This is the car that you can mod under the hood, then do burnouts in your kid's school's parking lot and not get pulled over. Love sleepers, especially sleepers LS swapped from the factory. Too bad, I seem to be in a minority there
If you did any burnouts out the front of any schools and got caught, the car would be crushed full stop and or lose your license have to go to court and also first timers will have the car impounded for 1 month and also lose your licence for at least 3 months full stop ? due to the hoon laws in australia ? Even F1 Driver Lewis Hamilton did a burnout in a Merc and his car got impounded, i dont know if he lost his licence, but i know the car got impounded and he had to pay a massive fine as well ?
Doug Demuro actually didn't really have anything bad to say about the ss. He basically just said gm didn't market it right 12000 in 4 years is terrible. I love it though especially modded
He didn't even comment on the video TITLE. And to quote him - _"I saw Doug Demuro, this ain't that"_ Right, this ain't that. So, why in the world would you need to bring his name up and saying that he is wrong, in something?
You would not need to mod it if they had also sold the Commodore HSV in the USA. Double the price of the SS but you had a BMW6 equivalent in all ways for a hell of a lot less than a BMW6. The last one produced was 522kw. Better interior, handling, brakes etc.
@Trevon Adams Ha-Ha-Ha-ha-ha🤣 Hmmm,🤔 I guess you are the only one sharing the logic of his humor. To quote him - *_"I saw Doug Demuro, this ain't that"_* Right, this ain't that. So, *why in the world* would you need to bring his name up and saying that he is wrong, in something?
You would also know a lot of what he said in his video was wrong, as an owner of the Holden ss he got almost everything wrong but hey he ain’t from Aussie he don’t know
Thats a stock exhaust?? Just a cold air intake?? Sheesh!! That shit sounds way better than my SRT-8. I'm kinda low key hating on SS!! Feeling your edits son, makes the videos more enjoyable
BMW engineer played a big part in the Commodore, it's platform is of a German engineering powdered by chev...can't go wrong seen dudes in Aus putting big blocks to I6 blocks in their commodores a very versatile beast.
I'VE BEEN SAYING IT 4 YEARS!!! The CHEVROLET S.S. IS SICK!!! It can haul ass & w/ just a bit of personalization, it's ALL THAT!!! IT'S DEFINITLY THE CAR I WANT & PROBABLY THE BEST STARTING POINT PERIOD!!! STRAIGHT OUT THE BOX, IT IS AN AMAZING CAR & EVEN THO ITS NOT THE FASTAST, IT IS FASTER THEN MOST ANY CAR MOST PEOPLE HAVE EVER BEEN IN PERIOD & 4 THOSE WHO ARE USED TO FAST CARS, IT ONLY NEEDS SOME SMALL TOUCHES TO MAKE IT MUCH FASTER!!!
You can thanks those in Detroit stupid is as stupid does for killing the Australian muscle cars even the Ford Falcon GT .. would've been a good selling car better than a mustang any day more reliable . you Go Bush you will always see a dumped Jeep out back.fair dinkem fact.
Back in 2014 we were going to buy a Charger SRT ( bought a new Challenger SRT8 back in 2010) until we drove the 2014 SS Sedan. Not as fast as the Charger SRT going straight but felt 1,000lbs lighter with far superior handling & braking. We now have 90K on our 2014 SS Sedan and still love it as much as day one.
I typically don't really care for black painted wheels, but the chrome lips on these makes the wheels perfect and looks fantastic with the chrome trim on the car! Easily the best looking SS I've seen because of those wheels!
I really liked the SS but didn't have the money to buy one new. Some guy said they were discounted up to 25% new and I knew they would go up in a value over time.
The SS is probably the most underrated car out today.For guys like me with 2 kids I've got the 4 doors I need and a 6speed manual i love.As you can tell headers and a tune really wake this thing up and on top of that heads and a cam really help.I actually have a cheap Sloppy Mechanics spec cam,CNC ported heads and a small shot so far and its faster than my old race car from ten years ago.I really wanted to go turbo but for resale and ease I'm waiting on a Pro Charger F1-A blower now. I lost a little HP when I changed pistons because I dropped the compression a little over half a point but not to worry since I'll be maxing the F1-A out shortly ;-)
They come stock with 415 hp and 400 tourque or the other way round magna ride, safety features on par, later models come with auto revers park, they have cruise control 6 speed manual and automatic versions, traction control can be completly switched off and it will slide out easy if you think that thing is crazy you should see what we have down under and the variants they sold as stock here some would flog the balls off a hellcat
In Australia these things are everywhere LS2 LS3 LS9 LSA you name it, take your pick, plus they come with a 6 speed manual of course, Google HSV VF GTS.
Best all-around, bang-for-the-buck sports sedan EVER. Best to get it with the Magnetic Ride Control. So, 2015 or later. Combined with the LS3 engine, it's sublime.
Over here in Australia, they are called Commodore's and some of the ss's in the vf range came out factory supercharged. If you like the ss, then google vf hsv and look at the gts, gtsr and gtsr w1.
Dude, your presence is amazing. Great job. Almost got one but I'm not into sleepers. Getting a 19 Grand Sport Z07 package. In Blue! Hopefully in summer.
