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Welcome to another Episode of Ross Reviews AU on this weeks Video we take a look at this HSV GTSR.... Turned Replica W1! INSANE... YES.. again a massive thank you to FullThrottleEmpire for setting this day up! show them some love and follow them through the link below!
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[@BadManRiRi]

Its a shame, this is incredible car no doubt. But the fact they lied and claimed its a GTSR to begin with really taints it alot. They were okay with admitting its a W1 rep but had to lie and say its a GTSR. Kind of funny that they did all the big mods but missed a push button start and a HUD which gives it away so much.

[@gt3rs905]

You are on the money. Said perfectly 👍

[@willm687]

Would’ve it been a Vf1 SS or just base ss or something like that?

[@gt3rs905]

Yes. Would be a base S1 VF SS

[@willm687]

@@gt3rs905 I looked up rego and it comes back as a vx commo so it’s probably stolen or stolen plates

[@BadManRiRi]

@@willm687 As others have said, seems like its a VF SS S1 base, just built up to be a GTSR W1 mock up. Still a beast of a car, just the blatant lying about it being a GTSR is so bad. Too many of us car guys lie about our mock ups like this.

[@nicherme4775]

Went all out except the saggy roof lining hahaha. Love the ls soynd

[@RossReviewsau]

Still not finished 😅 but gotta love a sagging roof in 🇦🇺

[@nicherme4775]

@@RossReviewsau I remember coming up behind a W427 years back. Lost about an hour of work because I started following it. I eye fucked it hard. 😂

[@adamc8887]

@@RossReviewsau haha, no . First thing I did in my L98 analogue is $220 to fix the sagging roof. Great vid, much love. :)

[@AusAviation149]

This isn't a Gen-F HSV GTSR. All GEN-F cars, even the base Clubsport from 2013 had Push Button start. Seems a Converted Base VF Series 1 SS/SV6 given the additional lack of Heads Up Display. Nothing wrong with a conversion! Still sounds and no doubt drives awesome! But a bit rich to be putting W1 badges on it

[@MartinJones123]

VFII SV6/SS Commodores did come with HUD and push button start so this is most likely a Series 1 SS

[@AusAviation149]

@@MartinJones123 Yep, amended that. Thought something was off when there was no HUD

[@RossReviewsau]

It was I red flag I noticed later on while editing.. but hard to say with all the changeouts on the interior.. they told me it was a Gtsr 🤷‍♂️

[@MitchZero9]

3:19 Look at the roof lining FFS hahahaha 100% this didn't start life as GTS yet alone HSV. Owner is pissing in the wind with bullshit. Which to be honest is a good thing he didn't screw a GTSR with stupid 22" wheel and slammed springs. You can see the arse end can't ride over the basic city bumps and a squirt of the throttle. I'm not a triggered Karen, but just hate "car guys" bullshitting about their ride.

[@nzmarco]

My SV6 S2 has a push button start. Which VF's didn't come out with them?

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Well as a not-holden-guy, I really learned something here - seen & admired a white W1 many times driving around my neighborhood (apparently one of only 25 imported to NZ! Assuming it isn't a replica like this one) - never realised how rare they are, or that they used the Corvette LS9 - and actually, thought it was a "VV1" because the badge kinda looks more like VV than W to me for some reason😀 Anyway thanks for the lesson on one of Holden's most special & interesting modern vehicles.

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you could learn a bit more about them even tho this is a replic

[@jrbuch]

The genuine W1's with the LS9 got the dry sump motor, so in theory it would have handled better as it had a lower center of gravity as they could mount the engine lower down. Still, this is a cool car though.

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s still a cool car

[@simeonorive145]

I was born to a car enthusiast Dad in the 70s he owned many many cars mostly European sports cars and thats what I always loved it wasnt until my 20s when I started appreciating local "products" to this day if I read a comment or hear " im not a Holden guy or "im not a Ford guy but" It sounds strange. A sick car is a sick car. Ford and Holden/Chevrolet have made great cars and Trucks to choose only one make over the other is to limit your driving experiences.

