Black Sacked VU SS

[11SLI]

Model: VU SS ute
Colour:Panther Mica
Engine:5.7 litre
Mods: Twin 2.5in exhaust with Pacemaker extractors, exits each side
Trans: 6 speed
Diff: Stock with clunks...For now :doh:
Interior: Stock VU SS embroided seats and interior...For now VY SS Leather on Monday :woohoo:
Stereo: Stock for now..
Suspension: Pedders shortened struts with Pedders SSL springs
Wheels: 20" Chrome Status
Brakes: Stock
Power: Stock
Future mods: Either Bags or put a blower on this puppy as well, or just stick with the usual MAFless, Ripshift, 3.9s and a new exhaust..

[11SLI]

can some1 plz help me out with uploading pics, i cant seem to find where that part is LOL :doh:

[banshee_lord]

sounds very nice mate. As for the photos use www.photobucket.com put your photos onto that then copy the URL into your posts on here its that simple mate. Hope it helps

[11SLI]

thanks mate doing it now... how do i put the pics up so they come up onto the thread instead of a link thou??

[11SLI]

What other mods you think i should do?

[banshee_lord]

They worked mate. Sorry i meant to say copy the img tab instead of URL my bad sorry, you can always edit the post!!!:doh:

[11SLI]

hahaha all good mate will do it now
thanks again

[11SLI]

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/11SLI/tint2.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/11SLI/cannonhill.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/11SLI/badges.jpg

[OUTAtheBloo]

Love the wheels mate !!

they suit her nicely :headbang: what width tyres did you put on, and any mods to make them fit ?

Dan

[11SLI]

just slapped on 225x35x20s didnt have to worry bout rolling guards etc
Dont think they are load rated but meh, i dont drive her that much anyways..

Thanks for the comments... cant wait for monday when the leather seats arrive

[gen3ss]

Nice VU mate,

For the future there are a couple of tyres out in a 225/35R20 that are load rated, no much chop though!

[AVENGE]

Love your ute Brett, Its got the perfect look about it. Can't wait to pick mine up tomorrow. :banana:

[11SLI]

Nice VU mate,

For the future there are a couple of tyres out in a 225/35R20 that are load rated, no much chop though!

Loving your Uterus bro, i wanted to do the VY Chev grill conversion but its too much hassle to get some1 to do it in brissy..
You should leave the 20s on it as well :dance:

[gen3ss]

Loving your Uterus bro, i wanted to do the VY Chev grill conversion but its too much hassle to get some1 to do it in brissy..
You should leave the 20s on it as well :dance:

Thanks mate, everybody kept telling me to leave em on, maybe get some 20's on it down the track, I really want 19" ROH Modena's more than anything.
I need more power first, I need BOOST!!!

The chrome 20's really suit the black looks awsome mate.

Cheers, Trent.

[Brass Munky]

That ute looks tough as, very nice. Boost it, every gen 3 needs boost

[11SLI]

Hey guys just posting up a pic of the new leather seats i brought outta a VY SS that i have fitted to my VU SS ute... Door trims and leather seats look awsum in there now and so much more comfortable..

Can anybody please help me with the seat belt alarm on the dash, as the VY SS plug doesnt connect to the originals for the VU's.. Is there a fuse that i can disconnect for them? :confused:

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/11SLI/leather2.jpg

[57FAT]

Were you driving north on the Gateway at about 1-1.30pm on Sunday? If it was it looks great in motion.
Jerry

[11SLI]

nah dont think it was me i was heading south about 12pm on the gateway.. Ur plates 57FAT are really familiar thou, cant put where i have seen it thou maybe Harrys Diner??

[SuteS]

Brett,

Are the VY (Look like SII) out of a ute or sedan? - Reason I ask is that the sedans have SIAB but Ute dont. If it has SIAB then the loose yellow cable could be them, otherwise its the pretensioner, which is loose and giving you the chime, as utes dont chime when you dont put your seat belt on...farmers complaints i spose.
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EDIT
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Just checked mine, VY SII Ute, Pretensioner cable = black. The fact that the VU (from memory) doesnt have power to allow you to height adjust, shouldnt cause a chime on the dash. Thus, if your cable is yellow I will assume they are out of a sedan with SIAB, this still wont cause the chime. If your pretensioner is not plugged in or if the ignition was started before hand this could cause the chime, still need to see your dealer to reset with Tech II.


SuteS

[57FAT]

Havn't made an appearance at Harry's, go to the Drags and Raceway occaisonally.
Jerry

[SuteS]

Additional info...

If you have seats out of a sedan with SIAB - there is an element of danger as static electricity can cause it to go off. AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE TRY TO POWER THIS PLUG UP.

I can only imagine the chime is being caused by either the pretensioner (black cable running to base of buckle) not plugged in or if you turned the ignition on before plugging it in. Regardless it needs to be reset with a tech II at a dealer.

