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1265 messages, Last post on Jul 21, 2009 at 10:14 AM
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Looks like the ST name will stick. I'm planning on a GXP G8 this coming spring or summer! Mostly for the 6MT, Brembos and the Suspension. The 6.2L is also a nice addition too.  -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host
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Replying to: circlew (Oct 11, 2008 5:23 am) |
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Replying to: creamcitian (Oct 12, 2008 2:52 pm) I`m one of the few Aussies that bothers to post here. As for the political crap, couldn`t agree more, but the net result is that you will be able to get your G8`s cheaper down the track. That`s the point I was making, so all good for you. I currently own a VZ Commodore SS(see below link) which I love, but are thinking about trading it in on the new Sportswagon. Just have to make sure I can fit a surfski in it with the front passenger seat flipped forward. I don`t like putting things on the roof as the wind drag is enormous ie; fuel economy goes out the window. HSV have made a wagon with the LS3 in it, looks hot. Do you guys like the wagon? http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/xrt-holden-vz-ss-sedan.htm http://www.autoblog.com/photos/hsv-clubsport-r8-tourer/1013120/ |
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Replying to: paisan (Oct 12, 2008 3:39 pm) That car is basically a HSV Clubby / VXR8. Have you ever heard of MOTOR magazine here in Aus? I`ll try and post a link. Anyway, they ran a story in last months edition on a TWR (Tom Walkinshaw Racing) modded Clubby with this reverse snorkle blower on it. The charger is a Harrop 122 LS3 kit. How does 630hp with 770Nm sound to you guys? Does 0 to 60mph in 4.2 secs. http://www.walkinshawperformance.com.au/wp/2008/aus/news/news.asp?ID=330
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Paisan, A Subaru Liberty Wagon 2.0 litre turbo with the STI bits, nice. Funnily enough I was looking at getting the sedan version but $50k was a bit too much to pay, so settled on the VZ. That website I posted above, did you notice they are selling crate LS3`s? Now I`m wondering if that would slot into my VZ`s engine bay  I have read in other forums that the LS3 is a beautiful motor and loves to rev. What do they put them in over there? Mate, if you are gonna get a Clubby, get it in black, looks evil. I went to the local market on the way home and one was parked behind me. Bloody drool factor is enormous, and amazingly, black seems to be the most popular color for the current VE Clubsport. Actually, if you contacted Walkinshaw Performance they could pull your car off the assembly line and add the go fast bits ie; BLOWER, then ship it across to you. It would then be classed as factory fitted and not affect engine warrenty. Walkinshaw owns HSV you see. Walkinshaw is a Pom, this is how the Poms get the VXR8 with the blower option from day one. I think this is how that rapper,50 cents, or whoever it was got his,(HSV).
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Why hasn't this been deleted yet??? It's too big! I'm mortified that I actually have to scroll left and right! 
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Replying to: holdenguy (Oct 14, 2008 6:19 am) Funnily enough I was looking at getting the sedan version but $50k was a bit too much to pay, so settled on the VZ. Yah, it's actually a 2.5L over here. 243hp/243lbs torque, but added a few goodies (STi Pink Springs, Koni Struts, Group N front strut top mounts, SPT Exhaust, and a Cobb AP Chip/Tuner/Programmer) so I dynoed it at 212hp/243lbs torque at the wheels, with AWD that translates to roughly 280hp/320lbs torque at the flywheel. I'm looking at the G8 GXP as my Summer Daily Driver and keep the subie for the track and winter duties. -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host
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Replying to: tayl0rd (Oct 14, 2008 9:21 am) I would have edited my reply to Mike to make it fit better but the edit button got buried.
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Replying to: holdenguy (Oct 15, 2008 5:57 am) Then you go back a page, then forward and the advert crap is not there. Very funny, I`ll know next time. |
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