[@RossReviewsau]

Gotta love all cars I say 👏 can have preferences but I good car is a good car

[@anthonydanaher2146]

looks so bloody good thanks for the review the whole time in the back of my mind im think fuel cost and my heavy right foot love it though great way for Holden to go out the look on ur face when u gave it some priceless worth the watch alone lol

[@brockholder902]

Sick car, off topic but man Ross always come off as such a genuinely nice dude. Suppose it’s hard not to be happy when ur driving cars like this all the time lol

[@RossReviewsau]

🙏😁 appreciate you

[@GoogleAccount-pt4zu]

Mat Watson of Australia

[@victorpeirce4753]

*This car would cure depression 💯*

[@patrickchristopher8497]

​@@GoogleAccount-pt4zuhi I'm mat Watson and yout watching Carwow

[@mankohomes]

Awesome review bro. Love it keep them coming

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks! Will do!

[@nickfoxall5866]

Ross what’s the best sounding exhaust you have reviewed on an LS?

[@IC3XR]

The mighty King of Commodores! 🇦🇺

[@RossReviewsau]

🇦🇺💪

[@MartinJones123]

Finally a W1 on the channel 😊 Edit: It's a rep but still a great car, with that nice supercharger wine

[@RossReviewsau]

Indeed it is! But still couldn’t say no to drive it

[@Inboundbogie]

It's a fake.

[@MartinJones123]

@@Inboundbogie Well that's what I said in my edit...

[@kimboDragon]

🙄🤣 Might only be a ss cocked up to look half like a w1 .. Nice car still Id like to own it and probably feel better raping it on a daily basis.

[@tractorguy1994]

The pedals, gauges. Pretty obvious it's not a HSV. Awesome looking car

[@brettthomas1964]

Hi Ross, great video mate 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks

[@jeremykinniburgh8254]

This’ll be a good one to watch, how did you get your hands on one of those

[@RossReviewsau]

Rep but still amazing

[@adrianbryan5934]

I love those cars so, so much, forget all the Beemas, the AMG Mercs, all the Audis and Stangs, what would i give to get my hands on one of those VXR8s (not my aassole though!😂😂) but the sound and the rarity of those cars are second to none and so what that it is called a Vauxhall (in the UK) I am a big fan of big engine Vauxhalls having owned a 3 litre Senator and 3 litre Vauxhall Omega MV6. That VXR8 is a total beaut! Love it! ❤

[@markblackwell7927]

Enjoyed the review.....nice interior......gota love charger noise.......

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks for watching!

[@denisjovanovic7781]

Perhaps it started life as an Auto SS judging by the key barrel and being white , sagging roof lining. Eitherway nice rep👍

[@RossReviewsau]

We think that’s the case 🥲 still a really nice rep

[@carsonbuckley6459]

mad video bro keep it up

[@RossReviewsau]

Appreciate it

[@GershomDennis]

I couldn’t wait to see a w1 on the channel 😍🔥

[@RossReviewsau]

Replica or not it’s beautiful

[@meganjay30]

Thanks for the video! What's with that roof lining hanging down on the driver's side??

[@RossReviewsau]

It ain’t an Aussie car with out that

[@Blankslategaming]

This is cool, it reminds me alot of the guy in the US who converted a regular ss into a W1

[@Seymour_butts]

He was an aussie living in the states, he was a nice guy. Doesn't upload any more sadly.

[@RossReviewsau]

This is I believe a SS turned W1 rep.. still a great build

[@Blankslategaming]

@@RossReviewsau 100% man, great video too

[@Jaylaz]

White as well, the best color🤍

[@RossReviewsau]

Looks a million bucks

[@ashlacey7829]

Keep em coming mate 💯🔥

[@RossReviewsau]

Will do

[@missinglink4205]

Hey Ford this is how you build a proper performance vehicle the Aussie way😎

[@IC3XR]

*Laughs in XR6 Sprint*

[@johnsbackwithcommonsense7628]

For destroying tyres?😂

[@myusernames1967]

Haha, with a motor from the US. An all aussie built stock XR6t beats that time.

