E2 Senator Signature

[Vulture]

I recently acquired a nice new (demo) Senator. Just picked it up yesterday. Auto. Currently has the stock wheels which I loathed when I first saw pictures of the E2s a few months ago but have grown on me a great deal. They look much better in the flesh.

First impressions are fantastic. There is so much torque! I am surprised at how fast it feels for a stock car, and remember, I am used to some reasonable horsepower with the cammed GTS and monster VZSS. I think the 6.2 is so much better than the LS2 and miles ahead of the LS1, as it should be with another half a litre capacity, bigger valves, L92 heads and more compression.

Plans for it are an OTR and tune. Exhaust will stay stock for some time. VCM are said to have an OTR on the way and I will look at perhaps trying this with PowerTorque doing the tuning. A small cam might be on the cards down the track but I have this car for a smooth mile-eater not a loud weekend car.

Wheels may be changed to a nice classy set of 20s. I am not sure about the 20inch GTS wheels I have in shadow chrome, a little worried that the colour will not match with the body work.

I'm impressed with the MRC tune, comfortable yet nice and firm. Pressing the competition mode and there is a noticeable difference in the ride quality to a more firm result.

The rear end is growing on me as well. To me the Senator is the best looking E2 (I'm sure many will disagree). It looks nice and tough from most angles and the DRLs work well.

Will upload some proper non-mobilephone pics in the next few days. Plus it got dirty in the Brisbane rains yesterday! Hopefully good luck to have it rained on after picking up a new car?

The sales service from Hayden at Zupps Aspley was absolutely superb. I have to say by far the best car buying experience I have ever had. I could not recommend them enough.

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[Desertws6]

:goodjob: Nice shiny new ride! When you get a chance could you throw up some more pics? Thanks!

Curious to see the interior.


Cheers,
Steve :cheers:

[bonners]

Nice car mate. :goodjob:

[VCMSWT]

I recently acquired a nice new (demo) Senator. Just picked it up yesterday. Auto. Currently has the stock wheels which I loathed when I first saw pictures of the E2s a few months ago but have grown on me a great deal. They look much better in the flesh.

First impressions are fantastic. There is so much torque! I am surprised at how fast it feels for a stock car, and remember, I am used to some reasonable horsepower with the cammed GTS and monster VZSS. I think the 6.2 is so much better than the LS2 and miles ahead of the LS1, as it should be with another half a litre capacity, bigger valves, L92 heads and more compression.

Plans for it are an OTR and tune. Exhaust will stay stock for some time. VCM are said to have an OTR on the way and I will look at perhaps trying this with PowerTorque doing the tuning. A small cam might be on the cards down the track but I have this car for a smooth mile-eater not a loud weekend car.

Wheels may be changed to a nice classy set of 20s. I am not sure about the 20inch GTS wheels I have in shadow chrome, a little worried that the colour will not match with the body work.

I'm impressed with the MRC tune, comfortable yet nice and firm. Pressing the competition mode and there is a noticeable difference in the ride quality to a more firm result.

The rear end is growing on me as well. To me the Senator is the best looking E2 (I'm sure many will disagree). It looks nice and tough from most angles and the DRLs work well.

Will upload some proper non-mobilephone pics in the next few days. Plus it got dirty in the Brisbane rains yesterday! Hopefully good luck to have it rained on after picking up a new car?

The sales service from Hayden at Zupps Aspley was absolutely superb. I have to say by far the best car buying experience I have ever had. I could not recommend them enough.

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Nice ride!

If you can hang in there for another month or therabouts, the new OTR will be ready - and in our humble opinion, well worth waiting for.
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[steve_t]

Growing on me too. Especially without the slotted Pontiac bonnet. New wheels would make it even better :goodjob:

[bonners]

Nice ride!

If you can hang in there for another month or therabouts, the new OTR will be ready - and in our humble opinion, well worth waiting for.
Image below:

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Great looking product VCM

[tmob]

looks the goods my friend.... I'm very jealous, anxious and slightly pissed off that my new E2 Clubby did not arrive here yesterday, or the day before, or the day before that as promised.

great looking piece of machinery you have there... congrats

[huggies]

very nice :drool: Vulture
enjoy it mate :cool:

[Nosreme]

just awesome:)

[cashie]

Love it, looks great!!
Well done, I even love the wheels, really suit the car.
Is that Evoke?
How does it compare to the E1 GTS?

