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Title: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 21, 2012, 03:46:20 PM
2008 G8 GT.  :rockon:  It's not as sexy as The Vette but I found it pretty cheap and in the exact color combo I wanted!
(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/TWOBIGHEDZ/get-attachmentaspx-2.jpg)

The dealer gave me 500 buck off because of a small crack in the front lip and another grand (I told him it  would have to be imported from Australia  ;)  ) off because the rear spoiler was missing. They're 100 bucks on Ebay.  :evildude:
(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/TWOBIGHEDZ/get-attachment-2aspx.jpg)

i love the red seats.
(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/TWOBIGHEDZ/get-attachment-1aspx.jpg)
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: mzziaz on March 21, 2012, 03:50:09 PM
Sweet car!

You're pretty much a GM whore, btw.
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Post by: 68_427 on March 21, 2012, 03:50:59 PM
Nice!  So when's the supercharger going on?
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Post by: Xer0 on March 21, 2012, 03:52:32 PM
Ohhh, whats this.

Totally approve.  Sweet color combination too.

:rockon:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Cookie Monster on March 21, 2012, 03:53:01 PM
Wow, where did this come from? :lol:

So unexpected! Anyways, congrats!!
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 21, 2012, 04:09:31 PM
Quote from: mzziaz on March 21, 2012, 03:50:09 PM
Sweet car!

You're pretty much a GM whore, btw.
LOL! It's in my blood! My uncle was an executive and most of the family screwed GM cars together for a living at some point!
Quote from: 68_427 on March 21, 2012, 03:50:59 PM
Nice!  So when's the supercharger going on?
Ancient Chinese Secret!
Quote from: thecarnut on March 21, 2012, 03:53:01 PM
Wow, where did this come from? :lol:

So unexpected! Anyways, congrats!!
I've been watching them for a while. Plus a friend made me a cash offer on my Vette than I couldn't turn down. And pretty soon my daughter will be taking over the Corolla so I need a vehicle thats a lil more winter friendly for now.


Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 21, 2012, 04:10:36 PM
Quote from: Xer0 on March 21, 2012, 03:52:32 PM
Ohhh, whats this.

Totally approve.  Sweet color combination too.

:rockon:
:cheers:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: MrH on March 21, 2012, 04:13:40 PM
So the vettes gone now?!
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 21, 2012, 04:17:45 PM
Quote from: MrH on March 21, 2012, 04:13:40 PM
So the vettes gone now?!
Yep! He's shipping it to Dallas Friday.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Laconian on March 21, 2012, 04:19:43 PM
Why are you getting rid of the Vette?!
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 21, 2012, 04:23:00 PM
A Friend offered me 5 grand more than I payed for it. And Imma need a car that I won't mind driving in the winter because I passing the Toyota on to my daughter. I'll probably pick up a C7 in the next couple years!
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Vinsanity on March 21, 2012, 04:31:23 PM
Congrats! It'll be sad to see the Vette go, but at least you replaced it with a car that you're fond of.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 21, 2012, 04:34:05 PM
Quote from: Vinsanity on March 21, 2012, 04:31:23 PM
Congrats! It'll be sad to see the Vette go, but at least you replaced it with a car that you're fond of.
True! With the exception of those ridiculous door handles on the C6 I loved the car and would have kept it through the summer.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Vinsanity on March 21, 2012, 04:36:23 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on March 21, 2012, 04:34:05 PM
True! With the exception of those ridiculous door handles on the C6 I loved the car and would have kept it through the summer.

Heck, I would've kept it as a family heirloom, but an offer of $5k above your purchase price is too good to refuse. He must be a true friend ;)
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 21, 2012, 04:41:23 PM
Quote from: Vinsanity on March 21, 2012, 04:36:23 PM
Heck, I would've kept it as a family heirloom, but an offer of $5k above your purchase price is too good to refuse. He must be a true friend ;)
The main selling point was the Automatic! He wanted a Yellow auto and said he couldn't find one that he liked!
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Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 21, 2012, 04:42:02 PM
WTF is this shit!? Now you have to change your name, again :facepalm:
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Post by: Raza on March 21, 2012, 04:44:02 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on March 21, 2012, 04:09:31 PM
LOL! It's in my blood! My uncle was an executive and most of the family screwed GM cars together for a living at some point!Ancient Chinese Secret!I've been watching them for a while. Plus a friend made me a cash offer on my Vette than I couldn't turn down. And pretty soon my daughter will be taking over the Corolla so I need a vehicle thats a lil more winter friendly for now.

Ancient Chinese Secret!

Did you get rid of the Vette?
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: SVT666 on March 21, 2012, 04:49:01 PM
That's exactly the colour combo I wanted to get.  The whole "importing parts from Australia" part turned me off, but I love that car.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: MrH on March 21, 2012, 04:51:56 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on March 21, 2012, 04:23:00 PM
A Friend offered me 5 grand more than I payed for it. And Imma need a car that I won't mind driving in the winter because I passing the Toyota on to my daughter. I'll probably pick up a C7 in the next couple years!

Ok, good call on the C7.  Gonna be redunkulous.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: 68_427 on March 21, 2012, 04:53:12 PM
Quote from: MrH on March 21, 2012, 04:51:56 PM
Ok, good call on the C7.  Gonna be redunkulous.

But it's gunna lose the giant glass hatch.   :cry:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 21, 2012, 04:55:00 PM
Moderators: this is a family sedan and should be moved to Mainstream. Thanks.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: MrH on March 21, 2012, 04:55:25 PM
Quote from: 68_427 on March 21, 2012, 04:53:12 PM
But it's gunna lose the giant glass hatch.   :cry:

:confused:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: 68_427 on March 21, 2012, 04:59:34 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/58s9Y.png)

Yellow = new pillar placement, ala 599's buttresses.

Red = old



I HOPE I AND JALOPNIK ARE WRONG****
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 21, 2012, 05:01:42 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 21, 2012, 04:55:00 PM
Moderators: this is a family sedan and should be moved to Mainstream. Thanks.
:nono: Anything with a LSx in it belongs in the Fast lane!
Quote from: SVT666 on March 21, 2012, 04:49:01 PM
That's exactly the colour combo I wanted to get.  The whole "importing parts from Australia" part turned me off, but I love that car.
:cheers: "The Imported parts" thing saved me 1 grand!
Quote from: Raza  on March 21, 2012, 04:44:02 PM
Ancient Chinese Secret!

Did you get rid of the Vette?
Yep! It's headed south with a friend.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 21, 2012, 05:02:41 PM
Quote from: 68_427 on March 21, 2012, 04:53:12 PM
But it's gunna lose the giant glass hatch.   :cry:
But it'll gain a new interior!  :mask:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: 68_427 on March 21, 2012, 05:03:14 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on March 21, 2012, 05:02:41 PM
But it'll gain a new interior!  :mask:

True.  :lol:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: MrH on March 21, 2012, 05:03:51 PM
Quote from: 68_427 on March 21, 2012, 04:59:34 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/58s9Y.png)

Yellow = new pillar placement, ala 599's buttresses.

Red = old



I HOPE I AND JALOPNIK ARE WRONG****

...who cares? :huh:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: cawimmer430 on March 21, 2012, 05:04:07 PM
Congrats. The color is nice to!  :ohyeah:

Is this the Pontiac where the front tires are bigger than the rear tires to help put all that power down properly to the front wheels? I can't tell from the pics!
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: 68_427 on March 21, 2012, 05:05:16 PM
Quote from: cawimmer430 on March 21, 2012, 05:04:07 PM
Congrats. The color is nice to!  :ohyeah:

Is this the Pontiac where the front tires are bigger than the rear tires to help put all that power down properly to the front wheels? I can't tell from the pics!

I hope you are not serious.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 21, 2012, 05:05:54 PM
Quote from: cawimmer430 on March 21, 2012, 05:04:07 PM
Congrats. The color is nice to!  :ohyeah:

Is this the Pontiac where the front tires are bigger than the rear tires to help put all that power down properly to the front wheels? I can't tell from the pics!
That was V8 Bonnevilles. My car is rear drive.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: cawimmer430 on March 21, 2012, 05:07:34 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on March 21, 2012, 05:05:54 PM
That was V8 Bonnevilles. My car is rear drive.

Ah. My bad.  :ohyeah:


Quote from: 68_427 on March 21, 2012, 05:05:16 PM
I hope you are not serious.

