Picked this up a few months ago with only 12000'kms on the Odometer. Love the color and the whole look and feel of it.

So far have lowered it, added some 20" Verde Kaos rims, put on some SS/V rear mufflers and bee sting roof antenna aerial and some billet strut caps in the engine bay. Have spent a good amount of time on her including a full machine polish and paint clean, Dodo Juice supernatural wax.

Have a GXP rear diffuser still to go on (going to take off the tow bar), and want to put on some 60th anniversary chrome sided door handles. Custom plates on too. She runs the 3.6L quad cam V6 and 5 spd auto. Simple work/family car with subtle mods that do turn heads :). Go out cruising in her when I can.

Anyways.. here's a few shots.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/sv6f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/IMG_5533s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/IMG_5821s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/IMG_5914ss.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/IMG_5927ss.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/IMG_5908ss.jpg

Beautiful looking car.
I love the look of the wagons.

Beautiful looking car.
I love the look of the wagons.

Thanks Mate ;). My aim was to make a nice cruiser for myself and the family. No racing or power runs.. just easy on the eyes and great to cruise in :).

Great looking wagon. And you got it in the best color. :thumbsup:

I like that trailer hitch too.... it goes well with the dual tips.

I like that trailer hitch too.... it goes well with the dual tips.

Yeah its coming off when i get the time ;) then the GXP diffuser goes on.

Great looking wagon. And you got it in the best color. :thumbsup:

Thanks Mate :). I do love the Voodoo blue, it goes off in the sun! and after I machined polished it etc.. the color was so much deeper and just turns heads when ever I'm out n about :).

Was out yesterday and stopped to check the tyre pressures... some random guy walks pats me and says "Bloody nice car man", lol always makes me smile :).

I love the black and white pic alot. All of them look good. Congrats!

Yeah its coming off when i get the time ;) then the GXP diffuser goes on.

DOH! How much to ship your "discarded part" to the USA? I WANT IT! :):):)

They are very hard to come by here in the US.... partially due to the overseas factor, and partially because the g8 was only built for 2.5 years. :slap:


I love how it's partially hidden yet still useful. I'd love to tow the family jet-ski behind the g8, talk about a fun time!

PS -- I already have the GXP diffuser, we can get them locally here in the states for about $60 shipped.

Nice looking car!

DOH! How much to ship your "discarded part" to the USA? I WANT IT! :):):)

They are very hard to come by here in the US.... partially due to the overseas factor, and partially because the g8 was only built for 2.5 years. :slap:


I love how it's partially hidden yet still useful. I'd love to tow the family jet-ski behind the g8, talk about a fun time!

PS -- I already have the GXP diffuser, we can get them locally here in the states for about $60 shipped.

I could find out the cost for shipping once Ive taken it off if you like? :). I dont plan on towing anything lol.

I got my rear diffuser new from a dude over east for $85 AUD delivered.

Stach.

P.S. I want to get a jet ski one day.. but maybe a 4wd before then to tow it :).

will be nice to see the GXP diffuser on a wagon, can't say i've seen that yet.
with the partial de-badge and SS pipes it should make the rear look WIDE

i woulda loved to have one when i have kids
but too bad :(
well thank god the CTS-V has a wagon :)

and i want that engine cover!!
can you send me one? :)

Near on anything is possible ;)

few more shots...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/pano.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/DSC00045s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/DSC00050s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/DSC00057s.jpg

Dropping the kids off at school.. side on parking ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/schooldrop.jpg

Man that blue is nice. You're really skilled at excellent photography; you should be proud!

I just noticed from the initial post, what seems to be chrome "strut bushing caps" of sorts. Those aftermarket?

Man that blue is nice. You're really skilled at excellent photography; you should be proud!

I just noticed from the initial post, what seems to be chrome "strut bushing caps" of sorts. Those aftermarket?

Thanks for the comment Zepcom :).

Have been into my photog for a while now.. and worked for a mag for a year and a half in the past :).

The strut caps/covers are made by a fellow on the Street Commodores forums from billet :) and polished up. Set me back about $145 AUD.

Near on anything is possible ;)

few more shots...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/pano.jpg



oooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Trying on a new Badge on the rear. I like it.. gives a racing feel to it. Will hopefully have the gxp diffuser on soon and hood racing stripes.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/reare2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/VE2Badge.jpg

Two more taken today on my Point n shoot... overcast here.. and about 15C

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/DSC00149s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/DSC00134s.jpg

where did you get that emblem?

