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Re: Octane, Australia Re: A few things [brz71] by holdenguy
Apr 15, 2007 (5:16 am)
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Replying to: brz71 (Apr 14, 2007 7:49 am)

Yes, that is correct re; Monaro.
But what point are you trying to make?
The new VE Commodore has the steering way forward
of the engine.
There will not be an AWD version of this car.
How many times do I have to tell you guys this?
Bit of news in the pipeline is this,
They are considering putting some new diesel engine
in the Commodore.
I know the US is not much into diesel, but Europe is.
Opel have said that they want the Commodore.
The head honcho there came out here and took a few Commodores for a flogging, he loved it.
This diesel is 3 litres and puts out a massive 178kw.
It has well over 500n/m of torque.
More than the 6 litre V8.
Also, your G8 is already going down the assembly line.
As is the Poms Vauxall VXR8,(HSV R8).
I still can't get over the fact that the Poms are getting
HSV's cheaper for what we can get them here.
Clarkson and The Stig will be cracking a fat driving this car around the old airport track!
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Re: Octane, Australia Re: A few things [holdenguy] by elias
Apr 15, 2007 (5:21 am)
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Replying to: holdenguy (Apr 15, 2007 5:16 am)

i would be *very* interested in a USA diesel G8, especially if it were available with a stickshift. i won't hold my breath!
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Re: Octane, Australia Re: A few things [brz71] by holdenguy
Apr 15, 2007 (7:46 am)
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Replying to: brz71 (Apr 14, 2007 7:49 am)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OKz3pJJPvg&mode=related&search=
 
Here you go mate, a bit of a treat for you.
A V8 turbo AWD HSV Coupe on the dyno.
Enjoy
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Re: Octane, Australia Re: A few things [holdenguy] by paisan
Apr 15, 2007 (7:06 pm)
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Replying to: holdenguy (Apr 15, 2007 7:46 am)

There will not be an AWD version of this car.
 
Wonder why not, they would be smart to put an AWD setup as an option in the RWD USDM cars, people here don't know how to drive, especially in the snow and rain.
 
-mike
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Re: Octane, Australia Re: A few things [paisan] by holdenguy
Apr 16, 2007 (5:11 am)
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Replying to: paisan (Apr 15, 2007 7:06 pm)

Yes, I guess it would be good to have AWD,
but the engine is far back in the bay and the front axle
and steering assembly are very forward.
Thanks for your reply Mike.
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Re: Octane, Australia Re: A few things [holdenguy] by paisan
Apr 16, 2007 (5:16 am)
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Replying to: holdenguy (Apr 16, 2007 5:11 am)

Hmm, perhaps they could use the AWD trans they are using in the Caddy STS or something similar to what is being used in the BMWs, probably would have to wait for the next generation though.
 
-mike
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Re: Octane, Australia Re: A few things [paisan] by holdenguy
Apr 16, 2007 (6:31 am)
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Replying to: paisan (Apr 16, 2007 5:16 am)

I didn't know that BMW has AWD cars?
Only have X3 and X5 here.
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Re: Octane, Australia Re: A few things [holdenguy] by paisan
Apr 16, 2007 (6:34 am)
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Replying to: holdenguy (Apr 16, 2007 6:31 am)

Yup both 3 series and 5 series cars come with AWD these days. Oh and of course the 4-matic MB vehicles also have AWD as well.
 
-mike
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Re: Octane, Australia Re: A few things [holdenguy] by bumpy
Apr 16, 2007 (11:21 am)
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Replying to: holdenguy (Apr 16, 2007 5:11 am)

I would imagine that an AWD version could be made if GM decided it were really necessary. It would require new transmissions, front suspension, and some others bits, so if the VE wasn't designed AWD-capable from the outset it's probably too complicated to get done at a low enough cost.
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Re: Octane, Australia Re: A few things [bumpy] by holdenguy
Apr 17, 2007 (10:03 am)
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Replying to: bumpy (Apr 16, 2007 11:21 am)

Agree with you there bumpy,
Interesting about these AWD Bimmer sedans.
I'll have to look into that a bit harder.
Don't know why we don't get them here.

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