Some pics of my new daily driver [Archive] - Australian LS1 and Holden Forums

NickS

27-02-2006, 02:15 PM

Well I have made the decision to keep the Coupe for track days and special occasions. I found a VYIISS with only 8000kms on it and in immaculate condition, only driven weekends. The guy that owned it lived in Dubbo so it has done mainly longer trips, not much stop / start out that way. I have already changed the interior to leather (see the NVU forum) and will do a few performance mods, but over all it will remain a street car with a few mods.

Here are some pics;

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2093000-2093999/2093316_42_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2093000-2093999/2093316_43_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2093000-2093999/2093316_44_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2093000-2093999/2093316_45_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2093000-2093999/2093316_46_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2093000-2093999/2093316_47_full.jpg

:cheers:

KPWISHN

27-02-2006, 02:27 PM

Looks in very nice shape.

Your one lucky man having 3 nice rides.:bow:

Ryzz

27-02-2006, 02:32 PM

I think someone else might have mentioned this Nick...but your a prick...3 bloody LS1's and here i am driving around in a 6 Banger POS!!!! :nutkick: :bash: :machinegun: :machinegun: :machinegun: :guns: :guns: :biggun:

Now i think its time you handed me the keys to the Coupe until i get rid of my 6 Banger!!!! :lmao:

BTW Ride looks nice too

Mainlube

27-02-2006, 02:58 PM

Looks a nice clean ride there Nick.:yup:

And what a great car for wiffy on the skid pan :cool:

:cheers:

seldo

27-02-2006, 03:46 PM

Looks like a really tidy car there Nick...buuuttt...those photos do show some severe short-comings:
a. pissy little standard exhaust....
b. iffy little standard brakes.....
c. I'm sure it still has sissy standard tune....
d. I'd guess it still has woossie standard diff gears...
e. has tippy standard ride height....
f. ....nice pussy leather trim though...

....But I guess you'll get it sorted out in no time....;)

Vulture

27-02-2006, 03:58 PM

...and I thought I was lucky with two LS1s! Looks to be very neat, well done. Bet it was a bargain too. 8000km! it's barely run in.

chilly

27-02-2006, 06:04 PM

seldo

27-02-2006, 06:16 PM

awh c;mon Seldo....tell us what ya really think :D
Don't get me wrong - it's a great ride, lovely car...but as many of us know - they can be easily improved but just fixing a few little short-comings. But I know Nick is strong....he'll resist the urge......won't he..? Who's taking bets...;)

NickS

27-02-2006, 06:41 PM

Looks like a really tidy car there Nick...buuuttt...those photos do show some severe short-comings:

a. pissy little standard exhaust.... Will be sorted out soon
b. iffy little standard brakes..... Already ordered
c. I'm sure it still has sissy standard tune.... Will be sorted out with the exhaust
d. I'd guess it still has woossie standard diff gears... Might leave that one for now :rolleyes:
e. has tippy standard ride height.... Will be sorted out with exhaust/tune
f. ....nice pussy leather trim though... Sorted that out on the weekend :bravo:

....But I guess you'll get it sorted out in no time....;) Am I really that predictable :lol:

Ghosn

27-02-2006, 06:52 PM

You are LS1 spoilt :yup: Something we all wanna be.

Why not use the SS as the Gen-T mule, you know u want to :bounce:

team illucid

27-02-2006, 07:34 PM

bl00dy accountants :lol:

it's all black and white to you isnt it Nick :)

ravinesh57l

27-02-2006, 07:57 PM

nice ride mate. take your time if you are goin to modify it

Sonny@Autowerks

27-02-2006, 08:07 PM

NickS

27-02-2006, 08:42 PM

Nice Ride nick ! though i thought it was black for some reason....cant wait to get my hands on it....though i will ask of one thing from you ,once i do the mafless ,please donate the maf to "Uncletone" :lol:

regards sonny
Black would have been nice Sonny but this one doesn't get a roof ... think black would have driven me mad !!

