Holden for life! Chevrolet SS owners here in 🇺🇲. Full conversion to the Holden commodore ss redline. Turbo build. Fully forged LS3 with a 7685 precision turbo. Over 1200hp+ on e85. On 93 I asked for a conservative tune for the street around 800whp on 93.
Great review of a Gen F HSV. Best ever HSV range IMO. This thing that HSV is importing nowadays is not for me the ZL1 . Will hold onto my Gen F GTS forever.
i still love a good VZ but ya the VF when done right is so so nice! HSV sadly is dead.. the camaro well cool, ya... ain't no competition for this stuff
@@RossReviewsau The Camaro is great with regard to power and sound, but I sat in one at a HSV dealer a year ago and wasnt impressed. Firstly, price tag was $95k. 2nd there was very little window glass (blind spot city). Boot would only fit a mouse and no HUD! (apparently because the front windscreen is so narrow GM decided a HUD just wouldnt work since it would be dead set in the middle of the windscreen). Oh, and no SATNAV (Americans apparently prefer to use their phones instead lol). A HSV VF R8 or LSA beats a Camaro hands down and the big plus is they are Aussie built.
I agree with you Ross about what you said about the tip tronic mode, of how it is better to pull the shifter back to upshift and push the shifter forwards to downshift (likewise in the FG Falcon) as oppose to being the other way around.
yes the ZF (falcon) autos do it the correct way also witch is great! but so many cars i get into do it the wrong way and its so frustrating lol.. glad the aussie's knew what they where doing!
Aussie greats! Holden and Ford really give value for grunt. I'm moving back to Oz in a few weeks and oh Holden V8 here we come lol. I'm in NZ atm and the cost of fuel here and cars has me driving a Leaf right now. First thing we are doing is buying another V8 :)
@@DavidTron63 I'm in the process of applying to come back to Aus through customs lol. When I get there I am going to buy a VF series 2 6.2 SS. Miss the V8 lol.
I'm with u man..I just moved from South Africa to NZ thought I would own a v8 lol well I stuck toy brand Honda so I got odyssey hahaha..one day I want to try falcon or Commodore
You're exactly right about how you wanna pull back to go up. You don't wanna try and push forward while yr being thrown back. It's the way they do it for wheelchair cars too- pull back fr throttle push forward for brake.
If you want to check out a few VL turbos come over to Melbourne maybe post a video at a car meet and get a few drive alongs they happen all the time in Melbourne basically every weekend heaps of sick cars too unbelievable
Just started building a Hz statesman here in Nz got the ls3 with 6spd going in just had cam done waiting for parts from aus now love the holden and I'm watching 👀 for sure great content. 👍
I have the front on my Clubsport but seeing the thumbnail i want now the sides.. the rear ones E-WING do i am not sure.. will wait for this video to see what i think... the cars soooooo hot
@@RossReviewsau Yeah i am getting... so much for waiting for video.. been wanting for a while.. just cant tell the wife... The cars meant to be done... Its never done...
@@RossReviewsau As it continues to do. I live in South Australia and own a VF R8 and though mines a daily driver you see less and less of them around each week as owners garage them. I've heard the prices for some HSV parts have gone nuts too though I'm yet to see it, but its no doubt just a matter of time before they do.
I'm upgrading my HSV VF R8 to a 540Kw package as soon as my Magnusson 2300 supercharger can get here from the States (gotta love the delays created by COVID eh). In the meantime I'm relegated to watching these videos lol
@@CurtisLSA Yeah yeah nar yeah we all know a barra can do 8 sec 1/4 mile with just 2 grand spend on it but they still sounds like Clarance asking to go to the bathroom.
Great Vid Ross i;m from UK. They are Great Cars .i have a VXR8 /Hsv 6.2 only 440 bhp. its a Shame Your Government Shut Holden . Long Live The V8 . Cheers Mate
You can’t fit anything smaller to the front of the club sport or maloo. The front brakes won’t allow for it. The smallest that fits on the rear is a 19”.
cheers man.. the thumbnail was taken at liquor barons oakford. n the video shoot was on abernethy rd.. it's like just down the road from the first place
depends.. if done correctly and with quality parts you prob add some value.. tho doubtful to make the money back from actually fitting them.. most of the time you will lose money tho after modifying any car..
