815+HP Supercharged Chevy SS hurting feelings at Powercruise USA

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  • Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
  • Hurting feelings is an understatement when you're rolling around in a fully loaded 815whp Sedan, AC on, and still pulling lengths on almost every modified car encountered. Today, we're featuring a car that's a bit different from our channel, a 2017 Chevy SS "Super Sleeper" from local car enthusiast Joe. This car has just as much of a modifying story as a story of how Joe acquired the car overseas while serving our country.
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    Joe's Build List!!
    Engine/Blower:
    SBE LS3, stock heads (never been off)
    BTR stage 3 PDS cam,
    BTR pushrods
    TSP Dual springs/TI retainers
    Kong ported LSA supercharger with ZL1 lid (Stock LSA lower, 2.30" upper)
    Katech 103mm TB w/4.5" JLT intake
    MMS Wild 1000hp catch can setup
    Cooling:
    CWA-100 IC pump
    C&R racing Heat exchanger
    3/4" hose for intercooler system
    Stock cooling system
    Exhaust:
    American Racing 2.00" headers and mids to stock rear NPP mufflers
    Fuel system:
    Stock fuel pump/feed line
    TCP Custom supplement fuel system with DW250 pump
    TCP Custom Flex fuel kit
    FIC1000cc injectors
    Built and tuned by Twin Cities Performance ;)
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  • @maperformance
    @maperformance  2 роки тому +74

    Check out the description for Joe's build list! Thanks for watching ♥

    • @ap206
      @ap206 2 роки тому +6

      It’s the best looking SS on UA-cam hands down,The attention to detail is insane.

    • @mikldude9376
      @mikldude9376 2 роки тому

      Cool car mate , it is a credit to you .

    • @springwoodslasher79
      @springwoodslasher79 2 роки тому +1

      You people dont understand what a sleeper is at all. It says SS on it for one anything that sounds like that is no sleeper.

    • @mitch1078
      @mitch1078 2 роки тому +1

      @@springwoodslasher79 “Super Sleeper!”

    • @alphaares6027
      @alphaares6027 2 роки тому +1

      THIS is really the best looking car ong!! And it's my favorite model year

  • @fastmonaro05
    @fastmonaro05 2 роки тому +817

    As Holden Special Vehicles used as a slogan; I JUST WANT ONE!!!!! As an Aussie, we are still mourning their passing here in Oz. I wish USA got the HSV versions. Harrop and Walkinshaw's special vehicles did some incredible mods to these cars. Glad you get to enjoy what we had for so many years. And I just LOVE you have the Aussie Lion badge on it. You should be very proud of the car mate. Look after her.

    • @DEVILTAZ35
      @DEVILTAZ35 2 роки тому +33

      Yeah i can't believe people kept saying the Stinger was just as good as a stonking behemoth fire breathing V8 lol

    • @GawdNawBruv
      @GawdNawBruv 2 роки тому +4

      This car is lit

    • @NoOne56488
      @NoOne56488 2 роки тому +8

      @@DEVILTAZ35 To be honest, the Stinger is a really good car and I do own a VF2 Motorsport Edition.

    • @VidTubeWatch
      @VidTubeWatch 2 роки тому +28

      Well said! I love how our brothers from down under are so into cars. I didn't always realize that. You guys do it right down there!

    • @pblackjac
      @pblackjac 2 роки тому +7

      Oh, the looks one would get if seen and heard driving a Bathurst edition on the US side. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @ARTR2008
    @ARTR2008 2 роки тому +340

    As a former worker at holdens elizabeth, south australia plant for 15 years(2001 to 2016) i was proud to see our product go to other countries such as the pontiac GTO and G8, and the chevy ss. Also loving the rep of the holden badge. We are still devastated here that our national icon is gone but believe me, they arent missing from the roads. Enjoy!

    • @keynesianeconomics4113
      @keynesianeconomics4113 2 роки тому +4

      I had to venture North past Grand Junction Road for work the other week and V8 Commodores are everywhere. Meanwhile in my area I rarely see any.

    • @garethwest9069
      @garethwest9069 2 роки тому +7

      You can thank Gough Whitlam (Lima Declaration) and the trade union movement for the death of Oz manufacturing.

    • @DavidTron63
      @DavidTron63 2 роки тому +3

      @@garethwest9069 lol wtf? Joe Cockeye & the liberals killed Holden.

    • @greatest_bumble_bee_dude
      @greatest_bumble_bee_dude 2 роки тому

      The cops are taking over one of the factories. Im pretty sure that there's another vehicle company planning to take over at least 2 more factories

    • @DavidTron63
      @DavidTron63 2 роки тому

      @@greatest_bumble_bee_dude Any idea what they intend to use it for?

  • @DSRQ1
    @DSRQ1 2 роки тому +50

    Great car. I worked at a Chevy store when they rolled out the SS. We didnt get too many, and they all came loaded in either auto or stick. Sticker price was around $50k, but Chevy did some 20% off promos so you could get one for $40k, an absolute steal for a car that could eat BMWs and the like for lunch, and had better tech besides. Destined to be a highly desirable collector.

