Its a shame, this is incredible car no doubt. But the fact they lied and claimed its a GTSR to begin with really taints it alot. They were okay with admitting its a W1 rep but had to lie and say its a GTSR. Kind of funny that they did all the big mods but missed a push button start and a HUD which gives it away so much.
@@willm687 As others have said, seems like its a VF SS S1 base, just built up to be a GTSR W1 mock up. Still a beast of a car, just the blatant lying about it being a GTSR is so bad. Too many of us car guys lie about our mock ups like this.
This isn't a Gen-F HSV GTSR. All GEN-F cars, even the base Clubsport from 2013 had Push Button start. Seems a Converted Base VF Series 1 SS/SV6 given the additional lack of Heads Up Display. Nothing wrong with a conversion! Still sounds and no doubt drives awesome! But a bit rich to be putting W1 badges on it
3:19 Look at the roof lining FFS hahahaha 100% this didn't start life as GTS yet alone HSV. Owner is pissing in the wind with bullshit. Which to be honest is a good thing he didn't screw a GTSR with stupid 22" wheel and slammed springs. You can see the arse end can't ride over the basic city bumps and a squirt of the throttle. I'm not a triggered Karen, but just hate "car guys" bullshitting about their ride.
Well as a not-holden-guy, I really learned something here - seen & admired a white W1 many times driving around my neighborhood (apparently one of only 25 imported to NZ! Assuming it isn't a replica like this one) - never realised how rare they are, or that they used the Corvette LS9 - and actually, thought it was a "VV1" because the badge kinda looks more like VV than W to me for some reason😀 Anyway thanks for the lesson on one of Holden's most special & interesting modern vehicles.
The genuine W1's with the LS9 got the dry sump motor, so in theory it would have handled better as it had a lower center of gravity as they could mount the engine lower down. Still, this is a cool car though.
I was born to a car enthusiast Dad in the 70s he owned many many cars mostly European sports cars and thats what I always loved it wasnt until my 20s when I started appreciating local "products" to this day if I read a comment or hear " im not a Holden guy or "im not a Ford guy but" It sounds strange. A sick car is a sick car. Ford and Holden/Chevrolet have made great cars and Trucks to choose only one make over the other is to limit your driving experiences.
Sick car, off topic but man Ross always come off as such a genuinely nice dude. Suppose it’s hard not to be happy when ur driving cars like this all the time lol
Used to build the W1 at Hsv. Overpriced garbage for the genuine ones. It took Hsv 4 months to figure out how to secure the guard liners to the plastic front guards with velcro. True story.
I love those cars so, so much, forget all the Beemas, the AMG Mercs, all the Audis and Stangs, what would i give to get my hands on one of those VXR8s (not my aassole though!😂😂) but the sound and the rarity of those cars are second to none and so what that it is called a Vauxhall (in the UK) I am a big fan of big engine Vauxhalls having owned a 3 litre Senator and 3 litre Vauxhall Omega MV6. That VXR8 is a total beaut! Love it! ❤
looks so bloody good thanks for the review the whole time in the back of my mind im think fuel cost and my heavy right foot love it though great way for Holden to go out the look on ur face when u gave it some priceless worth the watch alone lol
No heads up display the dash looks like a sv6 to be honest the speed cluster is sv6 no colour or extra display markings the my link screen how did he get a W1 screen ?none the least it’s a mean machine sounds insane love the 22s definitely not a gtsr missing heated seat buttons below vents sv6 conversion
Sorry Ross but as many people have said this car appears to be a fake car for even a GTSR. It also may be stolen or on stolen plates as the plates come back to a VX commodore. It obviously hard to vet cars you’re using. But last thing we need is you to get done driving a stolen car or with stolen plates.
@@tomnewham1269 but either way that’s so unfair on Ross if he gets done. For driving an unregistered car. And seeing the NSW police recent track record I couldn’t see them being lenient
I just don’t get it man / why would they stop making this / I will never understand! Regardless, can’t thank you enough for keeping these street machines alive and well on your videos Ross
The lack of metal pedals is a dead giveaway it's not a real HSV of any kind, lol. Going from the gauges, I'd say it's just an SS. Also, that rego plate comes back for a Gold VX Commo in NSW....
