Back in the garage!
Keith dropped off the GT yesterday! :veryhappy I was getting the shakes not having my Opel in the garage :yup:. All I can say is... LOVE IT! The exhaust note with the headers and custom exhaust is awesome (better than the recording posted earlier). That plus the look of the new wheels and tires with the wider stance has really bumped up the aggressive posture of the car. It looks and sounds like a whole new animal. In fact, it was like getting a new car yesterday. I actually stalled it out a couple times trying to get used to the new clutch / transmission release point and the feel of the throttle linkage which was also improved. It didn't help that I had it in third gear on one attempt either (with the new five-speed transmission, the gear shift locations are different - first is over to the left more than I expected). In addition, the rebuilt steering rack has restored the handling to where it should be. I'm just overwhelmed. I went for a nice long drive and that fifth gear is so nice out on the highway. I think I was just shy of 3K RPMs at 80 MPH so lots of room before red-line. Keith doesn't need any plugs, but, at the risk of it going to his head

, great work Keith as always!
Matt
P.S. I want to add a shout-out and big thanks to Opel GT Source too. It's so easy to take for granted the great parts, knowledge, and service they provide. This refresh / upgrade used many parts from OGTS including: header, clutch plate, timing chain, five-speed rear seal, speedometer cable, rebuilt distributor, starter motor, steering rack parts, brake lines, firewall liner, shock tower caps, full gasket set, various seals, rubber boots, and bushings, and more! Thank you OGTS!