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  1. YootDriver

    Back after a hiatus with new wheels...

    Howdy folks - haven't been around for a couple of years and on the downside have sold my VE ute as it was gathering dust in the shed, so I sold it. Have had a turbo diesel 4wd for work for a while but something was missing. On Saturday I put in an order on a VF SS-V V8 auto wagon in...
  2. YootDriver

    Taken the plunge.....

    No such luck - it's an auto and you pay for it :hmmm:
  3. YootDriver

    Taken the plunge.....

    I've just booked the ute in for a WP 230 kit, upgraded transmission cooler, clutch and Di Fillipo 3" system. I know this setup costs a little more but the warranty coverage makes it worth it I think - didn't want to go OTT just a nice smooth power upgrade which won't stress other...
  4. YootDriver

    creaking drivers seat!!!

    Mine is the same plus the passenger seat has a faulty release at the top - the top half of the seat flops forward atm. Taking it in on Wed to get it sorted :boxing: Cheers John
  5. YootDriver

    Favourite Song Lyrics

    A couple of the best from the Bloodhound Gang: Lift your head up high and blow your brains out! Do you still go to raves?, Do you think that Christ saves?, Do you spend your days in a Purple Haze?, Do you contemplate what a grape nut is?, Or could you live drinkin' your own whiz?, Are...
  6. YootDriver

    Funny names

    My old dentist: Peter Pullinger :yeah:
  7. YootDriver

    What Colour is better???

    As you can see they haven't, mine are only a few weeks old and shot was taken with a small camera flash - not going to deliberately speed tho........:rofl2: Cheers John
  8. YootDriver

    Poison Ivy SS Ute....

    Just an update - had a set of Pedders Sport Ryders fitted to the rear to level it up, ordered the fronts as well but happy with it the way it is. Dropping the rear lid edge has really made vision out the rear much better and it sits down nicely without worrying about speed humps...
  9. YootDriver

    What Colour is better???

    If you go the black & white personalised plates @ $90 per year, they come with the "invisible to flash" setting for free :thumbsup: Cheers John
  10. YootDriver

    what did you do to your car today?

    Spent 3 1/2 hours washing and polishing the ute - bought some SYNPOL and it's possibly the best I've ever used. Doesn't dry hard and white like normal polish & doesn't whiten all the black plastic that you normally rub over when polishing - it does paint, chrome, plastic, windows, h/l...
  11. YootDriver

    The bling has started.....

    One of the reasons I stayed with the 18's was because I could transfer the new rubber off the factory mags - only a fortnight old! I'm happy with the grip and roadnoise of the 18's, today a set of Pedders Sports Ryder springs went on just to bring it down on top of the tyre esp the rear. Taking...
  12. YootDriver

    Ipod interference...

    Unfortunately a male/male lead from the front Aux to top of the Ipod plays but doesn't charge it - that has to be done thru the Ipod plug into the bottom of it and plugged into the rear Aux, that is when I get the interference. That VE audio cable on fleabay looks ok but not craxy about the $89...
  13. YootDriver

    Ipod interference...

    I have bought a 12v multi lead to charge phones, ipod etc which plugs in under the armrest - when I'm playing the ipod through the front Aux and charging it at the same time through the rear there is interference coming through which distorts the music. Does anyone else have this problem and...
  14. YootDriver

    Car Vandals .... wtf do i do ?

    The problem is the fact that you have spoken (ie:identified) yourself to the cops and the moment breathe on their car - as unfair as it is - the Kia halfwits will be down to the copshop dobbing you in. If you were thinking about getting away with dealing out some retribution then you...
  15. YootDriver

    Poison Ivy SS Ute....

    It's the primary car atm so I'm not going too big on the changes - just wanted to get away from the stockies plus staying with 18's means I didn't have to pony up for new rubber already. When the missus gets another car then I can ramp it up a bit - I'm not looking to push the boundaries of...
  16. YootDriver

    Poison Ivy SS Ute....

    I am Mike - Just ordered some Pedders springs to level it down a little, not too low tho Cheers John
  17. YootDriver

    Poison Ivy SS Ute....

    Had it for about 3 weeks now - ordered it with the hard cover and the alarm upgrade, the wheels are CSA Vanquish in 18's, windows are Onyx 35% all round. The only other thing I really want to do is to put a set of SSL springs front and rear and that will happen in the next month after it's...
  18. YootDriver

    What do you think of these rims guys.

    There you go mike - got some pics up. Cheers John
  19. YootDriver

    Hard cover for ss utes

    I've just bought the slimline (no humps) for my SS, looks and works great. It locks in with the central locking and because I've got the alarm upgrade there are sensors on each of the hydraulic arms. Would recommend getting one for sure. Cheers John
  20. YootDriver

    Oh S%@t moment...

    If you rear end someone in NSW then it's a "driving to close to avoid accident" or the old neg driving charge, which is 3 points and $330 automatically so you were lucky they weren't called. Even if you have an accident without another car you are deemed to be at fault, it's a fine in the...
  21. YootDriver

    Holden breaking own warranty rules.....

    Nah - it's just that time of the month and I'm letting of a little steam :cry: I'm getting new mags tomorrow and I know I'm going to have to shell out to drop the rear a little - front is fine. Just going to build a bridge........ Cheers John
  22. YootDriver

    Holden breaking own warranty rules.....

