What did you do to your G8 today? [Archive] - GRRRR8.net

Chewy

07-27-2009, 07:47 AM

I participate regularly in various motorcycle forums and this thread is usually a fun one. It gives us a lot of ideas of what each of us does from one day to another on our cars and also gives us ideas of what to do to our own G8's...http://www.vmaxforum.net/new%20smilies/thumbup1.gif It's not to take the place of specific threads but a lot of us do things to our cars that have been talked about to death but we still want to say "HEY I DID THIS!"

Please post here if you just looked at it, washed it, added a new geegaw, pumped up the tires, painted it, etc etc... You get the idea. Nothing's too trivial to post here... Anything goes except NSFW items... Forum rules apply here of course!:)

So??

Chewy

07-27-2009, 07:53 AM

OK I'll be the first...

Since my car is parked until I get the lower control arm replaced I decided to tear into her. The squeaks and rattles are just to much for me. The number one noise was one that I've had since new. It's right above my left ear and goes away if I put a slight amount of pressure on the head liner. So I tore all the parts off so I could drop down that part of the head liner and put the soft side of Velcro® on all the little plastic tits that are glued to the back side of the head liner (think egg carton) which keep the head liner away from the roof but touch the roof. I also had some foam that I bought which I stuffed up there. I believe I have fixed that issue but only a drive will tell me that.

I then tore into the doors and completely covered them with Raammat (like dynamat). I did the door skins and the inner part. I'm hoping that will reduce some of the road noise. There's very little anything in there stock to do it so I'm sure this will help.

Cheers,
Chris

zosoboogie

07-27-2009, 07:57 AM

I drove in the rain and bought some overlays from http://www.grafxwerks.com/products/index.php

jadesboutique

07-27-2009, 08:01 AM

This sounds like a fun post - I peaked out at it in the garage. lol :)

boogie - thanks for that link, I think I will buy some too been looking for those overlays, woohoo!

polo

07-27-2009, 08:04 AM

Nothing today yet, but yesterday took her on her first road trip. We drove 3 hours to a mini-family reunion on Elizabethtown, NC. Before the trip I changed the oil for the first time (1000 miles) and gave her a bath. It sure was a conversation piece at the reunion!

sweetair

07-27-2009, 08:49 AM

Today I just drove it listening to Dave Mathews "Live ay Redrocks". Great 2 disc set. On Sat. I washed her, I will probably vacuum her out tonight when I get home.

wreckwriter

07-27-2009, 08:51 AM

Went to the store and got a few switches and some wire for my line lock install. Waiting for Greg to try to get me the ONLY radiator cap in the US......

Chewy

07-27-2009, 08:54 AM

Went to the store and got a few switches and some wire for my line lock install. Waiting for Greg to try to get me the ONLY radiator cap in the US......

I think GM needs to stock a few more parts in the US for these things... :spank:

GeorgeInNePa

07-27-2009, 10:58 AM

I think GM needs to stock a few more parts in the US for these things... :spank:

lol

The car only lasted two model years.

I think Crazy Paul will be sending parts from Oz, more and more in the future...

I haven't done anything today, but yesterday I swapped the intake and TB for the ported set from Fasterproms.

mtolivecracker

07-27-2009, 11:27 AM

i got to drive my GXP to work this morning, which is a big deal becuase ive been away on vacation for a week without it. Last night i swtiched the XM out for Sirius(big deal to me) so i got to listen to that today. i was very excited, i really missed it

SRG963

07-27-2009, 11:48 AM

I bought my baby Pypes Axle Backs this morning :)
That will be all for mods until my lease is up and I buy her.

I would also like to thank Greg at Pace for his help today :thumbsup:

Night Train

07-27-2009, 12:12 PM

Not done today but I just put in new mats from California Car Cover. They are black thick carpet with a red border and the Pontiac Logo.

GRRRR8

07-27-2009, 12:16 PM

I left mine in the garage as I still dont know how to act right when I drive it regularly. :)

Chewy

07-27-2009, 12:23 PM

I got my wallet out of it today then drove off in my Avalanche
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That must have been pretty eventful for you... That's the second time you've said that...:nah:

:)

JoeSyko

07-27-2009, 12:31 PM

That will be all for mods until my lease is up and I buy her.

You decided to buy her after the lease huh? I thot you were going the Camaro route?

TomPierce

07-27-2009, 12:39 PM

Yesterday, I QuickDetailed the exterior, Zaino Z5'd the rims, VRT'd the tires and the interiot hard plastic, cleaned and conditionered all the interior leather, and started on the rear seat cover so the new puppy won't tear up the leather.

Today, I went to work to pay for it all.

SRG963

07-27-2009, 12:43 PM

You decided to buy her after the lease huh? I thot you were going the Camaro route?

I will be getting another DD, but this is too good of a car not to purchase. Still undecided on Camaro or try an find a low mileage G8 GXP. I'm leaning towards the GXP.

JoeSyko

07-27-2009, 01:11 PM

I will be getting another DD, but this is too good of a car not to purchase. Still undecided on Camaro or try an find a low mileage G8 GXP. I'm leaning towards the GXP.

Nice, glad to hear you are keeping it. You are right, way to special a car not to keep it. I plan on having mine till it won't go no more.

stryker g8gt

07-27-2009, 03:19 PM

I got a quarter size ding in my roof over the drivers side yesterday........so pissed off........... Was driving down a 4 lane rd. large tree hanging over and it dropped a, or looks to be a seed pod. Between driving 50 mph and it droppong about 30 feet....it dingged my car.......Sounded like a freak'n rock. i circled around and picked it up....it is in my car still....... i just look at it and curse it out.

kmac33

07-27-2009, 03:40 PM

Today I dropped mine off at the body shop. Holden SS V conversion should be complete by Thursday!

