G8 Suspension and Handling Upgrades (Pedders, Pfadt, Nitto)

[Knoxville]

Yeah I've definitely thought about doing the Holden stuff. The only reason I haven't swapped the badges is because the front Pontiac emblem leaves 2 small holes in the front bumper that I would want filled in nicely.

The exterior body modifications look great, but they are quite expensive imo. Here is one of the most common website that sells the Holden body kits:
http://www.jhpss.com/Pontiac-G8/Bodykit.htm

The only other exterior modifications that interest me is the GXP diffuser.
http://mystudios.com/g8/gxp-diffuser2.jpg

[LingLing]

The base VE kit seems somewhat reasonable, but both HSV kits are absurd.
I prefer the look of the base VE over the HSV front anyway. HSV's look so extra chunky it looks misplaced.

Was a manual transmission available with the V8? I don't ever recall seeing one.

[Knoxville]

The GXP model is the only G8 that comes with a manual. But it was also like 42K starting price. They weren't even out when I purchased my GT at the time.

[scheides]

Its cool that you put that fram oil filter in there just for a gag, I laughed :)

[Murlo26]

Its cool that you put that fram oil filter in there just for a gag, I laughed :)

No I think he uses them ;)

[Knoxville]

I was bored.

2nd gear pull from earlier this year before the shitty weather came in:

Z0HhYNYuO-s

[LingLing]

80 mph at the top of 2nd?!
You have gear for days!

[Knoxville]

I'm still waiting on Pedders to get their act together and send me the remaining parts for the XA Street Package. It doesn't sound like the remaining parts will be shipped until the 25th-26th so my plans of having this all installed before the drag strip is shot. Kinda blows considering I placed my order 2+ months ago.

Anyways, that didn't deter me from installing some parts on the car. I was able to wrench on the car last night with @Murlo to get the strut tower brace installed.

Here are some pictures of the process and results:
http://i.imgur.com/7dG1geg.jpg

Test Fitting
http://i.imgur.com/7omvIS6.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/hkbDOYi.jpg

Bolts trimmed and tightened
http://i.imgur.com/eOrNFHa.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/qkkcZD0.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/eCfZP4j.jpg

Finished Product
http://i.imgur.com/PF09tmD.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/bSwbJJ4.jpg

[Knoxville]

I'm putting together a wrenchy wrenchy session. All are welcome to stop by to help or just hang out.

I have a comfortable heated garage environment with a garage fridge typically full of beer. Let me know if you're interested in hanging out this week.

I am planning on installing the remaining suspension / bushing parts now that the cruise is completed. I have the following items to install still:


Front / Rear XA Coilovers
Front Radius Rod Bushing
Sub Frame Bushings
Diff Bushings
Alignment Kit

[bramagedained]

Do you still want one of the mini batteries I have?

I need to get the keg-of-awesome cooler sometime too.