VE SSV UTE 310rwkw

[2BCORT]

The work ute

Make: Holden
Model: 12/08 VE SSV Ute
Colour: Sting Red
Engine: L98
Power: 310rwkw with 10,000klm on speedo, it now has 28,000 and is much much better!!!!!!!!!!
Exhaust: Custom 1 7/8 stainless headers and twin 3" Stainless Steel, Hi-Flow 100CPI Cats,
Driveline: 6 speed Auto "tweaked"
Suspension: King Springs....Lowered 2' rear, 1' Front
Brakes: SSV Standard
Lights: HID bloody bright ones, L.E.D lamps everywhere else
Diff: Changed fron 2.92:1 to 3.4:1
Interior: Standard Charcoal Leathers
Audio: Camed engine at 6,000rpm sounds like a touring car. nothing better than that!!!! :goodtime:
Exterior: Window tint, Debadged, Chev Badges/Grill
Wheels: 19" VE SSV Stock rims in gloss black,
Mods: DUS OTR Air intake, ported and polished throttlebody, Mafless Tune 224/228 cam, springs, Pushrods, cooler Thermostat, U/D Pulley and Remap of Gearbox.
Future Mods: install reversing camera and Upgrade to Maloo and do it all again
Special Thanks: DUS and Oztrack

Anybody that has heard this ute will say it is one of the sweetest sounding cars they have heard. It has a nice idle that gives it the Muscle car rock and a sound of a touring car onces it hits 4000rpm.

I have not hat it at a track yet but will do it before the end of the year when I may look at upgrading. It does go from 90-140Klm in 3.45seconds and will brake traction once it hits around 4,000rpm in second gear.

I previoulsy had a VY SS ute with the same mods but I am extreamly impressed with the VE series.

Would love to put twin turbo's on it but it is a company car :bawl:


Hope you like!


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[S2VYSS]

Like the gloss black rims, suits the red paint nicely

[ebbett21]

Nice allround ute and mods you have there. The black looks great on the red. What brand exhaust is your as you give it good reports

[2BCORT]

Nice allround ute and mods you have there. The black looks great on the red. What brand exhaust is your as you give it good reports

No brand, cutom mate 1 off, mates rates

[ovt55]

nice ute mate :goodjob:

[DCV1NU]

Very nice! Good power figure and the black ssv wheels look excellent against the red paint:goodjob:

[gts071]

Good work!

You have to love a cammed car... It just feels like a brand new toy again :)

[steve_t]

Great job with the mods! :bow::bow: What's the engine cover? Custom also?
Work won't let you twin turbo it but allows all this other stuff? I both love and hate your work :rofl::rofl:
Wonder how much more you'll get from these mods on an LS3 when u get around to it...
You'll have to post a youtube vid so we can hear you beast rumbling!! :goodjob:

[2BCORT]

Great job with the mods! :bow::bow: What's the engine cover? Custom also?
Work won't let you twin turbo it but allows all this other stuff? I both love and hate your work :rofl::rofl:
Wonder how much more you'll get from these mods on an LS3 when u get around to it...
You'll have to post a youtube vid so we can hear you beast rumbling!! :goodjob:



LS3 will get about 10 rwkw
MOV01530.flv video by 2bcort - Photobucket (http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/?action=view&current=MOV01530.flv)

[boyley]

Like :shock:

Love :love:

[hotbox]

sounds awesome, deep as, love it :goodjob:

[vscorsa]

Wow, I like the exhaust it looks mint!!!

[2BCORT]

Wow, I like the exhaust it looks mint!!!

The exhaust is a piece of art work and was made by a bloody top bloke who is very very close to the V8 Supercars and used his knowledge from there to build this system. Worth every penny as it has the best note on any car I have owned.

[iloveholden]

Very nice mate...do you have a sound file/video of the exhaust?

[2BCORT]

Very nice mate...do you have a sound file/video of the exhaust?

look at post #9

[iloveholden]

look at post #9

ah thanks...sounds nice :)

[calais190]

Gloss black rims suit the car perfectly! looks awesome, and awesome power for no FI! How do you find putting the power down? it being a ute, just curious to how well it makes traction...

[2BCORT]

In comparrison to the VY model. This thing just squats and launches. The only time that it may step out on you is in second gear when it hitsa around 4,000 rpm. It really pulls hard all the way to around 6800rpm

Managed to wash the old girl today and take a quick video of the idle

cheers
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I have half installed a reversing camera just above the number plate. will try to finish it off in the next week or two. Just can't see out the bloody back of these things at times!!!!!

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[calais190]

That's really good to hear! Theres nothing worse than not being able to put the power down in times when you rely on the ability for the car to accelerate quickly (overtaking especially).. It seemed the worked VZ and previous utes seemed to be very tail happy, good to hear the VE throws the power to the road and holds it through! And in your case, it's Maloo beating fast! Awesome ute mate...

[2BCORT]

Also install a A/F meter.

Can here the idle of a nice 224/228 cam :woohoo:

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[Oztrack Tuning]

Its sounding nice Eddie.
Its worth mentioning that the car is still fine with the stock stall as well. Its about a big a cam as anyone would want in a L98 though.
Now that its free'd up a bit it would probably make more than that on the dyno as well.

[DUS]

You know you want the hair dryers.But then you would have to get rid off that handy work you done on the intake.LOL

On a different note do you think the rear mufflers you originally had on the car would fit onto my ve.

Dus

[2BCORT]

Steve,
Happy with the ute all round. Can't go past Will and the team at Winmalee Car care. Top notch job. Will be going back for sure.

The car drives like a stocker. It is chalk and cheese from when it was tuned with only 10,000klm on it.

The standard converter works fine and have had no issues with it or the box!

In saying that, I am aiming to do it all again within 12 Months with a Maloo and a Manual.


You know you want the hair dryers.But then you would have to get rid off that handy work you done on the intake.LOL

On a different note do you think the rear mufflers you originally had on the car would fit onto my ve.

Dus

Hair dryers maybe on a Maloo. I took the VK out for a drive today and you can't beat a GT42R on 10psi at 100klm/hr sidways lol

I have been know to be a handyman and try to always improse things LOL LOL

As for the Mufflers, I am almost tempted to put them back on for a weekend. go for a drive through the M5 tunnel, you'll hear me from your place!!!

[VYMaloo]

Steve,
Happy with the ute all round. Can't go past Will and the team at Winmalee Car care. Top notch job. Will be going back for sure.

The car drives like a stocker. It is chalk and cheese from when it was tuned with only 10,000klm on it.

The standard converter works fine and have had no issues with it or the box!

In saying that, I am aiming to do it all again within 12 Months with a Maloo and a Manual.