    • @gibby5335
      @gibby5335 Рік тому

      Better tech than a BMW. Lol
      Keep dreaming.

    • @DSRQ1
      @DSRQ1 Рік тому

      @@gibby5335 No, not dreaming, but you are a clueless beemer fanboy.

    • @gibby5335
      @gibby5335 Рік тому +3

      @@DSRQ1 don't drive a BMW. Cute reply though. Keep driving those mediocre rides ;)

    • @gibby5335
      @gibby5335 Рік тому

      @@DSRQ1 hahahahah. Beat it, peasant. I wouldn't be caught dead in that.

    • @DSRQ1
      @DSRQ1 Рік тому +2

      @@gibby5335 I see. Then you are one who sets his goals low and fails to achieve them.

  • @TheRAYviewYT
    @TheRAYviewYT 2 роки тому +21

    Unless you’re deaf, that is not a sleeper….

  • @sean_nguyen
    @sean_nguyen 2 роки тому +361

    That’s the cleanest SS I’ve ever seen. Must have been hard waiting so long to see it. Soooo worth it.

    • @TheParentalRevolution
      @TheParentalRevolution 2 роки тому +4

      Do you know why? He took off all the tacky chrome. It’s a shame this card didn’t sell more

    • @piccolorick9269
      @piccolorick9269 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah dude I love this SS, so well done. He thought of everything

    • @wadebradley7388
      @wadebradley7388 2 роки тому

      Isn't it!

    • @YodaWasSith
      @YodaWasSith 2 роки тому +7

      @@TheParentalRevolution They sold every unit they manufactured

    • @glenns7175
      @glenns7175 2 роки тому

      @@TheParentalRevolution They could be ordered with or without chrome, or at least in Australia you could. Seems about half of them are without chrome.

  • @consciousbeing1188
    @consciousbeing1188 2 роки тому +17

    I was working for the Quality Assurance Team at the Holden factory in Elizabeth South, South Australia when every VF Commodore was built.
    You're welcome 😉😏

    • @mvnorsel6354
      @mvnorsel6354 2 місяці тому +1

      No one mentions the 3.0 Omega .

    • @Flying_GC
      @Flying_GC 26 днів тому

      Never met anyone who's put Holden and Quality in the same sentence..

    • @wt29
      @wt29 20 днів тому

      ​@@mvnorsel6354I have one. Just about to do the 420,000km service. Nothing has fallen off it, it gets about 8s on the road. I'll drive it until it EXPLODES!

  • @tonybeukers7827
    @tonybeukers7827 2 роки тому +66

    Love it that you have gone to the effort of showing it for what it really is...a Holden!! We are very proud of them down here in Australia and mourn deeply for the loss of this iconic machine.

  • @Kingslayer_au
    @Kingslayer_au 2 роки тому +11

    Everything on it is holden, I love it. Keeping the aussie ss alive, thanks mate.

  • @ngige3617
    @ngige3617 2 роки тому +356

    absolutely beautiful. and this guys a fantastic story teller, love hearing him talk about the car. great car, great guy, great video

    • @maperformance
      @maperformance  2 роки тому +13

      Glad you enjoyed it! It was a really fun video to make!

    • @joewasmund5173
      @joewasmund5173 2 роки тому +7

      Thank you so much! 😁

    • @kennethalbert4653
      @kennethalbert4653 2 роки тому

      Agreed !
      But...titanium springs ?

    • @joewasmund5173
      @joewasmund5173 2 роки тому +1

      @@kennethalbert4653 yeah it sounded silly in retrospect. As beautiful as I am, I'm not actually on camera that often and was a little nervous 😅

    • @kennethalbert4653
      @kennethalbert4653 2 роки тому

      @@joewasmund5173 Thank you for your service !

  • @joewasmund5173
    @joewasmund5173 2 роки тому +49

    Thanks for the feature, MAP! Was awesome to work with you and White Peaks Media for this video.

    • @slicktop2jz855
      @slicktop2jz855 2 роки тому +3

      Nice commo mate. From Australia

    • @joewasmund5173
      @joewasmund5173 2 роки тому +1

      @@slicktop2jz855 thanks mate! 🤙

    • @maperformance
      @maperformance  2 роки тому +6

      Our pleasure! She's a beautiful beast!

    • @RobertoGonzalez-rz1gx
      @RobertoGonzalez-rz1gx 2 роки тому +4

      @Joe Wasmund. Thanks for your service to our country sir🇺🇸. You have built yourself a beautiful car. I love it!🏎💨💨

    • @CODE-BROWN
      @CODE-BROWN 2 роки тому

      Definently do the headliner. I did mine to black alacantara, looked significantly better. Its pretty crazy how well the stock mufflers flow. I had an '14, did ARH catless headers and their x-pipe with stock mufflers. Sounded amazing...

  • @normweidl830
    @normweidl830 2 роки тому +25

    From one SS owner to another, welcome to heaven on earth.
    It was great listening to the excitement coming from your voice as you're describing your experience of gaining one of the best cars ever built.

