Very true. Watched car mags launch wrx's of the grass at Calder many years ago to get better times as launching in that manner of the track hurt the cars.Quote:
Originally Posted by NickS
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Very true. Watched car mags launch wrx's of the grass at Calder many years ago to get better times as launching in that manner of the track hurt the cars.Quote:
Originally Posted by NickS
Far more than the 0-100km/h, I'm looking forward to riding the wave of torque through the gears every day, all in a factory standard, smooth package that has an imposing road presence. I went manual but I think it will also be a great package in auto.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pickles
Might even do a track day.
Fark, I am almost wishing I ordered one in 'regal peacock' that colour is looking more and more stunning.
Exactly....I ask myself the same question. I've mentioned before, that being retired, Wifey & I like to get away to Country Victoria for a few days from time to time, eat in Pubs etc, & we DRIVE the car on some ripper roads, particularly in the Mallee....around Wycheproof/Birchip/Boort etc......bullet straight roads, NO traffic.....but apart from our 0/100 I mentioned...you can't do more than 100KS.....I've been tempted a few times, well actually I'm always tempted, but it's lucky I can resist...ya'd be amazed where a Police car can turn up?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ratsmow
So, in answer to your question, well all I can say is yes, sometimes it does all seem a bit pointless.
Cheers, Pickles.
I reckon the GTS (or most sports cars these days) is probably a bit pointless if you describe "Bullet straight roads" as "ripper roads". I always thought that the straight bits were pretty boring and that a nice stretch of winding twisty road was a little slice of heaven.
You wanna try some roads around albury, east of lake Hume. Around the lake Hume up to jingellic then across to corryong and back to albury, really picturesque winding roads with long straights thrown in, no lights no cops no traffic, well usually no cops. Bout 300 k round trip which you could do in a morning or stop at pubs along the way and take all day.
Now there's a good topic to start, best roads you've driven on and why, sorry didn't mean to go off topic.
The Regal Peacock is similar to my favourite HSV colour of all time....Sherbrooke Green. Cant wait to see a GTS on the road in this colourQuote:
Originally Posted by Vulture
I'm simply using them as an example...being "bullet straight"...you can see probably 20ks....so it's totally safe...that's the point I'm making, ie, it would be totally safe to drive well over 100ks...but ya can't.Quote:
Originally Posted by Drasius
Curvy/twisting roads....of course.....love 'em....that's why, when we go up there, which we do regularly, we don't go via the Highways, we go up via the likes of Romsey/Woodend/ Maldon/ Avoca/ St. Arnaud etc, where you can at least drive & steer the car, rather than sit, one behind the other at around 103ks on a major highway.
Cheers, Pickles.
I don't like it at all. I recently went through a dilemma on color for my sv and ended up where I started, Prussian steel.Quote:
Originally Posted by jkgmh
Yeah, I always wanted my XUV in The British Racing Green that was offered.Quote:
Originally Posted by jkgmh
How is it coming along George ? Finished on the production line ?Quote:
Originally Posted by bouka
you guys should get out and do the odd track day, you dont have to drive your car like an idiot or even drive it that hard, just go out and legally speed
You will then try to push it a bit and have a ball
There are some great days run by the HSV club and others that are well run and some that are downright dangerous because of the dropkick factor... Just have to find a good sensible group
Goes into build at hsv tomorrow. Should have it mid next week.Quote:
Originally Posted by jkgmh
Mid next week?,,,,,Unreal....I didn't think any GTS's would be available until Sept.Quote:
Originally Posted by bouka
Cheers, Pickles.
I've been quoted Sept 16 for delivery, ordered in AprilQuote:
Originally Posted by Pickles
It's just an R8 SV Martin.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pickles