Nice package , let me know when it's time to sell it ?:goodjob:

[2BCORT]

Nice package , let me know when it's time to sell it ?:goodjob:

Xmas time will be time for an upgrade I feel LOL

[steve_t]

I
I have half installed a reversing camera just above the number plate. will try to finish it off in the next week or two. Just can't see out the bloody back of these things at times!!!!!


Maybe look at a slim line hard lid... like Wonky's. They look much nicer too IMHO... you could even get the lid and tailgate actuators too... they look awesome! :goodjob:

[2BCORT]

Just a quick update,
I finished installing so bright lights,
these things work a treat and worth the money.

Very easy to install.

All main lights are the H.I.D units and all others are replaced with LED's

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talk about turning night into day. May end up connecting the fog lamps to the High bean circuit.

Cheers

[Oztrack Tuning]

Thats what impresses country people Eddy :) It would be one very quick shooting car.

[UTESRULE]

let me no when u are selling i have a red ve maloo manual which i will be selling soonish would be interested in ur ute

just a thought

nice ride but

[2BCORT]

Steve,
it's too bloody quick!!!!

I was just getting on the freeway at 8pm on friday night and was clocked doing 134Klm/hr. Lucky they were on strike and let me off . To me I was just trying to get in front of a car, didn't even have it buried to the floor thank Christ!!!! :):):):)

[bigdogdazza]

The exhaust is a piece of art work and was made by a bloody top bloke who is very very close to the V8 Supercars and used his knowledge from there to build this system. Worth every penny as it has the best note on any car I have owned.

So are you going to tell us if he will make zorsts for us or was it a one time deal?

[2BCORT]

let me no when u are selling i have a red ve maloo manual which i will be selling soonish would be interested in ur ute

just a thought

nice ride but

Why are you getting rid of the Maloo?? What's wrong with it????

[UTESRULE]

absolutly nothing work is slowing down so need to pay off all my debts

[2BCORT]

So are you going to tell us if he will make zorsts for us or was it a one time deal?

I reckon he would do it for around $6k. Parts alone from the STATES costed $3.5K for all the bends,merges, Cats, Mufflers, etc etc.

I am looking at upgrading to a Red VE Maloo at the end of the year, How Ironic LOL

[UTESRULE]

end of the year dont u mean in a month or so HA HA HA

worth a try good luck and very nice ride


cheers

[_ANGRY1_]

hey mate nice ute
did u happened to have it parked at macarthur cinema's on saturday night, pretty sure it was yours, its bloody hot mate looks unreal with the black ssv rims

[holdenette]

awesome ute mate, very phat and tuff
the idle sounds unreal, would love to hear it under full load.... i bet it would scream especially with that exhaust.
you have done a good job ... all the little things makes it. well done:goodjob:

[2BCORT]

awesome ute mate, very phat and tuff
the idle sounds unreal, would love to hear it under full load.... i bet it would scream especially with that exhaust.
you have done a good job ... all the little things makes it. well done:goodjob:

Thanks and yes it screams, help from a few mates and "Special" friends got it to where it is. LOL

[4CRWZN]

top ute mate all these cammed car sound files are making me want to cam mine big time!

[blackbettyhsv]

top ute mate all these cammed car sound files are making me want to cam mine big time!

I'm in the same boat as you 4CRWZN, just dont know which cam & otr to use in the R8, this ute sounds the goods, very nice package

[2BCORT]

Managed to install a shift light on it today. only took 15min to install. very very easy.
Will test it out tomorrow

I also put on the original "Burns Stainless" rear mufflers. I forgot how loud this makes it. It should scream at the Dyno at CHE next sunday. I will try and get a video and post it up


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This may work better!!!

Almost like mission control with the CO2 guage in there too


I'm in the same boat as you 4CRWZN, just dont know which cam & otr to use in the R8, this ute sounds the goods, very nice package

You can not go past the intake that DUS's makes for the VE. Very neat fitting and works a treat. Cam choice is a tricky one but anything in th3 230's is pretty big for a daily driver but it is still managable. but you will loose in the bottom end.

I love the package that I have put together and I hope I crack 320rwkw next weekend.

[blackbettyhsv]

You can not go past the intake that DUS's makes for the VE. Very neat fitting and works a treat. Cam choice is a tricky one but anything in th3 230's is pretty big for a daily driver but it is still managable. but you will loose in the bottom end.

with my R8 it does'nt get out much at all so I could go something a bit angry.
I like 1 I seen on youtube a russo cam in a black VE GTS sounds tuff, but as I'm not up to speed with cams or OTR's I have to have a good look around & ask a bunch of questions, bearing in mind Im nearly 50 so cant be too crazy.

[2BCORT]

You can not go past the intake that DUS's makes for the VE. Very neat fitting and works a treat. Cam choice is a tricky one but anything in th3 230's is pretty big for a daily driver but it is still managable. but you will loose in the bottom end.

with my R8 it does'nt get out much at all so I could go something a bit angry.
I like 1 I seen on youtube a russo cam in a black VE GTS sounds tuff, but as I'm not up to speed with cams or OTR's I have to have a good look around & ask a bunch of questions, bearing in mind Im nearly 50 so cant be too crazy.


50, mate, your just getting into the swing of it. Don't let age hold you back. For you I would look at a mid to low 230's cam. If you want a really angry or lumpy idle, this can be done in the tune to make it sound like a much larger cam.

I did a lot of research on cams, tuners, and OTR. I originall had a Russo unit but sold it to get a DUS unit. much easier to clean and more positive intake. But at the end of the day, each to their own.

[CRAIG LS2 GD]

Beautiful ute bud you have done well, love those lights too, bet those roos stand up and look with them on....lol

[2BCORT]

Beautiful ute bud you have done well, love those lights too, bet those roos stand up and look with them on....lol

I don't live that far out in the bush but I see plenty of Foxes. The HID Fog lights are bloody brillaint for seeing things that are on the sides of the road that may want to jump in fronto of you.

I think I woke the whole street up this morning with the original rear mufflers on it.
May have to take a trip through the M5 tunnel :):):):):):):):):):):):)

[XUV]

A work of art .
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:goodjob:
do you have a pic of your ute or other vehicle with these tips on it ?

and what is brand/name of these tips and where can i get a set ?

Brand and part number would be good , thanks .

once again a very nice sounding ute :goodjob:

[2BCORT]

:goodjob:
do you have a pic of your ute or other vehicle with these tips on it ?

and what is brand/name of these tips and where can i get a set ?

Brand and part number would be good , thanks .

once again a very nice sounding ute :goodjob:

All parts are from Burn's Racing from the states. Not sure where a local dealer is but you can do a search for it
I'll putup a pic of the back of the ute later along with a sound of it compared to the other mufflers.

