The Ute Gallery

[LJCHSV]

STELLA??? I think is what they are called??


The're called Stella's and they are made by DeCorsa in the states...great wheels...i have a set on my daily driver...which will more then likey be available for sale along with a set of AP racing brakes round about the end of September :)

20 X 8.5 ALL ROUND

[[BANNED]]

picked this up last sunday
hope you guys like it ay

02 VU SS Fifty
Gen III 6 speed

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb204/ridgbak/VUSS50-1.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb204/ridgbak/Photo042.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb204/ridgbak/Photo041.jpg

cheers

You happen to buy that off Clint?

[R1DG3Y]

yer sure did man
know him do ya?
hoping u herd all good things about the ute?

[4CRWZN]

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv213/4CRWZN/12082009022.jpg

[R1DG3Y]

sweeeett ute mate
looks mint

[smokey777]

after a trip (4600ks)

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo257/smokeybigpond/04082009.jpg

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo257/smokeybigpond/09082009020-Copy.jpg

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo257/smokeybigpond/09082009023-Copy.jpg

and after a bath (ive had it lowered, catback & projectors) since last pics

[[BANNED]]

yer sure did man
know him do ya?
hoping u herd all good things about the ute?

Yeah nothing to worry about champ.

He is a good mate of mine. It's a nice car, congrats on the purchase!

[CadeSSZ]

;1565998']Yeah nothing to worry about champ.

He is a good mate of mine. It's a nice car, congrats on the purchase!


Hey BANNED and RIDG3Y - I work with Clint. He is a good guy and that car is sweet..... !

Here's mine

http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv174/cademan/SSZ-3.jpg

[R1DG3Y]

cheers guys

woah shhhmick SSZ you got there mate
looks mint as

[CadeSSZ]

Here's another pic. !

http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv174/cademan/SSZ-5.jpg

[sszkid]

Mate that is one nice SSZ you got there, I myself have an SSZ :)

Throw up some more pics if you wouldnt mind, the rims look great.

Here is mine again.

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/8518/uteshoot004.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/i/uteshoot004.jpg/)

[CadeSSZ]

http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv174/cademan/DSC06345-2.jpg

[jmb_racing]

This is my VZ Thunder, these are all taken with the rear airbags all the way down.

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/jmb_racing/_KEC1922.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/jmb_racing/_KEC1923.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/jmb_racing/_KEC1925.jpg

[CadeSSZ]

Hey JMB_Racing,

First of all *NICE F*ing UTE*

I was looking at getting that tint..can you point me in the right direction?


Also whats the deets on the air bag supsension.....would like to get this done too.

Pm me if you want. Thanks Cade.

[4CRWZN]

This is my VZ Thunder, these are all taken with the rear airbags all the way down.

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/jmb_racing/_KEC1922.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/jmb_racing/_KEC1923.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/jmb_racing/_KEC1925.jpg

hows yours in the front mate does it scrub??
also where you get them tail lights?

[jmb_racing]

The front left rubs every now and then over bumps and dips in the road but nothing too major.

The tail lights are DEPO, you can order them off the net or get a shop to get them in.

Cheers

[VFast]

The front left rubs every now and then over bumps and dips in the road but nothing too major.

The tail lights are DEPO, you can order them off the net or get a shop to get them in.

Cheers

JMB

What size rims and tyres are you running?

Have you had to do any mods to guards or suspension to make them fit?

[LukeSV6UTE]

after a trip (4600ks)

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo257/smokeybigpond/04082009.jpg

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo257/smokeybigpond/09082009020-Copy.jpg

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo257/smokeybigpond/09082009023-Copy.jpg

and after a bath (ive had it lowered, catback & projectors) since last pics

Awesome looking Ute Smokey:goodjob:
Just wondering, what springs did you use to lower it?

[Urko]

Does anyone know how much would cost me to get it lowered with sssl in the front and ssl in the rear.

thanks

[jmb_racing]

JMB

What size rims and tyres are you running?

Have you had to do any mods to guards or suspension to make them fit?

The tyres are 245-30-20's and the rims are 20x245, guards have all been rolled to the max.

JMB

[VFast]

The tyres are 245-30-20's and the rims are 20x245, guards have all been rolled to the max.

JMB
Thanks JMB

What is the rim width in inches?

Do you have any issues with the tyres rubbing or scraping?

Any idea on wheel offset?

[smokey777]

Awesome looking Ute Smokey:goodjob:
Just wondering, what springs did you use to lower it?

Thanks Luke, dont know the part number mate but i will find out for you. they are Pedders. a friend of mine works there.

will have Extractors & cats in next coupla weeks plus OTR & tune (already have X-Force catback)

[4CRWZN]

The front left rubs every now and then over bumps and dips in the road but nothing too major.

The tail lights are DEPO, you can order them off the net or get a shop to get them in.

Cheers

cheers found them on tailys on ebay.
how much it cost you to bag the ass??
is it very driveable layed out?

[veuterus]

Does anyone know how much would cost me to get it lowered with sssl in the front and ssl in the rear.

thanks

you would have no troubles gettin it done for 450$ but i would recommend monroe short shocks.

