New 2006 Torrid Red MS GTO
04-27-2007, 02:00 PM
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New 2006 Torrid Red MS GTO I have to say that the GTO is very nicely built car.
This is coming from a guy that hated GM for killing off the F-Body. Then I hated the GTO. LOL!
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I traded in my very well maintained and nicely modded 2001 Trans Am WS6 for a 2006 GTO last Friday.
After 300 miles with it I have to say it is a very nice car.
It has a high build qulaity that reminds me of an Audi. And being that I have worked in IT for Audi for 6 years and have many experiences in their cars.
It is not the WS6 and lacks the cornering power I had in the WS6 but it is a different car as well.
I know you all are saying "Dah! That is what we have been saying". I am just glad I traded for it.
Anyhow, I felt I owed my confession to the GTO area since I used to be a 'hater'.
Jack
This is coming from a guy that hated GM for killing off the F-Body. Then I hated the GTO. LOL!
Anyhow...
I traded in my very well maintained and nicely modded 2001 Trans Am WS6 for a 2006 GTO last Friday.
After 300 miles with it I have to say it is a very nice car.
It has a high build qulaity that reminds me of an Audi. And being that I have worked in IT for Audi for 6 years and have many experiences in their cars.
It is not the WS6 and lacks the cornering power I had in the WS6 but it is a different car as well.
I know you all are saying "Dah! That is what we have been saying". I am just glad I traded for it.
Anyhow, I felt I owed my confession to the GTO area since I used to be a 'hater'.
Jack
04-27-2007, 04:11 PM
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Jack, wasn't your WS6 modified? When was the last time you drove a bone-stock F-body? I guarantee you the GTO handles better than a stock f-body when both are on stock tires. My '02 Firehawk is 100% stock and feels like a floating barge compared to the GTO, it definitely has more body roll than the GTO does.
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04-27-2007, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
Jack, wasn't your WS6 modified? When was the last time you drove a bone-stock F-body? I guarantee you the GTO handles better than a stock f-body when both are on stock tires. My '02 Firehawk is 100% stock and feels like a floating barge compared to the GTO, it definitely has more body roll than the GTO does.
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Yeah, the suspension was nicely beefed up on the WS6.
Don't get me wrong, I really like the GTO. I guess I am a bit surprised because I never thought I would own one.
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04-27-2007, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by AlphaEden
If you don't like the cornering, get yourself a nice set of $300 sway bars from Hotchkiss, you won't be wrong
Thanks, I am going to enjoy the stock ride for awhile. Then I will look into those Hotchkis.
04-27-2007, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by gangbang malloy
you'll love the top end on this babies have and the look on peoples faces when they see a 3800lb sled pull them at a light.
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04-27-2007, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ActionJack
Thanks, I am going to enjoy the stock ride for awhile. Then I will look into those Hotchkis.
04-27-2007, 10:54 PM
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Sorry to say that you gave up a shitload of sex appeal when you got rid of the WS6 chick car, but congratulations on buying a much better street car. My 2002 f-body has hardly been driven ever since I bought my GTO. That's how much good ergonomics and a high quality interior can overshadow a car with much higher sex appeal.
04-27-2007, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by damon_Z
Sorry to say that you gave up a shitload of sex appeal when you got rid of the WS6 chick car, but congratulations on buying a much better street car. My 2002 f-body has hardly been driven ever since I bought my GTO. That's how much good ergonomics and a high quality interior can overshadow a car with much higher sex appeal.
GTO= interior sex appeal, not outside. hahahCongrats, man. I hate the handling of the GTO
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I had a 98 TA on the stock 16s, no suspension mods other than the usual hookemup dragracing parts. I just got an 06 GTO with 18s...the GTO blows it away as far as handling goes. I never cared about handling before, now I'm always looking forward to the on ramps.
