Hello everyone, my name is Big Al and I like to party!
I am in Central Florida, outskirts of Orlando, and today I became the owner of a 2005 GP. Before visiting this forum, that is all I knew about the car. I have been a motorcycle only owner for a while, but suddenly I needed a car in short notice and a friend that has been drooling over my Harley for a while made me a trade offer. I said yes before I knew what the car was. (yes, that desperate)
Well, here is the car.
Previous owner installed some cherry bomb looking exhaust, as soon as I can I want to put OEM's back, I hate cabin noise, and these are louder inside than outside the car.
I drove it 100 miles home, got 27.4 Avg MPG according to the vehicle running on 93 octane.
There are a few cosmetic things I want to take care of, but new tires come first, then I need to find out the best way to cool it off, runs way too hot, either a new thermostat (180deg?) or comp reprogram? This is going to be a daily driver for me, so all running and mods will be for that purpose.
From all the reading I have done in the forum so far, I gather it is a 2005 GP GTP CompG. It has 103K miles on it. Missing the OEM stereo. So all the warning lights are on. feels like it needs a front end alignment and maybe a hub replaced.
Tranny is shifting as expected for the cars age and milage, but I want to do preventive maintenance to keep it going good. I gets hot down here, so I really have to cool this car off.
Any recommendations on synth oil?
Any and all recommendations will be listened to. Also please ask any questions and I will answer them to the best of my abilities. I am new to GP's, but I used to dismantle and reassemble my 88-98 Silverado's for fun, so Once I feel comfortable with the car, I won't be afraid to tear into it.
Very respectfully,
Big Al
