Smashed up Monaro Update Pics [Archive]

Miker

01-29-2013, 06:12 PM

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/379226_454261791293850_1523627723_n.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/182275_454261794627183_80777460_n.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/65216_454261797960516_1195351312_n.jpg

Shoutout to Baker Cadillac. I'm been checking up on my car nearly every day and have yet to spot anything I was unhappy with.

Carlrx7

01-29-2013, 06:17 PM

wtf is a Monaro?

Miker

01-29-2013, 06:18 PM

wtf is a Monaro?

Where have you been? :poke:

RoadconeTuning

01-29-2013, 06:20 PM

It'll be cool to see the GTO back on the street.

snakeplissken

01-29-2013, 06:21 PM

Shoutout to Baker Cadillac. I'm been checking up on my car nearly every day and have yet to spot anything I was unhappy with.

Wish I could say the same about their hapless service department.

Miker

01-29-2013, 06:24 PM

Wish I could say the same about their hapless service department.

My only experiences with them was a 45min argument about them having the GTO cradled alignment tool then the quote with nearly $150 an hour labour; the bodyshop staff is amazing tho.

Blue Skunk

01-29-2013, 06:25 PM

Wish I could say the same about their hapless service department.

X2.

Slowfourdoor

01-29-2013, 06:35 PM

Its a GTO. And I drive a G8. Not a commodore

Miker

01-29-2013, 06:39 PM

Its a GTO. And I drive a G8. Not a commodore

My logic. GM put a Pontiac badge on a Monaro and called it a GTO; thus I can put a Holden badge on a GTO and call it a Monaro.

Plus with the new seats and wheel it won't have any Pontiac stuff left on it.

Matts94Z28

01-29-2013, 06:39 PM

Nice gto.

GreebeanZ28

01-29-2013, 06:44 PM

It'll be cool to see the GTO back on the street.

Rep.

GreebeanZ28

01-29-2013, 06:45 PM

Its a GTO. And I drive a G8. Not a commodore

Rep.

GreebeanZ28

01-29-2013, 06:45 PM

Nice gto.

Rep.

GreebeanZ28

01-29-2013, 06:45 PM

Oh, and Run Yo Suck.

LXtasy

01-29-2013, 06:46 PM

Should have been honest and told them it was a gto and hourly rate may have been cheaper.

GreebeanZ28

01-29-2013, 06:46 PM

Should have been honest and told them it was a gto and hourly rate may have been cheaper.

Rep.

Matts94Z28

01-29-2013, 06:46 PM

Rep.

Rep.

GreebeanZ28

01-29-2013, 06:47 PM

Miker needs to get rid of that CAI.

Matts94Z28

01-29-2013, 06:49 PM

'Strictor plate auto x'n...

Miker

01-29-2013, 06:50 PM

Should have been honest and told them it was a gto and hourly rate may have been cheaper.

Ok; that was funny. +rep

GreebeanZ28

01-29-2013, 06:50 PM

Pack racing.

Miker

01-29-2013, 06:51 PM

Miker needs to get rid of that CAI.

JMD gave me it for free.

Because of my Ron Davis Radiator the Svede and Vararam won't fit. So I have to live with the hot air K&N.

slowgreen99

01-29-2013, 07:34 PM

Thought monaro thingies were right hand drive?

Miker

01-29-2013, 07:38 PM

Thought monaro thingies were right hand drive?

True.

Vauxhall and Holden Monaros are both RHD where as the Chevy Lumina SS and Pontiac GTO are LHD.

Whole firewall/wipers/cowl is different between RHD and LHD so the swap isn't feasible.

GreebeanZ28

01-29-2013, 07:44 PM

Thought monaro thingies were right hand drive?

Ho snap!

AverageJoe

01-29-2013, 07:49 PM

Wish I could say the same about their hapless service department.

Couldn't possibly be worse than Miller was

Badmire68

01-29-2013, 07:52 PM

True.

Vauxhall and Holden Monaros are both RHD where as the Chevy Lumina SS and Pontiac GTO are LHD.

Whole firewall/wipers/cowl is different between RHD and LHD so the swap isn't feasible.

Sounds like a big difference between a monaro and your GTO.

GreebeanZ28

01-29-2013, 07:53 PM

Sounds like a big difference between a monaro and your GTO.

Rep. Lmao.

