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Re: Panther Black G8 GT.. (56K) new pics, Page 5
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:27 pm
by 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!

Re: Panther Black G8 GT.. (56K) new pics, Page 5
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 12:10 am
by Peterg22000
repinS wrote: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

Re: Panther Black G8 GT.. (56K) new pics, Page 5
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 9:25 am
by BonneMe
A little doriftoooooo action eh?

Re: Panther Black G8 GT.. (56K) new pics, Page 5
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:59 am
by 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?
Re: Panther Black G8 GT.. (56K) new pics, Page 5
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 11:25 am
by 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.

Re: Panther Black G8 GT.. (56K) new pics, Page 5
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:52 am
by pearl_bonnie02
Holy bajesus! That is one sexy car!
Re: Panther Black G8 GT.. (56K) new pics, Page 5
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 3:07 pm
by repinS
Jim W wrote: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).
Re: Panther Black G8 GT.. (56K) new pics, Page 5
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:03 am
by Peterg22000
Another little 'tweek'...
HSV GTS Steering wheel..

old..

New..

Re: Panther Black G8 GT.. (56K) new pics, Page 5
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:12 am
by 2000Silverbullet
Much nicer wheel. I like the thicker wheel.
Was that a GM part? What was the number? How much?
Re: Panther Black G8 GT.. (56K) new pics, Page 5
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:12 am
by 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.
Re: Panther Black G8 GT.. (56K) new pics, Page 5
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:30 am
by 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.
Re: Panther Black G8 GT.. (56K) new pics, Page 5
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:05 am
by 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..

Re: Panther Black G8 GT.. (56K) new pics, Page 5
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:09 am
by 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!
Re: Panther Black G8 GT.. (56K) new pics, Page 5
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:41 pm
by 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.

Re: Panther Black G8 GT.. (56K) new pics, Page 5
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:45 pm
by 2000Silverbullet
BTW did you others notice that the G8's front vent swings away as part of the door panel.
Different

Re: Panther Black G8 GT.. (56K) new pics, Page 5
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:45 pm
by Ragsdale
2000Silverbullet wrote: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.
Re: Panther Black G8 GT.. (56K) new pics, Page 5
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:57 pm
by J Wikoff
Small hands, huh?
Re: Panther Black G8 GT.. (56K) new pics, Page 5
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:00 pm
by Peterg22000
you like your nice skinny one?
I rather like my fatter one.. feels much better to hold on to..
Re: Panther Black G8 GT.. (56K) new pics, Page 5
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:01 pm
by Ragsdale
J Wikoff wrote:Small hands, huh?
Not really.. it's just really big and doesn't feel comfortable.
Peterg22000 wrote: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
Re: Panther Black G8 GT.. (56K) new pics, Page 5
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:21 pm
by harofreak00
The difference between the 92-99 and 00 size steering wheel is amazing... I can image how good that new wheel feels.