My 98 Aurora

michiganaurora
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My 98 Aurora May 8, 2013 23:48:42 GMT -6

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Post by michiganaurora on May 8, 2013 23:48:42 GMT -6

Ive had the car for a few months now, and finally got to give it a good cleaning since its warming up now so id thought id post pics.
Who ever owned the car before me didnt do much upkeep on the looks of the car, not to mention ALL the dog hair everywhere. Anyway it finally feels clean on the inside

. Also gave her a bath today and spent almost 8 hrs messing with it.

Thanks to all the threads on here which helped out a ton.

Here are some pics from today

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Interior project: in progress
Got the center console apart and inside, gave it a good cleaning. The gear indicator window had pop or coffee spilled all over, its clean but im now missing the traction control letters but looks better and more clear than before. Gave the carpets a good shampoo, and wiped down all the small plastic.
Next is to recover the pillars, hopefully friday

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Dont know why but this piece specifically was filthy, looks good now.

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Decided to check my trunk because of the thread i found on here about water where the spare wheel goes... Sure enough i had about a inch of water in there, got the water out and pulled out all the carpet to give a good cleaning and let dry out for a few days, gonna try and run a new bead of silicone under the trunk seal on friday and hope that fixes it. Didnt get no pics of the water but got a couple of the trunk torn apart lol.

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Almost forgot the engine bay.
Before, taken about a week ago

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After

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its not spotless, but better.

Sorry for the ridiculously long post but kinda wanted to document my progress lol.

lkraft92 Aurora Lover American Luxury American Muscle Posts: 842	My 98 Aurora May 9, 2013 0:43:40 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lkraft92 on May 9, 2013 0:43:40 GMT -6 that is one clean aurora. that engine bay is near spotless. looks awesome.
	1997-black on black, non autobahn, custom 2.5 in. exhaust w/ a glasspack, clear corners by collins (xjsman89), bixexon projectors w/ angel eyes, lit trunk panel, blue interior leds-many more mods to come. 2003-Final 500, bone stock, several mods to come.

RCA1186 Administrator Rob Go Pack Go! Posts: 4,839 Staff Member	My 98 Aurora May 9, 2013 6:14:32 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RCA1186 on May 9, 2013 6:14:32 GMT -6 Always nice to see someone else go as "in depth" as a lot of us tend to do. Looks great!
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sall Absolute Aurora Fanatic Posts: 6,087	My 98 Aurora May 9, 2013 6:27:45 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sall on May 9, 2013 6:27:45 GMT -6 Nice clean Classic! The homelink bezel gets dirty because [some]people never wash their damn hands. Same with the shifter and steering wheel. Hahaha yeah Rob we are particular people some times
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rorafan Aurora Driver Posts: 469	My 98 Aurora May 9, 2013 9:12:01 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rorafan on May 9, 2013 9:12:01 GMT -6 Lookin' good! There's just nothing like a nice, clean Aurora :-)
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Marc Aurora Master Posts: 10,048	My 98 Aurora May 9, 2013 10:03:18 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Marc on May 9, 2013 10:03:18 GMT -6 Looks good!
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renaldo0613 Aurora Obsessed Vador Posts: 1,833	My 98 Aurora May 9, 2013 12:24:56 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by renaldo0613 on May 9, 2013 12:24:56 GMT -6 That's right there is a very clean classic!! Looking good man. I love that burgundy color with the tan leather look. All ya need is 35% on the windows!!
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michiganaurora Aurora Passenger Posts: 237	My 98 Aurora May 9, 2013 14:41:50 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by michiganaurora on May 9, 2013 14:41:50 GMT -6 Thanks guys, me and my girlfriend really love the car. Tint is coming soon hopefully.

XJSman89 Administrator Posts: 6,309 Staff Member	My 98 Aurora May 9, 2013 15:10:09 GMT -6 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by XJSman89 on May 9, 2013 15:10:09 GMT -6 I got 20 on mine, I've never had a problem with getting pulled over. If you don't have inspections up there I would go darker than 35!
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dynamic1964 Aurora Extremist Bring our Olds on the streets again Posts: 1,041	My 98 Aurora May 9, 2013 15:10:50 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dynamic1964 on May 9, 2013 15:10:50 GMT -6 Good job! Great classic you have there
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sempar Aurora Groupie Posts: 137	My 98 Aurora May 9, 2013 15:14:20 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sempar on May 9, 2013 15:14:20 GMT -6 Great job on cleaning up that Classic! The previous owner may have been a slob, but the car doesn't look like it's been abused. Very nice! John

nelson480 Absolute Aurora Fanatic Certified Northstar Mechanic ...well almost anyways Posts: 5,182	My 98 Aurora May 10, 2013 18:41:07 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nelson480 on May 10, 2013 18:41:07 GMT -6 So beautiful. My favorite color
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michiganaurora
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My 98 Aurora May 11, 2013 14:29:49 GMT -6

