HSV Gen-F2 Maloo R8 review: The humble ute is now a supercar slayer - Page 2

vztrt · 15-12-2015, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Windsor220

You could probably carry more in a hatchback with the seats down than a Maloo

The domino's guy in his scooter can carry more.

MethodX · 15-12-2015, 08:53 AM

It would look good ln black, tone it down a bit.
Good on them for going out with... something.

SumoDog68 · 15-12-2015, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by vztrt

The domino's guy in his scooter can carry more.

Maloo payload is 500kg - enough for a spare tyre and couple of pizzas :-)

stazza · 15-12-2015, 09:54 AM

God that's ugly. Looks like the old hand held Hoover I used to vacuum out my car with. Stupid vents all over it that look tacky as hell. Massive front bumper with plastic hanging off here there and everywhere.

Oh yeah and nice GT335 knock off wheels

Typical.

creative · 15-12-2015, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluey-GT

2 doors , 400kw supercharged V8 and close on 700nm twist in a factory offering and some on here are quibbling over a spare tyre.......

FFS , go and get an RACV , NRMA or some other road side assist membership to deal with it.

If you're at Summernats and you blow both rears in the burnout comp, you still only have 1 spare...this thing is built for recreation not haulin tools in the back or does it haul tools in the front seats..lol

Kudos HSV. Luv your work.

And after spending nearly $80 grand on a car, I would expect a full size spare at least!

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Originally Posted by 99AUXR

Had a customers redline VF SS in today, great bit of kit and loved the interior think good on holden. Only thing I didnt like is think it needed a bit more bark, it was auto.

I really like the VF interiors now. It was the only thing that put me off buying a holden when I was first looking for a ute back when I got the XR8.

creative · 15-12-2015, 12:02 PM

double post

mik · 15-12-2015, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluey-GT

2 doors , 400kw supercharged V8 and close on 700nm twist in a factory offering and some on here are quibbling over a spare tyre.......

FFS , go and get an RACV , NRMA or some other road side assist membership to deal with it.

If you're at Summernats and you blow both rears in the burnout comp, you still only have 1 spare...this thing is built for recreation not haulin tools in the back or does it haul tools in the front seats..lol

Kudos HSV. Luv your work.

yeah but only an idiot would go to a burn out competition knowing they will be without two rear tyres at the end of it and no spare, surely they could make some arrangement for at least the goo kit , the bloody thing is 5 metres long surely they can fit a goo kit somewhere .

BENT_8 · 15-12-2015, 12:26 PM

Next time you're out and about count how many people changing their flat tyre you see.

Now compare that to the number of cars on the road.

A spare will weigh what, 30kg.

Now consider how much more fuel is being burnt every day by motorists carrying around that extra 30kg when it may never see the light of day.

Who cares if it doesnt have a spare, there are mobile tyre changers around these days.

Its like the argument against dedicated gas, 'what if i run out, i'll need a tow.'
I've had my egas for 3.5 months and have already saved enough to cover half a dozen tows should i ever need one.

Nice Ute.

1TUFFUTE · 15-12-2015, 01:11 PM

For some reason I'm on the side raging that it doesn't come with a spare

.....yet I myself have never carried the spare (a gazillion Kim's) and that includes a lot of country and worksite driving. Never once had a flat tyre.....EVER! Now I have the G6ET, I at least carry a can of goo.

mik · 15-12-2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 1TUFFUTE

For some reason I'm on the side raging that it doesn't come with a spare

.....yet I myself have never carried the spare (a gazillion Kim's) and that includes a lot of country and worksite driving. Never once had a flat tyre.....EVER! Now I have the G6ET, I at least carry a can of goo.

you are very lucky.

Whitey-AMG · 15-12-2015, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mik

yeah but only an idiot would go to a burn out competition knowing they will be without two rear tyres at the end of it and no spare, surely they could make some arrangement for at least the goo kit , the bloody thing is 5 metres long surely they can fit a goo kit somewhere .

The issue with the "tyre weld" in a can products - is that they're designed as a one off use for emergency.... It will most likely fix the puncture but what most people dont know aboy these products is that they can ruin the inside of the tyre. Most tyre shops dont like to do puncture repairs on tyres that have been repaired with these products - very messy to clean up around the puncture area and can be hit an miss beacuse of all the gunk in the tyre. So in the end - it could cost you $4 - 800 for a new tyre regardless. Also - these products arent really intended as a long term fix - especially for Hi Performance tyres and in some cases may invalidate tyre warranty as well etc etc..

So I reckon HSV knew what they were doing when they omitted this product as a "fix". probably easier to just chuck a full sized spare in the back for long trips and be done with it...... Round the burbs - just use road side assist. 1st world problem really considering the likelihood and regularity of punctures for this type of vehicle and intended application.

1TUFFUTE · 15-12-2015, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mik

you are very lucky.

I tell a small lie.....once my trailer got a slashed tyre on a job site, but I didn't have the car, my apprentice had it......so I'll take that

. Never having 19inch rims or bigger would play a part too.

stig_3754 · 15-12-2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluey-GT

The issue with the "tyre weld" in a can products - is that they're designed as a one off use for emergency.... It will most likely fix the puncture but what most people dont know aboy these products is that they can ruin the inside of the tyre. Most tyre shops dont like to do puncture repairs on tyres that have been repaired with these products - very messy to clean up around the puncture area and can be hit an miss beacuse of all the gunk in the tyre. So in the end - it could cost you $4 - 800 for a new tyre regardless. Also - these products arent really intended as a long term fix - especially for Hi Performance tyres and in some cases may invalidate tyre warranty as well etc etc..

