Your car / My car

[savvy]

Dave, the Goon looks very nice:bravo: , do you know if the fuel tank is in the same spot as a ute?, it would look hot with quad pipes out the back.

I'm getting a little bug for the Wagons now after the last drag day, they can look awsome with modifications.

[GMMAD]

starting to come together very nice Dave
you arent mucking around with it
good work:D

[WOMBIE]

I had the pleasure not that long ago of seeing and hearing the wags.Very nice Dave and i hope you get to keep it for a while yet :)

Cheers

[Duffman]

The goon is looking pretty schmick Dave :yep:

Mind if I ask how you rate the molycarbide discs and how much they set you back?

[firebug]

Looking good Dave. Can I be rude and ask approx what the pedders springs were worth? :D

[DaveHAT]

The goon is looking pretty schmick Dave :yep:

Mind if I ask how you rate the molycarbide discs and how much they set you back?

They seem pretty good ... due to the large size of the slots, there's a bit of audible humming under hard braking but easily better than the stockers. I've only driven on them in day to day traffic so can't really comment on what they would be like at the pointy end of braking.

Cost around $600-ish over a period of time incl pads.

Looking good Dave. Can I be rude and ask approx what the pedders springs were worth? :D

Yo ... fireHAT :waving: the springs were approx $500 fitted with Wheel alignment. If you're an NRMA member they give you @ 10% discount. :D Ring Mick and speak to him, nice guy and apparently they also do finance if that's relevant.

Thanks for the comments guys ... a wagon need not only be a item where finger prints and food are the order of the day !!!! :headbang:

[Duffman]

They seem pretty good ... due to the large size of the slots, there's a bit of audible humming under hard braking but easily better than the stockers. I've only driven on them in day to day traffic so can't really comment on what they would be like at the pointy end of braking.

Cost around $600-ish over a period of time incl pads.

Thanks for that. Sounds like very good value.

[Kyle]

Falcon is now up for sale with the purchase of a house on the way... :(

Stand by for either a 205gti or306gti6... Will be much more fun at wakefield :yahoo:

[Kyle]

Ad here... http://tinyurl.com/49mj8u

$17k if someone here wants it!

[99gti]

Falcon is now up for sale with the purchase of a house on the way... :(

Stand by for either a 205gti or306gti6... Will be much more fun at wakefield :yahoo:

Ahem - dont forget to check a Golf Gti :D

10 times the fun of the pug, and 1000 times more potential!

[Kyle]

Bollucks! :D

[boyley]

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh166/boylero/06072008003.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh166/boylero/06072008004.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh166/boylero/06072008005.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh166/boylero/06072008010.jpg

The light was just right unfortunately I only had my mobile

[Muncha]

Are you going to be able to keep the plates?

[BOMI]

Very nice mate!!!

Troy :)

[Duffman]

Nice! For stockers, those new calais wheels look pretty damn good.

[boyley]

Are you going to be able to keep the plates?


Yeah muncha I'm only here temporarily, home address stil NSW. Unless of course someone made me a ridiculous offer

[Aeron]

I had some big fat Pacemakes headers fitted to the VX this week. I also put some MSD leads on it too :D

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i276/photosbyaeron/VX%20SS%20Commodore/Exhaust.jpg

[boyley]

I had some big fat Pacemakes headers fitted to the VX this week. I also put some MSD leads on it too :D


Sweet:yep:

[HSV271]

I had some big fat Pacemakes headers fitted to the VX this week. I also put some MSD leads on it too :D

Nice... :yep: How big are they?

And just a small observation, it looks like that first lead is touching the header?

[Aeron]

Nice... :yep: How big are they?

And just a small observation, it looks like that first lead is touching the header?


The Primary Pipe is 1⅞" (48mm) with the Outlet (flanged) at 3½" (90mm). :D

And yes, lead 1 is close. A little too close. I should be able to fix that but.

[DaveHAT]

The Primary Pipe is 1⅞" (48mm) with the Outlet (flanged) at 3½" (90mm). :D

And yes, lead 1 is close. A little too close. I should be able to fix that but.

