New PB of 13.4@107mph though! Picked up 4mph from last time which im stoked with as I havent changed a thing. Set of diff gears in the ass and should be pushing 12s!
Mitch's VX SS - LS1 - Auto - Leather - Sunroof
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Posted 05 August 2012 - 11:56 PM
Gave it a good run at the drags yesterday. Ended up doing 33 runs and she didnt miss a beat! The old slicks are looking worse for wear with the camber this has lol.
New PB of 13.4@107mph though! Picked up 4mph from last time which im stoked with as I havent changed a thing. Set of diff gears in the ass and should be pushing 12s!
New PB of 13.4@107mph though! Picked up 4mph from last time which im stoked with as I havent changed a thing. Set of diff gears in the ass and should be pushing 12s!
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Posted 06 August 2012 - 08:28 AM
bet it feels good to cruise to the drags, change a set a tyres, run good times and cruise home again without any drama's 
congrats on the new PB to Mitch and i see you didnt forget to flick the TC off this time either
congrats on the new PB to Mitch and i see you didnt forget to flick the TC off this time either
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Posted 06 August 2012 - 10:52 AM
Hahah i did once. There was an oil down and i shut the car down when id set up for the burnout. Started it back up and tried to do a burnout but no go lol.
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 05:00 PM
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 05:57 PM
gezz they bog down dont they when ya put the boot it to them.
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 06:01 PM
You should see it when im driving along at 40ish and put the boot in. Jumps straight to 1st and the exhaust tips almost touch the ground. Looks like its faster than it is haha
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 06:28 PM
i put some Lovells SL in the arse of the VY to level the car out but now it needs shocks, maybe some Koni adjustables in the bum
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 06:36 PM
Yeah I dont know what my suspension set up is, havent really had a look. Might be on the to do list I think.
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 06:41 PM
all in good time Mitch are you missing the Torana yet ??
are you missing the Torana yet ??
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 08:11 PM
Nah not at all. Torana was a good car but its apples and oranges. As a daily, this is perfect with all its features and comforts. With no funds to keep repairing the torana as got so much else going on, the SS is great. And faster, faster is always better lol.
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 08:42 AM
i hear ya there nothing like " turn key and go " with added extras
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Posted 07 November 2012 - 08:56 AM
3.9 diff gears now in the ass end. Big thanks to Jay (gearex) for the install. Dropped it off to him on my way home from coming back from the US. Was ready to go by the time i unpacked lol. Vegas winnings helped pay for it thats for sure!!! Lol
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Posted 07 November 2012 - 11:07 PM
I can't believe how much you made up down the quater with a Mafless tune. Its defiantely on my todo list for my VX SS, but its waiting till i get the car paid off.
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Posted 08 November 2012 - 07:40 AM
Yeah its reallythe best mod to start with. I highly recommend an otr while your doing it too. The standard intake just suffocates the engines.
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Posted 11 November 2012 - 02:16 PM
i no a few guys who got the gear to tune there own cars they are pretty good on ehas a vy running 10s the other a vx running low 11s ones blown ones stroked but they are so much cheaper than the work shops youd be suprised how much of a diffrence it make can even pick up economy give us a yell if ya wanna get in touch with my tuner mate
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Posted 11 November 2012 - 05:23 PM
So here is some of Jays handywork.
And this is how the car has been for the last day. New starter motor and while i was there, a nice set of pacemaker 1 7/8 tri ys and high flow cats.
And this is how the car has been for the last day. New starter motor and while i was there, a nice set of pacemaker 1 7/8 tri ys and high flow cats.
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Posted 15 November 2012 - 07:56 AM
looking good mate least your chinese chev is working
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Posted 20 November 2012 - 11:47 AM
How much of a pain was it to fit the Extractors? I'm looking at doing mine myself but heard its a nasty job (You gotta pull a lot of things off).
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Posted 20 November 2012 - 12:21 PM
I shuddered when i was looking at doing it. But when i got into it, it was simple. Only thing i removed was the bolt in the steering knuckle and moved it out of the way. Once installed, just slid it back on, pushed the clip in and put the bolt back in. Too easy. I installed tri ys, unsure if 4-1s are any different.
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Posted 15 December 2012 - 07:29 PM
Gearbox is now due for a rebuild. Started up the last night and first gear had major grinding. Changed to second and it was fine. No gonna drive it cause i dont want the shit that screwed going through the rest of the box.
Anyone wanna buy a torailer?
Anyone wanna buy a torailer?
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Posted 30 December 2012 - 01:43 PM
Sounds like you need a reliable practical good used late model car for daily transport ...
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Posted 30 December 2012 - 02:33 PM
The problem is if i want to go fast, it has to be done. It was on the to do list early 2013.... Just mot this early. Also means my cam can go in earlier..... Loss-win-win IMO.
Bring on 11s!!! Lol
Bring on 11s!!! Lol
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Posted 06 January 2013 - 04:13 PM
Car is in having a gearbox built with all the good bits. Will handle everything I can throw at it N/A wise, with a nice 4000rpm slingshot converter.
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Posted 18 January 2013 - 06:18 PM
Car is back and feels amazing. 4000 stall and 3.9s is a perfect combo!
Valve springs, billet fuel rails, gloss manifold and surprise engine covers coming soon!
Valve springs, billet fuel rails, gloss manifold and surprise engine covers coming soon!
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Posted 18 January 2013 - 06:54 PM
Nice SS.I had a 2000 VX SS for about 6 years, nice tourer...had no probs with is at all.
Trades on a 6 ltr VE Calais V....similar but smoother.
Re the chat about Sams performnce... my son had his 5.7 SS ute tweaked there,cam, heads, etc etc etc....went 1005 from day 1. Never had a single issue, no leaks, no issues. Would rate them , from what I saw.
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Trades on a 6 ltr VE Calais V....similar but smoother.
Re the chat about Sams performnce... my son had his 5.7 SS ute tweaked there,cam, heads, etc etc etc....went 1005 from day 1. Never had a single issue, no leaks, no issues. Would rate them , from what I saw.
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