-Ray-

07-27-2009, 04:04 PM

I went out to breakfast in town with mine. Then I took the Silverado to East Lansing, MI. My goodness there are a lot of young college girls around here. :)

GeoffA

07-27-2009, 04:10 PM

I went golfing with my uncle, and when I left he wanted me to get on it... so I did (just me in the car) some other driver driving in the opposite direction gave me the universal slow down arm wave while in his little 4 banger :jerkoff: . My uncle was impressed with the way she got up and moved and said she sounds like a f-ing nascar :woohoo: .

peterg22000

07-27-2009, 04:25 PM

checked my oil life in Enginering mode.. At 8%.. good thing Moble 1 is on sale this week!
If I get the time, this week I`ll likely pop out the lower grills and paint them PBM (like on the white one I did on my friends car)

Panzer Leader

07-27-2009, 04:36 PM

Oil Change tomorrow, clean interior, wash/wax. Thinking of the BMR trailing arms, subframe connectors and tunnel brace.

retired

07-28-2009, 02:31 AM

over the weekend dropped in a 418

GRRRR8

07-28-2009, 04:10 AM

over the weekend dropped in a 418

Lets hear some more about this.

96Prix

07-28-2009, 04:17 AM

Got in after a long day of work, cranked the new Shinedown tune and engaged in some spirited driving. It's my Prozac.

retired

07-28-2009, 04:23 AM

418 from tsp forged internals slp headers udp cold air intake blew the L76 after cam swap thats another story no numbers for now got to get it tuned and on the dnyo

GRRRR8

07-28-2009, 04:24 AM

Keep us updated. A lot of us want to do a 402-418 swap as well.

retired

07-28-2009, 04:25 AM

will do

jadesboutique

07-28-2009, 08:21 AM

Haven't driven it in awhile so I'll drive it to the movie store in a few minutes then put her back in the garage and clean the interior :) I love my G8, although I'm quite upset about the horrible thin paint on the front - I noticed it got a nice ding in it from a rock the last time I drove it :( at only 1600 miles, ugh.

Devilish34

07-28-2009, 02:26 PM

After parking the 435hp 1200+tq monster and a 1hr ride home in my Avalanche toss my wallet and phones(yes phones) in my 8 hit the shower. Now its off to my chiro for a massage. Lower back problems has it's perks :(
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Chewy

07-29-2009, 09:08 AM

Looked at it in my garage again this AM... Sitting with the battery disconnected and the trunk open.

Still have to finish the sound deadening and get the lower control arm in from Greg and installed.

08G8V8

07-29-2009, 01:17 PM

Yesterday I ordered new VMR V713 gunmetal wheels and Hankook V12 Tires.

Today I'm still debating my Pedders package.....

Flyinloracing

07-29-2009, 04:10 PM

Today I installed the Superchips Cortex. I'm loving this car more everyday.

peterg22000

07-29-2009, 04:11 PM

http://www.forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=9066 ;)

wreckwriter

07-30-2009, 08:37 AM

Chewy

07-30-2009, 09:33 AM

BlueJacket

07-30-2009, 09:49 AM

I just ordered a set of Flips tinted taillights and grafxworks black rear diffuser reflector overlays.

majesticix

07-30-2009, 11:34 AM

I just got 2 of my rims repaired from a mobile alloy wheel repair truck today. They did a fine job!

Tomorrow, I head back to New Era with the new engine to get this puppy tuned back to its original glory!

chuckwi11

07-30-2009, 02:49 PM

Changed the clutch fluid... it was brown as syrup!

beach

07-30-2009, 04:39 PM

Monty

07-30-2009, 05:12 PM

Added a HSRK and ordered Holden Engine Covers from Paul.

Did you get the console lid from JHP?

GeoffA

07-30-2009, 05:51 PM

I finally have an auto-dim mirror. Got it off ebay from a 2006 Trailblazer SS.

This mirror has 2 green lights, stock had only one (Onstar backup battery condition). Anyone know what the second is for?

You have a pic? I had to go look at ours, It has one green light and next to the emergency button there is another light but it's not lit up.

Voice of Reason

07-30-2009, 07:00 PM

Installed my upgraded Holden leather/sliding center console lid...SUCH an improvement, it's hard to fathom. I always hated not only how rubbery the stock lid felt but how junky-wiggly it was in general, and this solved all of that and more. Closes with a muted thud, it's taller and firmer so it's actually useful to my arm and comfy, slides forward to hide the cupholders & anything I might put in them or back, etc., etc. The best little mod I've done in a while.

Tonight finally decided to check the air in my full size 19" spare and while in there, somehow not until now, discovered the little trunk lid hook to hold the trunk floor up...I've wondered for 5 months and never figured out that's what it was for until now. Good news, regardless, for when I'm digging in there.

How much of the center console did you have to disassemble to install the console lid?

I've been working on the wife for a mod budget for a while now and today pulled the trigger on my biggest run ever. I think I spent more on mods today than mods on my last 3 cars combined.

- From JHP, the console lid above, their red/black steering wheel, and red/black shifter.
- CCW SP500s. 19x9 w 245/40 Nitto Invos in front, 19x10 w 275/35 Nitto Invos in back
- From Livernois, 3.27 rear end, Kooks 1 3/4 headers, catted X pipe, UDP, tune

I still have about 800 left to spend, so I'm going to do the GXP front end conversion and rear difusor.

Executor999

07-30-2009, 07:48 PM

I ordered front and rear arrowhead reflective black overlays from Reflective Concepts. They arrived today and I applied them perfectly in less than five minutes.

I'm impatiently waiting for Sept. 4th when I drop my car off at TJ Wong's to get the car cammed along with American Racing Headers installed as well as a custom tune by the man himself! Bunch of smaller stuff being installed too, it's all in the list below!

GeoffA

07-31-2009, 07:39 PM

I did This
http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=9120

Defeater

07-31-2009, 08:57 PM

Installed a NACA duct in the large, flat plastic skid plate behind the front bumper right underneath the air intake, which has effectively transformed the enclosed box that the cone filter sits in into a ventilated space. Duct exits probably 1" from the end of the cone. No pics as I'm on a work computer (internet not yet hooked up at home).