  • @endutubecensorship
    @endutubecensorship 2 роки тому +8

    Tears shed for Holden/HSV in the far north. Rest assured the legends you built will prowl the streets for a long time to come.

  • @neilbentham5804
    @neilbentham5804 2 роки тому +64

    That’s a beautiful example of an American taking an Aussie machine to the next level.💪

    • @joewasmund5173
      @joewasmund5173 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! 😁

    • @MayorMcheese12
      @MayorMcheese12 2 роки тому +3

      Chevy is American though

    • @brainsmatterpodcast
      @brainsmatterpodcast 2 роки тому +15

      @@MayorMcheese12 it’s an Aussie built Holden Commodore that was exported to the US as a Chevy SS.

    • @islandrebelz8716
      @islandrebelz8716 2 місяці тому +2

      Next level? That's just a normal commie in NZ and Aussie😂😂😂

  • @C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13
    @C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13 2 роки тому +204

    It makes me laugh that he's put the Holden badges back on, while it was a trend over here to put bow ties on commodores.

    • @wadebradley7388
      @wadebradley7388 2 роки тому +29

      Lol, just proof the grass looks greener on the other side. But you know I can totally understand that. I bet you guys down under do that to alotta Holden's. But be proud of what you guys have done. We here in the states wouldn't have the SS Impala OR the GTO if it weren't for Holden.

    • @C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13
      @C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13 2 роки тому +18

      @@wadebradley7388 Cheers man, we really did have some great engineers and a great culture until we got totally screwed out of it.
      I mean, you wouldn't have the C8 Corvette or the current Camaro if not for the VE Commodore platform... Which the Victorian tax payers paid for developing AND the tooling to export the Caprice in LHD for the cops. The mid engine vette wouldn't have been plausible if they didn't use the VE.
      I'm not bitter about it or anything... OK maybe a little.
      We deserve a C8 and Camaro with the steering wheel on the correct side of the car that isn't three times the price. Seems like a small consolation

    • @wadebradley7388
      @wadebradley7388 2 роки тому +3

      @@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13 I agree brother. I did mention what you just said about the Camaro in another reply to this vid. I said we wouldn't have the Camaro if it weren't for the platform the GTO came on. I suddenly can't recall the name you guys had for the GTO. But we still love the GTO, I live in Macon Georgia, about 80 miles south of Atlanta. And there's plenty of GTOs here in my city I saw one yesterday, actually heard it first. You can't mistake the sound of a LS with a stick behind it slowing to a stop. It's a head turner. Lol. Can I ask what happened, did the Holden plant close or something, seems I remember reading something like that. But I'm 55 and my memory isn't what it was. But definitely we have you guys to thank for ALL of our latest performance cars. Holden and it's incredible engineers have made it easy for a platform or a finished car to come over here with a slightly different nose and rebadged as a bowtie. Wod you please tell me more about the police car you guys developed and what it has to do with the current Corvette. That sounds like an amazing history lesson for all of us. We know you guys down under LOVE your V8 supercars. I watch the Australian V8 Supercar championship every time it comes on. So I can see Australian/American V8 cars compete against Europe's finest. It's a great series! I must say brother, were incredibly sorry for what our "appointed" president has done. We are so so thankful NOONE thus far has blamed us personally. Hopefully enough states have passed laws to prevent what happened in 2020 won't happen again. Just the other day my state Georgia came out with a report that said 43,000 illegal votes were counted. That was well more than enough to win the state of Georgia. Arizona has just cometed a more intensive investigation and found the same situation. We don't yet know the details. But there was foul play for sure. Hopefully we will have Trump or someone else besides someone like potato head joe! This shebacle in Afghanistan has cut us Americans way deep to. The only person it doesn't seem to bother is joe himself . Anyways sorry I went so off topic. Tell me more about what went wrong and the platform for the police car and how it helped with the C8. I'd love to hear it! Thanks my brother!

    • @twiztid6977420
      @twiztid6977420 2 роки тому +7

      You're still allowed to watch UA-cam from there?

    • @karlsbergkarl2230
      @karlsbergkarl2230 2 роки тому +3

      @@twiztid6977420 Sort of.

  • @100PCMMCW
    @100PCMMCW 2 роки тому +25

    Respect sir - on every level. Thank you for sharing this. NZ will miss Holden forever, and I will miss mine.

  • @downlowgo_401
    @downlowgo_401 2 роки тому +3

    What a cool car and a humble owner. I enjoyed listening to him talk about his car and his enthusiasm. As cliche as it is to say… thank you for your service... truly. Cheers man

  • @watsisbuttndo829
    @watsisbuttndo829 2 роки тому +41

    Love how all the aussie commodores are running around with chev badges on and this one is in the states with holden badges. Foreign exchange programme.

    • @anddee4938
      @anddee4938 2 роки тому

      That’s G shit. I love it.

    • @wymple09
      @wymple09 2 роки тому

      Same car either way. I love the Impalas

    • @aussiegruber86
      @aussiegruber86 2 роки тому

      Nah only Wa@%ers re badge them, Australia shut down our car manufacturing industry so we can't get them any more anyway

  • @sejnitram
    @sejnitram 2 роки тому +46

    That car is amazing and that guy totally deserves to own it!

