Pacific Northwest G8 Owners [Archive] - GRRRR8.net

Cobra

08-31-2008, 05:52 PM

Hey Executor have you dyno'd your G8 yet? At this point I will have to drop my signature as the fastest G8 in Oregon. It has felt like a vast waste land here until you showed up.

Executor999

09-01-2008, 07:45 AM

Cobra,
I haven't dyno'ed my car yet, but I am curious to it's real performance, especially now that I have the rotofab. I hear ya on the vast wasteland bit. I've only seen four other G8's, all of them GT's but the sightings were sparse over the course of three months! Two reds, one black and one grey. My dealership mentioned they've only sold five so far. How long have you had yours?

MissNaySimon

09-02-2008, 07:21 AM

I'll be going on a road trip down to Cali in october, so I'll be heading through Oregon. Just for my info, what kind of cop cars do you guys have? :P

Cobra

09-03-2008, 07:35 PM

I can always call the different agencies so they can give you an escort:))

MissNaySimon

09-04-2008, 08:36 AM

I think they'd have more fun chasing me down. I do enjoy getting through Oregon at 90MPH.

R.Penguin

09-04-2008, 07:22 PM

Roll Call!

Ranay - Bremerton, WA 2008 Pontiac G8
Huh? Wha? Did somebody call? :p

Erk! Oh yeah.....Mukilteo, WA.

Biggest speeding ticket to date - Hillsboro, OR. 78 in 55. $242.00 I can top that tho'. :p

Frikkin Sunset hwy!

MissNaySimon

09-05-2008, 07:30 AM

Hubby got the same. 78 in a 55 coming home from the tacoma narrows. Only 206! :P

Steve

09-05-2008, 07:46 AM

oh come on... that's BS.. everyone drives at least 70's on that stretch...
hate it when cops do that

MissNaySimon

09-05-2008, 10:25 AM

Yeah. It's shitty.. But he was really nice about it. I guess it was because there were few cars on the road at all and it was 2am.

09SRMGT

09-11-2008, 01:13 PM

Hey, what happened to roll call? All of a sudden this is top my ticket time!:camaro: (Lots of cool new emcons)

John in Bonney Lake, WA:new:

Finally took the suggestion :poke: and decided to drop in and couldn't resist getting on one of Ranay's posts! Hi Ranay!:spc:

Steve

09-11-2008, 02:31 PM

Welcome John!

btw Ranay - think I saw your car yesterday! could use a wash :P

MissNaySimon

09-14-2008, 08:39 AM

Oh my God, Steve. You jerk! :P It's all clean now, don't worry. Where did you see me at?

MissNaySimon

09-14-2008, 08:40 AM

Oh, and Welcome John!

Steve

09-15-2008, 08:17 AM

Oh my God, Steve. You jerk! :P It's all clean now, don't worry. Where did you see me at?
Silverdale mall parking lot :) Just picked up some skippers (boy did that place go down the tubes.... must've been sold or something)

MissNaySimon

09-16-2008, 10:22 PM

Silverdale mall parking lot :) Just picked up some skippers (boy did that place go down the tubes.... must've been sold or something)

And you didn't come into Sears Auto Center and say Hi?! :P

Steve

09-24-2008, 04:42 PM

haha yeah was in rush to get back home with hot food :)

So hey I read oct18th is the next get-together @ the tacoma mall? Maybe i'll convince the wife to go shopping at the new Nordstrom or whatever and then i can swing by haha

MissNaySimon

09-24-2008, 06:58 PM

Actually, it's scheduled for the 19th. the 18th is the hubby's birthday, so that won't work. LOL

09SRMGT

09-24-2008, 07:28 PM

Brenden will be home for his Bday, and then off to the G8 get together on October 19th at the Tacoma Mall. Think he will be ready to start exploring ideas for a window decal? We going to be over on the Penney's /I-5 side, parking out along service road? Might be easiest to find and least likely to be in use. Could end up being the biggest G8 gathering yet, if everybody shows!:woohoo:

Steve

09-24-2008, 07:38 PM

hey not to mention it's right next to krispy Kreme ;)

Executor999

09-25-2008, 10:32 AM

If it's not too far, I might be able to show up too. It'd be great to meet some fellow G8 owners. So far I've only seen five around here including my own.

09SRMGT

09-25-2008, 12:57 PM

If it's not too far, I might be able to show up too. It'd be great to meet some fellow G8 owners. So far I've only seen five around here including my own.

