IA member?

[Chewy]

Are there NO other members from IA here? :(

[-Ray-]

Are there NO other members from IA here? :(

No one worth mentioning. :nah:

[Chewy]

No one worth mentioning. :nah:

HEY HEY! :nah:

None of that talk here! :boxing:

[96Prix]

New member from Iowa here. Just got my car on Tuesday. Been all over the place since.

[Rick Maddux]

:woohoo: I just got mine on 1/03/2009. Too bad the weather wasn't better to drive it. I still got to get a feel of what is coming. 100% stock right now.

[Chewy]

Welcome guys!

Just about shit myself this morning with cold snow tires... Started wagging its tail violently... :)

[EcoBrick Bob]

I'm sometimes from Iowa..... (Clear Lake) and I lived in Cedar Falls for 25 years. All three kids and families live there. Spent Christmas there last week. Drove around Q cities on way back to Naples. Many of our close friends down here are from your area, ( retired John Deere execs.) They drive some of the coolest large tractors I've ever seen! (joke)

Know how you felt.....We slid our way back fro Naples in our M6 GTO with a/s. Had to get it back up North. Fortunately got it to CL and picked up 4wd Denali XL which both goes and stops better on snow and ice. It's gas mileage was same or worse for trip than G8 in Oct.

Rob

[Rick Maddux]

Do the tractors run and handle as well as the GT's? 3 out of the 4 in my family has retired from there. I'm the oddball!?!?!?!:zing:

[Chewy]

Do the tractors run and handle as well as the GT's? 3 out of the 4 in my family has retired from there. I'm the oddball!?!?!?!:zing:

I can't throw a rock with out hitting something green or something associated with green in my town! lol

That's what I get for living across the river from JD's home town.:)

[EcoBrick Bob]

At least they mostly drive American... & GM.

[Chewy]

Bump!

[Shredmo]

Iowa member here! Live in Cedar Falls.
I worked for a summer at Deere. I installed engines in the 7000 series tractors in Waterloo.

[Chewy]

Sweet! Welcome!

Weird... I have an '09 G8 as well and an '06 Subie Legacy GT with 5 speed. Fiance drives it now... Well I guess I drive it now as my car is in my garage with a busted lower control arm ball joint... Ugh...

Chris

[Shredmo]

Great combination of vehicles!

My wife works for UNI and refuses to drive the G8 to campus, as she averages a door ding every 2 days with the Subaru. This leaves me stuck driving the G8 :).

[Chewy]

Stuck? Right... I won't let her drive anything BUT the Subie... I also told her NOT to park near anyone. lol

So far so good.

[Shredmo]

My wife likes to drive the G8 when she is not going to work. Mysteriously, there is always this thick, black, dusty residue on the bumper/quarter panel behind the rear tires after she takes the car out... :hmm: I'm thinking she digs the car.

[Chewy]

Yeah my fiance works for a car dealer and drives a lot of the cars. She drove a V6 model and LOVED it. Her first comment was "it doesn't feel as big as it is." I agreed!

Thankfully mine is a company car and until we're married there's no driving it. Of course I HIGHLY doubt it will happen afterwards... She know's I am UBER anal about my toys.

Chris

[96Prix]

My wife took my GT in for an oil change today. It's a pretty rare occasion that she drives it, but she's closer to Jiffy Lube than I am. Mixed bag for her. She was pissed when she found out that the beast requires 8.8 quarts, but loved the fact that all the guys working were crowding around when they saw V8 on the engine cover. Must be the first G8 through the place. Way more compliments than her Grand Prix has ever brought her.

[Rick Maddux]

I've seen a G8 GT in Tama Ia. the past few weeks. I also saw one from Texas a month ago parked at a bar downtown in CF. Had to go inside and take a look around while I forced myself to drink a beer! Welcome to the sight and I hope we can all meet sometime.

[Shredmo]

...Way more compliments than her Grand Prix has ever brought her.