Holy shite Aeron ... 1⅞" headers. :shock:

Have you some Billy Badass plans for the VX? :woohoo:

They're pretty big headers. :yep:

[GMMAD]

whacked a HBD grill on the VX for something different
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q31/FLOSS49/car%20pics/OTR009.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q31/FLOSS49/car%20pics/OTR008-2.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q31/FLOSS49/car%20pics/OTR012.jpg

[Muncha]

Well here are some pics and details of my Ute, it all started at the end of last year when i noticed the new VE Utes had been released. After a quick look over one and a test drive i had to have one, 2 weeks later i picked up my white VE SSv M6 Ute.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x308/Muncha81/VE/6L-1.jpg

After a while i joined a well know ls1 based car forum and noticed they were having a drag day, bad idea as i am now hooked. Anyway after the 25+ passes that day and a few more street meets i needed to fix the axle tramp so i fitted some bilstein shocks. They worked great.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x308/Muncha81/VE/25042008779.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x308/Muncha81/VE/25042008780.jpg


After about another 20 odd runs i managed to get my pb down to 13.1@104mph, i was very happy.

I have now decided to have a go at the VE bolt-on record, after a bit of research i decided to go to Castle hill Exhaust.

I ended up with a new TEX Zgrip clutch, 1 7/8 headers, twin 3 inch exhaust, 25% udp, CHE otr and a HSV 3.7 diff. All up i ended up with 277rwkw.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x308/Muncha81/VE/20072008817.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x308/Muncha81/VE/20072008820.jpg

Then i took it out to WSID to see what i could do, well i don't know what happened but for some reason i was driving like pensioner with missed gears and stuffed up launches, not very happy and only managed a 13.7 but upped my mph to 108. There is definitely a lot more in the car when i get a handle on the clutch etc.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x308/Muncha81/VE/DSC_0445.jpg

I will be going to wsid over the next few weeks with street rubber until my front runners arrive, then it will be time to get serious with slicks and try to get the record of Mick.

[Delft Maloo]

looks good muncha, i hope you get a handle on things and give mick someone to compete with.

[Duffman]

Wow, looks like the drag racing bug has bitten you hard Muncha. Thats some good progress you've made on your ute.

Best of luck with your goal, you'll need it the way Mick pedals his car down the quarter(he cheats at karting though :stick:)

Keep us updated.

[boyley]

Sweet as mate, All that new power changes the car totally dosent it. Once you come to grips with it you'll drop into the 12's no worries mate.

[GTS Listy]

Mine is a VX GTS. Owned since new in 2001. Has 50 000km on it now.
Bit of a read

Mods done to date
918 springs
Custom tuned
Orrsom ORI
PWR alloy radiator
PWR in radiator oil cooler, braided oil lines and oil thermostat
160 degree thermostat
Custom mods to improve airflow to radiator
PWR power steering cooler
25% underdrive pulley and belts
Di Filippo system with 1 ¾ inch headers with twin 2 ½ inch exhaust plus cats
Straight out custom exhaust for race days. 2 x 2 ½ inch pipes after cats exiting the driver side. LOUD but awesome.
Race version ripshift
Tex Z clutch
Tein Coilovers with 600lb custom King spings on the front
Harrop Trutrak LSD
BMR billet stub axles
Harrop diff cover
Harrop diff brace support bracket
Superpro / upgraded bushings throughout
Noltec offset top strut mount
6 piston front HSV/AP racing calipers, AP rotors with fronts being 2 piece 362mm 6 piston, Ferodo DS 2500 Pads, rears are AP racing 343mm 4 piston single piece rotors.
Braided brake lines
Upgraded master cylinder support bracket
High temp Motul fluids throughout.
4 point racing harness professionally installed
Suede wrapped steering wheel
Semi slick tyres and Advanti wheels in 18x8 inch. (soon going)
Stock 19x8 HSV GTS wheels for street
As for me full racing suit, gloves, boots, neck brace, helmet etc.

Power 267rwkw
Best lap time at Hidden Valley 1.25.95. in race trim. Dorian timed
Best Quarter time 13.37 @109 full weight semi slick tyres

Things on order or are in pregress as we speak
Sort out brake ducting
New PWR engine oil cooler, External one not part of radiator
Radiator airflow and ducting work improvements
BMR 600rwkw CV axles
BMR tailshaft loop
18 x 9 inch Works wheels with commodore stub design centers. Arrive mid August if all goes well. Still working on some brake clearance trialing.
Replacement tyres and slicks here within days. On a transproter now.

This is the still to do list over the comming months. Just depends on sponsors coming through. I have one major sponsor so I just waiting on some written approvals.

