Gts

[NickS]

Well here she is ... OMG !!!

The difference in quality over the previous series is simply astounding, feels very BMW / Audi ... absolutely love it.

http://www.trackchat.com.au/media/data/523/medium/DSC04500.JPG

http://www.trackchat.com.au/media/data/523/medium/DSC04507.JPG

http://www.trackchat.com.au/media/data/523/medium/DSC04508.JPG

http://www.trackchat.com.au/media/data/523/medium/DSC04511.JPG

http://www.trackchat.com.au/media/data/523/medium/DSC04512.JPG

http://www.trackchat.com.au/media/data/523/medium/DSC04513.JPG

http://www.trackchat.com.au/media/data/523/medium/DSC04516.JPG

http://www.trackchat.com.au/media/data/523/medium/DSC04517.JPG

Can't wait to get it to Wakefield for a play :up2sum:

More reports to follow when I have had a decent drive ... so far it's nothing but good.

:yahoo:

[35R]

AwesomE, well done and congrats Nick, I am jealous, looks great!

[Kyle]

Wow, freaking awesome nick, love the colour choice too!

Im going to rent a studio for a full day, just to shoot all your cars :D

[seldo]

:bravo: Congrats Nick - very smicko! Love the colour too.... But...wait a minute...it's still standard...:shock:

[`redoctober]

You mean you finally got it? :lmao:

Get on MSN and send us some pics of the GTS + Coupe4T, and I'll photoshop em. BTW I'm coming to sydney over Xmas/New Years, so you'd better show me how your beasts perform ;)

[BOMI]

Very nice Nick.

Love the colour to. Looking forward to a write up.

Troy :thumbs:

[Kyle]

You mean you finally got it? :lmao:

Get on MSN and send us some pics of the GTS + Coupe4T, and I'll photoshop em. BTW I'm coming to sydney over Xmas/New Years, so you'd better show me how your beasts perform ;)


Doing that to this car or the coupe4 would be blasphemy, how dare you consider such a thing!

[`redoctober]

Doing that to this car or the coupe4 would be blasphemy, how dare you consider such a thing!
I said photoSHOP, not photoCHOP ;)

Going to make the pictures look good :p

[Kyle]

The photos of it already look good?

[`redoctober]

The photos of it already look good?
I'll make 'em look fancy.. :up2sum:

[scat2k3]

Wow Nick, that looks unbelievable. What does Buffy think of her new ride ?

Congrats to both of you. Very nice indeed.

Cheers,

Scott

[aussie372]

Congrats Nick as already been said by others , it looks awsome and the colour really suits it .. One question : How long till it is visiting sonny's for touch up on the tune ?
:cheers: mark

[DaveHAT]

Very nice Nick and congrats AGAIN ... :bow:

I think I can see some swirl marks from an orbital buffer ... :stick:

[BOMI]

Very nice Nick and congrats AGAIN ... :bow:

I think I can see some swirl marks from an orbital buffer ... :stick:

I noticed that to Dave, I wasnt sure but yeah youre right mate.

Get onto that Nick!

[NickS]

Wow Nick, that looks unbelievable. What does Buffy think of her new ride ?

Congrats to both of you. Very nice indeed.

Cheers,

Scott

She loves it Scat ...

No doubt she will be in to gloat sooner or later :lol:

Congrats Nick as already been said by others , it looks awsome and the colour really suits it .. One question : How long till it is visiting sonny's for touch up on the tune ?

Thanks Mark ... tune won't be too far off :up2sum:

Have to work out if I want to do anything with the exhaust first ... that's it then, nothing else. :hide:

:bravo: Congrats Nick - very smicko! Love the colour too.... But...wait a minute...it's still standard...:shock:

Is it seldo ... things aren't always what they seem.

:up2sum:

You mean you finally got it? :lmao:

Get on MSN and send us some pics of the GTS + Coupe4T, and I'll photoshop em. BTW I'm coming to sydney over Xmas/New Years, so you'd better show me how your beasts perform ;)

No worries Rob ... welcome anytime.

I'll send some pics tomorrow but have to email them, MSN attachments make my computer shite itself for some reason ???

