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VE SS using FE3?

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The service centre told me that current model (VE) SSs have FE3-rated suspension/springs. He said that in response to my criticism of its tendency to wallow in corners. Apparently previous models used FE2 but Holden softened it to FE3 to make the SS appeal to the masses. Is this truth or tripe?
 

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I was under the impression that the softer spec was FE1.5 as was on the WL.
 

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But having recently read the thread about cop cars being modified or not the FE2 is mentioned as being stiffer over the standard (which I have been told is FE3).
 

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looks like holden has gone and changed the option codes on me then. any luck with google?
 

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Just did and this thread in these them forums seems to be on the right track.
 

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FE2 is overrated. if you're happy with how she handles then holden must be on a winner with FE3. I dropped in monroe shocks and king coils on the calais and have never been happier!
 

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I bought the parts myself and had someone fit them and it ended up being about 700 all up.
 

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Ouch that sounds expensive if I want someone to do it all.
 

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last time I asked pedders to do something similar they wanted about a grand.
 
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