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    Homemade Valet Switch

    Has anyone made a homemade valet switch or anything like that? My 87 GN is pretty much stock. I would like to have a switch that would alternate between full power and partial power. Any suggestions?
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    Wheel studs too short?

    I just got some new wheels American Racing "Kirbab style" GNX wheels. When I put them on yesterday I noticed the studs didnt seem long enough. It looks like there is only about 1/2 to 5/8 of the thread exposed for the lugnuts to grab onto. What is the minimum safe length I should have for the...
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    digital to analog conversion

    My 87 GN has digital gauges and I want to convert to aftermarket analog. What is involved? Obviously I must fine a way to mount the new gauges but what about hooking them up?
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    Old GN needs help

    I have an 87 GN that has been parked for many years and needs a lot of work. Nothing is broken or blown up but at 140000 hard miles she needs a lot of TLC and I have little knowledge of what to do. The engine and tranny need to be rebuilt, the interior needs replacing and the body needs a lot...
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    best manual for repair

    What is the best manual for working on my '87 GN? I have a moderate knowledge of auto mechanics and need a book to show me where everything is and how to work on it. What do you guys think? Price is not the main concern here. Wealth of information and the accuracy of that information are the...
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    Intermittent digital dash

    I have a strange problem. A couple of months ago my digital dash went black. The turbo lights still work but the digital displays quit. For two months they were dark. This morning when I started my car, it worked correctly for the duration of my 5 minute drive to work. When I started the...
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    What scan tool to use?

    I need some kind of diagnostic tool for my GN. I want something fairly comprehensive. I have a laptop I can use. Do I need stand alone equipment? Do I need just a cable to connect my laptop to the car or is there a device that translates between the car and the laptop? Is there software...
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    dash brake light comes on

    Why is the dash brake light comming on when I press the brakes? It is the light associated with the emergency brakes. If I press the brake pedal it comes on for less than a second even if I hold the pedal down longer. My fluid is full, the pedal seems relatively firm, the emergency brake is...
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    factory turbo

    What model is the factory turbo and where is a good place to buy a rebuild kit? I have a bad seal in mine that is leaking oil into the intercooler and therefor the intake manifold.
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    satin, flat or gloss?

    A buddy is about to paint some parts for my 87 gn. The header panel of course is gloss, but what about everything else in it? Its all faded and chipped. i need to know what is gloss and what is satin or flat. He is painting the headlight retainers, the headlight bezels, the side and bumper...
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    rear discs

    my gn is pretty factory and slightly worn out. i am just begining to clean her up and would like to throw some discs on the rear. are there any cars that had rear discs that can be used on an 87 gn?
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