VE ute Hardlids?

[Number55]

hey does anyone have any idea whats happening with the hard tops for the VE utes??!!

I'm being told that they havent even decided on a manufacturer yet?

i'm really keen to know becoz i'll be wanting that top to look all my gear up...

gunna be a pain in the arse without one!

[seedyrom]

ooooh
time to get out some plywood and knock up a mould me thinks!
$$$$$$$$ :D

[Number55]

hahahah.. this boy is way too lazy for that !!

hahah

[HOTSV8]

hey does anyone have any idea whats happening with the hard tops for the VE utes??!!

I'm being told that they havent even decided on a manufacturer yet?

i'm really keen to know becoz i'll be wanting that top to look all my gear up...

gunna be a pain in the arse without one!

Who told you that ?????

[Number55]

the dealer...
i know i shouldnt trust him...

they know **** all

prob better off to trust my drug dealer than this mob but hey!?

think i've heard it thrown round on here as well

[vy storm]

I went to the ute launch for the ve here in melbourne and the pictures they showed were basically the same as whats on the thunders and stuff with the twin humps on it. Which personally im not a fan they look shit theyd be better off with just a plain flat cover like what they used to have

[Dickie Knee]

All dealers were given part numbers and pricing this week. So the supplier looks like a go. It looks like the hard-lids are in the final stages of testing.

[BullockBob]

I went to the ute launch for the ve here in melbourne and the pictures they showed were basically the same as whats on the thunders and stuff with the twin humps on it. Which personally im not a fan they look shit theyd be better off with just a plain flat cover like what they used to have

I love the lid on my Thunder. The twin aero forms are groovy. Much better than the boring as bat dropping flat lid.

:flipoff:

[chillicatqld]

when is the ute due for release into dealers? Any1 know the official date?

[darrelr]

We get our utes in the first week of october. We had an SSV here for 4 days just for show. Cant wait. Have taken a few orders already.

[Number55]

All dealers were given part numbers and pricing this week. So the supplier looks like a go. It looks like the hard-lids are in the final stages of testing.

Sweet cheers DK!

I'll have to word them up...

The wat these dealers have been i reckon they think the tailgate is the hard lid!!!!!

Will be interestin to see what they charge for them...


I went to the ute launch for the ve here in melbourne and the pictures they showed were basically the same as whats on the thunders and stuff with the twin humps on it. Which personally im not a fan they look shit theyd be better off with just a plain flat cover like what they used to have

I dont mind the humps!!! haha :1peek:

but what has me worried is i might not be able to chuck a sunroof on em like your runnin mate....

the aerial will get in the way and it doesnt look like theres much room anyway!

[Tyre biter]

A friend of mine ordered a SSV ute here in Canberra in the last couple of days, including the hard cover. He tells me that it (like the doors) has remote lock/unlock - FYI. He also tells me the spare is the 19" wheel is standard as opposed to having to spend $250 extra for one as you do with a sedan - again FYI.

Cheers

[smoken2]

Hi,

The dealer said a hard lid was $2,680, to help you get over the high price their is a light installed in the hard lid (Like a R8 Maloo) and the lid is locked/ unlocked via the key, so that's what I was told and hopefully it's fairly correct.

Cheers.

[Number55]

A friend of mine ordered a SSV ute here in Canberra in the last couple of days, including the hard cover. He tells me that it (like the doors) has remote lock/unlock - FYI. He also tells me the spare is the 19" wheel is standard as opposed to having to spend $250 extra for one as you do with a sedan - again FYI.

Cheers

eah i heard that rumour... that'll be tidt as i reckon! save havin that extra key hangin round just for the hardtop!


Hi,

The dealer said a hard lid was $2,680, to help you get over the high price their is a light installed in the hard lid (Like a R8 Maloo) and the lid is locked/ unlocked via the key, so that's what I was told and hopefully it's fairly correct.

Cheers.


Its is pretty pricey, but yeah i didnt know about the light... wirth the extra pennies by the sound of it! well IMO!

cheers fellaz
:bow:

[BullockBob]

Hi,

The dealer said a hard lid was $2,680, to help you get over the high price their is a light installed in the hard lid (Like a R8 Maloo) and the lid is locked/ unlocked via the key, so that's what I was told and hopefully it's fairly correct.

Cheers.

WhooHooo. I just want two !!!

:smilesandbanana:

[Tyre biter]

I had a look through the brochure last night and also learned that whilst Holden have put in a few nice 'extras' lile the remote release on the hard cover, a loading light in the tray and the proper 19" spare, they have also skimped by providing only one flip-key for the SSV ute (as opposed to two for the sedan) - a tad cheap of them I'd suggest?

[Caprice270]

they have also skimped by providing only one flip-key for the SSV ute (as opposed to two for the sedan) - a tad cheap of them I'd suggest?


Flip keys suck to be honest as did the previous non-flip key/remote combo. My 350Z has an old school key with a separate slimline remote. I feel cool laying it out on a restaurant table, whereas the Caprice's flip key is a monstrosity I try to hide.

$2680 for a hard top? Seems unbelievably steep. Holden have done the maths and are trying to grab a share of the tax breaks available to customers me thinks.

[DUB]

As long as the hardlid is flat I'd rate that. The one on the VY was flat and IMHO looked a lot better than the double hump jobs.

Also, I could lift if straight out on my own (with no tools needed) if I wanted it removed in about 10 seconds. Can anyone with a double hump lid say they can remove theirs without even touching a tool as well?

[SSidewayz]

$2680 for a hard top? Seems unbelievably steep. Holden have done the maths and are trying to grab a share of the tax breaks available to customers me thinks.

Umm are you kidding you have to pay that for a SSZ or humped hardlid from holden for a current model ute. Hardlids have bullshit prices attached for what they are IMO, but you gota have one, humped, or otherwise (save 500bux), if you want your ute to look any good, it sux.

[sixlta]

the hardlids are going to be avalible early december, they had isues apparently, i managed to get mine for only 1800 fitted, sucks having to wait a month for it though.

[BLAZEY]

As long as the hardlid is flat I'd rate that. The one on the VY was flat and IMHO looked a lot better than the double hump jobs.

Also, I could lift if straight out on my own (with no tools needed) if I wanted it removed in about 10 seconds. Can anyone with a double hump lid say they can remove theirs without even touching a tool as well?


i got a thunder lid and dont need to touch no bloody tool....

[uteme]

There is now a complete accesories list out for the ute.

Hard lid is different to the SSZ. Looks now like the centre now dips rather than the two humps.

Holden have advised a late November release for the lids. Apparently building in colour batches. eg- x number of black then x number of red and so on. don't know what order of colour.

[uteme]

:vpo:i thought i could smell a car dealer in here

It appears you have replied to my last post.

If so I am not a dealer just another VE ute owner slightly annoyed Holden/Their suppliers could not get their act together and have the lids available for the release of the ute since I ordered the ute in August with a hard cover.

[VXEXEC350]

As long as the hardlid is flat I'd rate that. The one on the VY was flat and IMHO looked a lot better than the double hump jobs.

Also, I could lift if straight out on my own (with no tools needed) if I wanted it removed in about 10 seconds. Can anyone with a double hump lid say they can remove theirs without even touching a tool as well?

yeppo i can

[Tarak]

Anybody actually seen the new Hardtop yet?

[Dickie Knee]

Anybody actually seen the new Hardtop yet?

I saw one on the SS ute at the release. The first shipment for QLD is due to land in this week. Sorry guys all pre-sold.

[blackbettyhsv]

why is holden draggin there feet on the hard lids & making you guys wait, when HSV has them standard from build on the malloo's

[planetdavo]

why is holden draggin there feet on the hard lids & making you guys wait, when HSV has them standard from build on the malloo's
There were behind the scenes issues, that's why. HSV's is a different source, with far less volume required.
A bulletin has been released informing that production has started, but with a massive backorder list, it will be into early next year before backorders are caught up with.

[uteme]

Got some info on the hard lids today from a reliable source. Apparently Holden had issues with the mounting points behind the window. Some have broken under testing and moved forward through the rear window. A recall was done before release.

[VZGEN4]

As long as the hardlid is flat I'd rate that. The one on the VY was flat and IMHO looked a lot better than the double hump jobs.

Also, I could lift if straight out on my own (with no tools needed) if I wanted it removed in about 10 seconds. Can anyone with a double hump lid say they can remove theirs without even touching a tool as well?

Don't you need a screw driver to pop the cir-clips off the struts?

[TYREFRIAR]

can pop em off with your fingers :eyes:

[AMADR8]

i ordered my ssv ute early october and i was told that i wont get it untill late december/early jan but the dealer tolld me that the hardlid had the 2 humps on it, then went in there yesterday and he said that it doesnt have the humps, so i confused and have no idea anymore.

[mac06]

i ordered my ssv ute early october and i was told that i wont get it untill late december/early jan but the dealer tolld me that the hardlid had the 2 humps on it, then went in there yesterday and he said that it doesnt have the humps, so i confused and have no idea anymore.

