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Streetking 07-08-2013 07:02 PM

Saw a G8 yesterday...
 
Never really looked at one, but they are neat looking cars. This one was red with a 6.0 motor, I like it, plus it's a Pontiac! :)

WSSix 07-08-2013 07:06 PM

Be sure to check out the GXP versions :thumbsup:

badmatt 07-08-2013 08:25 PM

The aussie front end looks the best on the G8's.

Rick D 07-08-2013 09:19 PM

Oh boy here you go again!! Lol they are cool and look nice.

okyankee 07-08-2013 09:50 PM

here he comes with a ls9 powered g8. I called it first. haha

Streetking 07-08-2013 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick D (Post 492063)
Oh boy here you go again!! Lol they are cool and look nice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by okyankee (Post 492069)
here he comes with a ls9 powered g8. I called it first. haha

No no, just saying..:D

Sieg 07-08-2013 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Streetking (Post 492073)
No no, just saying..:D

For some reason SW I'm thinking you may have target fixation. Just saying....:D

67goatman455 07-08-2013 11:25 PM

are we taking bets? i'm betting before winter.

syborg tt 07-09-2013 08:39 AM

I know where there are a few G8 Firehawks

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/...R/IMG_8778.jpg

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/...R/IMG_8785.jpg

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/...R/IMG_8789.jpg

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/...R/IMG_8787.jpg

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/...R/IMG_8786.jpg

okyankee 07-09-2013 05:44 PM

heck that looks like his garage now. at least the amount is the same. just different cars. ;)

tones2SS 07-09-2013 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syborg tt (Post 492111)
I know where there are a few G8 Firehawks

Wow. Where is that Marty?

protour73 07-09-2013 05:49 PM

Yea Marty, he knows a guy!!......................:unibrow:

Rick D 07-09-2013 05:53 PM

Hey Marty isn't there a Bumble Bee missing in that back row??? :stirthepot:

WSSix 07-09-2013 07:00 PM

I had forgotten about SLP using the Firehawk name on the G8's. Ed Hamburger ticked off so many Firebird people when they announced that decision, but like he said, it's his name, his company, and he'll do as he pleases.

They look good though, that's for sure.

Streetking 07-09-2013 07:19 PM

That's a great picture. You guys are a bad influence, all I said was I thought a G8 looked kool, now...:headspin:

Rick D 07-09-2013 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Streetking (Post 492214)
That's a great picture. You guys are a bad influence, all I said was I thought a G8 looked kool, now...:headspin:

And now you want a Firehawk?? :thumbsup: :poke:

srh3trinity 07-09-2013 07:32 PM

I have an 09 in white. I love it for a daily. I am hoping for a brake upgrade as they are a little lacking stock.

BBC71Nova 07-09-2013 08:32 PM

I have a silver '09. I love the car and enjoy when I drive it. Great value for what I paid for it new. Significantly less than the new SS that is coming our.

GregWeld 07-09-2013 08:51 PM

Would it be kooler than a twin turbo Ferrari Scuderia??



LOL



SW -- you're truly my hero!

fleetus macmullitz 07-09-2013 10:15 PM

http://www.savesantaclara.org/images...ning_alert.jpg


:lol:

Vince@Meanstreets 07-10-2013 01:07 AM

Firebird....Firehawk close enough :thumbsup:

Shmoov69 07-10-2013 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67goatman455 (Post 492083)
are we taking bets? i'm betting before winter.

Winter!?!?!? Heck, I'm going for the end of the week!!! LOL!!:popcorn2:

badmatt 07-10-2013 10:06 PM

I bet he already picked one up.

syborg tt 07-11-2013 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tones2SS (Post 492194)
Wow. Where is that Marty?

This is the gentlemens collection that purchased Syborg from me. He is slowly shrinking his collection from 500 cars to about 100. So I am pretty certain that these are all 4-Sale and yes one of those yellow Bumblebee's is actually parked in my garage.

ps SLP made 50 Firehawk G8's and I think John bought all of them.

68LS1 07-11-2013 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBC71Nova (Post 492230)
I have a silver '09. I love the car and enjoy when I drive it. Great value for what I paid for it new. Significantly less than the new SS that is coming our.

The new SS is a higher spec'd car than the G8 was, it has Brembo brakes, staggered wheels, all the bells & whistles. It is referred to as Redline SSV here.

Here is a link to the ute (pick up) version lapping Nurburgring, in a sub 8.20 min

http://www.holden.com.au/worldrecordute

This is with 6.0 litre, the US is getting the 6.2 LS3

Sparks67 07-11-2013 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68LS1 (Post 492551)
The new SS is a higher spec'd car than the G8 was, it has Brembo brakes, staggered wheels, all the bells & whistles. It is referred to as Redline SSV here.

Here is a link to the ute (pick up) version lapping Nurburgring, in a sub 8.20 min

http://www.holden.com.au/worldrecordute

This is with 6.0 litre, the US is getting the 6.2 LS3


The USA SS is based on the new Gen V LT 6.2 engine, it is going to be awhile before they can modify it. http://www.chevrolet.com/ss-sports-s...ml#Performance I was talking to Brian Thomson of (Thomson Automotive) about that Gen V engines, and GM has designed it so it be harder to modify.

Jeff

carkrazy1987 07-11-2013 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syborg tt (Post 492465)
This is the gentlemens collection that purchased Syborg from me. He is slowly shrinking his collection from 500 cars to about 100. So I am pretty certain that these are all 4-Sale and yes one of those yellow Bumblebee's is actually parked in my garage.

ps SLP made 50 Firehawk G8's and I think John bought all of them.

I know were unlucky #13 is... its here in wpb fla... i put engine #2 in it, saw alil water last year during a hurricane. Fun car to drive, I'd own one if I could afford it

68LS1 07-11-2013 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparks67 (Post 492554)
The USA SS is based on the new Gen V LT 6.2 engine, it is going to be awhile before they can modify it. http://www.chevrolet.com/ss-sports-s...ml#Performance I was talking to Brian Thomson of (Thomson Automotive) about that Gen V engines, and GM has designed it so it be harder to modify.

Jeff

My understanding is Gen IV this series, Gen V is rumoured for next series after it has been released in Corvette

Sparks67 07-11-2013 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68LS1 (Post 492573)
My understanding is Gen IV this series, Gen V is rumoured for next series after it has been released in Corvette

The forums and the magazines report that is Gen IV, so if they are right about it. SS is supposed to limited edition, so it is probably going to use Gen IV.

68LS1 07-12-2013 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srh3trinity (Post 492217)
I have an 09 in white. I love it for a daily. I am hoping for a brake upgrade as they are a little lacking stock.

Guy from Chicago advertising upgrades on Aussie forum

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthre...ton-4piston%29

srh3trinity 07-12-2013 06:21 PM

Here is mine before I plasti-dipped the wheels. I put an aftermarket intake on it and it came with a j-pipe exhaust. I am not sure, but it seems to have a lope in it. Wonder if the previous owner cammed it. It felt a good bit stronger than the other two I test drove. I think the SS is going to look nice, but I picked this G8 up for a bargain used. http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/z...psa55566bf.jpg
After the wheels were plasti-dipped. Should be temporary as I plan on a CTS-v caliper swap and mesh wheels. http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps969c1fb2.jpg

BlackenedRR 07-13-2013 10:36 AM

I'm planning on getting a G8 GT or GXP after I graduate from the police academy in Dec. Then it'll be time to start importing body parts from Australia...


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