I bought a Holden HSV GTS!

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  • Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
  • In today's video I show you around my newly purchased Vauxhall VXR8 GTS. In most parts of the world these cars are better known as the Holden HSV GTS. This mixes a Supercharged 6.2 Litre Chevrolet V8 a Manual Gearbox and RWD with a Saloon car chassis thats seen generations of development in the Australian V8 Supercar series.

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  • @rowanlewisuk
    @rowanlewisuk  3 місяці тому

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  • @nathanlewisuk
    @nathanlewisuk 3 місяці тому +9

    What can I say an amazing car. And full of power I want one please never been in anything like it in my life. It’s mental

  • @nathanlewisuk
    @nathanlewisuk 4 дні тому

    Just watched this again have more appreciation for this car

  • @JK-rz9xj
    @JK-rz9xj 17 днів тому +1

    You've hit the jackpot mate. I wish i had your car. 💯

    • @rowanlewisuk
      @rowanlewisuk  17 днів тому

      @@JK-rz9xj thankyou, tempted to do a wikinshaw 557 pack

    • @JK-rz9xj
      @JK-rz9xj 17 днів тому

      @rowanlewisuk don't be tempted mate, do it. On behalf of all the kiwis and Aussies you've got a winner there.

  • @hooskworks
    @hooskworks 2 місяці тому +4

    I'd only ever seen three of these, and two of those were in showrooms, before I bought my own one at the start of the year.

    • @rowanlewisuk
      @rowanlewisuk  2 місяці тому +1

      @@hooskworks same here this is the second one I have ever seen and both were after me specifically going to the showrooms

  • @joanneburford6364
    @joanneburford6364 Місяць тому +1

    Congrats on the purchase mate, you'll never get tired of hearing that sound - I never do ❤

  • @JunkyardDogffa
    @JunkyardDogffa Місяць тому +1

    Awesome car. Congratulations on the wise purchase.

  • @thebomber5028
    @thebomber5028 28 днів тому +1

    Can't wait to get mine back on the road 😢

    • @rowanlewisuk
      @rowanlewisuk  17 днів тому

      @@thebomber5028 what’s happened to it?

    • @thebomber5028
      @thebomber5028 17 днів тому

      @rowanlewisuk got a 2007 vxr8 think the timing chains slipped a tooth and bent a few push rods

  • @renorti1
    @renorti1 3 місяці тому +1

    Awesome cars, even the older vxr8 just as much fun once you own one you really appreciate what great cars they are.

    • @rowanlewisuk
      @rowanlewisuk  3 місяці тому

      I love the older vxr8. Im considering getting one to build into a track car

  • @PureEvolution
    @PureEvolution 3 місяці тому +2

    Welcome Back Rowan and what a car to come back too they are a monster of a car

    • @rowanlewisuk
      @rowanlewisuk  3 місяці тому

      It’s great fun in the dry. Im not brave enough to try it in the wet 😂

  • @TomasUjhelyi
    @TomasUjhelyi Місяць тому +1

    Get an OTR on that beast ASAP! These are fetching hefty money over here, all the HSV range are really. Cheapest are gonna be the VE series Clubsports that are 17 years old and they’re still starting around $50k AUD

    • @rowanlewisuk
      @rowanlewisuk  Місяць тому

      @@TomasUjhelyi whats an otr? They are expensive here too. Works out around 100k aus

    • @TomasUjhelyi
      @TomasUjhelyi Місяць тому

      @@rowanlewisuk Over The Radiator cold air intake. I’ve got the VF SS Commodore with the Walkinshaw 375 pack. Pretty standard beginner upgrades which include OTR, ceramic coated headers, dual cat backs and tuned to run on 98 Octane

  • @Dan-yc6vi
    @Dan-yc6vi 6 днів тому

    Its cool to see our aussie cars over that side of the world!!! I feel our aussie cars dont get the credit they deserve sometimes we also have arguably the best 6 cylinder motors in the world the ford barra a 4 liter inline 6 turbo 😁

    • @rowanlewisuk
      @rowanlewisuk  6 днів тому

      There are a few falcons going around but they never really sold them so they are imports. They are very good cars its a shame they weren’t so easily available

  • @RealInventions1
    @RealInventions1 2 місяці тому +1

    great video thanks mate

  • @bigdavefayscotlandrhodesyb6729
    @bigdavefayscotlandrhodesyb6729 3 місяці тому +3

    Nice ❤

  • @RealInventions1
    @RealInventions1 2 місяці тому

    Yeap awesome car i had he same spec Aussie version, in red hope to get the final version soon F2 with a 600kw upgrade

  • @CurtisLSA
    @CurtisLSA Місяць тому +1

    Nice car......I have one im in Australia . If you need parts let me know i can source them for you . Should upgrade that stock air intake , to an air pod hear that blower whine

    • @rowanlewisuk
      @rowanlewisuk  Місяць тому +1

      I have seen your videos enjoy the content. Im gonna need a few bits soon such as bumper clips etc. i want it booked in for the uk version of a wilkinshaw 557 kit end of this year

    • @CurtisLSA
      @CurtisLSA Місяць тому

      @@rowanlewisuk Nice they are a decent kit yes .