I think I was a SS mock up.. unfortunately we had a breakdown of information I think an honest mistake.. I tried to shed light on the lack of a push button start and gauge cluster once I clued in while editing
@@RossReviewsau Honestly prefer someone doing those mods to an SS than to a real GTSR; going from the owner's other cars, I'd agree that they weren't trying to pull a shifty.
It might not be a W1 but mate she's nice regardless,that white just pops & the sound is crazy good,I must admit I'm more a Ford guy but still I'll always appreciate & love me a good Holden lol,anyway another fantastic review great work Johnny you're the Man!
Nicely built & great sounding car, but I'm not sure I can trust the owners of the car's that slap any non matching plate on their car eg(the VF, gtsr clone & VK).
🥲 I’m not sure what’s going on with the plates.. was an honest mistake I believe with the legit or rep “Gtsr” was honestly hard for me to tell on the day.. the owner wasn’t there that day
@@CurtisLSA I’m wanting to put an exhaust system on my VE SSV special edition. It has a cold air intake and has been tuned. 302kw. I’ve had the AFM disconnected. I’ve had a look at lots of different systems and don’t know what exhaust system to go from. Don’t want it too loud. Want a nice sound on idle, and when I put my foot down when driving. Also, don’t want it vibrating through the inside of the vehicle. What do you suggest and where should I have it done? I’m from Melbourne
@@RossReviewsau Also manufacturer times usually include rollout - not sure if your draggy does that or not? - and of course, manufacturer times are on prepped surfaces in specific conditions. In reality from the traffic lights, a i30N is not going to keep up with this.
Stock gtsr would be around 4.3 sec, I’ve got one on 20’s with 295 rears with all the usual mods and would smash anything on your list, you could add m3 and c63s to it while you’re at it
Luke @ Full Throttle has just made him and full throttle look like a really dodgy company to work with. Ross Reviews should have sent it back with belt slap for wasting all our time. #wankers
I like your reviews on most things Ross so this isn't a dig at your content. I'm gonna call out the supposed "car enthusiasts" who bullshit about their ride. This isn't a HSV, this likely started life a Holden SS (VF1 probably, ex-HWP probably; wrong gauges, no starter button as mentioned, no HUD, pillar trim and roof lining is the wrong colour for GTSR not to mention the sagging roof lining at 3:19 LMFAO...). The VS GTS-R replica from a few weeks back, plus the plethora of modified rides you get your hands on shows there is no shame in owning a replica (that's done right) or modifying your ride. But telling everyone that it's a HSV when is clearly not is Dylan-Mulvaney-is-a-real-female levels of bullshit. I'll give praise where it due, at least he put a decent set of brakes on the thing. No use having all that grunt and nothing to stop it (not that it gets the power down with 22" wheels and slammed suspension anyway).
I think there was a honest mistake in the claim as there were middle men involved 🥲 it’s so well done even I didn’t notice the red flags until editing the video months later.. I wouldn’t blame them for it I think it was honest mistake as the owner who built it wasn’t there that day
The suspension looks off to me , looks like badly modified lowered coil over , over tinted windows look truly awful . It’s not been done to much taste IMO it looks like a Frankenstein when compared to the real thing
@@iamasmurf1122Neither am I, I can't stand "The Candy Shop" slammed shit which seems to have plagued VE/VF HSV's but I'll still adhere to some form of car guy respect and not shit on another fella's pride and joy. If that is his style, it's his choice.