Donate the maf to Uncletone ??? Of course, who else would want it :lol:

V8-LS1

27-02-2006, 10:21 PM

Nice ride:cool:

Ryzz

28-02-2006, 08:19 AM

Black would have been nice Sonny but this one doesn't get a roof ... think black would have driven me mad !!

Donate the maf to Uncletone ??? Of course, who else would want it :lol:
Doesnt get a roof.....:confused:........your not making this the first VY SS Convertiable are you!!! :lmao:

NickS

28-02-2006, 08:22 AM

Doesnt get a roof.....:confused:........your not making this the first VY SS Convertiable are you!!! :lmao:
I just gotta find a really low bridge and then duck :stick:

goodee

28-02-2006, 08:32 AM

very nice ride there... and only 8000 kays.. you are laughing..

very lucky you are to ahve three ls1s

team illucid

28-02-2006, 08:38 AM

very nice ride there... and only 8000 kays.. you are laughing..

very lucky you are to ahve three ls1s

Not lucky - just works smart :)

NickS

28-02-2006, 08:48 AM

Not lucky - just works smart :)
Thanks Kurt ... Work hard, work smart & a bit of luck never hurt anyone ;)

seldo

28-02-2006, 09:22 AM

Thanks Kurt ... Work hard, work smart & a bit of luck never hurt anyone ;)
I've always found that the harder I work, the luckier I get...

mad_monaro

28-02-2006, 10:59 AM

So when is the Monaro bonnet coming Nick!!!

NickS

28-02-2006, 11:07 AM

So when is the Monaro bonnet coming Nick!!!
:lol: Not this time Chris

NickS

28-02-2006, 11:07 AM

I've always found that the harder I work, the luckier I get...
Some might say that you make your own luck ...

mad_monaro

28-02-2006, 11:07 AM

pussy hahahaha:lol: :lol: :lol:

vt2vx

28-02-2006, 12:27 PM

courious with VY's around $20K ish now, this being such a nice example ,low k's etc was it also a bargin or above average? above average would still be worth it, its almost new, still looks it.

NickS

28-02-2006, 01:33 PM

courious with VY's around $20K ish now, this being such a nice example ,low k's etc was it also a bargin or above average? above average would still be worth it, its almost new, still looks it.
$31K ... I didn't see any series II VYs with low kms for anywhere near $20K, most are asking mid $30Ks ??

DaveHAT

28-02-2006, 06:41 PM

You sir are officially no longer allowed to visit this website. :cool:

The website title is ls1.com.au NOT ls1'S.com.au which obviously now excludes you. :teach:
To explain:
LS1 means you are allowed to own: 1 LS1- Hence the 1
LS2 means you are allowed to own: 2 LS2's- Hence the 2

Now this 3 x LS1's business that you have entered into is just totally unacceptable behaviour. Shall we now be calling you Mr LS3?:p

Nice bastard acquisition bastard Nick. Another fine bastard stead in the bastard stable & it took you all of how long before bastard you started modding bastard it?

I think Kurt may be onto something though.... bloody accountants !:moon: :D

I know, Sonny's Pulsar finally got the better of you didn't it????

NickS

28-02-2006, 06:47 PM

:bawl: Daves being mean ... I'm telling Ryzz

mad_monaro

28-02-2006, 06:53 PM

:lmao::lmao::lmao: thats gold dave

NickS

28-02-2006, 06:56 PM

I know, Sonny's Pulsar finally got the better of you didn't it????
That Pulsar packs a mean punch from 0 - 40 ... kinda runs out of legs after that :lol:

team illucid

28-02-2006, 06:59 PM

:bawl: Daves being mean ... I'm telling Ryzz

:rofl: go get em tiger

NickS

28-02-2006, 06:59 PM

The website title is ls1.com.au NOT ls1'S.com.au which obviously now excludes you. :teach:
To explain:
LS1 means you are allowed to own: 1 LS1- Hence the 1
LS2 means you are allowed to own: 2 LS2's- Hence the 2

