I've been trying to get a shot of one of the G8s getting around my area for a while. Well, finally today after work I found one parked in the street.



The driver was in a shop nearby and saw me taking photos, so I thought I'd have a chat. He said it was a preproduction car, as seen by the Holden rims and SS wing. The inside was pretty production though, with black leather. He said it drove excatly like a Commodore, which is a good thing for America.



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Hhmmm...lots of GTO owners deleted the spoiler altogether ( I supported that). After seeing the G8 GT lip spoiler in pics I have to say that the sv6 or ss spoiler suits the car a lot better.......but that's just my opinion. The lip spoiler in this case seems to be a half assed attempt and makes the G8 look like it has a shaved butt.

Thanks for the great pics, isszy!

I think olly is right, though. I like a lip spoiler better than a wing 99% of the time, but not in this instance. I think I might have to add the SS-v wing to the car to give it the complete "look."

From wjat I read between the lines as far as accessories by model year it appears that the wing will not be available on 2008's and quite possibly that may also restrict the sport package. Why if pieces available as part of a package would they not be available individually? Time will tell.

I wonder how the lip spoiler is attached? As small as it is, it looks like it should be two-sided tape/glue/whatever. Good because the decklid will not have any holes on it, but I wonder how difficult it would be to remove if one wanted the SV6 or SSV wing.

Looks nice. I do like that wing.

Hhmmm...lots of GTO owners deleted the spoiler altogether ( I supported that). After seeing the G8 GT lip spoiler in pics I have to say that the sv6 or ss spoiler suits the car a lot better.......but that's just my opinion. The lip spoiler in this case seems to be a half assed attempt and makes the G8 look like it has a shaved butt.

I'm going to have to agree with you. Even though I like the look of my GTO without the spoiler, I think the G8 will look best with the taller wing.

BTW Isszy, someone needs to tell that Copy place that they spelled CENTER incorrectly. :D

I do not understand how some people like the boy racer style spoiler. IMHO, the lip spoiler is much better looking than the spoiler picutred above.

Isszy: Awesome shots! I love this car, mine is going to look just like that, but in black with a sunroof. Thank you again for the great pictures!

BTW Isszy, someone needs to tell that Copy place that they spelled CENTER incorrectly. :D

Haha - If you ever watched 'The Pretender', their headquarters was called 'The Centre' - the only time I have ever seen an American spell it correctly...

Isszy: Awesome shots! I love this car, mine is going to look just like that, but in black with a sunroof. Thank you again for the great pictures!

So you going for the LEFT HAND DRIVE sticker option ?

Damn, this car is going to kick ass

I still reckon spoilerless is the best look

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I still reckon spoilerless is the best look

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/isszy/aicar3.jpg

Hm. It looks less sporty with nothing at all. Very nice, but I'm partial to the lip spoiler, personally.

IMO the lip spoiler is sporty, yet classy. I like it.

^^^that reminds me of an accord

I do not understand how some people like the boy racer style spoiler. IMHO, the lip spoiler is much better looking than the spoiler picutred above.

Agreed:D Less is always more in my book! That's why I always de-badge them as well...

Thanks for the pics Isszy!

Bigger is better

Bigger is better

So why not buy a Grand Marquis or Crown Vic then? :D

Just got back from a GM meeting here in Dallas and I was able to step in and out of one... Makes me want it even more.

So you going for the LEFT HAND DRIVE sticker option ?
I understand it's standard factory equipment.

I do not understand how some people like the boy racer style spoiler. IMHO, the lip spoiler is much better looking than the spoiler picutred above.

I cannot understand how people like the lip spoiler...IMHO its small, like something you'd find as an afterthought on like a camry or accord.

And this whole "Boy Racer"/"Rice" for the large spoiler...Its not an overly large wing, not some double biplane thing, not made out of aluminum.

So I guess these fall under "Boy Racer" wings too right:

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http://ultimategto.com/1970/70_00083_7.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/2439000-2439999/2439589_24_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/791000-791999/791447_82_full.jpg

Different strokes for different folks, I am just glad we have options.....

wings suit some cars more than others, 2 door coupe's normally get away with it a lot more. I gotta agree, they do look a little dicky on the VE

http://www.hsvforum.com.au/Gallery/data/507/clubby-rearside.jpg
http://img.drive.com.au/drive_images/Editorial/2006/07/16/MH360ss_smh_m.jpg
http://www.southgate.com.au/ve/VE_SV6_2.jpg

I cannot understand how people like the lip spoiler...IMHO its small, like something you'd find as an afterthought on like a camry or accord.

And this whole "Boy Racer"/"Rice" for the large spoiler...Its not an overly large wing, not some double biplane thing, not made out of aluminum.

So I guess these fall under "Boy Racer" wings too right:

http://ultimategto.com/1969jud/69j_00051_4.jpg
http://ultimategto.com/1970/70_00083_7.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/2439000-2439999/2439589_24_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/791000-791999/791447_82_full.jpg

Different strokes for different folks, I am just glad we have options.....

Everyone of the cars you showed is a 2 door... It's a known fact (lol) that you shouldn't put a big wing on a four door! :D

Lip it is!

The little lip spoiler reminds me more of a BMW or Audi. I much prefer that than the boy racer wing.

I love the SS spoiler. I wonder if the factory would accept it as an add, even if the US dealers cannot put in an order that way.

Does anyone know the option code for that spoiler?

I dig the spoiler! It's designed for the car so why not have it? Its' more about aesthetics than function anyway. The GT should have the spoiler as an option for those mild mannered types.

lip spoiler for me! if i couldnt get the lip spoiler, i would rather have a bare decklid rather than that larger spoiler. everyones got their own style ;)

chrish

Something low profile works for me on big sedans. Anything too large and it just doesn't look right. Nobody puts big spoilers on big Sedans.

Personally I like the lip spoiler on the right car. Its just that US doesn't get it (yet)
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droooooolll. :drool: Love that rear spoiler.