  • @michaeljamisontigers
    @michaeljamisontigers 2 роки тому +32

    How did You know how special these cars are ? I have the Chevrolet SS with the LS2 and I have the UTE with the LS2 ,I have been driving it from 2006 and still I am impressed every time I drive them . We call them the Lumina SS here in South Africa.

  • @stib7365
    @stib7365 4 місяці тому +1

    So lucky to have 2017,best car Holden made,and I grew up in the seventies,so I know a lot, Steve in western Australia

  • @paulosicne8498
    @paulosicne8498 2 роки тому +52

    The best SS I've ever seen. And performance wise, this is a super car. Very nice!

    • @joewasmund5173
      @joewasmund5173 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much!

    • @joewasmund5173
      @joewasmund5173 2 роки тому +1

      @@potcommitted5355 been good to me commuting an hour each way to work 🤷

    • @change_your_oil_regularly4287
      @change_your_oil_regularly4287 2 роки тому

      @@joewasmund5173 the stock bottom end is pretty stout. Around here at least modified NA they regularly spin them to 7000 - 7200+rpm. I'm not sure what the forced induction guys take them to stock.
      After that you're playing with fire as far as rods, rod bolts are concerned.
      Good maintenance schedule with frequent oil and filter changes will definitely not hurt especially if it's a combination daily/track car.
      Love the car 👍

  • @disneyking9889
    @disneyking9889 2 роки тому +16

    G'day mate from Australia. Nice to see you acknowledged the car's Australian roots. GM folded Holden few years ago which devastated so many car enthusiasts here in Australia. There are still some last hi-power production models here on the roads which are hugely popular. Enjoy the car mate.

    • @joewasmund5173
      @joewasmund5173 2 роки тому +7

      Thanks mate! Was very sorry to see Holden go, and wanted to keep it alive here in the states.

    • @disneyking9889
      @disneyking9889 2 роки тому +1

      @@joewasmund5173 Good on you mate. Enjoy SS Commodore. 😄

    • @4bidn1
      @4bidn1 2 роки тому

      ADL reppin'!

  • @davidparkin9017
    @davidparkin9017 15 днів тому +1

    One of the best modern sedans ever. Either way it looks like you have one of only fourteen in existence for 2017. Keep it so that your modifications look factory to maintain its value. An M5 killer for its power and simplicity of execution.

  • @jmaros15
    @jmaros15 2 місяці тому +2

    Such a clean and tidy unit 💕💕
    The car screams out "don't you dare under estimate me"

  • @aspiratedaloha2946
    @aspiratedaloha2946 2 роки тому +30

    This build would be at the absolute top of the heap in Australia. Good for you mate. 🇦🇺 🇺🇸

    • @alastairdow-taylor4103
      @alastairdow-taylor4103 2 роки тому +6

      Average at best in australia

    • @keynesianeconomics4113
      @keynesianeconomics4113 2 роки тому

      I know this bloke who bought one of the last HSV Senator Signatures and sent it to Harrops for Stage 4 work. I prefer JDM and Euro vehicles but that thing is super nice.

    • @CurtisLSA
      @CurtisLSA Рік тому

      @@alastairdow-taylor4103 always one barra lover on these types of channels lol

  • @Martin944turbo
    @Martin944turbo 2 роки тому +21

    I'm a Subaru STI guy and I love this car. Perfect sleeper :) Nice power, traction and heat reduction. Well done! Cheers, M

    • @Topsnap_Podcast
      @Topsnap_Podcast 2 роки тому +1

      Meee Tooo. #s204 #impreza #subaru

    • @DEVILTAZ35
      @DEVILTAZ35 2 роки тому

      They were well built and well sorted for our roads too.

    • @jonosterman2878
      @jonosterman2878 Рік тому

      My dream car growing up was the gen 4 legacy gt. I got one in 2009, but now I’m grown up and my dream cars are way more intense. This is def in the top five. I hope to get one in the next year or two, before they all vanish for good

  • @bobbypatton7016
    @bobbypatton7016 2 роки тому +1

    i watched this video about a month ago...... purchased my 2014 ss tonight!!!! i already have holden badges due to my GTO. but i cant wait to put parts on the car. THIS VIDEO MADE ME WANT ONE EVEN MORE!

  • @faronanderson2536
    @faronanderson2536 2 роки тому +3

    What a great looking commodore.So smooth.Not liary or over the top. Has a great stance.Really smooth lines.Beautifully done,love it.Nice job.Another comnent from down under!