I just want to say a big thank you to Ross for reviewing this absolute beast your a legend but I am super disappointed when it comes to the comments i was in the same understanding that the car was a gtsr that was turned into a w1 rep the car is not Full Throttle Empire car we just set-up the review but when it comes down to it i as a real car enthusiast can appreciate this car for what it is its a tuff build and you can tell the owner has spent the time and the money to make this car what it is regardless if its a ss or hsv really who cares in my books its a tuff car
I know it was an honest mistake.. even I could t tell it apart in person on the day.. it’s a very well done mock up.. it’s hard for people to understand I guess since it’s not your car and the owner wasn’t there 🥲 I still loved the car
But the car had your plates DNT810 you guys are a bunch of crooks Not you Ross you’re a legend I’m talking about full throttle empire aka full throttle bodge
@Arunjeet_vaper lol mate I don't know if you have ever heard of defamation that is what you are doing right now that is not our car as I stated in my comment
Got stooged hard there. So many red flags.. it really takes away from a good replica. The lie and the fact it had false plates.. you are so lucky you didn’t get pinged. You’d think a reputable shop wouldn’t do that to you and they would also be aware it’s a fake. It’s either an sv6 or a base model ss, such a damn shame.
The owner of this was not present and middle men where involved so I think it’s just a misunderstanding sadly.. it’s so well done I didn’t even really notice the red flags until editing the video later.. would have been better tho to know right away
Yet it’s funny… the market for these things are so red hot these days. some idiot out there with more money than sense will likely still pay between 80-100k for this car. Just for the sake of having what appears to be a GTSR.. fake or not
Easier to keep the power down aswell. Dont get me wrong manual is so much better to drive and more fun. But once your over around 400rwkw an auto is better for the power
I knew something was off from the beginning I'm pretty disappointed the owner lied that it's a GTSR mocked up as a W1 this is a S1 SS such a shame I wouldn't of minded if they said the truth as imo it's big money to own a Genuine GSR let alone a W1 a mock up is the next best thing definitely not a fan of this episode unfortunately not your fault Ross can't wait for the next vid
Unfortunately there were a few moving pieces I guess and once editing I realised it might have been a Gtsr mock up not Gtsr w1 mock up.. still thought it was worth posting rather than scrapping the video
I'm happy you did post it just would of been nice if the owner was honest. I respect the fact the owner went to all that effort to build the car to what it is. Can't wait for the next vid Ross
Its a shame, this is incredible car no doubt. But the fact they lied and claimed its a GTSR to begin with really taints it alot. They were okay with admitting its a W1 rep but had to lie and say its a GTSR. Kind of funny that they did all the big mods but missed a push button start and a HUD which gives it away so much.
You are on the money. Said perfectly 👍
Would’ve it been a Vf1 SS or just base ss or something like that?
Yes. Would be a base S1 VF SS
@@gt3rs905 I looked up rego and it comes back as a vx commo so it’s probably stolen or stolen plates
@@willm687 As others have said, seems like its a VF SS S1 base, just built up to be a GTSR W1 mock up. Still a beast of a car, just the blatant lying about it being a GTSR is so bad. Too many of us car guys lie about our mock ups like this.
This isn't a Gen-F HSV GTSR. All GEN-F cars, even the base Clubsport from 2013 had Push Button start. Seems a Converted Base VF Series 1 SS/SV6 given the additional lack of Heads Up Display. Nothing wrong with a conversion! Still sounds and no doubt drives awesome! But a bit rich to be putting W1 badges on it
VFII SV6/SS Commodores did come with HUD and push button start so this is most likely a Series 1 SS
@@MartinJones123 Yep, amended that. Thought something was off when there was no HUD
It was I red flag I noticed later on while editing.. but hard to say with all the changeouts on the interior.. they told me it was a Gtsr 🤷♂️
3:19 Look at the roof lining FFS hahahaha 100% this didn't start life as GTS yet alone HSV. Owner is pissing in the wind with bullshit.
Which to be honest is a good thing he didn't screw a GTSR with stupid 22" wheel and slammed springs. You can see the arse end can't ride over the basic city bumps and a squirt of the throttle.
I'm not a triggered Karen, but just hate "car guys" bullshitting about their ride.
