Bought a GTO!
10-04-2006, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by sosonic
If it was all about HP, than why not supercharge or turbo your RX-8 and get to 300 HP, which for an about 3,000 pound car would make it about equal to 400 HP on the nearly 4,000 pound GTO? I would rather supercharge or turbo my RX-8 than to switch, if all I want is extra HP, than to get something slightly inferior.
* There is currently only one option right now (aside from a custom job) that would put the 8's power/weight ratio on par with a GTO, and that is the PTP kit. 3800 lbs./400 hp vs. 3000 lbs./320 hp. The PTP setup is good but doesn't have a broad of a powerband (average power vs. peak power)
* A boosted 8 will quite possibly lose a motor, and not have a warranty. A GTO will probably not lose a motor and if it does, it's under warranty.
* V8 bellow vs. rotary whirr...personal preference
* The 8's tranny is slick but relatively fragile compared to the T-56, which is relatively crude but built like a brick shithouse.
* A LS2 has far more N/A upgrade options than a rotary, and will make greater percentage gains with those mods.
* He may not live in an area with twisty roads. I have to drive over an hour before seeing any curvy roads, personally. If the LS2 GTO had been available in August 2003, maybe I would have got one instead, I dunno.
Or maybe I'll wait until my warranty is up and drop my car off at Hinson Supercars, and have the best of both cars, muwahaha. Once I find a higher paying job, that is.
10-09-2006, 06:56 PM
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Update.....
Ok so I applied the yellow "GTO" inlay on the rear lower portion of the bumper. I like it but the rear just looked too "busy", is the best way I can describe it. So yesterday I decided to remove the rear spoiler. So far I like the look. So what do some of you think about it?
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My brother's trying to convince me to SC it. Here's the link he sent me today.
Ok so I applied the yellow "GTO" inlay on the rear lower portion of the bumper. I like it but the rear just looked too "busy", is the best way I can describe it. So yesterday I decided to remove the rear spoiler. So far I like the look. So what do some of you think about it?
BEFORE:
AFTER:
BEFORE:
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My brother's trying to convince me to SC it. Here's the link he sent me today.
10-09-2006, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by swoope
looks very good!!!!
and yes you need a sc, everyone it doing it.
beers
and yes you need a sc, everyone it doing it.
beers
hahaha too funny..that's what he said too.
thanks swoope.
Here's option B spoiler. Uses the existing stock spoiler holes,which is kinda nice.
10-09-2006, 11:46 PM
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Keep it spoilerless!!! Looks great! You put 18's on it, and you'll be really happy with the look.
But wow, I really really don't like that B spoiler. In person, it's not real pretty. There's one made by JHP that I think looks incredible. Here's some photos... a drawback is that it doesn't use the stock holes, so more $$$ at the body shop to do it right.
But wow, I really really don't like that B spoiler. In person, it's not real pretty. There's one made by JHP that I think looks incredible. Here's some photos... a drawback is that it doesn't use the stock holes, so more $$$ at the body shop to do it right.
10-10-2006, 09:15 AM
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The color, rims and whole appearance of that one makes it look like the previous generation Chevy Cavalier coupe. Not the image that one wants to present in a GTO.
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10-10-2006, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by CarAndDriver
The color, rims and whole appearance of that one makes it look like the previous generation Chevy Cavalier coupe. Not the image that one wants to present in a GTO.
10-10-2006, 04:43 PM
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Coming from someone who works on cars for a living... GM is junk! One guy I work with threatend to quit today if they make him work on another chevy! I know the 8 has its share of problems but GM cars are very, very porely made(I spent 5 years working for chevy in daytona) Now I work for toyota. You may be very happy with your purchase, just dont ever work on the car yourself. If you do you better have some tissues because you will CRY!!!
10-10-2006, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by tiggerlee
Update.....
Ok so I applied the yellow "GTO" inlay on the rear lower portion of the bumper. I like it but the rear just looked too "busy", is the best way I can describe it. So yesterday I decided to remove the rear spoiler. So far I like the look. So what do some of you think about it?
Ok so I applied the yellow "GTO" inlay on the rear lower portion of the bumper. I like it but the rear just looked too "busy", is the best way I can describe it. So yesterday I decided to remove the rear spoiler. So far I like the look. So what do some of you think about it?
BTW-Try Eibach's Pro-Kit lowering springs on it. I've driven two GTO's with their springs (one S/C'd and one turbo'd) and they handle terrific that way. Really improves the look too, without costing an arm and a leg.
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10-10-2006, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by YaXMaN
Keep it spoilerless!!! Looks great! You put 18's on it, and you'll be really happy with the look.
Yep, that's the plan Yax. Now the hard part gonna be picking the right wheels.
10-10-2006, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by painter1
Coming from someone who works on cars for a living... GM is junk! One guy I work with threatend to quit today if they make him work on another chevy! I know the 8 has its share of problems but GM cars are very, very porely made(I spent 5 years working for chevy in daytona) Now I work for toyota. You may be very happy with your purchase, just dont ever work on the car yourself. If you do you better have some tissues because you will CRY!!!
Besides who the hell takes their Chevy to a Toyota place to be serviced anyway.