My 2015 SS, was modified, automatic, lowered, beefed up trailing arms, water/Methonal injectors, LSA supercharger 8 PSI, air/oil separator, intercooler, gauges; oil & fuel pressure and Boost. The heavy 4 door sedan drives like a sports car with Magnetic shocks and control set to track mode. Stock exhaust is wonderful with Boost at 4,500 and WOT. I had to sell my 2007 Z06 due the leg issues driving the stick shift. This was the replacement. I miss the Vette, but not much. This is comfortable, easy to get in and out, takes 4 to dinner, and still whomp Mustangs in the street. What I need now is a C3 Corvette to restomod with a LS3.
The confusion here is how the SS stacks up against the SRT Charger etc. What will make the Holden cars more collectible is the platform, drivetrain, and more superior handling than any SRT sedan. Having said that, the SRT looks better inside and out, and the 392 makes more power *from the factory* . However outside of that, the SRT Charger can't compete price wise, nor can the factory 392 compete head to head against the LS motor once the modding starts. The SS has the ability to be used as a track weapon. SRT Charger, 😅 nope. I like them both but the SRT doesn't have Magnaride, doesn't have the LS motor, and doesn't come with an optional 6-speed manual or the standard safety options the SS offers. And the SS is only a bolt-on blower away from beating a factory hellcat. There are tons of YT videos proving this. At the end of the day though the SRT wins. It's still in production, while anyone who owns an SS should plan on keeping it because it will go up in value before any standard 392 SRT Charger will.
Nobody is going to give a damn about the SS ten years from now anymore than the market did when it was new. And any SRT Charger/Challenger has just as much mod potential if not more.
Of course not a hellcat there supercharged now you can do a zl1 to a hellcat or just supercharge a ss I have one and I have beat a charger srt 8 stock both factory and many other stock v8s the car is light and quick at the launch and if you know to launch properly in them you will above averagely take most cars on the launch there really good cars👍👍
Damn dude. This is the first time I've seen your videos, but I am impressed. The positivity, enthusiasm, and production quality are awesome. You earned yourself one more subscriber. I wish you the best of luck in growing your channel.
They are rear wheel not front they don't make these in Australia anymore now they look gay where ever they building it now these cars are a beast best car I've ever owned nz owner engine well modified so much power
Before Holden closed its doors for good, there was a longroof version (wagon) and a possible El Camino (Ute) aside from the two versions of this (SS & G8 GXP) and the coupe (GTO) we got stateside. Any of them were either an engine swap or bolt-on from being awesome mosters.
i saw my first one here in ca and honestly i loved the whole look of the thing. it had a similar look to this one all blacked out. sounded great. i personally would buy one. doesnt seem to be to popular here. i can't find any for sale here in ca thats not from a dealer.
Found an auction online for an SS with 719 bhp, if it doesn't go to high I definitely am thinking about grabbing it. My dad already has one, and we both love it.
Totally RADICAL!!!! I love it. I have a 2016 SS manual 6 speed. Nice modifications done here my man....intake and headers only?!?!?!?!? From my understand you can easily gain 500 + with intake and exhaust. All blacked out....TOTALLY AWESOME. Its a true sleeper in the since of being a SLEEPER. They have also done mods to the computer too. I see you taking that thing over 7,000 RPM's!!!!!! Pound for pound....the SRT can't compare to the SS. Especially when Chevy introduced the manually 6 speed and magnetic ride suspension, the combination is a game changer. Man O War, I like you opinion however. I think we all know the story about opinions!!!!
Pretty accurate review. I've got ARH headers, a mild cam and a Shane Hinds tune and finally have it how it should have come from the factory. I did the full Holden conversion and love the conversations that pop up with other car enthusiasts. I can say that just adding headers to the stock exhaust made it obnoxiously loud.
Great Channel! always loved the SS, and this car is always in southern Westchester NY. Beautifully built and not over the top. Some advice ..you need to be a bit more descriptive on the mods of the car, headers? Gearing? Tune? Want to see some Race cars then take a trip to Limerock Park and do a feature on our race cars ;)
Thank you for blacking out the exterior Chevy badges. I think someone’s car should look the way *they* want it to look, but the bow tie in gold just looks out of place on everything to me. If they would update it to just a silver outline, I’d see it as a major improvement.
It seems not many Aussies - Australians - have seen this yet. I can add some info. This car is the last of it's type, ever. Australia isn't making this type of car anymore, this was the last model released after ~70 years of Holden (GM) & ~60 years of Ford making such cars in Australia, for the Australian market. The two models were the Holden Commodore & the Ford Falcon. The SS Commodore is what you see here as the Chevy SS, we could get this engine in much less equipped cars. We slowly stopped buying them as the years went on but when SUV's became popular everyone stopped buying large sedans altogether, so first Ford then Holden (GM) announced they would end production of the cars. So yeah RIP.
I got a Chevy ss that i converted with the holden logos and it’s great seeing everyone confused when they see their holden logo and not knowing what it is. Also got the vette engine in it. Sound beautiful
@@dylanjump545 I think it's fucking braindead to put the Holden logos on it. Just leave it be, it ain't bothering nobody being rebadged as an actual damn brand we have in America.
Personally, I love the Chevy SS. Great car, great chassis, a little down on power for my taste but then again it has the entire GM parts stable to play with. A legitimate fun car for the money that you can haul the family in too! So happy to see it get love, so sad to see how GM treated it :'-(
It's a shame that the Holden Commodore platform never really sold well here in the US. The Pontiac GTO was a rebadged Holden Monaro Coupe, and had dismal sales as well. My city's police department bought a few SS cruisers. Most of them got wrecked because the officers were used to the front wheel drive Impala 9c1 cars, and because the SS looking so similar to the Impala, they'd forget which type they were driving and wipe them out! True But Funny! Great video, that thing looks sinister as hell! Love that exhaust note......music to my ears! Enjoyed the ride along! Keep up the great work! Peace and love from Baltimore Maryland U.S.A.
