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website has been updated now. $49k driveaway for a base model SS is a bit of a joke IMO.

doesn't look much better on the redline. That wheel gap is pretty horrid.

Hey there, I have a problem with my driver's side seat handle/quick release latch that you're suppose to pull on to bring the seat forward to get to the storage area behind. Specifically, when I pull on the handle it feels like it has somehow dislodged itself and isn't actually moving the seat...

Got a retune yesterday and it picked up an extra 5-6rwkw (at least that's what Mark from Powertorque said) not sure why there's only 1 line on the dyno sheet. Stock tune with OTR made 214rwkw (pretty normal for an auto from what I understand). No idea what it made with stock intake as I didn't...

Ended up taking a better video of my setup this morning. To reiterate, this setup consists of hsv extractors to high flow cats to xpipe to hurricane rear mufflers.

honestly I wouldn't bother if you're going to keep the stock hsv cats. They're basically the same as the ones on an SS but with a different/even more restrictive bend on the inlet. I would get at least 200 cell cats made up to fit. I believe HM have a pair of high flow 200 cell cats that will...

I had VF clubsport oem tri-y extractors installed last week which are bolted to high flow cats that retain the stock flange positions. Even without a retune makes a massive difference to throttle response and noise. Once I get it retuned next week, I'll post up a dyno sheet showing the gains...

forgot to upload these two pics:

What springs: FE2 fronts/Kings SSL-HD rear What shocks: Stock Ride height after: 390 front/370 rear - pics are with about 1/4 tank of fuel. Ride quality: almost same as stock. Possibly slightly bouncier Were from: Springs from Archm Industries/ebay How much: $139 for springs and...

I think I've technically gone two steps lower in the rear than stock. Lows or kings SL should be slightly lower than fe2/stock but would still probably look a bit jacked up in the rear

Car only has 28,000kms on the odo and I've owned it from brand new. Think the shocks are probably still in decent condition.

Yeah standard shocks. From the drive in from the suspension shop to work this morning, it's slightly bumpier than stock but not by much. I got a wheel alignment done as well as I was getting some shaking in the steering wheel before. This is now gone now. Rear grip seems better going around...

oh yeah, cheers, I can't believe I forgot about that thread even though I looked through every page! will take some better pics on the weekend.

Just thought I'd post up some pics of my ute which was lowered this morning. I was only looking to lower the rear as the front is already scraping at the stock FE2 height, but I struggled to find any pics of this setup before I did it. Hopefully these pics will help you decide if you want to do...

Thanks for the info, just wanted to check that I'm not getting ripped. The cheapest I've found is $200 exactly from a fairly reputable independent suspension shop. If I breakdown the price, that's $70 for the alignment and $130 for the install (2hrs @ $65 per/hr) - guess that doesn't sound so...

Hey there, I just bought some Kings SSL-HD springs for my VE SS ute and I'm looking to get them installed. I've called about 5-6 suspension related places and they want anywhere from $200-300 to install rear springs as well as a 4 wheel alignment (I need this done anyway, regardless if I get...

There's a small box that hangs off the power splitter cable. I'm guessimg that's a resistor or something and is what regulates brightness.

a couple more pics at night to illustrate brightness.

Left work a bit earlier today to install the drls at home and it was a piece of piss. Basically you piggyback the ignition fuse, which is the bottom left fuse (number 39 i think) so that the leds turn on when you turn the key. Power comes from the drivers side headlight via a splitter...

Did these make a difference with the stock headunit? I have a pair of these on order from amazon (about $80 AU delivered) to replace some blown/buzzing door speakers.

yeah, I'm not too keen on running a wire from the engine bay to the cabin if it requires drilling or disassembly of the dash. I took the plunge and bought a pair, so I guess I'll know in a few days time how it goes. I'll post up some pics and thoughts when I get them.

yeah, I'm pretty sure the Gen-F HSV's have this same feature (i.e. DRLs still work at night with headlights on, but at a lower intensity). source: HSV Gen-F / GTS "DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS The dual function lamp runs as a Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) and a Position Lamp meaning they can be seen at...

yeah I don't like the drlite ones integrated into the headlights either. To me the bumper/fog light ones almost look OEM (this is good IMO).

