This car is giving me a greater appreciation of the passion, commitment and dedication of HSV than I thought possible. Something I have taken from granted with the two E series I have owned. Even though it was many years ago I can remember ringing HSV on the day after I picked up my new VN Clubbie. A Saturday. Neither the dealer or I could work out something that shouldn't have been happening. The call was answered by the "Boss" who went into the workshop and talked us through the fix. I thought then what a great company and I hoped to be the same sort of boss one day, happy to talk to anyone and help them out. I guess I expected with time, volume and demand the personal touch would go but that is certainly not the case. I really appreciate the effort and being able to see the transformation from Holden to HSV. And whenever the GTS goes to a new owner I will hand over a portfolio of build photos that I hope means as much to them as it does to me now.
For what it is worth the VN was a lot of fun, basic and simple, the E series have been good but not outstanding. The R8 SV I had the pleasure of enjoying was a huge step forward and I think the GTS is going to blow our minds. If you have $250 - 300k to blow on an E63 or CLS63 or M6 maybe it is a bit ho hum but that is a fantasy I won't ever fulfil. Right now though I am counting down the days...
The tips are standard as Bouka has said. My only options are the SV bits and automatic transmission.
