Morton's white VQ Statesman

[Morton]

Hahahaha oh wow. You've got to be kidding me guise.

Okay.

My numberplate is *K* *6* - I just photoshopped the middle letter & number across on either side to mask it... then realised OMG WHAT HAEV I DONE and decided to leave it like that for the pics

lol, I have to admit... those are NOT my number plates. I am PRETTY sure the RTA would have skipped that particular one in the series lmao


PS: lol stocky, I like the way your mind works

[stocky]

that explains why the gap between the 6's isnt the same, and the Ks have the same piece of dirt next to them

[Cobez]

Nice one old son! Is it me, or do you have a tan in that photo? Hittin the beaches eyyy?

Very nice for $3k man!

[Emackulation]

I must say for 3k that is a steal!

[Morton]

that explains why the gap between the 6's isnt the same, and the Ks have the same piece of dirt next to them

Because it wasn't at all obvious to start with

Nice one old son! Is it me, or do you have a tan in that photo? Hittin the beaches eyyy?

Very nice for $3k man!

hahaha, yeah, I think I've been in Brisbane for too long Don't worry. Winter will fix that.

I must say for 3k that is a steal!

I didn't think it was too bad Shame rego and stamp duty in QLD will set me back $900 (but I'm getting $400 back from NSW rego, so it's all good!)

[Morton]

Just got back from Hillerus' place, picked up some IRS Superlow springs he was kind enough to donate to my cause They should go together nicely with the Superlows out of the front of my VP.

Got some touchup paint to fix up the scratches and scuffs around the VQ bumpers. Last owner did a bit of touch parking I think.

If it would STOP RAINING, I could get out there and do some work on the sound system. but NO. It's been bucketing down for three days now. Thanks for nothing, Queensland.

PS: Hillerus is a CHAMPION.

[Emackulation]

Just got back from Hillerus' place, picked up some IRS Superlow springs he was kind enough to donate to my cause They should go together nicely with the Superlows out of the front of my VP.

Got some touchup paint to fix up the scratches and scuffs around the VQ bumpers. Last owner did a bit of touch parking I think.

If it would STOP RAINING, I could get out there and do some work on the sound system. but NO. It's been bucketing down for three days now. Thanks for nothing, Queensland.

PS: Hillerus is a CHAMPION.

Hillerus IS a champ!

Good to see people are still kind in this world. IT STOPED RAINING TODAY, I GOT MY OPENS. Too bad for you the rain is still there, haha, sucker.

[vnv8driver]

7second flat?? wow thats slow.... extremely slow low 6's a vq can do with tune & 2.5" zorst with extractors...

im quite sure i could of picked up just under a second with extractors and a foam tune, no need for the attitude.

[Reaper]

Dunno if I would list those mags under "good bits" but otherwise it looks like a good buy

Reaper

[vnv8driver]

Just got back from Hillerus' place, picked up some IRS Superlow springs he was kind enough to donate to my cause They should go together nicely with the Superlows out of the front of my VP.

Got some touchup paint to fix up the scratches and scuffs around the VQ bumpers. Last owner did a bit of touch parking I think.

If it would STOP RAINING, I could get out there and do some work on the sound system. but NO. It's been bucketing down for three days now. Thanks for nothing, Queensland.

PS: Hillerus is a CHAMPION.

Just dont do what every fool does, just install the springs, get the matching shocks AND camber kit before you think about putting them on... a vq with wide wheels and new springs/shocks is enought o out steer a live axle commodore with the same setup, the irs is a good thing dont let anyone tell you otherwise.

[Morton]

Hillerus IS a champ!

Good to see people are still kind in this world. IT STOPED RAINING TODAY, I GOT MY OPENS. Too bad for you the rain is still there, haha, sucker.

