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Old 30-05-2008, 11:20 PM   #1
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THATS RIGHT I HSVE A PROBLEM
that is the problem, I like the HSV-VE R8, I like it a lot and its not out of will of not trying to like it it just that they look so tough lowered in black with 20 inch rims. Is there a cure for this sinfull lust or am I doomed to own/yern for this BEAST of a car even though Im BLUE through and through???...HELP!!

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Old 30-05-2008, 11:27 PM   #2
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i like the look of the ve that is all i like !
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Old 30-05-2008, 11:29 PM   #3
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Just buy one. As long as you dont buy a washing machine from Toyota I dont think anyone here will care.
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Old 30-05-2008, 11:31 PM   #4
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Lusting over a HSV is the same as lusting over your own sister, it's just not right.
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Old 30-05-2008, 11:33 PM   #5
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just think about the thousands of VE's recalled on there release because they spontaneously combusted like a ford pinto.
think about yourself strapped in a burning car.
now think about cruising in a FG Typhoon with the turbo singin on boost

did that help?
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Old 30-05-2008, 11:48 PM   #6
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I'll admit the VE HSV's look nice but every time I see the tiny quad exhaust on them, I can't help but laugh!
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Old 30-05-2008, 11:50 PM   #7
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They don't look bad the HSV's...

Have you seen a black lowered F6?



Think of the quality driveline you get with it... or just test drive the HSV's and FPV's, then decide.
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Old 31-05-2008, 12:05 AM   #8
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The VE HSV's have grown on me from a cosmetic perspective.

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Old 31-05-2008, 12:32 AM   #9
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They don't look bad the HSV's...

Have you seen a black lowered F6?



Think of the quality driveline you get with it... or just test drive the HSV's and FPV's, then decide.
where would i go to source that pik in high res?
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Old 31-05-2008, 12:52 AM   #10
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Lusting over a HSV is the same as lusting over your own sister, it's just not right.
Unless you're from Adelaide
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Old 31-05-2008, 12:57 AM   #11
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where would i go to source that pik in high res?
FPV website in a few sleeps.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...&postcount=621
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Old 31-05-2008, 02:03 AM   #12
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Ill also admit that black lowered VE R8s are the toughest looking. But.. buy a black F6 with 20s anyway and work on humiliating any R8s you find. Thats what any true ford fan would do. and stay in the closet lol. jk.
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Old 31-05-2008, 02:12 AM   #13
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Ill also admit that black lowered VE R8s are the toughest looking. But.. buy a black F6 with 20s anyway and work on humiliating any R8s you find. Thats what any true ford fan would do. and stay in the closet lol. jk.
yeah they look good .........but a black gt with gold stripe kit looks bloody AWESOME!
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Old 31-05-2008, 02:17 AM   #14
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Get one... a 6.2 V8 Clubsport will lay the stomp in any Blue Oval V8 sad to say, and they look tough, you're right. They go well too.
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Old 31-05-2008, 02:51 AM   #15
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Lusting over a HSV is the same as lusting over your own sister, it's just not right.
amen 2 that lol
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Old 31-05-2008, 08:17 AM   #16
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Get one... a 6.2 V8 Clubsport will lay the stomp in any Blue Oval V8 sad to say, and they look tough, you're right. They go well too.


Any Blue Oval V8 ?

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Old 31-05-2008, 08:22 AM   #17
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Any Blue Oval V8 ?

I'll add, that you can buy here...

Though the LS3 in America stomps anything Ford has there. The GT500 can't keep up with the LS3 C6 Corvette in a straight... forget about cornering, wrong car for the job...
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Old 31-05-2008, 08:26 AM   #18
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I'll add, that you can buy here...

Though the LS3 in America stomps anything Ford has there. The GT500 can't keep up with the LS3 C6 Corvette in a straight... forget about cornering, wrong car for the job...
What brochure did you read that from?
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Old 31-05-2008, 08:43 AM   #19
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BAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA.. so true!
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Old 31-05-2008, 08:58 AM   #20
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Just buy one. As long as you dont buy a washing machine from Toyota I dont think anyone here will care.
Yeah, just buy it. After six months you will want to sell (at about $15k loss I might add) it 10 times more than your current desire to buy one. Then you will be cured of the HSV curse for ever! LOL.
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Old 31-05-2008, 09:45 AM   #21
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Dont do it! The interior is crap and when you see one hell of a nice FPV pull up next to you at the lights you will find your self wondering why you swapped camps.
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Old 31-05-2008, 09:55 AM   #22
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Pitty Sourbastard is OS, would have sent him over to your place to sort you out.

However, do what is right for you at the time.
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Old 31-05-2008, 09:57 AM   #23
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Get a GT ..forget the pornstar VE . In the real world of everyday driving the performance difference of a Clubsport to my 290 BF is not that great. I had one try and cut me off on a lane change ( goose) on the M1 up here , and he could not round me up.. I was in a slower lane and had a truck in front of me 200 mts away ,so I tramped it so I could merge and this clown thought I was racing him so he went with me !!!
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Old 31-05-2008, 10:35 AM   #24
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THATS RIGHT I HSVE A PROBLEM
that is the problem, I like the HSV-VE R8, I like it a lot and its not out of will of not trying to like it it just that they look so tough lowered in black with 20 inch rims. Is there a cure for this sinfull lust or am I doomed to own/yern for this BEAST of a car even though Im BLUE through and through???...HELP!!
If it were my choice, I'd wait a couple of weeks until your local dealer had a GT that I could compare back to back. Nothing would irk me more to make a bit of an impulsive decision when its competitor is right on the cusp of release and think not too far down the track that I might have made a mistake. That would be a bitter ~$70k pill to swallow.
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Old 31-05-2008, 10:57 AM   #25
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wait for the FG FPV series then make your decision...

and wait till mk2 is released before you buy one...
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Old 31-05-2008, 11:57 AM   #27
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thankgod I dont have a sister, according to some members in here id be in right royal strife!
Yeah I dont know, everytime im in the GTP and see a R8 or GTS, they just look damn good and I dont like that feeling, especially when Im in my hand built engined, numbered GTP which I paid big bananas for!
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Originally Posted by Peuty
Lusting over a HSV is the same as lusting over your own sister, it's just not right.



Unless you're from Adelaide

What about if she's your step sister?????????
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cousins ok? LMAO
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Old 31-05-2008, 02:47 PM   #30
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I'd definitely drive them both (FG FPV & GTS etc) back to back before i opened my wallet. I'm not going to write the FG V8 off just yet though it would be an easy decision for me if it were BF V8 vs VE.

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I have a friend that lives in Adelaide. I'd have a go even if she was my sister :
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