Went to buy a bf gtp and came home with this - Page 7

**Bluepower** · 14-08-2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BLOHSV

Went shopping for a new bf gtp but i wanted to check out what the oppositions had to offer.sorry to say but the oppositions blew the gtp in every aspect.this is what i ended up with until the orion gtp arrives.

Nice wheels mate!!

shaq32 · 14-08-2007, 02:26 PM

A sweet looking ride! Don't know about the rear tail lights though!

**FTE217** · 14-08-2007, 02:31 PM

Veryvery nice ride BLOHSV, follow a few around those tail lights look great at night...
Made the right choice imo.....
If I was going to buy another performance 8 it would be the R8 and leave the T3 in storage for Sunday's....

Xr6n/a · 14-08-2007, 02:31 PM

Awesome car man looks good

Nikked · 14-08-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BLOHSV

Went shopping for a new bf gtp but i wanted to check out what the oppositions had to offer.sorry to say but the oppositions blew the gtp in every aspect.this is what i ended up with until the orion gtp arrives.

Silver kiks , but there is a black one in town, and it looks menecing...
I will admit the The HSV's are the best lookin VE's (except for the ugly vent in the gaurd), if i was going to go to the darkside it would be for a VZ HSV...

Is it just me or is that rear bar not lined up with the guard right? Shame about the colour match on the plastics, i'll expect that on a focus but not a $70 000 HSV

manny_papa · 14-08-2007, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikk O'lass

Is it just me or is that rear bar not lined up with the guard right? Shame about the colour match on the plastics, i'll expect that on a focus but not a $70 000 HSV

i guess really if you wanted build quality you will not buy a ford or a holden in any case.

irlewy86 · 14-08-2007, 05:14 PM

Problem with HSV's is that shape will be outdated in 5 years when ever P plate racer has the same body mods done to their poverty pack commo. Live it up while its top dog but offload it before the worst happens.

Super Snake · 14-08-2007, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by irlewy86

Problem with HSV's is that shape will be outdated in 5 years when ever P plate racer has the same body mods done to their poverty pack commo. Live it up while its top dog but offload it before the worst happens.

But that's what keeps Holden going.

If you get the Monaro, then they would have to loose two doors as well.

BLOHSV · 14-08-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluepower

Nice wheels mate!!

Thanks Chris,dont worry mate still a ford man.

V3RSAC3 · 14-08-2007, 09:02 PM

ey this isn't a "DIS THE AU" thread ... :|

Smoke Pursuit · 14-08-2007, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FORD3V

AU-

-Uglyess falcon ever made.
-One of the worst selling falcons ever.
-Melted rear end.
-Cheese shredding front grill(series 1)
-Usually seen sporting 3 hubcaps because the owner doesnt no or care that the fourth one has fallen of.
-Disaster for ford australia financialy and almost sent them broke.

BA/BF

Best looking falcon in years and from my experience very reliable,saviour of ford australia financialy.

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DoreSlamR · 14-08-2007, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nversace

ey this isn't a "DIS THE AU" thread ... :|

I second that motion, FORD3V i suggest you look through the AU section and check out some of the 3 hubcapped T-series...jackass

DoreSlamR · 14-08-2007, 11:19 PM

Oh and nice buy BLOHSV, the VE has grown on me it certainly turns the heads.

Just wondering if anyone has seen both your cars together and mis-interperated the plates on the xr8 as BelowHSV? heh that'd really fire up the purists

V3RSAC3 · 14-08-2007, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DoreSlamR

I second that motion, FORD3V i suggest you look through the AU section and check out some of the 3 hubcapped T-series...jackass

T-series ... nicest Ford's made IMO ... and :O guess what, thier an AU

and let's not forget ...
AU
- last of woodgrain interior
- one of a kind shape ( EF/EL ... BA/BF ... AU/- ... )
- last of Tickford

plus so more ... im going to stop there as to not get this thread anymore off topic ...

BionicGT · 14-08-2007, 11:35 PM

Geez - is this thread still going.

