G8 & Camaro...that's all folks - Page 4

SikMindz · 04-11-2007, 01:25 PM

Internet pr0nz!

AMRAAM4 · 04-11-2007, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Exodus

**poof of smoke on stage**

Sik, there's no hard feelings, Bob is just making my day at work go by faster.

whatever that was suppose to prove.

Sik likes clown pr0n. I here that is the next item GM will put on hold as well.

SikMindz · 04-11-2007, 02:29 PM

Blasted GM for only having the CTS-V as a 4 door V8.

Cormaster · 04-15-2007, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverEcstasy

I haven't read over the entire thread but this is my opinion.

In a way, I feel bad for GM because they were finally coming out with some high performance vehicles to contribute to the "Muscle Car Is Back" era which started in 03/04. Now it's 07/08 and it's too late, ONCE AGAIN. They keep missing the god damn boat.

I'm a little confused on this quote... what muscle car is back era are you referring too? Other than the Retro styled Mustang, what else has there been? Only thing I can think of is the GT0, which was a GM. The Challenger won't be out untill the same time the Camaro is, so GM really hasn't missed any muscle car era, unless the mustang is such a good car it can single handingly be an "era' all in its own

kse73 · 04-15-2007, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Cormaster

I'm a little confused on this quote... what muscle car is back era are you referring too? Other than the Retro styled Mustang, what else has there been? Only thing I can think of is the GT0, which was a GM. The Challenger won't be out untill the same time the Camaro is, so GM really hasn't missed any muscle car era, unless the mustang is such a good car it can single handingly be an "era' all in its own

The SRT-8 series as well. 400+ HP behemoths.

nascarnate326 · 04-15-2007, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Cormaster

I'm a little confused on this quote... what muscle car is back era are you referring too? Other than the Retro styled Mustang, what else has there been? Only thing I can think of is the GT0, which was a GM. The Challenger won't be out untill the same time the Camaro is, so GM really hasn't missed any muscle car era, unless the mustang is such a good car it can single handingly be an "era' all in its own

Perhaps this Muscle is back quote ment "HP is back"

Between the Mustang, GTO, STI, LS2 anything, hell LS3 cars, SRT anything, EVO's, Hemi powered things, Civic Si, AMG, and BMW M cars....there is alot more 'muscle' on the roads right now then there has been in a long time.

SilverEcstasy · 04-15-2007, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Cormaster

I'm a little confused on this quote... what muscle car is back era are you referring too? Other than the Retro styled Mustang, what else has there been? Only thing I can think of is the GT0, which was a GM. The Challenger won't be out untill the same time the Camaro is, so GM really hasn't missed any muscle car era, unless the mustang is such a good car it can single handingly be an "era' all in its own

GTO, SRT8 everything, Mustangs, Vipers, SS Trailblazers, SS-R, SS Silverado's, all high hp cars.

Undersexed · 04-15-2007, 05:15 PM

I'll probably get flamed for this, but... One of my best friend's family members has worked on cars all his life and knows how to tune the fuel injection systems on some cars (for example, Volvo, I think, is what he has) to get astronomical MPG; however, he only does it for his own car because he knew one other guy that had figured that out and done some kind of news article on it. Shortly afterwards, he was contacted by one of the oil companies, but not sure which one it was, but anyway, he disappeared and he still hasn't been found... If you found a way to get 100mpg out of something, would you be brave enough to tell anyone? I wouldn't

digitalballz · 04-15-2007, 06:12 PM

Your definatly gonna get flamed for that one!! But im not gonna start it.

kse73 · 04-15-2007, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Undersexed

I'll probably get flamed for this, but... One of my best friend's family members has worked on cars all his life and knows how to tune the fuel injection systems on some cars (for example, Volvo, I think, is what he has) to get astronomical MPG; however, he only does it for his own car because he knew one other guy that had figured that out and done some kind of news article on it. Shortly afterwards, he was contacted by one of the oil companies, but not sure which one it was, but anyway, he disappeared and he still hasn't been found... If you found a way to get 100mpg out of something, would you be brave enough to tell anyone? I wouldn't

I think you need to get laid, yo.

