2008 VE SSV 60th Ann

[Potta9]

Brakes look shit hot mate is the brembo just a new sticker and then cleared or.......

[bonners]

Airbags in the seats become an issue. There aren't many aftermarket seats that have airbags - I know recaro make some that are available locally.

not for me though.. no airbags in my seats, so I can put whatever the hell I like in there, as long as it's ADR approved.

The other thing to remember is that NO ONE makes adapter rails for the VE/G8 - so it has to be custom and engineer approved.

Daz did this (green ute, 454, W427 front end) with, from memory, 6mm plate bolting onto the factory rails. All approved and signed off. This was with recliners though.

I have been led to believe the Icons do actually bolt straight on as there is a guy who, like me, wants to do the same seats and has investigated. I must ask him.

[bonners]

Brakes look shit hot mate is the brembo just a new sticker and then cleared or.......

Thanks mate. Yeah, I bought the stickers on ebay. I did one coat of clear, then put them on and then did another coat of clear. The only thing I think is that they are too small. The actaul Brembo 'logo' on them normally nearly fills up that whole face.

[TinSnips]

It would certainly be a handy thing if they did

[Potta9]

Cool I'll have to try and find some new hsv ones my logos are beginning to fade

[bonners]

The stickers I got are good mate but I was really disappointed in the seller

[bonners]

Brakes on. Sorry for the pic. It's been raining and the car is filthy.

Caliper


Shifter


What can I say but WOW! This shifter is amazing. I have used a gm Motorsport knob but the shifter is MGW. It's terrific. Nice and precise and has removed all the sloppy stock feel. Highly recommended

[Potta9]

Where did you get that gear nob and price that's sick.

[bonners]

Thanks mate

Ripshift Race Knob Only - GM Motorsport

Needs a bit of work depending on what you are mounting it on. Mine was mounted using a helicoil

[MonstaRumba]

That looks mad...

[bonners]

So, after talking with another member, I have blatantly ripped off his idea.... Cheers for the suggestion mate.

Stickers being made for the wheel caps. Green layered with gloss black. Due to the 'design' of my wheel caps, I needed something that was a complete circular sticker.

[Luke V8]

Would that be a certain person from across the pond? ... If so, it's going to look great mate!

[bonners]

No, going to try this 'sticker' first but I still may take Tony up on his offer

[Luke V8]

Be interested to see it when finished!

[bonners]

Just some updates...

Friday a 10 days ago I did this entering a driveway



Yesterday, my local Touch Up Guys Mobile Bumper Repairs, Chips & Scratches, Exterior Car Detailing - Calamvale - Touch Up Guys

came round and fixed it. Charged me $150



Havent seen it out in the sun yet but it looks like a good job. Stewart was great and lives a few streets away. Recommend him for any of the suburbs close to me or they do have guys in other areas.

Some may know I am getting the rear Brembos and one fellow brethern who I am helping get the same brakes suggested caps for my wheels similar to what he had done. After his suggestion I admit to using it so big thanks Rob

Anyway, stickers arrived on Friday and I put them on yesterday.









I know it doesnt match the brakes well but it is the same green vinyl used on my Hi-Torque stickers. Steve from one of my club sponsors, Wrapture, supplied and as usual did a great job.

[Luke V8]

Done the exact same thing, but on a concrete sleeper. Shame I'm in SA otherwise I'd use him, looks like a good job.


Easier said than done but don't stress about color match - didn't notice until I read your comment about it. It looks awesome!

[Potta9]

Looks great mate ive been wanting to do that for a while myself but my centre caps are an odd shape.

[TinSnips]

Centre cap colour is close enough - there's enough black separating it from the callipers to make it barely noticeable.

Might need to be a little careful with your choice of wheel cleaner (if any) so as not to mess with the adhesive (unless the stickers are covered and I missed that somewhere?)

[bonners]

Looks great mate ive been wanting to do that for a while myself but my centre caps are an odd shape.

Mate, it's not actually that bad. Just don't rush them. My guy Steve did an awesome job on these. If you seriously want them let me know and I'll put you in touch.

Centre cap colour is close enough - there's enough black separating it from the callipers to make it barely noticeable.

Might need to be a little careful with your choice of wheel cleaner (if any) so as not to mess with the adhesive (unless the stickers are covered and I missed that somewhere?)

I'm using a sonax wheel cleaner at present.

[VS_Pete_1]

looks good Adam

[Mike08]

This machine just keeps getting better every time i look at this thread.

Outstanding SS mate.

Cheers.

[bonners]

Thanks guys. The compliments make it worth it....

Cheers

[MacD]

Great job on bumper.
Caps look hot! can you show side car view pic?
Keep it coming

[dmacey]

Looks awesome man!!!!! Allot of good things going on with your car.

[bonners]

Thanks guys