W427 / Hsv-105

[NickS]

On behalf of Mark ...


http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/W427_006.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/W427_001.jpg

:bow:

Congrats mate ... I reckon you picked the perfect colour, works a treat.

:aussie:

[Duffman]

:drool: Love the colour, very nice purchase Mark.

So what are your plans for it? Staying stock I'm guessing?

[35R]

Very nice, congrats Mark.

[Pulse Red]

Looks great! White seems to be the gun colour for this car. The plates are a nice touch too.

[HSV-105]

Thanks guys,

I won't be tinkering around with this one too much.

Maybe eventually a nice mild Cam and I'm thinking of painting the wheels Gloss black as per the accents on the spoilers.

This one's a keeper like the Coupe4.

Cheers Mark

[NickS]

This one's a keeper like the Coupe4.

I reckon both will hold their value really well too ... I was speaking with a guy a few weeks ago who paid $75,000 for a stock Coupe 4 with 35,000kms on it !!!

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/W427_005.jpg

Coupe looks great, how do you maintain it ? Regular details or do you just give it a wash ?

[savvy]

Very nice Mark,



Without trying to sound like a jelous prick, I vote to keep it as it was delivered, any chance you will put those rims aside and put others on there so they remain in prestine original condition if it is going to be a keeper.

Yes i know it's your car and you will/can do what you like though.

Good luck with it:thumbs:

[GAS A NOVA]

:cheers: Thats awesome mate. I like the sound of the black rims, maybe polish the outer lips on the rim too and just black the centres.

either way i'm jelous as hell good on ya :faint:

[HSV-105]

Very nice Mark,



Without trying to sound like a jelous prick, I vote to keep it as it was delivered, any chance you will put those rims aside and put others on there so they remain in prestine original condition if it is going to be a keeper.

Yes i know it's your car and you will/can do what you like though.

Good luck with it:thumbs:

No drama's mate I appreciate your feedback - I'm still undecided on the wheels myself.

I'm hoping that eventually the opportunity will arise to get another set of genuine wheels.

[scat2k3]

Congrats Mark.

I agree with the others, great choice with the white.

As an aside, what rims are you running on the Coupe4? I really like the look of those.

Cheers,

Scott

[HSV-105]

Congrats Mark.

I agree with the others, great choice with the white.

As an aside, what rims are you running on the Coupe4? I really like the look of those.

Cheers,

Scott

Scott they are the Simmons FR19 with an awemost Black - Shadow tone finish.

19 x 10 & 19 x 9 - I'll send Nick a better pic so he post it up { I've got NFI }

Cheers Mark

[NickS]

Scott they are the Simmons FR19 with an awemost Black - Shadow tone finish.

19 x 10 & 19 x 9 - I'll send Nick a better pic so he post it up { I've got NFI }

Cheers Mark

Love these rims ...

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/COUPE_4_1.jpg

:waving:

[VXGTS]

Wow! Aren't the W427s just awesome. About time HSV brought some of that exlusivity that comes with buying a high end HSV. That will never date... the Walkinshaw V2 ;)

I recently entered a comp in MOTOR where you have a $500,000 garage and can buy a max of 3 cars each to serve a purpose. Here was my V8 paradise:

Daily: BMW M3 (the new V8s are sex on wheels)
Shopping/4 seater: Audi RS4
Weekend Track Toy: W427..... yum!

Nice choice, im waiting to see one in that new Voodoo blue i personally think that is Holdens best colour in the palette EVER.

[ghz28]

Very nice....truly classic styling from HSV.

gh

[jt.]

Great looking car there Mark,congrats. Please don't mess with it I love it just how it is

[WOMBIE]

I'm lovin' the white lately :yep:

Very very nice ride and looks prefect as is imho however,a few little personal touches won't go astray....congratulations :)

:cheers:

[Muncha]

Very nice, what other colours are available? I have only seen them in white.

[DaveHAT]

Justifiably impressive Mark.

