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Mark, just don't forget to turn those headlights off! Have you ever changed the battery in this car?? What a job!
Good luck.
Please do keep us updated here.
Dealer did say battery tested fine they also checked grounds.
Just curious, has anyone toyed with changing out the supercharger pulley for a smaller diameter wheel? I've heard about a half second off the 0-60 time can be had.
"Due to VERY POOR design the EGR burns thru the
plastic intake allowing coolent to leak into motor. Eventually ALL 95-98 GM 3.8 engines will
have this problem. The replacement intake is the
same as orginal with no changes to fix problem."
I have a 2000 Bonneville SE and am curious to know if this problem is widespread.
Ken
Checkout grandprixstore, motorsports, or thrasher for 3.4, 3.2, 3.1, 3.0 pulley. Thrasher has a GREAT article on which size is best for 3.8 with dyno'ed runs. The problem is placing pulley!!! Checkout motorsports as they RENT the pulley installation tool for two weeks!!!
How is everyone doing with their replacment choices.
I am thinking Mich. but am undecided which ones.
Better grip around the corners and no squealing. Good luck with your purchase.
I guess it comes down to what you read, prefer or budgeted. Best price/unbiased information for ANY tire manufacture could be found @ tirerack.com
Question:
Do you think the Regal will get the Heads Up Display...SOON??? Much like is available on Park Avenue Ultra, Grand Prix GTP, or Bonniville.
Thanks pinetted fro the pulley info - may be more trouble than it's worth right now. One day maybe.
Helm wants $120 new. I want $80 including shipping within US.
Contact Barney@texas.net
Checking out TireRack.com and the Dunlop SP Sport A2 seem to compare pretty high with the Potenza RE950's but at $20 less per tire. Great reviews also.
I'm very interested in renting the special tool to replace the pulley on my Regal. I've owned the new pulley for quite some time, but have been too cheap to pay the $$$ for purchasing the tool. How can I contact Bob Weiland at Motorsports? Do you have a URL or email address? I'm sure I'm not the only person who'd be interested in renting the tool. Thanks!
Motorsports Performance
1-877-643-3475
www.motorsports.westserver.net
Go to his site and DROOL on all the gadgets for the Regal!!! ASP Pulley Puller Tool(rental$40.00 + $109.95 deposit)
Not 100% positive if he ONLY rents tool with Dial-Ur-Boost purchase??? Give him a call...he's been instrumental + helpful in transforming my Regal!!! Just forgive him for owning a GTP.
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Has anyone removed the stock AMP and upgraded AMP/speakers??? What wire connectors are needed for Monsoon transplant??? Don't get me wrong...the stock stereo/8 speaker/amp sounds GREAT. I'd like to upgrade AMP and speakers???
Hope to hear from you before Feb 22 via the Talk to the Press discussion or at jfallon@edmunds.com with your thoughts and contact information.
Thanks as always,
Jeannine Fallon
PR Director, Edmunds.com
I have posted with concern about my Regal (which I love) with its (where in the world is the water coming from leak) as a puddle of water continues on the right front passenger side floorboard. On for another attempt to repair the leak.
This is disappointing for a great car, but this stuff happens.
Happy motoring to all.....as I find myself to soon to venture down LEMON LAW ROAD.
pacinpelo
A/C is not leaking. Water is just there.
Has anyone had experience ever filing a lemon claim? What was your result? Was it a challenge? Did you use a lawyer or do it your own.
The dealer basically has thrown his hands in the air. Has not been able to get it to leak now. this is the 3rd visit and 16 days out of service total.
Thoughts?
I am interesting in getting stock airbox and stock intake pipe ( the rubber
one, which goes from that restrictive airbox to throttle body).
If you have them on the shelf in the garage and beleive that you will not
need it anymore, it would be very kind of you to sell it ( hmmm I would not
mind a gift ... ) for me.
