VE Commodore: Watch this space!!! - Page 6

xr8gn3 · 10-04-2006, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 2kool4u

Really, 12.9 is ИИИИen fast, but it's not the straight linr grunt HSV wins, when tested by rick bates at BFYB the holden SS was quicker than the Typhoon around the track.

It's a bit strange that a typhoon can pull 12.9 down the quarter but a professional race driver can only manage to get14.01 in it.

The HSV DTS is a kitted up clubsport for the track......If the typhoon had the same sort of modifications you would see no more HSV......it would be bye bye.....

Lot of the times from Motor are in next to new cars that havnt been run in yet, and the 12.9 you mention was from a car that has an aftermarket air filter if that makes much difference. So its not completely stock but close to it.

xr8gn3 · 10-04-2006, 02:10 PM

not to mention at PCOTY Typhoon was the quickest down the quarter.....I think from memory it was quciker by 3 tenths then the DTS.

bathurst77 · 10-04-2006, 02:30 PM

can we keep it on topic, the VE?

MethodX · 10-04-2006, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny

If I had a dollar for everytime someone said this.......

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lol yes
Thats the same as how Ford means a great deal to South Africa and Thailand

SSBUB · 10-04-2006, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by xr8gn3

The HSV DTS is a kitted up clubsport for the track......If the typhoon had the same sort of modifications you would see no more HSV......it would be bye bye.....

Lot of the times from Motor are in next to new cars that havnt been run in yet, and the 12.9 you mention was from a car that has an aftermarket air filter if that makes much difference. So its not completely stock but close to it.

but the typhoon does, so its not bye bye...put the cars on their merits, not 'if u do this and this to it'....phoon quicker in a straight line and the SS is quicker than the phoon around a track....deal with it

The filter isnt much of a modification, any extra flow they give (if any) only allows more crap into your engine....i would go with the paper element, but thats just my opinion.

Back to the VE - just wait and see...could be crap could be good....but i think in ford forums its already crap to 80% of people.

**Mechan1k** · 10-04-2006, 02:42 PM

It's crap when Hyundai can out-class it

JPFS1 · 10-04-2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bathurst77

can we keep it on topic, the VE?

But i'm bored already!

brendan24688 · 10-04-2006, 02:44 PM

here is some more pictures

SSBUB · 10-04-2006, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

It's crap when Hyundai can out-class it

i do believe there is a thread thats not too old praising the new sonata....hmmmm pot calling the kettle black

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ltd · 10-04-2006, 03:32 PM

Brendan if those pictures are anything to go by, then the VE will be a big success.
Of course though it may not be successful for other reasons, fuel, price, etc.

Dazza XLT · 10-04-2006, 04:46 PM

See the following threads for more VE discussion-
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=43755
OR
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=43996

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FANTASY · 10-04-2006, 05:39 PM

Those last pics make me wonder if it was modelled off a Chrysler 300C with the low windows and high sides

mik · 10-04-2006, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dumpieez_xb_ute

MAYBE A LITTLE OFF TOPIC, BUT HERE IS THE NEW STATESMAN.

http://www.drive.com.au/editorial/ar...f=7&bg=24&pp=1

AND HERE IS A 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA......

http://tcimages.net/DisplayImage.aspx?PD=9277445&S=ISS

DONT THEY LOOKS SO SIMILIAR???

yep they do look similar

xdclevo · 10-04-2006, 08:13 PM

I'll take a ute, but only if its WAY quicker than a Typhoon :hihi:
I recon its different, but ok.

Redrum · 10-04-2006, 09:38 PM

Another thread about the VE!! Looks cheap and nasty!!

XRated · 10-04-2006, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Redrum

Another thread about the VE!! Looks cheap and nasty!!

Can't be that bad if you're posting in it!

Redrum · 10-04-2006, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by XRated

Can't be that bad if you're posting in it!

Sort of the same thought that went through my mind once when reading 50/50 in Herald Sun. Was thinking what idiots write to this, then thought I will write to 50/50 and ask this question.................

all4ford · 10-04-2006, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by big_pete

i think ill wait to comment till i see actual photo's, not bodgy photochops

yeh me too, these computer generated pics never look that close to the real deal in my opinion.

nb_351 · 10-04-2006, 10:00 PM

why does everyone have to put s**t on photoshopd pics... it could look nothing like that... or could be exactly the same, and someone who "designed" the photoshop image would claim they guessed what it loked like... who gives a rats... cant people just wait until it is revealed... and whats going toappen with the falcon? are people going to come up with their ideas of what it will or should look like, and then pick thigns out on it when its released anyway? theyre just interpretations based on little hints given from carbrad mules...

AWD Chaser · 11-04-2006, 07:03 AM

I wonder if the new commodore will feature anything from the concept Holden SSX

http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/...?modelid=20005

**Luke Plaizier** · 11-04-2006, 02:18 PM

Hey, you guys are all famous. Some of you even get mentioned by name - did you approve that?

http://www.drive.com.au/editorial/ar...f=2&bg=32&pp=0

Lukeyson

crannersEL · 11-04-2006, 02:21 PM

The front on the above link looks like an Astra

Laminge · 11-04-2006, 02:31 PM

Good on them for picking out our more popular inputs!

Oh and thread 234503 merged

Iphido · 11-04-2006, 05:37 PM

Wow. Cool.

No I wasn't asked permission, they may have asked approval from the moderators, but then again, we link their images and quote text, I don't mind them quoting me. Certainly will drum up more interest in the forum which can only be a good thing.

In fact it’s interesting. The more press we get the more we are perhaps able to influence manufacturers and products. I see it as a really (potentially) positive thing. As customers or potential customers or as enthusiasts it means our words can carry that bit further up the corridor.

But I guess I now feel I might proof read my posts for typo's and gramma in case it ends up on headlines in tomorrow’s paper.

Ultimate · 11-04-2006, 05:59 PM

Dudes this is a ford forum, you you want to discussion p.o.s holdens why not go there.

Laminge · 11-04-2006, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultimate

Dudes this is a ford forum, you you want to discussion p.o.s holdens why not go there.

You really have to read the content of the thread to understand it, I dont see why we cannot discuss a major upgrade here to competitor cars

Bossxr8 · 11-04-2006, 06:57 PM

Damn, they had to quote me when I wasn't sticking it to Holden.

: Please quote this next time. "The VE looks like a tarted up Astra".

Bucket · 11-04-2006, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

You really have to read the content of the thread to understand it, I dont see why cannot discuss a major upgrade here to competitor cars

How true, a lot of Holden forums had posts relating to the BA falcon rumours when it was in the works...We're all ford fans who want to discuss something relevent to us thats all

Ryan · 11-04-2006, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultimate

Dudes this is a ford forum, you you want to discussion p.o.s holdens why not go there.

Its just called sharing similar interests mate.

I could just imagine how boring any brand based car forum would be, if every single bit of discussion was just about that brand.

Talking about other brands adds a sense of interest into a forum and provides great conversation. IMO