Pulled a 400+ hp GTO tonight...

Dammmittt · 08-03-2007, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc GTO

Wow . . . You really don't know much about the GTO, do you . . . I have 65K on mine and it has had bolt-ons, cam, supercharger, and nitrous and it hasen't missed a beat. I have ran it on road courses, 10s on the drag strip, and driven to and from Indy getting 23.5 mpg and I make 540 rwhp off the spray. It still is as tight as it was the day I drove it off the dealer lot. One thing I love is that my 60K service was $200. The other doctor in my office paid $3200 for his "level 1 and 2" 60K service and an oil pan gasket. Ouch . . .

I was just poking fun cuz its pontiac. This is a bimmer board you know.

pbdm4k · 08-03-2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc GTO

Wow . . . You really don't know much about the GTO, do you . . . I have 65K on mine and it has had bolt-ons, cam, supercharger, and nitrous and it hasen't missed a beat. I have ran it on road courses, 10s on the drag strip, and driven to and from Indy getting 23.5 mpg and I make 540 rwhp off the spray. It still is as tight as it was the day I drove it off the dealer lot. One thing I love is that my 60K service was $200. The other doctor in my office paid $3200 for his "level 1 and 2" 60K service and an oil pan gasket. Ouch . . .

You're seemingly on the wrong forum... if you hadn't noticed, this is a BMW Z4 forum. Welcome but uhh, I don't think most of us here care much for corvette powered aussie cars that can't turn. Suspension? sure.. but you forget that the Z4 still has a significant weight advantage and won't need aftermarket suspension to outrun you on a road course.

As Colin Chapman put it, "to get more speed, just add lightness".

In regards to how much you pay for your service/maintenance, it only costs me $60 to do my maintenance. $200 is even over priced for me!! So i really have no idea what mechanic is screwing your tailpipe for $200.

Doc GTO · 08-03-2007, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dammmittt

I was just poking fun cuz its pontiac. This is a bimmer board you know.

No problem! I've owned Bimmer's in the past and I'm a racing instructor for 3 BMW car clubs on the east coast (Florida, GA, SC).

Doc GTO · 08-03-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by pbdm4k

You're seemingly on the wrong forum... if you hadn't noticed, this is a BMW Z4 forum. Welcome but uhh, I don't think most of us here care much for corvette powered aussie cars that can't turn. Suspension? sure.. but you forget that the Z4 still has a significant weight advantage and won't need aftermarket suspension to outrun you on a road course.

As Colin Chapman put it, "to get more speed, just add lightness".

In regards to how much you pay for your service/maintenance, it only costs me $60 to do my maintenance. $200 is even over priced for me!! So i really have no idea what mechanic is screwing your tailpipe for $200.

No, I'm not. This is a car forum and anyone that enjoys cars can enjoy. I've driven Zs in the past at speed on the race track and they are nice, not as stable as their longer wheelbase siblings but nice, none the less. I've raced for 12 years and instructed for 7 so I'm quite familar with turning. Even the M car owners do suspension mods. Stock is ok for some but when the skill level increases, it just isn't enough. As far as Colin Chapman is concerned - I've raced Lotus so I'm on it! As far as the Z3/Z4 is concerned, I've never had one outpace me on the track but I do have the "driver" mod so that may make up for the weight advantage.

pbdm4k · 08-03-2007, 03:53 PM

Well, in that case, welcome to the board!

What made you choose the Monaro tho? Gobs of horsepower?

Artz 330 · 08-03-2007, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc GTO

No, I'm not. This is a car forum and anyone that enjoys cars can enjoy. I've driven Zs in the past at speed on the race track and they are nice, not as stable as their longer wheelbase siblings but nice, none the less. I've raced for 12 years and instructed for 7 so I'm quite familar with turning. Even the M car owners do suspension mods. Stock is ok for some but when the skill level increases, it just isn't enough. As far as Colin Chapman is concerned - I've raced Lotus so I'm on it! As far as the Z3/Z4 is concerned, I've never had one outpace me on the track but I do have the "driver" mod so that may make up for the weight advantage.

i like my little dinky h&r springs :rocks:. But im used to the car and the power now. I need more. Maybe a Turbo and HARDer springs

Doc GTO · 08-03-2007, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pbdm4k

Well, in that case, welcome to the board!

What made you choose the Monaro tho? Gobs of horsepower?

Thanks!

I've been a big fan of the Aussi Super ca racing with the Holdens for many years. I love the european feel with the V8 grunt. They handle ok out of the box but it needed to be stiffened up a bit. It is now where I want it! I've done King springs, adj. Konis, poly bushings, Wilwood 6 piston brakes, and lightened her up a bit.

