Go Torque. Trade News Direct. Summer 2011

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Go Torque isis published published by by HoldenHolden ServiceService Parts Operations Operations for for the automotivethe trade. automotive Newsworthy trade. articles or commentsNewsworthy are articles welcomed or comments areand welcomed may be submittedand may be to: submitted to The Editor, Go Torque, The Editor, Go Torque, Contents. 5/35 Dunlop Road, Mulgrave VIC 5/35 Dunlop3170, Road, or [email protected] VIC 3170, > 4-5 All New VE Series II Commodore Holdenor [email protected] is not responsible for Holdenthe Ltd accuracy is not responsibleof any information for the accuracycontained of any ininformation materials submitted contained > 6-7 Holden Plant in materialsby third submitted parties and by published third parties in thisand magazine, published and in acceptsthis magazine, no liability and accepts no liability inin relationrelation to to such such > 8-9 Motorsport News Go Better. materials oror their their content. content. > 11 Business Essentials Part 2 Welcome...Welcome. > 12-13 Technical - Pollen Filters Welcome to the Summer 2011 issue of Go Torque – Trade News Direct. > 15 New Cars - Cruze Hatch & Barina Insert David’s message here. Go Genuine. As the first decade of the new millennium draws to a close we will be > 16 HRP - Feature Car entering 2011 with some fantastic new products which will see Holden continuing as an Australian icon for many years to come. > 18-19 ACDelco Batteries in Trade Club We highlight the new Series II Commodore and all new Barina Spark. > 21 Big-Block Motorbike In particular the new technology features in both cars. We have come a long way from the days when I remember Dad bringing home his new > 22 Beat The Heat - WA Holden back in the early 80’s. It had an aerial that when up and down by itself and speakers in the back, (which seemed amazing at the time) a far > 24 Genuine Holden Windscreens cry from the Holden IQ system you’ll find in the Series II Commodore. > 25 GM Electronic Service Information Our Holden legend this issue is the Statesman which after almost 40 years is retiring, we take a look back at the extraordinary journey that > 26-27 Holden Legend - Statesman these great cars have taken, from the very first HQ Statesman, to the 28 final WM. > Holden Supports iRescue

Holden Engine Operations in produce V6 engines with > 29 Wingless Sprint Cars cutting edge technology which are shipped all over the world, we explore > 30 ACDelco Automotive Stockists the process of building them. > 31 Model in Focus - Hyundai Getz The Holden Trade Club continues to grow and we are pleased to introduce ACDelco batteries to a growing list of parts available through > 33 Toolbox Competition Winner the program, see pages 18-19 for more details. > 34 ACDelco 2011 Calendar Holden Restoration Parts takes a look at Tony Cott’s Toranas and finds out why he loves the cars so much. We also head over to Western > 34 ACDelco Battery Stockists Australia to chat with the guys involved with Beat the Heat – WA, the program which promotes legal off street .

Also featured is one of the craziest motorbikes you have ever seen. The bike is powered by a 540ci Big Block GM Performance engine. We also take a look at an exciting new racing class in Speedway that utilizes 2nd hand Holden engines to create an affordable and entertaining racing division.

Don’t forget to check out page 33 to see who the lucky winner of the Snap-On Prize Pack. I’m sure you’ll agree that we found a very deserving winner. Ethanol Answers. If all this isn’t enough, we are giving away 100 copies of the ACDelco 2011 Calendar to the first 100 people to email in. Check out page 34 for more information. Log on to ethanolanswers.com.au, The team hope you enjoy reading this issue of Go Torque over the a new website to help answer your Holiday season and wish you, and your families a safe and happy questions about ethanol and the Christmas. ethanol-based alternative fuel, E85. Go Better, David Metzke Aftersales Marketing Manager.

Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 03 Series II

All New Series II Commodore. Improved Fuel Economy and reduced CO2 emissions.

Revised Aerolip Boot Lid. Revised Grill, Front & Headlamps

Air Deflectors Under Body Panels Modified Undertray

Holden engineers and designers working on Series II have Aerodynamic improvements include: instituted a series of modifications to produce an average fuel � Addition of panels under the vehicle floor to reduce airflow drag economy gain for all V6 models of 2.8 per cent and an average ( and Sportwagon, excluding Omega) Holden has introduced the VE and WM Series II, the latest versions of fuel economy gain for all V8 models of six per cent – making a � Reduced trim height on Omega and Berlina sedan Australia’s most popular sedans, wagons, utilities and luxury long- combined average of just over four per cent across the VE and · Air deflectors fitted to the front of sedan rear wheels vehicles. WM Series II range. (Omega, Berlina Calais) · Rear bootlid re-design to include aero lip detailing (sedans) With the new range, Holden has finessed the formula that has made Modifications included aerodynamic improvements, which lower fuel · Front undertray modified to reduce drag Commodore the nation’s top selling car for 14 years straight, introducing consumption by reducing the vehicle’s drag co-efficient, and mechanical smart multimedia technology, improved fuel economy and the capacity to run changes. Omega and Berlina models were also fitted with lower rolling Mechanical changes include: on environmentally friendly bio-ethanol. resistance tyres. � Fitment of a clutched air conditioning compressor, which does not pump when the air conditioning system is turned off VE Series II brings more multimedia features to the Commodore range Further fuel saving enhancements see the Omega brought into line · Engine idle speed reduction on 3.6L V6 SIDI variants than ever before through an all-new infotainment system that delivers full with the remainder of the Commodore range, benefiting from Holden’s Bluetooth®, USB, iPod® and MP3 player integration across the range. economical 3.0-litre SIDI V6 engine matched with the six-speed Known as Holden-iQ, the system is controlled through a clever, user-friendly automatic . touch screen mounted in the centre stack - the cornerstone of a refreshed interior across all models.