I thought this thing was FWD.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 21, 2012, 05:07:44 PM
Quote from: MrH on March 21, 2012, 05:03:51 PM
...who cares? :huh:
I'm suprised GM has been able to keep the lid on the styling of the C7! We all know how long the Camaro was paraded around before going on sale!
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: 68_427 on March 21, 2012, 05:11:14 PM
Quote from: MrH on March 21, 2012, 05:03:51 PM
...who cares? :huh:

It's been on the Corvette since '78, and give the Corvette excellent rear visibility.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: 68_427 on March 21, 2012, 05:14:57 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on March 21, 2012, 05:07:44 PM
I'm suprised GM has been able to keep the lid on the styling of the C7! We all know how long the Camaro was paraded around before going on sale!

Maybe not.  Someone at Jalopnik said they saw and un camoed car at GM.  They used that info, then used it to render/draw what they think a ZR1 model might look like.

(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/story_images/1/2326/2721/5813860002_large.jpg)


Since then GM said they might go back to the drawing board, and asked Jalopnik to take the pictures down.

Here's a toned down, more production ready version.

(http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/3623/c73bx.jpg)
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 21, 2012, 05:21:04 PM
Nice!
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Post by: GoCougs on March 21, 2012, 06:28:38 PM
Nice - I'm really liking white. Just turned in a white service loaner today - shows dirt but doesn't show minor nicks, scratches and scrapes (unlike my dark blue car I just bought)...
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 21, 2012, 09:38:22 PM
Quote from: GoCougs on March 21, 2012, 06:28:38 PM
Nice - I'm really liking white. Just turned in a white service loaner today - shows dirt but doesn't show minor nicks, scratches and scrapes (unlike my dark blue car I just bought)...
Thanks! The car is a one owner trade for a new Maxima. And it has all the service records. It's not as fast as the Vette but it's damn quick for a car this size.
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Post by: S204STi on March 21, 2012, 10:08:27 PM
Love these cars.  The best Pontiac ever built; too bad it was actually built by Holden, and it was the last good car branded a Pontiac, but still.  Love it.
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Post by: 2o6 on March 21, 2012, 10:11:57 PM
New cars come in threes! First me, then Cougs, now Z28! Awesome car!
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 21, 2012, 10:36:39 PM
Quote from: 2o6 on March 21, 2012, 10:11:57 PM
New cars come in threes! First me, then Cougs, now Z28! Awesome car!

You forgot about my VAN. What's the matter, scared of the torque converter crawl?
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 21, 2012, 10:43:26 PM
Quote from: S204STi on March 21, 2012, 10:08:27 PM
Love these cars.  The best Pontiac ever built; too bad it was actually built by Holden, and it was the last good car branded a Pontiac, but still.  Love it.
:cheers:
Quote from: 2o6 on March 21, 2012, 10:11:57 PM
New cars come in threes! First me, then Cougs, now Z28! Awesome car!
:rockon:
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 21, 2012, 10:36:39 PM
You forgot about my VAN. What's the matter, scared of the torque converter crawl?
:nono: This only applies to cars that are no more than 5 years old!  :lol:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Laconian on March 21, 2012, 10:56:10 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 21, 2012, 10:36:39 PM
You forgot about my VAN. What's the matter, scared of the torque converter crawl?
That never gets old.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: CALL_911 on March 21, 2012, 10:56:56 PM
Awesome, awesome car. When you announced you got a new car, I expected you to get a CTS. This was a pleasant surprise.
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Post by: GoCougs on March 21, 2012, 11:02:13 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on March 21, 2012, 09:38:22 PM
Thanks! The car is a one owner trade for a new Maxima. And it has all the service records. It's not as fast as the Vette but it's damn quick for a car this size.

By my research it's a virtual tie between the G8 GT and G37...   :devil:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Vinsanity on March 21, 2012, 11:02:40 PM
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 21, 2012, 10:56:56 PM
Awesome, awesome car. When you announced you got a new car, I expected you to get a CTS. This was a pleasant surprise.

Hey, now. A CTS would've been equally as awesome.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Colin on March 22, 2012, 01:25:40 AM
I've been driving its Aussie cousin - the Holden Sportwagon in SV6 guise. There's a plethora of different models available here, starting with the cooking 3.0 models, going up through the mildly heated up SV6 with its 3.6 litre engine and then (not in the rental fleets) the 6.0 litre SS models which would have been really cool to get. And then there are the HSV cars. Until a couple of months ago the Commodore range was the best selling car in Australia (it has now lost out to the Mazda 3!).

I liked the Sportwagon - 'twas a good rental device, far more interesting than a Camry! Shame about the vast numbers of speed cameras here which prevent you from enjoying it too much!
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 22, 2012, 05:08:58 AM
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 21, 2012, 10:56:56 PM
Awesome, awesome car. When you announced you got a new car, I expected you to get a CTS. This was a pleasant surprise.
Thanks!
Quote from: GoCougs on March 21, 2012, 11:02:13 PM
By my research it's a virtual tie between the G8 GT and G37...   :devil:
:mask:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: FoMoJo on March 22, 2012, 05:38:19 AM
Nice car!  I see a few of them up here.  Retired GM workers (Oshawa) cashing in on their car bonus.  One of the few GMs I really like.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 22, 2012, 07:32:49 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on March 22, 2012, 05:38:19 AM
Nice car!  I see a few of them up here.  Retired GM workers (Oshawa) cashing in on their car bonus.  One of the few GMs I really like.
Thanks. I don't see many of them here either. People keep asking me what kind of car is it? I think I'm gonna de-badge it so I won't have to see myself on every corner........
Quote from: Colin on March 22, 2012, 01:25:40 AM
I've been driving its Aussie cousin - the Holden Sportwagon in SV6 guise. There's a plethora of different models available here, starting with the cooking 3.0 models, going up through the mildly heated up SV6 with its 3.6 litre engine and then (not in the rental fleets) the 6.0 litre SS models which would have been really cool to get. And then there are the HSV cars. Until a couple of months ago the Commodore range was the best selling car in Australia (it has now lost out to the Mazda 3!).

I liked the Sportwagon - 'twas a good rental device, far more interesting than a Camry! Shame about the vast numbers of speed cameras here which prevent you from enjoying it too much!
I would have loved to have the station wagon version.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: hotrodalex on March 22, 2012, 08:47:51 AM
The Ute version is the best. :ohyeah:
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Post by: SVT_Power on March 22, 2012, 08:53:49 AM
Quote from: 68_427 on March 21, 2012, 05:14:57 PM
Maybe not.  Someone at Jalopnik said they saw and un camoed car at GM.  They used that info, then used it to render/draw what they think a ZR1 model might look like.

(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/story_images/1/2326/2721/5813860002_large.jpg)


Since then GM said they might go back to the drawing board, and asked Jalopnik to take the pictures down.

Here's a toned down, more production ready version.

(http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/3623/c73bx.jpg)

Haven't we concluded that those images aren't accurate yet?
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 22, 2012, 08:59:48 AM
I don't think I could possibly like the C7 more than the C6, and I want a cheap C5.
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Post by: Northlands on March 22, 2012, 09:25:07 AM
Nice machine, man. The color really works on that car. I'm sure this is the same model I saw on a lot a few days ago when I was looking at mileage misers. A hard car for me to walk away from.  :lol:
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Post by: r0tor on March 22, 2012, 12:46:13 PM
Nice choice on the new ride
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 22, 2012, 03:38:44 PM
Quote from: r0tor on March 22, 2012, 12:46:13 PM
Nice choice on the new ride
Quote from: Northlands on March 22, 2012, 09:25:07 AM
Nice machine, man. The color really works on that car. I'm sure this is the same model I saw on a lot a few days ago when I was looking at mileage misers. A hard car for me to walk away from.  :lol:
:cheers: Thanks fellas! Im already ordering mods.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: omicron on March 23, 2012, 05:07:27 AM
Good man! A fine choice.
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Post by: Vinsanity on March 23, 2012, 09:44:03 AM
Quote from: omicron on March 23, 2012, 05:07:27 AM
Good man! A fine choice.

Is it weird for you, seeing a faux-BMW grille on a Commodore with LHD?
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 23, 2012, 10:02:40 AM
Quote from: omicron on March 23, 2012, 05:07:27 AM
Good man! A fine choice.
Thanks! I'm really liking this car but the Gauges for the Battery and oil pressure suck! 
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Post by: omicron on March 25, 2012, 04:05:38 AM
Quote from: Vinsanity on March 23, 2012, 09:44:03 AM
Is it weird for you, seeing a faux-BMW grille on a Commodore with LHD?

