Towbar with GXP diffuser

[TurboMike]

I have a G8 GT with a GXP diffuser (I'm in the US). I'm about to order a towbar from Australia and ship it over, but I'm not sure which Escutcheon (the trim that goes in the hole you cut in the diffuser) to order.

There are three Holden part numbers for "REAR FASCIA ESCUTCHEON - TOWBAR" and I know one is for the SSV which uses the same diffuser as the G8 GT. My GXP diffuser has the cutout to cut the hole, but I dont think any VEs in Aust came with the GXP diffuser. Anyway here are the three part numbers I was wondering if anyone knew which was for what diffuser: 92186340, 92186336, 92186338

 

[peterrobo]

Simple answer. Buy the three of them - then sell the ones that don't fit on eBay.

 

[rusty411]

Simple answer. Buy the three of them - then sell the ones that don't fit on eBay.

Peterrobo is an ideas man lol

 

[TurboMike]

Good idea, but simple answer has complex reality:

Cant sell on US ebay because nobody in the US has a Holden hitch that goes through the diffuser. Only hitch you can get here is a class 1 1200lbs (540kg for you mates) that goes under the diffuser and bolts under the frame. Thats why I'm getting a real hitch from your side of the ocean. And selling them on Aust Ebay wouldnt be worth it because it would cost more to ship back than what I could sell it for.

I think I'll get all three and toss the other two in the garbage. Unfortunate but probably easier/cheaper than ordering one at a time and shipping overseas.

The real shame is there are Holden and Hayman hitches (oops TOWBARS) on Aust ebay for $150 but nobody will ship it to me. Shipping would be like $300 and a pain to wrap it up and bring it to a shipping agent. But I have to pay $400 for a new one plus shipping because they're the only ones who will ship something 3 feet long and 100lbs overseas. (oops I mean 1 meter and 45kg!)

 

[VTSS350]

I fitted a GXP diffuser to my sportswagon. I dont think holden sell a Escutcheon for it as the diffuser isnt used on any of our cars.

I just cut out a really neat hole in the diffuser for the 1600mm hitch and it looks perfect.

 

[TinSnips]

Don't the redline series 2 use the GXP rear inserts? There were plenty of left overs!

 

[Nikkojoe]

Nope, only the hsv gxp got it (and the american rear bar too).