Blue Skunk

01-29-2013, 08:25 PM

Couldn't possibly be worse than Miller was

Equally as bad. Same people from Miller went to Baker.

RoadconeTuning

01-29-2013, 08:31 PM

Sounds like a big difference between a monaro and your GTO.

lol rep

Carlrx7

01-29-2013, 08:54 PM

My logic. GM put a Pontiac badge on a Monaro and called it a GTO; thus I can put a Holden badge on a GTO and call it a Monaro.

Plus with the new seats and wheel it won't have any Pontiac stuff left on it.

thats because GM owns Holden. lol. hold on guys. who wants to buy my GMC Envoy SS? lol

hmmm. more ideas, I should put an Audi badge on my VW. holla! Audi Passat bitches!!

im just fucking with ya man.... but yea, no RHD no Holden Monaro.

-Carl

Matts94Z28

01-29-2013, 08:56 PM

I'd put a kangaroo plate on the front!

Carlrx7

01-29-2013, 08:58 PM

I'd put an UPSIDEDOWN kangaroo plate on the front!

fixed

DIGGLER

01-29-2013, 09:06 PM

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads14/F40+21241827028.jpg

DIGGLER

01-29-2013, 09:10 PM

http://i.imgur.com/BjJiN.jpg

DIGGLER

01-29-2013, 09:15 PM

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01038/car-682_1038678a.jpg

Matts94Z28

01-29-2013, 09:17 PM

All jokes aside, I want to see how those yellow calipers are gonna look down under your black wheels.

Miker

01-29-2013, 09:30 PM

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01038/car-682_1038678a.jpg

I'd rock that. With an LS1.

Miker

01-29-2013, 09:36 PM

All jokes aside, I want to see how those yellow calipers are gonna look down under your black wheels.

I hope they look ok. Anything will be better then CTS-v silver that is already turning yellow/orange from heat.

(Pistons etc are still masked off in this picture.)
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/555224_454225621297467_38897776_n.jpg

DIGGLER

01-29-2013, 10:00 PM

I'd rock that. With an LS1.

lol no kidding, i would rock it too! i swear, a smoking 4 banger would fit it perfect.

anyways, looks like they are doing a good job on the car. keep posting updates, i like to see progress of stuff. since none of my own stuff is progressing.

Slowfourdoor

01-29-2013, 11:10 PM

Ok. The monaro and commodore are a GM "Zeta plateform". Yes the bodies of the gto were built in Australia. Along with the G8s. But the motors are made in canada. The transmission in erica and the car is assembled in american. A zeta plateform means they use the same IDEA for other countries branches. For instance my car is Europe is a vaxhaul. In china ITS A BUICK. I use to be all oh its a comnodore. No it isnt. Its a pontiac g8. The gto and g8 were built off the idea of their holden brothers. You own a gto. Your insurence says gto. You bought it from pontiac who sold it as a gto. Now dont get me wrong I love the history and back ground of our cars. They come from some great cars. But claiming my g8 is something it truly isnt makes me look dumb. To switch your car to a monaro can cost close to 15 grand. Shouldnt have to pay money to make something into something it already is..........just accept you own the plateform monaros are built on and not a actual monaro.

Slowfourdoor

01-29-2013, 11:11 PM

And those calibers do look sick

Miker

01-29-2013, 11:21 PM

Monaro isn't zeta. It is a VZ Coupe.

Zeta is completely different.

Calling a Monaro a GTO is way more offensive then calling a new GTO a monaro.

Miker

01-29-2013, 11:26 PM

All visible body panels other then the front bumper and rear bumper insert are the exact same PN between a Monaro and GTO. The red interior is all labeled "Red Hot VZ Coupe" just like a Monaro, door cards say "VZ US Coupe" as the mirror adjustment stuff is changed for LHD.

90% of the part numbers on a GTO line up with a VZ Monaro. Currently the only parts that are left that are wrong are the rear bumper insert, LHD vs RHD parts, and how the cluster says Pontiac when you turn it on.

Slowfourdoor

01-29-2013, 11:33 PM

slowgreen99

01-29-2013, 11:36 PM

Im building a cobra then dammit! Anyone have a front bumper cover?

ShawnBoyMoody

01-29-2013, 11:37 PM

Poor Old Nigga Thinks Its A Monaro.

DIGGLER

01-29-2013, 11:38 PM

gonna put chevy badges on my gmc now. lmao

DIGGLER

01-29-2013, 11:39 PM

Poor Old Nigga Thinks Its A Manaro.