Wife took it to the strip today and agreed that it made a difference in keeping the engine happy - hotlapping at 87F outside and ET kept reducing (hit the wall at 13.3). Throttle response seems a bit better.

jadesboutique

08-02-2009, 04:59 PM

Today I returned it back to the stock tune so I can take it to the dealer for the recalls either tomorrow or tuesday, what fun. I hate driving it with the stock tune lol

NWOG8

08-02-2009, 05:25 PM

Took a picture with my Harley and then took both out for a spin:)

mark

08-02-2009, 06:32 PM

Rotated my tires, found a nail in one, and discovered there's nowhere nearby to get a tire plugged at 4pm on a sunday. No pics right now, but I'm currently running a mismatched set of rims. Three 19 inch stock summers along with one of my winter tires as a spare. Terrific start to the week.

I have now picked up some sort of metal in one of my tires each of the last 3 years. First was a worn down drill bit in the sidewall on my G35(not fixable, of course) Noticed that one on the day of my wedding, when the TPMS went off. Second was a screw in the tread the next year(plugged and lasted until tires were replaced). And now this little guy today. I must have magnetized rims or something, damn.

tacwhoc

08-02-2009, 06:51 PM

I debadged the rear last week...and I installed some JVC ARSENAL
6 1/2"s in the doors this week...FYI!!! make sure you take out that
friggin little annoying center channel speaker!!!

WickedMom

08-02-2009, 06:52 PM

Today I returned it back to the stock tune so I can take it to the dealer for the recalls either tomorrow or tuesday, what fun. I hate driving it with the stock tune lol

you know you dont have to worry about any tuning for the current recalls. They are in the BPPS and the RCDLR. Nothing to do with the ECM or TCM. And if you are tuned and have the open TCM recall, then you are just wasting your time.

WickedMom

08-02-2009, 06:53 PM

I drove Grizz my work today to pick up something I forgot. Parked him, hopped in the Sierra and then went to lunch.

beach

08-02-2009, 07:03 PM

Finished debadging and then re-badging my trunk this morning (no more PONTIAC and swapped GT & G8 sides)...and had my new Pedders GSR struts & shocks finally installed yesterday to work in conjunction with the rest of the fancy red stuff already underneath. What a great change with the latter...feels so much nicer and, you know, actually has some damping now.

Too bad it's STILL so filthy after 2 weeks of on-off-on raining...argh.

Chewy

08-04-2009, 05:07 AM

I ordered my lower control arm for the passenger side front of the G8. I had to get it from Paul in AU so I paid about 75 bucks more for it which BLOWS chunks but I can't wait for GM to get off its ass and stock parts for our cars. The car's now going on it's second week of sitting idle.

Chris

GRRRR8

08-04-2009, 06:45 AM

Still nothing. Been sitting since the 25th.

edmanet

08-04-2009, 01:52 PM

Still nothing. Been sitting since the 25th.

I hear ya....sitting in garage awaiting the trip to LIVERNOIS.

-Ray-

08-04-2009, 06:44 PM

Mine going to rest until the next track day with decent air.

grandmacpubah

08-04-2009, 07:03 PM

I finally emptied my catch can...5k miles and it was about 2/3 full. I love that thing.

Defeater

08-04-2009, 07:24 PM

Let the wife drive it... :eyeroll:

WARLOCK

08-04-2009, 10:38 PM

raced it! and drove it to work. lol

Chewy

08-05-2009, 05:52 AM

I hooked a maintainer to the battery last night. It's been sitting for about 10 days now with the neg off the battery but I thought it would be a good thing to keep it maintained. The part shipped this AM from AU so I should see it in about 8-14 days.

Lucky me! I love this car...

TyG8GXP

08-05-2009, 11:28 AM

Took it to the dealer to have them look at the oil on the bottom of the oil pan. They said they won't do anything unless there is a drip.

AusTXGT

08-05-2009, 03:46 PM

Installed my Vararam Intake and ordered the O2 sensor extensions for my headers. Headers get installed on the 15th.

deputycrawford

08-05-2009, 05:33 PM

Washed it and fueled it today. I want to drive up to johnh tomorrow and buy the pypes pipes. Then I might get the "X" pipe done after. I won't be able to sleep tonight. My 69 Charger might be running this weekend. I'm gonna have to clone myself to get all the driving in. Unless someone wants to exercise it once in awhile for me?

Jerry

t-mac

08-05-2009, 05:50 PM

Contacted the insurance company and body shop today. 4 months old and hit for the SECOND time. First was a hit and run, second was a guy with no drivers license or insurance. Just sucks.

WickedMom

08-05-2009, 05:59 PM

I sent my car to GPDan for a full Adams buttery wax detail...

deputycrawford

08-05-2009, 06:27 PM

Tmac, Thats terrible to hear. Just order the Holden front end and paint the whole car with an awsome base, clear and a wet sand. The next guy will think he's going to hit a world super car and swerve the other way...lol

Jerry

2girlsdad

08-05-2009, 06:59 PM

Drove to the office, then back home for lunch, 5.5 miles each way, all country except last 1/2 mile. Then back to office after lunch and home again 3 hours later. I did put down an helacious patch on my shortcut this AM. It was resurfaced yesterday, so I popped it's cherry today.

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj50/paulcr39/Our%20wheels/Pics5-2-09014-1.jpg

WickedMom

08-05-2009, 07:00 PM

I just bathed my great dane. Then closed the door to the garage so she wouldn't ruin my fresh detail job.

stryker g8gt

08-05-2009, 10:21 PM

Mine did a Mountain run with some other sport autos (vettes, vipers, porche, stangs, etc..) this past Sunday. About 120 miles of twist and turns......Had a plastered on smile for about 3 hrs afterwards......

http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt288/centeroplate/mountainrun8209003.jpg

Executor999

08-06-2009, 05:22 AM

Mine did a Mountain run with some other sport autos (vettes, vipers, porche, stangs, etc..) this past Sunday. About 120 miles of twist and turns......Had a plastered on smile for about 3 hrs afterwards......