  • @nathanlewisuk
    @nathanlewisuk 3 місяці тому +2

    You really have to stand next to it or in it to really appreciate the noise

  • @FredmChoice
    @FredmChoice 3 місяці тому

    Absolutely Stellar
    Install an OIL CATCH CAN

    • @rowanlewisuk
      @rowanlewisuk  3 місяці тому

      Is that a problem on these?

    • @FredmChoice
      @FredmChoice 3 місяці тому

      Increased crank case pressure...pushes loads of oil back into the manifold and throttle body.
      Oil catch can does exactly what it says: catches the oil from the crankcase and only allows air to travel back into the manifold. Carefully remove the rubber pipe from infront of the throttle body and clean the black soot with carburettor cleaner(spray same on a towel)
      I have elite engineering catch can on my LS3 and works a treat

  • @georgewest7406
    @georgewest7406 3 місяці тому +1

    Nice!

  • @vkobi8208
    @vkobi8208 Місяць тому

    do you know why the vauxhall has the red circle reflecter on the back and the australian version doesn’t?

    • @victorpeirce4753
      @victorpeirce4753 23 дні тому +1

      *It's because they get heaps more foggy days in the UK than Australia and it's always dark and raining in the UK as well. It helps prevent getting rear ended in poor visibility.💯%*

  • @andyalways8081
    @andyalways8081 Місяць тому +1

    Only 50% chev engine,,black part genuinely are black, the Aliminium is Australian....Brakes, suspension and all other parts are Australian

    • @rowanlewisuk
      @rowanlewisuk  17 днів тому

      @@andyalways8081 i have to agree. I have done alot more research since posting this video and yes it’t not a just chevy engine holden did a lot of engineering on the lsa.

    • @OPTIMUS6LTR
      @OPTIMUS6LTR 2 дні тому

      brakes are ap racing which is uk company, magneride shocks are delphi/gm

  • @danielyoukhana5936
    @danielyoukhana5936 3 місяці тому +2

    Beast. I have one in Australia also in white. They are over $100k down here bro.

    • @rowanlewisuk
      @rowanlewisuk  3 місяці тому +1

      @@danielyoukhana5936 its awesome. They cost about the same here once you convert the currency

    • @kierenmcgivern
      @kierenmcgivern 2 місяці тому

      As an Aussie....they are not over $100k. Unless you're in the eastern states where they charge sentimental value. Anywhere from $36k to $70 realistically which is about £15k to £35k

    • @rowanlewisuk
      @rowanlewisuk  2 місяці тому +1

      @@kierenmcgivern for this shape your looking about £50k uk. ve clubsports are about £18-£25k. Monaro non supercharged about £10k

    • @kierenmcgivern
      @kierenmcgivern 2 місяці тому

      @@rowanlewisuk seen a few online as I'm looking to buy which the vxr8 flags up around the £20-25k range. Albeit not supercharged so your point is more accurate than mine.

    • @rowanlewisuk
      @rowanlewisuk  2 місяці тому +1

      @@kierenmcgivern factory supercharged ve shape ones can go for 40-50k bathurst s for example. Seen a few non factory supercharged for 27-30k

  • @Paradoxical124
    @Paradoxical124 2 місяці тому

    My favourite hsv is the hsv senator

    • @rowanlewisuk
      @rowanlewisuk  2 місяці тому

      @@Paradoxical124 it looks like a commodore to me. What’s the difference? We didn’t get them here

    • @Paradoxical124
      @Paradoxical124 2 місяці тому +1

      @@rowanlewisuk The HSV Senator combines luxury and performance, with its more understated executive looks. It has more power than the HSV Clubsport for instance, premium interior, and a comfortable yet sporty ride using its own special suspension. They were only sold in Australia.

  • @getmorestackaslad
    @getmorestackaslad 2 місяці тому

    what's the build date

  • @hustleeveryday5852
    @hustleeveryday5852 3 місяці тому +1

    In the US they are a Pontiac G8

    • @tayhlordalton9596
      @tayhlordalton9596 2 місяці тому +2

      the pontiac g8 is 10 years older than this. the closest thing you have is the chevy ss but thats ls3 not lsa like these.

    • @RealInventions1
      @RealInventions1 2 місяці тому

      @@tayhlordalton9596 yeap you want the LSA motor supercharged

  • @getmorestackaslad
    @getmorestackaslad 2 місяці тому

    put the simmons on them thangs

    • @rowanlewisuk
      @rowanlewisuk  2 місяці тому

      @@getmorestackaslad what’s that? 😂

    • @victorpeirce4753
      @victorpeirce4753 23 дні тому +1

      ​@@rowanlewisuk Simmons Mag wheels bud.