GM cans the GTO
02-22-2006, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by slicksilver,Feb 22 2006, 01:11 AM
The Nissan 300ZX died a slow death due to lack of sales. It was reborn as the 350Z which has enjoyed great success. Your point is?
02-22-2006, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by oshp515,Feb 22 2006, 06:33 PM
The GTO was a joke. It sold based on a horsepower figure. But was slow as sh*t for having 400HP. Handling was sad. Too heavy. GM garbage. Have a nice day 
go drive one....granted its no 2800lb S2K, but I can only think of a few cars that are (elise). its only a cam away from 400rwhp
02-22-2006, 07:26 PM
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well quick glance at ls1gto forums shows that they arent that slow, and pretty damn quick with mods
main problem Im seeing is the IRS
tracking looks like fun though with all the torque
http://media.putfile.com/gtowatkins2
but it seems alot of suspension work/tweaking is necessary to make the heavy beast a true contender
edit: of course, the car was never really intended to be a full on sports car, in its defence. It was more intended to be a powerful sports luxury vehicle. More for the person who is beyond hot rodding, but not yet ready for the caddy.
main problem Im seeing is the IRS
tracking looks like fun though with all the torque
http://media.putfile.com/gtowatkins2
but it seems alot of suspension work/tweaking is necessary to make the heavy beast a true contender
edit: of course, the car was never really intended to be a full on sports car, in its defence. It was more intended to be a powerful sports luxury vehicle. More for the person who is beyond hot rodding, but not yet ready for the caddy.
02-23-2006, 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 05S2K,Feb 22 2006, 10:14 PM
Really??!! Road and Track tested the GTO against the SRT8 and all it could muster was a pathetic 13.7 QM 
What's even worse is it lost to a car with a 5spd auto!!!
Slow GTO
Like I said, the cars a turd and I'm glad to see it go.
What's even worse is it lost to a car with a 5spd auto!!!
Slow GTO
Like I said, the cars a turd and I'm glad to see it go.
02-23-2006, 05:45 AM
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I actually like the GTO, the styling is bland but it is NOT ugly <cough> AZTEK <cough>.
Two questions:
1st Who thinks the GTO will see Supra like resale value or will it go the way of the SS and WS6?
2nd
To who ever typed that the GTO lost to 5 spd auto let us not forget the S2000 would also lose to that same four door/5 speed auto.
Two questions:
1st Who thinks the GTO will see Supra like resale value or will it go the way of the SS and WS6?
2nd
To who ever typed that the GTO lost to 5 spd auto let us not forget the S2000 would also lose to that same four door/5 speed auto.