2008 G8 GT....I has it [Archive]

keliente

03-17-2008, 10:01 PM

I called the local stealerships in Jan about the G8, most weren't getting any, and the two that were said they were coming late Feb. Finally got a call today, left work and hoofed it down there to find a gray one. Pretty much has everything except nav and a sunroof.

It was nuts at the dealership, they had at least 10 appointments for the car to be shown, let alone walk-ins that were also called. Luckily we were the first ones there. It was kind of funny, we followed the salesman to track the car down (it was in PDI) and he basically tossed the PDI guy out of the car so we could have a look.

I really like it so far. It feels really light on its feet and handles good. LS2 would hate the interior, I already know that, but the performance is good. It had 3 miles on it so it's going to need some breaking in, but after that :devil:

PS sorry for the crappy camera shots. My friend is coming over later to take pics, he has a much nicer camera than I :D

http://www.keliente.com/g8/g81.jpg

http://www.keliente.com/g8/g82.jpg

STL2SLO

03-17-2008, 10:10 PM

What do you do for a living?

Oh and looks :cool:

cm_ls1

03-17-2008, 10:13 PM

:woot:

congrats :drive:

DANSBIRD

03-17-2008, 10:14 PM

Kelly... you bought it?!?! What about the other people in line to look at it? Did he just tell them "sorry, come back later" ?

keliente

03-17-2008, 10:18 PM

Originally posted by DANSBIRD
Kelly... you bought it?!?! What about the other people in line to look at it? Did he just tell them "sorry, come back later" ?

Yep. It was first come first serve - that's what they told me on the phone. First person there to make a deal & get thru financing got it. They called and I was on my way literally 15 minutes later. It also helps that I work 5 miles from there. :D

They had a lot of disappointing phone calls to make. Especially because they don't know if they will get anymore. :)

keliente

03-17-2008, 10:19 PM

PS the key fob has an automatic start button! How cool is that? :cool:

IMPOSTER

03-17-2008, 10:19 PM

Wow, very nice! That looks so much better than the Red.

DANSBIRD

03-17-2008, 10:20 PM

Originally posted by keliente
Yep. It was first come first serve - that's what they told me on the phone. First person there to make a deal & get thru financing got it. They called and I was on my way literally 15 minutes later. It also helps that I work 5 miles from there. :D

They had a lot of disappointing phone calls to make. Especially because they don't know if they will get anymore. :)

No test drive, reviews after it's been out for a while, nothing.. just bought it. :faint: I wish i was financially stable enough to make such decisions when it came to a car :hs:

Congrats!

DrFrag

03-17-2008, 10:20 PM

how much did you pay? MSRP im guessing?

keliente

03-17-2008, 10:23 PM

Originally posted by pass dimeo
how much did you pay? MSRP im guessing?

Yessir. MSRP was ~$31k. They said it was getting a 'market value adjustment' of $2500 tomorrow (though I doubt it would still be there anyway).

I hate paying MSRP but in this case, it was either take it or walk.

DrFrag

03-17-2008, 10:26 PM

Originally posted by keliente
Yessir. MSRP was ~$31k. They said it was getting a 'market value adjustment' of $2500 tomorrow (though I doubt it would still be there anyway).

I hate paying MSRP but in this case, it was either take it or walk.

yeah, i understand.

ill probably end up paying MSRP on a new top of the line camaro, whatever model it may be so i hear ya.

congrats btw :)

scottyboost

03-17-2008, 10:28 PM

Very nice car. Congrats.

LS1MONSTER

03-17-2008, 10:45 PM

:cool: But did you even want that color since it was the only one?

Snuffalofogus

03-17-2008, 10:45 PM

Originally posted by keliente
LS2 would hate the interior, I already know that, but the performance is good.

Do tell. What was/is your impression on the interior?

keliente

03-17-2008, 10:46 PM

Originally posted by LS1MONSTER
:cool: But did you even want that color since it was the only one?

If I could choose it would be white, but this is my 2nd favorite color. I am not too picky though, as long as it wasn't black or red I didn't really care.

keliente

03-17-2008, 10:47 PM

Originally posted by Snuffalofogus
Do tell. What was/is your impression on the interior?

Honestly? It's a little cheap. It's very plastic-y, the glovebox feels flimsy, the seats aren't that hot, and the gauge cluster is just meh. It is like a toned down version of the GTO interior. I didn't buy it for the interior though. :)

Trendkiller Z28

03-17-2008, 10:49 PM

No nav??!! What a useless POS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice car though, is it leather?

keliente

03-17-2008, 10:50 PM

Originally posted by Trendkiller Z28
No nav??!! What a useless POS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice car though, is it leather?

Yes, it's black leather interior.

Snuffalofogus

03-17-2008, 10:51 PM

Originally posted by keliente
Honestly? It's a little cheap. It's very plastic-y, the glovebox feels flimsy, the seats aren't that hot, and the gauge cluster is just meh. It is like a toned down version of the GTO interior. I didn't buy it for the interior though. :)

I sat in one yesterday and mentioned in one of the other G8 threads that the interior felt cheap and got blasted for it. I was just looking for another opinion. I've had my heart set on this car for the longest time, and the cheap plastic kinda killed it for me.