Commodore’s smart technology extends to the Series II powertrain line-up which delivers further fuel economy improvements on all models. Holden’s Holden Chairman and Managing Director, Mike Devereux, said Series II, which Commodore goes Brazillian. frugal 3.0-litre SIDI V6 now achieves economy of 9.1 litres of fuel per 100 also receives a range of exterior design enhancements, reflected Holden’s kilometres in the official ADR81/02 test. The 2 per cent improvement adds focus on continuous improvements for Commodore. to the 12 per cent fuel economy gain made in September last year when Holden has announced a new, niche export program to Spark Ignition Direct Injection (SIDI) engine technology was introduced to the “Our approach to Commodore has been about making a great car even better,” Brazil based on the VE Series II Commodore range. Commodore range. Mr Devereux said. The export vehicles will be sold as in Brazil from The 3.6 litre SIDI V6 used to power premium Commodore models makes “Our customers have been telling us they want to see our models refreshed November this year and will be powered by Holden’s locally-built 3.6 litre average fuel economy gains of more than 3 per cent while all luxury and with greater functionality from Omega to Caprice. We have listened and SIDI V6 engine initially capable of running on blends of up to 25 per cent performance models powered by Holden’s Gen IV V8 improve on average by responded in a way that continues to position Commodore as the smart choice ethanol. more than 6 per cent. The fuel economy improvements also result in reduced for Australian motorists.” emissions across the range with all V6 models now achieving a four-star The niche-volume program marks the return of Holden exports to Brazil rating in the Federal Government’s Green Vehicle Guide. Mr Devereux said the introduction of flex-fuel capability to Series II vehicles which ran between 1998 with the VT-based Chevrolet Omega and 2008. highlighted Holden’s commitment to making motoring better for the In a major step towards creating a cleaner Australian fuel landscape, Series environment through leadership with alternative fuels. Holden will export 600 of the special edition Chevrolet Omega vehicles. II introduces flex-fuel technology which enables customers to run selected The model will be represented in Brazil by motor racing icon, Emerson models on Bio-ethanol, known in many markets as E85; a blend of up to 85 “We have placed an enormous emphasis on developing technology that can Fittipaldi. per cent ethanol and 15 per cent petrol. In Australia today, use of the fuel be used in today’s vehicles to make driving better for the environment. That reduces lifecycle CO2 emissions by up to 40 per cent when compared to has included leading the way for Australian produced cars with Bio-ethanol, Fittipaldi, a Brazilian national hero, won the world drivers’ petrol. providing motorists with a cleaner fuel alternative when filling up their car. championship in 1972 and 1974 racing for the Lotus and McLaren teams. He later switched to racing IndyCar in the United States, winning A first for an Australian-made car, Series II models powered by the 3.0 litre “It is the first major step forward in our efforts to move more renewable the famed Indianapolis 500 in 1989 and 1993 and the IndyCar drivers’ SIDI V6 and 6.0 litre V8 engines will feature this flex-fuel capability, allowing fuels like Bio-ethanol from a niche product into the mainstream, by making it championship in 1989. them to run on Bio-ethanol, E10, Unleaded, Premium or any combination in available on Australia’s top-selling car line.” between.

Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 04 05 Engine Plant Holden V6 - Made in Melbourne.

Much of the process has been automated but there is still a great deal of human involvement through the whole process. The machines are there to do all the heavy lifting, hard labour and precision work.

Once the heads and short motor are built, they come together. The heads are seamlessly installed by machine and the head bolts are then simultaneously torqued to exact specifications, within +/- 0.1%. This level of precision is just something that cannot be replicated by hand.

The engine is now starting to look more complete. The manifolds, fuel system and other bolt-ons are now installed. The fuel system upgrades with the recent 2010 SIDI engines saw a new fuel system leak test station which utilizes nitrogen and helium to ensure the fuel system is assembled correctly. Because both these gases are so fine, they are capable of revealing tiny imperfections that could eventually leak fuel in the future. This multi-million dollar station is Above: A robot precisely applies sealant to the surfaces of the timing case cover with cutting edge technology and is critical to ensuring the integrity of the precision not possible by hand. fuel system and reliability.

The final stage of the assembly line sees the engine filled with oil and then undergoes a ‘Cold Test’. This involves connecting a 50kW dyne motor to the flywheel/flexplate and then driving the engine cold (with no fuel). The engine is run through a 2 minute test cycle which consists of 5 phases at various speeds from 150 – 2,000rpm.

In this article, we take a look into Holden’s High-Feature V6 The cold test engine cubicles consist of a series of pressure (HFV6) engine plant located at Fisherman’s Bend in Port transducers, vacuum and vibration sensors, accelerometers and Melbourne . torque transducers which test for oil pressure, engine torque levels, engine vibration, intake vacuum pressure, exhaust pressure, cam and Holden has been manufacturing engines on this site since 1940, crank timing, ignition spark as well as many other engine vitals. today the HFV6 plant is where all the V6 engines found in the latest Holden Commodores, Colorados and Captivas are built. After the engines pass this test, they are loaded onto pallets The plant currently builds up to 27 different engine combinations where they will then be shipped to Adelaide to power the latest simultaneously. Many of these engines are sent overseas to Commodores, or somewhere around the world. countries as far afield as Mexico, Sweden and Brazil as part of Holden’s engine export program. These are fitted to other vehicles in the family. Manufacturing Fast Fact. The plant produces around 520 engines each day, working 2 shifts. However if required, it is capable of building up to 960 engines per day with the addition of an extra shift. The plant is split into two separate sections – fabrication and assembly.

Fabrication This area handles the 3 fabrication lines which machine the main engine components – cylinder blocks, crankshafts and cylinder Testing occurs at many points along the line, if a problem is found heads. with one of the cylinder heads, the matching short motor on the other side of the production line will automatically be put into a These processes take between 1.5 and 3 hours to run through the holding bay, allowing production to continue on the line without machining lines. The ‘rough’ castings are drilled, tapped, brushed, disruption. polished, grinded, honed, washed, hardened, balanced and leak tested ready for assembly. Computers track and read what parts are where on the production line using a combination of radio data tags and casting nodes on Once the components have been fabricated, they are sorted and cylinder heads and blocks. These nodes are basically Braille for the stockpiled in readiness to join the assembly production line to create tracking system to read. This system ensures the right parts are a complete motor. going into the right engine.

Assembly The assembly process is based upon the General Motors Global The assembly line, in simple terms is designed in a ‘Y’ shape, with the When conrods are made, they are cast as single piece. To seperate and create the conrod bearing caps, they are not cut Manufacturing System which consists of 5 key principles; People as you may have thought. They are hydraulically split into two peices. Doing it this way creates two surfaces that perfectly heads and short motor being assembled simultaneously on different Involvement, Standardization, Built-In-Quality, Short Lead Time and assembly lines and then meeting to create the long motor. Continuous Improvement. mesh when bolted together, creating a much stronger and precise join. This is one of the main reasons why you should never swap and change conrod bearing caps between conrods.

Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 06 07 MotorsportSection News Title Motorsport News.

The following day TeamVodafone’s Whincup and Owen withstood immense pressure over the closing stages to win a thrilling final leg and maintain VE II’s unbeaten run.

Tander’s win was the 47th of his career, just one short of the late, great in third on the all-time Australian Touring Car/V8 Supercar Championship most wins list, while Whincup’s was his 42nd.

Whincup and Owen’s victory also gave Commodore its 14th race win of the season and secured Holden the manufacturer’s title.

The V8 Supercar Championship Series is beginning to wind down with just three events remaining on the 2010 calendar as Go Torque was going to press – the Tasmania Challenge at Symmons Plains, the Sandown Challenge and the Sydney 500 at Homebush.