Hahahaha nice! Finally, full licence Doesn't it feel good ^____^

Dunno if I would list those mags under "good bits" but otherwise it looks like a good buy

Reaper

Ahhhh Reaper, you don't know me well enough. I LOVE stock things. And stock 15" stato mags turn me on. It means I can chuck fat 225s on the 15" rims, have stacks of tyre bulge, and grip the road nicely without bling mags that 1) attract cops, and 2) cost money for tyres. Last thing I want to be doing is forking out real money for real tyres on an 18" rim

Look at any photo of my VP. 'Ceptors forever

Just dont do what every fool does, just install the springs, get the matching shocks AND camber kit before you think about putting them on... a vq with wide wheels and new springs/shocks is enought o out steer a live axle commodore with the same setup, the irs is a good thing dont let anyone tell you otherwise.

Yeah, the springs are going into the garage for quite a while. I gotta get some good quality shocks (turfing the Pedders shocks from the front of the VP) an some good camber-eating rubbers in the back, as well as a set of K-Mac adjustable strut tops for the front end. Then I'll slam it all in and enjoy Could be toward the end of the year before all that happens though

Thanks for the word on the IRS, too. I think it's slowly starting to grow on me.

[Wagon_Wheel]

Yeah, I know. Grandaddy spoiler + 4x4 ride height is a fail. Don't try and talk me into SSLs either you prick, I'm not tucking my rear tyres into the parcel shelf like you did

........ WEAK!
And clearly my parcel shelf is WAY higher than the top of my tyre...... easily a few inches.... lol
Hurry up and make it fast, and sound like a V8 should

[Phoenix21]

look good mate great pick up really can't wait to see it god i wish i had an 8 lol (or a car that drove)

[Reaper]

Ahhhh Reaper, you don't know me well enough. I LOVE stock things. And stock 15" stato mags turn me on. It means I can chuck fat 225s on the 15" rims, have stacks of tyre bulge, and grip the road nicely without bling mags that 1) attract cops, and 2) cost money for tyres. Last thing I want to be doing is forking out real money for real tyres on an 18" rim

Hehehe a man from my own heart. I am the bling anti-christ. Still can't stand the std stater mags though . Glad that I'm not the only one who doesn't feel the need for huge wheels on a car that is lower than a blade of grass.

Reaper

[VZHSV]

bout time u gota 8
looks good keep the mods coming!

[wrx884]

Im supprised u still got all 4 center caps lol id watch where u park the car haha i bet some1 will have their eyes on em i dont mind the spoiler man must b coz its the same as wats on mine haha but i reckon a boot lip would suit it better so keep it on till u find 1 of those?

[DioXidE]

bring it to the stains!!!!!

[Astranomical]

lol, I have to admit... those are NOT my number plates. I am PRETTY sure the RTA would have skipped that particular one in the series lmao

Could've been a personalised plate y'know

Good on you for keeping the stock rims, I personally think they look good on a Stato...on anything else they'd look crap, but they suit the Stato rather well.

[vn calais manual]

looks sweet i like it.

[Hillerus]

Just got back from Hillerus' place, picked up some IRS Superlow springs he was kind enough to donate to my cause They should go together nicely with the Superlows out of the front of my VP.

Got some touchup paint to fix up the scratches and scuffs around the VQ bumpers. Last owner did a bit of touch parking I think.

If it would STOP RAINING, I could get out there and do some work on the sound system. but NO. It's been bucketing down for three days now. Thanks for nothing, Queensland.

PS: Hillerus is a CHAMPION.

Thanks mate. Good luck with the car, its pretty sweet. Offer always stands if you need a hand with anything.

When you get some work done to it, I'll race ya.

But...... I'll be on my Gixxer......!

[Morton]

........ WEAK!
And clearly my parcel shelf is WAY higher than the top of my tyre...... easily a few inches.... lol
Hurry up and make it fast, and sound like a V8 should

hahaha, yeah, gotta say your Clubby looks mad dumped like that though Very much your style. I don't think I could ever drive a car that low though.

Also I'm in a bit of a toss up about the sound, hey. I mean, I LOVE the sound of a loud 8... but I'm not sure I want to go down that path. If I can find a good 2.5" system that keeps it quiet I'd rather buy that. I've had my fun in the VP. That was loud and proud. Now I'd like something that doesn't ACTUALLY wake up emily (who lives above the garage in this house) every time I turn it on.

look good mate great pick up really can't wait to see it god i wish i had an 8 lol (or a car that drove)

Thanks man Hahaha, yeah, it would be good if you had a working car for a start. On your money though, I REALLY don't think you want an 8. You couldn't afford the petrol.