Now this 3 x LS1's business that you have entered into is just totally unacceptable behaviour. Shall we now be calling you Mr LS3?:p
I thought about all that Dave, I figured no one would mind if you owned 1 LS1 and 1 LS2 ... LS1 + LS2 = LS3

So the way I figured it 3 LS1s isn't any different to that :confused:

team illucid

28-02-2006, 07:01 PM

LS1 + LS2 = LS3

What did I say - Bl00dy accountant

DaveHAT

28-02-2006, 07:13 PM

:bawl: Daves being mean ... I'm telling Ryzz

If you go & tell Ryzz, just make sure you hide the porn before you go. :rofl:

Whether LS1 + LS2 or LS1+LS1+LS1 whichever way you go still = Don't make me come over there & slap you ! :slap: :D

Now hand over your lunch money , or should I say 4th LS1 money- LS3 boy.:lmao:

If I ever turn to crime, I know who I'm gunna rob 1st. :idea: ;)

What'd ya do with the old interior?

NickS

28-02-2006, 07:23 PM

What'd ya do with the old interior?
Nothing yet, still sitting in the garage waiting for a good home to be found.

NickS

28-02-2006, 07:25 PM

Now hand over your lunch money , or should I say 4th LS1 money- LS3 boy.:lmao:
I figure that all I need is a ute and a LWB and I'll have the full set :p

team illucid

28-02-2006, 07:26 PM

Nothing yet, still sitting in the garage waiting for a good home to be found.

yeah my interior is a tad shabby

DaveHAT

28-02-2006, 07:36 PM

I figure that all I need is a ute and a LWB and I'll have the full set :p

True, but I think a full set comprises one of each model LS1 from VT onwards. Good luck with it. :yup: ;)

PS I know where you can get a good VT cheap...... oh, and WHERE'S MY LUNCH MONEY????? :lmao:

NickS

01-03-2006, 04:04 AM

...... oh, and WHERE'S MY LUNCH MONEY????? :lmao:
Well yesterday I spent $4.40 on lunch ... so next time I see you I'll give you my $4.40

Then I'll go home hungry and dob on you :(

chilly

01-03-2006, 05:03 AM

Well yesterday I spent $4.40 on lunch
:(

What....you shouted lunch for the whole family http://chilly.theddrzone.com/woohooS.gif

NickS

01-03-2006, 05:13 AM

What....you shouted lunch for the whole family http://chilly.theddrzone.com/woohooS.gif
Hell yea ... I'm a generous fella. I just figured big Dave could probably handle a feast like that all by himself :stick:

DaveHAT

01-03-2006, 08:16 AM

Hell yea ... I'm a generous fella. I just figured big Dave could probably handle a feast like that all by himself :stick:

Happy meals cost $4.95 Nick, NOT $4.40 ! :lol:

Ryzz

01-03-2006, 08:40 AM

:bawl: Daves being mean ... I'm telling Ryzz
Go Dave, you got a free run here, ill support you :admin:

scotty

01-03-2006, 08:45 AM

yeah my interior is a tad shabby

Kurt... you might want to check your exterior too.... but I don't think Nick has anything in his garage to fix that...

Ryzz

01-03-2006, 08:47 AM

Kurt... you might want to check your exterior too.... but I don't think Nick has anything in his garage to fix that...
Maybe we should send him to Queer Eye for the Straigh Guy.....see if they can fix his exterior :limpy: :lmao:

NickS

20-06-2006, 07:04 AM

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/NickS/DSC02872.JPG

I have always loved these wheels and after Ron did some photoshop work for me I decided they were a perfect suit for the VY body shape ... couldn't resist !!

That's it now ... no more mods ... seriously ... why are you laughing ???

:D

cutter bob

20-06-2006, 07:24 AM

you got good taste nick when it come to cars, i've always loved the vx GTS mags.

what are you doing with the originals???

