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Title: New member, TGP owner, have some questions/comments
Post by: Busa Racer on September 30, 2004, 07:23:52 PM

Have had my 89 TGP for 4 months, has 79k miles...

PROS:
unbelievable ride, handling, power for an older GM car. Comfortable too.

CONS:
Cruise inop,
front valance busted, cut off where it was really bad, so it looks bad...
turbo is starving, intake hose looks like it collapses.

The things I would appreciate some input is....
1) best way to get a valance without going brand new through GM,
2) need help finding the performance chip,
3) the front wheels get dirty in 2 days from brake dust, and are a bitch to clean.

I know the information is here, but don't have the time to read every thread, so some help would be appreciated.

lata,
Chris.

Title: Reply
Post by: herb427sc on September 30, 2004, 09:06:06 PM

//www.gmpartsdirect.com
The part number is Panel, Valance 12522768
I paid about $140 delivered.

For the chip, you need to talk to JEFF M

I have a metal disc that goes between the wheel and rotor
that seems to work pretty good. I do not know where they
come from because they were on the car when I bought it.

Title: Re: Reply
Post by: Busa Racer on September 30, 2004, 09:27:13 PM

Quote from: herb427sc//www.gmpartsdirect.com
The part number is Panel, Valance 12522768
I paid about $140 delivered.

For the chip, you need to talk to JEFF M

I have a metal disc that goes between the wheel and rotor
that seems to work pretty good. I do not know where they
come from because they were on the car when I bought it.

using that part# on that site, came up with:
GM PART # 12522768
CATEGORY: License Plate Bracket/Plate
PACK QTY: 1 CORE CHARGE: $0.00
GM LIST: $184.92
OUR PRICE: $109.10
DESCRIPTION: PN BMP VL

so, they describe it as a license plate bracket??? LOL!

Title: New member, TGP owner, have some questions/comments
Post by: Invasion1 on September 30, 2004, 10:21:43 PM

you need for the Lower Valence

Description Part #'s

Lt Valance Brckt - 10203181
Rt Valance Brkt - 10203182
Center Valance Brkt- 10156874
Valance Panel - 12522768

From Chris A's Site

http://home.comcast.net/~aldridgec/

Title: New member, TGP owner, have some questions/comments
Post by: idbeast on September 30, 2004, 10:43:49 PM

Chip page...
Chip page (http://www.turbograndprix.com/driveability_and_performance_chip.htm)

Title: Lower valance
Post by: herb427sc on October 01, 2004, 01:18:45 PM

The part number is right, they just call it a license plate holder...
It was $109 plus shipping...
That part is for the 91-93 B4U, same part used on TGP...

Title: New member, TGP owner, have some questions/comments
Post by: Busa Racer on October 01, 2004, 03:41:12 PM

thanks all.

valance and center bracket now on order,

just put k&n filter on turbo..... me likey. :twisted:

will probly order chip next week.

I'll post photos sunday of my TGP towing my race bike! :D

Title: New member, TGP owner, have some questions/comments
Post by: 90TGP on October 01, 2004, 05:29:59 PM

A TGP is not a tow vehicle :shock:

Title: New member, TGP owner, have some questions/comments
Post by: Invasion1 on October 01, 2004, 05:54:06 PM

I would be worried about the tranny............when towing......

:|

Title: New member, TGP owner, have some questions/comments
Post by: Busa Racer on October 01, 2004, 06:58:53 PM

towing a total of about 800lbs...... :roll: no biggie.

Title: New member, TGP owner, have some questions/comments
Post by: Gearhead43 on October 01, 2004, 07:21:20 PM

As for the brake dust on the wheels, try the EBC Greenstuff Pads, Very low dusting and it wipes off very easy.

You can get them at www.brakewarehouse.com

Title: New member, TGP owner, have some questions/comments
Post by: R Dubya on October 01, 2004, 11:14:25 PM

I was just looking for EBC pads and found these..

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/results.jsp?scat=Pads&category=Rotors&scat=Rotors&scat=Lines&autoMake=Pontiac&autoModel=Grand+Prix&autoModClar=&autoYear=1989&brand=all&perfcat=premium&perfcat=perf&perfcat=track&x=103&y=21

What do you think of those rotors? Are they worth the $$?

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