davo43
Another google mechanic
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- VZ Executive Wagon
Hi everyone, though it was about time I introduced myself and my car.
I'm Dave and I drive a VZ executive wagon in odyssey blue. The mrs and myself bought the car about 6 weeks ago as we needed something roomy, comfortable and reliable for our upcoming road trip across Australia
The car came pretty much stock with window tint, bluetooth phone kit, towbar and cargo barrier.
First modification was to fit a stock twin pipe SS thunder exhaust system (cat back). I'm very impressed with the results as it not only looks good with the twin chrome tailpipes but it also has stronger pick-up and better mileage :thumbsup:
I then spent some time removing the towbar, tow loom and phone kit as I doubt we are going to need them enough to justify the untidy look they give to the car...
I have since fitted genuine satin chrome door handles, door vents, a leather steering wheel with satin chrome spokes and a leather stitched/satin chrome handbrake. I also purchased black steering wheel controls off eBay as I didn't like the grey ones, only to find they were off a VY and had different connections! :bang: Un-phased, I disassembled the VZ set from my car and the new black VY set, switched the internals and re-assembled them and they work perfect!
I'm pretty excited today as I'm waiting for a phone call to say that my brand new 18" CV8 monaro/SSZ/Thunder rims and tyres have arrived :w00t: Also arriving today is a genuine satin chrome and leather shifter from a Calais model...
So yeah, the car is coming along really well and looks 100 times classier than it did when we bought it! I have plenty more mods up my sleeve but I'll keep them quiet until I'm positive what's viable without wasting money... So far, I've managed to do everything for under 500 dollars (excluding the mags).
Anyway, so there's my intro, will post up pics as soon as I have them - watch this space!
I'm Dave and I drive a VZ executive wagon in odyssey blue. The mrs and myself bought the car about 6 weeks ago as we needed something roomy, comfortable and reliable for our upcoming road trip across Australia
The car came pretty much stock with window tint, bluetooth phone kit, towbar and cargo barrier.
First modification was to fit a stock twin pipe SS thunder exhaust system (cat back). I'm very impressed with the results as it not only looks good with the twin chrome tailpipes but it also has stronger pick-up and better mileage :thumbsup:
I then spent some time removing the towbar, tow loom and phone kit as I doubt we are going to need them enough to justify the untidy look they give to the car...
I have since fitted genuine satin chrome door handles, door vents, a leather steering wheel with satin chrome spokes and a leather stitched/satin chrome handbrake. I also purchased black steering wheel controls off eBay as I didn't like the grey ones, only to find they were off a VY and had different connections! :bang: Un-phased, I disassembled the VZ set from my car and the new black VY set, switched the internals and re-assembled them and they work perfect!
I'm pretty excited today as I'm waiting for a phone call to say that my brand new 18" CV8 monaro/SSZ/Thunder rims and tyres have arrived :w00t: Also arriving today is a genuine satin chrome and leather shifter from a Calais model...
So yeah, the car is coming along really well and looks 100 times classier than it did when we bought it!
I have plenty more mods up my sleeve but I'll keep them quiet until I'm positive what's viable without wasting money... So far, I've managed to do everything for under 500 dollars (excluding the mags).Anyway, so there's my intro, will post up pics as soon as I have them - watch this space!