[HSV590]

Looks great, I must admit I quite like the wheels too, be a bugger to clean though I imagine..
Cheers

[Gen4 6.2L]

Great car mate I reckon that the e2 senator is the best looking imo.
I love the wheels on it ,maybe the car lower it a bit also the ls3 is a great engine and will respond well to a tune and otr and wont disappoint.

[SS Enforcer]

Great looking car Simon I think the ride height will settle down a bit over the next few months and I would just leave it alone apart from the intake just to get a bit more induction roar when you nail it. :goodjob:

Now you can do whatever you want to the GTS and not have to worry about it's DD characteristics too much. :)

cheers

[255-LS1]

looks fantastic in that colour mate, congrats on the purchase.

enjoy it

cheers

[CALDIR]

Hmm

Best looking Senator I have ever seen.

regards,

Richard
HRTSEN

[macca33]

Hmm

Best looking Senator I have ever seen.

regards,

Richard
HRTSEN
I concur. Great buy Simon - do some subtle mods and then enjoy!

cheers

[Darkrayne]

Congrats on the buy! stunning care mate :D.. Not a big fan of the stock rims though.. some 20's would be really nice :D

[Vulture]

Thanks a heap for the comments guys.
I am loving it. Bugger me it's nice to have an auto again!


Nice ride!

If you can hang in there for another month or therabouts, the new OTR will be ready - and in our humble opinion, well worth waiting for.


That OTR looks like it is going to be one of the most professionally finished units on the market. I am going to wait for sure.


looks the goods my friend.... I'm very jealous, anxious and slightly pissed off that my new E2 Clubby did not arrive here yesterday, or the day before, or the day before that as promised.

great looking piece of machinery you have there... congrats

It'll come, let us know when it arrives.


Love it, looks great!!
Well done, I even love the wheels, really suit the car.
Is that Evoke?
How does it compare to the E1 GTS?

Yes, evoke. Looks much better in the light of a bright day.

It is a bit different from the E1 GTS. The ride is softer - a combination of the 19 inch wheels Vs 20 and the 'lux' tune to the MRC. There are more little details like the puddle lamps, memory seats etc. One thing very noticeable is the difference between the two MRC modes. It can be easily felt whereas the GTS it's a bit like "is that the firm setting or not?". Gearing seems spot on as opposed to the M6: 6th gear is *still* too tall even with 3.7 diff gears on the HSVs.


Great looking car Simon I think the ride height will settle down a bit over the next few months and I would just leave it alone apart from the intake just to get a bit more induction roar when you nail it. :goodjob:

Now you can do whatever you want to the GTS and not have to worry about it's DD characteristics too much. :)

cheers

Thanks. Very true!

[Vulture]

For wheels I was thinking something like these. Vertini Hennessy which are said to fit the HSV brakes. 20 x 8.5 and 20 x 10.

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[iloveholden]

Superb ride mate, they grow on me the more i see them, love it!:goodjob:

[miss monaro]

You all make me laugh........E2 looks like shit never buy one of them and when someone did.........love it ,how hot is it, best car I've ever seen,best colour blah blah blah threads were correct,glad I bought my E2 GTS when EVERYONE HATED IT..lol:)

[Darkrayne]

Those Hennesy's would look horn! :)

[Wonky]

Awesome looking car Simon!! :goodjob: Congratulations (ba$tard) :stick::lol:

Those Hennessy rims must have a very favourable offset as they look like they shouldn't clear the HSV brakes comparing them to mine and others I know of that don't, but they would look classy on! :yup:

[Vulture]

You all make me laugh........E2 looks like shit never buy one of them and when someone did.........love it ,how hot is it, best car I've ever seen,best colour blah blah blah threads were correct,glad I bought my E2 GTS when EVERYONE HATED IT..lol:)

:lol: yes I know. I hope nobody digs up what I said about them in another thread...

[BigJim]

Very nice Simon. Those new mags would look great. I think a small Harrop blower would finish it off nicely mate. :D :lol:

[Vulture]

Very nice Simon. Those new mags would look great. I think a small Harrop blower would finish it off nicely mate. :D :lol:

Thanks Jim. Yeah, I think even with the stock exhaust it would make a decent number. The headers on these HSVs seem pretty good from the factory. tri-y design. Not sure of their size though. From what I have heard high 300s at the rear wheels is not too difficult to make with the 2300 blower.