IPRA CAMS spec cage,
One or two piece 600rwkw rated drive shaft,
more suspension work or upgrades to higher spring rates
in car lap timing and engine analysis system and
several other little mods to get the car CAMS approved for Improved Production like toe hooks, battery isolator, new racing seat, brake bias gear etc.
The degree things go to with the upgraded cam / engine / heads / oil system and fuel type/delivery and gearbox will depend on money. I am thinking something around a 6L dry sump engine pushing 400+rwkw is achievable but we will see and will depend on what level the sponsors are willing to go.
I am still intending to use it for everyday duties in the short term.

Oh the Avalanche is stock and staying that way for now.

[.charged.]

nice set up there Listy.

here my car, its run in IP in Class A- U1600,
OWNER/DRIVER: John Sharp
CREW: Clint Sharp, Rob Sharp, Craig Sharp
SPONSORS: Cooper Auto Electrics Co, SA Fiberglass, Mullers Rd Crash,
Allan Engineering
HIGHLIGHTS: Finishing the car
E-MAIL: cooperautoelectrics@bigpond.com
CAR: Toyota Corolla # 25
WEIGHT: 800kgs wet
ENGINE: 4AGE 20 Valve Black Top
OUTPUT: 185hp at the flywheel
FUEL TANK: Standard with a surge tank
BRAKES: Front - Audi Rotors with JFZ 4 spot calipers
Rear - Mazda Rotors with Mazda 1 spot calipers

TYRES: 3J Improved Production Car Yokohama control tyre
TRANSMISSION: Toyota T50 5 speed
DIFFERENTIAL: Toyota K series with 4.77:1 TRD LSD
WHEELS: Performance Globe 13 x 5.5-inch
SUSPENSION: Custom struts, reset leaf, Koni shocks
BEST LAP TIME: 1.26.9 dorian timed @ Mallala Motorsport Park.


Rebuilt the car last year and hit the track in 2007 with it, still learning and developing the car. Hopefully get into some 1.25 round Mallala before the end of the year.
Its a little underpowered but handles and brakes quite well, will probably upgrade to a full 2 litre engine with around 260hp or may turbo the 1600 with about 320hp depending on cost.

few pics
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l269/toyocharged/01-25JohnSharp.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l269/toyocharged/interior800-1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l269/toyocharged/4AGE20VBLACKTOP.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l269/toyocharged/main.jpg

[Muncha]

Hopefully some front runners will arrive this week, then i should be at the following street meet with proper tires to have a crack at some 11s. :dance:

Plus one of these came in the mail, after the post office lost the first lot....;)

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x308/Muncha81/VE/20072008814-1.jpg

[boyley]

Mine is a VX GTS. Owned since new in 2001. Has 50 000km on it now.
Bit of a read

Mods done to date
918 springs
Custom tuned
Orrsom ORI
PWR alloy radiator
PWR in radiator oil cooler, braided oil lines and oil thermostat
160 degree thermostat
Custom mods to improve airflow to radiator
PWR power steering cooler
25% underdrive pulley and belts
Di Filippo system with 1 ¾ inch headers with twin 2 ½ inch exhaust plus cats
Straight out custom exhaust for race days. 2 x 2 ½ inch pipes after cats exiting the driver side. LOUD but awesome.
Race version ripshift
Tex Z clutch
Tein Coilovers with 600lb custom King spings on the front
Harrop Trutrak LSD
BMR billet stub axles
Harrop diff cover
Harrop diff brace support bracket
Superpro / upgraded bushings throughout
Noltec offset top strut mount
6 piston front HSV/AP racing calipers, AP rotors with fronts being 2 piece 362mm 6 piston, Ferodo DS 2500 Pads, rears are AP racing 343mm 4 piston single piece rotors.
Braided brake lines
Upgraded master cylinder support bracket
High temp Motul fluids throughout.
4 point racing harness professionally installed
Suede wrapped steering wheel
Semi slick tyres and Advanti wheels in 18x8 inch. (soon going)
Stock 19x8 HSV GTS wheels for street
As for me full racing suit, gloves, boots, neck brace, helmet etc.

Power 267rwkw
Best lap time at Hidden Valley 1.25.95. in race trim. Dorian timed
Best Quarter time 13.37 @109 full weight semi slick tyres

Things on order or are in pregress as we speak
Sort out brake ducting
New PWR engine oil cooler, External one not part of radiator
Radiator airflow and ducting work improvements
BMR 600rwkw CV axles
BMR tailshaft loop
18 x 9 inch Works wheels with commodore stub design centers. Arrive mid August if all goes well. Still working on some brake clearance trialing.
Replacement tyres and slicks here within days. On a transproter now.

