#137417 - 05/14/07 08:57 PM
Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 05/14/07
Posts: 278
Loc: Chicago, Illinois
|
|
I just got a 2002 gp gt and its awsome. I got this car because it was a very sharp and clean looking car... but spending money on after market parts on it for performance is a big old waste. If you want speed go with an import not a grand prix..so for anyone out there who knows what after market products to make it look and sound awsome??? Mostly a sound system....
thoughts please..
And... are there any differences/upgrades from a 98' to a 02'??????
_________________________
2002 GP GT
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137418 - 05/14/07 09:48 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 04/05/05
Posts: 1921
Loc: Texas
|
|
98 and 02 are pretty much the same, except I don't think Bose speakers were an option for 98. I could be wrong. Only the 97 and the 03 really have anything weird with them, and it's not too bad, just some little things.
And with all do respect, GPs have a considerable (and cheap) aftermarket performance market, and could blow the doors off of many imports, stock or modded for either party.
_________________________
Originally posted by HercMan: Sounds like corrosion has had it's way with your nuts.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137420 - 05/14/07 10:01 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 05/11/07
Posts: 43
Loc: Toronto, Ont.
|
|
I agree with Arcxnus.. the aftermarket pricing on GPs is decent. Its availibility isnt as good as imports due to more then anything, Fast and the Furious imo.
Just because its imported dont mean its quick, my GTP is alot quicker then a buddy I work withs Civic (same yr) by his own admission.
As for the sound system, the Bose is actualy quite nice I found, decent sound to it on the ranges :p
_________________________
http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/RBC:RkdJo471JsUAAj4MWLI/cgi-bin/travel/fxconvert.pl Currency Calc.
K&N CAI, custom 3" Dp, U bend delete, resinator removed. high flow cat, 3.5" pulley, incar Overkill PCM tune, 180* tstat.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137422 - 05/14/07 10:10 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 04/30/06
Posts: 3201
Loc: Groton, CT
|
|
http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_prix/products1.php?id=382 Over 250 whp and 300 wtq can be had with this setup, making it a 13 second car easily. Or.. add you can 5 hp to an Acura/Honda by adding a fart can and secret weapon intake system, and still run 17's in the 1/4 mile.
_________________________
'97 SE with alot of mods
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137423 - 05/14/07 10:14 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 03/02/06
Posts: 1059
Loc: Brooklyn, NY
|
|
Originally posted by ChiTownHitta90: I just got a 2002 gp gt and its awsome. I got this car because it was a very sharp and clean looking car... but spending money on after market parts on it for performance is a big old waste. If you want speed go with an import not a grand prix..so for anyone out there who knows what after market products to make it look and sound awsome??? Mostly a sound system....
thoughts please..
And... are there any differences/upgrades from a 98' to a 02'?????? Did you do any research on this car before you bought it. Not worth after market peformacne parts, you should of looked around before you said anything. There are guys on this site who can walk all over any imports out there. Other then Evos or WRXs which go for over 30k and are beast right out of the garage. So you should read up before you say anything.
_________________________
---Ray Dawson--- 1997 Grand Prix GT: ZZP SS M90 Kit--P&P Blower and LIM--3.8" Modular pulley--36# injectors--ZZP Wizair CAI--8.5mm MSD Wires--Autolite 103s@ .052--180* drilled T-stat--Tune Time Performance Tune--ZZP 2.5" D/P w/o Cat--ZZP Stage 1 HV TB--ZZP Power Log & Rear PEM--ZZP Poly Motor & Tranny Mounts--Flowmaster 40 Series Delta Flow Mufflers--Auto Meter Z Series Boost & Oil Pressure Gauges--Aeroforce Interceptor Scan Gauge New York Metro Club Grand Prix www.nymcgp.com
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137424 - 05/14/07 10:29 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 04/13/06
Posts: 6709
|
|
Where is that vid I seen on clubxx with that gt or gtp smoking that import dude that was talking crap at the line, the red import. That is a great vid.
