The Statesman

[THE STATESMAN]

Thanx i like the litte details they make all the difference

Fog lights are installed just need a switch

[eurekamad94]

nice it looks diffrent [ in a good way ]

[THE STATESMAN]

Yeah i like it might have to get the front lip for the bumper now. Ive also got original fog light protectors but i think they may look crap ill think about that one.

[NickVR]

They look good Matt. Nice mod.

[THE STATESMAN]

Got the Fog lights connected up the other day

[THE STATESMAN]

I also installed a Black VP dash surround. Because i cant use the factory switch because of my cup holders i got a pic of where i put the switch for the fog lights.

[NickVR]

Nice work mate. Well done on the switch placement. How did you come up with it?

[THE STATESMAN]

Not sure just sat in the car and had a look around. I did't want it in full view and my mechanic pointed it out as i was looking at putting it in the little glove box below the steering coloum. So i pulled the steering cououm off and there was enough room. It easy to get to and you don't really see it good enough for me.

[adam69]

You could hide a switch for the lights inside the drivers side glovebox area.Sure there would be a spot there.Damn i miss my VQ.

[adam69]

Doh,didnt read your last post.Great minds eh?
I like how you didnt use the black Caprice bumper moulds,what you have is much better.Do you have the rear chrome(stainless) pieces for the rear?I have a set i think but they need some repair.If you want em they are yours.

[THE STATESMAN]

ill be putting another switch in the glove box for the level ride suspension when i get that installed in a few months. I was never a fan of the black strip on the caprice bumper i just re used my chrome one

[1991_Vn2nV]

Excellent work on the switch man, great idea.

[THE STATESMAN]

Just thought that i would post up some old pics of the Statesman and a bit of info for any one thats interested.

This was the first week i got the car. mmmm VN Caiais wheels soo sexy


With in a few months i picked up some Sv5000 rims and got the re polished, I also added the rear spoiler but it wasn't painted at that stage.



I later changed the wheels to VP Senators also had them re polished. Caprice grill was also added at this stage.



Then i got few things painted



Then another wheel change to what basicly it is today

[Morton]

That timeline is awesome I love watching a car's journey. Some interesting choices in wheels along the way. The VN Calais numbers were the best. No competition.

haha, damn hot VQ now. Love it.

[THE STATESMAN]

Thanx mate sure has change a bit over the years.

The reason for the Sv500 rims and then the Senators was they where the only rims that would fit without fitting spacers. The other way was to get 3 piece rims like the ones on the car now but they cost $3500 and at the time i didnt have that sort of cash.

Had a bit of time today so i started to clean up the VS IRS rear. Just cleaned up the welds and got rid of any bits of crap. Still got the other arm and the centre to do yet but ill get there.

[THE STATESMAN]

Bit of an update finished cleaning up the rear needs some paint now

[Morton]

Ooooh shiny. You wouldn't be wanting to drive the car too often once it's THAT clean! :P

[NickVR]

Looks great. Will look awesome when painted.

[THE STATESMAN]

Ill still drive it dont bother me one bit. Its quite easy to clean just give it a whipe over with the chamos. Driven in the rain a few times and then cleaned the front parts that i had painted no problem.

Still deciding on rear springs not sure how much lower ill go

[Morton]

Wow, attacking the underside of your car with a chamios after driving in the rain? Now THAT is dedication ^___^

[walesy]

mate that is one schmiko vq! ive never seen such a clean interior! or maybe thats coz i was used to my mates thrashed vq that he used to rally in the bush...

[THE STATESMAN]

Thanx mate

Pic of the Harrop diff cover

[NickVR]

More bling. Looks awesome Mat.

[1991_Vn2nV]

Very nice mate

[VL-187]

once again, VERY NICE! so many little touches on this car that just set it off..
only one thing id suggest though, colour code the mirrors..

keep up the good work!