Test drove 2 GTO's

[third_shift|studios]

So i've had the Goat bug for a while now-pretty much since last fall. I'm finally feeding my craving by testing out 2 goats: 2004 A4, & 2006 m6. Now i never go do dealers with the intensions of buying-as i'm super content with my 2000 ws.6.

First ride: 2004 A4, 20k miles: Have you ever noticed that all dealer reps are about 230 lbs and completely retarded when it comes to car knowlege? I'll back that up later, but I was happy to take the a4 Ls1 out first. It was big, and compfy-had the same feeling of an 05 mustang; thick seats, upright position, almost like a sedan. The single exhast is simply blasphomous though-couldn't really hear it at all. Left the dealership and went to the highway. Dropped the hammer and 1st made me excited to see what 2nd would bring until it shifted @ 4500 and 2nd seemed to fall on it's face a second until the top end followed through, Had to shut down through 3rd at about 80. Frankly, it didnt' move fast enough for me; big let down. Left the highway and came to a stop sign/left turn. I looked both ways asked if the tires were new? He said "about 100 miles on them, we put new rubber on all our....." and i gave it hell as i made my left on to the lowly country road. Minimal spin, hardly the excitement I anticipated-i think that a good bit of tunning could really open these suckers up.

2nd Ride: 2006 Ls2 m6, dealer miles; First off, the color black is SO choice on these cars. If I bought one i'd have to buy black, with velocity yellow being a rare but close 2nd. The ls2's dual pipes really know how to humm a tune, very deep and grumbly. Love the ram air hood and wing much better than the ls1 hood/spoiler. The fat ass who rode with me told me "this is my first time in a gto" I said "well, i'll be glad to pop your cherry..." and with that I clicked off the TCS. Damn! Lots of LOW END torque on this thing. Pulled out onto the same highway, and dropped the hammer on 1st-took it to about 6500 and 2nd gear made me it's bitch. With an excited "GOD DAMN" he and i were thrown in the rear seats. Unbelivable power! I shut down 3rd @ about 100 or so and the salesman looked at me like "oh my god...." I have to say, this car is really REALLY well put together. Amazing gas milage too; 31mpg compared to the 17 i was getting while cruizing with the a4. We exited the highway and came to the same stop sign where i asked the virgin "are these new tires" he looked at me confusingly then I buried the gas pedal into the floor as I made my left onto the desolate country road taking the goat sideways until 7k in first gear: nothign but white smoke and a look of amazment in his face; he actually complemented me by saying "I enjoyed that; you drove the GTO like it was supposed to be driven, thanks!" I really REALLY love the power that this car has. I think anyone looking to buy one should definatly go for the Ls2 m6 as you have a lot more control over the power band and it's a lot of car for $32,000.

[310stanger]

i am really wanting to drive an ls2 m6 goat. my only ls2 experience is in a bodies a6 c6 vette and i was very impressed with the power. your very lucky for the salesmen not spazzing out when u womp on the cars. most of em get real nervous real fast.

[needmorepwr]

I love test drives when the saleguy gets real quiet and kinda pale!

[Huskerz1]

I tested a 05 red GTO a4. It moved when I punched it. The sales lady was gripping her seat pretty hard when I shut down at 130 mph. Would love to get behind a 6 speed. Only complaint was the cabin didn't allow the exhaust note to be heard enough for me. I also wasn't ready for the sedan type feel yet. I gotta say it has outstanding seats tho. The C6 seats might be a tad better as they are very sweet to.

[pecha]

I went to dealership once and test drove the silver/black 6 speed.
Came back home with a black/red 6 speed.

[Sarge]

Dip...the 04 has dual exhaust (2.5") routed out the drivers side....come test drive mine

[third_shift|studios]

Dip...the 04 has dual exhaust (2.5") routed out the drivers side....come test drive mine

i'm going to hold you to that, ole crazy bastard. LOL Thanks for the correction.

[Sarge]

i'm going to hold you to that, ole crazy bastard. LOL Thanks for the correction.

Bring some Depends Adult Diapers...you'll need 'em

[310stanger]

that 402 must be nuts sarge, what kinda cyl heads do you have on that sucker? street oriented cam or one designed to pull harder up top?

[Sarge]

GM LQ9 Iron Block
Forged Balanced Lunati Crank

Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
Mahle ForgedPistons/Rings

FAST Fuel Rails
LunatiForgedRods

48lb Injectors
ARP Rod Bolts
SLP Underdrive Pulley
LS6 Lingenfelter Ported High Flow Oil Pump
Clay Smith Cam 238/242, .602/.610 lift on a 114 LSA
Patriot 243 Heads 64cc Chambers flow @ 340 cfm @.640 lift
Patriot Gold dual valve springs .650 lift
Titanium Retainers
ARP Head Bolts
Nick Williams 90mm Throttle Body
MafLess SD Tune
FAST 90mm Intake
Perma-Cool Remote Dual Oil Filters
Perma-Cool Oil Cooler
Royal Purple Racing 41 Motor Oil w/ dual AC/Delco filters
Driveline Components
3 ½” Extreme Performance Aluminum Driveshaft
Harrop Rear Differential
SLP Poly Bushings
Koni Adjustable Shocks
Pedder Drag Springs
Exhaust
Stainless Works Long Tube Headers 3”
RT Cats
DynoMax 3” Tubes
Borla Exhaust





Transmission
4L65E Stage V High Performance
Built By Finish Line Transmissions
Wood Dale, Illinois

• FLT performance pump
• Cryogenically treated FLT sleeved input drum
• Cryogenically treated input sprag races
• Cryogenically treated low roller race
• Cryogenically treated bearing style reaction shaft
• Cryogenically treated output shaft
• GM 5 pinion planets front and rear
• Wide 2-4 band
• 8 B/W high-energy clutches in 3-4 pack
• FLT beast shell w/bearing
• B/W 29 element sprag
• 4L65 low roller clutch
• Transgo HD-2 shift kit
• Corvette Servo
• Bushing kit
• All solenoids
• Internal wire harness
• Spacer plate
• B/W clutches
• Seal & gasket kit
• Filter
• Updated accumulator pistons
• Set end play to performance specs
• Deep GM pan (n/a C-5 corvette model)
• Sonnax super hold 4th gear servo
• B&M Transmission Cooler
• B&M Transmission spin on filter

I'm after Ed's ass

[310stanger]

wow, i bet that thing is fun with new passengers, are any of your gears useful at wot? must pull and pull and feel like ur time warping.

[Sarge]

wow, i bet that thing is fun with new passengers, are any of your gears useful at wot? must pull and pull and feel like ur time warping.

Frickin Beast...yeah....it do come off the ground....and yes...I punch it and launch on unsuspecting old folks riding in it from time to time to see them scream like lil girls

[third_shift|studios]

sarge stole my thunder.

[Mr. Luos]

Sarges 402 ain't shit.

[flat-top]

I traded in the Z for an 06 M6, blue on blue

[third_shift|studios]

nice. what's the interior? 2 toned?

[Pulse Red GTO]

I'll give ya a better deal on mine. I have a 04 GTO M6, Pulse Red I need to sell. I hate to sell it, but got to get a 4 door Great price also!

[Sarge]

Sarges 402 ain't shit.

Blow me mountain boy.

[third_shift|studios]

I'll give ya a better deal on mine. I have a 04 GTO M6, Pulse Red I need to sell. I hate to sell it, but got to get a 4 door Great price also!

10 bucks and you pay shipping. LOL

[flat-top]

nice. what's the interior? 2 toned?

blue interior, with some black.