[Urko]

you would have no troubles gettin it done for 450$ but i would recommend monroe short shocks.

Thx mate for that...do you know any workshops on Gold Coast (close to Surfers Paradise) that would lower it couse I just moved here recently and I am still a little bit lost. :confused:

Cheers

[zeeute]

Thx mate for that...do you know any workshops on Gold Coast (close to Surfers Paradise) that would lower it couse I just moved here recently and I am still a little bit lost. :confused:

Cheers

Miami Suspension, King Springs in Molendinar, Pedders in Southport... There are heaps of places mate, get the phone book out and call around for some prices :)

[BLU PST U]

heres mine 05 vz ss ls1 410 rwhp cam only

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu338/blownls188/Blue_Dragon_014_edited-1.jpg
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu338/blownls188/15082009103_edited-1.jpg

[gladrock]

heres mine 05 vz ss ls1 410 rwhp cam only

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu338/blownls188/Blue_Dragon_014_edited-1.jpg

Very tidy, looks awesome!

Just curious, what cam has she got? are there plans for anymore mods? Which is the current front end, HSV or ss?

[bourny]

Very nice ute mate ^^^

Here's mine

http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz174/bourny1985/DSCN0529.jpg

400rwhp, cam, FAST manifold, DART heads etc. T-Trim getting installed this week.

[BIM-81]

Update of the Ute debadged and lowered

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh166/boylero/SSV%20Ute/IMG_0459.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh166/boylero/SSV%20Ute/IMG_0460.jpg

Nice ute Boyley!

Love the number plate :)

I've always wondered how the emblem would look painted aswell...

[BLU PST U]

Cheers not sure on the cam grind made 410rwhp its pretty savage want to throw a blower on it next mod. currently got the hsv front end on it.

[ascottaudio]

Hi all..I recently got a VU SS ute..I have had a lot of cars..and I love this thing!..
Is the only way to post pics on here through a web hosting service?..dammed annoying if it is..hate that way of posting..I have gotten up to page 70 of this thread..and many pics are missing that were hosted..hopefully there is another way..if not..the site needs to be updated to be able to directly upload pics..

Cheers.

[jc_sv8]

Not sure who can help me but I recently bought a VU SS Fifty at a damaged vehicle auction basically for the LS1/T56 combination. The car is YELLOW. My research shows me all 500 were Black.

Can anyone with a Fifty confirm the following...

Model VU8VK80-062-8BB
Trim 81I
Paint K025
Build NOV01
Eng LS1
Trans MM6
Susp FE2
Axle G89

Thanks in advance,
JC

[veuterus]

heres mine 05 vz ss ls1 410 rwhp cam only

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu338/blownls188/Blue_Dragon_014_edited-1.jpg
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu338/blownls188/15082009103_edited-1.jpg

hot looking ute. those gauges are they legal on the bonnet?

[Wonky]

Hi all..I recently got a VU SS ute..I have had a lot of cars..and I love this thing!..
Is the only way to post pics on here through a web hosting service?..dammed annoying if it is..hate that way of posting..I have gotten up to page 70 of this thread..and many pics are missing that were hosted..hopefully there is another way..if not..the site needs to be updated to be able to directly upload pics..

Cheers.

Yes, you need to use a hosting service but now that free sites like Photobucket are available pics should only disappear if someone specifically deletes them. Previously people used to use their company servers or someone's private server and then they would often soon be deleted due to lack of space.

[XLR8 V8]

..if not..the site needs to be updated to be able to directly upload pics..

Cheers.

Please feel free to PM your bank account details to the Owner so the cost of hosting such an image server can be paid for.

[Pacey]

what a top thread, ya jsut got to love a solid ute

[ascottaudio]

Please feel free to PM your bank account details to the Owner so the cost of hosting such an image server can be paid for.

There are plenty of forums that allow users to upload pics..has more to do with site coding..nothing to do with money..web hosts go bust all the time..so its in the forums own interests to have the pics on the site..go and check all the early pages of this thread..HEAPS are missing..
It no big deal..just a bit more of a hassle to post pics..

ps Be nice!

[XLR8 V8]

There are plenty of forums that allow users to upload pics..has more to do with site coding..nothing to do with money..web hosts go bust all the time..so its in the forums own interests to have the pics on the site..go and check all the early pages of this thread..HEAPS are missing..
It no big deal..just a bit more of a hassle to post pics..

Those forums usually also have either lots of advertising (google type) or charge users a membership fee. As this site is a NFP site we are limited in the way we can raise funds to keep the server running.
Unfortunately it does have a lot more to do with money than coding. To enable hosting it requires no more coding effort than to turn on the option in the software, but someone has to pay for that HUGE increase in bandwidth usage that would come with it.
Were you aware that we once did supply a forum image host, but it was removed due to bandwidth cost blowouts? No?
The early posted images have disappeared because they were posted over 4 years ago, many on the image server supplied and paid for by one of the forum Moderators Haroc. People went overboard with image sizes, hotlinking on other sites etc and costs of running it skyrocketed, so it was closed down.


ps Be nice!

There was nothing in my earlier reply that wasn't nice.

