Pontiac GTO 2004-2006 - Ls1gto.com

Im going to say that im not the greatest at writing papers. As in get english or punctuation( not even sure if that was right, if not sorry). But omg i ask a simple ?. If the rear ends are strong on a 06 gto if i didnt take it to the track. And instead of just a yes or no it was wow u cant spell u cant be serious...ect ect.... The forum is full of azzholes.... sorry rant over. Thats why i pretty much post on here because EVERYONE is nice and helpful no matter what the ? Is.

Most of those "azzholes " hang out here too.......

Rear is not bulletproof by any means. I think it depends on how you drive the car and how much power your putting down.

Im going to say that im not the greatest at writing papers. As in get english or punctuation( not even sure if that was right, if not sorry). But omg i ask a simple ?. If the rear ends are strong on a 06 gto if i didnt take it to the track. And instead of just a yes or no it was wow u cant spell u cant be serious...ect ect.... The forum is full of azzholes.... sorry rant over. Thats why i pretty much post on here because EVERYONE is nice and helpful no matter what the ? Is.

I don't understand why they would have picked on you for your grammar or spelling at all. It looks perfect to me...

Seriously? Maybe they did it to prove a point. The point being; if you want to know something or learn something, present it as something that is easily legible. You do realize that these forums are basically knowledge bases, right? If someone wanted to try and figure something out and they actually do a search instead of starting a bunch of threads about the same thing, it would be best to be able to read it. Especially if it's something important to them or their car.

To be honest, as well, I have no idea what you're asking...

Are you asking if the rear end is strong enough for just driving on the street? If so, the answer would be "duh!?" If GM didn't build them strong enough to drive on the street then they would have never been put on the street.

Listen i didnt post all what i put the thread sorry. But I put on there that I have owned two trans ams in my time. One trans am with h/c/i, and after motor went just cam only. Now with the SEARCH that I used. I seen that the gtos rear end isnt the same at all cuz of the irs. They have said its pretty tough from factory. I asked if all i did was some launches on street tires or ect, if it would hold up. Mainly asked because i went through 3 rear ends (mainly gears) in my trans am.

Oh, ok, it'll hold up fine. Plenty of people with stock rear ends launching at the strip, you'll be fine on the street.

F-bod rear ends are like glass compared to ours.

The f body rear ends have the same as an s-10 truck really little.

I know that lol i figured id ask cuz idk about the gtos. My tas rears were very junk lol

you think I will be fine with my stock half shafts, I have 460 at the wheels and I want to leave hard and burn out hard, far as keep up? think they will survive 5 passes or more?

Honestly though if you really use the search function it's pretty magical, you can find out a lot more than if you start a thread. Not trying to be a dick, just sayin'.

However I must say that they do go a little overboard on LS1gto at points.

Do all you want with the stock parts if they go they are dirt ship used...

Yea. The rears will hold. Ran my car on the track 60+ times and it's held up just fine.

You'll be fine.
If it wheelhops, get out of it

Yea. The rears will hold. Ran my car on the track 60+ times and it's held up just fine.

yeah you have a 402 so if you hold up I will, thanks. lets me not worry as much.

You'll be fine.
If it wheelhops, get out of it

good good and yeah i heard stuff about wheelhops

good good and yeah i heard stuff about wheelhops

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from wheel hoping? damn

There are some "azzholes" there, but there is also a ton of good knowledge. You'll just have to learn to sift through the "azzholes" to get the information you're looking for. I, too, am one of those people who enjoys being able to read easily the question being asked, rather than putting extra effort into deciphering it and then answering.
To answer your question, as others have already done, you SHOULD (emphasis on "should") be fine with a few hard launches every now and then.

Op, that site is filled with nothing but sell centered douches. If they see you have low post count or have just recently joined, prepare for the dipshit reply's. For some reason they think a person in this day and age is new to forums and hasn't done a search on their own.