  • @austinfeathers7773
    @austinfeathers7773 2 роки тому +8

    I got a 2014 Chevy caprice also did Holden swap and got a full interior swap from a 2017 ss just bought a LSA stage 2 BTR cam SS headers W/3” out to full 3” inch x pipe exhaust titanium springs billet 2600 stall converter can’t wait till it’s all put together

    • @johngrepo9976
      @johngrepo9976 2 роки тому

      I am looking for a caprice too! Keep me posted on your build, but please don't tell everyone! Lol

  • @deblehmann6025
    @deblehmann6025 2 роки тому +48

    Cheers from Elizabeth in South Australia 👍 I come from a family who has always had at least one member work for Holden at any given point in time even as far back before they manufactured car's right up to the day they closed. They started out in Adelaide as HOLDEN and FROST in around 1856 as a saddlery and coach builder . They built there first car body in 1914. Anyway it's soul crushing that it's gone forever and it's really cool to see such a fine example of one of our big banger's abroad. I'm really impressed how your displaying the lion, RESPECT brother 👍👍 Look after the big girl she's a modern day classic now. Nice weapon mate.

    • @joewasmund5173
      @joewasmund5173 2 роки тому +6

      Appreciate it! I'll take care of her, don't worry 👍

    • @bigharrykochenbauls4567
      @bigharrykochenbauls4567 2 роки тому

      I have a 40th anniversary GTO, it has "builder/technician tag" plates in a couple spots..

    • @deblehmann6025
      @deblehmann6025 2 роки тому +3

      @@bigharrykochenbauls4567 Awesome ! From what I've heard they didn't seem to be as popular in the state's for some reason but here they were badged as MONARO, which was paying homage to our classic muscle cars of the 60's and 70's and these later one's, they were bought and still driven with great pride. To have a 40th anniversary edition is super cool,, a lot of people here would cut off a limb to have what ya got there mate. Happy and safe motoring.👍👍

    • @garethwest9069
      @garethwest9069 2 роки тому

      I'll bet the majority of workers at the Holden plant voted ALP, too. smh

  • @julietaylor2685
    @julietaylor2685 2 роки тому +1

    This car is soooo much better modified than 99% of the Holden Commodores in Australia that are bought by younger people as budget performance cars. Enjoy the car mate!

  • @allantaylor3288
    @allantaylor3288 2 роки тому +60

    Awesome car. Love the mods you’ve done. I live in New Zealand, there’s heaps off SS Commodores here. Love the GTS-R’s but way expensive. Sad day when Holden stopped producing cars, such a long history in the automotive industry.

    • @125AXer
      @125AXer 2 роки тому +3

      Not just Holden, but Ford too.

    • @effortless2650
      @effortless2650 Рік тому +2

      @@125AXer we don’t care about ford here mate

  • @awdobsession717
    @awdobsession717 2 роки тому +26

    That deployment money seems well spent! Congrats and thanks for your service

  • @nealivers7479
    @nealivers7479 2 роки тому

    As the owner of a 2017 NITEFALL GREY 6MT...gotta say, the car is a blast. Mine is stock, save for a K&N, so it's nothing like this beast. Love the car, Brother...and thanks for your Service, from a greatful American.

  • @awjelfs5034
    @awjelfs5034 2 роки тому +1

    I have a 1969 ht monaro gts with a 307 chev and a 4 speed saginaw, i love it. Welcome to the club.

  • @jasyamaha
    @jasyamaha 2 роки тому +71

    Beautiful car and a great story.
    Having grown up in Holden's it was a sad time when they closed the factory.
    I love how you added the original Australian touches to your VF. We've always added American parts to our cars.

  • @razorraysolarsavings70
    @razorraysolarsavings70 2 роки тому +12

    These are rare in my neck of the woods ( New England ).
    Great build/car!

  • @TheDantes12345
    @TheDantes12345 2 роки тому +1

    Idk why people hated this car but all i can see is awesomeness. And its rare bc they dont make it anymore

  • @Ober1kenobi
    @Ober1kenobi 2 роки тому

    I grew up in Elizabeth, South Australia. For a few years I lived 400 metres (1/4 Mile) from the Plant, went by on its Last day, A lot of fans out the front with Classic Holden’s and Modern Beasts like this.
    This is is a Sick build

  • @jcodol3334
    @jcodol3334 2 роки тому +15

    Regardless of horse power, your car is truly the best SS I have ever seen. Good job!

  • @DT-ge8gd
    @DT-ge8gd 2 роки тому +34

    Love the car... what a sleeper !! And love the fact you have kept a little bit of an "Aussie touch" for our Holden with the badges and the my link flashing Holden etc. As a proud Aussie, who has had a few SS V8's in my time, I know how good they are, and how you can mod them and get serious power, and as you have done. It just looks like a beautiful road car for a Sunday drive !! You have done well my friend... and thanks for appreciating one of our home made icons !! 👍

  • @diggles01
    @diggles01 Місяць тому

    Well done Sir for putting her true badges back on. Lots of folks over here have molested their Holdens and put Chevy badges on but it looks so much better with the mighty lion badges

  •  2 роки тому +16

    He sounds like a nice fella. I'm happy for him.

  • @mytwocents3262
    @mytwocents3262 2 роки тому +19

    It’s a great car to begin with. Adding more power just makes its more of a beast! Well done. 👏🏻

  • @darrennoble1474
    @darrennoble1474 2 роки тому +8

    Love how you paid homage to Holden. This thing is awesome

  • @MrMofo01
    @MrMofo01 2 роки тому

    Awesome, i'm an ex employee of GM holdens Elizabeth operations in Australia. That car was a pleasure to build for you. You have done the car proud it looks and sounds amazing.

