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#16 of 65 Re: Wheels? [bubbaman999] by eagle75 May 10, 2006 (4:36 am)
Replying to: bubbaman999 (May 10, 2006 2:45 am) I have used Zaino products for several years on several black cars. I have not found anything to beat Zaino for streak-free looks, no white residue powder, ability to last (especially ability to last).   Bill
#17 of 65 Re: Wheels? [bubbaman999] by ocmike3 May 10, 2006 (8:05 pm)
Replying to: bubbaman999 (May 10, 2006 2:45 am) Bought Zaino a couple of years back and it is number 1 in my book. I've tried a lot of car "waxes" over the last 35-40 years and Zaino is no more work, but a lot better results. Just make sure you have a good paint job. The Zaino really improves the shine, but optically seems to magnify the flaws.( I noticed this especially on metallic paint) Looks like a coating of glass over the paint after 3/4 coats.
#18 of 65 Wheel Locks by eagle75 May 07, 2006 (4:08 am)
Anybody know where to get a set of wheel locks actually made for the GXP? My dealer installed a set of GM locks (actually McGard) but all four locks are of the short barrel type while the front wheels need long barrels because of the difference in the front and back wheels. The current front locks are recessed and just look bad. I've been to a local wheel shop-they couldn't help. Also been to McGard website--no help there, either. If I can't find the correct locks, I'll just put the factory lug nuts back on the front and take my chances.
#19 of 65 Wheel Locks by rmozol May 31, 2006 (9:41 am)
I contacted McGard to try and get some longer front wheel locks for those that got them from GM. I was told that they don't make anything longer, with that thread, for that car. It's hard to grab that thing insdie the front lug hole! Oh well....... Replies to this message: eagle75 (Jun 01, 2006 11:00 am)
#20 of 65 Re: Wheel Locks [rmozol] by eagle75 Jun 01, 2006 (11:00 am)
Replying to: rmozol (May 31, 2006 9:41 am) I got the same answer from a local wheel shop. They have longer locks, but they are for trucks and the threads won't work on the GXP. So I took my GM/McGard locks off and will take my chances. I just didn't like the look of the front wheel locks being so deep in the hole. From mmost angles it looked like a lug nut was missing.
#21 of 65 Re: Tire life [rayainsw] by icantfly591 Jul 05, 2006 (12:21 pm)
Hey im thinking about geting a new grand prix gxp. I want to put at least 3000$ into, but i dont want to waste my money, on it and only get like 10hp, i want to get at least 20, or 25hp gain's. What do you think i sould get? Replies to this message: gxpjoeyp (Jul 05, 2006 9:54 pm) blckthree (Jul 06, 2006 8:51 am)
#22 of 65 Re: Tire life [icantfly591] by gxpjoeyp Jul 05, 2006 (9:54 pm)
Replying to: icantfly591 (Jul 05, 2006 12:21 pm) Well first if your gonna spend 3k on upgrades to the motor you will definitely get a whole lot more than 25 hp,you could probably get 25 hp by adding a cold air intake for under 500.00,maybe a chip for another 10-25 hp or throw on a supercharger for 3-4k and get up to 125 more hp,your options are not limited.smaller pulley is another choice.,but with the way the torque steer is now,huh, good luck keepin that gxp goin straight.   gxpjoeyp....2700 miles and lovin it...so far i hit 105 with a lot more to go.....
#23 of 65 Re: Tire life [icantfly591] by blckthree Jul 06, 2006 (8:51 am)
Replying to: icantfly591 (Jul 05, 2006 12:21 pm) Good luck pushing another 50 or more hp out of the GXP, the transmission and differential will be pretty much at their limits. The engine has the potential, but not without somehow increasing the strenght of the rest of the drivetrain.   Mike
#24 of 65 tires ( tirerack ) by rayainsw Jul 13, 2006 (5:53 am)
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/CompareTireResults.jsp?search=true&pagelen=20&page- num=1&pagemark=1&startIndex=0&frontWidth=255%2F&frontRatio=45&frontDiameter=18&r- earWidth=225%2F&rearRatio=50&rearDiameter=18&width=&ratio=&diameter=&manufacture- r=Bridgestone&speed_rating=HR&speed_rating=VR&speed_rating=ZR&speed_rating=WR&sp- eed_rating=YR&RunFlat=All Replies to this message: chats1 (Jul 13, 2006 10:22 am) rayainsw (Jul 13, 2006 10:30 am) chats1 (Jul 13, 2006 11:31 am)
#25 of 65 Re: tires ( tirerack ) [rayainsw] by chats1 Jul 13, 2006 (10:22 am)
Replying to: rayainsw (Jul 13, 2006 5:53 am) I didn't think Tire Rack had these exact tires. When I looked at their website a while ago, I couldn't find them. Also, I don't think I would want tires delivered to my home. It's much easier for the dealer to get them, if needed, and mount them. I'll be sure of getting the exact tire. I know my brother gets his through Tire Rack for his 95 Impala SS. I do have their catalog. Replies to this message: rayainsw (Jul 13, 2006 10:30 am) chats1 (Jul 13, 2006 11:31 am)

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