Glad to hear you got one. Have fun with it, and keep us updated on its fuel economy.

:cool:

MapleRed

03-17-2008, 10:57 PM

Damn, that looks good. The color looks great. I can't wait to see one of these in person. :cool: :congrats:

keliente

03-17-2008, 10:58 PM

Originally posted by Snuffalofogus
I sat in one yesterday and mentioned in one of the other G8 threads that the interior felt cheap and got blasted for it. I was just looking for another opinion. I've had my heart set on this car for the longest time, and the cheap plastic kinda killed it for me.

Glad to hear you got one. Have fun with it, and keep us updated on its fuel economy.

:cool:

Yeah it's definitely not a car for someone who appreciates interiors :)

The quirkiest thing about the interior are the seats. To tilt forward/back, there's no lever...you have to fricken unscrew this wheel thing on the side. Pretty silly imo.

The driving makes up for it tho ;)

tater

03-17-2008, 11:01 PM

Originally posted by keliente
Honestly? It's a little cheap. It's very plastic-y, the glovebox feels flimsy, the seats aren't that hot, and the gauge cluster is just meh. It is like a toned down version of the GTO interior. I didn't buy it for the interior though. :)

31k for a 4 door GTO with not as good interior?

Why are people lining up for this again instead of a 400hp GTO?

Let me get this right...

An LS2 GTO can be had cheaper, is faster, and with better interior?

Snuffalofogus

03-17-2008, 11:03 PM

Originally posted by keliente
Yeah it's definitely not a car for someone who appreciates interiors :)

The quirkiest thing about the interior are the seats. To tilt forward/back, there's no lever...you have to fricken unscrew this wheel thing on the side. Pretty silly imo.

The driving makes up for it tho ;)

I'm not really an interior snob. But I felt the quality of the material used (save for the seats) was on par with my v6 fbody. I didn't get the chance to drive one, but if they're as fun as people are saying, then I might be able to look past the plastics. Enjoy the new ride :)

scottyboost

03-17-2008, 11:14 PM

Originally posted by keliente

The quirkiest thing about the interior are the seats. To tilt forward/back, there's no lever...you have to fricken unscrew this wheel thing on the side. Pretty silly imo.

You'll learn to appreciate that - infinite adjustability instead of 8 notches.

carpenter

03-17-2008, 11:25 PM

Originally posted by pre
31k for a 4 door GTO with not as good interior?

Why are people lining up for this again instead of a 400hp GTO?

Let me get this right...

An LS2 GTO can be had cheaper, is faster, and with better interior?

well perhaps because they don't make GTO's anymore is why A) people aren't lining up and B) why they are cheaper than a G8.

and not everyone wants an ugly outdated design 2 door car.

Congrats on the car.

SIK02SS

03-17-2008, 11:29 PM

congrats kelly! didnt want to wait for the gxp model or whatever its called?

carpenter

03-17-2008, 11:33 PM

Do you have the "First 888" thing on the passengers side dash?

keliente

03-17-2008, 11:44 PM

Originally posted by carpenter
Do you have the "First 888" thing on the passengers side dash?

Yep! I think mine is #685.

Originally posted by SIK02SS
congrats kelly! didnt want to wait for the gxp model or whatever its called?

Nope, I will have this in the meantime and then buy the gxp when it comes out. I don't keep cars too long usually. :D

Kata Skopos

03-17-2008, 11:45 PM

wow, your the first ive heard that actually got one. :cool:

carpenter

03-17-2008, 11:46 PM

Originally posted by keliente
Yep! I think mine is #685.

Nope, I will have this in the meantime and then buy the gxp when it comes out. I don't keep cars too long usually. :D

thank God GM cars don't depreciate quickly. :wall:

keliente

03-17-2008, 11:49 PM

Originally posted by carpenter
thank God GM cars don't depreciate quickly. :wall:

*knocks on wood* as much flipping as I do, I've yet to really lose my ass on a car. :)

LS1MONSTER

03-17-2008, 11:54 PM

Originally posted by keliente
If I could choose it would be white, but this is my 2nd favorite color. I am not too picky though, as long as it wasn't black or red I didn't really care.

Ahh good to hear...so what your thoughts on the black center caps and lugnut covers? I don't understand why Pontiac had to do that to such a nice clean wheel design. It looks like they did that to cut costs IMO.

NoRiceInside

03-17-2008, 11:55 PM

Originally posted by LS1MONSTER
Ahh good to hear...so what your thoughts on the black center caps and lugnut covers? i'd be more worried about the beaver teeth :o

IMPOSTER

03-17-2008, 11:59 PM

keliente

03-18-2008, 12:00 AM

Originally posted by LS1MONSTER
Ahh good to hear...so what your thoughts on the black center caps and lugnut covers? I don't understand why Pontiac had to do that to such a nice clean wheel design. It looks like they did that to cut costs IMO.