REP!

Miker

01-29-2013, 11:39 PM

The plateform is used in multiple countries. How much did that front end cost you? And switch to RHD and see how much you got invested then. More to it than a dash board and a steerong wheel. Im just sayin. You own a gto. Calling it anything else is not true. You can truthfully say it was birthed from a monaro. But not say it is a monaro. I have met hundreds before you that own poctiacs and will fight the same battle. But at the end of the day they still own pontiacs. Im finished.

VZ Coupe platform was only used on the Lumina SS, Monaro and GTO.

Zeta is a chassis platform used new Commodores/Camaro/Caprice/etc.

Grandma bumped into me and her insurance payed for new GTO stuff but it was way cheaper to just buy the Monaro bumper; Brembos+Monaro Bumper cost the same as a new GTO bumper.

I would never do a RHD conversion.

Overall I've made a couple grand on converting to Monaro stuff as the Monaro stuff is normally 1/4rd the cost of GTO stuff.

Miker

01-29-2013, 11:41 PM

I'm one of those people who think GM was stupid for selling the Monaro as a GTO. It isn't a retro car and would have sold way better as a Monaro.

Ever since I was a kid I always loved Holdens so of course I jumped on the Monaro when they imported it.

Miker

01-29-2013, 11:41 PM

Poor Old Nigga Thinks Its A Monaro.

REP!

Miker

01-29-2013, 11:46 PM

I'm really disappointed no one is tagging this post with stupid stuff...

Matts94Z28

01-29-2013, 11:50 PM

If its not from AUS then I don't give a damn!

GreebeanZ28

01-30-2013, 05:38 AM

http://www.fastlanemirrors.com.au/connect4designs/monarohkp-1246602640-475.jpg

GreebeanZ28

01-30-2013, 05:41 AM

https://twimg0-a.akamaihd.net/profile_images/2288229863/7p0xdw7jeh552wgjc4ke.jpeg

GreebeanZ28

01-30-2013, 05:46 AM

http://cdn.lsxtv.com/files/2010/10/Monaro-Lead1.jpg

GreebeanZ28

01-30-2013, 05:49 AM

http://mybroadband.co.za/photos/data/500/meanwhile-in-australia.jpg

1SMKN99

01-30-2013, 07:53 AM

Im building a cobra then dammit! Anyone have a front bumper cover?

does this mean i have an 03 cobra? i have the bumper, wheels, hood, and gauge cluster? its almost exactly te same except the engine, seats,trans,sideskirts,rear bumper,spoiler, fuel system, suspension etc. so im close enough right?

oldskoolstang

01-30-2013, 08:08 AM

does this mean i have an 03 cobra? i have the bumper, wheels, hood, and gauge cluster? its almost exactly te same except the engine, seats,trans,sideskirts,rear bumper,spoiler, fuel system, suspension etc. so im close enough right?

Based on the logic of the GTO owner who calls his GTO a Monaro......Yep

1SMKN99

01-30-2013, 08:09 AM

Based on the logic of the GTO owner who calls his GTO a Monaro......Yep

sweet!

LXtasy

01-30-2013, 08:38 AM

Wonder why the gto never came with a supercharged v6 like a MONARO?

BIRDMAN

01-30-2013, 09:17 AM

My C5Z has Oldsmobile Aurora door handles. Time to swap some badges around! Can't wait to impress the old fellers at the next Cars N Coffee!

oldskoolstang

01-30-2013, 09:25 AM

My C5Z has Oldsmobile Aurora door handles.

I thought they were from a Cavalier.....

BIRDMAN

01-30-2013, 09:33 AM

I thought they were from a Cavalier.....

*shrug*

http://www.rogerscorvette.com/history.htm#c5info

ForceFed4g63

01-30-2013, 09:37 AM

I find myself wondering why anybody cares.

RoadconeTuning

01-30-2013, 09:38 AM

because VE Monaro?

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/ve-monaro.jpg

Looks like Weldon and I need Monaro badges soon!

1SMKN99

01-30-2013, 09:48 AM

I find myself wondering why anybody cares.

because we're bored lol

LXtasy

01-30-2013, 10:03 AM

I find myself wondering why anybody cares.

