My Monaro

[ziggycv8z]

Hi guys, finally I have worked out how to post pictures ... here are pictures of my CV8Z. Mods include exhaust, pacemakers and 2.5 system, high flow cats, lowered suspension and PT edit.

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/ziggycv8z/DSC00598.jpg
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[Vulture]

Very nice, very nice indeed.

[VY Monaro]

Nice:wave:

[Maccas]

LOVE IT, those rims really suit the car, and the lowering job sets it off nicely :drool: very envious of u

cheers maccas

[zozza]

very nice ride mate. be sure to keep us all updated on further mods, 1/4 mile etc.:evil:

cheers

zozza

[Milzy]

This being my opinion which means nothing to you... i think the stock rims look really good and again in my opinion better then the ones you have currently on. Have you seen any around lowered on the stock rims?

[ziggycv8z]

no I haven't, but I still have the original rims. I just wanted to be a little different as I think the chrome looks good

[UTE346]

thats a nice ride mate cannot belive they have stopped maken them

[vyssbeast]

awesome mods mate n love the ride height
tho i do have to agree those rims seem to 'cheapen' the look of the car alil and i do not mean to be offensive at all to ur taste in fact i actually like the rims BUT on the CV8Z the stock rimz look awesome and with that ride height it'd b a real head turner! (especially with that zorst) BUT in the end its wateva pleases u more as it is ur car n no1 else mate! awesome stuff enjoy the beast
BTW r they 18's?? look a lil like 17s but cant tell from the photo or maybe its that the stock rimz look 'fuller' ??
cheers

[yiddo]

definately 18s.. i would say they could of been even 19s.. i use to have a different brand of the same rims, and my 18s looked like 17s..

awesome car mate :) get the 2 stockie cv8z rims on the back!

[zizou]

am i blind ,cause i cant see any pic:werd: :werd: ,bloody hell where are my glasses:eek: :eek:

[ziggycv8z]

looks like they are back. :yup:

[zizou]

looks like they are back. :yup:
yes they are for sure:cool: :cool:

such a good looking car,but the rims ,chrome is not my thing ,probably different generation,nonetheless it would have to be be a great beast to cruise along:driving: nice.

[someblackguy]

real nice ride bud, but yeah i have to agree the wheels just dont do it justice. Ride height is real nice, good luck with it all

[tuff304]

IMO love the car and ride height :thumbsup:

hate the rims

[Ghosn]

Awesome car, put the originals back on. CV8Z does not need to be touched bar the ride hide. Trust me on this :cool:

[boatstore]

Sexy beast.

[qikcv8]

very nice indeed

[macca33]

I'm voting FOR the chrome rims. They set it off and make it look different, just what the owner wanted.

BTW, very nice ride there, enjoy it.

Cheers,

Macca

[EVLCV8]

Love the car and the colour mate but put the Z rims back on or trade those chromies in and go for something else that suits the car like 18" GTO's or VX GTS's.
Just my 2c......

[VY2 LS1]

Enjoy it like no tomorrow.

One day you'll say, "did I own that"!!

About as good as it gets frankly for an affordable ride.

Rims - I dont mind 'em.
You can always put the originals back on if you wish.

[Speedy Gonzales]

Fitting color to end the Monaro on, 1st LS1s and last LS1s share Tiger / Fusion.

[761gmj]

Love the look. The chromies make it stand out from the crowd.

[gen3ss]

awesome mods mate n love the ride height
tho i do have to agree those rims seem to 'cheapen' the look of the car alil and i do not mean to be offensive at all to ur taste in fact i actually like the rims BUT on the CV8Z the stock rimz look awesome and with that ride height it'd b a real head turner! (especially with that zorst) BUT in the end its wateva pleases u more as it is ur car n no1 else mate! awesome stuff enjoy the beast
BTW r they 18's?? look a lil like 17s but cant tell from the photo or maybe its that the stock rimz look 'fuller' ??
cheers


I'd say 18"s. They look like they're wrapped in the OE B/Stone Potenza's.:D

Nice ride by the way, but i think you need to ditch the torques and put the Z wheels back on or some 19" VX or VY GTS rims.

Cheers.

[ziggycv8z]

Thanks for the comments and opinions, yes they are 18s and I agree that they look a bit small but they will be staying on the car for a while yet as I am saving for my next mods.
1- 3.9s
2- rip shift
3- cai
Then take it down the 400 and see what I can run

Cheers

[Tim57L]

:bow: Looks awesome mate.. wheels set it off real well.

[SS2DIE4]

Suggestion. CV8ZTT. Enough said. ;)

[Haze]

I Love the car and I love the rims.:dance:

Keep the original rims and throw them on whenever you feel like a change.