Has anybody installed or got experience with MARS Bumper Bar LED DRLs? MARS Bumper Bar LED DRL Day-Time Fog Lights Cover for Holden Commodore VE Series 1 SS SV6 SSV | Mars Performance I've looked online for installation instructions but can't seem to find any. The website states that...

old thread, I know... I'm going to buy one of these. Did you install the relay that comes with it, or was it literally a direct swap over job?

I can't work out what costs $585 on this site for the old unit? Is it $585 just for the HVAC controls? Alpine Electronics of Australia new unit: http://www.alpine.com.au/showItem.php?item_id=291

what about a home made one from clark rubber? Just cut something to size? EDIT: actually, they do sell tray mats. Pretty exy - $280 Holden Custom Fit Rubber Liners

I run Federal 595 SS in 255/45/18 on stock SS rims. Grip is a lot better in the dry than the OEM RE050As. Good looking tread and meaty looking tyre.

maybe price up a custom catback? You can make it as loud as you want. Here's mine - stock headers and cats - total cost $290 inclusive of labour to fit: Startup: VE SS Ute Custom Exhaust - xpipe with straight pipes - YouTube Idle: VE SS ute idle - YouTube

Thanks for the responses guys. yeah, got my eye on that one too, but will sus out the "staff price" for a new one through the parts department at the stealership. Got a mate of a mate that works there. Hopefully the door only costs about $30, which is all I'm prepared to pay, otherwise I...

I stupidly scratched my glovebox with the metal buckle of a bag yesterday. The scratch is pretty deep. I can run my fingernail into the groove and it's white in colour (no pic atm sorry). It's pretty annoying as it's right on the glovebox door and in my face. I've tried armor all glossy crap to...

I'm running qfm hpx pads on the front and stock pads on the rears. Just be aware that much less brake dust than ultimates is still a lot more than stock. I'll see if I can get some pics up later comparing. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

I was looking under the car today and found this. It's located on the passenger side near the middle of the car/tray area. I suspect it might be a tray drain hole? Can anybody confirm? Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

[ QUOTE=Stressball;2179138]This guy parked over the driveway of a computer parts place in Brisbane. Even worse, he wasn't in the computer place; no clue where he went. hahah that looks like umart at eight mile plains. Also that road he's parked on is a 6 lane main rd. :D Sent from my...

weird, I have a ziggy otr with descreened maf still in place (no tune) and I don't have any issues with engine lights. Been running it like that for maybe a year now :s

Don't think it's legal, but as long as you don't drive like a wanker don't think the cops will give you a hard time? imo muffler deletes aren't really that loud http://youtu.be/1PV7QiKuwhE?hd=1

I want my ve ute to sit 20-25mm lower in the rear, so I've been looking at springs only e.g. Kings SL (lows). I can get the springs for $130 (2), but fitment will cost $450 (wheel alignment not included) - that's powertorque. Called pedders and they tried to sell me a $2.5k coilover system...

any new with this yet? I saw a graph once that showed the biggest restriction in the stock ve ss exhaust are the cats. With this in mind, would it be better to: 1) use the stock headers and fit 200 cell cats, or 2) retain the stock 400 cell cats and fit a set of pacemaker PH5377 headers...

I really like the way your ute sits. Do you know which part numbers/combo are in yours? The pedders website says there are multiple front and rear springs: Front Spring Low 2954 2954 Sports Ryder Coil Spring 2956 2956 Sports Ryder Coil Spring Rear Spring Low 2541 2541 Sports Ryder Coil...

auto, manual? if auto pre afm?