GTO - 2 weeks on
flak monkey - 20/4/11 at 07:56 PM
Picked the monster up 2 weeks ago, spent last weekend giving it a good going over mechanically and cosmetically.
1995 Mk2. Imported in 2008. 60k miles
Twin turbo, 6 sp manual
320bhp, 315lbft
4wd, 4ws, active aero, electronic sports suspension. lots of toys 
Given it 4 new boots, a 4 wheel alignment, new engine oil, new ARB drop links and polybushes. Still a long list of stuff to do on it, including
cambelt, gearbox, diff and transfer box oils, plugs etc
Had a good look underneath it when it was up on the lift having the tracking done and its like new under there. Will get it undersealed and waxoiled
this summer at some point.
Oh and I gave it a good polish up last weekend. Just the interior and underbonnet to recieve the treatment now.
(yes its missing anm exhaust trim!)
Its great fun to drive. Pop it in sports mode and you can chuck it about something silly for a big heavy car. Its got a massive amount of grip and its
not slow either (5.4sec to 60mph)
Fuel wise it averages about 30mpg on a run and a lot less if you are a bit 'enthusiastic'
meany - 20/4/11 at 08:18 PM
Seems you got yourself a good un
Liam - 21/4/11 at 09:19 AM
Looks great (well, outside anyway 
)! So how does it drive, or haven't you been out in it much yet? I can't think of many more annoying
jobs than a transverse V6 DOHC cambelt - enjoy! 
James - 21/4/11 at 10:57 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Liam
I can't think of many more annoying jobs than a transverse V6 DOHC cambelt - enjoy!
You're all heart! 
flak monkey - 21/4/11 at 11:30 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Liam
Looks great (well, outside anyway )! So how does it drive, or haven't you been out in it much yet? I can't think of many more annoying
jobs than a transverse V6 DOHC cambelt - enjoy!
Needs a good under bonnet and interior scrubbing, which it will get next week I have to have the plenum off to change the rear plugs, so it will
get a good cleaning before its put back
Drives really nicely, took a lot of getting used to driving a petrol again after driving a diesel for so long. It can be quite sedate if you keep the
revs down, or completely mental if you drop it a couple of gears and wind the revs up past 3k.