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  1. 3_putt

    2006 VE SSV Exhaust suggestions

    Nothing wrong with the hurricane, got that on mine. Yours should be fairly quiet with the factory “headers” and cats. It’ll make a decent noise with some RPM.
  2. 3_putt

    18 inch rims on VE SSV

    Got koya SF01s on mine 18x9 +32 & 18x11 +43. 265/40 & 295/35 tyres. I’ve got a thread up in the “my ride” ve section.
  3. 3_putt

    My 2012 VE SSV Z Series

    Liking the wheel mate! And it’s unbelievable how different it feels in the hands compared to the original wheel! You described it well.
  4. 3_putt

    VE SS split engine covers?

    Damn! Wish these guys come up in my google search originally, would of bought a pair of covers bare and painted them myself. At least they would of fitted correctly and not have the gap like the cut up factory will.
  5. 3_putt

    VE SS split engine covers?

    And who’s DJM?
  6. 3_putt

    VE SS split engine covers?

    Decent, at least with those they fit correctly unlike my cut down OE cover.
  7. 3_putt

    VE SS split engine covers?

    That’s not bad, I’ve already got the grinder out on mine though! About half way done with my covers. I’ve bought high temp paint just to be safe. My engine bay gets ridiculous hot due to my un coated extractors. Unfortunately for me having walkinshaw on them didn’t work. They are pretty much...
  8. 3_putt

    VE SS split engine covers?

    Yeh i ended up cutting the middle out of mine. You say you made more mounting brackets, weren’t the original ones sufficient?
  9. 3_putt

    MY10 VE SS Ute

    Thanks, but it’s Alcantara slightly different to suede. Looks better than the original or a leather wrapped one in my opinion.
  10. 3_putt

    MY10 VE SS Ute

    Got the dash spears done in heron white. They were satin black.
  11. 3_putt

    VE SS split engine covers?

    anyone had any luck in finding some correct fitting split covers? Read that the VZ 6L ones fit with a little fiddling. But I’m thinking of cutting up the factory covers as the clips will still be retained after cutting.
  12. 3_putt

    MY10 VE SS Ute

    Adelaide company by name of M&C motor trimming. $600 to re do in alcantara. Not cheap once you factor in the wheel cost as well. But it feels awesome in the hands and I think completely worth it.
  13. 3_putt

    MY10 VE SS Ute

    Well finally after 9 months and half a house deposit later it’s back on the road :D:D And I’m not sure if I posted this before but I had the HSV wheel retrimmed in black alcantara and a white leather ring at the top. Feels so awesome compared to the factory wheels! Please ignore the...
  14. 3_putt

    Zehq's MY12.5 2013 VE SSV Z

    Great choice in wheels! Got the same on mine. How much nicer does it ride with the 18s.
  15. 3_putt

    MY10 VE SS Ute

    12 & 13 kg. Got them valved for performance over comfort. They will most likely be stiff but with the 18s and decent sidewall hopefully some of that is negated.
  16. 3_putt

    MY10 VE SS Ute

    New coilovers rocked up today :D:D, goes in for a new windscreen tomorrow then off to Develo_Pro in Pt Adelaide to get the rebuilt gearbox fitted and the MCA reds fitted. Happy days!
  17. 3_putt

    MY15 SSV PHNTYM

    Funny how on the commo pages people reckon the XYZs are the bees knees! I was about to buy some but Brett told me it’ll be a 6 week wait. Have ordered a set of MCA reds instead.
  18. 3_putt

    My VE II SSV Redline Sportwagon

    Mint wagon mate, funny how you put on bigger sway bars with the MCA coilovers when they recommend keeping the standard ones in, even shockworks recommended standard. Was told by both that it’ll be too much. As for the cam I’ve got a kelford one in mine, highly recommend them super helpful guys...
  19. 3_putt

    MY10 VE SS Ute

    Thanks mate, looking forward to driving it again soon.
  20. 3_putt

    MY10 VE SS Ute

    Another update: gearbox hasn’t gone back in, I’ve delayed it going back in so I can get my new coilovers fitted at the same time. I’ve ordered a set of MCA race reds so they’ll be here in 3 weeks then the ute will be towed up to Develo Pro to get put back together. There is light at the end of...
  21. 3_putt

    VE Dash strips in Rado Silver?