This is the still to do list over the comming months. Just depends on sponsors coming through. I have one major sponsor so I just waiting on some written approvals.

IPRA CAMS spec cage,
One or two piece 600rwkw rated drive shaft,
more suspension work or upgrades to higher spring rates
in car lap timing and engine analysis system and
several other little mods to get the car CAMS approved for Improved Production like toe hooks, battery isolator, new racing seat, brake bias gear etc.
The degree things go to with the upgraded cam / engine / heads / oil system and fuel type/delivery and gearbox will depend on money. I am thinking something around a 6L dry sump engine pushing 400+rwkw is achievable but we will see and will depend on what level the sponsors are willing to go.
I am still intending to use it for everyday duties in the short term.

Oh the Avalanche is stock and staying that way for now.

Where's the photos mate

[NickS]

Plus one of these came in the mail, after the post office lost the first lot....;)

Damn Post Office ... :hide:

Looks great mate.

[GTS Listy]

Where's the photos mate

Here is a few. I have many many photos of virtually every mod and piece of aftermarket gear I have ever installed on this car.
I will post a few vids up on Tuesday and get the proper size ones on there.

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk77/HSVListy/GTSphoto.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk77/HSVListy/Christmas2007155.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk77/HSVListy/Christmas2007159.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk77/HSVListy/IMG_2692.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk77/HSVListy/Newbrakes001.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk77/HSVListy/PWRPressies012.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk77/HSVListy/IMG_2799.jpg

[Muncha]

I like the steering wheel GTS Listy, Is it driven on the street with the side exhaust? How loud is it?

[GTS Listy]

No, but I wish. I change it on some race days, not all but. Just comes out after the cats. Takes about 20 min to change.
I have a video I will put up on monday. Scary loud but the people normally say they love the sound. Real low throuty sound. Can not seem to get a good timed lap to see if there are gains as it is difficult to concentrate inside with all that noise. I have it coming out the drivers side too which is more noise again. One day I will get the hang of it.

The steering wheel is great. Feels great on the stree, never gets hot after leaving the car in the sun and feels so much grippier with gloves on. The interior seems to work with the look also.

[Duffman]

:drool: Awesome machine you have Listy... Must be an absolute blast to drive around a circut.

[GTS Listy]

:drool: Awesome machine you have Listy... Must be an absolute blast to drive around a circut.

It is and the other guys that have taken it around just think it is awesome to drive.
Here is some vids, photos etc
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/Newmags001.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/GTS2.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/NewImage10.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/th_Carvids089.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/?action=view&current=Carvids089.flv)
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/th_Carvids090.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/?action=view&current=Carvids090.flv)
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/Newharness007.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/Newharness001.jpg

[GTS Listy]

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/GTSdyno.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/th_Motorkahna2.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/?action=view&current=Motorkahna2.flv)
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/th_Motorkahna1.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/?action=view&current=Motorkahna1.flv)
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/th_MotorkahnaDay.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/?action=view&current=MotorkahnaDay.flv)
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/GTSrevisedsidel.jpg

Just a photoshop of the proposed advertising. Just ideas.
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/GTSsideshotv3alternativev6wheelscop.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/th_LatestVideo.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/?action=view&current=LatestVideo.flv)
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/th_4.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/?action=view&current=4.flv)
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/Newbrakes001.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/Newbrakes002.jpg

And that is about where I am up too.

[.charged.]

Nice vid there Listy, a few mates made the trip up theer in 2002 for the V8 supercars and raced in IP. My engine builder took his new Datsun 1200 up there and got the lap record of 1.18.5, he loved the track but the turbo didnt like the heat, he had to drop his boost by 10psi or 50hp.. ping...ping. He rekoned with some cool weather and more boost a low 1.17 high 16 would be achievable. It was the cars second outing and it eventually went a lot faster .
http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results.cgi?19/05/2002.HIDV.R11



A little vid of my bus.... be kind it only has 1600cc with 155 rwhp:sleep: , ,

it will either be getting a built 2 litre 280hp or a FI version of the engine in it 320-340hp:dance: , as you will see myself and the nephew in the blue car were the only u1600cc cars racing that weekend.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYS5RubJJkY

[.charged.]