Monaro's rule....:D Enjoy!

[MB_Storm]

Goes hard, looks good, sits nice!
wat more do u want! neat ride!
wheels look good, common on commodores!
as long as ur happy man! CONGRATS! big fan of the colour now 2!

[chrismickle]

love the colour mate! nice ride! :cool:

[Milzy]

looking at again, not much too be dont to a CV8Z, my cousin is silver with black leather and sunroof and he lowered it and got an edit and after that it looks crazy

[ziggycv8z]

I thought that I would update this instead of starting a new thread.
New mod are as follows.

3.9 Diff gears
Rip Shifter
222/224 @ 112 comp cam
Dart 205 heads
Option 3 clutch
Speedy inferno 19"x8.5" rims

Power
Standard 174rwkw
Zorst 194rwkw
Tune 218rwkw
Cam 253rwkw
Heads 288rwkw

Cheers

Nick

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[Strider]

N I C E . . . . :bow:

[Super_Matt]

Very nice ride there mate.

[02vxss]

great looking car mate.

how are you finding the heads after being cam only? much improvement?

[DaveHAT]

Nick ... that looks fan-friggen mate ... :bravo:

Thank you for changing the wheels, the previous 18s didn't work IMO but those are :woot:

Love the colour too :D Tiger Mica VZ Munro :stick: does it get any better?

[RED R8]

Love the car the black wheels look heaps better and the engine covers are awesome.

[vyssbeast]

These wheels are undescribably WAY beter than the first set on there!!

Intersting to see identical mods to vulture (same heads??) what difference in power figures (a4 vs m6)

Great car, i'd love to see/hear it in the flesh

[morpheousSVZ]

those rims are 100 times better then the old ones!!

wow looks amazing mate i love it.

:drool:

[UBYOOTEE]

BeYootiful!! Looks HOT with those rims mate, and yeah, wicked donk lids, bet she goes as good as she looks too, with ya mods! JEALOUS!!:bow:

[ziggycv8z]

Thank's for the comments guy's.

great looking car mate.

how are you finding the heads after being cam only? much improvement?

It's like having icing on the cake. Its improved the power, the response,and the fuel, But most of all the sotp. Just thinking of going for a drive puts a smile on my face.

Nick ... that looks fan-friggen mate ... :bravo:

Thank you for changing the wheels, the previous 18s didn't work IMO but those are :woot:

Love the colour too :D Tiger Mica VZ Munro :stick: does it get any better?

Yes it gets better. I should be receiving the Marrano vz otrcai today. Should be interesting to see how much improvement over the mcai and standard air filter.

These wheels are undescribably WAY beter than the first set on there!!

Intersting to see identical mods to vulture (same heads??) what difference in power figures (a4 vs m6)

Great car, i'd love to see/hear it in the flesh

Yes the 3.9's the cam and the heads are identical. I think vulture has 3 or 4 kw on me.

Cheers

Nick

[FITZY777]

G'day mate. Nice ride.

Any chance of getting a good video+sound file of your car/exhaust.

I am after a cam next and just want to listen to your set-up. Idle and a few rev's.

Cheers mate.

Fitzy

[sk0690]

Very nice car mate.
How's the fuel consumption after the engine upgrade (compared to standard)?

[11SLI]

Love it mate... Seen it twice on the Gateway Motorway coming towards the Bruce Highway merge big bridge at Murrumba Downs..
I was in my little 1983 Barina, ringing its neck out :)

[ziggycv8z]

Hope this works


http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/th_MOV01102.jpg (http://s182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/?action=view&current=MOV01102.flv)

[lowriding]

yeah it works :bow: Sounds nice mate . Pacemakers ?

[FITZY777]

Thanks mate. Sounds very nice. And makin some good power.

Here is mine with just the exhaust and tune. Since video its now Mafless with an OTRCAI, but I think the cam is next. I will keep your spec's in mind when I am $ ready to get one.

YouTube - cv8 Monaro - New exhaust ls1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFl9l2jZTh4)

Mine could do with a bit of 'lump' in it !

Thanks for the reply.

Fitzy

[ziggycv8z]

Yes it sound good And the cam will only make it sound that little bit meaner.
I think for a daily driver you get the best of both worlds with this cam. Easy drive in traffic with a nice lumpy idle and plenty of torque down low

yeah it works :bow: Sounds nice mate . Pacemakers ?


1 5/8 Pacemakers tri-y's

[FITZY777]

Yeah.

Almost tax time. Just got to think up a plan of how to not tell the wife, and what to say when it comes home from the workshop sounding like yours !!

