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They did go into the VQ for the SV enhanced models and the SV90. By the SV93 they were based on the Devonish seats from the VP..

@@GTZ05 I cant remember if it was the SV93 or something else, but I know the car had the 200kw motor too. Those seats were the best thing I ever sat in. Very special car.

Climate came out for the series 2 upgrade in 1990

@@GTZ05 my best mate’s dad had a two tone Calais just like that but v6 and with the climate control. We loved riding in it.

Comfortable I bet, I thought they were so plush as a kid

@@GTZ05 we thought it the height of luxury.

@@theveeman I have never seen one quite like it.. looks real mean, hold onto it… was a big day but such a great place to see lots of cars and enjoy the event. Hopefully see more of your car next time .

@@losterly was great spending the day out that’s for sure 🙂

Thanks David glad you enjoyed it, it’s a bit of a sleeper which is one of the reasons I love it

They really are nice examples. Nice to see them at the track together also

Definitely some beasts in there.. was a blast of a day 🙂

I think he is there this weekend, this was from last weekend

Thanks champ, thanks for being a loyal viewer, it was a fun packed day and the show laps on the track were pretty cool

Glad you liked it.. thanks for letting me know about the steering wheel when fitted with a bench seat on the WB. That’s quite interesting, wonder why Holden did that. I thought the Leyland looked quite good, I know there not to everyone’s liking but a big 🤙 for me. Was a fun filled day

Thanks mate. It is a bit of fun that’s for sure

@@langfordrae2589 glad you enjoyed it 🙂

They did call them the plastic pigs back in the day!

When Tom walkinshaw took over from Brock he tested the body kit in a wind tunnel and like or love it it did make the walkinshaw Holden's more aerodynamic than the Brock commodores increasing performance and top speed. I wasn't a fan initially but the science won me over

It was designed to help Holden win Bathurst, which they did with the VL in 1990. Obviously worth it

They are all great, but this being first of the Injected 5LTR is pretty special.

It really is a great example this car, I really love the SV88, the trim in them is more luxury than the Walky.

They really were a great design

Yet so many people like them for a lot of those reasons and they were the best seller at the time. I prefer the V8, transforms the car, but have also had the V6 but my preference is Berlina, Calais and the HSV variants

You’re 100% correct, not even the right Series lol, I also named a WN towards the end as a WM but at least that’s the right shape! What’s even more odd is Service NSW has the Grange listed as a WK.. 2009 BLACK HOLDEN WK P/CAR SEDAN which is wrong😑

@@GTZ05 as a fellow Holden man just stirring ya great video man💔🙏🫡

@@bobdown6055 glad to have another Holden man around 🙂

Thanks mate

I just can’t picture a VN Without it. I like the squared wheel arches. The VN prototype 2 door convertible had round rears and and somehow it looked good on that..

Thanks for your message, I find VN VP to be a fun model, I still have both but I remember my first VP that was V8 with ABS and IRS, loved how it felt when putting it in gear… the BT1 would have been a great car…I saw a really nice VP Exec at all Holden Day that had all those options but wasn’t and ex Cop car, it’s in My all Holden Day video, there was also 2 VP Clubsports which you never see these days

To enhance the V8 from 165KW to 180KW, there was a different exhaust, knock sensor, recalibrated ECU and HSV Air Cleaner.. if auto 4th didn’t engage until 80km (guess that made it feel more powerful) but would use more fuel in the 60-70 zones

Cheers mate 🙂

Hey Jack, Happy to try answer, I did this back in 2007 so will stretch the memory. It’s ECU only on mine, everything else operates as a VP, this is basically the kit I bought off the shelf which allowed me to use the VT Transmission, there are some wiring diagrams that might help. v6conversions.net.au/product/vn-vs-wiring-kits/

@@GTZ05 thanks mate, i really appreciate it, i inherrited a part done project form my old man and this at least points me in the right direction

@sludgypanda9264 no problem at all, what’s it going in VN?

@@GTZ05 yeah series one VN

None and I only saw one VT, I was surprised myself..

@@ckaparos awesome car, loved the set up inside with the radio and all… was always looking out for these in my rear vision mirror back in the day thinking is this Commodore an undercover haha

@@GTZ05 haha so was I back in the day and thanks will bring it next year as well.

