Hi all, from toronto

[Zipzag]

Hi , already have my Aurora for a year or so its a 96 in mint shape, its 3 stage forest green , nice factory pearl job, chrome rims, chrome windows ,full autobhan pakage . oil gets changed every 5k, the plenum is painted a camilean green , you can eat off my engine.

i installed flow masters with reactive tips sound awsome, about to change the air intake , just want to get the right one , and then the chip, ive taken a genesis and made a few changes in the computer to try to increase the hp, btw im a gm tech. i do collision repair. so taken care of my baby is cheap i save big on labour and parts are cheap for me .

oh and btw the 4.0l and the 4.6l blocks are the same the only differnce in the the engines are the heads. the heads are to damn big for the aurora design , but the sts and the aurora use the same tranny , the short star is a totaly differnt engine , differnt block .

ill post pics of my car up soon , i have some accident pics, some lady went through a stop sign and did some damage, not a biggy but it cost her insuance 3500 bucks and i even got paid to fix it too , so i know my car was fixed right ,new wheel and all. lol al the way to the bank, and my insurance even came down this year and i got hit twice, each time i get paid to fix it ,lol

anyway i know a few things maybe i can help out , maybe answer a few question and if i cant, i always have the other techs at gm to ask. so feel free to ask.

take care from toronto

[JimW]

Big shout out from Mississauga, just due west of you man!

Welcome to ACNA, I look forward to seeing your Aurora.

[erw38]

Welcome. Pleased to have you here.

One question tho, what are chrome windows? They must have been and option on the 97's cuz I don't have them.

Again, welcome.

[Isnibs]

Hi from Scarborough,
Great to have another TO Aurora owner on the board.

Welcome

Isnibs

[Zipzag]

actually, yes the chrome windows were an option
check these specs out , this is my car to a tee members.fortunecity.com/zincster/ this is razzis car





STANDARD EQUIPMENT

AURORA: 4.0L V8 DOHC SMPI 32-valve engine, requires premium unleaded fuel
4-speed electronic overdrive automatic transmission with lock-up
battery with run down protection
driver selectable program transmission
front wheel drive, traction control, 3.48 axle ratio
dual stainless steel exhaust
touring ride suspension with auto-levelling, front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, front shocks, rear independent multi-link suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs, rear shocks
power rack-and-pinion steering with vehicle speed-sensing assist
4 wheel disc brakes with 4 wheel antilock braking system
20 gal capacity fuel tank
front and rear body-colored bumpers
body-colored bodyside molding
monotone paint
aero-composite halogen fully automatic headlamps with daytime running lights and delay off feature
additional exterior lights include cornering lights, front fog/driving lights, center high mounted stop light
front and rear 16" x 7" silver alloy wheels
P235/60SR16 BSW AS front and rear tires
inside under cargo mounted compact steel spare wheel
dual zone front air conditioning with climate control, rear heat ducts
AM/FM stereo with clock, seek-scan, cassette, single in-dash CD, 6 speakers, automatic equalizer and window grid antenna
radio steering wheel controls
cruise control
power door locks with remote keyless entry
child safety rear door locks, power remote trunk release, power remote fuel release
2 power accessory outlet, retained accessory power, garage door opener
analog instrumentation display includes tachometer gauge, water temp gauge, compass, exterior temp, systems monitor, trip computer, trip odometer
warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp warning, battery, low oil level, low coolant, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, door ajar, service interval, brake fluid
dual airbags
ignition disable, panic alarm, security system
tinted windows, power front windows with driver 1-touch down, power rear windows
variable intermittent front windshield wipers, rear window defroster
seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats with adjustable headrests, center armrest with storage, driver seat includes 6-way power seat with power lumbar support, passenger seat includes 6-way power seat with power lumbar support
fixed rear bench seat with fixed rear headrest, center pass-thru armrest with storage
leather seats, leatherette door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats, wood trim, leather gear shift knob
memory on driver seat with 2 memory setting(s) including door mirrors
interior lights include dome light with fade, front and rear reading lights, 4 door curb lights, illuminated entry
leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt adjustment
dual illuminated vanity mirrors, dual auxiliary visors
auto-dimming day-night rearview mirror
full floor console, mini overhead console with storage, locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, 2 seat back storage pockets, driver and passenger door bins
carpeted cargo floor, carpeted trunk lid, cargo net, cargo light
chrome side windows, body-colored door handles.