  • @pauls.4860
    @pauls.4860 2 роки тому +13

    Absolutely beautiful badass ride! Most importantly, thank you for your service it's greatly appreciated and you deserve everything you have!!

  • @lucasblanchard47
    @lucasblanchard47 2 роки тому +11

    I would LOVE to have a Commodore conversion like this someday! They’re just awesome in every way! Much love from Texas!

    • @lucasblanchard47
      @lucasblanchard47 2 роки тому +1

      @@TigerNinjaDragon oh shit good idea! I’d want the Ute even more than the sedan! 🥵 But aren’t they too new to import?

    • @paulsz6194
      @paulsz6194 2 роки тому

      @@lucasblanchard47 look at the VIN wiki channel, they have a video on how you can import a Holden.

  • @iamthebroker
    @iamthebroker 2 роки тому +23

    Congrats my man on a beautiful car! I’m a proud Aussie and am gutwrenched at losing our HSV brand (Holden Special Vehicles). They were the car dreams were made of to young and middle aged Aussies. I know yours isn’t exactly same an HSV but they are awesome machines. I’m excited for you bud and hope you keep it a long time!

  • @oldrustyrelic9121
    @oldrustyrelic9121 2 роки тому

    These are sacred cars to Australians. Holden is very deep into the hearts of Australia. A history from horse saddle makers to car makers. Laying in bed on a warm ozy night can't sleep and in the distant you hear something ungodly its the roar of a HSV you shiver and smile and think this is Australia

    • @CurtisLSA
      @CurtisLSA Рік тому

      Aint nothing like a LS on the limiter at the local shops or back roads haha

  • @joecaralho882
    @joecaralho882 2 роки тому +3

    God Bless you veterans deserve anything you want 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @KennyChatmon
    @KennyChatmon 2 роки тому +6

    Air Asset to the blackhawks. Yeah I caught that bro. Real deal dude!!!!💯💪🏿👍🏿✊🏿🤟🏿✌🏿🔥💰

  • @andynichols9476
    @andynichols9476 2 роки тому

    Hes just made every holden enthusiast here in oz proud azf, thats how we do it in oz, we love making our lions roar down under, super clean body and super loud motor, madd respect 🤙🤙🤙

  • @geraldgreen5371
    @geraldgreen5371 2 роки тому +1

    It's got a Corvette motor, Chevy's got a crazy following, a lot of support!!!

  • @geremiaa1065
    @geremiaa1065 2 роки тому +16

    Thanks for your service, sick sick sick car and mods im like speechless!!!

  • @australia.thegreatsouthern3837
    @australia.thegreatsouthern3837 2 роки тому +3

    Way to go. Congratulations on getting your hands on one of the last true muscle cars ever made. Holden has since closed. You are one lucky man. Enjoy a massive piece of world history in owning a true muscle car.

  • @realMP87
    @realMP87 2 роки тому +1

    That is a cool car and great build. It's original and unique. I'm sure it's a crowd pleaser at car meets.

  • @bigvalexander8917
    @bigvalexander8917 Рік тому

    This dude could be a UA-cam personality! Solid on camera delivery for a random car enthusiast

    • @joewasmund5173
      @joewasmund5173 Рік тому

      Thank you so much! I would love to do some car based UA-cam content, but things never quite worked out that way. Appreciate the comment and wish you the very best

  • @grantharrison5307
    @grantharrison5307 2 роки тому +5

    Great to see a Commodore over seas with a Holden badge on it, looks great

  • @jo-qp7mz
    @jo-qp7mz 2 роки тому +7

    Thanks for your service! Sick car I want one!

    • @joewasmund5173
      @joewasmund5173 2 роки тому

      Thank you 🤙

    • @Lexe-is5nv
      @Lexe-is5nv 8 місяців тому

      This was the slogan of holdens HSV's range (just a hotted up ss) "I JUST WANT ONE"

  • @joshuabennett8110
    @joshuabennett8110 Рік тому

    So Mustang owner here, this car looks and sounds amazing! Have fun and be safe.

  • @kelstra1997
    @kelstra1997 2 роки тому +1

    I love the way you guys in the States rip off the Chevy badges and put on Holden ones. In Australia, guys rip off the Holden badges and put on Chevy ones

  • @darwonboyful
    @darwonboyful 2 роки тому +5

    Awesome seeing the love our USA brothers have for our great Aussie cars. Top work

  • @g8joe
    @g8joe 2 роки тому +3

    Had a GTO and one of the first G8 GT ever bought new cash in 2008, that was a sleeper stock in that day no one knew what they where.

  • @davidbarnes6410
    @davidbarnes6410 Місяць тому

    I love how you have the Holden badge. Respect to you sir.

  • @DB.KOOPER
    @DB.KOOPER 2 роки тому +2

    I love how he put the Holden Badges on it... takes me back to living in Australia and getting to soak up their car culture down there.