So I reckon HSV knew what they were doing when they omitted this product as a "fix". probably easier to just chuck a full sized spare in the back for long trips and be done with it...... Round the burbs - just use road side assist. 1st world problem really considering the likelihood and regularity of punctures for this type of vehicle and intended application.

This.

Goo and even space savers are designed to get you out of an emergency, and ideally to get you to where you will fix/replace the problem tyre without the need for a tow.

b0son · 15-12-2015, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SumoDog68

Maloo payload is 500kg - enough for a spare tyre and couple of pizzas :-)

A ute is more fashion accessory than necessity nowadays. Every man and his dog has one, I never see anything in the back of one (tradies aside).

blackf6 · 15-12-2015, 02:53 PM

Well..... With pretend power figures. They have to drop the power to weight ratio somehow to make it vaguely believable.

Whitey-AMG · 15-12-2015, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by stig_3754

This.

Goo and even space savers are designed to get you out of an emergency, and ideally to get you to where you will fix/replace the problem tyre without the need for a tow.

That's kinda the paradox here. The goo will get you to the nearest tyre place , but many of them won't repair the tyre if its been gooed. Especially if its a high performance tyre. Towing the car to the tyre place will allow for a puncture repair and can end up saving you big $$$$.
Damned if you and damned if you don't sometimes.

Anyways, 350- 400kw supercharged goodness makes up for no spare in my book.

BENT_8 · 15-12-2015, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 1TUFFUTE

For some reason I'm on the side raging that it doesn't come with a spare

.....yet I myself have never carried the spare

Haters gotta hate?

**DFB FGXR6** · 15-12-2015, 06:00 PM

So if the "Goo" ruins the chance of a tyre repair, what happens to the inside of the wheel?

Whitey-AMG · 15-12-2015, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by stazza

God that's ugly. Looks like the old hand held Hoover I used to vacuum out my car with. Stupid vents all over it that look tacky as hell. Massive front bumper with plastic hanging off here there and everywhere.

Oh yeah and nice GT335 knock off wheels

Typical.

The vents are functional. Read the release and get the details....
Ignorance is bliss hey ?

mick74GT · 15-12-2015, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by stazza

Oh yeah and nice GT335 knock off wheels

Typical.

Lol I actually thought the only thing That doesn't look good are the wheels...

stazza · 15-12-2015, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluey-GT

The vents are functional. Read the release and get the details....
Ignorance is bliss hey ?

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Originally Posted by stazza

God that's ugly. Looks like the old hand held Hoover I used to vacuum out my car with. Stupid vents all over it that look tacky as hell. Massive front bumper with plastic hanging off here there and everywhere.

Oh yeah and nice GT335 knock off wheels

Typical.

What purpose exactly do the vents behind the front wheels serve?

It's an ugly PoS. My opinion.

asagaai · 15-12-2015, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by stazza

What purpose exactly do the vents behind the front wheels serve?

It's an ugly PoS. My opinion.

Must say it looks like the Hyundai South Korean design department has been let loose from designing a Hyundai sports model Excel on a Holden Maloo, and this is the end result.

Very messy and unsmooth - actually looks like those alien gaming computers with angular lines

Again- my 2 bob- your mileage may vary....

MethodX · 15-12-2015, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by stazza

What purpose exactly do the vents behind the front wheels serve?

It's an ugly PoS. My opinion.

The Fg-x utes aren't exactly stunning looking with that latest grille design.
to each their own.

stazza · 15-12-2015, 11:39 PM

I've never once stated on here that I think the FGX looks good. Cause I don't. But, it's like with every progressive model over the years Holden/HSV has just slapped on more plastic and more plastic and bigger vents and grilles and it honestly looks horrible.

They look more like some kind of hot wheels toy or something. They don't look tough at all. I'm sure the engine is tough, but the car certainly doesn't look it. The toughest looking modern Aussie car is by the the FG F6. Mostly minimalistic and sleek.

tapeworm · 15-12-2015, 11:41 PM

I think it looks tacky as. Looks like something an 18 year old would design.
Bit ridiculous comparing the power to an old Ferrari without mentioning that the Ferrari would weigh about 600kg less

arronm · 15-12-2015, 11:45 PM

FG. Nah F6 yes.

stazza · 15-12-2015, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tapeworm

I think it looks tacky as. Looks like something an 18 year old would design.
Bit ridiculous comparing the power to an old Ferrari without mentioning that the Ferrari would weigh about 600kg less

Agreed.

Supercar is quite a broad term. I'd like to see it slay an Ultimate Aero XT around a track.

99AUXR · 16-12-2015, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by arronm

FG. Nah F6 yes.

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Shame the wheels dont come that flush. . . .

vztrt · 16-12-2015, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SumoDog68

Maloo payload is 500kg - enough for a spare tyre and couple of pizzas :-)

And their hair dryer.

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Originally Posted by tapeworm

I think it looks tacky as. Looks like something an 18 year old would design.

So in other words perfect the HSV buyer.

Wretched · 16-12-2015, 10:20 AM

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.