Stone's 06 VE V8 Calais-V

[StoneX]

Next time I'll pull over if I'm being tailgated at night... I don't want to play stupid games with police.

Thanks Juzo.

I'm not sure if I should get it tested 'as is' and most likely fail, then have it corrected for a second test... Or just change it over for the first test and make sure I pass first time.

 

[TinSnips]

they'll likely have it on record what you're in there for, so if you show up with a stock exhaust fitted, they'll no doubt be suss about it. I'm thinking leave it as is for now - honesty can help (sometimes)

 

[Lumps of cheese]

Love to hear a vid of the zorst post cam:whistling

 

[StoneX]

I'll see what I can do...

[edit]
Just took a video and it sounds like ****. I took it back to be tuned on Monday to get rid of an exhaust flutter sound. It seemed like we got rid of it but just then recording it was back and as bad as ever Why couldn't my cam just work right like everyone else's.

Also, my expensive Philips HID kit only turns on one side now and then but my cheap dodgy high beams work every time... So much for buying a quality product.

 

[sweefu]

Hey mate,
I've missed your car until now, its a great looking car, must be beautiful to cruise in. Wheels really suit it.

 

[StoneX]

Thanks.

Not really that happy with it. Cam sounds crap when the engine is cold. Can barely tell there's a cam in it when it's warm. Transmission is unpredictable when it will change and how hard it will change. Getting all sorts of rattles and clunks from the rear suspension... Apparently, Tyrepower can't tell which of the many bushes are failing yet. So I have to drive around with a clunky rear end until the bush is stuffed enough for them to tell. Kinda wish I had my old VT Berlina back :hmmm:

 

[Lumps of cheese]

Damn that sucks, hope mine doesn't sound like that after i get back from sydney next week!

 

[sweefu]

Thanks.

Not really that happy with it. Cam sounds crap when the engine is cold. Can barely tell there's a cam in it when it's warm. Transmission is unpredictable when it will change and how hard it will change. Getting all sorts of rattles and clunks from the rear suspension... Apparently, Tyrepower can't tell which of the many bushes are failing yet. So I have to drive around with a clunky rear end until the bush is stuffed enough for them to tell. Kinda wish I had my old VT Berlina back :hmmm:

Sorry to hear that mate. As much as I hate Pedders, their $14 Suspension check is unbeatable. If you have an un-diagnosed problem, one of their checks may be good, then you can get the required parts and fix it yourself, or have a 3rd party mechanic who you trust fix the problem. I don't have any first hand experience with VE's myself.
Any stereo plans coming into fruition?

 

[HUX 90]

Would it be wise to replace all the rear bushes with an aftermaker brand or would it be too expensive?

 

[StoneX]

I'm not sure. I'll be asking that when I take it back in a few weeks.