But then again, the search does suck's. The best thing to do to is 'Google' what ever question you have and more than likely it will come up with your answer. It has worked better for me more than searching that shit ass forum.

ls1tech is better for sure.

You're always welcome on GasTiresOil.com

But then again, the search does suck's. The best thing to do to is 'Google' what ever question you have and more than likely it will come up with your answer. It has worked better for me more than searching that shit ass forum.

+1, but it's not limited to LS1GTO, pretty much every forums search sucks.

I always use google instead. Just type "site:" and the website and it will only search there.

I was banned for life over there for asking how much a part was worth...yes there is more to the story, but really for life????

So I'm here now...there is alot of info over there but I'm not sure that its worth putting up with all of the jacklegs that hang out over there.

I have to agree with some of the comments about that place. I mean, you expect a$$holes every where cause thats just part of life....but its really hard to post a comment on the ls1gto.com forums without getting bash half the time. Really annoying. So, i pretty much stick to my local section (region) that way i dont have to deal with some of the idiots there.

IMO, the rear ends aren't that great in either car.

The GTO's rear end tends to whine after a while. It took mine 7X,XXX with mine being a daily driver, weekend drag racer, autoX, and several road course track days. Not to mention a fairly high number of canyon runs with other enthusiasts and a ton of cruises before my stocker went out. It took a tire guy telling me to burn off my old tires and doing a rolling third gear burnout in front of the shop for the rear end to finally start whining but when it did it went south fast.

If/when it goes...replacing it with another stocker costs about 250 or so used. Doing what I did and putting gears/master rebuild kit, and a more predictable differential would be about 1K or more depending on who builds it and what parts you use. As long as you don't hook at the strip and you're not pushing an extreme amount of power through it you should be fine for daily use/weekend fun.

Keep up on the maintenance though and change your fluid regularly.

Ls1gto.com is the most knowledgeable site for anything related to our GTOs aside from LS1 internal and some external specific information where this site has more experience and presentation of options.

For some years now, new members join and ask questions which are easily found by the search function (which usually works quite well) or create posts which bear little resemblance to the English language. Note we are communicating in writing and can only base our information on what is seen on screen and how it is constructed. It is disrespectful to hurriedly post an incoherent ramble. I have patience for under-educated people but many of the old-timers there do not. These senior members actually were the most helpful back when the forum was relatively new. No one wants to enable poor behavior and so ridiculing the ill considered posters is akin to disciplinary action.

Then there are the immature posers who join into the threads described above to appear cool. That is another topic.

I always say consider carefully what you write because you own it once it is posted.

i regularly cut 1.5x 60 foots on the stock rear with a harrop cover and factory axles with drag bags. 15x10 racestar wheels with hoosier drag radials. the transmission on the other hand..... well it dont like it lol

Ls1gto.com is the most knowledgeable site for anything related to our GTOs aside from LS1 internal and some external specific information where this site has more experience and presentation of options.

For some years now, new members join and ask questions which are easily found by the search function (which usually works quite well) or create posts which bear little resemblance to the English language. Note we are communicating in writing and can only base our information on what is seen on screen and how it is constructed. It is disrespectful to hurriedly post an incoherent ramble. I have patience for under-educated people but many of the old-timers there do not. These senior members actually were the most helpful back when the forum was relatively new. No one wants to enable poor behavior and so ridiculing the ill considered posters is akin to disciplinary action.

Then there are the immature posers who join into the threads described above to appear cool. That is another topic.

I always say consider carefully what you write because you own it once it is posted.


I agree with that as well...make sure you do a ton of re-search before posting something but....I have been using forums for several years now and yes, it is true that LS1GTO has a ton of information regarding our cars. But there is also a huge amount of users there that all they do is complaint and make disrespectful comments. Specially towards new blood. Most of the time this stupid comments are not even related to what the original post is about. So do i use ls1gto? yes i do but only like i said on my region section of the forums and to gather information. I dont bother trying to build new friendships with other GTO fans like is normal to do with this kinds of car specific forums.

