VF Random chat thread

[arronm]

Its MAX torque with no corrections. To put it in perspective, when my F6 had 400rwkw it made 820 NM "derived torque". Now at nearly 480rwkw it makes well over 1000NM. Chiron figures are at the engine.

A friend used same mainline dyno on his VF 325kw R8 (stock) and got 235 Rwkw and 410 NM derived torque..


This explains it. And of course a hub dyno takes out all the variables.

http://www.mainlinedyno.com.au/images/downloads/DYNO_TORQUE_FIGURES_-_THE_TRUTH.pdf

 

[Forg]

I think that torque figure of 2159.1 Nm is a bit fanciful, not to say unbelievable......... by way of comparison, the Bugatti Chiron with an 8-litre quad-turbocharged engine 'only' makes 1600 Nm, and the Chiron is no slouch (0-60 mph in 2.4 seconds).

I've not looked at the video; are they saying that the engine's putting out that torque, or at the wheels?
If it's at the wheels it's possible, 'cos that's what gears are supposed to do (ie. to simplify - with a 1:1 diff & 5:1 1st gear, engine torque is multiplied by 5 at the wheels).
Mind you, unless it's on an engine dyno then the numbers are all +/- 20% anyway.

 

[KING46Calais V]

Just had a look on Carsales for 2017 VF Calais V8 and only found 2 for sale. There is about 2 or 3 pages of directors.
Is it because everyone is holding on to them because they are not impressed with the ZB?
Is it because they are still relatively new so no one is selling?
Does no one want to get rid of an 8?
And why so many directors that I thought would have been a collector's car? (Priced between 68 and 80ish K. What were they worth new?)
There is 31 V6's inc V series and standard.
I'd be interested in everyone's thoughts.
My opinion is the loss of the V8 option has probably hurt Holden a bit. And the ZB itself being a dropped pie of a car hasn't helped. I've looked at them several times and can't see anything that doesn't scream Asian car. I'm yet to find an angle that I like but I'm still trying.

 

[Tryg]

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[tml678]

And why so many directors that I thought would have been a collector's car?

Because Holden overestimated demand for them (and MSE's). In a nutshell, they built far too many.

I've looked at them several times and can't see anything that doesn't scream Asian car.

Interesting considering it's European heritage..

Is it because they are still relatively new so no one is selling?

Yes, and Calais V8's weren't as popular as SS's

 

[Tryg]

Has anyone

 

[Frankos]

More serious:
Ss vf2
Need brake upgrade
$3000 budget (callipers, pads and rotor)
Brembo too expensive
Where else can i go, want the look and size
K sport etc?
Experience and advice appreciated

 

[426Cuda]

Has anyone

Yeah but, nah but.

 

[426Cuda]

More serious:
Ss vf2
Need brake upgrade
$3000 budget (callipers, pads and rotor)
Brembo too expensive
Where else can i go, want the look and size
K sport etc?
Experience and advice appreciated

My rearBrembo upgrade cost me about $1k. Got new calipers off Amazon for <$200.

 

[Tryg]

More serious:
Ss vf2
Need brake upgrade
$3000 budget (callipers, pads and rotor)
Brembo too expensive
Where else can i go, want the look and size
K sport etc?
Experience and advice appreciated

Just buy fronts from OS, you can get 6-P Brembos from a Cadillac CTS-V, direct fit and then buy really good two-piece DBA 5000 Series T3 club spec slotted rotors here. Add braided lines and just buy rear Brembos from a wrecker. You will have almost HSV-style brakes for less than $3k