Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today On The Skid Factory We're checking out Shayne's Peter Brock VL Calais Sport by HDT and talk about the history of the car and the controversy surrounding the Energy Polarizer.
The Holden Dealer Team (HDT) was a racing team in Australia that competed in touring car racing during the 1970s and 1980s.
In the mid 80s, HDT became embroiled in controversy over a device called the "Energy Polarizer," which was claimed to improve the performance of HDT cars by aligning and “Polarizing” molecules.
There was no scientific evidence to support these claims and executives at Holden rejected it as a legitimate performance product. Holden soon after severed ties with HDT.
Brocks legacy is a decade of tuned Commodores that are now valuable collector
Cars and Shayne’s VL Calais is a prime example.
If you’ve got some insider knowledge or want to share your opinion please comment below!
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304 Engine build : youtube.com/watch?v=L_yqnCfYqf8&t=17s
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Today On The Skid Factory We're checking out Shayne's Peter Brock VL Calais Sport by HDT and talk about the history of the car and the controversy surrounding the Energy Polarizer.
The Holden Dealer Team (HDT) was a racing team in Australia that competed in touring car racing during the 1970s and 1980s.
In the mid 80s, HDT became embroiled in controversy over a device called the "Energy Polarizer," which was claimed to improve the performance of HDT cars by aligning and “Polarizing” molecules.
There was no scientific evidence to support these claims and executives at Holden rejected it as a legitimate performance product. Holden soon after severed ties with HDT.
Brocks legacy is a decade of tuned Commodores that are now valuable collector
Cars and Shayne’s VL Calais is a prime example.
If you’ve got some insider knowledge or want to share your opinion please comment below!
Donate to the grommets Shave for a cure! http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/beaubutler
Want to see more Holden VL content? check out one of our old build series! youtu.be/jEMz4Zq6zQY
304 Engine build : youtube.com/watch?v=L_yqnCfYqf8&t=17s
A like & A Share goes a long way! If you like the show then your friends will too!
Still reading? You must be a Legend, Buy yourself a new shirt! theskidfactory.com
Write your name in the Credits! patreon.com/theskidfactory
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tiktok.com/@theskidfactory
Please note: We're just a couple of Mates hanging out in the shed, There's no big production companies, fancy cameras or Scripts, We love what we do and try our best to create quality content for you to enjoy every week. Sometimes that includes a steering rack conversion, Other times it's as simple as bolting on some wheels to our daily drivers. Don't forget that working on cars isn't easy and can be dangerous. Use Ya Brain and take the necessary safety precautions whenever you're modifying your car. Consume Lemon Squash responsibly & Thanks for watching. #Holden #HDT #VLCalais
