VF Series II IS HERE - Part 2

[Forum_Lurker]

Motor have uploaded a new video of the new Clubsport vs the XR8. The funny part is it was filmed on the same day as the video against the LS3 Redline and the video picks up with the driver of the Redline saying he was just soundly spanked by the XR8 (although the numbers and video don't show it) and this time the XR8 gets magically close to the new Clubsport with quicker 0-100 and 0-400m times. Pretty solid proof that Motor fudge all their times and that strong headwind crap at the bottom of the original video was probably just to cover their asses. http://www.motormag.com.au/features/...lsa-drag-race/

I'd be keen to see the redline against the clubsport too.

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Sorry, meant the intake noise, kind of like an audible beat at/up to certain rpm if its quiet. I do love a good intake sound however (like on my old m3). As for the bimodal its permanently open through the mylink, doesnt seem to revert closed unless selected. Crackle sounds are pretty damn loud changing cogs, scared a dog the other day shifting into 2nd hahaha

Well I just pulled out the R10 relay.

The green ellipse below is where the relay 'was'.



It works if anyone is interested

[Maccas]

Thanks for the pic, never seen anything like that before.

Hi Dgp,

My VE II Sportwagon has the same thing had me baffled for a while but was then informed they were for reduced vibration and to help reduce squeal.

The one thing i do know is they are a pain in the ass when u wanna clean the inside of ur rims!

Cheers

Maccas

[white lie]

I would say they're just to reduce harmonics at low speed which would create a squeal.
Many pads may get away without it simply by using a heavier backing plate.

[cashie]

Well I just pulled out the R10 relay.

The green ellipse below is where the relay 'was'.



It works if anyone is interested

What did it do? Isn't the Bi Modal always open anyway?

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What did it do? Isn't the Bi Modal always open anyway?

Nope, its not always open. Its open when you're idling, but you'll notice that if you give it some boot, that the sound gets much louder and angrier after around 3500rpm. That's the sound of the bimodal opening up.

By pulling the relay out, you're essentially leaving the bimodal open all the time regardless of RPM.

[cashie]

Well done, sounds like a good cheap (free) mod...

[ADD-75]

That sounds great! I wonder if the Mylink detects that it is removed and records a fault in the system that Holden peeps might see and then claim some sort of warranty void crap? I expect that would be the same setup on an MY16 yeah?

AD

[Forum_Lurker]

The same thing was done on the VF1 HSVs with the bimodal exhaust. Same relay in the same spot. Haven't heard anything come back about it.

[ADD-75]

Good to know.

AD

[Kthree]

Had the 1000km inspection and asked for an oil/filter change, pretty reasonable price on the oil, and i have some leftover to compare when i do an oil analysis later. Mrs also scratched a f#@king rim too

[Micks]

Any particular reason for using the 5-30 synth in the 6.2?

[Kthree]

Just personal preference really from engines over the years. Was going to go M1 but its a pain to get (as per my M3, which i sample often) and the spec sheet /additives seemed to suit what it will be used for

[Micks]

I guess whilst it's cutting it's teeth

[Kthree]

Exactly, get out the big junk (actualy 2500kms) now. Looking at those new G8 18s, hawk hp+ pads (minus counterweights) and some NT01s and hit wakefield/smsp mid next year and see how it goes; reckon 1.11s and 1.54s comfortably with no mods etc