#211460 - 06/05/05 02:55 PM
GTP Meets GXP (56k warn for pics)
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First of all I've got to thank Brian for letting me come out a check out his new ride. It's a beautiful car. Plenty of power, Brian took me for a littlw ride and he floored it going down the road. I couldn't believe how much it sunk me into the seat, very nice. Sounds nice and rumbly, but I think I would still want a set of flowmasters on it. Upgraded DIC seems to have very good info, it shows G-force and some other info the 97-03's don't have. Tire size is a little odd, 255's up front, don't remember what the rears are, 235's? Can't rotate your tires on this car. I gotta give a big thumbs down to GM for putting a can of fix-a-flat in the trunk to be used as the spare, No spare = no jack. Seats are very comfortable, nicer feel to them than the 97-03's. I could go on and on, but overall, it's a very nice car, I'm really going to hate to see this car discontinued.
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Bobby Died 5/1/08, resurrected 5/15/08 ASCD SD hood, 17" Bullitts, Overkill PCM, 3.4" Pulley, NGK TR55IX, K&N 9" cone filter, JimmyC D/P, U-bend removed, Flowmaster 40 series, Hooker big bore tips with resonators, S/B brake lines, drilled/slot rotors, GMPP handling kit, KYB struts, F&R strut supports, HID's, LED's, 2.5" Air Dam, red GTP overlays on custom badges, white rear insert.
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#211461 - 06/06/05 12:53 PM
Re: GTP Meets GXP (56k warn for pics)
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Registered: 05/05/02
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Loc: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Very nice, wonder if we can order the rims...wonder how light they are.
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#211462 - 06/06/05 05:05 PM
Re: GTP Meets GXP (56k warn for pics)
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Registered: 07/29/04
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Second Pic: Awww, they're in love.
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#211463 - 06/06/05 06:23 PM
Re: GTP Meets GXP (56k warn for pics)
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Registered: 05/23/03
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Originally posted by EnYgMa: Very nice, wonder if we can order the rims...wonder how light they are. I was wondering the same thing. Using 2 sets of front wheels on 97-03's would be sweet. I'm sure they cost your first 2 kids, and family dog.
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Bobby Died 5/1/08, resurrected 5/15/08 ASCD SD hood, 17" Bullitts, Overkill PCM, 3.4" Pulley, NGK TR55IX, K&N 9" cone filter, JimmyC D/P, U-bend removed, Flowmaster 40 series, Hooker big bore tips with resonators, S/B brake lines, drilled/slot rotors, GMPP handling kit, KYB struts, F&R strut supports, HID's, LED's, 2.5" Air Dam, red GTP overlays on custom badges, white rear insert.
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#211465 - 06/07/05 10:10 AM
Re: GTP Meets GXP (56k warn for pics)
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Registered: 05/23/03
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Yes, I think the rears are actually 245's, but different width wheels up front than in the rear.
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Bobby Died 5/1/08, resurrected 5/15/08 ASCD SD hood, 17" Bullitts, Overkill PCM, 3.4" Pulley, NGK TR55IX, K&N 9" cone filter, JimmyC D/P, U-bend removed, Flowmaster 40 series, Hooker big bore tips with resonators, S/B brake lines, drilled/slot rotors, GMPP handling kit, KYB struts, F&R strut supports, HID's, LED's, 2.5" Air Dam, red GTP overlays on custom badges, white rear insert.
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#211466 - 06/07/05 10:50 AM
Re: GTP Meets GXP (56k warn for pics)
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Registered: 07/15/04
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Originally posted by TastyBake: Second Pic: Awww, they're in love.
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#211467 - 06/07/05 12:34 PM
Re: GTP Meets GXP (56k warn for pics)
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Registered: 05/23/03
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Originally posted by framos242: quote: Originally posted by TastyBake: Second Pic: Awww, they're in love.
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Bobby Died 5/1/08, resurrected 5/15/08 ASCD SD hood, 17" Bullitts, Overkill PCM, 3.4" Pulley, NGK TR55IX, K&N 9" cone filter, JimmyC D/P, U-bend removed, Flowmaster 40 series, Hooker big bore tips with resonators, S/B brake lines, drilled/slot rotors, GMPP handling kit, KYB struts, F&R strut supports, HID's, LED's, 2.5" Air Dam, red GTP overlays on custom badges, white rear insert.
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#211468 - 06/08/05 08:27 AM
Re: GTP Meets GXP (56k warn for pics)
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Registered: 06/03/05
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Loc: Austin, TX
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Tires, P255/45R18 front, P225/50R18, rear Both are W rated.
The rims are 18"x8" front and 18"x7" rear so I assume that if you want to replace your GT/GTP rims you would need to order 4 rear rims of the GXP.
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#211469 - 06/08/05 10:19 AM
Re: GTP Meets GXP (56k warn for pics)
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Registered: 01/11/04
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no spare tire??? what a shame . did you look inside the trunk to see if its roomier then our gp`s. fix a flat will not help if the side wall is busted. great lookin though and i LOVE the side vents ala the 70`s T/A. congrats Brian. i give it four
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#211470 - 06/08/05 01:58 PM
Re: GTP Meets GXP (56k warn for pics)
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Registered: 06/03/05
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Loc: Austin, TX
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The trunk is the same size since it's the same body panel with the tire well and cover like all GP's. I just have the fix-a-flat and compressor. I guess there is more room since I put some tools and more fix-a-flat in the spare tire well in case I get two flats.
The owner's manual says sidewall blowouts are very rare. Anyway I guess with pontiac roadside and onstar, I could call both to see who gets there first.
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#211471 - 06/08/05 02:58 PM
Re: GTP Meets GXP (56k warn for pics)
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Registered: 08/01/02
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The owner's manual says sidewall blowouts are very rare.
It has been just over 30 years (summer 1974) since I had a sidewall failure. On a Goodyear Polyglass. I calculate that is almost half a million miles of my driving . . . - Ray Driving out-of-state to find "the deal" on "my GXP". . .
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#211472 - 06/10/05 12:11 PM
Re: GTP Meets GXP (56k warn for pics)
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Registered: 03/08/03
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I noticed you have your car in front Bobby :p . The wider fronts than rears have been much discussed in the "other" board, and the reasons are very sound. It allows the heavier front to grip "better" than the lighter rear and neutralizes the handling. I'm sure you can find the scientific explanation over there. Kicking myself for not waiting for the GXP
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#211473 - 06/10/05 12:23 PM
Re: GTP Meets GXP (56k warn for pics)
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Originally posted by Cliff Cherry: I noticed you have your car in front Bobby :p .
Not in front, in the lead maybe. I wanted Brians car to be the main focus of attention. I just wanted mine in the back ground. I had Brian pull up past my driver door so his car would cover my dent in the door.
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Bobby Died 5/1/08, resurrected 5/15/08 ASCD SD hood, 17" Bullitts, Overkill PCM, 3.4" Pulley, NGK TR55IX, K&N 9" cone filter, JimmyC D/P, U-bend removed, Flowmaster 40 series, Hooker big bore tips with resonators, S/B brake lines, drilled/slot rotors, GMPP handling kit, KYB struts, F&R strut supports, HID's, LED's, 2.5" Air Dam, red GTP overlays on custom badges, white rear insert.
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