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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by stevedee3 Click here to enlarge
    Even changing the way something looks usually requires plenty of engineering work Click here to enlarge
    True that, even a subtle styling change means a whole new part or panel, which means complete new tooling/press forms etc. which means lots of work (for engineering and trades people) and new tooling always requires lots of $$$...
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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by daiflu Click here to enlarge
    It looked better than the VE, but that could be because it's different.
    daiflu someone over at LS1 forums that works at Holden says the VF is at least a year away and that a VE series II will be released in September this year with no external changes with the Direct Injected engines.

    Are you able to confirm this?

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    From what i've heard in the past, there will be no series 2 of the VE, Holden just releases new updates at certain intervals, the VE has had 3 or 4 updates so far since it's 2006 release!!
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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by goodfa Click here to enlarge
    daiflu someone over at LS1 forums that works at Holden says the VF is at least a year away and that a VE series II will be released in September this year with no external changes with the Direct Injected engines.

    Are you able to confirm this?
    I really shouldn't comment.
    But if it came from someone working at GM, then they'd probably know Click here to enlarge

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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by daiflu Click here to enlarge
    I really shouldn't comment.
    But if it came from someone working at GM, then they'd probably know Click here to enlarge
    I know how you feel...I've twice been involved in a HSV focus group and shown future models and had to sign a 'hush hush' form...it was hard not to devulge to people what I'd seen, but you've got to do the right thing or risk loosing everything if you get caught out because of that hush hush paper you put your signature to...
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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Wraith Click here to enlarge
    I know how you feel...I've twice been involved in a HSV focus group and shown future models and had to sign a 'hush hush' form...it was hard not to devulge to people what I'd seen, but you've got to do the right thing or risk loosing everything if you get caught out because of that hush hush paper you put your signature to...
    Exactly right. I have my name on all sorts of those forms.
    I actually wish I hadn't said anything. I know for a fact that GM personal scan forums for leaks/feedback.

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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by daiflu Click here to enlarge
    Exactly right. I have my name on all sorts of those forms.
    I actually wish I hadn't said anything. I know for a fact that GM personal scan forums for leaks/feedback.
    Look i wouldn't worry about it too much, you didn't reveal anything majorly significant, and if you are nervous, maybe admin can edit the quoted posts!!

    But zip it next time, we want you to keep your job cos it sounds cool!! Click here to enlarge
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    haha, cheers Steve. Yea, not too much to worry about. Just didn't want to say I saw it, but can't tell you anything.
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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by daiflu Click here to enlarge
    haha, cheers Steve. Yea, not too much to worry about. Just didn't want to say I saw it, but can't tell you anything.
    Give me a couple of beers and it might be a different story Click here to enlarge
    Cool, hope to see you at the social night then!!! There'll be a few brewski's waiting for ya!!!

    Where do you work btw, don't have to say if you don't want, PM if preferred, just wondering if it's the same place as someone else i know!!
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    I know there is 2 new colours coming out in October, Poison Ivy and Wildfire.
    Also a new 20" wheel option.

    Also 6 new features that have never been seen before in an Aussie built car.
    The model is being called the E2
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