[@Seymour_butts]

the sprint comes in at 4.5 0-100, w1 comes in at 4.2 Keep in mind this is a replica running 22's

[@michaelhoolahan5717]

aussie built.... except for the motor?

[@robbieproductions9504]

Man i swear Australia has the best 4 door V8 cars ever and bakkies/UTE 🔥

[@RossReviewsau]

They do without a doubt 🇦🇺😮‍💨

[@Seymour_butts]

We do! 😊

[@perpetualgrin5804]

But we have to stop at red lights at night😅.

[@vichetkim5533]

Reminds me of VN owners upgrading their cars with the VT Clubsport front end and body kit.

[@dpgemail]

Nothing like it

[@pete508]

It might not be a W1 but mate she's nice regardless,that white just pops & the sound is crazy good,I must admit I'm more a Ford guy but still I'll always appreciate & love me a good Holden lol,anyway another fantastic review great work Johnny you're the Man!

[@RossReviewsau]

The looks of this car are amazing eh

[@111Aardvark]

Love the Supercharger

[@RossReviewsau]

The whine is wild

[@sleebanger]

currently shopping for one of these.... i like the dark red colour in manual.

[@RossReviewsau]

Good choice!

[@timthewhiskynut477]

Nothing ruins the look of a Commodore like 22-inch wheels, and they immediately out this one as a replica.

[@nlikos180]

rego plate show up is 2001 gold VX commodore manual. Stolen plate or not sure lol

[@Joel-xf9tl]

Ford back in the day made a XE? 250xflow twin turbo 4WD! There's one floating about - would be amazing to line up a review of that beast

[@erraticskribbla3156]

lucky you didn't get stung for driving with the fake rego plates,

[@davidball.]

None the less it’s a well setup car. Sounds very responsive. But of a let down from fte but what can i say, but they makes some great builds.

[@RossReviewsau]

There were middle men involved & I think just a communication mix up.. they are great people and I think just an honest mistake

[@fernandoflorio3243]

Very nice car. I am not so sure about the padals as they should be like the ssv Redline . But anyway, good build and great effort.

[@RossReviewsau]

Fair enough! Thanks

[@nlikos180]

Can't be. This video show they dont have Head up display. Might be SS or SSV. SSV redline come with Head up display.

[@deltaforceshuttles3749]

I just don’t get it man / why would they stop making this / I will never understand! Regardless, can’t thank you enough for keeping these street machines alive and well on your videos Ross

[@RossReviewsau]

Thank you.. its a crying shame we have no more new locally made cars here

[@HOONRZ]

No heads up display the dash looks like a sv6 to be honest the speed cluster is sv6 no colour or extra display markings the my link screen how did he get a W1 screen ?none the least it’s a mean machine sounds insane love the 22s definitely not a gtsr missing heated seat buttons below vents sv6 conversion

[@RossReviewsau]

Sadly seems as tho it’s a rep GTSR also but still mean machine.. few red flags 🚩

[@nlikos180]

SV6 speed cluster red is same as SS, SSV, SSV redline.

[@bullitt68390]

Used to build the W1 at Hsv. Overpriced garbage for the genuine ones. It took Hsv 4 months to figure out how to secure the guard liners to the plastic front guards with velcro. True story.

[@Inboundbogie]

The best part about the HSV is the falling roof lining in front of you. Real top quality. HAHAHA!!!

[@RossReviewsau]

All Aussie cars do it 👀🤣

[@nickherbert6520]

Aussie cars are just so sick 🔥💥🔥💥💯

[@RossReviewsau]

Amen brother

[@user-xx6ig1mf4m]

Living with an incurable disease is so hard, but you just have to live life day by day as it goes by (Cancer sucks)

[@ProWilson999]

The lack of metal pedals is a dead giveaway it's not a real HSV of any kind, lol. Going from the gauges, I'd say it's just an SS. Also, that rego plate comes back for a Gold VX Commo in NSW....