Bought it on the Aussie Ebay.. dude had 2 of them for sale at $40 aud each.. very good considering i think theyre nearly $120 from Holden. Generally you have to provide a Vin number to HSV to buy any HSV badges!. This ones from an E2 HSV.. usually put on when they have a Bi-Modal exhaust.

So sick!!!

Thanks mate :), Going to be putting in some shortened shocks/struts shortly and possibly some 22's! :D.

Welcome Stach! :)

Great Pics!

Very nice. Shame it's so far west!

Yeah.. Its a lot nicer over West though ;)

Very nice car and great pics. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks mate! :).

Have a new front grille badge on now.. a gloss black with blue pearl.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/IMG_6718s.jpg

Also have some shortened shocks/struts going in this Friday and a Walkinshaw Hood scoop going on in 2 weeks time. Should look mean! :).

Yep, the west is very nice indeed, and one day, I hope to bring my car over, and show it around the sights.
Love the grille badge!!!

Thanks PP! :). You'll have to look us up!.

Latest shot :)... scoop still to come.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SneakPeak.jpg

hmmm they're different i'll give you that! i think i prefer the previous rims though. badge looks cool

Have had her lowered with some Pedders eXtreme XA Coil overs.. and damn what a difference :D. VE walky scoop to come!.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/IMG_6748s2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/IMG_6761s2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/IMG_6765s2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/IMG_6768s2.jpg

Nice subtle touch with the greyscale and full color relflections in the puddle in the first pic.

Nice ride man! Very clean.

Thanks guys :).. Scoop is on.. and she seems to turn heads with ease at the moment ;).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/IMG_6773s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/IMG_6776s.jpg

Holy 'mod budget' batman.


Still looks killer. Nice job with the rims, they bring in your work to the front emblem quite nicely.

Cheers Zepcom :).

Few more from the track on Sunday just gone.. big thanks to a good mate of mine for the pics :).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/nl1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/nl2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/nl3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/nl4.jpg

still planning on the racing stripes? wasn't sure if they'd fit with the bulge...
your car would probably be good for the option front-lip... just colour coded
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d1/asylum83/photoshop/nextlevel.jpg

Nah selling the front hood stripes off.. went the scoop instead :).

Yes wouldnt mind just the centre part of the optional lip spoiler on mine.. eg in black :)

One more shot from Sunday at the meet point.. Nearly 900 odd commodores there :).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/59849_425558930059_610690059_4992995_3931913_n.jpg

Local show n shine -

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/54s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/58s.jpg

Also from around the City

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/162ss.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/IMG_69753s.jpg

the silver wagon next to you at the show'n'shine, has that got that aftermarket bumper on it? i think i've seen a pic on mags but never a "real" photo

Yeah it does.. it belongs to Tim from Central Spoilers/Spraypainters here in Bunbury WA

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SWCC/IMG_7046s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SWCC/IMG_7111s.jpg

I love everything about both wagons, except that thing on the hood. It looks like a big piece of plastic glued on top of the hood. Other than that, beautiful cars! IMO

Cheers Pic18!, appreciate the comments mate :). Yeah the scoop is very popular over here.. does give them a tough look but not for everyone :).

cheers

DR

VEE SSV, I love the look of your Sports Wagon! It's a shame those wagons never made it over here for sale. :)

Yeah, i reckon they would have sold a fair few your way :), same goes with the Utes!.

Would also love to get some kind of lower lip kit on mine, in black or carbon fiber.. something like the below, but obviously not exactly like this chop.. which was very quick.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/IMG_6964we.jpg

Yeah, i reckon they would have sold a fair few your way :), same goes with the Utes!.

Would also love to get some kind of lower lip kit on mine, in black or carbon fiber.. something like the below, but obviously not exactly like this chop.. which was very quick.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/IMG_6964we.jpg

Dayum ... even your 'quick chops' look amazing! :wink2:

I like the cf front lips like the v8 supercars have. Okay, maybe a little smaller of one. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SWCC/IMG_7111s.jpg

I know it's not a popular choice but I think I'd trade my car for a wagon given the opportunity.
It looks like a big ol' turtle. :)

I have a little off-topic question but what kind of trees are those in the background.
I'm unfamiliar with indigenous plants down there. It looks like they were groomed that way but I'm sure that's just natural right?

