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post Mar 7 2013, 11:38 PM
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Is it worth it?

Can you make it faster than a 4th gen at the same weight?

Has independent rear. Anyone make suspension stuff like Strano does for our cars?

WHat brakes can you get on them?
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QUOTE (FASTFATBOY @ Mar 7 2013, 05:38 PM) *
Is it worth it?

Can you make it faster than a 4th gen at the same weight?

Has independent rear. Anyone make suspension stuff like Strano does for our cars?

WHat brakes can you get on them?



I have daily driven an 02 ws6 Trans Am and an 04 GTO, and currently have both. The GTO is much more comfortable, the ws6 is faster because of the weight, however I think my 04 could be made just as fast by adding headers and exhaust. The 04's are the LS1 and cable driven while the 05-06 are Ls2 and drive by wire. Some on the GTO forums like the ls1 better for the cable throttle.

Other annoying things with the GTO. The trunk sucks, if you want to track it you have to get the pedders suspension upgrade, all 4 tires wear the inside, the leather stitching on some cars comes apart, and the bolsters on the front seats wear. The seat motors on the 04 are slow, supposedly the 05 and 06 are faster, get in the back seat a few times and you will know what I am talking about.

There are more good things about it though. It will fit 4 adults comfortably in it. You can fit a baby seat in it without smashing the passengers face into the windshield. It is more comfortable to ride in than an f body (no stupid hump).

I like both of them, both have strengths and weaknesses.

Bryan
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FASTFATBOY   Last model GTO for trackdays   Mar 7 2013, 11:38 PM
Steve91T   Pros: The LS2 is effing awesome. I drove one and ...   Mar 7 2013, 11:51 PM
FASTFATBOY   QUOTE (Steve91T @ Mar 7 2013, 11:51 PM) P...   Mar 8 2013, 12:46 AM
CrashTestDummy   I think the wheel wells kind of limit the width of...   Mar 8 2013, 01:39 PM
trackbird   They had issues with the front wheels rubbing the ...   Mar 8 2013, 02:32 PM
00 SS   I believe the rub came from bushings that were dam...   Mar 8 2013, 02:38 PM
bubba353z   QUOTE (00 SS @ Mar 8 2013, 09:38 AM) I be...   Mar 8 2013, 05:13 PM
Steve91T   I think the G8 is a better car. Especially the LS3...   Mar 8 2013, 05:19 PM
roadracerwhite   QUOTE (FASTFATBOY @ Mar 7 2013, 05:38 PM)...   Mar 9 2013, 04:40 AM

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