Macca's VZ SV6

[Macca86]

Well after an enjoyable ownership of a WRX for a while, I have returned to the Holden camp. Had a VT 5L SS before the wrx and now picked up my new car today.
Name: Macca
Model: Sept 2004 VZ SV6
Colour: Heron White
Odometer: 178000
Bodykit: SV6 standard
Engine Type: Alloytec 190
Exhaust: 2.5" Cat back
Gearbox: 5 speed auto with A/S
Brakes: Standard
Suspension: Standard FE2
Interior: Standard
Sound System: Stock atm but this will be one of the first things to change
Extras: Imported? (so I was told) 20" x 8.5 Ikon Wheels.
Planned future mods when funds allow: Satin inner door handles and vent surrounds, upgrade the sound system, HSV gauge pod install on the dash, lowered, tints and Im sure ill add more to the list soon. lol
Its nothing special but looks tidy and will be a daily driver for me. And hey, its got 12kw more then what my 5.0L VT had. Hahaha

[Iconic]

Looks pretty cool, especially like the wheels.

[dijm8]

wow they look so small for 20" other then that nice car

[Macca86]

Yeah they are quite deceiving hey. lol.
The fuel economy makes a big change from my WRX that ran 29.5L/100km around town. haha

[Macca86]

Took a few more shots tonight. Definitely looking forward to upgrading the sound system. I miss my subs. lol.

[HERONVY]

Nice car mate, i like The wheels really suit it
Good luck with future mods

Cheers, Al

[Jonesy484]

nice macca i didn't realise you were back in a commo, looks good needs to be lower

[SUP3RST4R_DJ]

looks good mate very clean, also just quickly is that a broken aerial i see? haha mine was broken when i bought, fixed for like 30 bucks with a new mast and looks much cleaner

[Macca86]

nice macca i didn't realise you were back in a commo, looks good needs to be lower

Yep. Joined back with the Holden flag again mate. Cheers, and yeah I defo want it lower. Hoping it doesnt scub though as it doesnt look like there is much room under the guards if the wheels go up.

looks good mate very clean, also just quickly is that a broken aerial i see? haha mine was broken when i bought, fixed for like 30 bucks with a new mast and looks much cleaner

Cheers dude. And yes it is indeed. haha. I was gonna shop it out of the photos so it wasnt obvious but was lazy. haha. And yeah Im gonna get a new mast this week hopefully. It still goes up and down it just doesnt go down quite the whole way. lol. Im glad the motor and everything is still working though, $250 from holden for a new one!

[dijm8]

when are you taking the spoiler off? i did mine yesterday

[HSV5L]

Looks good wheels suit well.

[SUP3RST4R_DJ]

@macca yeah exact same as mine haha it had a little dint at the bottom of the mast like a bird had flown into it or something, i got onto it cos i was worried some nuisance might rip it out haha 30 bucks well spent

[Macca86]

when are you taking the spoiler off? i did mine yesterday

Yeah I just noticed your pics with it off. Im gonna leave mine on. lol. Im very much a pro-spoiler kinda guy. Unless on a car thats dropped really low or your going for the sleeper look I reckon it makes a car look more standard.

[Macca86]

@macca yeah exact same as mine haha it had a little dint at the bottom of the mast like a bird had flown into it or something, i got onto it cos i was worried some nuisance might rip it out haha 30 bucks well spent

Haha. Exactly the same as mine then. lol. Yeah Im paranoid about someone doing it to mine as well so its on top of my fix-it list.

[Macca86]

Well had the VZ on the dyno today just to get a figure of what its putting out completely stock standard as it is. I estimated 180HP. Couldnt have gotten much closer. haha. Ran a 133.8kw, 179.4HP at the wheels.

[impulsive]

Nice wheels mate, don't mind the old sv6 in white. This would look good lowered, debadged and tinted. Throw some paint on your brakes too, it helps with stopping power... (where is bigdaddyfool these days??)

Just another though, give your dash some paint, Black middle with white edges would be sweet!

[Macca86]

Cheers mate Yeah lowered is first thing on the cards. Nothing outrageous as its a daily so still needs to be practical for driveways etc but def want it lower then it is atm. Dark tint is also on my list. Am still undecided with the badges. lol.

And yeah I have some plans for the middle dash, hopefully some HSV gauges and a 7" touchscreen will appear there in the near future. Once Ive done those I'll look at changing some colours perhaps

[Macca86]

Newest addition. Installed a new leather/satin gear lever today

[sexyvz]

where did you get the satin/leather gear lever from?

[Macca86]

Picked it up on ebay. Lol.

[Macca86]

Just ordered a set of Ultra Low King Springs for the rear and Super Low's for the front. Hopefully get them fitted this week and get some pics up by the weekend

[matsv6]

Reminds me of my old sv6! Those wheels are so nice, they should look bigger when you lower it.. Especially with ultras it'll tuck

[Macca86]

Yeah I was just looking through your SV6 thread a few hours ago! Haha. And yeah Im really looking forward to seeing how it looks on the ultras

[Macca86]

Springs arrived today but wont be going in until my lowered shocks arrive tomorrow lol. Was going to get Monroe GT Sports shocks but ended up going with Ultima HD For Superlow Applications shocks as I got a decent deal on them. Hopefully should be all good.

[Macca86]

Well got the rear Ultra lows and shortened shocks in today. Looks sooooo much better already. And isnt anywhere near as rough as I was expecting. Height difference from before and after was just a smidge under 40mm unsettled


Old and new


And pic is a bit dark but it shows the wheel droop difference between stock (left) and with the shortened Ultima shock (right)