[XUV]

Thanks .
this burns http://www.burnsstainless.com/index.htm

[2BCORT]

Thanks .
this burns http://www.burnsstainless.com/index.htm

That's them
great products !!!!

[sstyln]

Top effort on the ute. Awaiting the new sound file with the change over mufflers...

[RACE5L]

Top effort. Will have to keep my eye open for it if around Campbelltown area. Just bought a 9.5 SS M6 ute and very inspired by your mods ;)

[2BCORT]

Top effort. Will have to keep my eye open for it if around Campbelltown area. Just bought a 9.5 SS M6 ute and very inspired by your mods ;)

New sound and Pics will be loaded up after the CHE dyno day this Sunday

Anybody in a 10KLM radius will hear it LOL LOL LOL

Sorry for the people around me at 4:30am daily !!!!

[nang3]

very tuff ute mate, love the red with black wheels !!!

[2BCORT]

very tuff ute mate, love the red with black wheels !!!

A Red Maloo done the same would be alot tuffer. One day !!! Mondern Muscle car I say!!!

[2BCORT]

:goodjob:
do you have a pic of your ute or other vehicle with these tips on it ?

and what is brand/name of these tips and where can i get a set ?

Brand and part number would be good , thanks .

once again a very nice sounding ute :goodjob:


Well I managed to take a quick video of it with the Burns Mufflers on it and a happy snap. I will post up the dyno run at CHE tomorrow night

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My other toys you would say

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[U4Real]

This is one nice ute.. i luv how it sounds, looks trick just a sweet ute.. nice work mate.

[2BCORT]

This is one nice ute.. i luv how it sounds, looks trick just a sweet ute.. nice work mate.

Thanks Mate, just a few touches and tweaks makes a big difference. Same with all the cars I built

[calais190]

The idle sounds insane mate! From what i can hear, theres almost no drone, all it is is lumpy pistony burble out of those exhausts... A drive by or Standing start would be awesome to hear! Maybe you can get that up soon? Love the sound mate, but why the jap style tips?

[2BCORT]

Tips came with it and it reflects of the ground also.

Better than having a 4.5 inch straight out pipe. Something different

See what it sounds like on the dyno tomorrow stay "tuned" lol

[UTESRULE]

take some ear plugs its going to be a weapon

[2BCORT]

Yep, Just like the V8's at Bathurst. The note change arounf 3,500 rpm is bloody awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[matygeenz]

nice ride. VERY NICE... luv the exhaust set up. how much did that all set ya back.

[XUV]

Tips came with it and it reflects of the ground also.

Better than having a 4.5 inch straight out pipe. Something different

See what it sounds like on the dyno tomorrow stay "tuned" lol

bloody awesome I say :goodjob:

[2BCORT]

to get somebody to make the same exhaust I would imagine around $5-6K unless they were doing it for mates rates

[holdenette]

New sound and Pics will be loaded up after the CHE dyno day this Sunday

Anybody in a 10KLM radius will hear it LOL LOL LOL

Sorry for the people around me at 4:30am daily !!!!

How did you go today mate? I bet it sounded awesome on the dyno. Would love to hear it and know what horse power you made. Surely very impessive all round. I must say you have one sweet ride ............:bow:

[2BCORT]

Very cold start to the day. Great bunch of cars and well run. The old girl cranked out 316rwkw which is not to bad throught the stock Auto.

The exhaust was sweet sounding and all went well. The car accelerated alot quicker than before and is also up on power. Great day all round !

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[Oztrack Tuning]

Nice to see that sort of power through an A6. The exhaust certainly sounds good and works well.

[VYClubby]

Car sounds great, with the power too match :goodjob:

[2BCORT]

Thanks Steve, the tune is Spot on

[WOMBIE]

Beautiful ride there mate and nice power too so well done :goodjob:

[2BCORT]

Had a lady reverse into the side of the ute.
A bit of quarter panel damage but just a pain in the arese to go through to get it fixed. Funny thing is she said that she didn't see it or hear it. How the heel do you miss a big red fire truch that was running and idleing like it does!!!!!!! Sad thing is that it happened in our own car park at work.

But, you got to take the good with the bad and look on the positve side. 10seconds before I was standing where she hit!!

I wonder if I can swing a body kit LOL. Just kidding, leave it as is. Even had 2 cops go over it the other night and loved it. Had a chat to them for 20min and then they went back to work!!!!!

Thing is I was looking at going to the All holden day at the Hawkesberry showground this weekend. Maybe next time!!!:bawl:

[2BCORT]

COmments Please and Assistance

Looking at putting a Walkinshaw style boonet scoop on the Ute.

What's people thoughts and can somebody direct me to a red VE ute that has one already. OR even better. Do some Photo shop thingy as I am hopeless on PC's. Lucky to get this thread up actually LOL


Cheers

Also looking at a gloss black strip down the side similar to this


Australian LS1 and Holden Forums - View Single Post - The WonkyUte (SSV) (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=1468093&postcount=94)


Can anybody Help put this all together to see what it looks like?

THANKS

[holdenette]

COmments Please and Assistance

Looking at putting a Walkinshaw style boonet scoop on the Ute.

What's people thoughts and can somebody direct me to a red VE ute that has one already. OR even better. Do some Photo shop thingy as I am hopeless on PC's. Lucky to get this thread up actually LOL


Cheers

Also looking at a gloss black strip down the side similar to this


http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=1468093&postcount=94


Can anybody Help put this all together to see what it looks like?

THANKS

Found a red ute but no photo shop thingy sorry.....Is this what you are looking at ???

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I think it would really muscle and tuffin it up but think it looks and sounds tuff as it is especially if you are looking at upgrading to a marloo at the end of the year. Why dont you wait and do it to that? Now that will looking and sounds f&*king awesome i am sure. Cant wait.

As for the strip personally i would leave it off or maybe have one up one side on the front bonnet over the overtop and out the back?

Hope this helps. :)


Had a lady reverse into the side of the ute.
A bit of quarter panel damage but just a pain in the arese to go through to get it fixed. Funny thing is she said that she didn't see it or hear it. How the heel do you miss a big red fire truch that was running and idleing like it does!!!!!!! Sad thing is that it happened in our own car park at work.

But, you got to take the good with the bad and look on the positve side. 10seconds before I was standing where she hit!!

I wonder if I can swing a body kit LOL. Just kidding, leave it as is. Even had 2 cops go over it the other night and loved it. Had a chat to them for 20min and then they went back to work!!!!!

Thing is I was looking at going to the All holden day at the Hawkesberry showground this weekend. Maybe next time!!!:bawl:

Bugger so sorry to hear. The poor girl its a shame when you hear about something like this. All this work, your pride and joy and some lady not watching or listening to whats around her......typical women drivers lol.

sweet you have the cops on your side lol too funny.