I just don't appreciate it when someone, who has been a member for a relatively short time, comes on and starts commenting about how the site should be run, without knowing anything about the forum financials, what has been tried before and removed etc. in the many years before they joined.

It may be more of a hassle for you to upload to Photobucket and then post the link here, but as I said before, unless you are willing to put up the $$ for the extra bandwidth yourself, that how it has to be.

[Blown 540]

what a top thread, ya jsut got to love a solid ute

Pagey is that you.

[ascottaudio]

First off the tone of your replys are not very nice in fact I reckon your a real smart arse. I have used many forums that one can upload pics to that are not full of adds..some may have sponsors..anyway the technicality's behind this are not important ..it is just a fact that some forums like this one use one method and some use another to display pics.The method this site uses.(IMO) is more problematic for users..its all very simple..you getting on you high horse and rabbiting on about me paying for the site to be updated just makes you look a fool..grow up!

[BLU PST U]

hot looking ute. those gauges are they legal on the bonnet?

Cheers mate the gauges arnt legal but you can get a permit for them but you must have black gauge cups and they have to be electric.

[XLR8 V8]

First off the tone of your replys are not very nice in fact I reckon your a real smart arse. I have used many forums that one can upload pics to that are not full of adds..some may have sponsors..anyway the technicality's behind this are not important ..it is just a fact that some forums like this one use one method and some use another to display pics.The method this site uses.(IMO) is more problematic for users..its all very simple..you getting on you high horse and rabbiting on about me paying for the site to be updated just makes you look a fool..grow up!

No high horse here. You claimed we should allow image hosting for users without really knowing anything about the history of the forum or what we have tried before. I told you what we used to do and why we can no longer do it, and told you what you would need to do (pay for it) if you want hosting on this forum. If stating cold hard facts in responce to an uninformed post is being a smartass then I guess I'm guilty. If you want sugar coating then join a lolly forum 'cause there's not much sugar coating around this place.

[R1DG3Y]

Not sure who can help me but I recently bought a VU SS Fifty at a damaged vehicle auction basically for the LS1/T56 combination. The car is YELLOW. My research shows me all 500 were Black.

Can anyone with a Fifty confirm the following...

Model VU8VK80-062-8BB
Trim 81I
Paint K025
Build NOV01
Eng LS1
Trans MM6
Susp FE2
Axle G89

Thanks in advance,
JC

yer mate pretty sure your correct there about them only coming out in black
i cant confirm the model at this point in time, i get it back tomorow and can get back to you then bud, if you want?
what does the interior look like?

[AussieTone]

Rather than clog this thread up I have just written a small novel under the my ride section which details what I have done to my VE SS Ute in the 14 odd months I have owned it plus I have given my opinion on various bits and pieces I have done.

If you are interested in a heap more pics plus my 'story' the link to my little piece in the My Ride section is http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=75917

A couple of pics for this thread. First pic is after fitting the Lovells gear, second pic stock ride height with 20" wheels and third pic is one of Ziggy's OTRCAI kits

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn130/sinbad215/VE%20SS%20Ute/IMG_4771.jpg?t=1250778872

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn130/sinbad215/VE%20SS%20Ute/IMG_4815.jpg?t=1250779020

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn130/sinbad215/VE%20SS%20Ute/IMG_4804.jpg?t=1250779070

I also put links to servers where my pictures are stored at the bottom of my 'novel' in the my ride section. It shows the pictures of my old VY SS and VE SS Sedan and if you look at mainly the Redhot VE SS sedan pics you will see quite a few cheap cosmetic mods which may be of interest to some VE owners. Things like colour coded dash strips, modified L76 factory twin engine covers, boot lid internal cover panel etc.

My hope is that this may be of assistance to those of you who have contemplated doing any of these cosmetic mods but haven't proceeded because they have not seen a picture of what they will look like.

As I said, it is like a small novel in the 'My ride' section but I figure that is what that thread is for. For those who have a read I hope you enjoy it and also consider the comments I have detailed about various suppliers and products.

Cheers

Tony

[Nightrain]

Not sure who can help me but I recently bought a VU SS Fifty at a damaged vehicle auction basically for the LS1/T56 combination. The car is YELLOW. My research shows me all 500 were Black.

Can anyone with a Fifty confirm the following...

Model VU8VK80-062-8BB
Trim 81I
Paint K025
Build NOV01
Eng LS1
Trans MM6
Susp FE2
Axle G89

Thanks in advance,
JC

The 8BB is the code for an SS Fifty. Maunal VU SS will have 826, Auto 824.

[R1DG3Y]

yer mate it is an SS fifty
my info is the same as yours
yours must have had a respray or something because the paint code is the same as mine too

[slideshift]

heres a couple of my baby just got the paint laid on :D
before
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/6307/p2106090938.jpg
after
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8895/23082009012.jpg

[holdenette]

Rather than clog this thread up I have just written a small novel under the my ride section which details what I have done to my VE SS Ute in the 14 odd months I have owned it plus I have given my opinion on various bits and pieces I have done.

