What Do You Want To See?

[DevilYellow]

I've been talking to different manufacturer's and am really curious to know what everyone wants for their cars. I'll share my list:


CV8-R or Kenesis Wheels
Nitto 245's for the front and 275 555-r's for the back
Fitted Car Cover
Pro 5.0 Shifter
Custom long tube headers going to the flanges on the catback (removing cats)
Silver faced gauge overlays if the yellow doesnt look right
Dash gauge pod

[cvp33]

All of the above plus:

Insert for lower facia opening - something more distinctive but tasteful
CAI
Cowl hood - again distintive but tastefull

One last thing. Something to make it go twice as fast that costs around $13.78. (That's what I got on me right now)

[Tails]

- Heated seats

- Heated outside mirrors

- Awesome Stereo

- Trip computer

- Electric controlled Moonroof

- Lotsa HP

- I like the headers idea


I can go up to $51.15

:)

[DevilYellow]

No heated seats .... the AUS and SAUDI are too warm for heated seats so there is no OEM setup :( :( :(

[04 IBM GTO]

all i can say is CORSA, CORSA, CORSA!!:D

[DevilYellow]

thats the weird thing, i have to wait to hear how this exhaust sounds ... apparantly its 80db with a tone that they spent BIG $$$ on .... right now im thinkin to ditch those 4 cats and make it a tad louder.

[04 IBM GTO]

yeah but by ditching the 4 cats the exhaust will be a bit louder than a tad! the great addition to an aftermarket exhaust is the tips that some of the company's have and also the different tones that they all make. i have heard some if the exhaust clips of the factory exhaust and it sounds good from the clips but who knows until you hear it in person.

[mbiggles]

I AM CURIOUS IF ANYONE HAS HERD THE BLAUPUNKT 200-WATT
STEREO SYSTEM IN THE GTO? FOR THOSE OF US WHO ENJOY OUR MUSIC COMING FROM A GOOD SOUND SYSTEM.

[Tails]

I haven't heard it either. I wonder where the ten speakers are all going to be? I have already put together my first CD including such tunes as "Little GTO" duh, "Hot Rod Lincoln", "Little Duece Coupe", "Deadmans Curve" etc.

:eek:

[davbo]

MR. BIGGLES WHY DO YOU TYPE ALL OF YOUR MESSAGES IN CAPITAL LETTERS? IT MAKE IT SEEM LIKE YOU'RE YELLING?

Are you?

I think the sound system will be good if not door rattling loud. I'm a bit confused by the fact that Pontiac lists the system at 200w but the "same" system in the Monaro is 260w. Go figure.

[mbiggles]

Originally posted by davbo
MR. BIGGLES WHY DO YOU TYPE ALL OF YOUR MESSAGES IN CAPITAL LETTERS? IT MAKE IT SEEM LIKE YOU'RE YELLING?

Are you?

I think the sound system will be good if not door rattling loud. I'm a bit confused by the fact that Pontiac lists the system at 200w but the "same" system in the Monaro is 260w. Go figure.

Mr.Davbo, No I am not yelling................................
I did not realize you could here me when I typed in CAPS!!
Must of been thinking about the rattling loud sound system.

[davbo]

Do you mean "here" or "hear"?:p

[mrgto68]

My vote is for the fitted car cover and dash gauge pod.

[mbiggles]

Davbo >>>>>>> can you HEAR me now?????? or how you put it,
it make it seem like your yelling.
Did you mean "makes" .

Your new found friend.
Mitch
:p

[04GTO]

It also needs an oil pressure gauge, even my 88 cavilier had on of those. I hope someone comes out with some kind of high performance panel filter type airbox instead of these crappy k&n Cone setups, I really hate k&n, they let a lot of fine dirt past them.