Not a fan, but oh well. IMO it's a 19" wheel that looks like a 17", but at least it's a simple, clean design.

DaveX

03-18-2008, 12:11 AM

Congrats, awesome ride. I looked at a V6 model yesterday and I thought it looked really good. I actually liked the interior, but just looked at it through the window.

79 Bird of Prey

03-18-2008, 12:24 AM

How smooth and quiet is the ride? I'm growing tired of my Volvo because I can feel every bump in the road, a lot.

Bird of Fire

03-18-2008, 12:26 AM

You know what to lube it with :deal:

redline

03-18-2008, 12:27 AM

:cool: Congrats.

I'm hoping to be first in line for a panther black one our dealership is getting next week.

Coach Brady Hoke

03-18-2008, 12:28 AM

September 2009.

krispycobalt

03-18-2008, 12:32 AM

nice ride

how is the 6" lcd? tried to hook up anything through it? (is that even possible)

keliente

03-18-2008, 12:37 AM

Originally posted by krispycamaro
nice ride

how is the 6" lcd? tried to hook up anything through it? (is that even possible)

I haven't tried to hook up anything. It looks neat, though.

Originally posted by Coach Leslie Miles
September 2009.

Is that when the GXP debuts? Later than I thought :hmm:

Originally posted by Bird of Fire
You know what to lube it with :deal:

well this one takes 5wsexy, not 10wsexy :lol:

Originally posted by 79 Bird of Prey
How smooth and quiet is the ride? I'm growing tired of my Volvo because I can feel every bump in the road, a lot.

I think it rides great. It is really quiet and smooth. It really feels effortless to drive. The transmission is the kicker, I have never had a more fun auto (and I have a 3600 stall in my formy). At part throttle it feels especially zippy.

cm_ls1

03-18-2008, 12:54 AM

cool , i still maintain the interior is not that bad , and in fact is better than most if not all cars around that price.

the materials may not be the most expensive , but i read an engineering report about the development of the zeta which indicated the interior was put together with techniques that would not render it a rattle trap in years to come.

i mean you are paying under 30k , its practically the base holden interior :dunno:

anyone want to send me some money i can ship tham some hsv interior goodies ;)

http://g8gt.com/attachments/356d1181147221-gxp2.jpg

http://www.hsv.com.au/galleries/hsv/Eseries_senatorSignature/senatorSignature1.jpg

http://www.hsv.com.au/galleries/hsv/Eseries_senatorSignature/senatorSignature9.jpg

krispycobalt

03-18-2008, 12:57 AM

I didn't think the interior was much worse than the GTO, maybe the materials a slight bit thinner, but yea, I wouldn't cry home for 360hp for $30k

Heracles

03-18-2008, 01:15 AM

COngrats,very exciting.

Its a LS2 with 4 doors, whats not to like about it. Very cool.

I dont know if I can ever own a coupe again, too impractical...has to have 4 doors.

KlayBuRn

03-18-2008, 01:32 AM

Originally posted by keliente
PS the key fob has an automatic start button! How cool is that? :cool:

[98 SNAKE EATER]I feel sorry for your car as it is killing your engine and when it explodes I feel sorry for all the children around[/98 SNAKE EATER]

Last of a Breed

03-18-2008, 01:33 AM

keliente, is your key fob the one with the guage on it that tells you how much time is left on the remote start, tire pressure etc.? I've read how the G8 will have it, but not sure if that's for later models.

keliente

03-18-2008, 01:41 AM

Originally posted by Last of a Breed
keliente, is your key fob the one with the guage on it that tells you how much time is left on the remote start, tire pressure etc.? I've read how the G8 will have it, but not sure if that's for later models.

No :ripped:

It has lock/unlock, panic and remote start.

briantech

03-18-2008, 02:04 AM

Fucking sweet. I'm also dissapointed about what you're saying about the interior -- i was really hoping the G8 would be comparable to BMW and the interior was a big part of that.

Congrats on instantly being the jealous target of all of LS2 :cool:

BLK98TA

03-18-2008, 02:18 AM

:cool:

Potent68

03-18-2008, 02:35 AM

Originally posted by briantech
Fucking sweet. I'm also dissapointed about what you're saying about the interior -- i was really hoping the G8 would be comparable to BMW and the interior was a big part of that.

Congrats on instantly being the jealous target of all of LS2 :cool:

Not a huge change. Before this her fiance was the jealous target of all of LS2. :lol:

Tom

SIK02SS

03-18-2008, 02:45 AM

Originally posted by keliente
Yep! I think mine is #685.

Nope, I will have this in the meantime and then buy the gxp when it comes out. I don't keep cars too long usually. :D

:lol:

nice!

BBA

03-18-2008, 03:05 AM

Originally posted by Snuffalofogus
I sat in one yesterday and mentioned in one of the other G8 threads that the interior felt cheap and got blasted for it. I was just looking for another opinion. I've had my heart set on this car for the longest time, and the cheap plastic kinda killed it for me.