If you are interested in a heap more pics plus my 'story' the link to my little piece in the My Ride section is http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=75917

A couple of pics for this thread. First pic is after fitting the Lovells gear, second pic stock ride height with 20" wheels and third pic is one of Ziggy's OTRCAI kits

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn130/sinbad215/VE%20SS%20Ute/IMG_4771.jpg?t=1250778872

awesome ride you have there mate. Have you ever thought of painting the wheels white, putting chev badges on and getting it lowered? Love the scoop.:eyes:

[brindal]

Not sure who can help me but I recently bought a VU SS Fifty at a damaged vehicle auction basically for the LS1/T56 combination. The car is YELLOW. My research shows me all 500 were Black.

Can anyone with a Fifty confirm the following...

Model VU8VK80-062-8BB
Trim 81I
Paint K025
Build NOV01
Eng LS1
Trans MM6
Susp FE2
Axle G89

Thanks in advance,
JC

it doesnt happen to have a maloo body kit on it does it? cause i know one of my mates bought an ss fifty that had been painted yellow and he sold it a while back..

[jc_sv8]

Yes, it has a Maloo body kit on it. It WAS a great paint job... Hopefully the pics will make it through the process.

You can see why I picked it up as a repairable writeoff...

Pretty much the whole lot will be up for sale soon (except LS1-T56/loom) as I need some space to make way for the project car!

--JC

http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz318/jcraigau/VUSSInterior.jpg?t=1251291943

http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz318/jcraigau/VUSSRightFront.jpg?t=1251291982

http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz318/jcraigau/VUSSLeftRear.jpg?t=1251292010

[brindal]

yeah i know that ute.. it belonged to my mate and then he sold it and since he sold i saw it on a triple d cruise i think. its had a hard life from what i've seen.

[jc_sv8]

Did he have any work done to the motor?

I have only started it a couple of times and it runs fine. Oh and Google is a marvelous tool, I found this...

http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz318/jcraigau/UteUpside.jpg

[XUV]

:rofl: you can not hide .

[brindal]

not that i know of..

[xpsled]

http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab309/xpsled/IMGP3833.jpg
http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab309/xpsled/IMGP3849.jpg

Hey guys just a couple of pics of my 09 VE SS V Ute

Manual
20" Enix Turbine Wheels
King Spring SSL with Monroe GT shocks
Twin 3" exhaust
HPF OVR Intake
HPF Tune
247kw@wheels

[boyley]

Hey guys just a couple of pics of my 09 VE SS V Ute

Manual
20" Enix Turbine Wheels
King Spring SSL with Monroe GT shocks
Twin 3" exhaust
HPF OVR Intake
HPF Tune
247kw@wheels

do youre tyres scrape at the back?

[xpsled]

do youre tyres scrape at the back?

Yeah mate they did, they are 20/275/35 on the rear.
I shaved the guards back to the spot welds and it fix the prob 99%.
Now it only scrapes with weight in the back when you hit a big bump.
In hindsight i should of opted for 245 or 255's. (looks phat though)

[DCV1NU]

Sweet lookin ute xpsled, 247kw is still with the maf i take it? have you got anymore pics of the OTR?

[xpsled]

Sweet lookin ute xpsled, 247kw is still with the maf i take it? have you got anymore pics of the OTR?

Na this is a mafless tune.
I believe you can still make this power with a maf tune however the HPF intake requires a mafless tune. I went for this as i am planning a cam down the track and that will be beyond the factory maf's capability.
Cant recommend this package highly enough, completely different car to drive. 247kw isnt heaps compared to some cars on here but the bottom end grunt and throttle response is awesome.


Sweet lookin ute xpsled, 247kw is still with the maf i take it? have you got anymore pics of the OTR?

http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab309/xpsled/IMGP3831.jpg

[veuterus]

[QUOTE=xpsled;1576838]http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab309/xpsled/IMGP3833.jpg
http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab309/xpsled/IMGP3849.jpg

cleanest ute ive seen what cleaning products do you use, deeep, deep shine!!!

Heres my my08 ve omega HIgh output, with tien coilovers.

http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af90/veute123/DSC_0417-1.jpg

http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af90/veute123/DSC_04134.jpg

http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af90/veute123/DSC_0416-1.jpg

wat ya think ?

[xpsled]

Hey veuterus the joys of owning a black car!!!! Yours looks great, happy with the coil overs?
The only thing i use is Meguiars.
Trust me it doesnt normally look that good!!

[AussieTone]

Manual
20" Enix Turbine Wheels
King Spring SSL with Monroe GT shocks
Twin 3" exhaust
HPF OVR Intake
HPF Tune
247kw@wheels

Love those wheels. Are they available at most large tyre joints and if you don't mind rough cost. Also do they come in a 19"
Cheers
Tony

[xpsled]

Love those wheels. Are they available at most large tyre joints and if you don't mind rough cost. Also do they come in a 19"
Cheers
Tony

Thanks Tony, unfortunately the wheels are only available in 18 and 20"
I went staggered 20x8 and 20x9 and they cost $300/350 respectively.
A word of warning though the 20x9 with a 275 tyre will scrub if the car is lowered.
Give these guys a call as they are the wholesaler (where i actually purchased them from), they will be able to tell you who near you stocks them.