Don't worry Kyle ... Rob knows what I want :cheers:

I think I can see some swirl marks from an orbital buffer ... :stick:

Shutup Shutup Shutup !!!!!

[CarlFST60L]

Great looking, the E series really is somthing!!!

If you want to see what the exhuast sounds like with the rear mufflers chopped, head out this way (Windsor) to check out mine if your up for it, otherwise, you will hear it at WSID Jan drag day... That is if you havnt already made a decision on exhuast mod's by then :)

Cheers,
Carl

[tigs]

OMFG Buffy, you're a lucky girl. I LOVE it, esp. the colour, it's got a mean look to it (which is so not you btw). :)

Can I have a ride please please can I? Go on.....I'll be your best friend :nutbag: :stick:

Awesome, well done to both of you

cheers

Tigs

[fatas]

its true every holden lover in australia hates you :stick:
you must be like a kid in a holden dealer witch car do i take
the one that looks stock and is white that stops waaay better than holden wanted to :toetap:
the one that has brakes the size of dinner plates and is black and flys :bow:
or the new baby that i just want :whip: dam you :bow: :)

[Buffy]

OMFG Buffy, you're a lucky girl. I LOVE it, esp. the colour, it's got a mean look to it (which is so not you btw). :)

Can I have a ride please please can I? Go on.....I'll be your best friend :nutbag: :stick:

Awesome, well done to both of you

cheers

Tigs

Thanks, I chucked the kids in the bath this afternoon while Nick chucked the carseats in the GTS! ( he actually didnt chuck them, he was very careful)
Dressed the kids then we all jumped in the car for a drive , I had a go, SOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOD! :drool:
The steering feels so light, reminds me of driving my VX series 2 Clubby a few yrs ago, but this is an amazing car, I am so impressed. You have to come over and have a ride!

[tigs]

Thanks, I chucked the kids in the bath this afternoon while Nick chucked the carseats in the GTS! ( he actually didnt chuck them, he was very careful)
Dressed the kids then we all jumped in the car for a drive , I had a go, SOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOD! :drool:
The steering feels so light, reminds me of driving my VX series 2 Clubby a few yrs ago, but this is an amazing car, I am so impressed. You have to come over and have a ride!

You don't have to ask twice Buf - can't wait ! :bow:

[fatas]

Thanks, I chucked the kids in the bath this afternoon while Nick chucked the carseats in the GTS! ( he actually didnt chuck them, he was very careful)
Dressed the kids then we all jumped in the car for a drive , I had a go, SOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOD! :drool:
The steering feels so light, reminds me of driving my VX series 2 Clubby a few yrs ago, but this is an amazing car, I am so impressed. You have to come over and have a ride!
get your driving clothes on mrs nick i will be there in 5 :stick: can i please nick :confused:

[RedVYIISS]

Very, very nice. Enjoy!

[Febs]

So....worth the wait then guys? :D

Congrats Nick/Buffy, I'll bet it's a blast. :)

Cheers,
- Febs.

PS: How are the brakes? As good as they say? What about compared to those monster Harrops?

[Sonny@AutoWerks]

Wow... !!!! very nice nick !!! same colour as the one in my street...looks awsome and fat ! i like alot ! well explains why u dropped the coupe off at the workshop...will be ready next year this time nick ....:nana:

Congrats Nick & Buffy :)

regards sonny

[NickS]

So....worth the wait then guys? :D

Congrats Nick/Buffy, I'll bet it's a blast. :)

Cheers,
- Febs.

PS: How are the brakes? As good as they say? What about compared to those monster Harrops?

Hey Febs,

Well worth the wait ... in case it's not obvious, I really am blown away by how good this car feels. Soaks up the bumps (despite the 20 inch wheels), no noises, can't feel the gear changes (gearbox is brilliant), everything is solid.

The doors close with a real thud, I love the lower seating position compared to older models. The bottom of the window is up around your shoulder when the seat is all the way down, feels very secure. I should also mention that despite all the complaining about the A pillar thickness ... I didn't even notice it !!!

Brakes ... not really sure, feel great in normal use but the car had only done 15kms when I picked it up so I haven't been standing on them hard yet.