Yeah they're just pine trees.. planted along the road :) and they're naturally like that :)

thats an awesome looking car, looks well kept!!!

Beautiful looking car. I love the look of the wagons.

Then lay that eyeball of yours on this one:
GM of Australia, HOLDEN, Stage 1 SS Sport Wagon, badged in Australia as Chevrolet by the dealer! Think I cried when I first saw that one!

http://ninemsn.carpoint.com.au/Tig/UI/PagePopup.aspx?R=8626114&PhotoID=30075036&h_mid=4418664&f_mid=&c_mid=4420080&pid=522128&tabID=2208792 (http://ninemsn.carpoint.com.au/Tig/UI/PagePopup.aspx?R=8626114&PhotoID=30075036&h_mid=4418664&f_mid=&c_mid=4420080&pid=522128&tabID=2208792)

Bath time :), trying out a new flash setup too.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/NLs.jpg

hey mate, did you end up fitting the GXP diffuser? My brother just got a SSV Redline wagon (should get him to join up here, or i'll just post some pics on his behalf!), was thinking the diffuser should be pretty much the same as sedan?

Always loved the Sport Wagons. We'll never have them here.:whine:

hey mate, did you end up fitting the GXP diffuser? My brother just got a SSV Redline wagon (should get him to join up here, or i'll just post some pics on his behalf!), was thinking the diffuser should be pretty much the same as sedan?

Nah haven't as yet, need to take my tow hitch off and get another bumper to paint and put back on as the current bumper has a bit cut out underneath for the hitch. Will get it done one day :).

Always loved the Sport Wagons. We'll never have them here.:whine:

It is a pity i know :\. Kinda how we dont get the Camaros here... the new ones that have made it over here sell for $115,000 AUD and up!.. We get royally ripped!.

Very nice ride. Seen it on ls1 :) and love the rims on it.

Thanks mate :). One other pic of the rear end.. had a few bits color coded :).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/IMG_8146s.jpg

Two pics of her on the annual street commodores cruise for charity.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/20101222.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/201012221.jpg

colour-coded garnish is different, i've never really like the placement of it (should tie in with the taillights more) so i guess it's an improvement :D

still no GXP diffuser! :P

gonna have a go at installing my brothers on the weekend, any idea how they go on the wagon compared to the sedans?

Bath time :), trying out a new flash setup too.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/NLs.jpg

Perfection, sensational picture...

siiiick,

Where did you get rear emblem from it looks sick

One of the best looking rides on here, and it's a V6! Represent!

Thanks fellas! appreciate the great feedback :).

GXP rear diffuser - I will have to take the bumper and tow hitch off to do it.. as im not sure as to how.. i havent done it as yet :\.

The new rear Badge/Emblem is from an E2 HSV from Holden, if they have the Bi Modal exhaust upgrade on the HSV they get the flag badge with the hsv lion on the bit next to it. I got mine from ebay.com.au for under $50 AUD.

New custom painted engine cover is on, brings up the engine bay well :).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/EngineCoverfinals.jpg

New custom painted engine cover is on, brings up the engine bay well :).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/EngineCoverfinals.jpg

Great paint job on the one piece engine cover... That looks amazing...

Cheers mate! :), Im reeeeeally happy with it :), what a difference a little bit of 2 pack paint and a keen eye can make :).

A few updated shots taken earlier tonight.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/IMG_8575s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/Leftsidedusksmall.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/IMG_8570s.jpg

Still unable to find that badge can anyone lead me in right direction and may know where to get one?? Would be appreciated :)

Amazing car and color! There's so much aggression in the car its hard to believe its a V6. Your photo skills are top notch, what camera are you using? These have been my favorite wagons and would be proud to own one in the states.

GXP rear diffuser - I will have to take the bumper and tow hitch off to do it.. as im not sure as to how.. i havent done it as yet

as soon as you figure it out, the GXP diffuser fits the wagon using the same mods as needed for the sedan :D

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d1/asylum83/samswagon.jpg

The GXP diffuser looks awesome :), Planning on putting another resprayed rear bumper on mine and taking the hitch off, then putting the G8 diffuser on. Soon! :).

Car show I was in last Sunday, Won best Wagon and some prize $$, happy to say the least!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/IMG_8774s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/SVVI%20Sportswagon/IMG_8944sos.jpg

Another show tomorrow, should be great :)

Beautiful wagon. :thumbsup:

Cheers dude :), still cruisin and loving it! :)