  • @flightofthefatman
    @flightofthefatman 2 роки тому +6

    I love your passion for your car and how you turned it into an Australian car. A video of you first seeing it for the first time would be cool to see. 👍

  • @OZZYxcon_GTSR1000hp
    @OZZYxcon_GTSR1000hp 2 роки тому +9

    Up the Mighty Aussie Holdens 👌👌👌 I got 1 of the last vf GTSR and just pulled the LSA motor pulled out and put a DART427 with a kong2650 running E85+water/meth injection hopping to make over 1000hp to the wheels

    • @thecatchtherelease8982
      @thecatchtherelease8982 2 роки тому +1

      What a fucking animal of a car dude!
      I’m saving up for a maloo 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

    • @OZZYxcon_GTSR1000hp
      @OZZYxcon_GTSR1000hp 2 роки тому

      @toe the line nah Bud it now will be 1 of 1 the only 7L GTSR in the world and the only 1000+hp in the world and when I drag race it it will be the fastest GTSR in the world 🌎 but think what u want I’m okay with that 😎

    • @captainohsowavy
      @captainohsowavy 2 роки тому +1

      Def 1000+

  • @rgw1380rw
    @rgw1380rw 2 роки тому +1

    My relative has two. I know at least one has the Holden badges in it. When it's parked outside his office, people are always trying to figure out what they are looking at😂.

  • @jibbymcbeet
    @jibbymcbeet 2 роки тому +2

    Loved hearing the story behind this absolute unit!!! I love undercover sleeper stuff like this

  • @rebeltake
    @rebeltake 2 роки тому +5

    That’s clean man ! Congrats on the build nice sleeper that’s not in your face but will gap you

  • @dougsweldingfabrication953
    @dougsweldingfabrication953 2 роки тому +11

    This is one of the cleanest rides I've seen. You've done an excellent job. Damn !!!

  • @billyyank5807
    @billyyank5807 Рік тому

    That car is sick. I like that simple look to it. Simple and clean looking.

  • @bnyang84
    @bnyang84 2 роки тому +1

    Not a fan of Domestic, but I gotta give credit where credit is due. That thing is one nice ride. Respect.

  • @w_stanky
    @w_stanky 2 роки тому +3

    As an Aussie this was such a great story to watch and you told it so well..

  • @victorlyn4990
    @victorlyn4990 2 роки тому +16

    Correction Joe. It's a Holden Commodore otherwise known as a Chevy SS! It started out as a Holden Commodore, then repurposed for the USA market.

    • @smokii3789
      @smokii3789 2 роки тому +3

      It's a Holden Commodore otherwise known as a Vauxhall vxr8 in uk otherwise known as a Chevy SS!

    • @sugarnads
      @sugarnads 2 роки тому

      @@smokii3789 its a fkn commodore. Built in straya.

    • @blaynearmstrong8772
      @blaynearmstrong8772 2 роки тому

      @@sugarnads bloody Elizabeth South Australia too lol 😂

    • @jameswilson8820
      @jameswilson8820 2 роки тому

      @@smokii3789 uprated vauxhall cavalier

    • @victorlyn4990
      @victorlyn4990 Рік тому

      @@smokii3789 You are right in export progression lineage. But USA video so from AU to USA.

  • @JDSFLA
    @JDSFLA 2 роки тому

    I have a white stock 2017 SS, manual, with the only two options - sunroof and full size alloy spare tire. I like what you have done with your SS. It is a great looking car and quite rare. I love just tooling along listening to that 6.2L LS-3 V8. I wanted the manual and finally found a new one via the internet at a Texas dealer, and had them ship it to my home in Florida.

  • @hellothere4342
    @hellothere4342 2 роки тому

    This is great. An American bloke keeping Holden as Holden unlike some here in Australia rocking the Chevy badges.

  • @therorschach8763
    @therorschach8763 2 роки тому +4

    its def a future dream car for me

  • @anthony91688
    @anthony91688 2 роки тому +8

    Just a gorgeous car. Really like what he’s done to it. Wouldn’t change anything.
    I am getting ready to sell my gto and either get another one with low miles or been thinking about an SS. They have held their value it’s hard to find one under 35k for decent miles but what an awesome car.

    • @pauliewalnuts240
      @pauliewalnuts240 2 роки тому +1

      Ive wanted one since chevy released these. i like the practicality of sedans so ive been watching the prices since like 2015. Ever since the first couple used ones starting popping up, these cars have been ridiculously overpriced. Never seen one in person, no clue who actually buys these, but yet a car that was $44k new in 2015 is still going for $40k with 80,000 miles.
      The prices have actually been pretty stable at $32k-45k over the past 5 years, but the miles continue to go up. Good luck finding one man. Check out the pontiac g8 gxp

    • @rhett7716
      @rhett7716 2 роки тому

      @@pauliewalnuts240 prices going up here in Australia too since they stopped production

    • @wigletron2846
      @wigletron2846 2 роки тому

      It's cheaper to get a g8 GXP (not by much) or even to manual swap a regular g8 gt. The used market for the SS is insane and good luck finding a manual.

