Peter89
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- '90 S1 VN 3.8L A4 Wagon
1990 VN Executive Wagon
Basics:
-Dark Blue
-Auto
-210,000kms
-V6 3.8L
The Different:
-new front discs + VP HSV brakes + 1 & 1/8th master cylinder. (better but not great)
-Roh 15x7 +35 running 215/65/15 continentals, painted (canned) gloss black.
-powerchip installed back in early 90s
-series 2 coilpacks
-crappy old clarion headunit
-2x4" sony speakers (only 1 works, wiring problems)
-CAI, from bunnings
-removed rear muffler, replaced with straight 2.5" pipe. (isn't loud, way under legal limit)
-wire holding on the rear pipe - rubber hanger needs replacing.
-random cheap, black seat covers.
Replaced:
-Automatic gearbox, replace with 2nd hand unit @ 205,000kms. (unsure of kms on the -2nd hand unit, however, huge improvement from the old unit can hold gears now
)
-rear boot struts
-radiator
-power-steering pump
-LHS indicator x2(one was vandalism), LHS headlight x 1, LHS rear taillights x 1 (damage)
-LHS LCAs, 1 wheel, steering rack and other parts around that around (damage)
-both LCAs(dodgy mechanic source bad parts)
-rear bumper (damage)
-drivers seat and drivers seat rails
-thermostat
-throttlebody
-heatertap
really isn't my car, just my parents but i mostly drive it these days. Since i'm saving up for a real car, haven't spent much on the VN. I decided to go for a different look. 20" chromies is not my style and its so over done these days and considering i have moved over to the import scene, decided a more aggressive styling would be a welcome change to the car. If i was to spend some money, most of it would go into upgrading the handling.
Future plans:
-fix fuel economy(#1)
-fixed aircon
-tint rear windows, quite dark. (rear doors onwards)
-might get a slight tint on the front door windows.
-address positive camber wear problems.
Basics:
-Dark Blue
-Auto
-210,000kms
-V6 3.8L
The Different:
-new front discs + VP HSV brakes + 1 & 1/8th master cylinder. (better but not great)
-Roh 15x7 +35 running 215/65/15 continentals, painted (canned) gloss black.
-powerchip installed back in early 90s
-series 2 coilpacks
-crappy old clarion headunit
-2x4" sony speakers (only 1 works, wiring problems)
-CAI, from bunnings
-removed rear muffler, replaced with straight 2.5" pipe. (isn't loud, way under legal limit)
-wire holding on the rear pipe - rubber hanger needs replacing.
-random cheap, black seat covers.
Replaced:
-Automatic gearbox, replace with 2nd hand unit @ 205,000kms. (unsure of kms on the -2nd hand unit, however, huge improvement from the old unit can hold gears now
) -rear boot struts
-radiator
-power-steering pump
-LHS indicator x2(one was vandalism), LHS headlight x 1, LHS rear taillights x 1 (damage)
-LHS LCAs, 1 wheel, steering rack and other parts around that around (damage)
-both LCAs(dodgy mechanic source bad parts)
-rear bumper (damage)
-drivers seat and drivers seat rails
-thermostat
-throttlebody
-heatertap
really isn't my car, just my parents but i mostly drive it these days. Since i'm saving up for a real car, haven't spent much on the VN. I decided to go for a different look. 20" chromies is not my style and its so over done these days and considering i have moved over to the import scene, decided a more aggressive styling would be a welcome change to the car. If i was to spend some money, most of it would go into upgrading the handling.
Future plans:
-fix fuel economy(#1)
-fixed aircon
-tint rear windows, quite dark. (rear doors onwards)
-might get a slight tint on the front door windows.
-address positive camber wear problems.
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