:cheers:

[NickS]

Wow... !!!! very nice nick !!! same colour as the one in my street...looks awsome and fat ! i like alot ! well explains why u dropped the coupe off at the workshop...will be ready next year this time nick ....:nana:

Congrats Nick & Buffy :)

regards sonny

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooo .... :toetap:

I know you said it would be back before Christmas ... but I thought you meant this one :cry: :stick:

I'll have the GTS down to you for an oil change in January Sonny ... you can have a drive then and see what you think.

:cheers:

[Brockfan05]

Great car/s NickS, you're one lucky/wealthy bugger :D

[Pulse Red]

Looks great Nick, as everyone said excellent colour choice. I really didnt like the look of the E series HSVs on release but they are really growing on me!

[NickS]

Looks great Nick, as everyone said excellent colour choice. I really didnt like the look of the E series HSVs on release but they are really growing on me!

Thanks mate ... they have really grown on me too. I liked them but was a little unsure at first, now I reckon the look fantastic fvrom every angle, love it.

I have a few shots of a Senator in Evoke that was parked next to the GTS at Suttons yesterday ... looks very nice, I'll stick them up tomorrow.

[Chowny]

Ill let my new avatar do the talkin!

Great lookin car Nick. Enjoy :)

[Scotty]

Awesome car Buffy... and Nick...

Though I am dissapointed...:(

You didnt buy me one..:up2sum:

Cant wait for a drive... of both...

oh and

:bow: :bow: :bow:

[mad_HAT]

Congrats Nick and Buffy - that is an awesome color - love it!!

[235rwkw]

ah what a car, almost too good to use.

finally can post stuff here.

i won't request a look or drive becuase i'd want one then.

[NickS]

ah what a car, almost too good to use.

finally can post stuff here.

i won't request a look or drive becuase i'd want one then.

Thanks guys ... good to see it's working now Steve, sorry about the troubles.

:cheers:

[NickS]

A few interior shots showing the roof mounted DVD & the sunroof.

http://trackchat.com.au/media/data/523/DSC04533.JPG

http://trackchat.com.au/media/data/523/DSC04536.JPG

http://trackchat.com.au/media/data/523/DSC04538.JPG

http://trackchat.com.au/media/data/523/DSC04541.JPG

http://trackchat.com.au/media/data/523/DSC04543.JPG

http://trackchat.com.au/media/data/523/DSC04546.JPG

:D

[scat2k3]

Looks fantastic Nick. What is really impressive to me, is the layout and function of the roof ! You've got map lights, sunroof and a DVD system up there and it works so well.

Cheers,

Scott

[NickS]

Looks fantastic Nick. What is really impressive to me, is the layout and function of the roof ! You've got map lights, sunroof and a DVD system up there and it works so well.

Cheers,

Scott

I'm told that getting all of that to work so well was the reason it took so long ... problems with wiring supplies and parts supplies for the roof ???

Whatever it was ... I'm glad I waited and didn't go for an aftermarket job, this factory effort is fantastic.

[BLK 1T]

Nick
The car looks great - you lucky/wise bugger.
Quick question the small lamp below the driving light - whats that for? seen plenty just never knew.
Presume you saw the thread elsewhere about the fit of the front spoiler. Maybe worth measuring the gaps to see if it changes.
One more - the rear quarter panel around the tail light steel or plastic like the bumper?
Phil

[NickS]

Nick
The car looks great - you lucky/wise bugger.
Quick question the small lamp below the driving light - whats that for? seen plenty just never knew.
Presume you saw the thread elsewhere about the fit of the front spoiler. Maybe worth measuring the gaps to see if it changes.
One more - the rear quarter panel around the tail light steel or plastic like the bumper?
Phil

Hey Phil,

Thanks mate ...

The light on the front, I believe it's supposed to be a fog light ... I'll have to check the book. The big light comes on with the high beam and you have to pull the light switch out to turn the little one on.

The front spoiler ... I believe this has only been an issue on the Senator ... haven't seen any GTS' or R8s with the problem.

Rear quarter ... good question ... I have no idea. I'll have a closer look and let you know.

One other interesting thing ... all HSVs come with a full size spare alloy. I reckon if HSV can fit a 20 inch alloy wheel in the boot as a spare there is no reason any car should come with the stupid space saver rubbish.

