gxp 1/4
02-22-2009, 10:46 AM
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I only know of two, both 6 speed manuals and the best times I've seen are 13.8s @ 104. These are more difficult to launch and get traction on the track then the automatics.
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02-22-2009, 11:16 AM
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yeah that was me. i've made 2 passes and both times i got a 2.5 60'. so far i've ran a best of 14.1@101. i'll have some more times up soon once i get some 17s with drag radials.
02-22-2009, 01:38 PM
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so why are they much harder to hook up? a 4th gen can do much better. just curious. although i ran mine with a g meter, and ran a 13.8 with traction issues. i suppose with a better tire it would be much better.
02-22-2009, 03:20 PM
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02-22-2009, 04:52 PM
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Compared to my old WS6 the new 09 GT is a pain to keep traction right off the bat. The little lady got on the gas the other day and we had the traction control off she won't drive the car anymore LOL. I can only imagine how hard the GXP is with those skinny tires on them. I am going to see if I can get some 275's in the back on ours at least.
02-22-2009, 06:48 PM
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They look great just don't go straight great. A set of BFG drag radials on 16 or 17 should work well. Does anyone know what the bolt pattern is for the G8 I have a set of WS6 wheels in the garage still.
02-23-2009, 07:03 AM
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You can use Fbody wheels, 17x9, with 26/11.50/17 MT ET Streets.
02-23-2009, 07:43 AM
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stock TA's and Z's are 16 
02-23-2009, 09:52 PM
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Here on the numbers and what it should be running;
2009 PONTIAC G8 GXP
Base price $39,900 (est)
Price as tested $41,500 (6M, est), $40,800 (6A, est)
Vehicle layout Front-engine, RWD 5-pass, 4-door sedan
Engine 6.2L/415-hp*/415-lb-ft* OHV 16-valve V-8
Transmission 6-speed manual
Curb weight (f/r dist) 3969 lb (52/48%)
Wheelbase 114.8 in
Length x width x height 196.1 x 74.8 x 57.7 in
0-60 mph 4.5 sec
Quarter mile 13.0 sec @ 109.6 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 117 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.90 g (avg)
MT Figure Eight 26.4 sec @ 0.70 g (avg)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ Not yet rated
On sale in U.S. February 2009
*SAE certified
2009 PONTIAC G8 GXP
Base price $39,900 (est)
Price as tested $41,500 (6M, est), $40,800 (6A, est)
Vehicle layout Front-engine, RWD 5-pass, 4-door sedan
Engine 6.2L/415-hp*/415-lb-ft* OHV 16-valve V-8
Transmission 6-speed manual
Curb weight (f/r dist) 3969 lb (52/48%)
Wheelbase 114.8 in
Length x width x height 196.1 x 74.8 x 57.7 in
0-60 mph 4.5 sec
Quarter mile 13.0 sec @ 109.6 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 117 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.90 g (avg)
MT Figure Eight 26.4 sec @ 0.70 g (avg)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ Not yet rated
On sale in U.S. February 2009
*SAE certified
02-24-2009, 07:06 AM
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I have been able to pull a best of 1.89 60' time on the same 19" rubber with a norm of a 1.9X time with my G8. One thing to consider though is the suspension differences between the GT and GXP. The GXP has stiffer springs, shocks, and biggers anti-sway bars. All of these things usually hurt on a drag type launch.