Mr. T ....actually, they purchased 12 of them, as a reliability test... and distributed them throughout the 10 district stations. 2 were kept at the Central district, unmarked, for the Homicide detectives. . those are still intact. The remainder were put into regular service. This information was relayed to me by a friend who is a shift commander in my district, after I saw him driving one, fully marked. Why would this be hard to believe? It's not any different from the Police Package Dodge Chargers....and there's a shitload of those in just about every state.
Davis Jones. No, they have quite a few Caprice 9C1 cars, and regular Impalas too. Plus a whole bunch of random vehicles for UC work. The ones I was talking about are indeed SS cars. Like I said, they only bought a handful of them. With the exception of the detective's cars, the other ones got torn up quickly. A lot of the Caprices met the same fate too. Drivers that were used to the FWD Impala, weren't ready for the RWD versions. They'd forget which one they were driving, and in the heat of the moment, would end up wiping out. Sad but true! Lol!
My dude, love the video! You can't be driving a car and video you driving 100+. You in the N-Y(My home spot). You can get a serious ticket. I feel you tho!
Yeah that car is cool and can make 600hp on a supercharger but an M5 would destroy that car. With just downpipes and a tune thr M5 is pushing close to 800hp and coupled with the ZF8 is a monster.
Exactly, the SS is an okay car due to the LS3 but it is not even close to being better than an M5, I have a 2009 Z06 and a 2014 M5 and the M5 is much better in EVERY area over the SS. I have had a few SS's try to run me in the Z06 which is stupid, they have zero chance even modded (note that I am modded to though, roughly 635 at the wheel). Not hating on the SS, I could like anything with an LS engine in it, but comparing it to an M5 is crazy.
@@indyguy5570 who compares it to a bmw?, in aus the commodore(ss) was a much cheaper car that fit larger people, could tow and be a all rounder daily that was reliable
Nice review, good sir. Likin' your channel. Let's get your take on sleighs like the Focus RS and the Stinger GT or some of those other cool rides in the hot hatch segment. Thank you!
The GTO was built on the Australian platform as it was made in Australia and exported to the USA. The SS is made in Australia. We have had them for years. I am an Aussie and I drive a SS Ute with a 5.7 LS1! Had it since 2001 and I still love it. 19 inch wheels, Mod ECU, headers and 3 inch exhaust, tuned box, spins in 2nd and spins in 3rd and 400 HP. The GTO was called a Monaro here. And the SS you see is actually a factory car. We have a mob here called HSV, Holden Special Vehicles who modify the SS and the best is a GTS with 505 HP. No longer built as people here in Australia now buy SUV's, Hilux's, Ford Rangers and Shitbox 4cyl's. SO Holden and Ford no longer build here. So if you want a V8, you gotta spend big on a BMW or Merc AMG.
Just sold my sonic blue terminator which a bad ass car itself. But now in the market for a ss Chevy, trying real hard to find A manual . But after watching your video I might consider a automatic.
Mod2Fame , next time your in D.C . Let a bro know . There a couple g8/SS groups here. None are stock lol . Lots of supercharged ones , couple of Turbo ones too
A set of stainless steel 3" bi-modal exhausts would make that car. It made a big difference to mine. Also note that model should have the magnetic suspension kit. Best of the best.
You made the car look and sound great. But, I have to say I tuned out when I saw it was automatic. Just my preference. When I watch these videos about fantasy cars I always wish they had the transmission I would get. Also, to your point about having it be a beast when you need it, and calm when you're with your lady, I will say that if I were blessed to have a car like that and took it to you guys to mod I would want it to sound like monster at all times. Great vid, though.
Hit the traction control button twice quickly and it unlocks the special mode just like on AMG'S and other but not as complicated as AMG'S and others ...... AMG'S have a long sequence of buttons and other stuff u have to do to unlock the secret special mode but the SS is super easy just hit it 2x
If any one has talked shit, it's regular car reviews. But that wasn't even that bad. For the most part, I've never seen a video where anyone has said anything bad about the SS.
Ok i'm an aussie and i have a late 2013/my14 VF SSV Redline, Fantale orange in color, 6spd manual, heavy duty clutch, solid flywheel, coil overs and 20's with a fair few internals and big cam, big headers and twin 3inch stainless exhaust, produces 700nm at the wheels at the moment! I don't know if the USA got different engines from factory than we did but if not, then that being a 2014 which is series 1, has an LS2 in it which is a 6.0ltr, not the 6.2ltr LS3 that only started coming out in the series 2, plus if it had an LS3 it would have a badge saying that on the front bar! HSV cars have had the LS3 6.2 since 2008 and only started getting the LSA engine in the series 2 of the VF! Like i said, i don't know if things were different in the US though! As for being collectible, since they are not making anymore of them, eventually they will be worth money, the Redlines will be worth the most out of the SS, i had an SS back when i was young that i paid $13k for, yet to buy the same car now that is screwed will cost over $20k and we all thought they would never be worth shit!
spinna6996 , VE/ VF SS’s never had the LS2. They have L98’s, L76’s/ L77’s... can people please stop confusing them, because there are some key differences. For example, the L98’s, L76’s/L77’s have the same heads and intakes as the LS3. You also stated that only the series 2 VF’s had the LSA. Well, the series 1’s did, just only in the GTS.
