Extra Temptation For Holden's Performance Heroes

[Darren]

Holden’s SS model performance heroes will deliver extra temptation in SSZ special editions to be released on Commodore, Ute and Crewman.

The SSZ packs provide up to $6,300 in extra performance specifications, interior and exterior features being demanded by typical SS customers.

Holden Marketing Director, John Elsworth, said premium performance brakes and standard leather seats topped the list of extras for people wanting the long-standing leader of Holden’s sports range.

“SS has long been Holden’s performance king and our SSZ editions make the cars even more tempting,” Mr Elsworth said.

“The SSZ models have been designed to include the most appealing features to sports model enthusiasts.

“We also wanted to extend the concept across the three body styles because the SS models have been such fantastic winners in Ute and Crewman as well as the sedan.

“Similarly, we will offer the packs on all the usual SS colors to maximise buyer choice.”

In addition to the usual SS specifications, the SSZ sedan features leather seats with SSZ logo, premium performance brakes, color-coded SSZ instrument cluster, black centre-mounted oil and volt meters, 18-inch VZ Monaro wheels, Rear Park Assist and Bluetooth. Recommended retail pricing of $49,990 (excluding dealer delivery and government charges) delivers $6,300 of extra value. A total of 930 will initially be produced.

SSZ Ute features leather seats with SSZ logo, premium performance brakes, color-coded SSZ instrument cluster, black centre-mounted oil and volt meters, 18-inch Monaro wheels and color-coded hard tonneau cover with twin aero forms. The aero forms were inspired by the Utester concept vehicle released in 2001. Recommended retail pricing of $40,940 (excluding dealer delivery and government charges) delivers $6250 of extra value. A total of 1200 will initially be produced.

SSZ Crewman features leather seats with SSZ logo, premium performance brakes on the front wheels, color-coded SSZ instrument cluster, black centre-mounted oil and volt meters and color-coded hard tonneau cover. Recommended retail pricing of $47,190 (excluding dealer delivery and government charges) delivers $5,250 of extra value. A total of 750 will initially be produced.

The SSZ sedan, Ute and Crewman will go on sale in early October.

Source - Holden Media Web Site

[Jesk]

sounds good looks good except those SSZ badges are aweful!!

[czerwonyVN]

sounds good looks good except those SSZ badges are aweful!!

agreed. they are damn ugly.

[Johnsy(banned)]

I agree, but a pic of the "upgraded" brakes would be nice... i have heard they also have the SSZ logo on them like the monaro.

[dsnutz]

would not mind one of them

[Johnsy]

sounds good looks good except those SSZ badges are aweful!!

Better than mitsishitty badges !!!

[Jesk]

Better than mitsishitty badges !!!

i cant dispute you there but to me my lancer is simply a form of transport and it gets me from A to B with minimal fuss, though looking like crap. i dont mind ralliart badges though

though back on topic

i just dont like how SSZ was done, it looks like an afterthought to me but if i was in the market for a brand new car it overall would look a very attractive package, though it would loose the badging pretty quick

[Johnsy]

Fair enough.. i will be picking up my new SSZ in about 2 weeks ( Cant wait ) Although i think i will leave the badges on !!
But my everyday car to get me from A-B is a 97 Hyundai Lantra sportswagon
and those badges....sorry stickers are great

[natooo]

I like it but i think that z on the badge should be chrome like the rest o the badge

[Johnsy]

Ive got the car now.. and the badges are growing on me

Next step lower the bastard another inch
and extractors+exaust

any tips?

[Stewart1000]

ooh sh*t thats gonna go hard.
lower all the way. if possible a twin system would look sweet with chrome tips. just make sure you end up with a brutal note out the back, and if you have the money...... twin turbo it hahaha

[Johnsy]

Thanx dude.. im hoping for a brutal note under throttle but dont want the sucker to drone at crusing speed....
Im going for pacemaker headers and full twin stainless 2 and a half twin pipes...

Do i go for high flow cats???

[Infus10n]

Thanx dude.. im hoping for a brutal note under throttle but dont want the sucker to drone at crusing speed....
Im going for pacemaker headers and full twin stainless 2 and a half twin pipes...

Do i go for high flow cats???

May aswell complete the system with hi-flow cats...

[Johnsy]

Thanks for the tips guys...
I am getting HM Headers + a twin stainless system with hi flow cats and also fitting the ss inductions cold air intake ( the growler ) they call it

on paper it says i will gain 16kw with the air intake but wondering what the extracrors + exhaust will give me ???

mabey i should buy a 285kw badge

[Daza]

Try Y's, Twin 2 1/2" will make it go well. Forget the induction package just add an extra hole in the airbox, there is not a lot to gain with the airbox change(in the VZ). Most would declare them a complete waste of money and you will probably loose power! Put the extra cash towards an edit and you will be a very happy driver. The edit, and full exhaust should easly give you 230RWKW on 98ron.

[scott.waldon]

Ive got the car now.. and the badges are growing on me

Next step lower the bastard another inch
and extractors+exaust

any tips?

I wish that i could afford a new SSZ, they look sick with them wheels and are cheaper Myabe one day when im older i wil be able to get a nice commodore

[Johnsy]

I wish that i could afford a new SSZ, they look sick with them wheels and are cheaper Myabe one day when im older i wil be able to get a nice commodore

Thanks mate, keep saving and you will !!

I have done the exhaust now, full twin 2 and a half stainless steel and HM stainless headers. I also got the ss inductions cold air intake..
It sounds wicked

Now im gunna lower her but dont want to dump it all the way ( been there done that with my vt ss ) im thinking king springs or pedders sports riders?

[Boonz]

nah not pedders please not pedders lol....they dont hold up as well as some of the koni range or even monroe

[Johnsy]

Ok what about lovells springs ???
You had a bad run with Pedders ?

[Boonz]

i personally ont like pedders because ive had 3 faulty shocks from them from 3 different shops....i have lovells in my ute but would recommend kings or whiteline

[Johnsy]

Thanks for your advice dude.. I think i will go King springs as they are 100 bucks cheaper also

I will post some pics when i get my camera back from my brother...

[Johnsy]

Still waiting for my camera guys..... :b:

[Stewart1000]

been a while, dont forget to give it a polish first and make sure its got a nice back drop, no rice cookers in the background lol

[Johnsy]

Here are some pics of my ride (finally)
If any one wants any other angles just ask

[scott.waldon]

I love the SSZ, saw my first one on the road today , but not as nice as this one, looks real nice mate. How bout some pics of the vent and rims and stuff :P, looks tuff as!