And the best thing about it ... NOT A BLOODY TURBO IN SIGHT !!!!

:swords:


White is definitely the shit and I reckon the wheels will grow on you.

Failing that ... go the Simmons, they work on any car and look sensational.

Congrats ... hard to imagine you could make an already impressive garage more impressive but you seem to keep finding ways. :lol:

:cheers:

[NickS]

... and I reckon the wheels will grow on you.

I have decided that HSV can't take photos ... when they released the pics of these wheels I really didn't like them, but in every photo I have seen since they look shit hot !!!

IMO definitely DON'T change the wheels (different colour / same wheels is fine ...)

:D

[HSV-105]

Very nice, what other colours are available? I have only seen them in white.

There is 5 colour options mate -

White,Red,Black,Evoke and the Silver.

When I ordered mine the only one I had seen was the MMS Panorama Silver so I was a bit unsure how the White would look.

Gotta say I'm stoked in the colour now that I have recieved the car.

Cheers Mark

[seldo]

I'm verrrry ENVIOUS! What a great gadget! A nice mild cam , a tune and maybe an exhaust (depending on what they have now) (and ensuring the OE items are carefully put aside) would just cap it off. Not too sure about the black rims, but each to his own. I actually like white wheels on a white car, and I had an XJS done like that and it looked great, but usually prefer silver....Boring old fart I suppose...:seldo:
Congrats Mark! :hero:

[2 cylinders shy]

Very nice Mark.

Its a good idea to get another set of wheels if your going to get them powder coated.

After driving it what do you think?

[NickS]

Not too sure about the black rims, but each to his own ...

Given my recent changes to a white wagon I probably don't need to log my vote on the black wheels ... :drool:

Again from Mark ...

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/Hsv_105W427BlkWheels.jpg

:bow:

[GTS Listy]

Good stuff. Have to give some feedback what it is like to drive. Looks good though.

[Pulse Red]

I was going to say maybe just put another set of wheels on it in Black (something with a polished lip would be great) but looking at those pics above with the standard wheels in black work! I think do it if you can.

I also love your Coupe 4, I actually bought a few mags just to see that car. The colour combination from the Coupe 4 bodywork to the interior to the wheels is just outstanding. Worthy of its own thread I think :)

[firebug]

Very nice Mark. I hated the thought of getting the wheels painted black until Nick posted the black wheels pic. :drool: And the Coupe4 is heaven on a stick... :drool: :drool:

Off topic, I think it has already been discussed on this forum about drinking beer before mounting new number plates on a Coupe... :D :stick:


http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/COUPE_4_1.jpg


:hide:

Might just appear that way in the photo?

[GTS Listy]

I see those coupe 4 and go why didnt I buy one but no matter how much I tried there was no way i could fit even with the seat so far back it looked stupid.
Took the next best thing in AWD V8 power and more than happy as the ave as great cars. It is the misses car now so really I could of got away with it as a passenger only though. Not quite as practicable.

Nice car either way Mark

[HSV-105]

Very nice Mark. I hated the thought of getting the wheels painted black until Nick posted the black wheels pic. :drool: And the Coupe4 is heaven on a stick... :drool: :drool:

Off topic, I think it has already been discussed on this forum about drinking beer before mounting new number plates on a Coupe... :D :stick:



:hide:

Might just appear that way in the photo?

Just the photo mate - I even went out a checked. :sway:

[firebug]

Just the photo mate - I even went out a checked. :sway:

Ahh, ok mate :D I retract my smartarsery... :chuckle:

[Buffy]

Given my recent changes to a white wagon I probably don't need to log my vote on the black wheels ... :drool:

Again from Mark ...

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/Hsv_105W427BlkWheels.jpg

:bow:

:drool: I think the wheels would look fantastic darker! Just like what Nick did to our wagon.
congratulations on your new car.................I just want one..........................where's Nick......I must have a word.......hee hee :sway:

[HSV-105]

:drool: I think the wheels would look fantastic darker! Just like what Nick did to our wagon.
congratulations on your new car.................I just want one..........................where's Nick......I must have a word.......hee hee :sway:

But Buffy doesn't the woman rule the roost.

