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  1. LastV8?

    VF Sat Nav

    Well my baby is due for its final warranty service in 2 weeks and I was thinking i'd like to get the maps updated cos I've found some serious deficiencies even on the Gold Coast causing the odd excursion. After searching as best I could for an answer it seems that there have been no updates...
  2. LastV8?

    when will last VF sell? place your bets

    Nice to see that I could still replace my car if the unforeseen happened :)
  3. LastV8?

    Magnum Ute 1/18 Scale

    Hopefully the little one will actually have blackout vents etc rather than chrome as per 'future sample'
  4. LastV8?

    VF Holden Commodore Issues and Faults

    In my example the BCM is a generic GM part https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/gm-body-control-module-13594692 for "Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade. Suburban, Yukon XL. Escalade ESV. Caprice PPV. Corvette. Impala. ATS. XTS. CTS. SS. Sierra, silverado. Body control module. Sedan, instrument panel...
  5. LastV8?

    Why the Chevy SS Was a Failure

    So you've never driven from Las Vegas to Utah on I-15? Fantastic road, unlike many crap potholed roads on the West Coast generally
  6. LastV8?

    VF Sat Nav

    Umm not quite right - for a long period before 1985 the name was temporarily changed to Ayers Rock.
  7. LastV8?

    Lock Nuts

    Yeah I sort of see your confusion (the lock nuts are the same for VE/VF so I reused mine) and I bought the VF chrome caps (same as recommended for MSE #2001) for my MY17 as pictured on 1/10/17 (they look close enough). Buy from a Holden dealer on eBay to save $$ The #2001 are chrome plated...
  8. LastV8?

    Lock Nuts

    Suggest you try looking further up the page for part numbers and a photo (1/10/17)
  9. LastV8?

    Will Kia Stinger really flog an SS?

    Anyone who has bought more than one Holden knows 2 things - there will always be compromises, and every model gets better. If you want all the gimmicks at the right price, buy Korean. If you want all the gimmicks and performance and have the money, buy Euro. And if you just want an affordable...
  10. LastV8?

    Will Kia Stinger really flog an SS?

    Because it makes it look more like it's Korean brothers?
  11. LastV8?

    Will Kia Stinger really flog an SS?

    Never said the performance was the same. That's your assumption. I was referring to the general spec (motor aside). Got no idea about the real performance of an SV6, but it does make relatively good numbers on paper.
  12. LastV8?

    Will Kia Stinger really flog an SS?

    Agree, the SV6 is still a sports Commodore and not too far off a base SS. In the same way, there are 2 litre Stingers. However. plenty of smaller KIAs look very similar to a Stinger to the unfamiliar observer.
  13. LastV8?

    Will Kia Stinger really flog an SS?

    Or the older model Volvos (except the Saint's car)
  14. LastV8?

    Will Kia Stinger really flog an SS?

    Should have known that posting something here would've drawn comment from JCs biggest Kia fan! :) Yes, my interest in/knowledge of the Kia family is limited except for recognising the grille. However I certainly do see the difference between the new and old Commodore...maybe it's a one-eyed view?
  15. LastV8?

    Will Kia Stinger really flog an SS?

    Saw my first Kia Stinger in Sydney over Easter and had to look hard to identify what it was (front/side on). I appreciate that makers need to keep a family identity in styling, but to me, spending that much on a Kia, you would want it to stand out from it's cheap stablemates - it doesn't to the...
  16. LastV8?

    VF Series 2 V8 Fuel Consumption

    Yes quite amazing really, and not to forget the benefits of superior space, comfort, ride and handling for long haul trips, and the chance to get the jump on those rare overtaking lanes, it's the only way to fly (low).
  17. LastV8?

    VF Series 2 V8 Fuel Consumption

    After 12 months, finally got to do a long distance trip in the LS3 Auto (A/C + cruise on + full boot + 98) at Easter from Gold Coast to Sydney. The 2 mainly Freeway legs were Port Macquarie to Sydney northern suburbs 10.1 l/100 over 373 km and returning from Port Macquarie to Gold Coast 10.0...
  18. LastV8?

    Are the (MSE/Director) & Magnum the best factory standard performance sedans/utes ever made?