The brochure shows a top view of the hard lid and it has two humps, but it doesn't look as if it is as pronounced as the VZ hard lid was. The two humps were introduced when the lid was changed from fibreglass (flat but heavier) to moulded plastic (lighter but needed the humps for strength). If the new lids are made of moulded plastic then they will need the humps.

[NOYES]

still waiting on mine to arrive....they cant give me a date as to when it will be here either.

[auz213]

hey guys I work for holden in pre-delivery. I was speaking to melbourne today about this exact thing (because I have had salespeople and customers up my ass for months) and they have had design problems....whoever said they dont have a supplier is an idiot. first off they had to make them weaker so if you are hit from behind they snap in half rather than shooting forward into the back of your head and once they rectified that they released a VERY few before realising that they were cracking around the locks which was just before chrissy.... they reckon dealers should have them within a month or 2 (hopefully)

[lee ls1]

has anyone hear anything from holden of when they will have them in stock? must be good for holden having all the hardlids payed for by ve ute owners, and the $ sat in their bank, they need to get their fingers out and get somthing done with them!

[sixlta]

went to holden this morning (to check progress with engine replacement) and the dealer has noticed the paint popping above the lock at the back, Looks like the problem ain't been fixed

pic of hardlid
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii150/Sixlta/24122007383.jpg

[lee ls1]

went to holden this morning (to check progress with engine replacement) and the dealer has noticed the paint popping above the lock at the back, Looks like the problem ain't been fixed



Engine replacement, that does not sound good, what happend? how come you have a hardcover? the cover does look very nice!

[sixlta]

Engine replacement, that does not sound good, what happend? how come you have a hardcover? the cover does look very nice!

Long story cut short, Got caught in storm, motor filled with water, :bawl:
I know a few people in high places, and i had a go at cust service as i was not told i would have to wait when i payed for it, Which to me is bullshit.
Yeah they look alright, allot of things i don't like about it, I'm glad i didn't pay RRP as i would have been pissed,

[uteme]

Have had my hard cover for about a month now and it is going back and being replaced with the new version.

On a cold day in dips in the middle and the two rear corners lift about an inch. The reverse on hot days, bubbles in the middle and the corners dip so much I can't close it. Took it to my dealer who is replacing it no questions asked. Stripes will have to be done again on the new one at there cost.

I have had a close look at the hard cover and it appears to be made of fibre glass. If you look around the edges which are not painted it is fibre glass.

[sixlta]

Have had my hard cover for about a month now and it is going back and being replaced with the new version.

On a cold day in dips in the middle and the two rear corners lift about an inch. The reverse on hot days, bubbles in the middle and the corners dip so much I can't close it. Took it to my dealer who is replacing it no questions asked. Stripes will have to be done again on the new one at there cost.

I have had a close look at the hard cover and it appears to be made of fibre glass. If you look around the edges which are not painted it is fibre glass.

I thought that would happen, I \aint spent alot of time with the ute over the last 5 weeks btu i notice a change in shape in the 3 days i had it, Thats why i started the tread about ''Ve ss-v hard lid quality?''

[auz213]

went to holden this morning (to check progress with engine replacement) and the dealer has noticed the paint popping above the lock at the back, Looks like the problem ain't been fixed

haha nah mate you must have one of the ones that had been released before they realised the problem....the first batch of fixed ones havent been released yet.....

[zorro]

Had a look at one today on the back of an energex ute. Standing back the rear overhang looks stupid and overall the whole lid did not seem to match the tray, possibly poor fitment or poor design of the product, also just didn't look like it should have been on there.

I swore to the missus I would buy the new ute, then saw it and took my words back. It is slowly growing on me but now I have seen the hardlid I am not too sure. Each to there own

[sixlta]

haha nah mate you must have one of the ones that had been released before they realised the problem....the first batch of fixed ones havent been released yet.....

Only had it fitted about 5 weeks ago, had to wait a month for that,

[Dickie Knee]

I have the late mail on the Hard tonneaus for the VE utes.

Holden are going to use the EGR hard lids to clear the backorders.


The hard tonneau covers will be available in all the current VE Ute body
colours and will feature:



· Twin skin vacuum formed composite polycarbonate/ABS construction

· Colour matched to all vehicle colours with an A-class surface
finish

· Cover secured by a single button twin locking mechanism (2 keys
supplied)

· Twin gas struts keep tonneau cover open when raised

· Integrated rear lip spoiler

· Styling ensures a tight, wrap around tonneau cover edge that
complements the utes body sides and rear tailgate

· Hinge pin system enables the tonneau cover to be quickly and easily
removed and refitted if required



Please be aware the EGR tonneau does not have the remote unlocking
or interior light features of the currently offered Holden hard tonneau. EGR
are working on introducing these features and will be available in the short
term......

So good news for you guys waiting for hard lids.

[sixlta]

I have the late mail on the Hard tonneaus for the VE utes.

Holden are going to use the EGR hard lids to clear the backorders.



So good news for you guys waiting for hard lids.


Are they the same design as the one i have now or different, ?

[Dickie Knee]

Are they the same design as the one i have now or different, ?

Nope they look more like the twin humpy VZ ones. I will upload a pic soon

[sixlta]

Nope they look more like the twin humpy VZ ones. I will upload a pic soon

Cheers mate,i liked them more anyways, I'm getting mine replaced in around 4 weeks, (apparently)

[RyanIAm]

Nope they look more like the twin humpy VZ ones. I will upload a pic soon

Interesting indeed. Do they plan to use these temporarily or is this a permanent thing? Not going to be happy chappy if i get one without the light or remote release, these features helped justify the price tag.

[sixlta]

Interesting indeed. Do they plan to use these temporarily or is this a permanent thing? Not going to be happy chappy if i get one without the light or remote release, these features helped justify the price tag.

i would asume it is going to be added later on,
Dont stress the light is pritty shit, and the key is pure wank,:)

[Dickie Knee]

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Dickie%20knee/Parts/veute.JPG

[RyanIAm]

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Dickie%20knee/Parts/veute.JPG

ok changed my mind!

[sixlta]

ok changed my mind!

Yeah thats heaps better, no stupid over hang, looks like its meant to be compared to the one i got.
Cheers for pic dickie knee:)

[KEN60L]

whats the price tag on these things?

[sixlta]

whats the price tag on these things?

Not sure about the new ones, i paid around 1800 for the old one but heard some people had paid around 2500

[planetdavo]

The EGR lids are a "holden endorsed" product, ordered direct off the supplier, not a HSPO supplied "genuine" lid.
I can see this been a bit of a sh!tfight in the future, spare parts wise.
The "genuine" ones will have dealer supplied parts, whereas the EGR supplied ones will have "direct the customer to EGR" supplied parts.

[sixlta]

The EGR lids are a "holden endorsed" product, ordered direct off the supplier, not a HSPO supplied "genuine" lid.
I can see this been a bit of a sh!tfight in the future, spare parts wise.
The "genuine" ones will have dealer supplied parts, whereas the EGR supplied ones will have "direct the customer to EGR" supplied parts.

This is what i was talking about befor x-mas, A new supplyer, They are making 3500 units,
Mine has been ordered but could take 2 months,

[planetdavo]

This is what i was talking about befor x-mas, A new supplyer, They are making 3500 units,
Mine has been ordered but could take 2 months,
Yes, in the sense of "another" supplier. The existing supplier continues, and will have full dealer parts and warranty backup.
Not for the EGR ones though, which are only an "endorsed" product, with no relationship to Holden warranty wise or future parts wise, where the customer will have to deal with EGR, whom are responsible for any warranty issues or replacement parts.
I know which one I'd prefer fitted.

[sixlta]

Yes, in the sense of "another" supplier. The existing supplier continues, and will have full dealer parts and warranty backup.
Not for the EGR ones though, which are only an "endorsed" product, with no relationship to Holden warranty wise or future parts wise, where the customer will have to deal with EGR, whom are responsible for any warranty issues or replacement parts.
I know which one I'd prefer fitted.

Mate after seeing the holden ''endorsed'' One i would be raped to have a EGR lid, I Have never seen such a useless ,UN ergonomic, thing I'm my life, let alone the finish.

[planetdavo]

Mate after seeing the holden ''endorsed'' One i would be raped to have a EGR lid, I Have never seen such a useless ,UN ergonomic, thing I'm my life, let alone the finish.
I (and nearly everyone else I feel) haven't seen an EGR lid in the "flesh" yet, so can't comment on the actual quality or otherwise of them.
I'm sure the other brand will dramatically improve, with some of the pressure relieved off them, which really was all caused by the engineering issues (and subsequent delays) as previously discussed. We've had a few in so far, and no issues to speak off.

[sixlta]

I (and nearly everyone else I feel) haven't seen an EGR lid in the "flesh" yet, so can't comment on the actual quality or otherwise of them.
I'm sure the other brand will dramatically improve, with some of the pressure relieved off them, which really was all caused by the engineering issues (and subsequent delays) as previously discussed. We've had a few in so far, and no issues to speak off.

