Project GSRT

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About Project GSRT
Project GSRT, a.k.a Sattie is a 2000 Saturn SL1 with a 1.9L EFI-OHC engine and automatic transmission. Here you will see the progress of Project GSRT. Along the way I will be adding some How2's so that you can do some of the things I have done to your ride.

WHAT'S NEW IN WINTER? This has been somewhat a slow year for ProjectGSRT. Trying to focus on the business side of things has slowed down working in the garage. But don't fret, Sattie didn't just sit the whole time! SInce last update, I have added 17in. TRAKLite Brake wheels in Matte Black...yes I said matte black. I never thought I would go black but I did. I also went back to Hankook Ventus Tires in 215-40-17. They are sticky but they still do not like slightly wet roads. More than likely, these will stay til next spring when I go back to Kuhmo. I also addeed a little custom touch by adding Silver pinstriping to the wheels. I did this to break up all the black between the tires and the wheels. Calipers and drums are back to black and I did finally change the side graphics. These are nothing special, just something to add some color. I did keep the sideskirts on as well...when I took them off, Sattie looked sooooo basic, so they are here to stay. As far as what's coming up next Spring/Summer, I will be color matching the mirrors, corner pieces and pillars. I will also reupholster the door panels and switiching various pieces that I painted grey back to black as well. Oh, I will be changing out the brakes and rotors from a HAWK/EBC setup to EBC/Powesrlot setup...I wanna give this a try and see how it sticks. Other than that, I will be doing some much needed underhood work...see ya in June!

 

Project GSRT

Here is a complete list of all the Mods/Changes along with Future Changes:

Mods/Changes for Spring/Summer 2012:

  • Progress Sport Springs (1.8in F/R)
  • OBX Header and Downpipe
  • Magnaflow Hi-Flow Cat
  • Reupholster Door Panels (Black/Grey)
  • EBC Greenstuff Brake Pads
  • Powerslot Rotors
  • 20% Tint
  • Upgrade Speakers

Mods/Changes Exterior:

  • Roof Mounted Antenna
  • Side Graphics (Silver)
  • R34 Sideskirts (Silver)
  • 35% Tint (Smoke Grey)
  • Turn Signal Mirror Mod
  • 'SATURN' Bumper decal (Silver)
  • 'GYRLSPEED' Euro Style front plate
  • 'GSRT' Trunk lettering (SIlver)
  • GSRT Custom: Mesh Grille
  • GSRT Custom: Painted Air Deflector (Silver)
  • Ventshade Visors (Black)

Mods/Changes Interior:

  • Reverse Glow Gauges (Whiteface)
  • Black Chrome Pedals
  • Top Mount Shift Knob (Matte Chrome)
  • Black Seat Covers (Front/Rear)
  • Black Mats (Front/Rear)
  • GSRT Custom Painted: Rear Deck Lid (Black)
  • GSRT Custom Painted: Saturn Emblem [Steering Wheel] (Silver)

Mods/Changes Engine/Underhood:

  • 2.25in Custom Exhaust Cat-Back to Volt Muffler
  • AEM Short Ram Air Intake (Metallic Blue)
  • VMS Bored Throttle Body
  • NGK V-Power Plugs
  • Bonehead Performance Powdercoated Valve Cover (Metallic Blue)
  • GSRT Custom Painted: Battery Tie Down (Metallic Blue)
  • GSRT Custom Painted: Top Intake Manifold (Silver)
  • GSRT Custom Painted: AIR Valve (Silver)

Mods/Changes Braking/Suspension:

  • Eibach Lowering Springs (ProKit)
  • KYB GR-2 Struts
  • KYB Strut Mounts
  • SPS Billet Front Strut Bar
  • 17in TRAKlite Brake Wheels (Matte Black)
  • Hankook H405 Tires (215-40-17)
  • Hawk Brake Pads
  • EBC Slotted/Dimpled Rotors
  • AMR Rear Strut Bar (Black)
  • GSRT Custom Painted: Calipers/Drums/Brackets (Black)
  • GSRT Custom: Wheel Pinstriping (Silver)

Mods/Changes Lighting:

  • HID Conversion Kit (Purple Tint)
  • StreetGlow Optx Underbody Lighting (Purple)
  • Clear Side Markers w/Hyperwhite Bulbs
  • GSRT Custom: Blacked Out Tails

Mods/Changes Audio/Video/Entertainment:

  • Boss 7in. Touchscreen DVD/CD/Everything Headunit
  • 12 Disc Pioneer CD Changer

Future Mods/Changes:

  • L300 Tailight Conversion