10-10-2006, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by PhotoMunkey
Put the spoiler back on... looks better with it. Without it, it simply looks like a two-door Toyota Camry clone!
BTW-Try Eibach's Pro-Kit lowering springs on it. I've driven two GTO's with their springs (one S/C'd and one turbo'd) and they handle terrific that way. Really improves the look too, without costing an arm and a leg.
Eric
BTW-Try Eibach's Pro-Kit lowering springs on it. I've driven two GTO's with their springs (one S/C'd and one turbo'd) and they handle terrific that way. Really improves the look too, without costing an arm and a leg.
Eric
Yeah I've been checking out suspension mods. It seems that Pedders is the choice of most GTO owners.
10-10-2006, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by tiggerlee
I've been working on,modding and rebuilding GM's since I was 16,I have yet to encounter this "junk" you speak of. Could just be the ones your use to working on. Besides who the hell takes their Chevy to a Toyota place to be serviced anyway.
Besides who the hell takes their Chevy to a Toyota place to be serviced anyway. 
10-10-2006, 06:53 PM
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why's everyone hating on tigger??? he had one of the nicest rx8's before getting his GTO. Plus its the 12th page of HIS thread, everyone said what was to be said already months ago, so negative input is useless. Yeah you can show your opinion and its welcome, but its old news and now we're discussing what he's doing to the car.
looks good tigger, enjoy the wicked fast 'junk'
looks good tigger, enjoy the wicked fast 'junk'
10-10-2006, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by RealityRx8
I can understand your desire for more hp...
Originally Posted by RealityRx8
but why switch to such an UGLY car?
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10-10-2006, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by dillsrotary
why's everyone hating on tigger??? he had one of the nicest rx8's before getting his GTO. Plus its the 12th page of HIS thread, everyone said what was to be said already months ago, so negative input is useless. Yeah you can show your opinion and its welcome, but its old news and now we're discussing what he's doing to the car.
looks good tigger, enjoy the wicked fast 'junk'
looks good tigger, enjoy the wicked fast 'junk'
It's cool. I have pretty thick skin. Comments like that don't bother me.I didn't expect everyone here to
understand anyway.
What I get tired of are a few here who have compared the 8 to the GTO. Two completely different cars.
I do miss the agility and handling of the 8. But I think the HP/torque can be just as addicting.
I've only owned two imports,Nissan and Mazda. Both great cars. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another but,
having grown up with domestics(mostly GM), probably played a part in my decision to buy the GTO. That and maybe
the lack of twisties here in FL.
Lots of great engineered cars on the market these days,and a lot of choices. That only makes purchasing one
that much more difficult. Different cars for different people for different reasons.
Life is good.
10-10-2006, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by swoope
they are just jealous that your auto can kill are car...
btw,, spent the day at fairbanks... new motor... yummy..
beers
btw,, spent the day at fairbanks... new motor... yummy..
beers
Progress is a good thing.
swoope's got zoom-zoom!
"thumbs-up" on Fairbanks! Good choice.
10-10-2006, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by tiggerlee
Thanks dills.
It's cool. I have pretty thick skin. Comments like that don't bother me.I didn't expect everyone here to
understand anyway.
What I get tired of are a few here who have compared the 8 to the GTO. Two completely different cars.
I do miss the agility and handling of the 8. But I think the HP/torque can be just as addicting.
I've only owned two imports,Nissan and Mazda. Both great cars. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another but,
having grown up with domestics(mostly GM), probably played a part in my decision to buy the GTO. That and maybe
the lack of twisties here in FL.
Lots of great engineered cars on the market these days,and a lot of choices. That only makes purchasing one
that much more difficult. Different cars for different people for different reasons.
Life is good.
It's cool. I have pretty thick skin. Comments like that don't bother me.I didn't expect everyone here to
understand anyway.
What I get tired of are a few here who have compared the 8 to the GTO. Two completely different cars.
I do miss the agility and handling of the 8. But I think the HP/torque can be just as addicting.
I've only owned two imports,Nissan and Mazda. Both great cars. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another but,
having grown up with domestics(mostly GM), probably played a part in my decision to buy the GTO. That and maybe
the lack of twisties here in FL.
Lots of great engineered cars on the market these days,and a lot of choices. That only makes purchasing one
that much more difficult. Different cars for different people for different reasons.
Life is good.
And this is what I keep trying to tell the haters out there. If you live in someplace l ike Florida... a GTO or Mustang GT become a lot more attractive just because there are pretty much no twisties... just lots of straight line driving (why do you think drag racing and NASCAR oval track is so popular?!).
They're all great cars engineered for different markets... different tastes. Different strokes for different folks. Don't hate on someone for also liking something different.
10-10-2006, 10:28 PM
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And this is what I keep trying to tell the haters out there. If you live in someplace l ike Florida... a GTO or Mustang GT become a lot more attractive just because there are pretty much no twisties... just lots of straight line driving (why do you think drag racing and NASCAR oval track is so popular?!).
They're all great cars engineered for different markets... different tastes. Different strokes for different folks. Don't hate on someone for also liking something different.
They're all great cars engineered for different markets... different tastes. Different strokes for different folks. Don't hate on someone for also liking something different.
beers
