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.

//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.

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!

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/

Chip page...
Chip page

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...

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

A TGP is not a tow vehicle  :shock:

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



:|

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

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

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 $$?