SLP Releases Info on G8 Firehawk - Page 2

Smaart Aas Saabr · 02-22-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ColinOpseth

The G8 Firehawk is boring without a manual transmission option. I'm on the sidelines for a G8 until GM decides to make the car fun to drive for "all" enthusiasts. Until then, I'm staying with my GTO.

I don't really like the flat paint scheme. I know it's "retro" but come on.. that's the best you can do for $19 grand? SLP's stuff has not been getting much better; it's been getting more expensive.

I wonder if AFM still works with the huffer?

You need the GXP it comes with Corvette engine and Corvette manual gearbox.

ColoradoZQ8 · 02-22-2009, 02:45 PM

It looks like crap.

Sorry, but the flat black hood doesn't work.
I've seen too many people who went to WalMart and bought a can of spray paint -- then painted the hood of their Civic or Corolla to make it look "fast."

stevecmh · 02-22-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

Uhhh...how about for a loaded G8 Firehawk you can pretty much swing one of these..

bingo.

and i would take the CTS any day

BlackGTP · 02-22-2009, 03:32 PM

My thought is what can high end tuners really offer anymore. Take the awesome GXP G8 and add some more hp and a little better braking for $20k? When you can get 400-500+ hp from regular GM offerings I don't think there is really much of a need for the tuner car. Yes, I'd love to drive one or even have one - but will I or most other people really be any happier or really even notice incremental improvements???? I guess that is why these cars aren't for most people. What can Lingenfelter (spelling could be way off) offer that will be better than the ZR1???? What can Koeing (I believe Koeing is the Porsche tuner) really do anymore for Porsche?????

kylepo · 02-22-2009, 03:35 PM

FYI the #s in the PDF were on stock tires.

pic18 · 02-22-2009, 03:50 PM

We need a Hurst edition similar to early 70's Grand Prix's. Offered only in black or white with gold. Special edition gold wheels. Offer an auto(maybe retune shift points) or manual. Upgrade the exhaust and intake, and make it only like $2,000 more than a GT. Oh by the way dump the G8 name and call our new niche car a Hurst Grand Prix!

JohnPetrosky2k · 02-22-2009, 03:52 PM

Weren't they making a G8 v6 Firehawk? Where are the specs on that

**mikmak** · 02-22-2009, 04:14 PM

Possibly one of the tackiest looking packages for the G8 or the commodore. What's teh point of 500 HP if you look like a tool

EllwynX · 02-22-2009, 05:02 PM

Saw this at the Philadelphia Auto Show (Camaro Enthusiast Event before it opened to the public). Attractive vehicle, but I'd still rather have my Camaro SS.

It seemed the G8 Firehawk was there exclusively for the enthusiasts as it was removed before the show opened to the public.

Pinnacle · 02-22-2009, 05:17 PM

Flat black hood on a red car?? No rice for me, thanks.

jkennedy293 · 02-22-2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pic18

We need a Hurst edition similar to early 70's Grand Prix's. Offered only in black or white with gold. Special edition gold wheels. Offer an auto(maybe retune shift points) or manual. Upgrade the exhaust and intake, and make it only like $2,000 more than a GT. Oh by the way dump the G8 name and call our new niche car a Hurst Grand Prix!

For all that effort, you are better off putting a sticker job on a GXP.

tollytime · 02-22-2009, 05:59 PM

I wonder who is going to sell them? This is not a factory option. Most consumers don't realize this is not officially a GM car. The warranty on the the parts of the car that have been modified by Firehawk are not covered by GM. Many Firehawk owners were surprised to find this out after they had purchased the car. Given the current state of Pontiac, it will be very hard to locate one of these cars. It's nothing more than a pipe dream folks.

FireFox89 · 02-22-2009, 06:17 PM

Im not a elitist but NO NO NO. I love slp (im about to buy a cai and LM2 dual duals for my firebird), stop milking the firehawk name and name it something else like the g8 gta for instance (even though it is made by holden but tuned by a american firm). Plus pontiac/and or alfa romeo still may own the trademarks.....but something other then firehawk please.

**mikmak** · 02-22-2009, 06:18 PM

Actually tolly time, it is a real car, hence it is no pipe dream. I think it looks tacky, but sales will not be hindered by the current Pontiac climate. People that buy these type of cars are looking for these type of cars.

It isn't like you need to tear them away from a Nissan Dealership because they have be hunting ofr something economical with nav and vibrating seats.

FireFox89 · 02-22-2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkennedy293

For all that effort, you are better off putting a sticker job on a GXP.

I like the gp/hurst shifter nameplate conversion.

02-22-2009, 02:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
ColoradoZQ8 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 362	Re: SLP Releases Info on G8 Firehawk It looks like crap. Sorry, but the flat black hood doesn't work. I've seen too many people who went to WalMart and bought a can of spray paint -- then painted the hood of their Civic or Corolla to make it look "fast."