[DevilYellow]

oil pressure might be in the electronic driver info center but i do agree that there needs to be a gauge

[britus56]

A small snorkel scoop like the Trans Am had would be sweet, not too crazy but still tough looking, with a more intense fresh air intake set-up working with it. I assume the sound system is XM capable since XM is giving away a GTO and a Caddy on their radio promos. They are so proud of the exhaust that I think I'll wait and see on that, sounds good so far as much as I can tell anyway. Definitely more serious rubber, Bridgestone Potenza S-03's or Firestone Firehawk SZ50ep in a better profile so I can hook and still handle the wet. And someone mentioned the moonroof, that would be nice.

[CMNTMXR57]

A few as mentioned;

-Heated seats
-Memory seats
-MOONROOF!!! I don't get how they cannot have that.
-The dash top gauges (with oil pressure gauge)

I don't know about the stereo, 200 watt seems a little weak especially for those of us with 500 Monsoon systems even though the Monsoon system isn't a sonic masterpiece. I hardly use it though anyway as I'm too busy listening to the soundtrack under the hood. :D

AS for the headers, I would like a setup similar to the flanges on FLP headers, off-road pipe/Y-pipe, this way it would make swapping cats in and out easy for emissions purposes.

[Tails]

Can somebody explain to me why you need more than 200 watts for a stereo? It is a car. You are sitting in an area smaller than a jail cell. My home stereo is 200 watts and it blows the windows out of the living room. Maybe my hearing ain't what is used to be so I am missing the fine points here.

:)

[CMNTMXR57]

Keep in mind, the 500 watt system in the F-Body's was a tad bit more powerful due to cars that have T-Tops or Convertibles that need the volume capabilities to compensate.

I'm not one of those going around playing their stereo's loud (as I said, it's mostly off) but for higher quality sound especially to achieve a broad frequency range, one needs wattage. It's not just for sheer power. For sonic clarity in order to get crystal clear highs, and powerful deep lows, POWER helps insurmountably in achieving this.

As to your 200 watt home system, how big are your speakers too? I bet they're a tad bigger than most common automotive style. They also have a much larger enclosure, bigger magnet and a couple of other things.

[04GTO]

Another thing is that in your house you dont have to overcome road noise. Also all 200 watt stereos or 500 watt stereos are not created equal, one companys 100 watt stereo system may be louder than another companys 800 watt system. My 25x4 pioneer sounded better in my 86 grand-am than my 500 watt monsoon sounds in my trans-am . Anyways I just hope the system is adequate enough for the car regardless of the rating.

[chotton]

I have a friend that lives in Australia amd he said it sounds comparable to the Delco/Bose systems from the mid-late 90's. So not bad, but nothing to special.

[crazywop112]

I would like to see a roots type blower available for the GTO. Magnacharger makes one for the Vette but I think you have to get a cowl hood so that it will fit. It may fit without a hood for the GTO.


LS1 M112 Blower

http://www.magnacharger.com/pr002.htm

[CMNTMXR57]

It's not a Magnacharger, rather a Whipple but in case you didn't see this little ol Monaro.

http://users.bigpond.net.au/mexiwi/files/100_0020_ 1.jpg
http://users.bigpond.net.au/mexiwi/files/100_0021_ 1.jpg
http://users.bigpond.net.au/mexiwi/files/100_0022_ 1.jpg
http://users.bigpond.net.au/mexiwi/files/100_0023_ 1.jpg

2003 Monaro CV8, extensivley ported LS1 heads (300+ cfm inlet) 232/241 @ .050 .580 lift. 1.7 yella terra rockers, ARP head studs, cometic gaskets, 50 lb/hr injectors, 9.2-1 comp, 1 7/8 4-1 headers, dual 3" exhaust, twin plate clutch, bosch motorsport fuel pump. 3.3 litre Whipple supercharger fitted with the Starr Performance Intercooled blower package, making 10.5 psi of boost at the moment, being bumped up to 12-13psi this week.

no times have been run yet and it will be final tuned on thursday the 7th of August. Flywheel HP will be around the 700-750 mark.