I think the Pontiac nose looks marvellous!
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: omicron on March 25, 2012, 04:06:49 AM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on March 23, 2012, 10:02:40 AM
Thanks! I'm really liking this car but the Gauges for the Battery and oil pressure suck! 

Oh, lord, those horrid red lines above the air vents? I don't blame you. Dreadful.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 25, 2012, 10:14:23 AM
Quote from: omicron on March 25, 2012, 04:06:49 AM
Oh, lord, those horrid red lines above the air vents? I don't blame you. Dreadful.
Looks like a 70's video game.......
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 25, 2012, 10:15:26 AM
I installed 6k HIDs and LED interior lighting yesterday. Next up drilled and slotted rotors.....
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 25, 2012, 10:17:01 AM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on March 25, 2012, 10:15:26 AM
I installed 6k HIDs and LED interior lighting yesterday. Next up drilled and slotted rotors.....

I put slotted rotors on my van, and you just had to one-up me, didn't you?  :lockedup:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: S204STi on March 25, 2012, 10:17:34 AM
6k HIDs :facepalm:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 25, 2012, 10:19:23 AM
Quote from: S204STi on March 25, 2012, 10:17:34 AM
6k HIDs :facepalm:

It's so the cops can pick him out a mile away  :lol:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: S204STi on March 25, 2012, 10:25:34 AM
:lol:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 25, 2012, 11:04:17 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 25, 2012, 10:17:01 AM
I put slotted rotors on my van, and you just had to one-up me, didn't you?  :lockedup:
I can never one-up The Van............
Quote from: S204STi on March 25, 2012, 10:17:34 AM
6k HIDs :facepalm:
I knew you was coming.  :lol:  They're basically white.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 25, 2012, 10:19:23 AM
It's so the cops can pick him out a mile away  :lol:
They be too busy looking for the child molester in the blue Econoline........
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 25, 2012, 12:03:29 PM
 :rage:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: S204STi on March 25, 2012, 12:10:38 PM
4k is what you want for good visibility though.  6k is closer to blue/violet, which is nearly unusable for human eyes.

/deadhorse
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 25, 2012, 01:46:00 PM
Quote from: S204STi on March 25, 2012, 12:10:38 PM
4k is what you want for good visibility though.  6k is closer to blue/violet, which is nearly unusable for human eyes.

/deadhorse
Blue/violet is 12k. The 8k-10k kits are lite to dark blue. Mine have just a hint of blue. The 4500 that I had in the Vette weren't much better than regular halogen IMHO!
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: SVT666 on March 27, 2012, 10:20:47 AM
You need a Corsa exhaust system for it.  It's what I would get if I got the G8.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-9np8SeR8o (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-9np8SeR8o)

Skip to 1:15 of this vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZtIazMB-HA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZtIazMB-HA)
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: S204STi on March 27, 2012, 10:44:42 AM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on March 25, 2012, 01:46:00 PM
Blue/violet is 12k. The 8k-10k kits are lite to dark blue. Mine have just a hint of blue. The 4500 that I had in the Vette weren't much better than regular halogen IMHO!

Better than halogen by at least a thousand lumens, and the light wavelength is actually useable by human eyes.

It's your car, I just don't approve. :lol:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 27, 2012, 10:52:25 AM
Quote from: SVT666 on March 27, 2012, 10:20:47 AM
You need a Corsa exhaust system for it.  It's what I would get if I got the G8.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-9np8SeR8o (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-9np8SeR8o)

Skip to 1:15 of this vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZtIazMB-HA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZtIazMB-HA)

I like most of the Corsa systems that I hear, but I have a suspicion that they are just straight pipes welded into boxes that look like mufflers.  :lol:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: SVT666 on March 27, 2012, 11:12:23 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 27, 2012, 10:52:25 AM
I like most of the Corsa systems that I hear, but I have a suspicion that they are just straight pipes welded into boxes that look like mufflers.  :lol:
Pretty much.  If I get a G8 GT, it's what I'm getting.  If I get the Charger, this is what I'm getting: Corsa Xtreme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFPCE8M1THU)
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 27, 2012, 11:16:14 AM
Quote from: SVT666 on March 27, 2012, 11:12:23 AM
Pretty much.  If I get a G8 GT, it's what I'm getting.  If I get the Charger, this is what I'm getting: Corsa Xtreme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFPCE8M1THU)

Oh yeee... I love it. It's got couple of little holes that lead to the sound reflection chambers, and the rest is a straight pipe. :lol:

(http://cdn.speednik.com/files/2011/09/IMG_6820.jpg)
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Post by: SVT666 on March 27, 2012, 11:23:04 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 27, 2012, 11:16:14 AM
Oh yeee... I love it. It's got couple of little holes that lead to the sound reflection chambers, and the rest is a straight pipe. :lol:

(http://cdn.speednik.com/files/2011/09/IMG_6820.jpg)
That's awesome.  I had Magnapacks on my Mustang and they look like this:

(http://marylandspeed.com/images/magnapack1.jpg)

The pipe is perforated inside the casing and there is stainless steel wool between the perforated pipe and the casing.  After two years they were much louder than the day they were installed.
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Post by: SVT666 on March 27, 2012, 11:27:42 AM
This guy has virtually the same setup I had for exhaust, but my long tubes were Mac.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukoZt09SZ6w (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukoZt09SZ6w)
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Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 27, 2012, 12:41:23 PM
Basically glasspacks (like I got for my van), but with steel wool.
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Post by: SVT666 on March 27, 2012, 12:58:27 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 27, 2012, 12:41:23 PM
Basically glasspacks (like I got for my van), but with steel wool.
That's exactly what they are.
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Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 27, 2012, 01:02:37 PM
Quote from: SVT666 on March 27, 2012, 12:58:27 PM
That's exactly what they are.

This is what my van will sound like this afternoon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cdus6C4H9gk for about $50 with clamps and extra pipes  :lol:
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Post by: 68_427 on March 27, 2012, 01:09:33 PM
This 4.2L >>>>>> your 4.2L

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNbuOvzEy8U&feature=related
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Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 27, 2012, 01:11:10 PM
Quote from: 68_427 on March 27, 2012, 01:09:33 PM
This 4.2L >>>>>> your 4.2L

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNbuOvzEy8U&feature=related

Except for the fact that my 4.2L >>>>>>>>>>>> that 4.2L. And at least my front axles don't go through my oil pan. :huh:
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 27, 2012, 05:30:24 PM
Quote from: SVT666 on March 27, 2012, 10:20:47 AM
You need a Corsa exhaust system for it.  It's what I would get if I got the G8.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-9np8SeR8o (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-9np8SeR8o)

Skip to 1:15 of this vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZtIazMB-HA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZtIazMB-HA)
That sounds really good. I'm gonna do the exhaust and CAI by summer!
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on April 10, 2012, 08:17:35 PM
I'm planning on debadging the car soon and I mite put Holden emblems on it. Everyone keeps stopping me and asking what it is (They are rare here in Cleveland) and I don't want everybody to be driving one by summer.
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Post by: hotrodalex on April 10, 2012, 08:25:00 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on April 10, 2012, 08:17:35 PM
I'm planning on debadging the car soon and I mite put Holden emblems on it. Everyone keeps stopping me and asking what it is (They are rare here in Cleveland) and I don't want everybody to be driving one by summer.

I wouldn't put the Holden emblems on it. You'd still have a Pontiac arrowhead on the steering wheel.
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on April 10, 2012, 08:35:17 PM
True but most people aren't close enough to see it. I'm also thinking about doing a black roof. Soom of the guys on the G8 forums have done theirs with gloss black vinyl wrap.
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Post by: Vinsanity on April 10, 2012, 09:03:33 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on April 10, 2012, 08:17:35 PM
I'm planning on debadging the car soon and I mite put Holden emblems on it. Everyone keeps stopping me and asking what it is (They are rare here in Cleveland) and I don't want everybody to be driving one by summer.

