Onboard video of the 3.8 GT
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(187sks @ Oct 29 2008, 09:49 AM) </div><div class='quotemain'>My only problem is that it seems slower than my Firebird, noticeably. And I didn't hear any wheelspin...punch it below 30 and the rears on my Firebird go up in smoke.</div>
Thats becuase the Firebird is raw and brutal. While the Coupe is supposed to be a comfortable sporty GT car, not something to punish you when you drive it. Its not supposed to be the end all sports car. Its like a G35, NOT a 350z.
And I dont think traction control existed in the GM dictionary back then...
Thats becuase the Firebird is raw and brutal. While the Coupe is supposed to be a comfortable sporty GT car, not something to punish you when you drive it. Its not supposed to be the end all sports car. Its like a G35, NOT a 350z.
And I dont think traction control existed in the GM dictionary back then...
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Whiplash @ Oct 30 2008, 07:28 AM) </div><div class='quotemain'>It looks very impressive. I wonder how long its going to take me to be able to afford one.</div>
I could sell my house. LOL!
I could sell my house. LOL!
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(wilburisthecoolest @ Oct 30 2008, 07:03 AM) </div><div class='quotemain'>Thats becuase the Firebird is raw and brutal. While the Coupe is supposed to be a comfortable sporty GT car, not something to punish you when you drive it. Its not supposed to be the end all sports car. Its like a G35, NOT a 350z.
And I dont think traction control existed in the GM dictionary back then...</div>
Yeah traction control was available on the F-bodys. Mine has been overridden.
Traction control sucks. Lol.
Just disappointing for a car with more rated horsepower at the same weight. Sounds great though.
I'll still get one if life allows me to. I just hate electronic nannies and I'm disappointed that it's not quicker. We'll see how easy it is to mod.
And I dont think traction control existed in the GM dictionary back then...</div>
Yeah traction control was available on the F-bodys. Mine has been overridden.
Traction control sucks. Lol.
Just disappointing for a car with more rated horsepower at the same weight. Sounds great though.
I'll still get one if life allows me to. I just hate electronic nannies and I'm disappointed that it's not quicker. We'll see how easy it is to mod.
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If you think about it....every single N/A mod that you could possibly do on a GK will get you over 200 horses.
If you were to do every single N/A mod for the 3.8 GT, you could probably be somewhere between 350 and 360 horses. Add a small shot of nitrous to that, and you're easily at 400.
Ad a supercharger or twin turbo kit (like one thats available for the G35 or 350Z) and you're hitting 420-450 horses easily.
I have a feeling the aftermarket is going to be all over this car, like they are with the G35 and 350, and you're going to see some very interesting numbers coming out. I also forsee a SH*T LOAD of suspension mods available for it, due to the new found drifting possibilities.
If you were to do every single N/A mod for the 3.8 GT, you could probably be somewhere between 350 and 360 horses. Add a small shot of nitrous to that, and you're easily at 400.
Ad a supercharger or twin turbo kit (like one thats available for the G35 or 350Z) and you're hitting 420-450 horses easily.
I have a feeling the aftermarket is going to be all over this car, like they are with the G35 and 350, and you're going to see some very interesting numbers coming out. I also forsee a SH*T LOAD of suspension mods available for it, due to the new found drifting possibilities.
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As long as someone figures out how to completely defeat the ESC and traction control I'm still down for it.
I still want the 2.0t, but I think at 450hp you'll be at about the same investment with either engine probably. I'm pretty sure that the 2.0t will be the better engine choice above 450hp though.
I still want the 2.0t, but I think at 450hp you'll be at about the same investment with either engine probably. I'm pretty sure that the 2.0t will be the better engine choice above 450hp though.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Visionz @ Oct 30 2008, 10:45 AM) </div><div class='quotemain'>I agree....but for a daily driver...do you really want something more than 400+ horses?</div>
Hmmm....
Hmmm....
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Visionz @ Oct 30 2008, 10:45 AM) </div><div class='quotemain'>I agree....but for a daily driver...do you really want something more than 400+ horses?</div>
Yeah, I do. Lol. It's probably dumb but for my daily driver I'm thinking 450-600hp is a good power level for my next car.
Practicality minus. Fun plus. lol.
The Firebird isn't much under that, (375-400hp probably) and it was a good daily driver except that it's tough to get in and out of and the visibility isn't great.
Yeah, I do. Lol. It's probably dumb but for my daily driver I'm thinking 450-600hp is a good power level for my next car.
Practicality minus. Fun plus. lol.
The Firebird isn't much under that, (375-400hp probably) and it was a good daily driver except that it's tough to get in and out of and the visibility isn't great.
