http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=124876?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1 .*#24


This probably makes everyone who is on the fence about getting one get off and those who are getting the first that pop up get even more ansi.

I got to say if I didn't see the RED GT in Chicago last week, I would be getting that color based on the video, but its really too bright.

FAWK GREAT video!!!!

Just saw this one this morning. Looks like the GXP will mop the floor with the SRT8's. :D

that was SWEET! im disapointed they sad the exhaust was to quiet

that was SWEET! im disapointed they sad the exhaust was to quiet

One word, AFTERMARKET :D

I'd say that the G8 is 2 for 2 with the road test reviews that I've read.

Although, I didn't like them knocking on my GTO...

One word, AFTERMARKET :D

Or even a dealer accessory/upgrade according to the 2009 MY option list we have already seen on this site.

Just saw this one this morning. Looks like the GXP will mop the floor with the SRT8's. :D

Good one! It'll kill the SRT-8's and get better fuel economy too I bet.

that was SWEET! im disapointed they sad the exhaust was to quiet

Electric Cut-Outs the ultimate sleeper....

that was SWEET! im disapointed they sad the exhaust was to quiet
We're enthusiasts though, and enthusiasts are more prone to getting our perfect aftermarket exhaust than a more typical driver that could get annoyed with too much exhaust noise. If Pontiac erred, I think they'd be better off if they erred on the side of too quiet.

Electric Cut-Outs the ultimate sleeper....
hellz yeah

Its nice for a car from GM to live up to the hype/expectations of us future car owners even maybe the auto rags.

Sounds to me like the SRT-8 is one OTRCAI away from ownage. :ohsnap1:

:hail:

Now I'm off to the SRT-8 forums to see what they're saying. :secret:

tru, but im tired of messing with exhaust combos. my mustang has a nice growl to it for the factory exhaust

BTW, could a moderator move this to the correct area? This really doesn't belong in the G8 V6 Forum. Thanks. :)

Awesome! Good catch! Auto it is for me now! Rev matching is all good and since I see no manual in its near future I will be happy with the Auto! :yumyum:

I'm still waiting for the video to download. Something must be wrong with the site because it won't go past the Caddy commercial.


Edit: I changed over to firefox and it played immediately.

How did this wind up in the V6 Section?

The Edmunds guys really hate the baterry/oil gauges. I wonder if they are really that bad and will Pontiac fix it will something better?

The Edmunds guys really hate the baterry/oil gauges. I wonder if they are really that bad and will Pontiac fix it will something better?Luke: There is an owner in Oz that has a pod that goes up top of the instrument cluster and you can mount real gauges in it, he has been offering to sell the pod to us for months, his screen name is jkgmh (http://g8board.com/forums/member.php?u=785), here is a link to some pictures:

http://www.putfile.com/jkgmh

http://img2.putfile.com/main/7/19206434656.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/7/19206434696.jpg

Has anyone posted a link to this article?

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0802_2008_pontiac_g8_gt_first_test

Everyones excited about the G8 GT hanging very well against a Charger SRT8, but you have to remember, this new car is hanging with a 3 year old car. The GXP will beat the crap out of a SRT8 but with the new Charger coming in 2 years and the Challenger coming this year I don't think the GT will being doing so well against them. Just play devils advocate here. I love the G8 GT and I WILL own a GXP version of the car when it's out.
Tate

Luke: There is an owner in Oz that has a pod that goes up top of the instrument cluster and you can mount real gauges in it, he has been offering to sell the pod to us for months.

It would be nice if JHP or Holden could come up with something like that. Plus, I'd want HSV guages with the matching G8 letter font.

Thanks for the video. That red GT is sharp!

On dyno run:gears::gears:
PwW-8iRAA00


Resolt= 604.9HP and 492.4RWHP :aus_flag:
1oXzs92A7No


But now i remove the turbo kit and go for can shaft which is make 478HP and 382RWHP,
I'm Happy now

Great results Mate!

damn, he was driving the hell out of that car. Looks and sounds great. Put a few mods to the motor and a Bremco brake kit on it and it should be straight

I have just had my camshaft installed in my VE SSV with the result of 392.2rwhp......:aus_flag:

And thanks to need4spd posting about my gauge kits. I have just managed to secure a new colour for the gauge housing which is a very close match to the trim around the speaker grille.

Anybody interested in a set can PM me on here or email me at jaykay@eon.net.au

You can choose from the following gauges -
Oil Temp
Oil Pressure
Water Temp
Vacuum
Boost
Volts

They take about 3 hours to install and can be returned top factory if required.

JK