[crazywop112]

The Whipple supercharger kit looks good. Thanks for the info. :D

[CMNTMXR57]

I'd really like to see what Kenne Bell comes up with also before making a purchase. KB seems to do their homework

[04GTO]

Hopefully someone keeps the roots blowers in mind when they design the aftermarket hoods.

[Wheelmanz28]

DEFINITELY some type of aftermarket hood. A nice 4 In. cowl would give it a mean look, or maybe even a nice Ram Air hood of some sort.

CAI will be a definite necessity, and I'm sure one is already in the works.

Corsa would be sweet too, or maybe a GMMG exhaust, or even Mufflex or Spintech.

Hi Flo cats

Custom Gauge Pillar :cool:

LS1 GTO scanmaster too would be sweet

[crazywop112]

I would also like to see a bigger brake kit for the GTO.

[LIL'GTO]

I'll get my son to "trick" my car out. You know he has on of those rice burners that has all the gauges on it along with a turbo. Also a seat vibrating stereo...........which might be a good thing.

I'll just be happy when I get to drive the darn thing!!!!! :D

[DANSLS1]

Originally posted by LIL'GTO
I'll get my son to "trick" my car out. You know he has on of those rice burners that has all the gauges on it along with a turbo. Also a seat vibrating stereo...........which might be a good thing.

I'll just be happy when I get to drive the darn thing!!!!! :D

You are joking, right - please right? No offense, but every 'riced out' GTO makes more people dislike this car, and there's enough already...

[LIL'GTO]

yes, I'm joking............no on is touching MY car!!! No one is driving MY car!!!
If he wants he can give me pointers but that's all. I like a stock car, if I change anything it might be the wheels. Not too crazy about those.
:p

[DANSLS1]

Originally posted by LIL'GTO
yes, I'm joking............no on is touching MY car!!! No one is driving MY car!!!
If he wants he can give me pointers but that's all. I like a stock car, if I change anything it might be the wheels. Not too crazy about those.
:p

Whew - I'm feeling better now :)

I thought that had the tone of a joke but wasn't sure. I'm planning on keeping mine stock for the powertrain warranty duration at this point. I'm thinking when I need new tires that the black rims would look real nice on my black car.

After warranty is up - and assuming my state doesn't reimplement emission testing, LS1edit will be in my computer, the exhaust in the roof of my garage and probably headers and a full new 'no cat' exhaust system on the car:D

[mbiggles]

I just want to see my damn car.:D

[LIL'GTO]

I have to agree with Mitch.............just want to see the damn car!!!

....and to rschumacherfan1,,I think black rims on a black car would look cool:D

[Promngr]

Hey Devilyellow, what size and style Kinesis wheels are you interested in?

Todd
Production Manager
Kinesis Motorsport

[DevilYellow]

K58R's .... but I really want a thick lip and the hub to be set in alot so the spokes flow deep into the hub

[Promngr]

The Reverse style wheels will give the appearance of a deeper rim and they make the wheel look bigger. Hopefully we will have the opportunity to test fit or measure the car in the near future to determine how wide and how deep the outer rim section will be. If/when you are ready give us a call at 800.888.6754 and ask for Alan.

Todd

[cvp33]

Promngr,

You can test my GTO. I'll be expecting a huge discount of course. J/K. What does a set of 18" k58r's go for?

:cool:

[Promngr]

You would have to call Alan (sales manager) for pricing. If you're a club member you can get 10% off. It doesn't have to be a specific club, just an automotive related club.

Todd

[Mr. Pontiac]

First thing I will buy is a Nitrous system. Second thing I will look for is a hood with retro style scoops and maybe a hood tach.

[bonequark]

It seems to me that the LT4 Package Upgrade for existing LT1s was a pretty popular power upgrade at a reasonable price.

How about an LS6 PowerPack for the std LS1? I think it would basically involve adding the LS6 Heads, Cam and Intake, much like the LT4 upgrade.