BlackAttackGA · 04-15-2007, 06:21 PM

I hope the G8 isn't pulled.

Cormaster · 04-15-2007, 09:09 PM

I can't imagine they would, not after putting it on Pontiac's site, announcing its officially coming to the states in early 2008... that would be false advertising

pauljs75 · 04-16-2007, 08:17 PM

Hmmm... *removes airbags*... *pulls out half of insulation*... *gets jig saw and hacks at chassis and doors*... *Chops roof to reduce frontal area*... Ahh that should do it. Where's my money? Ok, the car is over 300lbs lighter, no longer features a 'rigid body', doesn't have side impact protection nor supplementary restraint, and lacks the headroom it used to have. That should do a lot to improve economy and performance... Oh wait, now it's not much different than where cars were back in 1986 comfort and safety-wise.

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I think cars could do a lot better economy wise, consider all the fat that got thrown on over the years and despite this fuel economy still held or improved. This means the powertrains must have gotten better. If they could do something to seriously trim the pounds, they could boost efficiency and performance with the existing powertrains. The only other valid solution would be to go the hybrid route, but that adds cost and complexity.

RAZE · 04-19-2007, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

Just posted by a member on LS1GTO:
I attended the Nashville/ International Auto Show Yesterday and was speaking with a Pontiac Factory Sales Rep. regarding why they did not have a G8 on the show floor. His response was " We are not certain that the Holden is a GO for the states yet " So, this more or less eludes to the fact that the situation is not cast in stone that the G8 will ever see stateside delivery.

G8 was at the NY Auto Show and that was a small show this year.

AMRAAM4 · 04-19-2007, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by RAZE

G8 was at the NY Auto Show and that was a small show this year.

good to know, but what about yourself at the show? Like years past, did you still suck cacks in the back loading dock area for $8 a head?

RAZE · 04-19-2007, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

good to know, but what about yourself at the show? Like years past, did you still suck cacks in the back loading dock area for $8 a head?

No. This year was different.

SikMindz · 04-19-2007, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RAZE

No. This year was different.

Charging $10 these days because of inflation?

RAZE · 04-19-2007, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SikMindz

Charging $10 these days because of inflation?

Nope. Charging $10 these days because I want to make my car a hideous mix of carbon fiber and fiberglass.

SpyhunteR · 04-19-2007, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SikMindz

Charging $10 these days because of inflation?

I charge $30 at SEMA

SikMindz · 04-19-2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SpyhunteR

I charge $30 at SEMA

For OTHERS. I get benefits.

WCFTMFIDB!!!

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04-15-2007, 05:15 PM	#68
Undersexed GAGT - Member AKA: Travis Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Livingston, Texas Age: 42 Posts: 47 Vehicle: Honda Accord	I'll probably get flamed for this, but... One of my best friend's family members has worked on cars all his life and knows how to tune the fuel injection systems on some cars (for example, Volvo, I think, is what he has) to get astronomical MPG; however, he only does it for his own car because he knew one other guy that had figured that out and done some kind of news article on it. Shortly afterwards, he was contacted by one of the oil companies, but not sure which one it was, but anyway, he disappeared and he still hasn't been found... If you found a way to get 100mpg out of something, would you be brave enough to tell anyone? I wouldn't

04-16-2007, 08:17 PM	#73
pauljs75 GAGT - Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Waukegan IL Posts: 134 Vehicle: 2001 Grand AM GT Sedan	Hmmm... removes airbags... pulls out half of insulation... gets jig saw and hacks at chassis and doors... Chops roof to reduce frontal area... Ahh that should do it. Where's my money? Ok, the car is over 300lbs lighter, no longer features a 'rigid body', doesn't have side impact protection nor supplementary restraint, and lacks the headroom it used to have. That should do a lot to improve economy and performance... Oh wait, now it's not much different than where cars were back in 1986 comfort and safety-wise. . I think cars could do a lot better economy wise, consider all the fat that got thrown on over the years and despite this fuel economy still held or improved. This means the powertrains must have gotten better. If they could do something to seriously trim the pounds, they could boost efficiency and performance with the existing powertrains. The only other valid solution would be to go the hybrid route, but that adds cost and complexity.