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Old 01-06-2009, 09:29 PM   #11
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It's his daily driver. It's not that fast at the track. His best time has only been in the 11.80's but that was with the Magnacharger. With the twin he only run low 12's. He either smokes um out of the hole or bogs.
I'm surprised it doesn't run quicker. I've heard they're a bitch to launch though, so maybe that's the problem
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Old 01-06-2009, 11:29 PM   #12
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I'm surprised it doesn't run quicker. I've heard they're a bitch to launch though, so maybe that's the problem
That's funny Ben would say the same about your car.
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Wasnt there something about GTO rear ends that was supposed to be bad? I dunno i might be blabbing but i remember someone telling me something about em when i was looking for a car (before the C5)??
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Old 01-13-2009, 09:18 AM   #14
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Wasnt there something about GTO rear ends that was supposed to be bad? I dunno i might be blabbing but i remember someone telling me something about em when i was looking for a car (before the C5)??
They have wheel-hop because of the IRS, but most IRS cars have at least some hop..
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They have wheel-hop because of the IRS, but most IRS cars have at least some hop..
There are a few issues. One, as Sean mentioned is wheel hop. Which my buddy had in his when he was running Nitto drag radials. However, when he went to M/T ET Streets he no longer had that issue. Two, the half shafts aren't that strong. Before he went to the M/T he checked the shafts on his car and they were already twisting with the Nittos that don't hook up any better than a regular radial. Final issue is that all the components (ring and pinion, carrier, etc.) are from Australia so they are really expensive here. He check into changing the gear ratio and decided not to because it cost so much.
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Wasnt there something about GTO rear ends that was supposed to be bad? I dunno i might be blabbing but i remember someone telling me something about em when i was looking for a car (before the C5)??
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Old 01-13-2009, 06:38 PM   #17
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the LS2s are so damn nice and probably the best bang for your buck out there now. And if you have never sat in one, you'd be in for a surprise... the seats are so damn comfortable; i swear i was sitting in a big caddy
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the LS2s are so damn nice and probably the best bang for your buck out there now. And if you have never sat in one, you'd be in for a surprise... the seats are so damn comfortable; i swear i was sitting in a big caddy
Seriously, the interior is still the best I've ever sat in for a GM car. I'd definitely love to have one for a driver down the line. Intake, exhaust and a tune would probably be good for 450ish crank hp...
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There are a few issues. One, as Sean mentioned is wheel hop. Which my buddy had in his when he was running Nitto drag radials. However, when he went to M/T ET Streets he no longer had that issue. Two, the half shafts aren't that strong. Before he went to the M/T he checked the shafts on his car and they were already twisting with the Nittos that don't hook up any better than a regular radial. Final issue is that all the components (ring and pinion, carrier, etc.) are from Australia so they are really expensive here. He check into changing the gear ratio and decided not to because it cost so much.
The other issue is limited rear wheel wheels like the original 64-65 GTOs and other A-bodies. You can't get much tire under the rear unless you do some serious massaging.
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