Actually, these cars make about 500-520hp at the crank. Dynoed at 315KW at the wheels (ave) and allow for 17% drive train loss. Comprehensive dyno tests here: m.ua-cam.com/video/wFTZunJ4BMk/v-deo.html
@@RossReviewsau errr no. HSV GTS 315kw at the wheels = 380kw @ the flywheel, assuming 17% drivetrain loss. HSV claim 430kw at the flywheel for the GTS, thus HSV are overstating the acutal power output by 12%. www.hsv.com.au/see/gts/
Nice Car! Thanks for the Review! I want those SF11’s for my Supercharged E3 GTS! Ross, do you know the widths/offsets front rear? Fitment is perfect 👌🏼
E3 very nice m8 i just filmed one of them 🤫 25th anniversary edition coming soon.. unfortunately the owner wasn't there so i couldnt get all the info.. her instagram is linked in the description im sure she would be happy to let ya know :)
Nothing wrong with US LS engines, apart from the fact they can be a bit of a slug under 3000RPM..a supercharger changes all that and unleashes the full potential of what is a great engine.
Holden for life!
Chevrolet SS owners here in 🇺🇲.
Full conversion to the Holden commodore ss redline.
Turbo build. Fully forged LS3 with a 7685 precision turbo. Over 1200hp+ on e85.
On 93 I asked for a conservative tune for the street around 800whp on 93.
Again bro! So so impressive you better send me a skid vid once she’s done and I’ll share it with the channel 👏😂
@@RossReviewsau bro you need to come to the states bro.
I would love for you to review it lol
I'm a Ford man, but that is one very nice club sport
it really is! gotta appreciate something like this regardless of what side your on
Perfect balance of high pitch whine and low rumble from the exhaust. Love the paint colour!
spot on eh!
Great review of a Gen F HSV. Best ever HSV range IMO. This thing that HSV is importing nowadays is not for me the ZL1 . Will hold onto my Gen F GTS forever.
i still love a good VZ but ya the VF when done right is so so nice! HSV sadly is dead.. the camaro well cool, ya... ain't no competition for this stuff
@@RossReviewsau The Camaro is great with regard to power and sound, but I sat in one at a HSV dealer a year ago and wasnt impressed. Firstly, price tag was $95k. 2nd there was very little window glass (blind spot city). Boot would only fit a mouse and no HUD! (apparently because the front windscreen is so narrow GM decided a HUD just wouldnt work since it would be dead set in the middle of the windscreen). Oh, and no SATNAV (Americans apparently prefer to use their phones instead lol). A HSV VF R8 or LSA beats a Camaro hands down and the big plus is they are Aussie built.
That intro was epic. Music, location, car, all went hand in hand.
Another great review. Another great car. What a beast.
thanks.. yah i think it all went pretty well together :) appreciate the support bro
Great film location Jon, the country roads looked great. The car is beast too.
thanks! was a perfect morning for it!
Yeah nah nah nah yeah but she sure is a beauty
Hi Ross i,m in UK Love Aussie V8s Got a VXR8 /HSV 6.2 .Great Vid Mate
thanks pete! that's epic you got one of them beasts over in the UK! amazing cars
Lucky
Me too in the Midlands....LS3 👍🏻
goddddddddddddddd i love the look of these ;]
still love the turbo on barras tho!
these when they are properly done like this one are just sooo cool.. i love a turbo barra.. but that 2300 Harrop Supercharger 👌
@@RossReviewsau You are my hero!!! :)
I agree with you Ross about what you said about the tip tronic mode, of how it is better to pull the shifter back to upshift and push the shifter forwards to downshift (likewise in the FG Falcon) as oppose to being the other way around.
yes the ZF (falcon) autos do it the correct way also witch is great! but so many cars i get into do it the wrong way and its so frustrating lol.. glad the aussie's knew what they where doing!
The owner of this car use to live near me , was an absolute beautiful car to look at and also be in 🤩
its a head turner for sure!
Aussie greats! Holden and Ford really give value for grunt. I'm moving back to Oz in a few weeks and oh Holden V8 here we come lol. I'm in NZ atm and the cost of fuel here and cars has me driving a Leaf right now. First thing we are doing is buying another V8 :)
yes its crazy expensive in NZ i used to live there! aus gas prices are around the 1.40/L glad you enjoyed the vid m8
haha..good timing..with current world oil prices we pay only $1/l here atm and its expected to stay that way for at least the rest of 2020
@@DavidTron63 I'm in the process of applying to come back to Aus through customs lol.
