Soon to be a proud fellow owner of a CV8!

[lythaby]

Well done, I've been silently looking for one, and that one, which I assume it is, from Benz Bavaria looked great.
They dropped the price for a while, then tried on eBay and it didn't meet the reserve, then I was hoping they'd put it back up on autotrader cheaper.

[StuRo]

Yeah, Benz Bavaria indeed it was. What a place! I've never been surrounded by so many exotic cars and ignored them all! (Spent the whole time staring into that impulse blue)

I think there was one in Keighly near Bradford, but I don't know if it's still there?

Best of luck with the search for one though mate

[lythaby]

Red one, wonky number plate.

Nah, I can wait.

[StuRo]

Haha... fair shout.

I've just found out that the dealer has given up on the fuel sensor! Claiming that it's a common issue and they can't find a fix?? Has anyone at all had this issue? :/ maybe it's because they keep taking people out on test drives with next to no fuel in it then sit it on a forecourt and let the float stick to the tank or something?

Any suggestions welcome!

[EmmaJ]

StuRo said:

Haha... fair shout.

I've just found out that the dealer has given up on the fuel sensor! Claiming that it's a common issue and they can't find a fix?? Has anyone at all had this issue? :/ maybe it's because they keep taking people out on test drives with next to no fuel in it then sit it on a forecourt and let the float stick to the tank or something?

Any suggestions welcome!

Not something I've come across personally as my fuel float sees plenty of action. Suggest you give Monkfish a call but be quick they close at 6pm.....

[stigmundfreud]

StuRo said:

Hi guys (and girls),

I just thought i'd poke my head in and say 'Hi' since I've only recently joined the forum and, more importantly, am due to pick up my new purchase tomorrow! (an '04 CV8 in Impulse Blue) I am...very excited... to say the least!

The car is stock at the mo, and when i went for a test drive, I was quite surprised at how tame it sounds in general. Does anyone else share this thought? (Initially, this will no doubt prove to be a good thing as the missus has no idea it's a great big V8!!)

However, I feel sure that before long, i will be looking to give it a bit more of a burbly rumble (a little more 'presense' if you like).

Do you guys have any good recommendations as to the best way to rectify this within a sensible budget for the time being? (bearing in mind that this months wages will go into the fuel tank!

Cheers,

welcome and best colour ever!

[JoyCV8]

StuRo said:

Haha... fair shout.

I've just found out that the dealer has given up on the fuel sensor! Claiming that it's a common issue and they can't find a fix?? Has anyone at all had this issue? :/ maybe it's because they keep taking people out on test drives with next to no fuel in it then sit it on a forecourt and let the float stick to the tank or something?

Any suggestions welcome!

Has the gauge failed completely or just reading a bit random as my Monaro's (04 CV8) fuel gauge has always been a bit vague/erratic when below the 1/4 mark & from memory so were the 2 others I've been in.

[ARAF]

StuRo said:

Haha... fair shout.

I've just found out that the dealer has given up on the fuel sensor! Claiming that it's a common issue and they can't find a fix?? Has anyone at all had this issue? :/ maybe it's because they keep taking people out on test drives with next to no fuel in it then sit it on a forecourt and let the float stick to the tank or something?

Any suggestions welcome!

I haven't heard of it as a common fault. I think he's decided that the parts are not easy to come by, but as you are so keen to have it, he doesn't have to bother.

Price up the cost, and ask him to knock it off the price of the car.

[stigmundfreud]

price up the cost and the 8 months to get it through a dealer, unless you go to Monkfish or someone like Raving

[StuRo]

Well, I finally have it! It's now on my drive looking beautiful of course! The drive home was awesome (except for the fact that most of it was on the M1 50mph bore-fest...i got to test out the cruise control at least :P)

I filled it up and set off....the fuel gauge remained on empty for the duration... but it has been sat on that forecourt for approx 3 weeks on an empty tank so maybe it just needs a bit of a jolt to free it up... (it wouldn't be unheard of) I have a 1 month warranty with the dealer so the plan is to see if by refilling a couple of times it sorts itself out... in the meantime i'll try Monkfish and worst case; invoice the dealer for the cost since it's under warranty.

Thanks for all the suggestions guys, much appreciated. I'm just ecstatic to have it on my drive now!

Also, looking forward to attending my first meet/show

[EmmaJ]

StuRo said:

Well, I finally have it! It's now on my drive looking beautiful of course! The drive home was awesome (except for the fact that most of it was on the M1 50mph bore-fest...i got to test out the cruise control at least :P)

I filled it up and set off....the fuel gauge remained on empty for the duration... but it has been sat on that forecourt for approx 3 weeks on an empty tank so maybe it just needs a bit of a jolt to free it up... (it wouldn't be unheard of) I have a 1 month warranty with the dealer so the plan is to see if by refilling a couple of times it sorts itself out... in the meantime i'll try Monkfish and worst case; invoice the dealer for the cost since it's under warranty.

Thanks for all the suggestions guys, much appreciated. I'm just ecstatic to have it on my drive now!

Also, looking forward to attending my first meet/show

[GAL001]

lythaby said:

Red one, wonky number plate.

Nah, I can wait.

Think someone on here has bought that, I ignored it as looked too cheap, turns out to be an ok car lol!

[GAL001]

Welcome along mate, hopefully your fuel gauge fixed itself!

[StuRo]

Hey all,

Thought I'd post a brief update

My fuel gauge has worked briefly on a couple of occasions since I've had it... and then failed again... dodgy connection somewhere i reckon...haven't had chance to call Monkfish yet... too busy enjoying myself! That fuel gauge is gonna constantly be on empty anyway, why fix it?!

Anyway, since I promised some pics, and haven't got round to it yet... I did take one for the time being so you guys at least have something to work with

(my pooch is in the background wondering what I'm doing...)

[Codswallop]

By far and away the best colour that was offered for a UK Monaro. Happy motoring

[fastbikes76]

welcome along..

Nice car and by far in the best colour :lol:

[StuRo]

Thanks guys
Couldn't agree more!
(no offence to you non blueys )

[StuRo]

SturdyHSV said:

Welcome Stu

I've only ever seen about 2 cars with a stock exhaust, so you're not alone on that

Depending on where you're based, standard options for exhaust are AAS in Newcastle, Monkfish near MK, or Walkinshaw towards Oxford.

You can also have the centre silencers removed by any old exhaust place and that'll give you some more volume I believe.

Sturdy,

Sorry to drag this back up... but have you tried removing the centers on an 04 CV8? I'm thinking of trying it this weekend... is it liable to drone?

[Janosh]

Welcome to the madhouse... and to a very slippery slope of modding!

[ARAF]

Janosh said:

Welcome to the madhouse... and to a very slippery slope of modding!

Look at the post dates. He beat you here.