They'll be even more confused if you tell them it's a Holden
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on April 10, 2012, 09:15:37 PM
Quote from: Vinsanity on April 10, 2012, 09:03:33 PM
They'll be even more confused if you tell them it's a Holden
LOL! I know. i just don't want to see one on every corner. This city is crazy. ONE person can buy a car and everyone goes and buys THE EXACT SAME CAR! SMH!
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Post by: MrH on April 10, 2012, 09:38:07 PM
That will be UNPOSSIBLE if I buy a BRZ.  I think there's only going to be 8 sold in the first year to an area of over 800,000 people...
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Post by: 68_427 on April 10, 2012, 09:40:11 PM
Quote from: MrH on April 10, 2012, 09:38:07 PM
That will be UNPOSSIBLE if I buy a BRZ.  I think there's only going to be 8 sold in the first year to an area of over 800,000 people...

Just buy it, then sell when you get an STi
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on April 10, 2012, 09:58:38 PM
Quote from: MrH on April 10, 2012, 09:38:07 PM
That will be UNPOSSIBLE if I buy a BRZ.  I think there's only going to be 8 sold in the first year to an area of over 800,000 people...
LOL! That's prolly the ratio of G8s rite now here in Cleveland. I'm hoping it stays that way.....
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on April 10, 2012, 10:00:46 PM
I got my drilled and slotted rotors and red caliper paint today. Sounds like a nice Saturday project.
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Post by: 2o6 on April 10, 2012, 10:27:23 PM
Quote from: MrH on April 10, 2012, 09:38:07 PM
That will be UNPOSSIBLE if I buy a BRZ.  I think there's only going to be 8 sold in the first year to an area of over 800,000 people...

Will it kill you to wait!?
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Post by: SJ_GTI on April 11, 2012, 11:22:14 AM
Wow congrats on the car. I love the G8, one of the best looking sedans on the road IMHO. If only GM had sold it with a 6MT!
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Post by: 68_427 on April 11, 2012, 11:24:07 AM
Quote from: SJ_GTI on April 11, 2012, 11:22:14 AM
Wow congrats on the car. I love the G8, one of the best looking sedans on the road IMHO. If only GM had sold it with a 6MT!

This one did.

(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Pontiac/G8GXP3.jpg)
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on April 11, 2012, 02:44:07 PM
Quote from: SJ_GTI on April 11, 2012, 11:22:14 AM
Wow congrats on the car. I love the G8, one of the best looking sedans on the road IMHO. If only GM had sold it with a 6MT!
Thanks! And you have to buy the GXP like 68 posted above. I looked at those but they all were 10 grand more than what I paid (19k) for mine.
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Post by: SJ_GTI on April 13, 2012, 10:29:45 AM
Oh yeah I forgot all about the GXP version. I actually think the G8 GT looks nicer though IMHO (GXP looks a little too aggressive for my taste nowadays).
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on April 14, 2012, 12:44:19 PM
The new rotors are going on today so I decided to replace the front pads also. NO ONE has the front pads in stock. The only set I could find was an EBC Red Stuff set at Summit Racing. I thought they were priced high at 97 bucks until the Chevy dealer quoted me $200 for a OEM set.....   :confused:
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Post by: Mustangfan2003 on April 15, 2012, 10:30:12 AM
You'll be hitting the name change limit soon
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Post by: GoCougs on April 15, 2012, 10:33:36 AM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on April 14, 2012, 12:44:19 PM
The new rotors are going on today so I decided to replace the front pads also. NO ONE has the front pads in stock. The only set I could find was an EBC Red Stuff set at Summit Racing. I thought they were priced high at 97 bucks until the Chevy dealer quoted me $200 for a OEM set.....   :confused:

Ouch, not a good omen for future spare parts... :(
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on April 15, 2012, 11:11:35 AM
Quote from: GoCougs on April 15, 2012, 10:33:36 AM
Ouch, not a good omen for future spare parts... :(
Tell me about it.
Quote from: Mustangfan2003 on April 15, 2012, 10:30:12 AM
You'll be hitting the name change limit soon
:lol: I hoping the next name change will be Gotta-Qik-C7......
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Post by: Mustangfan2003 on April 15, 2012, 12:30:50 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on April 14, 2012, 12:44:19 PM
The new rotors are going on today so I decided to replace the front pads also. NO ONE has the front pads in stock. The only set I could find was an EBC Red Stuff set at Summit Racing. I thought they were priced high at 97 bucks until the Chevy dealer quoted me $200 for a OEM set.....   :confused:

I'm sure the G8 shares a lot of parts with the Caprice, maybe not brakes or suspension stuff since the Caprice is a cop car.  Body parts might end up being your biggest problem. 
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Post by: Submariner on April 15, 2012, 12:53:59 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on March 22, 2012, 05:08:58 AM
Thanks! :mask:

Now you really have to supercharge it to shut him up.  :lol:
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on April 15, 2012, 05:16:38 PM
Quote from: Mustangfan2003 on April 15, 2012, 12:30:50 PM
I'm sure the G8 shares a lot of parts with the Caprice, maybe not brakes or suspension stuff since the Caprice is a cop car.  Body parts might end up being your biggest problem. 
Rite! I still haven't ordered my rear spoiler. I think Imma go with the SLP version anyway.
Quote from: Submariner on April 15, 2012, 12:53:59 PM
Now you really have to supercharge it to shut him up.  :lol:
:ohyeah:
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on April 15, 2012, 05:18:07 PM
I debadged the car yesterday. But I didn't take the front pontiac arrow off because it has to guide holes behind it.
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on April 17, 2012, 10:54:52 AM
Rotors and Pads are on. But the front end shimmy that I thought was warped rotors is actually a bad lower control arm (They guys on the G8 forum says they are notorious for this) and It'll have to go to the shop. Thank goodness I got the extended warranty!!!!  :rockon:
(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/TWOBIGHEDZ/get-attachmentaspx-3.jpg)
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Post by: 68_427 on April 29, 2012, 07:30:25 PM
Needs wheels.  X5 rims look good...

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/422107_10150566068590789_175836540788_8872559_928745322_n.jpg)
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on April 29, 2012, 10:11:41 PM
Those look good but I like the Camaro Wheels better!
(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/TWOBIGHEDZ/P7300035.jpg)
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Post by: GoCougs on April 29, 2012, 10:29:21 PM
The Camaro wheels are fantastic. In looking at getting upgraded OEM wheels for the G37, I was absolutely shocked how expensive they are. I for sure thought they'd be no more than a moderate quality aftermarket rim - ~$150/ea. Oh, no - we're talking ~$600 new from Infiniti. They can be had "good-as-new" refurbished for ~$300/ea from various online dealers but until I see such a thing they're probably just used. Ebay has a lot of 'em used and they're also averaging ~$300/ea.
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Post by: 68_427 on April 29, 2012, 10:38:33 PM
Damn those Camaro wheels looks really good.

Also, many Infiniti rims are made by Ray's.  A high end after market company.
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Post by: TurboDan on April 29, 2012, 10:39:02 PM
Ooooohhhh.... Camaro rims look awesome.
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on April 29, 2012, 11:11:16 PM
Quote from: GoCougs on April 29, 2012, 10:29:21 PM
The Camaro wheels are fantastic. In looking at getting upgraded OEM wheels for the G37, I was absolutely shocked how expensive they are. I for sure thought they'd be no more than a moderate quality aftermarket rim - ~$150/ea. Oh, no - we're talking ~$600 new from Infiniti. They can be had "good-as-new" refurbished for ~$300/ea from various online dealers but until I see such a thing they're probably just used. Ebay has a lot of 'em used and they're also averaging ~$300/ea.
OUCH!!!
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on April 29, 2012, 11:14:28 PM
Quote from: TurboDan on April 29, 2012, 10:39:02 PM
Ooooohhhh.... Camaro rims look awesome.
I've been keeping an eye on Ebay for a set of Camaro wheels. But I'm also looking for a set of after market white rims with a black lip.
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Post by: SVT666 on April 29, 2012, 11:21:27 PM
black or charcoal grey look awesome on a white G8.

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6193440970_f8f83d4f3e.jpg)

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Post by: Laconian on April 29, 2012, 11:39:38 PM
I'm seeing G8s everywhere now. O_o
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Post by: GoCougs on April 30, 2012, 09:06:07 AM
Quik - What kind of mpg are you getting?
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Post by: TurboDan on April 30, 2012, 10:05:43 AM
Quote from: SVT666 on April 29, 2012, 11:21:27 PM
black or charcoal grey look awesome on a white G8.

