My 2003 Buick Regal LS Abboud was purchased new in December 2003 and I immediately started a restyling project. My goal is a unique concept staying true to a factory appearance. Since I have a passion for the 80's era Grand Nat'ls, I first changed the hood, adding a GN cowl and then a spoiler for the rear deck. To provide visual flair, I found GNX emblems and repainted the GN lettering gold to denote distinction and pay respect to the legend.
The L36 3.8 breathes through a JMB FWI system, ZZP Stage 1 HV TB & HV3 UIM insert aided by SLP 1.8 ratio aluminum roller rockers and all managed via an Intense Racing PCM. Exhaust exits a Random Technology 3"DP w/High Flow Cat and modified SLP cat-back exhaust system finishing through CORSA style dual/dual exhaust tips. Suspension duties are addressed by GXP Bilstein springs/struts and augmented with a GMPP handling package, including the optional rear strut brace. Holstering the Pirelli PNero Zeros 235/55ZR17s are PBR C5 ZO6 dual piston front calipers grabbing KVR black cadmium plated 12" rotors & Hawk Pro Ceramics at the corners.
SLP also provides an accentuating bold grille, while complementing chromed Bonneville wheels really sets things in motion. Always trying to blend in some nostalgia accents to a late model runner, I also designed, tested, and installed sequential turn signals, converting the trunk tail lights into brake/turn signal lights and modifying the front turn signals to "wig-wag" with the sidemarkers.