I cant seem to edit the above post.. I think my computa skills need work..

a better quality video of a shit driver
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRBUMgmuQUw


Here a link to some hot laps of a AUDI RS4:woot: round Lala... the lap times are very similar
The Audi has a decent driver not a fat guy living a mid life crisis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mvly5LnwRE

[Y55-7UT]

Hi Guys,
New here and loving it already.
run down of me/ute
My names Ben, im 20 and live in the Nations Capital (ACT), and want to get into drags(wsid) and circuit racing at wakefield, anyway this is my ride.
VY SS UTE
Engine Type: LS6/346
Engine Mods: 60lb siemens injectors, Vortech V2SQ 7lb, 50/50 Ethanol/water injection, s/c ecotech spark plugs, Haltech 2Bar map sensor, 1.8YT Roller Rockers, PRC Double valve springs, Viton valve seals,Texas Speed 7.400 Chome Moly Pushrods, Titanium Retainers, 25% UD, Oztrack Maffless 2bar tune
Exhaust: 1 3/4" Pacemaker 4 - 1's, Custom Twin 3", 12" Hotdogs, Magnaflow High Flow Cats, 3 1/2" black tips
Gearbox: T56
Clutch: STD!!!!
Diff: STD 3.46 LSD
Brakes: curved slotted front, Lucas Pads
Suspension: Ultima HD Superlow 19"/ Larger Struts, Ultima HD Superlow Lovells Superlow springs, Polybags
Wheels/Tyres: STD SS 17", 235/45/17 Nexen 3000's
Interior: EShift Shift Light, VZ Maloo R8 Steering Wheel, VZ Satin Leather shifter, Nappa Leather Shifter Boot, all stitching colour coded to champaigne colour
Other Mods: Chev Badge, VZ Tail Lights, Catch Can, Earth Kit
Future mods: in order Z Grip clutch in 2 weeks, new slave, braided lines/remote bleeder, Billet short shifter, custom grind blower cam, intercooler, fuel system then more boost, turn to track ute.
minus supercharger gear it made 260rw, and havent dynod yet, hopefully about 320-330rw??

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg200/stick_65/IMG_0009-1.jpg
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg200/stick_65/25052008071.jpg
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg200/stick_65/25052008077-1.jpg
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg200/stick_65/blower020.jpg

[Kyle]

So i traded the falcon today.... :D

Picked up a Silver 2007 focus XR5 with leather and only 8000k's on the clock for a good deal.

I'll put some photos up tomorrow afternoon when i've taken some!

[Hethro87]

Hey kyle!

Cool mate :woohoo:

What mods u got planned for it? Did u test drive any of its rivals like the 3 MPS, GTI Golf etc?

Hethro :burnout:

[Kyle]

Driven a mates mk5 golf gti... nugget :D

Went to drive an MPS and I really didn't like the interior so i didnt bother driving it...
Had a look @ a VXR and they were just too expensive...


Focus was the right car for me :)

http://www.kylesharpphoto.com/gallery/d/17621-2/20080812-KJS_1748ks.jpg

http://www.kylesharpphoto.com/gallery/d/17619-2/20080812-KJS_1745ks.jpg

http://www.kylesharpphoto.com/gallery/d/17615-2/20080812-KJS_1743ks.jpg

http://www.kylesharpphoto.com/gallery/d/17617-2/20080812-KJS_1744ks.jpg

http://www.kylesharpphoto.com/gallery/d/17625-2/20080812-KJS_1751ks.jpg

http://www.kylesharpphoto.com/gallery/d/17623-2/20080812-KJS_1750ks.jpg

http://www.kylesharpphoto.com/gallery/d/17612-2/20080812-KJS_1733ks.jpg

[Muncha]

So whens the custom front mount cooler, Hypersonic BOV, Waste-gate screamer pipe etc being fitted? :yep:

[Scotty]

Hi All!

As this thread is now getting a bit cumbersome, especially for new members,
we have opened a new seciton of the forum just for our cars.

Go to Community ---> Your Car / My Car

Open a new thread and tells us more.

You can grab the 'template' from the opening thread if you wish.

[waylow]

At least its a quality ford this time Kyle, not a fall apart one like last time!

[88dblifestyle]

http://www.trackchat.com.au/media/data/2/medium/13_Colour.JPG

This car is great!..

Really like it.. :bravo: