ssmontecarlo3800
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Hello everybody, I'm Chris. As you might be able to tell from my join date, I'm not new, but I also never really posted before, so I guess I am still new, lol. (I'm kinda quiet in real life too, going out with a group of people, I'll do a lot of listening, but not much speaking)
Anyways, I had a 2001 Monte Carlo SS, fully loaded, black with black interior. I got it used in 2004, and learned basically everything I know about cars from it. I had a lot of fun modifying it and repairing parts over the years. Some of what I did:
- Modify stock airbox (then later replaced with a ZZPerformance Cold Air Intake)
- SLP Catback Exhaust
- ZZPerformance downpipe with catalytic converter
- ZZPerformance Intake Insert
- SLP Rocker Arms and Pushrods
- SLP Front and Rear Sway Bars
- Front and Rear Strut Tower Braces
- Upgraded Trailing Arms
- iPod adapter kit and bluetooth phone connector
- Replaced Radiator
- Replaced struts and brakes
I loved my Monte Carlo so much, unfortunately, December 2013 was a very bad luck month for me. At the time, I had my Monte Carlo, along with a Chevy Cruze for commuting, and a 2013 Camaro SS Convertible. And in December 2013, I had to make an insurance claim on all 3 of them. The Cruze got hit by a new driver at the mall, my Camaro had a basketball hoop fall on it, and my Monte Carlo got totaled.
I got into the Monte Carlo one evening, and turned the key. There was a very loud bang, and I noticed an orange flickering coming from under the hood. Got out, called 911, and I was fine, but the car was totaled. I was the talk of the neighborhood Christmas party though.
Anyways, I had a 2001 Monte Carlo SS, fully loaded, black with black interior. I got it used in 2004, and learned basically everything I know about cars from it. I had a lot of fun modifying it and repairing parts over the years. Some of what I did:
- Modify stock airbox (then later replaced with a ZZPerformance Cold Air Intake)
- SLP Catback Exhaust
- ZZPerformance downpipe with catalytic converter
- ZZPerformance Intake Insert
- SLP Rocker Arms and Pushrods
- SLP Front and Rear Sway Bars
- Front and Rear Strut Tower Braces
- Upgraded Trailing Arms
- iPod adapter kit and bluetooth phone connector
- Replaced Radiator
- Replaced struts and brakes
I loved my Monte Carlo so much, unfortunately, December 2013 was a very bad luck month for me. At the time, I had my Monte Carlo, along with a Chevy Cruze for commuting, and a 2013 Camaro SS Convertible. And in December 2013, I had to make an insurance claim on all 3 of them. The Cruze got hit by a new driver at the mall, my Camaro had a basketball hoop fall on it, and my Monte Carlo got totaled.
I got into the Monte Carlo one evening, and turned the key. There was a very loud bang, and I noticed an orange flickering coming from under the hood. Got out, called 911, and I was fine, but the car was totaled. I was the talk of the neighborhood Christmas party though.
