QIKMIK's Ride

[QIKMIK]

Now that I've got the Exec looking like I want, I thought it was time to show her off. Boys and Girls, I present "Steffi", named after what was Brocky's last Bathurst car (97 VS).

2000 Orion Silver Executive with Shadow Grey Calais-esc Highlights

LS1 M6 1 5/8" Pacemaker Tri-y Headers Noyzworx Twin 2 1/2" Cat Back System

Open (yep!) 3.46 Diff 17" VT GTS Rims Kings Springs all round Koni Red Shock in the rear.

WH LS8 Dash Surround (including Analogue Clock) VY SS Interior Highlights

213 rwkw at Powertorque in July 2003

2.3 60ft 14.06 @ 103.95 mph at Willowbank in August 2003

Thanks to Kris (XLR8 V8) for his time and skill with the camera. Here's a few arty shots 'cause we just loved 'em.

http://www.users.on.net/~mjwt/ExecQIKMIK.jpg

http://www.users.on.net/~mjwt/Exec%20rear.jpg

http://www.users.on.net/~mjwt/Execwheel.jpg

http://www.users.on.net/~mjwt/Exec%20QM%20Rear.jpg

http://www.users.on.net/~mjwt/Exec57.jpg

[HRT Stroker]

Nice!

Love the colour, even if I am a bit biased!!

Photography is trick too.......

[YIIR8]

Looking sweet Mick :headbang: 5.7 badges from the US GTO version ???

[chilly]

car looks "smick" mate
is that a 5.7........... :bash:

[ssberlina]

Looking really good Mick

I like the GTO badges

[Dickie Knee]

She is a flash looking VT mick.

Now all we have to do is weld some more paneling in to make it a LWB. :D

Looks good mate.

[KeenGolfer]

Looking good Mick. How long you had the plates on? You need a power up now - all the boy racers will be trying to run you with the new plates!

[QIKMIK]

5.7 Badging from GTO, plates by Hewlett Packard and whoever made the laminating machine :nyuk: The orange/yellow plates are being replaced with black on silver before the end of the year but I won't see this combo on the car for the forseeable future, regardless of availability.

Mick

[seldo]

Looks great Mick! Nice work too Kris.
BTW, what size engine..... ;)

[Doug]

I like it. Sharp and stylish with some bite, without being in your face.

[DaveHAT]

Very bloody nice. Like the Calais rear garnish, dresses it up nicely.

I was thinking of posting some pics of my SS, but after seeing your VT & the VX of XLR8, I think I might just hold off until it's a fair bit cleaner. :hide:

[BigFella]

looks mean as! just one thing how much were the 5.7 badges and where u get em from? i found a place but i have to buy the whole set of GTO badges instead of just the 5.7

[QIKMIK]

$15 bucks each from your local Holden dealer. Part number is in the P/N Thread.

Mick

[DEMNVT]

mmmmmmmmmmmm shes nice mate....

good work....

[brock05]

looks good mick, just need to get that edit now hey

[QIKMIK]

15 December 2004 - 8.00am - Steffi drives into PowerTorque feeling sluggish down low, using too much fuel and in desperate need of the TLC.

15 December 2004 - 12.00pm - Steffi leaves PowerTorque sideways. Nuf said.

http://www.users.on.net/~mjwt/Dyno%20-%2015%20Dec%2004.jpg

Baseline run - 198rwkw
MAFless tune - 216rwkw @ 5300rpm when the valve springs went all gooeey. Looked like it was heading for 220-225rwkw around 6000rpm but I won't speculate any further on that. Tuning done with HP Tuners.

Mick

[QIKMIK]

Time for an update. Nothing major mechanically since the tune, however a few cosmetic changes have made the car a little more my own.

WH LS8 dash surround plus clock, as well as single DIN head unit.

http://www.users.on.net/~mjwt/WH%20Install%201.jpg

WHII Caprice headlights, courtesy of Voodoo and XLR8V8

http://www.users.on.net/~mjwt/WH%20lights3.jpg

And I've just added a set of Calais horns that Santa sent along. Nice and loud! I'm planning on following a couple of the how-to's on the forum, including PCM relocation, valve springs and the Schwarzy/GUV method of shortening the gearshift. Hmmm...

