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: After two road trips...


texas1982z
02-03-2009, 11:38 AM
...I'll keep it.

Absolutely incredible handling, very precise and stable. First road trip was through some small mountains. Steady as a rock through the tight curves, not even a hint of tire squeal where I would have expected a little. Very enjoyable. Made for a fun afternoon.

I do enjoy the manual mode and how it works. Eager to try it out on some steeper mountain roads.

Second road trip was nine hours across Texas, stopping only for gas and a meal. Smooth as silk when running in the triple digits. After about seven hours, began adjusting the seat as I was my back was just beginning to get a little tired. Not bad. Got out of the car at the trip's end and felt pretty good.

I was surprised with how much was left at the top end. I know it is not the V8, but doing 85 (love those high speed limits in West Texas) and pulling out to pass there was decent acceleration. Enough to get by. I just did not want to pay $4k more for the V8.

This car would make an incredible rat racer.

The Blaupunkt FM tuner has outstanding sensitivity. Would like a tad stronger bass in the extreme low end, though.

Decent ride (always that tradeoff between handling and ride), superb handling. Fun car to drive, yet comfortable enough for long road trips.

Apparently the public likes the styling as well, the car did draw some attention and comments.

I loved my classic Aurora. Miss the Northstar 4.0L. But I must admit the G8 handles better. And actually has a little more legroom.

A keeper...

fatback
02-03-2009, 06:46 PM
Adjust the sub-amp in front of the battery for more bass.

texas1982z
02-04-2009, 07:20 AM
Have the base 7 speaker single CD system. No sub.

SRG963
02-04-2009, 07:43 AM
Have the base 7 speaker single CD system. No sub.

It's pretty easy to add a sub yourself if you want to. Take it to Custom Sounds or another stereo shop. I've got 2 12's in the trunk, and it's more than enough.



Congratulations on the new G8!

jafrank12
02-04-2009, 09:04 PM
With the base system, (no stock subs), do i gotta run wires up to the cd player? I really only wanna add one sub, nothing to big.

mdale007
02-05-2009, 07:18 PM
Boss makes a nice under the seat sub.