Nice pic! The blue accent from the Mobil sign really makes your car stand out. :)

pokey

08-06-2009, 08:58 AM

TomPierce

08-06-2009, 02:25 PM

This is what I did today...

http://forum.grrrr8.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=2829&stc=1&d=1249597419

stryker g8gt

08-06-2009, 02:32 PM

This is what I did today...

http://forum.grrrr8.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=2829&stc=1&d=1249597419

So did ya paint them on or off the engine.......lol

TomPierce

08-06-2009, 03:07 PM

So did ya paint them on or off the engine.......lol

Actually, I masked the centers with candle wax and shot them with a rattle can of caliper paint off the car.

Probably more work than it was worth, but I've always had more time to work on cars than I've had money to work on cars.

;)

stryker g8gt

08-06-2009, 03:35 PM

Actually, I masked the centers with candle wax and shot them with a rattle can of caliper paint off the car.

Probably more work than it was worth, but I've always had more time to work on cars than I've had money to work on cars.

;)

Candle wax,,,, much more patient then I

pokey

08-06-2009, 06:27 PM

Ionly use candle wax on my girlfriends...o never mind shouldn't go there!
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2girlsdad

08-06-2009, 06:42 PM

Awesome! :)

I need to find some virigin concrete on my way home today...

I did another one today, if I do another one tomorrow does that make the road a slut?

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj50/paulcr39/Our%20wheels/Pics5-2-09028.jpg

GrandPrix98GT

08-08-2009, 06:23 PM

On my way to my cousin's for his birthday tonight, noticed some creaks and moans from the front suspension. Stock suspension, 5.5k miles, woot.

Sounds just like this, minus the pedders:
http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=8509

DRCUSTOMPARTS

08-08-2009, 06:58 PM

I put some leather conditioner on my seats and put some tire shine on the tires. I also went for a ride and did some more beta testing on the new Superchips Volant CAI 93 tune. I received it the other day and I can tell that my car pulls a lot stronger now!

WickedMom

08-08-2009, 07:30 PM

I paid for my CAI today!

Devilish34

08-08-2009, 07:32 PM

Toyed with a ISF on the way to get a haircut then off to the ice rink for my wifes hockey game. Then of to Jimmy Johns for lunch then a short trip to a 6th b-day party. Swapped the car seats from my wifes car and load two tired kids into it. Played a little ACDC to help my son stop crying. Stopped at sears for nothing but bubbles then of to DQ then home. Oh and she got a full tank of Sunoco 93 and a late night wash.

DRCUSTOMPARTS

08-08-2009, 07:40 PM

I used to play a lot of hockey but I never saw women play, that would be cool to watch. Do they play check or no-check?

WickedMom

08-08-2009, 07:41 PM

OOOO I need my DRCustom stb!

Devilish34

08-08-2009, 07:50 PM

I used to play a lot of hockey but I never saw women play, that would be cool to watch. Do they play check or no-check?
Technically non check, there is some that get out of hand. My wife had some dyke snap her $200 composite last year.

grandmacpubah

08-08-2009, 07:58 PM

i painted my calipers red today...the wife even helped.

DRCUSTOMPARTS

08-08-2009, 08:04 PM

Yeah the equipment and the fees are expensive, that's why I don't play any more. Softball is a lot cheaper, you just need a glove & spikes.

08G8V8

08-08-2009, 08:05 PM

Got a F'n speeding ticket, 45 in a 30.

WickedMom

08-08-2009, 08:12 PM

Doh!

08G8V8

08-08-2009, 08:31 PM

Doh!

Not exactly the word(s) that came out of my mouth.

WickedMom

08-08-2009, 08:35 PM

My ticket was 91 in a 65. consider yourself lucky.

08G8V8

08-08-2009, 08:39 PM

My ticket was 91 in a 65. consider yourself lucky.

Yeah, even though I was 50% over the limit, they consider 21 mph over the posted limit something more than minor.

GeoffA

08-16-2009, 06:10 PM

I detailed my engine

http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/43834/2326509110036311313S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb19.webshots.com/45266/2090224440036311313S600x600Q85.jpg

And did the
Video in Park Mod (http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=9696)

-Ray-

08-16-2009, 06:35 PM

It rested today. It has to get up early and drive to Cleveland tomorrow.

Monty

08-16-2009, 06:38 PM

Ordered a Console sliding leather lid from JHP.

fiveoh

08-17-2009, 11:02 AM

Bought a new tire for it. 6k miles and 2 5 inch long nails in the tire. $300 for new tire, $120 to get hazard warranty on the other 3 and 50 to balance and rotate. $500 in mod money down the drain. If you ever buy a house in a developing neighborhood make sure you get road hazard on your tires. My wifes car got a nail 2 weeks ago and now this. Oh well had al ittle extra cash on the last paycheck had hoped to spend it on something more fun but at least it was there.

Chewy

08-17-2009, 11:23 AM

Ordered a Console sliding leather lid from JHP.

You know Crazy Paul can get those too. :)

I drove mine today. It spoke to me all the way to work with it's clunking front end... Man I love this car.

:hang:

Devilish34

08-17-2009, 11:54 AM

nothing

GM_Fan

08-17-2009, 01:02 PM

Took it for a short drive today.

r33pwrd

08-17-2009, 01:09 PM

Gave it to the Wife to drive...

G8GT594

08-17-2009, 01:52 PM

Mine pissed coolant in the garage again LOL working on that still.
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Monty

08-17-2009, 02:14 PM

You know Crazy Paul can get those too.

I didn't know that. I didn't see it on his site.

edmanet

08-17-2009, 02:28 PM

Mine pissed coolant in the garage again LOL working on that still.
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I dropped mine off at LIVERNOIS to get a 3.27 diff installed and to get a new converter installed.

No wonder you never made it to LIVERNOIS. I got stuck going to the Henry Ford museum by myself.

