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  1. Brabham

    Redline or R8 Black

    Sort of true. These cars were built in the middle of last year and have been sitting in dealerships, so whatever options they have are on the car already, or not possible. I tossed up the SV black vs the SSVR late last year and couldn't justify the price difference. There was going to be at...
  2. Brabham

    MY17 Specs and Release Date

    Take the MY16 over the MY17 if the discount is good. Mine was November build SSVR Nitrate auto, full blackout, spoiler, side stripes and HF20" wheels for 56k d/a.
  3. Brabham

    What deal did you get for your vf series 2????

    So the same as the car I got 6 weeks ago, but $8000 more expensive.
  4. Brabham

    VF2 fuel consumption

    I'm one of those suckers with a LS3. I missed my opportunity to get a series 1 and had to settle for the S2. And of course it's too late now, nobody will part with one. I wish you would stop reminding them how much better they have it.
  5. Brabham

    MY17 Specs and Release Date

    Dear god please stop the misinformation about a fictitious 4th special model called the Commemorative Edition. There is no such model. This is the Motorsport Edition by another name. They are not 2 different models. The ME is not the SSVR. The SSVR is just a SSVR. That said, as Tim&Haley said...
  6. Brabham

    What deal did you get for your vf series 2????

    Well put. Personally, it's not for me, but I can appreciate this thinking. Pay what you have to and enjoy the last V8 commodore.
  7. Brabham

    How can I tell if I have a VF Series 2?

    Well you sold me. Now to find some sucker with the L77 to swap with.
  8. Brabham

    VF Series 2 V8 Fuel Consumption

    Now it's settled in I'm down to around 16L/100. Don't see it dropping much more than that for the type of driving that I do.
  9. Brabham

    MY17 Specs and Release Date

    With that swap, there is no way the S1 is the 'pick of the litter'. Hands up anyone that will give back the LS3 for a DVD player? (I got the 20" forged wheels anyway)
  10. Brabham

    Day time running lamps.

    Eterno, you have an ex Highway patrol car (wagon) there. The DRL's are deactivated so the engine can run with all the lights off. The car is actually unroadworthy in it's current state (Police have an exemption) and the dealer that sold it to you needs to fix it. They have actually sold you an...
  11. Brabham

    MY17 Specs and Release Date

    Asked ....... .... and answered. Coldplay had a concert in Melbourne recently. My wife made me rush and get tickets before the 'one show only' sold out. We got the tickets and sure enough, it sold out. Suddenly, there was a second show announced. How lucky was that. No connection implied...
  12. Brabham

    VF Series 2 V8 Fuel Consumption

    Without doubt. I bought this car for the sound track, not to save the environment.
  13. Brabham

    MY17 Specs and Release Date

    Yikes. That seems to be pretty close to predictions a few months back, and the price I expected. 70k? No thanks. There is very little in this package I even want, let alone paying an extra 14 grand for it. I'm not a Holden man though and have no sentimental ties to these cars. I'm sure those...
  14. Brabham

    MY17 Specs and Release Date

    And one last thing. I think this 'allocation' might not be as bad as it looks. A bit like a band that announces a single concert, only to announce a second after that sells out. Better to have everyone thinking they are very limited than not.
  15. Brabham

    MY17 Specs and Release Date

    This. Those that have been reading these forums more than 10 minutes should have seen the writing on the wall a few months back. At best there was going to be a couple of very minor updates (which is what is coming). Once the Special editions were unofficially announced, it was obvious any...
  16. Brabham

    VF Series 2 V8 Fuel Consumption

    18-19l/100k for me (all stop/start suburban driving). Drove to Lorne this week and got a 100k average of 9.7 though on the highway. G6ET was around 16-17 around town, and my Honda Euro (2.4l) was around 12.5. No freeways in my daily travel.
  17. Brabham

    VF2 Exhaust set up and tuning for the LS3

    Interesting. If anyone gets this done I would like to know more :)
  18. Brabham

    VF Series 2 V8 Fuel Consumption

    I found driving my wifes Mazda helps. :) Seriously though, the usual stuff. Keep weight down & pretend there is an egg between your foot and the accelerator pedal.
  19. Brabham

    VF Random chat thread

    That did the trick. Thanks gents.
  20. Brabham

    VF Random chat thread

    Nope, thats not it. That turns on the Accessories. One press (without brake pedal) - Accessories, 2nd press, OFF. The vehicle settings in Config cannot be viewed or changed unless the car is ON. Accessories mode wont allow it. Any other ideas?
  21. Brabham

    VF Holden Commodore Issues and Faults

    Just the fix. No million $ payouts I'm afraid.
  22. Brabham

    VF Random chat thread

    Q. With Push Button start, how do I set ignition to "On" without actually starting the engine? (I don't mean ACC). There are some settings I can't change unless the car is on, but surely I don't need to start the car to change vehicle settings?
  23. Brabham

    Is it worth upgrading VF2 SS to 375 or 400 kw?