I was in Dubuque this past weekend & stopped at this bar called "The Handlebar" in Durango, IA (get away from the in-laws for ~1 beer). I was there for ~5 minutes when a girl standing at the door asks who's red car that is. I said it was mine, asked if it was on fire or something. I have never seen anyone give a crap about any vehicle I have owned. She asks what it is, then wants to see it up close. As I went out to show her the car, everyone in the bar (~10 people) came outside to check out the vehicle. These guys/girls were all harley riders. They were boggled by the car & details. They all seemed to love the car! I left a short time later and they all stood at the door watching & listening as I left. They couldn't believe it was a V8. It was a pretty cool experience.

[Chewy]

I see a crap ton of G8's here in the QCA but none of them are gear heads...

I see a red GT EVERYDAY going the other way on the highway. It's a woman driving.

[pacmann]

I don't live in Iowa but I live right across the river from it.

[Tommy G]

I usually don't make it down this far on this board. But I have been lurking around here since the board was created.

Anyways, I have a Liquid Red 08 GT w/ aftermarket wheels and some other goodies. Went to a couple of car shows this summer to show off a bit too! Surprised that I haven't seen you around 4gasem, since I drive all over the Bettendorf-Davenport area for work (Qwest van).

[Chewy]

I usually don't make it down this far on this board. But I have been lurking around here since the board was created.

Anyways, I have a Liquid Red 08 GT w/ aftermarket wheels and some other goodies. Went to a couple of car shows this summer to show off a bit too! Surprised that I haven't seen you around 4gasem, since I drive all over the Bettendorf-Davenport area for work (Qwest van).

No shit! What color is yours Tommy?

I see a lot of black ones as well as some slate blue and red ones.

None of them had A/M wheels though.

Chris

[Tommy G]

Liquid Red. I assume you were speed reading. lol

Have some pics in the wheels section: http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=5985

[bigtreepu]

:rofl: 4Gasem. Look in his pic on his profile for color. :rofl:

What color is yours 4Gasem? I'm occasionally in Sioux Center.
:rofl:

[bigtreepu]

sorry I couldn't help myself.

[wagon540]

Hey guys, i'm in Monmouth 35 miles south of QCs. Anyone going to the carshow at Hooters in Davenport on Sunday? 11am to 6pm, i will be there by noon. BTW mines orange.

[Tommy G]

Hey guys, i'm in Monmouth 35 miles south of QCs. Anyone going to the carshow at Hooters in Davenport on Sunday? 11am to 6pm, i will be there by noon. BTW mines orange.

I would love to check out your car! I can swing by early, like 11-1130. Gotta be at Fargo in Moline to watch week 1 of the NFL. hmmmm Tempting, my team doesnt play till later. I might make a quick pass thru.

[Tommy G]

:rofl: 4Gasem. Look in his pic on his profile for color. :rofl:

What color is yours 4Gasem? I'm occasionally in Sioux Center.
:rofl:


LOL I added the pic after he posted. silly :nah:

But I did say what color it was in my original post. Hence the speed reading comment. Just messin'

[El.Diablos.G8]

I am on the line of Nebraska and Iowa...

[OmahaGTP]

I am on the line of Nebraska and Iowa...

Same here... Omaha, if it wasn't obvious enough. :secret:

[pacmann]

Hey Tommy what size wheels do you have?

[pacmann]

Oh by the way Im from Rock Island, IL

[Chewy]

WOW! All the QC guys and surrounding areas are popping up! Sweet!

I hate Hooters but I wouldn't mind meeting up with a few people and introducing myself and Chewy to you... lol

Mine's black.
Hence the picture in my sig... lol

Chris

[Tommy G]

Hey Tommy what size wheels do you have?

mine are 19x8 +35 front and 19x9.5 +45 rear with 245 tire front and and 285 rear.

There are more detailed specs in my original wheels post.

[Chewy]

I will probably be there around noon on Sunday guys! It's in my calendar.

[wagon540]

WOW! All the QC guys and surrounding areas are popping up! Sweet!

I hate Hooters but I wouldn't mind meeting up with a few people and introducing myself and Chewy to you... lol

Mine's black.
Hence the picture in my sig... lol

Chris

I assume you mean the food and not the waitresses lol. We eat there most times we are up that way.
I'll be there prolly before noon, look forward to meeting you guys.

Kim.

