Panther Black G8 GT.. (56K) new pics, Page 10

[repinS]

Well, this was quite the interesting cone hit... smack dab perpendicular with the middle of the passenger rear door.

No actual off-course though!

[Peterg22000]

Well, this was quite the interesting cone hit... smack dab perpendicular with the middle of the passenger rear door.

No actual off-course though!

yeah, and they forgot to count that cone too! No +2

[BonneMe]

A little doriftoooooo action eh?

[Jim W]

TOTALLY off topic, but I know Wes Tanney (the photographer) he was the CAD/CAM tech admin at Sheridan college when I was there.

Jerry, is he still there?

[lash]

I haven't been in this thread since early on in the pages. Wow! Glad I stopped back in! Peter, you just may have single-handedly turned the collective opinions of this club in favor of the G8 with your fine car, pics, and they perfect condition you keep it in.

It is a veeerrry nice car and certainly a candidate for our next car, when ever that time comes about.

[pearl_bonnie02]

Holy bajesus! That is one sexy car!

[repinS]

TOTALLY off topic, but I know Wes Tanney (the photographer) he was the CAD/CAM tech admin at Sheridan college when I was there.

Jerry, is he still there?

Yep, he totally is still there. He's a pretty skilled driver too, consistently one of the fastest times of the day with an 08 Civic Si coupe (the 197hp ones).

[Peterg22000]

Another little 'tweek'...

HSV GTS Steering wheel..


old..

New..

[2000Silverbullet]

Much nicer wheel. I like the thicker wheel.

Was that a GM part? What was the number? How much?

[radomirthegreat]

Very interesting steering wheel. Is that aluminum? On the G8 forums, is that a popular thing? Perhaps some Australian guys want the G8 wheels?

It must add 40 horsepower or so.

[Peterg22000]

I got it off Ebay.com.au its a genuine GM Holden wheel, but I don't have a P#


yes the skeleton of the wheel is aluminum, and a very dense foam/rubber and the wheels on the G8 are just the same old standard wheels down there.. they wouldn't be interested.

there are a few people on the G8 forums that have done a wheels swap, but I beleive I'm the ONLY one thats done the HSV GTS wheel.

[BonneMe]

A good steering wheel goes a long way! The GTI has a larger flat spot than that, and flat corners down low as well. The "scallops" for thumbs are larger too, but pretty similar. I LOVE it, especially with the paddles, It forces me to hold the wheel right almost. AutoX'ers and people @ Car's n' Coffee are surprised to see it's stock.

Perfect upgrade! Now do what I did, and put a boost gauge on the column behind it..

[Jim W]

Kinda hard to put a boost gage on a car that doesn't generate any boost

Nice addition Peter, hopefully the weather will hold out on Sunday and I can check it out!

[2000Silverbullet]

Perfect upgrade! Now do what I did, and put a boost gauge on the column behind it..

Ya that would be the next perfect upgrade.......a turbo kit.

Peter, that is one sweet ride you are transforming your G8 into.


It needs a ram air headlight though.

[2000Silverbullet]

BTW did you others notice that the G8's front vent swings away as part of the door panel.

Different

[Ragsdale]

Much nicer wheel. I like the thicker wheel.

Was that a GM part? What was the number? How much?

Honestly?
I hate things that are too thick, they're hard to grab a hold of.

My tahoe has a nice skiny one.

[J Wikoff]

Small hands, huh?

[Peterg22000]

you like your nice skinny one?

I rather like my fatter one.. feels much better to hold on to..

[Ragsdale]

Small hands, huh?

Not really.. it's just really big and doesn't feel comfortable.

you like your nice skinny one?

I rather like my fatter one.. feels much better to hold on to..

O you're so funny lol

[harofreak00]

The difference between the 92-99 and 00 size steering wheel is amazing... I can image how good that new wheel feels.