[2BCORT]

Thanks for the comments :)

[2BCORT]

Got bored and could not figue out the use of a PC so I went Ape with some black tape

What do you think?.

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You have to squint really hard but you get the idea.

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Anybody tell me where to get a good Walkinshaw bonnet scoop?

Cheers and Beers

[redvess]

is that tape on the front too? it looks like how I just painted mine. I like the stripes on the side they look different and suit the car would you get them painted on or just vinals?

[2BCORT]

is that tape on the front too? it looks like how I just painted mine. I like the stripes on the side they look different and suit the car would you get them painted on or just vinals?

It's all tape.

Will get a price for both but the front for sure.

[redvess]

I paid $500 for my front bar but that was to respray the whole thing cos it needed a knife mark fixed and I got the black bits done at the same time so it shouldnt be as much if your just getting the black added over the paint already on it

[2BCORT]

Sweet,

That and a Walky bonnet scoop will make it look like a Real Transformer LOL

Just a few more in day like.

Think it grows on you after a while. It would be better in gloss black not flat black to match the rims



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[TR33VV]

Personally I think it looks good. Maybe add some track stripes that go right to the egde of the bonnet. I tried to photoshop it but I'm useless lol.

[2BCORT]

The things you can do with tape. LOL

So far the percentage is high to do it like this versus people that say no.

I used to be so indecisive but now i'm not so sure :confused::confused:

[holdenette]

Things you do when you are bored but beats photo shoting.

So what to do hey mate???????

You have really turned this car around into an awesome ride pity you want to get rid of it....... Let us know when you are as i am very interested.

Keep us updated with the lastest upgrades. :goodjob:

[Curtis-R]

Nice ute you have there.. and I've played around with simliar things on mine (stripes etc)

Be interesting to get the stripe done in a vinyl rather than painted.. which way were you thinking?

The vinyl on mine is a Nikolite reflective.. black but changes a little
when certian light shines on it.. (some pics in my thread of it being done http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=110794

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/vess-stripes14.jpg

Ignoring the top stripe you did, how bout moving it down lower in
inline with the wheels? (took me a few min in photochop so its pretty rough)

Just gives you a different perspective.. Also thought about the back too..?

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/redute1.jpg

Cheers

[XUV]

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/redute1.jpg

Cheers

needs some contrasting vertical stripes .....

get a monaro bonnet and paint the nostrils black .

or ya know a bonnet that looks good ,
the new Camaro bonnet , with it's power bulge -
someone should make one for commodores .

http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv116/XUVUTE/Camaro-red-blackstripes1.jpg

http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv116/XUVUTE/Camaro-red-blackstripes2.jpg

http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv116/XUVUTE/Camaro-red-blackstripes3.jpg

[holdenette]

needs some contrasting vertical stripes .....



http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv116/XUVUTE/Camaro-red-blackstripes1.jpg

http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv116/XUVUTE/Camaro-red-blackstripes2.jpg

http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv116/XUVUTE/Camaro-red-blackstripes3.jpg

that camaro looks awesome now that would look phat on it

[oranpark_addict]

Hey 2BCORT!
Im also live at Picton. Have seen your ute in the yard while walking on the bike track but never heard it:bawl: Ill be keeping my ear out now

[2BCORT]

Thanks for all your feedback Great stuff. Keep it comming


Hey 2BCORT!
Im also live at Picton. Have seen your ute in the yard while walking on the bike track but never heard it:bawl: Ill be keeping my ear out now

Another lucky person. Surprised you have not heard it. Listen around 4:30am daily when I start it to warm it up for 10min!!!!

[oranpark_addict]

LOL I use to live in Kyeema as well. Now i live in Equestrian Dv

[UTESRULE]

Nice ute you have there.. and I've played around with simliar things on mine (stripes etc)

Be interesting to get the stripe done in a vinyl rather than painted.. which way were you thinking?

The vinyl on mine is a Nikolite reflective.. black but changes a little
when certian light shines on it.. (some pics in my thread of it being done http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=110794

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/vess-stripes14.jpg

Ignoring the top stripe you did, how bout moving it down lower in
inline with the wheels? (took me a few min in photochop so its pretty rough)

Just gives you a different perspective.. Also thought about the back too..?

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/redute1.jpg

Cheers

can u post a pic up of just the stripes down the bottom and remove the other stripes

[6_litre_man]

Just a quick update,
I finished installing so bright lights,
these things work a treat and worth the money.

Very easy to install.

All main lights are the H.I.D units and all others are replaced with LED's

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02227.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02229.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02230.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02234.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02249.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02252.jpg

talk about turning night into day. May end up connecting the fog lamps to the High bean circuit.

Cheers

Hey mate love the car, congrats on all the work. love the black wheels, i have a silver one and am contemplating doing mine either painted satin black or powder coated black, dont know yet.

Just wondering if you could give me a run down on all the lights you bought for this as in where from and which ones, also a rough idea of how much it all cost?

Cheers
Matt

[MarsVolta]

Ute looks freaking awesome !!

[2BCORT]

Ute looks freaking awesome !!

cheers
:smilesandbanana:

[2BCORT]

Well,
I got the ute back today. Boys did a great job.

Stripes and scoop give it a fatter look, Just need the rubber under the arse of it like I have been told to do!!!!!!

Should put an Autobot sticker on it somewhere LOL :):):):)

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02635.jpg


The scoop really suits it
http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02625.jpg


Cheers and Beers

[holdenette]

Well,
I got the ute back today. Boys did a great job.

Stripes and scoop give it a fatter look, Just need the rubber under the arse of it like I have been told to do!!!!!!

Should put an Autobot sticker on it somewhere LOL :):):):)

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02635.jpg


The scoop really suits it
http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02625.jpg


Cheers and Beers

looks f*#king unreal mate
impressive ute before now wow bloody awesome.
rubber yes i agree
deffinately phat and impressed.
:goodjob:
whats next? lol

[2BCORT]

A maloo LOL

I think that's about it.

Nothing more I can do.

[UTESRULE]

my maloo is still for sale ha ha

[redvess]

looks awesome with the stripes, the front looks familiar ;) did they paint it in gloss black or matte?

[2BCORT]

looks awesome with the stripes, the front looks familiar ;) did they paint it in gloss black or matte?

black gloss

looks great in the sunlight.

I bet now you will see more of this in the Sydney area LOL

[DCV1NU]

The ute looks great bud, personally i wouldnt of put the stripes & v badges on the wheels but each to their own but i do like the walky bonnet scoop tho:goodjob:

[2BCORT]

I was the same but they grow on you like most good looking things:)

[Roonstain]

Hey mate - saw and heard your car at the CHE dyno day - sounded awesome!