[AussieTone]

Thanks Tony, unfortunately the wheels are only available in 18 and 20"
I went staggered 20x8 and 20x9 and they cost $300/350 respectively.
A word of warning though the 20x9 with a 275 tyre will scrub if the car is lowered.
Give these guys a call as they are the wholesaler (where i actually purchased them from), they will be able to tell you who near you stocks them.

Cheers

What guys are those you are talking about and do the rears scrub because of the offset of the rim. Are the wheels a similar design to one of the BMW range of wheels as they look familiar to me but I can't place them. Do you know what offset each of the rims are

[xpsled]

sorry mate help if i added the link i was talking about!!!

http://www.lwtwheels.com/contactus.htm

Not sure of the offset, i would measure it for you but i dont actually have the car here. Im sure lwt will be able to help with that.

[DCV1NU]

Thanks for the OTR pic xpsled, im thinking of getting that otr when mine gets tuned is the bottem bit that surrounds the otr the bracket?

[xpsled]

Thanks for the OTR pic xpsled, im thinking of getting that otr when mine gets tuned is the bottem bit that surrounds the otr the bracket?

Yeah mate they actually unbolt the radiator at the top and lean it back using the new bracket that you can see. they dont cut or bend anything so if in the future you want to return to stock you can. im really happy with it.

[veuterus]

Hey veuterus the joys of owning a black car!!!! Yours looks great, happy with the coil overs?
The only thing i use is Meguiars.
Trust me it doesnt normally look that good!!

haha, its always that way, yeh coil overs are great, got them cause i go away some weekends and need to tow, ur black ust looks really deep.

[rlg999]

can anyone tell me the name of these wheels? http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/joe18285/RIMG1309.jpg

Thats my old ute they were 20" Dcorse stellas from memory

[LukeSV6UTE]

Hey everyone just a few photos of my 07 Ve SV6 Ute.
So far i have done:
lowered on SL King Springs
Bob-tail hard lid with lid loks
Kicker 6'' door speakers
Kicker 12'' sub in slim-line box
Alpine 1320w 4 channel Amp

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss279/Luke_VE_UTE/P150809_141001.jpg
http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss279/Luke_VE_UTE/P230809_144201.jpg
http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss279/Luke_VE_UTE/P230809_144301.jpg
Wish they made the standard wheels in 20s here's what i think they would like:
http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss279/Luke_VE_UTE/mecarwith20s.jpg

Tell me what you think!
Cheers, Luke

[iloveholden]

Nice mate, interesting hardlid.

[wranglerrjm]

Those 18inch SV6/SS wheels look totally awesome as 20 inch wheels. Fair dinkum, you're on to something with them. Perhaps let the General know, cos' I'd be the first one to line up for them.

[zeeute]

Here is mine - MY9.5 VE SS Ute
Mods: Tein Super Street Coilovers, Twin 3" Xforce Exhaust, SSV 19" Wheels.
Future Mods: Extractors and Cats, Cam
Pictures:

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af54/Zahute/IMG_0079.jpg?t=1252216823

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3506/3881001460_fc78a03280_o.jpg

[REDHOTVZUTE]

Heres my ute.2004 VZ SS Redhot in colour.Bought at auction damaged.Had 25,000 kms.Previousowner hit a tree judging from the branches and bark embedded in the battery and engine.
Sorry if photos are out of focus,I was freakin out at the time.Thought I made a grave mistake buyin this.But once all the busted stuff went in the bin,really wasnt that bad,the Caroliner rack pulled it all square again.
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/2425/dsc04372f.jpg
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1564/dsc04437.jpg
After the factory sealer was re-applied,I painted the inside of engine bay makin sure it looked low-sheen..All parts were bought brand new from Roseberry Holden.That way everything went back together smoothly.
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/152/nicksssuteenginereadyan.jpg
The worst part was the battery got flattened from impact and sprayed my 5.7 in acid making it go all white and severely stained.Hot pressure wash and careful scrubbing with degreaser minimised the burnt alloy look.
Heres how she looks today.I recently had my workshop logos put on.The colours really stand out,and after a re-map and some mods she goes great.
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/5564/trackdayno2296.jpg
Ran 13.4@108mph last time at Eastern Creek.I plan to get some diff gears and small converter to improve on the e.t a bit.Its quite heavy weighing 1720kgs..enjoy..Nick
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/1860/trackdayno2012.jpg


http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/9990/dsc08447h.jpg

[Ozzy_jonno]

My Beast: 2008 VE Maloo R8 307.

http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss249/ozzyjonno/100_3808.jpg
http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss249/ozzyjonno/100_3805.jpg
http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss249/ozzyjonno/100_3799.jpg
http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss249/ozzyjonno/IMG_0398.jpg

[Slammer]

:drool:
Can't wait until I get mine
Seeing everyone else with theirs just makes me more impatience
for mine
Just love the Maloo
Congrats on your purchase
Did you buy it new or second hand
There seems to be tons of them for sale at the moment and some good deals going around

[SSV475]

Guess i'd better throw mine up!