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6193440970_f8f83d4f3e.jpg)



Few cars pull off black rims well, but the G8 is one of those few. Like the ones in that pic a lot!
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Post by: 2o6 on April 30, 2012, 12:18:04 PM
I saw a black guy with a Grey G8 with vanity plates in Akron today. I almost thought it was you. He kind of looked like you, too.
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Post by: Vinsanity on April 30, 2012, 01:03:31 PM
Quote from: 2o6 on April 30, 2012, 12:18:04 PM
I saw a black guy with a Grey G8 with vanity plates in Akron today. I almost thought it was you. He kind of looked like you, too.

Racist.
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Post by: hotrodalex on April 30, 2012, 02:50:05 PM
Quote from: 2o6 on April 30, 2012, 12:18:04 PM
I saw a black guy with a Grey G8 with vanity plates in Akron today. I almost thought it was you. He kind of looked like you, too.

No duh. :lol:
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Post by: Cookie Monster on April 30, 2012, 02:59:30 PM
Quote from: 68_427 on April 29, 2012, 07:30:25 PM
Needs wheels.  X5 rims look good...

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/422107_10150566068590789_175836540788_8872559_928745322_n.jpg)
holy shit
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Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 30, 2012, 03:04:04 PM
STANCE
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on April 30, 2012, 05:57:17 PM
Quote from: GoCougs on April 30, 2012, 09:06:07 AM
Quik - What kind of mpg are you getting?
18 mpg. 90% city driving.
Quote from: 2o6 on April 30, 2012, 12:18:04 PM
I saw a black guy with a Grey G8 with vanity plates in Akron today. I almost thought it was you. He kind of looked like you, too.
LOL! I'm still trynna think of a good vanity plate for mine. I'm still getting the run around from the warranty people about getting my control arms replaced! They want the stealership to pay for part of it. I don't give a shit who pays as long as it's not me!
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Post by: Tave on April 30, 2012, 06:37:26 PM
Yeah I like those X5 wheels too. The Camaro wheels also look good, but those X5s are stupid cool.
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Post by: Tave on April 30, 2012, 06:38:12 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on April 30, 2012, 05:57:17 PM
18 mpg. 90% city driving. LOL! I'm still trynna think of a good vanity plate for mine. I'm still getting the run around from the warranty people about getting my control arms replaced! They want the stealership to pay for part of it. I don't give a shit who pays as long as it's not me!

Gr8 RIDE
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Post by: hotrodalex on April 30, 2012, 06:43:22 PM
Quote from: Tave on April 30, 2012, 06:38:12 PM
Gr8 RIDE

STANCE
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Post by: Laconian on April 30, 2012, 06:49:24 PM
What does STANCE mean?
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Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 30, 2012, 06:51:16 PM
Quote from: Laconian on April 30, 2012, 06:49:24 PM
What does STANCE mean?

STupid Assholes Not Car Enthusiasts
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Post by: hotrodalex on April 30, 2012, 07:17:36 PM
Quote from: Laconian on April 30, 2012, 06:49:24 PM
What does STANCE mean?

nigga, dis shit be STANCE.

(http://ivyleagueeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/stanceworks-meet-8-1_38.jpg)
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on April 30, 2012, 07:19:34 PM
Quote from: Tave on April 30, 2012, 06:37:26 PM
Yeah I like those X5 wheels too. The Camaro wheels also look good, but those X5s are stupid cool.
I'm not sure if they'd look as nice if the car wasn't slammed........
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Post by: Laconian on April 30, 2012, 07:20:18 PM
Oh, "hellaflush". What a silly look. I saw a Mini Cooper S that was "stance" that could barely make a turn because of MASSIVE CAMBER. :facepalm:
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on April 30, 2012, 07:26:31 PM
Quote from: Laconian on April 29, 2012, 11:39:38 PM
I'm seeing G8s everywhere now. O_o
I might see 2 a month here. I hope it stays that way!
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Post by: Cookie Monster on April 30, 2012, 07:43:39 PM
Quote from: hotrodalex on April 30, 2012, 07:17:36 PM
nigga, dis shit be STANCE.

(http://ivyleagueeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/stanceworks-meet-8-1_38.jpg)
The sad thing is that car would look amazing if it were raised a bit and didn't have the retarded rear wheels.
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Post by: Laconian on April 30, 2012, 07:50:56 PM
Mk4 Jetta, amazing?
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Post by: 2o6 on April 30, 2012, 07:52:00 PM
Quote from: Laconian on April 30, 2012, 07:50:56 PM
Mk4 Jetta, amazing?

Amazingly terrible.



These cars are nothing special in non VR6 or 1.8T trim. And even then, that's questionable.
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Post by: Laconian on April 30, 2012, 08:16:13 PM
In my mind, the Mk4 Jettas are like the emperor's new clothes.
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Post by: 2o6 on April 30, 2012, 08:18:13 PM
Quote from: Laconian on April 30, 2012, 08:16:13 PM
In my mind, the Mk4 Jettas are like the emperor's new clothes.

Well, the TDI models are nothing to sneeze at.
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Post by: Soup DeVille on April 30, 2012, 08:18:59 PM
Quote from: 2o6 on April 30, 2012, 08:18:13 PM
Well, the TDI models are nothing to sneeze at.

Why? What'll happen?
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Post by: 2o6 on April 30, 2012, 08:20:47 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on April 30, 2012, 08:18:59 PM
Why? What'll happen?

They're probably the only diesels one can get in this country from that time period that isn't a pickup truck.
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Post by: Soup DeVille on April 30, 2012, 08:21:39 PM
Quote from: 2o6 on April 30, 2012, 08:20:47 PM
They're probably the only diesels one can get in this country from that time period that isn't a pickup truck.

But are vulnerable to sneezes?

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Post by: 2o6 on April 30, 2012, 08:24:26 PM
Yeah. Snot tends to clog up the injectors.
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Post by: Raza on April 30, 2012, 08:39:04 PM
Quote from: 68_427 on April 29, 2012, 07:30:25 PM
Needs wheels.  X5 rims look good...

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/422107_10150566068590789_175836540788_8872559_928745322_n.jpg)

Is that slammed or is that just an optical illusion?
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Post by: Raza on April 30, 2012, 08:59:43 PM
Quote from: Laconian on April 30, 2012, 07:50:56 PM
Mk4 Jetta, amazing?

The GLI, in that blue color, was an amazing looking car.  Even my friend's 2.slow 5MT is decent to drive, enough though it's really, really slow.  It's fun in that "I'm thrashing the shit out of this car but I'm still losing the race to that turtle" kind of way.
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Post by: 2o6 on April 30, 2012, 09:14:38 PM
Quote from: Raza  link=topic=27033.msg1712139#msg1712139 date=1335841183
The GLI, in that blue color, was an amazing looking car.  Even my friend's 2.slow 5MT is decent to drive, enough though it's really, really slow.  It's fun in that "I'm thrashing the shit out of this car but I'm still losing the race to that turtle" kind of way.

Focus is better.
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Post by: CALL_911 on April 30, 2012, 09:46:35 PM
Quote from: Raza  link=topic=27033.msg1712139#msg1712139 date=1335841183
The GLI, in that blue color, was an amazing looking car.  Even my friend's 2.slow 5MT is decent to drive, enough though it's really, really slow.  It's fun in that "I'm thrashing the shit out of this car but I'm still losing the race to that turtle" kind of way.

Yeah, the facelifted MKIV GLI was a very good looking car.
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on April 30, 2012, 10:32:25 PM
Quote from: Raza  on April 30, 2012, 08:39:04 PM
Is that slammed or is that just an optical illusion?
It's slammed! That guy is a member of the G8 forum that I'm in.
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 02, 2012, 03:34:46 PM
I just filed a complaint with The BBB. Quality Guard won't authorize the replacement of my control arms until Woodfield Nissan faxes them the paperwork showing the car was inspected before I purchased it. This has been going on for a week so I'll let The BBB do the footwork! SMFH! Shoould have kept my effin Vette.......... :banghead:
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Post by: Vinsanity on May 02, 2012, 03:39:46 PM
...or bought a car that was covered under the manufacturer's warranty instead of some shyster 3rd party?

Sorry to hear about your warranty woes.
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 02, 2012, 04:00:41 PM
Quote from: Vinsanity on May 02, 2012, 03:39:46 PM
...or bought a car that was covered under the manufacturer's warranty instead of some shyster 3rd party?

Sorry to hear about your warranty woes.
This is Nissans in house warranty. SMH!
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Post by: hotrodalex on May 02, 2012, 04:16:33 PM
Shoulda bought a G37!

