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12-08-2015, 09:09 AM
#10861
VIP Member
For shits and giggles I brought it to a dealer to get a quote on trade in worth (19k) is the best they can do if I wanted to trade her in (Which is pretty good IMO) ..I went home washed it and put it away for the winter.
Last edited by MongosG8; 12-08-2015 at 05:10 PM.
2009 White Hot G8 GT w/ Onyx/Red Int. Sport/Premium, No Sunroof, Garage Queen
Borla Cat Back, VCM OTR Intake, DBA 4000 Slotted rotors and Hawk Ceramic pads, GXP Diffuser painted White, GXP Fascia, Crystal Clear side markers, Black Scoops, 20% Tint all around. 20" Camaro SS polished staggered, Shark Fin, Infinity 6032si front and Polk db651s rear
R.I.P. Charlie (Mr GRRRR8)
R.I.P. Chris (Panzer Leader)
"Mongo only pawn in game of life"
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12-12-2015, 03:34 PM
#10862
Beyond Help
Originally Posted by
MongosG8
For shits and giggles I brought it to a dealer to get a quote on trade in worth (19k) is the best they can do if I wanted to trade her in (Which is pretty good IMO) ..I went home washed it and put it away for the winter.
Mongo did the right thing
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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12-12-2015, 03:37 PM
#10863
Beyond Help
Thought about taking the Rat to Wisconsin next week to see my parents but I know I will get caught in a snow storm and get it full of salt so I said self NOOOOOO WAYYYYYY!
Ill take another Natty Light Please, lol
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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12-12-2015, 06:58 PM
#10864
Senior Member
Took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather and detailed the IOM. Then afterwards I started both up back to back and stood in the middle and listened to my version of the sound of music.
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12-13-2015, 06:13 AM
#10865
Weather so nice in NC, I tackled Long tube headers install.
87 GN bolt ons Alky kit 12.10 @110 on Drs
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12-19-2015, 12:25 PM
#10866
Pulled apart my dash so I could pull out the gauge to RMA it. Sure is easier the second time. Hopefully they turn it around quick so I do not need to have my car tore apart for too long.
Last edited by TooManyHobbies; 12-19-2015 at 06:38 PM.
Rotohack 102 intake - 102 MAF - TPIS 102 TB - TVS1900 ported & plated w 8 rib 2.5" front + OD rear
PnP Interchiller - RCR ported heads - RCR Lunati 219/231 113+1 - Forged Bottom End
ARH 2" LT headers - Solo 3" CB - MT DRs + M&H FRs on Weld RT-S
CTS-V fuel w Vaporworx - FAST 85s - Alkycontrol meth M15 + M10 - RCR tune
9.75@139.2 ? rwhp ? rwtq
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12-19-2015, 01:26 PM
#10867
Beyond Help
Its 25 degrees in Fond du Lac WI. To fricking cold for the rat
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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12-20-2015, 04:58 PM
#10868
Got to wring the G8 out on a curvy road that snakes through the hills here for about 5 miles with no one else around. There wasn't any sections of straight road more than 200 ft long and there were sections with swells (like in the ocean) that really showed the PPVs keeping things buttoned down (the left/right corkscrews too). The Michelin AS3s carved through curves marked 20 and 30 at 40 and 50.
I was thinking that with the lateral grip of the AS3s that I would need more roll stiffness (springs and sway bars are stock FE2). But after this run, the suspension is set! I was thinking rear cradle inserts but maybe not.
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12-20-2015, 06:42 PM
#10869
Put the dash back together and gave it a wash?
Rotohack 102 intake - 102 MAF - TPIS 102 TB - TVS1900 ported & plated w 8 rib 2.5" front + OD rear
PnP Interchiller - RCR ported heads - RCR Lunati 219/231 113+1 - Forged Bottom End
ARH 2" LT headers - Solo 3" CB - MT DRs + M&H FRs on Weld RT-S
CTS-V fuel w Vaporworx - FAST 85s - Alkycontrol meth M15 + M10 - RCR tune
9.75@139.2 ? rwhp ? rwtq
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12-21-2015, 06:33 AM
#10870
Originally Posted by
WhatNext
Got to wring the G8 out on a curvy road that snakes through the hills here for about 5 miles with no one else around. There wasn't any sections of straight road more than 200 ft long and there were sections with swells (like in the ocean) that really showed the PPVs keeping things buttoned down (the left/right corkscrews too). The Michelin AS3s carved through curves marked 20 and 30 at 40 and 50.
I was thinking that with the lateral grip of the AS3s that I would need more roll stiffness (springs and sway bars are stock FE2). But after this run, the suspension is set! I was thinking rear cradle inserts but maybe not.
The cradle inserts really help a lot IMO. Sway bars made a HUGE difference for me as well. Replacing the metal bits isn't as necessary as replacing the rubber bushings inside them with poly. Pedders was able to pull 1G with stock suspension parts, with their poly in them, so IMO, spending too much on beefed up components isn't as necessary as other things unless you're going for the bling factor. The bling factor is also heavier... 
The fact of the matter is, if you're happy where your car is, leave it alone! 
Originally Posted by
TooManyHobbies
Put the dash back together and gave it a wash?
Are you asking us a question? 
2009.5 MSM GXP 500ish N/A RWHP. Mods include but aren't limited to: Texas Speed 418 (6.8L) fully forged held together with ARP from top to bottom, PRC 255cc heads, Rick Crawford intake plenum, TB port, polish and tune, Roto-Fab 102mm CAI w/LS7 MAF, Kooks 1-7/8" headers wrapped with DEI, Corsa catless system, Circle D 3200 Stall, 3.45 final drive, BMR's complete street bushing kit and sway bars, Eibach Pro Kit, G-Force Axles, running on staggered VMR 710's with Bridgestone RE11 rubber. HSV triple gauge pack with Calais smokers kit mod, V6 tails, debadge/rebadge, V6 door handles, AU black door trim, Maverick Man under hood strut covers, & washer and bolt kit, fully corrected paint thanks to Adams Polishes and my hard work. Built with reliability in mind with some power for those times when you need to pass or go over a big hill. Just a poser, not a racer!
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