I Hsve A Problem

GTP290 · 31-05-2008, 12:20 AM

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!!

ieatsports_cars · 31-05-2008, 12:27 AM

i like the look of the ve that is all i like !

Windsor220 · 31-05-2008, 12:29 AM

Just buy one. As long as you dont buy a washing machine from Toyota I dont think anyone here will care.

T3man · 31-05-2008, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Torxteer

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.

**Peuty** · 31-05-2008, 12:31 AM

Lusting over a HSV is the same as lusting over your own sister, it's just not right.

zetec · 31-05-2008, 01:52 AM

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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

V3RSAC3 · 01-06-2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by zetec

Unless you're from Adelaide

HEY! .. lolz

oh god dont even get me started on the VE HSV range ... they are total SEX ON WHEELS ... if i had the cash i'd buy one in a heart beat!! ... but then im waiting too see what FPV have too offer me!

ay nothing wrong with cousins, aslong as you use protection ;) ;) ... okay that was abit disgusting ... but here in adelaide it's hard too know who you're related too seeing as it's soo small

GSH · 31-05-2008, 03:51 AM

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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.

amen 2 that lol

CADSKY · 31-05-2008, 09:43 AM

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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.

BAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA.. so true!

3vXT · 31-05-2008, 03:47 PM

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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Originally Posted by Peuty

Lusting over a HSV is the same as lusting over your own sister, it's just not right.

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

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Interceptor · 01-06-2008, 10:25 PM

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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.

what if it feels sooooooo good?

mikestp · 31-05-2008, 12:33 AM

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?

Bent8 · 31-05-2008, 12:48 AM

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!

Falc'man · 31-05-2008, 12:50 AM

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.

mikestp · 31-05-2008, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Falc'man

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?

Falc'man · 31-05-2008, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mikestp

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

**CAT600** · 31-05-2008, 01:05 AM

The VE HSV's have grown on me from a cosmetic perspective.

Divetrains are junk.

Daniel

Jayden · 31-05-2008, 03:03 AM

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.

mik · 31-05-2008, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayden

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!

Steffo · 31-05-2008, 03:17 AM

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.

**Falcon Coupe** · 31-05-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

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 ?

Steffo · 31-05-2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

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...

**Full Noise** · 31-05-2008, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

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?

Mercury 8 · 31-05-2008, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Full Noise

What brochure did you read that from?

Falc'man · 01-06-2008, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

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.

Wrong ...again.

So far the only back to back test was done in the wet... hardly a comparison.

On another note, the Boss takes time to free up, and when it does there won't be any "stomping" happening. If you bothered reading the experiences of those who own them you'd know this already. But then again, it seems you're not interested in the real world.

Steffo · 01-06-2008, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Falc'man

Wrong ...again.

So far the only back to back test was done in the wet... hardly a comparison.

On another note, the Boss takes time to free up, and when it does there won't be any "stomping" happening. If you bothered reading the experiences of those who own them you'd know this already. But then again, it seems you're not interested in the real world.

No, I'm not interested in the internet. I count the real world as what I see with my own eyes. And every time I've been to WSID or seen people partake in illegal activities on the street (like a VU SS racing a BA Pursuit many moons ago when walking to work), the 5.4 Modular V8 Falcons lose to the LS1/2 Commodores. Why would the trend change with the more powerful, thicker torque spread LS3?

Same day, same driver, same conditions is a comparison - and a fair one at that. They could have been compared in the snow - if its the same driver in the same conditions... well then..

Out of curiosity... what won, the 5.4 or the 6.2?

Falc'man · 01-06-2008, 01:28 PM

Those pics are awesome, but I think they still won't do the car justice. Might go for a drive in a moment.

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Originally Posted by Steffo

No, I'm not interested in the internet. I count the real world as what I see with my own eyes. And every time I've been to WSID or seen people partake in illegal activities on the street (like a VU SS racing a BA Pursuit many moons ago when walking to work), the 5.4 Modular V8 Falcons lose to the LS1/2 Commodores. Why would the trend change with the more powerful, thicker torque spread LS3?

Same day, same driver, same conditions is a comparison - and a fair one at that. They could have been compared in the snow - if its the same driver in the same conditions... well then..

Out of curiosity... what won, the 5.4 or the 6.2?

So automatically this means the cars you've witnessed racing are stock for stock, or have equivalent mods? I have the testimonials of some of those who own the LSx's and would rather the Boss over it, the main reason being is it's smooth revving nature. Another is that it's purely quicker, or it feels quicker. You completely ignore owner's feedback and thoughts of the Boss, and have placed all your faith in magazines, where 99% of the time they're tested tight.

futura888 · 03-06-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

No, I'm not interested in the internet. I count the real world as what I see with my own eyes. And every time I've been to WSID or seen people partake in illegal activities on the street (like a VU SS racing a BA Pursuit many moons ago when walking to work), the 5.4 Modular V8 Falcons lose to the LS1/2 Commodores. Why would the trend change with the more powerful, thicker torque spread LS3?

Same day, same driver, same conditions is a comparison - and a fair one at that. They could have been compared in the snow - if its the same driver in the same conditions... well then..

Out of curiosity... what won, the 5.4 or the 6.2?

Well i don't know if you read it in any of the other threads,but the ls3 isn't actually quicker than the ls2,going by your much trusted magazine comparo's:togo:, the ls2 is quicker by 0.1 of a second to 100km/h,not to mention using less fuel than the ls3...ha,give me the boss motor any day,stuff the chevy boat motor's.

And oh,about the adelaide comments take it easy

....don't you mean tassie

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GTP370 · 01-06-2008, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Falc'man

Wrong ...again.

So far the only back to back test was done in the wet... hardly a comparison.

On another note, the Boss takes time to free up, and when it does there won't be any "stomping" happening. If you bothered reading the experiences of those who own them you'd know this already. But then again, it seems you're not interested in the real world.

I used to have hang up's on magazine factory performance test results, especially when the car that I had purchased or wanted did not stack up on paper compared to the next car.

When I had my HSV GTS coupe I was annoyed performance tests were more a less the same as the SS and GTO and XR6T (especially at the price I paid for it new).

When I had my XR8 I was annoyed performance tests were no where as good as the SS or XR6T.

I am well over all that now since owing my GT-P.

A side from all other features that go with a car; performance can be easily manipulated and vastly improved with a few tweaks that can still hold up on warranty. And sky's the limit if you are prepared to void your warranty.

My good mate owns a black manual 6.0 R8, great car to drive and plenty of grunt. I have also tested the Chevy 6.2 which also has plenty of potential.

fordOwner · 31-05-2008, 10:45 AM

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.