Vz Ss X-cop

[GongsLS1]

Guys, hoping someone can help me out or lead me into the right direction....Just purchased a VZ SS X-COP car from the auctions....White, auto etc. Can someone tell me if these cars are modded at all...Are the auto's modified....any input would be great....Thanks...

[Road Warrior]

Essentially no

Do a search of the forums and you will find detailed info on cop cars and the 9C1 Executives

[Wonky]

As stated do a search because the ex-cop/modifications thing has come up a number of times in the past, including not all that long ago. The basic answer is that power wise they are stock standard.

[dadem0n]

Except with possibly "generous timing" ;)

But yes, essentially standard SS.

[planetdavo]

And most likely the ute's 17 inch rims, not 18's.

[zorro]

I think all thats changed are the shift points and suspension. could eb wrong, see what a search brings up

[HRT 8]

I think all thats changed are the shift points and suspension. could eb wrong, see what a search brings up

No offence zorak, but this is why guys get the wrong idea and beleive that ex cop cars are something other than stock. Your reply started with "I THINK".

Once again, NOTHING is done to the pcm, suspension or the drivetrain to make it faster.

I know of some cop cars (around Padstow) that have been edited but that was certainly not done by the Police department. Some cops know tuners quite well.

[Wingnut]

Absolutely nothing is done to the police cars usually, except maybe they have been driven over high curbs, bush bashed etc, crushing exhaust systems and damaging other vital components. plus they have holes drilled into the roof panels where all of the electrical components go (look under the black plastic strips on the roof)

[zorro]

I'm not indicating that the cops drive around in 'unofficial' hotted up commodores, point your finger elsewhere. I know there are stories about cop chips etc etc which are bs, there are no such thing.

Understandably we all get told information, this has come from 3 people involved in the plod which could be true or not, obviopusly not, point taken coppers drive standard vehicles, cheers for pointing it out.

no offence taken

[Malik]

Only things I have noticed on my car (Ex Vic cop car)

1. couple holes on passengers side where I assume radio was bolted.
2. no key access into boot (IE no keyhole)
3. button to shutdown internal lights from turning on (where bluetooth buttons go)
4. no traction control

[8throttlebodies]

You should be able to push the shifter back to 2nd without holding the button down...

[Dane VN V8]

I know of some cop cars (around Padstow) that have been edited but that was certainly not done by the Police department. Some cops know tuners quite well.

That is scary a bit close to me for my likeing though it wouldn't suprise me with the Bankstown Police Department :yup: .

Dane

[Y2kGoofball]

wouldnt matter whether their car was modified or not ... your either going to stop or make them work for it arent you :yup:

[Dane VN V8]

wouldnt matter whether their car was modified or not ... your either going to stop or make them work for it arent you :yup:

True

Dane

[dadem0n]

You should be able to push the shifter back to 2nd without holding the button down...

I can do that in my berlina, its not a police car exclusive ;)

Talk to people that have owned the cars, not people that "heard from a guy I know" :yup:

[dogsballs]

Only things I have noticed on my car (Ex Vic cop car)

1. couple holes on passengers side where I assume radio was bolted.
2. no key access into boot (IE no keyhole)
3. button to shutdown internal lights from turning on (where bluetooth buttons go)
4. no traction control
i've got dademon old vz exec ls1

1. it doesn't have have on passenger side although this is a bit cut out on driver front pillar
2. same
3. same
4. trac control but can turn off

other
5. rear suspension FE2, but front is lower
6. can shift from 4th to 3rd to 2nd without clicking

[HRT 8]

I can do that in my berlina, its not a police car exclusive ;)

Talk to people that have owned the cars, not people that "heard from a guy I know" :yup:
Or you could ask the blokes that drive them day in day out!! Before they take the lights and sirens off them.

[Malik]

i've got dademon old vz exec ls1

1. it doesn't have have on passenger side although this is a bit cut out on driver front pillar
2. same
3. same
4. trac control but can turn off

other
5. rear suspension FE2, but front is lower
6. can shift from 4th to 3rd to 2nd without clicking

I found out regarding the trac control that apparently up to the VY model the polpack had it removed completely but VZ and now VE it is being left in on their cars... so thats why you have it and I dont.

and the radio thing I didnt even notice until I was giving the guy a hand to install my new stereo... there is just 3 little holes in the trim.. probably 3mm screws so from a distance (even just sitting in the passenger seat) you cant see them

[janhdt]

there is no difference in power these days but i know the cop cars in the vh vk would get the best engines i.e closer tolerances better balanced etc todayys enines come from o.seas you dont know what u get

[Stevotski]

Only things I have noticed on my car (Ex Vic cop car)

2. no key access into boot (IE no keyhole)



I haven't seen a keyhole in a boot since VT on any commodore

[Crusty]

I haven't seen a keyhole in a boot since VT on any commodore

I was just thinking that myself, none in my clubby, I somehow think that all cop cars along with all other holden's got the same treatment :lol:

[GongsLS1]

Thanks Guys, Just checked the car...NO key for the boot...Other than that, car is clean, no holes in roof, 2 X 4mm holes in centre console only. Will check the shifter tonight for shifts without pressing the button. The only thing that is visible is the worn material where the gun sits on the coppers belt...Thanks fellas :woot: :woot:

[Belzey]

Only things I have noticed on my car (Ex Vic cop car)

1. couple holes on passengers side where I assume radio was bolted.
2. no key access into boot (IE no keyhole)
3. button to shutdown internal lights from turning on (where bluetooth buttons go)
4. no traction control


The button for boot access is on your key or in the glove box. They have not had key access boots for ages now.

[Malik]

well I went from VT to VY so never really had that close a look at others....

meh.. so the keyhole isnt a cop only thing.

[vyssbeast]

i dont think the going into 2nd without pushin the button is a cop thing either

mine goes from D to 3 to 2nd without pushing it

[APCLB]

That is scary a bit close to me for my likeing though it wouldn't suprise me with the Bankstown Police Department :yup: .

Dane

Now why would you suspect that?:D :burnout:

[Dane VN V8]

Now why would you suspect that?:D :burnout:

:p

-Goes to work now-

Dane

[O5BRKY]

i dont think the going into 2nd without pushin the button is a cop thing either

mine goes from D to 3 to 2nd without pushing it

Up to VX, I think this was the mod done on a police pack, then from VY on the mod was there for all auto's.