[Zipzag]

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (Descriptions & Prices):

Option Code Option Name Invoice MSRP
--- OnStar Communication Service
Dealer-installed in a bout two hours. Monthly subscription is $22.50. One-year subscription is $270. Four-year subscription is $900. $733 $895
1SA Option Package 1SA
Includes vehicle with standard equipment. $0 $0
78U White Diamond Tri-Coat Paint
$352 $395
BA5 Gold Package
Includes gold finish on hood emblem and rear panel script. $64 $75
CF5 Power Astroroof
Includes electric sliding glass panel with gray tinted glass and sunshade. $974 $1,095
K05 Engine Block Heater
$18 $20
KA1 Heated Front Seats
$307 $345
N98 Wheels: 16" Chrome
$712 $800
NG1 MA/NY Emissions
Automatically added to vehicles shipped to and/or sold to retailers in Massachusetts/New York. Out-of-state retailers must order on vehicles to be registered or leased in Massachusetts/New York. NOT AVAILABLE with (YF5) California Emissions. $151 $170
QQX Autobahn Package
Includes 3.71 axle ratio, P235/60VR16 BSW AS tires. $352 $395
U1F Radio: Bose Acoustimass System
Includes ETR AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette, CD player, speaker system with rear package shelf module incorporating 1 woofer, 6 additional speakers and integrated rear window antenna. $775 $871
U1S Disc Changer: 12 Disc
$409 $460
YF5 California Emissions
Automatically added to vehicles shipped to and/or sold to retailers in California. Out-of-state retailers must order on vehicles to be registered or leased in California. NOT AVAILABLE with (NG1) MA/NY Emissions. $151 $170

SPECIFICATIONS


Power Train

Engine Type - 32-Valve DOHC 90-Degree V8
Displacement - 3,995 cc (244 cu in)
Bore x Stroke - 87x84 mm (3,425 x 3.31 in)
Compression - Ratio 10.3:1
Horsepower - 250 @ 5,600 rpm
Torque - 260 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
Transmission - 4-speed, FWD, electronically controlled automatic overdrive with torque converter
Gear Ratio - 1st- 2.960; 2nd- 1.626; 3rd- 1.000; 4th- 0.681; Reverse- 2.130

Performance Data

Acceleration (0-60 mph): 8.2 sec.
Braking Distance (60-0 mph): 122 ft.
Roadholding Index: 0.81
Base Number of Cylinders: 8
Base Engine Size: 4 liters
Horsepower: 250 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque: 260 lbs./ft. @ 4400 rpm


Safety Features

Anti-Lock Brakes: Standard
De-powered Air Bag: Standard
Side Air Bag: Not Available
Integrated Child Seat: Not Available
Traction Control: Standard


Crash Test Results

Driver: Rating = Average
Passenger: Rating = Average



Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Tank Capacity: 20 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)
Automatic: 17 mpg / 24 mpg
Range in Miles: (City/Highway)
Automatic: 340 mi. / 520 mi.


Dimensions

Exterior:

Length: 205.4 in.
Width: 74.4 in.
Height: 55.4 in.
Weight: 3967 lbs.
Wheelbase: 113.8 in.


Interior:

Front Headroom: 38.4 in.
Rear Headroom: 36.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 56.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 56.9 in.
Front Hip Room: 55.1 in.
Rear Hip Room: 55.8 in.
Front Leg Room: 42.6 in.
Rear Leg Room: 38.4 in.
Luggage Capacity: 16.1 cu.ft.



MEANING OF AURORA VIN 1995-1999:

1 = Built in U.S.
G = General Motors
3 = Oldsmobile
GR = Aurora

6 = Four door/Sedan
2 = Active (Manual) Belts with Drivers and Passenger Inflatable Restraint System
C = 4.0 liter displacement/ Eight Cylinder, U.S. Built Engine
X = Check Digit

X = Model Year
4 = Lake Orion, MI
XXXXXX = Production Sequence Number - The Xs at the end are particular to your Aurora and are in sequence (1G3GR62C X X X X X X X X X)

MEANING OF AURORA VIN 2001:

1 = Built in U.S.
G = General Motors
3 = Oldsmobile
GR = Aurora 3.5, GS = Aurora 4.0

6 = Four door/Sedan
4 = ? Maybe 4 Air Bags ? 2001 has side air bags
C = C = 4.0 V8 H = 3.5 V6
X = Check Digit

1 = 2001 Model Year
4 = Lake Orion, MI
XXXXXX = Production Sequence Number

There was a large jump in mid July from 13XXXX to 14XXXX which may be the change to the "true" 2001 model year.



1999 FACTORY COLORS





1999 Factory Colors
Sterling (12)
Arctic White (16)
Midnight Blue (28)
Evergreen (38)

Black Onyx (41)
Burgundy (51)
Gold (60)
Bronze Mist (76)

White Diamond (78)


Champagne (83)


Copper Mist (88)

Interior Colors:
Graphite, Tan, Gray, Neutral.






