vn mods/ideas

[nudge701]

hey guys iv been thinkin bout wat 2 do 2 my vn next (exterior wise) and (interior wise) not quite sure wat 2 do next any1 got any good ideas that would improve the look of my vn??

so far iv got rims lowered it pedals steering wheel nd front speakers in the doors

any ideas would b good
cheers

[2DIE]

Strut brace, CAI, 2 1/2" cat back, cpu tune, V8 throttle body, tint, lower, adjustable panhard rod, leather Calais interior, all new nolathane rubbers for steering and suspension.

If you have any squeaks, motor noise, exhaust noise ect get it fixed first. Drive train and handling should always be the main priority.

Aside from that if the paint is nice just keep it clean and polished, if not try buff it up and if still no good you might want to consider a respray.

Its not cheap to have a nice car.

[nudge701]

i do hav this noise wen i drive its like a rattling noise it sounds like it from the engine dunno wat it is

lol iv worked it out that its not cheap but its worth it in the long run this is the first car iv modded up as its the only car iv had that was worth doin up

[2DIE]

Yeah i have the same noise, well don't know if its the same but don't know where its coming from

Saw a VN Calais just like mine (white over silver) at Colonnades a while back that sounded just like mine, I wanted to ask him if he knows whats making that sound but didn't bother.

I asked 1 mechanic and he said its the belt tensioner so I replaced that, nothing happend.

Another said its a old Holden, they all make noises and then turned his back and walked away. (right after i payed him $350 for doing jack all work on it)

Another said he would replace my timing chain or something but it would cost $1,500 and hes not even sure if its that.

Do you smell exhaust fumes when putting the boot down?

I have a small idea it could be a bolt on the exhaust manifold or cat rattling because it goes away with a bit of throttle.

Usually sounds bad driving in tunnels or drive through ect but I don't notice it when on the highway or around town unless I'm going slow.

Might have to have a search around the forum and see what I come up with.

[2DIE]

About 20 results for topic containing "Noise" most the posts comparable to mine people say its exhaust manifold or extractors.

[JohnyRock]

I have a ratteling to and it is the tensionor on mine!! And it goes away with a bit of power but as soon as your going slow or idle its jumping around.. iv been told its just trying to adjust and they usually do it when the engine is cold, the best way to check is to start her up pop the hood and watch your tensioner and see if it jumps up and down and see if it is syncing with the rattle you hear!

I Replaced The Tensioner pully On Mine Coz I Had A Big Chrome 1 but nothing changed!..

[JohnyRock]

Oh and sorry i forgot to add!

As For Mods Try Painting Your Interior That Will Freshen Up The Look And Make An Old Car New! And if any of the plastic parts are broken in your interior try going and getting more from the wreckers! Good set of neat car seat covers, as 2 die said look after your paint on the outside coz this could make or break the look of your car, and just try and be creative! im sorry i cant help you with engine mods coz im engine illiterate haha! Im Just Good At The Looks Part

If You Need Advice On Painting Your Dash Just Ask Ill Be Happy to Help, Or If Not There Are Plenty Of good Threads On Here About It Coz 90% Of The Guys Do It! Nothing Like A Fresh Interior!

[turmoil117]

I recently painted all of my interior black and got some
stock light grey vr trim around the car like the door seals
grab handles and speaker pods it looks awsome. Also my car had
a rattle it was just one of the exhaust covers was loose all I had to
do was tighten up a bolt and it was fixed.

[lowvpcal]

depending on ur budget obviously but heres some of the things im doin to my vp calais.
exterior: the line underneath the tailights get that smoothed, c pillar cap smoothed, calais chrome window trims, vp calais wheel spats, ss lower kit, white lo beam globes, calais tail lights, exhaust tip (ur choice), metal door handles (vp series 2 upwards). interior: vr/vs dash upgrade with door trims, vp calais centre console (2 peice), vs s3 console lid with cup holders, vs ss seats, custom parcel shelf, calais dome light, vp/vq fuse cover with extra glovebox, lvl 3 cluster upgrade, list goes on man your only limited by what u can think up and money too haha good luck with the build