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  1. #1 Central Illinois Checking In 
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    Been lurking for a few years so I thought it was time to introduce myself. Currently own a 2007 GP base with about 93,000 miles on it. I have only had it a few months, so haven't really done any modifications to it.



    The biggest mod so far was to cut the middle out of the pig snouts which made a huge difference in the way the rear end looks.



    Last week the ABS and Traction Control lights came on. I had a feeling I knew what corner was causing the problem and found the wire was bouncing against the axle on the left side. It's been sitting in the rain and humidity for 4 days so the rotors are rusty.


    The piece that holds it on the brace was broken so I taped up the wire near the hub (it was just barely through the insulation on one wire) and zip tied it back in to place.

    Since I was feeling saucy, I decided to see how dirty the throttle body was. Yup, blacker than Satan's @sshole.



    It's all better now, and just a tad more responsive on the go pedal



    It's a nice driving car for what it is, but the only thing I don't care for is the wheels. Way too much chrome on them, and the previous owner didn't really take care of them. I don't have a picture of them after I used Mother's on them, but yeah, just a little too much bling for me. Okay, not just a little, a lot.

    I would also like to thank a lot of the members here that have helped others with problems on these cars. I've really learned a lot just by browsing through the threads. It really is a shame GM thought it wise to end the Pontiac name and especially the Grand Prix. I've seen quite a few running around here, but nobody seems to have an interest in meeting other GP owners.
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    You been here since 2010 and this only your second post...??!! Lol
    I see you're from Springfield also
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    Yea, I like to read more than type.
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    Welcome....Peoria here!
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    Decatur area here. I am Restoring a 72 GP. Hence the name. Looks like most on the site have more modern GP's. I'm kind of a Pontiac freak in general, as I also have a 73 Grand Am, and a 2009 G8 GXP. Looks like a fun site.
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    I've learned a lot about Grand Prix's on this and a couple other forums. While I do like the modern day form, I really like the early 70's the best. Any pics of your build?


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    Totally N/A - Mods: 18" Mustang GT wheels, leather scented air fresheners, medallion hanging from rearview mirror, custom tool box holder in trunk, and air horns in place of the factory honkers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Emptydarkone View Post
    I've learned a lot about Grand Prix's on this and a couple other forums. While I do like the modern day form, I really like the early 70's the best. Any pics of your build?


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    I've got pics. Not sure how to post them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 72 Redo View Post
    I've got pics. Not sure how to post them.
    I sent pics to the administrator via my cell. Hopefully, they will post them.
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