Glad to hear you got one. Have fun with it, and keep us updated on its fuel economy.

:cool:

The cheap plastic thing is half the reason I did not buy the JGC SRT8 I test drove, the salesman gave me the other half reason. I just couldn't force myself to have to explain to the wife why I paid $50K for something this cheap. Kind of like an Infiniti G35 interior...why the hell are all these nice cars getting such a cheap feeling/looking interior?

Checkmate

03-18-2008, 03:55 AM

nav wasn't an option. :umm:

LS2iwish

03-18-2008, 03:58 AM

Originally posted by keliente

Nope, I will have this in the meantime and then buy the gxp when it comes out. I don't keep cars too long usually. :D

:D I'll bet this one stays stock too :p

That color looks outstanding :cool:

I was going to call Tick tomorrow or wednesday to see if I could come out some time next week. Any chance you'll have it out there?

Frcefed98

03-18-2008, 04:05 AM

:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

Macky Sasser

03-18-2008, 04:16 AM

Awesome! Are you guys going to be around the shop this coming Saturday? If so, I'd like to see it!!

Great color!!

Blade

03-18-2008, 04:27 AM

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Hobbes

03-18-2008, 05:24 AM

Awesome!

DarkPhoenix

03-18-2008, 01:24 PM

Very Nice!!!

That is the color that I want :cool: :drive:

Speedfreak

03-18-2008, 01:30 PM

First MOD?;)

keliente

03-18-2008, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by Speedfreak
First MOD?;)

A tune. Then we'll just have to see what else is available for 'em...

Originally posted by Macky Sasser
Awesome! Are you guys going to be around the shop this coming Saturday? If so, I'd like to see it!!

Great color!!

Probably. We never work Saturdays but we are still always there? lol.

Originally posted by LS2iwish
:D I'll bet this one stays stock too :p

That color looks outstanding :cool:

I was going to call Tick tomorrow or wednesday to see if I could come out some time next week. Any chance you'll have it out there?

I'm sure. :D

426HEMI

03-18-2008, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by KlayBuRn
[98 SNAKE EATER]I feel sorry for your car as it is killing your engine and when it explodes I feel sorry for all the children around[/98 SNAKE EATER]

Let it go.

keliente

03-18-2008, 03:37 PM

I LOVE THIS CAR. I drove it to work today. There are a few curvy roads in between my house and the shop - this thing is awesome. It may be a big ass sedan, but it sure doesn't feel like it, at all!!

I passed my fiance in the straightaway. I looked down and was going 105 :eek: It's that smooth - you don't notice the speed.

I am so going to get in trouble :Ohnoes:

byebyebye

03-18-2008, 04:16 PM

Congrats girl! I work at a dealership and don't go through as many cars as you do with GMS pricing! You must have a good thing going :secret: Enjoy it, I am getting my new Malibu next week... not quite the same :lol:

The_Great_1

03-18-2008, 04:20 PM

:cool: Congrats. Can we get some pics of your interior

Mark

03-18-2008, 04:20 PM

awesome car! The wife needs a new car. :hmm:

SylverStrypes

03-18-2008, 05:17 PM

Too bad it doesnt have the awsome V-like wheels. GTO wheels are so outdated and tacky

IMPOSTER

03-18-2008, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by keliente
I LOVE THIS CAR. I drove it to work today. There are a few curvy roads in between my house and the shop - this thing is awesome. It may be a big ass sedan, but it sure doesn't feel like it, at all!!

I passed my fiance in the straightaway. I looked down and was going 105 :eek: It's that smooth - you don't notice the speed.

I am so going to get in trouble :Ohnoes:
The more I look at the pics the more I realize the G8 is a damn nice car. It's good to hear that the performance is also impressive. I think black grill inserts (as opposed to the chrome trim) would look pretty cool.

Originally posted by aliwantsnss
Congrats girl! I work at a dealership and don't go through as many cars as you do with GMS pricing! You must have a good thing going :secret: Enjoy it, I am getting my new Malibu next week... not quite the same :lol:
Has there been any mention of a Chevy counterpart for the G8 (Impala)? Is it a Pontiac thing? Anyone?

BigKID

03-18-2008, 06:14 PM

Good to hear some reports from an owner, keep them comming. My Dad has been asking me alot of questions about the G8 so now I have some real opinions to give him. I have also been thinking of trading the wife's 06 Colbalt SS/SC in on a GT or GXP when they come out. :dunno:

Minty Fresh

03-18-2008, 06:27 PM

Congrats!!! That's awesome! :cool:

New wheels....STAT!!!

TOPPED_OUT

03-18-2008, 09:12 PM

Dealer in the auto-mall I work in has a white one and an orange one sitting outside :drool:

But, me waits until the GXP comes out....

thefritz1

03-18-2008, 09:39 PM

Originally posted by TOPPED_OUT
Dealer in the auto-mall I work in has a white one and an orange one sitting outside :drool:

But, me waits until the GXP comes out....

