My VS Series II is an Auto as well... If you're a hoon and you're worried about putting on a show, put your worries to rest. Take it out of eco mode and into power, and that 3.8ltr V6 Ecotec engine will put its 147kw to the punch and get those wheels spinning from a standing start even without the control of gearing.
I'll still take my forced induction. Once this rebuild is finished, and i've run the engine in... *drool* happy minorci. Turbo arrived yesterday too. I'm hoping to initially have about 180kw's at the wheels. Then once i upgrade injectors and fuel pump, just wind up the boost and I'll have about 230-240kw's. wootage.
Sound comes next, then all my baby needs is some interior work, and a respray and im done.. maybe rims, but bleh. But off topic...
Rock up. LEts go drive sean, no dramas we pack into his car. And he does everything you would think too. to reverse the car, then wonders why aint I moving??
Monkey just dropped around and took some piccies of the car for me (this is lenko btw). 666 - yeh man, i reckon i did save quite a bit on my car and im very very happy with it, no, im in love with it. We are going to have baby commodores one day and retire to a white picket fence house.
Both cars are very nice especially for the price. Both look excellent condition (of what I can see of the magna). Those magna's have the quick shift gearbox though, right? Or is that the 2003 model they were introduced?
I don't really like that model commodore, but it's still an awesome buy especially with the extra's. I do like the mags though. You both did really well to get them.
Yeah, take that carpet off your dash, eww - rub in some Armorguard once every 4-6 months and you won't have an issue with peeling/cracking. I haven't given mine a polish in 8 months without a drama and it's regularly parked exposed to the sun.
Yeah, as I said to Sean, the engine under my hood is only a model prior (the first of the Ecotec), and I'm spending $30-$50 a week without fail. He seems to drive a lot like me (*smirk), and considering he has to head into work every day, it might get ugly - esspecially with fuel prices are so ridiculously high at the moment. The VT Series II models (1999 - 2000) are a considerable amount more fuel efficient than the earlier model apparently.
Oh and Sean, to conclude our discussion last night, out of interest; the 3.8ltr V6 VT puts out 147kw, the same as the VS, however after doing a little reading I discovered the VT is practically a from-scratch design in terms of frame, being wider, lower and stronger. Bigger boot, more front and leg room, even more shoulder room. Driver-side airbags are a standard, they implemented a completely new braking system... so yeah, while you're carrying a bit more weight with the model, I'd still swap ya. ;)
rec. i have stumbled across a nice little aftermarket mod that will add 20hp to your output, by using a 15cent resistor. Im getting more details as we speak, but apparently it changes your ecu to increase power output (at the expense of fuel, obviously). Im looking into it, but for the time being, i think i will keep mine as is :D
Monkey, twas the CD you burnt me :D That one goes off like a frog in a sock.
Overall im extremely happy with the car eh. Its a sheer joy to drive. As the ads say: Holden. Drive on. :P
Quote from CPL: rec. i have stumbled across a nice little aftermarket mod that will add 20hp to your output, by using a 15cent resistor. Im getting more details as we speak, but apparently it changes your ecu to increase power output (at the expense of fuel, obviously). Im looking into it, but for the time being, i think i will keep mine as is :D
Monkey, twas the CD you burnt me :D That one goes off like a frog in a sock.
Overall im extremely happy with the car eh. Its a sheer joy to drive. As the ads say: Holden. Drive on. :P
Edit - this is lenko on cpl's computer btw.
Let me know as soon as you do - I waste enough fuel as it is, what's a little more for a whole lot more power. ;)
Quote from rec: My VS Series II is an Auto as well... If you're a hoon and you're worried about putting on a show, put your worries to rest. Take it out of eco mode and into power, and that 3.8ltr V6 Ecotec engine will put its 147kw to the punch and get those wheels spinning from a standing start even without the control of gearing.
aioiight have the very same agreed :)
piece of advice be careful with the strut works on ALL holden cars :)