Kris's looked sik with the 20s............even better......15" police rims FTW

Quote: Originally Posted by aidan009 [View Post] hey alex, dont wanna hijak this thread or anythin but whats the story with adjusties, how easy are they to get and install?? what sort of price am i looking at? i wanna go a different route and drift spec a vl but everyone tells me its waste of time due to their suspension setup, even if i do shorten shocks lower springs nolaphane bushes and adj pan hard rod i will still get the dreaded body roll and steering snap back. i think drift vl would be sweet tho If you wanted a VL to drift well you'd probably need to convert the rear to IRS. It has been done before but it's not a quick cheap thing to do Coilovers (or adjustables) up front is easy, just pay the money and get them installed ---------- Post added 26-04-10 at 20:18 ---------- No Aaron, 15s are gay Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by vlrb25det [View Post] Hey how come it needs adjustable suspension? How much it cost you to get the centres bored out on your wheels? cost me $100 in cambridge

is that why I like them so much Alex Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

What brand strut tower brace is that? Can you still open fuse box and brake reservoir with it on? I want one for my car - same engine - just wanna know which one will fit best. Cheers.

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ_GTS [View Post] What brand strut tower brace is that? Can you still open fuse box and brake reservoir with it on? I want one for my car - same engine - just wanna know which one will fit best. Cheers. Looks like a Pedders one

possibly nolthane

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ_GTS [View Post] What brand strut tower brace is that? Can you still open fuse box and brake reservoir with it on? I want one for my car - same engine - just wanna know which one will fit best. Cheers. Hey mate not sure of the brand had a look for 1 on it but couldnt see 1. And na it covers the fuse box and brake reservoir cheers ---------- Post added 26-04-10 at 19:50 ---------- hey thanks everyone for the info on the ve gts wheels and if i do get some id gt 8inch wide for the rears as 9.5 be a bit big i rekon. But the 17s are all good for now.

Quote: Originally Posted by vlrb25det [View Post] Hey mate yea i do work with Dan how do you know him? Yea it goes prety good ae only on 6psi atm but get up to 12psi soon and should be swet. I'm mates with his younger brother 12psi will be cool, has it been dyno'd? Anything done to the engine or is it all pretty standard? cheers, Sam Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

****en mean car mate.. im building a wagon 25T and the wirings a bitch haha

Quote: Originally Posted by RBwagon [View Post] ****en mean car mate.. im building a wagon 25T and the wirings a bitch haha Piss the wiring loom right off - I did. Chopped all wires a decent length from all the sensors, then installed a Link. Loom I got was an absolute mess, not to mention full of wires you don't need. Aftermarket computer is good future proofing too - will save ya time and money down the track if you decide to make any decent mods.

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ_GTS [View Post] Piss the wiring loom right off - I did. Chopped all wires a decent length from all the sensors, then installed a Link. Loom I got was an absolute mess, not to mention full of wires you don't need. Aftermarket computer is good future proofing too - will save ya time and money down the track if you decide to make any decent mods. yea im labeling all the wires at the mo, im really tempted to go a/m ecu but I think that will be in a few years when I can afford to make use of it all properly If I think im gonna have to pay someone to wire this standard crap up then I'll definately do a/m ecu first up.. but hey im sure I could get 200rwkw with a piggy back safc or something for now Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Very tidy looking Calais - Congratulations on your purchase! My brother is in the process of building up a 25DET wagon also. Most of his wiring is done, a few minor issues but one of his auto lecky mates is sorting it apparently. Quote: Originally Posted by NZ_GTS [View Post] What brand strut tower brace is that? Can you still open fuse box and brake reservoir with it on? I want one for my car - same engine - just wanna know which one will fit best. Cheers. As mentioned above, I would say it is either Pedders or Nolathane. It doesn't really matter though - the more universal part description would be a VB-VL V8 strut brace. Also known as a VB-VL rear mount strut brace. The 6 cyl version is known as a mid mount. I can't find any info on the Nolathane site but here is the Whiteline equivalent -> http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_...number=KSB501A (http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_detail.php?part_number=KSB501A) The only real difference is colour these days - both companys are owned by Redranger and i think they may be branding the strut braces as Whiteline now -> http://www.redranger.com.au/ Oh and NO - you can't open the fuse box with it in place, i'm not sure about the brake reservoir but i would say not from memory. I ended up braking my fuse box cover so i can lift the end and slide it out from under it, not an ideal solution but it was going to be temporary until i found/made a permanent solution. Check you PM for more info. Regards, Jason

Quote: Originally Posted by '87Calais [View Post] My brother is in the process of building up a 25DET wagon also. Most of his wiring is done, a few minor issues but one of his auto lecky mates is sorting it apparently. well your brother must be pretty cool then go the wagons !! would love to see how its wired up Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by madrx3boy [View Post] I'm mates with his younger brother 12psi will be cool, has it been dyno'd? Anything done to the engine or is it all pretty standard? cheers, Sam O tru yea he told me you turboing you rb30e how it coming along? Na it all standard atm ae so going get fuel pump,front mount, and boost controller then get it up 2 12psi should be good enough power for a daily. But prob want more power later lol. ---------- Post added 27-04-10 at 15:37 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by '87Calais [View Post] Very tidy looking Calais - Congratulations on your purchase! My brother is in the process of building up a 25DET wagon also. Most of his wiring is done, a few minor issues but one of his auto lecky mates is sorting it apparently. As mentioned above, I would say it is either Pedders or Nolathane. It doesn't really matter though - the more universal part description would be a VB-VL V8 strut brace. Also known as a VB-VL rear mount strut brace. The 6 cyl version is known as a mid mount. I can't find any info on the Nolathane site but here is the Whiteline equivalent -> http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_...number=KSB501A (http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_detail.php?part_number=KSB501A) The only real difference is colour these days - both companys are owned by Redranger and i think they may be branding the strut braces as Whiteline now -> http://www.redranger.com.au/ Oh and NO - you can't open the fuse box with it in place, i'm not sure about the brake reservoir but i would say not from memory. I ended up braking my fuse box cover so i can lift the end and slide it out from under it, not an ideal solution but it was going to be temporary until i found/made a permanent solution. Check you PM for more info. Regards, Jason Cheers thanks mate and sounds like a mean wagon. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by SIKVLT [View Post] Welcome saw this on TM looks to be a nice clean VLT If you decide to get some GTS rims I'd be interested in your wheels I'll get in line for the wheels too, nice car lot of work done but still room to make it your own, Cheers Kris ---------- Post added 27-04-10 at 20:53 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by NZ_BT1 [View Post] Kris's looked sik with the 20s............even better......15" police rims FTW Had both on RIPV8S 20" easier to fit when you have adjustables to clear the spring platform on the struts on the front ones and get no guard rub and full lock to lock turning Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by NEM SS [View Post] I'll get in line for the wheels too, nice car lot of work done but still room to make it your own, Cheers Kris ---------- Post added 27-04-10 at 20:53 ---------- Had both on RIPV8S 20" easier to fit when you have adjustables to clear the spring platform on the struts on the front ones and get no guard rub and full lock to lock turning Cheers thanks mate and ok sounds like my wheels are quiet sort after.

Bit of a update on the vl. Had the rust repaired under the rear windscreen. Had a whole new panel fitted and then sprayed so shouldn't have any more issues with rust there. Fitted a bov, boost controller and front mount intercooler. Car is now running 10psi. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

do you mind me asking how much it cost you to get the rust under the rear window repaired? PM me if you like.

That looks so sweet on those rims