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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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I like it. Although I like the red one better
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Black02LS1
Jelious does not even begin to describe my feelings!
jelious?to be full of jelly?
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by stereotypicalv8guy
I like it. Although I like the red one better
Just because you own a red car !

Is that your SS in the picture ?
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 07:59 AM
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4 door gto looks pretty damn neat to me...something i could definately sell the wifey on!!! its not mean to be an * american muscle car* it was meant to be a family car dad could drive and not feel pussed out...IMMO
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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Everybody has their own taste in looks BUT.... All things aside. You guys forget the most important point, it still has an Ls style v8!!
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 11:48 PM
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looks like a catera
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 04:47 AM
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May as well put my VE Calais-V Luxo SLEEPER in too.























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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 11:53 PM
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Having 4 doors and a bad V8 is SWEET! Can be a father and still have a sweet *** V8
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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its different from what im use to but i like it.
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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Been a quiet year for me, new set of rims and only 4 road trips in the ute. Collapsed a couple of engine mounts which dropped the motor enough to puncture the air-con piping about 1600kms from home in the middle of summer. Blown a gearbox and some cv shafts, blew out the turbo side manifold gasket and looking at a new fuel system with the benefit of longer range for my trips and better suitability for racing. Got the second mod plate and engineers report for the 6 point cage and 4 point harness, car is all legal in the police state of QLD!!!! Just as well cause its a daily. Anyway pics......











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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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Nice looking ute.
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by fastvet
HAHA! Seriously! A four door racer with a V8? I mean, I like GM, but I cant believe they made a four door car with power. Just like when Dodge came out with the four door charger! Heavy *** car that cant keep up! But hey, maybe that **** is aweaome over there! I just think its hilarious!
you will be suprised ! ...anyway a Fbody i just dont like them at all but if i lived around them i might. I was the same when the VT commodore came out , didnt like it but after a few months they grow on you. Give me a 67-9 or a 2010 camaro anyday.
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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by fastvet
HAHA! Seriously! A four door racer with a V8? I mean, I like GM, but I cant believe they made a four door car with power. Just like when Dodge came out with the four door charger! Heavy *** car that cant keep up! But hey, maybe that **** is aweaome over there! I just think its hilarious!
Hilarious?

You must look past the little world you live in.

We have had Chev V8's in 4 door cars for almost 50 years !

Even back in the 70's we had a Holden Torana in a 2 door and 4 door version that weighed less then 3000 lbs with a V8.


Anyway more education time.

Have a look at this 4 door factory equipped Z06 LS7 engine in a Pontiac G8 that we have exclusive for Australia, it's called a HSV W427 !

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6 speed manual on stock 20inch factory tires 1/4 mile run

1/4 mile run
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by fastvet
HAHA! Seriously! A four door racer with a V8? I mean, I like GM, but I cant believe they made a four door car with power. Just like when Dodge came out with the four door charger! Heavy *** car that cant keep up! But hey, maybe that **** is aweaome over there! I just think its hilarious!
Ever hear of V8 Supercars? Best racing you will ever see.
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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I love the trailer hitch!!! hahahahahaha
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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hahaha i think its time for me to spend some time in Australia
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 01350ta
Ever hear of V8 Supercars? Best racing you will ever see.
YES!!!!!!!
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 01:46 AM
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God bless Australia, where bad *** cars went to live on long after American car buyers pussied out.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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^So true.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 08:53 PM
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'98 HSV VT GTS No.299 of 399
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