Ideas for modifying Monaros
Discussion
SturdyHSV said:
I wouldn't have thought of grafting a VE clubbie bumper onto the front! Can't tell if it works or not 
I really like it, I prefer it from the VXR bumper, would love one of these so to have an alternative.Guess would be impossible to get hold of one and would it be a direct fit ?
stu vxr said:
SturdyHSV said:
I wouldn't have thought of grafting a VE clubbie bumper onto the front! Can't tell if it works or not
I really like it, I prefer it from the VXR bumper, would love one of these so to have an alternative.Guess would be impossible to get hold of one and would it be a direct fit ?
The VT - VZ was all basically the same platform, hence why things are so interchangeable.
https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/hsv-gts-r-prototy...
You can't get any rarer or more exclusive than one of one.
The HSV GTS-R made its debut at the 2004 Sydney Motor Show, a race-prepared Monaro that was (supposedly) going to be available to members of the public as an Aussie alternative to the likes of a Porsche 911 Cup car.
HSV GTS-R rearUnfortunately, that never eventuated, however one car does exist and it's currently being offered for sale by Melbourne's Dutton Garage for Price on Application. In other words, if you have to ask...
The GTS-R may have been a concept but it's a working one and the level of modification over a regular Monaro makes it an extremely special car.
Under the bonnet is a tweaked LS2 good for 335kW/605Nm thanks to forged pistons, billet conrods, hotter camshaft, new exhaust system and recalibrated ECU. There's also a double-row timing chain and massive aluminium radiator to keep reliability under control.
HSV GTS-R engineFurther down the line is a close-ratio six-speed manual feeding power to a 3.73:1 ratio spool diff. The steering rack is 10 per cent quicker than a VY GTS and adjustable dampers are by Ohlins, while the brakes are 374mm carbon-ceramic discs with six-piston AP Racing calipers up front.
Inside it's full motorsport spec, with an FIA-compliant chrome-moly roll cage, onboard fire extinguisher system, dry-break fuel cell and proper AP Racing pedal box with adjustable brake bias.
HSV GTS-R interiorAt the time HSV top brass were talking of a $150-180,000 asking price, however we suspect you'll need to add a bit to that to add the GTS-R to your collection.
With HSV reviving the famous badge for its final hero model, its appearance on the market could not have been more perfectly timed.
You can't get any rarer or more exclusive than one of one.
The HSV GTS-R made its debut at the 2004 Sydney Motor Show, a race-prepared Monaro that was (supposedly) going to be available to members of the public as an Aussie alternative to the likes of a Porsche 911 Cup car.
HSV GTS-R rearUnfortunately, that never eventuated, however one car does exist and it's currently being offered for sale by Melbourne's Dutton Garage for Price on Application. In other words, if you have to ask...
The GTS-R may have been a concept but it's a working one and the level of modification over a regular Monaro makes it an extremely special car.
Under the bonnet is a tweaked LS2 good for 335kW/605Nm thanks to forged pistons, billet conrods, hotter camshaft, new exhaust system and recalibrated ECU. There's also a double-row timing chain and massive aluminium radiator to keep reliability under control.
HSV GTS-R engineFurther down the line is a close-ratio six-speed manual feeding power to a 3.73:1 ratio spool diff. The steering rack is 10 per cent quicker than a VY GTS and adjustable dampers are by Ohlins, while the brakes are 374mm carbon-ceramic discs with six-piston AP Racing calipers up front.
Inside it's full motorsport spec, with an FIA-compliant chrome-moly roll cage, onboard fire extinguisher system, dry-break fuel cell and proper AP Racing pedal box with adjustable brake bias.
HSV GTS-R interiorAt the time HSV top brass were talking of a $150-180,000 asking price, however we suspect you'll need to add a bit to that to add the GTS-R to your collection.
With HSV reviving the famous badge for its final hero model, its appearance on the market could not have been more perfectly timed.
SturdyHSV said:
stu vxr said:
SturdyHSV said:
I wouldn't have thought of grafting a VE clubbie bumper onto the front! Can't tell if it works or not
I really like it, I prefer it from the VXR bumper, would love one of these so to have an alternative.Guess would be impossible to get hold of one and would it be a direct fit ?
The VT - VZ was all basically the same platform, hence why things are so interchangeable.
So that's a Mercedes V12, supercharged, that somehow only makes 455hp and required widening the body, and then as if that wasn't weird enough, why not put a Falcon front bar and headlights on?
That's a hell of a combo!
https://www.carsguide.com.au/oversteer/weird-and-w...
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