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Old 14-09-2015, 03:56 PM   #61
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Old 14-09-2015, 03:57 PM   #62
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Great value. I'm still happy I got my XR8, that supercharger and bark/pop/crackle will keep me happy until retirement. But well done to Holden for (finally) giving their fans what they want, and seemingly pinching quite a few Ford fans in the process!

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Old 14-09-2015, 04:01 PM   #63
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I’m not backwards in saying I like Commodores and I believe the latest model is a great package and I’ll be in the line to buy one.

It’s just the entry level output of the LS3 that has so much more to offer that disappoints me and there is no harm to anyone else in me feeling that way.

Personally I’ll be adding to it anyway so the factory tune won’t matter but it would have been nice to see 320kw or so in the brochures just so it doesn’t look so far behind the last XR8 on offer.
Plenty of options for the LS3.

http://www.walkinshawperformance.com.au/wp/au/W375/
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$6495 = 375kw and 676Nm with Driveline Warranty
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Old 14-09-2015, 04:13 PM   #64
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Wheels October edition just came and it has a write up on the VF2.
It claims HSV use the DIN measurement where Holden is using ECE method.
It states in government documentation HSV's 340kw is only actually making 326kw.
In other words if this 304kw was fitted to HSV and tested with the DIN measurement it would probably have a 317kw badge on it.
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Old 14-09-2015, 04:21 PM   #65
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Figures are:

Manual = 4.9 & 13.0 (manual hits 100 in 2nd gear)
Auto = 5.0 & 13.1

Even though diff ratios have been lowered the electronic rev limiter is higher (6L = 6,000rpm vs 6.2L = 6,600rpm)
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Old 14-09-2015, 06:16 PM   #66
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Agree with express 100%. How hard is it for Ford to sell a V8 ute? They lost me when they offering the GS 315 ute with no Brembo's on it.
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Old 14-09-2015, 11:47 PM   #67
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Front and rear.
Unfortunately the $350 is for premium upgrade. Cant upgrade to the brembo as wheels dont fit.


Just FYI for everyone....

The Performance brake upgrade is NOT Brembo's. It is a larger front disc on V8 models only. 345mm x 30mm vented with a 60mm single Piston caliper. Rear brakes are unchanged.(this came from just commodores so the exact dimensions may not be correct, BUT its not brembo...)

Only the Redline gets Brembo's and these are now front and rear, as per the MY15 Craig Lowndes edition.
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That makes a fraction more sense for $350
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Old 15-09-2015, 12:42 AM   #69
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Unfortunately the $350 is for premium upgrade. Cant upgrade to the brembo as wheels dont fit.


Just FYI for everyone....

The Performance brake upgrade is NOT Brembo's. It is a larger front disc on V8 models only. 345mm x 30mm vented with a 60mm single Piston caliper. Rear brakes are unchanged.(this came from just commodores so the exact dimensions may not be correct, BUT its not brembo...)

Only the Redline gets Brembo's and these are now front and rear, as per the MY15 Craig Lowndes edition.
Seemed too good to be true. A couple of websites will have to amend their VFII articles. A few people were speculating that the reason they redesigned the SS's 18s was to fit the brakes, so that part of it was plausible. $350 for larger fronts is still a no-brainer.
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Old 15-09-2015, 01:58 AM   #70
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True. But the brakes on my territory are better. They should have offered at least a 32mm thick disc and twin piston. Could have used c5 c6 caliper. Obviously the brakes come from some model sold in the USA
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A bit more exhaust noise and some smoke.

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A surprisingly long thread for a GM product in a Ford Forum.

Surely its time to play the Jack of clubs flowed by Jack of spades?????
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Exhaust sounds great.....do not like its looks much though....
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Time to go hulk, with comments like that on a Ford Forum (do you remember where you are?) I really think it's time you left us.
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Back to VF2...embiggened engine, I reckon it is cromulent.
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Hurray... bye bye hulky poo ..
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Yerrrr as i have said elsewhere i rate it
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Excellent news, see ya SULK.
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He will be back again soon.

Hulk_ATX anyone?
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Oh dear no more hulk, who will you guys have to pick on now?
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Oh dear no more hulk, who will you guys have to pick on now?
I was thinking we could start a poll.
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must be a lot of DORY in here if they keep bitting hulks bait!!
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Chevy unveiled their version but doesn't come with clear tail lights.



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Looking at that ride height you’d need a step ladder to get in it.
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This about sum's it up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rG34DvUuFI
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