[@RossReviewsau]

I think I was a SS mock up.. unfortunately we had a breakdown of information I think an honest mistake.. I tried to shed light on the lack of a push button start and gauge cluster once I clued in while editing

[@ProWilson999]

@@RossReviewsau Honestly prefer someone doing those mods to an SS than to a real GTSR; going from the owner's other cars, I'd agree that they weren't trying to pull a shifty.

[@danielnicholson6174]

is that hood lining coming off near the windscreen? looks like foam is showing

[@RossReviewsau]

Aussie cars 101

[@dowhatthedevilhates]

Ripping 2nd to 3rd😎🔥

[@RossReviewsau]

Hot 🥵

[@stu-evic9027]

Nice VF mock up. No push button start and added GTSR brakes. Just call it a mock up and be done with it.

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s a mock up sadly.. still great tho

[@johnsbackwithcommonsense7628]

Which one felt faster and more drivable Ross this or the FGX Sprint? Thanks

[@RossReviewsau]

Sprint more drivable but this was more fun 🤩

[@johnsbackwithcommonsense7628]

​@@RossReviewsau Trying to kill you but still loving it? I know the feeling 😂

[@94toxic94]

​@@RossReviewsauthis more fun than the 500rwkw f6?

[@tonysmith5887]

Don’t be shy on the right peddle lol. She’s a beast!

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s the rubber bands that scared me 🤣

[@ozwasp]

The licence plates are from a gold 2001 VX GTS in manual

[@ImThAtGuY90]

Yeah after reading this comment I checked the rego and yeah definitely not from this car these owners are shady as fuck

[@sandygarage3802]

I checked the rego's of the other vehicles Ross reviewed & it seems as though none of the plates match the car's they're on.

[@petesmitt]

@@sandygarage3802 the plot thickens..

[@giovannitodaro589]

F$&k that sounds mint!! 😮 I really like that.

[@RossReviewsau]

That whine eh 😮‍💨

[@missinglink4205]

The Candy shop👍🇦🇺🍻

[@RossReviewsau]

😍

[@willm687]

Sorry Ross but as many people have said this car appears to be a fake car for even a GTSR. It also may be stolen or on stolen plates as the plates come back to a VX commodore. It obviously hard to vet cars you’re using. But last thing we need is you to get done driving a stolen car or with stolen plates.

[@tomnewham1269]

Well spotted. More like the car is not registered and they took the number plates off another car which is totally stupid for so many reasons.

[@willm687]

@@tomnewham1269 but either way that’s so unfair on Ross if he gets done. For driving an unregistered car. And seeing the NSW police recent track record I couldn’t see them being lenient

[@MrClemmo13]

What exhaust system does it have? Sounds amazing!!

[@RossReviewsau]

Not sure tbh 😅

[@CurtisLSA]

Sounds like hurricane , like i have on my GTS

[@MrClemmo13]

@@CurtisLSA I’m wanting to put an exhaust system on my VE SSV special edition. It has a cold air intake and has been tuned. 302kw. I’ve had the AFM disconnected. I’ve had a look at lots of different systems and don’t know what exhaust system to go from. Don’t want it too loud. Want a nice sound on idle, and when I put my foot down when driving. Also, don’t want it vibrating through the inside of the vehicle. What do you suggest and where should I have it done? I’m from Melbourne

[@codeycarter3834]

This is sick up the road from my house Marsden Park

[@RossReviewsau]

Awesome place

[@sandygarage3802]

Nicely built & great sounding car, but I'm not sure I can trust the owners of the car's that slap any non matching plate on their car eg(the VF, gtsr clone & VK).

[@RossReviewsau]

🥲 I’m not sure what’s going on with the plates.. was an honest mistake I believe with the legit or rep “Gtsr” was honestly hard for me to tell on the day.. the owner wasn’t there that day

[@georgekhoury9525]

All that draw down power made the roof sag haha

[@RossReviewsau]

🤣

[@commodoreking4051]

At 14:16 I can see the roof lining dropping down, Is it just me or is it actually dropping?

