Moved on to a G8 GXP

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07-01-2009, 07:30 AM

TsingTsaoNYC

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Moved on to a G8 GXP

Its been about 11.5 years since I picked up my Maxima and thought it was time to move on. Picked up a G8 GXP and all I can say is wow.

Maxima will become my daily driver now. Parts should be up for sale soon.

07-01-2009, 08:44 AM

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Excellent choice but uh.......where are the pics? Besides the little one in your sig.

07-01-2009, 09:00 AM

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welcome to the v8 club

07-01-2009, 01:49 PM

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i was thinkin bout gettin the same thing, how do u like it? obv u like cuz u said wow but is there anything u dont like?

07-01-2009, 07:01 PM

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i was thinkin bout gettin the same thing, how do u like it? obv u like cuz u said wow but is there anything u dont like?

If you want to get one, better hurry up as they are running out! Only ~1800 shipped to the US. Only thing I don't like is the fuel economy (13/20). I'm getting 14-15 mixed metro NYC driving (stop & go + NYC highways). But I guess thats a small price to pay for a 4 door 415hp /415 tq ~4000lb car thats running high 12s stock. Back seat is big and roomy, nice sized trunk, handles like a dream, great brakes, plus nice understated styling without being over the top. Great car, just came out at the wrong time.

07-01-2009, 07:52 PM

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WOW sick, one of the best sedans out there for the price.

is it 6spd ?

07-01-2009, 08:05 PM

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6 spd auto. Debated it for awhile, just that traffic here in NYC is too much for a manual. In terms of performance, not much difference in the G8s between the auto and manual. Maybe in the 90+ mph roll race, there might be a very slight advantage. But in 0-60 and 1/4, the auto is actually quicker. Granted, I'm not being delusional in knowing the fact that manuals are more fun to drive!

07-01-2009, 08:05 PM

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i had the same issue, but after i got a tune my mpg climbed my 3-4mpg and a crap load on the highway.

i need to step up and get my axles so i can start hitting the track.

07-02-2009, 05:36 AM

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i had the same issue, but after i got a tune my mpg climbed my 3-4mpg and a crap load on the highway.

i need to step up and get my axles so i can start hitting the track.

Out of curiosity, where did you get your tune done? What mods have done so far with V?

07-02-2009, 06:40 PM

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Out of curiosity, where did you get your tune done? What mods have done so far with V?

i have 0 performance mods, but i wanted the tune to get rid of my skip shift function. a company called wait4me did the tune and they have a great price. google them

07-02-2009, 07:41 PM

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Man, those are nice cars, my buddy has a red one just like yours and I love it, if I could afford one I would buy in a heartbeat...

07-04-2009, 12:42 PM

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Nice cars.

04-27-2010, 01:37 PM

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So finally got around to getting my car on a dyno:

Bone stock GXP A6 ~5,000 miles on motor
Done @ RCT Perfomance in College Pt., NY on a Dyno Dynamics Dynamometer.

04-27-2010, 01:43 PM

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how much did you pick it up for... pics would help... i love the choice... thats the next car i want... a white GXP

04-27-2010, 01:58 PM

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you murdered me on hp/tq.

04-28-2010, 12:57 PM

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you murdered me on hp/tq.

I thought the LS6 put out very nice #s as well??

04-28-2010, 01:13 PM

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IIRC the ls6 in the CTS-v was somewhat downgraded from what was in the Z06. Probably along the lines of the original 385hp version that was offered when they were introduced.
So say the cts-v has 385hp @ flywheel, and there is about a 15% loss from there to the tires. That puts it at ~ 328. And you have 415 @ the flywheel. and calculating the loss that actually came right to 352.75.

04-28-2010, 01:34 PM

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I thought the LS6 put out very nice #s as well??

i put down around 330/330 if i recall

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its the same motor just we have more drive train loss. dual mass flwheel, two piece drive shaft , etc.

04-29-2010, 12:48 PM

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You guys have any CTS-V meets around metro NY area? Last time we had a nice Camaro / G8 / Corvette meet at Floyd Bennet Field. Was planning a go-kart meet with the G8 guys soon, let me know if you or any other CTS-V guys are interested. Would be nice to a 4dr LSx gather going.