Whincup has closed the gap to series leader and is within striking distance of winning his third straight V8 Supercar Championship, while TeamVodafone is odds-on favourite to take out the team’s title. Lowndes Wins Australasian Safari. Holden’s recently-introduced VE Commodore Series II has found immediate success on the race track, clean sweeping V8 Supercar’s three endurance races –Phillip V8 Supercar star has had a miraculous win in his Island, Bathurst and the Gold Coast. debut off-road event, the gruelling Australian Safari which was VE Series II’s race-winning introduction has also secured Holden held in outback Western Australia. the 2010 V8 Supercar Manufacturer’s Championship with six races remaining in the season. Lowndes and navigator Kees Weel crossed the finish line in the Western Australian coast town of Esperance to claim victory by 1 hour In mid-September, Holden legends Craig Lowndes and Mark Skaife 12 minutes and 44 seconds. combined to take out the warm-up to Bathurst, the Phillip Island 500.

Just four weeks later, Lowndes and Skaife went on to win the year’s Driving a specially modified V8 Holden Colorado, Lowndes and Weel biggest and most important race, the at Mount Panorama, dominated the Safari winning nine of the 17 competitive stages run, leading team-mates Jamie Whincup and Steve Owen across the line in a covering 3,600 kilometres through the WA bush during the last seven historic TeamVodafone Commodore one, two. days.

It was just the third 'one-two' in Bathurst history and the first since Peter Brock and David Parsons crossed the line together in HDT’s ‘Last of the Big Banger’ Commodores in 1984.

Holden dominated Bathurst with the first four finishers and eight of the top 10 Commodores, the Toll Holden Racing Team’s and Doorslammers in Melbourne. Cameron McConville celebrating HRT’s 20th anniversary in fine style by claiming the final podium spot. If you are from Melbourne, hopefully you were lucky enough to The win was Lowndes’ fifth Bathurst crown and Skaife’s sixth, while get along to the Top Doorslammers at Calder Park on November Lowndes’ victory completed an incredible month where he won Phillip Island, Bathurst and the Australian Safari. 20. Unfortunately the Victorians don't get to see much top level drag racing in their home state. So this was the perfect chance For Holden it was its 27th win in Australia’s Great Race and the 20th for the public to get out and see Australia's best competing at for Commodore since it made its competition debut at Mt Panorama in the track. 1980. The doorslammers always attract a huge crowd, and it was no different In late October, the third V8 enduro, the revitalised Gold Coast 600 saw HRT’s Tander and McConville combine to take out a crash-filled, at Calder Park. Although only racing over the 1/8th Mile they put on controversial first 300km leg with Lowndes and three-time World Touring a great show and gave many Victorians their first Top Doorslammer Car Champion Andy Priaulx finishing second for TeamVodafone in yet experience. another Commodore one, two. For all the latest news and results on the Holden Trade Club Top Doorslammer, check out www.fabiettiracing.com.au

Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 08 09 ACDelco Super DOT 4 brake fluid is suitable for the vast majority of vehicles on the road. 500ml is the perfect size if you’re changing brake fluid – recommended every two years on most vehicles. As you know, brake fluid is Business Essentials hygroscopic and attracts moisture, so don’t take the risk of contamination with bulk containers – buy in convenient and safe 500ml bottles. No waste, no problem. Maximising Workshop ProfitabilityPart 2.

In the last issue of Go Torque, our friends at Deloitte Motor Industry Services 6. Use sublet to soak up variances in demand. discussed workshop profitability (points one to three below). In this issue - When busy sublet out work. they will look at the front counter of the service department and the important role the customer facing staff play in ensuring profit is maximised - In slower times keep the work in house. in the workshop. - The Editor Accurate and efficient costing The best run workshop will not return a profit if the front counter is not When costing work for customers it is important to charge all of the time that feeding the right amount of work into the shop. Furthermore the front the technicians worked on the job. Although on the surface this sounds easy counter must charge the work out to the customer and track the workshop we often see money lost through ineffective charging. metrics. Actions that can improve the charging processes Workshop profit is derived from: 1. Train service advisors to sell the job, do not discount to appease 1. Efficient utilisation of the labour available. customers. 2. Management and control of the shop. 2. Track Repair Orders that have labour adjustments to ensure efficiency problems are understood. 3. Efficient layout of facility. 3. Have a separate costing clerk to cost invoices. 4. Booking the correct amount of work daily. Double your money 4. Track Repair Orders that are less than 100% efficient and discuss 5. Accurate and efficient costing . with technician and advisor. 6. Proper use of the time clock. 5. Get the technicians to write proper stories so all work can be In this issue we will be exploring points four to six relating to the front charged out. counter. on 500ml brake fluid Proper use of the time clock Booking the right amount of work daily If you can’t measure it you can’t manage it! This is an old but true adage. The Booking the correct amount of work or workshop loading is vital; too much only way to understand how efficiently the workshop is running is to use a and you risk quality issues resulting in customer dissatisfaction, too little and time clock. the technicians run out of work and labour sales opportunities are lost. 1. Technicians should clock on and off every job (not just every car). 2. The data should be shared with the technicians and plans put in place Actions to consider in loading the workshop to maximise productivity and efficiency. 1. Calculate the number of hours available each day. 3. Divide your shop into teams and monitor them individually. 2. Book the work by hours up to the number of hours available as calculated above. Check your front counter against these and see how you compare, 3. Focus the advisors on driving retail business. remember the name of the game is to keep the workshop full of high grossing work and drive the technicians to work. 4. Phone or SMS customers the day before to reduce no-shows. 5. Maximise the amount of the most profitable work for the shop. For further information call Tony Hutton 02 9322 2710 or email - Scheduled services are generally more profitable than heavy [email protected], or visit the website www.eprofitfocus.com. mechanical work. Part number 92147062 List price $9.75 each Normal Trade Club price $5.85 each Special offer price – a box of 12 for $58.50 Equivalent to $4.88 each Sales and Aftersales Management Training Your profit Execute, Lead and Get Results $58.50 Live, instructor led six day courses held over three months. Each course uses your dealership data and focuses on Please visit www.eprofitfocus.com action plans and improvement for your dealership. The courses are suitable for current managers or future managers. for more information or contact It’s easy to double your money. 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Double your money ad.indd 1 18/10/10 02:57:13 Pollen Filters Technical Info Nothing to Sneeze At. Changing Pollen Filters in .

Fitting a VE or WM Commodore Pollen Filter. 1 1. The Pollen Filter is located under the cover of the plenum chamber. 2. Remove all of the fasteners that hold the top cover in place (Tip - A flat edged trim tool is best for this job). 3. Inside you will see a leaf guard (or a pollen filter if the car has been previously fitted with one), carefully remove and clean out any leaves and debris from the chamber. 4. Insert the new Pollen Filter into its correct position. Then re-install all the fasteners to secure the cover back into position. With a little practice, replacing a filter takes less than 3 mintues.