[@RossReviewsau]

😂 idk just commodore things

[@shaunray6660]

Would love to see a genuine W1 review mate 👌

[@RossReviewsau]

Let’s hope one day

[@bullitt68390]

Taxi with a dry sump and supershock suspension.

[@glynispillay2682]

Cars is duer die naai man love them

[@lucinston6454]

Oh my god he got a W1 in, that's sick as shiit, that's a bloody good replica

[@RossReviewsau]

Still a cool rep 🥲

[@lucinston6454]

most definitely, fte did a brilliant job 👍👍

[@glynispillay2682]

What's top speed of these cars

[@richardg8605]

I seen this car parked at the roundabout that day and I’m sure I seen the rear bumper off it

[@RossReviewsau]

Definitely not us

[@deekramer7823]

Widened fenders?

[@kc-nl8zc]

Oh dam that roof lining isn't special

[@RossReviewsau]

Would it be a commo with out a sagging roof 🤣💀

[@kc-nl8zc]

​@RossReviewsau true that lol

[@mvnorsel6354]

That front spoiler will hit a matchstick 😅.

[@RossReviewsau]

Very low

[@jeffhaire1984]

God knows I love my vf-2 but if I ever win the lottery I'm definitely getting a W-1.

[@RossReviewsau]

Then please let me review a legit one 😂😫

[@whitemaz3671]

i see youre in marsden park nsw :)

[@RossReviewsau]

😉🇲🇽

[@Lxzandr]

Is the LS9 better than a LSA engine? I'd love to know. Cheers.

[@RossReviewsau]

Never driven an LS9 🥲

[@CurtisLSA]

LS9 has more power stock yes. Better ? Maybe but LS9 are rare in Australia .

[@Lxzandr]

@@CurtisLSA Thanks mate I just wanted to know to see whether I buy a hsv gts with the LSA or a C6 Zr1 with the LS9. Cheers.

[@CurtisLSA]

@@Lxzandr More parts and easy to find help for a LSA more so a LS9 in Australia . But yeah LS9 has more power stock over the LSA

[@nlikos180]

its not GTS-R W1. No heated seat, No HUD, No start button, etc. Its would be VF SS for mock up gts-r w1

[@RossReviewsau]

Looks that way as I said in the voice over

[@brocksinclair66]

You a rep for Next ride ross? Good mob got my vz from them

[@RossReviewsau]

Yes I manage there socials

[@ImThAtGuY90]

Oh yeah the numberplates are definitely from a Gold VX Commodore 😳 definitely shady owner's

[@petesmitt]

yep.. Ross was driving an unregistered car with incorrect plates, maybe even stolen.

[@isaiahmiller5667]

Its amazing how they jump on the speedo ae, LOVE IT! Fuck abbott lol

[@Chipsandmayo-OG]

I swear that area you are driving in is Marsden park? NSW?

[@RossReviewsau]

Mexico 🇲🇽

[@SootyDiesel81]

Still haven’t fixed the sagging headliner

[@RossReviewsau]

Aussie car problems lol

[@jamesp1337]

This wpuld habe to be a Series 1 SS or SV6 conversion with no push button start / heads up display... Awesome car but not a factory GTSR as claimed 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

Unfortunately I think it’s a mock up but was under the impression it was a GTSR rep w1

[@jamess-et6tx]

Plates don’t match car either. 2001 vx…

[@cals86ify]

Come take my lsa out Ross when you’re down in Melbourne.

[@RossReviewsau]

Let’s go! Keen mate

[@cals86ify]

Yeah let me know a will exchange numbers what’s your email ?

