The Lux-0-Barge Gallery

[VooDoo]

Cant let the Coupe's and Utes get all the attention. Show us ya barges guys and gals :)

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/album09/DSCN2623.sized.jpg

[Fixel]

Ok then
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~norms/pics/ls8/LS8%20Front.jpg
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~norms/pics/ls8/LS8%20Back.jpg
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~norms/pics/ls8/calder_04_11_051b.jpg
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~norms/pics/ls8/heathcote201104_14.jpg
BTW I whooped that Falcon's :booty:

[Maverick]

Probably not what you were chasing voodoo, but here's the trade-in for the monaro

http://members.optushome.com.au/jeffreymarsden/WBSTATESMANSERIESII.JPG

[COOKIE!]

Heres another one for the list

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/iwantahsv/Me%20@%20heathcote.jpg


http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/motomk/iwantahsv.jpg

[jsttry]

Is it just me or is the smooth styling looking very dated now?

[bobbyvtls1]

still looks very nice to me.

[MNR-0]

I love em. Especially the look on RB32 ricers as they kill them from a launch.

[VooDoo]

Is it just me or is the smooth styling looking very dated now?


I dont like the angular designs of the WL/WK at all. Nor do many others going on how many WH's are on here and how few WK/WL's (other than the limo's)

[TwistMT]

I dont like the angular designs of the WL/WK at all. Nor do many others going on how many WH's are on here and how few WK/WL's (other than the limo's)
Sorry guys, I just had to jump in on this one. Sleek and slippery are more efficient than angular and blocky, no? You guys are talking about one of the so - called drawbacks to my GTO. According to several of our car mags it is so 90's. Piss on 'em. I love the styling and shape of my car. Sensual and sleek, and unbeaten by any retro - looking Mustang. And now, back to your regular program.

[Dickie Knee]

You made me get the camera out :bash:

I will take some better pictures next weekend.

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Dickie%20knee/CapriceSS/Caprice1.jpg

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Dickie%20knee/CapriceSS/caprice2.jpg

[Dickie Knee]

Two more

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Dickie%20knee/CapriceSS/caprice3.jpg

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Dickie%20knee/CapriceSS/caprice4.jpg

[antvt]

statos are pure PHATNESS!! love em. VS/WH are my 2 favourites, but im loving the old skool stato too. nice work guys.

[Ls1CorpCruiser]

please refer to my website for now...

will try and upload some pics with the 19's soon...

www.chauffeurcars.com.au

[LimoLS1]

Here is Part of the fleet. A WK Statesman should be in their somewhere but it's on the road working where I should be instead of taking photos and looking at my lawn that needs to be cut.

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/LimoLS1/WH&WL2.jpg
http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/LimoLS1/WH&WL3.jpg
http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/LimoLS1/WH&WL4.jpg
http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/LimoLS1/WH&WL5.jpg
http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/LimoLS1/WH&WL6.jpg

Dec Edit: Fixed links

[V8R]

:O nice!!!!!!

[fatas]

hey guys help !! how do i post my barge photos ?
will get it back from holden friday heads done, new pistons, and sorry the restrictor chipo said no to cam till 8th month but then its all go and we found 3 broken valve springs when we pulled down now we have all the good gear and a stally and 3.73 gears lets go to wisid and toast some ricers with the barge any guesses on the e.t or kmh or mph ? :)

[VooDoo]

email them to me with a link to this thread and ill host em all.

voodoo@mos.net.au

[fatas]

thanks voodoo will send them tommrow how fat and tuff does fixels barge look with twin tips ???? :cool:

[Fixel]

Sounds fat too.

It has some of that old skool V8 sound.

[VooDoo]

i know mate, but it will never tow again :)

i have a Hyman Ryeece kit and there is no way to get that 2nd tip, believe me, ive tried :(

[OLS108]

Guys I love the look of the WH i wish i had forked out a few more $$$$$$ for my Very own LUX-O-BARGE. oh well i have my Very own Mini Not-So-LUX-O-Barge :lol: :lol: :lol:

[v8 ute]

i have a Hyman Ryeece kit and there is no way to get that 2nd tip, believe me, ive tried :(

The Hyman Ryeece, thats a rare find nowdays, yours a virgin towbar VooDoo? :lol:

[VooDoo]

Sorry its a Hayman Reese (http://www.haymanreese.com.au/)

[fatas]

any of you blokes want to sell there wh towbars i need 1 :)

[VooDoo]

http://voodoo.theddrzone.com/carstuff/Rob/Moorabbin1.jpg
http://voodoo.theddrzone.com/carstuff/Rob/Moorabbin2.jpg
http://voodoo.theddrzone.com/carstuff/Rob/Moorabbin3.jpg
http://voodoo.theddrzone.com/carstuff/Rob/Moorabbin4.jpg
http://voodoo.theddrzone.com/carstuff/Rob/Moorabbin5.jpg

Resized and Hosted for Rob.

[stealthvz]

Nice!
Love those Granges! :D

[fatas]

any body need a black international for a wedding i work for beer or cash in sydney :cool:

[HERCULES]

Not mine, but this pic looks hot!!

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/BLKVYSS/low.jpg

[LSX-438]

my shopping trolley/family hack

http://mk29.image.pbase.com/u20/forrests/large/11310888.P1164076.jpg
http://mishami.image.pbase.com/u37/forrests/large/24105154.P7316239.jpg
http://misheli.image.pbase.com/u25/forrests/large/16800373.P5184585.jpg

[tHe 57ATO gUy]

This is my VR Stato.
http://www.cruisingbrisbane.com/forum/uploads/post-5-1112802498.jpg
http://www.cruisingbrisbane.com/forum/uploads/post-5-1112803272.jpg
http://www.cruisingbrisbane.com/forum/uploads/post-5-1112803536.jpg

[jsttry]

That is one extremely nice car there tHe 57ATO gUy

[Dickie Knee]

I found some photos of my old ride

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dickie_knee/Statesman/P1270006b.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dickie_knee/Statesman/P1290001.JPG

[antvt]

hey dave, ur car is phatness!! love it. welcome to the forum.

Some awesome statos here too. The 2 white granges are unreal, and the rear end of that black wh with the chromies, looks slammed. nice work guys.

[ralcool]

http://voodoo.theddrzone.com/carstuff/stato/MYVQ_2005.jpg

My first picture link.. hope it works.... YES!

[Loki]

oh yeah.. here's a couple of H.M.A.S(tato). ;)

from when i first got it... pic of it and mate from work's gt..
http://www.seal.net.au/wh-4.jpg

i wish my girlfriend was this dirty :(
http://www.seal.net.au/wh-3.jpg

mmmm cleaner...
http://www.seal.net.au/wh-5.jpg

yeah.. the front..
http://www.seal.net.au/wh-6.jpg

and a more current one.. will take a decent pic when i put the lowered front springs in as well this week..

http://www.seal.net.au/car8%20001.jpg

[Nidz]

jesus mon.. u need photoshop so you can resize your images down a tad..

