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Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :

Here she is... all cleaned up and sitting pretty! She's a 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP... 6 speed manual, one of 169 in this color out of the 1829 produced.

I got the exhaust done today as well. Its a custom Magnaflow axle back that I plan to build on later when I add some Kooks headers and an X pipe. I went with a different style tip since I don't like the duals and I really like how it turned out. Enjoy!

[ July 08, 2009, 08:38 AM: Message edited by: iceman302 ]

Posted by 91silverbullet (Member # 8668) on :

Nice car man..

Posted by 510gt (Member # 8705) on :

Those cars are clean. I've been in one. They are really comfortable and they get up when you step on it [worship]

Posted by N93EXCHP (Member # 8741) on :

That car is clean!!!! [worship]

Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :

what's different from the GT and GXP models?

nice daily [Smile]

Posted by Five Decimal Zero (Member # 1251) on :

Congrats! G8s are fuggin sick! [worship]

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

Ditch the dealer badge, and take it to the track!!!!

Posted by Black 02 SS (Member # 5939) on :

Holy shit that looks good, I hadn't seen a G8 GXP in that color before. Congrats man, making me rethink getting a 335i!

[ July 07, 2009, 11:47 PM: Message edited by: Black 02 SS ]

Posted by SAV SVT (Member # 7848) on :

Nice Car took one for a test drive a while back. Love the color bet it sounds great!!

Posted by season'd 88 (Member # 169) on :

Good choice! [patriot]

[ July 08, 2009, 12:24 AM: Message edited by: season'd 88 ]

Posted by TR1 (Member # 296) on :

Nice!... Had to go to Utah to get it?

Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Notch1320:
Ditch the dealer badge, and take it to the track!!!!

Dealer badge is gone now. It will eventually find its way to the track but I want to get a few more mods in place first.

Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
what's different from the GT and GXP models?

nice daily

Thanks. The GXP's run the 6.2L LS3 from the Corvette... same as the new Camaro but 415hp in this car. You can also get a 6 speed manual (like mine) but they're hard to find. The GXP has different front and rear fascias, different interior, better suspension, 19" wheels, Brembo brakes, and a bunch of other stuff.

[ July 08, 2009, 12:25 AM: Message edited by: iceman302 ]

Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :

quote:
Originally posted by TR1:
Nice!... Had to go to Utah to get it?

Yep. They were the closest dealer that had a 6 speed manual and were willing to deal on the price a little. Most dealers laughed when I asked and told me there was a $5K mark up.

They already halted the production line so there are fewer than 200 new ones still available.

[ July 08, 2009, 12:28 AM: Message edited by: iceman302 ]

Posted by LS1EATR (Member # 2702) on :

congratulation on ur new ride, sick [patriot]

Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on :

Congrats!!! Its beautiful....Man I love those & it is the only pontiac newer than 1970 that I want to own.... Those wheels remind me of FR500's..

Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :

quote:
Originally posted by EPIK:
Congrats!!! Its beautiful....Man I love those & it is the only pontiac newer than 1970 that I want to own.... Those wheels remind me of FR500's..

I completely agree with you on all accounts. Its faster than my old Mach 1 (even stock) and easily holds two car seats.

Posted by NorCalRydaz (Member # 3233) on :

I've seen one of these on the road. They are Super clean! Congrats on the new ride!

Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on :

quote:
Originally posted by iceman302:

quote:
Originally posted by EPIK:
Congrats!!! Its beautiful....Man I love those & it is the only pontiac newer than 1970 that I want to own.... Those wheels remind me of FR500's..
I completely agree with you on all accounts. Its faster than my old Mach 1 (even stock) and easily holds two car seats.

Faster than the Mach, Im sure it is... Lets race LOL.. JK...That car will probably spank my Mach...

So what are the plans for it? The stock wheels are very nice, but the only thing I don't like is that they are very narrow... Does the car have factory HID's?

[ July 08, 2009, 01:14 AM: Message edited by: EPIK ]

Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :

quote:
Originally posted by EPIK:

quote:
Originally posted by iceman302:

quote:
Originally posted by EPIK:
Congrats!!! Its beautiful....Man I love those & it is the only pontiac newer than 1970 that I want to own.... Those wheels remind me of FR500's..
I completely agree with you on all accounts. Its faster than my old Mach 1 (even stock) and easily holds two car seats.
Faster than the Mach, Im sure it is... Lets race LOL.. JK...That car will probably spank my Mach...

So what are the plans for it? The stock wheels are very nice, but the only thing I don't like is that they are very narrow... Does the car have factory HID's?

The car does have HID's. I plan on finishing off the exhaust with a set of Kooks mid length headers, high flow cats, and a X pipe. I have a ram air intake coming. It will get a tune but I'm not sure which yet. Beyond that, maybe a camshaft down the road aways. I will probably throw a set of H&R's on the car as well.

Posted by CALIFORNIAGT (Member # 7845) on :

MAN THATS SWEET! BUT I WANT A NEW LIFTED F150 OR F250 LOL BUT THAT CAR IS SICK!

Posted by 427 StRoKeR 94 GT (Member # 8722) on :

Pretty tight family car my boy has one but his is an auto [patriot]

Posted by SPIDER_STANG (Member # 8658) on :

Very Nice ride!!!

Posted by -MITCH (Member # 8290) on :

quote:
Originally posted by EPIK:
Congrats!!! Its beautiful....Man I love those, Those wheels remind me of FR500's..

i was gonna say the same exact thing.. lolz.. congrats iceman.. sick!

Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :

Thanks guys! Today is the first day that I've leaned on it pretty good a couple times. I'm impressed with how well it puts the power down. This car really moves!

[ July 08, 2009, 08:03 PM: Message edited by: iceman302 ]

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