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by sextrosgxp
Sun Mar 23, 2014 1:04 pm
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: O2 sensor code P0136
Replies: 17
Views: 5031

Re: O2 sensor code P0136

Yes , there was a service bulletin on it. Im not sure if your car still qualifies, but it is worth checking out.
by sextrosgxp
Sun Mar 23, 2014 9:17 am
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: O2 sensor code P0136
Replies: 17
Views: 5031

Re: O2 sensor code P0136

Also contact your nearest dealer. Mine tripped a code related to the exhaust. Can't remember the code, but they replaced the entire exhaust from the collector back. $1200 exhaust for free.

There is a 75 or 80k mile limit, however.
by sextrosgxp
Thu Mar 20, 2014 3:40 pm
Forum: Detailing & Appearance
Topic: How to paint GXP calipers?
Replies: 42
Views: 3426

Re: How to paint GXP calipers?

At 200-250 degrees you are ok. Powdercoat ovens bake at 350-450. I painted mine with VhT hi temp paint. Never used Duplicolor so have no opinion. I don't really drive my GXP much. It is mostly for the occassional drive to work and car shows.

I'm just a big believer in if you are going to do a ...
by sextrosgxp
Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:02 pm
Forum: Detailing & Appearance
Topic: How to paint GXP calipers?
Replies: 42
Views: 3426

Re: How to paint GXP calipers?

Go to the GXP section. I did a write up with pics how to paint GXP calipers up. The calipers are not that expensive. To be honest I wouldn't even screw with used calipers. Use them as cores and buy new ones. From there clean the crap out of them and use scotch bright pad on them so the paint and ...
by sextrosgxp
Tue Mar 11, 2014 1:40 pm
Forum: Performance & Brainstorming
Topic: Need new brakes, what brand?
Replies: 39
Views: 2132

Re: Need new brakes, what brand?

Look under the GXP section and topic is Powdercoat Calipers. Gives a write up and pics.
by sextrosgxp
Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:17 am
Forum: Performance & Brainstorming
Topic: Need new brakes, what brand?
Replies: 39
Views: 2132

Re: Need new brakes, what brand?

I used Autosports rotors, ebc red stuff pads, and painted up a new set of calipers. Look awesome and work great. Don't waste your money on Brembos. Not even sure you can get Brembos or baer kits for these cars.
by sextrosgxp
Fri Feb 21, 2014 3:14 pm
Forum: Detailing & Appearance
Topic: Wheel Cleaners, what do you use?
Replies: 20
Views: 2289

Re: Wheel Cleaners, what do you use?

Depends on the wheel type. For painted wheels like on a GXP I use Simple Green or plain old car wash soap. Then hand wax them to repell dust. Simple Green is balanced and safe for the clearcoat. I run ceramic pads as well so dust isnt much of an issue.

On chrome only cleaner made for chrome wheels ...
by sextrosgxp
Wed Feb 19, 2014 4:19 pm
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: Would you recommend the GXP?
Replies: 6
Views: 1637

Re: Would you recommend the GXP?

I would buy one. I love mine, but agree look for low miles. I would also take the VIN to a Buick/former Pontiac dealer to see if there is a maintainence report on the car. If not, have your mechanic check it out and get it up on a lift.

Look for leaks, check the exhaust there was a service report ...
by sextrosgxp
Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:28 pm
Forum: Detailing & Appearance
Topic: VHT Nite Shade
Replies: 8
Views: 1554

Re: VHT Nite Shade

The body shop I went to charged me 25 per light, but I was getting some other work done hence the deal. 50-75 per light is a reasonable price.
by sextrosgxp
Fri Jan 10, 2014 4:53 pm
Forum: Detailing & Appearance
Topic: VHT Nite Shade
Replies: 8
Views: 1554

Re: VHT Nite Shade

The easier and best way to do this is take the lights to a body shop and have them spray them with clearcoat with some black paint dropped in. It looks factory and last as long as your paint.

Had it done to mine two years ago and looks like new still. Not much reduction in light either.
by sextrosgxp
Tue Oct 29, 2013 6:15 pm
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: Gxp floor mats
Replies: 5
Views: 1858

Re: Gxp floor mats

Go to California Car Cover. They'll make mats that fit the GXP anyway you want.
by sextrosgxp
Sun Aug 25, 2013 4:47 pm
Forum: Introductions for new members
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 3
Views: 1099

Re: Newbie

Welcome! Wow what a find! Where did you find such a low mile GXP? Well done!
by sextrosgxp
Mon Aug 19, 2013 4:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cabin air filter?
Replies: 4
Views: 1905

Re: Cabin air filter?

For 15 bucks it's worth it. I found mine missing as well and put one in just to be safe.
by sextrosgxp
Sun Aug 18, 2013 1:19 pm
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: World's Best GXP?
Replies: 61
Views: 6012

Re: World's Best GXP?

Three shows. Two trophies. Only done three shows. Sitting at my fourth as we speak.

Ahhh. This forum cracks me up! Everyone wants to badmouth me and now the topic. Lol. Yet I don't see anyone posting a better GXP. Put up or shut up as they say.

Worst topic ever....hilarious. Dont quit your day ...
by sextrosgxp
Sat Aug 17, 2013 12:49 pm
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: World's Best GXP?
Replies: 61
Views: 6012

Re: World's Best GXP?

Again, I am going to disagree. Spend sometime watching and going to auctions. The exact words coming out of your mouth have been said for decades. People said corvairs, beetles, lincoln town cars, marauders, galaxies, Chevy 150 and 250s were never going to be worth anything and were junked These ...
by sextrosgxp
Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:43 am
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: World's Best GXP?
Replies: 61
Views: 6012

Re: World's Best GXP?

Sorry dude, but you are wrong! Maybe you are just too young but Bonneville started life with a v8 so the fact that a six ever was put in it was wrong.

Maybe the GXP made things right.
by sextrosgxp
Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:41 am
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: World's Best GXP?
Replies: 61
Views: 6012

Re: World's Best GXP?

What amazes me is how many people diss these cars they bitch and say they wont be worth anything. But yet they are still on here long after they sold them.

Look. If you think these cars wont be worth anything 10 years from now you are high! Simple law of supply and demand. Not many made there will ...
by sextrosgxp
Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:28 am
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: World's Best GXP?
Replies: 61
Views: 6012

Re: World's Best GXP?

So you put a 383 in a GN is it still a GN?
by sextrosgxp
Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:26 am
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: World's Best GXP?
Replies: 61
Views: 6012

Re: World's Best GXP?

First off. It is my opinion. Go back and read my original post. Im sure the words "I'll let you decide" were in there. Once again my opinion.

As far as Andrews ride. In no way was I down talking his car. Im simply saying once you took the northstar out of it it was no longer a GXP. I dont really ...
by sextrosgxp
Fri Aug 16, 2013 8:25 pm
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: World's Best GXP?
Replies: 61
Views: 6012

Re: World's Best GXP?

Sseiman,

Yes lower number. If memory serves they only made like 1800 or so G8 Gxps. Hold on to it. Probably wont see them depreciate much.