[LYTNING]

Cant let the Coupe's and Utes get all the attention. Show us ya barges boys :)

http://macr.com/images/Panama/Canal%20Barge.jpg
http://www.jetfloat.com/barge.gif
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/spills/incidents/portlandbarge/plbargephotos/Barge%207.JPG

The bottom pic is after I had it lowered.

I don't understand how you managed a 13.1 sec pass in those barges VooDoo. Is it a typo?? Do you mean 13.1 minutes??

[C4B]

No wonder Voodoo had to put a cam in his "barge".

I'd love to see it on the dyno.......

[Loki]

ok, so i finished lowering it, and new mags... here is a couple of more recent pics.

http://www.seal.net.au/lda/ls1-wh5.jpg
http://www.seal.net.au/lda/ls1-wh1.jpg
http://www.seal.net.au/lda/ls1-wh4.jpg

[SuteS]

Looks nice Loki, Awesome view youve got there (Beach)!, Whats the go with the car dealership next door?

[fatas]

what springs and shocks did you use ? looks tops :)

[VooDoo]

Very nice Loki, Just needs some Monaro/International headlights to set the front off

[Loki]

hahaahahh funny you should ask... our place too.. the gold wagon is mine as well, plus work + personal cars for other family members ;p

[Fixel]

A several new pics I've resized from the 120 odd hi-res I got off Small Torque (http://www.smalltorque.cjb.net/) when they did the mag shoot. There are lots of others from nearly every angle you can imagine.
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~norms/pics/ls8/FIXEL183046AA%20800x600.JPG
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~norms/pics/ls8/FIXEL180142AA%20800x600.JPG http://members.ozemail.com.au/~norms/pics/ls8/FIXEL180406AA%20800x600.JPG http://members.ozemail.com.au/~norms/pics/ls8/FIXEL180746AA%20800x600.JPG http://members.ozemail.com.au/~norms/pics/ls8/FIXEL180842AA%20800x600.JPG http://members.ozemail.com.au/~norms/pics/ls8/FIXEL181242AA%20800x600.JPG http://members.ozemail.com.au/~norms/pics/ls8/FIXEL182406AA%20800x600.JPG http://members.ozemail.com.au/~norms/pics/ls8/FIXEL212234AA%20800x600.JPG

Thanks to Caron Aughey for the shoot

[VooDoo]

Update for me (seeing my others were misplaced). Sorry about the amature shots :(

http://voodoo.theddrzone.com/carstuff/Swissol/images/dscn2505.jpg
http://voodoo.theddrzone.com/carstuff/Swissol/images/dscn2495.jpg
http://voodoo.theddrzone.com/carstuff/Swissol/images/dscn2499.jpg
http://voodoo.theddrzone.com/carstuff/Swissol/images/dscn2504.jpg

[fatas]

How Tuff Do Twin Pipes Look ? That Is The Next Mod For Sure !! :d

[VooDoo]

I wanted twin pipes but they wont fit with a 2100kg towbar. We tried all sorts of tricks to get it in there but no go. Plus the 2 x 90 degree bends would be a restriction. Damn Damn Damn. They look so good.

Best i could do was twin 3" system with 3" tips. Note photo is before it was cleaned and the exhaust rubber put back on. It was removed so i could polish the tips up

http://voodoo.theddrzone.com/carstuff/Swissol/images/dscn2480.jpg

[fatas]

yep and our barge has no bar so here we come :lol: will post when done probly next week. :D go on take the tow bar off mate you know you want to. :D

[VooDoo]

Damn you !!!! :D

[fatas]

May be you will even make power go on i will give you $200 for the bar :D

[djcrombie]

For those that have ever had the need, they also make an excellent tow car.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/davidcrombie1/statesman.jpg

[XLR8 V8]

Was driving home from work today and saw a very tough looking Caprice parked on the side of the road .... once I got a bit closer I saw the trademark sign as to WHY it looked so tough .... can't mistake those numberplates :cool:
Any vehicle Trent puts his hands on just seems to ooze "Don't f*ck with me!" :drool:

http://haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/XLR8V8/corupt/coruptbarge1sml.JPG
http://haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/XLR8V8/corupt/coruptbarge2sml.JPG

Excuse the poor shots, I had to take the photos while on the move.

[HERCULES]

Black Caprice with a HSV Grange body kit and a nice set of wheels = AWESOME! :)

[TUFF-WH]

W0W! :eek: that looks awsome! cant wait till when i get round to taking some photo's of mine... pitty is doesn't look that good though nice work

[Dickie Knee]

Good to see Corupt get some class.

Does this mean Corruption brings class, or does Class bring Corruption?? :lol:

[VooDoo]

Good to see Corupt get some class.

Does this mean Corruption brings class, or does Class bring Corruption?? :lol:

Both, Power currupts.

Absolute power currupts absolutly :D

[Hammer]

trents going caprice now.... wonder when the nos bottles get fitted :D :D

[cartees]

I've got a WH Grange but I can't post attachments until I've been here a while.

here's a link to a photo before I bought it (still has the Queensland number plates)
http://www.acay.com.au/~waylie/grangefront.jpg

[TUFF-WH]

here are some of mine..hope you enjoy.
http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/TUFF-WH/ls1site1.jpg
http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/TUFF-WH/ls1site2.jpg
http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/TUFF-WH/ls1site3.jpg

[HERCULES]

Nice, rims really suit the car...

[TUFF-WH]

Nice, rims really suit the car...
Thanks mate.

[VooDoo]

Small update only coz i just found the pic's on the camera

The New 19's

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Misc-Barge-Pics/newwheels.sized.jpg

The Engine bay 1 week prior to the turbo being fitted (its in getting done atm)

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Misc-Barge-Pics/enginebay.sized.jpg

[TUFF-WH]

looks real nice voodoo wheels suit it mate nice choice

[Satansfist]

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the site, only had my Statesman since October and after exhaustive internet trawling this is the best site I've come across for info. Looking at "Corupt's" WK I was interested in the HSV Grange bodywork, very tasteful. Where can a newbie go to get that sort of kit? Not just HSV surely! Next up lowering a WK, any suggestions/recommendations? Thanks.

[VooDoo]

A grange kit will set you back around 4k IF you could find one. in 2 years of looking ive only found a front bar. Plenty of boot lip spoilers around though.

Updated Engine bay pic's.

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/VooDoos-Turbo/DSCN2602.sized.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/VooDoos-Turbo/DSCN2599.sized.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/VooDoos-Turbo

[Febs]

Love what you've done with the engine cover. I'd hate to lose my Tungsten covers...they look awesome. :D

Cheers,
- Febs.

[Martin_D]

That looks great Voodoo. Well done

[Satansfist]

Happy New Year everyone (I'm at work...yay).Cheers Voodoo, doesn't seem likely for a Grange kit then huh? Nice pics by the way. Can anyone suggest somewhere in Adelaide where engine work etc can be done for the Statesman, engine management edits etc?

[XLR8 V8]

Can anyone suggest somewhere in Adelaide where engine work etc can be done for the Statesman, engine management edits etc?