I have Buick Regal GS 1998 and do not know, is stock airbox on Pontiac GTP the same as
on GS ? Anybody knows that?
Well, if nobody in this list have these parts, I am going to pursue the way of
junk yards.
Why I need it ? Going to use stock airbox + amsoil drop in + dremel tool as
custom intake. If that would not work nicely - will cut intake pipe and put K&N
cone on it.
Do not like to mess up with the ones I have now because of chance to screw up
and I think they are cheaper than most others. Handling & wear are supposed to be much
better than the Goodyear's. I'm in the market for tire for my '98 GS so I'll check these out and also look at the Michelin Pilot XGT H4's.
Also said I need a new battery because it is leaking acid - $115 installed. From the horrors I hear about changing the battery I may have them do it. Am wondering if this is BS though?
Also said I should replace the supercharger cone (nose) to the tune of $500 for the part alone... anyone had this problem, or had to replace their cone??? what would cause that?
Also I need a new belt tensioner...
Anyway my extended warranty is covering the tab for just about everything so worry not. I may attempt the battery myself unless anyone thinks its not worth saving $50... let me know.
Happy motoring, and may your warranty be with you.... Mark
I AM VERY IMPRESSED ON HOW THE REGAL REACTED TO THE COLLISION. I'm greatful to have walked away from this accident!!! Well after $3K of damage the car is back to it's preaccident condition.
On a positive note...I replaced the cup holder worth $120.00 + 0.8 hours to install.
Question:
Why didn't my air bags go off in the accident??? Is it due to my stationary position; deacceleration-VS-impact???
stick is great. they are wearing surprisingly well. road noise is quite acceptable.
i'd like to mention that the change to a top notch tire should be performed prior to any serious suspension mods. i think most will be surprised at how nicely things tighten up with a tire light the XGT Z4s that have a stout sidewall. i was able to get a great price at costco for my michelins.
my confidence level has increased greatly when driving at high speeds on the highway. lane changes are crisp and tracking is much better at 90+ MPH with the michelins.
Your airbags did not go off because the vehicle was involved in a rear-end collision. They are designed to activate in a frontal collision and at a certain type of force. It sounds like you were pushed into a vehicle in front of you but that collision was not hard enough to activate the airbag. How did your front-end get damaged? What excuse did the driver of the Pontiac have? She wasn't talking on the cell phone, was she?
Anyway here is my problem, I went to start my car on Saturday night and I had no dash lights. The headlights and everything else was working fine. I checked the fuses and the mega-fuses but all were OK. This happened once before and I was able to play with the dimmer switch. I will be making a trip to the dealer tomorrow afternoon. Has anyone else had this problem? It seem my car is plagued with some weird electrical problems.
So with so few mile and no signs of problems what are some areas I should watch for? I put new tires on it and changed the coolant. The only problem I had was a vacuum leak that kept shutting the vent to defrost, but my local dealer fixed it for les the $100 so I'm pretty happy.
Other then not being very excited about the way the car drives in the snow (I use to have 4x4 bronco) I find nothing wrong with the vehicle. However being a gear head I was looking around for some suspension tuning parts, maybe a strut tower brace and some lower braces to help the handling in tight corners a bit. The power of the car is great, and I've never driven a FWD car that could light up the tires up so easily:)
Most of my friends laugh at the car, and it's been affectionately labeled the Granny Mobil. Hey I really don't care, it's one of the few granny cars with a ski rack and enough power to waste those roller-skates that pass for small cars.
Thanks
John
Thanks
Rick
Also one of my cupholders just lost its spring? damn plastic. I bet this 10 cent piece will cost a $100 for the dealer to fix. Anyone have this problem?
Now on to my question, My low oil light comes on when I first start the car. The oil was just changed and the level is correct. It happens if the car sit for a few hours then started, but, I can shut off the car and restart right away and the light doesn't come on.
Does this sound like a sensor or can it be some computer problem.
Rick