I see you have the 224/228 cam - guessing its @112LSA from the lumpiness of it?
Any idea of the lift?

[2BCORT]

Hey mate - saw and heard your car at the CHE dyno day - sounded awesome!

I see you have the 224/228 cam - guessing its @112LSA from the lumpiness of it?
Any idea of the lift?

lift is around the 580's

Yep, I have not heard a beeter sounding car but then again, I could be biased some what but a Blown or Turbo'd V8 comes close :):)

[Manukas]

Never been a fan of the walky bonnets, always hated them but for some reason it fits perfectly with your ute! :goodjob:

One question with those wheels, how do they hold up to stone chips/ scratches?

Cheers
Manukas

[2BCORT]

Never been a fan of the walky bonnets, always hated them but for some reason it fits perfectly with your ute! :goodjob:

One question with those wheels, how do they hold up to stone chips/ scratches?

Cheers
Manukas

So far so good. no issues but then again, I haven't rally'ed it just yet. :)

[2BCORT]

Well,
I had to get some new tyres and after a lot of kicking around. I went with 275/35/19.

These are very fat and looks great. I wasn't sure how they would look but was told to do it and have a go LOL. I should listen more often I say.

The wall is not to baggy and it hugs the road well.


http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC03293.jpg

[boyley]

whats under the tarp and who's hanging off the weight bag :lol:

[2BCORT]

whats under the tarp and who's hanging off the weight bag :lol:

Weight bag is chook feed LOL :)

[holdenette]

Well,
I had to get some new tyres and after a lot of kicking around. I went with 275/35/19.

These are very fat and looks great. I wasn't sure how they would look but was told to do it and have a go LOL. I should listen more often I say.

The wall is not to baggy and it hugs the road well.


http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC03293.jpg

the ute has come a long way really impressed, one of the best looking around good job to all that have helped you put it together to make it one sweet ride. the rubber will just finish it off nicely. can you post a pic from the back to see the rubber from the ass end? i am sure it gives it that real fat ass look. Well done mate awesome ride.

:):):):)

[2BCORT]

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC03323.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC03324.jpg


It does make the arse look fatter and hooks up alot beeter once warm. I thought that the wall would also buldge a bit more but it looks great.

I also put on a bee sting arial so now it is complete.

Then again. Me being me. I always find something.

Cheers. :):):):):):):):):)

[MitchyVYSS]

Those wheels look the part mate. Well Done!

[2BCORT]

Those wheels look the part mate. Well Done!

Cheers,
Best couple of hundred I have spent LOL

[holdenette]

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC03323.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC03324.jpg


It does make the arse look fatter and hooks up alot beeter once warm. I thought that the wall would also buldge a bit more but it looks great.

I also put on a bee sting arial so now it is complete.

Then again. Me being me. I always find something.

Cheers. :):):):):):):):):)

Yep the arse end diffinately looks fat. Very impressed. :goodjob::):):):):) x

lol

[2BCORT]

I think next I might look at a Sat Nav as I get lost without one and need directions. Must be getting to old to read a book and drive :)

[VYClubby]

Your ute is looking great! Well done

[2BCORT]

Thanks

Some like it, some don't . Tossing up about a Maloo and what to do.

Wonder what a blower would sound like on it LOL

[XUV]

Thanks

Some like it, some don't . Tossing up about a Maloo and what to do.

Wonder what a blower would sound like on it LOL

On this car or a Maloo ??? either way , there's only one way to find out :goodjob:

[2BCORT]

On this one. It already sounds like a touring car as is!!

May need to put the other mufflers on it to tam it down a bit

[oranpark_addict]

May need to put the other mufflers on it to tam it down a bit

Keep it how it is, you only live once:)

[blown ls1]

Thanks

Some like it, some don't . Tossing up about a Maloo and what to do.

Wonder what a blower would sound like on it LOL

dont wonder too long u now were there is a 122 high boost with 8pk just waiting, go on u now u want too.

thanx will

[2BCORT]

dont wonder too long u now were there is a 122 high boost with 8pk just waiting, go on u now u want too.

thanx will

:):):):) saw a couple the other day.:):) don't think the Auto will take it.

[SSV475]

Tossing up about a Maloo and what to do.
I was having these same thoughts until I saw the E Series 2 one.... I'll wait for the next major upgrade I think.... Until then, your blower idea has got me thinking...

[2BCORT]

I was having these same thoughts until I saw the E Series 2 one.... I'll wait for the next major upgrade I think.... Until then, your blower idea has got me thinking...

where did you see the E series 2 ?????

Had a blown car before. Love the whine but I think it would smash the auto

[XUV]

where did you see the E series 2 ?????


Australian LS1 and Holden Forums (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=125155)

[2BCORT]

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=125155

Hmmmmm, not a big fan of them. going a bit over the top but then it may grow on me like most good things:)

[holdenette]

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=125155

wow thats some bling bling for you....not bad but maybe a little over the top but would have to see it and take it for a spin to see how it goes.


Hmmmmm, not a big fan of them. going a bit over the top but then it may grow on me like most good things:)

Good things come to those who wait.......:)

I think you have a good thing now you just dont realise it.

Awsome ride mate but there is always that mind ticking over to see what else you can do to it or upgrade too. Cars ........ you can never stop or never have enough.

I know i am saving to get a ride like yours so let me know if you choose to get the maloo.

cheers

[xtrem8]

:goodjob::goodjob:

love it!!

[2BCORT]

Going to put a Transformers sticker on the back of it as my little girl thinks it is a transformer. I was stuck for a name for it. She cracks me up.

[2BCORT]

Going to put a Transformers sticker on the back of it as my little girl thinks it is a transformer. I was stuck for a name for it. She cracks me up.

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02604.jpg

More than meets the eyes as they say!!! LO LOL LOL LOL :):)

[holdenette]

LOL LOL i was going to say some time ago with the walky scoop and everything it looked like a transformer

[2BCORT]

Don't think I will have much more time this year to do much as things are getting busy at work

[2BCORT]

Knocked up a new grill for it today. this will allow alot more air into the OTR so I;ll see how it goes during the week plus every man and his 2 two dogs have the normal chev grill.

While I was at it I gave it a good waxing and I painted the rear badge black to break up the Red.

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02658.jpg



http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02655.jpg


Next on the list is the reversing camera as it's hard to see up the bloody back.

Cheers

[holdenette]

Knocked up a new grill for it today. this will allow alot more air into the OTR so I;ll see how it goes during the week plus every man and his 2 two dogs have the normal chev grill.

While I was at it I gave it a good waxing and I painted the rear badge black to break up the Red.