[Chewy]

Yeah, not much into grease. Actually I love grease but it doesn't love me. You can tell by looking at me... lol

Hope to see ya'll there.

Chris

[Chewy]

Great meeting you guys today! You're the first two G8r's I've met in person.

Both of your cars are beautiful!

Keep in touch,
Chris

[Tommy G]

Nice meeting you guys today. Chris , beautiful car you got there. I gotta tint my tails now, thanks. LOL Wagon 540, sorry I forget your first name, your car is the shit! Cam sounds awesome. I'll post the few pics I took later.

[2kformula]

Another newby on here. I am in central Ia. by Des Moines. I have a LR GXP. I just went to a car meet on Sat. Would like to go to more maybe see some more G8's. Pretty rare around here. I have a friend with an orange 08 GT. Seen maybe 3 other GT around. Maybe see you guys around sometime.

[wagon540]

Nice meeting you guys today. Chris , beautiful car you got there. I gotta tint my tails now, thanks. LOL Wagon 540, sorry I forget your first name, your car is the shit! Cam sounds awesome. I'll post the few pics I took later.

Same here, good to meet you guys. The names Kim. I didn't even get pulled over on the way back, lol.

[Tommy G]

I didn't even get pulled over on the way back, lol.

There are some days I consider it a major achievement that I still have a license. :woohoo:

Some pics I took today:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/3917752265_754a1c3194_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/3918539698_6c70a770c5_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/3917754259_c2db961f8b_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3918542780_b47324b257_b.jpg

got my stupid finger in lense.. oops
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2430/3917755353_26197f2164_b.jpg


Also have lots of other pics from another car show this year: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23861209@N00/3918546000/in/set-72157622238323089/

[Chewy]

Well I took a bunch of pics as well but being that I just swapped my 3G with a 3Gs iPhone I hadn't used the camera yet... Ugh... I didn't know it focused... All came out blurry.

Thanks for posting up your pics Tom and it was great to meet you both. Tom have you thought about the red V6 tails on your car? That may look totally bad ass!

Hey Kim, Don't be surprised if you get a knock on your door from a sales person from here. I think you'll be impressed with what we can do for you. If you're not and don't want to make a change I TOTALLY understand.

I would love to see your other toys though... lol

I say we all meet up for an SCCA day event and represent the G8 community!

I have yet to try it with the G8 and probably will wait until the new radius rod.

Chris

[Struggle]

I think some of you have seen my post but I am from NW, Iowa.

Sioux City area.

[Chewy]

I think some of you have seen my post but I am from NW, Iowa.

Sioux City area.

We won't hold that against you... lol J/K

Welcome to the IA fold!

Chris

[Struggle]

We won't hold that against you... lol J/K

Welcome to the IA fold!

Chris

It's not really something one likes to brag about:secret: Although over the last several years it has improved vastly from what it was 12 years ago.

[Chewy]

It's not really something one likes to brag about:secret: Although over the last several years it has improved vastly from what it was 12 years ago.

I've actually never been there... I was just kidding... It's not like the Quad Cities are a happening place... lol

Chris

[bracketracer]

I thought I would pop in to this Iowa thread and see if any of you are interested in coming to the dragstrip on Sunday Sept. 27. I am driving down from WI with my GXP to race at Tri-State Raceway in Earlville, IA. I have never been there before, but I hear very good things about it. I would love to see some other G8s there that day, especially other GXPs. Anyone up for a day at the track now that summer is officially over?

[wagon540]

I thought I would pop in to this Iowa thread and see if any of you are interested in coming to the dragstrip on Sunday Sept. 27. I am driving down from WI with my GXP to race at Tri-State Raceway in Earlville, IA. I have never been there before, but I hear very good things about it. I would love to see some other G8s there that day, especially other GXPs. Anyone up for a day at the track now that summer is officially over?

I will be at the Rt 66 show in Springfield this weekend but i was thinking of going to the B.O.P thing at Cordova to see if i can get into the 13s with my lack of traction lol.

[Chewy]

Sorry! Out of town this weekend...

I'd like to get it out on the track at some point... Definitely want to do some SCCA with it, if I can ever sort the suspension on it.