2008 SSV Manual, KPM Motorsport Stage 3 Package (Ceramic coated Pacemakers, twin 3" stainless system. CAI and tune, good for 285rwkw at the moment. Mild cam coming soon... Pedders Extreme Xa's and Verde Madonna 22's, Hankook 255/30R22 rubber. Wheels are for sale at the moment if anyone is interested shoot me a PM.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/medwin46/VE%20SS-V/P5240233.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/medwin46/VE%20SS-V/P5240229.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/medwin46/VE%20SS-V/P5240224.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/medwin46/VE%20SS-V/P5240239.jpg

Cheers guys

[iloveholden]

^^^ :bow:...Hot ute mate

[SprJenkins]

I love those quad pipes, if there isn't already there needs to be a sound gallery for all these exhausts

[iloveholden]

I love those quad pipes, if there isn't already there needs to be a sound gallery for all these exhausts

There is a multimedia thread based on exhaust sounds/videos already.

[damowhitevz]

hey guys.
first post, this is my s pack.
6 speed manual.
nothing over the top
let us know what u think

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/5452/28thaug2009.jpg (http://img98.imageshack.us/i/28thaug2009.jpg/)

[Slammer]

Got my Maloo today
20's ,edit, Defillipo exhaust

Future mods
Bags
22's
Custom minor paint mods
Interior color change
Full Whiteline Plus handling package
Some better sounds as the factory stereo is crap

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow003Large.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow002Large.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow001Large.jpg

[iloveholden]

Sweet Malow :)

[pcoe ss-v]

Hi there, purchased a ssv ute that was 1st regoed Nov 2008 & only done 4700 ks when I picked it up a month ago, minor mods so far: otr & tune, lowered & new rims, exhaust is next

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb213/pcoe428/68%20stang/the%20ute/ute2.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb213/pcoe428/68%20stang/the%20ute/ute1.jpg

[XUV]

Hi there, purchased a ssv ute that was 1st regoed Nov 2008 & only done 4700 ks when I picked it up a month ago, minor mods so far: otr & tune, lowered & new rims, exhaust is next

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb213/pcoe428/68%20stang/the%20ute/ute2.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb213/pcoe428/68%20stang/the%20ute/ute1.jpg

so everyone can enjoy

[bushlemon]

Mine:
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/7559/ute1f.jpg
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/7599/ute2.jpg
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/4484/ute3.jpg

[veuterus]

do you go 4wd or something that is soo high i would get nose bleeds lol nice rims/ colour.

[smokey777]

do you go 4wd or something that is soo high i would get nose bleeds lol nice rims/ colour.

ya need a step ladder to get out, but its a nice ute that is what i wanted about 2 yrs ago

[red-rocket]

this is my new ute how i bought it, it now has 19's on it, will get some more recent pics up.

http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/hypo57/101_0067.jpghttp://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae67/hypo57/101_0066.jpg

[mastadd]

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u99/mastadd/Photo053.jpg

just a quick one of my daily, slowly working it to somthing decent, ill do a build thread soon,

but basicly :
Vy s2 SS Seats
Clubsport Brakes
SS thunder Hardtop
Custom painted SS thunder 18's
Vy SS Tail lights

To come:
Vx SS Front Bumper & Foglights,
AND LOW!!!!

[blown 6L chev]

this is my 06 vz ss thunder, manual, supercharged 6L.

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv236/jimacky/04042009060.jpg
http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv236/jimacky/phone1077.jpg

[gladrock]

this is my 06 vz ss thunder, manual, supercharged 6L.

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv236/jimacky/04042009060.jpg

Very nice, Have you got a side view so I can see your rims, I think they look similar to a set I am thinking of getting on the Maloo?

thanks

[blown 6L chev]

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv236/jimacky/04042009058.jpg

[medz]

Can't beat DTM Flairs

[blown 6L chev]

Can't beat DTM Flairs

hell yeah, tuff wheels, love the deep dish!!!!

[Slammer]

Finished bagging MALOW today
It can now live up to its name sake

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malowrideheight2.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow3.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow4.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow5-1.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow6.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow7.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow.jpg

[RICECOOKER]

Fark!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Thats Caaarrazy

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

is the top pic the normal ride hight (as high as it will go )????

[255-LS1]

HOLE-E-SHITE

:eek:

:bow:

[shel86]

This is my Banana... Ive had the front lowered since, Looks heaps better with the front end down...


http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p278/sik_playerette/SNC00188.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p278/sik_playerette/P9210055.jpg


:banana::banana::banana:

[blown 6L chev]

malow - how high does it go mate

[jono_xuv53]

[QUOTE=Slammer;1596536]Finished bagging MALOW today
It can now live up to its name sake


http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow5-1.jpg


how much power could this handle? and how is the ride? it is very interesting:goodjob:

[vz300]

Finished bagging MALOW today
It can now live up to its name sake



http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow6.jpg



Funny thing is it looks like there is already paint off the corners of the bar

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

bit to low to be practical even the top pic
mine was about 10mm higher then that and was hopeless up here

[steve_t]

Finished bagging MALOW today
It can now live up to its name sake

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow4.jpg


Awesome!! Make me a kit and ship it over here!! How much $$?

