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09-04-2008, 08:23 PM
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black is back.
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Ride: VU Ute 3.8 S V6
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Narellan, NSW
Posts: 92
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Isn't there a hole in the air box to drain the water or will it still get sucked up too quickly? The pipe is definately low to the ground so I'd be careful driving through puddles and ****.
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KP's S Pack V6 VU
MODS:
- 20" Jet League F-22's all round
- Lovells springs in rear, Kings in front
- Advance extractors
- Custom full mandrel bent 2.5" exhaust from cat
- Altezza head and tail lights
- BILLET Products short shifter
- Mirror tint
- NGK Iridium plugs
- K&N pod
- HSV front bar
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09-04-2008, 08:35 PM
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my mum thinks I'm cool
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Ride: Vt Executive S1
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Wakeley, NSW
Posts: 224
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In regards to power gain, who knows but I know it feels nicer to drive.
In regards to water getting into the motor, basically if I have removed the original intake then the 4inch pipe may act as a vacuum. But because I have left the original piping in, it will be sweet.
I did a fair bit of research and was happy with what I found, basically I wouldnt have gone ahead if I thought it could harm my motor. If anything I might shorten the piping slightly to get rid of that last bend...
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27-04-2008, 02:24 PM
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my mum thinks I'm cool
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Ride: Vt Executive S1
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Wakeley, NSW
Posts: 224
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Dash Completed
Yesterday I went to see Phreddy from ASR-Audio, got my dash all finished... Love the look of it. You can even see the white lighting during the day.... and at night its really nice and bright...
If you want to see more of Phreddy's work click here
Just added a couple of pics below..
Last edited by rch-13z; 07-06-2008 at 12:24 AM.
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27-04-2008, 02:31 PM
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Ride: VT Executive 98
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Queensland, AUS
Posts: 40
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how much did that set you back?
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27-04-2008, 02:37 PM
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my mum thinks I'm cool
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Ride: Vt Executive S1
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Wakeley, NSW
Posts: 224
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I think it was about $200 or so, installed that is. Phreddy used my car as a guinea pig but he did a brilliant job..
O yeah it was another $50 or so to install the fluro globes into the foot wells..
Money well spent, interior feels completely different..
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27-04-2008, 07:20 PM
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Ride: VT Executive 98
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Queensland, AUS
Posts: 40
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hey, did u drive past merrimac state school last week, it's the road with the big carrara roundabout on it?
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27-04-2008, 07:42 PM
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my mum thinks I'm cool
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Ride: Vt Executive S1
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Wakeley, NSW
Posts: 224
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dont think so dude, I am in Sydney...
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10-05-2008, 08:26 AM
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rvx 219 ECOTEC V6
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Ride: VX V6
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 355
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[quote=rch-13z;762615]Yesterday I went to see Phreddy from ASR-Audio, got my dash all finished... Love the look of it. You can even see the white lighting during the day.... and at night its really nice and bright...
looks different dude in a good way as you said it would change the cabin experience as it feels and looks different. my cars going in to be converted to blue today should look sweet. how did the piping go did it affect your fuel economy at all?
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V6 POWER RVX 219 CRUISING THE STREETS  .
VY HSV R8 KIT,18" RIMS,AIR BRUSHING,BILLET CAPS,CHROME OPTIONS,CAI,KC ROCKER COVERS,ROLLER ROCKERS,E6 HALTECH,VX CALAIS INTERIOR, 2 3/4 " EXHAUST,3.9 LSD,PACEMAKERS,L3DASH.
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10-05-2008, 11:04 AM
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my mum thinks I'm cool
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Ride: Vt Executive S1
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Wakeley, NSW
Posts: 224
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rvx 219
looks different dude in a good way as you said it would change the cabin experience as it feels and looks different. my cars going in to be converted to blue today should look sweet. how did the piping go did it affect your fuel economy at all?
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Yeah fuel ecomony seems to be better, its the only way I could gauge the changes it made, basically i used to use 3/4 tank per week. Now I am using half-ish maybe less and thats pushing it a little harder than normal...
Yeah I am telling ya, the dash conversion is sweet as... Makes it feel different. Specially with your car how you have done bits and pieces of blue...
Let me know once its done...
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10-05-2008, 01:01 PM
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rvx 219 ECOTEC V6
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Ride: VX V6
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 355
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rch-13z
Yeah fuel ecomony seems to be better, its the only way I could gauge the changes it made, basically i used to use 3/4 tank per week. Now I am using half-ish maybe less and thats pushing it a little harder than normal...
Yeah I am telling ya, the dash conversion is sweet as... Makes it feel different. Specially with your car how you have done bits and pieces of blue...
Let me know once its done...
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no prob dude i pick it up about 3pm today so it should be sweet.
thats a good saving of fuel well worth it
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V6 POWER RVX 219 CRUISING THE STREETS .
VY HSV R8 KIT,18" RIMS,AIR BRUSHING,BILLET CAPS,CHROME OPTIONS,CAI,KC ROCKER COVERS,ROLLER ROCKERS,E6 HALTECH,VX CALAIS INTERIOR, 2 3/4 " EXHAUST,3.9 LSD,PACEMAKERS,L3DASH.
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12-05-2008, 06:54 PM
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If 5 gears arnt enough...
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Ride: VS Exec SII M5
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Penrith NSW
Posts: 222
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maaaate, been a while since i've checked up in here, good to see all the interior lighting finished, looks awesome as! Totally transformed the look and feel...
CAI mod looks factory man, the more air the better! Cant wait for the cruise to see it in the flesh, til then take it easy lookin great 
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18-05-2008, 04:59 PM
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my mum thinks I'm cool
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Ride: Vt Executive S1
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Wakeley, NSW
Posts: 224
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Just an update, did some bits and pieces this weekend... Fixed seat rail (gm doesnt not design for wide load), Changed wipers, Bought 2nd VY mirror... & gave a good wash and put my JCCC sticker on... Cheers Matt...
I know there will be mixed reactions about the VY mirrors, but in the end who cares right? Just looking for something a little different so my burgandy vt will look slightly different.. Just waiting to get the stato chrome exterior handles so I can send them away to get painted... And unlike HoldenManDan I am refusing to wait 2 months for it..
Just forgot to buy new gas struts for the bonnet... I will remember the next time it smashes me on the head whilst working on it... Also bought a second hand stock air intake... funny thing is that it noticeablely improved performance... I think the 1 that I hacked up was just useless in the end... Also checked the see how the 4" was going and seeing if the same thing happened (see if power improved)... When blocked off the car didnt run aswell... So I can safely say that the diy yt intake works well for $35-50....
Next on the list... 70mm tb, tune and strut brace....
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18-05-2008, 06:28 PM
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