Seen one in the flesh today, As good a quality as the ones on the vz ssz utes, Speaking to holden last night, there have been a large amount of complaints so i aint the only one wingeing on the quality of the Originals,
Ill Be glad when i get a EGR Lid, as its the only down side to a awesome Ute

[lee ls1]

my brother just got from holden after his ve ute went in for its first service. while he there he was told "they have started to make them, and should be a big batch ready for customers within the next few weeks" not sure how true all of this is, you cannot trust anything a sales man says, but thought i would post his words anyway, fingers crossed it will turn up before the bathurst show next weekend

[spainy]

Anotner victim of the "now i've made the sale i couldn't give a s##t about you" attitude... The only info i'm getting about my pre-paid hardlid is from this forum.. Do like the look of the "Holden endorsed" hard lid but would love to get what i paid for now that i have had the best ute in the world for 2 months now...

[sixlta]

Anotner victim of the "now i've made the sale i couldn't give a s##t about you" attitude... The only info i'm getting about my pre-paid hardlid is from this forum.. Do like the look of the "Holden endorsed" hard lid but would love to get what i paid for now that i have had the best ute in the world for 2 months now...

Mate you can have mine and ill have th ERG one, :)

[hrtpaul]

I just wish I had a VE ute so I could worry about the hardlid hahaha

[sixlta]

I just wish I had a VE ute so I could worry about the hardlid hahaha

I wish i had mine back,
Been in holden for 7 weeks now waiting for a new motor,
holden can sell cars but not spare parts:)

[spainy]

I just wish I had a VE ute so I could worry about the hardlid hahaha

It's worth the wait mate..trust me...

[hrtpaul]

Probably early to mid next year. Oh well. I can dream about it I guess.

[6.2L.Club]

The EGR lids are a "holden endorsed" product, ordered direct off the supplier, not a HSPO supplied "genuine" lid.
I can see this been a bit of a sh!tfight in the future, spare parts wise.
The "genuine" ones will have dealer supplied parts, whereas the EGR supplied ones will have "direct the customer to EGR" supplied parts.

Should be no problem at all, EGR made the VZ lid, and currently makes the Maloo unit, both oem products. They missed out on the contract to supply all the ss lids by $10 a unit, holden are paying for their bad choice now by having HUGE delays. EGR and Holden have a good history, the bean counters just need a bullet for their choice of contractors.

[vessute08]

After ordering mine you would think that at nearly 3k theres enough in these hard tops that holden would have done the smart thing an went with someone who had proven to make good products. Oh well i guess as long as it locks with the central locking i'll be happy

[autodutod]

Hey guys, if anyone is keen on another supplier we have VE lids cready to deliver - same as previous VZ lids with turn key locks etc - good price and I will warranty for 5 years.Let me know if interested.

Cheers.

Daryl

[BIG V]

Hey guys, if anyone is keen on another supplier we have VE lids cready to deliver - same as previous VZ lids with turn key locks etc - good price and I will warranty for 5 years.Let me know if interested.

Cheers.

Daryl

Please post pictures from a couple of diffrent angles so we can see what they look like.

V.

[danial7719]

I ordered my new VE SS Ute on MOnday and was told 3 weeks before the first batch arrives. The salesman said the quality of the lids in the first batch were not good enough.

I wil lwait and see what the new ones look like before getting one!

[daVEss]

i just recieved a call from my holden dealer, they said my hardlid will be ready to be fitted on friday, i am curious as to what it is the wil be fitting

[joevessv]

i`m gonna pick my ss-v ute next week,i was talking to the sales manager today and asked him if my hardlid was going to be on and he said yes,but it`s not the one with central locking he reckons that holden gave that company the flick cos they had to many probs with them.
i`ll see what it looks like and if i don`t like it i`ll tell them to stick it up there a$$:flipoff:

[60SSV]

Hi guys, I feel your pain on the hard lids, I've been waiting since early Novemver for mine. My Holden dealer is a good friend and sent me this:-

Date:
21/02/2008
Ref. number:
Marketing / Light Commercial / G_0000003520

Subject:
HOLDEN MARKETING BULLETIN 29/08: VE Ute Hard Tonneau - Update



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The purpose of this bulletin is to update the current status of the VE Ute hard tonneau availability.

As per Parts bulletin R1252 and as addressed in earlier Parts Bulletins (R1193 & R1228), HSPO has been prioritizing the allocation and distribution of VE Ute Hard Tonneau backorders based on urgent vehicle delivery requirements as advised by Dealers.

The supplier is still working through manufacturing issues and trialing further solutions early next week. However, a quantity of approximately 50 Hard Tonneau covers will be shipped this week.

Please be aware of Parts Bulletin R1234 and Marketing Bulletin 11/08, hat introduces the Holden Endorsed hard tonneau from EGR. It is expected beginning March 17, the remote unlocking / illumination features will be included in the specification of the endorsed hard tonneau cover.

Should you have any questions regarding the details of this bulletin, please contact PXXX SXXXX on (03) xxxx xxxx

ISSUED BY: Dxx Mcxxxx

Senior Product Manager – Light Commercial Vehicles

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Contact name:
Blah Blah Blah


Department:
Sales and Marketing - Marketing
Phone:
(03) xxxx xxxx

Intended roles:
Sales Manager, Sales Staff, Order Staff, Order Manager, Dealer Principal

Archives:
21/03/2008
Expires:
21/02/2014

I hope it's worth the wait!!!!!!

[vicarious]

so i take from that note :rofl:it if you dont want the hard lid with the lip you still will be waiting a long time buy the sounds of it, why can't EGR do one without the lip at the back

[daVEss]

is that also saying that the egr hard lids( ones with the lip) will be re releasing one with remote locking and a light?

[vicarious]

is that also saying that the egr hard lids( ones with the lip) will be re releasing one with remote locking and a light?
it does sound that way, the light does not bother me when i purchase my ute but i certanly want the central locking option, got a price from a holden dealer today see below but i dont know if it will have those options of a light and central locking.

EGR HARD TONNEAU LID 1 PIECE $2,290.00

[sixlta]

is that also saying that the egr hard lids( ones with the lip) will be re releasing one with remote locking and a light?

Egr lids have no lip, the genuine holden one has

[vicarious]

got some more email info from holden dealer and they quote

"EGR have come to the party and have an endorsed lid for GM which doesn't have the hang over lip but has a interrogated lip spoiler and slightly thicker lid overall,but in regards to the central locking of the hard lid, that is due out in a month or so and will be about an additional $350."

so it will be like RyanIAm, i cant post the link i don't have enough post counts:bawl:

[vessute08]

Well im glad i've read this coz im waiting on a EGR lid, and paid for the original holden hard lid which wasnt friggin cheap, they were going to supply me with the EGR one that doesnt do central locking or illumination and still not give me any discount. As far as im concerned thats a little bit of a disgrace, looks like i'll be telling them i'd prefer to wait for one with locking and illumination. I think the lid was about $2790 or something

[sixlta]

Well im glad i've read this coz im waiting on a EGR lid, and paid for the original holden hard lid which wasnt friggin cheap, they were going to supply me with the EGR one that doesnt do central locking or illumination and still not give me any discount. As far as im concerned thats a little bit of a disgrace, looks like i'll be telling them i'd prefer to wait for one with locking and illumination. I think the lid was about $2790 or something

Mate you can have my lid locks lights and all, I would take a EGR lid tomorow if i could get my hands on one, The Genuine lid is a piece of crap, Shity light and locks that dont work unless you stand on it, And if you do get it to lock i could break in in under 2 seconds,
TRUST ME, There shit,

[Number55]

Sixlita
From what i understand the Original lid (thin lid with light and central locking) have been arsed..
EGR have taken over and have puched out a heap of the new thicker Lids, without light or central locking).
I have been offered one of these but am still going to wait for the EGR central locking version.... which it seems is about another month

Correct me if i am wrong but this is my understanding of the situation

[Dickie Knee]

Sixlita
From what i understand the Original lid (thin lid with light and central locking) have been arsed..
EGR have taken over and have puched out a heap of the new thicker Lids, without light or central locking).
I have been offered one of these but am still going to wait for the EGR central locking version.... which it seems is about another month

Correct me if i am wrong but this is my understanding of the situation

The PRP OEM lids "thin lid with light and central locking" are comming through now.

[sixlta]

The PRP OEM lids "thin lid with light and central locking" are comming through now.

Correct, But they are still built like shit, You can bend them up in the center and break them in half without any force,
I carry around 5000 bucks worth of tools and its a absolut joke,
I will be getting a EGR lid as soon as one is avalible

[planetdavo]

Can't say I've ever heard of one that's "just" been bent in the centre without any force, and it's broken.
A bunch of drunken teenage ferals from Melbourne's south eastern suburbs JUMPING on it however, might be a different matter...

[sixlta]

Can't say I've ever heard of one that's "just" been bent in the centre without any force, and it's broken.
A bunch of drunken teenage ferals from Melbourne's south eastern suburbs JUMPING on it however, might be a different matter...

Even the holden quality control b\loke thinks there shit so it aint just the public mate,

[60SSV]

The PRP OEM lids "thin lid with light and central locking" are comming through now.

