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    Well like the title says. I've had my 03 gtp since nov. 08. So about 6 months. When I bought it it was bone stock inside and out all the way down to the paper filter. Since then I've traded my stock 16s for 18s, scuffed them down to bare metal and painted them black. I put a supercharged decal on my upper windshield. Traded my black grille pieces for brushed alluminum ones. Bought new headlights and got clear corners with clear turn bulbs. Then I've got a 3" dp without cat,brand new gtx exhaust tips that look awesome. I got a cai kit for cheap off of craigslist. Bought a tb spacer and 180 tstat. The stat works well amd was a good upgrade. I bought my pcm from bluegtp91 or nick which helped a ton. And I've got a 3.4 pulley with gatorback belt. I just put my 8.5 mm wires and autolite colder plugs in the other day. I have a plog for the car just haven't put it on yet. But I guess I'm sayin I love this car and its been good to me ever since I bought it. It seems like every power upgrade I do gives me friggin 20 horsepower lol! I'm gona try and post pics up if I can. Everyone on here has been great also. Lots of good advice. Grand prixs rule
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    i can say the only place you wasted money was a throttle body spacer.

    feels good though, eh? its fun having a nice running car.
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    sounds like you happy with all the results. keep up the good work
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    congrats, but are we ever realy finised...lol
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    Yup...you'll find something else to do...I say lower it!!

    And I LOL'ed at the 20hp comment...did the T-Stat give you like 10 RWHP?!! LMAO!!
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    Well not every upgrade I guess! Lol! I'm always gonna fins something to do to it. Still wanna do plenty. Just wanted to update everyone on how my car was going. Still need a hood. And yeah I wanna lower it bad actually
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    what are you waiting for with the plog? that is incredibly simple to install and will be a excellent addition to your list
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    i really wish i can start to upgrade mine but the thing keeps breaking before i get the chance. i do use upgraded parts with every repair so i guess its improving just wish i can pick what gets done in what order. damn car is a nazi
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    Quote Originally Posted by superv6 View Post
    Well like the title says. I've had my 03 gtp since nov. 08. So about 6 months. When I bought it it was bone stock inside and out all the way down to the paper filter. Since then I've traded my stock 16s for 18s, scuffed them down to bare metal and painted them black. I put a supercharged decal on my upper windshield. Traded my black grille pieces for brushed alluminum ones. Bought new headlights and got clear corners with clear turn bulbs. Then I've got a 3" dp without cat,brand new gtx exhaust tips that look awesome. I got a cai kit for cheap off of craigslist. Bought a tb spacer and 180 tstat. The stat works well amd was a good upgrade. I bought my pcm from bluegtp91 or nick which helped a ton. And I've got a 3.4 pulley with gatorback belt. I just put my 8.5 mm wires and autolite colder plugs in the other day. I have a plog for the car just haven't put it on yet. But I guess I'm sayin I love this car and its been good to me ever since I bought it. It seems like every power upgrade I do gives me friggin 20 horsepower lol! I'm gona try and post pics up if I can. Everyone on here has been great also. Lots of good advice. Grand prixs rule
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    Quote Originally Posted by superv6 View Post
    Well like the title says. I've had my 03 gtp since nov. 08. So about 6 months. When I bought it it was bone stock inside and out all the way down to the paper filter. Since then I've traded my stock 16s for 18s, scuffed them down to bare metal and painted them black. I put a supercharged decal on my upper windshield. Traded my black grille pieces for brushed alluminum ones. Bought new headlights and got clear corners with clear turn bulbs. Then I've got a 3" dp without cat,brand new gtx exhaust tips that look awesome. I got a cai kit for cheap off of craigslist. Bought a tb spacer and 180 tstat. The stat works well amd was a good upgrade. I bought my pcm from bluegtp91 or nick which helped a ton. And I've got a 3.4 pulley with gatorback belt. I just put my 8.5 mm wires and autolite colder plugs in the other day. I have a plog for the car just haven't put it on yet. But I guess I'm sayin I love this car and its been good to me ever since I bought it. It seems like every power upgrade I do gives me friggin 20 horsepower lol! I'm gona try and post pics up if I can. Everyone on here has been great also. Lots of good advice. Grand prixs rule
    I always wanna do more to my car. Still want a hood and I def. wanna lower it. R u kiddin! Tstats give u at least 10 hp! Lol! The tb spacer did nothing for my car. But oh well
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    the supercharged decal added like 20hp to each wheel right? or is it 20 per letter?
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    Well at least 20hp! Lol! Eh I like it. Not totally done though. Thinkin about lowerin it and I'm puttin that plog on sometime this week. There's always somethin I wanna do
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    You say your done, but you never will be. Welcome to the world of modding
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    Yup I know how it is. But I love my car and its come a long way since I first got it. Do u guys think lowering it would cost that much?
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    Eibach springs cost me i think 250, camber kits run 20/each from the parts store (i got four for $20 in the classifieds section). New struts cost me 100/each for the KYB AGX adjustable ones. Dont forget to tack on the cost of a four wheel alignment.
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    Nananana I get free alignments lol Afterhours at the stealership since friends work there FTW!! I got Springtech's brand new for $160 shipped to my front door. They are from Tokico shocks, Eibach Springs, Springtech Suspension, and Lift Kits At Competitive Prices

    You just have to email them as they still sell them, they are just not on the site anymore.

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    No Springs, granted I have Bullitt's on in this pic, but you can still see the huge gap difference in the wheel well:
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    What tires you running in this pic?

    http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...3/CIMG0961.jpg

    Looks like Potenza G009s, but I can't quite tell.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sabrewings View Post
    What tires you running in this pic?

    http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...3/CIMG0961.jpg

    Looks like Potenza G009s, but I can't quite tell.
    Yezzer!!

    http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/f...CIMG1022-1.jpg
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    are the potenza g009s good for in the winter?
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    Right on. Hey nick dude I like them headlights u got. Been wantin to get a set of halo lights for my car
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