Me too. I think I'm leaning that way too.

krispycobalt

03-18-2008, 09:43 PM

Me-thinks the GXP option will cost more than its worth. Estimating price increase of ~$4-5k.

keliente

03-18-2008, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by TOPPED_OUT
Dealer in the auto-mall I work in has a white one and an orange one sitting outside :drool:

But, me waits until the GXP comes out....

Wow seriously? I'm surprised they haven't been sold yet.

We scared the crap out of the neighbor today :lol:

I left the car parked in the road at our house when we came home from lunch. As we were standing in the foyer, my fiance hit the remote start button on the key fob, our neighbor was outside. He jumped and then looked around, saw the car running and was all like :hmm:

:lol:

TOPPED_OUT

03-18-2008, 09:54 PM

Originally posted by krispycamaro
Me-thinks the GXP option will cost more than its worth. Estimating price increase of ~$4-5k.

Probably....although if the GT came with a 6-speed I'd be okay with that. Seeing as how the GXP will be the only model with a stick, I'm leaning that way.

That car looks great in the orange color...and it's drizzling and overcast today. I'm sure shined up in the sunlight it looks fantastic!

DrFrag

03-18-2008, 09:56 PM

i too am very interested in the gxp, but i would never buy a sedan with a 6 speed...seems like thats just me? :shrug:

TOPPED_OUT

03-18-2008, 09:56 PM

Originally posted by keliente
Wow seriously? I'm surprised they haven't been sold yet.

To be fair, they weren't sitting out there yesterday...so I'm guessing they just got them this morning/afternoon.

keliente

03-18-2008, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by TOPPED_OUT
To be fair, they weren't sitting out there yesterday...so I'm guessing they just got them this morning/afternoon.

I wonder if they have any markup :hmm:

GMCtrk

03-18-2008, 10:29 PM

report on the 6 speed auto?

keliente

03-18-2008, 10:39 PM

Originally posted by GMCtrk
report on the 6 speed auto?

About as awesome as an automatic gets. I :love: it.

Frcefed98

03-18-2008, 10:51 PM

Originally posted by keliente
A tune. Then we'll just have to see what else is available for 'em...

Get the Twin turbo kit that the aussies have for the G8....can't have too many twin turbo pontiacs in the driveway can we?

IMPOSTER

03-18-2008, 10:52 PM

Originally posted by pass dimeo
i too am very interested in the gxp, but i would never buy a sedan with a 6 speed...seems like thats just me? :shrug:
I feel the same way. Plus, being a 6-speed auto means the gearing should be much better than the old 4-speed autos many of us are used to.

cm_ls1

03-18-2008, 11:37 PM

Originally posted by keliente
About as awesome as an automatic gets. I :love: it.

does it do that rev matching ?

HybridZ28

03-19-2008, 01:58 AM

i say at least get a new cold air intake on that thing, the stocker looks to be a restriction hog!

congrats btw!

GMCtrk

03-19-2008, 02:11 AM

Originally posted by keliente
About as awesome as an automatic gets. I :love: it.

I just can't imagine an auto on a sports car, plus I'm utterly sick of driving an auto. I guess the 6l80 is pretty awesome though. Does your G8 have paddle shifters?

Snuffalofogus

03-19-2008, 02:12 AM

Originally posted by GMCtrk
I just can't imagine an auto on a sports car, plus I'm utterly sick of driving an auto. I guess the 6l80 is pretty awesome though. Does your G8 have paddle shifters?

lol, not an option.

Macky Sasser

03-19-2008, 02:17 AM

Any idea on the exact differences between the LS2 GT and LS3 GXP? If both cars are lightly modded equally, will the LS3 still have the edge?

You guys have some neat cars, I sure hope you make room in the garage for this one!

GMCtrk

03-19-2008, 02:20 AM

Originally posted by Snuffalofogus
lol, not an option.

I was thinking GXP.

AlmostFamous

03-19-2008, 02:28 AM

Originally posted by Macky Sasser
Any idea on the exact differences between the LS2 GT and LS3 GXP? If both cars are lightly modded equally, will the LS3 still have the edge?

You guys have some neat cars, I sure hope you make room in the garage for this one!

When compared to the LS2, the L76 has much better heads. In fact, the L76 heads are almost identical to the LS7 heads. So why does the L76 only has 361HP and not 400HP like the LS2? The primary reason is because of the cam. The cam is a joke, to the tune of 200/208 @ .472/.479. Also, the L76 is tuned to run regular 87 octane gas. Alot of the AU guys have swapped in a mild cam, tune, full exhaust, and dyno'ed in the 425-450HP range. So there's going to be huge potential with the L76. Mod for mod though, the LS3 should have slightly better numbers given the larger displacement.

Macky Sasser

03-19-2008, 02:33 AM

Originally posted by AlmostFamous
When compared to the LS2, the L76 has much better heads. In fact, the L76 heads are almost identical to the LS7 heads. So why does the L76 only has 361HP and not 400HP like the LS2? The primary reason is because of the cam. The cam is a joke, to the tune of 200/208 @ .472/.479. Also, the L76 is tuned to run regular 87 octane gas. Alot of the AU guys have swapped in a mild cam, tune, full exhaust, and dyno'ed in the 425-450HP range. So there's going to be huge potential with the L76. Mod for mod though, the LS3 should have slightly better numbers given the larger displacement.