_________________________
2002
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137425 - 05/14/07 10:38 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 03/02/06
Posts: 1059
Loc: Brooklyn, NY
|
|
I think you killed all your hopes of getting help on the subject in this topic. But to be a good sport, When it comes to the factory system its not bad, if you have abose its alot better then reg factory. If you want to chagne everythign out completly, I would go with JBLs, I have them in my car all GTO series speackers and the Crown series amps. In the front you can get a nice set of componet speakers, if you wanta nice look ge tthe kcikback panels for the doors. teh read you have a set of 4" speakers and 6x9 if get a nice set of 6x9s you dont't need the small 4" speakers so that saves you. As for subs I woudl go with Rockford Fosgate power series, they are the best and the sound is grat no matter what box you put them in. When doing a soudn system to the popint of setting off car alarms look ot the 1200-1500 range on a very good set up. adn as a side note, buy dynotmat and dynot mate the whoel trunk and aroudn all the speakers it stopes the rattles int he trunk and makes the sound more chrisp. heop this helps.
_________________________
---Ray Dawson--- 1997 Grand Prix GT: ZZP SS M90 Kit--P&P Blower and LIM--3.8" Modular pulley--36# injectors--ZZP Wizair CAI--8.5mm MSD Wires--Autolite 103s@ .052--180* drilled T-stat--Tune Time Performance Tune--ZZP 2.5" D/P w/o Cat--ZZP Stage 1 HV TB--ZZP Power Log & Rear PEM--ZZP Poly Motor & Tranny Mounts--Flowmaster 40 Series Delta Flow Mufflers--Auto Meter Z Series Boost & Oil Pressure Gauges--Aeroforce Interceptor Scan Gauge New York Metro Club Grand Prix www.nymcgp.com
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137427 - 05/14/07 10:59 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 05/14/07
Posts: 278
Loc: Chicago, Illinois
|
|
Hahaha...relaxe..i love my car and im not putting down any american made car as being slow..but being as im a stduent, right now my money is not going towards performce.. so please no hurtfull messages or threats..lol
any "stylish" mods that have many people liken???
_________________________
2002 GP GT
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137429 - 05/14/07 11:25 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 01/08/07
Posts: 6026
Loc: Des Moines ,Iowa
|
|
if you want to be like everyone else in the crowd DRIVE A HONDA OR. stand out a bit and dirve a grand prix.....
I once saw a sticker that said " My lugnuts require more torque than your honda makes"
I had a good laugh out of that when i saw that ... it was on a BAD @$$ 69 Camaro
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137430 - 05/14/07 11:27 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 04/30/06
Posts: 3201
Loc: Groton, CT
|
|
F.1 hood's are amazing... but they have high price tag. PFYC F1 hood
_________________________
'97 SE with alot of mods
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137431 - 05/14/07 11:33 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 03/02/06
Posts: 1059
Loc: Brooklyn, NY
|
|
SLP Gen 2 Spolier This is my next visial mod.
_________________________
---Ray Dawson--- 1997 Grand Prix GT: ZZP SS M90 Kit--P&P Blower and LIM--3.8" Modular pulley--36# injectors--ZZP Wizair CAI--8.5mm MSD Wires--Autolite 103s@ .052--180* drilled T-stat--Tune Time Performance Tune--ZZP 2.5" D/P w/o Cat--ZZP Stage 1 HV TB--ZZP Power Log & Rear PEM--ZZP Poly Motor & Tranny Mounts--Flowmaster 40 Series Delta Flow Mufflers--Auto Meter Z Series Boost & Oil Pressure Gauges--Aeroforce Interceptor Scan Gauge New York Metro Club Grand Prix www.nymcgp.com
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137432 - 05/15/07 12:07 AM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 04/22/05
Posts: 3075
Loc: Cleveland, OH
|
|
Originally posted by ChiTownHitta90: but spending money on after market parts on it for performance is a big old waste. I
thoughts please.. Ignorant thing to say, considering you just bought one and are still clueless. For under $1500 in mods you could make 300 ft-lb of torque at your engine.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137433 - 05/15/07 12:08 AM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 02/08/04
Posts: 3463
Loc: Gonzales Tx.
|
|
Jeez I wish you had of told me Grandprix's were'nt fast then I would'nt have spent all this money.Chico.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137434 - 05/15/07 01:22 AM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 04/03/07
Posts: 3307
Loc: Texas
|
|
Originally posted by ChiTownHitta90: If you want speed go with an import not a grand prix.. Ok, I've got a STOCK 02 GTP, and haven't lost a race to a ricer yet, and I've gone against some that were obviously not stock. Ricer's are for people who THINK they're fast. Some of you might get a laugh out of this: You might be a ricer if...