:cheers:

[BLK 1T]

Thanks Nick
No biggie about the light - right spot for fog, nice and low.
Front spoiler, just being cautious.
Rear quarter. I see potential for blokes to change the whole rear panel just to get the HSV tail lights onto a lower spec car, like is done with front spoilers, monaro bonnet etc. Probably easier and cheaper for the handyman if its plastic.
Phil

[NickS]

Rear quarter. I see potential for blokes to change the whole rear panel just to get the HSV tail lights onto a lower spec car, like is done with front spoilers, monaro bonnet etc. Probably easier and cheaper for the handyman if its plastic.
Phil

Won't be easy Phil ... HSV has actually removed metal and mounted the tail lights lower than the Holden lights. So it won't actually be possible to install HSV lights unless you remove metal from the rear quarter panel or get and HSV rear quarter panel ... not sure that would be possible.

I gather part of the reason HSV did this was to make it almost impossible for the HSV tail light treatment to be bolted onto any Commodore ... IMO a great move.

[BOMI]

I cant remember, it was either 2 or 20 million that HSV spend on the rear tail lights to get them loking like that in the VE chassis.


Troy :)

[NickS]

I cant remember, it was either 2 or 20 million that HSV spend on the rear tail lights to get them loking like that in the VE chassis.


Troy :)

I read $3 million ... whatever it was, IMO it was worth it.

I'll have to get some night time shots, they look bloody unreal at night.

:bow:

[Ryzz]

I read $3 million ... whatever it was, IMO it was worth it.

I'll have to get some night time shots, they look bloody unreal at night.

:bow:From memory they have a little plastic panel ABOVE the tail lights that fills in the gap where the Holden tail lights are, rest should be standard bumper material.

[Ryzz]

I read $3 million ... whatever it was, IMO it was worth it.

I'll have to get some night time shots, they look bloody unreal at night.

:bow:I followed a new GTS last weekend (Remember when i SMS'd you) and they look awesome on the road, the tail lights look great on the road as well!!

[NickS]

From memory they have a little plastic panel ABOVE the tail lights that fills in the gap where the Holden tail lights are, rest should be standard bumper material.

Nope ... HSV lights are definately mounted lower than the Holden lights ... I'll find some pics to prove it.

HSV Tail Lights ...

http://www.trackchat.com.au/media/data/523/medium/DSC04507.JPG

Holden Tail Lights ...

http://trackchat.com.au/media/data/500/VE_SSV.jpg

HSV Tail Lights ...

http://www.trackchat.com.au/media/data/523/medium/DSC04508.JPG

If you use the lip on the boot under the number plate as a comparison you can see how much lower the HSV lights are.

I was incorrect saying the rear quarters where different ... but you would need an entire rear HSV bumper to make it work, and I doubt that would be possible.

Having said that it is probably only a matter of time till some knocks up a bodgy aftermarket copy to make it work.

[stav]

A W E S O M E !!! :bow: :bow: :bow:

[BLK 1T]

I reckon it looks like one complete panel from the rear edge (lower) of the wheel arch, around the tail light, across under the bootlid etc.
So some one with too much time and money will try it.
Phil

[CarlFST60L]

Wow, i forgot how ugly my plates were...

here is the rears straight on... they look unreal from the side, it looks like two flames

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Carl/IMG_3061.sized.jpg

[NickS]

Wow, i forgot how ugly my plates were...

here is the rears straight on... they look unreal from the side, it looks like two flames

I'll get some shots tonight Carl ... my enjoyment of the car ATM is taking pics so I may as well take as many as I can :(

I am actually going to re-order the plates for the Coupe & the GTS in silver on black like yours ... looks much better on the dark cars than black on white.

[Buffy]

I'll get some shots tonight Carl ... my enjoyment of the car ATM is taking pics so I may as well take as many as I can :(

you can have a turn when I am finished my love! :stick:

[Kyle]

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LMAO! :D:D:D

[CarlFST60L]

I am actually going to re-order the plates for the Coupe & the GTS in silver on black like yours ... looks much better on the dark cars than black on white.

