Thread: Trojanone1's 1999 Grand Prix SE

Originally Posted by Theaceofspades

Use lots of lube pb blaster wd40 whatever when flipping the dog bones

yup will do when I attempt it. Might let it soak overnight or something.

oh ok yeah I was thinking about something else when I typed that. Letting rusted bolts soak or something.

Hokay so I have been going over some HID threads and I think I got it narrowed down to VVME or DDM hids with just low beams, I dont us high beams now anyways. Is it a matter of preference? I just want plug and play and not have to mess with wires.

Originally Posted by Russosaur

You should try contacting them, 4 emails, handful of phone calls and voicemails with never getting a response. Plus they don't have updated warranty information on their site which led to me paying 10 bucks for a new ballast which is ironically the same cost of a new one . OP I would go with TRS or Diode Dynamics over vvme. Diode Dynamics is a bit more expensive but they have a lifetime warranty. I dunno about DDM.

TRS was a third option but I was on their website and got confused on what kit to get. Ill check out diode dynamics. No one answered my previous question: $20 drop in filter or homemade cai for stock N/A better?

Thanks in advance guys.

And as for hids all I gotta do is pull the drl fuse and follow my owners manual to get rid of flashing? Anything else so I dont blow the ballasts?

Originally Posted by Russosaur

Umm, I can't remember on my 02 I had to disconnect a something on the driver side. But I think you dont have too. Also there is something you can do to program the car so when you lock/unlock the headlights dont flash also. I saved it but lost it. I vote homemade intake, get the eye sore of a stock box gone.

EDIT: Found it how to disable lights flash when lock/unlocking.

To simplify blackarrows last post, this is what I did;
Here is a way to disable the the headlight flash on the 01-03 models altogether without cutting anything.
Step 1: Remove MALL PGM fuse from passenger fuse block in the glove box
Step 2: Place key in ignition, turn igntion to ON, not start
Step 3: Push LOCK button on key fob. You should hear one (1) chime
Step 4: If you do not hear one (1) chime when you press the lock button, repeat til you do
Step 5: Turn key to OFF position and remove key from ignition
Step 6: Re-install MALL PGM fuse
Step 7: You are done!
Takes all of 5 mins, if that. It just disables all light flashing, but you can still use your key fob.

Alright thanks man. As soon as it warms up and I have some free time, homemade cai, flipped dogbones, and hids will get done. As soon as I make a trip to the local pick and pull, front and maybe rear STBs will soon follow.

Hey guys what's up? I think I have been coming down with spring fever because I cant wait for it to warm up so I can work on my car! I have been looking at downpipes and I found this:

http://www.amazon.com/Pacesetter-324...1&s=automotive

Is this a downpipe or just cat converter? How does it compare to ZZP's downpipe? Thinking about doing this since it is bolt-on.

Originally Posted by Theaceofspades

Pretty sure that is the downpipe looks like the same design as my zzp

Alright I was just wondering since it doesn't say "downpipe". I might get it since it is cheaper than ZZP's and I get free 2 day shipping with Amazon.

Alrighty been awhile since I posted so I figured I'd give an update. I installed some JVC DRVN 6X9 speakers with 5.25s ordered from Best Buy. They were on sale so why not. Not looking for expensive audio just replacement. I plan on replacing my HU as well but does it matter if the HU brand matches my speakers or not?

Also finished my tuneup by replacing both oxygen sensors, as well. Was throwing a code for the rear but figured I'd replace the front as im sure its never been replaced. Installed my front STB today and im mildly impressed. Might pick up another STB from the junk yard and order some Don Rome brackets for the rear. Is the rear worth it or just the front fine?

Nah dont wanna go double din on this car. Im looking for a low mileage gtp or 06-07 gt so dont wanna throw too much into my current one. I was thinking Kenwood though for brand.