MY17 Specs and Release Date

[arronm]

Been away from the forum for about a year. Come back to find a new generation of newly joined manbags. Loverly.......

 

[Bairdyss]

Update on the new Redline. The day had arrived and today was going to be pickup day. So got up this morning feeling excited that today was the day that we were going to pick up the new redline, so I looked out the window to check the weather to find overcast skies outside. Thought as long as it stays like this we should be game on. Into the bathroom shave and shower got dressed and out to the kitchen for breakfast and reading the paper. Switched jug on went outside to grab paper and was meet with light drizzle, "****". Hummed and how'd about whether to risk the first trip in average conditions. While I was contiplating what to do I got a text from dealer asking if we were coming in to dealership today to pick car up as I had mentioned I wouldn't pick up if raining. I replied saying I wasn't sure and asked him what the weather was like in town? His reply made up my mind that we would wait until weather cleared and roads dried before taking our first trip in our new machine. When the dealer says it would be shame to get the car dirty on the first trip you know they care about their customer and their experience and also understands our anal this particular customer is about looking after his new pride and joy. So we decided we would have a trip to town anyway so my wife could view our new toy, a run through the documents with salesman and then leave the car behind hoping tomorrow is better and we can have another attempt to pick up. Even though tomorrow is Sunday and the dealership is closed the salesman said he would be happy to come in if the weather obliged. Fingers crossed that weather tomorrow is fine and we can complete the pickup and we can have our first drive in the redline. I have attached photos of the car sitting in the showroom waiting for pickup for all to enjoy.

 

[zero_tolerance]

Been away from the forum for about a year. Come back to find a new generation of newly joined manbags. Loverly.......

And in your first post back you found the need to criticise another member's pride and joy. Maybe you should've stayed away.

 

[zero_tolerance]

View attachment 192275 View attachment 192273 View attachment 192271 Update on the new Redline. The day had arrived and today was going to be pickup day. So got up this morning feeling excited that today was the day that we were going to pick up the new redline, so I looked out the window to check the weather to find overcast skies outside. Thought as long as it stays like this we should be game on. Into the bathroom shave and shower got dressed and out to the kitchen for breakfast and reading the paper. Switched jug on went outside to grab paper and was meet with light drizzle, "****". Hummed and how'd about whether to risk the first trip in average conditions. While I was contiplating what to do I got a text from dealer asking if we were coming in to dealership today to pick car up as I had mentioned I wouldn't pick up if raining. I replied saying I wasn't sure and asked him what the weather was like in town? His reply made up my mind that we would wait until weather cleared and roads dried before taking our first trip in our new machine. When the dealer says it would be shame to get the car dirty on the first trip you know they care about their customer and their experience and also understands our anal this particular customer is about looking after his new pride and joy. So we decided we would have a trip to town anyway so my wife could view our new toy, a run through the documents with salesman and then leave the car behind hoping tomorrow is better and we can have another attempt to pick up. Even though tomorrow is Sunday and the dealership is closed the salesman said he would be happy to come in if the weather obliged. Fingers crossed that weather tomorrow is fine and we can complete the pickup and we can have our first drive in the redline. I have attached photos of the car sitting in the showroom waiting for pickup for all to enjoy.

She's a beauty mate...
I'm the same, I can't bring myself to drive mine in the rain. I thoroughly check the weather forecast before I even contemplate taking it out of the garage.
Hope the weather clears up for you tomorrow.

 

[RedBadge]

I hear you.
Is the gap from the top of the tyre to the lip of the guard higher on the Redline?

Hey Cuda. The gap is 5mm higher on the redline. But then the sv6 is a 2015 series 1 with its standard 18" rims and tyres vs 19's on the redline. Maybe some suspension sag or wear on the sv6 or perhaps there could be minor styling dimension differences on the front lower panel series1 vs series 2 as they are quite different around the fog light area.

 

[RedBadge]

View attachment 192275 View attachment 192273 View attachment 192271 Update on the new Redline. The day had arrived and today was going to be pickup day. So got up this morning feeling excited that today was the day that we were going to pick up the new redline, so I looked out the window to check the weather to find overcast skies outside. Thought as long as it stays like this we should be game on. Into the bathroom shave and shower got dressed and out to the kitchen for breakfast and reading the paper. Switched jug on went outside to grab paper and was meet with light drizzle, "****". Hummed and how'd about whether to risk the first trip in average conditions. While I was contiplating what to do I got a text from dealer asking if we were coming in to dealership today to pick car up as I had mentioned I wouldn't pick up if raining. I replied saying I wasn't sure and asked him what the weather was like in town? His reply made up my mind that we would wait until weather cleared and roads dried before taking our first trip in our new machine. When the dealer says it would be shame to get the car dirty on the first trip you know they care about their customer and their experience and also understands our anal this particular customer is about looking after his new pride and joy. So we decided we would have a trip to town anyway so my wife could view our new toy, a run through the documents with salesman and then leave the car behind hoping tomorrow is better and we can have another attempt to pick up. Even though tomorrow is Sunday and the dealership is closed the salesman said he would be happy to come in if the weather obliged. Fingers crossed that weather tomorrow is fine and we can complete the pickup and we can have our first drive in the redline. I have attached photos of the car sitting in the showroom waiting for pickup for all to enjoy.

Very nice mate. Enjoy the pick up day and welcome to the LMF Redline club.

 

[Martin Norris]

Hey Cuda. The gap is 5mm higher on the redline. But then the sv6 is a 2015 series 1 with its standard 18" rims and tyres vs 19's on the redline. Maybe some suspension sag or wear on the sv6 or perhaps there could be minor styling dimension differences on the front lower panel series1 vs series 2 as they are quite different around the fog light area.

G'day RedBadge, suspension will "bed down" over a period of time. Hows the ute resto coming along, or have you been too busy out and about in the Redline?

 

[RedBadge]

G'day RedBadge, suspension will "bed down" over a period of time. Hows the ute resto coming along, or have you been too busy out and about in the Redline?

Hello Martin. Haven't done much with the ute other than take parts off it to assist with panel repairs, usual rust as they say. I try to start it every fortnight or so but.
Ah the Redline.....very hard to walk past and very very nice to take for a blast !
When do they start your mse build mate ?

 

[Martin Norris]

Hello Martin. Haven't done much with the ute other than take parts off it to assist with panel repairs, usual rust as they say. I try to start it every fortnight or so but.
Ah the Redline.....very hard to walk past and very very nice to take for a blast !
When do they start your mse build mate ?

Last time I spoke to dealer (about 6 weeks ago) target build was 3rd week of June with a target delivery date of 28th. Plenty of work to get done before that including getting garage floor concreted. So what do you think now your a few weeks into ownership, does she live up to expectations? Not surprised re ute progress, plenty of time over winter for that, make hay whilst the sun's still shining. I read a few posts above re ride height, I'm of the opinion Holden have put a huge amount of work into making these cars one of the best handeling sports sedans on the market, my mess with something that would be very difficult to improve. I understand some think they appear to ride a bit high which is fair enough, each to their own and as you stated individual circumstances and intended use come into play. Appart from the visual aspect of lowering it does provide a handeling benifit of reducing the center of gravity and hence the inclination to body roll. Interesting to note the MSE's will ride a little lower than the Redline, I expect for handeling reasons.

 

[PSISLE]

SuperCoach has got a brand new 16 redline with hf20s and will have a MSE next week, I've asked if he can measure the ride heights of both and compare, will be interesting to see if the mrc setup has the car sitting higher or lower than fe3