Don't you have "viper" seats? Hmmmmm

GreebeanZ28

01-30-2013, 10:05 AM

Don't you have "viper" seats? Hmmmmm

Lol I forgot about the viper style/inspired/whatever seats.

BIRDMAN

01-30-2013, 10:07 AM

because we're bored lol

Lol! @ sig

1SMKN99

01-30-2013, 10:08 AM

Lol I forgot about the viper style/inspired/whatever seats.

he does have the viper badge on the front! it must be a viper!

blkscls1z

01-30-2013, 10:29 AM

TBSS has dat vette mota boi!!! And Corvette inspired brakes, whatever that means.

1SMKN99

01-30-2013, 10:38 AM

TBSS has dat vette mota boi!!! And Corvette inspired brakes, whatever that means.

four door corvette!

RoadconeTuning

01-30-2013, 11:12 AM

four door corvette!

I've got an LS3 and TR6060... I NEED JAKE DECALS!

ForceFed4g63

01-30-2013, 11:16 AM

Don't you have "viper" seats? Hmmmmm

Inspired yes lol. I actually forgot I have a Viper emblem on the front from the last owner. Both made in 'Merica = I have a Viper.

Matts94Z28

01-30-2013, 11:23 AM

I have an LT4 block in my car... must be a corvette!

1SMKN99

01-30-2013, 11:28 AM

this is awesome everyone car value is going up like crazy!

adamcs

01-30-2013, 11:34 AM

BIRDMAN

01-30-2013, 11:59 AM

I have an LT4 block in my car... must be a corvette!

C4s are epic!

00blackws6mn6

01-30-2013, 01:21 PM

Saw on Facebook that Miker posted that the GTO burned. Harness and dash are done for.
"1000+degree fire. Burned a hole in the BCM, wiring harness is gone. Dash is fubared."

1SMKN99

01-30-2013, 01:29 PM

Saw on Facebook that Miker posted that the monaro burned. Harness and dash are done for.
"1000+degree fire. Burned a hole in the BCM, wiring harness is gone. Dash is fubared."

fixed.

and dafuk how?

00blackws6mn6

01-30-2013, 01:29 PM

does this mean i have an 03 cobra? i have the bumper, wheels, hood, and gauge cluster? its almost exactly te same except the engine, seats,trans,sideskirts,rear bumper,spoiler, fuel system, suspension etc. so im close enough right?

No more like a Mercury Capri getting all Ford Cobra parts !

1SMKN99

01-30-2013, 01:31 PM

No more like a Mercury Capri getting all Ford Cobra parts !

damn...was gonna list it back on cl as a cammed and built 03 cobra for $22k

ForceFed4g63

01-30-2013, 01:32 PM

Uhhh what?

RoadconeTuning

01-30-2013, 02:03 PM

he doesnt mention anything about that on ls1gto...

adamcs

01-30-2013, 02:07 PM

I heard those Monaros had wiring problems anyway, should have gotten a gto instead

BigdaddyDupree

01-30-2013, 02:10 PM

My s10 has a 5.3. Smallest full size ever?

jmd

01-30-2013, 02:16 PM

putting a monaro kit on a gto is like putting a dress on dupree. they both are trying to hide what they are.

1SMKN99

01-30-2013, 02:18 PM

putting a monaro kit on a gto is like putting a dress on dupree. they both are trying to hide what they are.

he just likes to feel pretty in his dress

BIRDMAN

01-30-2013, 02:18 PM

putting a monaro kit on a gto is like putting a dress on dupree. they both are trying to hide what they are.

Rep!

BigdaddyDupree

01-30-2013, 02:22 PM

I'd be cute in a dress

1SMKN99

01-30-2013, 02:25 PM

I'd be cute in a dress

as long as its a pewter dress

MARTYROBBINS

01-30-2013, 02:51 PM

No more like asking for a free clutch then trying to sail said clutch !

fixed for you

00blackws6mn6

01-30-2013, 02:58 PM

fixed for you

Wasn't me bro!

MARTYROBBINS

01-30-2013, 03:13 PM

:hide: So much for trying to be a smartass to the wrong person

Miker

02-06-2013, 12:20 PM

Everything is good; I found a BCM w/ code for Tech2 so we should be good to go; they covered all the damage; was a super easy drama-free ordeal.

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/405583_460260827360613_2006074316_n.jpg
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/405651_459826250737404_1780423428_n.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/404436_460260830693946_452431736_n.jpg