_________________________
Si vis pacem para bellum Speed Kills. Buy a Civic - Save Lives!
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137436 - 05/15/07 08:01 AM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 01/08/07
Posts: 6026
Loc: Des Moines ,Iowa
|
|
ACE thank link was funny lol
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137437 - 05/15/07 02:21 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 04/03/07
Posts: 3307
Loc: Texas
|
|
Yea, and what makes it REALLY funny is it's all true...
_________________________
Si vis pacem para bellum Speed Kills. Buy a Civic - Save Lives!
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137438 - 05/15/07 04:13 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 03/02/06
Posts: 1059
Loc: Brooklyn, NY
|
|
Originally posted by ChiTownHitta90: Easy..Easy.. im sorry ok...lol i know that american cars can kick the out of imports so relaxe!!! lol infact i was going to get an srt-4 but for right now i want my speeding tickets low.. i have a one of those unique colored gts too. its like a dark brown silver.. i like it tho.. what type and what color grill should i get
thoughts.... Do you have pic of the car you can post up, for some reason I can't picture that color in my head.
_________________________
---Ray Dawson--- 1997 Grand Prix GT: ZZP SS M90 Kit--P&P Blower and LIM--3.8" Modular pulley--36# injectors--ZZP Wizair CAI--8.5mm MSD Wires--Autolite 103s@ .052--180* drilled T-stat--Tune Time Performance Tune--ZZP 2.5" D/P w/o Cat--ZZP Stage 1 HV TB--ZZP Power Log & Rear PEM--ZZP Poly Motor & Tranny Mounts--Flowmaster 40 Series Delta Flow Mufflers--Auto Meter Z Series Boost & Oil Pressure Gauges--Aeroforce Interceptor Scan Gauge New York Metro Club Grand Prix www.nymcgp.com
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137439 - 05/15/07 04:17 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 05/14/07
Posts: 278
Loc: Chicago, Illinois
|
|
yea no problem... actually i will post up a picture of my car and i would like any thoughts and comments on any mods you would do. im not really doinf performance so please only accessorie mods. my budget is about 3000 and 1200 is already in my system...hahaha sorry
_________________________
2002 GP GT
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137440 - 05/15/07 04:24 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 03/02/06
Posts: 1059
Loc: Brooklyn, NY
|
|
So you have $1800 to put into visual mods. I would go to PFYC.com and get the Apperence package, you get a hood and a spoiler or airdam for only 1k, it will be anohter $400 to paint everything so you now have $400 left over. As a side note make sure you dynomat the car, with all that money intothe systme you dont want the rattling.
_________________________
---Ray Dawson--- 1997 Grand Prix GT: ZZP SS M90 Kit--P&P Blower and LIM--3.8" Modular pulley--36# injectors--ZZP Wizair CAI--8.5mm MSD Wires--Autolite 103s@ .052--180* drilled T-stat--Tune Time Performance Tune--ZZP 2.5" D/P w/o Cat--ZZP Stage 1 HV TB--ZZP Power Log & Rear PEM--ZZP Poly Motor & Tranny Mounts--Flowmaster 40 Series Delta Flow Mufflers--Auto Meter Z Series Boost & Oil Pressure Gauges--Aeroforce Interceptor Scan Gauge New York Metro Club Grand Prix www.nymcgp.com
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137441 - 05/15/07 06:18 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 03/07/05
Posts: 5158
Loc: Southern KY
|
|
All of that money in appearance, when you could do a top swap for $1k? Run 13s for less than $2k? Different people have different priorities, I prefer to take it all in moderation. BTW, I highly recommend the SLP GTX spoiler.