My SV6 S2 has a push button start. Which VF's didn't come out with them?
Went all out except the saggy roof lining hahaha.
Love the ls soynd
Still not finished 😅 but gotta love a sagging roof in 🇦🇺
@@RossReviewsau I remember coming up behind a W427 years back.
Lost about an hour of work because I started following it. I eye fucked it hard. 😂
@@RossReviewsau haha, no . First thing I did in my L98 analogue is $220 to fix the sagging roof.
Great vid, much love. :)
Well as a not-holden-guy, I really learned something here - seen & admired a white W1 many times driving around my neighborhood (apparently one of only 25 imported to NZ! Assuming it isn't a replica like this one) - never realised how rare they are, or that they used the Corvette LS9 - and actually, thought it was a "VV1" because the badge kinda looks more like VV than W to me for some reason😀 Anyway thanks for the lesson on one of Holden's most special & interesting modern vehicles.
Glad you could learn a bit more about them even tho this is a replic
The genuine W1's with the LS9 got the dry sump motor, so in theory it would have handled better as it had a lower center of gravity as they could mount the engine lower down.
Still, this is a cool car though.
It’s still a cool car
I was born to a car enthusiast Dad in the 70s he owned many many cars mostly European sports cars and thats what I always loved it wasnt until my 20s when I started appreciating local "products" to this day if I read a comment or hear " im not a Holden guy or "im not a Ford guy but" It sounds strange. A sick car is a sick car. Ford and Holden/Chevrolet have made great cars and Trucks to choose only one make over the other is to limit your driving experiences.
Gotta love all cars I say 👏 can have preferences but I good car is a good car
Sick car, off topic but man Ross always come off as such a genuinely nice dude. Suppose it’s hard not to be happy when ur driving cars like this all the time lol
🙏😁 appreciate you
Mat Watson of Australia
*This car would cure depression 💯*
@@GoogleAccount-pt4zuhi I'm mat Watson and yout watching Carwow
The pedals, gauges. Pretty obvious it's not a HSV. Awesome looking car
The mighty King of Commodores! 🇦🇺
🇦🇺💪
Finally a W1 on the channel 😊
Edit: It's a rep but still a great car, with that nice supercharger wine
Indeed it is! But still couldn’t say no to drive it
It's a fake.
@@Inboundbogie Well that's what I said in my edit...
🙄🤣 Might only be a ss cocked up to look half like a w1 ..
Nice car still Id like to own it and probably feel better raping it on a daily basis.
This is cool, it reminds me alot of the guy in the US who converted a regular ss into a W1
He was an aussie living in the states, he was a nice guy. Doesn't upload any more sadly.
This is I believe a SS turned W1 rep.. still a great build
@@RossReviewsau 100% man, great video too
Reminds me of VN owners upgrading their cars with the VT Clubsport front end and body kit.
Nothing like it
Ohh god those's times and people who did that lol.
Perhaps it started life as an Auto SS judging by the key barrel and being white , sagging roof lining.
Eitherway nice rep👍
We think that’s the case 🥲 still a really nice rep
The licence plates are from a gold 2001 VX GTS in manual
Yeah after reading this comment I checked the rego and yeah definitely not from this car these owners are shady as fuck
I checked the rego's of the other vehicles Ross reviewed & it seems as though none of the plates match the car's they're on.
@@sandygarage3802 the plot thickens..
Hey Ford this is how you build a proper performance vehicle the Aussie way😎
*Laughs in XR6 Sprint*
For destroying tyres?😂
Haha, with a motor from the US. An all aussie built stock XR6t beats that time.
the sprint comes in at 4.5 0-100, w1 comes in at 4.2
Keep in mind this is a replica running 22's
aussie built.... except for the motor?
Nothing ruins the look of a Commodore like 22-inch wheels, and they immediately out this one as a replica.
rego plate show up is 2001 gold VX commodore manual. Stolen plate or not sure lol
Used to build the W1 at Hsv. Overpriced garbage for the genuine ones. It took Hsv 4 months to figure out how to secure the guard liners to the plastic front guards with velcro. True story.