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Around 6 Million Australians today suffer from chronic respiratory illnesses such as asthma and hay fever*. These are both Key Benefits of Pollen Filters: commonly brought on by airborne particles such as dust and • Better air quality. pollen. Changing an AH Astra Pollen Filter. • Better passenger comfort. 1 1. The Pollen Filter is located behind the glovebox, remove it first. This problem is exacerbated when we drive as the air inside our vehicles • Cleaner Interior. 2. has been found to have a higher concentration of pollutants than in the air Locate and remove the cover as highlighted. just outside the vehicle. 3. You should be able to see the pollen filter now, carefully remove the old filter and clear out any debris. You can now replace with a In older vehicles, contaminants pass unfiltered into the passenger new filter and reinstall the glovebox. cabin along with the fresh air intake. Fortunately most modern vehicles, This job should take less than 10 minutes. including many Holdens can be fitted with a pollen filter, (sometimes referred to as a cabin filter) which reduces these allergens entering through the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Holden Pollen Filter Range Guide. Model Variant Regular Carbon ACDelco Location The pollen filter is included in the regular service schedule and needs to 2 AH/TS 13175553 13175554 ACC22 Behind Glove Box be replaced at regular intervals to ensure it performs correctly. When not Astra TR 93182435 Behind Glove Box changed for an extended period the filter will become clogged, choking XC 93172299 93172129 ACC27 Engine Bay the airflow entering the vehicle. A severely clogged filter will lead to Barina TK 96962173 ACC41 Behind Glove Box SB* 90512706 ACC21 Engine Bay reduced performance of air conditioning system and musty odours. Calibra YE 93182435 Behind Glove Box And as an added benefit, having a filter installed will keep the interior Captiva All 96440878 ACC40 Behind Glove Box cleaner for longer, as less dust enters the cabin. XC 93172299 93172129 ACC27 Engine Bay Combo SB* 90512706 ACC21 Engine Bay Pollen filters are generally located either under the bonnet or behind the Commodore VE 92184248 ACC24 Engine Bay glove box. Most can be easily changed in 5-15 minutes, yet are commonly Cruze JG 13271190 Behind Glove Box overlooked at service time. Next time you service one of the Holdens Epica 96337653 Engine Bay listed opposite ensure you replace the filter as required for the benefit of 3 Statesman WM 92184248 ACC24 Engine Bay your customer. The image on the left shows a used pollen filter after 15,000kms, the image Tigra 93172299 ACC27 Engine Bay on the right shows how clean the filter is when it first went in. Vectra JS/JR 90512779 ACC19 Engine Bay Your local Holden Dealer also stocks a range of ACDelco Cabin Filters ZC 93172299 93172129 ACC27 Engine Bay to suit many makes and models. Further details of the full range can be What is a Carbon Filter? Viva 96554378 Behind Glove Box found online at acdelco.com.au or contact your Holden Trade Club Dealer. Zafira 93182436 ACC32 Behind Glove Box Just like a Pollen Filter, but has the added benefit of filtering odours and gases that come in through the HVAC System. For * Note: Barina & Combo SB model w/out AC - Regular - 90509367 no longer available. *Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) more information speak with your local Holden Dealer. http://www.aihw.gov.au/mediacentre/2010/mr20100520.cfm

Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 12 13 Holden Genuine Accessories. Holden Genuine Accessories are designed to fit. Whether you are accessorising your brand new Holden or you are looking to give your current Holden that unique look. You will not be dissapointed by the quality and Holden Design fitment of Holden Genuine Accessories. Log ontoholden.com.au/accessories or drop into your local Holden Dealer and view the complete range of accessories available for your Holden. Holden Designed Cruze Hatch. Genuine Quality. Factory Fit.

Holden’s design talents are being showcased to the world with the five-door Cruze showcar being unveiled at the Paris Motor Show.

The highly anticipated global model was designed and built by Holden’s Port Melbourne design studio. The showcar with its sweeping roofline and short overhangs is a precursor to a production model, also designed by Holden that will be built in several countries, including Australia where it will start product in late 2011.

Holden Chief Designer Richard Ferlazzo said the project had been a significant undertaking for the studio which had spent more than 12 months working with GM designers from around the world developing the hatch variant.

"Our brief was to create an alternative body style to the traditional sedan that retained the same dynamic proportions that has made Cruze such a success around the world,” Mr Ferlazzo said. The Holden Design Studio is an important part of General Motors global “We are very proud of the result which will be tailored further for the design network, as one of only three facilities in the world with the Australian market and give an appearance consistent with the rest of the capability to design and build prototype concept vehicles for exhibitions Holden portfolio next year.” and international auto shows. All New Barina Spark.

Holden’s all-new street-smart city car, the Barina Spark has made its local debut at the Australian International Motorshow in Sydney.

The 1.2-litre hatch complements the existing Barina model range and becomes the latest addition to Holden’s small car portfolio. It delivers sharp sports styling backed by leading safety features standard across the range.

The striking five-door Barina Spark CD and CDX are based on GM’s latest global design. They come equipped with sports body kit, alloy wheels, fog lamps and rear spoiler as standard, along with high-level safety features across the range, such as Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and six-airbag occupant protection.

Both are powered by a lively 1.2 litre DOHC four-cylinder engine, teamed with five-speed manual transmission. Fuel economy (ADR81/02) is a frugal 5.6 litres/100km making it the most economical car in the Holden range.

Holden Genuine Accessories. Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 15 Restoration Section Title Living The Dream. Restoration Parts. by To bring your old Holden back You can’t restore your Holden without Holden Restoration to original, use offi cial Holden Parts by Rare Spares. Restoration Parts. These parts are labelled to ensure authenticity and are built to Holden specifi cations by the most recognised name in the Australian restoration market, Rare Spares. They are designed to bring Even during times of economic downturn, the love and passion for restoring 'Classic Aussie Cars' has continued to grow, as enthusiasts relish for that familiar rumble of classic muscle idling. your classic Holden back to A1 condition.

