Galant Lopez build "Tom"

[Galant Lopez]

So ive had my car since i was 16, just about 4 years. My parents got it for me after i messed up a Ford Focus i had before it. (I was going a little too fast over a bump and bent the axle.) Well at first i was upset they chose to get me this car since the dealer had a nice civic vtech and a gsx eclipse. Oh well its for the best now. I know its been a long time that ive had this car but i didnt know anything about cars back then, well i still kinda dont but i figure it out as i go.






These are the most recent pictures i have of my car. All i have done is pretty much put a system in it, hid's, found those 2000 grand am se rims for $120 and had to get them since my steelies were down to the wire, literally.
Now that i have a little bit of money i thought i would start a build thread to show everyone my progress starting soon.



found these on craigslist last week for $400 and the guy threw in the evo 8 carbon fiber spoiler for $50 couldnt pass that up. I have a few more parts coming in next week. I have kyb agx, injen cold air intake, eibach lowering springs, and hopefully a megan cat-back.

[Skyforger]

Nice start! The GASE wheels actually look nice on the G, like if they were OEM.

[Galant Lopez]

Ya thats wat i think too. From far away i tell ppl i got sum bbs rims but once they get closer they look lame haha

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[Guzm4n]

Yes another Iowa member, too bad you're 3 hours away though.

[Skyforger]

They aren't lame, haha. All of the 5th gen Grand Am's alloy wheels were made by Enkei. lol

Now you have two sets of Enkeis!

[Galant Lopez]

Yes another Iowa member, too bad you're 3 hours away though.

Whoop whoop haha ya i was seein ur thread last week and it made me want to step my game up

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[Galant Lopez]

They aren't lame, haha. All of the 5th gen Grand Am's alloy wheels were made by Enkei. lol

Now you have two sets of Enkeis!

Really? Whoah awsome, but the evo enkei r 3 times lighter and will look better

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[Skyforger]

Well, obviously. lol

They're good, durable wheels. They can take a beating.

Any other plans for the G?

[Galant Lopez]

Well, obviously. lol

They're good, durable wheels. They can take a beating.

Any other plans for the G?

For now, no. I just want to fix my car and bring it back to tip top shape. Im goin to paint my bumper tomorrow and take a few dings out. Mayb turbo next year? Who knows

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[Skyforger]

For now, no. I just want to fix my car and bring it back to tip top shape. Im goin to paint my bumper tomorrow and take a few dings out. Mayb turbo next year? Who knows

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Definitely focus on the maintience first. Lots of cash needed for boost, save up early, and research, research, research!

[Galant Lopez]

Definitely focus on the maintience first. Lots of cash needed for boost, save up early, and research, research, research!

Ya but seein my car wit nice rims and dropped will make me want to skip the fixin part and go straight to makin it fast. But i have to control myself haha

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[Skyforger]

Ya but seein my car wit nice rims and dropped will make me want to skip the fixin part and go straight to makin it fast. But i have to control myself haha

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Yup. No sense in having nice wheels and lowered if it's having problems! lol

[Skyforger]

I'd check out Jigz's build for inspiration and help with your potential turbo build.

[Galant Lopez]

I'd check out Jigz's build for inspiration and help with your potential turbo build.

Funny u said that...his was the first build thread i read wen i got on tgc and it inspires me but hes way ahead of me.

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[Skyforger]

Well damn. lol

I like his build, a lot.

[Galant Lopez]

Well damn. lol

I like his build, a lot.

Ya me too....one day ill b 5 speed swapped (wenever i feel confident enough to try it)

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[foxbrand]

nice start! I've been wondering due to all the time I have seen you lurking in GT what you were up to

[Galant Lopez]

nice start! I've been wondering due to all the time I have seen you lurking in GT what you were up to

Haha ya i creep alot gather info and do thins here and there but now that i have money i can finally show every1 wats goin to go down

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[Galant Lopez]

Alright so i want to make sure i have everythin in so i can start puttin them on my car once they get here (parts wise.) Since im lowering the car would it be smart to get and adjustable camber kit for the 3g eclipse and new boots for the struts?

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[Skyforger]

IIRC, the 3G Eclipse suspension is exactly the same as the 8G.