Wow! Me wants!

krispycobalt

03-19-2008, 02:41 AM

Originally posted by Snuffalofogus
lol, not an option.

paddle shifting isn't an option, but it does have a gear up/down on the shift stalk

GMCtrk

03-19-2008, 03:12 AM

Originally posted by krispycamaro
paddle shifting isn't an option, but it does have a gear up/down on the shift stalk

that sucks.

krispycobalt

03-19-2008, 03:20 AM

Originally posted by GMCtrk
that sucks.

at least it still has the option

although it still shifts faster when the computer does it

TOPPED_OUT

03-19-2008, 03:30 AM

Boz

03-19-2008, 03:35 AM

Originally posted by keliente
PS the key fob has an automatic start button! How cool is that? :cool:

been standard on most new GM vehicles for a while

my 2005 G6 has it

Spectre

03-19-2008, 05:29 AM

I got to drive my co-worker's G8 GT rental car (black) today. It had decent pick up even with myself and three co-workers in the car. The engine sounds as if it could be much louder than it is. Tomorrow my co-worker is going to let me take the car home for the night... I can't wait!!!

I currently have a GP GXP rental car... maybe we can line 'em up for a quick run. Its obvious which car would win, but who knows - the GXP I have feels pretty strong.

5.0THIS

03-19-2008, 09:26 AM

Originally posted by Spectre
G8 GT rental car

:wtf:

Why would there already be G8 GTs in rental fleets? :boggled:

Jeffro

03-19-2008, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by 5.0THIS
:wtf:

Why would there already be G8 GTs in rental fleets? :boggled:

Because they went and paid a lot of money to get one probably. There could very well be some rental companies that bought some but they don't have very many.

keliente

03-19-2008, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by Boz
been standard on most new GM vehicles for a while

my 2005 G6 has it

Our 07 TBSS doesn't :(

kasim

03-19-2008, 03:43 PM

is the key fob a smart key?

Jeffro

03-19-2008, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by kasim
is the key fob a smart key?

No.

CT Morgan

03-19-2008, 06:14 PM

Originally posted by TOPPED_OUT
I think this was touched upon in another thread but how does cam swapping affect the active fuel management (if it does)?

I'm sure you'll have to disable this in the ECU when you swap the cam out.

Rich97 W68

03-19-2008, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by CT Morgan
I'm sure you'll have to disable this in the ECU when you swap the cam out.

Tune it out and replace the lifters with LS2 lifters. Voila.

Spectre

03-21-2008, 05:25 AM

Originally posted by Morpheus
Because they went and paid a lot of money to get one probably. There could very well be some rental companies that bought some but they don't have very many.

The location my co-worker picked the G8 up from had three total, he said they were orange, yellow, and black.

I took some pics of the G8 and GP GXP side by side today - I'll try to post them in a new thread tomorrow. Its amazing how the G8 has more rear seat room than the GP even though it appears smaller on the outside. This is one fun car!

keliente

03-21-2008, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by Spectre
The location my co-worker picked the G8 up from had three total, he said they were orange, yellow, and black.

I took some pics of the G8 and GP GXP side by side today - I'll try to post them in a new thread tomorrow. Its amazing how the G8 has more rear seat room than the GP even though it appears smaller on the outside. This is one fun car!

Yellow? I don't think they come in yellow.

Rich97 W68

03-21-2008, 03:55 PM

Saw a white one yesterday. It's getting damn hard to resist a GT instead of the GXP... :(

Heracles

03-21-2008, 05:28 PM

THere is no nav option correct? Other than that the car is slamming.

carpenter

03-21-2008, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by keliente
Yellow? I don't think they come in yellow.

it doesn't.

Mike's02Z28M6

03-21-2008, 06:46 PM

Love the way it looks!

Been looking at TB SS for the wife but this G8 GT might take that spot :D

keliente

03-21-2008, 06:52 PM

Originally posted by Mike's02Z28M6
Love the way it looks!

Been looking at TB SS for the wife but this G8 GT might take that spot :D

Now that's a tough choice (we have both). Being that they cost roughly the same and are almost equal as far as power and MPG are concerned, that makes for a hard decision :D

Originally posted by FLEX
THere is no nav option correct? Other than that the car is slamming.

Nope no nav option.

krispycobalt

03-21-2008, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by keliente
Now that's a tough choice (we have both). Being that they cost roughly the same and are almost equal as far as power and MPG are concerned, that makes for a hard decision :D

not that close in MPG, 8 mpg difference highway

12/16 vs. 15/24

Schnell

03-21-2008, 11:47 PM

Can you opt out of the horrible hoods scoops?

keliente

03-22-2008, 01:07 AM

Originally posted by krispycamaro
not that close in MPG, 8 mpg difference highway

12/16 vs. 15/24

Meh. My gas mileage has never been that bad on the highway, it was up to 19-20 on our way to NY last year. And around town it sees 14...who makes these ratings anyway :hmm:

keliente

03-22-2008, 01:08 AM

Originally posted by Schnell
Can you opt out of the horrible hoods scoops?

