Post by scottydl on Apr 4, 2009 14:01:13 GMT -6
Heeeeeeeere's lance! Another month for a featured Classic - his bright white 1997:
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HOLY COW! this is the best April fools present ever man ;D
First I got 2 spots in this years calendar, then this.
ok i guess i thought this day would never come and i am so happy everyone. you guys rock. And so right now before I forget I would like to thank my buddy Randy T, for surely this would not have happened without him!! Of course, a big thanks to all u cats who voted for me too.
1997 GM bright white non autobahn base model
purchased 10/01/06 for $2,250 with 108,900 miles. She rolled 129,000 miles this morning, then She's a bone stock model, usually that doesn't make a car unique b/c it has absolutely no options, just all the normal Aurora goodies. heck i thought it was loaded when i saw it. i could be wrong about this, but i think ROARAH is probably unique in that aspect, or are there others here who don't have any options?
i have kept every single receipt for this car since day one, right down to .99c light bulbs. It is a sizeable file so forgive me for not recalling every detail lol. I just bought a set of Imco glass packs today and was wet sanding them when i found out i got MFA. obviously i am Aurora crazy, who wet sands glass packs when they are gonna be under a car getting dirty? Just an old artist who works with fine details
i painted them blue to match my pinstripes, strut bar, ignition wires, hose covers, interior lights & mint smelling tree hanging from my mirror ;D ;D
umm most everyone knows i'm disabled bc i remember a little rant once. and this car gives me something to keep busy with. it consumes alot of my time, money and energy and i love it! i did not drive for 18 months and i missed driving soo much. the Aurora is the easiest car in the world to drive with one arm and one hand. it is truly therapeutic for me. i have been totally nuts over Lamborghinis for 30 years now, but in the first year, the Aurora swiftly snugged up to second place. first place to me bc i sure don't have a Lamborghini but rather I mean maybe the 2nd best automobile ever made.
i guess i should get to the work performed since it is pretty lengthly.
OEM replaced parts:
front door window switches, washer pump motor and tank, drivers seat, all 3 cigarette lighter knobs (were missing!) ,electronic rear view mirror ( it had the wrong one!), all air vents except rear center console ( broken fins!), front lower door speakers, radio and antenna, cargo net, keyless fob, cup holder, hood struts, starter, battery and cables, intake gaskets (must do if u replace starter), serpentine belt, fuel filter, brakes - front & rear pads, turned rear rotors, new front rotors & new tires twice now.
MISC:
interior - Goodyear floor mats, dash cover, wood dash kit & matching steering wheel cover.
LIGHTING: Sylvania Cool Blue running lights & Sylvania Silver Star high beams (or vice versa
) blue interior lights in center console, lower foot wells, glove box, rear grab handles, front map lights
exterior - Lund rear spoiler, white GTR wiper blades, painted white front and rear lips, light reflecting Streetglo blue pinstripes, Powerflo rear splash guards, white Aurora V8 windshield decal, personalized license plates "ROARAH"
OTHER: 700 watt Kenwood 10" subs, Stinger wires, 450 watt Kenwood 5 way 6x9's, under the hood "grounding mod"( it actually works), Randy's 5 min. hood mod, repainted rear drivers door & trunk
SHINY STUFF: replaced the OEM aluminum wheels with the chromes, chrome 244 emblems on front fenders, chrome running board covers (that say Aurora), chrome door handle covers, chrome door guards, chrome gas tank lid, chrome pillar post covers (front & rear), chrome Enkie bullet valve stems and caps, chrome 3A Racing over sized oval exhaust tips, for that somewhat factory look (on Monday) chrome rear license plate frame with tinted glass cover, chrome front license plate frame (that says Aurora) customized to fit '06 Pontiac GTO chrome oil filler cap fitted with blue Olds emblem, customized to fit '01 GMC truck chrome power steering lid
PERFORMANCE UPGRADES:
suspension - white Monroe M80A (or whatever they're called) air shocks, Moog upper strut bushings, blue Caddy strut brace,
engine - chrome & blue 900 CFM Spectre cold air intake with heat wrap, blue MSD ignition coils & wires, Autolite double platinum plugs.
exhaust - hollowed out cat, blue Ica glass packs, 3A Racing tips (Monday) www.grabthepower.com/index.html
STILL TO COME: this summer - window tint & ACNA rear window decal, Razzi side skirts, chrome washer tank lid
next year or year after - autobahn gears & brain, port & polish the block, TB bore
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Nice ride Lance!