White as well, the best color🤍
Looks a million bucks
I love those cars so, so much, forget all the Beemas, the AMG Mercs, all the Audis and Stangs, what would i give to get my hands on one of those VXR8s (not my aassole though!😂😂) but the sound and the rarity of those cars are second to none and so what that it is called a Vauxhall (in the UK) I am a big fan of big engine Vauxhalls having owned a 3 litre Senator and 3 litre Vauxhall Omega MV6. That VXR8 is a total beaut! Love it! ❤
looks so bloody good thanks for the review
the whole time in the back of my mind im think fuel cost and my heavy right foot love it though great way for Holden to go out the look on ur face when u gave it some priceless worth the watch alone lol
Man i swear Australia has the best 4 door V8 cars ever and bakkies/UTE 🔥
They do without a doubt 🇦🇺😮💨
We do! 😊
But we have to stop at red lights at night😅.
No heads up display the dash looks like a sv6 to be honest the speed cluster is sv6 no colour or extra display markings the my link screen how did he get a W1 screen ?none the least it’s a mean machine sounds insane love the 22s definitely not a gtsr missing heated seat buttons below vents sv6 conversion
Sadly seems as tho it’s a rep GTSR also but still mean machine.. few red flags 🚩
SV6 speed cluster red is same as SS, SSV, SSV redline.
Sorry Ross but as many people have said this car appears to be a fake car for even a GTSR. It also may be stolen or on stolen plates as the plates come back to a VX commodore. It obviously hard to vet cars you’re using. But last thing we need is you to get done driving a stolen car or with stolen plates.
Well spotted. More like the car is not registered and they took the number plates off another car which is totally stupid for so many reasons.
@@tomnewham1269 but either way that’s so unfair on Ross if he gets done. For driving an unregistered car. And seeing the NSW police recent track record I couldn’t see them being lenient
lucky you didn't get stung for driving with the fake rego plates,
Awesome review bro. Love it keep them coming
Thanks! Will do!
I swear that area you are driving in is Marsden park? NSW?
Mexico 🇲🇽
Keep em coming mate 💯🔥
Will do
I just don’t get it man / why would they stop making this / I will never understand! Regardless, can’t thank you enough for keeping these street machines alive and well on your videos Ross
Thank you.. its a crying shame we have no more new locally made cars here
The best part about the HSV is the falling roof lining in front of you. Real top quality. HAHAHA!!!
All Aussie cars do it 👀🤣
currently shopping for one of these.... i like the dark red colour in manual.
Good choice!
At 14:16 I can see the roof lining dropping down, Is it just me or is it actually dropping?
😂 idk just commodore things
This’ll be a good one to watch, how did you get your hands on one of those
Rep but still amazing
Its amazing how they jump on the speedo ae, LOVE IT! Fuck abbott lol
Ford back in the day made a XE? 250xflow twin turbo 4WD! There's one floating about - would be amazing to line up a review of that beast
Nice VF mock up. No push button start and added GTSR brakes. Just call it a mock up and be done with it.
It’s a mock up sadly.. still great tho
Which one felt faster and more drivable Ross this or the FGX Sprint? Thanks
Sprint more drivable but this was more fun 🤩
@@RossReviewsau Trying to kill you but still loving it? I know the feeling 😂
@@RossReviewsauthis more fun than the 500rwkw f6?
I couldn’t wait to see a w1 on the channel 😍🔥
Replica or not it’s beautiful
Very nice car.
I am not so sure about the padals as they should be like the ssv Redline .
But anyway, good build and great effort.
Fair enough! Thanks
Can't be. This video show they dont have Head up display. Might be SS or SSV. SSV redline come with Head up display.
Enjoyed the review.....nice interior......gota love charger noise.......
Thanks for watching!
The lack of metal pedals is a dead giveaway it's not a real HSV of any kind, lol.
Going from the gauges, I'd say it's just an SS.