:squint:

Speedfreak

03-22-2008, 04:17 AM

Originally posted by krispycamaro
not that close in MPG, 8 mpg difference highway

12/16 vs. 15/24 wtf are you talking about?

Spectre

03-22-2008, 04:24 AM

Originally posted by keliente
Yellow? I don't think they come in yellow.

No, but that's my co-worker for you. He thinks the engine is turbo-charged because he can sometimes hear a whine AND he thinks the car can do 180 just because the speedometer goes that high.

I drove the car 400 miles today (Sacramento to LA)... what a blast! Car has 1600 miles on it now.

krispycobalt

03-22-2008, 05:08 AM

Originally posted by Speedfreak
wtf are you talking about?

they said that the MPG difference between the TB SS and the G8 GT weren't that different, but:

TB SS @ 12 cty & 16 hwy vs. G8 GT @ 15 city & 24 hwy

its not that hard, are you drunk?

Speedfreak

03-23-2008, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by krispycamaro
they said that the MPG difference between the TB SS and the G8 GT weren't that different, but:

TB SS @ 12 cty & 16 hwy vs. G8 GT @ 15 city & 24 hwy

its not that hard, are you drunk? common sense would tell you that. I overlooked that post........

01z28

03-23-2008, 06:21 PM

congrats!

PS I hate you :squint: how's the formula coming along?

01z28

03-23-2008, 06:22 PM

when you taking it to the track? :drive:

Birdman

03-23-2008, 09:38 PM

Key-fob Start...:faint:
(too much good. brain needs a break)
Congrats.

HSV-GTS-300

03-24-2008, 01:02 AM

Originally posted by TOPPED_OUT
I think this was touched upon in another thread but how does cam swapping affect the active fuel management (if it does)?

That's a big unknown for the Aussies. We have the AFM hardware fitted to our L76's but it's not turned on in the computer currently.

The stock L76 cam has slightly taller profile lobes on the 4 cylinders where de-activation takes place. The L76 contains 8 normal lifters and 8 de-activating lifters. As far as I know the stock L76 valve springs are only rated to 0.530" lift at the valve.

Vendors might soon produce an AFM friendly aftermarket cam for the L76 ???

HSV-GTS-300

03-25-2008, 01:12 AM

Originally posted by Speedfreak
First MOD?;)

You may want to consider a PCV catch can. Unlike the LS2 the L76 has no "complex baffling" under the valley cover to serve as a limiter for oil droplets finding their way into your intake manifold.

The L76 has a vertical nipple on the rear of the drivers side valve cover. Inside this nipple is a drilled restrictor (perhaps 1/8" dia).
Thermoplastic tubing runs directly from this nipple to the side of the intake manifold.

So there is no external PCV valve like the LS1 had. There is no internal PCV "complex baffling" in the valley cover like the LS2 had.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/L76/P1010144.jpg

HybridZ28

03-25-2008, 01:23 AM

Originally posted by FLEX
COngrats,very exciting.

Its a LS2 with 4 doors, whats not to like about it. Very cool.

I dont know if I can ever own a coupe again, too impractical...has to have 4 doors.

there's not an LS2 in that car mate.

krispycobalt

03-25-2008, 01:47 AM

friggen GMS lease is $500/mo, could get a $40k CTS for that

keliente

03-26-2008, 02:33 AM

Back on the dyno, we found more goodies :woot:

Now up to 317rwhp and 338 ft/lbs torque.

dyno sheets (http://www.ls2.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=618829)

NoRiceInside

03-26-2008, 02:40 AM

a/f ?

5.0THIS

03-26-2008, 04:19 AM

So it is losing 75hp through the drivetrain? That seems excessive. :boggled:

Jeffro

03-26-2008, 04:31 AM

Originally posted by 5.0THIS
So it is losing 75hp through the drivetrain? That seems excessive. :boggled:

361-317=44hp

IMPOSTER

03-26-2008, 04:43 AM

5.0THIS is referring to the base numbers.

Macky Sasser

03-26-2008, 06:04 AM

I saw the car Saturday guys, it looks great!!

You guys have to see the back seat in person to realize how big it is. The back seat is wayyyy bigger then the 3 Series, the G35 sedan, Lexus IS350 etc. Its basically a true full size sedan that competes with smaller imports, offers similar performance stock vs stock, looks good, is cheaper, and has an aftermarket. Their really isn't anything not to like.

