Bought a GTO!
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Originally Posted by tiggerlee
Ah yes! Congrats!!! Glad you got what you wanted. Must see it! post pics as soon as you can. I bet yours is more fun...6 speed and all.
I decided awhile back that I just wasn't ready for another black car. I'm pretty **** about keeping my cars clean but damn black is just so difficult....looks HAWT when it is clean though. Zainoed mine yesterday...looks awesome.
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Black exterior with Red interior always gets so many "ohhs and awws". I love that combo so much. I loved the rotary, but everytime I fire up the LS2 it gives me shivers.
So much just raw power its amazing. No matter what gear I throw this thing into at any RPM you can just feel the car tilt back and surge forward. With the traction control on, the tires go nuts before the computer manages to calm everything down. To be honest, the power scares me and I have to really get used to the car before turning that bad boy loose.
I am still yet to floor it, but I can only image what I am in for. I have done about 75% throttle up to 5k RPM and it was amazing! I will post pics as soon as I can.
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Tell that to my GTO that has no rattles, creaks, moans, or shakes (except the engine vibrations which are awesome!), no blown apex seals, the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in, and better mpg.
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Originally Posted by nzarnow
(except the engine vibrations which are awesome!),
Good vibrations! You definately feel the power of this car, even at idle...
And going from the 8 to the GTO, it takes a little while to retune the butt dyno.
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Dude your signature is probably the funniest thing I have ever seen on this forum. Everytime I see it I bust out laughing.
The GTO start up blast is the best thing these ears have heard and I get to hear it everyday too!
The GTO start up blast is the best thing these ears have heard and I get to hear it everyday too!
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Dude, you need to post some pics of that beast ASAP! I still haven't pulled the trigger on an 8 yet, been waiting on the Mazdaspeed version (I know, I know).. I've been looking at the GTO a bit too, but after owning a Grand Am I promised myself that I would never own another Pontiac ever again. This thread makes be want to break my promise though...
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I have pictures of it on my digital camera, but I left my memory stick reader at my parents house. I'm in the dorms right now and I need to find a way to put those on my computer. I will make my own thread as soon as I can.
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Originally Posted by nzarnow
Dude your signature is probably the funniest thing I have ever seen on this forum. Everytime I see it I bust out laughing.
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Originally Posted by nzarnow
The GTO start up blast is the best thing these ears have heard and I get to hear it everyday too!
God I love that sound..
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^ yeah baby! Ain't no replacement for displacement!
Just thinking about driving a car with all that low-end grunt again puts a ****-eating grin on my face.
Just thinking about driving a car with all that low-end grunt again puts a ****-eating grin on my face.
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Originally Posted by Japan8
^ yeah baby! Ain't no replacement for displacement!
Just thinking about driving a car with all that low-end grunt again puts a ****-eating grin on my face.
Just thinking about driving a car with all that low-end grunt again puts a ****-eating grin on my face.
Yeah I've had that same grin since last Friday.
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I know it's gonna sound cheesy but, this car makes me feel like I'm 17 again.
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Life is good.
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It's already a decent handler and the Fbody guys made those cars handle very well with some mods so the same can be said for the Holden.
You're probably going to spend 80-90% of your time on relatively straight roads anyway as far as everyday driving is concerned.
The twisties are overrated, and I own an RX8.
You're probably going to spend 80-90% of your time on relatively straight roads anyway as far as everyday driving is concerned.
The twisties are overrated, and I own an RX8.
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And despite the live axel rear end, the new mustang can be made to handle quite well. Considering that this platform Mustang is doing well in professional racing... Even the old SN95 platform Mustang can be setup to do well.
I agree with snizzle... I like handling, but it does tend to get overrated. Especially if you live in a big flat state (meaning no twisties)... power becomes a bigger factor.
I agree with snizzle... I like handling, but it does tend to get overrated. Especially if you live in a big flat state (meaning no twisties)... power becomes a bigger factor.
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Finally! A few other 8 owners have found the GTO. After putting 20K miles on my black/red 2004 RX8 6-speed GT, I traded it for a red/red 2005 GTO M6. It's been just over a year since I made that decision. I couldn't be happier with the GTO.
tiggerlee, nzarnow - congrats on the joining the GTO community! Wait til you start modding!
tiggerlee -You'll find out that the auto is actually faster from a dig and much better for drag racing (all the sub 10.99 second GTO's are autos). Launching the 6 speed results in a lot of spin, which isn't as fast, but it sure is fun!
tiggerlee, nzarnow - congrats on the joining the GTO community! Wait til you start modding!
tiggerlee -You'll find out that the auto is actually faster from a dig and much better for drag racing (all the sub 10.99 second GTO's are autos). Launching the 6 speed results in a lot of spin, which isn't as fast, but it sure is fun!