Also, that rego plate comes back for a Gold VX Commo in NSW....
I think I was a SS mock up.. unfortunately we had a breakdown of information I think an honest mistake.. I tried to shed light on the lack of a push button start and gauge cluster once I clued in while editing
@@RossReviewsau Honestly prefer someone doing those mods to an SS than to a real GTSR; going from the owner's other cars, I'd agree that they weren't trying to pull a shifty.
Would love to see a genuine W1 review mate 👌
Let’s hope one day
Taxi with a dry sump and supershock suspension.
Aussie cars are just so sick 🔥💥🔥💥💯
Amen brother
It might not be a W1 but mate she's nice regardless,that white just pops & the sound is crazy good,I must admit I'm more a Ford guy but still I'll always appreciate & love me a good Holden lol,anyway another fantastic review great work Johnny you're the Man!
The looks of this car are amazing eh
Thanks for the video!
What's with that roof lining hanging down on the driver's side??
It ain’t an Aussie car with out that
Ross what’s the best sounding exhaust you have reviewed on an LS?
How about the whine
Insane eh
Love the Supercharger
The whine is wild
its not GTS-R W1. No heated seat, No HUD, No start button, etc. Its would be VF SS for mock up gts-r w1
Looks that way as I said in the voice over
You a rep for Next ride ross? Good mob got my vz from them
Yes I manage there socials
is that hood lining coming off near the windscreen? looks like foam is showing
Aussie cars 101
Hi Ross, great video mate 👍
Glad you enjoyed it thanks
Nicely built & great sounding car, but I'm not sure I can trust the owners of the car's that slap any non matching plate on their car eg(the VF, gtsr clone & VK).
🥲 I’m not sure what’s going on with the plates.. was an honest mistake I believe with the legit or rep “Gtsr” was honestly hard for me to tell on the day.. the owner wasn’t there that day
mad video bro keep it up
Appreciate it
None the less it’s a well setup car. Sounds very responsive. But of a let down from fte but what can i say, but they makes some great builds.
There were middle men involved & I think just a communication mix up.. they are great people and I think just an honest mistake
Still haven’t fixed the sagging headliner
Aussie car problems lol
What exhaust system does it have? Sounds amazing!!
Not sure tbh 😅
Sounds like hurricane , like i have on my GTS
@@CurtisLSA I’m wanting to put an exhaust system on my VE SSV special edition. It has a cold air intake and has been tuned. 302kw. I’ve had the AFM disconnected. I’ve had a look at lots of different systems and don’t know what exhaust system to go from. Don’t want it too loud. Want a nice sound on idle, and when I put my foot down when driving. Also, don’t want it vibrating through the inside of the vehicle. What do you suggest and where should I have it done? I’m from Melbourne
Come take my lsa out Ross when you’re down in Melbourne.
Let’s go! Keen mate
Yeah let me know a will exchange numbers what’s your email ?
Oh dam that roof lining isn't special
Would it be a commo with out a sagging roof 🤣💀
@RossReviewsau true that lol
I seen this car parked at the roundabout that day and I’m sure I seen the rear bumper off it
Definitely not us
This wpuld habe to be a Series 1 SS or SV6 conversion with no push button start / heads up display... Awesome car but not a factory GTSR as claimed 👍
Unfortunately I think it’s a mock up but was under the impression it was a GTSR rep w1
Plates don’t match car either. 2001 vx…
When Australia dropped the ball, The Koreans kept developing.
Kia Stinger - 5.11secs
2023 Kia Stinger - 5.17secs
Hyundai I30N - 5.2secs
Camaro SS - 5.2secs
G6ET - 5.22secs
HSV GTSR - 5.23secs
Kia EV6 GT - 5.24secs
Hyundai IONIQ5 - 5.27secs
Better traction control & torque vectoring systems, improved tyre tech, and more advanced transmissions. Technology marches on.