5.0THIS

03-26-2008, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by Morpheus
361-317=44hp

:Picard:

Birdman

03-26-2008, 08:57 AM

To many doors.
Coupe PLEASE

98Firebird

03-26-2008, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by Birdman
To many doors.
Coupe PLEASE

thats what the GTO is for

krispycobalt

03-26-2008, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by Morpheus
361-317=44hp

361 stock crank horsepower
287 stock wheel horsepower

=74 hp = ~20.5% drivetrain loss

it was also on a dynojet which tends to give higher numbers

HybridZ28

03-26-2008, 11:10 PM

Originally posted by 98Firebird
thats what the GTO is for

find me a brand new GTO that I can buy off Pontiac's lot, kthx.

DP02SS

03-27-2008, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by keliente
*knocks on wood* as much flipping as I do, I've yet to really lose my ass on a car. :)

Sure.;)

FirehawkNS

03-27-2008, 01:20 PM

Nice ride!

Originally posted by keliente

We scared the crap out of the neighbor today :lol:

I left the car parked in the road at our house when we came home from lunch. As we were standing in the foyer, my fiance hit the remote start button on the key fob, our neighbor was outside. He jumped and then looked around, saw the car running and was all like :hmm:

:lol:

Imagine that with Headers and Corsa.

I hit the button to start the Z up one time not realizing there was a woman and her kid walking behind the car. She grabbed the kid and started running. :lol:

When I had the Viper voice box, people would stop what ever they were doing when the car said it was starting up to stand back.

kasim

03-27-2008, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by Macky Sasser
I saw the car Saturday guys, it looks great!!

You guys have to see the back seat in person to realize how big it is. The back seat is wayyyy bigger then the 3 Series, the G35 sedan, Lexus IS350 etc. Its basically a true full size sedan that competes with smaller imports, offers similar performance stock vs stock, looks good, is cheaper, and has an aftermarket. Their really isn't anything not to like.

Eh :) why do i care if my passengers are uncomfortable :D :drive:

... actually in fairness sometimes bigger isnt better, depends what you need the car for.

kasim

03-27-2008, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by HybridZ28
find me a brand new GTO that I can buy off Pontiac's lot, kthx.

sure ... here ya go

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=229675138&dealer_id=100001988&car_year=2006&model=GTO&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=2006&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=new&distance=0&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=PONT&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=43026&advanced=&end_year=2009&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=1942

brand new ....

here's another ..... 6 miles

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=205623153&dealer_id=74355&car_year=2006&model=GTO&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=2006&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=new&distance=0&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=PONT&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=43026&advanced=&end_year=2009&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=1136

..... want another one?

:bow:

tater

03-27-2008, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by kasim
sure ... here ya go

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=229675138&dealer_id=100001988&car_year=2006&model=GTO&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=2006&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=new&distance=0&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=PONT&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=43026&advanced=&end_year=2009&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=1942

brand new ....

here's another ..... 6 miles

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=205623153&dealer_id=74355&car_year=2006&model=GTO&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=2006&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=new&distance=0&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=PONT&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=43026&advanced=&end_year=2009&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=1136

..... want another one?

:bow:

Pricey..

tyman

03-27-2008, 08:05 PM

CT Morgan

03-27-2008, 09:57 PM

keliente

03-28-2008, 07:59 PM

Originally posted by 01z28
when you taking it to the track? :drive:

Last night ;)

http://www.ls2.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=620059

Potent68

03-28-2008, 08:04 PM

Can somebody convert that 1/8th time to a 1/4 time? I've never raced 1/8th.

Tom

IMPOSTER

03-28-2008, 08:23 PM

From the conversion I've seen its roughly a 13.7 - 13.8.

LS2iwish

03-28-2008, 08:36 PM

not a bad pass :drive:

I just showed a pic to the g/f and said "hey would you drive that?"
her = yeah, I like that one

me - "as in you would buy one?"

her - "yeah"

me- :cool:

might be able to pull off buying one in the future for a DD w/o getting fussed at .:D

IMPOSTER

03-28-2008, 09:54 PM

The car really looks good in that pic.

kasim

03-28-2008, 10:15 PM

Originally posted by tyman
2006.....its 2008 now.....

$33k for 2 year old car or $29995 msrp for brand new kickass G8....

The odds are not in your favor, kasim. ;)

Originally posted by CT Morgan
Weak play. :nono: LOL.

Hey he said "brand new" ... said nothing about a "new 2008" ... those are all brand new, never been titled.

And i tell you they are a heckuva deal at only $33k :spit:

keliente

03-28-2008, 11:06 PM

Originally posted by LS2iwish
not a bad pass :drive:

I just showed a pic to the g/f and said "hey would you drive that?"
her = yeah, I like that one

me - "as in you would buy one?"

her - "yeah"

me- :cool:

might be able to pull off buying one in the future for a DD w/o getting fussed at .:D

:woot:

carpenter

03-29-2008, 12:46 AM

I stopped in at the local Dealer today and they had two there. A dark Gray V6 for 30K and a red GT for 32. Just got them and neither had been inspected yet. Looked fantastic though.
I was talking to the sales guy (gulp) and he said that he was only getting one more 2008 G8 in. He said the 2009s were right around the corner (within 2 months) Does anyone know if this is true?

The red with the red seat inserts looked fantastic.