RichoKidds Stocker then a Rock VT

[RichoKidd]

So, I've been on this forum for a while now and I'm yet to post any details or pictures of the machine yet.
So after some long anticipation here it is
RichoKidds VT
Name: Josh AKA RichoKidd
Year: 2000
Series: II
Model: VT
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: V6 3.8L Ecotec


So far I haven't done any modifications to the car but I got a few things planned;
To-Do List:
- SS/Improved Cold Air Intake (This is a possibility, may not end up having this done)

- Extractors

- 2.5inc Cat Back.

- High Flow Cats

- Roller Rockers (I believe thats what they are called?)

- Paint Engine cover ***DONE***

Obviously I plan on some exterior cosmetic mods to.

To-Do List:
- 18inch wheels on low profile tyres ***DONE***

- King Lows

- Personalised Plates

- Obese Records sticker on rear window **DONE**

Then there is the interior mods

To-Do List:
- New iPhone compatible Head Unit with Bluetooth **DONE**

- 6" Alpine Type S Front Door

- 6x9 Alpine Type R Parcel Shelf

- 3x "Type R" Gauges. (Oil Pres. Water Temp. Volt Meter) ***RECIEVED***

- 6 chnl amp under passenger seat

- Blue Footwell LEDs

- Chrome shifter & Hand brake buttons

- Change dash lights to Blue LED's

- LED's in cargo area

- New seats/covers

- New custom floor mats

- Paint dash (colour?)

Check the pictures and voice your opinion

[NVMYVT]

if your going with extractors/headers and a cat back, then you might want to think about high flow cats.
also once you have done those mods look at getting a custom mafless dyno tune done, this will allow you to get the most out of the exhaust and intake.
then from there you have the choice of looking at force feeding it, supercharger, single or twin turbo setup, or keeping it N/A,
if keeping it N/A then you start looking at things like headwork (valves, stems, seats, port and polish, blue printed) all expensive then stroker crank out to a 4.2 litre i think i seen one not that long ago, (who wouldn't have wanted a fuel injected 253 back in the day?) then either way you go (force fed or N/A) you start looking at the rest of the drive line, tranny shift kit, stage 1 or maybe 2 depending how much power your running, diff gears depending whether you want a quarter mile king or a sensible highway cruiser thats still good on fuel


just a few ideas mate

James

p.s if you go turbo or supercharger then you'll want to look at the headwork aswell just to be on the safe side

[RichoKidd]

Pictures are up, looking into getting the cover for the LPG tank built this weekend.

[RichoKidd]

So I found a problem the other day, the cars battery was shorting out & wasnt charging. Orginally I thought the battery was ****ed. Turns out t was a terminal problem. So after frorking out $100 for a battery I then had to pay another $50 for two terminals. But its all good. Returning the battery Monday and getting $50 back which I will put into my "Car Fund"

[RichoKidd]

So. It's been a while since I've posted any updates on the car. Just picked up a set of Calais tyres. Need to get some center caps for them but. Hopefully I'll have them this weekend. With pictures being uploaded not long after that

[RichoKidd]

Change of plans. Looking at a set of VY Calais wheels.

[wrx884]

Gotta love the blue is this the olympic edition?? goin of wat i think is the badge on the garnish boot strip?? U wont really need the high flow cats the stock 1ns r just fine unless ur doin some serious work but i think u can save some cash there.

[RichoKidd]

I need some opinions from people who have modified there VT engine.

What was the best thing you did to it?
What can you reccomend?
What would you suggest I stay away from?

I may post this in the VT-VX section as more people are probably more likley to read it

Please give me your best and honest advice

-RichoKidd

[RichoKidd]

Just a small update.

Okay, so it has been a while since I posted in here.
Not much has really been happening with the car.
Today, that all changed with the addition of the "Obese Records" sticker.
I shall attatch a photo to show you the awesomeness & credibility this sticker gives
Finally I can officially say something was **DONE** to my car.


Obese Sticker +50Kw


Next thing should be LED Dash Conversion Ant will be doing next Sunday, after that the new stereo should be going in!
Photos to be attatched to those!

RK

[D-Rich]

hot car, sticker looks dope!
look forward to seeing future updates.

[ParkwayDrv]

Looking good man, when will we see it out on a cruise?

[VX Appeal]

Very nice mate, It's good you know exactly what you want (By the size of your to-do list) haha.. I wish I did :P

Looking forward to seeing more **DONE**'s!

[RichoKidd]

Just a small update this time guys,

Went & collected my Alpine Head Unit from JB Hi-Fi last night.
After about a month of being on Layby .
Got myself the Alpine CDE-102E. MP3/WMA?AAC CD Receiver.
iPhone/iPod Compatible. Bluetooth Compatible.

Goes in tomorrow at 10am in Whitfords so if anyone in WA is around the area come visit

[berad]

yah i got that HU, its fairly solid, but the display sucks.


p.s. dont try putting 100+ tracks in a single folder if you opt to use USB,.