That one looks cool on them wheels but it just makes me think of a newer 4 door refined version of the 04-06 GTO. That body style in AU is sexy to all of them folks. Over here its an acquired taste...but I do like that it blends in for the most part. If ford took a car like this and used their eco boost V6 would make for a fun 4 door too.
Headers and intake isn't modded.... come out to AZ.. we have stacks of supercharged and cammed SS sedans... take you for a ride in a 4 door kitty slayer....
well while your original comment is incorrect, I could be even more of a dick and say, intake, headers, wheels, suspension, and shift ratios is modified, which is all things you failed to mention.
That camera mounted top mid is a bad idea, when you drive the rear view mirror blocks the whole road. Plz put it to a side so I can see what’s happening
Hello from Australia, the americans have only gotten a small taste into the holden commodore world with the vf commodore badged as a ss in the us, we have so many models of these cars even more crazier stock ones that can flog the balls out of hellcat, the commodore name plate has been used since the 80s here and we have had many generations of this car the later model vfs that you guys have gotten come with 4 doors leather and alcantara interior. Huge boots space, cruise control lane keep assist, auto reverse parking blindspot monitoring full airbags all round the car the ability to turn off traction control completly and swing the rear out, stock they come with an ls3 making 400 hp ish and 415 tourque sent through the rears and some models with lsd installed not to mention the magna ride suspension and roomy interior. Thats just on the tops
This is the car that you can mod under the hood, then do burnouts in your kid's school's parking lot and not get pulled over. Love sleepers, especially sleepers LS swapped from the factory. Too bad, I seem to be in a minority there
JJ J I'm with you Brother!!!
Ya man nothing better that a sleeper.
If you did any burnouts out the front of any schools and got caught, the car would be crushed full stop and or lose your license have to go to court and also first timers will have the car impounded for 1 month and also lose your licence for at least 3 months full stop ? due to the hoon laws in australia ? Even F1 Driver Lewis Hamilton did a burnout in a Merc and his car got impounded, i dont know if he lost his licence, but i know the car got impounded and he had to pay a massive fine as well ?
Hell no man, sleepers are awesome.
the best part about the chevy ss is people who aren't car people think its just a Malibu... just like people thought the GTO was a Grand Prix
Doug Demuro actually didn't really have anything bad to say about the ss. He basically just said gm didn't market it right 12000 in 4 years is terrible. I love it though especially modded
He didn't even comment on the video TITLE.
And to quote him - _"I saw Doug Demuro, this ain't that"_ Right, this ain't that. So, why in the world would you need to bring his name up and saying that he is wrong, in something?
GM didn't promote the SS. the reason they sold them was a kind of innercorparation deal. I'd sure own one if I could. Auto or Manual.
You would not need to mod it if they had also sold the Commodore HSV in the USA. Double the price of the SS but you had a BMW6 equivalent in all ways for a hell of a lot less than a BMW6. The last one produced was 522kw. Better interior, handling, brakes etc.
The video title is bordering on clickbait.
@@bara2ban he brought it up for more views.
As Jeremy Clarkson said "If you want a well designed & built American car, buy Australian."
unfortunately we do not make cars any more
anonymous I know. There why I have a ve 6L ute
Where can I find the quote
@@willm687 when Top gear did a review of the Vauxhal VXR or the imported V8 Bathurst edition
Juergun Magerkinsquirter ah yeah
If you watched Doug’s video you would know that he actually enjoyed the car.
Check the description m8.
@Trevon Adams Ha-Ha-Ha-ha-ha🤣
Hmmm,🤔 I guess you are the only one sharing the logic of his humor.
To quote him - *_"I saw Doug Demuro, this ain't that"_* Right, this ain't that. So, *why in the world* would you need to bring his name up and saying that he is wrong, in something?
You would also know a lot of what he said in his video was wrong, as an owner of the Holden ss he got almost everything wrong but hey he ain’t from Aussie he don’t know
BULLshi*
Thats a stock exhaust?? Just a cold air intake?? Sheesh!! That shit sounds way better than my SRT-8. I'm kinda low key hating on SS!! Feeling your edits son, makes the videos more enjoyable
james lawrence Headers
Stock exhaust my ass
I like the sound of your Srt-8 more then the LS, the SRT-8 sounds more aggressive and definitely if it has a supercharger
@@cesar2934 right, the factory Chevy SS has 4 exhausts
Most Underrated Performance Sedan EVER! I have the 2017 with the 6 speed Manual, 430 Horses Stock, 680 after Mods.
BMW engineer played a big part in the Commodore, it's platform is of a German engineering powdered by chev...can't go wrong seen dudes in Aus putting big blocks to I6 blocks in their commodores a very versatile beast.
That's not Super modded. Not even a Heads/Cam build
Noah Lowery right . I thought it was going to have a SC at min
that looks like it could be a fun daily.
Oh, it is!
It is
Thats because it is.
The GTSR with the Walkinshaw 557 kit is a great daily. Has nicer interior than this big spoiler better front end and 557kw/750hp
You think?