Look at the post above yours ..... go see Tuna and Doughy and they'll transform your barge.

http://www.ls1.com.au/adserver/adimage.php?filename=doughboy.jpg&contenttype=jpeg (http://www.ls1.com.au/adserver/adclick.php?bannerid=7&zoneid=0&source=&dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ls1edit.com.au%2F)

[MICK_EZEKIEL]

Here is Part of the fleet. A WK Statesman should be in their somewhere but it's on the road working where I should be instead of taking photos and looking at my lawn that needs to be cut.

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/LimoLS1/WH&WL2.jpg

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/LimoLS1/WH&WL4.jpg



Dec Edit: Fixed links

Sorry for hijacking the post... but LimoLS1 or others just a question... I noticed the black one has the plates "VHA" does this mean its a government car?? as i have wondered what the VHA plates mean...

[shmick]

Sorry for hijacking the post... but LimoLS1 or others just a question... I noticed the black one has the plates "VHA" does this mean its a government car?? as i have wondered what the VHA plates mean...


VHA VHB VHC: limo service.classy taxi service etc etc.

[shmick]

nice barges by the way.i dont know if i should save for rims and then lower mine or just lower it on the stockies.ahh decision decisions.

[TJL-007]

Lookin good fellas! You cant beat Tungsten as a colour! Here in Mildura we get a lot of dust and my WH looks clean all the time, My best mate has a Black International and his looks filthy all the time!

[Satansfist]

I've got another question for the lords of the barge: Generally speaking wil most enhancements discussed on the forums for Commodores work for Statesmans? For example will an exhaust system/brake package/suspension kit do the same for a stato as a (nearly said Commie there) Commodore/SS/ Monaro etc. I can only imagine the extra length and weight would change things. Or am I misguided?:errr:

[Fixel]

I've got another question for the lords of the barge: Generally speaking wil most enhancements discussed on the forums for Commodores work for Statesmans? For example will an exhaust system/brake package/suspension kit do the same for a stato as a (nearly said Commie there) Commodore/SS/ Monaro etc. I can only imagine the extra length and weight would change things. Or am I misguided?:errr:

In a word YES

Have a look at my car as an example of bolt-on results, same sort of thing as on Dunnydores. :kapow:

We just have more room (front and rear, to add stuff like OTRCAIs & second exhaust outlets)

[VooDoo]

Everything fits. The Zorst is the same as the wagon or a Ute. Slightly more room for an intercooler up front. They really perform a LOT better with decent brakes but dont make the mistake of doing fronts only. Barges need better rears as well. Handling, go for a 48166 nolathane radius rod kit and go 1 setting harder for your upgraded suspension than you would in a sedan to counteract the added weight.

Lastly, fit a transmission cooler and a PS cooler. It will help your transmission and PS pumps last longer.

(and Boosted barges are best. hehe )

BTW, Fixel you need to change your sig. Im ADR and RWC compliant WITH the turbo :)

[LimoLS1]

VHA VHB VHC: limo service.classy taxi service etc etc.


What he said!

VHA/B = Metropolitian Hire Cars (Limos)

VHC = Country Hire Cars

The "VHA" numbers that are on the Black one now used to belong to the white car which is now retired from Limo duties. New car just means that the license is transferred from the old to the new and number plates are assigned to the new car also. Old car becomes a family runabout in my books. Don't think I would get much for a car that has over 530000kms on the clock

[Satansfist]

Yeah, I'm looking at brakes at the moment, if one car really needs decent brakes it's the Statesman! So how do I get a look at other forum member's cars? Fixel says have a look at his but...uhhh...

[Satansfist]

And how about bodywork while I'm about it? The only stuff I've seen is the Grange kit and they're as rare as a very rare thing. Could I stick a VZ Monaro Bonnet with the bloody big nostrils on my WK? (Dare I?:evil:)

[VooDoo]

And how about bodywork while I'm about it? The only stuff I've seen is the Grange kit and they're as rare as a very rare thing. Could I stick a VZ Monaro Bonnet with the bloody big nostrils on my WK? (Dare I?:evil:)

While its possible you will loose the grill, front bar and gaurds in order to fit it. Your grill is attached to the bonnet and wont fit the monaro bonnet.

[Febs]

Best bet would be to get a set of nostrils grafted onto your existing bonnet, if you were so inclined. :)

[Satansfist]

Yeah, I didn't think things through. How about front guards like Nick has at NVU, the VZ SS front guards with the insert:

http://www.nvu.com.au/products_show.php?page=2&cat=1

...and at the expense of displaying my ignornace once again:what's a repeater lense?

[Fixel]

Yeah, I'm looking at brakes at the moment, if one car really needs decent brakes it's the Statesman! So how do I get a look at other forum member's cars? Fixel says have a look at his but...uhhh...

Hehehe in my sig at the bottom of my post there is a clicky (Fixel's Ride) that takes you to my car's Car Domain page.

As for a grill, CSV did a different type of single hole grill, I haven't seen a photo of one that I can post, but it looks pretty good?

OOPS NM your car is a WK the grill was for a WH

[OzJavelin]

This is a real Barge ..
http://mywebpage.netscape.com/OzJavelin/dodge-1.jpg
http://mywebpage.netscape.com/OzJavelin/phoenix-20041118-1.jpg
.. and with the 440ci, hauled OK too (but guzzled a lot!)
Rod.

[Satansfist]

email them to me with a link to this thread and ill host em all.

voodoo@mos.net.au

G'day VooDoo, are you still up for hosting pics? I'd like to get mine on here if possible. Cheers.

[VooDoo]

G'day VooDoo, are you still up for hosting pics? I'd like to get mine on here if possible. Cheers.

Sure mate. send em over

[grandpa_spec]

mine will look like this in july

http://forum.streetcommodores.com.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=55805&stc=1&d=1137843243

[v-comp]

Hi all.
Well I've bitten the bullet and joined your forum, as I've just bought a WK ls1in vespers blue last week. (I think this works out to be my 30th Stato'?)
I've already got the lower grey painted out and bought a set of VY2 Calais 17's (I don't know why, I just love that "sleeper" look).
Now the fun part.
I want to do the normal stuff but I want to get a better idea of which way to go before I shell out the $$$ EG: OTR against MCAI etc.
I have a near new Maloo exhaust system available to me @ no charge that a mate at an exhaust shop reckons is fine for a reasonably stock Stato' and fit with very little mods.
Has anyone else done similar?
As for the rest of the goodies, reading here sounds like diff gears, cold air and an edit is the go, but I'll have to sell some of my QLD plates to get the bucks up before I can continue.
Actually, while I'm in the "Barge" section, one that may suit someone is
"WHL51" on Indy -brace yourself- plates from my last Stato'.
(I've also got "SSV80" and "TUF 49") so I'll have to work out how to put these up for sale in the appropriate section.
Any one out there doing a WK/L Grange copy body kit yet?
Thanks for any info'
Regards
Chris

[VooDoo]

There still isnt a Grange copy for the WH yet so getting one for the WK/L might be a wait.

If your ever around carindale drop in and have a chat. Ive done almost every mod there is the Caprice inc a turbo :)

[Satansfist]

Nick at NVU tells me he can get a Grange bodykit for the WK for around $5600...bumpers, sideskirts all that...not cheap...not cheap at all...