Has anyone got a photo of the PRP OEM lids "thin lid with light and central locking" ??

[Dickie Knee]

The OEM lids are back on stop sale again. :confused:

[Tarak]

I noticed the hard lids have been removed from the website, I gotta say I saw the EGR lid the other day, and my first thought "aaaww nasty", then after looking at it for a while I thought "aaaww really nasty", looks like a chunky piece of crap, I prefered the look of the original (I know it had problems though.)

[Leilani7]

Saw this while I was at , well you can see where I was, it looked great in the flesh, thought you guys might like to see it so took a pic with my phone camera

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q138/Leilani-monaro/6120pics267.jpg

[nthnbeachesguy]

Not fan of the one above at all, makes it look too high. I ended up getting the Blueys one fitted to mine. No light or central locking but I'm not overly concerned, looks great and fits well and is similiar to the old item on VZ and before.

[SXTASY_SSV]

Im not a fan of the EGR ones, doesnt contine the sleek chunky lines of the ute, it tries too muhc to give a different appearance all together.

If you want a good lid then speak to Howard at mildtowildrestorations.com.au and say Bren sent you. He will look after you and has a lot of good gear. Check out his site and you will know what I mean.

[hdj105]

I noticed the hard lids have been removed from the website, I gotta say I saw the EGR lid the other day, and my first thought "aaaww nasty", then after looking at it for a while I thought "aaaww really nasty", looks like a chunky piece of crap, I prefered the look of the original (I know it had problems though.)

There was an EGR one on display at the Melb. Motor Show. I'm still not convinced the looks are as expensive as the price :-(

Even when closed, the lid still moved up and down like the strikers weren't adjusted properly, and / or it wasn't locking onto the 2nd click (like car doors). I found that when trying to shut it with mild force (to see if it would lock snug), the airlock created prevented the lid from closing anyhow.

[ls2maloo]

Just wondering if anyone has had a lid fitted from adelaide ute accesories cause they look the goods.

[RyanIAm]

Very happy with my egr lid a month on. Locks perfectly, doesn't leak. Also having the retro central locking and light kit fitted soon.

[bugayev]

Was just speaking with our work Holden fleet manager. He says the Holden lid has definitely been given the flick - they weren't recommending it after a client managed to lock it and then lift the side up with his bare hands and look in the tray.

EGR will be shipping ones without a key (central locking only) from the first week of April.

[sixlta]

Was just speaking with our work Holden fleet manager. He says the Holden lid has definitely been given the flick - they weren't recommending it after a client managed to lock it and then lift the side up with his bare hands and look in the tray.

EGR will be shipping ones without a key (central locking only) from the first week of April.

Yeah that was mine, Down in berwick, Had a whole lot of Holdens top blokes down there to check out the cover, I tried telling ya about 8 weeks ago, But Planetdavo, thinks he knows best,
The cover is junk,

[lee ls1]

does anyone have any updates on holden hard cover? my brother got his ute in November and payed for his cover at the time, and it now mid April, what are holden playing at?
they have offered hime the "EGR" one, but am not pulling anyone down which has one, but they are a little high making them look close to a wagon, and the lock coming out of the back is worse them my vz with one on each side.
any info would very helpful

cheers

Lee

[Vlam]

Hi Lee,
Just got off the phone from my dealer in Brisbane and he confirmed still no sign of the GMH lid. I took delivery of my SSV 4th March.... that said I am prepared to wait even though i get pissed off from time too time........ I just cannot fall in love with the EGR lid as an alternative.
I've got some good images of the genuine lid fitted and it looks pretty good and well worth waiting for in my opinion but unfortunately as I am a newbie (first post) I am unable to post images....which is a bit up there too me. (rules r rules i guess)

[RyanIAm]

Saw a nickel SSV parked on military rd in Neutral Bay about a week back with a genuine lid, it was bowed by about 100mm in the centre where the lid can't support it's own weight. Poor bastard would be pissed off!

[lamont]

does anyone have any updates on holden hard cover? my brother got his ute in November and payed for his cover at the time, and it now mid April, what are holden playing at?
they have offered hime the "EGR" one, but am not pulling anyone down which has one, but they are a little high making them look close to a wagon, and the lock coming out of the back is worse them my vz with one on each side.
any info would very helpful

cheers

Lee

Hey buddy...tell your brother to do himself a favour and go to blueys ute world and get a flat lid.I also bought my ute in november ,was told over and over again a few weeks more.last week went in there for the last time...they still couldnt give me a date so got my refund on the hardlid rang blueys and will have my new hardlid fitted within a wk.The flat one looks heaps better than egr one and is over a thou cheaper

[atomic1]

the hard lids are out now they are made by egr they are awsome i had one fitted last week cost 2845 supply and fit they remote with a light as well highly reccomend

you get what what you pay for egr best lid yet

[AMADR8]

i got a letter in the mail a week ago from holden saying that they hav no idea how long the genuine hardlid was guna be and that u can go into the dealer and get an egr one instead and a $200 reimbursment aswell. so went into the dealer and he ordered it straight away. im happy it means i get my hardlid for$1400 and there are guys who will get theres even cheaper.

[SSV366]

the hard lids are out now they are made by egr they are awsome i had one fitted last week cost 2845 supply and fit they remote with a light as well highly reccomend

you get what what you pay for egr best lid yet

can you please post some pics up of the light and what the cover looks like on your ute, thanks.

[atomic1]

ye i would but im not sure how to post on here any help would be appreciated

[Number55]

ye i would but im not sure how to post on here any help would be appreciated

The best way is to get a photobucket account (free) and load your pic ono that...
Then once they are loaded there is a little box down the bottom called
the IMG code

Simply copie the text in that box and then and paste it in your post

or you email them to me and i'll chuck em up for you.... i'm real keen to see these

[atomic1]

ill take some pics today and put them up later today if i have trouble putting them up i will get your email and send to you and you can put them up

[SSV366]

That would be great thanks.

[atomic1]

mate i cant seem to be able to post these pics an email would be appreciated and then i will mail them

[SSV366]

Send them to ryan_sommerville@hotmail.com and ill post them up.

[atomic1]

just emailed some pics so i hope you recieve them let me please mate

[SSV366]

nah didnt get it put a _ between my first and last name

[atomic1]

just sent 1 again let me know if ya get it and ill send more

[SSV366]

Nope still didnt get it.

[atomic1]

just tried it again i dont know what im doing wrong cant use computers

[SSV366]

Whats your email and ill send you an email to make sure you have it right.

[atomic1]

rickyhall@optusnet.com

[SSV366]

Ok heres some pic's from atomic1,

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn120/atomicute/20042008062.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn120/atomicute/20042008063.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn120/atomicute/20042008064.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn120/atomicute/20042008066.jpg

[vicarious]

thats looks sweet, i am glad i have an egr one on order, not long to go next week wednesday:smilesandbanana:

[atomic1]

the last pic is of the inside and light but it didnt turn out too well so ill get some more pics of inside tomorrow and send through i will also take a pic of the light tonight so you can see it in dark you will be happy with these lids as they work same as petrol cap onlt open the lid when the ute is unlocked

you will be happy with egr lid the best thing about it is they look even better in the flesh

[vicarious]

hey atomic can you take a pic of where the electrical connection is situated inside the tray

[atomic1]

hey atomic can you take a pic of where the electrical connection is situated inside the tray

ye mate the connection is located on drivers side where the gas strut is

[SV346]

i feel jipped, i have the same cover only i didnt get the light or the fuel cap type locking :(

[atomic1]

ye they only just got released couple weeks ago but think you can buy the light and lock for few hundred dollars

[vicarious]

got the EGR lid fitted today, what can i say what a exceptional quality lid. Its also go the light underneath the lid and connected to the central locking. I would take some pics, but my dad took my digi cam overseas.Didn't have to wait long for it either recieved it within 2 weeks of car purchase.

[SSV366]

I found out today that they will no longer spray the hard covers i Morpheus so i have to buy an unpainted one, i think that is so stupid that you cant buy a colour coded hard cover for a colour they only just stopped doing back in march:vpo::machinegun:

[Number55]

I found out today that they will no longer spray the hard covers i Morpheus so i have to buy an unpainted one, i think that is so stupid that you cant buy a colour coded hard cover for a colour they only just stopped doing back in march:vpo::machinegun:

i just got mine.... turned up sprayed in morpheous!

[vessute08]

Hey fella's. Do any of you guys have the ones that came straight out of the factory with the central locking? just wondering if they still have the key hole/handle on the rear lip

[vicarious]

yeah mate, ive got the EGR lid, the original factory lid you speak of is no longer available. The EGR is the only one currently holden are doing, and the new release EGR lids have the central locking and internal light. They have the push button and lift up grip on the back of the lip.