I can't.

Hehehe a man from my own heart. I am the bling anti-christ. Still can't stand the std stater mags though . Glad that I'm not the only one who doesn't feel the need for huge wheels on a car that is lower than a blade of grass.

Reaper

Glad you agree Good to know some people on here have good taste ^_^ But also you're wrong about the stato mags. They're ROCKIN. \m/

bout time u gota 8
looks good keep the mods coming!

hehe, RWC before mods. RWC tomorrow morning, actually! *crosses fingers*

Im supprised u still got all 4 center caps lol id watch where u park the car haha i bet some1 will have their eyes on em i dont mind the spoiler man must b coz its the same as wats on mine haha but i reckon a boot lip would suit it better so keep it on till u find 1 of those?

lol that's so true, thanks for pointing that out. I may remove the centercaps when I'm not driving the car, hey. Just slap them on for weekend cruising. At least I won't have that trouble with the spoiler If someone's keen to take it, they're welcome to save me the trouble! lol

bring it to the stains!!!!!

Hahaha, maybe. I couldn't afford the petrol to burn around all night in the V8 though

Could've been a personalised plate y'know

Good on you for keeping the stock rims, I personally think they look good on a Stato...on anything else they'd look crap, but they suit the Stato rather well.

cheers man, glad you agree I love the stock stato rims. They also make it look like a grandpa's car, in addition to the mudflaps. I should get an anti-static strip too.

looks sweet i like it.

Cheers man It's growing on me ^_^ Appreciate the comments.

Thanks mate. Good luck with the car, its pretty sweet. Offer always stands if you need a hand with anything.

When you get some work done to it, I'll race ya.

But...... I'll be on my Gixxer......!

hahaha ummm... that would be cheating. lol

Cheers for the offer on help I may need to enlist you for that when it comes time to strip the VP for parts.

In fact, I may even need to get you AND Hillerus to give me a hand taking the VP to pieces in one go, shoving the good bits in a trailer, then getting it towed.

May look at doing that in the next couple of weeks.

[Wagon_Wheel]

hahaha, yeah, gotta say your Clubby looks mad dumped like that though Very much your style. I don't think I could ever drive a car that low though.

, it is a real pain to drive in car parks and such though, which is crap, but im gonna start driving the pulsar during the week more often now

Thats a fair race i think hillerus... lol, gives danny boy somthing to look forward to beating... even though itll never happen

[Hillerus]

, it is a real pain to drive in car parks and such though, which is crap, but im gonna start driving the pulsar during the week more often now

Thats a fair race i think hillerus... lol, gives danny boy somthing to look forward to beating... even though itll never happen

Yeah it should be fair.... 100 clicks outta first gear on the Gixxer.... makes life interesting

[Hillerus]

hahaha ummm... that would be cheating. lol

Cheers for the offer on help I may need to enlist you for that when it comes time to strip the VP for parts.

In fact, I may even need to get you AND Hillerus to give me a hand taking the VP to pieces in one go, shoving the good bits in a trailer, then getting it towed.

May look at doing that in the next couple of weeks.

Yeah thats cool, just give me a bit of notice so I can plan for it. And let me know of any tools you might need.

[Morton]

, it is a real pain to drive in car parks and such though, which is crap, but im gonna start driving the pulsar during the week more often now

Thats a fair race i think hillerus... lol, gives danny boy somthing to look forward to beating... even though itll never happen

hahaha yeah, I had enough scrape'age on superlows in my Mazda 626. I can only imagine what you must go through with Uberlows on the back of that thing ^_^

Can't say I didn't warn you though

Yeah thats cool, just give me a bit of notice so I can plan for it. And let me know of any tools you might need.

Cheers dude. I still don't know when... but sometime before the end of the month.

I'll probably invite anyone who wants to, to come along and scavenge the bits they want. I'll have to set up a sale section for the bits worth money. VS V8 Radiator, VS Calais seats, etc. Stuff like that. Hopefully there'll be some local interest.