    Nice upgrade, shame about the username.
  24. Brabham

    Nitrate MY16 SSVR has arrived

    Given that I pointed it out (with pictures) before they took delivery, I'm gonna have to go with incompetent!
  25. Brabham

    MY17 Specs and Release Date

    Didn't performance drive quote this forum in the past? Rumor has it I'm hung like a donkey. Let's see if that gets around.
  26. Brabham

    Will you ever buy another Holden?

    Equally, had we had the same level of competition back then I doubt it would have survived! My Holden is 3 days old and has less than 200k's on it. I love it. But it will most likely be my last. The only reason I have it is because it is a rear wheel drive V8. Without that, it wouldn't have...
  27. Brabham

    Nitrate MY16 SSVR has arrived

    I think you are right Snowdog, this is the last V8 I'm willing to pay for (C63 just a bit too pricey for me). First impressions are good. Love the sound, everything seems to work okay. Again, not as quick as the G6ET, but quick enough. A few issues on pickup. Had a 19" spare wheel. Grabbed...
  28. Brabham

    who's waiting for a 2017 plate and why?

    I just replied to your post on WP, buy I'll post here as well. You wont be able to special order a MY16 now, orders are closed. Dealers are taking deposits (not orders!) for MY17 models but can't give you a price other then RRP. The cheapest and quickest way into a Redline is check every...
  29. Brabham

    who's waiting for a 2017 plate and why?

    I was one of those "waiting for a MY17" so I could have "the last one". I had a car that was doing the job and wanted to delay purchase. However, it became obvious to me that the standard SSVR was not going to change much, and was going to have little wriggle room from price negotiations. And...
  30. Brabham

    Nitrate MY16 SSVR has arrived

    Congrats. You need to get some pics up. :) I will be picking mine up tomorrow morning. Just one addition to this story for those that want a trade in. As above, I was offered $19,000 trade in on the G6ET. The plan was to try and sell it for more than that before the new car arrived, but if I...
  31. Brabham

    Deposits on MY17

    Depends which My17 you want. If it is just the standard redline I'm sure you will get your hands on one. You wont be getting the big discounts people have negotiated the last couple of months, but you will get one. However, the special edition (whatever it ends up being called) may be...
  32. Brabham

    Deposits on MY17

    Just remember your deposit doesn't mean squat. They can easy return it to you and sell those cars to whomever they like (ie someone paying more). And if you are placing a deposit on an unspecified car for an unspecified price, well ..........
  33. Brabham

    MY17 Specs and Release Date

    They will stop making Commodores next year Tim. Wives will be made indefinitely. Just saying ;)
  34. Brabham

    Nitrate MY16 SSVR has arrived

    So now I was tossing up between the HSV Clubsport Black, and the SSVR. The Black was clearly not selling very well, and it dropped from it's orginal price of 72k down to high 60's pretty quick. It looks a little nicer, had bigger brakes, and came with some gear I was going to buy anyway (20"...
  35. Brabham

    MY17 Specs and Release Date

    I don't share your optimism, and history is with me I'm afraid. Perhaps not a big price hike, but not discounts either. Whenever a new model is coming, the old one is cheaper and the new one isn't. Basic supply and demand. If buyers are getting the SSVR auto with blackout and 20" wheels for...
  36. Brabham

    What deal did you get for your vf series 2????

    Yes, but factory 20" wheels are $1500 extra, double that for the dealer fit in a different colour (I machined look, but folded and got the black). This. Check each dealer site stock for the car/colour you are looking for. Walk in and take a demo for a drive. They will ask the question...
  37. Brabham

    What deal did you get for your vf series 2????

    Not if you need them to pay the mortgage this time next year.
  38. Brabham

    MY17 Specs and Release Date

    Very minor changes for the MY17, except some additional fruit for the $$$ special models. Glad now my heavily discounted MY16 will be here soon and I'm not waiting for the price hike on next years car.
  39. Brabham

    MY17 Specs and Release Date

    Sorry, not entirely accurate I'm afraid. The dealer does have to add the GST when he sells the car to you, but he claims a credit for the GST in the car when they purchase it. If it was a person not registered for GST, they can claim one eleventh of the purchase price. So they really do only...
  40. Brabham

    Nitrate MY16 SSVR has arrived

    Part 3. The G6ET proved to be a great sleeper. Wildly quick off the mark and feature packed with almost everything you could need. It wasn't all beer and skittles though. Didn't have a sunroof though, and the Mrs missed the heated and memory seats from the Honda.It didn't have the right...
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