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Rob@WretchedMS · 07-01-2009, 02:33 PM

ok, it's time for me to start being a bit more active in this forum, and since the Black GTO in this thread is mine, i feel it's a good place to start.

We tested my GTO vs a stock GTO a couple Pedders days ago, and i was .13 more g's than the stock GTO.

I had 245/45/17 Bridgestone RE01R's, the stock GTO (donated by a local dealer) i believe had 245/45/17 BFG's.

So to say that the Bridgestone's are worth .13g's would be outstanding for Bridgestone, it's just not possible.

With that said, I drive my GTO 20k a year, and I drive it hard. the Ride comfort is fine, it's a bit more stiff than stock, but not harsh by any means. Now with the Xa's installed on the GTO having the ability to adjust the height and dampening is very nice. I've recently moved and no longer am i limited to not lowering my car, so it's been dropped about 35-40mm, handles very very well, and is comfortable to drive. Does it feel like a Cadillac?, no it doesn't, but if i wanted that i'd buy a Caddy.

07-01-2009, 02:33 PM	#19
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	ok, it's time for me to start being a bit more active in this forum, and since the Black GTO in this thread is mine, i feel it's a good place to start. We tested my GTO vs a stock GTO a couple Pedders days ago, and i was .13 more g's than the stock GTO. I had 245/45/17 Bridgestone RE01R's, the stock GTO (donated by a local dealer) i believe had 245/45/17 BFG's. So to say that the Bridgestone's are worth .13g's would be outstanding for Bridgestone, it's just not possible. With that said, I drive my GTO 20k a year, and I drive it hard. the Ride comfort is fine, it's a bit more stiff than stock, but not harsh by any means. Now with the Xa's installed on the GTO having the ability to adjust the height and dampening is very nice. I've recently moved and no longer am i limited to not lowering my car, so it's been dropped about 35-40mm, handles very very well, and is comfortable to drive. Does it feel like a Cadillac?, no it doesn't, but if i wanted that i'd buy a Caddy.