When I get there I am going to buy a VF series 2 6.2 SS. Miss the V8 lol.
I'm with u man..I just moved from South Africa to NZ thought I would own a v8 lol well I stuck toy brand Honda so I got odyssey hahaha..one day I want to try falcon or Commodore
She's a BEAST. love that colour
best factory colour i think i've seen a HSV in!
Agree with the comment below, perfect intro hey. This beast looks/sounds unreal
thanks brother.. was a really clean car
I have an 09 g8 gt with tvs 2300 maggie.Not nearly as refined, but it puts a smile on my face when ever l drive it.
I Like the VF. And that coulour looks mint.
And sounds sweet. Love the sound of a charged v8
all in all one of the best HSVs ive shown off i reckon 🔥 really really nice car
Colour is called deep purple Hue
@@RossReviewsau And the best model Commodore Holden ever produced.
Nice one Bro! Was good to catch up with you at Cars and Coffees today...
thanks bro! yes good to see you filming :) keen to see some upcoming vids
You're exactly right about how you wanna pull back to go up. You don't wanna try and push forward while yr being thrown back. It's the way they do it for wheelchair cars too- pull back fr throttle push forward for brake.
The only way is should be done!
That thing is beautiful I really want a VF next but a Calais V V8
The VF range is amazing
Sorry ross.. but this is the best car you have done yet,, this car is fawless.. and yes a hsv/holden man,,, Credit to the owner you should be proud
thank you m8! yes she is very proud of it :) its a famous local at the meets
Great cars ! GTS for mine :)
@@RossReviewsau wish i was local would love to get to WA meet you all and take you for a ride in my 2650 harrop LS3
SwitchGaming what numbers are you getting from the 2650? I made 757whp from 2300, cam and full exhaust
@@kaoticturtle8832 510 RWKW and 1150NM 683whp on stock bottom end.. good for more but need stronger internals
They are wicked!! Love a good Supercharged Holden. But Im a Ford Fan at heart!
cheers m8!! i love em all from down under haha🇦🇺 ford holden both epic cars
I'm a Ford man too mate blue blood till the end
If you want to check out a few VL turbos come over to Melbourne maybe post a video at a car meet and get a few drive alongs they happen all the time in Melbourne basically every weekend heaps of sick cars too unbelievable
hope to come down to melb soon for some filming! love it down there..
R.I.P Holden
One day I will buy a hsv even though they r not in production any more I will full fill my childhood dream
keep that dream going and im sure you will!
@@RossReviewsau thanks bro 👑
RIP Holden 😭💙
That's an animal of a clubby!! Awesome car
Beast for sure!
Just started building a Hz statesman here in Nz got the ls3 with 6spd going in just had cam done waiting for parts from aus now love the holden and I'm watching 👀 for sure great content. 👍
Nice 👍 love a statesman! they are very cool! n you cant look past a LS really eh solid good power n fun
That was a awesome review, keep it up
thank you m8!
@@RossReviewsau Hey where u located? You can do a review on my 540Kw+ VF Clubsport R8 once its done if you like?
Surprised the edits actually goof with good asf music beautiful hot
Glad you enjoyed
I have the front on my Clubsport but seeing the thumbnail i want now the sides.. the rear ones E-WING do i am not sure.. will wait for this video to see what i think... the cars soooooo hot
the aero skirting is soo cool! really sets the car off.. but scary how low it is 🤣
@@RossReviewsau Yeah i am getting... so much for waiting for video.. been wanting for a while.. just cant tell the wife... The cars meant to be done... Its never done...
@Michaels Carport Yep and after watching this the skirts are a no brainier,,, without getting sexual... i got ummmmmmm excited
Club vf represent! 😂
Now that Holden is no longer I'd be hanging on to it.
the price just went up!
@@RossReviewsau As it continues to do. I live in South Australia and own a VF R8 and though mines a daily driver you see less and less of them around each week as owners garage them. I've heard the prices for some HSV parts have gone nuts too though I'm yet to see it, but its no doubt just a matter of time before they do.
this looks like an absolute weapon godd damnnn
looks and sounds XD
hell ya bro! one of the best looking aussie cars ive had on the channel i reckon! and the drive was just as good!