IMO, the rear ends aren't that great in either car.

The GTO's rear end tends to whine after a while. It took mine 7X,XXX with mine being a daily driver, weekend drag racer, autoX, and several road course track days. Not to mention a fairly high number of canyon runs with other enthusiasts and a ton of cruises before my stocker went out. It took a tire guy telling me to burn off my old tires and doing a rolling third gear burnout in front of the shop for the rear end to finally start whining but when it did it went south fast.

If/when it goes...replacing it with another stocker costs about 250 or so used. Doing what I did and putting gears/master rebuild kit, and a more predictable differential would be about 1K or more depending on who builds it and what parts you use. As long as you don't hook at the strip and you're not pushing an extreme amount of power through it you should be fine for daily use/weekend fun.

Keep up on the maintenance though and change your fluid regularly.

So, you beat the living SHIT out of it for 70k miles, hooning around doing third-gear burrnouts, and you were surprised when the rear shit the bed? :confused:

Just don't post a question like an ignorant punk and there won't be a problem.

Its annoying when you're trying to help someone with an intelligent response, when the question is worded like a retard wrote it.

Use basic english skills.

I wish there was a "Like" button but I +1 some of these comments. When a post gives you a headache trying to decipher it makes it hard to give a proper reply. Also like it or not your intelligence is judged by your language and spelling. Sure a lot of people have trouble with they're, their and there or to, too or two but an intelligent person doesn't take offence in learning to be better. LS1GTO has more goat knowledge than anywhere else but it's hard wading through all of the BS and some of the new people are the biggest offenders.

I'd have to agree. I've been there for over 10 years now. Seen a lot from its humble beginnings before production even started, while the cars were in production, and obviously now. Its like any forum when there is a dead car, it happens. But still is a great place to learn a lot about the car.

So, you beat the living SHIT out of it for 70k miles, hooning around doing third-gear burrnouts, and you were surprised when the rear shit the bed? :confused:

No, not at all. How on earth did you derive that from my post? It isn't weak as glass though like people tend to believe. Also, it wasn't beat to shit....I take care of my vehicles while enjoying them.

Keep up on your maintenance and stuff usually works out just fine.

LS1GTO FTW!!! :D

Seriously, it isn't that bad. Just know how to form a sentence and know how to spell. The search engine does not suck, you suck at using it. Learn other words that describe what you are looking for, I've never had an issue with using it.

+1

If you can use the shift button, and form an actual sentence over there you will be fine. When I joined LS1GTO.COM in 2007, it was populated by older guys that didn't understand the new shortened vocabulary of texting, and being an older guy myself I didn't take to it either. A lot of the younger generation is just being lazy when they are continuing to use the same input method with the forum as they do with their phone friends. I believe that if you have a qwerty keyboard on your phone you should be using full sentences. Hell I use swipe, and even with the occasional misspelled word I seem to do ok. Turning of auto correct helped a bit.

oh and FPFQ:nod:

You will not find a more informative site for information on the 04-06 GTO. There are a couple of "veterans" that will poke you for not putting much effort into your query and a bunch of newer forum members that want to be like them that make it seem harsher than it really is.

Best advise is to get thicker skin, take the high road, tell the asshats thanks, and keep asking questions. Folks will eventually contribute to your thread

Part of my issue with LS1GTO and one of the reasons I started GasTiresOil.com is how they are so protectionist of sponsors, to the detriment of their subscribers and the open exchange of information.

An example: a sponsor was selling IAT sensor relocation kits. I started a DIY thread about how to make your own IAT relocation kit. It was deleted with no explanation (by a moderator who happened to be the sponsor selling the kits). When I asked about it, I was told that I could not post a DIY thread for something a sponsor sells. Really? Some people are technical enough to be able to assemble the pieces themselves, and some people want to buy a kit. As long as I'm not directly competing with a paying sponsor, why can't I discuss a DIY?

Another example: a particular vendor makes something that no current site sponsors make or sell. We were not even allowed to discuss it because it wasn't sold by a sponsor.

