H.S.V. W1 474KW Supercar released.

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Originally Posted by PAT303

Sorry Pickles but there isn't any brilliant engineering in the commodore.I was in the suspension department when the engineers decided to removed the upper link from the original German designed suspension with the VT bomberdoor.The result of this caused the VT rear suspension to have excessive camber and from the VS on wards to have really bad bump steer,I have plenty more examples of 'olden ''brilliant engineering''.A supercar is a marriage of all the best in vehicle attributes,steering,braking,handling,power.A family car made from parts from the cheapest supplier with a crate motor shoved in the front has none of those. Pat

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That was 1000 years ago Pat! These latest beasts are a different ball game. Holden engineers have plenty of respect in motoring circles these days. Probably got their act together shortly after you left...:p

I wish I didn't have to sell my F6 Typhoon to buy my D4. I love Aussie muscle cars and these last ones are some f the best but $200K is a lot. My F6 was $65K plus onroads. I paid $52K and I didn't sell it for much less than that but the build quality is not European. I hope Holden and HSV bolt them together well for the price they are asking.

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Originally Posted by carlschmid2002

I wish I didn't have to sell my F6 Typhoon to buy my D4. I love Aussie muscle cars and these last ones are some f the best but $200K is a lot. My F6 was $65K plus onroads. I paid $52K and I didn't sell it for much less than that but the build quality is not European. I hope Holden and HSV bolt them together well for the price they are asking.

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Ford did a superb job with their 6 cyl engine. Very good power & torque in the later versions, and jeez, some of the modified ones with big turbos etc, just crazy.
I had a ride in a modified F6, it was owned by the F & I guy from where we bought our RS Focus (very fast little car!). As soon as we entered the street, He put the pedal to the metal, & we were sideways for a "considerable" distance!! He also owned a VERY much modified XR5, and was quite happy to give me the boot fittings from his XR5, in exchange for the pump & goo which is what ya got with the RS, so that I could install a full sized spare!
It's amazing how things change. I now enjoy our 90, but Wifey now has the "quick" car, she has an Audi RS3 Quattro, 270KW & 465NM,..she's very happy,...I can't believe how happy I am with 90KW!!
Pickles.

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Originally Posted by garrycol

Well no - just because some random on a forum asks a question doesnt mean there is an obligation to answer.

I know what I own and I am happy with them.

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Oh no, that means I'll never know when you buy that Mustang,...Lol.
Pickles.

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Originally Posted by rar110

If I had the cash to park it in a garage with a bunch of other driver options I would buy one. If it wasn't the last I probably wouldn't. IMHO, being only 300, that car with matching engine trans and chassis will be worth more than $200k in the near future.

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Agree.
I won't be getting one either!,...but I know a few that are, and they are guys that don't have to worry about a dollar. One guy comes to mind, early forties, runs his own very successful business, & loves his toys, motor bikes, boats, race cars etc,..he loves 'em all,..."Big Boys Toys" I think?....and I think most will be bought by people like this. IMHO, if ya do have to worry about the dollars, then you definitely should not be thinking about buying stuff like this.
Pickles.

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Originally Posted by Pickles2

Oh no, that means I'll never know when you buy that Mustang,...Lol.
Pickles.

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Huh :confused: - sorry confused, I think you have me mixed up with someone else.

I wonder if anyone will change the Holden badges to Chevy ones?

If it makes parts cheaper I'm all for it.I paid $27 for a V6 thermostat ''O'' ring yesterday,one ''O'' ring,not a container of them,just one. Pat

A collectors item for the Brock enthusiast with a spare 200K :)


1987 Holden Commodore Brock HDT VL Director Eucumbene Blue Automatic A Sedan | eBay

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Originally Posted by pop058

A collectors item for the Brock enthusiast with a spare 200K :)


1987 Holden Commodore Brock HDT VL Director Eucumbene Blue Automatic A Sedan | eBay

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Mmmmm........

Wouldn't I love to have that.