O/T 2008 Car 15

Submitted: Sunday, Feb 10, 2008 at 22:45
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Rick's 2008 car looks superb , just hope it can GO as good as it looks, can't wait for the action to start in Adelaide on the 21st

HSV Toll 15

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Reply By: Members-Neil & Margie-Cairns - Sunday, Feb 10, 2008 at 22:57

Sunday, Feb 10, 2008 at 22:57
G'day Doug ,, oh , and Dusty ,,
I believe the full VE will be on the track this year , not just the body kit ,, having just bought a VE SV6 (rig pic) , we here in this household hope the tide has changed ,, if they can keep the electronics in control they will be a hard car to beat ,, here's to hoping !!

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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T (FNQ) - Sunday, Feb 10, 2008 at 23:07

Sunday, Feb 10, 2008 at 23:07
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Just done the updat to the new car on my webpage , scroll to the cars and click on them.

Drizzle rain here at El Arish , any your way, going by the weather map of the gulf we might be in for a drenching as it's heading S.E

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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T (FNQ) - Sunday, Feb 10, 2008 at 23:08

Sunday, Feb 10, 2008 at 23:08
I forgot to add the link

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Follow Up By: Members-Neil & Margie-Cairns - Sunday, Feb 10, 2008 at 23:33

Sunday, Feb 10, 2008 at 23:33
been raining here all arvo Doug ,, got me outa mowing the yard ,, still got washing the truck in this morning , it looks to be heading your way ,, as for the cars , Ford have held Holden back on the full VE as they say they had nothing to put up against it ,, thought thats what the racing was all about ,, will check tomorrow , bed time for me ,, don't think we'll be doing to much but with all this rain , things will be a bit boggy !!

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Follow Up By: Member - Vince B (NSW) - Monday, Feb 11, 2008 at 10:09

Monday, Feb 11, 2008 at 10:09
Neil & Margie.
What a great combination. VE commodore & Pajero.
Its good to see someone on this forum with class!!.

By the way, keep the wet weather up north.

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Follow Up By: Members-Neil & Margie-Cairns - Monday, Feb 11, 2008 at 21:53

Monday, Feb 11, 2008 at 21:53
Thanks Vince B ,, as they say ,, when only the best will do ,, tax man said we made too much money on paper ,, just wish he'd show me where it is ,, anyway , he said better go and buy something ,, mmmm , a new car I thinks to myself ,, Margie said , I thought you'd just but a small runabout , HA , not likely ,, the first time I saw a photo of the VE I said ,, I WANT ONE ,, have to say ,, no regrets ,, fantastic car to drive ,, well ,, when i get a chance !!

As for the Paj ,, had it for 6 years , done everything we have asked of it , has been a very reliable unit ,, wont be parting with it for a long while yet ..

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Reply By: Old Dave - Monday, Feb 11, 2008 at 00:03

Monday, Feb 11, 2008 at 00:03
G'Day Doug & Dusty

Go the Blue Oval LOL!!!

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Follow Up By: Members-Neil & Margie-Cairns - Monday, Feb 11, 2008 at 21:56

Monday, Feb 11, 2008 at 21:56
Yep ,, the blue oval ,,,,,,,, they circled the problem !!

This will get ya going ,,, Neil ..

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Reply By: Member -Signman - Monday, Feb 11, 2008 at 09:02

Monday, Feb 11, 2008 at 09:02
Yup- the mighty Holdens..
With FORD front end
FORD based engine configuration (Formula Blueprint)
FORD rear diff/axle setup
HOLLINGER gearbox
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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T (FNQ) - Monday, Feb 11, 2008 at 09:44

Monday, Feb 11, 2008 at 09:44
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If your refering to HSV Toll car having Ford components then your a GOOSE,

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Follow Up By: Member -Signman - Monday, Feb 11, 2008 at 10:08

Monday, Feb 11, 2008 at 10:08
OK Doug
But it AIN'T Holden front end (but based on the Ford setup- upper/lower control arms, not McPherson strut)
It AIN'T a Holden (or any GM) engine configuration (based on Ford block)
It AIN'T a Holden rear diff/axle setup (based on Ford setup)
It AIN'T a Holden gearbox...(it's a Hollinger, based on European Ford)
And even the VE body shell- isn't a VE bodyshell. It had to be shortened severely to fit the Project Blueprint wheelbase- on the VZ wheel base, for the 'common floor pan' also based on Ford design.
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Follow Up By: Members-Neil & Margie-Cairns - Monday, Feb 11, 2008 at 21:59

Monday, Feb 11, 2008 at 21:59
Holden just made it a s*&t load better !!

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