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Old 29-10-2010, 09:05 AM   #1
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Old 29-10-2010, 09:08 AM   #2
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God they are nuffties...serious..firstly its Paul Gover so lots of tiny grains of salt there...

Holden gets alot of press because of Walkinpoo and people think its a "Holden"..bah...$100k is alot of money for any Falcon or Commodore...
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Old 29-10-2010, 09:21 AM   #3
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Tom Walkinshaw, who also owns HSV decided not to make this a production car.

It is an aftermarket modified vehicle.
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I know what a joke! Its just an SS with something on the bonnet and a S/C basically oh and brakes lol
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Old 29-10-2010, 09:27 AM   #5
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Seems media just cant have anything on top but a holden. and even though it will not be a direct competitor for FPV.
HOLDEN bias at work right there. (in article)^^^

Would be nice if there was a DJR 320 ba version of the FG 335. wide rims/more power..
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Old 29-10-2010, 09:54 AM   #6
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YAWN...
Media again trying to con the public of a GM product that can beat a ford..yes its got power
NO its not a real Production car as such oh and is about 30 Grand More than a car that looks better and goes just as well... media will do anything to try and get these GM clowns back on top,....
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Old 29-10-2010, 10:07 AM   #7
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This is quite pathetic, they may as well have brought up the w427, at least it was a production vehicle. If they want compare walkinpoo to a ford, give Herrod or CV a call....
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Old 29-10-2010, 10:15 AM   #8
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oh its Paul Gover, cant say im suprised
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Old 29-10-2010, 10:35 AM   #9
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oh its Paul Gover, cant say im suprised
Yep, the guy kisses a Holden pillow at night and whispers sweet nothings into Rick Kelly's ear.

Take anything he says with a pinch (read: truckload) of salt as his words are biased and bitter against Ford.
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Old 29-10-2010, 11:08 AM   #10
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$117,760 For a commodore?

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Old 29-10-2010, 10:26 AM   #11
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Old 29-10-2010, 11:14 AM   #12
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Holden back on top... A pile of poo!

Whatever Paul Grovel!
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Old 29-10-2010, 11:45 AM   #13
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I think it is more of Mr Marketer Tom Walkinshaw jumping on the Sc wagon.


Is that an Omega or a $117,000 car ?!! (nice stance though)


the bonnet is spew


I like the wheels


They saved a few grams there !


I like the lip spoiler (would suit a G6)

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Old 29-10-2010, 11:23 AM   #14
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Just get a BPR modified Kenne Bell car and compare it to that... Thats its real opposition not a Factory FPV.

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Old 29-10-2010, 11:31 AM   #15
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How to beat your neighbors new GT.

Step 1: Buy a SS2
Step 2: Go visit uncle Tom... Yes I'll take that big one there...
Step 3: ITS HOW MUCH!!?
Step 4: Driving the lumbering beast home to fine out old mate next door has ordered full exhaust and flash tune...
Step 5: Fall asleep on the back seat weeping. (of course someone who spends over 100k on a SS has no wife / girlfriend / house / other posessions)
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Old 29-10-2010, 11:51 AM   #16
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Doesnt even have the dark tail lights?
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Old 29-10-2010, 12:17 PM   #17
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Saw this at the Sydney Motor Show....apart from the scoop on the bonnet and the lip spoiler on the boot (which imo should have been colour coded), this car looked fantastic! I loved it.

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Old 29-10-2010, 12:31 PM   #18
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Can't wait for FPV to reveal GS / GT "with the lot",
power upgrade packages already installed.......
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Old 29-10-2010, 11:56 AM   #19
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Meh - pure drivel, I'm even sure the red brigade can see through this pure out and out biased con job.

Who in their right mind would spend this kind of money, whereas a far cheaper option can be obtained that has performance, albeit with a well of untapped potential and carries a GT badge.
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Old 29-10-2010, 11:57 AM   #20
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No warranty=not a FACTORY car=no care. If you are going to start using modified vehicles in the ford v Holden war, put your money where your mouth is and give Cat600 a run. Guaranteed you won't think Holdens on top then.
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No warranty=not a FACTORY car=no care. If you are going to start using modified vehicles in the ford v Holden war, put your money where your mouth is and give Cat600 a run. Guaranteed you won't think Holdens on top then.
It has a full driveline warranty from Walkinshaw. You bend it, they'll fix it within the warranty period.

Not exactly jumping on the bandwagon either, their last effort was on Top Gear a couple of years back.

Holden on top? Err, no.

If I had gobs of cash, would I buy one? Maybe.
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I saw the article and didn't even bother reading it.

Why stop there, Street Machine magazine has an FC with an 800hp twin turbo small block, thats really whooping the new GT


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If I had gobs of cash, would I buy one? Maybe.
$100+, is a lot of cash for an SSV. You could buy a GS, give it too BPR or Autotech or one of the dozen reputable tuning houses, get them to boost it up and buy a nice trip to the States with the change.
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$100+, is a lot of cash for an SSV. You could buy a GS, give it too BPR or Autotech or one of the dozen reputable tuning houses, get them to boost it up and buy a nice trip to the States with the change.
If I had gobs of cash, I'd have one of those too..
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No warranty=not a FACTORY car=no care. If you are going to start using modified vehicles in the ford v Holden war, put your money where your mouth is and give Cat600 a run. Guaranteed you won't think Holdens on top then.
Apparently if the work is done by a Walkinshaw shop, it doesn't affect your warranty
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Apparently if the work is done by a Walkinshaw shop, it doesn't affect your warranty
NOPE, not true.

Holden wont touch the car if the issue can be attributed to the modifications.
You effectively split responsibility for any problem...
What ever Holden reneg on you fight with walkinshaw over....



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NOPE, not true.

Holden wont touch the car if the issue can be attributed to the modifications.
You effectively split responsibility for any problem...
What ever Holden reneg on you fight with walkinshaw over....
YEs but Mr Walkenshaw is a fair and honest man.....
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YEs but Mr Walkenshaw is a fair and honest man.....
Yep, Just ask Mr Skaife.
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Old 29-10-2010, 12:52 PM   #29
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That bonnet reminds me of uncle tom's early plastic pig's
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That is alot of money I must admit, but I like it a hell of alot more than anything HSV are currently producing.
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