[vessute08]

Haha, sorry i should have been more specific. Im aware that holden themselves couldnt their s**t together. I originally had the first egr lid on order, then heard that they would be released from the 'egr factory' with the central locking and light already fitted. What i wanted to know was if the 2nd gen egr lids still have the push button and grip on the lip. Would be good if they got rid of it with the second release

[vicarious]

sorry my bad, the second release still has the push button and lid grip on it, it doesnt bother me i was more interested in having the central locking option being a tradie i was sick of manually locking my tools away in less desirable places of adelaide.

[Number55]

Haha, sorry i should have been more specific. Im aware that holden themselves couldnt their s**t together. I originally had the first egr lid on order, then heard that they would be released from the 'egr factory' with the central locking and light already fitted. What i wanted to know was if the 2nd gen egr lids still have the push button and grip on the lip. Would be good if they got rid of it with the second release

vessvute08... hi have just had my EGR ld fitted on Tuesday and was ordered 2weeks before hand. It has the Light and Central Locking kit. Although it appears the dealership may have fitted the kit as some of the fitment was Poor. No surprise due to my past dealings with the Dealership but thats another story. and to answer your question it does still have the pushbutton unlock and black lip. I think the cover is too heavt noit to have it unfortunatly

[vessute08]

Thanx guys, its not really too big of an issue i spose, it doesnt really show up too much in the black paint, unlike everything else, haha. Im pretty sure my dealer has mine waiting to be fitted so i better get to it.

[vicarious]

you wont be disapointed with the quality of the lid its very strong, and the led light underneath the lid does a decent job of lighting the internal tray.

[vessute08]

yea i've heard its a good quality lid, i've just had some doubt as to wether i liked the look of it or not. Hence the reason its not already on the ute. I did however see one on a lowered ute at the dealership and i gotta say it looked pretty good. Ive just had mine lowered so i'll probly have it fitted asap

[Vlam]

I'm with you VESSUte..... I too will wait for the genuine lid as I just dont like the EGR lid.
EGR quality is excellent but that bloody rear end profile stuffs it for me and makes the ute look top heavy.......I have some really nice pics of alternative hard lids (dont think I'm allowed to post images yet ? ) otherwise I would share them :-(

[/img]

[vicarious]

I'm with you VESSUte..... I too will wait for the genuine lid as I just dont like the EGR lid.
EGR quality is excellent but that bloody rear end profile stuffs it for me and makes the ute look top heavy.......I have some really nice pics of alternative hard lids (dont think I'm allowed to post images yet ? ) otherwise I would share them :-(

[/img]

looks like you will be waiting for ever as i dont think holden will be producing the so called "original"ones due to manufacutring faults/defects, and i was advised that they will no longer be available. So it is the EGR ones(central locking& light) or the aftermarket from another supplier(no central locking or light)

[nthnbeachesguy]

I got the Blueys one as I didnt like the chunky EGR lid. No central locking but not an issue for me.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/3007000-3007999/3007590_5_full.jpg

[jasonleiper]

I'm not a fan of the erg lids either. This flat lid looks very neat. Does anyone know about any other lids available for ve utes apart from the two i mentioned? or any kits to fit the non-erg lids that would enable central locking?

[nthnbeachesguy]

Check these guys out, seen em driving around Melbourne.

http://www.lidlok.com.au/about.php

[BIG V]

I got the Blueys one as I didnt like the chunky EGR lid. No central locking but not an issue for me.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/3007000-3007999/3007590_5_full.jpg

Gidday nthnbeachesguy,

This is a good alternative to the EGR lid. Look like the OEM VU - VZ hard lid.

Could you please comment on overall quality, paint finish, is it straight and looks like it could be OEM?, does it leak?.

Cheers,

V.

[M.E.C.]

hey guy's

I spoke to holden last week about my hardcover (orderd in december)and they said that my holden hardlid had been cancelled and an EGR lid was on the way to replace it.

so i told them to give my money back as i was not what i orderd , after a bit of a winge they gave my money back,

just have to find a non gen hardlid that i'm happy with now

like the look of that flat lid :)

[nthnbeachesguy]

I would have to say that the Bluey's lid is pretty much spot on, the paint job looks like the rest of the car, it fits very nicely, is carpet lined and have only ever noticed water in there after washing it with the high pressure hose. It's basically the same as all the other VU-VZ style, it has the same "hinge" points and gas struts, is very sturdy and isn't flat or concaved in, has a slight upward concave to keep water from pooling but not very noticable. It looks very OEM, if your in and around Melb i get around all over so if you really wanted to take a look let me know.

[KEN60L]

how much are u guys paying for the erg lids wit central locking?

[vicarious]

how much are u guys paying for the erg lids wit central locking?

$2940 fitted

[planetdavo]

looks like you will be waiting for ever as i dont think holden will be producing the so called "original"ones due to manufacutring faults/defects, and i was advised that they will no longer be available. So it is the EGR ones(central locking& light) or the aftermarket from another supplier(no central locking or light)
Yes, the "genuine" ones will return!
Part of the problem when they initially came out is that they kept taking backorders whilst the issues were dealt with.
That, however, put massive pressure on the supplier to fix it quickly, or else have to deal with a massive backlog, which history shows was too much pressure to sort out.
This time, backorders are being rejected, and dealers told not to backorder them, until the release of a bulletin informing of the issues being resolved.
The EGR ones would likely have become the "genuine" ones if the other type was never to return. EGR made the VZ Thunder type humped lids, so Holden knew of them before VE.

[lorry21]

Yes, the "genuine" ones will return!
Part of the problem when they initially came out is that they kept taking backorders whilst the issues were dealt with.
That, however, put massive pressure on the supplier to fix it quickly, or else have to deal with a massive backlog, which history shows was too much pressure to sort out.
This time, backorders are being rejected, and dealers told not to backorder them, until the release of a bulletin informing of the issues being resolved.
The EGR ones would likely have become the "genuine" ones if the other type was never to return. EGR made the VZ Thunder type humped lids, so Holden knew of them before VE.
Any idea when the genuine hardcover will be available,I ordered and paid for mine in October.:flipoff:

[planetdavo]

Any idea when the genuine hardcover will be available,I ordered and paid for mine in October.
No information yet.

[lee ls1]

holden called my brother today at 4:56pm this afternoon saying they have his cover in and ready to fit, he told them "he didnt want a EGR one" and they said "it wasn't" so lets see what they got linned up for him, were going after work tomorow afternoon, will post what the out come is!

[lorry21]

holden called my brother today at 4:56pm this afternoon saying they have his cover in and ready to fit, he told them "he didnt want a EGR one" and they said "it wasn't" so lets see what they got linned up for him, were going after work tomorow afternoon, will post what the out come is!
What did he get??

[BIG V]

I have just changed my order from EGR to a blueys hardlid. I went to Blueys this morning to check the hard lids out, and they are good quality, good finish and fit. It doesnt have the central locking feature or the light but I dont GAF. I prefer the clean smooth look and the visibility over the rear and over the shoulder is very good compared to the EGR.

V.

[lorry21]

I have just changed my order from EGR to a blueys hardlid. I went to Blueys this morning to check the hard lids out, and they are good quality, good finish and fit. It doesnt have the central locking feature or the light but I dont GAF. I prefer the clean smooth look and the visibility over the rear and over the shoulder is very good compared to the EGR.

V.
yep i like the looks of the blueys hardcover to.

[vicarious]

here is my EGR LID
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/maddutchman/IMGP1863-1.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/maddutchman/IMGP1864.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/maddutchman/IMGP1865.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/maddutchman/IMGP1866.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/maddutchman/diagram.jpg

[atomic1]

ye mate same as my lid looks great i think those bluey ones look cheap

[Deanss-v]

I saw a ve sv6 ute today with roll bars and a hardcover. It looked like a ERG lid, i had to look twice but i didn't know anyone was making them with roll bars. Looked fairly similar as to what ford put on. Anyone else seen these before on a ve?

[RyanIAm]

I saw a ve sv6 ute today with roll bars and a hardcover. It looked like a ERG lid, i had to look twice but i didn't know anyone was making them with roll bars. Looked fairly similar as to what ford put on. Anyone else seen these before on a ve?

This is correct, egr is making a roll bar compatible hard lid.


http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff144/smootha_07/VE20Sports20Bar2028Large29.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff144/smootha_07/VE203P20TC2028Large29.jpg

Thanks smootha for the pics ;)

[Deanss-v]

Arrr all so clear know, a bit to much i think with the bars. :eyes:

[Gorty]

I'm waiting on delivery of my VE SSV Ute in Voodoo. I also have ordered the EGR Hardcover and after seeing the pics here of them I am going to cancel the order for the lid. Too high and ugly in my honest opinion. I much more prefer the Blueys hard cover.

I'm dissappointed! :bawl:

Can anyone tell me where I could get a flat hard cover like the Blueys over here in Western Australia? :1peek:

[nthnbeachesguy]

Wow after seeeing those puics of the EGR I am even more happy wioth y choice of the blueys lid, the under side of the EGR Looks terrible IMO. I know you don't see it too much but the smooth carpet lined Blueys one looks far better. I guess it's all a matter of personal opinion though and at the end of the day as long as it keeps your stuff secure and your happy with the looks it doesn't matter a damn what anyone else thinks. How much was the EGR with the Central locking? I know the Blueys one is around $1800 fitted and you can get a central locking kit with light for around $500 if you were really after that feature.