02-22-2009, 03:32 PM	#19 (permalink)
BlackGTP 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Connecticut Drives: 2008 Chevy Malibu LTZ Posts: 630	Re: SLP Releases Info on G8 Firehawk My thought is what can high end tuners really offer anymore. Take the awesome GXP G8 and add some more hp and a little better braking for $20k? When you can get 400-500+ hp from regular GM offerings I don't think there is really much of a need for the tuner car. Yes, I'd love to drive one or even have one - but will I or most other people really be any happier or really even notice incremental improvements???? I guess that is why these cars aren't for most people. What can Lingenfelter (spelling could be way off) offer that will be better than the ZR1???? What can Koeing (I believe Koeing is the Porsche tuner) really do anymore for Porsche?????

02-22-2009, 03:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
kylepo 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Buffalo NY/ Midland MI Posts: 815	Re: SLP Releases Info on G8 Firehawk FYI the #s in the PDF were on stock tires.

02-22-2009, 03:50 PM	#21 (permalink)
pic18 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: RI Drives: 2002 GMC Sierra 2004 Ford Mach 1 Posts: 112	Re: SLP Releases Info on G8 Firehawk We need a Hurst edition similar to early 70's Grand Prix's. Offered only in black or white with gold. Special edition gold wheels. Offer an auto(maybe retune shift points) or manual. Upgrade the exhaust and intake, and make it only like $2,000 more than a GT. Oh by the way dump the G8 name and call our new niche car a Hurst Grand Prix! __________________ Jeffs All American Car Page

02-22-2009, 03:52 PM	#22 (permalink)
JohnPetrosky2k 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fairless Hills, PA Drives: 1998 Midnight Blue Pontiac Trans Am 1989 Black Posts: 140	Re: SLP Releases Info on G8 Firehawk Weren't they making a G8 v6 Firehawk? Where are the specs on that __________________ [ 2008 Chevrolet HHR SS ][ 1998 Pontiac Trans AM "WS7" ]

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02-22-2009, 04:14 PM	#23 (permalink)
mikmak GMI Australia Correspondent Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pacific Paradise, Australia Drives: VZ Wagon and JSII sedan Posts: 11,601	Re: SLP Releases Info on G8 Firehawk Possibly one of the tackiest looking packages for the G8 or the commodore. What's teh point of 500 HP if you look like a tool __________________ *READ GM International Operations 100 Day Scorecard!!It's official: I'm a twit. Follow me on Twitter!!***

02-22-2009, 05:02 PM	#24 (permalink)
EllwynX 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern NJ Drives: 2010 SIM Camaro 2SS/RS Posts: 1,286	Re: SLP Releases Info on G8 Firehawk Saw this at the Philadelphia Auto Show (Camaro Enthusiast Event before it opened to the public). Attractive vehicle, but I'd still rather have my Camaro SS. It seemed the G8 Firehawk was there exclusively for the enthusiasts as it was removed before the show opened to the public. __________________ Previoulsy Owned Light Blue 1982 Camaro Berlinetta Teal Green 1991 Camaro RS Teal Green 1995 Cavalier Coupe White 2000 Xtended Cab S10 Xtreme LS Silver 2002 Camaro Silver 2005 Aveo LT Sedan Currently Own Silver 2010 Camaro SS/RS

02-22-2009, 05:17 PM	#25 (permalink)
Pinnacle 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 286	Re: SLP Releases Info on G8 Firehawk Flat black hood on a red car?? No rice for me, thanks. __________________

02-22-2009, 05:59 PM	#27 (permalink)
tollytime 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,012	Re: SLP Releases Info on G8 Firehawk I wonder who is going to sell them? This is not a factory option. Most consumers don't realize this is not officially a GM car. The warranty on the the parts of the car that have been modified by Firehawk are not covered by GM. Many Firehawk owners were surprised to find this out after they had purchased the car. Given the current state of Pontiac, it will be very hard to locate one of these cars. It's nothing more than a pipe dream folks.

02-22-2009, 06:17 PM	#28 (permalink)
FireFox89 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Middle Of Nowhare, Maryland Drives: 2002 Pontiac Firebird Y87/GT Posts: 1,131	Re: SLP Releases Info on G8 Firehawk Im not a elitist but NO NO NO. I love slp (im about to buy a cai and LM2 dual duals for my firebird), stop milking the firehawk name and name it something else like the g8 gta for instance (even though it is made by holden but tuned by a american firm). Plus pontiac/and or alfa romeo still may own the trademarks.....but something other then firehawk please. __________________ "You can paint it any color, so long as it's black ..."

02-22-2009, 06:18 PM	#29 (permalink)
mikmak GMI Australia Correspondent Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pacific Paradise, Australia Drives: VZ Wagon and JSII sedan Posts: 11,601	Re: SLP Releases Info on G8 Firehawk Actually tolly time, it is a real car, hence it is no pipe dream. I think it looks tacky, but sales will not be hindered by the current Pontiac climate. People that buy these type of cars are looking for these type of cars. It isn't like you need to tear them away from a Nissan Dealership because they have be hunting ofr something economical with nav and vibrating seats. __________________ *READ GM International Operations 100 Day Scorecard!!It's official: I'm a twit. Follow me on Twitter!!***

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