He goes to work - you trade a couple of his toys and Presto - W427.

[NickS]

But Buffy doesn't the woman rule the roost.

He goes to work - you trade a couple of his toys and Presto - W427.

:bat: ... you're giving her ideas mate, I'm going come home to an empty garage bar one W427 parked in her spot !!!

[HSV-105]

:bat: ... you're giving her ideas mate, I'm going come home to an empty garage bar one W427 parked in her spot !!!

You'll be right mate your the been counter.

There's been three and now theres one :stick: :wave:

[Dan_]

Car looks awesome Mark. Very Very nice! Im against gloss back wheels but thats just my opinion and it comes from a maintaince POV. They swirl as eaisly as paint but are much harder to corect. If you do get them glossed make sure they are clear coated. Will make them much eaiser to work with

hahaha go Buffy!! Wonder how much holden will give you for a trade on a rolling coupe 4 body? One way to find out hey lol.

[Buffy]

:bat: ... you're giving her ideas mate, I'm going come home to an empty garage bar one W427 parked in her spot !!!

What's wrong with that?................... :coffee:

:hide:

[chrishsv]

That is unreal, nice one.

How does she sound? these rev pretty high dont they?

Coupe 4 is equally impressive, subtle without overkill, awesome cars you have there best of luck with the new one.

[Justin]

Oh wow. Our mechanic at works brother is expecting delivery of his W427 around x-mas. I'm so jealous of the Coupe4 and the W427 though, congratulations!

Tell me, any thoughts of sticking the 427 into the Coupe, you know, just for a bit of fun? :up2sum:

[fatas]

mark just try to get some more wheels from your conections at HSV keep this one the way it came. :thumbs:

and paint some others .
i just wish i got that VS GTS in sherbrook green i was offered 1 owner never touched they way it came from HSV with 13k on the clock :sigh: :sulk: :slap:

[fatas]

buffy give nick the special cuddles tonight :bed:
and trade the GTS in on a W427 in black or evoke :mummy: :yahoo:

[Funky_Munky]

Given my recent changes to a white wagon I probably don't need to log my vote on the black wheels ... :drool:

Again from Mark ...

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/Hsv_105W427BlkWheels.jpg

:bow:

I came. :p

[toey]

niiiiiiicccceeeeee!!!!!!

definetly go the black rims

[Buffy]

buffy give nick the special cuddles tonight :bed:
and trade the GTS in on a W427 in black or evoke :mummy: :yahoo:

I have mentioned a trade in..................:sigh:

It's all good, I am very lucky to have what I have, I am the only mum at my school with a current HSV. Although I am always surrounded by "Turramurra tanks", but that is another thread and shall be told another time.....

[bok1]

also surrounded by those bloody south africans.lollol

phil

[Buffy]

:eek: ...........no they're fine!

It's just very hard to turn out onto a busy street when you can't see ^%$@ for all the bloody 4WD's parked blocking vision!

[seldo]

:eek: ...........no they're fine!

It's just very hard to turn out onto a busy street when you can't see ^%$@ for all the bloody 4WD's parked blocking vision!

Isn't that the truth!!!!

[Stelth]

That's a beautiful car Mark, well done .

I love black rims on white cars , especially this one.

There will be a W427 on the rollers possibly as early as next week in Sydney.

It will get an edit only,

Will post results on the other forum.

You have a real treasure there mate !

[HSV-105]

That's a beautiful car Mark, well done .

I love black rims on white cars , especially this one.

There will be a W427 on the rollers possibly as early as next week in Sydney.

It will get an edit only,

Will post results on the other forum.

You have a real treasure there mate !

Thanks mate.

There wil be W427 on the rollers after getting a cam fitted on Monday here in Melbourne.

[scat2k3]

Thanks mate.

There wil be W427 on the rollers after getting a cam fitted on Monday here in Melbourne.

