Exclusive VE Photos (56K Commit Suicide)

Fairlane · 14-08-2006, 05:48 PM

Well here are some pics i grabbed whilst i went past CC Holden at West Gosford today. Sorry i couldnt more/better pics but the cameras batteries were flat.

But here are some anyway- They had two Omega's and one SS-V.

Personally i found the styling inoffensive- not really my cup of tea (bit like a cross of a Audi A4 and a beefed up Vectra but with less overhang) but i didnt hate it. The interior styling was very different- The interior of the SS was good- Whilst Omega was a dissapointment it looked the same as VZ in a way and the Commodore still suffers from that bench back seat and limited legroom. Engine bay looks cramped and hard to work on, the boot however was impressive.

I still think the BF styling is competitive with VE and you now have a choice between two camps of styling with the two cars- I prefer BF but VE is nice nethertheless

Anyhow here the pics- Shrunk in size from orig

*Oh yeah speakers are mounted in rear doors now

Fairlane · 14-08-2006, 05:54 PM

Ill get interior and engine up in a sec

Bucket · 14-08-2006, 05:55 PM

SS looks a bit of alright but the Omega looks horrible!

YOOT · 14-08-2006, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Fairlane

*Oh yeah speakers are mounted in rear doors now

They were in the VT onwards. :Reverend:

stevz · 14-08-2006, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Fairlane

*Oh yeah speakers are mounted in rear doors now

They have been since the VT.

Poetic Justice · 14-08-2006, 06:02 PM

The rear of the VE looks alot like a 380, and I'm not trying to compare it like VZ and the old magna. It's even closer

**Polyal** · 14-08-2006, 06:04 PM

It is very coupe-esque.

Jeez, brand new cars and a bit of touch parking never go astray....lol

ten[A]cio[U]s · 14-08-2006, 06:07 PM

To be honest i i thought it looked better as a prototype. it doesnt look as good now.

**Polyal** · 14-08-2006, 06:06 PM

Also, has anyone else notice in motor/wheels, that when they give the SS's a canning, there seems to be HEAPS of body roll. Ill look at some XR8's etc later and see if its the same, but I dont rmember it that way.

But in some pics its looks like a foot of clearence from the guards to tyres.

Bucket · 14-08-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Also, has anyone else notice in motor/wheels, that when they give the SS's a canning, there seems to be HEAPS of body roll. Ill look at some XR8's etc later and see if its the same, but I dont rmember it that way.

But in some pics its looks like a foot of clearence from the guards to tyres.

Agreed, especially over the front flared guard...it really did look high...too high

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Fairlane · 14-08-2006, 06:09 PM

*I did try to get more of the tyes/wheel packages, but the camera died- As per al the ballyhou on LS1- VE Omega have a basic 16" Bridgestone Potenza with hubcaps which look like they are off a VR Acclaim.

**Polyal** · 14-08-2006, 06:11 PM

Ok, I hope someone else was going to ask this, whats with the second box with the CAI?

LUXO_8 · 14-08-2006, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Ok, I hope someone else was going to ask this, whats with the second box with the CAI?

probably some kind of induction noise reduction solution like the dog-turd on EB2 V8's

sfr rob · 14-08-2006, 06:20 PM

the secoind box probably has something to do with the emmisions laws..
hey i saw some pics of the hsv line up.. well a few of them.. .they look so damn good!!!!!!

Bucket · 14-08-2006, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sfr rob

the secoind box probably has something to do with the emmisions laws..
hey i saw some pics of the hsv line up.. well a few of them.. .they look so damn good!!!!!!

picsorban(tm)

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Dilan · 14-08-2006, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sfr rob

the secoind box probably has something to do with the emmisions laws..
hey i saw some pics of the hsv line up.. well a few of them.. .they look so damn good!!!!!!

So come on...

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Bossxr8 · 14-08-2006, 07:26 PM

From the front the VE looks like a dorky kid with big ears.

Whats with all the VE threads and photos.

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LUXO_8 · 14-08-2006, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Whats with all the VE threads and photos.

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its always interesting to see what the oposition is doing.......it shows what direction things are heading and what ford are up against.....

Damozxr6 · 14-08-2006, 06:30 PM

gotta love those huge wheels arches, they look ???? house and the tail lights wtf is the go with them there tiny. I prefer the sexy BA/BF anyday.

HSE2 · 14-08-2006, 06:33 PM

Is that orange peel under the light of the SS?

Jet-Star · 14-08-2006, 06:42 PM

I thought some one was claiming the battery was going to be in the boot due to a flawed design..Guess not.

jimmy_c · 14-08-2006, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesse06

I thought some one was claiming the battery was going to be in the boot due to a flawed design..Guess not.

it is mate, in the v6 engine bay pic you can see where the battery would go is the fuse box.

Interesting engine bay layout.

Scruba · 15-08-2006, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jesse06

I thought some one was claiming the battery was going to be in the boot due to a flawed design..Guess not.

Boot Battery

Battery in the boot.

Fairlane · 14-08-2006, 06:46 PM

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Is that orange peel under the light of the SS?

Not really, it just came out that way when I shrank the pics, it looks relatively normal at Full Size. That being said there is a little orange peel in the paint.

4.0i_SiX · 14-08-2006, 06:57 PM

Overall its a tidy looking package, however I really really do not like those tail lights. Although it does seem to be the new trend (ala 380 ) I just hope ford doesnt follow suit.

sfr rob · 14-08-2006, 07:29 PM

i dont have pics, they were on my mates laptop. he works for HSV, and i dont think he would let me have the pics as he knows they would end up here. :hihi:
Trust me though... you will crap your selves when you see it.

HSE2 · 14-08-2006, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sfr rob

Trust me though... you will crap your selves when you see it.

What was good about them over say the SS?

**Bluehoon** · 14-08-2006, 07:56 PM

Don't like the front end.

Reminds me of an astra.....

AWD Chaser · 14-08-2006, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sfr rob

i dont have pics, they were on my mates laptop. he works for HSV, and i dont think he would let me have the pics as he knows they would end up here. :hihi:
Trust me though... you will crap your selves when you see it.

bwahahaha - every 3rd member on this forum has a mate at Holden or HSV, thats not just a dealer....

I like the rear end of the SS, but don't like the rear of the Omega.... Interior is.. neat looking.... Looks like the engine is made of plastic though....

sfr rob · 15-08-2006, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by au3 chaser

bwahahaha - every 3rd member on this forum has a mate at Holden or HSV, thats not just a dealer....

your a tosser mate.
For your information:
It's actually my brothers, best friends cousins, sisters husband, that works at hsv.
Trust me... i think the HSV's will change the way you think of the VE. I drove past a dealership today and couldnt believe how ugly the base model commodore is. The thing sits about 2 meters from the ground... has 14 inch rims with 22 inch tyres. UGLY.

From this same fella i know, he said the clubbies will roll out with 310kw confirmed.
I will try and get some more info from him, its interesting stuff!