[XUV]

There's a whole lota ants , with sore their heads , looking upwards saying '' wot the fruck was that '' :goodjob:

[UTESRULE]

Finished bagging MALOW today
It can now live up to its name sake

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malowrideheight2.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow3.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow4.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow5-1.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow6.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow7.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow.jpg

did someone say SLAMMED

oooooooooooooooooooooo shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittttttttttttttttttttt
fuknin sweet mate any chance to come have a look after i finsh work

fuchin love now i wish i didnt get rid of mine

[MarsVolta]

fark that maloo looks sick!!!

[smurfs101]

hey guys, just thought i'd share a few pics of my new ride :)

have had it for less than a week and just can't get over how damn fun it is to drive!

http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss295/smurfs808/b.jpg
http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss295/smurfs808/d.jpg
http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss295/smurfs808/g.jpg
http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss295/smurfs808/i.jpg
http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss295/smurfs808/a.jpg

[Slammer]

The top pick is legal ride height 100mm front and rear

The kits are still being tested before being released but if you send me your email address I will contact you when they are ready
No pricing as yet
Available mid to late November

Utesrule just give me a call first if coming over

The scraps on the front bar where from the prev owner and will be fixed when the new paint and subtle graphics are added

[TimmyG]

The "MALOW" Looks farking sweet love it.

[medz]

Malow looks farkin sweet as

[philthy]

what kind of exhaust has it got smurfs?

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

WHAT are BAGS like as far as wheel alignment goes??
can they be used for performance track work ? does the wheel assembly move around anymore with bags then struts ??
is the ride a lot better with bags ??
is the ride height adjustable while you are driving say low for town and high for dirt country roads and any thing in betwwen
or is it just up or down ??

[Toast]

This is my Banana... Ive had the front lowered since, Looks heaps better with the front end down...


http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p278/sik_playerette/SNC00188.jpg

Hey shel86 did you buy that off a bloke called Jason, in Ringwood? I recognise the sticker...

[Slammer]

WHAT are BAGS like as far as wheel alignment goes??
can they be used for performance track work ? does the wheel assembly move around anymore with bags then struts ??
is the ride a lot better with bags ??
is the ride height adjustable while you are driving say low for town and high for dirt country roads and any thing in betwwen
or is it just up or down ??

The alignment is set at your legal ride height
The Accuair self leveling keeps it there no matter what load you have
Springs and coil overs won't do this
The ride sits flatter than springs because the rate of the bags climbs quicker than springs

You only have one drive height
There is a raised height for driveways and such but your alignment will change when you raise it
There is also a Kneel setting


The car still has struts and only the spring has been replaced with bags
The shocks used are Bilstien and suitable for performance use

[Bennyg-unit]

I'll post mine up here since it is a ute.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee215/BennyGU/new%20ute/MyNewBoganMobile011B.jpg

[NFS]

This thread is making me want a ute real bad, good stuff guys

[AussieTone]

This thread is making me want a ute real bad, good stuff guys

Mine will be up for sale in a few months

[jmort]

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu139/jmort/PA090719.jpg
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu139/jmort/PA090723.jpg
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu139/jmort/PA090717.jpg
08 ssv ute, otr, maf tune, pacey extractors, walkinshaw cat back system,

[UTESRULE]

nice ride mate :goodjob:

[AussieTone]

I posted this info about my new seats in the my ride thread but never got around to posting it in the Ute thread. I had the seats fitted a few weeks ago and have received positive comments from those who have seen them. Best thing for me is with my cactus back I now get a lot more side support during 'spirited driving' and in fact the seats are more comfortable overall.

I had the 2 seats done, the door panels and the consol lid. I went for black leather with the perforated black leather on the seat base and back (in the centre section) and had blue stitching used.

As the SS Ute seats don't have SS or anything else embroided on them I wanted to put something on. My Ute is not a HSV so I discarded using the HSV logo and didn't want to use SS as it already has the SS badge on the rear panel under the back window. I decided to use the HRT logo and the trimmer played around with a few colour options and came up with Blue and white which I think looks great.

The beauty of it is as we used my seat frames and bases when I go to sell the Ute I have the option of getting him to remove the HSV foams and replace them with my OEM foams and trim.

I bought the genuine HSV foams off e-bay a while ago. They were advertised as GTS foams but when I told the seller I had a Ute he said he could supply the Maloo foams for me. The only difference is the Maloo does not have the section of foam for the side airbags removed.