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Post by michiganaurora on May 11, 2013 14:29:49 GMT -6

Thatnks for all the compliments guys. Tint is definately on the to do list but Ill probably go with 5% on the back 3 windows and a 5% strip on the windshield, just to stay legal, ive been pulled over twice for 20% tint on front windows on other cars, cops waste no time on window tint up here..
Got my center console back in

my1stluv Aurora Driver Posts: 352	My 98 Aurora May 11, 2013 17:03:01 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by my1stluv on May 11, 2013 17:03:01 GMT -6 Mmmmmmmmm,, shiny Great job P.s love the mailbox drying rack
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michiganaurora Aurora Passenger Posts: 237	My 98 Aurora May 11, 2013 17:57:42 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by michiganaurora on May 11, 2013 17:57:42 GMT -6 Haha you got a sharp eye

roara Aurora Maniac I was drivin up Grapevine Hill passin cars like they were standin still Posts: 2,460	My 98 Aurora May 11, 2013 21:01:46 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by roara on May 11, 2013 21:01:46 GMT -6 Looks great! Good job on the clean up. Cool color too!
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nelson480
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My 98 Aurora May 11, 2013 21:22:20 GMT -6

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Post by nelson480 on May 11, 2013 21:22:20 GMT -6

May 11, 2013 14:29:49 GMT -6 michiganaurora said:

Thatnks for all the compliments guys. Tint is definately on the to do list but Ill probably go with 5% on the back 3 windows and a 5% strip on the windshield, just to stay legal, ive been pulled over twice for 20% tint on front windows on other cars, cops waste no time on window tint up here..
Got my center console back in

That is super dark! I have trouble at night with 15%

April/May '11 Featured
1999 'Rora Kodiac white, non autobahn, mostly stock, tint, Bose and chrome wheels added, 6000K HIDs, 161K miles
2003 4.0 Purple Drizzle metallic Bose, heated seatsRIP Jan13
'95 Purple Drizzle (current)

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My 98 Aurora Oct 24, 2013 9:59:48 GMT -6

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Post by skatterbrane on Oct 24, 2013 9:59:48 GMT -6

Beautiful. I love that color. I would want mine with the dark charcoal interior. I had the same problem and I have the same color interior. . The interior was filthy and covered with dog hair too. I cannot imagine someone buying a $38K car only to carry dogs around in it. People and their pets, don't get it, never will.

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electrostatictommy Aurora Passenger ElectrostaticTommyBoy Posts: 303	My 98 Aurora Oct 24, 2013 11:20:50 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by electrostatictommy on Oct 24, 2013 11:20:50 GMT -6 Now polish those exhaust tips:
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michiganaurora
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My 98 Aurora Oct 24, 2013 19:29:57 GMT -6

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Post by michiganaurora on Oct 24, 2013 19:29:57 GMT -6

Thanks, i tried to shine up my tips but had nowhere near as good results as you and other members on here.

Heres a pic from a month or so ago, the hanger was really rusted so i couldnt drop them and get the top lol, dont tell anyone haha.

But I got these a few weeks ago off ebay, they were only 12 bucks.

Just need to have them put on

renaldo0613 Aurora Obsessed Vador Posts: 1,833	My 98 Aurora Oct 25, 2013 16:04:40 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by renaldo0613 on Oct 25, 2013 16:04:40 GMT -6 Exhaust clamp and your good to go its only tips so you would be fine.
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majesticmike
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My 98 Aurora Apr 18, 2014 23:16:53 GMT -6

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Post by majesticmike on Apr 18, 2014 23:16:53 GMT -6

Attachment DeletedYa, nice cleanup job. I can hardly wait to do a claybar and wax mine. It needs it badly. I checked my spare tire compartment, but found no water or moisture. We get a lot of rain here, so not sure what's going on. I was under the impression it was a 1995 - 96 only problem. I have a 97. But yours is a 1998... Hmmm.

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