Chris

[Rick Maddux]

I was on my home from Sioux Falls on I-90 and caught up to a another G8 GT. He was from NW Iowa as well. He had a Roto Fab. It was enough for him to walk away from my stock GT. He missed his exit. Not sure why. (cough cough)

[Shredmo]

I now have a twin G8 near where I work!
About 6 blocks from my employer, I spotted another liquid red G8 GT w/18's, pulling into a different facility. It still had its paper tags. Now I can drive like a maniac and shoulder the burden, j/k! I believe there are now (4) G8 GTs that commute to the same industrial park.

[IACowboy]

I too live in Iowa near Cedar Rapids. Love my Hot White G8. I have done the in dash GPS mod, which is awesome, added a backup camera, installed clear bra and am waiting on my costar module. Thank God the snow is finally about gone. Was in Pennsylvania a couple weeks ago during the hurrisnow storm. Got stuck twice, both times in driveways. My dad thought it was hilarious. He pulled out his Bonneville and didn't even spin.

[Shredmo]

I too live in Iowa near Cedar Rapids. Love my Hot White G8. I have done the in dash GPS mod, which is awesome, added a backup camera, installed clear bra and am waiting on my costar module. Thank God the snow is finally about gone. Was in Pennsylvania a couple weeks ago during the hurrisnow storm. Got stuck twice, both times in driveways. My dad thought it was hilarious. He pulled out his Bonneville and didn't even spin.

Welcome to the board IAcowboy!
Sorry for the late response. Looks like you have a lot of cool toys on your G8!

[IACowboy]

Installed Costar Bluestar module today, it seams to be working fine. Will test it out this weekend while traveling to NC to visit in-laws.

[Shredmo]

I suspect there is an under cover liqued red G8 GT roaming Black Hawk county. Look at the video. Notice the light kit in the car along with a standard issue license plate. MI suppose it could be a firefighter, but based on the placement of the lights, lack of firefighter plate, I am guessing under cover.

http://www.wcfcourier.com/news/local/article_98751c46-46f9-11df-b716-001cc4c03286.html?mode=video

[-Ray-]

I'll be in Newton today for the Hot Rod Power Tour cruise in, and Saturday at the speedway. Come on by.

['02 ws6]

I'll be in Newton today for the Hot Rod Power Tour cruise in, and Saturday at the speedway. Come on by.

Yup totally jealous...I'd love to do the Power Tour. Enjoy!!

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[travis gore]

There are some days I consider it a major achievement that I still have a license. :woohoo:

Some pics I took today:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/3917752265_754a1c3194_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/3918539698_6c70a770c5_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/3917754259_c2db961f8b_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3918542780_b47324b257_b.jpg

got my stupid finger in lense.. oops
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2430/3917755353_26197f2164_b.jpg


Also have lots of other pics from another car show this year: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23861209@N00/3918546000/in/set-72157622238323089/

nice pics. those are some fine rides there. whos is whos? I will be in Iowa the week of the Nationals,going out a few days early to visit family,and then first of September when grandchild # 7 is born. Maybe we can meet up while I am out there for dinner or something. My son lives in Rock Island Il

[Chewy]

Mine's the black one.

[travis gore]

Mine's the black one.

thanks,that looks grrrr8!!! you use adams products? I have had a black car before and it never looked that clean, good job

[Chewy]

thanks,that looks grrrr8!!! you use adams products? I have had a black car before and it never looked that clean, good job

Thanks!

So much so that Adam made me Admin in his forum... lol

ALL I use is Adams. You think that looks good? You should see it now after spending 5 weeks (on and off) correcting the paint.

Chris

[wagon540]

nice pics. those are some fine rides there. whos is whos? I will be in Iowa the week of the Nationals,going out a few days early to visit family,and then first of September when grandchild # 7 is born. Maybe we can meet up while I am out there for dinner or something. My son lives in Rock Island Il

The IOM is mine, thats at the hooters car show in Davenport last year.

[BrendanHuff39]

Hi everyone, I have been an owner since March of '09. I am from Des Moines. I have been a lurker for awhile but finally decided to post.

