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1265 messages, Last post on Jul 21, 2009 at 10:14 AM
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Replying to: paisan (Feb 12, 2007 11:48 am) Got to disagree on that one. I ran the car on the lower grade, 91 here, which is what the car is supposedly tuned for 4 about 3 years. Then I started using 95. 2 tanks through the car and the increase in power and economy are terrific. Have been using the 95 for about 2 years now and the car has never been better. It runs so much smoother and has heaps of grunt on tap. I'll never go back to 91.
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Replying to: holdenguy (Feb 13, 2007 6:09 am) Here is a nice little review with pics on the VE HSV Clubsports. I just want one! lol. |
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Replying to: holdenguy (Feb 13, 2007 6:09 am) -mike
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Replying to: rockylee (Feb 12, 2007 2:58 pm) Rocky |
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Kirstie, can you change this title to Pontiac G8. I saw you shut that other fellows G8 forum down but his title now is officially accurate.  Thanks, Rocky
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Replying to: rockylee (Feb 13, 2007 1:04 pm)  Rocky |
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Whoever started that post with "formerly rumored G8" in the title got slapped in the face. I love this new G-8. It's no Charger, but It will be great competition(finally!).
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Replying to: albook (Feb 13, 2007 6:39 pm) -mike |
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Replying to: albook (Feb 13, 2007 6:39 pm) I did and I asked Kirstie to change it for me to the G8 name because the articles I read when I started this forum was GM, was thinking about keep the Grand Prix name instead of naming it G8. However they instead went back to the G8 name and let the Grand Prix name die.  Rocky |
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First, by raising the issue ( for me ) of the apparent near 4,000 pound weight of the G8 V8, I mean no disrespect to GM \ Pontiac , nor do I mean to ignore or “gloss over” the fact that they will be bringing to market something with features & specifications that many, many here & elsewhere have been asking for – for quite a long time: For example: RWD V8 6-Speed Manual trans. available I think that this G8 marks quite an important product and an important time for Pontiac & for GM. I find it hard to judge the aesthetics without seeing one in person, but I am encouraged by what I have seen & read so far. ( I expect that the show car will be here in Atlanta for this year’s auto show, March 10 – 18, so I may have an opportunity then. Though of course it is likely to be stuck up on a turntable with a ‘spokesmodel’ – sigh. ) If I was going to seriously consider buying one early next year ( I’m not ), I’d prefer the HUD. I have had it in 2 Grand Prix-s and now in my Corvette. I would also prefer a lighter curb weight. But neither may end up being a ‘deal-breaker’, come decision time. OTOH: With the gearing quoted, I expect that a MN6 version of the V8 maybe capable of mid-13s. And the 6L80 \ manumatic, with a somewhat more aggressive final drive than is in my A6 Corvette, might also manage something close to that – maybe high 13s. Reasonably quick, for a 4DR sedan of this size expected to carry an MSRP in the mid-30s. ( 2.92:1 final drive vs 2.56:1 in the Corvette A6 = approx. 14% more ‘dig’ \ mechanical advantage – against approx. 21% more weight for the G8. ) If I do seriously consider one, it will likely be a 2009 or a 2010 – and at least 2 years from now. ) Did I hear from Bob L. say in some interview that the G8 will be sold here starting just after the beginning of 2008 – as a 2009? ) Anyway, we’ll se what changes that second Model Year brings. And where it is assembled. Etc. Point here is that while I generally agree with several criticisms here leveled at the specifications released so far – I hope that they are not taken to mean that I don’t respect the fact that GM \ Pontiac is bringing this car to market in NA. I am optimistic. The fact that they are bringing to market what looks like a worthy competitor to various other RWD V8 sedans – well, I see as a very positive step. I look forward to seeing one up close. And eventually driving one. - Ray Not in the market today, but a card carrying CCBA . . .
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