_________________________
'13 Mustang 3.7V6 - MT82 '00 GP SE (L67 Swap, XP, Headers, 3.25") '98 GTP, '01 Bonne
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137442 - 05/15/07 07:29 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 06/29/06
Posts: 3618
Loc: CT, U.S.A
|
|
Originally posted by Acefighter: Originally posted by ChiTownHitta90: [b]If you want speed go with an import not a grand prix.. Ok, I've got a STOCK 02 GTP, and haven't lost a race to a ricer yet, and I've gone against some that were obviously not stock.
Ricer's are for people who THINK they're fast.
Some of you might get a laugh out of this: You might be a ricer if... [/b]
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137444 - 05/15/07 09:15 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 05/14/07
Posts: 278
Loc: Chicago, Illinois
|
|
Just purchased my first new items to jump start my future gp. i bought a new silver grill and a silver pontiac sticker for the rear bumber indent. i think its a great and very cheap way to start it off looking good...
thoughts........
_________________________
2002 GP GT
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137445 - 05/15/07 10:33 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 04/12/05
Posts: 351
Loc: Memphis, TN
|
|
Someone tell me how can you come on the best Grand Prix in the world and say I don't won't any performance help but I want visual mods. Someone get hinm outta here.
_________________________
"Lino"- 2000 GT mods FlowMaster 40's Catback Exhaust w/stainless steel tips, u-bend delete, DHP PCM, CAI, alt. volt booster, 180 stat, 20% tint http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2590135
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137446 - 05/15/07 10:40 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 05/10/07
Posts: 1361
Loc: Chicago, IL
|
|
Lino- some people just don't care as much about performance as much as most of the people on this site. i don't think that means we need kick him out. i think if he didn't bring up imports no one here would really have a problem with it but anyways good luck with the new car chitownhitta get us some pics when you get your new stuff put on.
_________________________
1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT WizAired CAI, Impala 12" Brake Upgrade, ZZP Alternator Rewire and Voltage Booster, Rotated Dogbone Mounts, Kicker KS690 6x9s, JBL GTO427 4s, JBL P652S 6.5s 2001 Ford F150 XLT SuperCab Stock, LineX, 212K
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137447 - 05/15/07 11:28 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 12/15/05
Posts: 5286
|
|
x2, 98greenGT. Besides the welcome screen says:
Welcome to the best late model (1997 through current) Grand Prix Forum on the internet. Join us (it's free!), sit back, read, relax, and have a great time. Be sure to check out the other sections of this site for lots of useful information on how to work on your own car and to learn more about your car.
That screen says nothing about performance only. Like I said, take it easy on here, please.
_________________________
WizAire CAI w/9" K&N & HV3, 2.5" d/p w/h/f cat, Cobra CB, PowerSlot slots w/Hawk HPS, GR-2s, GMPP handling kit, NextLevel STBs, Pilot Sport A/S Plus tires. 98 L36/MM5 RaC
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137448 - 05/15/07 11:37 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 12/15/05
Posts: 5286
|
|
Originally posted by ChiTownHitta90: ...i bought a new silver grill and a silver pontiac sticker for the rear bumber indent. i think its a great and very cheap way to start it off looking good...thoughts........ I'm interested, as well, in what this little lady will end up lookin like. What is your planned end state with this project? Aggressive lookin or classy style like 2muchspl? If you want aggressive, you may end up puttin performance mods on anyway. Classy style? We can sure help with the maintenance all cars eventually require.
_________________________
WizAire CAI w/9" K&N & HV3, 2.5" d/p w/h/f cat, Cobra CB, PowerSlot slots w/Hawk HPS, GR-2s, GMPP handling kit, NextLevel STBs, Pilot Sport A/S Plus tires. 98 L36/MM5 RaC
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#137449 - 05/16/07 04:59 PM
Re: Pontiac Grand Prixs
|
Member
|
Registered: 04/12/05
Posts: 351
Loc: Memphis, TN
|
|
I didn't mean kick him off of the site when I posted my message it was a figure of speech. I meant no harm at all.
_________________________
"Lino"- 2000 GT mods FlowMaster 40's Catback Exhaust w/stainless steel tips, u-bend delete, DHP PCM, CAI, alt. volt booster, 180 stat, 20% tint http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2590135
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|