My VT S Pack

[Cashy]

I finally said good bye to my VR SS in December 06, which I have had for just over 7 years, and purchased this VT S pack in Raven Mica.
It was stock, apart from the phone kit installed for some old nokia brick. It had a stacker in the boot, but the main unit didn't connect to it. WTF??

Model: 1998 VT S
Colour: Raven Mica
Body kit: VX Clubsport
Engine Type: V6 Ecotec
Engine Mods: K&N Panel Filter
Power: Not enough
Exhaust: Not loud enough
Gearbox: Standard Auto
Diff: Hangs head in shame. One wheel spin.....
Brakes: Not big enough
Suspension: FE2
Sound: Pioneer DEH-P7850BT CD/MP3 Tuner, VDO Dayton MPC1700 200W Sub with splits, Kenwood KFC-M6950A 6x9 5-Way 500W, Kenwood KAC-8103D 1000w Amp, Kenwood KFC-W3010 12-inch 1000W Sub
Exterior: VX Clubsport Body Kit (Genuine), VX Clubsport Driving Lights, VX Altezza Headlight "Chrome", VX Berlina Boot Garnish and Tail Lights, Clear side Indicators, Debadged.
Wheels/Tyres: BBoss Eleanor Rims, Maxxis MA-Z1 245/35/19
Interior: Blue/Black, Dash, Speedo Insert & console sprayed in silver, Fog Light Switch
Build Period: Since Dec 06
Contacts: “Professional Panel and Paint - Dandenong” "Autobarn - Pakenham"

Future Mods: Raptor Supercharger, FIT 1.97 Roller Rockers, Pacemaker Extractors, Redback exhaust system

Stock setup with vx garnish and lights

Headunit

Sub and AMP

Added VYSS Rims


VX Clubsport Kit right side

VX Clubsport Kit left side

Front

[94vrexec]

looks good man. You should dump it in the rear and take the wing off and get some clear tail lights and she will be sweet.

[craigvk]

Nice ride Those rims look good and the black is good too.
Can I ask how much you paid for it? How many K's are on it?

[Cashy]

I paid just under $11k for it, with 125,000km on the clock. Very clean inside and out. Still getting use to the lack of power compared to my SS, but it should make my wallet a little fatter.

Not to interested in adding the rice lights. Maybe some rear speakers, etc.

With the family expanding next year, I'll need all the money i can get.

[HRT 666]

Very nice mate, some 19s detailed brakes and a little drop in height, will make it look sick. and custom plates!

[1991_Vn2nV]

Nice VT mate. Whats it like to drive compared to your old SS?

[juzo]

Haha, i know what you mean with the family mate, sold my vt 5.7ltr and saved a bit xtra on fuel with the six.
Looks good the way it is imo, speakers in the back will make alot of difference to your sound quality.

[Cashy]

Originally Posted by 1991_Vn2nV

Nice VT mate. Whats it like to drive compared to your old SS?

Thx mate, i'm happy with it.
Compared to the SS, yer, not too bad. The FE2 seems better in the S. I can power through my freeway exit corner faster now. It has a set of Toyo Transpath SW 225/50R16 92V tyres on it, and they seem to hold well. We'll see what happens in the wet.

The other difference i've noticed is the reduction of view from the front and rear windows as they are on more of an angle. The VR had bit less angle.

I need to adjust the accelerator pedal, as I'm half way to the floor before I get any power from it. When I want power ASAP, I don't want to go searching for it if you know what I mean.

I should be able to do a few mods to it to grab more HP. I'm hoping to get it from the stock 147KW to about 165-175KW which shouldn't cost the earth. The SS was about 220KW, so you can see the power cut I've taken.

[Cashy]

I've just finished putting in some new speakers front and back which is mod 2 of 3 in the sound department. Next comes AMP and sub.

In the rear I've put in some Kenwood KFC-M6950A which are a BIG improvement over the stock door speakers.

In the front I now have a set of VDO Dayton MPC1700 which are last years model, but still sound very good, and the price was $100 cheaper.

I'm very happy with the results, and my ears are still hurting.

[Cashy]

I just got a VX boot garnish off ebay in good condition for $199.00, and some tail lights for a few dollars more. Once this mod is finished, I'll finally get of my ass and take some pics for you guys.

BONUS: Getting it painted for free from a customer.

UPDATE: All fitted, but just need to connect the left reverse light up.

[jamesl_VTSS]

nice one, looks heaps better now with the VX garnish instead of that VT one. lower it and some rims will go down nicely too.

[Miss-E]

Thanks I like your car too. Nice and Black and Shiney, always a good mix.

My vx kit was $1050 including the spoiler and including postage +$1000 to get it painted and fitted, but its a pearl paint that changes shades of blue in the light. Its made from fiberglass. I really dont recommend buying one from ebay though after the experience i had. The front and sides and spoiler were really good and i was really happy with them, but the back has been put on twice by different people and just doesn't line up quite right.

[Cashy]

Thanks for your advice. I've always been put off by the fiberglass kits, as I've seen what happens when they get hit. I managed to track down a supplier for the genuine gear today. I know it will cost me alot more, but it will be worth it in the end.