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08-07-2006, 04:33 PM
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Living the dream
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NSW
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I am now the proud owner of a HSV VT GTS 5.7 stroker.... I needed a V8 fix, and it was too good an offer to refuse. Sadly the AU will have to go, hopefully to one of you lot
 :!It has been, and still is a fantastic vehicle, absolutely faultless as a car, save one thing.. it has 2 few cylinders! Its listed in the sale section for those who are interested. PM me if interested. Hopefully I'll still be welcome round these parts, as I'm not a die hard either way, as long as its Aussie, I'm happy, and these forums are a true fountain of knowledge. |
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08-07-2006, 04:35 PM
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V8 Powaah
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD
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Blasphemy. Should have bought a T3 Stroker
 : Oh well at least its a V8. 5.7l? Is that the Holden V8 or the C4B?
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08-07-2006, 04:38 PM
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Living the dream
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NSW
Posts: 1,795
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Holden 5.7 stroker.. 220i... but not for long
 G&D will recieve a visit sometime soon! |
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08-07-2006, 04:54 PM
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Fantastic Plastic
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Mars most of the time
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" I have defected... "
...... You sure have ! , proves you wasn't a real ford man to start with , a ford person would not trade for any holden .. hehehe .. Good luck with the purchase anyways .. cheers ;)
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08-07-2006, 05:04 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Brissy!
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Traitor!!
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08-07-2006, 05:08 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2006
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When I saw the name of the thread, I thought it was meant to be ' Iv have been defected ' anyways.. theres nothing wrong with a 5.7l stroker.
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08-07-2006, 05:09 PM
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GT-P #0336
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
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And how good is it that G&D do Ford & Holden. No matter which side your on, they do both anyway lol. Have fun with it! 
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08-07-2006, 05:10 PM
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AU DIE HARD
  
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Between 2nd and 5th gear
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you may have to park on sth Gippy HWY 
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08-07-2006, 05:10 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Bundoora
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I have a mate who's dad has a red VT1 GTS, very nice car and they have a killer V8 note too
Just make sure you get the camber issues sorted with the back wheels if they havent been already, they wear out pretty quick on the insides! |
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08-07-2006, 05:16 PM
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Fantastic Plastic
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Mars most of the time
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lol , its a holden , that wont be the only problems with it ! . hahaha make sure you get to know yourself a decent cheap mechanic and tow-truck driver , as you will be seeing both of them quiet regularly i recon ..lol j/k  :
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08-07-2006, 05:45 PM
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Location: Australia
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08-07-2006, 06:29 PM
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Boss for Go, L98 for Show
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Victorialand
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Congrates mate, yes I do have a bit of a soft spot for the 353 Harop stroker. I believe there are some 230kw model that were balanced and blueprinted and with phenominal torque. Is it a manual or automatic?
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08-07-2006, 07:04 PM
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Walking with God
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 7,321
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Words escape me!
No they don't, Some are so easily seduced by the dark side! GK
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08-07-2006, 07:19 PM
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Highway Taxi
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Oh my god ! There is a supercharged AU XR8 for sale in the for sale section & you did that!!!!!! "Demons be gone" LOL.
All the best with it anyway  used: used: used:
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08-07-2006, 07:20 PM
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XRR83D
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Central Coast, NSW
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That things gotta haul I bet!
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08-07-2006, 11:28 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Wantirna South, Melbourne
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You've taken leave of your senses mate!
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09-07-2006, 12:21 AM
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Miami Pilot
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
Posts: 21,703
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Nice purchase. I nearly bought one of the 195i HSV Calais a few years ago, but they would only give me $9k for the AU1 XR6 VCT. In the end I traded it on the XR8, and got $16k trade for it! Otherwise I would have been in the Calais. I would still have the XR fronted wagon of course!
Ford, Holden; doesn't matter much when they have the 5.0 derived engines in them. Both are great cars, just the Holden interior is a bit gemini-ish. I prefer Ford based on price, basically, and have been loyal to Ford since leaving the darkside in 2000 (previous car was a 1997 VS2 Berlina wagon).
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09-07-2006, 01:27 AM
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BA GT-P Owner
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: In the GT-P
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09-07-2006, 02:25 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: searching for cubes
Posts: 6,672
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Oh you poor buggger! You'll come back ...
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09-07-2006, 08:49 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Better take it to Heathcote Sept 9th so you can at least get an idea of how she goes. Oh, and enjoy the jelly suspension.. its going to handle like a boat after the AU.
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09-07-2006, 09:14 AM
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Smile
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Merrylands Sydney
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I am speechless!! Just pack heaps of oil for the new car mate.If you dont need then you have a great car.Congratulations.
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09-07-2006, 10:08 AM
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Living the dream
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NSW
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You guys just inspire confidence lol :thebirds:
Its an auto btw, and ive had it checked out by work, clean as. Build number 194. Gave it a bit of a blat, jeeeeez the noise is good! Think I'll come down to Heathcote next time and give it a run. Couldnt resist it at the price, and I've always had a soft spot for the aussie stroker motors, real grunty beasts! Only complaint with it: now I'll have to join up Street Commodores forums.. theres so many nuff nuffs over there..  : Thank god I found FF first...  :
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09-07-2006, 10:45 AM
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My 1st set of Wings!!!
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: way, WAY south of the Bombays!!!
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LOL BLC I thought you meant 'I have a DEFECT'...I guess you have in a way PMSL Congrats on the new purchase mate, it's a shame you have to get rid of the old girl tho.
Good luck on your new ride.
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09-07-2006, 10:52 AM
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Living the dream
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NSW
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I really do not wanna let the Falcon go, but it's just uneconomical owning 2 cars for me at the moment...
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09-07-2006, 01:06 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Better sell the Holden then
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09-07-2006, 01:31 PM
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09-07-2006, 02:09 PM
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Was V6corp
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Canberra
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bwahaha Casp.
Ah well mate, carnt say its the best thing in the world... But Each to thier own, hey? Good luck, and im sure your welcome here ;)
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09-07-2006, 03:02 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
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I will admit they are an alright looking car, good engine note too. But mate its a Holden! Was it a moment of un-clarity or what?
Anyway, hope you enjoy your new purchase and it doesn't give you too many troubles... ... ... Heh
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09-07-2006, 04:29 PM
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Living the dream
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NSW
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Meh, I've got no probs admitting the VT is an average peice of gear in Executive form etc, but the GTS is something special, and the 5.7 V8.. oh lordy!
 : None of that GENIII crap for me, only aussie grunt. Currently, mine has a Remus stainless steel exhaust and by god it sounds glorious :Up_to_som |
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09-07-2006, 06:11 PM
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Banned
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I have defected...
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