[jojofine]

In

I live in Moline, IL right now which is right across the river. Im moving to Ames, IA next week though.

[bracketracer]

Hey if any of you Iowa G8 owners are up for drag racing on Sunday, I am driving down to race at Tri-State in Earlville on Sunday. It would be nice to see some other G8s there with me!

[Shredmo]

In Cedar Falls, a few GTOs/G8s have been meeting up on Sunday afternoon for an hour or so. This Sunday the plan is to meet at Mulligan's on E. 18th/HWY 58 @ 4pm, then go for a short 15 mile cruise. It is pretty low key, everyone is friendly.

[Shredmo]

Yesterday, several vehicles met in CF at Mulligan's, then headed to Denver, IA for some pizza. Rick Maddux, Rob Moser as well as myself were in attendance. It was a lot of fun to meet up with this many Holden folks. This is a camera phone pic, more pics to follow.
Order of cars: 09 l. red G8 GT (mine), 04 red GTO (bros), 05 red GTO, 04 black GTO, 09 l. red G8 GXP, 09 s. red G8 GT (Rob Moser's), 09 s. red G8 GT (Rick Maddux's)

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd238/Shredmo/g8gto.jpg

[Tommy G]

Nice! Any of you guys coming to the meet? Cedar Falls is too far out of the way for me, I would have to make an entire day of it.

[Shredmo]

My family is planning on bringing a couple G8s and maybe a GTO or two. The guy with the liquid red GXP first heard of the national meet on Sunday, so he might be in. I'm pretty sure Rick is attending w/his G8 as well. Not sure if the other GTOs will go but they sounded interested.

Our next meet is planned for Sunday August 15th @ 4pm. We will be meeting at the Beck's on University Ave. in Waterloo (top parking lot). The plan is to take a 15 minute drive; probably to Gilbertville, IA. The drive is still up in the air, will be decided once we get to Beck's. Goal of the drive is to find a restaurant that serves appetizers and or dinner. Anyone is invited, the general idea is to have G8s and GTOs. Modern Camaros would be cool to see as well!

[wagon540]

If any of you guys are close to Monmouth we have our cruise night this Friday Aug 6th expecting over 2,000 cars, 2400 last year and the weather looks great so far. Officially it's from 6 to 10 pm but cars get there at 7 am and roll in all day. We set up a little display so i'll be there all day so post back if you might be coming and we will meet up. My G8 will be there. not done but at least we got it painted.

Kim.

[at10]

I'm located by Sioux City. '09 White Hot GT.

[Birdman330]

How many IA Owners drive them with snow on the ground?

[slnecker]

Clive, IA here. I have driven it in the snow but not anymore. I bought a winter beater for this year. I have a nice set of Blizzaks mounted on Avarus wheels with TPS sensors if anybody needs some.

[Birdman330]

Too late on that one, if I hadn't bought my Nitto WSN2's I would consider it as long as they were in 245/45/18. Though I blame myself for our lack of snow, because I put snow tires on.

[slnecker]

Too late on that one, if I hadn't bought my Nitto WSN2's I would consider it as long as they were in 245/45/18. Though I blame myself for our lack of snow, because I put snow tires on.

They are 18's but no worries. Nice work on the lack of snow....way to take one for the team.:thumbsup:

[Birdman330]

Both yes and no sir, my job last month and paycheck depended on a good amount of snow....

[scottymac269]

New Member here. I'm from Ottumwa

[Tuclis]

Another IA owner here who drives in the winter. Michelin x-ice 2 for winter tread. Marion, IA here.

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[Seattle09GT]

I use to live a rock's throw from the Iowa border in McCook Lake, South Dakota - does that count?

[wreckwriter]

he's gone.

[gixxer92]

Cedar Rapids here, only stock until the car payments are done... owned the car for two years. Driven every winter, wife's daily driver. Run's Blizzacks on the stock sport rims.

[Chewy]

Cedar Rapids here, only stock until the car payments are done... owned the car for two years. Driven every winter, wife's daily driver. Run's Blizzacks on the stock sport rims.

Welcome! Make sure to make it down here to the G.O.N.E event in September! Stock or not!