[RichoKidd]

Photo is now up. Shall take one once its in tomorrow

[RichoKidd]

Got a photo of how the Alpine H/U looks in the dash.
Pumps pretty hard.



I'm hopping to have the car sitting at its new hight, Kings Lows all around, in a few weeks time.
Just doing a trade of springs with a mates car, so hopefully should go down all good.
Will keep everyone posted

Plan for the sound system is;
Alpine Type S 6" Front Doors
Alpine Typre R 6x9 Parcel Shelf
Rip out the old 6" in the Rear Doors.
Still more plans to come with that.

Am hitting the cruise this weekend so hopefully shall see you all there

RK

[RichoKidd]

So a bit of an updated.

Yesterday was driving home from work and had to come to a stop because there was a few cars turning off to a side street.
I'm patiently waiting when I hear a set of tyres screech, a loud thud & then a quieter thud. I then realised my car had been hit, but only as a dominoe effect.
First thought that ran threw my head; "Oh f**k, I'm meant to have a cruise this weekend", then all three of us pulled up off the road to inspect the damage. I check the car who caused the accident.
It was brutal, the entire front end was pushed back into the engine bay & smoke was going everywhere. His FORD FALCON ute may be not be making a comingback.
Then I had a look at the guy in the centre off it all. His rear end was pretty badly damaged. Gonna need to replace the entire bumper & bootlid.
Then I walked around to the front, the part of the car that hit me. Looking closer, there is about 5l of coolant all over the road/curb & his front bumper/grille is hanging but a thread. A small world considering I use to go to highschool with this guy
Poor kids had his license for two days so he is freaking the f**k out because his FORD XR6 is insured under his mums name and the paperwork for his to switch it was being processed today.

I, hesitently, assesed the damage to my machine. All I'll say is, thank f**k for towbars. Sure that thing has completly ripped out this kids front end & radiator but it sure saved my ass, litterly.
I took a look to find nothing but a few scratches & a few "dings" I think the bumper cover is a little loose so the insurance company may replace it.

No one was hurt but, hopefully will be riddin' a new bumper by next week.

[Siggz]

Man that's good news that your car was alright! Might see you on a WA cruise soon ey.

- Josh

[RichoKidd]

So got the car serviced today.

Don't you just love it when a service goes exactly the way you want it, no issues, no problems
Had my spare tyre fixed. Just need an Auto Trans Service come Monday.
So I'm all ready for the JCCWA Monthly Cruise this weekend.



Sorry about the shitty quality, f**king iPhone cameras are so shithouse.
So thats the damage, insurance will probably wana rip the whole thing off & want to replace it.
Any chance they'd go for a full HSV kit?

Will be prepping the engine cover sooner rather then later. Painting next weekend

RK

[RichoKidd]

Yep. Its update time.
So its payday Thursday & I've decided to spoil myself & purchase some gauges for under my H/U.
I managed to pick up a "Silver set of 5 new gauges w/senders" for $51+postage off eBay.
Here are the details

TYPE R PERFORMANCE GAUGES

YOU WILL BE BIDDING ON A SET OF 5 SILVER GAUGES with senders

0-100psi Oil Pressure Meter

Boost 0-30 In.Hg to 0-20 psi Meter

Oil Temp 2"/52mm Gauge Meter

Water Temp 2"/52mm Gauge Meter

Volt Measure 2"/52mm Gauge Meter

Retails Over $500.00



*
ALL 5 GAUGES BRAND NEW IN BOX
*
ALL 5 GAUGES COMES WITH ACCESSORIES ETC...
*
ALL 5 GAUGES ARE ELECTRICAL
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MEASUREMENT = 2" / 52mm
*
INCLUDED MOUNTING BRACKET, ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS
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HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS
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SUITABLE FOR 4, 6, 8 CYLINDERS, both NA/TURBO ENGINES
*
SUITABLE FOR BOATS

I really only wanted the Oil Pressure, Water Temp & Volt Meter & will probably sell the Boost & Oil Temp if anybody is interested.




I'm hoping to all hell that these don't light up yellow.

If you have these let me know what you think

RK

[RichoKidd]

Started priming & prep-ping the engine cover today for painting. May even get a start on that tomorrow. Unlikely though.
I am writing an in-depth how to though. Keep an eye out for that.

RK

[Mick1988]

Started priming & prep-ping the engine cover today for painting. May even get a start on that tomorrow. Unlikely though.
I am writing an in-depth how to though. Keep an eye out for that.

RK

Did you say you want to prep my engine cover for me??? That's a great idea!

[RichoKidd]

Did you say you want to prep my engine cover for me??? That's a great idea!

Its really not too hard. Ill post the How To when I finish

[RichoKidd]

Recieved all my gauges today.





I really need some help installing these ones. Any takers in WA. Of corse I'll sling ya a bit-a cash for the help

RK

[DUBHSTATO]

get a CAI, and a k&n high flow panel filter, then maybe a 25mm manifold insulator, three cheap mods that lives the v6 up a little