/Cougs
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Post by: GoCougs on May 02, 2012, 04:22:12 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on May 02, 2012, 03:34:46 PM
I just filed a complaint with The BBB. Quality Guard won't authorize the replacement of my control arms until Woodfield Nissan faxes them the paperwork showing the car was inspected before I purchased it. This has been going on for a week so I'll let The BBB do the footwork! SMFH! Shoould have kept my effin Vette.......... :banghead:

Wow, that blows hard. I had to do a few rounds with the dealer to fix some things and it's PITA even when they will do it. Hope it works out.
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 13, 2012, 09:24:19 AM
I finally decided on the personalized plate I wanted (RU8TEEN) and of course someone already has it!  :rage: So regular plates will have to do till I decide on another one. Maybe I'll try (0 MPG).........
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 13, 2012, 09:26:12 AM
Quote from: GoCougs on May 02, 2012, 04:22:12 PM
Wow, that blows hard. I had to do a few rounds with the dealer to fix some things and it's PITA even when they will do it. Hope it works out.
I still haven't made any progress with these idiots. And since they're all the way in Chicago I can't go up there and raise hell!
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Post by: Rich on May 13, 2012, 09:35:10 AM
Guy with a 5.0 here has "LOL MPG" on their plate
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 13, 2012, 09:39:18 AM
Quote from: HotRodPilot on May 13, 2012, 09:35:10 AM
Guy with a 5.0 here has "LOL MPG" on their plate
LOL! I like that.
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Post by: SVT666 on May 13, 2012, 10:29:51 AM
Quote from: HotRodPilot on May 13, 2012, 09:35:10 AM
Guy with a 5.0 here has "LOL MPG" on their plate
That's cool.  I like it.
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Post by: 68_427 on May 13, 2012, 11:03:53 AM
FHYBRID
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 13, 2012, 11:49:52 AM
I tried for LOL MPG but someone has it! MPG SUKS is available tho!
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Post by: GoCougs on May 13, 2012, 11:51:33 AM
Do you have a lot of environmentalist types in your area? That would be asking for vandalism in mine.
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 13, 2012, 11:54:41 AM
Quote from: GoCougs on May 13, 2012, 11:51:33 AM
Do you have a lot of environmentalist types in your area? That would be asking for vandalism in mine.
Really? I don't have that problem. 
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Post by: 68_427 on May 13, 2012, 12:03:18 PM
Some dude in LV has a HSV swap.

(http://i.imgur.com/6ihEi.jpg)
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 13, 2012, 12:06:15 PM
There's a few guys that have full Holden Conversion over on the G8 forums. I'd rather spend the money on upgrades rather than the full conversion. That being said I've already debadged my car and I'm gonna order the Holden Emblems sometime in the near future.
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 13, 2012, 12:07:17 PM
I'm also gonna do my roof in black like the one in that pic. I wonder how CF would look?
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Post by: hotrodalex on May 13, 2012, 02:40:54 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on May 13, 2012, 12:07:17 PM
I'm also gonna do my roof in black like the one in that pic. I wonder how CF would look?

Only if it's real. :ohyeah:
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 13, 2012, 07:52:56 PM
Just ordered the plate LEAD FUT!
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Post by: Vinsanity on May 13, 2012, 10:37:34 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on May 13, 2012, 07:52:56 PM
Just ordered the plate LEAD FUT!

I was going to suggest 'COMODOR', but that's a good one too.
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Post by: CALL_911 on May 13, 2012, 11:02:25 PM
I kinda want:

I1II1I1
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Post by: Laconian on May 13, 2012, 11:41:50 PM
Quote from: Vinsanity on May 13, 2012, 10:37:34 PM
I was going to suggest 'COMODOR', but that's a good one too.
Makes me think of commodes.
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Post by: Payman on May 14, 2012, 09:53:58 AM
Don't like vanity plates.

"What was the license plate of that car doing a buck-twenty?"
"Uhhh... K82... maybe it was a 5... uhhh...

Or,

"LEAD FUT! Fucker was blasting Hansen from the stereo and flipping me off as he almost ran me off the road!"
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 14, 2012, 02:52:32 PM
Quote from: Rockraven on May 14, 2012, 09:53:58 AM
Don't like vanity plates.

"What was the license plate of that car doing a buck-twenty?"
"Uhhh... K82... maybe it was a 5... uhhh...

Or,

"LEAD FUT! Fucker was blasting Hansen NWA from the stereo and flipping me off as he almost ran me off the road!"
Fixed!

I've always had personalized plates so it won't be anything new!  :lol:
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Post by: Secret Chimp on May 14, 2012, 03:21:23 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on May 14, 2012, 02:52:32 PM
Fixed!

I've always had personalized plates so it won't be anything new!  :lol:

Ohio makes that EASY. I've never seen so many personalized plates. What are they like $35?
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 14, 2012, 03:23:38 PM
Quote from: Secret Chimp on May 14, 2012, 03:21:23 PM
Ohio makes that EASY. I've never seen so many personalized plates. What are they like $35?
$60. And you can order online.
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Post by: MrH on May 14, 2012, 06:19:18 PM
Quote from: CALL_911 on May 13, 2012, 11:02:25 PM
I kinda want:

I1II1I1

What the hell is that?

Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on May 14, 2012, 03:23:38 PM
$60. And you can order online.

Yeah, it's crazy easy.  If I get a BRZ, I was thinking about getting LOL AWD
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Post by: Cookie Monster on May 14, 2012, 06:34:45 PM
Quote from: MrH on May 14, 2012, 06:19:18 PM
What the hell is that?

Yeah, it's crazy easy.  If I get a BRZ, I was thinking about getting LOL AWD
Considering you're ditching the Miata, maybe you should make it LOL MX5.

:lol:
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 14, 2012, 06:40:55 PM
Quote from: MrH on May 14, 2012, 06:19:18 PM
Yeah, it's crazy easy.  If I get a BRZ, I was thinking about getting LOL AWD
I like that! LOL!!!
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Post by: Laconian on May 14, 2012, 06:51:40 PM
HALFSUB
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 15, 2012, 03:22:40 PM
I just heard back from the dealership. They got the complaint I filed with The BBB. They asked for a couple days to get things in line. The Manager said they'll refund me the purchase price of the extended warranty if these guys won't play ball. We'll see........
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Post by: SVT666 on May 15, 2012, 03:33:21 PM
Nothing gets attention like an official complaint.
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 15, 2012, 03:39:09 PM
Quote from: SVT666 on May 15, 2012, 03:33:21 PM
Nothing gets attention like an official complaint.
Damn rite!
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Post by: 68_427 on May 15, 2012, 08:07:50 PM
Quote from: MrH on May 14, 2012, 06:19:18 PM
What the hell is that?

Yeah, it's crazy easy.  If I get a BRZ, I was thinking about getting LOL AWD

Toyota

Juss saying
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Post by: TurboDan on May 18, 2012, 11:34:05 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on May 15, 2012, 03:22:40 PM
I just heard back from the dealership. They got the complaint I filed with The BBB. They asked for a couple days to get things in line. The Manager said they'll refund me the purchase price of the extended warranty if these guys won't play ball. We'll see........

"Fuck you, I won't do what ya tell me!"

Nice job!
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 29, 2012, 04:09:29 PM
My new spoiler arrived today. I think i'll paint it and mount it this weekend. As far as the control arms issue Quality Guard still refuses to fix them so I cancelled my policy. My money will be refunded in full.
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Post by: SVT666 on May 29, 2012, 04:26:38 PM
Wow.  Keep that in mind everyone: Don't buy Extended Warranty from Quality Guard.
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 29, 2012, 04:28:00 PM
Quote from: SVT666 on May 29, 2012, 04:26:38 PM
Wow.  Keep that in mind everyone: Don't buy Extended Warranty from Quality Guard.
Definatly! I was gonna keep the warranty and take the car in for every lil problem but If they won't fix the control arms they won't fix anything else!
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on June 07, 2012, 06:00:18 PM
 :rockon:  I just got my black vinyl wrap for the roof and paint for the spoiler. I take pics Sat when I put it all on.
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Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 07, 2012, 07:07:53 PM
Black roof vinyl?
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on June 07, 2012, 07:53:12 PM
Not 70s style! LOL!! Check out this thread.
http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45901&highlight=vinyl+wrap+roof
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Post by: SVT666 on June 07, 2012, 08:41:45 PM
That's gonna look awesome.
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Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 07, 2012, 08:43:33 PM
oh, that's sick
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on June 07, 2012, 08:51:37 PM
Thanks. I can't wait to see how it comes out.
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on June 11, 2012, 05:55:20 PM
finally got everything installed. 50%/35% tint on all windows, Vinyl wrapped the roof, Blacked out front arrow, and Painted and installed rear spoiler.