I'VE BEEN SAYING IT 4 YEARS!!! The CHEVROLET S.S. IS SICK!!! It can haul ass & w/ just a bit of personalization, it's ALL THAT!!! IT'S DEFINITLY THE CAR I WANT & PROBABLY THE BEST STARTING POINT PERIOD!!! STRAIGHT OUT THE BOX, IT IS AN AMAZING CAR & EVEN THO ITS NOT THE FASTAST, IT IS FASTER THEN MOST ANY CAR MOST PEOPLE HAVE EVER BEEN IN PERIOD & 4 THOSE WHO ARE USED TO FAST CARS, IT ONLY NEEDS SOME SMALL TOUCHES TO MAKE IT MUCH FASTER!!!
I think you guys should probably check out what is done to these cars in Australia.
It will make that burnout look like child's play
While there at it here's mine. ua-cam.com/video/hpHH6xUFv5A/v-deo.html
You can thanks those in Detroit stupid is as stupid does for killing the Australian muscle cars even the Ford Falcon GT .. would've been a good selling car better than a mustang any day more reliable . you Go Bush you will always see a dumped Jeep out back.fair dinkem fact.
lol yeah a taxi bubble , bogan mobile
lol nah...grew up in the days of A9X , had a lime green and black one. They are Holden, commodore = taxi
Back in 2014 we were going to buy a Charger SRT ( bought a new Challenger SRT8 back in 2010) until we drove the 2014 SS Sedan. Not as fast as the Charger SRT going straight but felt 1,000lbs lighter with far superior handling & braking. We now have 90K on our 2014 SS Sedan and still love it as much as day one.
I typically don't really care for black painted wheels, but the chrome lips on these makes the wheels perfect and looks fantastic with the chrome trim on the car! Easily the best looking SS I've seen because of those wheels!
I really liked the SS but didn't have the money to buy one new. Some guy said they were discounted up to 25% new and I knew they would go up in a value over time.
The SS is probably the most underrated car out today.For guys like me with 2 kids I've got the 4 doors I need and a 6speed manual i love.As you can tell headers and a tune really wake this thing up and on top of that heads and a cam really help.I actually have a cheap Sloppy Mechanics spec cam,CNC ported heads and a small shot so far and its faster than my old race car from ten years ago.I really wanted to go turbo but for resale and ease I'm waiting on a Pro Charger F1-A blower now. I lost a little HP when I changed pistons because I dropped the compression a little over half a point but not to worry since I'll be maxing the F1-A out shortly ;-)
They come stock with 415 hp and 400 tourque or the other way round magna ride, safety features on par, later models come with auto revers park, they have cruise control 6 speed manual and automatic versions, traction control can be completly switched off and it will slide out easy if you think that thing is crazy you should see what we have down under and the variants they sold as stock here some would flog the balls off a hellcat
In Australia these things are everywhere LS2 LS3 LS9 LSA you name it, take your pick, plus they come with a 6 speed manual of course, Google HSV VF GTS.
@@alanmac8807 shame we won't get them with the new DOCH LtSeries . Standard N/A makes the same power as the LSA
I can’t believe they stopped making these in Australia.
the rims look like the old bbs from the Bonneville back in the day just bigger
You sir have a subscriber dope video man and I Love those SS hoping to grab one in the future
Best all-around, bang-for-the-buck sports sedan EVER. Best to get it with the Magnetic Ride Control. So, 2015 or later. Combined with the LS3 engine, it's sublime.
Over here in Australia, they are called Commodore's and some of the ss's in the vf range came out factory supercharged. If you like the ss, then google vf hsv and look at the gts, gtsr and gtsr w1.
Dude, your presence is amazing. Great job. Almost got one but I'm not into sleepers. Getting a 19 Grand Sport Z07 package. In Blue! Hopefully in summer.
My 2015 SS, was modified, automatic, lowered, beefed up trailing arms, water/Methonal injectors, LSA supercharger 8 PSI, air/oil separator, intercooler, gauges; oil & fuel pressure and Boost. The heavy 4 door sedan drives like a sports car with Magnetic shocks and control set to track mode. Stock exhaust is wonderful with Boost at 4,500 and WOT. I had to sell my 2007 Z06 due the leg issues driving the stick shift. This was the replacement. I miss the Vette, but not much. This is comfortable, easy to get in and out, takes 4 to dinner, and still whomp Mustangs in the street. What I need now is a C3 Corvette to restomod with a LS3.
The confusion here is how the SS stacks up against the SRT Charger etc. What will make the Holden cars more collectible is the platform, drivetrain, and more superior handling than any SRT sedan.
Having said that, the SRT looks better inside and out, and the 392 makes more power *from the factory* . However outside of that, the SRT Charger can't compete price wise, nor can the factory 392 compete head to head against the LS motor once the modding starts.
The SS has the ability to be used as a track weapon. SRT Charger, 😅 nope.
I like them both but the SRT doesn't have Magnaride, doesn't have the LS motor, and doesn't come with an optional 6-speed manual or the standard safety options the SS offers.
And the SS is only a bolt-on blower away from beating a factory hellcat. There are tons of YT videos proving this.
At the end of the day though the SRT wins. It's still in production, while anyone who owns an SS should plan on keeping it because it will go up in value before any standard 392 SRT Charger will.
SS charger?
Man O War dumb
They come with an LSA engine here and no, they don't compare to a hellcat at all..
Nobody is going to give a damn about the SS ten years from now anymore than the market did when it was new. And any SRT Charger/Challenger has just as much mod potential if not more.
Of course not a hellcat there supercharged now you can do a zl1 to a hellcat or just supercharge a ss I have one and I have beat a charger srt 8 stock both factory and many other stock v8s the car is light and quick at the launch and if you know to launch properly in them you will above averagely take most cars on the launch there really good cars👍👍
Check out the HSV GTS R!! 580HP!! Last holden!!