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02658.jpg



http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02655.jpg


Next on the list is the reversing camera as it's hard to see up the bloody back.

Cheers
Nice touch to finish it off :)

[gmeup]

mate did you put 275 tyres front and back? isnt that to wide for the 8" wide ssv rims? and does it grip/handle better now than the original 245's?

[redvess]

Knocked up a new grill for it today. this will allow alot more air into the OTR
http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02658.jpg


is that one of Ziggy's grilles or did you make it yourself based on his pics?

[2BCORT]

just got the plate off Ziggy and I did the rest

[2BCORT]

Changed the OTR to a Red one this weekend.

A change is as good as a holiday!!!!!

Now it looks real Pretty!!! LOL

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02681.jpg


http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02679.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02683.jpg

[2BCORT]

Well, Decided to take a day off work and have a skate around Wakefield Park.

Nice drive down and went for a ride in Dus's VE. Great to be a passanger as the bloody thing flies.

http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/?action=view&current=MOV02686.flv

MOV02686.flv video by 2bcort - Photobucket (http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/?action=view&current=MOV02686.flv)

[holdenette]

Well, Decided to take a day off work and have a skate around Wakefield Park.

Nice drive down and went for a ride in Dus's VE. Great to be a passanger as the bloody thing flies.

http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/?action=view&current=MOV02686.flv

http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/?action=view&current=MOV02686.flv


Bling bling pretty with the red OTR lol....just never ends.

How did it handle at Wakefield? Would have been one awesome ride now all you need to do is take it down the quater mile

[VYClubby]

Looks like you guys had a great time at Wakefield. :goodjob:

[CLUBSPORT305]

Thats a nice ride man.

[2BCORT]

Bling bling pretty with the red OTR lol....just never ends.

How did it handle at Wakefield? Would have been one awesome ride now all you need to do is take it down the quater mile

Didn't race mine as it's an Auto . A manual is a must next time for sure.

[FLASH-0889]

hey mate i have been reading your thread and wen i saw the shift tacho lights my jaw jus dropped. it looks so awesome inside the car expecially where you put it.
can i ask where you got it and how you installed it where it is and if it was a tough job?
any help would be good.
thanks
:goodjob:

[2BCORT]

hey mate i have been reading your thread and wen i saw the shift tacho lights my jaw jus dropped. it looks so awesome inside the car expecially where you put it.
can i ask where you got it and how you installed it where it is and if it was a tough job?
any help would be good.
thanks
:goodjob:

Cost about $170
Install took me 5-10min max. can help you if needed
there is a link on this site somewhere to it.
Works a treat. bloody bright at night/
Cheers

Got a couple of matchhing colour stickers to suit. look hard enough and you see the Black one on the RHS too

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02732.jpg

Great work from all of them.

And "Live life to the fullest" from a great man

[FLASH-0889]

ok sweet thats mate. i will be getting my brand new ute next week and that definatly will be an addition to the inside.
do you live in picton NSW?
i would give it a go doing the wiring myself but honestly mate i got no idea in the world.
would rather someone who knew what they where doing lol:)

[2BCORT]

ok sweet thats mate. i will be getting my brand new ute next week and that definatly will be an addition to the inside.
do you live in picton NSW?
i would give it a go doing the wiring myself but honestly mate i got no idea in the world.
would rather someone who knew what they where doing lol:)


No Problem if you are in the Sydney area, I can drop past and put it in. It will take all of 15min and 2 beers
refer to www.ecliptech.com.au and go from there. Talk to Tony and he will help you out on the VE stuff.

Cheers

[FLASH-0889]

ok sweet as mate will surley drop you a line when i get it.
i do like in sydney.. do you know where horsley park is?
its near where wonderland used to be..
not too sure how far it is from picton.
yeh i went on thier site and checked out their instructions but still have no idea on the electronics in the ute.

[2BCORT]

ok sweet as mate will surley drop you a line when i get it.
i do like in sydney.. do you know where horsley park is?
its near where wonderland used to be..
not too sure how far it is from picton.
yeh i went on thier site and checked out their instructions but still have no idea on the electronics in the ute.

Work at Wetherill Park.

No problem, let me know

[FLASH-0889]

ah k im suprised i havent seen your ute.
i hope you dont mind but i got your email off oztrack as i asked if they did your exhaust system for you so he gave me your email incase i had any questions about it.
also is your walky bonnet the whole bonnet or just the scoop added on?
love the look of it.

[2BCORT]

Will chew the fat when we catch up

Catch you soon

[red-rocket]

nice ute mate and good power figure too

[wikky]

nice ute mate and good power figure too

Are you trying to get your post count up? You've just made virtually the same comment in 7 different threads in a row.

Sorry to hijack your thread 2BCORT.

[2BCORT]

Are you trying to get your post count up? You've just made virtually the same comment in 7 different threads in a row.

Sorry to hijack your thread 2BCORT.

What ever floats your boat!

[VUSS346]

Mate your ute has some good contrasts in colour

Makes me wanna go back to painting cars again and revamp my ute:goodjob:

[NIXON]

Looks awesome mate, really like the black and the bonnet scoop.

[2BCORT]

Mate your ute has some good contrasts in colour

Makes me wanna go back to painting cars again and revamp my ute:goodjob:



It does stand out in a crowd and it's heard from 10 blocks away too

[redvess]

Just gotta know did you do it after you saw mine or did you have the exact same idea as me? just wondering cos I saw another red ute with the front bar painted the same way in my area and wondered if I'd started a trend or if it was just a coincidence

[2BCORT]

had the idea and used tape to see how it would look.

saw yours and thought why not.

Cheers

[jono_xuv53]

It does stand out in a crowd and it's heard from 10 blocks away too

how does it go down with the boys in blue? been pulled over much due to noise?

[2BCORT]

how does it go down with the boys in blue? been pulled over much due to noise?

So far!!!!!

1 2 cops at a macca's had a general chat and loved the car
2 Pulled over for a RBT, commented on a nice ride and sounds great
3 Pulled over for doing 135 getting onto a freeway. Was warned and again informed of a nice ute
4 today, was follwed for 15min at 4:30am by a cop on a bike (unknown to me) while doing around 10-15Klm over . Eventually he road up to me and flashed his lights and waved me to slow down and he kept going!
5 not looking forward to the next one LOL LOL

[RICECOOKER]

by looking at that list you still have another 5 lives left lol

[UTESRULE]

i got move to picton area the cops in castle hill u would be still on the side of the road pitching a tent watching them go over ur car and getting a defect notice on the car at the end

love the car but can anything else be done with it but seeing this thread im sure there is :goodjob:

[2BCORT]

Never say never I say LOL

Just enjoy it now

Will look at an Oil cooler for it. Maybe a set of Black GTS style rims, Or just do it all again to a E2 Red Maloo LOL

[holdenette]

So far!!!!!

