i want with my money so all the bashers get a life because im not gonna change something just because you think i feel bad about what you say i change stuff because i want to and the car is no where near finished, like i said im getting new lights the old rubber strips were torn and worn out and would not stay on the Rest of the gt kit will come soon and i know im not foolin any one with the badges just like most of you think your cars are fast who are you foolin.


holy run-on sentance hahaha

hey its your ride. if you want to have the same things as everyone else so be it. good job by you by taking the bashing like a man :D

[Bouchie11982]

Originally posted by 9t8alti
Well im gonna put it this way haters will be haters and some of you are just mad because you probally looked at the same things at stores and wanted them but didnt have the guts to buy them because you were afraid what others would say but personnally its my car and i buy what i want with my money so all the bashers get a life because im not gonna change something just because you think i feel bad about what you say i change stuff because i want to and the car is no where near finished, like i said im getting new lights the old rubber strips were torn and worn out and would not stay on the Rest of the gt kit will come soon and i know im not foolin any one with the badges just like most of you think your cars are fast who are you foolin.
:rofl: dude do whatever you want....i can totally relate to those stupid rubber pieces. i had to duct tape mine to the headlight so it would stayin place until i got new lenses :lol: just m personal opinion those fender vents were originally on buicks, and they should stay on buicks. just a few things tobe taken off and it's look super smooth. trust (some of) us, less is more

[KrysGT]

i see it like this....bashing and talking shit on the internet is like running in the special olympics. no matter who wins, you're all still retarded.

just keep that in mind. as for the guy's car...if he likes it that's cool..ain't nothing wrong with doing what YOU like best.

[Zohie]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m143/bcamp85/they-see-me-rollin-they-hatin.jpg

[ancona46]

Originally posted by 9t8alti
Here is the car before when it had 18s
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t19/alti9t8/n203403572_30136049_556.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t19/alti9t8/n203403572_30136047_8401.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t19/alti9t8/n203403572_30136046_7468.jpg

that was worse to be honest you have bad taste in mods

[350F]

Originally posted by 9t8alti
Well im gonna put it this way haters will be haters and some of you are just mad because you probally looked at the same things at stores and wanted them but didnt have the guts to buy them because you were afraid what others would say but personnally its my car and i buy what i want with my money so all the bashers get a life because im not gonna change something just because you think i feel bad about what you say i change stuff because i want to and the car is no where near finished, like i said im getting new lights the old rubber strips were torn and worn out and would not stay on the Rest of the gt kit will come soon and i know im not foolin any one with the badges just like most of you think your cars are fast who are you foolin.

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[sunrunner_pei]

OK guys, that's enough.