I didn't get into this hobby to enrich sponsors or enrich some corporation that owns a ton of unrelated car websites. I got into this hobby because I like working on cars and interacting with people that like cars, sharing technical information, helping each other out, etc. So, I started GasTiresOil.com where folks that like their 2004-2006 GTOs can interact without all the drama. While I accept sponsors on the site, the majority of them have paid for their sponsorship with parts. I'm not in it for the money - I'm in it for the friendships and the hobby. I'm not trying to compete with LS1GTO for subscribers or advertising. Certainly LS1GTO is the best technical online resource for our cars. On GasTiresOil.com we routinely link to threads on LS1GTO.

Try PMing someone on LS1GTO about something on GasTiresOil.com - maybe copy and paste a link from GasTiresOil.com. Your message gets automatically edited - even in private messages. Nice, huh?

As noted, LS1GTO.com has more knowledge about every aspect of the modern GTO, from history to diff fluid, and everything in between, than any site on the internet. It is an excellent resource for any GTO owner or prospective GTO owner. Who cares if there are a few asshats on that site, they are on every site! Just ignore the occassional crappola, I mean its just the internet, its not real life. Honestly, as long as you make an effort to pose a coherent question, avoid the lazy internet slang, spell most of the easy words correctly, avoid sounding like the second coming of Jim Wagners, can take a little good natured ribbing from some vets and actually use the search function for basic questions (what oil should I use/what is a good cam/why does my GTO idle funny, etc) you'll largely avoid the haters....and if you run in to a few, turn off your computer and come back later.

I think sooner or later you run into an @$$ on any site ... I've had a moderator delete some of my stuff on ls1gto.com before (political preferences) ... I just disappeared for a while and don't post nearly as often ... that is impact they feel when enough peeps disappear. I do still visit the site and still like the site just not as active in it. You'll rarely see me post on tech either.

I think sooner or later you run into an @$$ on any site ... I've had a moderator delete some of my stuff on ls1gto.com before (political preferences) ... I just disappeared for a while and don't post nearly as often ... that is impact they feel when enough peeps disappear. I do still visit the site and still like the site just not as active in it. You'll rarely see me post on tech either.

I feel the exact same way. Both are good sites to learn from but not the same anymore. Hence my post count/year as well.

...LS1GTO has more goat knowledge than anywhere else but it's hard wading through all of the BS
I agree with this.

... but it's hard wading through all of the BS and some of the new people are the biggest offenders.
I respectfully disagree here. It seems to me the older members are just as guilty of polluting the "tech" sections with what they consider witty answers to questions they don't deem worthy, or threads that have nothing to do with tech. The more of this bullshit that accumulates, the harder it is to find the good info.

Of the dozen or so forums I check on every day, it's gone from one of my favorites to maybe my least favorite.

Heavily moderated lounge; pg 13. Maybe rightfully so, regardless of how grammatically correct a post/thread is, many lack content anyone more mature than a preteen would be interested in. I know I'm an old geezer but I have lots of friends in their 20s. If they had no more substance than that, I doubt we would have much in common. Content will get my vote over spelling and grammar any day. Of course if all you know is spelling and grammar... ??

It's all within their rights and I don't really care one way or the other and I suppose they are enjoying it. There's still lots of good folks there posting good info/news every day.

just my 2¢

hw

I agree with this.


I respectfully disagree here. It seems to me the older members are just as guilty of polluting the "tech" sections with what they consider witty answers to questions they don't deem worthy, or threads that have nothing to do with tech. The more of this bullshit that accumulates, the harder it is to find the good info.

Of the dozen or so forums I check on every day, it's gone from one of my favorites to maybe my least favorite.

Heavily moderated lounge; pg 13. Maybe rightfully so, regardless of how grammatically correct a post/thread is, many lack content anyone more mature than a preteen would be interested in. I know I'm an old geezer but I have lots of friends in their 20s. If they had no more substance than that, I doubt we would have much in common. Content will get my vote over spelling and grammar any day. Of course if all you know is spelling and grammar... ??

