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Post by betonthis1 on Sept 8, 2005 18:06:55 GMT -6
...would you do to your Aurora to upgrade it?
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Post by stevensolds on Sept 8, 2005 18:10:00 GMT -6
twin turbo, bulletproof trans, custom PCM, extrude-hone intake and exhaust manifolds, port & polish, 80mm throttle body and anything else i see that i like i will buy.
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Post by JimW on Sept 8, 2005 18:53:52 GMT -6
Full paint job, fix that stupid problem in the door that caused the scratches in my tint, and finally fix the ELC. Otherwise, thats it
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Post by erw38 on Sept 8, 2005 20:27:21 GMT -6
Get my car painted, get new 18" rims and tint
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Post by BuccaneersFan on Sept 8, 2005 20:42:24 GMT -6
I would upgrade it to a Dodge Viper LOL ;D Just kidding. I would probably have a high performance supercharged engine put in it with a trans that could handle the power. Then I would have it painted, tinted, new wheels, and maybe have a spoiler put on.
And since I would have unlimited funds I would also buy a Dodge Viper. ;D
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Post by macadamiaman on Sept 8, 2005 23:14:44 GMT -6
Fit in a 4.6L Northstar/tranny combo with flowmaster dual exhaust, chrome tips and the like ... get some chromies (no bigger than 18" - maybe those 300M special ones, or black ones), lower it, black tint all around (if "unlimited funds" allowed me sufficient lobbying in the state government to recall tint laws), black paint, and a sound system that rocks (at least $5-10k worth including dynamat). Then maybe I'll bulletproof the entire car and windows for safety
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Post by TheLoveThatNeverDies on Sept 8, 2005 23:33:25 GMT -6
1.21 Gigawatt Flux Capacitor -Shawn
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Post by Aurora40 on Sept 9, 2005 9:13:15 GMT -6
For unlimited funds, I'd be interested in a 275hp 4.6L swap, extrude-honing of the manifolds and crossover, maybe an LSD. I wouldn't mind some 18" rims, especially if they made the same design as the currents but with an inch more open area in it. Or, I'd get a twin-turbo LT5 installed, then take it out and put it in the 'vette... Edit: and maybe a respray with that pearl red Caddy paint.
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Post by betonthis1 on Sept 9, 2005 9:15:28 GMT -6
1.21 Gigawatt Flux Capacitor -Shawn lmao, man that would ROCK!!!!
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Post by betonthis1 on Sept 9, 2005 9:16:21 GMT -6
Full paint job, fix that stupid problem in the door that caused the scratches in my tint, and finally fix the ELC. Otherwise, thats it man i am right with you on the tint thing. my backs are fine but my pass. side front has one long scratch. you cant see it from outside but man does it urk me.
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Post by betonthis1 on Sept 9, 2005 9:19:52 GMT -6
I would get all the body panels fixed. my seats re-uphostered(sp?) to look stock and my roof the same but using suede. get my car painted with tons of clear coat. upgrade my brake calipers, rotors and pads and get colored ones so they show outside my wheels. custom JL audio set up in trunk to minimize the space it occupies. billit gas cover and crome door handles. some v8 badges put on.
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Post by TJM on Sept 9, 2005 11:10:09 GMT -6
STS V drive-train - yup, rear wheel drive or all wheel drive even better! redo original paint color - no other body mods 'cept maybe pull the rear wheels back a bit wheels and tires (larger in back) replace interior with black and better front seats full shave w/tail light gas filler the suede headliner is a great idea betonthis 1 full suspension and brake upgrade remote start fix my stupid sunroof! option 2: same as above but chop it to a 2 seater roadster convertible like this?
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Post by Aurora40 on Sept 9, 2005 11:22:26 GMT -6
my seats re-uphostered(sp?) to look stock and my roof the same but using suede. Good call, I didn't think about this. I would definitely get a more full-leather dash treatment. Not all leather, but definitely more of it. Something like this: www.caravaggiocorvettes.com/DEV/interiors.htmlor like the full-leather interiors that Callaway did in the late 80's.
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Post by 95mushroom on Sept 9, 2005 12:18:56 GMT -6
TJM is pretty close to mine.
C6 Z06's 427 cu. drivetrain and suspension to RWD conversion. Repaint original color (if anyone could match it...) Redo the front seats, add heating and ventilated cooling but try keeping a stock appearance Great idea betonthis1, suede around the headliner and all the column liners... Add 2nd Gen steering wheel/column Redo the gauges in the stock font, but up to 220mph. Redo a true "pro"- SQ sound set-up Lighted door sill plates Z06 wheels "Correct" HID lightning, as in Hi/Lo/Fog bezel conversion from another car... Make the rear reflector panel light up correctly so you don't see the lights and stuff
and some other minor things, could go on for days....