[VooDoo]

The WH Grange kit is around $4500 + fitting and painting. Its cheaper to just buy a Grange.

[cartees]

What do I have to do to be able to post pictures on here?

Is it because I'm not valid?

How do I get validated?

Thanks! :)

[VooDoo]

What do I have to do to be able to post pictures on here?

Is it because I'm not valid?

How do I get validated?

Thanks! :)

You need to search and read the sticky posts. Validation has nothing to do with your ability to post pic's. Just host them somewhere and link to them.

This question has been asked and answered MANY MANY MANY times.

[TUFF-WH]

you can post pics here follow the guide http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=30924
its as easy as 1 2 3

TuffWH
Evan

[cartees]

Thanks, I thought I couldn't post images until I'd passed some secret initiating ceremony. :)

I've been toying with the idea of a making a 2 door Grange/Statesman in Potatoshop, had to whack a set of big billets on it and slam it as well.

http://www.acay.com.au/~waylie/grangechopped2.jpg

[Dickie Knee]

Thanks, I thought I couldn't post images until I'd passed some secret initiating ceremony. :)

I've been toying with the idea of a making a 2 door Grange/Statesman in Potatoshop, had to whack a set of big billets on it and slam it as well.



Just start with an 02 monaro. Add Statesman / Caprice / Grange front end and dash fittings

[VooDoo]

Someone wanna chop a barge front onto a monaro so we can see what it looks like.

[cartees]

That'd give me more of a Bentley Continetal GT challenger rather than a long wheelbase two door luxo barge.

[Ghosn]

Ive seen an orange monaro with a WK front conversion, pics should be floating on the net somewhere or someone's HD. I thought it looked tough.

[HERCULES]

Ive seen an orange monaro with a WK front conversion, pics should be floating on the net somewhere or someone's HD. I thought it looked tough.
My HDD would be one of them. :D
I think it looks great and very unique.

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/BLKVYSS/munro1.jpg
http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/BLKVYSS/munro2.jpg
http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/BLKVYSS/munro3.jpg
http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/BLKVYSS/munro4.jpg

[V8R]

mmmm nice, i like it!

[Ghosn]

My HDD would be one of them. :D
I think it looks great and very unique.


That's the one but I think it would look better with the blackened headlights, not the clear ones.

[Satansfist]

Finally got around to organising some pictures of the Barge (or Land Yacht as I like to call it:rolleyes:). The first one is of it with just the 18 inch wheels on, the second after lowering it, the third and fourth with the new brakes, in the last pic you can just see where some scumbag keyed the boot just above the badge:cussing:.

As you can see I'm working in Ceduna at the moment, heading back to Adelaide next week where I've got some Caprice headlights, grill, and new stainless 4>1 headers, hi-flo stainless cats and 2 1/2 inch stainless twin system and matching OTRCAI waiting to go on. Then I'll be heading to Tuna in the next couple of weeks to get the thing edited finally.:headbang:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/2006_0104normalStatesman0012.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/2006_0109normalStatesman0017.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/2006_0226Statesmanaltered_Ceduna000.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/Alteredstatey1.jpg

[MonoJoker]

That's one of the nicest looking WKs I've seen. I had a chance to score a set of those wheels and didn't because I hate the look of them but they suit yours nicely. What brake package did you get?

I should post some pics of mine but I'm so freakin lazy and it looks like a poor man's copy of Voodoo's anyway...

Cheers
LT.

[Satansfist]

Yeah I'm kinda in two minds about the wheels myself, thinking maybe some BMW wheels, more spokes on them. Brakes are PBR K1 kit, bought them off Johnyoo whenhe put his turbo into the Crewman, needless to say he was updating his brake package.

[Angelo_XLR8]

Someone wanna chop a barge front onto a monaro so we can see what it looks like.

http://users.bigpond.net.au/xlr8/hybrid.jpg

[JHP1]

Dont like the look of that much.
Maybe just me.
The Monaro I mean

[Satansfist]

Dont like the look of that much.
Maybe just me.
The Monaro I mean


Yeah doesn't quite look right does it...

[JHP1]

Yeah too bulky If you want to see a Grange front end that looks good check out the NVU website the silver VZ/VY ute looks GREAT!!!!

[Satansfist]

I agree entirely, I was quizzing Nick the other day about it all, trying to get the same look for my Statey, looks very cohesive (the ute that is). I just got a Caprice grill for my WK and it's amazing how much more classy it looks...add the black bezelled headlights and sweet.

[JHP1]

Got any pics of the caprice grille Im getting the headlights but I thought the grilles were the same? Sounds good what colour is yours?

[VooDoo]

How about these...

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/album14/grangey.sized.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/album14/VQ_with_VS_front.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/album14/heathcote_04_04_ls1_020b.sized.jpg

This is the car i traded in on the Lux-0-barge

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/album14/statesman.jpg
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/album14/statesman2.jpg

[JHP1]

Hey VooDoo any chance of posting up the pics of my Barge I sent you. Thanks in Advance.
Jase

[VooDoo]

They are in your gallery. right click on em, copy and paste the link.

www.oz8.org/gallery

[JHP1]

Thanks mate.

[JHP1]

I'll try to post some pics. See how we go.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2310000-2310999/2310005_2_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2310000-2310999/2310005_4_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2310000-2310999/2310005_6_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2310000-2310999/2310005_8_full.jpg

[Febs]

I'll try to post some pics. See how we go.

Mate, if there's one thing I hate and detest with a passion...it's big chrome wheels with big faces.

...but f*ck me, that looks fantastic!

:thumbsup:

[JHP1]

Yeah I'll admit Im not a big fan of full faced wheels either it was a bit of a trade off I bought it without the missus knowing she told me a while ago that she liked these wheels she saw in one of my magazines so I knew i could get away with putting on 20s if I said see these are the wheels you like did all the work before I gave it too her. Only had it a week nd a bit now.

[TUFF-WH]

That Stato looks the goods mate congrats ...iit looks so dam gankstar!
:astavista:

[Satansfist]

Got any pics of the caprice grille Im getting the headlights but I thought the grilles were the same? Sounds good what colour is yours?

Have a look on page 7 Jase, the turbine WK is mine, haven't got the lights/grill/exhaust on yet as I'm in one part of SA for work and the bits are in another at my parents.

I'll post some pics of the grill later, can't seem to get onto my host at the moment. It doesn't have as much chrome as the standard version and less horizontal bars.

[Satansfist]

Here you go.

WK Caprice grill:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/WKGrill5.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/WKGrill6.jpg

:)

[JHP1]

Cool looks better than the statey one how much did it set you back?

[Satansfist]

$310 from local Holden dealer, took about a week to arrive as there wasn't any in stock in SA.

