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My shuttle aka Vt Executive (Build attempt #2)

LuccusMaximus

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My shuttle,
After buying the executive from a yard for $4000 in february 2012 i started playing around with a few mods for it as it was my daily to and from work, the motor blew (thinking they sold me it as a lemon) and then i became unemployed so she sat in the backyard for 6 months before i got a new job and now its been re-registered and has a second hand motor put in it from an 02 VX with around 160k on the clock (or so they tell me Commodore wreckers at varsity lakes in gold coast) so the build begins again this time i hope to actual build her up nice and become a decent tidy daily driver.

Model: 1998 Vt Executive
Colour: White
Bodykit: Wing fitted, Bodykit Stock
Engine: 3.8L Ecotec V6 (original had 315k on it replaced with one with 160k on it from 02 VX after blowing original)
Engine Mods: Swaybar
Exhaust: Twin 2.5" XFORCE Exhaust
Gearbox: Auto
Brakes: Standard
Wheels/Tyres: 18"x8 Avantek Mesh II (Hyper silver, Lip polished)
Interior: Original build i painted all facias white however since have changed this, they now are matte black with white accents. White mesh inserts.
Exterior: Slightly lowered
Stereo: JVC Head Unit
1st Build Period: Original attempt February 2012 – May 2012 (Blew the motor)
2nd Build Period: April 2013 - Current

Next Modifications
Replace boot garnish with white painted garnish
Tail lights
Head lights
Darker Tint
Colour code side strips & Mirrors


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LuccusMaximus

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Speedo has been repainted White

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Speaker Grills have been repainted White

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Dash Facia has been repainted Matte Black with White Accents aswell as rear facia, also removed aircon vents (Aircon is broken and not working atm so didn't mind them missing till repaired)

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Few other odd bits getting sprayed.

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Not sure where to start for the next mod i have a few idea just figuring out what one is the most practical next
 

Turnerj

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Nice ride mate, I like the dashboard modifications. Does it sound good with that exhaust on it?
 

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Like it a lot, might have to steal a few ideas with the painting ;)
 

LuccusMaximus

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Nice ride mate, I like the dashboard modifications. Does it sound good with that exhaust on it?
Sounds very nice mate, also with the extractors its got a nice flwoing sound, not too loud but still beefy its just right.

Like it a lot, might have to steal a few ideas with the painting ;)
Cheers mate, yeah im still thinking of a few more, thinking of painting the speeker grills in the doors tomorrow
 
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