Fuel consumption best on highway (same trip one way trip) when bought:
7.6L/100km
Now with mods up to Aug2024:
6.7L/100km
Build Thread:
Current Mods:
*VE Series 2 Calais Rear Wheel "front of Tyre" Spats Installed.
*Pontiac G8 GXP Rear Partial Diffuser.
*Custom made rear of Tyre "bumper/exhuast muffler area" infill plates.
*Custom Made Foglight void covers to smooth front bumper bar.
*Under-body Oil Pan bash plate to extend aerodynamics under engine towards gearbox.
*Custom Made front bumper/Fender hump removal plates
*HSV Tourer GEN-F2 rear tail lights (integrated separation edge compared to standard smooth)
*VE Series 2 Complete Underbody belly pan front wheel to rear wheel plastic plates - custom mounted with one off fuel strap hangers and rivnuts on underbody to hang the plates.
Planned Mods:
*Custom Slot HDT style Black Plexi / Alu Frame upper front grille with potential to make a rectangular active grille shutter, top half formed from series 1 VE Commodore Calais Chrome Grille (wrapped Black) overhanging lower section. Will be controlled using a RC Boat IP68 servo + Arduino with fan/temperature detection OR will be passive using road speed air to close automatically.
