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MotorGround >> I saw this on the road today
| 9/27/07 6:39 PM | |
Mark1
Edited: 27-Sep-07 Member Since: 01/01/2001 Posts: 25529 |
and was really impressed... 
Mark
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| 9/27/07 6:43 PM | |
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Mark1
Edited: 27-Sep-07 Member Since: 01/01/2001 Posts: 25530 |
It is slated for 2010 I believe. RWD, DI v8 power... Mark |
| 9/27/07 7:15 PM | |
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Man in Block
Edited: 27-Sep-07 Member Since: 10/20/2006 Posts: 553 |
Is it based on the same platform as the G8? |
| 9/27/07 7:53 PM | |
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Mark1
Edited: 27-Sep-07 Member Since: 01/01/2001 Posts: 25531 |
Yeah, Zeta platform. But its lengthened some. Mark |
| 9/27/07 8:44 PM | |
Mr.Negative
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Edited: 27-Sep-07 Member Since: 09/13/2002 Posts: 14419 |
can't wait for the G8. thats going to be our next purchase. |
| 9/28/07 8:44 AM | |
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Mark1
Edited: 28-Sep-07 Member Since: 01/01/2001 Posts: 25533 |
Yeah, I like that G8 alot too. However, the Buick Park Ave/Super/Lucerne/Whatever it will be called looks really sharp. Of course I would put some 20s on that bitch and start ridin' dirty. Mark |
| 9/28/07 1:15 PM | |
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Man in Block
Edited: 28-Sep-07 Member Since: 10/20/2006 Posts: 554 |
I just wish they would put the LS3 in the G8 instead of the "wimpier" L76. 430hp vs 365hp.... Are they planning a Gen V motor for that Buick? |
| 9/28/07 1:48 PM | |
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Mr.Negative
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Edited: 28-Sep-07 Member Since: 09/13/2002 Posts: 14421 |
"I just wish they would put the LS3 in the G8 instead of the "wimpier" L76. 430hp vs 365hp...." yeah, but i think a nice turbo setup or vortech supercharger will make up the gap just fine. |
| 9/28/07 8:37 PM | |
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Mr.Negative
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Edited: 28-Sep-07 Member Since: 09/13/2002 Posts: 14429 |
no it doesn't. looks just as nice as any acura or lexus out there right now. |
| 9/29/07 9:59 PM | |
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PeterIrl
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Edited: 29-Sep-07 Member Since: 01/01/2001 Posts: 6123 |
Geez you guys are behind the times. Thats been available in Oz for ages.. |
| 9/30/07 3:37 PM | |
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Mark1
Edited: 30-Sep-07 Member Since: 01/01/2001 Posts: 25547 |
"Geez you guys are behind the times. Thats been available in Oz for ages.." A chinese Buick I saw in Detroit has been available in Australia? That car really gets around. Mark |
| 10/1/07 5:38 PM | |
adjust
Edited: 01-Oct-07 Member Since: 06/01/2005 Posts: 929 |
buick is really picking up the pace lately. that park ave project is sweet and the enclave is so freaking awesome. wish i could afford one... i almost opted for the full amenities lucerne when i got my last ride, but i went for the goat instead. |
| 10/1/07 6:30 PM | |
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PeterIrl
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Edited: 01-Oct-07 Member Since: 01/01/2001 Posts: 6129 |
"A chinese Buick I saw in Detroit has been available in Australia?" That "chinese buick" is based on the Australian designed VE series Holden;-) |
| 10/1/07 6:51 PM | |
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Man in Block
Edited: 01-Oct-07 Member Since: 10/20/2006 Posts: 562 |
adjust - did you end up getting the GTO? Was that you I was talking to on the other thread? |
| 10/1/07 11:45 PM | |
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jacketwrestler
Edited: 01-Oct-07 Member Since: 03/21/2003 Posts: 5371 |
'I just wish they would put the LS3 in the G8 instead of the "wimpier" L76. 430hp vs 365hp....' The Impala SS better be getting the LS3, also due 2010. |
| 10/2/07 12:26 PM | |
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ArmbarKing
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Edited: 02-Oct-07 Member Since: 05/02/2002 Posts: 7684 |
I have heard rumours that a GXP version of the G8 may receive the 430 hp LS3. I am praying that it happens.....have you heard anything about that Mark? If you are worried that 363 hp and 390 lb ft aren't enough in the G8 there is already a TT kit available for it, producing upwards of 600 hp. Search for Gen TT and you should find some info. |