Enthusiasts around Australia are unrelentingly re-building, modifying and “It was a long journey to finally own the Hatchback and for this reason I’ll restoring these vehicles to reignite memories of yesteryear. Working on never get rid of it - It’ll be passed down through generations,” Tony said. the car at home with dad, the family road trip or even the childhood dream of one day owning that seemingly unattainable beauty at the end of the He has grown up surrounded by Holden and cars in general; his Father street. worked for Holden Spare Parts and also Bob Jane - so he was exposed to all there was to know about Holden from a very young age. He recalls ‘Holden Restoration Parts by Rare Spares’ was developed to help going along to his father’s work Christmas parties held at Calder Park, enthusiasts continue to enjoy their classic Holdens (and future Holden where the Holden Dealer Team would take everyone for a ride around the classics) for many years to come. The impressive range of products track in the A9Xs, which Tony explains was an 'absolute hoot'. INSERT GRILLE EMBLEM GRILLE EMBLEM INSERT LJ HANDLE T BAR AUTOMATIC HANDLE T BAR AUTO LC TORANA PART NO. B1256 LX TORANA HATCHBACK HJ - WB, LH - UC (NOT HATCH) readily available from participating Holden Dealers and Rare Spares PART NO. B1259 PART NO. GK1003 PART NO. GK1004 outlets is amazing. This helps many enthusiasts live their dream of owning Having grown up during the era of Brocky racing the LH and LX Toranas a classic Holden. he reminisces. “I just love the shape of the hatch, I always wanted an orange one in deference to Bob Jane's racing colours, but in the end I One man, who is 'living the dream', is Tony Cott, Victorian State Manager found this one, which only had 80,000 kms on the clock when I bought it!” of Ultra Tune Australia. Tony owns five cars in total; however his undeniable favourites are the 1976 LX SS Hatchback and the 1974 LH Tony has recently also come to think that he owns a fairly rare car, as he is SL Sedan. yet to have seen another factory SS hatch in this Persian Sand colour. “The LH will never be finished, though it is completely drivable and “I cop some stick about the colour but I still love the car, I’m very glad that I INSERT HOLDEN LION LC LJ ENGINE DECAL KIT KNOB INDICATOR STALK BLACK LENS TAIL LAMP, STOP, INDICATOR & haven’t resprayed it orange after all,” Tony revealed. TORANA PETROL CAP LJ XU-1 TORANA HQ, LJ - LX TORANA GASKETS (LHR) - LJ TORANA registered,” Tony explained. Tony has had the LH for two years and has PART NO. 2813992 PART NO. ED1015 PART NO. 2814702BA PART NO. LRS1039B been restoring it the entire time. Its original, one person owner was Cars are not only a passion for Tony; it’s very much a lifestyle. Apart from a woman who kept it in pretty good condition; however, Tony is now being a Holden enthusiast, Tony is also the President of the Victorian restoring it back to factory original specifications Torana Car Club, helping build a strong foundation for the club, in addition “They have a vast range of products for restoring a car back to original he is also a fully trained and qualified motor mechanic. specifications at Rare Spares, from door rubbers and headlamps right Tony takes both of his classic Holden’s out as much as possible and they down to the intricate finishing details like small engine bay decals. I’ve are constantly on display at car shows, such as; the Australian Classic Car spent so much time down at Rare Spares recently I’ve almost become part Show in Flemington, the Hanging Rock Car Show, the Aussie Car Show WHEEL CENTRE CAP (RED) WHEEL CENTRE CAP (BLACK) BOTTLE WINDSCREEN WASHER LX DECAL LION of the furniture” at Sandown Racecourse and even Brocky’s Big Day Out. Tony has had his TORANA LC (PAIR) TORANA LJ (PAIR) OPTIKLEEN PUSH IN CAP HK-HZ LC-UC PART NO. WC1009 PART NO. WC1008 PART NO. 7434262A PART NO. SB1001 The Hatchback on the other hand is factory original on the outside but hatchback for an impressive 17 years, so it’s been a part of many events. modified underneath. With a few new projects on the horizon, he’s always excited about his next venture. “I love the look of these cars, but I just wanted to make mine go harder than the next guy's” The cars Tony currently owns come with great pride, as they were the vehicles he strived for. Tony is 'car mad' and is certain cars are his passion in life. The importance of fulfilling these aspirations has always been and continues to be “The cars of my younger days that I really wanted – they’re an exciting car, COVER STEERING COLUMN UPPER TRIM WHEEL HQ -EARLY HJ , FRONT INDICATOR ASSEMBLY LENS REAR INDICATOR LJ you need to concentrate to drive it, not like modern cars. - I’m a Holden HQ LH-UC FLOOR SHIFT CAPS & NUTS FOR 4 WHEEL LC LJ AMBER LHF TORANA R/HAND extremely important to him; he not only loves the background of road cars PART NO. 2825780 PART NO. WT1004B PART NO. LFT1021A PART NO. LRT1020 but also their racing history, and for this reason he has a soft spot for the man through and through.” It seems Tony’s car loving has even rubbed Toranas. off onto his five year-old daughter, who claims the LH as her own car – it looks like with the support of the newly released ‘Holden Restoration “It was just such a fast car in the hands of greats such as; Brocky and Parts by Rare Spares’ program, Tony will be holding onto to that one for his Morris. I also have great respect for the HDT team under John Sheppard,” daughter for many years to come. Tony added. For the full Holden Restoration Parts range, go to HoldenRestorationParts.com.au

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HRP Go Tourque Add.indd 1 30/08/2010 12:28:11 PM Trade Club ACDelco Batteries Now in Trade Club.