May set a record for the longest thread yet on AFF the way its going ............

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mcnews · 15-08-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Snake

But that's what keeps Holden going.

Exactly. They are all in V8 Supercar as it keeps second hand values from not being as bad as a Magna, because the young blokes buy them up quick smart, thus fleet buyers turn them over quicker.... That is the #1 reason they support V8 Supercar and help get it off the ground and turn it into what it is now.

FDG 220 · 15-08-2007, 03:13 PM

Maturity levels are really starting to show in this thread

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BLOHSV - I'm with you there mate, the FPV V8 range has nothing on the new VE HSV V8 range, they win hands down. If i was to buy a new V8 at moment i would be looking at new HSV also

This scenario turns around though for the 6 cylinder range as HSV hasn't got a hope in hell of matching anything from FPV and this is sole reason why i have decided to wait till the new F6 Orion comes out with new looks and performance levels before buying new car
I have decided on buying 2nd hand XR6T to tie me over till new range is out next year

Once again congrats on buying a really nice new car that i'm sure you'll get a lot of pleasure out of driving, keep us updated with how everythings going with new beast

GTP534 · 15-08-2007, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DoreSlamR

.... and mis-interperated the plates on the xr8 as BelowHSV? heh that'd really fire up the purists

Hey that's pretty witty you know! LOL. I never read it that way. I guess it depends if you look at it through red eyes or blue eyes. And at least you did ask if it was misinterpreted.

Bud Bud · 15-08-2007, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BLOHSV

Whatever bud,get over it.all im saying is ford need to step it up a notch to get back in there.

Don't include me, I am staying right out of this one!!!!!!!

Tiapan · 15-08-2007, 03:55 PM

my opinon:

why are all these people (80% of people on here) spending so much money on a daily driver?
$77,000 is a lot of money for a car! especially one thats gets shat on by birds, dented at a carpark and all stone chipped up. i built a car for a fraction of that which would slaughter it on a straight AND around a bend, magnetic ride control = **** factor for grannys who dont want hard suspension all the time.
its cheaper (and more fun) to buy a fairmont/statesman as a daily driver and then build a fun car.

i built this... its faster, looks better, sounds SH1TLOADS better, has better throttle response, handles better (if you dont believe me try me) is one-of-a-kind, is very comfy and reliable and is great on fuel (not as good as a 2 ton electric brick..but good) and i did it for under $30,000,
there is no car on the market that can take as much thrashing as this one! its cheaper to fix, i can work on it and i if wrap it around a tree, i can put it all in another falcon instead of the insurance company taking it off me.

now i have driven the GTS but not the GTP, they both are sexy sexy little cars, they are both fast, and they are both very expensive. none of them would stand out on the street from the same model.

i like your new car BLOHSV have fun with it, but for under $30,000 there would have been alot more fun to be had.

my daily driver is soon the be a BA falcon, my FUN car will always be oldschool. why do you need a car worth $77,000 with 300kw just to drive to the video store???? when all you feel when you get left behind by a HQ one tonner is like you have thrown your money in the drain?
remember its depriecianting (spelling?)!

flame me if you will but think about it. there is no autobarn in australia (well only a shop :S ) and i have learnt that doing "fun" things on the street isnt worth it

Tiapan · 15-08-2007, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by irlewy86

Problem with HSV's is that shape will be outdated in 5 years when ever P plate racer has the same body mods done to their poverty pack commo. Live it up while its top dog but offload it before the worst happens.

i cant believe i didnt think of that!!! it really is the sad truth, lets see if they find a way to put that kit on there VXes (the new bogan car..vn's are out man!!)

Rodp · 15-08-2007, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiapan

my opinon:

why are all these people (80% of people on here) spending so much money on a daily driver?

I do it because it's my mobile office. It's comfortable, reliable, puts a smile on my dial when I give it a bit of a squirt after a crappy job, I can park it and not worry about someone trying to rip it off because it's unique and it's tax deductable.