[ziggycv8z]

Have now fitted my homemade otr. It drives a lot smoother and is a lot more responsive. Went fron 288 rwkw to 297 rwkw

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Cheers

Nick

[FITZY777]

Good work Nick, and a great result.

[PSI 364]

Great gain Nick, you must be happy to see that your hard work has paid off. 297rwkW is very impressive.

[krzyvx]

love it but come on who doesnt love the good old munro eyy

[Mad4Monaros]

I thought that I would update this instead of starting a new thread.
New mod are as follows.

3.9 Diff gears
Rip Shifter
222/224 @ 112 comp cam
Dart 205 heads
Option 3 clutch
Speedy inferno 19"x8.5" rims

Power
Standard 174rwkw
Zorst 194rwkw
Tune 218rwkw
Cam 253rwkw
Heads 288rwkw

Cheers

Nick


Hey, Was just reading through this thread and I was just wondering....174rwkw stock? I was really suprised at that as I was thinking more around the 200+rwkw stock...? This is a Manual right?

BTW, Love your Monaro. I'm a huge fan and I hope to have my going/sounding as good as yours one day.

[V28VX37]

Hey, Was just reading through this thread and I was just wondering....174rwkw stock? I was really suprised at that as I was thinking more around the 200+rwkw stock...? This is a Manual right?

Well mine was dynoed at 179 rwkw stock, it's the original V2 Series 1 2002 M6. Holden quoted 225 kW and 460 Nm for the engine back then.

That translates to about 20% driveline loss. Assuming a similar loss in a VZ it should make just over 200 rwkw out of the quoted 260 kW at the crank. As always this is the theory, in reality readings are affected by a lot of different factors: dyno, strapping, fuel octane reading, ambient temps etc. etc.

[VNV8]

the CV8Z (and all series IV monaros) had 260kw LS1s from factory. PT's dyno is known as being a little conservative, but i hardly think the original output matters now that hes driving around with 500hp!

[ziggycv8z]

Hey, Was just reading through this thread and I was just wondering....174rwkw stock? I was really suprised at that as I was thinking more around the 200+rwkw stock...? This is a Manual right?

BTW, Love your Monaro. I'm a huge fan and I hope to have my going/sounding as good as yours one day.


Thanks. Yes its a manual.
The car was only 3 months old when it was first dyno'd and prob a crap tune from holden. The main thing is that I have had good gains from the mods, going from 174 rwkw to 301 rwkw. A gain of 70%+ or 127 rwkw:smilesandbanana:

[sk0690]

Thanks. Yes its a manual.
The car was only 3 months old when it was first dyno'd and prob a crap tune from holden. The main thing is that I have had good gains from the mods, going from 174 rwkw to 301 rwkw. A gain of 70%+ or 127 rwkw:smilesandbanana:

AWSOME, how much have you spent on the mods for her ?

[ziggycv8z]

Well it's time for the next upgrade. On Wednesday it will be going in for a brake upgrade. I have purchased the VZ R8 Premium brake kit from holmart and can't wait for them to be fitted.
It will also have the zorst redone in about 4 weeks, going with the Sureflow 1 3/4 ceramic coated shorty's, Ballistic cats and 3" system in medium loud.:smilesandbanana:
Here are a few updated pics.

Cheers
Nick

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[ovt55]

thats 1 hot monro luv the color :headbang::headbang:

[zorak]

I see this car almost everyday (not stalking you mate, Robinson rd is common grounds haha) and the pics look great but in person the paint, wheels, stance, sound really makes this car.

[S2VYSS]

Love the car mate, it looks great and awesome power too! Cant wait to see the HSV stoppers on it

[[Mitch]]

Looks awesome, best colour ever!! :)

[ziggycv8z]

Love the car mate, it looks great and awesome power too! Cant wait to see the HSV stoppers on it

Here's a few pics of before and after. I will give them a good work out tomorrow.

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[V28VX37]

Looking good mate!

You will love them, guaranteed..

[Mad4Monaros]

Wow, That looks horn.

Keep up the good work mate, it's a beautiful car and very well done.

[ziggycv8z]

Thanks guys, I am very impressed with the brakes. The pedal feel is very similar to before and in normal driving you seem to forget that they are there, but give it a firm squeeze and you are instantly reminded of them. A very worthwhile mod.
Now I just have to wait for a few more weeks for the new zorst.

[iloveholden]

very nice mate brakes look good

[57VYU]

one awesome car mate. look the airbrushed covers. new brakes fill the rims nicely

[Vulture]

One of the nicest cars on the forum. Congrats on the new brakes .