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Post by SupaStealth on Sept 9, 2005 12:54:25 GMT -6
I'd make it into the GTS version of the Aurora, rwd and all that, twin turbocharged while still streetable. full paint job like that and everything, while tryin' to keep a similar interior for luxury. and make it into the 2 door, exterior identical to the gts.
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Post by stevensolds on Sept 9, 2005 13:15:49 GMT -6
That would be really sweet...awesome pic.
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Post by Marc on Sept 9, 2005 13:25:51 GMT -6
My 2001 is fine as is.....I wouldn't be planning any projects.
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Post by 95mushroom on Sept 9, 2005 13:31:33 GMT -6
So who's would be the fastest? Steven's Twin-Turbo 4.0L with bulletproof trans... TJM's STS-V drivetrained My C6 Z06 drivetrained Supa's GTS replica
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Post by betonthis1 on Sept 9, 2005 16:24:36 GMT -6
my seats re-uphostered(sp?) to look stock and my roof the same but using suede. Good call, I didn't think about this. I would definitely get a more full-leather dash treatment. Not all leather, but definitely more of it. Something like this: www.caravaggiocorvettes.com/DEV/interiors.htmlor like the full-leather interiors that Callaway did in the late 80's. holy smokes, that looks cool. i like that butter color leather.
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Post by Tortured Soul on Sept 9, 2005 16:24:44 GMT -6
Does trading it in for a CTS-V count?
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Post by SupaStealth on Sept 9, 2005 16:54:57 GMT -6
actually i take mine back, i would convert it to my "dream car" i'm working on a 1/10th scale prototype for it this year. , words could not even describe how much i would love to see this car, and not having it just be in my 3d modeling program. plans for it so far, in real life anyways: total Carbon Fiber Chassis and body Audi-like all-wheel drive system 6 speed clutchless manual transmission some sort of aluminum 32V V-8 with Twin turbos and .... "smart wheels" my invention
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Post by TheLoveThatNeverDies on Sept 10, 2005 2:08:43 GMT -6
That's some nice work Supa!
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Post by betonthis1 on Sept 10, 2005 12:12:45 GMT -6
awesome idea shroom about the gauges. i would love to put in the 01 to 03 gauges in the dash. i like that euro look to the gauges.
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Post by betonthis1 on Sept 10, 2005 12:14:11 GMT -6
I'd make it into the GTS version of the Aurora, rwd and all that, twin turbocharged while still streetable. full paint job like that and everything, while tryin' to keep a similar interior for luxury. and make it into the 2 door, exterior identical to the gts. that is sweet. is that just a modified Aurora or was it actually built like that?
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Post by SupaStealth on Sept 10, 2005 13:00:00 GMT -6
it's an actual race car, i believe it ran in the American Le Mans Series, a very succesful car.
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Post by betonthis1 on Sept 10, 2005 14:53:03 GMT -6
it's an actual race car, i believe it ran in the American Le Mans Series, a very succesful car. yeah i can see it was a race car. just wondered if it was built with two doors from scratch or was it a modified Aurora.
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Post by TheLoveThatNeverDies on Sept 10, 2005 15:20:44 GMT -6
In all likelihood, it's just a fiberglass or polycarbonate shell sitting on top of a full-on racing chassis. Awesome nonetheless.
-Shawn
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Post by betonthis1 on Sept 11, 2005 15:19:26 GMT -6
In all likelihood, it's just a fiberglass or polycarbonate shell sitting on top of a full-on racing chassis. Awesome nonetheless. -Shawn oh yeah didnt think about that. yeah that bad boy looks nice.
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Post by covert420 on Oct 13, 2005 23:37:29 GMT -6
To keep it in line with what an Aurora is (i.e. a Northstar V8 w/ compatible transmission)... -Drop in a 4.6L (rated at 275hp/300tq) With... -Custom cone intake w/box -Port throttle body w/ ceremic coating & coolant plug -Custom headers w/ ceremic coating -Custom 3" downpipe w/ ceremic coating -Custom 3" exhaust w/ high-flow cat (legal) & high-flow mufflers -Oversized aluminum radiator w/ high-flow fans -Higher powered alternator -Performance grade wiring and spark plugs Overall, I think the car would come out as a beast after this. Maybe with some tuning you could see the fully breathable DOHC V8 reach over 350HP. Quicker then some corvettes
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Post by oldsauroraman1 on Oct 14, 2005 17:10:58 GMT -6
Buy another with very low miles and store it. :-)
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