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    Lightbulb 01-07-2013
    I am the new proud owner of a 2000 Grand Prix GT. I am looking for someone to direct me in the right way. I am trying to find some starter mods that would help the visual aspect and the performance. Im not looking to become a race king just looking for something to give my GP a lil more attitude. I really want to upgrade my headlights to HID or Projectors but i dont know which one would be better. Hope to hear for you guys and get started in the GP community , Thanks
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    Default 01-07-2013
    Welcome!

    Best for lighting would be projectors with HID's in them. Either buy them ready made or retrofit them yourself. Takes some effort though.

    As for performance, start out with an intake.
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    Default 01-07-2013
    Visual aspect? Drop, wheels, hood, tint- done.
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    Default 01-07-2013
    http://www.grandprixforums.net/how-u...pload+pictures
    you can mod this thread with some pics would be a good first mod
    everyone loves throwing 2cents in.....under hood/interior/exterior pics
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    Default 01-07-2013
    Debadge it as well. Other than that what they said above will work. Lower it and all

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    Default 01-08-2013
    Please do not buy HID without projectors..you will blind people! Anyways...welcome to the site!!
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    Default 01-08-2013
    Ok, any paticular company i should aim for with the projectors ?
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    Default 01-08-2013
    I would do retrofits. That's just me. I'm bias though.



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    Default 01-08-2013
    What all would i need to "retrofit" ??
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    Default 01-08-2013
    theretrofitsource.com

    You need stock headlight capsules, retrofit projectors, most go with Mini Morimotos H1. And an HID kit. Then you modifiy the stock capsules to fit the projector and put it all back together. It's pretty easy. There is a write up somewhere on here I'm sure.


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    Default 01-08-2013
    also do a search through the site for all the free mods... they will help the vehicle perform much better
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    Default 01-08-2013
    Ok, Now what about cool lil interior mods, like switches or lights ! I seen someone with writing on the trunk lid also !
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    Default 01-08-2013
    Could do an LED swap like I did, but that's a lot of work and very time consuming.

    Also 04+ needles.





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    Default 01-08-2013
    Welcome.

    Here's the cheap mod thread:
    http://www.grandprixforums.net/ultim...0-a-49055.html

    Flip your dog bones:
    http://www.grandprixforums.net/hid-p...ips-47291.html

    This is a thread on retrofit HID projectors; it's for the newer body style, but will give you the idea:
    http://www.grandprixforums.net/hid-q...ors-62358.html
    http://www.grandprixforums.net/hid-p...ips-47291.html

    Don't be afraid to use the search function to find specific info on the forum. It took me a while to find it, it's one the top of the page in black next to the little magnifying glass.

    What color is your ride? We all want pics.

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    Default 01-08-2013
    The color of my car is metallic redfire ! I really like the color mods above
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    Default 01-08-2013
    I will upload pics tomorrow
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    Default 01-08-2013
    After i debadge the car , how do i make it into a grill badge
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    Default 01-08-2013
    you take the letters ya wanna put in the grill and i would use jb weld. ive never done it myself as i have an 06 but jb weld would hold the letters into place super well
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