[lowriding]

post up a sound file when you get your new exhaust if possible ,love to hear it. Why the change from the existing setup ?

[ziggycv8z]

Thanks guys for the positive responses



post up a sound file when you get your new exhaust if possible ,love to hear it. Why the change from the existing setup ?

I will post a sound file of the existing set up as well as the new.
Why the change?
There is no major reason for the change, just a few little ones.
The system is second hand(cheaper)
The headers are hpc coated
They are the short headers so I can have the cats back where they belong
Bigger system
Stainless
Hopefully a better sound

Cheers
Nick

[ziggycv8z]

I have decided that I don't like the HSV logo on the brakes that were recently fitted to my Monaro. I will be sanding the logo without hopefully to much damage to the red and getting a new logo put on.
I have just received my new stencils. Hopefully it should turn out OK.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/DSC01326.jpg

[V28VX37]

Hi Ziggy, this will definitely look the goods, just make sure the method/paint you use will be able to take the potentially extreme temperatures, should you decide to take the car to the track later on.

I believe these calipers are HPC coated (and possibly heat treated) from the AP factory.

[RATTLER]

Very nice mate! :bow:

[zeeute]

Very nice work mate, I absolutly love this colour!!!!
I've sent you a PM in regards to your OTRCAI that you made :)
Nice power figgure, can't wait to see whats to come next!

[jsd07]

Nice car mate def a keeper =]

[ziggycv8z]

I had the Sureflow system fitted yesterday. The system is 4 into 1 ceramic coated 1 3/4 shorty's, 3'' stainless cats and 3'' stainless system, medium loud.
First impression is that it is a lot quieter then the 2 1/2'' system that I was running, which is a good thing. Driving the car yesterday showed no loss of power down low (sotp dyno).
The only differance that I noticed was that the revs take a little longer to come back down when you change gears or when decelerating. Don't know if thats a good thing or not.
Here are a couple of vids
This is with 1 5/8'' tri-y's 2 1/2'' ss cats and 2 1/2'' system.

YouTube - monaro idling (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNpN1N3dNrs)

With the Sureflow system

YouTube - Sureflow 3'' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gQPg_8p3q0)

[V28VX37]

Woke up the dog nicely!! :D

No really, very nice sounding system indeed.

Are you having any trouble scraping negotiating speed bumps etc.? Looks like the pipes are hanging pretty low in the middle.

[iloveholden]

sounds great mate, i think i prefer that over your original exhaust although its still hard to tell unless your actually there

Your little ankle biter seems to like it :lol:

[ziggycv8z]

Woke up the dog nicely!! :D

No really, very nice sounding system indeed.

Are you having any trouble scraping negotiating speed bumps etc.? Looks like the pipes are hanging pretty low in the middle.

Also used to wake half of the street. The car doesn't see to many speed humps as I'm sure they would scrape on quite a few.


sounds great mate, i think i prefer that over your original exhaust although its still hard to tell unless your actually there

Your little ankle biter seems to like it :lol:

Yeh I like the 3'' better. It doesn't have the bark at idle that the original had.
It's a bit hard to hear the difference on a cheap point and shoot.

[iloveholden]

Yeh I like the 3'' better. It doesn't have the bark at idle that the original had.
It's a bit hard to hear the difference on a cheap point and shoot.

Yeah that is true, you need to be there

[ziggycv8z]

Took the car to PT today to touch up the tune to suit the new exhaust.
The first run we got just over 280 rwkw. the same as it has averaged on a few different dynos.
After a few touch ups we got a final output of 293 rwkw. Very happy with that.
What I am really happy about is the way it has transformed the driveability of the car. It is a lot smoother when taking off, where before you had to make sure your revs were a bit higher than usual. It also feels smoother at 100kph. Mark said that it will be better in fuel economy too.

So, All up I am very happy with the new exhaust.
Cheers
Nick

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[lowriding]

good result . I also like the sound on the new setup better from what you posted sounds a bit cleaner .Your dog is well trained my cattle dog legs it as soon as he sees me get in ! :rofl:

[Leilani7]

Gotta be happy with that !! and it sounds great too, love that colour
there is one just up the road from me and it does looks spectacular when it is out , which is not very often :)

cool ride !!!!!!! Love the monaro's


Oh yeah love the double pluggers too!!:jester:

[ziggycv8z]

Yeh, gotta love the double pluggers.:bow:

Thought that I would share some pics from a photoshoot we had with a local brissy forum. These were taken at the Cleveland lighthouse.