ACDelco automotive batteries are among the biggest selling aftermarket Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) Extended battery life batteries in Australia. And it’s no surprise: these are premium quality, fully Cold cranking amps is the discharge current emitted by a battery; in simple terms, ACDelco batteries feature lead/calcium expanded grids which extend battery life ACDelco Group Capacity Reserve CCA Dimensions Cell Terminal warranted units. The prices are truly competitive, and now they’re available it’s the amount of ‘grunt’ provided to start the engine. thanks to enhanced resistance to corrosion, overcharging, gassing, water usage, part number AH capacity (@ -18°C) (mm) layout shape (20hr) (min @ 27°C) L W H* from your local Holden Trade Club Dealer. self discharge and thermal runaway. Comparing cold cranking amps can be useful when deciding which battery offers S40B20L JIS 35 52 330 187 127 201 A SM The range of 23 batteries covers small-pole Japanese applications through the best value for money. When you’re looking at batteries from different suppliers Increased shelf life S40B20LS JIS 35 52 330 187 127 201 A STD to the largest 4x4’s – in fact, most makes and models that you’re likely to see it’s important to ensure that you compare like with like. Batteries are usually a distress purchase so having charged stock on the shelf, S40B20RS JIS 35 52 330 187 127 201 B STD in your workshop. that’s ready to be fitted, means you won’t lose the sale. Compared to conventional You’ll find CCA numbers for the ACDelco range in the table opposite and printed batteries you’ll enjoy longer shelf life – up to 12 months – without charging, due S55B24L JIS 45 80 430 238 129 202 A SM ACDelco batteries are a great choice for your workshop and customers, on the battery label. to the use of lead/calcium grids in ACDelco batteries. S55B24LS JIS 45 80 430 238 129 202 A STD here are just a few reasons why. Fit and forget S55457 DIN 54 90 500 245 175 175 A STD ACDelco batteries are truly maintenance-free. Factory sealed cases manufactured 22F530SMF BCI 54 95 530 240 174 185 B STD from strong, durable polypropylene combine light weight with high impact strength. 22F530SMFDF BCI 54 95 530 240 174 185 B DF The reinforced design supports the battery elements to give excellent resistance to road shock and vibration. 22FR530SMF BCI 54 95 530 240 174 185 A STD 6 AU22530SMFDF BCI 54 95 530 231 169 185 B DF 3 Warranty AU22R530SMF BCI 54 95 530 231 169 185 A STD ACDelco Sealed Maintenance Free premium batteries are built to last and are backed by the resources of GM Australia wide. S55D23L JIS 60 100 500 232 173 202 A STD S56220 DIN 62 100 530 245 175 175 A STD 1 2 Application Warranty period S56318 DIN 63 105 580 278 175 175 A STD Car (private) 30 months S70D23L JIS 65 110 580 232 173 202 A STD SUV and 4WD 12 months S56638 DIN 66 110 580 278 175 190 A STD Truck/Commercial/Industrial 12 months 5 S56640 DIN 66 110 580 278 175 190 B STD Taxi 6 months S56820 DIN 68 115 620 278 175 175 A STD S80D26L JIS 70 130 600 260 173 203 A STD Applications Features at a glance S80D26R JIS 70 130 600 260 173 203 B STD You’ll find comprehensive application data in the ACDelco battery catalogue 1 Install date and odometer reading feature or online at acdelco.com.au. If you don’t have Internet access, here are five S95D31LHD JIS 90 160 730 304 173 202 A STD 2 Hydrometer indicates state of charge at a glance simple checks to help identify the correct battery. S95D31RHD JIS 90 160 730 304 173 202 B STD 3 Factory sealed lead calcium technology for true 2. Terminal layout S59542 DIN 90 160 830 315 175 190 B STD maintenance-free operation Do you need a left or right hand positive battery? *excluding terminals 4 4 Polypropylene case combines light weight with high impact strength Group Terminal shape 5 Heat sealed covers help prevent electrolyte  1. Battery case size BCI: Battery Council International STD: Standard contamination and increase case strength Check that the case JIS: Japanese Industrial Standard DF: Dual-fit 6 Integrated carry handle size is similar – a small DIN: Deutsches Institut fur Normung SM: Small variation should not be a problem. Usually the most critical dimension Cell layout is the case height.

3. Battery hold down 4. Ensure that you will have Is the battery hold down clamp sufficient power height and position suitable? Identify the battery with equivalent or A B next higher rating in amp/hrs. Ensure that the CCA (cold cranking amps) figures are comparable. Application and comprehensive battery details 5. Finally Install the battery and ensure a secure fit. Please also refer to the specification table are available on acdelco.com.au which contains detailed information for all ACDelco batteries in the program.

For more details and prices call your local Holden Trade Club Dealer.

Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 18 19 Classic Cubes GM PerformanceSection Title Modern Power. Boss Hoss GM Monster Bike.

When you think about big-block Chevs, the first thing that usually springs to mind will be a drag car or an American , The majority of people wouldn’t normally associate them with motorbikes. Well a company in the Performance Facts. US thought it’d be a novel idea to start wrapping motorbike frames around 540ci (9000cc) Boss Hoss GM Performance V8s (Small block 350s, LS2s, the Corvette LS3s as well as ZZ502 big blocks) and then engineering them to be driven on public roads. Owner: Mark Oliver The big block bikes are now no longer being made and with only 600 ever Paint: Custom - House of Kolor built this makes them a very unique item. Engine: GM Performance ZZ540 V8 This amazing bike featured is owned by Mark Oliver. Mark took ownership of the bike Induction: 850 Mighty Demon Carburettor in raw form in early 2010 when it arrived from the U.S. Work then got underway to Weight: 630kg comply the bike with local ADRs so it could be fully registered on Australian roads. In Gearbox: 2 Speed manualised auto, 12" Hi Stall Convertor. March 2010 the bike hit the road in all its glory. Frame: Chome Molly The end result is a fully legal and registered 540ci (9000cc) Boss Hoss. There is Rear Tyre: 300 x 18 almost 600 horsepower and 640 foot pounds of torque turning the rear wheel. The Front Brakes: Dual Brembo 4 Piston final package is mind-blowing considering there is only 630kg keeping it on the road. Rear Brakes: Single Brian Ford 8 Piston. There are 4 other ZZ502 big-block bikes in Australia, but this is the only 540ci Factory Performance Specs unit on our shores. Mark tells us that this bike seems to have its own gravitational 0-100km/h: 1.8 Seconds pull, wherever he goes people flock to it and love asking him questions. They are LSX 454 genuinely interested in learning more about the bike and are often overwhelmed Horsepower: 620hp @ 6200rpm when they find out the real specs. Torque: 600ft/lbs @ 4800rpm A funny story that Mark likes to tell is when he had the bike at a show and was approached by a keen punter. The bloke was a postie by day and had worked out Compression Ratio: 11:1 that the motor in Marks bike was a whopping 83 times bigger than the engine in * Manifold and Carby Sold Separately your run-of-the-mill postie bike. Can you imagine if Australia Post let a few of their posties onto a bike like Marks? It’d bring a whole new meaning to ‘Express Post’.

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> The price you will pay, Trade Club price Photos By - John Harney - Biante12.com > A fair price to charge, Holden List price Have you ever had a moment in your life where you have wondered what > Your profit, before you fit a part the rush of putting your foot to the floorand racing the Police car sitting next to you at the lights would feel like?

Well, in Western Australia, this can be a reality thanks to the Beat The main priority of Beat the Heat is not just the drag racing at the track, the Heat (WA) program. Keen racers can legally race head to it was formed to teach awareness and responsibility to help reduce head against a police car without the fear of losing their licence the incidents of illegal street racing on Western Australian roads. The or endangering lives on the road. Beat the Heat crew visits schools, car shows and various fundraisers to help inform people about the dangers of illegal street racing and to Formed in 2005, Beat the Heat is a 100% community based anti-street promote participation in the sport of drag racing in a safe and controlled racing program which relies solely on donations and sponsorship from environment. businesses and the community to operate. For more information on the Beat the Heat WA program, jump on their In 2006, Holden donated a 2004 GTO to the cause (Code website at - BeatTheHeatWA.org.au named - Tango 2), which has laid down over 350 consistent passes with only the oils and filters being changed every 5 meetings. In current specs, Tango 2 has run a PB of 12.24 down the quarter, but with a new camshaft arriving shortly from the US, the team is aiming to bring the car into the mid 11 second bracket. Currently the engine internals are essentially stock, with only bolt on modifications and a tune needed to supply 305 rear wheel horsepower running on PULP.