[JHP1]

Yeah sounds good I think this may be the same as the grille fitted to the export models except the chev badge is missing. Im waiting to get a decent scratch on the bonnet to get the holes from the holden badge welded up and resprayed. Same on the boot bloody locator holes. Might have to get one of these. :D

[VooDoo]

Finally got around to doing some more work on the barge. The paint is already pretty good but i used some Zymol cleaner wax via rotary buff then hand polished with Zymol Titanium ($700 for 8oz wholesale)

Here's the results. (remember im no photogapher and its an old, dirty camera)

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/album09/DSCN2623.sized.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/album09/DSCN2620.sized.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/album09/DSCN2625.sized.jpg

More here

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/album09

[StevieD]

That's one sweet looking Caprice VooDoo :cool:

[JHP1]

looks nice voodoo is the wax that good? Looks good in the pics but hard to tell. If you think its the goods where can we get some from?

[MonoJoker]

Came up pretty sweet. What happened to your ROH centre on the front right :(

Cheers
Mini-me

[VooDoo]

Came up pretty sweet. What happened to your ROH centre on the front right :(

Cheers
Mini-me


lost it :(

im just waiting for you to come over again so i can replace it :stick:

[NickS]

Nice VooDoo ... VERY nice :bow:

[wizza]

Hey Stu,
That fandangled polish worked an absolute treat on the barge... Nice job....
Good luck down south....

M.

[Ghosn]

Looks mint voodoo but by the time u get to the nats, it'll be all dirty again :(

[AussieTone]

Finally got around to doing some more work on the barge.


If you didn't spend hours holding a hose whilst emtying the bloody roof think how good it would look all the time :hide:

[fyreblade2000]

Gday Guys

Voodo,

Very very nice!!!:yup: :yup:

How does she go with the extra ooommmmph???:shock:

I also have a Grange WH Front Bar too. I want to trade it in for a rear one or Sell it even!!!! if ANYONE STATO lovers out there wanna buy my grange front email me

Bloody hard to "find" the rest of the kit. I am after the rear bumber and side skirts only. Dickie Knee's Caprice looks HOT HOT with them on!

Fixel,

Always a pleasure to see your smooth LS8 Love the Dual exhaust!

Dickie Knee,

I wany your side skirts!!!!!!!!! ;)

I will post my pics up of my International shortly.

Go the Luxo Barges!

[wizza]

Well, this thread is a little over a year old now, and still going strong - long live the barge... Thought I'd post a few pics of my latest lux-o-barge. I've only had her a few weeks, but we've managed to find time to squeeze in a basline run on the dyno at PT and have a few plans in the pipe-line already. Stock as a rock on 92 unleaded, and she rolled off near on 220rwkw with bags of torque. The LS2 engine shows heaps of potential, and has a lot of grunt down low..

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Wizza/Grange%20016%20(Medium).jpg

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Wizza/Grange%20014%20(Medium).jpg

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Wizza/Grange%20026%20(Medium).jpg


Wizza...

[YCV8]

[QUOTE=VooDoo]Finally got around to doing some more work on the barge. The paint is already pretty good but i used some Zymol cleaner wax via rotary buff then hand polished with Zymol Titanium ($700 for 8oz wholesale)

Hey Voodoo, excuse my ignorance but is that meant to be $70 for 8oz or when people say it's expensive they aren't kidding. I'm thinking the former but hey, some people love their cars.

"rotary buff then hand polished with Zymol Titanium ($700 for 8oz wholesale)"

[wizza]

No, you did read it correctly, thats $700 /8oz..... Only the best for our Voodoo.... :)

[YCV8]

No, you did read it correctly, thats $700 /8oz..... Only the best for our Voodoo.... :)

I was looking for some on the net and found this but musn't be the same price. This is $US.

http://www.autoanything.com/car-care/69A1525A0A0.aspx

http://www.autobarn.net/zymol-titanium-glaze.html

[vxtreem]

http://carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!cs_content.private_vehicle?vehicle_id=2831242&current_rec=13&used_rec=46&total_rec=28&sort_type=&total_rec=28&sort_type=&make_id=10&model_id=386&badge_id=1952&badge_id=23909&badge_id=25694&badge_id=25507&badge_id=31307&badge_id=36421&state_id=-1&search_distance=25

A nice buy if you asked me
Why pay extra for the original?

[vxtreem]

From antother thread.
http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=40949
http://www.jeddahboys.com/fgallery/data/media/67/cau20.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/fgallery/data/media/67/cau39.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/fgallery/data/media/67/cau38.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/fgallery/data/media/67/cau40.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/fgallery/data/media/67/cau25.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/fgallery/data/media/67/cau23.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/fgallery/data/media/67/cau24.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/fgallery/data/media/70/caz2.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/fgallery/data/media/70/caz3.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/fgallery/data/media/70/caz5.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/fgallery/data/media/70/caz7.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/fgallery/data/media/226/CCaP1.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/fgallery/data/media/226/CCaP10.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/fgallery/data/media/226/CCaP16.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/fgallery/data/media/226/CCaP19.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/fgallery/data/media/226/CCaP22.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/fgallery/data/media/226/CCaP23.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/fgallery/data/media/226/CCaP6.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/fgallery/data/media/226/CCaP8.jpg

[vxtreem]

I really like the look of the grill on the black and second white one. Also on the second white, is that round spotlight standard? That looks tops aswell. I might change the front of the wagon to look like this now.:jester:

[fireceptor]

Holdens from this side of the world
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/caab1.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/caab2.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/caab3.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/caab4.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/caab5.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/caab6.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/caab7.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/caab7.jpg
http://9q9q.com/March/1141402586.jpg
http://9q9q.com/March/1141402631.jpg
The WK front on a WH
http://s3od3.jeeran.com/DSC00015.jpg
http://s3od3.jeeran.com/DSC00016.jpg
http://s3od3.jeeran.com/DSC00008.jpg
http://s3od3.jeeran.com/DSC00007.jpg

Who wants more?

[VooDoo]

They need some GenT action over there.

[JHP1]

Their the type of grille Ive been asking about they look similar to the caprice grill but with the chev emblem anyone know where I can get one? Black one looks nice dont know about the doors different though.

[KPWISHN]

Holy snappen duck sh!t.:errr:

Thats where all our money we spend on fuel goes. The Middle East.

[vxtreem]

Can somebody tell me if the WK guards are the same as VY, cosidering front end change.

[Dickie Knee]

Can somebody tell me if the WK guards are the same as VY, cosidering front end change.

:yup: Yep and the same shape as VZ SS :yup:

[Dickie Knee]

.....................
The WK front on a WH................

http://s3od3.jeeran.com/DSC00008.jpg
..................


Hmmm I like this idea

[Satansfist]

I mentioned the other day I was putting Caprice black bezelled lights and a Caprice grill on my Statesman. Here's the results with thanks to Nick at NVU:thumbsup:for prompt supply and delivery of the lights. Also a brand new windscreen as a bloody big rock smashed the old one on the Eyre Highway near Kimba!:cussing:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/2006_0406lg0025.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/2006_0406lg20027.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/2006_0226Statesman_Cedunafill20013.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/2006_0406lg30030.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/2006_0226Statesman_Cedunafill0015.jpg



Only took about half an hour and I like the way it's toned down the front of the car a bit...makes it look a little meaner I think. Looking at the pictures I'll have to do something about the lower lights now!

Also getting my full exhaust system put on tomorrow...finally the plan is all coming together!

