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  1. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    Spoiler has been removed! :P Soz to the peeps who wanted me to keep i :)
  2. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    She is now rolling on 20" Gmax Heritages. Suspension is getting done next week, the rear spoiler is also getting deleted, boot holes welded and resprayed.
  3. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    Got the exhaust done :) VS Statesman HSV Enhanced Exhaust Note - YouTube also got some updated pix.
  4. BradCalais

    Exhausts in adelaide

    VS Statesman 304
  5. BradCalais

    Exhausts in adelaide

    Gday guys Just wondering if there is anywhere in adelaide i can buy an off-the-shelf exhaust system like a Redback or similar. Thanks.
  6. BradCalais

    [SA] VS Statesman HSV enhanced.

    now has 3 months rego.
  7. BradCalais

    [SA] VS Statesman HSV enhanced.

    *Updated to recent photo's*
  8. BradCalais

    [SA] VS Statesman HSV enhanced.

    ITEM: 1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i PRICE: $5000 ono LOCATION: SA Salisbury area YEAR: 1996 / 1997 BADGE: HSV ENGINE: 185i 5.0 TRANSMISSION: Auto COLOUR: White EXTERIOR CONDITION: Pretty straight couple of bumps in the chrome INTERIOR CONDITION: interior is in good condition...
  9. BradCalais

    Overnight gas problem

    Do you mean just a gas service?, how much would i be looking at?. Thanks for the reply.
  10. BradCalais

    Overnight gas problem

    Hey guys, I got a VS Statesman 5.0 on gas, Drove home from work car was fine, always made decent power on gas. Next morning i left for work, and over 1500-2000rpm and heavyish acceleration it starts to chug and miss, so i turned her over to petrol and the car was fine.. So i just...
  11. BradCalais

    [SA] VS statesman wheels

    Bump, Taking offers
  12. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    ok its time i got my suspension sorted, ive been looking at spring and shock packages (Monroe and King) ive found a set in SSL for $670, i can fit it all myself, seem like a fair price?.. I been through a couple of tanks with injector cleaner and 98 octane and she has a shite load more power...
  13. BradCalais

    Lowering the VS

    You can pretty much just get get a lowering kit from most good auto shops, they might need to be ordered tho, they are mostly monroe brand and are probably the best of the mid priced kits. I had one in a car and the ride was just fine. Remember you will need Lowered shocks as well as springs...
  14. BradCalais

    James' VR Statesman

    nice, yeah im going to have to agree with the previous comment about the rims looking out of proportion. i bought my stato and chucked the VS S2-3 calais wheels on there pretty much the next day hahaha
  15. BradCalais

    James' VR Statesman

    Np man, dont bother wetting the engine first all it will do is set the loose grease and dirt, + it will dilute the degreaser. I wouldn't bother with soapy water. just spray some degreaser into the water as well. IMPORTANT As soon as the water you are using to scrub gets dirty change...
  16. BradCalais

    James' VR Statesman

    haha, when i say industrial strength i should have said. strong degreaser. Was a detailer for years, and we had a chemical called Zapoff and under it said industrial strength, did a good job... Even a can of export tire shine will do a good job on the plastics... its what i use, and only a...
  17. BradCalais

    James' VR Statesman

    you can get real good industrial strength degreasers, let them soak in for a bit. use sandwich bags to cover coil packs and other electricals... use an old fust pan broom to scrub away the grease once the degreaser has soaked, then use high pressure to rinse, might need to do it 2-3 times...
  18. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    Got in touch with Not_an_abba_fan, will hook something up soo. Fkn tree branch fel on my car at work today -_-
  19. BradCalais

    [SA] VS statesman Tail lights

    ITEM: VS statesman Tail lights LOCATION: SA Northern Suburbs CONDITION: Used PRICE: 70 each PICK UP Only PAYMENT OPTIONS: COD CONTACT DETAILS: 0466982723 (SMS first) or PM OTHER INFO: Series 1 good condition slight scratch on one but can hardly see it. Also have a rear...
  20. BradCalais

    [SA] VS statesman wheels

    ITEM: VS statesman wheels LOCATION: SA Northern Suburbs CONDITION: Used PRICE: 200 ono PICK UP Only PAYMENT OPTIONS: COD CONTACT DETAILS: 0466982723 (SMS first) OTHER INFO: Average condition, will come up good with a clean and polish 30-50% tread PICTURES:
  21. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    Just PM'd him :)
  22. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    Yeah thats what im after, but im allll the way up north haha How much did they charge you?
  23. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    ok settled, ill keep it. Just got home from a few exhaust places. but i would like to just get an off the shelf one and put it on myself. Maybe a Redback 2.5 catback, but there's nowhere i can jsut walk in and buy one in adelaide.
  24. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    OK.. Spoiler lose or keep?? If i take it off what are my options for the remaining holes in the boot lid?
  25. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    180 for set of 5 on gumtree :)
  26. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    actually its pretty blurry -_-
  27. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    Better pic i took at work today
  28. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    nah man, the vents are fine, i think it was just the angle of the pic.
  29. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    All pinstriping removed, diff rims. tickers and rear statesman badge deleted.
  30. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    All done, pics up soon.
  31. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    Just conscripted my Wife to help me with the pin striping :) Thanks Babe lol
  32. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    no cos its a weapon of war.
  33. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    Rims are on, as is uncleaned unpolished. also i removed all stickers bar the navy one next to No Plate. and buffed all the scratches out.
  34. BradCalais

    Steering wheel just need grease??

    If u get a can of WD40, all u lave to do is get under the dash (u may need to remove a plastic garnish) the straw attachment is a must use your hand to follow the steering column to the firewall, be sure you get it right at the firewall and not the circular part b4. its the mistake i made... i...
  35. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    Yeah thay are the rims i got atm, no where near as good condition as yours lol, thats why im changing... wanted senator sig's but a bit $$
  36. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    Just picked up a set of VS SII Calais wheels. seen them on the stato's b4, they are period and suit nicely
  37. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    yeah i knew about that and i checked it out. No leaks or moisture and the underside of the bootlid and the surrounding areas are perfect :cheers:
  38. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    I don't negotiate with terrorists. LOL jks... dont worry i plan to :)... Just removed the mudflaps, the gay apple sticker and redlegs sticker, fixed the groaning steering (gromet was perished at the firewall) Buffed out a few scratches.. going for a run to bunnings to get plugs for the spoiler...
  39. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    Yes lol, the spoiler will be going :) and the pin striping. these photo's were literally taken an hour after i bought her home.., gna spend the day on her today :)
  40. BradCalais

    1996 VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i

    Hey guys, Just picked up my new ride. VS Statesman HSV Enhanced 185i. Completely stock. elderly owner. Needs new suspension (knocks and creaks) Needs new exhaust (Factory one and it leaks Interior is immaculate, Done about 220k No towbar :surprise:
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