Beat the Heat have another Holden in their stables, a 1997 VT HSV Manta code named Tango 1 which was donated by Holden back in 2003. The VT is runs an L76 6.0L (same engine as found in the 2006 VZ V8 Commodores) and besides running a custom grind camshaft, the L76 engine is basically standard, running standard heads, crankshaft, pistons and pushrods. With some extra bolt-ons and a tune, Tango 1 pumps out 425hp at the wheels and runs a PB of 10.79 down the quarter.

All prices are recommended and exclude GST. Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 22 SectionTechnical Title Genuine Windscreens. GMTechInfo.com The difference is loud and clear.

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Click Here to Register To the naked eye all windscreens appear practically identical to the original factory fitted item, however there are subtle, yet important differences and you’ll be surprised to learn it is your ear that will notice the difference. The technology and complexity of vehicle design is changing Bodyshops also benefits from important information on how to correctly Tests undertaken reveal the windscreen alone can transmit up to half of the rapidly and it’s hard to keep in tune with the correct repair repair the complex body structures used in these vehicles. external noises, (engine, road, wind noise etc.) entering the vehicle cabin. Quiet techniques. cabins is one of the most important goals for all vehicle manufacturers. A great GMTechinfo is a subscription serivce based in the United States. To use deal of research has been undertaken into reducing road noise and to improve To help you, the independant repairer, Holden with the help of our the site all you will need is a computer using Internet Explorer version 6 the driving experience. GMTechinfo.com website now offers you access to the latest repair or later and a credit card. Research has found a direct relationship between the level of noises in the cabin information. with passenger fatigue, so the problem relates to passenger safety and not just Once you are at the home page click on the link as highlighted above comfort. The site is based on the information we provide to the authorised and then on the following screen enter the information as requested. Holden Dealer Network and ensures you have access to the correct Fields shown with a red asterik are mandatory. It’s important to make Achieving lower noise levels is not as simple as using thicker glass, as increased repair procedures. As you know, knowledge is power and sure you enter your actual address as the system checks it validity. The weight will contribute to higher fuel consumption. A windscreen needs to be as GMTechinfo.com gives you the knowledge to repair these vehicles, fields labelled LSID and Passcode are not required. The Secret question lightweight as possible. quickly and correctly. is used if you ever need to reset your password. In the VE Commodore range, Holden use a revolutionary hi-performance design Figure 1: The images above and below highlight the surface friction in the manufacture of the windscreen, this contributes to cutting road and engine differences of a well designed windscreen and a poorly designed screen. The GMTechinfo.com website offers workshop information for these Once the registration process is complete you have the option of noise entering the cabin. Our tests reveal a 4dB difference between regular vehicles: purchasing access as either a 3 day licence for $US20, 3-month for windscreens and the Genuine item. $US150 and 12-month for US$1,200. • VE Commodore all body styles including Series II MY2007-11 Another important aspect of Windscreen design is wiper performance and • WM Caprice and Statesman MY2007-11 If you require assistance accessing the system you can contact the Holden design both elements in unison. Good wiper performance needs the • Cruze MY2010-11 Helpdesk which is based in the United States using this email address windscreen to have a consitant curvature with no flat areas. As you can see this • Barina MY2006-11 [email protected]. Make sure you include all the relevant may not be the case with the aftermarket equilivant, see Figure 1. • Epica MY2007-10 information including your username and detailled description of the Great care is taken to ensure our screens meet tight build tolerances ensuring • Captiva MY2007-2011 problem you are experiencing, (for example password reset or access they fit correctly to the body with optimised stresses (tension and pressure) in • Viva MY2006-09 issue). Alternately you can call them on 0011 1 800 825 5886 then the glass, this means correct performance with the rest of the vehicle in the • Barina Spark MY2011 prompt no. 3. Their hours of operation are US EST 8am to 5pm. case of an accident and a reduced probability of breakage. Care is also taken to ensure little or no optical distortion occurs giving a clear view ahead, at any For the Mechanical Repairer the online system covers information angle. such as – step by step instructions on the removal and replacement of components, diagnosis procedures, schematic and routing diagrams, Now with most insurance policies offering free automotive glass insurance, the system description and more. next time you or your customers need a windscreen replaced, request a Genuine Holden Windscreen, the difference is loud and clear.

Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 24 25 HoldenSection Legend Title Holden Legend - The Statesman.

The WH Statesman was launched in 1999 and came with a host of options previously only found on expensive European brands. As part of the Series II update, Holden has announced it will retire the long-running Statesman badge - a name that has graced the luxury Commodore cousin since 1990, and The third generation WM Statesman was launched alongside the VE Commodore in 2006. Unlike previous models, the WM no longer before that an HQ-WB range sold from 1971 to 1984. So in this issue, we are going to look shares its architecture with an Opel sedan. The rear doors are now back at almost 40 years of Statesmans from Holden. different to those found on the Commodore. Previously, it had to share the doors, or at least the lower parts, with the Commodore. The Statesman name badge was introduced in 1971 with the HQ This is just one of the ways Holden has tried to create greater series, replacing the Holden Brougham as Holden's luxury long- differentiation between the Statesman and the Commodore. wheelbase vehicle. Now in 2010, Holden is looking to enhance the Caprice nameplate Originally the Statesman range was sold through a separate with the Caprice and Caprice V. Market research consistently showed Statesman marquee, absent of all "Holden" branding. These cars were that the Caprice name, with its definite sports luxury character, sold through General Motors-Holden's dealerships and were based on The VQ Statesman, released in 1990 brought the luxury car back into Holden showrooms. appealed to a far broader customer base. So the great Holden luxury the mainstream Kingswood/Premier range. They offered much more car will continue to live on, with many exciting times ahead. Including luxury, additional length, and styling to differentiate it from the smaller Given the model designation VQ, these new luxury models utilised the an export deal which will soon see Police squads in the US driving donor cars. long-wheelbase taken from the VN Commodore . Holden Caprices. Holden made many efforts to distinguish the Statesman from the The Statesman brand continued Commodore, with many more features and options included as well as through the subsequent HJ, HX and HZ They offered much more luxury, additional length, and some major visual elements. models with updates to the original HQ bodywork. styling to differentiate it from the smaller donor cars. The Statesman and Caprice models have both had their fair share of Australian firsts, The VQ Statesman was Holden's first car with IRS and The final WB series was sold alongside the Commodore in the early the Series II update saw the first Holden's with ABS 1980's and represented the most significant update yet, with only the front doors and bonnet common with the HZ sheet metal. The second generation Holden Statesman came in 1999 with the WH and was based on the VT Commodore. The WH series saw Holden Despite this, the WB fell well short of sales expectations, that is, until return to a standalone model designation, rather than adopting the same 1984 when production cessation was announced which generated a used by the short-wheelbase Commodore. The WH was engineered rapid sales spike. For Holden though, the decision had been made. to be built in both left and right hand drive combinations. The WH was popular across the Middle East re-badged as a . In 1990, after a six-year hiatus, demand for a long-wheelbase luxury sedan in Australia saw Holden resurrect the Statesman and Caprice The second generation Statesmans evolved through WL and WK model names. updates alongside the VY and VZ Commodore up until 2006. It saw a huge array of safety features included as standard, turning it into one of The WB Statesman production ceased in 1984 when Holden announced they were the safest cars on Australian roads. vacating the luxury vehicle market to build more variations of the smaller Commodore.

Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 26 27 Reliability Holden Supports iRescue 2010. Wingless Wonders

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Holden has donated 60 cars to the Australasian Road Rescue There is a fresh new class of entry level speedway racing, Holden Trade Club member Jeff Neve from Dutchy Automotive in NSW Organisation (ARRO) to help hone the emergency response growing rapidly across Australia. At the heart of this growth is is a huge supporter of the Wingless Sprints, with both his daughters skills of thousands of road rescue workers from around the the ever reliable Holden V6 as fitted in the VN Series II, to VR Monique and Rachel having competed with success. world taking part in its annual training event. Commodores. “It’s great competitive racing, both my girls came through junior sedans The vehicles, previously used by Holden for engineering evaluation and ‘Wingless Sprintcars’, as the name suggests are essentially sprintcars, and now have progressed to Wingless Sprints and love it.” not for public sale, include current Commodore sedan, Sportwagon and without the wings. Like their big brothers they use a direct drive system long-wheel base luxury models. which removes the need for a gearbox, coupled up with a chromoly “The use of standard Holden parts makes it easy on my wallet, they are chassis and light weight composite panels this adds up to a high power readily available and super reliable on the track.” Each was used by ARRO to provide crash scenarios for participants to weight ratio, making these cars very entertaining on the track. in the iRescue 2010 - State and Australasian Rescue Challenge at If you are interested in finding out more about Wingless Sprint Racing, Melbourne’s Royal Showgrounds. Keeping costs down comes essentially from using standard engine take a look at awsr.com.au for more information. internals. The original camshaft, crankshaft, conrods, pistons and Fifteen teams of road rescue workers from Australia, New Zealand and unmodified heads must be used. Hong Kong took part in the event, each performing three rounds of Paul Jerome, Executive Officer of ARRO, said Holden’s involvement was a rescue exercises to improve their emergency response skills including vital component to the success of the training event. Competitors are allowed, to relocate the throttle body on the manifold, rescue and medical treatment for injured motor vehicle occupants. recalibrate the engine ECU (rev-limited to 6000rpm) and replace fuel “Holden’s support of this program gives all our road rescue teams the injectors to allow the use of methanol fuel. With these simple tweaks, Holden Director – Integration and Safety, Ian Butler, said Holden was incredibly valuable opportunity to undertake practical training drills using these wingless wonders pump out around 200hp. proud to continue its long association with ARRO in support of its new vehicles,” said Mr Jerome. efforts to reduce the road toll. “Such training gives them outstanding skills and techniques putting them “Assisting ARRO is a significant part of Holden’s commitment to at the forefront of rescue operations. enhancing vehicle, road and passenger safety,” Mr Butler said. “The end result means the teams are better equipped to protect the lives “We greatly admire the work ARRO undertakes and are pleased we can of people involved in motor vehicle crashes.” help in their efforts to enhance the skills of the many men and women who attend motor vehicle crashes each day. ARRO is the peak body in Australasia for the development and exchange of information, knowledge and skills in road rescue. Its membership “It is this type of work that goes a long way towards reducing the road includes individuals and organisations in the emergency services such as toll.” fire services, state emergency services and ambulance services. Holden Genuine Parts help keep these cars on track and many are available at Trade Club prices from your Holden Dealer. Look in your copy of the ‘Book’ or online at holdentradeclub.com.au today to learn more.

Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 28 29 Model Focus ACDelco Automotive Stockists. Model in Focus.

ACDelco products are available from your local Holden Dealer Hyundai Getz - TB 1.5L 09/2002 - Present and Holden Direct Distributors listed below in Red. Refer to ACDelco Catalogues online at acdelco.com.au for more details. ACDelco Stockists are listed below in Blue. 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Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 30 31 ACDelco Pollen Filters Prize Winner We Have a Winner. from $10.85

Craig Mumby from Holden Genuine Parts presents Prize winner Michael Swavley with his new Snap On 40" Tool Chest, with Vince Bondin from Holden Trade Club and Charlie Mesiti from Suttons Parts on hand to help present his prize.

Thank you to everybody who took the time to enter the ACDelco Snap-on Competition, and we are pleased to announce the winner. "I'd like to thank Holden Trade Club, ACDelco Essentials and Snap On for this great prize. Michael from Swavley Smash repairs in Sydney received a brand new Snap-on Model Guide 40” roll cabinet, jacket and cap valued at over $3700 for his entry which the I'm looking forward to retiring the old toolbox Holden Trade Club team judged was most in need of replacing. and putting the new one to good use." ACC20 - Toyota $19.70 ea You can see from the picture, it may be a stretch to call it an “heirloom” and while Michael Swavley - Competition Winner Corolla 2001-05, Echo, Rav4 4cyl 2001-06, Yaris it may not have the grandeur of a grandfather clock, the old toolbox nevertheless has the character of that favourite old chair.

ACC31 - Toyota $13.50 ea “I reckon it was some time back in the 80’s, Laurie one of the tradies found an old box on the side of the road, he threw it in the boot thinking it would be good for Aurion, Camry 2006-, Corolla 2006-, Landcruiser 2007-, Prado 2009-, something.” Prius 2001-09, Rav4 V6 2007-, Rukus, Tarago 2007-, Lexus GS450 A beer or three later and the toolbox started to take shape. It served Laurie well for many years and when he left, it stayed in the corner of the shop. ACC35 - Nissan $10.85 ea Dualis, X-Trail 2007- A year or two past, and along came a new owner who gave it a new lease on life. “John added the legs and wheels as well as making a couple of other ACC37 - Mitsubishi $10.85 ea adjustments” remembers Michael. Lancer 2007-, Outlander 2006- “Eventually he moved on and again the toolbox was left behind, this is when it passed on down to me”

Michael was only too happy to inherit what by now had become such a fixture in the workshop. He had replaced some of the old tools, and added his own Order now, offer ends 31st December. personal touches, “…and here it stands today.”

Will the old box make way for the new Snap-on? While no doubt the easy roll-out drawers and casters are beyond compare, Michael will make sure there is room for both in the workshop.

“I don’t know if I will ever part with it,” he admits, “it’s got too many good memories.” Just like a family heirloom! Prices listed are Trade exc GST. Valid 1 Nov - 31 December 2010.

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