HSV badged commodores

[Luked]

What's with people putting HSV badges on commodores, and some people making new Badges up????
If it's not the real Maccoy, why do people do it???? ^o)

I guess it's like people putting GT-R badges on their GTS Skylines, when they're ony running an RB25DE with nothing than a riced-up, wide body kit?
I'm confused

[minux]

What's with people putting HSV badges on commodores, and some people making new Badges up????
If it's not the real Maccoy, why do people do it???? ^o)

I guess it's like people putting GT-R badges on their GTS Skylines, when they're ony running an RB25DE with nothing than a riced-up, wide body kit?
I'm confused

So that means it is like all the other skylines out there?

I don't like people doing it, but it is their car and their choice...who are we to persecute them..

[Luked]

Hell no
Commodores FTW! Minux; Your funny!
Nice ride too.
Wat do u prefer more......your BA xr8, or ur SS??? Does 0.3Ltrs make any difference to you????

[Torquen]

mmm, well is it is a gunuine replica i think its neat but utha wise yeh it looks a bit dagy.

[GLD-086]

My dad's VL V8 Calais, has some HDT badges on it. Is that alright?


(Keeping in mind, that it's got alot of Brock stuff on it, but not a genuine one )

Anyway I don't really care, too be honest.

[minux]

I prefer my XR8 for cruising, prefer the SS for fun. The SS is just a weekender now, gets driven perhaps once every fortnight...

I like both cars the same, to be able to own a Ford and a Holden in the same era is great.

[Luked]

HA! Genuine replica
Its ok to whack on a HSV kit and wateva u want, just no badges
Got it?

[Luked]

I say sell ur xr, and put that money into ur SS!
Get it to run low 8's
Wats u think of VT SS rims on a VS?

[minux]

I say sell ur xr, and put that money into ur SS!
Get it to run low 8's
Wats u think of VT SS rims on a VS?

Whats the point? Runs low 11's now, could crack into 10's almost, but again no point, then i have to cage it to take it to the track

The XR is here to stay, well at least until the new Ford comes out early 2008, maybe then i will buy something by FPV(providing it looks better than the VE which wont be hard)

VT SS wheels are too common on anything, go something different

[Luked]

Was only kidding matey!
Yeah, i knows couple of people who update every year from SS, to XR8, back and forth, and they reckon the XR's are a better car in the long run
But the SS is lighter on the pocket, and tows anything with its reliable torque. (not saying an xr cant tow.....)

Talking of towing, my mates dad has a VZ SS thunder (6.0Ltr) sport-kit etc.
His previous ride was a VY S - 3.6Ltr and it towed a Bobcat........with a staggering 19Litres to 100ks!!!!!!
His VZ now tows a new trailer (even heavier than the old) with the same 'Cat and it drinks an awesome 14.5Ltrs per 100!!!!
The SS does 8 ltrs on long drives @ an average 110km/ph.
Why do people boycott V8's for their massive bores and heavy drinking, when most are better (to a tradey) than the 6's.

[walesy]

yeh heaps of ppl say they dont want an 8 coz they use too much petty but i reckon my vl 6 used more fuel than the 5ltr does and i have more fun in the 5ltr

[Luked]

GOD DAMN IT!
I have no sense of money coz I've just turned 17, and have saved $5000, but don't know where to start with a commodore
Any Ideas: Stupid and sensible ones welcome!

[Reaper]

What's with people putting HSV badges on commodores, and some people making new Badges up????
If it's not the real Maccoy, why do people do it???? ^o)

I guess it's like people putting GT-R badges on their GTS Skylines, when they're ony running an RB25DE with nothing than a riced-up, wide body kit?
I'm confused

It's like kissing your sister - SHOULD NEVER BE DONE!!! End of story!

Reaper

Ps: Now for for the real thing! (couldn't resist )

[GROWLZ]

It's like kissing your sister - SHOULD NEVER BE DONE!!! End of story!

Reaper

Ps: Now for for the real thing! (couldn't resist )

Piss funny...

[sir355]

Hey guys, thought i would add my bit.
I'm a owner of a hsv and i hate seeing mockups with all the badges etc.
Especially when the have clubby or gts stickers etc and have a 6.
I'm a big fan og mock up walky's aslong as they are not built to look identical and have the stickers. Hsv need to be more stringent on the handing out of genuine stuff. Call me a prude but hey, nothin wrong with building something that looks similar, just don't try and flog it off os the real deal, and yes kissing your sister should not be done!! ever!!!!!! lol

[Luked]

When I get my Marlin 39A, im gonna go hunting for commodores with the fake bullet hole stickers and put some real rounds in their car. Then they cant complain they don't have the real thing
That's what I think of people with fake $hi+ on their commies

[Torquen]

hmm slightly phsyopathic but hey lol

[Reaper]

Hey guys, thought i would add my bit.
I'm a owner of a hsv and i hate seeing mockups with all the badges etc.
Especially when the have clubby or gts stickers etc and have a 6.
I'm a big fan og mock up walky's aslong as they are not built to look identical and have the stickers. Hsv need to be more stringent on the handing out of genuine stuff. Call me a prude but hey, nothin wrong with building something that looks similar, just don't try and flog it off os the real deal, and yes kissing your sister should not be done!! ever!!!!!! lol

AFAIK you need to provide a VIN number to get most HSV parts. Unfortunatly not all of their distributors police this the way they should and as things get older, more aftermarket suppliers pop up and will sell to anybody. IMHO HSV have done as much as can be expected in this respect.

Reaper

[1991_Vn2nV]

Talking of towing, my mates dad has a VZ SS thunder (6.0Ltr) sport-kit etc.
His previous ride was a VY S - 3.6Ltr and it towed a Bobcat........with a staggering 19Litres to 100ks!!!!!!

I know im just bein a pain but I gotta do it Its 3.8L mate, not 3.6.

[88GreenVN]

I'm going the other way with no HSV badges - put all the good bits in and leave it bog stock standard on the out side... hope to keep it longer that way.
No advertising to come steal the car....

[Luked]

I know im just bein a pain but I gotta do it Its 3.8L mate, not 3.6.

I knew that
Why did they go from 3.8 to 3.6 for the VZ then????
They both running alloytec?

[sir355]

I hear wat your saying reaper, wat i meant was holden should be stringent with it. I know we don't live in a perfect world, and it aint gonna happen. I've had to provice my vin number even when buying the stickers.
I saw the other day on ebay a guy flogging off a blank hsv build plate. Wat next? People like 88greenvn have got the right idea, and your right about advertising, even with mine being a bit older and hey they're not worth that much anymore, i have to be carefull where i park, it nearly got knocked off at kwinana motorplex in the carpark.
Keep it real guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WAGON MAN]

I knew that
Why did they go from 3.8 to 3.6 for the VZ then????
They both running alloytec?

3.8 is the ecotec

3.6 is the alloytec

[Luked]

I don't like people mocking up GTR-XU1 's and SLR-5000's either; With the massive SLR-5000 rear-panel.
=====> Then you see them in the Trading post with the highest price tags ever.........and right at the bottom of the advert is the letters:
'lookalike'

I guess that applies to the good 'ol XW GTHO phase 1,2 and 3!....even though this place is for commodores

[Wombat]

It's like the old comment I read in a Street Machine mag years ago, in an articel about the A9X Torana...it said there were "700 made, of which 6500 are still on the road"...