First car cheap modifications
OK guys I am getting my hands on a 60th Anniversary Commodore (Omega) in a few weeks, what are some cheap ways to make the car look better?
I was considering neons, spraying the calipers & mags and getting a straight through muffler. I am thinking my cap will be about $800.
No to the neons, leave that for the ricers. What colour is your car and what colour are you thinking for the mags and capliers? I would say go for the calipers and maybe get some 2nd hand springs to lower it. Also you can buy some quad tip mufflers off me : ), there off a VE HSV - bugger your in melbourne, might cost a bit for postage.
Go in SHOW OFF MY RIDES section ! There is a guy named BIGBOSS he has done small mods that are very effective. Then theres Pickle46 and ItsArthurKomar.
Edit: Here is BigBoss's thread - My Omega Mods
Here is Pickle46's - pickle's omega
Here is ItsArthureKomar's Its Official I own a VE Commodore OMEGA SIDI 3lt 6spd
Here is a guy with a 60th anneversary that looks nice with small mod - My 60th Ann
There are plenty more - just have a look through the threads ( also try the search button )
Here is the SHOW OFF YOUR RIDE place - http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/ve-wm/
@RIP O5 the car is 'karma blue' - Id says its a light cobalt colour. I was thinking yellow for the calipers (?) and white for the mags -
Thnx Hussy - will check out those links
wow - neons, white mags = are you sure your buying the right car? looked into a 180sx or something?
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Neons are for brothels.
Lower it first. It's the easiest way to make a car look better without spending a bucket load of cheese.
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No to the neons and the white mags (i quite like white wheels, just not on the VE's) You wont be able to get an exhaust and (decent) wheels for 800. I'd be dropping it a little, forget about the neons and exhaust.
go with black rims and red calipers, but i would lower it first, just my opnion
Polish all the things...
$800 will cover springs and tint - that's good for a start.
Hussy is on the ball, check those links mate, everything you need will be found when you click that search button :-)
Check out my VE Commodore My Omega Mods
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Debadge and give a real good detail and polish -Almost Free
Set of lowered springs - Should be around 500-600 fitted??
Dark tint - Under or around 200.
Neons will let the gay community know you want to join them.
Cheap exhaust will cause horny cows to mount your car and try to mate with it.
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HAHAHAHHAHAHAHHA - I think I'll ditch the neon idea..Originally Posted by RiCeY
Is there somthing wrong with the gay community ? Not good enough for you ? What are you tryna say ?
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Hahahahah neons lost my ####ing shit bahahahahahahaha
I have to agree with everyone here.
I would recommend
1) Complete Detail, spend a day cleaning, waxing, vacuuming, and scrubbing the car so it looks brand new.
2) I have seen cat back dual tip exhausts from V8 models on eBay going cheap every once in a while (Less than $100). You will just need to find one locally to save on postage.
This wont give you any noticeable power improvement, but its a cheap way to make th bum of the car look nicer.
3) Debadge the back. Makes the backend look nice and clean.
4) Convert interior lamps to white or coloured LEDs (They consume less power, have the same brightness, and last forever, plus they make the interior look more modern at night).
5) Convert the Cluster, Radio, and LCD LEDs to a different colour. If you are competent with a soldering iron, you can do this yourself, if not, then PM phreddy - ASR Audio on how much this costs. Trust me, if you change from the Omega green to white, the interior will look at lot classier, and will be easier to read at night time.
6) Upgrade the cluster. (If you are willing to learn, you can program up the Cluster eeprom yourself). I have seen SV6 and SS clusters on eBay go for as little as $100.
A triple LCD berlina cluster went for $120 not that long ago. There is info on programming VE clusters available on the internet.
7) Have a crack at installing footwell lights. You should be able to do this yourself for less than $15.
@Zerone that's alot of stuff
Gotta question, when you're spray painting an exhaust system, do you need to use a particular paint?
Spray painting an exhaust system? Ummm okay. . . The neons isnt a bad idea after all. . .
OK well I don't alot about cars (guess street cred just went into negative!) I was looking at used exhaust system parts that have discoloured or are showing signs of rust so I was thinking you could clean it up and then spray over it with Rust Guard
Ok, I have a KPM stainless catback, but I don't think it makes the car look better, apart form the tips, I don't think any Exhaust will make your car look better......but if you happen to get a flat, and have the car up on the jack, placing some mirrors on the ground, will, make the exhaust look good to anyone that passes bye!!!!!LOL
Well im sure you could clean it! Sorry buddy i cant help you there, maybe tinsnips can - or someone you has painted there exhaust before?
Genuine VE SS Sedan Rear Mufflers | eBay bid on this buddy. If you can get it for under 150 then its worth it. It wouldnt give you power but they do look good and when you floor it, it will give you a growl. BigBoss has it on his omega and i remember him saying he was gona post a video up soon so just keep an eye out on his thread.
And if you bug him enough, he might get that video bit quicker
Yeah those mufflers look purrrrfect !
Also mate - PM Greg from GSL RallySport - forum sponsorer for a good price on springs for your VE - then if you can find a cheap guy to install them then
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