Come on up! According to RandMcnally you will travel about 162 miles and it will take you about 3 hours, each way. Hope to see you on Oct. 19th!:auto:

xfactor

02-28-2009, 02:13 PM

I don't know if any of you have seen but I will be moving to your area in the next few weeks. We'll have to get together for a beer or two. Talk at ya soon.

X

Steve

02-28-2009, 02:52 PM

Welcome! Where you moving to?

MissNaySimon

02-28-2009, 05:16 PM

Welcome!!

xfactor

03-01-2009, 05:02 AM

Welcome! Where you moving to?

Vancouver, WA.

X

r33pwrd

03-01-2009, 09:02 AM

Vancouver, WA.

X

vancouver is more Oregon than Washigton :) the up side is you can drive to Oregon and get stuff sales tax free! (10 minute drive from Vancouver)

R.Penguin

03-01-2009, 02:34 PM

vancouver is more Oregon than Washigton :) the up side is you can drive to Oregon and get stuff sales tax free! (10 minute drive from Vancouver)
At the right time of day and or night! Vancouver to Oregon in the morning or afternoon is more like 10 hours! :p

R.Penguin

03-01-2009, 02:37 PM

oh come on... that's BS.. everyone drives at least 70's on that stretch...
hate it when cops do that
Might have been 'cause he spotted me at 108 MPH and I was down to 60 when I stopped. :p

Blackrider

03-01-2009, 04:34 PM

I'm on the big Island north of Washington, a short Coho trip away.

dfine95

03-27-2009, 10:35 AM

Darin....The Dalles Oregon!! 08 White G8GT, stockpiling mods for one really great day of tire melting(and good weather)!

r33pwrd

03-27-2009, 10:47 AM

Darin....The Dalles Oregon!! 08 White G8GT, stockpiling mods for one really great day of tire melting(and good weather)!

The Dalles... is that by Prineville?

dfine95

03-30-2009, 06:10 PM

The Dalles... is that by Prineville?

No..bout 2.5 hrs north, up on the Columbia river(I-84).

Need to get car dynoed also...Portland maybe?? any suggestions anyone?

r33pwrd

03-30-2009, 06:18 PM

No..bout 2.5 hrs north, up on the Columbia river(I-84).

Need to get car dynoed also...Portland maybe?? any suggestions anyone?

there is a big vette guy with a dyno in portland or vancouver.. let me see if I can find his info....

r33pwrd

03-30-2009, 06:19 PM

Wong's Performance Engineering
9305 C NE Highway 99
Vancouver, WA 98665

Cobra

03-30-2009, 09:05 PM

He tuned my car, nice guy. Definitely need to go back and have the tranny tuned.

dfine95

03-31-2009, 10:11 AM

Wong's huh..Appreciate the info! Just want to put it on a dyno stock. Then after the mods to see the increase. Magnaflow 16795(on the way), Vararam(on the way), and VMS ECM/TCM with the powerflash cable. Best bang for the buck from what I've read!?!?

Cobra

03-31-2009, 10:21 AM

I think your right...the VMS tune is a very good way to go! It I were to do it over again I would go that route as well.

dfine95

03-31-2009, 10:25 AM

kind of glad I've waited for some mods. Research them and go with what you like or what suits you best. Read nothing but good reviews about Wong's, probably set up a time to do a run or two, hopefully this weekend.

r33pwrd

03-31-2009, 07:47 PM

I think your right...the VMS tune is a very good way to go! It I were to do it over again I would go that route as well.

does vetor do a 93 octane tune? On my TBSS I had issues as most had 93 tunes and mainly in the NW you get 93 octane tunes.... all the mail order tunes I tried in my TBSS had bad Knock retard.

Cobra

03-31-2009, 07:57 PM

does vetor do a 93 octane tune? On my TBSS I had issues as most had 93 tunes and mainly in the NW you get 93 octane tunes.... all the mail order tunes I tried in my TBSS had bad Knock retard.

Can't speak to that, maybe Executor999 can give you some details on it.

Steve

03-31-2009, 08:39 PM

Vector? they can do 91 or 93 - i'm running 93 but once I get my own cables i'm going 92 since that's all I see around here

Executor999

04-01-2009, 08:11 AM

Confirmed. Vector does either 91 or 93. My car seems to be the sensitive type since I actually experience very mild knock retard with my stock tune using 92 octane. Kirk has been giving his all to adjust my 91 VMS tune to compensate. Since it still seems to be an issue with my stock tune, I will probably bring it to the dealer to get it checked out after all. I only hear light rattling when I'm driving at constant speeds, never during acceleration! Totally warped.

