Greg's 2001 GTZ - Lots of Pics

[wetamup2k3g]

Hey folks!

I've been debating whether to do a thread on my car since it's stock, but instead of whoring up the pics thread I'll just dump my photos here, and any changes to the car I'll chronicle here.

So at the top, most of you know I bought this car to replace my gray 2003 ES, who departed this life too soon along with my Diamante, may their souls rest in pieces (lol):





That fateful day



Here is my new baby the day I went to look at it:





Love at first sight and drive. Here it is the day I brought it home (the next day):







And soon thereafter my sound system went in:



So since I bought these wheels months before for the other Galant, naturally that was my next mod:









And since then not much has gone on. I did get 20% window tints after that:




And my Secret Santa (Keith) sent me some mint 8G-B heads:



And I was able to score some Enkei RPF1's for winter wheels on a super deal:





And here's how she sits today, since I moved back into the same apartment I lived in four years ago, I thought I'd take pics of my current car in the same spot I took pics of my old car:


















And that's it. I drive it daily, I maintain it myself. No other hands since I've bought the car have touched it, and I'm proud of that. I will be doing the timing belt this summer, it'll be 60K miles since the last one at 150K and I'm currently at 143K. I also plan on refreshing the suspension myself, ball joints, tie-rod ends, the like. I am seriously considering replacing the bushings with Prothanes.

My future plans don't involve much in the way of power mods. I've been blessed with a nice SRI from Dion that I plan to install soon. After that, I may do this retrofit with the JDM heads sometime this year. I really want to upgrade the sound system, that's a big priority. Then I want to get a Diamante and turn that into a nice beautiful car that I and my wife can drive in comfort. Then, I'm thinking I'll do the five-speed swap (since I'll have another auto car for the wife to drive if something happens to her van) and after that, I'm so inspired by Matt's 6G75 swap that I might try my hand at it. These are long-term goals here though. I feel I have the mechanical know-how (I've been turning wrenches on cars and subway trains for a living for the last eight years) but I need the proper tools and space, which will happen after I move into my house. Stay tuned for more updates, though they'll be slow for a minute!

[CHICAGO_ONE]

Awesome! All yours cars look(ed) great. Very clean and well kept. I love seeing an owner that appreciates the car while building it up, rather than defacing it with stickers, bad paint and non-sense badges. That always looks obnoxious.

Can't wait to see the progress.

[oakrdrs187]

I love the before and after apartment pics!

Also, drove a 2001 DIAMANTE fully loaded with the works, what a cream puff. She drove like a dream, I can see why you miss yours.

[wetamup2k3g]

Thanks Vic, I miss that Diamante, it was a very good car. I can't stop looking at the apartment pics, I see the slight differences but I got really close to duplicating those shots.

[Isaurio]

Looking fresh Greg. I love the color red on the G.

[wetamup2k3g]

Thanks bro!

[DEADEYES]

Love the GTZ in that maroon! I look forward to following this :D and don't worry my build is gonna be sloooooow too you're not the only one ;]

Also I hate to bring up bad memories but since I am new here I have to ask.. What happened to your old 8g and mante? Did someone hit them while they were parked??

[Sphinxe]

I have to agree wiht Deadeyes. the GTZ in the color looks really nice. The few GTZs I see around here are white.

[M-Rod]

Such subtle details make big improvements. Clean car Greg. One this nice is definitely deserving of a 6g75 ;)

[wetamup2k3g]

Love the GTZ in that maroon! I look forward to following this :D and don't worry my build is gonna be sloooooow too you're not the only one ;]

Also I hate to bring up bad memories but since I am new here I have to ask.. What happened to your old 8g and mante? Did someone hit them while they were parked??

Thanks, the color really sealed the deal for me. Some pics aren't as true as others, in the direct sun she really pops!

AS far as my first two cars, read here for details: https://www.thegalantcenter.org/show...i-s&highlight=

I have to agree wiht Deadeyes. the GTZ in the color looks really nice. The few GTZs I see around here are white.

Thanks bro! I mostly see silver GTZ's if I ever see them, around here ES's rule.

Such subtle details make big improvements. Clean car Greg. One this nice is definitely deserving of a 6g75 ;)

Thanks homie! I'm following your build closely, that's my benchmark!

[Neo8G]

My G's twin!!! Looks great

[polishmafia]

I love the pics of both cars in the same spot. Very cool.

[Ivory8g]

Those are some sick pics

[wetamup2k3g]

My G's twin!!! Looks great

#teamPatriotRedPearl unite!

I love the pics of both cars in the same spot. Very cool.

Those are some sick pics

Thanks fellas, I appreciate that, I'm trying to produce better pics all the time!

[The Vee]

Great thread Greg with awesome pics. Still can't believe what happened to the other two.....................The red one however is a lovely replacement. Probably not what you Guys like, but how about going 8Gb front rather than JDM, they seem to be getting rare over there!

[oakrdrs187]

^^ IIRC

Greg = pre-face lift > 8ga > 8gb

[Blue8g]

I enjoy the progress on the GTZ Greg!

Have you considered removing the fins from the grille? Oh yeah and lower it (I know the reason for the delay, I just need to say it haha)



Feel free to tuck rim in back

[DTP]

I enjoy the progress on the GTZ Greg!

Have you considered removing the fins from the grille? Oh yeah and lower it (I know the reason for the delay, I just need to say it haha)



Feel free to tuck rim in back

Best cheap mod! I did it, and makes everything come together. At least dip it black, that'd be hot.

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[oakrdrs187]

That shop needs moar rake

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[DEADEYES]

Thanks, the color really sealed the deal for me. Some pics aren't as true as others, in the direct sun she really pops!

AS far as my first two cars, read here for details: https://www.thegalantcenter.org/show...i-s&highlight=

Dang thats nuts!! At least insurance came through for you!