Devilish34

08-17-2009, 05:12 PM

I dropped mine off at LIVERNOIS to get a 3.27 diff installed and to get a new converter installed.

No wonder you never made it to LIVERNOIS. I got stuck going to the Henry Ford museum by myself.

You didn't ask :spank:

-Ray-

08-17-2009, 05:36 PM

Mine raced a Mustang on I71 in South of Cleveland this morning. Shut down at 140 with Mustang looking at my tail lights.
He had a lot of stickers in his back side windows, so I was concerned at first. I didn't put my decals on yet!
Seems I didn't need them.

jaxredg8

08-17-2009, 05:49 PM

Sat around waiting for an alternator from down under for the 18th day. I think they (GM) stuck it in a kangaroo's pouch and it drowned trying to swim here with my alternator!!

Struggle

08-17-2009, 07:59 PM

He had a lot of stickers in his back side windows, so I was concerned at first.

I put go fast stickers on my cars when I was 16. Kind of like saying I know I am slow but look fast with stickers.:deadhorse:

I took the car out with a friend and laid down to sets of deep black marks on the road all the way through first gear twice:woohoo:

AusTXGT

08-19-2009, 09:00 AM

Mine was in the shop yesterday to install the headers. 3 hours to install the headers and 2 hours waiting on the replacement O2 sensors.

AusTXGT

08-24-2009, 09:40 AM

Took it to the tuner and had the tune adjusted for the new headers and CAI.
I also had him adjust the tranny tune so it is a little more aggressive. The extra power and firmer shifts are fantastic.

majesticix

08-24-2009, 12:38 PM

Diagnosed by the dealer that my gas gap needs to be replaced. I hear they are now importing parts for the G8 from one of Neptune's moons, so I should hopefully have the new part in by the time my 1 year old daughter graduates from college.

I also ordered up a set of 3.5" muffler tips. Bigger is better.

-Ray-

08-24-2009, 02:17 PM

I opened the door to take my phone charger out of it.

GeoffA

08-24-2009, 04:50 PM

Went to a show and loved my newly installed HSRK. Definitely Feel a difference in the butt dyno being able to hold the power.

Devilish34

08-24-2009, 04:58 PM

I retrieved my empty wallet

majesticix

08-24-2009, 05:38 PM

lol

GAG8

08-25-2009, 05:27 PM

Checked out the freshly installed windshield to make sure the work was done correctly. I really did miss driving it today. The truck just isn't the same.

2girlsdad

08-25-2009, 06:26 PM

Left it in the garage as I detailed the wife's TBSS. Rain in the forecast until Saturday so I was in no hurry. Plus after 5 hours I was pooped.

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GeoffA

08-25-2009, 07:39 PM

polo

08-25-2009, 07:45 PM

Supposed ;)
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G8GT594

08-25-2009, 08:20 PM

Hmm, I wiped off the bird shit from leaving it out last night, drove around maybe 50 miles, came home got on the internet looking at PRO Chargers and Magnachargers. I can't decide what I want but I want to go faster. Now I just drove it into the garage cause it's sapose (sp?) to rain in the morning and having another beer...

sapose... close my friend lol.

Have livernois pick up your ride and they can install 2 tvs 1900 systems during the winter.

My G8... got a new radiator cap today... 20psi camaro ss cap. Still leaking coolant out the overflow.

Current happy level with my vehicle: 2/10

GeoffA

08-25-2009, 08:28 PM

It's fixed thanks :nah:

I'm leaning towards a 2300 Done by Mike at New Era, I like to keep things local for the economy (and if there happened to be a problem he's only 40 miles away)

bobyoung

08-25-2009, 11:53 PM

I just drove home after some fun.

maxx355

08-26-2009, 04:42 PM

I had a ported throttle body and intake installed. Then had it tuned by Jeremy Formato.

DRCUSTOMPARTS

08-26-2009, 05:56 PM

So did you get good results? I'd think you would be raving about it unless it didn't do much.

GeoffA

08-26-2009, 06:01 PM

Went to 1/8th mile track and spun the tires too much, but it was a hell of a time.

Can't wait to get to NYIR

Devilish34

08-26-2009, 06:02 PM

Looked at it as I drove the wife and kids to Cecil in da hybrid :puke:

GRRRR8

08-26-2009, 06:08 PM

Opened boxes. :devil:

wyldman

08-26-2009, 06:14 PM

Opened boxes. :devil:

Ok. Why the evil grin and what does it have to do with your G8?:no:

GRRRR8

08-26-2009, 06:17 PM

The stuff in the boxes goes on the G8. :nah:

GeoffA

08-26-2009, 06:20 PM

The stuff in the boxes goes on the G8. :nah:

Did you get a parachute to slow it down ?

99-LS1-SS

08-26-2009, 06:21 PM

If it holds together and you can get traction you might see some high 10s maybe mid 10s....dammit! I can't wait for a cam and supercharger.

GRRRR8

08-26-2009, 06:21 PM

Did you get a parachute to slow it down ?

It wasnt in these boxes. :)

Devilish34

08-26-2009, 06:25 PM

The stuff in the boxes goes on the G8. :nah:

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GRRRR8

08-26-2009, 06:26 PM

If it holds together and you can get traction you might see some high 10s maybe mid 10s....dammit! I can't wait for a cam and supercharger.

It should. If not..........I have already decided on at least 438 cu in.

gascap

08-26-2009, 07:33 PM

hit 5000 miles and convinced the ol' lady that my car deserves modifications. pretty good day.

GRRRR8

08-26-2009, 07:34 PM

http://nerdapproved.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/furry-boobs.jpg

Who told you!!

Night Train

08-26-2009, 08:03 PM

I had VIM installed, backup camera and DVD player. DAMN!!!

majesticix

08-26-2009, 09:40 PM

working out a fix for the NEP OTR intake and possible water ingestion. Fitted a ventilation deflector and sealed it, but the damn hood won't close fully. Can get it to latch and shut but still shifts just a hair. Gonna slide the intake back a wee bit and see if that gives me the clearance!

bwooten492

08-26-2009, 11:02 PM

It should. If not..........I have already decided on at least 438 cu in.

out of what block?
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edmanet

08-27-2009, 12:35 PM

It should. If not..........I have already decided on at least 438 cu in.