If you look closely, you can see my car. :1peek:

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[boofsta]

yeah nice mate, oh the car looks fab too. did the girls get a hot lap in it or what??:rofl::rofl:

[Big_Valven]

Bewdy, great shots... I think your monaro was in some of them! lucky!

In all seriousness, a great car there and some fabulous snaps.

[TMM]

hot stuff! The monaros not bad either.

[zorak]

Nice pics Nick....hahahaha Kylie & Jo next to your car, who would have though. Kylies an ex (far left) and very good mate of mine, wont pose with my car though lol

[ziggycv8z]

Finally got around to getting the Monaro logo done on the brakes. I think they come up real nice. Also had some more airbrushing done.
Heres some pics

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[highlander_69r]

looking great ziggy :)

[iloveholden]

I have digs on the blonde in the second photo, she is by far the best i reckon.

OT though :lol: tha brakes look good but the airbrush work looks even better, seriously good stuff

[colburger8]

Gday

Have been loggin in every now and then to see how the ZIGGY mobile is going.

Great Job, as everyone agrees.

I am about to go to 19 Inch speedy cheetas on my Silver VZ Monaro.. Any clues as to what spring / suspension combos you used as I think you nailed it.

I have emailed mate in the USA and they love it

Best of luck for the rest of the project.

Col

[ziggycv8z]

Thanks for the kind words.
The suspension is Pedders. Part numbers for the springs are 2275 and 2641 and Part numbers for the short shocks are 9985 and 9195.
As for future mods, I am saving for I don't know what. Not too sure what I'll be doing yet, but will keep you informed.
Are you going with the silver or black cheetas.

Here is a pic before the brake upgrade.

Cheers
Nick



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[colburger8]

Gday Nick


Thanks for the quick reply.

I went with the 19 's in silver as I saw Darkrains VZ and it looked fantastic.

Also fitted slotted DBA's in lieu of the stk items.

Only other mod is a cols air intake and the angel eyes.

Will post a few pic tommorow.

Engine mods etc will have to wait as I drive it daily for work.....

Catch you later

Col

[colburger8]

Gday Nick

Finally snaped a shot today.

Will look into the height mods in the next week or so.

Thanks

Col
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[EXEC06]

Looks good m8 The rims look hot as.
But neons in a monaro? Doesn't do it for me sorry.
but sweet ride.

[colburger8]

Ha Ha

I was takin the piss.. A mate of mine runs a drift moblie and we stole them for the pics..

Col Out

[zorak]

looking good Nick, the airbrushing on the otr & shroud look good and the way he's done it look great.

[colburger8]

Gday Nick

Booked in for the morning with the pedders option

Thanks for your help

Col out

[ziggycv8z]

looking good Nick, the airbrushing on the otr & shroud look good and the way he's done it look great.

Yeh I'm very happy with the way he has them, holding on before they get sucked into the TB.

Gday Nick

Booked in for the morning with the pedders option

Thanks for your help

Col out

Hey Col, those rims really suit the silver. Great choice :bow: Make sure you post some pics when it's lowered.

[Vulture]

Nick, gorgeous as always.
Colburger, those rims really suit your car - but I am biased as I have them on my SS. Are they 9.5 inch at the rear?

[colburger8]

Gday Vulture..

I do a heap of k's so I went the soft option 8 1/2 all round. They have a good size lip so they actually look bigger.

Hey nick I will post the pics on the lowered gallery as I this is your thread..

Thanks boys,

Col

[dannyz]

Hi Nick, great shots mate, i have the same brakes and did exactly the same thing last year... they look exactly like mine!! great finishing touch isnt it!

very nice car. i must post pics up of mine!

danny

[ziggycv8z]

Thanks Danny. Yeh I think its a nice finishing touch to the brakes. Very happy with the way they look.

[dannyz]

Yeah definantly a great touch... nice work, how did you do it? i have supplied a link on how i did it and some pics..

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=84243&highlight=monaro+brakes

cheers

p.s. the ware is far better in the last 15000kms then others have had with the HSV logo, hasnt faded or chipped at all.. with heavey use also..

[ziggycv8z]

I finally got a chance to take some pics with my new camera that I recently purchased. I went for the Nikon D40X. My first SLR, so I'm still learning how to use it.
Here are some pics.

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http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/64576a32.jpg

[Mad4Monaros]

Any plans on taking it down the 1/4 mile?

[iloveholden]

:) Itsa Naice :bow:

[colburger8]

Gday Nick

Nice shots, as always.

Try some shots on night sky setting (around 30 seconds ) exposure , you will need a tripod. I reckon the metal colour will look as its moving. (Liquid)
Make sure its just about dark. Not dusk..

Let us know how you go

Col Out

[ONEMUSTFALL]

Any plans on taking it down the 1/4 mile?

