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Started by _Golden VL_ , Jul 14 2006 05:10 PM

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#1 _Golden VL_

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Posted 14 July 2006 - 05:10 PM

After a few months deciding whether I would join or not, I decded too. (I heard that Commodores, aren't really favoured here, so I hope you go easy on me lol)

Let me introduce myself. My name is Ryan, I'm 20 and I live in Newcastle. I'm a massive fan of the LJ. The XU1 is one of my favourite cars.

These are our 2 VLs.

The Gold SL is mine.

It's just a stock RB30E 5 Speed, so nothing too special.

The Calais is dad's.

It's a worked 4.9L. Gotta love that V8 rumble.

We also have a HR wagon, with a hot 186, but as it's been sitting in the shed for the past 17 years, there's no photos of it.

Anyway that's just a short description and I hope you like the VLs.

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#2 lxsstorana

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Posted 14 July 2006 - 05:44 PM

Welcome aboard Ryan, you've got two very nice Commodores in the family. I particularly like your Dad's car, love the V8 calais. Newcastle is a city of holden heritage. If you get the chance, come along to Toranafest on 17/9/06 which is held in Newcastle, regards Mick.

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#3 _Golden VL_

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Posted 14 July 2006 - 05:56 PM

Thanks mate.

Wheres abouts in Newcastle, is it?

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#4 lxsstorana

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Posted 14 July 2006 - 06:03 PM

Ryan the details are on the front page of gmh-torana.com

The venue for this year has changed slightly with us moving up the road a little further. It is still along Wharf Rd, but entry is through the top carpark for those that were there last year. The main show area is on the grass which means that ALL Entrants will be on the grass!!

It's run by the Hunter Valley Torana Club and it is a great day, heaps of great torana's and the proceeds go to charity. You've gotta be there!

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#5 _LJ355_

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Posted 14 July 2006 - 06:19 PM

Hey ryan welcome aboard some nice VL pics you got there nothing wrong with commodores mate i drive one every day enjoy mate .

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#6 _73LJWhiteSL_

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Posted 14 July 2006 - 06:39 PM

Welcome to the forum Ryan. I hope you enjoy your time here.

Of all the Commodores the VL would be my favorite, but it would have to be a stock looking VL (non Calais) wiht the 4.9 V8. Your car and your dads look pretty neat to. Love the rims on both cars. :spoton:

Seve

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#7 Tiny

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Posted 14 July 2006 - 06:46 PM

Shoo!! Shoooo!!

No just kidding mate

Welcome to the forum!

Theyre both really good looking cars mate! Good on you!

Glad to hear that you decided to join up and join in the madness we all here call our forums! Feel free to ask away and enjoy the place!

Cheers
Tiny.

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#8 GML-31

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Posted 14 July 2006 - 08:38 PM

I have the best of both worlds... toranas plus a VK group A nothing wrong with the commies.

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#9 _efi-202_

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Posted 14 July 2006 - 09:36 PM

the VL looks clean as. good to see it doesnt have a big sticker across the rear windscreen. :tease:

ill see the car lapping newy no doubt. :rockon:

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#10 _gtr161s_

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Posted 14 July 2006 - 09:40 PM

Im a bit of a fan of v8 commodores too.
Here's some pics of my vx 5.7 6spd i sold 15mnths ago.
I bought it new as an exec which was optioned up with the 6spd, power windows, ss front & side skirts, rear II wing, then i fitted 18" anz 235 40, pedders springs,a couple of eng mods and converted the 3.46:1 to lsd.
It comfortably cruised at 220 without any effort and best fuel figure of 8.5lt/100 between perisher and central coast.
Kind of miss it now as it was my weekend car but i gave it up to get back into torana's again

https://cache.gmh-to...ev8me/myvx5.jpg

https://cache.gmh-to...8me/myvx5-4.jpg

https://cache.gmh-to...8me/myvx5-3.jpg

https://cache.gmh-to...8me/myvx5-2.jpg

https://cache.gmh-to...8me/myvx5-1.jpg

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#11 _Lostit_

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Posted 15 July 2006 - 08:17 AM

Man i love the VL's ... if only the coppers werent so brutal on them!

As a non torana car owner , only thing i can say about this forum it bloody rocks and is very useful in getting information.

As long as we keep the other 80% P plate wearers who drive the commodores away from the forum it will stay a awesome forum !

Now lets get down to basics Ryan since you young and need training!

Rule 1 : "Horsepower isnt measured on the parcel shelf , but on the black stuff underneath the wheels!"

Denis
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#12 _Golden VL_

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Posted 15 July 2006 - 10:36 AM

Rule 1 : "Horsepower isnt measured on the parcel shelf , but on the black stuff underneath the wheels!"

lol that's a good rule.

Unfortunately, it doe have a sub on the parcel shelf.

I'm personally not really keen on loud sound systems. It was in the car when I got it.

Oh and thanks for the warm welcome guys.

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#13 _Golden VL_

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Posted 15 July 2006 - 11:05 AM

Im a bit of a fan of v8 commodores too.
Here's some pics of my vx 5.7 6spd i sold 15mnths ago.
I bought it new as an exec which was optioned up with the 6spd, power windows, ss front & side skirts, rear II wing, then i fitted 18" anz 235 40, pedders springs,a couple of eng mods and converted the 3.46:1 to lsd.
It comfortably cruised at 220 without any effort and best fuel figure of 8.5lt/100 between perisher and central coast.
Kind of miss it now as it was my weekend car but i gave it up to get back into torana's again

https://cache.gmh-to...ev8me/myvx5.jpg

https://cache.gmh-to...8me/myvx5-4.jpg

https://cache.gmh-to...8me/myvx5-3.jpg

https://cache.gmh-to...8me/myvx5-2.jpg

https://cache.gmh-to...8me/myvx5-1.jpg

Mate that's very very clean. Good job.

Edited by Golden VL, 15 July 2006 - 11:05 AM.

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#14 makka

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Posted 15 July 2006 - 12:04 PM

welcome mate, you will be suprised how many of us actually drive Commo's as a daily, I dont really like taking my torry to work, so I drive a VN S instead, better on the juice too!

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#15 _munro_

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Posted 15 July 2006 - 03:00 PM

my daily driver is also a commie (Vn wagon with 5 speed) it's a heap of sh#t :furious:

i need to get the torrie back on the road
great another chance to have a bitch

welcome to the forum we will convert you soon enough :rockon:

tom

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#16 _racyrabbit_

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Posted 15 July 2006 - 03:09 PM

I dont think theyre would be many of us that dont have a second car and it looks like the old dunnydoor is a favourite , i just have a ss ute with a few mods to drive to work and weekends, anyone with a holden is welcome and some of those with the other kind as well , TREX