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Old 20-10-09, 01:08 PM   #26
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Uranium, I agree that HSV need a much better interior than the SS, but the same can be said with FPV. These premium cars get mid range interiors with different stitching and a few different plastic colours... but alas Im off topic.

Be interesting to see what other mags/motoring sites say about the E2. Especially CarAdvice.
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Old 20-10-09, 01:40 PM   #27
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Thought I'd just throw this into the mix. Anyone seen this footage before? Make sure you watch right to the end.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/...n-F6_693535.htm


R8 isnt the same as the GTS

But Flappist just posted this in another thread

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MOTOR Magazine April 2006 PCOTY Page 68

Winton lap time:

F6 1:44.60
XR6T manual 1:44.95 (T56)
XR6T auto 1:45.90 (ZF)
GT 1:46.05


The VE GTS at that time did it in 1:43.71
And this video of Garth Tander taking a VE2 GTS around Winton looks to be about a 1:40. Unfortunately there is no actual timer though. (it looks like it crosses the line at :08 and again at 1:48

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru_79kTJQVg
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Old 20-10-09, 01:52 PM   #28
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Whether you want to believe it or not, the GTS would own anything from Ford OZ on a track.



Before the brakes start cooking
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Old 20-10-09, 02:18 PM   #29
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have you seen the brakes on offer for the GTS... dont think ford has anything better atm..

ugly as sin but i have to give it to HSV for bringing out something that can now have bragging rights and auctualy handle.
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Don't forget the heatsoak issues the LS engines have in the Commodore, plenty of tests have shown oil temp go through the roof over a couple of laps around a track. Thats not to say F6 would be any better as Im not sure. Also not trying to take too much from the GTS as I would imagine they are a great bit of kit and definately wouldnt mind having one in the driveway
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It's a real shame to see the GT not living up to it's name. Bring back the days of a big NA V8 stomping all over the Holdens. Those guys sure are living it at the moment, why cant we?
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the new gts - looks cheap, tacky and probably satisfies the typical Holden fan.the first time I saw this car on the cover of a mag, I honestly thought it was a joke. And who cares if their v8 is better. If you are that concerned bolt on a kb. For less cash, I would rather own something with a better interior/exterior,(and probably quicker, the f6) up to date technology and a ford badge.
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Anyone seen the comments on the article I posted one but it didnt get on there.
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i love the wheels....now i will run and hide!
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What differences are there between the series one GTS and Clubsport?
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What differences are there between the series one GTS and Clubsport?


$15k, MRC, 20's and a badge.

(Not that this is a dig at HSV. We're not immune from expensive badges either).
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$15k, MRC, 20's and a badge.

(Not that this is a dig at HSV. We're not immune from expensive badges either).

What about interior, suspension settings and brakes?
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What about interior, suspension settings and brakes?


True, forgot the brakes and interior, but I'd figured lowered suspension (20mm sounds familiar) and firmer (adjustable) ride came standard with MRC.
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Ok, cheers for that, Deech, 4Vman. The better suspension and bigger brakes would no doubt help the GTS get around a track faster than the Clubsport.
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What about interior, suspension settings and brakes?

All VE1's had the same 4 pot brakes. Only now are the 6 pot brakes optional on VE2.
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Besides a powerfull blown 8 it deserves I hope FPV give the GTP the brakes(6 pistons STD !!!), Suspension and new Wheels for the next model.
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Besides a powerfull blown 8 it deserves I hope FPV give the GTP the brakes(6 pistons STD !!!), Suspension and new Wheels for the next model.

6 potters are already standard on GTP.
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Oops I thought tey were still an option, mybooboo
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i think the ve's look better than the fg's. but if i were to buy a ford or a holden on looks, i'd still be buying the bf!! its a lot easier on the eye than the fg.
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