    Nope completely different.
  22. 3_putt

    MY15 SSV PHNTYM

    Did you end up getting the shockworks dampers?
  23. 3_putt

    MY10 VE SS Ute

    Well, my 2 week gearbox rebuild has reached week number 10. They had an issue with the cluster gear not meshing correctly and once the replacement arrived the business owner has had some family medical emergencies which delayed it further. It’s meant to be ready this Saturday but i won’t be...
  24. 3_putt

    VE Suspension ride quality

    if you’ve had your XA coilovers for 5 years there’s a good chance they may be on the way out. When I replaced my XAs for some 2nd hand KWs (they have issues as well) it was night and day difference! You can buy replacement shock cartridges for them at $250 a corner or get some MCAs that are...
  25. 3_putt

    MY10 VE SS Ute

    Those holmart boxes are 2k cheaper than the $5200 I was quoted for a new box. Something doesn’t add up! Edit: A Facebook search of holmart doesn’t paint them in good light! Couple people had issues with gearboxes that they had bought and a few had customer service issues. Spending that extra...
  26. 3_putt

    MY10 VE SS Ute

    Yeh right! I wasn’t looking hard enough obviously!!
  27. 3_putt

    MY10 VE SS Ute

    Came across them last night after I got the bad news about the cluster gear. The description doesn’t mention L98 or my year model so I’m not sure if they have something different in the way of wiring/connectors. I could of emailed holmart about it I guess.
  28. 3_putt

    MY10 VE SS Ute

    Another gearbox update, the final piece of the TR6060 puzzle was getting the cluster gear crack tested and hoping it didn’t need replacing, unfortunately for me I ruined that too. So a grand tally of $2750 in parts and a total of $4500 for the rebuild, had the option of a brand new one for...
  29. 3_putt

    MY10 VE SS Ute

    Yeh mate at the wheels. As we know dynos vary in power outputs, that’s what I made on that dyno. Kelford advised me that I’d make around 330rwKw.
  30. 3_putt

    MY10 VE SS Ute

    Well here’s some of the destruction I caused!
  31. 3_putt

    MY10 VE SS Ute

    Gearbox comes out tomorrow, then I’ll take it to Develo_pro in Pt Adelaide Friday arvo, they’ll strip it down Saturday or Monday and tell me how much damage I caused :(. Then the rebuild begins.
  32. 3_putt

    Replace evaporator

    I’ve pulled the major trim pieces out to gain a better view and from what I can tell there aren’t leaks from the pedal plate area. I did discover that the insulation up the top of the dash was wet at the edge and was dripping down to the insulation in the kick panel area. Did you say you...
  33. 3_putt

    Replace evaporator

    You wouldn’t have come across the front drains at all?
  34. 3_putt

    Replace evaporator

    Awesome great work! I suffer from wet insulation under the brake pedal and in the corner next to the kick panel- it drips down from under the dash somewhere as the insulation isn’t wet further up. That was some serious rust for a relatively new car!
  35. 3_putt

    Replace evaporator

    Fu Manchu, any chance you’ve got any pics of the dash removed. I ask as I’ve got a leak in mine and it’s coming from behind the insulation up the top of the dash on the drivers door side. I’d like to get an idea on what’s around that area.
  36. 3_putt

    MY10 VE SS Ute

    Appreciate the offer, but I’m going to get mine rebuilt.
  37. 3_putt

    Breaking 500rwhp. NA. is it possible?

    I reckon a place like street quick performance in WA would be able to do it. Like others have said ,depends on how deep both your pockets are!
  38. 3_putt

    MY10 VE SS Ute

    For anyone that is interested, I destroyed my gearbox three months ago. Apparently the TR6060 didn’t like a 3rd>4th mis shift at 6500rpm :(. Lost 4th gear then a hundred kms later (separated by a week) big bang going around a corner lost the lot! But all’s not lost, in the mean time I’ve...
  39. 3_putt

    2007 SS-V Performance Upgrades

    Definitely worth throwing in a genuine harrop Truetrac (there are Chinese knock offs for that break) along with some 3.9s. Upgrading the camshaft is another good upgrade but you should speak to a professional about how big of a cam you want and what you use the car for. Intake manifold swap...
  40. 3_putt

    VS 5.0's VE 6.0 Chlorophyll SSV Z Series

    Massive difference!
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