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Originally Posted by 1stgen8
I work in the insurance industry and heard the GTO is going to be discontinued due to lack of sales and problems they have.
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Originally Posted by YaXMaN
Finally! A few other 8 owners have found the GTO. After putting 20K miles on my black/red 2004 RX8 6-speed GT, I traded it for a red/red 2005 GTO M6. It's been just over a year since I made that decision. I couldn't be happier with the GTO.
tiggerlee, nzarnow - congrats on the joining the GTO community! Wait til you start modding!
tiggerlee -You'll find out that the auto is actually faster from a dig and much better for drag racing (all the sub 10.99 second GTO's are autos). Launching the 6 speed results in a lot of spin, which isn't as fast, but it sure is fun!
tiggerlee, nzarnow - congrats on the joining the GTO community! Wait til you start modding!
tiggerlee -You'll find out that the auto is actually faster from a dig and much better for drag racing (all the sub 10.99 second GTO's are autos). Launching the 6 speed results in a lot of spin, which isn't as fast, but it sure is fun!
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Thanks Yax! Yeah I've been hanging around a couple of the GTO forums lately..mostly reading. I've been checking out various suspension and exhaust mods. Not sure which will come first.
I knew some of the advantages and disadvantages were to buying an auto but I'm confident I made the right choice.
I still have that grin on my face..just can't seem to shake it....not sure I wanna.
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Other than a couple minor things(non-performance related) this car is a blast to drive.
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a great site is www.ls1tech.com. it has its own gto section, plus just about everything you'll ever need to know about that engine
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Originally Posted by dillsrotary
a great site is www.ls1tech.com. it has its own gto section, plus just about everything you'll ever need to know about that engine
Thanks Dills! hadn't been there yet. Signed up at http://www.gtoforum.com/ and http://www.ls1gto.com/forums already. Still got a butt load of reading to do.
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Originally Posted by Razz1
good in a straight line.........
Now all ya have to do is make it handel.
Now all ya have to do is make it handel.
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Originally Posted by Japan8
I agree with snizzle... I like handling, but it does tend to get overrated. Especially if you live in a big flat state (meaning no twisties)... power becomes a bigger factor.
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I'm trying to talk my friend into considering the GTO as a new car. Truth be told, he's 17 and hasn't owned his own car. His grandpa offered to buy him a car and as much as we all hate spoiled brats, you can't say no. Anyways, we drive in the 8 and I may be responsible a bit for his fast-car-fever.
So, what are some true Up-Sides and Downsides of the goat. Thanks in advance...
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Originally Posted by nzarnow
Tell that to my GTO that has no rattles, creaks, moans, or shakes (except the engine vibrations which are awesome!), no blown apex seals, the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in, and better mpg.
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it gets better gas mileage,
has a stereo that is MP3 and satellite ready and is not integrated into the a/c,
an a/c that actually blows cold air very powerfully,
I can reach the oil dipstick without burning my arm,
doesn't foul plugs every 10K miles or so,
has a strong battery and starter from the factory,
doesn't have to be warmed up for short trips because of flooding,
doesn't have paint that chips when you look at it,
it will probably accept and benefit from engine mods if I choose to make them,
and it was half the price.
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but after owning a Grand Am I promised myself that I would never own another Pontiac ever again. This thread makes be want to break my promise though...
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Originally Posted by tiggerlee
hahaha I think swoope was right..maybe we should start a GTO sub-forum here somewhere. ![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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Originally Posted by tiggerlee
I've been checking out various suspension and exhaust mods. Not sure which will come first.
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Originally Posted by TheDosDog
If it helps your decision, the GTO is a Holden and not a Pontiac. Just one look at the quality of the interior makes it obvious it is unlike any US produced GM product.
You should have heard the conversation. "You want to trade your RX8 in on a PONTIAC?!?!?!" "No, no, no honey, its a Holden... Australia... uh. I know it says Pontiac, but, but"
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doesn't have paint that chips when you look at it,
and it was half the price.
Everything else you said though are good points.