[@bus5683]

How about the whine

[@RossReviewsau]

Insane eh

[@hoonaticbloggs5402]

His headlining is already falling down 😂

[@RossReviewsau]

Aussie car problems

[@goz7569]

It’s a god dam animal 🔥🔥🔥

[@RossReviewsau]

So nice that sound

[@claycassar-daley3964]

next vid>> How to repair Vf SS roof liner? XD

[@RossReviewsau]

😅 asap

[@runslaTe]

Man no expense spared..and it shows

[@RossReviewsau]

Definitely not a cheap mock up

[@brodyruddock4123]

Seems to be a vf series 1

[@RossReviewsau]

Seems to be

[@lk8300]

Say what you want about this car i watched the video again today this car is crazy and beautiful

[@RossReviewsau]

Correct mate

[@anthonycrem7836]

Hahahaha it was probably an Evoke!

[@Arunjeet_vaper]

Lol

[@hihackerwerto1795]

Does full throttle empire have more legendary Australian cars

[@RossReviewsau]

Yes

[@thomasgreen4550]

VF SS with plates from a Tiga Mica VX SS.. did this guy tell you any truths Ross?

[@nlikos180]

This NSW rego show up 2001 VX Commodore gold. Stolen plate and mock-up GTS-R etc. Something not right..........

[@fullthrottleempire8037]

I just want to say a big thank you to Ross for reviewing this absolute beast your a legend but I am super disappointed when it comes to the comments i was in the same understanding that the car was a gtsr that was turned into a w1 rep the car is not Full Throttle Empire car we just set-up the review but when it comes down to it i as a real car enthusiast can appreciate this car for what it is its a tuff build and you can tell the owner has spent the time and the money to make this car what it is regardless if its a ss or hsv really who cares in my books its a tuff car

[@RossReviewsau]

I know it was an honest mistake.. even I could t tell it apart in person on the day.. it’s a very well done mock up.. it’s hard for people to understand I guess since it’s not your car and the owner wasn’t there 🥲 I still loved the car

[@Arunjeet_vaper]

But the car had your plates DNT810 you guys are a bunch of crooks Not you Ross you’re a legend I’m talking about full throttle empire aka full throttle bodge

[@fullthrottleempire8037]

@Arunjeet_vaper lol mate I don't know if you have ever heard of defamation that is what you are doing right now that is not our car as I stated in my comment

[@Arunjeet_vaper]

@@fullthrottleempire8037 your plates.

[@Arunjeet_vaper]

@@fullthrottleempire8037 your plates are on the car though and your sticker on the back 🤔

[@4dshow]

Key start? 🚩

[@RossReviewsau]

I mentioned that red flag but hard to say for sure as a lot was changed to convert the interior I only went with what they told me

[@superjnutzzz]

Got stooged hard there. So many red flags.. it really takes away from a good replica. The lie and the fact it had false plates.. you are so lucky you didn’t get pinged. You’d think a reputable shop wouldn’t do that to you and they would also be aware it’s a fake. It’s either an sv6 or a base model ss, such a damn shame.

[@RossReviewsau]

The owner of this was not present and middle men where involved so I think it’s just a misunderstanding sadly.. it’s so well done I didn’t even really notice the red flags until editing the video later.. would have been better tho to know right away

[@MrTroytroy]

When Australia dropped the ball, The Koreans kept developing. Kia Stinger - 5.11secs 2023 Kia Stinger - 5.17secs Hyundai I30N - 5.2secs Camaro SS - 5.2secs G6ET - 5.22secs HSV GTSR - 5.23secs Kia EV6 GT - 5.24secs Hyundai IONIQ5 - 5.27secs

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Better traction control & torque vectoring systems, improved tyre tech, and more advanced transmissions. Technology marches on.

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s a rep on 22’’ would be faster on meaty tires

[@Beer_Dad1975]

@@RossReviewsau Also manufacturer times usually include rollout - not sure if your draggy does that or not? - and of course, manufacturer times are on prepped surfaces in specific conditions. In reality from the traffic lights, a i30N is not going to keep up with this.

[@MrTroytroy]

@@Beer_Dad1975 the I30N will certainly embarrass it if the HSV driver gets a little excited with the throttle on his half worn tyres though….

