Thinking about a 05 GTO
08-18-2004, 09:00 AM
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Thinking about a 05 GTO I have a few questions for you guys.
I went to Norwalk for the Ames nationals a few weeks ago and I got to watch a M6 04 GTO run for 3 days down the strip. I even got to race him in a time trial. My car was running 13.6-13.7 all weekend. I blew this guys doors off. He complained that no matter what he did, he was getting uncontrollable wheel hop. The best he could pull was 14.2-14.5 with a 2.5 60 ft.
Now, I am seriously considering getting an 05. With 50 more horsepower than the 04', how are they going to keep the IRS from hopping? Are there some kind of traction bars available? Was this guy just a terrible driver?
2nd question:
To pull off getting an 05' GTO, I would need to sell my 98 RA convertible (triple white). What should I be asking for it? It has 53k miles and I believe the color combo should add a bunch to the price. It also has a brand new top.
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I went to Norwalk for the Ames nationals a few weeks ago and I got to watch a M6 04 GTO run for 3 days down the strip. I even got to race him in a time trial. My car was running 13.6-13.7 all weekend. I blew this guys doors off. He complained that no matter what he did, he was getting uncontrollable wheel hop. The best he could pull was 14.2-14.5 with a 2.5 60 ft.
Now, I am seriously considering getting an 05. With 50 more horsepower than the 04', how are they going to keep the IRS from hopping? Are there some kind of traction bars available? Was this guy just a terrible driver?
2nd question:
To pull off getting an 05' GTO, I would need to sell my 98 RA convertible (triple white). What should I be asking for it? It has 53k miles and I believe the color combo should add a bunch to the price. It also has a brand new top.
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08-22-2004, 12:45 AM
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If you drop the clutch from 3000 you don't get wheel hop.
'04 GTOs commonly run 13.7-14.0. auto or M6.
2.5 60' is retarded a friends '04 just did a few 1.9s with just nittos as traction mods.
'04 GTOs commonly run 13.7-14.0. auto or M6.
2.5 60' is retarded a friends '04 just did a few 1.9s with just nittos as traction mods.
08-23-2004, 07:33 AM
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I was hoping the driver sucked, because I really want to get the GTO. I test drove an 04 this weekend and I was really impressed. Only 2 complaints are the body roll is excessive IMO, compared to my T/A. #2 is it didn't pull all that hard. It feels like a heavy car. 50 more hp should take car of that.
08-23-2004, 09:27 PM
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I was hoping the driver sucked, because I really want to get the GTO. I test drove an 04 this weekend and I was really impressed. Only 2 complaints are the body roll is excessive IMO, compared to my T/A. #2 is it didn't pull all that hard. It feels like a heavy car. 50 more hp should take car of that.
08-24-2004, 09:56 AM
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Mine is exactly 300lbs difference.
As to "pull", I think that also has a lot to do with what you hear. The GTO unless modified doesn't get as loud inside as the F-Body does. It's better built and more insulated. Even with the windows open.
As to roll, this isn't an F-Body. It will roll a little more (although it isn't that obtrusive), but at the same time is a lot less punishing than the F-Body. It's a matter of give and take.
As to "pull", I think that also has a lot to do with what you hear. The GTO unless modified doesn't get as loud inside as the F-Body does. It's better built and more insulated. Even with the windows open.
As to roll, this isn't an F-Body. It will roll a little more (although it isn't that obtrusive), but at the same time is a lot less punishing than the F-Body. It's a matter of give and take.
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Originally Posted by CMNTMXR57
Mine is exactly 300lbs difference.
As to "pull", I think that also has a lot to do with what you hear. The GTO unless modified doesn't get as loud inside as the F-Body does. It's better built and more insulated. Even with the windows open.
As to roll, this isn't an F-Body. It will roll a little more (although it isn't that obtrusive), but at the same time is a lot less punishing than the F-Body. It's a matter of give and take.
As to "pull", I think that also has a lot to do with what you hear. The GTO unless modified doesn't get as loud inside as the F-Body does. It's better built and more insulated. Even with the windows open.
As to roll, this isn't an F-Body. It will roll a little more (although it isn't that obtrusive), but at the same time is a lot less punishing than the F-Body. It's a matter of give and take.
