MY17 Specs and Release Date

[Forg]

^ In a way, I'll be a bit disappointed if he knows the fuel consumption of his GTS ...

 

[Marco_VESS]

For all Redline devotees - especially the ones who have white or red - Biante releases their 1:18 VF II models tomorrow at midday (WST).
804 of the red - https://www.biante.com.au/product-display/holden-vfii-commodore-ss-v-redline-2
and 702 of the white - https://www.biante.com.au/product-display/holden-vfii-commodore-ss-v-redline-1

$195 each

I've had one since Monday. Got a white one - looks great. It's a very accurate model.

 

[Marco_VESS]

I've looked after cars such as a 2005 Maxima & 1998 Liberty & 2008 Mazda3 & 2012 Toyobaru, and I've never seen paint as thin as on VF.

That's a worry. My 86 has the worst paint I've had on any new car. Thin and chips or scratches if you look at it the wrong way. I expected far better from a Japanese-built car.

 

[Forg]

^ Yeeah, by comparison the VF's paint is thinner.
It's so thin that paint-chips just look like a small white spot in the paint; you can't see a raised edge where the chip ends & the paint begins.

 

[426Cuda]

^ Yeeah, by comparison the VF's paint is thinner.
It's so thin that paint-chips just look like a small white spot in the paint; you can't see a raised edge where the chip ends & the paint begins.

Maybe a dumb question, but just out of interest, does thicker paint necessarily make it more chip resistant? Or are there other variables as well, e.g. the matrix of the paint at the micro level, quality of bond / lamination to undercoat and metal, metal and subsurface coatings prep, paint and clear coat flexibility / elasticity or conversely rigidity? All of which would be affected by paint grade, quality and process I suppose.

 

[Redline 2017]

Mayne a dumb question, but just out of interest, does thicker paint necessarily make it more chip resistant? Or are there other variables as well, e.g. the matrix of the paint at the micro level, quality of bond / lamination to undercoat and metal, metal and subsurface coatings prep, paint and clear coat flexibility / elasticity or conversely rigidity? All of which would be affected by paint grade, quality and process I suppose.

Correct on all counts

 

[Bookie]

Hi guys I have a question regarding the Limited Edition MotorSport drivers seat.

Does anyone know if the it will be programmable with memory similar to that of the Calais?

The only info I can find on it is that:
o New performance front seats (heated)

 

[426Cuda]

Hi guys I have a question regarding the Limited Edition MotorSport drivers seat.

Does anyone know if the it will be programmable with memory similar to that of the Calais?

The only info I can find on it is that:
o New performance front seats (heated)

My understanding is both front seats are 8 way electronically adjustable memory seats.

 

[sabman57]

Hi guys I have a question regarding the Limited Edition MotorSport drivers seat.

Does anyone know if the it will be programmable with memory similar to that of the Calais?
Hi Bookie, you can see the memory seat buttons on the door, this image is from the holden website..
The only info I can find on it is that:
o New performance front seats (heated)

 

[Bookie]

Thanks Sabman, figures crossed. I'm 6"1' and the missus is 4"nothing. It would be the best feature for us if it does. I can't wait!