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Oldsmobile Aurora: Modifications

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What is this discussion about? Oldsmobile Aurora, Fuel System, Performance Mods, Sedan

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#1040 of 1164 Re: [mrdubya #1014] by jmorin1

May 30, 2004 (11:40 am)

Replying to: mrdubya (May 30, 2004 9:28 am)
You make a strong arguement. I was thinking of going with 65's to give the vehicle a little more height. I do not want to take anything away from it's performance. I wanted to add height without replacing the rims. I am somewhat conservative when it comes to keeping the car origional.
 
I have a pristine 1997 teil Aurora. It never sees inclement weather. I am debating to keep it around for a couple of decades. I love love driving this car and it keeps me from buying another. I have a pathfinder that I drive more often than not since I am a relatively new Daddy. This keeps the Aurora in the shape that I have described it to be. I feel that Oldsmobile, design wise, should of eliminated Buick since both divisions produce similar vehicles. Simply my ipinion...
 
Any word on rather anyone thinks the Aurora might be a conversation piece in the future?

#1041 of 1164 Tire replacement by huskerfan_21

May 30, 2004 (3:59 pm)

MrDubYa and jmorin1-
 
I've been looking at tires now and decided I cannot really find many available tires for the 245/55/16 size.
I was able to find many for the 245/50/16 size and the 255/55/16 including the Pirelli PZero Nero and a few good Michelin tires.
 
I was wondering, what are the advantages between these two tires? I dont want my car to ride much different, but would like the look of a wider tire. Has anyone tried these two sizes? What are your thoughts?
 
Also, a good site I've used with my previous car was tirerack.com Gives some of the best prices I have found (vs. ordering from a dealer).
 
Thanks for the input-
 
Greg
'96 aurora

#1042 of 1164 by 95mushroom

May 30, 2004 (5:47 pm)

Husker, read the reviews for the tires at tirerack.com and pick what you feel comes out better. Look for comments regarding larger cars (5/7-series, Caddies, etc,). What owners of Foci and Civics have little in common with our 4200 lb Auroras.
 
Also, read the ratings the tire has in its category on tirerack.

#1043 of 1164 by mrdubya

May 30, 2004 (6:51 pm)

im not sure why everyone wants a wider tire. if its for handling, it will hurt your handling if the height stays the same (which it will on a 255/55/16). the only way id go wider, is if i was going with a lower profile tire, like if you doing 17's, 18's or more.
 
tire rack has 9 235/55/16's, going from 68 to 104. i think those would look good, they will change your speedo a little, but you'll get a little extra grunt off the line. ive got 235/50/18's, and im DEFINATLY doing somthing lower profile next time around.
 
i order my tires through my brother, he's got a dealers liscense to sell rims/tires - he's just so lazy about doing it it takes a month to get a set from him, but i paid $385 for 4 Z rated 235/50/18's

#1044 of 1164 by mrdubya

Jun 01, 2004 (2:40 pm)

does anyone know if the strut tower brace off a 98+ sts will fit on a 95 aurora? i know there built off the same plateform and all. i can get one for $17 new, plus 8 for shipping. if no one knows for sure i may just order it anyways at that price

#1045 of 1164 Count Me In. by javidogg

Jun 01, 2004 (5:07 pm)

In Reply To:
 
Any word on rather anyone thinks the Aurora might be a conversation piece in the future?
__________________________________________________
 
I do.
 
Peace.
http://www.cardomain.com/id/javidogg

#1046 of 1164 upgrading stock radio in a 2001 aurora 3.5 by tremas

Jun 09, 2004 (1:36 am)

Could really use some advice. Will upgrading replacing the stock radio interfere at all with onStar? Is there a way I can get my regular cellphone to do the same hands-free stuff that the onStar phone does? Can I run my regular cell phone through the speakers/microphone? Can I make my stock stereo sound better short of replacing the head unit? Can I just replace the speakers or add an amp?
 
-- Dave
New aurora owner in Mass.

#1047 of 1164 Chrome Alloys? by stl beachbum

Jun 09, 2004 (8:15 pm)

I just tonight bought a 2001 black 4.0 - pretty much just what I wanted except it has the painted alloys - does anyone have a source for chrome OE wheels? I used to be in the wheel business a long time ago - I know I can get aftermarket wheels - but I like the OE chromes - any ideas?
 
And if anyone would be interested in trading gold emblems for the silver versions... I'd like to swap them out too...
 
Thanks!

#1048 of 1164 Re: [mrdubya #1019] by blk97aurora

Jun 20, 2004 (8:55 am)

Replying to: mrdubya (Jun 01, 2004 2:40 pm)
Mike,
 
Have you tried to install the STS front strut tower brace yet? Results?
 
Les

#1049 of 1164 by mrdubya

Jun 22, 2004 (5:17 pm)

no i havn't, sorry, been spending my money elsewhere....i will give it a try, but im ordering the larger rear sway at the same time, and im just a little broke right now for that $100

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