GTO Fan

BillFromTR · 11-22-2007, 11:39 AM

Hello, I just joined up. Im contemplating picking a GTO. I kind of want a RWD car and when the time comes up, I'm torn between the Goat and a Supra. From what I've seen so far, there is a lot of nice rides on this forum! Anyways heres my current car..
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Exterior and Bling
Seibon carbon fiber hood and wingless trunk
Tinted windows
Front badge removed
De-ambered headlights
Procrap gauges
WRX side skirts
JDM pink springs

Performance
Deadbolt Superzilla 49lb turbocharger
TurboXS full 3" catless exhaust
Perrin Big MAF intake
Gimmick turbo inlet
Deutchwerks 740cc/min injectors
SS Autochrome Front mounted intercooler
Tumbler Generator Valves deleted
KS Tech phenolic spacers
SMC meth kit with m15 nozzle
Cobb AccessPort protuned by Chris at XX tuning

pump gas 404hp/390tq @ 22psi
mix of pump and 103 octane 430hp/435tq @24psi

NJSierra · 11-22-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BillFromTR

Hello, I just joined up. Im contemplating picking a GTO up when the time to buy another car comes. From what I've seen so far here is a lot of nice rides.

When I do drive my '06 goat it kicks A_ _!

06brazengto · 11-22-2007, 07:28 PM

welcome,
once u test drive one you'll be hooked

Showgoat67 · 11-23-2007, 01:39 AM

yes i must say i drove a new gto and it does fly but i am waiting for the retro version hopefully in 2010

NJSierra · 11-23-2007, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Showgoat67

yes i must say i drove a new gto and it does fly but i am waiting for the retro version hopefully in 2010

WHICH EVER THEY DECIDE TO COME OUT WITH IN THE FUTURE GTO OR FIREBRID. I WILL ONLY GET RID OF MY CURRENT '06 GOAT IF THE NEW FUTURE GTO/FIREBIRD LOOKS REALLY GOOD AND IF IT HAS MORE HORSEPOWER THAN I ALREADY HAVE!!! I'M CURIOUS TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS!! NOW IF IT LOOKS LIKE MY AVATAR PICTURED TO THE LEFT I MAY HAVE TO SELL CURRENT GOAT.

macgto7004 · 11-23-2007, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NJgoat

WHICH EVER THEY DECIDE TO COME OUT WITH IN THE FUTURE GTO OR FIREBRID. I WILL ONLY GET RID OF MY CURRENT '06 GOAT IF THE NEW FUTURE GTO/FIREBIRD LOOKS REALLY GOOD AND IF IT HAS MORE HORSEPOWER THAN I ALREADY HAVE!!! I'M CURIOUS TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS!! NOW IF IT LOOKS LIKE MY AVATAR PICTURED TO THE LEFT I MAY HAVE TO SELL CURRENT GOAT.

I have not yet seen a "retro" GTO concept that looked easy on the eyes. Maybe some designs just don't translate well in retro styling.

This is the one I'm waiting for.

A G8 based 2 door would be just my speed!

Russ

AA GTO SP · 11-23-2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by macgto7004

I have not yet seen a "retro" GTO concept that looked easy on the eyes. Maybe some designs just don't translate well in retro styling.

Russ

People make advancements for a reason, there is no reason to try and make new cars look like old ones. I personally like some retro styling, but to judge a new car based on whether it looks like an older car or not makes no sense. Maybe they will create a cool new two door like a G8, who knows.

macgto7004 · 11-23-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AA GTO SP

People make advancements for a reason, there is no reason to try and make new cars look like old ones. I personally like some retro styling, but to judge a new car based on whether it looks like an older car or not makes no sense. Maybe they will create a cool new two door like a G8, who knows.

Some designs work, some don't. I, personally have never had a problem with the design of the new GTO, even with having a classic. I have always said that if the GTO had never stopped production in 74, and had continued to evolve, it probably would have looked like it does anyway. Based on the direction that Pontiac styling went through with other models.

My biggest issue with retro-style is this: How do you follow up? Example, look at the PT Cruiser. Retro styling hit for sure, but it hasn't changed in 7 years and I think it will get killed because they have no clue how to follow it, or evolve the styling.

Russ

Showgoat67 · 11-23-2007, 07:05 PM

I like the picture of the g8 two door.

GTO JUDGE · 11-24-2007, 05:40 AM

I'd love to see that car marketed as is without that ricer wing.

Russ, you're gonna need a large trailer to bring your inventory to shows, parades, and meets.