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Old 16-12-2015, 10:59 AM   #61
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These performance utes from both sides are pretty useless for payload and anyone expecting something decent from them is in for a shock. Stupid argument to have. Yes the HSV has 500Kg, but looking at Ford's website, XR6T ute has 470kg for manual and 453kg for the auto.

Basically these are not set up for carrying loads, base models of each would be better suited.
You are right, and in reality the main issue is the hardlid. I've got an E3 Maloo and loaded it right up from time to time (helping people move etc and picking up furniture etc) and the biggest pain in the a$$ is the hardlid..

That being said the tray is a lot more useful than any of the dual cab utes I've had.
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Old 17-12-2015, 07:31 AM   #62
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These performance utes from both sides are pretty useless for payload and anyone expecting something decent from them is in for a shock. Stupid argument to have. Yes the HSV has 500Kg, but looking at Ford's website, XR6T ute has 470kg for manual and 453kg for the auto.

Basically these are not set up for carrying loads, base models of each would be better suited.
Look at the base model Holden ute's capacity.

One of the two marquees has a capacity due to tyres.
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Old 17-12-2015, 08:42 AM   #63
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Look at the base model Holden ute's capacity.

One of the two marquees has a capacity due to tyres.
Not the context of the discussion, the performance versions are discussed here.
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Old 17-12-2015, 09:18 PM   #64
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Not sure how it compares to the older R8s for power, but I do recall seeing a Patrol destroy one at the drags, so haven't been impressed by the R8s.
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Old 17-12-2015, 09:22 PM   #65
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Not sure how it compares to the older R8s for power, but I do recall seeing a Patrol destroy one at the drags, so haven't been impressed by the R8s.
If there's a Patrol at the drags destroying R8s then chances are it would destroy a lot of things and ain't no normal patrol... Haha

These new supercharged HSVs performance wise are quick.. Splitting hairs between them and Miami powered Falcons
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Old 17-12-2015, 09:25 PM   #66
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Not sure how it compares to the older R8s for power, but I do recall seeing a Patrol destroy one at the drags, so haven't been impressed by the R8s.
To help put that into context, what were the specs on that Patrol as I guessing you mean it was running a stock engine and driveline and exactly what model R8?
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Old 17-12-2015, 10:52 PM   #67
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Not sure how it compares to the older R8s for power, but I do recall seeing a Patrol destroy one at the drags, so haven't been impressed by the R8s.
I think he forgot to say the R8 was in reverse.
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Old 18-12-2015, 07:09 PM   #68
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If I had the money and opportunity to buy one of these I would, even the SSV Redline utes look awesome in the flesh and they sound bloody insane too!
I bleed blue but Ford's offering in a ute, let alone a V8 one is quite abysmal and I feel the FG-X simply wouldn't do it for me when there is a better product out there.
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Old 18-12-2015, 07:31 PM   #69
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I have always though the Maloo's are mostly performance orientated with carry on baggage rather than being a workhorse. The money is better spent elsewhere if you want to fill the tray with concrete. Why rough up such a vehicle.
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Old 18-12-2015, 07:36 PM   #70
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If there's a Patrol at the drags destroying R8s then chances are it would destroy a lot of things and ain't no normal patrol... Haha

These new supercharged HSVs performance wise are quick.. Splitting hairs between them and Miami powered Falcons
The Patrol may have had some work done... someone mentioned Duramax.
And yeah, it was definitely one of the fastest cars on the day. By the same token, the R8 (and most of the newer cars bar the
Camaro) was one of the slowest.

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Old 20-12-2015, 02:57 AM   #71
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Default Re: HSV Gen-F2 Maloo R8 review: The humble ute is now a supercar slayer

Geez he's not worried about weight......full winch bar n bead lock rims n tyres still on the thing
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Old 20-12-2015, 03:19 AM   #72
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this thing is built for recreation not haulin tools in the back
its a ute mate, not a ferrari.
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