[JHP1]

Hey satanfist looks good might have to do the same with mine been toying with the idea since I got it looks good on yours congrats. What exhaust you getting I just had twin 2.5 cat back done today coming out the stock tip. Barely any difference in note sounds a little deeper but no where near loud enough. Any one have any ideas shop said it might be because the two merge just before the tip into 3" pipe and then out the tip.

[Satansfist]

Hey satanfist looks good might have to do the same with mine been toying with the idea since I got it looks good on yours congrats. What exhaust you getting I just had twin 2.5 cat back done today coming out the stock tip. Barely any difference in note sounds a little deeper but no where near loud enough. Any one have any ideas shop said it might be because the two merge just before the tip into 3" pipe and then out the tip.

Thanks mate. Got some HM 4>1 headers, hi-flo cats and a 2 1/2" twin system going on tomorrow, all stainless, hopefully will make a difference though I wasn't looking to make it too loud. Got an OTRCAI ready to go on next week, going to see Tuna about a mafless edit.

[JHP1]

Good work mate bet your keen to get some burble its gotta sound like an eight iron. Good luck let us know how you get on:)

[LuKeY]

Nice cars guys! I'm a Ford man but I really love the look of Caprices, especially lowered on some big wheels. And that Manaro with the WK front is awesome!!

Heres a few pics of my car... hope you like it even though its a Ford!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y60/lukehimself/My%20Car/Lowered.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y60/lukehimself/My%20Car/Boot.jpg

[Milzy]

nice car even though its a ford and you cant butcher us holden fans into showing us your car lowered that much when it really isnt, its pretty obvious you have used paint to do it.

[LuKeY]

Haha yeh, but it was worth a try!

It hasn't been lowered yet but its the next thing I'm doing. King Springs Superlows, maybe Ultralows on the back.

[Milzy]

you could of done a better job then that mate, the technique is to take your time and be accurate lol, i always do it for friends and cousins to see how theyre car looks at different heights and if they like it they do it in really.

Those rims look really good and similar in design to the 22 inch porsche rims which are worth 15000

[JHP1]

Looks O.K. for a fraud the older models look a lot better than the current shape IMO

[MonoJoker]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_Statesman

The WH immortalised on Wikipedia :)

Pics of mine later this afternoon.

Cheers
LT.

[MonoJoker]

I didn't have any $700 polish but a quick wash bought her up OK :)

http://users.bigpond.net.au/intajaz/statesman/barge1.jpg

http://users.bigpond.net.au/intajaz/statesman/barge2.jpg

http://users.bigpond.net.au/intajaz/statesman/barge3.jpg

http://users.bigpond.net.au/intajaz/statesman/barge4.jpg

[fireceptor]

Holden Statesman from the middle east
http://www.jojokw.net/uploading/ss1.JPG
http://www.jojokw.net/uploading/ss2.JPG
http://www.jojokw.net/uploading/ss3.JPG
http://www.jojokw.net/uploading/ss4.JPG
http://www.jojokw.net/uploading/ss5.JPG
http://www.jojokw.net/uploading/ss6.JPG
http://www.jojokw.net/uploading/ss7.JPG
http://www.jojokw.net/uploading/ss8.JPG
http://www.jojokw.net/uploading/ss9.JPG

Caprice with a hydraulic suspension!! interesting.......:headbang:
http://www.filaq.com/upload/Pictures/CAP2.gif
http://www.filaq.com/upload/Pictures/CAP1.gif
http://www.filaq.com/upload/Pictures/CAP3.gif
http://www.filaq.com/upload/Pictures/CAP4.gif
http://www.filaq.com/upload/Pictures/CAP5.gif
http://www.filaq.com/upload/Pictures/CAP6.gif
http://www.filaq.com/upload/Pictures/CAP7.gif
http://www.filaq.com/upload/Pictures/CAP8.gif
http://www.filaq.com/upload/Pictures/CAP9.gif
http://www.filaq.com/upload/Pictures/CAP15.gif
http://www.filaq.com/upload/Pictures/CAP16.gif
http://www.filaq.com/upload/Pictures/CAP17.gif
http://www.filaq.com/upload/Pictures/CAP18.gif
http://www.filaq.com/upload/Pictures/CAP20.gif

[fireceptor]

More!
This one is looks like shit
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z5.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z4.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z3.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z2.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z1.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z6.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z7.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z8.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z9.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z10.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z11.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z12.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z13.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z15.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z14.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z16.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z17.jpg

[fireceptor]

http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z18.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z19.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z20.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z21.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z22.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z23.jpg
http://www.jeddahboys.com/maher/z24.jpg

[Dickie Knee]

As per the NVU thread. The latest mod to the Lux-O-Barge.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dickie_knee/Caprice/bargevent2.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dickie_knee/Caprice/bargevent1.jpg

Big thanks to Nick @ NVU for getting these.

[MonoJoker]

Bloody ex-spare parts guys and their cool accessories :-)

They look great mate - export only aren't they the mesh ones?

Cheers
LT.

[Dickie Knee]

......... export only aren't they the mesh ones?

Cheers
LT.

Nope Standard VZ SS vents

[MonoJoker]

Who did the paint in "your" colour? Holden?

Cheers
LT.

[Dickie Knee]

Who did the paint in "your" colour? Holden?

Cheers
LT.

Concord Auto Repairs, Moorooka.

They are the Holden approved repairer in Brisbane

[wizza]

Hey RM,

Luv the look. The VZ SS vents are awesome.. Niiiice job.. Have to catch ya soon..

Cheers for now..

Wizza...

[WHPhantom]

Hi Guys,

Some awesome beasts on this thread, I was in Dubai recently and was fortunate enough to see that WH with the scissors, a little too much bling for me and those rear doors would be a bastard at the shopping centre, still looks fuggin awesome though.

Have always loved the barges, started with Fairlanes but switched to the Statesman when Ford stopped making 5.8ltr Fairlanes, here's some pics of mine.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2326000-2326999/2326681_1_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2326000-2326999/2326681_2_full.jpg

[TUFF-WH]

looks good mate all u need are monaro rims and the monaro headlights and ur a twin of mine !:stick:

[cartees]

Hey Dickie Knee, how much did that vent excerise cost? I'm more than a little interested in doing the same to my WH Grange.

[Dickie Knee]

Hey Dickie Knee, how much did that vent excerise cost? I'm more than a little interested in doing the same to my WH Grange.

Give Nick at NVU a call

http://www.ls1.com.au/adserver/adimage.php?filename=nvu.gif&contenttype=gif

Link to thread in NVU forum (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=48602)

[Dickie Knee]

One more ( Why, I say why not )

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dickie_knee/Caprice/P4210007b.jpg

[Goggles]

One more ( Why, I say why not )

a bit like me with my new SS :)

anyway, looks good - does it have the standard ride height, or have you lowered it?

[Dickie Knee]

a bit like me with my new SS :)

anyway, looks good - does it have the standard ride height, or have you lowered it?

Standard spring height with level ride suspension

[Satansfist]

Here's some pics of my Statie that a mate messed around with on photoshop so I could see what some wheels would like like on it. BMW wheels.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/Statto02.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/Statto01.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/1b2146bf.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/bd9c8d19.jpg

I particularly like the last rear 3/4 view...