Doc GTO · 08-03-2007, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Artz 330

i like my little dinky h&r springs :rocks:. But im used to the car and the power now. I need more. Maybe a Turbo and HARDer springs

H&R makes some good springs! Little more power :rocks:

Dammmittt · 08-03-2007, 09:37 PM

Nuttin wrong with more power.

enfield · 08-03-2007, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dammmittt

Nuttin wrong with more power.

the 335i is faster in a Z4M

- so how do we get more power in the ///M to keep up with a 335i? My solution is to get an M3. A supercharger does not sound attractive....

Rick Hunter · 08-03-2007, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by enfield

the 335i is faster in a Z4M

- so how do we get more power in the ///M to keep up with a 335i? My solution is to get an M3. A supercharger does not sound attractive....

Uh oh... you, my brotha, are obsessed with the M3.

Dammmittt · 08-03-2007, 10:56 PM

M3 won't be that much faster than the M Coupe. It's got some weight issues. I think by the time I can afford it, HPF will have me a 750 turbo for the M Coupe. The question is...do I want that rediculous of a car?

sonic03inSC · 08-03-2007, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dammmittt

The question is...do I want that rediculous of a car?

YES, because we can. If its still streetable and has AC why not!

Artz 330 · 08-03-2007, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by enfield

the 335i is faster in a Z4M

- so how do we get more power in the ///M to keep up with a 335i? My solution is to get an M3. A supercharger does not sound attractive....

are you talkin stock vs stock? If so i already put a hurting on a few of them.

Dammmittt · 08-03-2007, 11:39 PM

I haven't seen any 335is on the road...

Doc GTO · 08-05-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dammmittt

I haven't seen any 335is on the road...

We have a few in town already. My business partner who owns a E46 M3 went and test drove one. He told me it was to quiet and civilized for him.

killjohnnyforan · 08-05-2007, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc GTO

We have a few in town already. My business partner who owns a E46 M3 went and test drove one. He told me it was to quiet and civilized for him.

he left out ugly

Bammered · 08-05-2007, 07:27 PM

A 335i is Absolutely the slower car...We lined my bros Z4///M coupe up against a new 335i sport, 6 speed driven by myself. Our shifting abilities are comparable and very fast...2 rolls from 70mph and one from 50. Every time we punched the ///M pulled a bit in each gear due to gearing and redline. This was consistent right to the darkside of the speedo.... I was very impressed with the 335i. However if u gave me the choice i wouild take the coupe but i would love to have the 335i as a daily. Amazing car. The drivetrain seemed to have alot of slack during hardshifts, Maybe the CDV?

On the Topic of Shift speed, Who here considers themselves a real fast shifter? What do u consider a really fast shift? Is chirping 3rd an accomplishment?

enfield · 08-05-2007, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dammmittt

M3 won't be that much faster than the M Coupe. It's got some weight issues. I think by the time I can afford it, HPF will have me a 750 turbo for the M Coupe. The question is...do I want that rediculous of a car?

I'm talkimng about an E92 M3. You really think that an E92 M3 will have the same or similar 0-100kph as an E86 Z4M?

Dammmittt · 08-05-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by enfield

I'm talkimng about an E92 M3. You really think that an E92 M3 will have the same or similar 0-100kph as an E86 Z4M?

Absolutely. Everything I've read has them .2s appart. Sure its faster, but not enough for me to drop my ///M coupe. I'm keeping this thing as long as its running.

The E9X M3 is kinda boring looking too. I'd much rather have an E46.

Dammmittt · 08-05-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bammered

A 335i is Absolutely the slower car...We lined my bros Z4///M coupe up against a new 335i sport, 6 speed driven by myself. Our shifting abilities are comparable and very fast...2 rolls from 70mph and one from 50. Every time we punched the ///M pulled a bit in each gear due to gearing and redline. This was consistent right to the darkside of the speedo.... I was very impressed with the 335i. However if u gave me the choice i wouild take the coupe but i would love to have the 335i as a daily. Amazing car. The drivetrain seemed to have alot of slack during hardshifts, Maybe the CDV?

On the Topic of Shift speed, Who here considers themselves a real fast shifter? What do u consider a really fast shift? Is chirping 3rd an accomplishment?

I consider myself a decent shifter. I've never put a stop watch to it, but its definately in the lower tenths of a second. As fast as you can pull or push the lever its in. Not sure what you mean by chirping 3rd...

F87LUV · 08-05-2007, 08:45 PM

Today, I raced a new honda civic and I won. Shall I start a new thread? Lols. I need a M!!!!!!!!!

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