It’s a rep on 22’’ would be faster on meaty tires
@@RossReviewsau Also manufacturer times usually include rollout - not sure if your draggy does that or not? - and of course, manufacturer times are on prepped surfaces in specific conditions. In reality from the traffic lights, a i30N is not going to keep up with this.
@@Beer_Dad1975 the I30N will certainly embarrass it if the HSV driver gets a little excited with the throttle on his half worn tyres though….
Stock gtsr would be around 4.3 sec, I’ve got one on 20’s with 295 rears with all the usual mods and would smash anything on your list, you could add m3 and c63s to it while you’re at it
Luke @ Full Throttle has just made him and full throttle look like a really dodgy company to work with.
Ross Reviews should have sent it back with belt slap for wasting all our time.
#wankers
Oh my god he got a W1 in, that's sick as
shiit, that's a bloody good replica
Still a cool rep 🥲
most definitely, fte did a brilliant job 👍👍
All that draw down power made the roof sag haha
🤣
That front spoiler will hit a matchstick 😅.
Very low
Don’t be shy on the right peddle lol. She’s a beast!
It’s the rubber bands that scared me 🤣
Oh yeah the numberplates are definitely from a Gold VX Commodore 😳 definitely shady owner's
yep.. Ross was driving an unregistered car with incorrect plates, maybe even stolen.
What's top speed of these cars
Is the LS9 better than a LSA engine? I'd love to know. Cheers.
Never driven an LS9 🥲
LS9 has more power stock yes. Better ? Maybe but LS9 are rare in Australia .
@@CurtisLSA Thanks mate I just wanted to know to see whether I buy a hsv gts with the LSA or a C6 Zr1 with the LS9. Cheers.
@@Lxzandr More parts and easy to find help for a LSA more so a LS9 in Australia . But yeah LS9 has more power stock over the LSA
This is sick up the road from my house Marsden Park
Awesome place
God knows I love my vf-2 but if I ever win the lottery I'm definitely getting a W-1.
Then please let me review a legit one 😂😫
His headlining is already falling down 😂
Aussie car problems
Say what you want about this car i watched the video again today this car is crazy and beautiful
Correct mate
The Candy shop👍🇦🇺🍻
😍
Widened fenders?
haha, same headliner us poor SS owners have too lol.
Hahahaha it was probably an Evoke!
Lol
I like your reviews on most things Ross so this isn't a dig at your content. I'm gonna call out the supposed "car enthusiasts" who bullshit about their ride.
This isn't a HSV, this likely started life a Holden SS (VF1 probably, ex-HWP probably; wrong gauges, no starter button as mentioned, no HUD, pillar trim and roof lining is the wrong colour for GTSR not to mention the sagging roof lining at 3:19 LMFAO...). The VS GTS-R replica from a few weeks back, plus the plethora of modified rides you get your hands on shows there is no shame in owning a replica (that's done right) or modifying your ride. But telling everyone that it's a HSV when is clearly not is Dylan-Mulvaney-is-a-real-female levels of bullshit.
I'll give praise where it due, at least he put a decent set of brakes on the thing. No use having all that grunt and nothing to stop it (not that it gets the power down with 22" wheels and slammed suspension anyway).
I think there was a honest mistake in the claim as there were middle men involved 🥲 it’s so well done even I didn’t notice the red flags until editing the video months later.. I wouldn’t blame them for it I think it was honest mistake as the owner who built it wasn’t there that day
The suspension looks off to me , looks like badly modified lowered coil over , over tinted windows look truly awful . It’s not been done to much taste IMO it looks like a Frankenstein when compared to the real thing
@@iamasmurf1122Neither am I, I can't stand "The Candy Shop" slammed shit which seems to have plagued VE/VF HSV's but I'll still adhere to some form of car guy respect and not shit on another fella's pride and joy. If that is his style, it's his choice.
Key start? 🚩
I mentioned that red flag but hard to say for sure as a lot was changed to convert the interior I only went with what they told me
Man no expense spared..and it shows
Definitely not a cheap mock up
VF SS with plates from a Tiga Mica VX SS.. did this guy tell you any truths Ross?
