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vlwagz VLT WAGON

Started by vlwagz · 20 Nov 2007 · 220 replies

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vlwagzArchived member
yeah down the track nothing crazy maybe just a rebuilt turbo trans with shift kit. not a fan of stally's for daily driving i would be happy with 200-220kw
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WeezyArchived member
We all say that untill we get 220rwkw and then it gets old straight away Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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vlwagzArchived member
yeah i know. ill get there one day
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vlwagzArchived member
well i got the rear bar back this morning im happy with it but now i have to replace my tail gate cos that still looks ****house. heres a few pics i have adjusted the rear bumper cos it was hanging a bit low at the back right
Photo 1 shared by vlwagzPhoto 2 shared by vlwagzPhoto 3 shared by vlwagzPhoto 4 shared by vlwagz
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5spdvlArchived member
IS your tailgate full of rust under the paint on the RHS?
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TURBDWAGZArchived member
Looks good, like the dumpy once the tailgate is replaced should look mint I thought the bar wuld be one whole piece...... Quote: Originally Posted by 5spdvl IS your tailgate full of rust under the paint on the RHS? Yeah, thats what he said once thats replaced will look a **** load better !!
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vlwagzArchived member
yeah rust. its just a lip that goes on your standard bar. it looks alot neater now that i have straightened it. i cant wait to get a new tailgate then ill get the windows tinted again. the list is never ending.
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-pumba-Archived member
lookin real nice mate, would love my wagon to look like this.
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vlwagzArchived member
cheers mate.
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5spdvlArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by TURBDWAGZ Yeah, thats what he said once thats replaced will look a **** load better !! Oh yeah, I didn't see that. Will look a lot better once that's sorted.
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vlwagzArchived member
couple new pics.
Photo 1 shared by vlwagzPhoto 2 shared by vlwagzPhoto 3 shared by vlwagzPhoto 4 shared by vlwagz
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VLPSI88Archived member
I love this wagon dude. real real nice.
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vlwagzArchived member
cheers mate. i have to replace my struts and strut tops aswell as my trailing arm bushes so the tailgate is kinda on hold but if i come across one ill snap it up.
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vlwagzArchived member
got defected today for: to low at the front 18" wheels steering wheel no bracket holding pod filter. gotta go to regency not to pissed about those things as my front suspension is gonna get raised in a week or so anyway cos its rooted. and the other stuff is easy change but im just trying to look for things they will pick on while its at regency. ive read people getting done for movement in drivers seat back rest. mine moves a bit how much movement is to much?? he didnt notice my catchcan vented to atmo if i plumb it into my intake pipe that is legal isnt it?
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VLPSI88Archived member
bad luck dude, good to hear that you will get it sorted asap. my chair has a fair bit of movement as well...
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WeezyArchived member
The seat movement issue is a more of 'how the person inspecting your car' feels judgment - the catch can, just take it out and plumb the 2 breathers into each other and then leading to the inlet manifold - Done - easy Goodluck man, I know your pain all too well Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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vlwagzArchived member
yeah it sucks but ive kinda been expecting it cos its the first time ive been pulled over since its been turbo so well over a year not that i drive like an idiot but ya kinda expect it driving a vl so think ive been pretty lucky. the cop was a good bloke about it wasnt rude or anything. -i have a bit of rust on one of my mufflers will i need to replace it? -what about my odometer does it need to work? -with the catchcan i wanna plumb the line in anyway cos im sick of the smelly fumes so would it be fine in the intake pipe? i ordered my new struts and stuff for the front end today. and ill go to u pull it tomorrow probably to get a steering wheel and bits and pieces. just need some wheels to cruise around on for a while. its gonna look ****house on stockies
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VLPSI88Archived member
let me know if you need a steering wheel. i have a spare calais one
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pmacArchived member
Unlucky.... Only fix the real obvious stuff for now because its likely you'll be going twice. They will pick on the smallest things to get your there again, like soft bushes The seat should pass, mine is dodgy as all get out and they didn't say anything. Odometer doesn't need to work Leave the muffler until you get pegged for it Catch will be fine plumbed to the intake but take it out completely for regency
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5spdvlArchived member
Odometer only needs to work if your car was built after July 1988. Weird, I know. But that's according to ther VicRoads.........oh, SA I see. Sorry.
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