EYY's VT Senator Signature 220i

[EYY]

So I've just purchased a VT senator. To be truthful I wasn't even looking for one, but the opportunity arose and was too good to pass up.

Last weekend at a car show I saw a VT senator which got me thinking. I've always liked these, but they've only really appealed to me with the 220i. I was actually sent a message from Gumtree suggesting a few cars for me on Monday- and this was one of them. Went to look at it on Monday night and first impressions were good. I didn't make an offer there and then, but I went on to look at it with the old man on Tuesday night (he's has a mechanical background and a keen eye for detail). Again, I didn't make an offer until later that night over the phone. He accepted and I grabbed it on Wednesday and it drove home without any problems.

About the car:
HSV Senator Signature no.495

Engine: Factory 220i stroker engine - totally unmodified
Transmission: Auto
Diff: Hydratrak 3.07
Suspension: Stock - original springs & shock absorbers with level ride (the compressor still works!)
Interior: Factory pewter interior - leather with senator embroidery and electric seats
Brakes: HSV 330mm brake upgrade
Other: HSV fitted sunroof
Sound system: Standard - CD stacker and steering wheel controls all work

Plans:
-Fix the crack in the passengers side skirt and respray the rear passengers 1/4 panel (has some paint fade)
-Have stitching fixed in passengers seat
-Refit passengers side foglight
-Fit tiebar lifters for peace of mind
-Sand & clearcoat headlights

Apart from that, plans are to keep it totally original.

Cheers

 

[afstruct]

Looks fantastic , love that color . Love the vt/vx senators but yeah recon the 220 vt is the choice . I need more money and space lol , your making me think of one even a 5.0l one , not that I can realistically do it . Are you going to keep it rego'd and use it occasionally or store it until it can be club rego'd

 

[The1]

that looks mint, id keep it stock, though i couldn't resist to tune it up, just that extra power tap there.

 

[VS 5.0]

Wow ! Nice pick up. How does it drive ?

 

[Risky]

I agree with the others (I don't know how to quote on this new format). A very beautiful & well cared for car. Keep it stock & just fix up what it needs. You could easily use it as a daily. The headlights need seeing to but the colour & the way it's been kept is brilliant.

If I was going to buy one of these for myself, this is the one I would get.

 

[VS 5.0]

I agree with the others (I don't know how to quote on this new format).

Hit "Reply" on the post you want to quote.

If you want to multi quote in one reply, hit "Reply" on each post you want to quote and they will all appear in your new post.

 

[Lex]

Hi
Yes very nice car.
I agree with what everybody has said.
Look after her.
Lex

 

[Risky]

Hit "Reply" on the post you want to quote.

If you want to multi quote in one reply, hit "Reply" on each post you want to quote and they will all appear in your new post.

I figured it out by myself after 7am this morning. I'm still getting used to the changes

Cheers mate

 

[gtrboyy]

Cruise control looks wrong..either routed wrongly or too short.

Buy that baby some new headlights & white repeaters then big detail + leather conditioner.

3.45 gears & memcal be sweet ass improvement..perfect for that axle tramping effect on these lol

Got a lot of car for the coin!!!!

 

[Smithston]

Stunner mate. Jealous. Congrats