LOL.

So cam, tune.... anything else Mark?

Looking forward to seeing the results.

Thanks Mark & Nick for getting those pics up. I gotta get a set of those simmons.

Cheers,

Scott

[Aeron]

WOW!! That looks amazing in white!

I never liked white cars but after seeing Nicks SportsWagon and now your W427, im a changed man.

Looks amazing mate!! :yahoo: :cheers:

[450 kW LUBEHAT]

Another beast to the collection Mark, good on yah mate, you'll never regret owning a W427.

White has to be the colour, just looks great, can't wait to see the tweaks and twists you give it to adjust the base model to where you want it.

Keep up the good work.

Bloody magnificent car.

Cheers

Steve


www.Mainlube.com.au

[Stelth]

Thanks mate.

There wil be W427 on the rollers after getting a cam fitted on Monday here in Melbourne.

WOW !

That's a big move mark,

That will certainly get rid of the factory governor ;)

[2 cylinders shy]

I just read the thread on the other site, good results so far.
For those that didnt see it Marks car (i asume) was put on the Autoteqnique dyno resulting in 290rwkw stock, 320 with a tune. Then they found a further 20kw with some fiddleing.
Shall be interesting to see if they/you get the 400rwkw thats been targeted.
I was dissapointed to see that it still has the stock rims, i mean you have had it for three days now :toetap: :hide:

I must check Autotecnique out they seem to be getting a realy good wrap atm.

Anywayz fucking awesome car Mark, Im off to watch TopGear

[scat2k3]

lol 320rwkw with just a tune !

That would do me very nicely.

400 has to be achievable, surely?

Cheers,

Scott

[VooDoo]

400rwkw is going to need a decent cam, roller rockers and thats about it :D


Nice work Mark as always.

[Stelth]

That is exellent Mark .

Great effort !

[HSV-105]

Thanks Guys - I'm actually holding off on the wheels and will wait to see if I can get hold of a second set which I will paint.

There definitely appears to be plenty of potential in the LS7 engines with the guys at Autotechnique picking up a lazy 50rwkw in a couple of hours.

The 400rwkw is a little optimistic with the cam I have selected which is really only a very mild unit.I think if we end up with 370 - 380rwkw that is well mannered and reliable then it will be a complete package.

Cheers Mark

[Duffman]

Don't waste any time do you Mark :lol: I guess when you have a 480rwkw 427, 290rwkw just doesn't cut it :yep:

Nice results anyway. I'll be watching the progress with interest.

[BigKahuna]

White W427 with black wheels :weirdo:

Nearly as bad as a silver car with black wheels.

Gay! Just Gay!!!

[boyley]

mark just try to get some more wheels from your conections at HSV keep this one the way it came. :thumbs:

and paint some others .
i just wish i got that VS GTS in sherbrook green i was offered 1 owner never touched they way it came from HSV with 13k on the clock :sigh: :sulk: :slap:

I saw a yellow VS GTS today in terrible condition with P plates on it. Thought to myself I should offer him 10k for it and restore it. :idea:

Whats their current value?

BTW Mark you got a nice one there mate, congrats, wish I had the coin to bye such an item.

[fatas]

i have spotted some very good HSV cars that the young people just dont think are special some of the VR VS VT AND VP models were very good for there day and the young ones just dont get it :hmmm:

just like a LJ GTR or a HK 350 i would love 1 of these old buggers carby and all :cool: :dance:

[VooDoo]

I saw a yellow VS GTS today in terrible condition with P plates on it. Thought to myself I should offer him 10k for it and restore it. :idea:

Whats their current value?

BTW Mark you got a nice one there mate, congrats, wish I had the coin to bye such an item.

VS GTS is worth nothing these days. Ive seen em in reasonable cond for under 10k

[Delft Maloo]

If it was a yellow VS GTSR then it would be good to get hold of.
Im a big fan of the VN SV5000 not many of them made and only in a metallic grey and the sexy sherbrook green or brithish racing green which ever green it was.