HSV VR215i

[hstlvc]

So the current work being done is some general tidy up and some panel and paint:

Removed spoiler and rear bumper to tidy up scratched and chips..

Painted (even though you wont see it)

Spoiler done

Now the bumper and sideskirt to go... Its hard trying to find the time and dosh to keep up with your project when you have a family and 2 other cars to run!

 

[hstlvc]

Rear bumper is now on, stuck on a new tow ball for the shine factor..
Next is the sideskirt.. was a total b#$ch to get off (sikaflexed on plus the clips underneath were missing so that was glued on also)- so not looking forward to that job

 

[peeds13]

Bumper come up real nice bud

 

[hstlvc]

Thanks mate, you cant tell there were cracks by the towball plus its all shiny now! Once the side skirt is on- I will do the same to the front spoiler.. Heard its a mission to get the front spoiler off tho

 

[VRSenator065]

Front bumper/spoiler was easy as to remove on mine

 

[peeds13]

I'm always scared of taking off bumpers coz I have the habit of breaking the plastic clips!

 

[hstlvc]

Went to the local wreckers to get the plastic screw plugs for the bumper, stabbed my fingers with a screwdriver- had a bootlid slam on my hand when the prop fell out holding the lid up.. Then I called in to Repco on the way home and F@#K- there they were sitting on the rack.. Brand new Scrivets as they are called.. Only plus with the wreckers is that I scored a near new boot seal rubber from a tidy Calais.

 

[hstlvc]

Had a VE HDT bonnet scoop fitted and also cut a hole in the bonnet for heat extraction

I plan to get this car converted to manual- will be going for a T5 as Im not keen on 6 gears plus the T5'5 are easy to replace if I pop one.. But that's later on down the priority list... but for now I thought I would buy bits and pieces that come up on special like the mint HSV pedals I scored and a brand new rubber gear boot. This led to me having to source another leather console insert which I modified to suit the upcoming manual box:
wasnt that fun cutting and fibreglassing the auto console~

 

[peeds13]

Console come up good bud

 

[hstlvc]

Ok, so Ive attached my sideskirt and done the VT airbag swapover.. sideskirt was a b@#ch as the clips underneath didnt align up properly but its on now and good luck trying to get that sucka off again. The airbag swapover was pretty easy but I was still fairly nervous as I didnt want a facefull of airbag! I made sure the yellow plug and the positive battery terminal was disconnected before installation~

Apart from the HSV logo, I like how the horn is in the center as opposed to the outer edges before..