| 10/2/07 12:41 PM | |
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Ponyboy
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Edited: 02-Oct-07 12:51 PM Member Since: 01/01/2001 Posts: 11482 |
Most have no idea what to do with hp. Nice to know these cars come with traction control or youtube will be clogged with crash videos. |
| 10/2/07 1:06 PM | |
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Mr.Negative
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Edited: 02-Oct-07 Member Since: 09/13/2002 Posts: 14443 |
GM has really nice cars coming out. hopefully they don't have any reliability issues and Detroit starts running shit again. |
| 10/2/07 2:36 PM | |
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adjust
Edited: 02-Oct-07 Member Since: 06/01/2005 Posts: 931 |
MIB - yes that was me, and yes i did :) i'll be at the three month mark day after tomorrow, never thought i could love a car as much as i do right now. |
| 10/2/07 4:57 PM | |
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Man in Block
Edited: 02-Oct-07 Member Since: 10/20/2006 Posts: 563 |
Congrats on the goat! What did you get? Color, interior, m6 or a4, how many miles, etc. |
| 10/2/07 10:22 PM | |
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adjust
Edited: 02-Oct-07 Member Since: 06/01/2005 Posts: 932 |
QSM, all black interior w red cluster, M6, 17"s. i got it at about 8k miles (and i'm actually the 3rd owner), at about 12k miles on it now. checked the GMVIS report on it and it was a clean bill of health. no problems or oil spotting from any of the struts so far, doesn't burn oil like some of the '06 LS2's were reported to be doing, seems to be one of the lucky ones on the production dates (it was actually on the cusp for the end of the run of bad struts with an 04/06 build date). knock on wood so far so good! beyond that, i cant stop driving it... its the best thing thats happened to me all summer (all year really) and my enthusiasm doesnt seem to be fading anytime soon. i got a 5%APR/4 yr loan through my wifes credit union, so this ones a keeper. all stock for now, looking at a complete pedders suspension kit for the first upgrade after i save a couple more bucks. not sure after that, 18"s for the spring for sure, but would like to do some go fast upgrades over the winter... |
| 10/3/07 12:53 PM | |
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ArmbarKing
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Edited: 03-Oct-07 Member Since: 05/02/2002 Posts: 7689 |
^^STS rear mount turbo should give you great bang for your buck as far as go fast mods are concerned. |
| 10/3/07 2:28 PM | |
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Man in Block
Edited: 03-Oct-07 Member Since: 10/20/2006 Posts: 565 |
You're looking at $8-10K for a professionally installed turbo kit and tune. That includes the STS kit, which is not a good bang for the buck if you want a full kit with intercooler. And the STS kit requires some modification to make it work well. IMO the best kit out there is the APS, followed closely by the GenTT. The procharger is a good option as well, but you will need headers to get the full potential, and it seems like guys are constantly swapping pulleys to get the most out of the setup. Then you have to worry about your transmission, drive shaft, rear end, etc, not to mention the bottom end of your engine. All it takes is one burnt injector wire and your motor is gone. You also have to upgrade wheels and tires, and a new clutch or stall if it's an auto. If you're going FI on a GTO, put aside $15K, because you will probably need it. It's pretty much the same for any LSx car, unless the G8 comes with some ridiculously strong driveline. Not trying to rain on the parade, but FI is expensive and not an option for most people. All I want is an extra 55HP from the factory! 
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| 10/3/07 4:54 PM | |
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ArmbarKing
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Edited: 03-Oct-07 Member Since: 05/02/2002 Posts: 7693 |
FI is definitely not a cheap route but there are lots of guys doing it. A few months back in Car and Driver there was an article pitting modified American vehicles vs a stock C6 Z06, one of them being an STS turbo'd Goat. It was chsen as the all around best bang for the buck, sporting 900 hp and almost pulling 200 mph in the standing mile. |
| 10/18/07 4:55 AM | |
StephenL
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Edited: 18-Oct-07 Member Since: 04/01/2002 Posts: 16050 |
a v8 as a daily driver? stephen |
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