Why a Buick?

I bought the Dakota after college. I soon realized that I wanted more passenger space than a truck could provide, so I started thinking about buying a car. My requirements for a car were fairly simple, the car had to be quick, have some aftermarket mods available, be able to carry 4 adults in comfort, have nice lines, and get decent gas mileage. I saw  two custom built Buicks featured in the April 2000 edition of Popular Hot Rodding. The first was a black Park Ave and the second was a yellow Regal GS. After seeing the Regal in that magazine, and reading about the upgrades done to it, I knew I had to have one. After researching the car, I knew which options and colors I wanted, so all I had to do was wait for the "right" one to come in. The wait was over on July 24, 2001.

Performance Upgrades

K&N drop in air filter - minimal performance gains

Handling Upgrades

Rear STB - slightly better handling over stock - installation pics

Impala Sway bars - better handling over stock - installation pics

KYB GR-2 struts - factory replacement -

Grand Prix/Intrigue Springs - leveled the rear of the car -

Tires/Wheels

SUMMER WHEELS - Mille Miglia EVO 5 - 17x8	WINTER WHEELS - Stock 6 spoke
SUMMER TIRES - Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position - 225/55/17	WINTER  TIRES - Michelin Harmony - 225/60/16

The summer tire/wheel package gives a more solid feel overall.

Cosmetic Upgrades

Window tint

Removed Emblems

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Brand New - stock

After the tint

New wheels

Close up of the wheel

Buick links here

Upgrade list here

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