    Hmmmmm - Do I spend $$$ on new springs or go the old $20 3 bags of cement suspension fix :spot on: Cheers John
  23. YootDriver

    Holden breaking own warranty rules.....

    Fair point but what I'm saying is even if you test drive one and ask about lowering the rear 40-50mm to bring it to the advertised height the answer is "that isn't covered under warranty because you are altering the angle of the driveshafts" then surely the advertising is slightly misleading...
  24. YootDriver

    Holden breaking own warranty rules.....

    I've seen the tv ad for the series 2 redline range - maybe it's just me but have a look at the rear ride height on the three different vehicles driving past before they end up on the rear of the ship. The wagon and the ute look like they've had the guards rolled to fit the tyres under - I know...
  25. YootDriver

    What do you think of these rims guys.

    They look good Mike - as you know I'm a fan of the modular wheels whith the lip and studs showing. Mine are going on tuesday, i got the windows tinted on friday - still can't post up photo's for another two months tho....:hmmm: Cheers John
  26. YootDriver

    What's the difference between Fe2 & Fe3 suspension?

    Just wondering what the upgrade is? Cheers John
  27. YootDriver

    Choosing window tint

    Getting mine done at solatint tomorrow - 35% sides and 20% rear for $220 including the work rig to get to some appointments while he has it for a couple of hours. Cheers John
  28. YootDriver

    The bling has started.....

    They are the ones I wanted - but a call to Speedys said that they dont fit the VE - that is why I've had to go with these, apparently they are $650 each and the wait is 16 weeks. I'm sticking with the 18's for now - down the track I plan to do the OTR , exhaust and tune, lowering and wheels...
  29. YootDriver

    The bling has started.....

    I've been looking around for a set of mags and as most of you already know the VE isn't the easiest to find mags that fit - even though it's still a 5 stud pattern there are only a small amount of wheels out there if you don't want to spend megabucks or keep it to 18's. I'm not crazy about...
  30. YootDriver

    Updates on the green machine - for anyone interested.

    Hoping the rub of the green works for you this time bloke - you have been an extremely patient customer probably more that most would be, I agree about working with the dealer rather than against them but you can only take so much.... Cheers John
  31. YootDriver

    SV6 with Red Hot SSV Interior. Opinions?

    Thats why I bought the SS instead of the V - I prefer red on the outside, it's your money and you have to live with it. Then again I'm over 40 - you are prolly under 25 ;-) Cheers John
  32. YootDriver

    F1 - 2010 Season.

    Glad to see Webber finally putting a good season together - he owes me plenty of late night hours staying up to watch him crash out on the first lap, not happy when you get up at 2.30am to head to work. I'm happy to see that he is starting to show some balls when he is scrapping for position...
  33. YootDriver

    First impressions of the ute.....

    Put 250 k's on the ute today without the anchor in the passenger seat - I am really enjoying the Jeckyl and hyde nature of the beast first up. You can cruise comfortably at the speed limit, overtaking is effortless and its relatively quiet and comfortable. On the other hand I gave it about a...
  34. YootDriver

    Today is the day....

    V8 pictures by ruffy_08 - Photobucket Ok - Pics after first bathtime, all good advice and I got caught 10 years ago when we bought our last car new - was a hot day and the salesman had the car in the shade and I'd paid for paint protection, so I didn't see the swirls and scratches until I got...
  35. YootDriver

    Today is the day....

    Well after a couple of false starts over the past few days due to timing issues, I am picking up my VE SS UTE in Poison Ivy at 12.00 TODAY. Have the afternoon off so I can get a good start on the running in and setting up the Bluetooth etc, it has to go back on monday to have the alarm and hard...
  36. YootDriver

    Has anyone ever bought the Storage Box from Holden?

    I know quite a few guys have built their own storage compartments for their utes with timber etc but I'm interested to know if anyone has bought the Storage Box from Holden accessories which can be moved in the tray or folded up behind the cabin. The price at first turned me off at $1280 but...
  37. YootDriver

    Window tinting on the Northern Beaches?

    Ok - Booked it in for the 29th October @ Solartint Brooky, prices range from $150 to $210 depending on the tint so I'll just make the decision on the day when I see a few samples. I was at the stealership today and wandered into spare parts to get a few things ordered, got chatting to the...
  38. YootDriver

    Window tinting on the Northern Beaches?

    Thats cool - will be staying with my bro over that way so it would be easier, prices are between $150 and $330 apparently the tint can affect radio and bluetooth? or so the exxy one says. Prolly just a gimmick! Don't spose it's any cheaper for utes - got my last car done at the place opp the...
  39. YootDriver

    Window tinting on the Northern Beaches?

    Can anyone recommend a good place to get some tint on the glass around the Brooky area? Have to decide what's going to look good with the Ivy paint as well.... Cheers John
  40. YootDriver

    Big Fella's SS-V Sportswagon

    Be spending a few days at my bro's place in DY in a few weeks - will keep my eyes peeled. Bit concerned about the way they "bump" park up that way, might strap an old tyre to either end of the ute Lol Cheers John
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