Mint car Nick.

[S2VYSS]

Love the monaro mate, its come up a treat!

Whats next on the mods list?

[ziggycv8z]

Any plans on taking it down the 1/4 mile?

No real plans, but would be interesting to see how it goes.

Love the monaro mate, its come up a treat!

Whats next on the mods list?

Thanks. I think that I will redo the springs and shock and go the Tein's next.
After that, I'm not sure what else yet.

[laz87]

Nice mate love monaros:)

[ziggycv8z]

A couple of updated pics with the custom grill fitted.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/c0902aa3.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/094b36dc.jpg

[HJGTSMunro]

nice ride buddy:goodjob:

[heavyduty1340]

Ziggy
Its a credit to you

You keep you car mickey mouse mate - hats off to you

[Sixleeta]

This is a fantastic package, Ziggy, I'm yet to see it in person though!

:drool:

[MickVZ008]

Nice monaro you have there nick I think I have seen it somewhere before :burnout:

[ziggycv8z]

Thought it was time to change the rear look. Twin 3" tips each side.
I think it looks much better.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/GM%20Day/0bc6cc02.jpg

[sk0690]

Ziggy, did you change the tips, rear mufflers or the whole system ???
Also, did they have to enlarge the plastic cutouts (in the lower bumper) to accomodate the new tips??

BTW, looking good!

[ziggycv8z]

Ziggy, did you change the tips, rear mufflers or the whole system ???
Also, did they have to enlarge the plastic cutouts (in the lower bumper) to accomodate the new tips??

BTW, looking good!

Just changed the tips. The bumper and the insert had to be cut to fit nicely.
I will take the insert to a plastic welder to do the returns as per original. I will take some better pics tomorrow that will show the cutting that was done.

[highlander_69r]

the new tips definately look a treat.

[rosey]

i agree with highlander, suits it to a tee

[ziggycv8z]

Thanks guys



Ziggy, did you change the tips, rear mufflers or the whole system ???
Also, did they have to enlarge the plastic cutouts (in the lower bumper) to accomodate the new tips??

BTW, looking good!

Heres a few pics of the cutout.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/e98bb0bd.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/bd157fc1.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/8b6c6224.jpg

[sk0690]

Heres a few pics of the cutout.

That looks neat.
Do the new tips alter the sound ?

[iloveholden]

looks awsome mate, good stuff, has the sound changed at all?

[ziggycv8z]

Yes it has changed the sound and for the better. I wouldn't of thought that it would change as much as it did. It has given it a more toned sound.
I will get a new sound vid in the next few days.

Cheers
Nick

Had a chance to get a quick vid this morning. Not the best camera but will do.


YouTube - New tips at idle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGf_TAOKGvQ)

[ziggycv8z]

Got my rear insert back from the plastic welder today and I think it's come up a treat. Got the centre tow bar insert welded while we were there too. Going to the painters tomorrow for the final coat of paint.
Here's some pics.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/3f087e36.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/cb163f9e.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/9884c3e8.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/443d150a.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/42894055.jpg

[colburger8]

Hey Nick

NICE<<<<<Work.

Col Out

[monarocv804]

Looks like a great job Nick.

[ziggycv8z]

Thank's guy's.
I fitted the insert today and very happy with the looks.
I will take the car back to the muffler shop to extend the tips a little so they are just hanging out past the insert.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/5d79c50c.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/1570348e.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/76903032.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/7fd369c9.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/2971e57f.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/14696ca6.jpg

[colburger8]

Gday Nick

Wow, thats not what I was expecting....Its better

I know a few of us are looking at changing the rear panel now the bar just got raised again.

Great work....

Col Out :)

[twodads]

Thats a bewtiful Monaro Nick. Wasn't a real fan of them but that's changed now.
when I win Lotto, I'm gunna make you an offer you can't refuse:goodjob:

cheers
nick

[iloveholden]

Gee that looks fantastic mate, changes the look alot but for the better. The quad exhaust tips look tuff :)

[ziggycv8z]

A few pics of the weekend.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/3f85b721.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/c77e79c2.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/2be2df3b.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/ce7c73b9.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/dee0b03d.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/2d30f2f3.jpg

[Vulture]

Nick, what can I say? Absolutely beautiful!

[ziggycv8z]

Thank's Simon. It's nearly where I want it to be. The only thing missing is a nice stroker.

[rosey]

nice work mate, gets better every time i see it. Gotta be one of my favourite cars on the forum :goodjob:

[iloveholden]

nice work mate, gets better every time i see it. Gotta be one of my favourite cars on the forum :goodjob:

Totally agree mate...absolutley awsome ride mate....stroker cam package :drool:

[Vulture]

Thank's Simon. It's nearly where I want it to be. The only thing missing is a nice stroker.