1 2 cops at a macca's had a general chat and loved the car
2 Pulled over for a RBT, commented on a nice ride and sounds great
3 Pulled over for doing 135 getting onto a freeway. Was warned and again informed of a nice ute
4 today, was follwed for 15min at 4:30am by a cop on a bike (unknown to me) while doing around 10-15Klm over . Eventually he road up to me and flashed his lights and waved me to slow down and he kept going!
5 not looking forward to the next one LOL LOL

wow seems like the boys in blue are on your side you must have the charm or one held of ride there cannot resist.

[holdenette]

Never say never I say LOL

Just enjoy it now

Will look at an Oil cooler for it. Maybe a set of Black GTS style rims, Or just do it all again to a E2 Red Maloo LOL

yep i agree

hmm nice

[2BCORT]

All of the above , I hope!!! LOL

I can not send any messages so I will post up the reply here

1 Job type. Operations Manager

2 King springs, 2 in lower in the rear. 2.5 lower in the front


Anybody know what it means by 15 posts so I can send private messages? I am sure I have posted up more than 15!

[wikky]

Anybody know what it means by 15 posts so I can send private messages? I am sure I have posted up more than 15!

I've taken this straight from the FAQ:

Your post count will rise with the use of the forums, all forums count towards your post count with the exception of:
- The Tar Pit

- Multimedia Exchange

- Major Events Subforums

- Classifieds Subforums

- Sponsor Forums

- My Ride

Posts in the above forums WILL NOT go towards your post count.

Can I just post random stuff and reply to threads to get my post count up??

No. Doing so will result in a warning or suspension from the forum.

Hopefully that clears things up.

[2BCORT]

Not good, There will be a lot of dishearted members with this.

Sad but thems the breaks

[wikky]

Not good, There will be a lot of dishearted members with this.

Sad but thems the breaks

I'm pretty sure it's been this way for a fair while. It just weeds out the stayers from the fly-throughs. Seems harsh at first but makes a lot of sense. Makes for a better forum for everyone I reckon. :)

[boyley]

pretty easy to do mate get in the technical sections and ask some q's, start a thread before you know it your off and running. I see you have 8 posts

[2BCORT]

Done, back up to speed.

Bit slow on PC related stuff. to Old

[2BCORT]

Been a bit busy lately . Coming into crazy season at work this time of year.
Not much on the car front

I have put a Lip kit on the front of it. This protects it from stone chips and the like. I will get the taillights slightly tinted next week. I will get the car detailed and take some great night shots next week that I can frame up!


http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02933.jpg


http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02934.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02935.jpg

[TR33VV]

Love the lip kit, if only they made them for a VY SS... :( :goodjob:

[BEARWOOD]

where did you get that lip kit from? how much?

[2BCORT]

I can get them at a decent price and can post them out for $275+ postage

[VQSTATO]

Those rims are clean. I like the Red on black.

[Roonstain]

Looking good eddie!

Should be looking her best after the detail!!!

Hope to see the workhorse in action in person soon!!!

Cheers

[2BCORT]

Those rims are clean. I like the Red on black.

Red on black or black on red? LOL

[UTESRULE]

are they hard to in stall the lip kit

[BEARWOOD]

I can get them at a decent price and can post them out for $275+ postage

how do they attach to bumper, do they just click on? who makes them?

[2BCORT]

They use the factory bolt holes and only need to drill a few holes for some clips. double sided tape is also used

thanks only 15min to install

[holdenette]

They use the factory bolt holes and only need to drill a few holes for some clips. double sided tape is also used

thanks only 15min to install

seems all to easy... still looking good and always amazing me with your finer detailing lol

[HRT_V8]

looks awesome mate :goodjob:

[2BCORT]

cheers
will post up some pics of the rear lights soon

[Cool Daddy]

Looking good mate!,good power figures for N/A,cam and A6.

[2BCORT]

Looking good mate!,good power figures for N/A,cam and A6.

Thanks, 316Rwkw is not bad for a 224/228 cam in a A6. should see a mid to low 12 in the old girl

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Got the lights tinted .
Maybe a shade too dark but see how we go!!

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/DSC02953.jpg

Really set's it off though.

[6_litre_man]

mate congrats on the car again, that looks so bloody tough awesome job, they do look pretty dark but really sets it off :goodjob:

[2BCORT]

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/IMG_0034.jpg

Just an updated pic after getting detailed

[townsville_sv6]

what is the brand and name of the plastic guard you put on your front bumper?

cheers

[6_litre_man]

that looks unreal mate, looks so much better than brand new. Who did the detail if i may ask?

[Roonstain]

Looking the goods after the detail eddie - bummed i couldn't make it down to see the old girl in the flesh!

Good to see someone with some innovative mods on a VE - kudos to you!

[2BCORT]

that looks unreal mate, looks so much better than brand new. Who did the detail if i may ask?


Ambush Racing down around dapto.

http://www.ambushracing.com.au/ for more info

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Looking the goods after the detail eddie - bummed i couldn't make it down to see the old girl in the flesh!

Good to see someone with some innovative mods on a VE - kudos to you!


Let me know If you need any help or ideas for your!! 2 beers and i'll share some ideas

[Roonstain]

Let me know If you need any help or ideas for your!! 2 beers and i'll share some ideas

Haha - i might hold you to that!

I think i'll get a couple of things done first, and then we can start doing the little things that make a big difference!

[SO PHAT]

Hot ute mate well done :)

[NTGLTY]

Thats one hot looking ute mate.

[2BCORT]

How to tell when you have a hot / phat ute????

When people on the freeway hang out cars and take photo's LOL LOL

I should get a full scale size photocopy an ass so I can moon them "so to speak: LOL

[hyperss82]

looks good mate i like the 2 tone front bar sets it off, i think the lights may be a touch too dark i used night sade trandperant spray just gives it a dark look

[2BCORT]

looks good mate i like the 2 tone front bar sets it off, i think the lights may be a touch too dark i used night sade trandperant spray just gives it a dark look

where can you get that stuff from?

[2BCORT]

Well it's been a while. sort of head down at work and working on 3 VK's at the same time.

Ute has not changed much. I added some Bling Bling to it and put some LED lights up the front and rewired the lower fog lights to come on at the same time as the High beam. Upgraded the fuses from 10a to 15A and all ok as it drawss 11A when combined

This turns night into day. This took a little to do but all worth it in the end.