C4B

20-06-2006, 07:33 AM

Love the wheels....... But FFS Nick, you know how to use a phillips head screwdriver don't you? (lose the mudflaps or buy a bowls hat for the back parcel shelf) :lmao:

Mainlube

20-06-2006, 07:36 AM

I have always loved these wheels and after Ron did some photoshop work for me I decided they were a perfect suit for the VY body shape ... couldn't resist !:D

They look great Nick, I've always liked these wheels, without a doubt the best looking that Holden have had.

Cheers

NickS

20-06-2006, 08:05 AM

you got good taste nick when it come to cars, i've always loved the vx GTS mags.

what are you doing with the originals???
Already sold them mate ... they are now on a VX SS, look good too !!

NickS

20-06-2006, 08:09 AM

Love the wheels....... But FFS Nick, you know how to use a phillips head screwdriver don't you? (lose the mudflaps or buy a bowls hat for the back parcel shelf) :lmao:
The bowls hat is there ... you just can't see it !!!

I generally agree Geoff and I actually pulled them off the day I got the car. The problem is that the car lived in Dubbo before I got it and the small space bewtween the mudflap and the body work was full of gravel, hence the body work looked fairly shithouse in the area the mudflap covered, but fine everywhere lese :mad: Also, whoever put them on put the screws whereever was easiest and there are actually screw holes on the outside of the body moulding :mad: :mad: :mad:

So after I had them off and did the best I could to clean up the body work, I put them back on. The do keep the sides of the car clean ...

chops

20-06-2006, 09:12 AM

The mud flaps add to the sleeper look, especially when Nick comes to his senses and slots the stroker in there out of the coupe. If you have to have an engine sitting doing nothing, it might as well be the stocker Nick!

Ghosn

20-06-2006, 10:59 AM

Good choice in rims but u really need to lower that thing.

Vulture

20-06-2006, 11:08 AM

Ah Nick, very nice. You must be trying very hard not to do any more mods to the SS - so what's next?

NickS

20-06-2006, 11:25 AM

Good choice in rims but u really need to lower that thing.
That thought keeps popping into my head ... but I'm not doing any more mods remember :eyes:

Ghosn

20-06-2006, 12:07 PM

That thought keeps popping into my head ... but I'm not doing any more mods remember :eyes:

You have to do it!!

It's not a mod, it's a necessity. No point changing rims if you are not gonna change the ride height. So far u have modded ur cars to perfection, don't let this one down :)

Oh and the mud flaps, Im sure u can already work that one out ;)

vyssbeast

20-06-2006, 12:35 PM

definatly nick lower it, its a drop in the ocean compared to everything else, dont let us down, were all living our dreams through you lol :lol:
not a fan of the mudflaps but i guess if its covering some nasties then its ok for now
and love those rims look very nice

NickS

20-06-2006, 01:48 PM

So if I lower it and remove the mud flaps I'd really be doing it for the forum ... not myself ???

After all, as Ghosn said, it's not a mod ... it's a necessity !!!

:hide:

ACT_Cross8

20-06-2006, 07:41 PM

especially when Nick comes to his senses and slots the stroker in there out of the coupe. If you have to have an engine sitting doing nothing, it might as well be the stocker Nick!

Agreed :yup:

And a stock engine will be MUCH easier to sell too!

scotty

21-06-2006, 09:41 AM

NickS

21-06-2006, 09:51 AM

They look the goods...

Where is a pic of them on the move?... I am sure they would look really good and show off the harrops...

P.S. I think I saw that VX you were talking about... I am sure there is a pic of that as well.
I have 2 pics of them on the move actually ...

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2093000-2093999/2093316_62_full.jpg

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/BlueVU/Cruise4.jpg

and here is that SS, not sure who owns it though, any ideas Scotty ???

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2093000-2093999/2093316_64_full.jpg

BTW; Happy Birthday Scotty ... 30 today !!!

GTS_215

21-06-2006, 12:18 PM

those rims look awesome nick. but as everyone has said, jus lower it and it will look perfect!

Johnnyboi

05-07-2006, 04:56 PM

white looks hot

SVT308

07-07-2006, 12:38 AM

sweet ride looks good rims look awsome

NickS

12-07-2006, 09:59 AM

thats on e seriously hot ride
Thanks mate ... I gotta take some decent pics though, the ones on here of the new wheels don't them justice !!