It's all within their rights and I don't really care one way or the other and I suppose they are enjoying it. There's still lots of good folks there posting good info/news every day.

just my 2¢

hw

I agree with you 100%

I go to several forums a day and I love them all but LS1GTO and LS1tech are my least favorites because of all the sarcasm. When some one asks a question they get hammered if someone asked it before. My favorite is the forums at H-body.org. everyone helps everyone, everytime. Makes me wish I sold my GTO and kept my Monza.

:fart :

http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/351/8/4/mario_bros_haters_gonna_hate_by_mattmcmanis-d352c8d.gif

there are some serious douche canoes on gto, BUT, there is an absolute ton
of info about the late model gto. slap the geezers in mouth and move on,
continue to learn all you can.

smurf you

LS1GTO FTW!!! :D

Seriously, it isn't that bad. Just know how to form a sentence and know how to spell. The search engine does not suck, you suck at using it. Learn other words that describe what you are looking for, I've never had an issue with using it.

+1 Not sure why some do it's helped me out quite a bit.





I respectfully disagree here. It seems to me the older members are just as guilty of polluting the "tech" sections with what they consider witty answers to questions they don't deem worthy, or threads that have nothing to do with tech. The more of this bullshit that accumulates, the harder it is to find the good info.

Of the dozen or so forums I check on every day, it's gone from one of my favorites to maybe my least favorite.

Heavily moderated lounge; pg 13. Maybe rightfully so, regardless of how grammatically correct a post/thread is, many lack content anyone more mature than a preteen would be interested in. I know I'm an old geezer but I have lots of friends in their 20s. If they had no more substance than that, I doubt we would have much in common. Content will get my vote over spelling and grammar any day. Of course if all you know is spelling and grammar... ??

It's all within their rights and I don't really care one way or the other and I suppose they are enjoying it. There's still lots of good folks there posting good info/news every day.

just my 2¢

hw


Couldn't disagree more. Fun site but like life you have to have a thick skin. I commend the staff there for doing their best to weed out some of the shit that gets posted. If all you can do is post up something that looks like 2 yr old gibberish then don't let the door hit you on the way out.

People like gtocape and a few others there feel a need to defend the 2 year olds without fail more power to them. I'd say there contributions to the other parts of the board will be missed but it won't ;)

I never though it was very bad, all the other boards I read have the same issues.

markpetersonii handled his issue just fine, it's just that others get way to hurt for nothing.

Couldn't disagree more. Fun site but like life you have to have a thick skin. I commend the staff there for doing their best to weed out some of the shit that gets posted. If all you can do is post up something that looks like 2 yr old gibberish then don't let the door hit you on the way out.

People like gtocape and a few others there feel a need to defend the 2 year olds without fail more power to them. I'd say there contributions to the other parts of the board will be missed but it won't ;)

Listen up phuckstick; If protecting my precious ego was of any concern of mine, I'd sure as hell stay away from YB, 2+2, Arfcom, etc...;)

But really; exactly what part of my post do you disagree with?

That the tech forums aren't saturated with garbage?
That it isn't my favorite forum? I said it was in the top ~12
That content isn't more substantial than form?


I just prefer a more heavily moderated tech forum and a less moderated lounge. I really don't expect or want the place to change on my account, like I said, it appears most of the folks there are having a really good time.

I do know of at least three members that are as knowledgeable as anyone posting there that have a combined post count of <1K and a total membership of ~20 years. I would guess there are at least a couple of hundred more like that I don't know about. I'm sure it's not the case with the three I know (not everyone has the time or desire to pump up their ego posting every tid bit of knowledge they're willing to share) but maybe, just maybe, a few of those are reluctant to share their wealth of information out of fear they'll be drug over the coals for not being quiet as literate as the more "popular" posters.
What's wrong with asking the same question multiple times? Times change, new members have new ideas. Is the best CAI today the same as it was in 2008? If it's still around, what will the tech section look like five years from now? Ten?