1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

03 - Medium Gray Metallic

12 - Sterling 12 - Sterling 12 - Sterling

14 - Light Gray Metallic

16 - Bright White 16 - Bright White 16 - Bright White 16 - Bright White 16 - Arctic White 16 - Arctic White

17 - Silver Metallic 17 - Silver Metallic

18 - Dark Green Gray Metallic 18 - Frosted Mint 18 - Silvered Sage

28 - Navy Blue Metallic 28 - Navy Blue Metallic

30 - Medium Blue Metallic

34 - Silver Teal Metallic 34 - Silver Teal Metallic 34 - Silver Teal Metallic

36 - Light Blue Metallic

38 - Dark Green Metallic 38 - Evergreen

40 - Ivory White

41 - Black 41 - Black 41 - Black 41 - Black 41 - Black Onyx 41 - Black Onyx 41 - Black Onyx

42 - Medium Green Metallic 42 - Medium Green Metallic 42 - Medium Green Metallic 42 - Chestnut 42 - Chestnut

43 - Medium Dark Teal Metallic 43 - Medium Dark Teal Metallic

44 - Cherry 44 - Cherry

47 - Medium Green Gray Metallic 47 - Medium Green Gray Metallic

48 - Dark Green Metallic 48 - Dark Green Metallic

50 - Light Beige Metallic 50 - Light Beige Metallic 50 - Light Beige Metallic

51 - Dark Red Metallic 51 - Dark Red Metallic 51 - Burgundy

53 - Red Metallic 53 - Red Metallic

54 - Cappuccino 54 - Cappuccino

60 - Gold Firemist Metallic 60 - Gold

62 - Sapphire 62 - Sapphire

72 - Medium Garnet Red Metallic 72 - Red Metallic

76 - Bronze Mist 76 - Bronze Mist 76 - Bronze Mist

77 - Dark Cherry Red Metallic 77 - Dark Red Metallic

78 - White Diamond Metallic 78 - White Diamond Metallic 78 - White Diamond 78 - White Diamond 78 - White Diamond

83 - Champagne Metallic 83 - Champagne

88 - Copper Mist

89 - Mocha Metallic

91 - Purple Pearl Metallic 91 - Polo Green 91 - Polo Green

93 - White Diamond

INTERIOR

Adriatic Blue - Leather Blue - Leather Blue - Leather

Sandstone - Leather/Cloth

Light Beige - Leather/Cloth Light Beige - Leather

Light Oak - Leather Tan - Leather 562 - Mocha - Leather 562 - Mocha - Leather

Neutral - Leather Neutral - Leather 522 - Neutral - Leather w/Dark Neutral Accents 522 - Neutral - Leather w/Dark Neutral Accents

522 - Neutral - Leather w/Mint Parfait Accents 522 - Neutral - Leather w/Sage Accents

Graphite - Leather/Cloth Graphite - Leather/Cloth Graphite - Leather/Cloth Graphite - Leather/Cloth Graphite - Leather/Cloth 932 -Dark Gray Leather 932 -Dark Gray Leather

Teal - Leather Teal - Leather Teal - Leather Teal - Leather

Light Gray - Leather Light Gray - Leather Light Gray - Leather Light Gray - Leather

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

[Aurora40]

Welcome to the board! Let's see some picts of that engine!

I believe the chrome you refer to is the chrome strip around the windows, not the windows themselves.

[Letitroll98]

Welcome Zipzag! A lot of info there. And yes, your knowledge base will be of help here, just go plant yourself over on the maintainance threads. No tipping.

[stevensolds]

welcome dude! another Aurora happy owner ;D

[Mr. Javi]

Welcome aboard Zigzag,

Glad to have you here on this bada** Aurora community!

Get some pictures up soon.



Peace.
[glow=red,2,300]Javi.[/glow]

[stiches]

newest member here from toronto. Have a 98 audobaun and just cleaned the egr valve and throttle body.Runs like new,and idles sweet. Pearl white and tan interior,no bose,chrome rims I think but it's hard to tell in this weather. Will post pics when I can get it clean

[JimW]

Another Torontonian! Kick ass!

Welcome stiches, we need ACNA plate frames so I can identify who is who on the road out there

[Zipzag]

stiches said:

newest member here from toronto. Have a 98 audobaun and just cleaned the egr valve and throttle body.Runs like new,and idles sweet. Pearl white and tan interior,no bose,chrome rims I think but it's hard to tell in this weather. Will post pics when I can get it clean

hey dude

[Zipzag]

Aurora40 said:

Welcome to the board! Let's see some picts of that engine!

I believe the chrome you refer to is the chrome strip around the windows, not the windows themselves.

i seen another aurora with the same windows at the dealership a while back, im not sure about the chrome strips,btw those strips are called belt mouldings. your guess is as good as mine , i check with parts to see the windows are still available or if the is a part number for them

[Isnibs]

Hi stiches,
Welcome to the forum.
Nice to meet ya.
isnibs

[SupaStealth]

i've seen chrome tint out there before which looks really awesome, especially on black cars. although i'm not sure on the legality of it.

[w3rk5]

Hi Zipzag,

I'm new here also. Welcome. I'm in the Scarborough area.