And then I'm going to build a 496 and blow the trans and the rear on
the first run down the track....... :nah:

99-LS1-SS

08-27-2009, 12:41 PM

I've adjusted my tune 2 times today. It should be pretty dang close this time. It had 1 lean spot (12.9-13.0) for about 1000 Hz and it stayed in the low 12's from there on out. I'm looking forward to logging another run.

GRRRR8

08-27-2009, 12:45 PM

out of what block?
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Warhawk.

And then I'm going to build a 496 and blow the trans and the rear on
the first run down the track....... :nah:

No I will do the trans at the same time and tighten the converter a little bit so it doesnt hit the tires so hard.

NastyG8

08-27-2009, 02:17 PM

took my iforged wheels off that im selling and slapped on my 19" stockers man the car looks so different and unagressive :(

maxx355

08-27-2009, 04:09 PM

I had a ported throttle body and intake along with a tune installed,

Devilish34

08-27-2009, 05:08 PM

GRRRR8

08-27-2009, 05:10 PM

Its on the edge. 12.8-12.9 is OK N/A.

Devilish34

08-27-2009, 05:16 PM

Drove to MD for Mega Million tickets then to Gap Pa to meet family and friends fo dinner. The of to West Chester for my massage then home.

Devilish34

08-27-2009, 05:18 PM

Its on the edge. 12.8-12.9 is OK N/A.

my af runs all the way down the line 12.7/12.8/12.9 as per my last dyno sheet

GRRRR8

08-27-2009, 05:20 PM

Is yours tested after the cat or before it?

Devilish34

08-27-2009, 05:29 PM

Is yours tested after the cat or before it?

after

GRRRR8

08-27-2009, 05:31 PM

after

So realistically you are 12.5-12.7 as the cats cleaning it up a bit.

Devilish34

08-27-2009, 05:42 PM

So realistically you are 12.5-12.7 as the cats cleaning it up a bit.

heres my dyno sheet bounces a hair above 13 in the beginning

GRRRR8

08-27-2009, 05:45 PM

That should be fine.

Devilish34

08-27-2009, 05:54 PM

That should be fine.

This is the first one before Kirk cleaned it up (different dyno)

GRRRR8

08-27-2009, 05:56 PM

This is the first one before Kirk cleaned it up (different dyno)

That one is lean!

Devilish34

08-27-2009, 06:07 PM

That one is lean!

Yes thats the one I kept pm-ing you about before it went on the dyno.
I sent that to sheet to Kirk

WickedMom

08-27-2009, 06:25 PM

I washed him today. Quickly, since its hella hot outside (105+)

polo

08-27-2009, 06:48 PM

I washed him today. Quickly, since its hella hot outside (105+)

"him"? He has pink calipers and emblems! Is he gay? ;)

sweetair

08-27-2009, 07:18 PM

I got my sunroof wind dam replaced under warranty. It had a broken plastic clip.:woohoo:

08G8V8

08-27-2009, 07:27 PM

I packed the trunk to get ready for a little road trip across the state to spend the weekend at a buddies house on the lake for our annual get-together with a bunch of friends. Man I sure hope that new Valentine 1 keeps me from getting in trouble!

-Ray-

08-28-2009, 04:22 AM

I need to drive it. It has a full tank of gas I need to burn out of it if the air is nice on Tuesday.

MANOFSTEEL69

08-28-2009, 04:29 AM

I will be putting non-tinted tails back on Tigger, then taking off my Holden badges and trying something different with some G8 badging.
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99-LS1-SS

08-28-2009, 05:27 AM

Tuned mine again today. I've got the AFR close to level and I bumped the PE table down to command 12.7-12.8 AFR. I also bumped my timing up 2 degrees in the WOT range. I'm all over it now, now I just need to do minor changes here and there.

SRG963

08-28-2009, 05:29 AM

Fresh detail baby, or rather, my baby got a fresh detail, I love Adams Detail Spray!

KEV-O

08-28-2009, 07:44 AM

Drove to MD for Mega Million tickets then to Gap Pa to meet family and friends fo dinner. The of to West Chester for my massage then home.
mega millions is crazy right now....someone is going to be quite happy if/when they win

edmanet

08-28-2009, 08:07 AM

Left it in the garage all by itself.....its raining so hard you can't see 10 ft.

edmanet

08-28-2009, 08:15 AM

Drove to MD for Mega Million tickets then to Gap Pa to meet family and friends fo dinner. The of to West Chester for my massage then home.

If I win I'll buy your cam and converter for you......LOL

Devilish34

08-28-2009, 09:14 AM

If I win I'll buy your cam and converter for you......LOL

How about gears a SC and pay off my house? If you win that much money that little bit will mean nothing to you :)

edmanet

08-28-2009, 09:34 AM

How about gears a SC and pay off my house? If you win that much money that little bit will mean nothing to you :)

For you sure. :devil:

Is it ever going to stop raining ???

GM_Fan

08-28-2009, 09:46 AM

I took it out for a drive. A wacko in a Lincoln MTX? about got hit. I had to apply the brakes so I wouldn't T-bone him.

The guy starts waving his finger a me after that.:poof:

WTF? he made a left hand turn in front of me, I had the right of way.

The Dark Knight

08-28-2009, 10:41 AM

My G8 is embarrasingly dirty...gotta wash her tonight...

MANOFSTEEL69

08-29-2009, 11:54 AM

Changed my spark plugs. The right side bank is no joke.....My hands will feel this for days, lol!

avintegrator

08-29-2009, 12:04 PM

Went to the dealer to have my passenger fog light replaced. I never used them before a couple of days ago and when I turned them on I noticed one was out. It had melted the housing and shattered so GM got to give me a new one.
I also removed the front plate holder and filled the holes with the nylon plugs from home depot.
Uhmm, I wonder what tomorrow will bring.
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GRRRR8

08-29-2009, 12:20 PM

Trying to clean it in between customers and work. Progress.......it has made it in the shop finally!