I realize I've been a little critical and implied I didn't like the forum as much as I do. I've met some of my best friends via ls1gto. I just wanted to validate the OP's post and up my post count here.

I never though it was very bad, all the other boards I read have the same issues.

markpetersonii handled his issue just fine, it's just that others get way to hurt for nothing.

I believe you meant "too hurt for nothing" didn't you? ;)
hw

Taction compound + drag tires is when things break. My GTO got violent wheel hop on the local track - never had it on the street

The "sponsor" protection over there is beyond ridiculous. I get that they pay to be there but other products should at least be able to be discussed.

I have over 12k posts on other forums. I do not post nearly as much there, though, because it seems like if you say one thing wrong, it can turn into a 10 page bash fest. I try to read and learn, and stay out of the lounge. I do like the forum, for its past technical knowledge, but It's hard for a new person to have fun there, unless they are a grammatical and dry humor genius.

I've been a member on that site for over 6 years and while I took a couple years off (other than checking the SW section from time to time), I never really saw, or had any issues, for the most part. I do recall a few scammers there (older members know who I'm talking about, lol), but overall it's a decent place.

As for grammar and spelling, you will get more realistic (i.e. on subject) and respect if you don't write like a 3rd grader. I understand for many folks anymore that english is their second language and acceptable practices are too loose (meaning shortcuts and improper english), but there comes a point where I cannot or will not even try to read what somebody wrote. won't go out of my way to bag on them, but just ignore the thread.

Also, paragraphs! What drives me more crazy then mis-spells and pizz poor grammar is when there are 20 run on sentences all in one paragraph; hurts my eyes, lol.

Some people are just vagina`s. When i first joined there i posted a picture of plasti dipped tail lights. How do you think that went over? Holly shit it was 5 pages the first day of people telling me to sell my gto and buy a Kia. At the end of the day people need to remember its the smurfing internet. Post up, if you dont like the answers move on. Oh ya, something about thick skin, grammer, not typing like hellen keller etc. Vaginas. That will be all

Some people are just vagina`s. When i first joined there i posted a picture of plasti dipped tail lights. How do you think that went over? Holly shit it was 5 pages the first day of people telling me to sell my gto and buy a Kia. At the end of the day people need to remember its the smurfing internet. Post up, if you dont like the answers move on. Oh ya, something about thick skin, grammer, not typing like hellen keller etc. Vaginas. That will be all

do you still have that picture?

Lol probobly? Why lol. I had this shit on for half a day so i could see if i liked the tinted look. Plus tail lights and blinker visibility is reduced by 80% atleast

Everyone talking about bitch-fests on ls1gto but, what do you think this is?

Word.

Yeah the mods would have already shut this thread down on ls1gto.com . They wouldn't like the tone.

Lol probobly? Why lol. I had this shit on for half a day so i could see if i liked the tinted look. Plus tail lights and blinker visibility is reduced by 80% atleast

i was just wondering how that looked like just to see

Lmfao i can tell your not on there. Haha shit gets real in a hurry there, and mods dont shut htreads down unless they are 100% full retard. They enjoy watching idiots fail just as much as us. They dont shut em down, they switch them to the lounge :)

AKA, they switch them to noob hell lmao. I do enjoy it at times, I actually got a huge kick out of some of the responses when I went into the FPFQ thread, and misspelled a word. Some of the shit was pretty funny.

A lot of good technical information here. This site is awesome! :)

I quit that site after I was banned by the gestapo 3 times. I prefer the knowledge base on this site over all others LS type.

I quit that site after I was banned by the gestapo 3 times. I prefer the knowledge base on this site over all others LS type.

hahaha what did you do to get banned?

The general LS knowledge here is sooo much better.

But you can't find the GTO specific stuff here you can on LS1GTO.
I rarely post over there anymore. If I'm there I'm searching for something and only post if I have to.