Before: Bare roof with tint installed.
(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/TWOBIGHEDZ/IMG-20120610-00148.jpg)

Primed spoiler.
(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/TWOBIGHEDZ/IMG-20120610-00147.jpg)

Finish roof and spoiler and black arrow.
(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/TWOBIGHEDZ/IMG-20120610-00151.jpg)
(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/TWOBIGHEDZ/IMG-20120610-00150.jpg)
(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/TWOBIGHEDZ/IMG-20120610-00149.jpg)

My "Fuck your stick figure family" Sticker.  :lol:
(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/TWOBIGHEDZ/IMG-20120609-00146.jpg)

I'm pretty happy with the turnout. But the rear spoiler paint is too white so I'm thinking a about wrapping it in CF vinyl.
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Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 11, 2012, 05:58:21 PM
Dude, the family sticker is the best part.
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on June 11, 2012, 06:00:00 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 11, 2012, 05:58:21 PM
Dude, the family sticker is the best part.
Thats what my mom said.
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Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 11, 2012, 06:25:04 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on June 11, 2012, 06:00:00 PM
Thats what my mom said.

okay, muscle man :lol:
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Post by: SVT666 on June 11, 2012, 06:51:44 PM
That looks totally badass.
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Post by: SVT666 on June 11, 2012, 06:53:46 PM
Didn't anyone tell you that tinting your windows for 16 year olds and for people who don't want to see out of their cars?
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on June 11, 2012, 06:54:06 PM
Quote from: SVT666 on June 11, 2012, 06:53:46 PM
Didn't anyone tell you that tinting your windows for 16 year olds and for people who don't want to see out of their cars?
:cheers:
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on June 11, 2012, 06:55:10 PM
Quote from: SVT666 on June 11, 2012, 06:53:46 PM
Didn't anyone tell you that tinting your windows for 16 year olds and for people who don't want to see out of their cars?
I heard that mentioned somewhere around here....................   :rolleyes:
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Post by: TurboDan on June 14, 2012, 09:42:19 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 11, 2012, 05:58:21 PM
Dude, the family sticker is the best part.

:thumbsup:

LOVE IT! Lol. My friends and I were having a whole conversation over the weekend about how annoying those stickers are.

And yes, car def looks badass. You did an incredible job w it so far!
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on June 14, 2012, 05:35:28 PM
Quote from: TurboDan on June 14, 2012, 09:42:19 AM
:thumbsup:

LOVE IT! Lol. My friends and I were having a whole conversation over the weekend about how annoying those stickers are.

And yes, car def looks badass. You did an incredible job w it so far!
Thanks!  :cheers: 
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on September 16, 2012, 07:18:56 PM
6 month update! I still hate the Atari gauges and the window washers that are attached to the wiper arms! other than that the car has been flawless! Also I just got my first oil change alert so I'll be doing that next weekend. I'm not looking forward to this 8 quart oil change!
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on October 17, 2012, 09:33:51 AM
I finally got my control arms installed. The steering in tighter but there's still a small knock when I hit a bump.  :rage:  The guys on the G8 forum say this happens all the time and I prolly need to replace some bushings also. I've also found out that not matter what you do the wipers chatter unless its a heavy downpour.  :banghead: Other than those 2 issues i really like the G8 so far......
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Post by: GoCougs on October 17, 2012, 09:48:48 AM
DUDE - I HATE chattering/noisy wipers. How is it auto makers still can't get this right? I've noticed that a weekly cleaning of the windshield (REAL cleaning, as in using jeweler's cutting compound or the like helps but still not perfect).
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: CJ on October 17, 2012, 09:59:28 AM
Try a different brand of wiper?  That's about all you can do.
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Post by: cawimmer430 on October 17, 2012, 10:27:33 AM
Whip? Did someone say whip?  :praise:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t00a2rOUmus
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Post by: SVT666 on October 17, 2012, 10:35:47 AM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on October 17, 2012, 09:33:51 AM
I finally got my control arms installed. The steering in tighter but there's still a small knock when I hit a bump.  :rage:  The guys on the G8 forum say this happens all the time and I prolly need to replace some bushings also. I've also found out that not matter what you do the wipers chatter unless its a heavy downpour.  :banghead: Other than those 2 issues i really like the G8 so far......
I use the Rain-X wipers and get no chattering at all even on hot and dry days.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: CJ on October 17, 2012, 11:12:01 AM
I've always had great luck with Bosch Icon wipers.  I stray away from time to time, but always go back.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on October 17, 2012, 07:01:03 PM
Quote from: GoCougs on October 17, 2012, 09:48:48 AM
DUDE - I HATE chattering/noisy wipers. How is it auto makers still can't get this right? I've noticed that a weekly cleaning of the windshield (REAL cleaning, as in using jeweler's cutting compound or the like helps but still not perfect).
These are new blades and cleaning them helps a little!
Quote from: CJ on October 17, 2012, 09:59:28 AM
Try a different brand of wiper?  That's about all you can do.
The guys over on the G8 forums haven't had luck with any other wiper. It's at least 10 threads about these shitty wipers/wiper arms.  :huh:
Quote from: SVT666 on October 17, 2012, 10:35:47 AM
I use the Rain-X wipers and get no chattering at all even on hot and dry days.
I don't think any of they guys tried those yet. I mite have to give them a shot! The catch is the passenger wiper is so small it's really hard to find!
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Post by: MexicoCityM3 on October 17, 2012, 07:03:51 PM
Looks very good, tasteful spoiler that.
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on October 17, 2012, 07:04:37 PM
Thanks!!
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on January 03, 2013, 10:22:34 PM
So today I blow my drivers side front tire........ About 2 seconds later I remember I have no spare tire/jack.  :rage: 
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 10, 2013, 04:13:54 PM
Vinyl roof still looks like new after almost a year!  :rockon:
(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/TWOBIGHEDZ/IMG-20130331-00007_zps548a7a45.jpg)
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Post by: Secret Chimp on May 10, 2013, 07:56:51 PM
That's a good touch on a white car
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Post by: 68_427 on May 10, 2013, 08:25:03 PM
Get some camaro as rims on that Bush.
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Post by: 280Z Turbo on May 10, 2013, 08:54:56 PM
Quote from: Secret Chimp on May 10, 2013, 07:56:51 PM
That's a good touch on a white car

Pretend gigantic sunroof! I don't get it. :huh:
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Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 10, 2013, 09:03:05 PM
I get it. I'm putting white vinyl on the roof of Accent to reflect heat. BLack cars get hawt
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Post by: Laconian on May 10, 2013, 09:17:44 PM
I like the black glass roof look.
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Post by: Secret Chimp on May 11, 2013, 12:44:38 AM
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on May 10, 2013, 08:54:56 PM
Pretend gigantic sunroof! I don't get it. :huh:

All of the looks, none of the "I am driving a greenhouse" downsides.
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 11, 2013, 10:15:44 AM
Quote from: Secret Chimp on May 11, 2013, 12:44:38 AM
All of the looks, none of the "I am driving a greenhouse" downsides.
Yep! And to me it visually lowers the car. It also blends the factory sunroof (invisible in this pic) in better than the white did.