I've had an 08 G8 GT and a 14 SS, my wife had an 04 GTO and now also has a 14 SS. Amazing cars.
Damn dude. This is the first time I've seen your videos, but I am impressed. The positivity, enthusiasm, and production quality are awesome. You earned yourself one more subscriber. I wish you the best of luck in growing your channel.
They should build a RWD Impala.
full sized 2 door hardtop with a v8
They are rear wheel not front they don't make these in Australia anymore now they look gay where ever they building it now these cars are a beast best car I've ever owned nz owner engine well modified so much power
Yes they should
This ain't no Impala.
@@Cityoftrees1911 there was going to be a 2 door they even built one
Before Holden closed its doors for good, there was a longroof version (wagon) and a possible El Camino (Ute) aside from the two versions of this (SS & G8 GXP) and the coupe (GTO) we got stateside. Any of them were either an engine swap or bolt-on from being awesome mosters.
I could see the wagon with a swap being a e53 wagon hunter 👌🏽
see this car in my hood all the time. i’ll probably run into mod2fame as well since your in my area of new york. keep bangin my g
This car makes me salivate. Yo, this is my first watch on your channel and I'm already a fan! Subscribed. 👍
check out the HSV Gtsr w1 👌
Its a Holden commodore made in Australia
i saw my first one here in ca and honestly i loved the whole look of the thing. it had a similar look to this one all blacked out. sounded great. i personally would buy one. doesnt seem to be to popular here. i can't find any for sale here in ca thats not from a dealer.
Found an auction online for an SS with 719 bhp, if it doesn't go to high I definitely am thinking about grabbing it. My dad already has one, and we both love it.
Totally RADICAL!!!! I love it. I have a 2016 SS manual 6 speed. Nice modifications done here my man....intake and headers only?!?!?!?!? From my understand you can easily gain 500 + with intake and exhaust. All blacked out....TOTALLY AWESOME. Its a true sleeper in the since of being a SLEEPER. They have also done mods to the computer too. I see you taking that thing over 7,000 RPM's!!!!!! Pound for pound....the SRT can't compare to the SS. Especially when Chevy introduced the manually 6 speed and magnetic ride suspension, the combination is a game changer. Man O War, I like you opinion however. I think we all know the story about opinions!!!!
I just want to know how wide those wheels are in the rear and what size tire.... I have a 2015 with magnetic ride suspension and love it
Under appreciated car for all it offers. Nice upgrades for sound and pierr
Pretty accurate review. I've got ARH headers, a mild cam and a Shane Hinds tune and finally have it how it should have come from the factory. I did the full Holden conversion and love the conversations that pop up with other car enthusiasts. I can say that just adding headers to the stock exhaust made it obnoxiously loud.
Great Channel! always loved the SS, and this car is always in southern Westchester NY. Beautifully built and not over the top. Some advice ..you need to be a bit more descriptive on the mods of the car, headers? Gearing? Tune? Want to see some Race cars then take a trip to Limerock Park and do a feature on our race cars ;)
Paddles to shift down, when you get it in your desired gear to roll from, shift it out of manual mode and let the transmission shift itself.
Thank you for blacking out the exterior Chevy badges. I think someone’s car should look the way *they* want it to look, but the bow tie in gold just looks out of place on everything to me. If they would update it to just a silver outline, I’d see it as a major improvement.
Miss my G8GXP and looking to upgrade to one of the SS's soon after I get my jeep srt
still2nd2none you should have never sold it. The gxp is only getting rarer
Rustbucket srt
It seems not many Aussies - Australians - have seen this yet. I can add some info. This car is the last of it's type, ever. Australia isn't making this type of car anymore, this was the last model released after ~70 years of Holden (GM) & ~60 years of Ford making such cars in Australia, for the Australian market. The two models were the Holden Commodore & the Ford Falcon. The SS Commodore is what you see here as the Chevy SS, we could get this engine in much less equipped cars. We slowly stopped buying them as the years went on but when SUV's became popular everyone stopped buying large sedans altogether, so first Ford then Holden (GM) announced they would end production of the cars. So yeah RIP.
I got a Chevy ss that i converted with the holden logos and it’s great seeing everyone confused when they see their holden logo and not knowing what it is. Also got the vette engine in it. Sound beautiful
@@dylanjump545 I think it's fucking braindead to put the Holden logos on it. Just leave it be, it ain't bothering nobody being rebadged as an actual damn brand we have in America.
Great video man, truly awesome Chevy SS.
Stock power is 400 hp . So what kind of hp does this one make with intake and headers ? Did he do a digital tune after the headers and intake ?
Personally, I love the Chevy SS. Great car, great chassis, a little down on power for my taste but then again it has the entire GM parts stable to play with. A legitimate fun car for the money that you can haul the family in too! So happy to see it get love, so sad to see how GM treated it :'-(
They actually have 50/50 balance which is why they handle so well.
Would you prefer this over Cts-v 2011 if u would get almost the same price offer!?
good question, id probably go caddy for luxury..... this for rarity
@@Mod2Fame 💯💯 agree with you!.
Some FYI. This is a base model. They also come with lsa 430kw and 475kw.
It's a shame that the Holden Commodore platform never really sold well here in the US.
The Pontiac GTO was a rebadged Holden Monaro Coupe, and had dismal sales as well. My city's police department bought a few SS cruisers.