XR4TED

12-07-2006, 05:24 PM

Nick

Class in all directions. Nice work. Never really liked white cars before I saw your SS. Picked my car up from Sonny's on monday evening and was curious as to why the cover is over the coupe. Stop the prying eyes so close to launch date perhaps or is it the old girl gets cold at night in winter?

Cheers

Darren

NickS

12-07-2006, 06:28 PM

Class in all directions. Nice work. Never really liked white cars before I saw your SS.
I thought the same thing, always thought white cars were for boring accountants ... wait a minute !!! :confused: Seriously though, I really like how it's turned out, the GTS rims and the Harrop brakes really make the difference, the leather inside makes it a very nice place to be and Sonny's mafless tune combined with the ripshift make it a heap of fun to drive !!!

Picked my car up from Sonny's on monday evening and was curious as to why the cover is over the coupe. Stop the prying eyes so close to launch date perhaps or is it the old girl gets cold at night in winter?
Bit of both actually ... the end is in sight and it's been so long since she has been started that she needs a bit of extra TLC :stick:

hyperss82

25-07-2006, 08:48 AM

very nice ss mate makes a big difference with maffless and rip shifter did you change clutch as well

NickS

25-07-2006, 09:31 AM

very nice ss mate makes a big difference with maffless and rip shifter did you change clutch as well
Not at this stage, the car is driven fairly sedately and the stock clutch is still 100% ... if it goes I will have a think about what to replace it with then, for now it's fine.

Ghosn

25-07-2006, 01:45 PM

if it goes I will have a think about what to replace it with then, for now it's fine.

As if you need to think about it :driving:

SteveK

25-07-2006, 09:29 PM

Happy meals cost $4.95 Nick, NOT $4.40 ! :lol:

He's an accountant, he was quoting ex-GST pricing.

vxls1fun

26-07-2006, 09:07 PM

very nice ride:nyuk: :nyuk:

Mega76

04-01-2007, 12:09 PM

Can you let us know Nick what mods you've made to the car ie exhaust, tune etc. I know it's now Mafless & ripshifted. I read elsewhere it's got 240rwkw?? Just getting ideas for my ute.

Cheers.

TODOOR

09-01-2007, 02:31 PM

prefer coupes myself

NickS

09-01-2007, 03:06 PM

prefer coupes myself

Trying to get the post count up hey ... :rolleyes: ... when does school start again ???

Can you let us know Nick what mods you've made to the car ie exhaust, tune etc. I know it's now Mafless & ripshifted. I read elsewhere it's got 240rwkw?? Just getting ideas for my ute.

Cheers.

No worries ... full di fillipo system, 4 into 1s + dual 2.5", 2 hole mod + mafless tune by Sonny @ Marrano's.

Also ... VZ leather interior, VX GTS 19" wheels, Harrop Street Performer Brake upgrade, VZ engine covers.

:driving:

Mega76

10-01-2007, 12:24 PM

Many thanks Nick. I'll be heading to Sonnys soon for a tune & dyno.

Cheers, Matt

jerrel

10-01-2007, 07:23 PM

Trying to get the post count up hey ... :rolleyes: ... when does school start again ???

hahah funniest thing i have read today :dancenana:

Da Burb

11-01-2007, 05:35 PM

That's really nice!

Jamesford

19-01-2007, 08:00 AM

Nice Nice Nice thats all i got too say too good for too many words

PuddyDee

19-01-2007, 12:58 PM

dont really post on here much but i've been following ur cars for a while nick and they are all awesome rides... just wondering if u had any pics of all ur rides together? p.s. love the sound of the coupe4

`redoctober

19-01-2007, 01:14 PM

Trying to get the post count up hey ... :rolleyes: ... when does school start again ???
Not for a while! But I'm sure you'd prefer being at work, eh Nick? :D

Then again, you have your licence and 3 awesome cars.. Bastard..