First Time Holden Owner!

[Boodles]

Hi All,

New to this forum and purchased a brand new VE SS around 4 weeks ago.... and must say that I could not be happier! What a good thing!

It is the first Holden that I have ever owned and would defiantly consider purchasing another in the future. It is an auto, however it seems a bit savage when changing down. Is this normal?

[gladrock]

Good News!

Welcome to the family, the next question is which V8 Supercar team are you going to follow?

Dont forget to post some pics

[CSP]

CONGRATULATIONS MATE!!!

Glad you're happy - truly great cars are Holdens :D But most people hear a biased...


it seems a bit savage when changing down. Is this normal?

Depends. How savage are you with the right foot? ;)

[Boodles]

Good News!

Welcome to the family, the next question is which V8 Supercar team are you going to follow?


This is a hard question to answer.... I have a MY99 STi which is a dedicated track car and I am heavily into motorsport, I have been a supporter of Jamie Wincup for a while as he seems to a talented driver and a good sportsman..... but as for which team I will support now, I think maybe Paul Morris Supercheap Auto, as he needs all the supporters he can get!! Haha!!


CONGRATULATIONS MATE!!!

Glad you're happy - truly great cars are Holdens :D But most people hear a biased...



Depends. How savage are you with the right foot? ;)

Yeah, the right foot gets used as required, even when driving normally it feels like it hesitates somewhat. I have spoken with the guys that dyno the racecar and they seem to think that this would be rectified with a tune of both the ecu and the auto.... Has anyone one else had this done, if so what results can I expect?

Cheers
Boodles

[sjhugh]

I had the shift points recalibrated in the tune and it made a big difference in smoothing out the down shifts, it also increased the shift up speed and took away much of the hesitation. It's worth it as far as I'm concerned.

[Hamico]

Hi All,

New to this forum and purchased a brand new VE SS around 4 weeks ago.... and must say that I could not be happier! What a good thing!

It is the first Holden that I have ever owned and would defiantly consider purchasing another in the future. It is an auto, however it seems a bit savage when changing down. Is this normal?

Excellent choice mate :thumbsup:

Here's to many years of happy motoring