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Black VE SS Wagon

mikey-

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So after selling my VZ SSZ much quicker and alot less painfully than expected I was stuck with a heap of cash and no car... Only a few days later this 1 family owner wagon popped up and I grabbed it. Came bog stock, with the exception of some ugly mags that I got rid of straight away and a Walky cat back. Been pretty happy with it so far, no real complaints, it's great fun to drive.

Model: 2008 VE SS Sportwagon
Colour: Blackkkk
Engine Type: 6.0L L98 V8
Engine Mods: VCM OTR, MAFless tune at WA Performance
Power: 270rwkw
Exhaust: Hurricane 1 7/8 extractors, Manta 2.5" cats, Manta 2.5" cat back
Gearbox: 6 Speed Manual
Brakes: Stock
Suspension: Stock
Exterior: Darkest legal tint
Interior: Red cloth seats, type S 6.5" coaxles in doors

Future Mods: Cam, clutch, coil overs, maybe D1r's, maybe Magnuson 1900.







Was all fun n games till I picked up this and had to install it:





Then after that it was off to WA Performance for a VCM OTR and mafless tune. 306hp was with the full exhaust already fitted, 364hp was with the OTR and mafless tune. Fun times...

 

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Currently going through some insurance policy fun...

After the mods I thought I should try get them on my policy, or a new policy...

Shannons seems to think it's only worth $23k absolute maximum, with a huge premium to go with it. Not sure where they get these ideas, he assured me it was top end market value? I said mate maybe go check carsales in Western Australia and see how many manual wagon's you find sub $30k...
 

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Great lookin rig mate and some good power figures. They feel like a totally different beast once you add on those extra goodies.
 

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Great lookin rig mate and some good power figures. They feel like a totally different beast once you add on those extra goodies.

To be honest it doesn't 'feel' a heap differtent to me? I know it had alot more power purely by how much more wheel spin I'm getting, but yeah normal mid range kind of driving it doesn't feel a heap different. Guess that always happens when you get use to power though.
 

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Nice pickup mate.
How does she sound?
 

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Yeah sounds pretty good, i've got a video around somewhere I'll find it for you and post it up.
 
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