[Vulture]

Awesome looking car Simon!! :goodjob: Congratulations (ba$tard) :stick::lol:

Those Hennessy rims must have a very favourable offset as they look like they shouldn't clear the HSV brakes comparing them to mine and others I know of that don't, but they would look classy on! :yup:

Thanks Gary. Yes, the rims don't look like they should fit. I am assured they do but we will see.

[Vulture]

As an aside, does anyone know how to get rust marks off the brake disc hubs?

[bonners]

For wheels I was thinking something like these. Vertini Hennessy which are said to fit the HSV brakes. 20 x 8.5 and 20 x 10.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2763/4315136813_b995f532fa_o.jpg

Yep, they are my favourites. I looked at them when buying wheels. I decided on GTS rims for the scheme I was doing but these are ceratinly what I would have chosen next. Very close in design to the 22's that walkinshaw sell IMO

[alian]

Those wheels will look great . love that car, The E2 has grown on me heaps
Cheers Ian

[steve_t]

Yep, they are my favourites. I looked at them when buying wheels. I decided on GTS rims for the scheme I was doing but these are ceratinly what I would have chosen next. Very close in design to the 22's that walkinshaw sell IMO

How much do these go for in Oz? Aren't the 22" ones from Walkinshaw shod with FK452's $10500?

[zorro]

As an aside, does anyone know how to get rust marks off the brake disc hubs?

Hey Simon, well done on the new addition. Out of the E2s the senators my pick of the bunch. They look great and have a hint of euro look to them.

2400 grit sandpaper will get the rust off the hubs no worries.

[bonners]

How much do these go for in Oz? Aren't the 22" ones from Walkinshaw shod with FK452's $10500?

More like 13000 mate

I recently sourced a set but staying in 20's and they were under 2k

[MTC]

Nice one Simon colour suits well & the future rim change will be a huge improvement over those rims

[Vulture]

Hey Simon, well done on the new addition. Out of the E2s the senators my pick of the bunch. They look great and have a hint of euro look to them.

2400 grit sandpaper will get the rust off the hubs no worries.

Thank Ash.

I'll try the sandpaper. Annoying rust marks from when the car must have been sitting unused for a bit.

Not a good time to try to get some pics either!

Extended cruise control is excellent, rain sensing wipers are near perfect for changing conditions on a drive. They seem to slow down, speed up and start-stop at almost the perfect times. Suspension tune is superb also. The performance mode on the MRC is surprisingly stiff. Probably since many of us complained we could hardly feel the difference in the modes in the earlier E series (like my GTS but that has had an MRC problem for some time, awaiting a new module). I've been happy with the A6 performance as well. I know it has been criticised in some quarters for its programming but I have found it pretty good at picking the right gear.

Another handy feature for those of us who like being informed about various parameters whilst driving is the standard tyre pressure monitoring. Interesting to see how the pressures change during a drive.

Overall I've been very impressed with this HSV and happy to leave it mostly stock. The VCM OTR and a tune should liven it up a bit but the LS3 is just so strong in standard form that I'm reluctant to stuff around with it too much.

[NickS]

... rain sensing wipers are near perfect for changing conditions on a drive. They seem to slow down, speed up and start-stop at almost the perfect times. Suspension tune is superb also. The performance mode on the MRC is surprisingly stiff ... I've been happy with the A6 performance as well. I know it has been criticised in some quarters for its programming but I have found it pretty good at picking the right gear.

Another handy feature for those of us who like being informed about various parameters whilst driving is the standard tyre pressure monitoring. Interesting to see how the pressures change during a drive.

All the things I noticed most in the Grange, the little touches along with the memory on the seats. I was very tempted to get one of these E2 Senators (although I was 100% on swapping the rear bar back to an E1 bar) ... the extra space in the Grange sold it for us though.

Looks great in Evoke, some more photos would be great ... congrats mate.

