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  1. #1 Newcomer - First Mods/Future Ideas 
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    Hello. I'm new to the forum. I've got a 2004 GT, Dark Green, 97,000 miles, http://i39.tinypic.com/lzdax.jpg (old picture, will update soon), completely stock right now, except for speakers and stereo head, as I have had no money or time to do much with it, but as I'm going to have both when I get back from basic training/AIT for the Army, I was wondering what I should do to my car for some mods?

    I've picked out some headlights that I plan on getting when I return home: Buy Pontiac Grand Prix 04-08 CCFL Projector Headlights - Black Aftermarket Car Parts EZMotoring.com
    Any better suggestions? More information, in plain English, about headlights (LED, HID, etc...) would be very much appreciated.

    For starters, I want new headlights. I'm also gonna get some red caliper paint one of these days: Amazon.com: Dupli-Color BCP400 Red Brake Caliper Kit: Automotive

    Also, can someone tell me what the difference is between these:
    http://i42.tinypic.com/s186lg.jpg
    http://i39.tinypic.com/wwad1z.jpg
    The one with the white license plate is a GXP, I know that, but what is the other one?

    I've also got a mind to do the lighted cup-holders, as per this thread: http://www.grandprixforums.net/more-...4-a-37448.html

    I've also been wondering about whether or not, if I can get a hold of a 5-button DIC, would it simply plug-and-play with my current 3-button? If not, is it possible to get it to work?

    This is also on my mind: http://www.grandprixforums.net/2006-...cia-44467.html
    Also, the exhaust tips he has, or possibly these: Hedman Exhaust Tips - 04EXH - PFYC.com

    I'm also considering the Figure Aluminum Grille Set from pfyc.com in flat black: Figure Aluminum Grilles for 2004-08 Grand Prix - 04EXT - PFYC.com

    Also from pfyc.com, I've noticed the LED tail lights: LED Tail Lights - 04-08 Grand Prix - 04EXT - PFYC.com
    Are they worth the money? Any information on these would be nice.

    And I just stumbled across these: LED Interior Ambient Light Kit with Eight Colors - 04INT - PFYC.com
    I think I would go for red.

    Any information, advice, criticism, whathaveyou would be appreciated!
    Thanks!
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    i think the other one is also a gxp but just a newer year like 08ish, but i have the same car as you and im in the same boat lol, just got a new job that pays 19$ an hour so ill be able to do a lot more now. Welcome to the site!
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    I've picked out some headlights that I plan on getting when I return home: Buy Pontiac Grand Prix 04-08 CCFL Projector Headlights - Black Aftermarket Car Parts EZMotoring.com
    Any better suggestions? More information, in plain English, about headlights (LED, HID, etc...) would be very much appreciated.
    i think the 04+ these are crap i read on here somewhere lol theres a thread for everything man, only good way is a retro
    Edit- http://www.grandprixforums.net/04-sp...hem-39939.html

    I've also been wondering about whether or not, if I can get a hold of a 5-button DIC, would it simply plug-and-play with my current 3-button? If not, is it possible to get it to work?
    and yes just plug and play just make sure you get the 04 DIC and trim cuz i think they changed it in 05
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    Just get the silver SPO grills off ebay, those aftermarket grills look like butt on our cars.
    I saw a dark green GP at this place we used to eat at all the time and it had the SPOs it looked good.

    Both those cars are GXPs looks like the grey one has an aftermarket bumper.
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    I think the second GXP picture is a concept, I've never seen it ever. LEDs can be found super cheap on ebay and so can those tail lights.
    04-08 Pontiac Grand Prix Black LED Tail Lights Left Right Rear Lamps Assembly | eBay
    And yes, they are worth it, I love mine.

    And go with some SPO grilles. The projector headlights are crap unless you retrofit them yourself
    Does removing the spare count as weight reduction?
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    personally i think these interior lights are probably way better and you cant beat the price difference
    Million Color LEDGlow 6pc Wireless LED Flexible Interior LED Lights Neon Lighting Kitled glow even has some different kits that might suit your likings better
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    no need for those silly led kits. just get your own bulbs. thats what i did. proper SMD setup and itll be bright as hell. i gotta take pics of my setup...
    2001 GT Special Edition - 208k miles, junkyard status. Part out in progress.
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    ODi is right I just got my own bulbs and am way satisfied
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    this production gxp


    this concept gxp

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    I've used that dupli color brake caliper paint kit and have had to do touch ups once a year, best solution is sand blast and powder coat them

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    For HID headlights (bulb and ballast), the forum is generally split and arguing over who is better between VVME and DDM Tuning. Just don't go out their and shell out hundreds of bucks for an HID kit. It is encouraged to buy a relay harness for each HID kit.
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    at odi and Logan- where did you get these bulbs? I want to replace my ugly white ones with red ones in my 05 gp so I think there are only 5 total lights. 2 in feet area one map light in front and 2 in back. if there's a forum on how to do this on the 04+ link me to it please
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    ebay for the bulbs just type in the bulb type number and the color and LED you will be surprise at what comes up I got mine from Vickytam o ebay and two oter guys OxOu (orsomething like that) and angle something sorry thats all I can remember. Ebay can be your best friend when you are on a budget
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    Or go to super bright leds.com and pay little to nothing for them.

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    do you guys know what sizes are in the 04+ gps?
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    Headlight turn signal, foot lights, back seat lights and license plate are all T10. Dome light is a festoon and I'm not to sure on length. Back up bulb is 3157, Tails are 3057
    Does removing the spare count as weight reduction?
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