I'd have no problems parking my XR8 in Potts Point when doing some jobs in the area but no way in the world would I park your XF there.

Tiapan · 15-08-2007, 04:22 PM

point taken. still an expensive way to draw a smile, but a good arguement

HSE2 · 15-08-2007, 04:26 PM

Congratulations

irlewy86 · 15-08-2007, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiapan

i cant believe i didnt think of that!!! it really is the sad truth, lets see if they find a way to put that kit on there VXes (the new bogan car..vn's are out man!!)

Ah yes I remember when having a VL made you hot property at school. Throw on a Walky kit and look out, you'd have shazza, becca and lozza beating down your front door to jump in the front seat. I cant wait for in 10 years I see some 17 year old in a clapped out VE, one arm on the door, the other resting on top of the steering wheel. And over the deafening drone of the over sized exhaust the young bloke wont even hear me chuckle and say "they were $70,000 brand new".

Tiapan · 15-08-2007, 04:35 PM

ROFL....such is life unfortuneatly

gtfpv · 16-08-2007, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiapan

my opinon:

why are all these people (80% of people on here) spending so much money on a daily driver?
$77,000 is a lot of money for a car! especially one thats gets shat on by birds, dented at a carpark and all stone chipped up. i built a car for a fraction of that which would slaughter it on a straight AND around a bend, magnetic ride control = **** factor for grannys who dont want hard suspension all the time.
its cheaper (and more fun) to buy a fairmont/statesman as a daily driver and then build a fun car.

i built this... its faster, looks better, sounds SH1TLOADS better, has better throttle response, handles better (if you dont believe me try me) is one-of-a-kind, is very comfy and reliable and is great on fuel (not as good as a 2 ton electric brick..but good) and i did it for under $30,000,
there is no car on the market that can take as much thrashing as this one! its cheaper to fix, i can work on it and i if wrap it around a tree, i can put it all in another falcon instead of the insurance company taking it off me.

now i have driven the GTS but not the GTP, they both are sexy sexy little cars, they are both fast, and they are both very expensive. none of them would stand out on the street from the same model.

i like your new car BLOHSV have fun with it, but for under $30,000 there would have been alot more fun to be had.

my daily driver is soon the be a BA falcon, my FUN car will always be oldschool. why do you need a car worth $77,000 with 300kw just to drive to the video store???? when all you feel when you get left behind by a HQ one tonner is like you have thrown your money in the drain?
remember its depriecianting (spelling?)!

flame me if you will but think about it. there is no autobarn in australia (well only a shop :S ) and i have learnt that doing "fun" things on the street isnt worth it

your post is OHHHHHHHHH SOOO TRUE !!! i can offer you 6 g's for that baby right now .

**DJM83** · 16-08-2007, 03:05 PM

Nice pick up mate, i dont mind the VE HSV's but dont like any of the others. Hopefully with orion they will make a car that will get you to trade back

Strucnjak · 16-08-2007, 09:08 PM

nice buy mate, i drove one the other day, pure porn, i would really like to see a stripped out version but hey...

the rear lights are great, hsv have done a smart thing, it means the hsv's are unique because every moron out there cant fit these lights to their "blinged" up povo packs. How annoying is it to see so many execs with monaro lights, it kills me.

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Originally Posted by t2te50

BA-BF

FAULTS:
-Cheap crap rear suspension that went backwards from AU. I WANT DOUBLE WISHBONE!!!!!!

can you explain this one to me? how is the control blade suspension so much worse than a double wishbone set up? whats the difference?

t2te50 · 16-08-2007, 09:19 PM

AU I.R.S should have had alloy wishbones but cost meant it was made of cast iron. Actually gave the car PERFECT 50/50 weight distribution from what I've read. The suspension bushes/ball joints etc don't wear out as quickly as the BA's IRS. A mate works at ford and the amount of control link pivot bushes replaced at low kms was crazy. Tear diff bushes if flogged as well.
It's a well known fact AU irs is superior bit of kit.