TomPierce

08-29-2009, 04:28 PM

Ordered a Gentex 261 electrochromic rear view mirror off fleabay - $28 shipped.

Monty

08-29-2009, 04:38 PM

Installed the G8 chrome door sills. Personally they could have been better styled, but their shinny.

Devilish34

08-29-2009, 04:44 PM

Vaccumed the inside and got it washed
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IstoleherG8

08-29-2009, 04:50 PM

pulled off all badges except for the pontiac arrows, removed engine cover, ordered gxp rear diffuser

-Ray-

08-29-2009, 05:42 PM

Cleaned it up and went to The Suds, where gearheads gather.

G8H8

08-29-2009, 06:20 PM

Washed it. Finally a nice weekend here in ND.

2girlsdad

08-29-2009, 07:56 PM

Washed it, debadged "chicklets" and P O N T I A C from trunk lid. Wax tomorrow AM.

stryker g8gt

08-30-2009, 07:13 AM

Insatlled Hawks ceramics, and washed / vac........Will debadge someday....

Devilish34

08-30-2009, 07:44 AM

Drove it to get charcoal and changed the station every time Kanye West came on
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SRG963

08-30-2009, 08:45 AM

Just cleaned and conditioned my seats :D
I wanted to try Adams, but used my Meguires I had on hand. UV protected with aloe :)

Andy@SquashPerformance

08-30-2009, 10:59 AM

Let the freon out of my A/C so I could remove the condenser to make room to slide the bumpystick out!

Andy

Monty

08-30-2009, 11:38 AM

What the hell is a bumpystick?

Robert@KBXPerformance

08-30-2009, 11:44 AM

Doing pre-installation prep work on the TT system for the G8. Save as much down-time as possible when it comes time for the full install.

Andy@SquashPerformance

08-30-2009, 12:10 PM

What the hell is a bumpystick?

Engine-speak for camshaft :woohoo:

Andy

Monty

08-30-2009, 12:17 PM

Engine-speak for camshaft :woohoo:

Andy

Oh! In the old days we used to call it a camshaft. :rofl:

johnbell2

08-30-2009, 12:31 PM

Updated Superchips Cortex from download last night, reprogrammed, took it for a Sunday drive today. Runs great.

Starting to hunt up budget for AFE dry filter intake, VMS HSRK and custom exhaust (Magnaflow Tru-X install).

Monty

08-30-2009, 01:15 PM

Updated Superchips Cortex from download last night, reprogrammed, took it for a Sunday drive today. Runs great.

Thanks for the heads up on the update. Big difference about 0 to 80 in about 3 sec. Doing 40mph and punching the gas gave a big chirp and a little sideways action and that's just leaving it in drive. :woohoo:

vic2186

08-30-2009, 07:08 PM

dyno at 468hp on motor

zosoboogie

08-30-2009, 07:11 PM

I thought about it when am I going to get it back???

sweetair

08-30-2009, 08:16 PM

She got an oil change today. Feeling real nice.

Devilish34

08-31-2009, 03:24 AM

Got my losing mega million tickets out of the center cubby

Chewy

08-31-2009, 04:40 AM

Not today but Saturday... Took a 3 hour trip up to my Pedders installer and had them install the front strut per the Pedders instructions and then had it aligned. I still have the clunk so after an exhaustive search and the tightening of an untold number of bolts we found the UPPER control arm ball joint is spent.

REALLY??? WTF OVER! So now I will have replaced both upper and lower control arms on this heap of shit!

Never raced, never abused. No curb checks, NOTHING!

If it weren't for Greg at Pace I would be a poor man I think... lol

So I have to get the new arm, press the stock oil filled bushing out of it and install the Pedders bushing and install into the car. I'm starting to think that the Pedders suspension is to hard on the stock ball joints. Anyone else in on this theory?

GRRRR8

08-31-2009, 04:53 AM

Got my losing mega million tickets out of the center cubby

I got 3 #s and the bastards wont give me 150 million! WTF!!! lol

99-LS1-SS

08-31-2009, 04:55 AM

I suck so bad at the lottery that I can buy 20 tickets and not match a single freaking number!

GRRRR8

08-31-2009, 05:02 AM

I suck so bad at the lottery that I can buy 20 tickets and not match a single freaking number!

I think you have to run under 13s to get any #s. :nah:

99-LS1-SS

08-31-2009, 05:05 AM

I think you have to run under 13s to get any #s. :nah:

Dammit! I have no witty comeback! :hang:

The end of September I'll be starting to make a serious attempt at getting to the track.

GRRRR8

08-31-2009, 05:09 AM

I would expect you to be in the mid 12s for sure.

SRG963

08-31-2009, 11:47 AM

Just detailed the seat inserts, again. My seats were thirsty!

-Ray-

08-31-2009, 03:46 PM

Took it out for a ride to burn off some fuel. Met SantasG8 today as well.

99-LS1-SS

08-31-2009, 03:54 PM

Still dialing my MAF. I've got my AFR % error down to +- 2% or less. I'm shooting for +- 1% and I'm close in most areas. I want my AFR to be as close to perfect as possible. That way if I need to command more or less next time I go to a dyno I'll be able to change JUST the PE table and go.

GeoffA

08-31-2009, 06:21 PM

Had a rear window replaced because of some knicks in the glass, and on the way home got up to 140mph

grandmacpubah

08-31-2009, 08:55 PM

installed the vararam, thanks charlie...the middle tab is sawed off now lol...updated the tune, thanks kirk...went out and scared the crap out of myself. holy balls...HUGE difference between this and the new era...I know my car...I know how it pulls, big difference. love it.

polo

08-31-2009, 10:25 PM

Just finished painting my calipers and brackets! 5 hours of tedious work, but they look great!
It's now 2:30am, so I'm going to sleep!