I was going to ask u about that... i went to order them in black on white, but the trusty wife picked me up on it :)

That pic from the rear of mine is pretty shite, only one i have atm.. i have been meaning to get some twillight shots from side on ;)

[NickS]

Here are a few close ups of the tail lights at night ... they look awesome, I love it.

I tried to get some further back but it's only a hand held little camera and I couldn't get anything decent. This gives you idea though.

http://www.trackchat.com.au/media/data/523/medium/DSC04570.JPG

http://www.trackchat.com.au/media/data/523/medium/DSC04575.JPG

:cheers:

[Kyle]

Here's one I prepared earlier of a gts rear cluster :)

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/228/gtstailwb1.jpg

Loving the full LED rear tail light assembley!!!!

[NickS]

Damn you can take some good shots !!! :bow:

I will get you to come and take some pics next year some time Kyle ... sort of in the process of moving house so might wait until that has settled down.

I'll be in touch :cheers:



LMAO! :D:D:D

So I take it your a Simpsons die hard ??? Sure hope so :D

[Kyle]

I am very very much a die hard simpsonian :D


I'm actually going to see if youre keen to get your gts and coupe (or any others you wish) into a pro car studio for some work next year sometime.

Sound like something you'd be interested in? :)

[Aeron]

Nick, you have some very nice cars mate :D

Gotta love the GTS!! The tail lights look best in that colour too. Nice work!! :D

[Ryzz]

Nope ... HSV lights are definately mounted lower than the Holden lights ... I'll find some pics to prove it.
:slap: Go back and read what i said silly :teach: I said HSV has a plastic panel ABOVE the tail lights that fills in the holes where the holden lights normally are, for the obvious reason that the HSV lights are LOWER :idea: :lol:

[NickS]

:slap: Go back and read what i said silly :teach: I said HSV has a plastic panel ABOVE the tail lights that fills in the holes where the holden lights normally are, for the obvious reason that the HSV lights are LOWER :idea: :lol:


Ahhh ... my bad.

I thought you were saying that the HSV lights were in the same spot and that the HSV piece just filled whatever gap the lights didn't fill.

Sorry 'bout that chief :D

[Ryzz]

Ahhh ... my bad.

I thought you were saying that the HSV lights were in the same spot and that the HSV piece just filled whatever gap the lights didn't fill.

Sorry 'bout that chief :DThank you....and thats Sir, not cheif...get it right :toetap:

[NickS]

Thank you....and thats Sir, not cheif...get it right :toetap:

Didn't you ever learn "it's I before E except after C" ... chief :slap:

and didn't you ever watch Get Smart ... " sorry 'bout that chief " ???

Lastly ... sir ... :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Ryzz]

Didn't you ever learn "it's I before E except after C" ... chief :slap:

and didn't you ever watch Get Smart ... " sorry 'bout that chief " ???

Lastly ... sir ... :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
its Friday, leave me alone :hide: or ill :cry: :lol:

[cosmo vyss]

Awesome car there Nick. Congrats and happy motoring. Man you have a tough choice of what car you are going to drive each morning...

JB

[Kyle]

Still think a gt-p would have been a better purchase instead of this thing Nick :stick: :D

[lautray]

Nice ride, Nick. Very impressive. Giddyup Wakefield.

[NickS]

Still think a gt-p would have been a better purchase instead of this thing Nick :stick: :D

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

OK ... I'm done now ... no ... wait a second ...



:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I didn't know you were a comedian Kyle ...

[NickS]

Awesome car there Nick. Congrats and happy motoring. Man you have a tough choice of what car you are going to drive each morning...

JB

Not that tough JB ... Coupe isn't driven daily ... GTS is my wife's car ... that leaves me the SS for daily duties.

:D

[NickS]

Nice ride, Nick. Very impressive. Giddyup Wakefield.

Thanks Mr E ... can't wait to try it on the track. It actually feels significantly smaller than my VY but it is actually bigger. It just sits so flat and feels so secure. Carl was saying that his R8 had phenominal grip exiting the turns at Wakefield, you can get on the power really early and she just grips and goes.

