So Who Has Ordered A VF / Gen F?

[Goggles]

Name : goggles
Model : SSV redline sedan
Colour : Regal Peacock
Gearbox : Manual
Options : Tint, mats, locking nuts and xforce 3inch catback
Delivery : mid october

the other option I ordered was the larger rear spoiler.

[jaykay]

the other option I ordered was the larger rear spoiler.

Is the catback a dealer fitted item as I am led to believe that there is not a "VF" specific X Force catback as yet and that the VE version needs modifying to fit VF...

[Goggles]

Is the catback a dealer fitted item as I am led to believe that there is not a "VF" specific X Force catback as yet and that the VE version needs modifying to fit VF...

dealer fitted item. while I was negotiating the deal with the salesperson, I asked for the catback, he rang a local exhaust shop for a quote and nothing was said about there not being a VF version.

[Crusty]

Is the catback a dealer fitted item as I am led to believe that there is not a "VF" specific X Force catback as yet and that the VE version needs modifying to fit VF...

There is definitely no need to modify the Exhaust, my Xforce cat-back bolted up with no issues according to my local exhaust shop

[Krizto]

Woot, woot! Just got a email from the Dealership and the SS-V just arrived this morning, as soon as they put the car in to stock they'll let me know when I can go and pick it up

Name: Chris
Model: SS-V Sedan
Gearbox: Automatic
Paint Colour: Nitrate Silver
Interior Colour: Black/ Black Leather
Options / Accessories: Sunroof + Bose Audio Upgrade, 1,600kg Tow Kit, Tinted Windows and Mats
Delivery: Early September

[Krizto]

I'm looking at a catback for mine, which X-Force did you end up getting? I was talking to the guys yesterday at Sandown and he said they have a 60mm (??) unit specially designed for the Autos with AFM, I've emailed them for more details.

There is definitely no need to modify the Exhaust, my Xforce cat-back bolted up with no issues according to my local exhaust shop

[Crusty]

I'm looking at a catback for mine, which X-Force did you end up getting? I was talking to the guys yesterday at Sandown and he said they have a 60mm (??) unit specially designed for the Autos with AFM, I've emailed them for more details.

I went with the twin 2.5", mine is a manual though so not sure how that will go with AFM as I know it can introduce a nasty drone if the exhaust isn't designed to get around it.

[dmov]

Does anyone mind me asking what they paid for a catback/ X-Force? Is there any performance gain or just sound? If just sound, is it a huge difference for the better?

[Wonky]

Does anyone mind me asking what they paid for a catback/ X-Force? Is there any performance gain or just sound? If just sound, is it a huge difference for the better?

The typical X-Force note can be an acquired taste. Most X-Force systems I've heard are barky/raspy, even hollow sounding. When my son-in-law and daughter were still living here he had a VE ute with identical Pacemaker 4-1s and Ballistic cats but with an X-Force 3" catback compared to my KPM 3". It was a piece of cake to tell which car was started because of the "hollow" sounding nature of his X-Force. His was mild steel and after about 18 months he started having problems with it.

Most of the guys who go to Chev's on a Saturday arvo can tell if a car has an X-Force system due to their distinct sound, especially when floored. I pass no comment on whether they're good or bad but suggest listening to one before you buy to see if you like the sound. Sure, they're louder (often much louder) than stock but loud by itself doesn't necessarily equate to nice. Some people like the sound but others don't. Just sayin' .......

Catback only will probably make SFA difference to power unless it's tuned to take advantage and even then it wouldn't be enough to feel on the road. In fact I've read of a number of cases (pre VE but I assume VE/VF would be the same) where a catback without a tune has actually lost power.

[Plenty]

I'm with Wonky, X-force is definitely an acquired taste or maybe simply a budget restraint but i don't like them. To me they sound raspy as metallic at WOT and it's not a nice sound IMO.

KPM, Sureflow, or a Walkinshaw (HM Headers) system would be my pick and even the VCM systems sound good to but not sure if they still make them or not. Budget is always an issue and you get the best you can afford but Xforce would not be any where near my top of picks!

[jaykay]

So anymore orders been placed or vehicles delivered ??

[Maestro83]

So anymore orders been placed or vehicles delivered ??

Picking mine up today! Fark yeah!

[Crusty]

Does anyone mind me asking what they paid for a catback/ X-Force? Is there any performance gain or just sound? If just sound, is it a huge difference for the better?

As Wonky mentioned they can have a "hollow" sound which is partly why I went with the twin 2.5", my mate has a twin 3" and I find it just a tad too "boomy" for my liking. I'm not sure about much of a performance gain without doing Cats or a tune, I just wanted to let out the V8 note I paid $730 supplied and fitted in mild steel.

[Krizto]

My VF SS-V will be collected on Friday around 1.30pm .... when I get it home I'll start a new thread on how it goes as I have about a 2hr drive from the dealership home

[Maestro83]

Delivered! Whoooo