You know you want to buy an LS3 from Holmart and then take it out to 400+ cubes.

[Dane VN V8]

Nice ride mate, very nice :)

[DID53]

looks awesome mate, well done:goodjob:

[colburger8]

Hey Nick

Tell me the Brissy news girls don't issue you witha weather alert when its gonna rain?

I wish I could get mine to look that good?

I am looking at getting my rear bar insert MAD Coated by the guys in Brisbane, Does any one have any of their handy work on their cars??

Cheers Col

[02vxss]

That looks bloody brilliant ziggy, good stuff mate.

[ziggycv8z]

Thank's guy's

You know you want to buy an LS3 from Holmart and then take it out to 400+ cubes.

Yep, If/When I do it, it would be 400+. The LS3 sounds like a good base to start from.:smilesandbanana:

Hey Nick

Tell me the Brissy news girls don't issue you witha weather alert when its gonna rain?

I wish I could get mine to look that good?

I am looking at getting my rear bar insert MAD Coated by the guys in Brisbane, Does any one have any of their handy work on their cars??

Cheers Col

Thank's Col. She look's pretty good for a car that nearly 3 years old.


I went on a cruise to Somerset dam with a local club on the weekend so I had a good opportunity to take some more pics.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Somerset%20cruise%2008/4d9c509c.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Somerset%20cruise%2008/ffc2687c.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Somerset%20cruise%2008/71e7587d.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Somerset%20cruise%2008/6b4c08ca.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Somerset%20cruise%2008/7d70abfb-1.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Somerset%20cruise%2008/6625fd47-1.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Somerset%20cruise%2008/38cf4e1d-1.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Somerset%20cruise%2008/d7fce860-1.jpg

[iloveholden]

:drool: awsome mate. LS3 stroker hehe

[350VZ]

G'day Nick. As always, she looks beautiful. I've got the same rims only in chrome, what size rear rubber are you running? I was looking at going a little wider on mine. ps. OTRCAI is still Gr8.:goodjob:

[ziggycv8z]

:drool: awsome mate. LS3 stroker hehe

And a decent cam. Pity it will be a year or so before I can do it.

G'day Nick. As always, she looks beautiful. I've got the same rims only in chrome, what size rear rubber are you running? I was looking at going a little wider on mine. ps. OTRCAI is still Gr8.:goodjob:

Good to hear the OTR is going great.
I have 245's at the rear and 235's at the front. I think if I got the guards rolled I could go a bit wider. ATM I have about 3mm clearance in the rear.

[350VZ]

Cheers champ.

The sound is sweet. Which rear mufflers did you use?

[ziggycv8z]

They are the Sureflow muflers, medium loud.

Here's a pic I have played with.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Photoshop/91f01214.jpg

[Pickles]

Ziggy-Great thread-you've really put a lot of your "heart & soul" into that Monaro. Love the twin dual outlet exhaust tips, which I reckon are a big improvement on the originals. Well done.
Cheers, Pickles.

[blackvy]

it looks unreal mate

[Duncs]

Mate, your Monaro looks deadset gorgeous. I love it!

[colburger8]

Hey Nick

Get us some night shots with that new camera of yours.... what till its dark then play with the lights around you and use 30 sec to 60 sec exposures.. the paint will come to life!!!!
I will coming up to brissy next two weeks ,let us know via PM if you are in town..

Col

Hey Nick

without a hijack situation...

Here is the look I got using night shot and 60 sec exposure

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x273/Colburger8/P1010650.jpg

Cheers
Col

[ziggycv8z]

Thank's guys. Appreciate the comments.



Hey Nick

Get us some night shots with that new camera of yours.... what till its dark then play with the lights around you and use 30 sec to 60 sec exposures.. the paint will come to life!!!!
I will coming up to brissy next two weeks ,let us know via PM if you are in town..

Col

Hey Nick

without a hijack situation...

Here is the look I got using night shot and 60 sec exposure

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x273/Colburger8/P1010650.jpg

Cheers
Col

Hi Col,
Nice pic. I will try a few night shots soon and see how they go.

Ziggy-Great thread-you've really put a lot of your "heart & soul" into that Monaro. Love the twin dual outlet exhaust tips, which I reckon are a big improvement on the originals. Well done.
Cheers, Pickles.

