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Discussion in 'VR - VS' started by aj159, Jan 3, 2013.

  1. aj159

    aj159 New Member

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    Ok small update no pics yet
    painted my callipers yellow and disks black...
    also ordered a kit which ive wanted for awhile... (will be AMAZING)
    decided on 5ltr conversion.. will do it start of next year when i get my blacks
     
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    Froggz Less talk, More Torque.

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    5.0 is a great plan
    What kit have you ordered big brakes?
     
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    Nahh not brakes... Otherwise i spent half an afternoot at work painting my old ones
    nah trying to keep it under wraps but its going to be wow!
    Hopefully by wednesday coming it comes together...
    Oh and that reminds me foggies are on there way
     
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    The lip makes the VS man. What are you on about? :)
     
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    That's the way !
     
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    went for a cruise last night and now its knocking like a mother ####er.... either my big end bearing has ####ed out or my harmonic balancer is gone.... this is going to put some plans on hold or make them happen faster...
     
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    Ok motors blown..(lifters)
    the ammount of metal filings in it is amazing.... so nurse it to work tomorrow and rip the motor out!
     
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    these pictures explain a thousand words.... car didnt make it to work... got half way... the other half me and my mate towed it with his hilux on king georges road sydney... got to work and the fun began..
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    So 5 litre now ?
     
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    frogsta Sleeper

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    I am guessing so, shall complete the car imo
     
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    nah unfortunatly im waiting till january... p plater till then... just throwing in another v6 for now....
    in other news... my kit came!
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  13. Wombles

    Wombles Cars cost too much.

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    Such a creepy pic of you and the bag...
    Looks amazing.
    Got a 5L on the go yet?
     
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    Baby bags ????
     
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    LOL yeah was ment to look creepy!
    nah 5L has to wait... my dad was trying to convince me but i had to explain im still a p-plater and like my licence!
    just another six going in tomorrow... motors at work
     
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    Wombles Cars cost too much.

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    Could atleast have the 5L sitting there waiting to go.
     
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    Im looking for a whole car idealy or a good deal...then a t5 gearbox and wiring harness and comp...
    Needs to be manual. Not auto. Would rather buy a car then sell auto box ect..
     
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    Ok time for an update... Finally got my car running... first motor was a vs motor... with a blown head gasket... second and current motor is a vt series 1 motor, vs fuel rail. ect
    Then started the bags and after a week of on and off work on it its finally running!!
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    Ill be taking some photos when i clean it and it stops raining!

    Big thanks to LAP004 for all the help over the net helping me with the bags!!
     
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    LAP004 lifes-likethat

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