Another great review my friend, my GTS is getting closer and closer LOL.
thank you m8! glad you enjoyed it! this one was really special..
I'm upgrading my HSV VF R8 to a 540Kw package as soon as my Magnusson 2300 supercharger can get here from the States (gotta love the delays created by COVID eh). In the meantime I'm relegated to watching these videos lol
hell yeh man that will be killer! love a supercharged V8
@@RossReviewsau Yea got it done a few months ago. Thing is nuts lol
Sexiest vf clubsport I've seen so farr.....🔥🔥🔥
its good eh🥵
Nice ride mate 😁
one of the coolest yet
Yeah lol..
LOW AND MEAN!!! Looks bloody Mint aye! 😀😀😀
the 2 words exactly haha such a killer car
holdens finished, this will be a collectors now
yup prices will rise even more
Ross Reviews no they won’t rise there not selling that’s why they shut down !
No one will be manufacturing parts for these any more
@@sharons9367 wrong...
Ross Reviews we will come back to this post in the future
@@sharons9367 hope so :)
Thanks for the fun morning
thanks for bringing her beast down that morning was fun!
Barra fan girls get your comments ready.
605hp.. 605whp for that matter is all too common with a barra.
Gees We cant upset the barra owners. All the excuses come out ....
@@CurtisLSA Yeah yeah nar yeah we all know a barra can do 8 sec 1/4 mile with just 2 grand spend on it but they still sounds like Clarance asking to go to the bathroom.
@@Elguapo93 not with a zf auto you wont these autos handle over 800whp factory
Barra team aus Ls team usa
Looks and sounds amazing
Wicked car
Looks bloody mental mate! 🇦🇺🍻
killer car
I just got a Chevy ss....im happy with it.....
great cars bro! cant go wrong
That was an absolutely great review Jon; Well done.That colour was so good! Now ..... get your arse back behind the blue oval.
haha cheers m8! Ford up next haha
@@RossReviewsau ...... Onya Sonya.
Long live holden!🚗💨
Amen brotha long live all the Aussie muscle cars
This was filmed in Perth Western Australia I think
yup.. beautiful place
Byford/mundi/Serpentine area for sure
Yep in Byford that road is about 2kms from my house
Wow 😳 , loving this
good to hear m8! cheers
another great vid bro
thank you!
Absolutely stunning 😍
killer build
Sweet ride 🤘🏼
Oh yeah!
What a absolute bucket
...of fire?? 🔥🔥🔥🔥🇦🇺👌
No.. of crap
Not a holden supporter but gard damn this thing is clean. Owner should be proud
she is! and for good reason lol.. yeh easily one of the best looking and driving VFs ive ever seen
Great Vid Ross i;m from UK. They are Great Cars .i have a VXR8 /Hsv 6.2 only 440 bhp. its a Shame Your Government Shut Holden . Long Live The V8 . Cheers Mate
Peter Lee our government didn’t shut Holden down. GM shut it down.
thanks m8 yes its a shame we ain't producing these beasts anymore.. was bloody good while it lasted tho..
@@jjwoody6532 Thanks 4 That Still a Shame
@@jjwoody6532 thanks mate . Sill Shit /Heads
We now have a Lot of These VXR8s HSV and Monaros in UK Now Great Aussie Muscle Cars Cheers Mate
Damn thats nice🔥🔥🔥
easily one of the nicest ive seen
@@RossReviewsau sure is,i liked the f2 review so much that i just got one,its bloody awesome
@@Hsv1556 very RAD BRO! you won't regret it epic cars
Holden vf range they made real nice and bad ass cars.
love the VF.. they went out with a bang holden
I love the colour! Not 20" wheels though. Good job mate!
you don't like the wheels? or you reckon they are not 20s?
cheers m8
You can’t fit anything smaller to the front of the club sport or maloo. The front brakes won’t allow for it. The smallest that fits on the rear is a 19”.
This thing looks insane. 🤣
Beast lol
Long Live Holden
Long live all the Aussie cars!
Nice car.
is recorded near byford cause them roads look very familiar
yup on the money m8.. great spot
You're back!
🤗
I need that frunt end
its a beast eh
New subscriber here,nice vid mate.
thanks for joining the channel!