I run WS-60/70's on 17" wheels in the winter. This IS my last winter with it though. The gloves are off... This baby's going to make some HP.

[coops09gxp]

I guess I should probably check in on this huh. ;) I know a few of you from the QCA. Couple more weeks and it will be time for the 2013 iNational G8 Meet, really looking forward to seeing everyone this year!!

To kinda play catch up a bit. Bought the car new in 09' up in Wisconsin, I drive mine year round, drag race it, show it when I can, do my own work on it, and just all around enjoy the hell out of the car. Gonna try and get to the dyno before the G8 meet to see what the new motor combo puts down. I will have a full write up on the the build after I get some dyno numbers, that's what you all wanna know anyway right lol!

[Chewy]

Hahaha... Only took you 4 years!

I was hoping to have my car done for the meet but it didn't happen! It took WAY too long to get my new DD. Looking forward to seeing what you did. I'm thinking about a built LS3 for mine. We'll see though. I need more suspension work too.


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[coops09gxp]

I know, I know lol!! Sounds like you have some nice plans for your G8! A built LS3 will slide ohhhh so nicely between the fenders on your car! I'm just turning over 200 miles on the new motor in mine, runs like a pack of pistol whipped mules that's for sure!

I signed up for the dyno at the meet as well, that is cool as heck that Joe was able to work that out!! Still gonna try and get mine to the dyno in the next week or two and see what it puts down and use the two results as a comarison. I'm hoping with the 418 and the other little things that I have done that I can get close to 500rwhp with this thing. Heck, I put down 455rwhp with the Vector 2.5 cam and a set of messed up heads on the stock bottom end two years ago. We shall see though. Really looking forward to seeing everyone again and having a blast this year as well! Hope we can shake this heat by then and have some nice cool weather for our night at Cordova!!

If there are ever any car shows going on in the QCA that you are gonna be attending let me know a day or two in advance. I always seem to hear about them afterwards lol. I can get the car all shined up and meet you there and we can represent the G8 community nicely! :)

[Tommy G]

We had 4 G8s at the last cruise in at Northpark mall. There are also some cruise ins at Southpark mall. If you guys are interested in some Saturday night activities, these are some fun times, and very family friendly. I bring a cooler and a few beers. There are usually 150-200 cars of all types that show up. There was a sweet 55 Buick that was done by Rad Rides by Troy a few weeks ago that was in Hot Rod magazine. I can look up the schedule.

Edit:

Northpark: http://www.rivervalleyclassics.com/

Southpark: http://quadcitiescruisers.org/

[Chewy]

Tom, I'm all over that when I get my car to stop being a DD. It's just too hard keeping it nice working across from a concrete plant. I sold my motorcycles and decided to buy the G8 for the reason that I can fit my two boys and my wife in the car.

Chris

[coops09gxp]

Tommy, that would be cool as hell. Next time you're thinking about going to one at Northpark hit me up if ya want a couple days in advance so I can get mine all shined up and I'll try and meet you there.

[Tommy G]

Your car doesn't need to be detailed and perfect for a cruise-in guys. There are no judges or ballots. Just a bunch of car guys hanging out. Just throw a bucket of water over it and hit the road. Last cruise-in at Northpark Is during the national meet. There is one more at southpark though on the 14th. I will probably go to that one.

I might be going to a show in fruitland tomorrow HMU if you're interested.

[Tommy G]

Definitely going to the cruise-in at Southpark tomorrow! I will send texts to yous guys.

[Chewy]

I wish I could do tomorrows, but I have family stuff going on... Soccer and birthday, but I REALLY would love to see a contingent of G8s from the meet, make it to the one on the 21st.

[JBruckhoff]

Good to see the Iowa board starting to have some more people on it.

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[Tuclis]

Anyone near cedar rapids?

[Chewy]

Are you guys coming this weekend to G.O.N.E.?

[Tuclis]

I'd love to. Especially with it being so close. I'm actually in davenport often to keep my flight ratings current.

This weekend just doesn't work out for me.

[TimothyThure]

Ive been a member for years.

It is a great organization for those of us who are stuck in Kaliforniastan.