Vp irs
Hey guys, Im thinking about putting a vp calais independant rear suspension into my vn. Anyone know how much roughly I can get this for and would it make much difference I have heard I could pay $1000 what do you guys think?
Blues Brother # 2
If you are doing it yourself then it'be ok, wouldn't pay someone else to do it. Not sure about pricing, but would be a bit of labour.
Personally i've had both and don't see the difference, so to me it will be waste of money to do.
i notice quite a difference between the two. there are corners my v6 vn will kick out on that my v8 vr wont and i can only assume its because of the extra grip from the IRS. i wouldnt even bother putting it in your VN. im pretty sure its a massive amount of work, and youre better off buying a vp calais instead
1995 Manual HSV Clubsport
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1991 Supercharged VN Berlina
9 PSI SC14 Intercooled :: Genie headers :: Twin cats :: HM Twin 2.25 exhaust :: 3.45:1 LSD
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Theres no way you got quoted $1000 for an IRS setup. It would cost upwards of 10k to do the body mods (legally).Originally Posted by hsvfan01
For a setup that is outdated so badly (even when it was introduced with the VQ, it was already outdated by 20 years) and is actually quite a poor setup. For the small gain in handling, i wouldn't worry about it, or do what stocky said and buy a VN Calais (then put your VN headlights and door moulds if your that pedantic about having a VN with IRS lol)
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The whole rear of the car is different man, you would have to remove the floor from the rear seat back or so. I think Stealthy made a typo and ment get a VP calais too ^
Hey guys thanks for your opinions I guess I will just leave it, I just thought id ask cause in the wet my car just wants to slide kick out and carry on especially around roundabouts although I hardly give it and seeing im only on my p's if cops see that my licence is gone. Hey do yous think anything could make the car handle better?
Blues Brother # 2
Thanks mate im gonna try that now and although i'll probably lose the fun with those tyres I don't care having my licence is way more important
Blues Brother # 2
But don't forget to the rims need to be 8" wide as well
Does that mean I have to have two different rims at the back and two different at the front think it would look a lil weird thoughBut don't forget to the rims need to be 8" wide as well
Ahhh Yes, Ahhh Yes....
have to agree with the mike on this one, my vp with live axel will step out around anything... if i sweat in the car the arse comes around.. its nuts...
my berlina with irs doesnt though... few major differences in setups but its so much grippier around anything.. feels good. Plus i can squat it at the lights to impress the ladies
aZk.
Wanted to buy:
1. T5 V8 Bellhousing and Clutch fork assembly suit VP
2. V8 Tail Shaft, T5, Suit IRS VP
3. T5 VB Gear Box
PM Me if you got what i need...
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just get a good set of 225 wide tires and it'll improve it out of sight
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Tells it like it is.
I have a VP rear IRS rear end if you are interested. New(ish) nolathane bushes thru most of it. It is located in Melb. Would be a massive job to fit to a non IRS car though.
Reaper
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the whole rear end is different... when i had my VP with IRS, all i could think about was ditching it for a nice solid axle setup. Camber kits, horrible deflection angles with suspension travel- wasnt a fan at all.
Thankfully the wagon is live axle, i prefer it so much more.
So Wet For You!
Yeah thats what i meant, buy a VP Calais and throw VN Lights and bumpers on it.The whole rear of the car is different man, you would have to remove the floor from the rear seat back or so. I think Stealthy made a typo and ment get a VP calais too ^
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Blues Brother # 2
Up to you. Best thing is to go out and buy some new rims all round that are 8" wide. Gives you and excuse to get new rims. Just make sure they are legal and don't go for any 20"x8" rims.
17x8 or 18x8 are the best ones for a VP.
So Wet For You!
What a coincidence, i'm selling some 18x8s
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As many faults as the early VP-VZ IRS has, it's still infinitely more tractable that the live axel so you can't really knock it
Blues Brother # 2
The squat is nice but nothing beats a live axle wheelie
Except you can't do a wheelie on the public road.
Better example:
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So Wet For You!
But they do get 100% use of their tyres....lolAs many faults as the early VP-VZ IRS has, it's still infinitely more tractable that the live axel so you can't really knock it
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