Im gonna need that song
Bonnet , supercharger , bloody , fuel , Aussie , Aussie , Aussie ! Not fooling me dude . ........ . VOICE .
lol im born Canadian couldnt you tell haha
Can tell he's not Australian when he backs off at 3k. 😂. Nice car
I’ve since grown to not do that 😎🇦🇺
Will be hot!!!
Have same color and same year,have stroked ls3 416 667hp no supercharger.
Nice work
Nice video man, just wondering where you took your photos?
cheers man.. the thumbnail was taken at liquor barons oakford. n the video shoot was on abernethy rd.. it's like just down the road from the first place
@@RossReviewsau oh sweet that's kinda near me cheers man
Love the car besides the wAng
Should come down to Canberra and have a look at my hsv vz maloo
would love to man! gotta respect a Maloo!
Fuck she's clean asf 😍
so nice
Would the mods on the car lower its value on the second hand market or make it more sought after?
depends.. if done correctly and with quality parts you prob add some value.. tho doubtful to make the money back from actually fitting them.. most of the time you will lose money tho after modifying any car..
Thats awesome
Mint car!
@@RossReviewsau Im from West Australia, are you still here.
I am a proud Australian
good on ya m8! 🇦🇺
Abernethy road Byford represent. 😂👌
🙌🙌🙌
What month and date and build number is it?
not sure sorry jordan
👋 G'day
Hey cob'
This specific car is on for sale I just saw 😂
Really😳
These cars would be cool if they were coupes.. 4 seater 2 door.
be very cool to see a concept of that.. like a monaro vf haha
They are like $80,000 now
so expensive :(
Actually, these cars make about 500-520hp at the crank. Dynoed at 315KW at the wheels (ave) and allow for 17% drive train loss.
Comprehensive dyno tests here: m.ua-cam.com/video/wFTZunJ4BMk/v-deo.html
Hsv understating then very nice
@@RossReviewsau errr no. HSV GTS 315kw at the wheels = 380kw @ the flywheel, assuming 17% drivetrain loss. HSV claim 430kw at the flywheel for the GTS, thus HSV are overstating the acutal power output by 12%. www.hsv.com.au/see/gts/
Looks sick what would it be worth as is with the mods
hard to put a price on someone's work.. as there is lots of money in this car.. i would guess 50+k at the moment
Nice Car! Thanks for the Review!
I want those SF11’s for my Supercharged E3 GTS!
Ross, do you know the widths/offsets front rear? Fitment is perfect 👌🏼
E3 very nice m8 i just filmed one of them 🤫 25th anniversary edition coming soon..
unfortunately the owner wasn't there so i couldnt get all the info.. her instagram is linked in the description im sure she would be happy to let ya know :)
Ross Reviews Thanks mate! 🤘🏼
come to melb
hoping to tour the east soon for cars :)
Koya*
DiMe TiMe yes 😅
MY BEAUTIFUL ANGEL 😇😇😇
what a weapon eh
Its just missing a third pedal
it would have been nice to have
I prefer RS6 with chip tune and down pipe. TT V8 with 700HP that you can actually put to the ground at all times with 4WD.
chalk n cheese tho.. very different beasts..would love to review one of them
No magnetic ride ??? Love the stance tho
ya no more magna ride.. but man how good is the fitment and stance
sorry bro the back is UGLY
each to their own
Sad this is No More Holden after 2021. Holden will Shutdown indefinitely.
yes sad news but in my mind holden died back in 2017 when they stopped building locally
Holden is gone for good.
Can the trend of removing badges in the back please stop
I've never understood why people do that unless a badge doesnt keep up with an upgrade but even in that case you can just upgrade the badge eh
Used 45-50k … good old days :(
Crazy the price jump now
hi man
Good shit I love nz cars like Holden
Aussie cars but yeh ;p
How much PSI is the Supercharger running.
owner wasn't with me on the shoot so unfortunately i'm not sure.. you can always ask her through her instagram.. its linked in the description
Why would you get a clubsport in a auto
most i see are auto unfortunately.. i agree always prefer a manual
@@RossReviewsau yeah i would love a manual one over a auto any day
Pretty sad holden had to use LS american V8 engine ........just to keep up with Aussie designed 6 cylinder Barra
barra is epic.. but so are these man
Nothing wrong with US LS engines, apart from the fact they can be a bit of a slug under 3000RPM..a supercharger changes all that and unleashes the full potential of what is a great engine.
Best petrol for ve ss ?
98??