Should be good for approx. 60hp bump, correct? Installation shouldn't be that tough and the cost should be reasonable. I'd think about springing for that package.

-Bone:thumbs:

[DevilYellow]

For the install price I would put ported heads and a bigger cam.

I'm still trying to see if I want to do a 389 or 400 with my Turbo ... I mean ....uh .... you didn't see anything :sneaky:

[britus56]

As soon as I find some white spoke wagon wheels, with the blue & red stripe, I am on the case. It will really offset the whip antennas I've got for it. My JC Whitney catalog already has a plethora of fine products for my GTO. Can't wait for my 52 function Dixie horn to get here, and as soon as I get the precise measurements for my roll-on woodgrain contact paper I'll set myself apart quite nicely. It should be real easy to apply what with my doors welded shut and all. I just hope it survives the jumps, but then don't we all?? Gotta go get Daisy now check ya.

Luke:confused:confused:

[Tails]

I didn't know they did that in Iowa. Is that where Hazzard county is located??

:drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

[britus56]

Well, it's a little more sedate than we like to let on. Ever seen an amish dude try to jump a covered bridge with a buggy pulled by a drug enhanced mule? Not pretty. Freshly churned butter everywhere.

[davbo]

Man, all these threads have degenerated. We need someone, I mean ANYONE, to get their GTO so we got something to talk about.:drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

I normally don't drink that much, but it is Friday night....

[LIL'GTO]

:rolleyes: I hope I get mine real soon...............probably won't be chatting much, too busy griving GTO all over creation.
So far only I'm the one in southeastern NC that has ordered one. (that I know of).
Time for a dring :drink: anyone wanna join in?

[LIL'GTO]

that would be "drink" not dring.........you'd think I had one (or 2) already :drink: :drink:

[Tails]

Hey dring or drink...I'll join ya...

:drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

[Tails]

Originally posted by davbo
Man, all these threads have degenerated.

That's because we are all degenerates!!! DUH



:drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

[DevilYellow]

This thread is only for ideas anyways... there will be new new product threads and maybe a well kept wish list ...

I dunno if I should say this but .........I had 1 drink after a long day of work, laid down and had a dream about dyno'in davbo's barbados blue GTO at 10 at night . I dont remember what the #'s were but I rememeber my cat ran away and someone stole my GN so I wasn't happy.

[LIL'GTO]

That's OK DY, I had a dream also...............

I had my GTO and it was in the form of a truck and it had blue and red interior!

how many :drink: did I have. :confused:

[davbo]

Well, I had more than 1 or 2 drinks last night but my GTO is still going to be Impulse Blue........or am I dreaming right now that I ordered an Impulse blue gto when I really ordered barbados blue. :slap:

[superfrank]

Originally posted by CMNTMXR57
I'd really like to see what Kenne Bell comes up with also before making a purchase. KB seems to do their homework

I contacted Ken Bell a couple of weeks ago and they are working on a kit now. This is definitely the way to go seeing what they've been able to do with the '03 Cobra 500-600+ horsepower with mods and some juice. I'll be ordering an Auto (wife wants to drive). I'm concerned that the bottom in the auto car won't handle the blower as well as the forged bottom in the manual car. Any thoughts? My 89 T-Bird SC was Supercharged and while th bottom help up great(forged), they were prone to blown head gaskets...another concern. I guess it depends on the level of boost you want to run. More is always better Right...as long as power keeps going up! How much boost can the stock LT1 motor handle? What kind of power numbers could we expect to see? For me as soon as I can I'll be installing a Bell blower. Nothing like the feel of instant boost!

Frank

[alexWS6]

If I had one coming I would defnitely be looking for the following products to be made....

-Intercooled, single turbo kit
-Larger X pipe eliminating the 4 cats with just 2 random-tech metal matrix cats
-Corsa catback

-Minitub kit (to fit some decent sized tires!!)

