#166152 - 07/13/09 11:59 PM
Re: no more gto... :( **updated in newest post**
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Hey man, congrats on the GTO purchase! Do yourself a favor, find a good local tuner, get some long-tube headers and an intake and a dyno-tune and get the torque management (NOT the traction control) removed and you'll be melting your tires before you know it. That'll get you a good chunk of power without too much cost.
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#166153 - 07/14/09 12:09 AM
Re: no more gto... :( **updated in newest post**
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Registered: 11/08/08
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Originally posted by DoberManJT: Hey man, congrats on the GTO purchase! Do yourself a favor, find a good local tuner, get some long-tube headers and an intake and a dyno-tune and get the torque management (NOT the traction control) removed and you'll be melting your tires before you know it. That'll get you a good chunk of power without too much cost. He's not modding this GTO (But we all know he eventually will) We all get used to the power, Then want more
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#166154 - 07/14/09 01:32 AM
Re: no more gto... :( **updated in newest post**
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Registered: 10/23/07
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Loc: Milwaukee, WI
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its already got a magnaflow catback and a K&N CAI. Im not modding it because i will be pulling $560 a month for this cars payment and insurance. I wont have the money to EXTENSIVELY mod it. I WILL be doing rims, different tails, 05-06 hood, and some other nifty appearance mods....lol OH and im getting snow tires...yes ladies, im driving it in the winter...no other choice.
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#166155 - 07/14/09 02:01 AM
Re: no more gto... :( **updated in newest post**
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Joining the club?! Sweet! Congrats! You should of held out for a 05-06. LS2. please tell me you got the manual, auto is useless on the GTO.
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#166156 - 07/14/09 02:08 AM
Re: no more gto... :( **updated in newest post**
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Registered: 10/23/07
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Loc: Milwaukee, WI
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wow, really? where were u when i was deciding this....geez lol! I bought the auto because i really dont want to deal with shifting all the time. It got annoying when driving my dads truck in traffic, and i dont wanna do that all the time.
I didnt want to pay the price for an LS2, and they really didnt have any manuals in my area in my price range. I bought this one, because its an 04 with 27,560 on it and auto and its in great condition.
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#166157 - 07/14/09 02:15 AM
Re: no more gto... :( **updated in newest post**
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Registered: 05/14/07
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Loc: Chicago, Illinois
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congrats on the GTO! i dont understand how the auto is useless. that makes no sense, its the stronger transmission than the manual one...but you deff should of gotten the Ls2 tho!!!! still very nice anyway. congrats!
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#166158 - 07/14/09 02:35 AM
Re: no more gto... :( **updated in newest post**
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Registered: 04/03/07
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Originally posted by '01 GT: wow, really? where were u when i was deciding this....geez lol! I bought the auto because i really dont want to deal with shifting all the time. It got annoying when driving my dads truck in traffic, and i dont wanna do that all the time. Agreed. I would like to have a manual for racing, but for a car I drive every day, automatic FTW! Of course, I still need to learn how to drive a standard...
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#166159 - 07/14/09 09:14 AM
Re: no more gto... :( **updated in newest post**
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Congrats turbo Timmy! But man u waste money. I hope u bought the right gto for yourslf
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#166160 - 07/14/09 11:59 AM
Re: no more gto... :( **updated in newest post**
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Registered: 10/23/07
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Loc: Milwaukee, WI
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lol steve, i bought the stuff because than I completed my car, but damn, this deal popped up and i couldnt pass it up...lol
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#166161 - 07/14/09 02:40 PM
Re: no more gto... :( **updated in newest post**
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Registered: 10/23/07
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Loc: Milwaukee, WI
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i just called the dealership and cancelled the trade as things r not looking good for my grandpa. What that means, is that i will have to move out in a little while and i wont be able to afford the gto plus an apartment and other utilities.
Im sorry for all the hype, but i just got this news and i am not very happy.
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#166162 - 07/14/09 03:10 PM
Re: no more gto... :( **updated in newest post**
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Registered: 06/29/06
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I'm very sorry about your grandpa, Tim. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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#166163 - 07/14/09 04:55 PM
Re: no more gto... :( **updated in newest post**
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Registered: 10/23/07
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Loc: Milwaukee, WI
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thank you. i just have to wait and see what happens now with him.
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#166164 - 07/14/09 05:57 PM
Re: no more gto... :( **updated in newest post**
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Registered: 10/22/08
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Sry about your gramps bro.
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