Talk:Holden Commodore (VN)

Power pack
The article states:

The Commodore SS Optional features included:[6]
 * Power windows

Wasn't it actually a "power pack" option, which included power windows, mirrors and antenna? I believe that this was the same for S and Berlina, too. Sean K 05:10, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
 * A lot of the specifications from the VQ Statesman article could also be copied over to the VN Calais specification listing. I may be wrong (have never owned a VN Calais), but I think that apart from suspension, engine and wheels, the equipment levels are almost the same. The main differences between the two cars were things like extra sound insulation, softer suspension, extra padding in the seats, widened console, and so on. Sean K 08:02, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

looking good
getting better, have you seen mine lately? HSV Senator Signature.Senators 21:18, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

VN V8 - LSD STANDARD
Sorry to pick on you guys for the little things, but my father bought his VN CALAIS in 1991, whcih in now mine, and every VN V8 was released with a LSD DIFF as a standard part, not an option. Looking further into this, there was 2 types of LSD's used in VN-VS non IRS COMMODORES Im not sure on their names, but there ws a 'SUPER HEAVY DUTY' type diff, that you would see in most police cars and some standard cars, especially the UTE's, and then there was another type of LSD, which in comparison to normal LSD's is of poor quality. The identification of these differentials can be made by a special metal plate bolted onto all heavy duty LSD's, stating that its a high performance differential —Preceding unsigned comment added by 210.193.227.17 (talk) 00:15, 7 March 2008 (UTC)


 * Thanks for pointing that out. I've added information regarding the standard LSD on the V8 Calais, however, I'm afraid you haven't provided me with enough information about the two types of LSD to include in the article. If you have a list of sources, that may be possible. OSX (talk • contributions) 05:38, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

VN Commodore SV3800
There was another variant, called the SV3800, in blue or white. Same as the New Zealand spec. GTS. V6 auto —Preceding unsigned comment added by Fnevilzg (talk • contribs) 03:59, 6 June 2010 (UTC)


 * True, but it was a HSV and not a Holden. OSX (talk • contributions) 04:18, 6 June 2010 (UTC)

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REPLY: Given this proposed move has been resolved, I believe this comment can now be ignored. Also, does it need to remain on this page? IMO it is confusing. Blammy1 (talk) 22:34, 12 October 2020 (UTC)

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Regarding 'Overview'
In regards to the opening sentences of this section's first and second paragraphs, i.e. "...t was a eengineered hybrid of the European Opel Omega and Opel Senator. This donor body was paired to a Buick V6 engine or the Holden V8 engine." and "As well as being highly based on the Opel Senator,...", this grossly understates the amount of re-engineering that Holden undertook. In fact, the ONLY structural or mechanical parts that the VL Commodore shared with the Opel Senator were the doors and roof (and even then the roof was modified), and its rear quarters and taillight design only shared a visual similarity with the Omega. Furthermore, it was only the lobbying by the Holden engineers that resulted in GM's new V-platform receiving rack and pinion steering, as the Opel design featured recirculating ball (which later Opel models reverted to).

I therefore believe these paragraphs need to be re-written to more accurately reflect the true origins of this model and the efforts of the Holden engineer in its design. Blammy1 (talk) 22:31, 12 October 2020 (UTC)