Quote from: 68_427 on May 10, 2013, 08:25:03 PM
Get some camaro as rims on that Bush.
New home purchase has slowed my wheels/rims/engine mod plans but I have a few ideas on what I wanna do!
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Northlands on May 11, 2013, 10:46:36 AM
Man, I really like this car.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 11, 2013, 12:49:10 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on June 11, 2012, 05:55:20 PM
My "Fuck your stick figure family" Sticker.  :lol:
(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/TWOBIGHEDZ/IMG-20120609-00146.jpg)
I replaced that sticker with this one.
(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/TWOBIGHEDZ/Euclid-20120807-002301_zpsd7fea94e.jpg)
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Post by: hotrodalex on May 11, 2013, 01:03:56 PM
:clap: for replacing instead of just constantly adding new stickers. :lol:
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 11, 2013, 01:09:55 PM
 :lol:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 11, 2013, 01:10:46 PM
Quote from: Northlands on May 11, 2013, 10:46:36 AM
Man, I really like this car.
Thanks!
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Post by: Rupert on May 11, 2013, 01:20:49 PM
Ha!
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Post by: Laconian on May 11, 2013, 01:56:36 PM
I 'shopped this sticker:
(http://i.imgur.com/ZseNAXX.jpg)

You should get it for your car. :lol:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 11, 2013, 03:50:21 PM
Quote from: Laconian on May 11, 2013, 01:56:36 PM
I 'shopped this sticker:
(http://i.imgur.com/ZseNAXX.jpg)

You should get it for your car. :lol:
:cheers:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Rupert on May 11, 2013, 04:41:42 PM
Evil/pissing Calvin: for people who don't get Calvin and Hobbes.
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 12, 2013, 12:20:45 PM
Quote from: Rupert on May 11, 2013, 04:41:42 PM
Evil/pissing Calvin: for people who don't get Calvin and Hobbes.
That was a great comic strip........
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Post by: Rupert on May 12, 2013, 12:59:48 PM
Still my favorite.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: veeman on May 12, 2013, 08:52:20 PM
The creator of calvin and hobbs is extremely particular about his strip.  Thats why you never see any calvin/hobbs merchandise like stuffed animals.  The evil calvin pissing is totally lame and not at all authorized by the creator.  Its like the scrotums hanging out the back of the some bumpers.  Crass.  (Once you have kids your opinion changes of what is acceptable for public viewing).  The fwd sucks sticker is awesome though.
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Post by: SVT666 on May 12, 2013, 09:32:32 PM
Quote from: Rupert on May 12, 2013, 12:59:48 PM
Still my favorite.
Mine too.  "The Far Side"  is my other favourite of all time.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Laconian on May 12, 2013, 09:38:58 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bnZBHZv2qP0/TX6kNhCDdyI/AAAAAAAACT4/GLDt2KMEKZc/s400/calvin1.jpg)

Do you think Watterson would've liked PrayingCalvin instead?
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Cookie Monster on May 12, 2013, 09:49:55 PM
I love Calvin and Hobbes so much.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Soup DeVille on May 13, 2013, 01:16:34 AM
Quote from: Laconian on May 12, 2013, 09:38:58 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bnZBHZv2qP0/TX6kNhCDdyI/AAAAAAAACT4/GLDt2KMEKZc/s400/calvin1.jpg)

Do you think Watterson would've liked PrayingCalvin instead?

No, although I don't think he'd object quite so loudly.

Both of them are ridiculous in their own ways.
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Post by: veeman on May 13, 2013, 10:52:26 AM
wikipedia:  The strip's immense popularity has led to the appearance of various counterfeit items such as window decals and T-shirts that often feature crude humor, binge drinking and other themes that are not found in Watterson's work.[25] Images from one strip in which Calvin and Hobbes dance to loud music at night were commonly used for copyright violations.[26] After threat of a lawsuit alleging infringement of copyright and trademark, some sticker makers replaced Calvin with a different boy, while other makers made no changes.[27] Watterson wryly commented, "I clearly miscalculated how popular it would be to show Calvin urinating on a Ford logo."[19]

i just think the "calvin pissing" is meant to be funny but its totally crass.  I don't personally take offense at it.  I'm not a very socially conservative person either.  Sometimes crass is hilarious.  Like good movie dialogue.  Or a good joke.  It's the context.  Vulgar doesn't work for me as decoration on a car.  Like hanging ball sacs or guillotined stuffed animals hanging out of trunks or pick-up truck tail-gates.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on September 07, 2013, 12:09:40 PM
My average last week headed to the cabin. 350 miles one way. Not bad for a 6 liter V8!
(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/TWOBIGHEDZ/null_zps1470f0d8.jpg)

Bug covered the next morning!
(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/TWOBIGHEDZ/null_zpsabe4876d.jpg)
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Post by: Raza on September 08, 2013, 02:14:22 PM
Quote from: Rupert on May 12, 2013, 12:59:48 PM
Still my favorite.

Absolutely genius.
Title: Re: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Raza on September 08, 2013, 02:14:55 PM
Quote from: SVT666 on May 12, 2013, 09:32:32 PM
Mine too.  "The Far Side"  is my other favourite of all time.

Another awesome comic strip.
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Post by: GoCougs on September 11, 2013, 01:09:59 PM
Gary Larson went to WSU!
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on October 21, 2013, 11:22:30 PM
Finally got those chattering wipers fixed! GM sells a revised blade and it solved the problem!!!  :partyon:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 24, 2014, 10:30:15 PM
2 year update! Installed new sway bar links and tires last Saturday. Last Friday the ABS/TC light came one.  :facepalm: Computer throws code C0040 (right front sensor) which means the hub has to be replaced.  :banghead:
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Post by: Secret Chimp on March 24, 2014, 10:59:18 PM
Does hub = entire knuckle too or is GM somewhat merciful?
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on March 24, 2014, 11:24:11 PM
Quote from: Secret Chimp on March 24, 2014, 10:59:18 PM
Does hub = entire knuckle too or is GM somewhat merciful?
I'm not sure.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 13, 2014, 11:37:10 AM
The hub/sensor is sold seperate from the knuckle. Found a new one on Ebay for 85 bucks.......
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on July 23, 2014, 04:34:24 PM
I got the Hubs ordered (I picked up two so I can replace the drivers side while I have the car torn apart) AND Lower Control Arms for the second EFFING time!  :rage:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: hotrodalex on July 23, 2014, 05:02:38 PM
Bro just cuz they're called speed bumps don't mean you're supposed to take them at full speed...
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on July 23, 2014, 05:13:32 PM
Quote from: hotrodalex on July 23, 2014, 05:02:38 PM
Bro just cuz they're called speed bumps don't mean you're supposed to take them at full speed...
:lol: This is the last time I'm replacing them!!!!!
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: SVT32V on July 23, 2014, 08:47:23 PM
As a fan of the G8, whats up with the control arms needing replacement, let alone more than once?
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on July 24, 2014, 06:43:29 AM
They are a known weak link! And from the post I've read on the G8 boards I'm not the only person that has gone through more than one set. I should have went aftermarket the first time I replaced them!
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on July 26, 2014, 01:23:10 PM
I got both hubs and Lower control arms installed! And I figured out why I needed Lowers again so soon....... THE ASSHOLE THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO INSTALL THE UPPERS AND LOWERS 18 MONTHS AGO NEVER REPLACED THE LOWERS!!!! Even tho I supplied him all 4 control arms he only changed the uppers! The lowers were still the factory (non greasable) pieces!!!  :heated: :heated:
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Post by: hotrodalex on July 26, 2014, 01:37:48 PM
LOL so he just threw away the new lowers?
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on July 26, 2014, 01:38:45 PM
I guess! Fucking asshole!
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on January 11, 2016, 09:56:10 PM
UGH! Gotta a cracked windshield!
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Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on October 22, 2016, 01:41:52 PM
Traded in!!!!
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: 68_427 on October 22, 2016, 01:49:22 PM
what color is the camaro?
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on October 22, 2016, 02:07:37 PM
 :nono:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: CaminoRacer on October 22, 2016, 02:28:15 PM
Quote from: 68_427 on October 22, 2016, 01:49:22 PM
what color is the camaro?

The Camry is beige!
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: CALL_911 on October 22, 2016, 02:36:15 PM
SS?
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Post by: MrH on October 22, 2016, 03:04:42 PM
What is it?!
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Post by: ifcar on October 22, 2016, 03:57:01 PM
Maybe a nice CTS that Cadillac was having trouble giving away?
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Post by: GoCougs on October 22, 2016, 05:12:53 PM
I'm hoping for a Camaro SS but I'll take an SS or CTS-Vsport ;).
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Post by: CaminoRacer on October 22, 2016, 05:36:06 PM
Better start with an S and end with an R, if ya get my drift ;)
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Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 22, 2016, 05:43:12 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on October 22, 2016, 02:28:15 PM
The Camry is beige!

How dare you say suck a thing to me.
Learn to speak English.
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Cookie Monster on October 22, 2016, 05:59:03 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on October 22, 2016, 05:36:06 PM
Better start with an S and end with an R, if ya get my drift ;)

S1000RR?

:lol:
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Post by: CaminoRacer on October 22, 2016, 06:06:00 PM
Quote from: Cookie Monster on October 22, 2016, 05:59:03 PM
S1000RR?

:lol:

:ohyeah:
Title: Re: My new Whip.......
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on October 23, 2016, 12:59:55 AM
New car thread is up!