Trimming was done by Warren at what was Customline Trimming (now changed name to Global Automotive Specialists) at Sumner Park. When I first went to his shop to check his quality I was pleasantly surprised to find that the majority of his trimming is for new vehicle dealers. I have seen models from Holden, Mazda, Toyota and Audi at his shop so I guess that says his quality is pretty good. I am wrapped with the quality in mine and would say it is better than the VY SS I owned with leather and that was a factory fitted job during production. Overall I couldn’t be happier with the end result

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn130/sinbad215/VE%20SS%20Ute/IMG_4765_1.jpg?t=1255082203

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn130/sinbad215/VE%20SS%20Ute/IMG_4767_1.jpg?t=1255082276

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn130/sinbad215/VE%20SS%20Ute/IMG_4766_1.jpg?t=1255082620

When you combine the look of the 'new' Maloo / GTS seats, the GTS dash cluster and the HSVi GTS leather steering wheel and gear knob it totally transforms the inside of the humble VE SS Ute

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn130/sinbad215/VE%20SS%20Ute/IMG_4778.jpg?t=1255082458

[smokey777]

looks awsome Tone

[AussieTone]

looks awsome Tone

Cheers. As well as making the Ute look heaps more up market the seats are so good on the back. If anyone at all has a back problem maybe have a look at this option. I saw a set of foams for a buy it now price of $270 over the last few weeks and some trimming companies even sell covers for these ready made up with instruction quite cheaply.

[VE.55.UT]

finally finished....... and so happy:)

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs272.snc1/9932_150973993197_597313197_2660379_5468933_n.jpg

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs252.snc1/9932_150973998197_597313197_2660380_4170796_n.jpg

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs252.snc1/9932_150974013197_597313197_2660382_674945_n.jpg

[afmss]

here,s mine ,its a shame i had to put work stickers all over it.:bawl:
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy257/opti_photos/102_2117.jpg
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy257/opti_photos/102_2118.jpg

[AussieTone]

finally finished....... and so happy:)

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs272.snc1/9932_150973993197_597313197_2660379_5468933_n.jpg


Looks great. Hard to tell from the pic but what do you have over the bottom of the front air dam

[VE.55.UT]

not sure what you are talking about????

[AussieTone]

not sure what you are talking about????

It looks like you have some type of covering over the bottom of the bumper assembly or is it the camera playing tricks

[alpha1]

here,s mine ,its a shame i had to put work stickers all over it.:bawl:
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy257/opti_photos/102_2117.jpg
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy257/opti_photos/102_2118.jpg

Like the wheels, what size and brand if you do not mind me asking...also are you sure the sticks are on straight the whole thing looks a little crooked...might be just the camera angle:)


Aussietone :goodjob: interior looks nice.... ive seen SS stitched in to the SS seats in VE,s why didnt yours have it?

VE55UT nice ride buddy...what hard lid have you got there?, is tinting headlights illegal? and are they geniune holden track stripes..ive got a black G8 on order and think matt black track stripes on a black car looks great aswell.



Cheers

Adam

[AussieTone]

Aussietone :goodjob: interior looks nice.... ive seen SS stitched in to the SS seats in VE,s why didnt yours have it?

The Utes don't have it

[VE.55.UT]

i have the standard holden hard lid... tinted lights probably not legal but ill deal with that problem if it comes up.....standard holden stripes i just had to modify them a little but i know you can get them off ebay but not for the ute... thanks for the comment...

[UTESRULE]

finally finished....... and so happy:)

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs272.snc1/9932_150973993197_597313197_2660379_5468933_n.jpg

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs252.snc1/9932_150973998197_597313197_2660380_4170796_n.jpg

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs252.snc1/9932_150974013197_597313197_2660382_674945_n.jpg

love ur ute mate what boonet is that where u get it from :goodjob:

got anymore shots of it

[AWSM VU]

been a while since i been on here, but since then ive had the car resprayed, shaved handles,fuel flap, aerial and tailgate.

http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr132/ssick_2008/powercruise1.jpg

[VFast]

been a while since i been on here, but since then ive had the car resprayed, shaved handles,fuel flap, aerial and tailgate.

http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr132/ssick_2008/powercruise1.jpg
Super smooth dude :goodjob:

Have you fitted another antenna?
Where have you moved the fuel filler to?
What about the tailgate? what does shaved mean?

[REDHOTVZUTE]

Finished bagging MALOW today
It can now live up to its name sake

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malowrideheight2.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow3.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow4.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow5-1.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow6.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow7.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/maroSSlammer/Malow.jpg

You werent kidding mate.That looks KILLER!!How does she hande now?:goodjob:

[smurfs101]

[QUOTE=VE.55.UT;1604383]finally finished....... and so happy:)

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs272.snc1/9932_150973993197_597313197_2660379_5468933_n.jpg

Hey mate, is that tint on the headlights something you can buy off the shelf or is it a custom job?

[VE.55.UT]

got the bonnet from savage fiberglass.... top bloke, looks great and fit like a glove...
the headlights are a custom job got a mate to do them 4 me...
ill post some more photos up soon

[UTESRULE]

cheers for that did he do the painting aswell or not and with the headlights have u had any trouble with the cops

[AussieTone]

cheers for that did he do the painting aswell or not and with the headlights have u had any trouble with the cops

The lights look great but I assume they would not be legal. I think the fog ligts would look great finished off the same as the headlights. Is there much involved in doing the lights as I would like to get a very lite tint on my Ute tail lights but want it applied from the inside and not a stick on external job
Cheers

[UTESRULE]

that would be my first guess aswell but just asking has he been pulled over and what did they say about it and yeah the rear tail lights would look goog tinted aswell i think u can get a spray that u spray in the inside of the tail light

[UTESRULE]

is that the g8 bonnet from savage

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