[chops]

Personally I don't think any of them look as good as your current wheels Mr Fist.

[Satansfist]

Really? Are you of the "less is more" school of spoke design?:lol:I know a lot of guys like the 5 soke design for the asymmetrical look and the simplicity of few spokes. I also like the current VZ R8 wheels and the VZ Senator wheels, completely different to each other but I still like 'em...

[chops]

The current VZ Senator wheels are probably my favourite Holden/HSV wheel ever.
If not right up there in the top few, along with the VY GTS wheels.
Wheels are personal taste, and I really like the ones you have on now.

The third set of those three you posted would be my choice of that selection though.

[Satansfist]

It seems we have pretty similar taste in wheels!

[LOWKEY]

I'll try to post some pics. See how we go.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2310000-2310999/2310005_2_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2310000-2310999/2310005_4_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2310000-2310999/2310005_6_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2310000-2310999/2310005_8_full.jpg

that is awesome! :headbang:

[JHP1]

Thanks LOWKEY thats my statey I bought for the missus couple of months back. Came up all right Id like to airbag it same as the ute but dont like my chances of sneaking that one by her. Edit and cold air will come soon along with leather and dash leds change if I can find someone to do it.

[Satansfist]

Jase, what size were the tyres on the 20's on the Statie, 225x35?

[JHP1]

Sorry mate still havent checked if I get home early enough tonight I'll post em up havent had the chance to drive it for a while too busy with work.

[JHP1]

Hey SATANFIST checked tyres 225 on front ad 245 on rear. Its tight the suspension has settled a little since the pics the only slight rub is in nreverse at full lock and moving it just rubs the plastic inner guard. Hope this helps :woohoo:

[Satansfist]

Update for those interested:

2003 WK Statesman now with 20" DTM "Grange" wheels and 225x35 tyres. Personally I like the way the multiple spokes class up the car a bit, also hyper-silver as opposed to gunmetal on the last set of 18" wheels. Finally have all the Caprice lights in the front too.

Hope you enjoy...

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/20_inch7.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/20_inch6.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/20_inch3.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/20_inch2.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/20_inch.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/20_inch5.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/20_inch4.jpg

[XLR8 V8]

That looks fantastic Satansfist .... great choice of wheels that really suit the car

[seldo]

Congrats mate - looks deluxe :thumbsup:

[jkgmh]

The rims look huge on the Stato. Nice looking car you have there. Luxury plus.... :nyuk:

[ShanghaiVZ]

I have a question for ALL you barge owners. With the luxury cruising lounge room ride, does all these mega wheels & suspension defeat the purpose of the barge's renowned level of soft, supple smooth ride quality, don't get me wrong they look a million bucks I'm just curious.

[chops]

Update for those interested:

2003 WK Statesman now with 20" DTM "Grange" wheels and 225x35 tyres. Personally I like the way the multiple spokes class up the car a bit, also hyper-silver as opposed to gunmetal on the last set of 18" wheels. Finally have all the Caprice lights in the front too.

Hope you enjoy...

Oooooh YEAH!

[seldo]

I have a question for ALL you barge owners. With the luxury cruising lounge room ride, does all these mega wheels & suspension defeat the purpose of the barge's renowned level of soft, supple smooth ride quality, don't get me wrong they look a million bucks I'm just curious.
Short answer is yes....to an extent. But it depends how fussy you are. My mate has a Grange and came very close to swapping back to 17s or 18s in order to improve the ride.....but he is an old sheila, and came from a Jag and a Lexus. :limpy:

[NickS]

That looks GOLD ... love it. The wheels suit the car really well.

The only thing that turns me off 20s is the need to go to 225s without serious suspension mods. I will have 265s on the rear of the Coupe without touching a thing. Hopefully they will fix that up with the new one.

[VooDoo]

I have a question for ALL you barge owners. With the luxury cruising lounge room ride, does all these mega wheels & suspension defeat the purpose of the barge's renowned level of soft, supple smooth ride quality, don't get me wrong they look a million bucks I'm just curious.

I have Front coilovers and Bilstein shocks with slightly stiffer King lows in the rear and most ppl tell me how well it rides. I dont get any understeer and it corners very well. I hate really harsh rides but this is perfect.

[Satansfist]

I found the standard suspension made it wallow like a hippo in the last waterhole of summer! I think the extra length accentuates the forward/backward motion when you go over bumps. Lowered with stiffer suspension just tightened up the handling noticably without compromising the ride quality too much...I'd rather feel what the car was doing when pushing on than have a vague perception of the handling.

So, uh, in short I'd say up to a point, no, it doesn't have an adverse effect.

And NickS, I agree totally, I wasn't happy about actually going down a size in tyre width but like you say without major suspension changes it's the only way it will work..coil-overs, guard rolling, etc may be next on the list after a bit of FI...:burnout:

[brock05]

Update for those interested:

2003 WK Statesman now with 20" DTM "Grange" wheels and 225x35 tyres. Personally I like the way the multiple spokes class up the car a bit, also hyper-silver as opposed to gunmetal on the last set of 18" wheels. Finally have all the Caprice lights in the front too.

Hope you enjoy...

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/Satansfist/20_inch3.jpg




that is the ducks nuts. really don't know what to replace the R8 with now after seeing some really nice barges, i thought i was set on a Z Clubby or possibly a VE SS but now you have just confused the issue.

[Satansfist]

Thanks man, always happy to sow the seeds of doubt!:lol:

[ShanghaiVZ]

Thanks guys :thumbsup: correctly tuned suspension set-ups goes a long way on a long vehicle :D

[vyssbeast]

thats a fkn nice stato ... nice work those rims are hugee looks the goods

[MISS WK]

Sorry people, but the WK has it, IN MY OPINION, of course.

Ilove my WK cos it looks tough, phat, neat, and very Classy.

Wouldnt trade it for anything in the world, mmmm....cept for maybe a WL Grange.LOL...one day.!

[JHP1]

Hey Pete wheels look the s#it like em not too over the top suits it well.

[VooDoo]

I hear our original lux-0-barge Queen Mrs Statie :girl: has been a very good girl and the old barge is gone to make way for a new GRANGE! Come on Lyn, PIC's!!

[JHP1]

Cool lets see it then love the WK WL granges wish I had one!

[Satansfist]

Cheers Jase.

[brock05]

Satan,
what is the name of the colour of your WK.

Cheers
Brad

[Satansfist]

Turbine, kinda grey when there's no sun but in direct sunlight there's a hint of green/olive. Standard Holden colour I think.

[seldo]

Turbine, kinda grey when there's no sun but in direct sunlight there's a hint of green/olive. Standard Holden colour I think. Yes...a pretty good description. I have a Senator, same colour. Love your 20" wheels BTW ;)

[Satansfist]

Cheers mate!

[vt350phantom]

Hey Satansfist your statey looks tuff man, great work!!!

[Satansfist]

Hey Satansfist your statey looks tuff man, great work!!!