:goodjob:

[Senator]

Hi Simon,

Looking Awesome,
Love the colour and can't wait to see what wheels you put on it.
What do you think of the VCM otr? I am undecided between this (VCM) and the Dus


Cheers Andy (Senator)

[rgmast]

Hi Simon,

Looking Awesome,
Love the colour and can't wait to see what wheels you put on it.
What do you think of the VCM otr? I am undecided between this (VCM) and the Dus


Cheers Andy (Senator)

I just fitted a DUS OTR in Gloss black to my Maloo, I think its awesome.

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[Owiz87]

Senator is definatley the pick of the SWB e2's - looks really classy. I reckon the standard rims are really nice, understated etc, but those vertinis are awesome. Very nice ride

[Vulture]

Some more pics after the first bath. We have consumated our relationship now :love2:

The standard wheels are certainly growing on me but will probably still look for a set of 20s to go on it.

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The happy couple.
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[NickS]

Clearly not getting Sydney's weather ... pissing down here and did so for most of the week, mine's filthy!!!

:bawl:

Looks great mate, of the SWB E2's it's the pic of the bunch, model & colour.

[Vulture]

Clearly not getting Sydney's weather ... pissing down here and did so for most of the week, mine's filthy!!!

:bawl:

Looks great mate, of the SWB E2's it's the pic of the bunch, model & colour.

Thanks Nick. We have got some great rain but a reprieve today. Have you put up any pictures of the Grange? I did consider one of those as there are one or two demo cars around QLD but the kids are still not all that big so couldn't really justify it; I don't think a Grange would fit in my QLD Health house garage anyway!

[Vulture]

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[NickS]

Have you put up any pictures of the Grange? I did consider one of those as there are one or two demo cars around QLD but the kids are still not all that big so couldn't really justify it; I don't think a Grange would fit in my QLD Health house garage anyway!

Yep, pics are here ... http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=1625017&postcount=74

It's significantly longer than the GTS, it fits in the garage ok but there isn't a lot in it ... you have to make sure you're all the way in. Lucky it has the front sensors!

[Dieselman]

I would love to have your problem - what do I drive today???? :bow::bow:

[Audi King]

What did they sting you for the Demo Senator if its not too rude to ask?

[Smithy101]

Congrats Doc...Nice ride...good choice
Qld health Housing...Cheap ...but Cheap...Build 40-45 a year anywhere from The border to cairns...even Gove etc
The E2 are miles ahead as a stocker in my opinion!
Big Trent

[iloveholden]

I saw a black E2 Senator today on Pentagon's i think, well they were 20's and on the go but damn it looked good :D

[Vulture]

I would love to have your problem - what do I drive today???? :bow::bow:

Cheers,
Good thing about it is that I can now keep one of them clean at a time which agrees with the fussy bastard in me.


What did they sting you for the Demo Senator if its not too rude to ask?

PM sent


Congrats Doc...Nice ride...good choice
Qld health Housing...Cheap ...but Cheap...Build 40-45 a year anywhere from The border to cairns...even Gove etc
The E2 are miles ahead as a stocker in my opinion!
Big Trent

Thanks Big T.
The accommodation is cheap at twice the price :deal:


I saw a black E2 Senator today on Pentagon's i think, well they were 20's and on the go but damn it looked good :D

Yes, wouldn't mind a set of Pentagons but they seem hard to come by at present.

[miss monaro]

:lol: yes I know. I hope nobody digs up what I said about them in another thread...

Love your comment,by the way at my place of work you would not be taking that photo in my hazardous area 8 meters from the pumps please...............and are you over 16..

[lowriding]

For wheels I was thinking something like these. Vertini Hennessy which are said to fit the HSV brakes. 20 x 8.5 and 20 x 10.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2763/4315136813_b995f532fa_o.jpg


These wheels should look amazing on the car . Very nice ,still understated but with more aggressive than the stockers . The factory HSV wheels are ok but the multi spoke design really needs some dish in the rim i think.

[hsv andrew]

Nice ride!

If you can hang in there for another month or therabouts, the new OTR will be ready - and in our humble opinion, well worth waiting for.
Image below:

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when when are these coming out?? im just putting a mp1900 supercharger on my ve gts and need to do something with my air intake and can't make up my mind what to do, id like a nice OTR or leave my stock air box on and open it up more if thats possable, id like to do that is i like the stock look but if i can find a good OTR that will fit that i can still have the maf ill buy one! NOW""

[hsv andrew]

'hey and i love the new senater signature! beautiful and i love those wheels don't change them you'll be sorry, they make the car what it is!!! and there very classy!