    • @anthony91688
      @anthony91688 2 роки тому

      @
      Paulie Walnuts
      That’s so true man. Rarely ever see them. I actually saw one of the orange ones last week downtown here when I was on lunch. I was staring like I saw a unicorn. Definitely uncommon. 6 months later and I still don’t have one. Of course everything just keeps going up now. Having to replace my transmission on my gto next month so after that I’ll be selling. But the SS’s are still more than I want to spend so idk what I’m gonna do for now.

  • @MrCpolzin
    @MrCpolzin 2 роки тому +1

    No more Holdens being built. You have a fine investment on your hands with that ss.

  • @BigBear21740
    @BigBear21740 Рік тому

    That's awesome. And hearing your reason and why you bought the car and how you did the lights was even cooler. I know you hear too often, but thank you for your service.

  • @bmxhotsauce
    @bmxhotsauce 2 роки тому +4

    simple and clean!!!! Love it

  • @KeepItPurp4809
    @KeepItPurp4809 2 роки тому +6

    There’s an all white Holden badged SS here in San Diego that rips around here

  • @9kalltheway
    @9kalltheway 2 роки тому

    It's always the 1 off vehicle models that are the best to see and respect. Just don't see them everyday. Or at all. Very cool man. Badass car.

  • @sssteve176m7
    @sssteve176m7 2 роки тому

    First, would like to thank you for protecting our way of life here in the US. It really takes commitment to do what you volunteered to do.
    Now for the car stuff. Love the color! 815 WHP is really pushing the LS3 internals to it's limits, I hope it lasts. I appreciate the list of mods for all of us that want to make our SS cars special. I also liked the production of the video, steps ahead of some of the video hacks I've watch recently. Good job man!

  • @aaronsingh314
    @aaronsingh314 2 роки тому +6

    Hell yeah man! Nice move from the BMW! I wish I would have gotten one before all the prices skyrocketed

    • @joewasmund5173
      @joewasmund5173 2 роки тому

      Thanks man! I miss that E39 sometimes but this SS is just too fun.

    • @marcusharris113
      @marcusharris113 2 роки тому +1

      Prices have always been high for this car. The decision to make this car thousands of miles outside of the US is why it flopped.

    • @joewasmund5173
      @joewasmund5173 2 роки тому +2

      @@marcusharris113 It didn't flop, they sold every single unit they had to. GM had an agreement with Holden to sell 12,000 for them in the U.S. over four years, which they did. That's also why they never marketed the car, they didn't care. They were just going to honor that agreement, nothing more nothing less

  • @leward
    @leward 2 роки тому +3

    You have great taste in vehicles and mods

  • @joanndegiorgio647
    @joanndegiorgio647 Рік тому +1

    With much respect! Thank you for your service! You deserve this car!

  • @The_Pepper_Passion
    @The_Pepper_Passion 2 роки тому

    I don't usually watch these kinds of vids,But this Car Was a Eye catcher.Pretty cool He designed it from so far away.Tell Him Thank you for His Service Please! This Guy should do more cars!

  • @Topsnap_Podcast
    @Topsnap_Podcast 2 роки тому +5

    ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS CAR SIR!!
    got one also.. I need to find out what number in production mine is. 😉😀

  • @phillipternullo4934
    @phillipternullo4934 2 роки тому

    Welcome home and thank you for you’re service . What an awesome super car . Enjoy and stay safe .🇺🇸

  • @noneofyourbusiness5433
    @noneofyourbusiness5433 2 місяці тому

    Here in Aus we see these cars with the Chevy logo on them. It's really cool that you changed the logo back to original. Car looks awesome!

  • @MrKenton80
    @MrKenton80 2 роки тому +3

    watching from Melbourne Australia, I have one your American Muscle cars Jeep Trackhawk 2020. Car sounds fully sick bro lol

  • @oskar6661
    @oskar6661 2 роки тому +4

    As someone who has no interest in "muscle", it's nice to see a tastefully modded SS with the Holden transfer. Nice work.

  • @danielcorrea7104
    @danielcorrea7104 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your service sir!

  • @125AXer
    @125AXer 2 роки тому

    This is one of the greatest personal ride videos that I have ever watched. GREAT car! Enjoy the ride!

  • @JohnDoe-bc8wu
    @JohnDoe-bc8wu 2 роки тому +3

    Got a RPG-M had 14 miles on it. 1 of 18 in 2017. I wanted the UTE but not in America. It would have been a killer in the USA.

  • @SvetStoyanov
    @SvetStoyanov 2 роки тому +3

    What a fantastic car! Thank you for sharing this. Where did you get your headlights blacked-out? I have been wanting to do this for a while on my '17 SS.

    • @joewasmund5173
      @joewasmund5173 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! So they aren't original headlights that were then blacked out. They're brand new ADM headlights that were modified and then had a LHD beam pattern conversion. I went though UnspokenDesign on Instagram, but there are a couple of people that do it. I highly recommend him though, he was wonderful to work with. Just prepare your wallet and for a bit of a wait time to get them in your hands!

    • @SvetStoyanov
      @SvetStoyanov 2 роки тому

      @@joewasmund5173 Sounds good - thank you!