I just want to say a big thank you to Ross for reviewing this absolute beast your a legend but I am super disappointed when it comes to the comments i was in the same understanding that the car was a gtsr that was turned into a w1 rep the car is not Full Throttle Empire car we just set-up the review but when it comes down to it i as a real car enthusiast can appreciate this car for what it is its a tuff build and you can tell the owner has spent the time and the money to make this car what it is regardless if its a ss or hsv really who cares in my books its a tuff car
I know it was an honest mistake.. even I could t tell it apart in person on the day.. it’s a very well done mock up.. it’s hard for people to understand I guess since it’s not your car and the owner wasn’t there 🥲 I still loved the car
But the car had your plates DNT810 you guys are a bunch of crooks
Not you Ross you’re a legend
I’m talking about full throttle empire aka full throttle bodge
@Arunjeet_vaper lol mate I don't know if you have ever heard of defamation that is what you are doing right now that is not our car as I stated in my comment
@@fullthrottleempire8037 your plates.
@@fullthrottleempire8037 your plates are on the car though and your sticker on the back 🤔
Does full throttle empire have more legendary Australian cars
Yes
This NSW rego show up 2001 VX Commodore gold. Stolen plate and mock-up GTS-R etc. Something not right..........
Seems to be a vf series 1
Seems to be
next vid>> How to repair Vf SS roof liner? XD
😅 asap
Got stooged hard there. So many red flags.. it really takes away from a good replica. The lie and the fact it had false plates.. you are so lucky you didn’t get pinged. You’d think a reputable shop wouldn’t do that to you and they would also be aware it’s a fake. It’s either an sv6 or a base model ss, such a damn shame.
The owner of this was not present and middle men where involved so I think it’s just a misunderstanding sadly.. it’s so well done I didn’t even really notice the red flags until editing the video later.. would have been better tho to know right away
F$&k that sounds mint!! 😮 I really like that.
That whine eh 😮💨
Tricked up VF S1 SS Commo. That’s no HSV……..🤷🏻♂️
Unfortunately looks that way.. but was told otherwise
Yet it’s funny… the market for these things are so red hot these days. some idiot out there with more money than sense will likely still pay between 80-100k for this car. Just for the sake of having what appears to be a GTSR.. fake or not
Cars is duer die naai man love them
i see youre in marsden park nsw :)
😉🇲🇽
When cars were sexy AF
They are hot eh
That's not a real gtsr most probably a vf series 1 ss base model to start conversion still nice car
Seems that way
Nice car but, I don’t think it is a even a real GTSR.
Also what is wrong with the roof lining on the drivers side?
Seems to be a replica n we just had a communication issue.. it’s pretty impressive in person I even missed the red flags until I started editing
Has the typical roof sag lol
Wouldn’t be an Aussie vehicle with out it
More reliable with the automatic transmission with 500 kilowatts
Easier to keep the power down aswell. Dont get me wrong manual is so much better to drive and more fun.
But once your over around 400rwkw an auto is better for the power
It’s a god dam animal 🔥🔥🔥
So nice that sound
I'm pretty sure a W1 maloo sold for just over a million .
The Utes can sell around a million
But how many replica gtsr’s and vk to vn Commodore’s were made 😂
Exactly 😫
I knew something was off from the beginning
I'm pretty disappointed the owner lied that it's a GTSR mocked up as a W1 this is a S1 SS such a shame I wouldn't of minded if they said the truth as imo it's big money to own a Genuine GSR let alone a W1 a mock up is the next best thing definitely not a fan of this episode unfortunately not your fault Ross can't wait for the next vid
Unfortunately there were a few moving pieces I guess and once editing I realised it might have been a Gtsr mock up not Gtsr w1 mock up.. still thought it was worth posting rather than scrapping the video
I'm happy you did post it just would of been nice if the owner was honest. I respect the fact the owner went to all that effort to build the car to what it is. Can't wait for the next vid Ross