[@shaunnixon2694]

Stock gtsr would be around 4.3 sec, I’ve got one on 20’s with 295 rears with all the usual mods and would smash anything on your list, you could add m3 and c63s to it while you’re at it

[@GoogleAccount-pt4zu]

I knew straight away this wasn’t a genuine W1 when I saw that it had an automatic transmission as the W1’s came only in manual. This car was the last hurrah for Holden back in 2017 before they went defunct. If you wanted a genuine GTSR W1 when they were first introduced and never managed to get one you’d be kicking yourself as they have now doubled and even tripled in price since launch. The general public complained about “why would you pay 100k for a Commodore” and little did they know how special and iconic this car would be, a quick glance at carsales and you’d see them priced anywhere from 350k-500k whereas a brand new one in schmick condition would set you back at 600k. That is almost priced within european hypercar territory. Only 300 were made as you mentioned in the video and it’s the most powerful Australian built car ever. The original VF series HSV GTS and GTSR both used the Gen IV LSA engine which produced 430kW (435kW for the GTSR) and 740Nm, whereas the GTSR W1 turned things up to 11 by adding in the LS9 engine borrowed from the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 it produced a whooping 474kW and 815Nm, HSV claimed that it can do 0-100 in 4.2-4.5 seconds but to achive that you need to be some sort of F1 racing driver because to achieve that without having traction issues and the rear tyres shredding the road was near impossible, you need the perfect road conditions and tyres to achieve those times, but flooring this thing from a roll would snap your neck as it would annihilate you into the back of your seat with its thunderous power.

[@RossReviewsau]

I knew it wasn’t a legit W1 but was hard for me to tell about being a GTSR it’s a well done rep.. it wasn’t until I seen the cluster again editing that I started to think it wasn’t a GtSR actually 🥲 misunderstanding with the boys as it was not their car but a friends and he wasn’t there

[@hihackerwerto1795]

But how many replica gtsr’s and vk to vn Commodore’s were made 😂

[@RossReviewsau]

Exactly 😫

[@petermurgatroyd2002]

Nice car but, I don’t think it is a even a real GTSR. Also what is wrong with the roof lining on the drivers side?

[@RossReviewsau]

Seems to be a replica n we just had a communication issue.. it’s pretty impressive in person I even missed the red flags until I started editing

[@Seymour_butts]

Nice build but that rip shifter has to go! Fake it till you make it 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

Good build anyhow

[@Seymour_butts]

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[@alanbrown8837]

Tricked up VF S1 SS Commo. That’s no HSV……..🤷🏻‍♂️

[@RossReviewsau]

Unfortunately looks that way.. but was told otherwise

[@nhraandnascarfanatic5907]

Yet it’s funny… the market for these things are so red hot these days. some idiot out there with more money than sense will likely still pay between 80-100k for this car. Just for the sake of having what appears to be a GTSR.. fake or not

[@nickwilliams-li6wr]

Has the typical roof sag lol

[@RossReviewsau]

Wouldn’t be an Aussie vehicle with out it

[@christianwuchatsch9510]

Luke @ Full Throttle has just made him and full throttle look like a really dodgy company to work with. Ross Reviews should have sent it back with belt slap for wasting all our time. #wankers

[@josephfedele609]

That's not a real gtsr most probably a vf series 1 ss base model to start conversion still nice car

[@RossReviewsau]

Seems that way

[@Mavo1989]

Its only an SS - no heads up display, no metal pedals, incorrect steering wheel, no push button, incorrect console and trim, wrong cluster... its not even a SSV - Yet alone a SSV redline as the features listed before are all part of a ssv redline.. which also means it does not have any of the good suspension, diff, gearbox ect.. FE3 suspension sway bars... its a great rep.. but advise its a rep

[@StuffAntSee]

Don't know why you keep saying "one of these" its a mock up, not HSV, not W1, not GTS-R Sounds great but its just like the 10,000 XY GT's & SL/R 5000's built to look like but not the real deal. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

Was told it was a legit GTSR rep W1 at the time of filming and I didn’t notice some of the red flags witch I have mentioned tho still in this video..