Ausfag here, Looking to upgrade my VT commodore to either a VE or VF entry model...

Statos are made for v8s. That extra weight needs a v8.

>implying sv6 models dont have the same fe2/3 suspension as ss models

Should have only come in V8. At least the Caprice/Calais. Berlina/Statesman should be been 6/Super6

I never drove a VE SS but I assumed it would be a death trap without upgrading the suspension from SV6 tier. How the fuck did Holden get away with that mushy shit

I've driven a 3.6 Calais. I'd hope that the suspension on the v8 is a bit less like you're floating on the ocean

A little known fact about the super 6 calais and iirc the stato is it can be be driven on p plates with an exemption in some states, because they are 'luxury/family' vehicles.
Same doesnt go for s pack super 6s.
Obviously its no v8 but you can put a pulley and exhaust on it and have a pretty quick rig.
The super 6 motor is highly underrated in my opinion, entirely overlooked because 'just get a v8', but pull off that charger and replace it with a turbo or a bigger huffer and theyre strong engines. Bit of bottom end and theyd chug down most v8s on the road.

VF SV6 goes pretty hard.

Holden/Ford havent ever really been known for well handling cars. The older lighter ones go pretty good but ultimately our cars are very american, big, heavy and boat like handling.
Obviously a v8 would affect the weight distro and other things that would affect geometry, but I was led to believe the only difference in a sv6 and a ss is brakes, engine, tranny, diff and fuel pump.
Theyre essentially the same car.

super 6 are alrite

but its still slower than a barra/5.7
Yeah i got a FE2 pack on mine when i got it corners nice and flat, needed new bushes and new stiffer adjustable front end sway bar links

Coilovers are cheap as piss as well

How else /high km/ commodore?

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