Excellent, sounds like you are a fellow Greek aswell, might see you there next year. Love the car and would have liked to see more of it.

@@GTZ05 indeed I'm and sounds good mate, what car do you have?

@ckaparos I have a fair few, 4 VN’s, 1 VP, a VR, a VS, 2 VT’s and my daily is an Audi S3 for now.. most of the cars on my channel are mine.

Thanks for your message, glad you enjoyed. I was close with the VB at least… I have nothing against tastefully modified cars, but when I see something to more original spec I have even more appreciation for them.. Dad had a VB SL/E 4.2L, 4 speed manual with optional central locking but no power windows. Was a fantastic car to drive, comfortable, not fast, but sounded great and loved the Freeway… The 253 V8 was standard for VB SL/E but that changed for VC.

@@GTZ05 Your Dad's VB SL/E was option pack 306 which was known as the European pack which ran the tall diff hence it's love of the open road.

We should have kept it, moved it on for a VN SS back in the day..I thought the central locking was cool back then and the retractable rear seat belts were a step up on Dads previous car. Would you happen to know the diff ratio by any chance ?

@@GTZ05 likely to be 2.78 on the 253 V8.

@@jb7591 thanks mate

Thanks mate, damn and I love my wagons also, tried to film as many as I could but missed yours, hopefully will next time.

Hi John, spot on about the VH! I used to own a VE Clubby, was a great car, yours has nice low KMS for its age. Black does look great. Make sure you hold onto it! Glad you enjoyed

@@GTZ05 My youngest daughter has her dibs on it, so it's staying in the family.

@@johnhutchinson9714 she’s smart 🙂

@@GTZ05 That she is.

Cheers my friend

There’s was around 4, all 3 colours, tomorrows vid will have them and much more 😎

Thanks mate, you’re spot on there lol 🙂

Thanks mate.

Thanks bro, it’s something a little bit different that looks like something stock so its better that way, good for the street.. keep an open mind, but an Iron Lion would be sweet. I used to have a VE so I know how awesome they can be. You’re right, the list never ends with cars, I guess that’s part of the pain and the fun at the same time…

@@GTZ05 Haha definitely bro. Yeah alot of times the more I think about it, the supercharged 6 does sound like a plan 🤔..... One day hahaha

@peaner083 there’s always one day hehe 🙂 hopefully I can do a VE SS on the channel if it get more established down the line

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed, the coupe was definitely pretty cool.. glad you learnt something new 🙂

Thanks mate, I will definitely be hanging onto it.. always puts a smile on my face

They were some pretty good times, that’s for sure…

I agree, but calling them what most people refer to them as EG: if you search VN Wheel trims on EBAY not much comes up, put in hub caps and the list is much larger, go figure.

Good pick up, I bumped it and it broke😞, I’ll have to replace it soon

Meguiars ULTIMATE COMPOUND Colour & Clarity Restorer, it’s not to abrasive.. I use it for hand polishing also. Look forward to getting in on the road sometime soon…

@@GTZ05 she's looking a treat. Enjoy 😉

There are heaps of people making videos about cars on youtube these days, reviews, specific models, builds and the like, how is this any different? You are entitled to you opinion though.

​​@@GTZ05 that guy is enough to ruin my day dont like dont watch and constructive critiques our car industry gone its sad.

@Eric-kn4yn fair enough, I guess everyone likes different things. Thanks for watching

You better start on yours soon. Make the time for it as hard as it is 🙂

They are Opel based, look quite different though and mechanically quite different.

I know, I’m lucky to have it, I should have a video up on this in the next few weeks, have done a few little extra things. Should be on the road in a few months if I make the time

The buttons were moved around from VN & from memory VP series I the binnacle buttons were black with grey button inserts and series II had black buttons with black button inserts which matched better … so many little updates, VP II had the equivalent of VN Calais sound deadening in the carpet lining and VP Calais series II the inner top door strips were replaced with black items with chrome strips that were used on VR/VS Berlina & Calais.

Yeah all SV89 were white, the model before the SV5000 released in March 1989

Totally agree, I always wished I had got to see the factory during the early years, would have been a blast! Wonder how many original owners still on their VS GTSR, not many I’d say!