MY10 VE Sportwagon "Eleanor"

[UFO]

Name: Chris
Model: MY10 VE International Sportwagon
Colour: Sandstorm
Bodykit: Full SS Front and Sides with Foggies
Engine Type:3L SIDI
Suspension: Pedders Sportsryder Springs (dropped 1")
Wheels/Tyres: 20" Supersports with low profile rubber
Interior: Leather
Other Mods:GT Exhaust Tips, Tint

Won't be doing anything else except some audio improvements.

 

[HSV085]

Looks awsome mate, its the first ve holden ive seen with that sandstorm colour & it doesnt look too bad either! Did you order your wagon with the ss kit from factory or did you have it put on separetly?

 

[kuzman89]

how do you find the 3L??

 

[rxv3000]

I looked at getting one the other week but those leasther seats put me off. got a captiva lx diesel instead...

 

[UFO]

thanks guys .

kit delivered as is not aftermarket. they wired it all up with the factory foglight switch (headlight switch pulls out for foggies and dash light comes on), so I assume factory fitted.

loving the 3L .

that was my biggest worry when deciding to buy... didnt think it would be enough. specs wise, it's pretty much the same as the old 3.6L except that now with the new 6 speed it really does respond very well. overtaking with aircon on isnt an issue! havent pushed it too hard yet though... still under 1000km . will report on it later.

because of delay in delivery, dealer gave me an sv6 to play with for a week ('old' ve model 3.6L with 4speed), and I honestly think the new SIDI 3L with 6speed kicks the crap out of it! off the line and also on the road at speed. much more responsive and feels like you got more horses to play with- when obviously you dont.

 

[UFO]

oh- and nothing wrong with the leather man . ok, it's not mercedes benz leather... but still better than cloth!

 

[kuzman89]

fair enough, cant comment on the auto's in the omega's, but the manual was fair decent i think. Glad your happy with it, looks really sexy, planning on mods? Supersports fit the sand colour nicely

 

[VS6]

woah im loving that colour looks mint

 

[monaro327]

the dealer didn't give you an sv6 if it was a 4speed.

 

[UFO]

the dealer didn't give you an sv6 if it was a 4speed.

definitely an SV6, unless dealer is in to fake badging loan cars .
and wasnt the new 6 speed... so whatever the old box was (4sp 5sp whatever), but point my is the same- whatever it was doesnt compare to new 6sp.