[Gorty]

I came across a mob (Tuff Tonneau) who make nice hard covers called Lazerback. Has anyone had any dealings with these hard covers? They look awesome.

[lee ls1]

What did he get??

he get his new cover this Tuesday, so will post some pic's up when he gets home! the dealer keeps telling him that it's not the EGR one or the bluely one, but my bro is one picky man, so finggers crossed the dealer is not messing him around! will inform you all Tuesday evening

[BIG V]

Wow after seeeing those puics of the EGR I am even more happy wioth y choice of the blueys lid, the under side of the EGR Looks terrible IMO. I know you don't see it too much but the smooth carpet lined Blueys one looks far better. I guess it's all a matter of personal opinion though and at the end of the day as long as it keeps your stuff secure and your happy with the looks it doesn't matter a damn what anyone else thinks. How much was the EGR with the Central locking? I know the Blueys one is around $1800 fitted and you can get a central locking kit with light for around $500 if you were really after that feature.

Yes, the blueys lid looks great underneath, carpeted and with a soft foam surround to protect the edge of the tray. The underside of the EGR looks a little like the Alien hive in the movie ALIEN, it has that Rippley affect (get it haha).

[Gorty]

I have successfully found a mob over here in West Oz that fits and paints the lazerback hard tonneau's. They look even better than the Bluey's. They are a really low profile.

I cancelled my order for the EGR cover with my local holden dealer today. :eyes:

[Vlam]

I got some long awaited news today that the OEM lids will be a happening thing sooner rather than later.....I'm pretty stoked given that I have been waiting 3 months for the lid on the first ute and 1 month on the second.
I see there are plenty of aftermarket lids getting about that look awesome and it wouldn't be difficult to decide if the OEM lids never happen.
On the matter of aftermarket lids flexiglass have just released one also, checkout their web site for images of their shape. (looks pretty good)
Crash Tested Lids.....not sure what you guys think about this, but almost all the aftermarket lids available have not been crash tested (if you ask the question)......does this bother you ?

[lee ls1]

yeah just had a phone call off my brother and his ute is in the dealers having a OEM fitted as i right this, will be posting some pic's this afternoon when he drops by with it.

[Deanss-v]

DAMIT, i ordered mine in December, took delivery of a 08 model in mid February.
Wheres my lid.:bawl:

[nthnbeachesguy]

I have successfully found a mob over here in West Oz that fits and paints the lazerback hard tonneau's. They look even better than the Bluey's. They are a really low profile.

I cancelled my order for the EGR cover with my local holden dealer today. :eyes:

Got a link? Not sure how they could be lower profile than the blueys one, they only sit above the normal line of the tray by the thickness off the cover itself, the downward curve on the sides is just extra overlap to prevent water getting in.

[Gorty]

Got a link? Not sure how they could be lower profile than the blueys one, they only sit above the normal line of the tray by the thickness off the cover itself, the downward curve on the sides is just extra overlap to prevent water getting in.

OK...The Lazerback looks very similar in profile to the Blueys, the hard cover they make as well is like a flat piece that doesn't curve over the lip of the ute. I will try and get a link to post up! Give me 5 mins. :eyes:

[lee ls1]

My brother just got back from Kelly Holden, and lets just say that he is not a happy chappy, they told him that it def was not the egr before he got there, but its still made by them, but does look like it might be a little thinner than the other onces i have seen.
but have to say that the fit and finish by kelly holden is rubbish, but anyway a few pic's

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p84/leels1/KIpics003.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p84/leels1/KIpics002.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p84/leels1/KIpics005.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p84/leels1/KIpics006.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p84/leels1/KIpics004.jpg

[Gorty]

Got a link? Not sure how they could be lower profile than the blueys one, they only sit above the normal line of the tray by the thickness off the cover itself, the downward curve on the sides is just extra overlap to prevent water getting in.

I had trouble getting a link but the Lazerbacks are made by a mob called Tuff Tonneaus. I had another look and the Lazerbacks don't have the downward curve that follows the profile of the ute. I have decided now that I aren't going to go get the Lazerback! :bawl:

I need to get a Bluey's.........:eyes: :eyes: :eyes:

[vicarious]

My brother just got back from Kelly Holden, and lets just say that he is not a happy chappy, they told him that it def was not the egr before he got there, but its still made by them, but does look like it might be a little thinner than the other onces i have seen.
but have to say that the fit and finish by kelly holden is rubbish, but anyway a few pic's

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p84/leels1/KIpics003.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p84/leels1/KIpics002.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p84/leels1/KIpics005.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p84/leels1/KIpics006.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p84/leels1/KIpics004.jpg

damn that ute is low in the rear, looks very nice:)

[The-V8-Power]

That silver looks different.
It might just be the light but is it nitrate?

[planetdavo]

My brother just got back from Kelly Holden, and lets just say that he is not a happy chappy, they told him that it def was not the egr before he got there, but its still made by them, but does look like it might be a little thinner than the other onces i have seen.
but have to say that the fit and finish by kelly holden is rubbish, but anyway a few pic's

These are supplied pre-painted to the installer, and they can pretty much only be fitted in one spot, so fit and finish is pretty much limited by the quality of the item as packed in the crate to begin with.

[lee ls1]

damn that ute is low in the rear, looks very nice:)

Cheers for that al pass it onto him, but yeah it is quite low :)


That silver looks different.
It might just be the light but is it nitrate?

nah its, just the normal silver, but its does look a little different in this pic, must be just the light


These are supplied pre-painted to the installer, and they can pretty much only be fitted in one spot, so fit and finish is pretty much limited by the quality of the item as packed in the crate to begin with.

got to say the match of sliver is very good, but the finish of the cover is also good, but it was just the fit finish which he was not happy with

[lux_06]

these lids are getting worse everyday i log onto the site... stoked i dont need one...

got to wonder who is designing this stuff? i think they should give holden man a call......

[RyanIAm]

Now now, i'm very happy with my EGR lid. It's sturdy, the finish is 100% and it does its job. I must be the only one, but as long as i'm happy with it who cares :)

[vicarious]

Now now, i'm very happy with my EGR lid. It's sturdy, the finish is 100% and it does its job. I must be the only one, but as long as i'm happy with it who cares :)

nope i am happy with my EGR lid too, i seem to get a lot of people liking my lid when car is parked at work:), comming from a flat hardlid on my previous ute that leaked water when shut and i have no issues with the EGR.

[atomic1]

ye happy with mine too they are awsome think half problem is they dont look that good in picture but they look great in flesh and strong at least we know they wont buckle as i think the flat ones will after time

[nthnbeachesguy]

ye happy with mine too they are awsome think half problem is they dont look that good in picture but they look great in flesh and strong at least we know they wont buckle as i think the flat ones will after time

And how many of the flat lids on any utes have buckled? I have mates with VU's with the flat lid on that have no problems 7 years later?

[vicarious]

And how many of the flat lids on any utes have buckled? I have mates with VU's with the flat lid on that have no problems 7 years later?

some of the original(holden ones not EGR) VE ute lids have buckled in the sun, and some of the cheaper lids from other suppliers i have seen have also done the same.Not sure if his is attributed to enough support underneath the lid

[Vlam]

Check out the new lid available through flexiglass.com.au they look pretty good !!

[nthnbeachesguy]

some of the original(holden ones not EGR) VE ute lids have buckled in the sun, and some of the cheaper lids from other suppliers i have seen have also done the same.Not sure if his is attributed to enough support underneath the lid

First I have heard of it but there is new car warranty on mine so I'm not worried at all.

[REGS12]

Quig manufactured a good looking roll-back lid up until a couple of years ago.
I tried to e-mail an enquiry to them and got no response.
Anyone know anything?

[SSV8TE]

Hey i think the egr hardlids are the endorsed ones and the ones i have seen look great. They are also now electrically locked by your remote key. Havnt seen one with the light in it yet that some people have talked about. Thumbs up anyway.


Quig manufactured a good looking roll-back lid up until a couple of years ago.
I tried to e-mail an enquiry to them and got no response.
Anyone know anything?

Ebay has a couple of shop sites that have them and they are fairly reasonably priced if you want to search through them. Good luck??

[vessute08]

Just an observation fellas but i've also been waiting since the begining of the yr to decide on what is happening with the hard lid situation. I ordered mine in the hope i would be receiving the HOLDEN lid, obviously this hasnt happened yet, i have seen the egr one and while it looks good on some utes or from certain angles it doesnt have any "wow" factor about it. I was at the v8 supercars on sunday and managed to get very close to the brute utes, all of which had a exact replica of the HOLDEN lids, they didnt have the lock mechanism etc, but surely these would have to be a revised release because the initial one failed crash testing and im very sure that in that sort of environment you wouldnt want to be running a lid that hasnt passed safety tests. If anyone has any info on why they're able to run these lids, or if perhaps the holden lids are closer to release then what we think, then plz post up.