Thank's Pickles,
Your correct in that I have put my "heart and soul" in the Monaro and have enjoyed every minute of the mods. I have just gone through this thread and am amazed how far it's come from the start. (Didn't I cop a flogging for the chrome mags.) I'm very happy I went with the twin duels, It changes the looks for the better.

We went to a skid pan day on the weekend and got a few pics of Kirsty (wife) having a go.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/skid%20pan%20day/2b558ef6.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/skid%20pan%20day/7839e412.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/skid%20pan%20day/c3831a73.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/skid%20pan%20day/db2e8900.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/skid%20pan%20day/1c18d813.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/skid%20pan%20day/c1b7fb6a.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/skid%20pan%20day/fdc33c46.jpg

[57VYU]

monaro was lookling good one the skidpan yesterday mate :goodjob:

[iloveholden]

Skidpan...good stuff mate

[colburger8]

Hey Nick

Great shots, just home from aweek in Brissy through to toowomba in a Aurion!!!??!!

Just picked up a new daily driver Mini cooper S .. Will post it seperately..

Catch you soon

Col

[ziggycv8z]

A few updated pics of the Monaro.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Monaro/DSC_0060b.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Monaro/DSC_0063b.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Monaro/DSC_0069b.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Monaro/CB-BFC_092002_0014.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Monaro/DSC_0012.jpg

[cashie]

Looking great as always Ziggy!!

I do miss the Holden Lion in the grill though.

[mcdeath]

That is one super smick looking monaro for sure im in love :bow:

[Rub]

Love your ride man.. awesome pics too.. love that last one!

[VESSV316]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/2d30f2f3.jpg

What Wheels are they :O

[cashie]

What Wheels are they :O

Speedy Inferno

[irvbulldogs72]

Zig, are you running 245/35/19s all around?

[ziggycv8z]

Zig, are you running 245/35/19s all around?

Only on the rear, 235/35/19 at the front.

[colburger8]

Hi Guys

Been away a while.

Ziggy these shots have raised the bar. again.
This is Australia's sweetest Monaro!!

Keep up the great work Nick.

Cheers
Col

[Toast]

Ziggy, do you have a clip of this beast in action?

[madalbert]

Awesome stuff Nick, thought I'd go back through the forum and follow your progress after checking it out in the flesh last night. Didn't realise how much you had done to it, and that ride height is just perfect!!

[greg 72]

ziggy love the work you have done on your cv8z. Must be fun going for a cruise in it.

[FITZY777]

Yes.

This is a benchmark beast for me with photo's and external looks.

Good thread diggin mate, got me to look at this CV8Z again.


I judged my ride height from it as 'near to perfect'.

Good work.

Cheers

Fitzy

[ziggycv8z]

Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated.
WOW, it's been nearly a year since I last updated this thread and just over 4 years since purchasing the Monaro. It's been a great journey modifying the Monaro and still very happy with the mods done. The car still feels like new and has not missed a beat in the four years.
Would I change anything if I would do it again. In short, NO. Still gives me a big smile every time I drive it.
Nothing new in the mods department but heres a few pics.

Cheers
Nick

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/ECC%20Shoot/DSC_0161c.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/ECC%20Shoot/DSC_0169a.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Monaro/DSC_0144b1.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Monaro/DSC_0150b.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Monaro/DSC_0151b.jpg

[Little Brad]

pics look good nick,

[READA]

Looking good buddy

that front grill? where did u get that ?
keen on one for mine :)

[Daynesy]

Love the pics, car looks awesome good job!

[ziggycv8z]

Looking good buddy

that front grill? where did u get that ?
keen on one for mine :)

It's a home made grille. Made out of 3mm ally sheet and powdercoated.

[VESSCAM]

Nice munro mate, always liked that colour!

[kiwi monaroZ]

nice pic,s mate!!

just sold my 04 monaro for a cv8z, same colour, and with only 17000 km. she's like brand new.

one question however, he told me he has had the "cats" drilled out, i guess it will let the exhausts out a bit quicker, but seems to sometime have a little bit of lag when the clutch is pressed (ie still revving a little high then drops). didnt do it on the 04 version.

[Junkno's SS]

i guess its due to the ETC * Electronic Throttle *

Get the car tuned and tell your tuner about this issue and it will be solved


Cheers

[badmatt]

Zig, What springs are you using on your monaro?

Matt

[KrisR]

The "Monaro" stencil you got for your brakes, was that through holden or did you have that made up? Little things like that really do catch my eye :goodjob:

[Duncs]

The "Monaro" stencil you got for your brakes, was that through holden or did you have that made up? Little things like that really do catch my eye :goodjob:

Yes, i would like to get a set of VZ brakes for mine (slightly larger), paint the calipers yellow and then get the stencil done on top