Thanks mate, she's going into storage soon as I'm going to Queensland to work for 6 months...saving money for those mods...I'll miss her *sniff*...

[LS1Grange]

This is my barge that gets me from A to B

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/LS1Grange1.jpg

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/LS1Grange2.jpg

[Satansfist]

Nice...it's amazing how the small change in bodywork from the Statesman to the Granges completely changes the attitude of the car.

[VooDoo]

Thanks mate, she's going into storage soon as I'm going to Queensland to work for 6 months...saving money for those mods...I'll miss her *sniff*...

Bring her with you, there are plenty of others to keep her company :)

[Darkrayne]

Here's a pic for you all.. will let it do the talking! :D

mY brothers and his friends car!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/Freo%20Shoot/a180c726.jpg

[vyssbeast]

HOLY F*KING SH*T ....

ok how do i clean this keyboard now

P.S TELL US MORE ABOUT BOTH OF THEM!! N SHIT HES A P-PLATER!!
ROCK ON!!:headbang: inspiration to the rest of us P-platers

FKN AWESOME

[vyssbeast]

oh & more pics pleaseee

[Satansfist]

Bring her with you, there are plenty of others to keep her company :)

I'm actually going out to one of the islands in the coral sea, about 500km east of Cairns so it'd get a little crowded on the reef.:lol:

[Satansfist]

oh & more pics pleaseee

Have a look on the Street Commodores website...

[INSINR8R]

oh & more pics pleaseee

The grange has 330kw apparently. So its got a bit of stick to it

[XLR8 V8]

I'm actually going out to one of the islands in the coral sea, about 500km east of Cairns so it'd get a little crowded on the reef.:lol:

I'll let you let me drive it around up here for you until you finish :D

[LS1Grange]

Here's a pic for you all.. will let it do the talking! :D

mY brothers and his friends car!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/Freo%20Shoot/a180c726.jpg
now them's some shiny cars down freo harbour way. Drooling over the Grange!!!

Very nice pieces of machinery.

[JHP1]

Love the VS nice bit of gear good colour

[Satansfist]

I'll let you let me drive it around up here for you until you finish :D

In all likelihood it'll be getting some work done on it while I'm away..talk is of a cam/springs/stallie then down the track a couple of months twin turbos...you'd have to come to SA and have a word with my tuner, maybe some test driving for me?:lol:

[RED R8]

Me is starting to like these grange"o"barges if only they came in manual's they look horn....Very gangsta.

[jkgmh]

Here's a pic for you all.. will let it do the talking! :D

mY brothers and his friends car!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/Freo%20Shoot/a180c726.jpg
DR,

Are they coming on the cruise on the 25th ? If they are and are not members of this Forum (cannot register in the calendar) then let me know so I can get final vehicle numbers for the day to notify the relevant parking providers.

Two nice looking barges there !!!! :drool:

[BEWARE]

Here's a pic for you all.. will let it do the talking! :D

mY brothers and his friends car!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/Freo%20Shoot/a180c726.jpg


Love those 2, very nice looking cars...anymore pics?

[Jimz]

hrmmmm... black... Looks Nuts!

[JHP1]

Which one mate?

[Jimz]

i want a grange!

[VooDoo]

Anyone got any photo's of the WH with chrome wheel arch moulds?

[DUB]

My HDD would be one of them. :D
I think it looks great and very unique.

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/BLKVYSS/munro1.jpg
http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/BLKVYSS/munro2.jpg
http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/BLKVYSS/munro3.jpg
http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/BLKVYSS/munro4.jpg

Is the bottom of your Statesman grill hitting the top of the front bar? I couldn't properly fit the Caprice grill to my Grange front bar because the Caprice grill has too much of a point on it and would hit the top of the bar, so I had to buy the genuine Grange grill which was freakin uber-expensive!

[JHP1]

That monaro looks s#it hot love it! Where'd you get the Grange Bumper from?
I wouldnt mind one myself.

[Brass Munky]

Some of these barges are very tough indeed, makes me want one. That monaro looks good too, needs the black headlight though, that would finish it off. Nice job to you all on the barges!!

[jerrel]

looks good, shouldnt have the black centre bit on the rear. it looks out of place

[MonoJoker]

What's a barge thread without some barge drift?

http://users.bigpond.net.au/intajaz/statesman/bargedrift1.jpg

http://users.bigpond.net.au/intajaz/statesman/bargedrift2.jpg

http://users.bigpond.net.au/intajaz/statesman/bargedrift3.jpg

Thanks to Geoff for the awesome quality pics.

Cheers
LT.

[el_hefty]

ahh mt cotton skid pan... Did you diesel it up? or just water?

Thats the best excercise at Mt Cotton imho

[jamesd]

Luxo-Barge of a different kind:

http://www.adam.com.au/mdon2035/Piccies/jag.jpg
http://www.adam.com.au/mdon2035/Piccies/jag2.jpg

/me has to get a better camera.

'94 XJ40 XJ6 3.2 Sport. 'tis being sold soon for a GenIII VY II Calais or X308 XJ8

[warped_youth]

monojoker, that last picture looks cool as, nice ride

[Sivart]

Here's a pic for you all.. will let it do the talking! :D

mY brothers and his friends car!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/Freo%20Shoot/a180c726.jpg

Seriously...... OMG ive messed my keyboard!

They look insane!

[wh_2000]

JHP-1 Do you know that JHP in Blackburn stock the CHEV GRILLE to suit your fine lookin stato and they have them in stock. It will finish your barge or nicely.

[JHP1]

Thanks wh 2000 Ive been asking arond for this grille style for ages I'll give them a call.
Cheers mate :bounce:

[v-comp]

I've been searching for one as well, but thy're a bit too "exy" for me:bawl:

Hey Jase, clear your in-box:bounce:

[JHP1]

cleared mate :bravo:

[JHP1]

will the stato foggies fit into a grange bar? Also I cant seem to find that grille on the JHP website where did you guys see it and no its not my company I get asked at nearly every show or meet I got to at leaast a couple of times.

[VooDoo]

Yes stato foggies fit.

There has been a few Stato / Chev grills on Ebay lately.

[JHP1]

Yeah have had a look n ebay Voo Doo but theyre all for SS and execs none for statos. Anyone know where I can get a rear WK WL grange bar from?

[VooDoo]

It took me close to 2 years to get a WH front one. Im still looking for a rear and sideskirts. If i see anything ill PM you.

[JHP1]

Cheers mate Ive got hold of a front grange bar hush hush only gagging but would like the rear to match as I have to replace the rear at the moment any way F#$CKEN parking sensors nothing then BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPBANG.

[wh_2000]

JHP_1 you may have to give them a call as it has just landed and as far as i know no one has asked for one cheers mate good luck it will finish your ride off

[PhatAs]

as someone who is about to move into "Barge Country" with a WH, im trying to work out which interior colour combo to go for. Could some of you guys please put up some picks of your interiors, mostly just the dash & front seats, of the cream, grey and black.
At the monment i seem to be leaning towards a tungston one with cream leather, but i might be able to get a silver one with grey real cheap, but havent really seen any good picks of either so hows about it boys, show us your interiors! :)