    Monstar, I respect your detailed product knowledge and really enjoy reading most of your informed posts, but perhaps sometimes you could inform those of us with lesser knowledge in a NA rather than FI way. Thanks!
  19. LastV8?

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

    Great colour choice Love it!
  20. LastV8?

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

    Nope there were a number of MY16 'Trial' versions produced in Spitfire Green with chrome body trim like this
  21. LastV8?

    Are the (MSE/Director) & Magnum the best factory standard performance sedans/utes ever made?

    Haha. Sometimes its a lot more fun baiting them and not giving the satisfaction of winning (or perhaps not!)
  22. LastV8?

    Are the (MSE/Director) & Magnum the best factory standard performance sedans/utes ever made?

    So after reading various threads on how various manufacturers (and owners) use the VF2 as a performance benchmark to beat (or at least those aspiring to be giant killers) I'm wondering whether we need a separate thread for us Euro virgins to know when not to embarrass ourselves in our standard...
  23. LastV8?

    Is anyone considering the NG commodore after their VF?

    Guess they have to sell cars somehow to the uninformed :(. (spoiler alert) the new Commodore had its first endurance win!
  24. LastV8?

    Are the (MSE/Director) & Magnum the best factory standard performance sedans/utes ever made?

    I think they are an exceptional base, but given the number of owners opting for performance enhancements, the use of the word 'standard' in the thread title is probably a tall order
  25. LastV8?

    Is anyone considering the NG commodore after their VF?

    :(Fark. How out of touch am I? I know they're not real but just sat down to watch Supercars expecting to see the old VF shells circulating (same as Falcons) but no, NGs galore. I suppose Nissan did it with the Altima, but really, Supercars? Might be the first year in over 30 that I give Bathurst...
  26. LastV8?

    Will Kia Stinger really flog an SS?

    I think he actually said more TALK because there's been plenty?
  27. LastV8?

    Will Kia Stinger really flog an SS?

    So did she buy a swinger?
  28. LastV8?

    Will Kia Stinger really flog an SS?

    So if he did would it still be your wife's daily? Let him loose on the MSE :)
  29. LastV8?

    WARNING LS3 Recall about to happen

    My HVAC drain seal replacement was done on 17/1 when it was in for the BCM replacement. Reference 99GMA172115490
  30. LastV8?

    Will Kia Stinger really flog an SS?

    Team Red certainly seems the smarter choice
  31. LastV8?

    VF Commodore inventory at dealerships? What's left?

    You're so right there. I did agreed value last year but swapped to Market Value this month for that very reason (and even if I can't find a replacement they will give me what I originally paid anyway!)
  32. LastV8?

    VF Commodore inventory at dealerships? What's left?

    I saw that my dealer registered all theirs (inc 3 MSEs) as demos this month - haven't reduced the prices yet though. So not 'brand new' per se, but not being driven around.
  33. LastV8?

    Rear window tinting issues

    They may disappear if they were purely air or moisture bubbles but mostly it is because there is a speck of dust under the film and that is never going to change
  34. LastV8?

    Show us your rides!

    When you 'Ipanared the grille' on the S1, did you also polish off the Wing?
  35. LastV8?

    Will Kia Stinger really flog an SS?

    With pride?
  36. LastV8?

    Rear window tinting issues

    I would've thought the rear window in the sedan was more problematic - I can barely reach mine to clean it. Had the rear window redone on my VR, VS and VE - all sh1t jobs with bubbles - I think the black dots around the edges don't help either. They always say the bubbles will disappear over...
  37. LastV8?

    VF series 2 SSV - Sunglass holder options?

    Yeah I was thinking it might've been like a holster for a weapon
  38. LastV8?

    VF series 2 SSV - Sunglass holder options?

    :) What else could it possibly be used for anyway?
  39. LastV8?

    VF Holden Commodore Issues and Faults

    So after a problem with the BCM was identified as the reason why my roof lights didn't work at the last service in November, I finally booked my Redline in to have it replaced on Tuesday. After a day and a half at the dealer, I finally got it back late this AM. Thought it would be simply a swap...
  40. LastV8?

    Is anyone considering the NG commodore after their VF?

    Yep....Kia (A)Soul....extremely stupid looking but surprisingly competent at 75 MPH
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