Chewy

09-01-2009, 05:21 AM

I washed it... Then waxed it. 1 coat of Americana was all I could get on her before it got dark.

I didn't even get VRT on the tires... Ugh... I will go home tonight and work on it again.

I hadn't washed it in over 2 months. It's literally rained every couple days here. I washed it twice and double bucketed it.

-Ray-

09-01-2009, 08:58 AM

Burned off some more fuel. I think I have it at the level I want to go racing tonight.

bobyoung

09-01-2009, 09:45 AM

Dropped the car off at the body shop and picked it up again for the finishing touches after the freak hailstorm damage of a couple of months ago.

AusTXGT

09-01-2009, 11:35 AM

Removed my flowmaster mufflers and installed a set of stock mufflers. Huge difference in sound inside the car and out. I will drive it for a week and see if I like the sound or not.

-Ray-

09-01-2009, 11:45 AM

My flowmasters will be coming off for the trip to Florida.

jaxredg8

09-01-2009, 02:35 PM

My flowmasters will be coming off for the trip to Florida.

Where you headed down here? Let me know and maybe we could meet up for a brew or 2! And I just got mine back last week (Friday) after waiting 29 days for an alternator. So this weekend the beast got worked over!!!

-Ray-

09-01-2009, 06:21 PM

I have a thread in the South East forum. I'll be in Tampa Sept. 12th.

AusTXGT

09-02-2009, 09:52 AM

My flowmasters will be coming off for the trip to Florida.

I have thought about that approach. Leave the flowmasters on for daily driving then swap them out for stocks for extended trips. I have had the flowmasters for about a year and had gotten use to their volume in the car. When I put the headers on a couple of weeks ago I noticed an increase in volume. Not bad at 80+ on the freeway but below that the drone was really loud. I forgot how quiet the car was with stocks. It is nice on the inside but a little wimpy on the outside.

jadesboutique

09-02-2009, 11:00 AM

Today I got it out and drove it because its a gorgeous day here in NC. Did a few chirps n 2nd gear and drove through the pontiac dealership which only has 2 g8s left, and they all waved at me lol they probably havent had a blue g8 there in forever. I LOVE My G8!!!!

r33pwrd

09-02-2009, 11:31 AM

backed it into a curb really hard... dumb me talking on my cell drinking my coffee focusing on the truck and didnt see the curb :( no damage no biggie

jadesboutique

09-03-2009, 10:47 AM

put my new hp weathershield car cover on :)

-Ray-

09-03-2009, 12:42 PM

Put my stock mufflers on. Man this thing is quiet.

avintegrator

09-03-2009, 03:07 PM

What the hell? I put my stock mufflers back on also. Long drive next week with 3 other people from work. It is amazing that I'd forgotten how quiet the car is.
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09gtt

09-03-2009, 03:28 PM

Got to love the axlebacks u can just swap out mufflers in 20 min.

Devilish34

09-03-2009, 03:47 PM

I like the stock shhhh quiet muffs :devil:

MANOFSTEEL69

09-03-2009, 03:48 PM

Ordered my trans cooler, and stopped to discuss the Intense one piece drive line with my dealer.

GM_Fan

09-03-2009, 04:13 PM

Moved it out from in front of the garage so I could take my GTO out for a drive.

GM_Fan

09-03-2009, 04:14 PM

Put my stock mufflers on. Man this thing is quiet.

Why did you do that Ray?

maxx355

09-03-2009, 04:34 PM

Wash and wax today. GF wants to take it on a cruise tommorrow.

Devilish34

09-03-2009, 04:54 PM

Why did you do that Ray?

Fl road trip would be my guess

-Ray-

09-03-2009, 05:14 PM

Fl road trip would be my guess

Yep. I was shocked at how quiet it was.
I gotta build me a set of Magnaflows. Or those Cors's I have sitting in the garage. Your Magnaflows are still here Ron.

Devilish34

09-03-2009, 05:20 PM

Yep. I was shocked at how quiet it was.
I gotta build me a set of Magnaflows. Or those Cors's I have sitting in the garage. Your Magnaflows are still here Ron.

I might put something together for the track just for shits and giggles

wreckwriter

09-04-2009, 09:53 AM

I took mine to the dealer and got a new starter, finally!

DRCUSTOMPARTS

09-04-2009, 11:25 AM

There seems to be a lot of early part failures on the G8's, they sure don't make things they way they used to. I had to have the front lower control arms replaced on my car and so have many others.

I bought a stainless steel rear license plate frame for my car today, so now I'm going to go out and install it. If I feel ambitious I just might take some pics and post them up.

avintegrator

09-04-2009, 11:32 AM

I got tinted! 20% all the way around.

G8GT594

09-04-2009, 12:28 PM

WASHER MOD!!!!!

OMG!!111! Picked up at least 100HP!

Punisher

09-21-2009, 08:38 AM

Well technically not today...but Saturday I installed the Pypes Violators and on Sunday I installed the Vararam w/ HSRK:woohoo: and updated the Cortex with the new version 122

Devilish34

09-21-2009, 08:45 AM

Today I got my empty wallet out of it yesterday put the DBAs on all 4 corners

majesticix

09-21-2009, 09:54 AM

Had dealer perform TCM relearn, ordered a new ball joint (on back order of course), reinstalled OTR intake, and goes back to New Era for a tune this afternoon.

MGMG8GT

09-21-2009, 11:20 AM

Full wash/detail and debadged rear and sides - left Pontiac emblem on rear and front.

r33pwrd

09-21-2009, 11:53 AM

Drove it all over the place... even saw a Black G8 in Redmond!

fastg8mi

09-26-2009, 05:52 AM

ordered the doug thorleys today :)

G8GTlawride

09-30-2009, 09:55 AM

Made a "New" lower body brace to replace the stock one after the headers and pipes. Didn't like shimming the brace with the shims provided with the headers so I made an offset brace that allows for the pipes to route through without the shims. Used 1/8" steel, cut and weld and done.