Mick

[GMMAD]

is that a jvc 5105
I have the same on with a screen

[ACT_Cross8]

Correct taste in radio stations too!

[QIKMIK]

Yep, it's the 5105. The intention when purchased was to use the DVD MP3 functionality and maybe get a screen later. Now thinking of putting it in the wife's wagon with a screen for the kids and getting a basic MP3 unit for myself.

Love the JJJs! Half their music is crap, the other half is tops and it used to be great with all the traveling I did. Don't have to spend time finding a new favourite station every time I move.

Mick

[QIKMIK]

Here's the new addition to the family. VE Lumina with tint, DVD, tow pack and a fresh coat of wax.

http://www.users.on.net/~mjwt/VE%20Lumina%201.jpg

http://www.users.on.net/~mjwt/VE%20Lumina%202.jpg

http://www.users.on.net/~mjwt/VE%20Lumina%203.jpg

http://www.users.on.net/~mjwt/VE%20Lumina%204.jpg

http://www.users.on.net/~mjwt/VE%20Lumina%205.jpg

[Dickie Knee]

So when do the SSV tail lamps go in Mick? :stick:

[brock05]

So when do the SSV tail lamps go in Mick? :stick:
more like when does the grill get tossed in the bin:yup:

how is canberra treating you anyway mate.

[Dickie Knee]

Qikmik's Shopping list for the VE.

SSV Tail lamps
Chev grille and boot badge
Chrome boot mould
Alloytec tune.

[Goanna]

Qikmik's Shopping list for the VE.

SSV Tail lamps
Chev grille and boot badge
Chrome boot mould
Alloytec tune.

Lowered!!!
Nice dual Exhaust system to go with the tune!
Come on mick, Jodie won't mind!!!!
heheheheheheh

[QIKMIK]

We'll see how all the other stuff goes, but I've managed to pick up some FE2 springs for the new girl that'll go in a soon a we can. I bought the new one so I only had one car to tempt me. I really enjoyed driving the new one when we picked it up, then got back into mine and thought it felt a bit small, maybe a bit old....then I passed a truck, two cars and a bike on the way to work this morning (in third mind you) and felt much better. :)

Brad: lovin' Canberra but still missing the Queensland crowd. I actually think the car looks a bit like a VE version of Kris's Berlina.

Steve: I'll wait and see how the fuel/maintenance budget goes and it might get a tune and exhaust at some point.

Mick

[QIKMIK]

All enquiries regarading how cool the VT is can go to who_is_me23, the new owner.

Mick

[moneypits]

luv the plates...slick car....

[QIKMIK]

As seen in other threads, here is the latest mod...sounds nice too! 1 x Clubby system.

http://www.users.on.net/~mjwt/VE%20Lumina%20Quad%20pipes.JPG

Mick

[Roonstain]

looks good mick

i didnt realise you were an act resident - i was down there yesterday at the gentech dyno day! would have been a good chance to check the car out!
ahh well

keep up the good work
cheers
mark

[Dickie Knee]

Mick

Lets us know how it goes with the wife when she finds out.

Looks good Mick.

[QIKMIK]

She knows....then I asked about debagding...

Mick

[TimmyG]

loved the vt mate was sexy the new vehicle isn't bad either lol.
According to your dyno sheet you and i share the same last name spelling and everything lol.

Cheers
Tim

[GEN4SS]

Hi Mick,

Looks Good

You got away with the exhaust so the debadging should be easy to get away with. lol

Have you lowered it yet???

[iloveholden]

Looks pretty good mate :)

[QIKMIK]

Have you lowered it yet???
As I said I've managed to pick up a set of SSV springs for it but the cost of fitting is a bit much. Best quote I've had so far is around $350 just for fitting when Luke from Wholesale will do a set of Kings SL for $550ish fitted so unless someone in the Canberra area has some of the tools and the know-how to change them, I'll have to wait until the coin turns up. Can't wait though. :eyes:

Mick

[Mozz]

Love the new ride Mick - very nice :)