Most of them got wrecked because the officers were used to the front wheel drive Impala 9c1 cars, and because the SS looking so similar to the Impala, they'd forget which type they were driving and wipe them out!
True But Funny!
Great video, that thing looks sinister as hell! Love that exhaust note......music to my ears! Enjoyed the ride along!
Keep up the great work!
Peace and love from Baltimore Maryland U.S.A.
Impalaman1968 so your love department really bought chevy SS cars I don't that
Mr. T ....actually, they purchased 12 of them, as a reliability test... and distributed them throughout the 10 district stations. 2 were kept at the Central district, unmarked, for the Homicide detectives. . those are still intact. The remainder were put into regular service. This information was relayed to me by a friend who is a shift commander in my district, after I saw him driving one, fully marked. Why would this be hard to believe? It's not any different from the Police Package Dodge Chargers....and there's a shitload of those in just about every state.
Impalaman1968 ... You sure you not talking about the Caprice?
Davis Jones. No, they have quite a few Caprice 9C1 cars, and regular Impalas too. Plus a whole bunch of random vehicles for UC work.
The ones I was talking about are indeed SS cars. Like I said, they only bought a handful of them. With the exception of the detective's cars, the other ones got torn up quickly. A lot of the Caprices met the same fate too. Drivers that were used to the FWD Impala, weren't ready for the RWD versions. They'd forget which one they were driving, and in the heat of the moment, would end up wiping out. Sad but true! Lol!
Yeah I still want a g8.. It would be sweet if ford had the Falcon over here
I got my Chevy ss 2014 salvage title with 20k miles for 25k
Do you think is a fair price?
What’s the best year of these to buy?
My dude, love the video! You can't be driving a car and video you driving 100+. You in the N-Y(My home spot). You can get a serious ticket.
I feel you tho!
I got a Impala 2012 LTZ, and I love it, but this is my dream car, its an unknown gift from the aussies.
Can anybody answer me on how reliable this car is? Mechanical? Powertrain?
Does it have clutch???? I need a clutch in mine. I'm old school. id buy one immediately. They should advertise this car more
That is a holden commodore vf, the are bad ass, I live in Australia and most have one. if you are interested, check out the bathurst 1000 race.
The throttle input is an easy fix. Was that happening with or without traction control?
If you had to choose between this car and the new Camry which one would you choose and why?
Is that Bwi parkway ur on in Laurel, Md area?
dude its awesome how you film with one hand and drive/shift with the other. *applause*
Yeah that car is cool and can make 600hp on a supercharger but an M5 would destroy that car. With just downpipes and a tune thr M5 is pushing close to 800hp and coupled with the ZF8 is a monster.
Exactly, the SS is an okay car due to the LS3 but it is not even close to being better than an M5, I have a 2009 Z06 and a 2014 M5 and the M5 is much better in EVERY area over the SS. I have had a few SS's try to run me in the Z06 which is stupid, they have zero chance even modded (note that I am modded to though, roughly 635 at the wheel). Not hating on the SS, I could like anything with an LS engine in it, but comparing it to an M5 is crazy.
@@indyguy5570 who compares it to a bmw?, in aus the commodore(ss) was a much cheaper car that fit larger people, could tow and be a all rounder daily that was reliable
Nice review, good sir. Likin' your channel. Let's get your take on sleighs like the Focus RS and the Stinger GT or some of those other cool rides in the hot hatch segment. Thank you!
Does it get heat soaked?
Wasn't this built on the same platform as the Pontiac GTO??
I may be mistaken.
G8
The GTO was built on the Australian platform as it was made in Australia and exported to the USA. The SS is made in Australia. We have had them for years. I am an Aussie and I drive a SS Ute with a 5.7 LS1! Had it since 2001 and I still love it. 19 inch wheels, Mod ECU, headers and 3 inch exhaust, tuned box, spins in 2nd and spins in 3rd and 400 HP. The GTO was called a Monaro here. And the SS you see is actually a factory car. We have a mob here called HSV, Holden Special Vehicles who modify the SS and the best is a GTS with 505 HP. No longer built as people here in Australia now buy SUV's, Hilux's, Ford Rangers and Shitbox 4cyl's. SO Holden and Ford no longer build here. So if you want a V8, you gotta spend big on a BMW or Merc AMG.
@@shanejackson4978 or you hang onto your Holden for reliability. I've got the VR SS and VX Calais LS .
We also have caprice in australia with the ls3 and same intirior I have one
l dont think it is as smooth as you say on high speed. Because cam is shaking a lot while its mounted on roof or whstelse.
Just sold my sonic blue terminator which a bad ass car itself. But now in the market for a ss Chevy, trying real hard to find A manual . But after watching your video I might consider a automatic.
Mod2Fame , next time your in D.C . Let a bro know . There a couple g8/SS groups here. None are stock lol . Lots of supercharged ones , couple of Turbo ones too
He is not wrong...
He just gave his opinion
Oh, so all “opinions” are right? 🤔
Okay.
A set of stainless steel 3" bi-modal exhausts would make that car. It made a big difference to mine. Also note that model should have the magnetic suspension kit. Best of the best.
You know this car is made in Australia, good vid M8
You made the car look and sound great. But, I have to say I tuned out when I saw it was automatic. Just my preference. When I watch these videos about fantasy cars I always wish they had the transmission I would get.