[CBH Senator]

Simon, what an awesome garage.
I agree, the wheels need to go, havent liked them from the start. They would be a nightmare to cleasn too with that many surfaces.
I have the Pentagon 20's and even they (with 10 spokes) are a PITA to clean.

Yeah the LS3's are great.
I got 250rwkw stock, and 278 with just CAI & Tune.
I got the GMM Ramjet which worked great, but not stoked with the under bonnet view, bit messy.....

Let us know your dyno numbers once you get them.

[Vulture]

Finally got a few things done.

Walkinshaw springs
Walkinshaw catback
VCM OTR
Mafless
265rwkw through the auto
Very happy with how it is.
Sorry for the phone pic but gives an idea of how it looks with the Walkinshaw springs and my shadow chrome GTS wheels.

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[bonners]

Interesting.... Haven't seen an E2 on E1 GTS wheels before. Wouldn't mind seeing an Black E2 GTS with the big brakes uing the E1 GTS wheels in black

Looking good mate.

[bonners]

These wheels should look amazing on the car . Very nice ,still understated but with more aggressive than the stockers . The factory HSV wheels are ok but the multi spoke design really needs some dish in the rim i think.

These (Vertini Hennessey shown above) are my favourite wheels for the VE (apart from GTS wheels). Very similar (note: I said similar) in design to the Walkinshaw Vendetta 22's but about $10000 cheaper

[brenten88]

the E1 GTS wheels relly suite your E2 senator i am pritty suprised but i really like the look stick with it i recon

[MTC]

looks great the GTS rims suit it well

[Vulture]

Thanks guys. I am surprised at how well the E1 wheels work and the colour match was accidentally perfect.

[Thunderbird-1]

The senator look absolutely awesome vulture. Love the colour, love the way it sits.. Its a real shame about the senator rims, they really could look horn with maybe an extra inch on them and maybe a bit of dish.... The GTS rims are an interesting choice mate but i think i like them. Is there a reason you didnt go the other ones you posted? :goodjob:

Maybe some 5% tint on the new girl?:dancenana:

[iloveholden]

Awesome mate :goodjob:

[Benton]

You done the best thing Vulture sticking to the E1 GTS rims. It looks ballistic. The Pentagons in my opinion don't looks as aggressive as the ones you have chosen - wise choice dude. Are te rims currently on the car factory shadow chromed or were they done by you. For some reason they look darker than the factory issue? Might be the photo and lighting.:confused:

[Vulture]

Are the rims currently on the car factory shadow chromed or were they done by you. For some reason they look darker than the factory issue? Might be the photo and lighting.:confused:

No, they have been redone in darker shadow chrome finish. I had these wheels sitting around doing nothing so couldn't really justify spending more on wheels when they were about.

[surfwagon]

Great looking senator, love the new look.
Although I do like the original multi spoke wheels, what size are the originals and what have you done with them.


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[Roger]

Re your springs:
Exactly how much lower front & rear ? (actually - can you please advise measurement from ground to edge of guard lip at the wheel centre line ?)

Assume stock MRC, so how is it coping with what I imagine are beefier springs ?

Any idea of who the manufacturer is ?

Walkinshaw exhaust:
Same tips as the stock E2 or same as VE1 (ie machined dual combination tips) ?

Noise valve on each rear muffler ?

Thanks & sorry ofr the questions !

PS That is one huge HSV emblem on the grille !

[Roonstain]

Love it mate - the wheels are just perfect!!!!

Senators are definitely the pick of the bunch AGAIN in the E2!

[iloveholden]

I think we need more pics :)

[Belzey]

I love love love the car it is beautiful but I think I must be the only one to think the GTS wheels do not look all that good - I personally think they don't suit the car but in saying that I have never liked those triangle wheels.. Just my opinion of course :)

[SEN8TOR]

Re your springs:
Exactly how much lower front & rear ? (actually - can you please advise measurement from ground to edge of guard lip at the wheel centre line ?)

Assume stock MRC, so how is it coping with what I imagine are beefier springs ?

Any idea of who the manufacturer is ?

