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Hey guys, been using these forums for years (even since before my account was made) but have never posted anything until now. Thought id throw up a bit of an overview of my weekender as you don't see to many clean ones anymore. I've had the car for about 2 years so have a few things to cover and more to come!
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Car - 1998 Vs series 3 Caprice
Paid - $4500 no reg, no rwc (approx 2 years ago)
Rwc cost - $500 (car is super clean and looked after, credit to previous owners!)
Body Kit - Stock series 3 lip kit
Engine - 5 Litre
Engine mods - None
Transmission - Stock/Auto
Diff - Standard
Exhaust:
- Hi Tech Headers
- Single 3" Hi Flow cat
- Custom 3'' mandrel bent system
- Single rear muffler
- Hotdog
- Twin 3'' chrome dump tip
$1000
Suspension - Complete pedders suspension done by previous owner. I think sl height in the front and the rear i swapped out the sl to an older set off ssl pedders springs.
$2000
K's - Approx 190,xxx
Paint - Two Tone - Raven Pearl (I believe) B171 over Dark Grey
Interior:
- Series 3 grey leather seats with cloth inserts
- Centre console arm rest modded to have the mysterious vs statesman cup holder!
- Wood grain dash/console
- Charcoal dash mat
Lights - Completely stock. Running the vintage dim yellow glow on everything, will probably keep it that way
Audio:
- Alpine Single Din headunit w/bluetooth
Front doors - Alpine spr-60c type r 6'' splits w/focal covers to fit the stock door cards nicely
Dash - Alpine type r tweeters
Parcel Shelf - Rockford Fosgate R1653 6.5'' with spacers to fit the stock surrounds and covers
Roof - Stock (until i find some 4" speakers that will fit)
Boot:
- Single kicker 12'' sub and kicker 2 channel amp
- Removed 10 stacker for more boot space as it was broken anyway
- Factory steering wheel buttons hooked up to alpine head unit
Around $1000
Wheels - The car came with wh internationals but i sold them and put on a set of polished Series 3 Caprice wheels (still has the original s3 caprice spare in the boot, looks unused)
Extras:
- Upgraded the dash clock to a vr caprice clock (has the lion emblem) as mine stopped working.
- Genuine Holden bonnet protector
- Genuine Holden headlight covers
- Original unopened first aid kit
- Tinted Windows
- Vq caprice bonnet emblem. Original one must have been broken and swapped by a previous owner, still hunting for a vs one but not too worried as it matches the dash clock!
Future Mods/Plans:
- Custom plates
- Black Venetians, 3 piece (rear and side)
- Possibly go another size down in springs in the rear (although my current driveway is shagged and hates lowered cars)
- Vs bonnet badge
- Front metal sun visor
- Front weather shields
- Trying to look into getting the factory roof controls hooked up to the sound system but it doesn't look promising
- Probably get another sub and amp as the kicker combo i have in it i picked up for $100 off a mates now ex girlfriend. Unfortunately will have to re run a bigger power cable as i think mines only 4 gauge :(

Pretty happy with it being a cruiser and as it is. I plan to keep it old school/grandpa style. Its been looked after really well previously. I'm the 4th owner. The guy i bought it off was 65 and just retired. I only drive it around once a month due to having a company car but might get to some engine work down the track.

Input and comments appreciated!
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Nice.....good choice putting the stock rims back on.
 

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Thanks mate. I didn't mind the internationals but the stockies look heaps cleaner
 

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Very nice , interior photos? Would be nice.
Can't recommend enough stereo specialist stores for advice on sounds.
Am extremely happy with mine after following their advice and work.
A mild cam will give a nice increase in torque without changing torque converter.
 

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Good to see another stato on here! Looks nice. What month 98? I believe they changed to the roller cam engine after Nov 98, any engine bay pics?

I’d love to find rear/side venetians too, I’ve been looking for a long time but can never find the side ones. Keep in mind caprice/stato one’s are different to suit the caprice speaker pods. Can always cut them to suit though.

You going to look into bobtail and rear sun visor too or just front?
 

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Thanks guys, she's a beaut!

AFSTRUCT
I'll get some interior snaps up over the weekend, haven't got any decent ones at the moment.
I'm thinking something along the lines of a Alpine type r 12" with a custom box so it sits nice and neat right up the back but not too sure what amp yet. A cam is definitely something to think about, it would sound real nice too! What sub and amp are you running?


EYY
Haven't got any engine bay pics at the moment will grab some over the weekend! It's a July build. I actually found a sticker on the back of the 10 stacker that I pulled out recently had the date 28/6/98. Rear venetians arnt too hard to find if you want them new off eBay with the speaker cut outs but I've been trying to score a set second hand. Will probably have to buy the sides new though!

I'll probably just go the front sun visor and the full black venetians and see how it looks
 

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I know it's annoying cause ive seen a couple of commodore sets getting around second hand. You can get them custom made but I'd imagine it would be pretty pricey
 

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I have never been a fan of the stato but it looks awesome in black.

I’d love to find rear/side venetians too, I’ve been looking for a long time but can never find the side ones.

Try these guys here http://www.autoshades.com.au
I did have a look thru their workshop earlier this year. They will make to order.
 

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The amp is a prime by Rockford fosgate and the sub is a 10" Rockford fosgate in a custom box beside fuel tank under tray and ported through one of the removable panels behind passengers seat , ( this is in my Maloo). and the splits are ground zero . Setup I'm quessing would be totally different for your caprice but can't recommend the brands enough.
Had some $200 splits from autobarn with my pioneer head unit which started distorting within a year of getting them ( was not very impressed )
Fitted the splits and amp myself but had stereo place make and fit sub box.
Turned up ,to pick up just before they'd finished .
Was standing at least 15 meters behind ute and they had doors open and stereo cranked up , so loud even from where I was standing ,but absolutely no distortion.
Don't believe I've ever had it cranked up that much inside ute .
What got me but it's so clear and distortion free.
So happy with setup even after 3 plus years unlike the autobarn recommended speakers.
 
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