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Re: Interesting bit of... [rorr] by paisan
Feb 15, 2007 (12:10 pm)
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Replying to: rorr (Feb 15, 2007 11:36 am)

Well the LS2 in the old GTO is different in that it doesn't have the MDS also each car has to be tested for safety and emissions regardless of if the engine is in a different car IIRC, especially if it has different HP and what not.
 
Also they haven't finalized the body panels yet I think. They are going to still be refining it through the summer.
 
-mike
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Re: Interesting bit of... [wale_bate1] by rorr
Feb 15, 2007 (12:35 pm)
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Replying to: wale_bate1 (Feb 15, 2007 11:51 am)

"Well, I was being nice..."
 
Was today YOUR turn to be the 'good cop'?
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Re: Interesting bit of... [paisan] by rorr
Feb 15, 2007 (12:39 pm)
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Replying to: paisan (Feb 15, 2007 12:10 pm)

"...also each car has to be tested for safety and emissions regardless of if the engine is in a different car IIRC, especially if it has different HP and what not."
 
Yes. They must be TESTED. But it's not like the new engine is a clean sheet of paper design. If anything, I'd imagine the MDS system would make emissions testing easier. The point isn't whether the new engine/vehicle must be tested but how LONG such testing/certification must take?
 
Particularly when other manufacturer's seem to get through the same process quicker with designs which ARE all new.....
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saw it at the Chicago show yesterday by subearu
Feb 16, 2007 (7:41 pm)
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anxious to see the non "show" version, should still be a good looker and quite the 4DSC with the GT's V8. Can't wait to take it for a drive.
 
-Brian
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Seats by rmozol
Feb 19, 2007 (10:05 am)
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Did I miss anywhere if the rear seats will fold down like in the current GP GXP? That was a deal-maker for me!
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Re: Seats [rmozol] by rayainsw
Feb 19, 2007 (10:47 am)
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Replying to: rmozol (Feb 19, 2007 10:05 am)

The official GM release does not state anything about fold down rear seats.
 
And the stated "Cargo Volume" lists only a single number ( 17.5 cu ft ) where typically it would list 2 numbers if the seat(s) folded....
 
So - I believe it is unlikely, but not impossible...
- Ray
No rear seats in current 'ride' to fold up or down...
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Re: Seats [rayainsw] by holdenguy
Feb 21, 2007 (6:04 am)
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Replying to: rayainsw (Feb 19, 2007 10:47 am)

No, the rear seats don't fold down.
I think it has something to do with the positioning of the fuel tank.
Someone asked ages ago if it will have AWD.
No, the position of the steering rack is to far forward of the motor.
As for passing crash tests,
Yes, the car has a 5 star rating.
This car is as solid as rock.
I wish I could show you the DVD I have on the development and testing of the chassis and body.
It impressed the hell out of me
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Re: Octane, Australia Re: A few things [paisan] by holdenguy
Feb 21, 2007 (6:13 am)
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Replying to: paisan (Feb 13, 2007 7:05 am)

Yes Paisan,
The cars ECU does sense the higher octane and adjusts for it.
I have not heard of a car down here that doesn't.
Except maybe some carburetted old hack.
Even my old 1985 VK Commodore with a 3.3 litre straight 6 that had Bosch Jetronic fuel injection fitted was able to,"learn".
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Re: Octane, Australia Re: A few things [holdenguy] by paisan
Feb 21, 2007 (6:16 am)
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Replying to: holdenguy (Feb 21, 2007 6:13 am)

The previous version of the commodore/monaro was available in AWD though right? Shame it isn't anymore
 
-mike
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Re: Octane, Australia Re: A few things [paisan] by rockylee
Feb 24, 2007 (12:37 am)
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Replying to: paisan (Feb 21, 2007 6:16 am)

Mike,
 
Who knows maybe they can figure something out. I'm hoping they will bring the Holden Statesman over and build it here as the Pontiac G10/Bonneville Holdenguy, doesn't the Statesman have AWD as a option ????
 
Rocky

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