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1266 messages, Last post on Dec 07, 2009 at 12:07 PM
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Replying to: rockylee (Apr 22, 2007 10:35 am) Most likely a blower option on the 6.0.
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Replying to: holdenguy (Apr 23, 2007 4:52 am)  Rocky
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Replying to: rockylee (Apr 23, 2007 4:37 pm) I heard Angus Mackenzie went to the States but forgot what for. He was "Wheels" editor here for years. With him pushing public interest in Aussie cars, you may end up getting what you want,ie; Stateies and HSV's. Do you go to the site, LS1.com.au ? You may like it there Rocky.
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Replying to: holdenguy (Apr 24, 2007 7:34 am) -mike Motorsports and Tuning Host
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I have a couple years until the Maxima is set for retirement, but the G8 is nearly the perfect car for me. I say "nearly", because I live in Michigan, and we get a decent amount of ice/snow. I see the G8 comes with traction control, but I'm not sure that would help. I don't really want to drive around with 100 lbs. of sand in my trunk either.. If GM is serious about taking on BMW with this car, they need an AWD version.
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Replying to: perna (Apr 24, 2007 10:10 am) -Brian |
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Replying to: paisan (Apr 24, 2007 8:02 am) Rocky |
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Lutz's comments about putting RWD on hold is posturing, plain and simple. The Oshawa, Ontario, factory where the Camaro will be built was to also support a Chevy sedan (Impala or Caprice), possibly something for Pontiac, and Buick and Caddy models (to replace the Lucerne and DTS, respectively). I don't think there would be enough Camaro production alone to keep the plant running, so GM's challenge is to come up with something else to build there (though C-Flex could allow FWD and RWD cars to be built on the same line). The G8 GXP will NOT be getting the LS7 as that motor a) is hand-built and b) will be going away soon (replaced by something more powerful in the next Z06/Z07; the "Blue Devil" Vette a/k/a ZR-1 will be even more powerful). Expect a 430hp LS3 underhood of any G8 GXP...
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Ask those who drive RWD vehicles like the Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Lexus IS350 or Caddy CTS. RWD vehicles equipped with a) stability control and b) snow tires will handle snow about as well as larger FWD cars with all-seasons. I live in SE Wisconsin as well and will have no qualms about buying a G8 in 2009 when my GTO is paid for. Then again, our winters haven't exactly been like those when I was growing up (especially 1977-1979... IIRC we had 14 snow days that latter winter)... --Robert
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Replying to: hammen2 (Apr 25, 2007 6:35 pm) At times this town dumps more salt than there is snow on the ground... Robert: do you work for Quad? -Brian |
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