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04-01-2015, 02:44 PM
#10181
Beyond Help
Made it to Ruidoso from Albuquerque and has a nice ride with a few fun runs up to 1.2.0 to 1.3.0 and smooth as a baby's ass and wanted to just keep pulling and came in the back way on 380. I still ended up getting 25 mpg
2009 Panther Black Metallic "
The Black Rat"
Current Modifications: Front end, Roof Pillars & Front top of roof has Clear Shield, Holden V8 6.0 Badges, Holden V Trunk Badge from Crazy Paul, UPR Catch Can, Corsa Exhaust & Roto Fab CAI. Spare Tire and Jack and Tinted Window's, hood scoops gutted, Poor Mans Heater Hose modification (holding up the hoses with zip ties), Painted the front dart to Panther Black.
Patrick Guerra's Tune July 12, 2010: 345 HP, 355 Torque on 87 Octane
Patrick's & Kurt's install of Kooks Long tubes 1 7/8" w/Corsa Connection Pipes
11-3-10: 362 rwhp, 372 Torque and updated engine and transmission tune.
New Engine as of 10- 5, 2011. Patrick & Kurt's tune and dyno 10-19 2011:363 rwhp, 365 Torque 93 octane.
Sounds so
GRRRR8 BECAUSE RACE CAR
7-1-14 Brembo Front Brake upgrade & Bohnam Front Splitter installed
Curt here
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04-03-2015, 03:22 PM
#10182
Beyond Help
Well I just got back from a 2300 miles run and the Rat performed like a champ! Yesterday leaving Ruidoso I was able to drive 5.5 hours and got 26.1 mpg and could of gone another 100 miles but I did not want to run the tank that empty.
The last tank I got 25.8 mpg running 80.
I did have to pass a few slow movers and wet WOT a few times today and WOW, when that kicks in the fucking car scoots and drops to 3 gear at 70 or so and runs up to 110 real fast and the ass just squats and the 6.0 comes alive.
Got to Love the Holden. Tomorrow I take her for a Royal Purple Oil change and filter and then back in the garage to rest and then a Adams Bubble bath and detail.
Now Im drinking a Cold Natural Light, yum
2009 Panther Black Metallic "
The Black Rat"
Current Modifications: Front end, Roof Pillars & Front top of roof has Clear Shield, Holden V8 6.0 Badges, Holden V Trunk Badge from Crazy Paul, UPR Catch Can, Corsa Exhaust & Roto Fab CAI. Spare Tire and Jack and Tinted Window's, hood scoops gutted, Poor Mans Heater Hose modification (holding up the hoses with zip ties), Painted the front dart to Panther Black.
Patrick Guerra's Tune July 12, 2010: 345 HP, 355 Torque on 87 Octane
Patrick's & Kurt's install of Kooks Long tubes 1 7/8" w/Corsa Connection Pipes
11-3-10: 362 rwhp, 372 Torque and updated engine and transmission tune.
New Engine as of 10- 5, 2011. Patrick & Kurt's tune and dyno 10-19 2011:363 rwhp, 365 Torque 93 octane.
Sounds so
GRRRR8 BECAUSE RACE CAR
7-1-14 Brembo Front Brake upgrade & Bohnam Front Splitter installed
Curt here
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04-03-2015, 06:32 PM
#10183
That's some road trip and the G8 can really rack up the miles and is comfy too. I've done 450 miles in a day, got 26 mpg and didn't feel tired out.
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04-04-2015, 01:26 AM
#10184
Beyond Help
Dropped the garage queen off for its annual oil change.
2009.1 Pontiac G8 GT
White Hot w/ Onyx interior, Prem Package, Sport Package, Sunroof
SHOW: Holden badges, backup assist, & gauges, front clip shaved w/ painted lower grilles, clear bra, matte black hood scoops, 35% tint, auto dimming mirror, Homelink, bass bias mod, VG antenna, VIM, Bluetooth, spare w/ Pace jack kit, glovebox light, white fuse covers, Rotofab radiator cover, engine cover custom painted w/ SS trim, billet aluminum trim, SS hood liner, MGP caliper covers, Third Shift Studios plaque, JBL MS-8, JL amps, Morel and Focal speakers, 12" sub, Redline Goods armrest
GO: Volant CAI, Superchips Cortex 91 tune, BP white catch can, modded lower grille, Solo axle backs; DBA 4000 series rotors; Russell SS brake lines; ATE Blue; Hawk ceramic pads, Camaro SS 20s 245/35F & 275/30R
0-60 MPH: 5.01 Seconds | 1/4 Mile: 13.354 Seconds @ 105.85 MPH | 279kW / 572Nm DynoJet uncorrected
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04-04-2015, 01:31 AM
#10185
Moderator, Retired
Picker up a temp intake for the G8. Now it just needs assembly.
Rest in Peace Charlie!
Sold
Just a GT
Originally Posted by
RichsGreyGT
this site is hardcore modding central.
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04-04-2015, 04:37 AM
#10186
You guys just reminded me to line up my annual oil change. Currently 40F, want to wait for a warmer day but....
Finally got the RSAs off (25k mi), replaced with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3s. My son busted on me for waiting 5 years.
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04-04-2015, 05:03 AM
#10187
Beyond Help
I got my cool gift from Ray.
Thanks again so much and everyone here you all rock
2009 Panther Black Metallic "
The Black Rat"
Current Modifications: Front end, Roof Pillars & Front top of roof has Clear Shield, Holden V8 6.0 Badges, Holden V Trunk Badge from Crazy Paul, UPR Catch Can, Corsa Exhaust & Roto Fab CAI. Spare Tire and Jack and Tinted Window's, hood scoops gutted, Poor Mans Heater Hose modification (holding up the hoses with zip ties), Painted the front dart to Panther Black.
Patrick Guerra's Tune July 12, 2010: 345 HP, 355 Torque on 87 Octane
Patrick's & Kurt's install of Kooks Long tubes 1 7/8" w/Corsa Connection Pipes
11-3-10: 362 rwhp, 372 Torque and updated engine and transmission tune.
New Engine as of 10- 5, 2011. Patrick & Kurt's tune and dyno 10-19 2011:363 rwhp, 365 Torque 93 octane.
Sounds so
GRRRR8 BECAUSE RACE CAR
7-1-14 Brembo Front Brake upgrade & Bohnam Front Splitter installed
Curt here
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04-04-2015, 12:33 PM
#10188
Senior Member
I finally figured out why my 3rd brake light was flopping around, previous owner or whoever tinted it only put one of the three screws back in to hold it to the headliner. It's nice and tight against the glass now.
Matt Jones
2009 WH G8 GT Vararam/Kooks LT's/Corsa/BLP Probationary LL 219/223 .612/.615 112LSA/3.45s
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04-04-2015, 08:55 PM
#10189
Resonator delete...alot more bark now
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04-04-2015, 09:05 PM
#10190
Ignored it, spent all day caring for an X5. They are soooooo needy & expensive.
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