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Feeler....does anyone know of problems with the '04 GTO?
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Dem seats too.
So to actually give you constructive feedback:
Rear seat stitchings rip. Not a matter of if but when.
Radius rod bushings are garbage, replace immediately.
Struts are garbage, get some Koni SR.T or whatever they're called with some BMR springs, thank me later.
Strut mounts, replace them immediately, too.
IRS in the autos don't really have problems. The manuals are notorious for eating axle shafts and axle stubs when launching.
Door handles will peel. Another case of when, not if.
You'll want to bleed the clutch fluid often because there's a known issue with the hydraulics. Upgrade to Corvette stuff.
Trunk space the size of your wallet. You can't store dick back there.
Make sure once you do the radius rods, get the alignment kit and a GOOD alignment as a lot of people destroy tires because the front hubs sag causing too much camber and rub the struts until you perform the fix.
LS1 vs LS2. Get an 05 or 06 as the 06 tail lights look better and has the illuminated steering wheel controls and door lock button.
So to actually give you constructive feedback:
Rear seat stitchings rip. Not a matter of if but when.
Radius rod bushings are garbage, replace immediately.
Struts are garbage, get some Koni SR.T or whatever they're called with some BMR springs, thank me later.
Strut mounts, replace them immediately, too.
IRS in the autos don't really have problems. The manuals are notorious for eating axle shafts and axle stubs when launching.
Door handles will peel. Another case of when, not if.
You'll want to bleed the clutch fluid often because there's a known issue with the hydraulics. Upgrade to Corvette stuff.
Trunk space the size of your wallet. You can't store dick back there.
Make sure once you do the radius rods, get the alignment kit and a GOOD alignment as a lot of people destroy tires because the front hubs sag causing too much camber and rub the struts until you perform the fix.
LS1 vs LS2. Get an 05 or 06 as the 06 tail lights look better and has the illuminated steering wheel controls and door lock button.
Ive had my 04 for over 6 years and it's only really left me stranded on the side of the road once, when my stock 70k+ mile clutch decided it didnt like me adding a cam/longtubes and a tune. That was fixed w/ an LS7 clutch and its been fine ever since. It has gone in a couple times for the damn ignition lock crap as well, but other than that, its only had regular wear and tear issues. Granted I dont beat the shit out of it, like it seems like you plan on doing. But if you're nice to it, its nice back.
Suspension upgrades do go a long way w/ this car. I did that first before any power upgrades. Brakes could be a little better also, as mentioned, but I've never touched mine. I do always try to keep a lookout for anyone getting rid of 05+ calipers tho as that will probably be one of my next upgrades.
Overall I love the car and am not ready to give it up. I never went crazy with it since it was my daily driver and I needed to rely on it every day, but now that I have a new daily I might finally be able to take it a little further and make it a little less "reliable"
Suspension upgrades do go a long way w/ this car. I did that first before any power upgrades. Brakes could be a little better also, as mentioned, but I've never touched mine. I do always try to keep a lookout for anyone getting rid of 05+ calipers tho as that will probably be one of my next upgrades.
Overall I love the car and am not ready to give it up. I never went crazy with it since it was my daily driver and I needed to rely on it every day, but now that I have a new daily I might finally be able to take it a little further and make it a little less "reliable"
Only thing I miss more. Grocery shopping, while I put the bags in the trunk the wife would start it up....
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gotchya.
I'd almost rather do a high mile c5 though I'm thinking...
at least parts are easier to come by and they'd get better mileage.
buying a c5 for the mpg.
You'd be getting 26-30 no problem. Dat .50 ratio 6th gear in the manuals.
Fuck, I'm about to snatch that one up. I can't believe how cheap they've gotten.
You'd be getting 26-30 no problem. Dat 6th gear in the manuals..
Fuck, I'm about to snatch that one up. I can't believe how cheap they've gotten.
out of a gto or a c5?
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