Just thought I'd say hi

IH8WRX · #1 27-05-2005, 09:45 PM

Just wanted to say a quick hi and congratulations on the site. Seems to be some excellent wealth of information on here and quite a few members too.

I own a redhot VX SS series II M6 with N.S.W. numberplates IH8WRX. I've performed a bit of work on it, with a bit more planed in the very near future as I'm trying to have it finished for Summernats 06, although the death of family members recently have put the project on hold. I'm a specialist paint refinisher too, and I work mostly on euro cars so I can help anyone with questions on keeping their cars looking good.

Anywho, here are a few pictures. Congrat's once again on the site and safe cruising to all

P.S. Sorry if I have posted this in the wrong area I just couldn't find an area specifically to say "hi" in.

Julie · #2 27-05-2005, 10:06 PM

Hi there IH8WRX, welcome

The IH8WRX plates sound very familiar, do you get around NSW at all? Shmick looking ride you have there! Just to let you know if you look just towards the top of the page we have a vBGarage, you can out in pics of your ride and details and stuff and people can leave comments, its pretty cool.

As u suspected you didn't post this in the right place but no harm done, I'll move it for you, we have a sticky thread in 'The Pub' for new members to introduce themselves.

I hope you enjoy the site, you'll find the members are very helpful and friendly here. Just a quick note, if you haven't done so already I would highly recommend reading the "Rules of Engagement" notice which you can find at the top of every forum here. It's mostly common sense stuff so I'm sure you'll be ok

Cheers, Julie

goVZ · #3 27-05-2005, 10:08 PM

Nice ride!

Nice choice of plates, too. I can't stand WRX's either.

Not sure what you think, but WRX drivers = rich Hyundai Excel drivers

Bec · #4 27-05-2005, 10:13 PM

Hey again, your car is still awe inspiring...hope you are still very very proud of the effort

. But is that a couple of fingerprints on the intake?

Hehe j/k, great work. Can't wait till August

PM sent re Zaino

IH8WRX · #5 27-05-2005, 10:27 PM

Yep rules are basic common sense. Just a shame common sense isn't so common anymore and rules have to be posted up and then enforced. Got to love fibre optic cable tuffies.

Yes I do get around N.S.W. but I live on the N.S.W. Q.L.D. border just over in N.S.W. Car will be in the Street Machine Commodores mag which gos on sale the first week of August. Fingers crossed it should be the cover car.

Julie · #6 27-05-2005, 10:49 PM

Excellent to hear, we regularly buy that magazine so I will definately keep an eye out!

That engine bay is absolutely immaculate puts mine to shame lol

savage1987 · #7 27-05-2005, 11:50 PM

how the hell does somebody get an engine bay that clean!?

i tried once, but it ended after i wiped the dust off everything i could reach and couldn't decide what to do next...

and good to hear from you IH8WRX, and damn that's a nice ride!... look forward to hearing news regarding future enhancements. sorry to hear about ur family tho... funerals suck

IH8WRX · #8 28-05-2005, 05:24 PM

Ummm this is the list of mods to my car at the moment and also a list of future plans which I was hoping to have already done but won't be done now for a few months but will be done in time for Summernats where I'm aiming to be the only LS1 in the top 20.

Model:- VX SS series II
Colour:- RedHot red
Engine Power:- 250rwkw (335rwhp)
Gearbox:- T56 M6
Diff:- 3.91:1
Brakes:- DBA slotted rotors all round (soon to be replaced with Harrop 6 Piston front & 383mm rotors & 4 piston 343mm rear)
Suspension:- Pedders springs 30mm lower over standard FE2 and standard FE2 shocks (soon to be replaced with Fulcrum coilovers all round)
Exterior Mods:- Removal of SS reflectors in rear bar, filled in and installed Calais rear lights and added Holandia sunroof fully electric
Wheels:- ASA LS2's 18" x 9" (soon to be 20" x 9" billets)
Engine Mods:- (way to much to list) Pacemaker 1&3/4" 4-1 Pacemaker headers ceramic coated, Sureflo single 3.5" exhaust system, Power Torque O.T.R.C.A.I. HP Tuner MAFless tune, battery relocated to the boot, VT series 1 V8 radiator (deleted surge tank as the VT one is pressurised), PCM relocated to glovebox, entire engine, brackets etc painted or chromed
Interior Mods:- Reshapped SS seats to Coulston GTS specs, 2pak clear over dash surround, Calais door handles and handbrake button, Monaro gearknob and stereo steering wheel hand controls, custom made gearboot and handbrake cover, APEXI rev/speed meter (hidden in ashtray) HSV pedals, Holandia sunroof, HSV sill protectors

**Future Mods:- Entire stripping of undercarriage and same to it as engine bay, remove engine and replace with 8.0ltr LS1 engine being built in the U.S.A. which will be entirely chromed using a special technique and is about 4wks off completion. Seem weld the engine bay and fill all holes etc and repaint with false firewall. Reshape rear seats to front seats, install massive sound system. All to be finished by December the 1st, 2005**

savage1987 · #9 29-05-2005, 12:33 AM

wow an 8L LS1
won't want to drive that around too much lol FUEL GUZZLER

RVN 355 · #10 10-06-2005, 05:07 PM

Ur Ride is Sweet as, Damn!!!

I can see the length ur goin into and it looks a stunner. One of the best VX SS i have seen.

All the best 2 have in done by December.

DazVYSS · #11 10-06-2005, 05:19 PM

The way to get your motor looking like that is throw $13000 at it am I right IH8WRX.
PS: awsome looking car .