I tracked down a BP/Amoco station around here; I'm hoping they have real gasoline there and not this ethanol blend crap! :)

08G8V8

04-01-2009, 04:42 PM

Vector? they can do 91 or 93 - i'm running 93 but once I get my own cables i'm going 92 since that's all I see around here

Do you have a 93 octane tune and run 92 octane gas?

Are you saying Vector is going to generate a 92 octane tune for you?

Steve

04-01-2009, 09:44 PM

Yes and hopefully yes-need to talk to kirk about that

08G8V8

04-02-2009, 05:55 AM

Yes and hopefully yes-need to talk to kirk about that

That would be GRRRR8 news for us! I am in the last batch of Vararam group orders. I am also waiting for Vector to get the flash cables in stock to order a tune and cable. Having a 92 octane tune would be great. I really don't want to get a 93 octane tune and run 92, and I also don't want to get a 91 octane tune and run 92. It would be great to get the full benefit of the 92 octane in the tune. I just don't know how many areas actually use 92 octane, to make it worthwhile for Vector to do this for us.

dfine95

04-02-2009, 02:08 PM

R.Penguin

04-02-2009, 02:59 PM

I think there are a few of us rowing that same boat.(92 tune) I think with a few of us going that route, he should be able to work something for us. I'm definetly interested since I will be buying the VMS tune with cables here soon.
It would be interesting to get Kirks opinion on whether a 91 or 92 tune would be worth the time & effort. I'm stuck in 92 country also. :hang:

r33pwrd

04-02-2009, 03:20 PM

Well im going trifecta tune on Sturday and it will be on 92 octane... nothing against mail order tunes but I really would like to try a local tuner that I can put it on the rollers with.

Steve@Vectormotorsports

04-03-2009, 05:58 AM

It would be interesting to get Kirks opinion on whether a 91 or 92 tune would be worth the time & effort. I'm stuck in 92 country also. :hang:

Heck yea it will be:flame: you will see a loss of 7-8 hp dropping the octane, But low engine speed you will feel a very nice increase in power along with faster response. Then of course the TCM tune to go with it will fix that soggy feeling.

Wag 42

04-03-2009, 06:03 AM

Heck yea it will be:flame: you will see a loss of 7-8 hp dropping the octane, But low engine speed you will feel a very nice increase in power along with faster response. Then of course the TCM tune to go with it will fix that soggy feeling.

So does this mean us Northwest folks may see a 92 tune? That would be awesome!

r33pwrd

04-03-2009, 07:13 AM

So does this mean us Northwest folks may see a 92 tune? That would be awesome!

you might have to ship him some 92 octane fuel :)

dfine95

04-03-2009, 10:39 AM

Re: 92 Octane Tune?

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Noticed there are a few of us out here in the pacific northwest that can only run 92 octane from the pumps. Any ideas on a 92 tune, or can we use a fuel additive of some sort? Mine specific will be a magnaflow catback(16795), Vararam intake, and VMS tune with the cables. Thanks Kirk.

I would just use the 91 octane tune. We have not developed one for 92. Kinda seems like splitting hairs.
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r33pwrd

04-03-2009, 10:50 AM

well 11 hours till I get a 92 octane tune.. I really hope the tuner is a good as people have said! again anyone thats want to stop by Auburn Im sure Vince would love to meet you and show you what he can do.

Wag 42

04-11-2009, 04:52 PM

Well, I can now officially answer this "roll call".

Lowell here, Lake Stevens, WA.

Finally picked up our 09 GT yesterday. Purchased from Dave Smith in Kellogg, Idaho. 370 mile trek each way, but well worth it. Love the car, rides sweet!

Would have answered this roll call last night, but had to wash all of the bugs off (in the rain). Then spent alot of time looking at it while throwing back way too many cocktails! They really need one of those smiles you can insert for hangover!

Barrada

05-10-2009, 07:03 AM

Same Here!
Rashan From Mukilteo, Wa Picked up a Stryker Blue 09' GT Lovin' it.
New on the V8 thing so might ask questions along the way?
I also have an Mr2 91T i have two toys im in trouble HAha!

BobtheMonkee

05-10-2009, 09:00 AM

Welcome guys...and congrats!

This is my first V8 too, and i started a noob but have learned a ton just by reading the forums.

Feel free to ask any questions you have about anything, and i guarantee someone on the forums can answer!