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Re: 2009.5 G8 GXP Update Pg 8.

Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 5:48 pm
by SSEiMan01
It doesn't explicitly require it, but I use it. It likes it from what people who have run both to compare have said. I'll be able to tune it to run premium only when I tune, if I so choose.

Re: 2009.5 G8 GXP Update Pg 8.

Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 5:53 pm
by gweg_b
Yeah, I run premium on mine too.

Hasn't cost me a whole lot more, since I only fill up about once a month.

Re: 2009.5 G8 GXP Update Pg 8.

Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:00 pm
by SSEiMan01
Yeah yeah, Mr. Kept in storage. :P Jk

I fill up about every other day or two so.........

Re: 2009.5 G8 GXP Update Pg 8.

Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:46 pm
by gweg_b
Haha, yeah, haven't really got to put the miles on mine yet.

But, if I was driving it everyday, I'd probably be filling up as much as Will.

AND I'd still be getting better mileage than the Bonneville!

Re: 2009.5 G8 GXP Update Pg 8.

Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:48 pm
by SSEiMan01
And dare I say having more fun? Or rather maybe a different kind of fun...

Re: 2009.5 G8 GXP Update Pg 8.

Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:10 pm
by gweg_b
Definitely more fun!

Can't have too much fun with 8* of knock on a supercharged 3800. :???:

Although I learned sometime ago that you can go sideways with FWD, it's just not as fun (or as safe) as RWD. :wink:

Re: 2009.5 G8 GXP Update Pg 8.

Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:23 pm
by SSEiMan01
I discovered that years ago! Lots of members will vouch for having seen me do it, in a few cars. :P

But proper oversteer is more fun.

Re: 2009.5 G8 GXP Update Pg 8.

Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 1:54 am
by drift7one
tint made a world's difference. hence the reason I also did 20% on my Bonneville after I got. actually, I think you were the first to comment/ complement on the post after I did it. lol.
:btruestory:
did you also swap in the yellow fogs?

Re: 2009.5 G8 GXP Update Pg 8.

Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:54 am
by SSEiMan01
I did those a couple of weeks ago. I ended up getting free yellow bulbs, and wanted more yellow during the day, so I put on yellow Lamin-X as well. Carl calls my fogs yellow-ception. :P

Re: 2009.5 G8 GXP Update Pg 8.

Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:59 am
by gweg_b
I didn't even notice the fogs!

They look good, and I think Carl has the perfect name for them.

Re: 2009.5 G8 GXP Update Pg 8.

Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:19 am
by SSEiMan01
I thought I posted about them in this thread already?? :lol:

Maybe not, I'm on so many *dang* forums it's hard to keep track sometimes.

Re: 2009.5 G8 GXP Update Pg 8.

Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:22 am
by CMNTMXR57
I'm gonna go away from the yellows on mine, and go 6k to match my headlights. I do like the color they provide, but it seems almost as if they're taking away from the light the headlights are putting out.

Re: 2009.5 G8 GXP Update Pg 8.

Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:27 am
by SSEiMan01
Possibly with an HID kit that would provide that illusion. These don't do any more light than stock, they're only 24w bulbs, but the color really helps in the rain/fog.

Re: 2009.5 G8 GXP Update Pg 8.

Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:36 am
by gweg_b
I'm still running stock bulbs.

Haven't really considered anything aftermarket yet.

Re: 2009.5 G8 GXP Update Pg 8.

Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 12:24 pm
by SSEiMan01
I wanted to tint them either black like on the limo or yellow. I thought black would fade into the car too much, the yellow stands out.

Re: 2009.5 G8 GXP Update Pg 8.

Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 12:39 pm
by gweg_b
Yeah, the yellow does look good.

I think black would have only worked if the fog inserts were painted, but then that takes away from the GXP look.

Re: 2009.5 G8 GXP Update Pg 8.

Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 12:41 pm
by SSEiMan01
Yeah I don't want to change the front end other than remove that license plate (when I get new ones) and I need to replace the grille too. Luckily a guy on CHC got me the part number and I found it online for 85 bucks brand new.

Re: 2009.5 G8 GXP Update Pg 8.

Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 12:47 pm
by gweg_b
Not a bad price!

I just realized, your plate is mounted lower than mine. I wonder if that's a difference between a GT and GXP. Never noticed it before.

Re: 2009.5 G8 GXP Update Pg 8.

Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 12:50 pm
by SSEiMan01
No that has to do with how they mounted it when the car was sold. I love it where it is, if I have to have it I guess. But I'd rather not have it at all. GXPs look much better without it.

Not my car...

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Re: 2009.5 G8 GXP Update Pg 8.

Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 12:54 pm
by gweg_b
Ok, that makes sense.

Yeah, I'd love all my vehicles to not have front plates, but that would not go over well with the state authorities. :sad: