just bought a ton of shiat

[Cryptic]

as I mentioned before... my struts are shot and have been for sometime. I got about 91,000 on the GTX now. My rears tires are wearing terribly on the inside. I did alot of shopping around. Thought I'd share my findings.

craig@performancepartsstore.com PHONE: (800) 246-4567
KYB GR-2 Struts $180.00 shipped

www.SUSPENSIONMAX.COM
Springtech Springs $141.40 (1.8"/1.6" drop front/rear)
Shipping Total 29.61
Total 171.01

www.Rockauto.com
Front Struts Mounts ACDELCO 501-188 $ 34.79 x 2 = $ 69.58
Rear Struts Mounts ACDELCO 501-195 $ 24.79 x 2 = $ 49.58
BOSCH O2 sensor 13474 $ 64.79
shipping + Tax $ 18.58
TOTAL = $202.05

www.gmpartsdirect.com
4 X RETAINER - 10203412 - 4.95 (used for anti pogo mod)
shipping 7.95
Total $27.75

www.gmpartsdirect.com
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/part_images/PK124561481.jpg
Part: pk12456148* GMPP Handling Upgrade Kit - $119.80
SHIPPING: $34.99
Total $154.79

www.ZZPerformance.com
1xO2 extension harness $15.00
1xAutolite Spark Plugs Model:104 Plug gap:.055 $12.50
(Shipping): $5.45
Total: $32.95

Grand total 768.55



and while I was looking for all that I stumbled on a group buy for some wheels
HPR5's 18X8 for $120 each plus shipping
They couple different finishes.
this one is gunmetal with polished lip :drool:

http://i24.ebayimg.com/02/i/04/31/89/5d_1_b.JPG

[Lash]

Is that $180 for all 4 struts?

[Cryptic]

Is that $180 for all 4 struts?

hellz yeah! :banana

[carkid0101]

should be a whole new car after all that!!! awesome stuff :thumbsup

[Lash]

hellz yeah! :banana
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Damn....now thats a hook up!!!

[Prince Valiant]

When do we start calling you "money bags andy"?

What are you having installed, and what are you doing yourself? You always got a wrenching buddy :thumbsup

[Cryptic]

You should know me better... I'll give ya a holler when the stuff comes in.
I've been saving for this stuff for awhile. I knew it was coming.


just to clarify.. I dint get the rims.. I just like them. just thinking about getting them :devil

[theavenger333]

yay GPs, i bought 4 slotted/drilled rotors today :thumbsup

[Cryptic]

yay GPs, i bought 4 slotted/drilled rotors today :thumbsup


details... price where brand, etc
mine look like hell

[theavenger333]

hehe, eeeeeeeeeebay........ and don't laugh, i have bought from this seller before, its a pretty decent product, especially for the money http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7966839072&category=33564 150 total, OEMs cost more and these are a significant upgrade

[Jsho13]

Good to know because this summer my gp will be getting lowered

[Cryptic]

Good to know because this summer my gp will be getting lowered

after much much reading on clubgp.com I've come to the conclusion that unless you want to drop almost $1000 on Koni adjustables and drop only .8-.9 of an inch, then this is the setup to go with. I hope to get it all in before this weekend. I'll post up what I think of it all.

I see no point in dropping crazy money trying to make the grand prix handle better. It's just not the right platform to start on. FWD, weight distribution, weight, are all against you anyway.

[Lash]

The KYB GR-2's I had on my cavalier blew in about 1-2 months with 1.75" drop. Supposedly KYB only warranty's their struts for somewhere around a 1-1.25" drop.

[Cryptic]

I read on Jbody.org the cut off is 1.5 inches below stock. I just read that this weekend and now I am considering maybe a different strut.

[Lash]

Yeah...you're right. It is 1.5". I couldn't remember. All I do remember is that they didn't last long :).