Bring it on ... :D

BTW ... WELCOME HOME :waving: (Sorry about the emails ... how many were there ... 200 / 300 ???) :lol:

[lautray]

BTW ... WELCOME HOME :waving: (Sorry about the emails ... how many were there ... 200 / 300 ???) :lol:Thanks... ~250... too hard basket, so bulk "Mark as read" ;).

[NickS]

Well more than 12 months on I have finally had the GTS lowered ... here's a few pics and a bit of an update;

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/RIMG0025.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/RIMG0033.jpg

As with the SS-V it rides better than it did stock. Getting a few scrapes from the exhaust on car park speed bumps etc. so I'm changing it from a dual 3" to a dual 2.5". I reckon the suspension ranks ahead of the exhaust size.

The car has now done over 27,000kms faultless kms, I still think it's far and away the best car we have ever owned. It does everything with ease, comfort, safety and looks fantastic at the same time. The kids love the DVD player and we have racked up family holidays to Orange, Bathurst, Port Macquarie, Blue Mountains and Coffs Harbour. The new hinges on the boot are one of the best changes they made with the car ... you can fit so much stuff in the back, it's quite amazing.

Such a sensational tourer and good enough for a 1:15 around Wakefield (with my average steering) on street tyres and an automatic gearbox. I have my track tyres on some E Series R8 rims now so I'm pretty keen to get back down to Wakey and see if I can improve a bit.

:D

[Delft Maloo]

Looks tops nick, if you want to get rid of the 3" exhaust let us know mate, i havent got round to getting one for my ss yet.
cheers tim

[lautray]

Looks great Nick. Has more "presence" now :).

[Black VESSV]

Looks good a bit lower - Pedders again?

[NickS]

Looks good a bit lower - Pedders again?

Yeah mate ... I was more than happy with the result with the SS-V so I figured "why change".

The height will drop a bit further as everything settles but not much. I wanted to try and cure the altitude sickness without loosing the front spoiler on every driveway and the exhaust on every bump in the road ... so far so good.

Tim ... I'll let you know re; the exhaust. It will only be the cat back but I'm not sure exactly what's happening with this one yet. It has a fault (being from the 1st batch released by DF in Dec 2006) and I'm not sure if it's just being swapped for a 2.5" or if it will be replaced under warranty and I'll buy the 2.5" and have this to sell ... :confused:

:cheers:

[firebug]

How will Buffy get over those speed bumps at woolies now??

[NickS]

How will Buffy get over those speed bumps at woolies now??

Speed bumps run and hide when they see her coming !!! ... :shock:

:hide:

[firebug]

:lol: ....

[Buffy]

Speed bumps run and hide when they see her coming !!! ... :shock:

:hide:

:toetap: I am VERY careful thanks very much!

[savvy]

Nick, what tyres have you fitted for the track?

[NickS]

Nick, what tyres have you fitted for the track?

Dunlop SP Supersport ... it's the only semi-slick type tyre that I could find in 19".

[savvy]

Dunlop SP Supersport ... it's the only semi-slick type tyre that I could find in 19".

Thanks Nick, so it's still the same option for 19's, was hopping they would have made RE55's by now!

What are the rough cost for these?

[NickS]

Thanks Nick, so it's still the same option for 19's, was hopping they would have made RE55's by now!

What are the rough cost for these?

I honestly can't remember mate ... I have the invoice at work somewhere, I'll look it up.

I got these tyres for the Coupe 4 about 2 years ago, I have since switched them over the E Series R8 rims as both the Coupe and the E Series HSV's run 245 fronts and 275 rears. So it's been a while ...

From memory $300 - $400 per tyre ... I'll check it next week.

[savvy]

I honestly can't remember mate ... I have the invoice at work somewhere, I'll look it up.

I got these tyres for the Coupe 4 about 2 years ago, I have since switched them over the E Series R8 rims as both the Coupe and the E Series HSV's run 245 fronts and 275 rears. So it's been a while ...

From memory $300 - $400 per tyre ... I'll check it next week.

Nah no need, only wanted a rough guide, i knew you had used them before and you prefered the RE55's, but the size was always going to be a problem.

I want some for future track days so will start looking soon.

[CarlFST60L]

There are no more dunlop SP supersports, i have the last set on my car! I know someone who has 2 for 8" wide rims.