P.S
IMO They look absolutely fantastic, nice and flat with only the slightest of twin hump, which is squarer in shape than the VZ thunder lids and really quite subtle. There are pics of them on the forum. Pity the first releases were didgy pieces of crap

[HSP]

EGR being a flat plastic lid, you will find that over time in summer heat will warp it. No where near as strong as a honeycombed inforced fibreglass lid.

[atomic1]

flat plastic? i dont think so do your research a bit more

[vicarious]

EGR being a flat plastic lid, you will find that over time in summer heat will warp it. No where near as strong as a honeycombed inforced fibreglass lid.

mate, check out post #155 thats an EGR is certainly not flat and its plenty reinforced.

[danial7719]

Check out the new lid available through flexiglass.com.au they look pretty good !!


$1875 fitted through the above company, Currently a 3 week wait for them.

[BIG V]

Here is a pic of the flexiglass lid. I still prefer the smooth lid.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/BIGVVT/VE20Smooth20Lid20051.jpg

[sixlta]

had my holden hard lid replaced with a EGR one yesterday and am more than happy with the unit, It has all the lights, and key-less locking that the old one has without the bending, popping open while driving, sagging in the middle, pieces breaking off, crack growing longer and longer through the middle, and shittfull paint and finish job, Not to mention the fact that if your planing to keep anything of value under the holden one, GET IT INSURED, can flex lid up in middle enough to pop locks, by by gear.

[Bozza_VE]

Are the hardlids still hard to find? I ordered it with my brand new VE SV6 ute so I will be sure to post up my thoughts about it when it arrives. I rekon the original holden ones with the 2 raised vents is quite good.

[jayse]

Well - I ordered mine about 3 weeks ago, got it last week.

Fit / fnish / colour is faultless - no problems with it at all.

[vicarious]

Well - I ordered mine about 3 weeks ago, got it last week.

Fit / fnish / colour is faultless - no problems with it at all.

what brand?

[SSV8TE]

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn121/SSV8TE/Image001.jpg
Heres a pic of mine from the side. Cost 2450 from holden and is made by egr which is the same company that make the maloo lids. Its made from polycarbon and has light under side of lid. Also locks and unlocks via my remote key. Love it .

[Number55]

Heres the EGR Lid

Pretty happy with it now its on

I think they look very top heavy and too thick unless they are lowered a fair bit

Just my opinion tho

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd306/vessvute/P6030520.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd306/vessvute/P6030518.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd306/vessvute/P6030513.jpg

[SV346]

damn your ute looks awesome mate, i dont know wether i should lower mine yet, but i probably will when the shocks need replacing anyway :p

[lorry21]

Are holden still coming out with one of there hardlids????

[Bozza_VE]

My hardlid is getting done. Just picked up my car last nite and the hardlid which I order from holden will arrice in a few weeks. What would be the weight difference between the hardlid and tarup?

[BIG V]

My hardlid is getting done. Just picked up my car last nite and the hardlid which I order from holden will arrice in a few weeks. What would be the weight difference between the hardlid and tarup?

around 25 kg.

[IEATU]

way way expensive, Ive been thinking about getting a mate to help me knock up a mould, I guess since its business related i could claim it :P

[Deanss-v]

Screw it I'm going to tell holden to shove there hardcover and get a EGR, i can't wait any longer. :flipoff:

[sixlta]

Screw it I'm going to tell holden to shove there hardcover and get a EGR, i can't wait any longer. :flipoff:

Shuld have done that from the start mate, the new holden ones are shit, and still about 2 months off

[lorry21]

Shuld have done that from the start mate, the new holden ones are shit, and still about 2 months off some more info please,who are making the lid any fhoto's??

:worthless:

[Bozza_VE]

I got my lid put on last week. Looks awesome. Will post some pics up when I get time.

[lorry21]

I got my lid put on last week. Looks awesome. Will post some pics up when I get time. when did you order your lid??

[AussieTone]

I picked up my VE SS Ute last week. The only lid still available is the Holden endorsed EGR lid (which you can only buy through Holden according to EGR sales Manager). The Manager of Pre Delivery told me that Holden are intending on releasing a genuine lid again estimated 2 to 3 weeks. I had a good close look at the EGR lid on offer and have no complaints on quality, fit or style.

I am waiting for my salesman to get me a ‘good price’ on the EGR lid before I decide which way to go. What is the best prices others have been able to negotiate for one of these current lids from their dealer.

[6.2L.Club]

I cancelled my EGR lid and ordered one from HSP, Paint match is perfect, top quality unit and very well built, slightly different in their original plain hardlid in that it has 2 soft ridges down each side to break it up from being just flat, although the pictures dont really show them well. l'll take some better ones when l get home in a weeks or so. The harlid came in at $1925 painted and delivered to my house in Perth metro, l believe they sell them for $1750 or so on e-bay.

Cheers

Tim

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x83/sixlitreclub/_MG_0177.jpg

[Dickie Knee]

Hot off the press from holden.

SUBJECT: Reintroduction of Genuine VE Ute Hard Tonneau Covers

This bulletin is to advise all dealers that our supplier of the Genuine VE Ute Hard Tonneau covers is now ready to resume production.
The supplier will be ramping up production over the coming weeks, but be advised early production volume will be limited to ensure the manufacturing process is of a high standard............

..... The new part numbers and colours are:
92230206 Hard Tonneau Cover - Sting
92230207 Hard Tonneau Cover - Phantom Black
92230208 Hard Tonneau Cover - Ignition
92230209 Hard Tonneau Cover - Nickel
92230210 Hard Tonneau Cover - Heron White
92230212 Hard Tonneau Cover - Morpheus
92230213 Hard Tonneau Cover - K-Pow
92230214 Hard Tonneau Cover - Atomic
92230215 Hard Tonneau Cover - Crunch
92230217 Hard Tonneau Cover - Karma
92230218 Hard Tonneau Cover - Voodoo

....... Shipments are expected to begin from July 7.
In addition to offering an eye-catching transformation to the standard VE Ute, the tonneaus also have added features which include:
• Cargo Box illumination
• Ignition key fob remote locking and unlocking
• Emergency exit lever (if inadvertently locked in cargo box)
A matching pair of Track Stripe Decal Kits is also available for the Hard Tonneau and VE Ute body.

[SSV366]

**** YOU HOLDEN!!!!:flipoff:

[Dickie Knee]

**** YOU HOLDEN!!!!:flipoff:

I think I may have missed something here :confused:

[AussieTone]

Now we just need to see what they look like and pricing

[Bozza_VE]

I have a genuine holden hardlid. It was about $2200 I believe. I like the holden version because of the humps/ aerodynamic moulds it has. Dont have any complaints about it. Looks tuff as. Will post some pics up later

[SSV366]

I think I may have missed something here :confused:

I waited a very long time for these but all the info i and my mate from spare parts could find out is it wasnt going to happen, so i ordered an egr lid and because mine is morpheus they wouldnt supply it painted and now they bring back out the genuine one, the one that i really want.:vpo:

[Dickie Knee]

Unless you had an order in the system there will be a price rise.

[Fosters]

they are there, my mate had been waiting since Nov. spat the dummy with dealer and got on in a week lol

[lorry21]

I have a genuine holden hardlid. It was about $2200 I believe. I like the holden version because of the humps/ aerodynamic moulds it has. Dont have any complaints about it. Looks tuff as. Will post some pics up later
When did you order your lid bozza.

[RyanIAm]

Dickie Knee, are Holden still selling the EGR lids in conjunction with the geunine ones?

In other news, still love my EGR lid. It is fantastic!

[Bozza_VE]

Funny thing about my car and its lid. I was suppose to pick up my brand new ute on the 19th, but they rang and said it wont be there till the 25th. I was like no f****** way. So I picked up the Karma ute that was there and I'm very happy with it, anyway. I said to them, well whats the go with my hardlid? They said 2 weeks. It came after 2weeks. I'm very happy with it, when its night and you open it, it has a light on it which I never knew they did

[Dickie Knee]

Dickie Knee, are Holden still selling the EGR lids in conjunction with the geunine ones?

In other news, still love my EGR lid. It is fantastic!

Yes. .......

[SSV8TE]

Gday all as an inside holden have endorsed the egr hardlid as an option which i had fitted to my ssv ute. Fits awsome and locks and unlocks from my holden key. Only fault they have is vision out the back window especially when lane changing on highways but other than that there ace.:)http://http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn121/SSV8TE/Image001.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn121/SSV8TE/Image001.jpg
Hope this photo worked if i already havnt posted it . Sorry????
This is the egr lid.

[slider77366]

Gday, has anyone got any photos of the genuine holden lid yet? I know Bozza is going to some up soon, or is there a link to pics of it somewhere?

Cheers

[AussieTone]

Gday, has anyone got any photos of the genuine holden lid yet? I know Bozza is going to some up soon, or is there a link to pics of it somewhere?

Cheers

I saw Bozza_VE hard lid today and it is the Holden endorsed EGR twin hump lid.

[Gorty]

The EGR Twin Hump come whale tail sux.......In my opinion. :eyes: I will wait to see what these genuine Holden ones look like, if I don't like them then I will be ordering mine from Bluey's.

[tigermoth_744]

hey guys, im actually getting track stripes put on just the bonnet and roof as i don't have a hardlid. as noted on the top posts on the previous page the new genuine lids will have its own set of matching decals. as i plan to get a hardlid in the future will they not maych???

[ls2maloo]

Here's mines,had problems with the switch not engaging and draining the battery when the lid shut but other than that looks great.I think certain colours look better than some with the egr lids.Just my 2 cents worth.Still look a hundred times better than the new falcon ute.
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk107/nate71/IMG_0702.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk107/nate71/IMG_0697-1.jpg

[6.2L.Club]

The EGR Twin Hump come whale tail sux.......In my opinion. :eyes: I will wait to see what these genuine Holden ones look like, if I don't like them then I will be ordering mine from Bluey's.

If you would like to have a look at mine Gorty l'll be home Wednesday arvo for a week, PM me if you want to

[slider77366]

If you would like to have a look at mine Gorty l'll be home Wednesday arvo for a week, PM me if you want to

Hey, 6L, is there any chane that you can post some pics of your genuine holden hard lid?

And in general, sorry for my stupidity, but from my understanding and correct if im wrong but the EGR endorsed lid is different to the genuine holden lig? after reading the thread, im now confused about it as i have read some conflicting posts now, so if anyone can clear that up, that would be great.

Cheers

[vicarious]

Hey, 6L, is there any chane that you can post some pics of your genuine holden hard lid?

And in general, sorry for my stupidity, but from my understanding and correct if im wrong but the EGR endorsed lid is different to the genuine holden lig? after reading the thread, im now confused about it as i have read some conflicting posts now, so if anyone can clear that up, that would be great.

Cheers

his is not a genuine holden one, i believe he bought it off ebay from hsp(hol special parts)

[6.2L.Club]

Hey, 6L, is there any chane that you can post some pics of your genuine holden hard lid?

And in general, sorry for my stupidity, but from my understanding and correct if im wrong but the EGR endorsed lid is different to the genuine holden lig? after reading the thread, im now confused about it as i have read some conflicting posts now, so if anyone can clear that up, that would be great.

Cheers


Yes, mine is a HSP lid, l bought it off of them directly, l just posted that they sell them on e-bay so people can have a look.

EGR have in the past made hard lids for holden to sell as a genuine part such as the VZ twin hump, and currently make the VE Maloo Lid for HSV. With the VE S,SS & SSV the contract was awarded to a different company, so EGR started producing a lid which was endorsed by holden. When holdens new lid manufacturer failed to meet the standards expected the sales from them were stopped. They have supposedly fixed the issues now and are going back into production.

Sooooo....there is now the new revised holden lid (which no one has seen yet), the EGR lid (as pictured in this thread), the HSP one (as on mine), the Blueys Utes one (similar to the HSP one but totally flat, and several other small manufacturers

Does that clear things up slider77366 ??

[Gorty]

If you would like to have a look at mine Gorty l'll be home Wednesday arvo for a week, PM me if you want to

I may just do that! I'll pm you.

[Dickie Knee]

Holden image

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dickie_knee/Other%20stuff/VE%20Tonneau.JPG

[slider77366]

QUOTE - Does that clear things up slider77366 ??

Yeah that does a lot 6L, cheers

QUOTE - Holden image

Dickie, is this the "genuine holden" hardlid?

[RyanIAm]

Dickie, is this the "genuine holden" hardlid?

Yes, same as what the V8 utes are racing around with as we speak :P

[Bozza_VE]

Here is my hardlid (EGR)

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o92/Bozza12/P7060019.jpg

[AussieTone]

Here is my hardlid (EGR)

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o92/Bozza12/P7060019.jpg

Looks good. Especially like the sports aerial :nyuk:

Anyone know a rough price on the genuine lid pictured

[vicarious]

mine was $2900
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/maddutchman/IMGP1866.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/maddutchman/IMGP1865.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/maddutchman/IMGP1864.jpg

[nthnbeachesguy]

This is my Blueys hard top, is about $1800 from memory, no dramas with finish quality, I love the slimline look, have never liked the high top look that the maloo and EGR ones have and the other one I have seen kinda overhangs quite a lot. Its all a matter of personal opinion I reckon anyways!

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/3007000-3007999/3007590_6_full.jpg

[Gorty]

This is my Blueys hard top, is about $1800 from memory, no dramas with finish quality, I love the slimline look, have never liked the high top look that the maloo and EGR ones have and the other one I have seen kinda overhangs quite a lot. Its all a matter of personal opinion I reckon anyways!

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/3007000-3007999/3007590_6_full.jpg

That's the hard lid for me! :) What size are your wheels Mr nthnbeachesguy? 20"? :1peek:

[nthnbeachesguy]

Yeah mate they are 20". This is anotherpic without so much reflection, its basically the same hard lid as on pre VE utes really. Very OEM looking and if you really want the central locking feature there is a kit out there for around $400 I think, just google ute lid central locking.

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/3007000-3007999/3007590_9_full.jpg

[Gorty]

Yeah mate they are 20". This is anotherpic without so much reflection, its basically the same hard lid as on pre VE utes really. Very OEM looking and if you really want the central locking feature there is a kit out there for around $400 I think, just google ute lid central locking.

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/3007000-3007999/3007590_9_full.jpg

Yep.....nice lid! I'm gonna give Bluey's a call! :)

[BIG V]

Another Blueys lid in Voodoo.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/BIGVVT/AllPictures069e.jpg

[Gorty]

Another Blueys lid in Voodoo.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/BIGVVT/AllPictures069e.jpg

Kool! So that's what my girl will look like with a Bluey's on! I like it a lot! I definitely like the look of the Bluey's lids over any other available for the VE's, as you have probably figured out by now. :)

[tigermoth_744]

ive also got a voodoo, i think ill stick to the EGR ones, im sure those humps make you go faster :mad:

[Deanss-v]

Hot off the press from holden.

SUBJECT: Reintroduction of Genuine VE Ute Hard Tonneau Covers

This bulletin is to advise all dealers that our supplier of the Genuine VE Ute Hard Tonneau covers is now ready to resume production.
The supplier will be ramping up production over the coming weeks, but be advised early production volume will be limited to ensure the manufacturing process is of a high standard............

..... The new part numbers and colours are:
92230206 Hard Tonneau Cover - Sting
92230207 Hard Tonneau Cover - Phantom Black
92230208 Hard Tonneau Cover - Ignition
92230209 Hard Tonneau Cover - Nickel
92230210 Hard Tonneau Cover - Heron White
92230212 Hard Tonneau Cover - Morpheus
92230213 Hard Tonneau Cover - K-Pow
92230214 Hard Tonneau Cover - Atomic
92230215 Hard Tonneau Cover - Crunch
92230217 Hard Tonneau Cover - Karma
92230218 Hard Tonneau Cover - Voodoo

....... Shipments are expected to begin from July 7.
In addition to offering an eye-catching transformation to the standard VE Ute, the tonneaus also have added features which include:
• Cargo Box illumination
• Ignition key fob remote locking and unlocking
• Emergency exit lever (if inadvertently locked in cargo box)
A matching pair of Track Stripe Decal Kits is also available for the Hard Tonneau and VE Ute body.

I was in my Holden dealership today, and the head man said that he never got or heard of this bulletin. He dismissed this, and said it was always there intention to start making them again but when it will he doesn't know.:eyes: Soooo stuffs me, my EGR lid comes next week so i'm happy anyway.

[slider77366]

[QUOTE=BIG V;1275014]Another Blueys lid in Voodoo.QUOTE]

Nice looking ute, hard cover suits wheel, looks clean and sharp

are there locks on the blueys lids? if so are the locks any good as i have heard that ppl can lift and bend the lid slightly enough to get the locks open and see it. and can it be connected to central locking?

and has anyone with a blueys lid had any problems regarding buckling under heat etc?

and what are your opinions on pros and cons of blueys lid compared to others?

cheers

[BIG V]

[QUOTE=BIG V;1275014]Another Blueys lid in Voodoo.QUOTE]

Nice looking ute, hard cover suits wheel, looks clean and sharp

are there locks on the blueys lids? if so are the locks any good as i have heard that ppl can lift and bend the lid slightly enough to get the locks open and see it. and can it be connected to central locking?

and has anyone with a blueys lid had any problems regarding buckling under heat etc?

and what are your opinions on pros and cons of blueys lid compared to others?

cheers

Thank You, clean and sharp is the exact look I wanted.

There are two locks on either side of the lid and they seem to be ok, no problems so far (2 months).

There has been no buckling. It is made of fiberglass very similar to the VU - VZ style hardlid, so there shouldnt be a problem.

Pros - Great visiblity over the rear and over the left shoulder.

No Cons yet.

Central locking kits are available from Blueys as well.


V.

[lorry21]

The Blueys hardcover are nice,but the central locking kit is not.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff246/lorry21/lk1004.jpg
This is the central locking box on a blueys hardcover one one each side.