Oh he has an auto RX-8? I should have known what was causing his anger. Do what I did and trade it for a stick shift while you can.

 

Possible reasons (not saying I agree or disagree, personally):

* There is currently only one option right now (aside from a custom job) that would put the 8's power/weight ratio on par with a GTO, and that is the PTP kit. 3800 lbs./400 hp vs. 3000 lbs./320 hp. The PTP setup is good but doesn't have a broad of a powerband (average power vs. peak power)

* A boosted 8 will quite possibly lose a motor, and not have a warranty. A GTO will probably not lose a motor and if it does, it's under warranty.

* V8 bellow vs. rotary whirr...personal preference

* The 8's tranny is slick but relatively fragile compared to the T-56, which is relatively crude but built like a brick shithouse.

* A LS2 has far more N/A upgrade options than a rotary, and will make greater percentage gains with those mods.

* He may not live in an area with twisty roads. I have to drive over an hour before seeing any curvy roads, personally. If the LS2 GTO had been available in August 2003, maybe I would have got one instead, I dunno.

Or maybe I'll wait until my warranty is up and drop my car off at Hinson Supercars, and have the best of both cars, muwahaha. Once I find a higher paying job, that is.

 

Update.....

Ok so I applied the yellow "GTO" inlay on the rear lower portion of the bumper. I like it but the rear just looked too "busy", is the best way I can describe it. So yesterday I decided to remove the rear spoiler. So far I like the look. So what do some of you think about it?


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My brother's trying to convince me to SC it. Here's the link he sent me today.

 

Wheels are my next mod. Just gotta get my choices narrowed down.

 

looks very good!!!!

and yes you need a sc, everyone it doing it.

beers

 

hahaha too funny..that's what he said too.

thanks swoope.






Here's option B spoiler. Uses the existing stock spoiler holes,which is kinda nice.

 

Keep it spoilerless!!! Looks great! You put 18's on it, and you'll be really happy with the look.

But wow, I really really don't like that B spoiler. In person, it's not real pretty. There's one made by JHP that I think looks incredible. Here's some photos... a drawback is that it doesn't use the stock holes, so more $$$ at the body shop to do it right.

 

that blue one looks hot... makes me want to reconsider a GTO...

 

The color, rims and whole appearance of that one makes it look like the previous generation Chevy Cavalier coupe. Not the image that one wants to present in a GTO.

 

Lol. In that bottom pic...the blue one does look alot like a cavie...

 

Coming from someone who works on cars for a living... GM is junk! One guy I work with threatend to quit today if they make him work on another chevy! I know the 8 has its share of problems but GM cars are very, very porely made(I spent 5 years working for chevy in daytona) Now I work for toyota. You may be very happy with your purchase, just dont ever work on the car yourself. If you do you better have some tissues because you will CRY!!!

 

Put the spoiler back on... looks better with it. Without it, it simply looks like a two-door Toyota Camry clone!

BTW-Try Eibach's Pro-Kit lowering springs on it. I've driven two GTO's with their springs (one S/C'd and one turbo'd) and they handle terrific that way. Really improves the look too, without costing an arm and a leg.
Eric

 

Yep, that's the plan Yax. Now the hard part gonna be picking the right wheels.

 

I've been working on,modding and rebuilding GM's since I was 16,I have yet to encounter this "junk" you speak of. Could just be the ones your use to working on. Besides who the hell takes their Chevy to a Toyota place to be serviced anyway.

 

Yeah I've been checking out suspension mods. It seems that Pedders is the choice of most GTO owners.

 

Its a bodyshop and we work on all types of cars(not just toyotas). A service mechanic can only tell you how the engine is for working on...a bodyshop mechanic knows how to strip every single piece of your car to the bare bone. When you really take an automobile apart you get to firsthand experience the actual engineering behind it! GM is the worst engineering of all the auto manufactuares. These cars were not made to be easily worked on..Hense (poor enginering). I work with a portuguse guy who is used to working on german cars like mercadez and BMW. He speaks little english but when he has to work on a GM he always shouts(CHEVY JUNK!). Here is a good example of engineering: I can take the entire front end off a toyota with a 10mm socket and a phillips head screwdriver!(impresive) GM is the opposite! I will need just about every tool in my box and most of the bolts and screws will be in hard to reach places! (poor engineering) 5 years working for chevy and now I curse these cars to their death! Its funny because american auto manufactuares really dont have a clue!

 

I can understand your desire for more hp... but why switch to such an UGLY car?



RRx8

 

why's everyone hating on tigger??? he had one of the nicest rx8's before getting his GTO. Plus its the 12th page of HIS thread, everyone said what was to be said already months ago, so negative input is useless. Yeah you can show your opinion and its welcome, but its old news and now we're discussing what he's doing to the car.

looks good tigger, enjoy the wicked fast 'junk'

 

You forgot torque.


Some have said the same of the 8.

 

Thanks dills.


It's cool. I have pretty thick skin. Comments like that don't bother me.I didn't expect everyone here to
understand anyway.


What I get tired of are a few here who have compared the 8 to the GTO. Two completely different cars.
I do miss the agility and handling of the 8. But I think the HP/torque can be just as addicting.

I've only owned two imports,Nissan and Mazda. Both great cars. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another but,
having grown up with domestics(mostly GM), probably played a part in my decision to buy the GTO. That and maybe
the lack of twisties here in FL.

Lots of great engineered cars on the market these days,and a lot of choices. That only makes purchasing one
that much more difficult. Different cars for different people for different reasons.


Life is good.

 

they are just jealous that your auto can kill are car...

btw,, spent the day at fairbanks... new motor... yummy..

beers

 

Progress is a good thing.

swoope's got zoom-zoom!

"thumbs-up" on Fairbanks! Good choice.

 

And this is what I keep trying to tell the haters out there. If you live in someplace l ike Florida... a GTO or Mustang GT become a lot more attractive just because there are pretty much no twisties... just lots of straight line driving (why do you think drag racing and NASCAR oval track is so popular?!).

They're all great cars engineered for different markets... different tastes. Different strokes for different folks. Don't hate on someone for also liking something different.

 

do i have a suprise for you when you make it back.

beers

 

Awww man... the anticipation might kill me...