Pontiac GTO 2004-2006 The Modern Goat

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Old May 27, 2005 | 04:18 AM
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What the hell is the big box thing taking up all the trunk room?

Also, has anyone had any problems with the 05's I need to look out for? I just picked up a Black M6 last night.
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Old May 27, 2005 | 05:38 AM
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The big thing taking up the trunk is a combination of the fuel tank and the Us gov. mandated cage around the tank. They don't want any ls-1's exploding like an old pinto if they crash, now do they?
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Old May 27, 2005 | 06:03 AM
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i couldnt believe how small the trunk was when i first used mine.



i didnt buy it for that though.
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Old May 27, 2005 | 09:56 AM
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i can get a set of golf clubs back there....that's all that matters.
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Old May 27, 2005 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueSix
i can get a set of golf clubs back there....that's all that matters.
I can fit two, that way I have someone to talk to on the way to the course.
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Old May 27, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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The big thing taking up the trunk is a combination of the fuel tank and the Us gov. mandated cage around the tank. They don't want any ls-1's exploding like an old pinto if they crash, now do they?

that cage is HEAVY as hell and is only there to prevent objects in your trunk from pucturing the gast tank.
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Old May 27, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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that cage is HEAVY as hell and is only there to prevent objects in your trunk from pucturing the gast tank.

its really not that heavy, but I HIGHLY DOUBT that it is there to prevent objects in the trunk from puncturing the tank. have you ever taken the carpet off of it, there are gaps in the cage the size of basket *****, dont think its going to stop anything other then the careeming car comming at your *** end!!!!!

and why would you buy this car for the trunk anyways?
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Old May 27, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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its at least 25lb... i consider that heavy as hell. in a car.
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Old May 29, 2005 | 10:28 PM
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Another great design that adds weight!!!
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Old May 30, 2005 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by seanmreese
Another great design that adds weight!!!
I'm sure that GM designed it this way to avoid liability issues. It probably wasn't their first intent...
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Old May 30, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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ill bet a bottle can fit in our trunks.
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Old May 30, 2005 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ULTIMATEORANGESS
ill bet a bottle can fit in our trunks.
Sure can.
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at least its placed over the rears
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by FL103Dave
I'm sure that GM designed it this way to avoid liability issues. It probably wasn't their first intent...
The gas tank was originally underneath the trunk on the Monaros sold in Australia. US safety standards required it to be moved before the car could be imported to the States.
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 03:35 AM
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? who cares about the trunk? you don't buy a GTO for hauling around the family and filling the trunk with ****. sorry for being a dick, but when people ask about the trunk.. it's like dude buy a truck or a minivan or something.
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ULTIMATEORANGESS
ill bet a bottle can fit in our trunks.
actually it can fit in there where your spare tire goes...that way if you are in need of your trunk its still there..."saw it once on the internet"...just sayin...

Originally Posted by GTO8522
? who cares about the trunk? you don't buy a GTO for hauling around the family and filling the trunk with ****. sorry for being a dick, but when people ask about the trunk.. it's like dude buy a truck or a minivan or something.
very true...besides, the back seat fits more stuff than the trunk if you have to make any trips...lol
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