My other car, #1, CV8 Monaro

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My other car, #1, CV8 Monaro

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Had this a few months now, it replaced a Jag MK2 I bought locally which needed finishing off. Made some surprise money on that in 18 months, so waited almost 9 hours after selling the Jag before trawling the UK classifieds for a Monaro, as I had a V8 itch that definitley needed extensively scratching.

Low mileage, full history, really quite rare, one of 62, in the only colour I wanted, big boot model, lower tax band, no rear spoiler, early model comparably crap tiny brakes (didn't last long!), no modifications (that didn't last long did it!), just the Holden badges, also got the crappy dealer service too! They haven't a clue about these cars.

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5.7 Corvette LS1 old school single cam V8, 6 speed manual, LSD, all the toys, just awesome to drive and makes the perfect mild V8 rumble.
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Sorted all the well publicized usual sillies with it straight away, as I had researched these for quite a while, mostly clutch fluid and gearbox oil related.

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Now it's got the brakes it deserves and is just perfect. Full monty AP racing GTS f/r giant kit -
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Even fitted a Citroen pollen filter to it, as would you believe Holden dont fit one as std, even though they are built in Australia with all their dusty roads, but there's a hole for one that I measured and found one that fitted -
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That's it really.
It doesn't do galactic miles like the Cav and just as well really as 26mpg has been its best run, 18 is it's worst so far where the cav gets 39 average, but when one boots it, it can register 2.8mpg!

Have another car too, sorned in the warm..
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Re: My other car, #1, CV8 Monaro

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2.8 mpg.. ok not the most economical, but to hell with that when you open the taps on a Corvette block :D

Does look tidy dude. :thumb
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Re: My other car, #1, CV8 Monaro

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That I do like, v8 power rear wheel drive, seriously tempted, I haven't driven one yet
I want a v8 :wall
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Re: My other car, #1, CV8 Monaro

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DiplomaXE wrote: Image
Love V8s me, looks kinda familiar that one though? :D
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"No the temperature gauge doesn't work........
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
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Mate, you couldn't be more wrong :lol: Why even bother wasting time to paste a pic of a :sick french :sick car onto Pete's Monaro post??? :roll:
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Re: My other car, #1, CV8 Monaro

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Cavalier342 wrote:Mate, you couldn't be more wrong :lol: Why even bother wasting time to paste a pic of a :sick french :sick car onto Pete's Monaro post??? :roll:
There are similarities in the body shape, surely you can see that? If I had posted a picture of a blue micra then I would understand your comment
"No the temperature gauge doesn't work........
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
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Re: My other car, #1, CV8 Monaro

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I too see the similarities but the Monaro is slightly longer and sleeker.

Nice ride and a cool shade of Blue, definately time to pop on the shades and go for a cruise! :cool
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Re: My other car, #1, CV8 Monaro

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Lovely car Pete, very envious - I'll keep my eye out for it!
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Re: My other car, #1, CV8 Monaro

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Do lurve the Monaros, kinda prefer the 4 door ones though..

Nice colour though Pete, looks really good!
Free Parking is a bonus, leaving my Cav in a carbon dust filled carpark is not.....
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