South Manchester - Silver '05 Monaro.

[Rocket-man]

Just a quick hello.

Stumbled across this website and thought I'd say hello.

I have a London plated "LC 05 ***" silver '05 Monaro. Bought it new from the dealer in Croydon when my Omega MV6 went tits up. Best decision I've ever made. Highlights so far has to be a drive to Budapest and back on business. The Hungarians went mad over the car. Got to the point when it was really embarrassing! It was great to be cruising at 120mph plus with ease through Germany and Austria (& Hungary too). Only managed to find space to floor it once (traffic and weather) and got to 160, when I had a terrible vibration. Mentioned this to the guys at Pentagon in Derby. (They had a giggle) But they re-balanced the wheels. Since then no vibration at 160. Top guys! Thanks.

I haven't seen any other Monaros in the wild in the Manchester area.

(In fact I've only ever seen one other wild Monaro and that was a silver VXR on the A14 a couple of months back)

Wondered if there were any others in and around South Manc / Cheshire?

Hello to you all.

Rocket-man!

[Swordfishcoupe]

Hi Rocket-Man,

As from Friday there is a new one in Rochdale area - look out for the 666 reg

[rocket]

Eh!....wots this....another Rocket with a silver Monaro....imposter...stop that man!!

Only joking, welcome aboard Rocket-man. CV8 or a VXR?
You may see reports on this forum that black Monaros are faster, but we know best eh...after all, why else would did they name it Quicksilver?

Cheers,

(The original) Rocket

[caspy]

PHANTOM BLACK --- because scarily quicker!!!!!!

[Rocket-man]

"Eh!....wots this....another Rocket with a silver Monaro....imposter...stop that man!!"

Rocket man by proffession!

See Top Gear on Sunday.

[Rocket-man]

Hi Rocket.....

Ironically I have the CV8.

It's exactly the same as yours, bar the number plate.

I haven't seen a black one yet. (Well I've only seen one other one yet! so that's no benchmark!)
Prefer the silver version...It blends in more and attratcs less attention from the boys in blue.

Well that's my lame excuse!

Rochdale 666! Another one in the Manchester area.
We'll have to organise a Manchester meet!

[rocket]

Rocket-man said:

Rocket man by proffession! See Top Gear on Sunday.

Re this Sunday's TG, bbc website says..."Winter Olympics Special: The Top Gear team visit Norway during which they attempt Olympic events, but with cars. In a world first, they fire a rocket powered Mini off a ski jump."

Will that be you?!?! I'm intrigued....will have to tune in on Sunday.

[Rocket-man]

That would be me and my partners in crime!

Tune in.

Can't say much before the show, but you won't be dissapointed.

I think it's the ultimate Nitrous upgrade kit for a car.
It'll bring a whole new meaning to burning someone off!?

[PCV8]

My son spotted your car recently parked in stockport. Posted on the forum but before you joined, welcome anyway. There are one or two others in the general area so we will be arranging a get together.
Mine is the Odyssey CV8.
Manchester cruise coming soon maybe

[BO55 VXR]

Rocket-man said:

<snip>I haven't seen a black one yet.<snip>

That's because we're to quick for yer...

Welcome to the fold Rocket-Man...

[Rocket-man]

PCV8 said:

Manchester cruise coming soon maybe

Let's do it!

[Swordfishcoupe]

Yep - I am up for a meeting, but would prefer to let the engine wear in first !! Still only done 206 miles since Fridays collection.

Cheers
Steven

[Rocket-man]

PCV8 said:

Mine is the Odyssey CV8.

Where are you PCV8?

Do you know how many others are in or around the Manchester area?

[Rocket-man]

Swordfishcoupe said:

Yep - I am up for a meeting, but would prefer to let the engine wear in first !! Still only done 206 miles since Fridays collection.

LOL.

Indeed, although we don't have to burn rubber!

[Swordfishcoupe]

To be honest,

I am stunned there are more in the Manchester area, I had hoped I was the only one - LOL.

But suppose it sounds like the only VZ in Manchester (ready to be prooved wrong though).

Cheers

[Rocket-man]

You're gonna have to give me a quick education......


What's a VZ?

[Swordfishcoupe]

Sorry,

It's the face lift Monaro, 354ps engine and newer shape, front & rear plus bonnet vents. Also known as the 2005 version (or just v8 rather than CV8).

Cheers
Steven

[BO55 VXR]

Rocket-man said:

You're gonna have to give me a quick education...... What's a VZ?

I had to ask that question and the guys here gave a very good education.. All can be found here www.hsv.org.uk/topic.asp?h=27&t=234157

[Rocket-man]

Swordfishcoupe said:

It's the face lift Monaro, 354ps engine and newer shape, front & rear plus bonnet vents. Also known as the 2005 version (or just v8 rather than CV8).

Ah ha.

In that case I have the 2005 version or V8.
Got it in May last year. Already racked up 13k miles in it......

It's getting old.

D

[yorkkie]

Hi guys i would be up for a Manchester meet just up the M6 a little, why not south of Manchester in the hills around Macclesfield? Or better still on the Hills east of Rochdale in Gods county