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#31 of 4431 carjarr by graphicguy Jun 01, 2000 (1:14 pm)
My brother-in-law is a GM design engineer for future products (not neccessarily Pontiac, but works on all future GM mid-size platforms). He said testing is ongoing for these platforms (which the GP is one of). 2002 would be the soonest for an update. They are testing a 3.5 (now in the Intrigue) with a supercharger. They are also testing smaller V8s in the "sport" versions. He said some "freshening" of the current design will happen either next year or 2002 (if they don't release a new GP design in 2002).
#32 of 4431 Model updates by kazz Jun 01, 2000 (9:24 pm)
Pontiac has already announced that 2003 will be the new model year for the GP. Improvements for 2000 include a rearview mirror with compass and exterior temperature gauge, redesigned steering wheel, and dual climate controls for all versions of the GP. It's sort of a "mid-run freshening" for the model. They are also planning another limited-run car, like this years' Daytona Pace car replica.
#33 of 4431 Model updates by ruski Jun 02, 2000 (9:18 pm)
while they are at it, they should add heating elements to the front passenger's seat.
#34 of 4431 new body style by graphicguy Jun 03, 2000 (4:20 pm)
anyone seen any "spy" photos of what the 200? new model redesign of the GP is supposed to look like? Will it just look like a smaller Bonneville?
#35 of 4431 . by 96gs Jun 04, 2000 (4:41 am)
I hope not.
#36 of 4431 handling tweaks by dhanley Jun 04, 2000 (7:12 pm)
I think this car's acceleration and power is OK. Does anyone have info about handling enhancements for this car? can i get it up to, say, .85 skidpad or higher? Edmunds lists it as .79 stock. dave
#37 of 4431 skidpad by kazz Jun 04, 2000 (7:21 pm)
Okay, I'm a little fuzzy on what a skidpad is. And what does a car need to make it better on a skidpad? I did notice a while back that when Edmund's did the "fun cars to drive" chart they boosted the 300M (listed as .79 in their review) tom.8 so it would make it, but didn't do that for the GP. Kinda takes the wind out of that whole "we don't discriminate against GM" line of theirs.
#38 of 4431 dhanley: handling by vcjumper Jun 05, 2000 (2:46 am)
Go to a web-site like www.gp-owners.com and in the forum you can hear from tonnes of people that have modded their GP's.
#39 of 4431 dhanley by ruski Jun 06, 2000 (3:09 am)
you can also check mailing list atchives on www.grandprix.net things that people have done: - front and rear strut tower bars (available from RAT (expensive) or Buick dealers ($19, but you have to drill holes in the strut towers)) - thicker front and rear sway bars - polyurethane bushings - better tires Some this stuff is also available from the online store at the www.grandprix.net site. P.S. I have seen a 300M measured at .83g on a skidpad. Can't remember which magazine.
#40 of 4431 dhanley by heng Jun 07, 2000 (12:55 am)
Just remember, if you go the whole route Ruski outlined you are sacrificing a decent ride for handling.

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