[gtofan]

- Hurst Competition Plus shifter
- CAGS (Computer Aided Gear Selection/"Skip Shift) deactivation kit

Believe these are already offered for C5 Corvettes with the T56 Tremec 6-speed - hopefully a direct crossover for the GTO....

[DevilYellow]

Corvettes transmissions are located in the rear.... F-Body shifters are more likley to work in a GTO

[gtofan]

Oops - you're right. I knew that (sure I did). By the way, any shifter recommendations other than Hurst? Had a Hurst shifter in the past - it was built like a bank vault. Don't know if the quality stayed up once they were bought out by Mr. Gasket - also have had a Mr. Gasket shifter - it was a POS.

[Holeshot]

I would have loved to see 3 inch mandral bent exhaust.heated seats, (the seats do have memory) I don't like the directional arrows in the mirrors, saw this in sales manual @ my dealer. to SUVish

Ditto on the headers for quick change cats,and gota have oil pressure gauge.

Can't wait to see aftermarket hoods. I like the SC/T hood on the wifes 02 Grand Am. turns a lot of heads.

[vxchev]

I would also like to see a bigger brake kit for the GTO.

Has anybody checked out what aftermarket rotars and or 4 or 6 pistion capliars are available to suit the GTO i.e Brembo , Baer Brakes, Wilwood

Cheers

[DevilYellow]

none of those 3 have setups yet .. I think Howie is taking his car to Baer. There are options from downunder, but they are expensive.

[speed_demon_freak]

Yeah a good brake upgrade or just slotted rotors....i even would like to see those little lights that blink that screw on the the tire valve stems.

[darkitec]

Don't get your hopes up too much. This sound system is not very impressive. It's very nice but, distorts if you try and get any kind of real volume out of the thing.

I AM CURIOUS IF ANYONE HAS HERD THE BLAUPUNKT 200-WATT
STEREO SYSTEM IN THE GTO? FOR THOSE OF US WHO ENJOY OUR MUSIC COMING FROM A GOOD SOUND SYSTEM.

[darkitec]

I would like to see a set of smoked black tail light lenses. Something that will blend away into the phantom black paint.

[DANSLS1]

Don't get your hopes up too much. This sound system is not very impressive. It's very nice but, distorts if you try and get any kind of real volume out of the thing.

Wow - either I'm getting older, or people just want to listen to music much louder than I did when I was younger. I had custom system in one of my previous cars that I used to listen to until I could get a headache. This system blows that one away by a long shot. I can't imagine anybody wanting to listen to anything in the car at a volume where this system would distort it.
Dan

[FLORIT]

It must be an age thing, Dan. The GTO's stock sound system is more than I need. In fact, I don't like turning it up much at all. I enjoy listening to the exhaust note more than anything! :)

[darkitec]

To be quite honest I've rarely have a desire or need to turn up the stereo Unless i'm in a car wash or at the service station. Like everyone else, I love listening to the car while going down the road. And on a side note. It seems to me that the exhaust has gotten a bit louder now that I've got 2k on it. Has anyone else noticed this?

It must be an age thing, Dan. The GTO's stock sound system is more than I need. In fact, I don't like turning it up much at all. I enjoy listening to the exhaust note more than anything! :)

[ColoradoGoat]

Gauges and Headers.

[HD926]

Dead Pedal

[Alexandria-GTO]

Hmm what we I think we need most on the 05 stock models...

After 200 miles heres my input:

-Power Door Lock button (hey I have to drive into SE DC)
-Clothes Hanger Hook (even the aussies have to have dry cleaning!!)
-Memory Seats
-Heated Seats
-Power Sunroof (only and only if it wont rattle, otherwise forget it)
-Bigger Trunk
-Dead Pedal
-Redo the ingress/egress to the rear seats such that lifting the lever on the front seat auto slides the front seat back and forth. Had this on my Acura CL, it worked very well.

All that being said....That stuff is minor and so far I love the car. The Traction Control System is purely awesome. Rained the whole weekend, and I still was able to put decent power down.