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#303 of 317 Re: Just bought a Torrid Red '06 6-Speed. [ehasley] by hammen2 Sep 04, 2007 (9:32 pm)
Replying to: ehasley (Aug 30, 2007 4:32 pm) Whining on accel? Yep, differential, have them flush the stock fluid. Strongly suggest replacing with Royal Purple or Torco - my diff whines on decel (45-55) and it got significantly quieter on the Royal Purple (installed at 6k miles). At 23k the whine was getting louder - swapped with Torco, it's maybe a little louder but it whines at a slightly higher mph range, so I hear it less. Still might push for replacement.   Rear springs sagging... have them replace them, common problem. Measure the stock ride height (in mm) from the bottom lip of the rim to the bottom of the fenderwell... the stock ride height figures are posted on LS1GTO, but they should notice the difference between the left rear and the right rear.   Clunk coming from the rear or front? Where are you located? You might try to find a close Pedders dealer (http://ww.peddersusa.com) to do a free 28-point suspension inspection. Of course, they'll give you some suggestions on upgrades - in many instances their stuff > stock, in others it makes sense to use your warranty. They probably know more about GTO suspension than your local dealer... Replies to this message: monarofan (Sep 13, 2007 8:53 am)
#304 of 317 Re: A resource to the Carspace forums [ssguy69] by hammen2 Sep 04, 2007 (9:39 pm)
Replying to: ssguy69 (Sep 04, 2007 8:51 pm) I am one of the moderators on the most popular 2004-2006 GTO site (as well as a GTO owner for 3+ years - and my car won the 2004 GTO popular vote at the GTOAA Nationals in Louisville in 2006 . Very familiar with the car and its issues. Got the latest sales info from this GM media site:   http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gm- - news/viewmonthlyreleasedetail.do?domain=74&docid=39053   Someone on the site did a locate on M6-equipped GTO's and came up with 9. 201 remaining, -9 M6, = 193 A4's...
#305 of 317 Oops by hammen2 Sep 04, 2007 (11:27 pm)
Don't you hate it when you type a 3 when you aimed for a 2? No, I did not fail math (though I dropped and then re-took Calc I in college   201 GTO's 9 M6's = 192 A4's.   There, that's better...
#306 of 317 Re: Buying an 06 GTO Auto New [hammen2] by irishmike1 Sep 05, 2007 (8:52 am)
Replying to: hammen2 (Sep 04, 2007 8:42 pm) Thanks for the info. I ran the GMVIS and "Vehicle Has No Current Record Of Outstanding Campaigns". Good News. I picked the car up yesterday and had the dealer change the oil and filter before I left the dealership. Total miles after the ride home and the "spin" is 216 miles. Car is fast. Love the color.
#307 of 317 Re: Just bought a Torrid Red '06 6-Speed. [ehasley] by pixdad Sep 08, 2007 (11:57 am)
Replying to: ehasley (Aug 30, 2007 4:32 pm) Evan - Just a heads up. I have an '05. When I got it a bearing in the rear end went out. It started as a slight noise and got louder. It was fixed under warranty.   Bob
#308 of 317 Thanks Everyone by ehasley Sep 08, 2007 (4:33 pm)
Thanks for all the replys. I got it back from the Dealership yesterday, its not fixed yet. However, I have a brand new Diff. and a new spring coming in from Australia, they are going to call me when it comes in. It's a little more quiet because they changed the gear oil when the pulled it apart. I'm just glad to have my goat back, driving a cobalt rental for a day was pure hell haha. The thing didn't even have power windows or locks. I guess GTO has me spoiled.   ~Evan
#309 of 317 Re: Just bought a Torrid Red '06 6-Speed. [hammen2] by monarofan Sep 13, 2007 (8:53 am)
Replying to: hammen2 (Sep 04, 2007 9:32 pm) Robert   Do you know of any good pedders dealers in the Washington DC area?   I am taking in my GTO tomorrow to the dealer. It has developed a whining sound (like cicadas) that is worse when I accelerate. I also noticed some reddish/brown fluid leaking slightly from one of two pipes on the right front underside of the engine. I can also see some stutt rub on the front right but this may have happened before my alignment a couple of months ago. I want them to check the front rod radius bushings and have them show them to me at the service.   Chris
#310 of 317 2006 Pontiac GTO trim by ssguy69 Sep 14, 2007 (11:04 am)
Does anyone know if the GTO imprinted trim (at the bottom of the rear bumper that wraps/integrates with the exhaust pipes) get matching body color treatment for 2005/2006? I don't think so, no matter what color as I recall it being a contrasting black color with the GTO imprint. I ask because I'm looking at a 'blazen orange metallic' and it's the first I've seen without the contrasting black trim. First thought I had is that it must've been repaired and repainted. Replies to this message: elias (Sep 22, 2007 10:01 am) hquakers (Sep 24, 2007 7:03 am) ssguy69 (Sep 24, 2007 2:38 pm) hquakers (Sep 25, 2007 9:19 am)
#311 of 317 Re: 2006 Pontiac GTO trim [ssguy69] by elias Sep 22, 2007 (10:01 am)
Replying to: ssguy69 (Sep 14, 2007 11:04 am) good question, ssguy69. go over to ls1gto site and look for some pictures and maybe that will tell you the answer? my 05 was indeed repaired (cyclone grey) and i elected to have the aussie rear-bumper-bottom-cover installed instead. it is black and does not say G T O . also it has a square thing in the middle, a little doorway thing that maybe is there to accomodate a trailer-hitch. ? btw, i think the blazing orange color is awesome. but i'm color-blind, lacking most of the green-receiver cones so i'm probably not seeing the same color as you no matter what i'm looking at.
#312 of 317 Re: 2006 Pontiac GTO trim [ssguy69] by hquakers Sep 24, 2007 (7:03 am)
Replying to: ssguy69 (Sep 14, 2007 11:04 am) Some people have painted that rear insert. You are correct in that none came painted from the factory. If you are looking at one that has been painted, don't just assume it was repaired. Some people just like the painted insert look (not me, however) and that owner may have been one of them. Replies to this message: ssguy69 (Sep 24, 2007 2:38 pm) hquakers (Sep 25, 2007 9:19 am)

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