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Gen3's burn enough oil to qualify as a diesel, all their missing is fuel economy and reliability.
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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I nearly bought one of those, in the looks department the VY SS is the pick IMO. A mate has a VY clubbie and its quick to say the least.
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Some of the gys at LS1.com.au are doing quite well with VT series commodes on the track, it would pay to go over there and do a bit of reading. That series of commode does tend to rely on it's tyres from handling rather than suspension but they still get the results. We have a s1 VT exec with a 6 pack and it is quite an enjoyable car to drive so I can see the attraction of one with a decent motor. |
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Well, as of Tuesday my dad and I will be the owners of a Silver 2002 VX SS Commodore, lowered with tinted windows
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AUs didn't have IRS did they. wasn't that introduced on the BA? Congrats on the puchase Aeron. hope you enjoy it! |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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And from 1st hand experience my BF rear end has needed a new cradle at 20,000 klm. Thats another thread.
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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what was wrong with going with an au xr8?
I would love to own an ss in the model before the VE... VY? A few friends of mine drive them, and they go like stink with a couple of mods! |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Bundoora
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So your profile says you're 25... you've had an SS ute then a Monaro? Business must be good
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Mount Isa Mines bud
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: on my p.c now with internet! ok i'll still use works internet too.
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Congarts Aeron on the new car. Hope it all goes well for you & you have lots of fun with your new car.
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Only a matter of time.
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne
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Most of the engine issues were in the VTII's anyway so the VX is a better start for sure. But in saying that there is a fine VTII SS getting around here
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I shouldn't have any problems taking some photos
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Ok, i couldn't resist. I drove to the dealership and took some pics of it
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Congrats Aeron cant wait for the pics
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damn thats in good condition! you are going to have some serious fun in that car
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I wish I was offshore....
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Moranbah, QLD
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good on ya mate, i reckon they are about the best looking commodore ever made, and they go like stink too. You will have loads of fun
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Well done........plenty of fun coming soon in that!
Im still coming to terms with spending over 20k on something that your going to use as a track car.......stripping out the interior..........etc...........crazy I reckon! Personally I would have bought cheaper and spent some time building something up - rather than buy big then tear it down. The satisfaction of taking something round the track you've had your hands dirty on will well outweigh just going and buying one. Then again - both are gonna be fun. Good luck. |
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: sydney
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damn aeron, that looks too good for track fun!.
you guys will have a ball, its been good for me to build up my car with dad. maybe you could do a thread in the project cars section, would be something different & interesting.
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