The old girl has around 55K on it and hasn't missed a beat. May need to be detailed as its been a while but it still looks OK.


http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/IMG_0809.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/IMG_0807.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/IMG_0806.jpg

[UTESRULE]

how do those leds look like in person do they look like the E2 and audis saw them on ebay

[2BCORT]

they look great
can't see them when they are off.. Think I might put some on the John Deer for some bling bling too :smilesandbanana:

[xtrem8]

:goodjob: Love it!! :goodjob:


Just wondering if you could assist me as to which wires you tapped into for your shift light.

I'm struggling to find any info on the net regarding it.

Any help is much appreciated.

[2BCORT]

easy
purple wire on #1 coil from memory

[HEKYEH]

Just read thru the entire thread...love the ride!

I'm looking at doing the same with the LEDs on my VE SS-V sedan...

Where did you get the LEDs from? Any hints/tips/tricks with the install of them?

Cheers,

Andrew

[JaMeS_2007]

easy
purple wire on #1 coil from memory


i 2nd that as thats where i have mine

[SLugg]

good grief charlie brown :spew:

[Manukas]

How has the black paint on the wheels held up so far? Any stone chips or cracks etc?

[BLACK 346]

good grief charlie brown :spew:

You are not Robinson Crusoe on that.

[06thunder]

thats a sexy exhaust there...nice an neat

[2BCORT]

How has the black paint on the wheels held up so far? Any stone chips or cracks etc?

No cracks

stone chips are a few but touch up paint fixes that

ALL GOOD

[2BCORT]

thats a sexy exhaust there...nice an neat

sounds the same as it looks too LOL

[killthatmozzy]

Nice Looking Ute!!

[2BCORT]

cheers matey

[silvervyss]

Very nice ute mate. Getting the same 224 / 228 cam from Oztrack next month; i have also requested a lot of lump. Just wondering what size cats you have installed.

Cheers

John

[2BCORT]

100CPI 3 inch units

the 224/228 will give a nice note, power and a bit of a Lumpy idle.

I think Oz Track have a stealth cam that yeilds better results then the 224/228 and with a smooth idle.

Good luck

Ed

[silvervyss]

Thanks for the quick reply. Thunder has 4" cats on special so I might get a pair. As for the cam, I will probably leave it up yo oztrack to choose. Main thing I want from the cam is lump, and low to mid range power.

[hyperss82]

where can you get that stuff from?

its called night shade u can get it from autobarn

[2BCORT]

Off to Autobarn we go :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[VX_SS_ASH]

havnt taken her down the 1/4 mile yet?

[2BCORT]

No,
But from what I am told a high 11 or very very low 12 should be the ball park.

Maybe one day.

[VZMY06SS]

You are not Robinson Crusoe on that.

You mean that there are other people on this darn island? :1peek:

[2BCORT]

You mean that there are other people on this darn island? :1peek:

Apprently so thou most times you can feel alone too

[2BCORT]

A bit of Bad news

I hit a wallaby at 4:20am at 115Klm on Thursday morning.

Not major but Front bar, Lights, Guard, undertray etc etc all stuffed.

Back to the old Smash repairs soon for a face lift. May look at a Maloo front end for it.

Just a Pain in the Arse

[oranpark_addict]

SHIT! Where abouts? Lucky it was not a 'Roo

[2BCORT]

bottom of Razoback.

a bit of damage but all good. Give me a chance to drive the VK SS clone

[oranpark_addict]

Ahh K. Will have to catch up, got me licence and a vt Calais since last time i saw you lol

[2BCORT]

No Probs

Ute getting dropped of next week and may put a Maloo front end on it this time

[aus_07]

very nice!!

[2BCORT]

Cheers

May need a car bra as I am going to be traveling to Young a fair bit now I feel

[himaansu01]

awesme bro!! that thing must hammer!

[fnsicq]

fark that exhuast system looks like she would flow and put out a pretty nice note!

[2BCORT]

Yep,

Sounds sweet. there is a link to it on the dyno and you should hear it there.


Got it back today. Head lights tinted. Will post up a few new pics soon

Looking for a car bra. Any suggestions

[BEARWOOD]

Car Bra Australia make decent bra's. I've had 2 over the years and had no problems. The only problem is if you scrap your front bumper on anything it tears the Bra easily and it's really not repairable unless you patch it somehow.

[2BCORT]

Sweet

Only going to use it for long trips

Ordered one today

[BEARWOOD]

you'll be glad you did, they stop heaps of stone chips, bugs etc..

[2BCORT]

hopefully get it today. Will post up som Pics on the weekend I hope

[2BCORT]

Got the old girl back

The front bar is slightly different around the fog lights but looks a lot beter. Also put a tint on the head lights which now stops everybody flashing me while on Low beam.

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/IMG_0245.jpg


Got the car Bra fitted and ready for the trips to Young that I will now be doing till things are sorted out.

Looks like this is a true over the shoulder Bra too LOL

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/IMG_0254.jpg
http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/IMG_0253.jpg

[SSN8TER]

Mate that car bra look the goods i have had my car demolished driving on the freeway to work and back on a daily basis.

[2BCORT]

Fits like a glove and works a treat

[XUV]

what do they cost ?

[2BCORT]

Around $470 to your door

[2BCORT]

Just a quick update.

Installed is the new Duspeed VE Ver 2 OTR. This has a Air filter element around twice the size of the Ver 1 unit and can also accomadate both MAF and MAFLESS tunes as the air flow meter can be installed upon request. Bloody great option

Great peice of work

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/f937157c.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/73a7364c.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/2eed8de9.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/84369115.jpg



Also a coupld of mates dropped by to say hi and thought I should take a pic

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/e5a8ae2b.jpg


Found my next upgrade when the time comes soon
http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/5c338355.jpg

[2 poor]

+ 2 got a vid??

[XUV]

Found my next upgrade when the time comes soon
http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/5c338355.jpg

Aerials , cool , ya can't have euff aerials :lol:

[2BCORT]

Aerials , cool , ya can't have euff aerials :lol:

Country boys LOL Need the R&M Williams mud flaps that we would suit the town LOL

[2BCORT]

Fitted up a pair of DuSpeed's new VE engine covers on the weekend for a great new look

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/177c58ca.jpg
http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/2bcort/abe3e7de.jpg

[XUV]

Nice and neat :goodjob: but still no aerials ........ guess Picton ain't country enuff :lol:

[oranpark_addict]

Nice and neat :goodjob: but still no aerials ........ guess Picton ain't country enuff :lol:

Yeah sure:rofl:
Actually haven't seen a rum pig for a while

[killthatmozzy]

How hard was it to wrap your headers?

[2BCORT]

How hard was it to wrap your headers?

At young now and refuse the arial treatment LOL

Very easy, I did the first 4-6 inches to keep the leads protected

[XUV]

At young now and refuse the arial treatment LOL


It won't happen overnight, but it will happen :lol: