and so we can be 3 or 4 cars away from this wanker http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthre...age-seen-on-TT at the push of the accelerator .....Quote:
Originally Posted by Toddler78
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and so we can be 3 or 4 cars away from this wanker http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthre...age-seen-on-TT at the push of the accelerator .....Quote:
Originally Posted by Toddler78
Oddly enough I’m parked in CH CH NZ right this moment with a hired 2013 SV6 Sports wagon, 4100 Ks on the clock and will turn tyres at traffic lights….so long as you deactivate one little push button at top of center console:teach: ….Sure it is a different drive from one proven stock but tuned 12.9 second LS3 Senator I left parked at Brisbane International parking terminal , but as a hire car on daily duties I would definitely consider it a fine upgrade from ( She who must be obeyed at all times ) 08 VE Calais Sedan .Quote:
Originally Posted by gmeup
And unlike the XR6 the limiter does not kicks in at 190KPH
Just to watch out for police patrols in the suburbs atm , I had only been in the country 20 minutes after leaving the airport at Midnight Thursday before I was pulled over for a breath test and a little reminder that 80K zones in CH CH are actually now 50K zones…let off with warning by 2 very pleasant gents in blue after my breath test returned a zero reading.
So the 08 VE Calais you a referring to a V6? I am curious about anyone you has driven both pre SIDI V6 and the SIDI V6, is there are noticeable difference between the two. I have an MY10 SIDI SV6 and find the power is mostly very good and more than you really need, but there are occasions where you do notice it can be lacking. I figure the SIDI cars apart from being 210 Kw versus 195 Kw, do have an advantage with the auto being 6 speed and previous SV6/ Calais 5 speed.
I've spent quite a bit of time in the pre-SIDI and SIDI versions and the SIDI feels stronger and more responsive. As a daily driver the SV6 SIDI is a brilliant choice, they are not slow.
I pretty much agree with most in saying need - no but want (have) yes
It still puts a grin on my face starting the R8 up to head out for a cruise :D
Coupled to a good auto you should be ok with "low" power because the auto should get you into the powerband of the motor when you need it. The big advantage of big power is in a manual because you don't even need to change gears and it'll accelerate well anyway. I've never driven a big power auto car, but I've heard they're a lot of fun seeing as there's no real break in the power between gears, they just keep going.
It's pretty tough to put a vz l76 back in the shed, only to drive a turbo diesel patrol again. V8's sure help to cement my love for them.
So yep, its a need!
I have to say I need my head and cam and FAST intake and 3.9s and histall and DF exhaust cause my wife's Adventra SX6 feels like a boat, but is easier to park where ever you want, and the kids and dogs fit a lot better. I drive my VX Clubby R8 daily every second week and thrash it at the Motorplex whenever I can.
Haha i find some dogs love acceleration in a car but some dont cats hate it.Quote:
Originally Posted by kal.t
I need it as entertainment for my 2 year old son. I floor it... my son goes "weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee" followed by "What noise does Daddy's car make? VVVRRRRRRMMMMMMM... ".
I'm going to borrow a cat to test this theoryQuote:
Originally Posted by offshore
Well it won't be mine. They gets terrified going to the vet, slowly! :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by kal.t
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sorry too good an opportunity to pass up.... "only good cat........ & all that"
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Originally Posted by kal.t
When you do make sure the cat is not in a cage and make sure you video it haha. Because ive had that once before taking a cat to a vet it got out of the cage and basically im driving down the road with a cat going ballistic scratches on my arm and fur flying lol.