Commodore noob
just purchased: 2001 VUII SS ute 5.7L M6
Just bought this new beast. I am a complete noob at performance cars, (actually cars in general). I am learning about the lingo so if i don't know what you are talking about, or I don't seem like I know what i'm talking about please be patient or point me in the right direction so I can learn – everyone has got to start somewhere so this is me:
Name: Tom
Age: 23
Model: 2001 VUII SS Ute
Colour: Black
Engine: V8 5.7L
Gearbox: M6
Exhaust: X-force headers (i think). X-force stainless. I think its a 3" or 2.5" catback.
Brakes: Stock
Suspension: Pedders Sports Ryders ultra lows, Sway bar
Wheels: 17" ALT
Interior: Stock
Misc: It has a dyno sheet so it has obviously been tuned.
Future Mods:
Upgrade brakes (+ put red calipers in)
New tyres & alloys up to 18" (machined black)
Rhino lining in tray (sounds pretty boring but my mate reckons he can do me a bright red finish – awesome)
Hard-top lockable lid.
This might sound a bit weak, but I think its sensible to upgrade the exhaust, transmission and brakes before I look at upgrading the engine. I guess in the future I could do a camshaft upgrade or cold air induction – from reading the other posts those seem to be the things to do.
I never really understood the whole car thing (i used to drive a Daihatsu charade) but now I get it, and I really want to learn more about them. I have a mate who is a mechanic, so I guess I could ask him some stuff too. Any suggestions welcome.
Photos:
Last edited by cjoeoh; 11-10-2009 at 11:38 PM. Reason: i am an idiot
Commodore noob
moderators: should I move the pics regarding the problem to a different section?
I'm such a idiot. Problem solved.
Last edited by cjoeoh; 03-09-2009 at 01:36 PM.
That the automobile has practically reached the limit of its development is suggested by the fact that during the past year no improvements of a radical nature have been introduced. ~ Scientific American, June 2, 1909.
R8 FTW!!!
yummy my fav model ute in fav colour, manual too nice choice mate.
what did she make on the dyno sheet, take a photo of the headers and we will tell u if their stock or not
thats a very nice car to 'start' with mate
welcome.
looks great gotta love black only the sexiest cars are in black.
also looks like a great start.
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Sweet ute mate, looks very clean.
I agree with what you have said and it's not weak at all.Originally Posted by cjoeoh
BTW, what kind of effect is that on your pictures looks cool.
Commodore noob
It's super clean, and i think 14K was a bargin. I've had to spend about 800 on various bits and pieces, but then I expected to.
As for the photo effects: just photoshop stuffing around. I am a graphic designer. Maybe I will post a tutorial...
That the automobile has practically reached the limit of its development is suggested by the fact that during the past year no improvements of a radical nature have been introduced. ~ Scientific American, June 2, 1909.
Commodore noob
The dyno sheet shows 235kw @ 5300, which is just above stock as far as I know. However I think significant gains were made in the torque department up to 500Nm odd. I will post the sheet if I can find it.
After closer inspection the headers are I believe X-force as the exhaust is. Will also post pic of this. Be forewarned that I haven't taken the cheesy engine cover off yet as it is hindered by the roll bar ;-D.
That the automobile has practically reached the limit of its development is suggested by the fact that during the past year no improvements of a radical nature have been introduced. ~ Scientific American, June 2, 1909.
Commodore noob
Thanks,
I saw it and had to have it. It's a prick to keep clean and I wasted half a day detailing it after the first dust storm.
That the automobile has practically reached the limit of its development is suggested by the fact that during the past year no improvements of a radical nature have been introduced. ~ Scientific American, June 2, 1909.
Resident Pomme
Looking good mate.
Nice to see another VU SS owner on here. :-)
needing some more undies
very nice mate! nice pics too.
im really interested also on how to get the darkened edges
and the 235kw, thats at the wheels, so thats a marked improvement over the stock standard, which is usually about 180-190kw at the wheels for these ss's.
The 225 you read on redbook etc is engine kw. Theres a difference between egine kw and rear wheel kw
trent was 'ere
Absolute sex on wheels the black vu ss's.. especially the 6spd's.. I miss mine
Who wants chowder?
Commodore noob
The darkened edges? Well depends on which version of photoshop you have. But more recent versions i.e. CS3 CS4 you can just navigate to the through the filter menu: filter > distort > lens correction. There will be a bunch of options but you are looking for the sliders to do with vignetting. Usually they are there to get rid of the darkening, however you can reverse the slider to make it darker.very nice mate! nice pics too.
im really interested also on how to get the darkened edges
and the 235kw, thats at the wheels, so thats a marked improvement over the stock standard, which is usually about 180-190kw at the wheels for these ss's.
The 225 you read on redbook etc is engine kw. Theres a difference between egine kw and rear wheel kw
heres a good tutorial to get dramatic images: Photoshop Frenzy - Made for faster learning! Blog Archive Dramatic Gritty Effect
If you don't have Photoshop use GIMP for free. GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program (windows and mac)
Simple Vignetting using The GIMP
That the automobile has practically reached the limit of its development is suggested by the fact that during the past year no improvements of a radical nature have been introduced. ~ Scientific American, June 2, 1909.
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