Walkinshaw exhaust:
Same tips as the stock E2 or same as VE1 (ie machined dual combination tips) ?

Noise valve on each rear muffler ?

Thanks & sorry ofr the questions !

PS That is one huge HSV emblem on the grille !

Walkinshaw & HSV springs are manufactured by Eibach. :)

[Vulture]

Great looking senator, love the new look.
Although I do like the original multi spoke wheels, what size are the originals and what have you done with them.

The originals are 19 inch. I am going to keep them probably unless someone is keen for them. Tyres have a few thousand Kms on them only. Much just swap them around or a change in a few months!


Re your springs:
Exactly how much lower front & rear ? (actually - can you please advise measurement from ground to edge of guard lip at the wheel centre line ?)

Assume stock MRC, so how is it coping with what I imagine are beefier springs ?

Any idea of who the manufacturer is ?

Walkinshaw exhaust:
Same tips as the stock E2 or same as VE1 (ie machined dual combination tips) ?

Noise valve on each rear muffler ?

Thanks & sorry ofr the questions !

PS That is one huge HSV emblem on the grille !

Yes, the springs are made be Eibach. They were designed not to upset the MRC. I am surprised at how well integrated the whole thing feels. Not a great deal of loss in ride quality going from 19 to 20 inch rims and from stock Senator springs to these. It still rides smoother than my GTS (which has the same Walky springs in it) so that must come down to the MRC calibration which I think is better on the Senator. If you want your car much lower than stock then these are no good. They take it down 25-30mm I think. Will try to get some measurements soon for you.

The exhaust has stock E2 tips put back on. No bypass valve. VERY happy with the exhaust, I was worried there would be drone but it is great at cruise. A little 'woofly' but I am comparing it to my cammed GTS and the big-cammed VZSS, which are very 'crisp'. It is not all that loud either so if you're after a massive increase in volume it won't do that.

[Vulture]

I love love love the car it is beautiful but I think I must be the only one to think the GTS wheels do not look all that good - I personally think they don't suit the car but in saying that I have never liked those triangle wheels.. Just my opinion of course :)

Cheers, each to their own. Appreciate the honesty.

[Vulture]

*UPDATE*

The Senator now has a baby cam :hide:
The boys at Walkinshaw/PowerTorque QLD have added a set of VCM headers (they look completely factory with heat shields and all) Try-Y design; valve springs and a 220/220 cam. Result through the auto is 290rwkw. The car feels very fast in day to day driving. Plenty of torque and with the VE rear end, gets the power to ground and converts it into forward motion effortlessly. It really is perfect. It is quiet when you want it to be but open it up and it growls nicely.

I'll post some pics of the underbonnet variety so you can see just how stock everything looks, especially with the VCM OTR. When Powertorque give me my engine cover back! :stick:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5088246137_ab6f3df7a3_b.jpg

hopefully it was running on 8 cylinders and not 6!

[jaykay]

*UPDATE*

The Senator now has a baby cam :hide:
The boys at Walkinshaw/PowerTorque QLD have added a set of VCM headers (they look completely factory with heat shields and all) Try-Y design; valve springs and a 220/220 cam. Result through the auto is 290rwkw. The car feels very fast in day to day driving. Plenty of torque and with the VE rear end, gets the power to ground and converts it into forward motion effortlessly. It really is perfect. It is quiet when you want it to be but open it up and it growls nicely.

I'll post some pics of the underbonnet variety so you can see just how stock everything looks, especially with the VCM OTR. When Powertorque give me my engine cover back! :stick:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5088246137_ab6f3df7a3_b.jpg

hopefully it was running on 8 cylinders and not 6!
Great result for a 6 cylinder... :goodjob:

[NickS]

I love love love the car it is beautiful but I think I must be the only one to think the GTS wheels do not look all that good ...

:yup:

:goodjob: on the cam mate, great choice considering the nature of the beast! My Mrs has decided that a Senator is the go when the Grange has racked up enough kms. I love the space of the Grange but she prefers the smaller versions in the HSV range (smaller relative to the Grange anyway). GTS is just getting too over the top.

Anyway ... yours is the benchmark at the moment!

:bow:

[HORNY8]

Very classy man

[kayman]

very nice, new rims will look pretty swish!