New S owner

[Slopehead]

bought a 03 VY from the auction for 3.6k. Hit not that bad only 100k on the clock just got a few questions -

Im a P plater so cant get a SS or turbo so i want to make this look like a SS with SS badges etc do you think thats silly?

What exact mods can you do to it to get more KW out of it and can someone give me a price of what i expect to pay?

Why does it have traction control if its jsut a 6?

Cheers

[CANYONERO]

if you make it look like an ss that would be ok. just dont try to to traffic light battle with them because you'll get laughed at.

id get cold air intake and exhaust (but doin the zorst will advertise there is no LS1 under your bonnet, id stick with S badges.)

no badges is the way to go IMO, if its gettin sprayed and panel beated get em to fill the boot holes.

[Zep]

Mate just de-badge entirely!
Exhaust, extractors & some higher ratio roller-rockers and you'll be laughing.

Traction control keeps us from losing traction. Even 6 and 4 cylinders lose traction mate. Check my car for a look at a VY S.

[Travy]

by all means get the ss/s kit but dont get the badges.. thats just lame.

[davey g-force]

An S has already pretty much got an SS kit anyway - bar the headlights and the rear wing.

Get the SS bits and you might get laughed at a bit. Get the the SS badges and you'll REALLY get paid out. Don't try and make your car look like something it's not - that's just embarassing.

[AttaBoy]

I agree with the above post. Don't try putting SS badge on because its not an SS.

BUT do get the ss kits or what ever to make it look like an SS but don't drag with a V8 at the lights.

[adamc11]

agree with the above.. remove badges completely except for the holden ones...

[EvoVIIIJDM]

Am i reading that correctly $3,500 for an 03 VY?

[Joey_21]

it was damaged though so another 3-4 k to repair probably after respraying that section and fixing panels etc looking at 8-9k i suppose thats still pretty good ey

[Phreddy]

Sounds like you got a good buy Joey.

I have to agree with most other posters though - don't throw SS badges on a non-SS. Kitting is fine, and will even get the odd compliment, but up-badging is just rice!

[Slopehead]

yeah picked it up cheap. Might do a few engine mods as suggested but we will see.

[Skitz]

Go ahead with the SS badges,you will reap the benefits.

I have put SS badges and the kit on my VE Omega and when I go cruising and rev it past the girls.........well what can I say,they have drool running down their face.I chuck a U-turn and they say ''Nice car'' and I say ''It's an SS,jump in''.

[EvoVIIIJDM]

Go ahead with the SS badges,you will reap the benefits.

I have put SS badges and the kit on my VE Omega and when I go cruising and rev it past the girls.........well what can I say,they have drool running down their face.I chuck a U-turn and they say ''Nice car'' and I say ''It's an SS,jump in''.

that maybe so, but your tool factor is high. You dont need a car to pull girls man.

[VN_Luke]

Im a P plater so cant get a SS or turbo so i want to make this look like a SS with SS badges etc do you think thats silly?

You don't want to end up like this guy, do you?

Go ahead with the SS badges,you will reap the benefits.

I have put SS badges and the kit on my VE Omega and when I go cruising and rev it past the girls.........well what can I say,they have drool running down their face.I chuck a U-turn and they say ''Nice car'' and I say ''It's an SS,jump in''.

Just kidding - but don't make your car into something it's not! - all you will get is the extra attention from the cops when they see p plates on an 'ss' and decide to pull you over! and you're helping the problem of "ricer glorification" - whereby ricers in stupid integras brag all about how they beat an 'ss' at the lights, or a 'clubsport' - which are infact v6 commos re-badged

A VY S pack is a nice respectable car for a P plater - chuck some pimpin' wheels on there and lower it... then enjoy the fact you've got traction control and aren't wasting cash on tyres Keep it clean and sharp looking, then when you can drive and afford a real SS - go get one!

[Slopehead]

ahahah cheers for the replys fellas glad to of foudn thiso forum! To be honest i am a mad ford man i wanted a xr6turbo big time but i found out that when cops do rego checks it shows its a turbo so that was out of the question even if i debadged that. The cops will see the SS badges do a check and see its all sweet.

In regards to "Exhaust, extractors & some higher ratio roller-rockers and you'll be laughing." how much would i be looking at? also do i just take it to any mechanic shop to do that or there is specialist shops in syd that do that stuff? sorry bit of a noob quest

thanks guys

[Slopehead]

Started it for the first time yesty had to move it to get another car out and geez it sounds good. P plater owned it before to and his put a pretty decent exhaust on it sounds very good im gonnaput standard SS wheels on it and also the gauges ontop of the dash and thats about it. Cant wait to get the baby on the road.

[VH commodore]

Go ahead with the SS badges,you will reap the benefits.

I have put SS badges and the kit on my VE Omega and when I go cruising and rev it past the girls.........well what can I say,they have drool running down their face.I chuck a U-turn and they say ''Nice car'' and I say ''It's an SS,jump in''.

this guy better be kidding..........

[poomaker]

i think the females hes talking about are referred to as sluts

[CANYONERO]

i thought the omega seats would kinda give it away.

[evil_monkey]

You don't want to end up like this guy, do you?

What a bastard, preying on the drooling mentally handicapped girls

[parkerst]

i think the females hes talking about are referred to as sluts

yeah i was going to say..the girls in Kings Cross don't care if its an ss.

[Calaber]

Whats the bet they all wave their little pinkies as he drives by?

[AttaBoy]

LOL, I can pick up girls using only a push bike.

[Slopehead]

can someone tell me if the S comes with lsd diff? and what about the shockys and that are they good quality?

also how do i get the motor to shine up like a few of th eother pics of ppl with vys

[Zep]

No LSD standard unless the previous owner put one in mate..