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HOLY COW! this is the best April fools present ever man ;D
First I got 2 spots in this years calendar, then this.
ok i guess i thought this day would never come and i am so happy everyone. you guys rock. And so right now before I forget I would like to thank my buddy Randy T, for surely this would not have happened without him!! Of course, a big thanks to all u cats who voted for me too. 1997 GM bright white non autobahn base model
purchased 10/01/06 for $2,250 with 108,900 miles. She rolled 129,000 miles this morning, then She's a bone stock model, usually that doesn't make a car unique b/c it has absolutely no options, just all the normal Aurora goodies. heck i thought it was loaded when i saw it. i could be wrong about this, but i think ROARAH is probably unique in that aspect, or are there others here who don't have any options?
i have kept every single receipt for this car since day one, right down to .99c light bulbs. It is a sizeable file so forgive me for not recalling every detail lol. I just bought a set of Imco glass packs today and was wet sanding them when i found out i got MFA. obviously i am Aurora crazy, who wet sands glass packs when they are gonna be under a car getting dirty? Just an old artist who works with fine details
i painted them blue to match my pinstripes, strut bar, ignition wires, hose covers, interior lights & mint smelling tree hanging from my mirror ;D ;D umm most everyone knows i'm disabled bc i remember a little rant once. and this car gives me something to keep busy with. it consumes alot of my time, money and energy and i love it! i did not drive for 18 months and i missed driving soo much. the Aurora is the easiest car in the world to drive with one arm and one hand. it is truly therapeutic for me. i have been totally nuts over Lamborghinis for 30 years now, but in the first year, the Aurora swiftly snugged up to second place. first place to me bc i sure don't have a Lamborghini but rather I mean maybe the 2nd best automobile ever made.
i guess i should get to the work performed since it is pretty lengthly.
OEM replaced parts:
front door window switches, washer pump motor and tank, drivers seat, all 3 cigarette lighter knobs (were missing!) ,electronic rear view mirror ( it had the wrong one!), all air vents except rear center console ( broken fins!), front lower door speakers, radio and antenna, cargo net, keyless fob, cup holder, hood struts, starter, battery and cables, intake gaskets (must do if u replace starter), serpentine belt, fuel filter, brakes - front & rear pads, turned rear rotors, new front rotors & new tires twice now.
MISC:
interior - Goodyear floor mats, dash cover, wood dash kit & matching steering wheel cover.
LIGHTING: Sylvania Cool Blue running lights & Sylvania Silver Star high beams (or vice versa
) blue interior lights in center console, lower foot wells, glove box, rear grab handles, front map lights exterior - Lund rear spoiler, white GTR wiper blades, painted white front and rear lips, light reflecting Streetglo blue pinstripes, Powerflo rear splash guards, white Aurora V8 windshield decal, personalized license plates "ROARAH"
OTHER: 700 watt Kenwood 10" subs, Stinger wires, 450 watt Kenwood 5 way 6x9's, under the hood "grounding mod"( it actually works), Randy's 5 min. hood mod, repainted rear drivers door & trunk
SHINY STUFF: replaced the OEM aluminum wheels with the chromes, chrome 244 emblems on front fenders, chrome running board covers (that say Aurora), chrome door handle covers, chrome door guards, chrome gas tank lid, chrome pillar post covers (front & rear), chrome Enkie bullet valve stems and caps, chrome 3A Racing over sized oval exhaust tips, for that somewhat factory look (on Monday) chrome rear license plate frame with tinted glass cover, chrome front license plate frame (that says Aurora) customized to fit '06 Pontiac GTO chrome oil filler cap fitted with blue Olds emblem, customized to fit '01 GMC truck chrome power steering lid
PERFORMANCE UPGRADES:
suspension - white Monroe M80A (or whatever they're called) air shocks, Moog upper strut bushings, blue Caddy strut brace,
engine - chrome & blue 900 CFM Spectre cold air intake with heat wrap, blue MSD ignition coils & wires, Autolite double platinum plugs.
exhaust - hollowed out cat, blue Ica glass packs, 3A Racing tips (Monday) www.grabthepower.com/index.html
STILL TO COME: this summer - window tint & ACNA rear window decal, Razzi side skirts, chrome washer tank lid
next year or year after - autobahn gears & brain, port & polish the block, TB bore
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Nice ride Lance!
