How to drive a Holden in the US - Page 6

a_Username · 10-12-2010, 08:30 PM

Page 44-45 are great looking pictures.

Christiancoach · 10-12-2010, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russo

just need to get the Holden window trim... you got those Vossen's from that guy selling them on g8board?

I have the Holden window trim in the magazine shots! I had it installed the day before the magazine shots were taken.
Yes, the wheels came of another G8.

Christiancoach · 10-12-2010, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_Username

Page 44-45 are great looking pictures.

Thank you!

GEEo · 10-12-2010, 09:26 PM

rez333 · 10-13-2010, 01:48 AM

why did you get regular Holden badging rather than HSV badging?

lil_red_v6 · 10-13-2010, 01:54 AM

thats sick

20Camaro11 · 10-13-2010, 02:05 AM

Very cool, I admire the tenacity to tackle such a project and execute it with precision. Looks good!

gotpball44 · 10-13-2010, 02:26 AM

Looks great!

i like the G8 hood a bit better because its a bit meaner looking

Wonder if its possible to use the g8 hood with your holden front bumper

Jay J · 10-13-2010, 08:17 AM

I'd put a 5mm spacer on, I like to have at least 3mm of clearance on wheels I build; I take reference from the closest point of the caliper to the wheel.They expand a bit in heat and rub.

Christiancoach · 10-13-2010, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay J

I'd put a 5mm spacer on, I like to have at least 3mm of clearance on wheels I build; I take reference from the closest point of the caliper to the wheel.They expand a bit in heat and rub.

Those are my old wheels. I have lots more clearance with my Vossen's. The old wheels made lots of people nervous.

Christiancoach · 10-13-2010, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotpball44

Looks great!

i like the G8 hood a bit better because its a bit meaner looking

Wonder if its possible to use the g8 hood with your holden front bumper

No, you cannot use the G8 hood with the SSV or HSV GTS front ends. Due to different crash standards here in the US, the Pontiac G8 front end, and hood, are two inches longer than their Holden counterparts in Australia.
The new HSV GTS E3 front bumper does use the G8 hood. The parts alone for that conversion, without hood, are around $5000.

Christiancoach · 10-13-2010, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sick Rick

Not sure about your state, but in GA, you do NOT have to convert the rhd...having driven XB Falcons for years...but you do have to wait the 15 years tho...( i mean really? The POST OFFICE can do it right?? Screwed at drive thru's and banks tho....always went in reverse...lol VERY amusing...)

Sad really, that the Mad Max cars were illegal here, now legal...but now extremely ILLegal in AU...their laws governing what you can and cannot do, to a car are sooo ridiculous, its embarrassing.

The RHD conversion would probably run me over $15K. Not worth it in my book. I have a good friend who has a Falcon XB, A Falcon Cobra, and a Monaro LE here in Seattle, all are RHD and a blast to drive.

Christiancoach · 06-29-2011, 04:41 PM

It's been a while since I updated the information on my car, and my how it has changed since January. My car is now powered by a stroked and forged 427ci LS3, laying down just under 500rwhp.
Here she is today!

For those of you who are fans of my car, I am hoping you can help me! I am entered in a contest that is underway to win a set of ADV1 Trak Function Wheels. The winner get's a set of wheels for free, and all those in the top 10 get a chance to buy a set at a drastically reduced price. I need your votes!! Please help me make the top 10!
Simply click on the following link: http://www.adv1wheels.com/forums/sho...ost-Votes-WIN!
Click Register, and fill out the registration. Be sure to uncheck both receive e-mails boxes. Log In, Click on the link again, and Vote for Entry #21!

I am horrible at photoshop and the best picture I could find to lift the wheels from was a Ferrari, so ignore the calipers, but this is what I want to put on my car, with some monster Wortec brakes behind them!

Thank you for your votes!

Sawyer · 06-29-2011, 11:18 PM

Have you taken it to the track?

06-29-2011, 04:41 PM	#83
Christiancoach Drives: 2008 Holden Commodore SSV Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 297	It's been a while since I updated the information on my car, and my how it has changed since January. My car is now powered by a stroked and forged 427ci LS3, laying down just under 500rwhp. Here she is today! For those of you who are fans of my car, I am hoping you can help me! I am entered in a contest that is underway to win a set of ADV1 Trak Function Wheels. The winner get's a set of wheels for free, and all those in the top 10 get a chance to buy a set at a drastically reduced price. I need your votes!! Please help me make the top 10! Simply click on the following link: http://www.adv1wheels.com/forums/sho...ost-Votes-WIN! Click Register, and fill out the registration. Be sure to uncheck both receive e-mails boxes. Log In, Click on the link again, and Vote for Entry #21! I am horrible at photoshop and the best picture I could find to lift the wheels from was a Ferrari, so ignore the calipers, but this is what I want to put on my car, with some monster Wortec brakes behind them! Thank you for your votes! __________________ Last edited by Christiancoach; 06-29-2011 at 05:05 PM.

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10-12-2010, 08:30 PM	#71
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	Page 44-45 are great looking pictures.

10-12-2010, 09:26 PM	#74
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572

10-13-2010, 01:48 AM	#75
rez333 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St. Joseph Posts: 1,283	why did you get regular Holden badging rather than HSV badging?

10-13-2010, 01:54 AM	#76
lil_red_v6 one wheelin Drives: 2004 yamaha r6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: saginaw Posts: 2,200	thats sick

10-13-2010, 02:05 AM	#77
20Camaro11 Drives: SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: not here Posts: 655	Very cool, I admire the tenacity to tackle such a project and execute it with precision. Looks good!

10-13-2010, 02:26 AM	#78
gotpball44 Boost Is Your Friend Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 1SS Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: La Mirada CA Posts: 1,255 View My Garage	Looks great! i like the G8 hood a bit better because its a bit meaner looking Wonder if its possible to use the g8 hood with your holden front bumper

10-13-2010, 08:17 AM	#79
Jay J Prince of Zamunda Drives: XW30 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Torrance Posts: 511	I'd put a 5mm spacer on, I like to have at least 3mm of clearance on wheels I build; I take reference from the closest point of the caliper to the wheel.They expand a bit in heat and rub.

06-29-2011, 11:18 PM	#84
Sawyer Drives: '13 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,345 View My Garage	Have you taken it to the track?