Also, to your point about having it be a beast when you need it, and calm when you're with your lady, I will say that if I were blessed to have a car like that and took it to you guys to mod I would want it to sound like monster at all times.
Great vid, though.
Hit the traction control button twice quickly and it unlocks the special mode just like on AMG'S and other but not as complicated as AMG'S and others ...... AMG'S have a long sequence of buttons and other stuff u have to do to unlock the secret special mode but the SS is super easy just hit it 2x
Clean beautiful and a straight up beast 🤘you got to love the SS
I love how silent it can go. No reason to be loud ALL the time
No BS, but why get rid of the mag ride for a coil over? Was changing the dampers a requirement after you lowered the car? (I really love it!!)
I think the Chevy SS deserve respect because Chevy hasn't built a rwd sedan since the the 96 Impala and I haven't forgotten about the G8
Willie Williams
The g8 gt and gxp hold there value still for 09s. This SS will for sure.
If they actually marketed it it prolly wouldnt have failed. I think someone at chevy wanted this car to die
It's built in Australia and imported to the US it died because holden closed down
If any one has talked shit, it's regular car reviews. But that wasn't even that bad. For the most part, I've never seen a video where anyone has said anything bad about the SS.
How many tickets has this guy collected?
I’m an Aussie and I will say if you liked the SS you should pay Australia a visit and check out HSV (Holden Special Vehicles) or do some research 👍
Does it got fender flares or fender rolled?
Neither, an no rubbing
That sound man! That sound is music to my ears. One of my favorite Chevy of all time.
Ok i'm an aussie and i have a late 2013/my14 VF SSV Redline, Fantale orange in color, 6spd manual, heavy duty clutch, solid flywheel, coil overs and 20's with a fair few internals and big cam, big headers and twin 3inch stainless exhaust, produces 700nm at the wheels at the moment!
I don't know if the USA got different engines from factory than we did but if not, then that being a 2014 which is series 1, has an LS2 in it which is a 6.0ltr, not the 6.2ltr LS3 that only started coming out in the series 2, plus if it had an LS3 it would have a badge saying that on the front bar!
HSV cars have had the LS3 6.2 since 2008 and only started getting the LSA engine in the series 2 of the VF! Like i said, i don't know if things were different in the US though!
As for being collectible, since they are not making anymore of them, eventually they will be worth money, the Redlines will be worth the most out of the SS, i had an SS back when i was young that i paid $13k for, yet to buy the same car now that is screwed will cost over $20k and we all thought they would never be worth shit!
spinna6996 , VE/ VF SS’s never had the LS2. They have L98’s, L76’s/ L77’s... can people please stop confusing them, because there are some key differences.
For example, the L98’s, L76’s/L77’s have the same heads and intakes as the LS3.
You also stated that only the series 2 VF’s had the LSA. Well, the series 1’s did, just only in the GTS.
I've done 184 mph down the North Dallas Tollway in an Impala SS back in the day.. crazy fast, and no, I wasn't driving lol
Blue collar budget friendly sports car! Bang for the bucks though. Can you review the new m550i?
That one looks cool on them wheels but it just makes me think of a newer 4 door refined version of the 04-06 GTO. That body style in AU is sexy to all of them folks. Over here its an acquired taste...but I do like that it blends in for the most part. If ford took a car like this and used their eco boost V6 would make for a fun 4 door too.
Damn that SS has one hellova exhaust note! Always been a fan of the SS!
Why tf is the sv6 tips on not the ss tips
Is the red line 8k? Bugger me!
He going to crash someone's car being stupid making a pull, holding the steering wheel like that, an holding the cam.
He almost did at 4:45. You can hear the tires get loose going around that turn at a 100.
Did some price checks and it looks like they are holding their value on the used markets.
Where are the Holden badges????
Great video man
Love the wheels. Have you dyno'd the car yet? I watched Doug's review and needed another point of view. I am loving this car, the SS.
Headers and intake isn't modded.... come out to AZ.. we have stacks of supercharged and cammed SS sedans... take you for a ride in a 4 door kitty slayer....
Man Ive yet to see one in the Gilbert/Chandler area
well while your original comment is incorrect, I could be even more of a dick and say, intake, headers, wheels, suspension, and shift ratios is modified, which is all things you failed to mention.
I think we need to look up modification in the dictionary. The car is modded... Period. Is it as modified as others? Of course not.
That camera mounted top mid is a bad idea, when you drive the rear view mirror blocks the whole road. Plz put it to a side so I can see what’s happening
Maybe not perfect... But a perfect compromise. :) And that's from a New Zealand Holden owner. Enjoy the journey bro.
Great video! You got another subscriber!
Even this greenie can't resist a nice V8 soundtrack. It's my guilty pleasure. 😇
Hello from Australia, the americans have only gotten a small taste into the holden commodore world with the vf commodore badged as a ss in the us, we have so many models of these cars even more crazier stock ones that can flog the balls out of hellcat, the commodore name plate has been used since the 80s here and we have had many generations of this car the later model vfs that you guys have gotten come with 4 doors leather and alcantara interior. Huge boots space, cruise control lane keep assist, auto reverse parking blindspot monitoring full airbags all round the car the ability to turn off traction control completly and swing the rear out, stock they come with an ls3 making 400 hp ish and 415 tourque sent through the rears and some models with lsd installed not to mention the magna ride suspension and roomy interior. Thats just on the tops
And then there's the HSV ones...
Thing I hated about my g8 and the SS are they have no redline on tachometer
So is it tune?