SuteS

[11SLI]

Brett,

Are the VY (Look like SII) out of a ute or sedan? - Reason I ask is that the sedans have SIAB but Ute dont. If it has SIAB then the loose yellow cable could be them, otherwise its the pretensioner, which is loose and giving you the chime, as utes dont chime when you dont put your seat belt on...farmers complaints i spose.
>>>>
EDIT
>>>>
Just checked mine, VY SII Ute, Pretensioner cable = black. The fact that the VU (from memory) doesnt have power to allow you to height adjust, shouldnt cause a chime on the dash. Thus, if your cable is yellow I will assume they are out of a sedan with SIAB, this still wont cause the chime. If your pretensioner is not plugged in or if the ignition was started before hand this could cause the chime, still need to see your dealer to reset with Tech II.


SuteS

Thanks for all that info mate, much appreciated...
Yeh the Yellow power cable wont match the plug for the VY SS Seats as they were out of a series 2 ute... the chime is only on for a short period of time until i start the engine, but the seat belt alarm light is on in the dash until i turn it off... i might take it to holden and get them to check it out
Thanks once again :bow:

[11SLI]

Just been talking to a guy who wants to use my ute as a promo for his audio company.. so the ute will be getting decked out in subs amps and a screen for shows
Just need to wait for the money as its only costing me at their cost price for the goods... cant wait

[OLS108]

Just been talking to a guy who wants to use my ute as a promo for his audio company.. so the ute will be getting decked out in subs amps and a screen for shows
Just need to wait for the money as its only costing me at their cost price for the goods... cant wait
she is coming along Very well Brett... before you get all that Heavy audio gear.. i think an Edit may be in Order... 3881 3999 i think you know whos number that is:burnout:

[02vxss]

nice looking ute mate

[11SLI]

she is coming along Very well Brett... before you get all that Heavy audio gear.. i think an Edit may be in Order... 3881 3999 i think you know whos number that is:burnout:

hahaha ill see how much i get back on tax dave and then it will be the mafless ripshift 3.9s and a new zorst anyways, so im not just stopping at the audio gear, cos i still want a harrop or procharger by the end of the year :dance:

[PUMPED]

definately a great looking ute the wheels are tidy as and suit it perfectly! The new leather looks insane well done bud catch up soon!:flame:

[P.I.M.P]

DDAAMMNN
hootttttest ute
love it mate:shock:

[BJ4D]

Having trouble replying to this thread cos i cant seem to get the drool off my keyboard. LOL
Nice ute mate, love the VUs

[11SLI]

thanks for all the comments guys...
The ute goes in for cam springs edit 3.9s full twin 2.5 dilpillpo (spelling) zorst and ripshift so should be awsum once i get it back wednesday... Also the big custom install will be finished by the commo cruise in august :headbang:

[cooked_chook]

what does the sticker say on the back window something fabrication?

[11SLI]

It says Osk Racing Fabrications, my mate made it up looks filth in the design he made...

[02vxss]

thanks for all the comments guys...
The ute goes in for cam springs edit 3.9s full twin 2.5 dilpillpo (spelling) zorst and ripshift so should be awsum once i get it back wednesday... Also the big custom install will be finished by the commo cruise in august :headbang:

drool!!! be good to here your thoughts on the final result, exact mods i will be looking to in the future. (already got edit n exhaust tho)
great stuff mate, cant wait to c this car in person on the commo cruise.

[11SLI]

Thanks for the comments guy i cant wait either will let you all know..
Been told if it hooks up right can be in the low 12s bracket..

02VXSS: Ill be there for sure come up and say hi, its only a 50-50 now that the stereo will be complete but least ill still be there :D

[11SLI]

had a minor setback the head tuner at PT is away sick so my car will wait another week until the engine work is done... Ohh well but least i know its all a goer from then... :dance:

[hyperss82]

nice ute makes me think should i have bought a black 1 again

[02vxss]

got her back yet mate?

[11SLI]

finally got the ute back from PowerTorque and HOLY SHIT :driving: :dance:

Its insane 222-224 cam with PSI Springs, 3.9s, Ripshift, Mafless, twin 2.5in Dilfilpo exhaust and edit done..

Was 193rwkw and 676nM torque before the mods and came out with 251rwkw and 802nM of torque.. Ive been told PT's dyno shows a lower reading then most but this ute now pulls hard as and loving it...

Cant express the quality of workmanship enough..
OTR comes this time next week :D

[OLS108]

finally got the ute back from PowerTorque and HOLY SHIT :driving: :dance:

Its insane 222-224 cam with PSI Springs, 3.9s, Ripshift, Mafless, twin 2.5in Dilfilpo exhaust and edit done..

Was 193rwkw and 676nM torque before the mods and came out with 251rwkw and 802nM of torque.. Ive been told PT's dyno shows a lower reading then most but this ute now pulls hard as and loving it...

Cant express the quality of workmanship enough..
OTR comes this time next week :D
Perfect Timing Brett, when am i goin to see it at the Track ???

[11SLI]

Perfect Timing Brett, when am i goin to see it at the Track ???

Ive been told my CV joints are on the way out so ill replace them and then im out there :dance:

[CHEFAI]

nice ute mate, looks tuff!!!

[02vxss]

awesome result mate... hows the idle sound???lovely i bet!!!

[OLS108]

sweet ride mate love the wheels!!!!!!

Another 5.7l monster on our streets to eat all that jap crap

only milk and juice come in 2 litres!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!BAAAAAAAAAAAAB BBYYY!!!!!!!!!!!

WOOF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

are you feeling ok ?:hmmm:

[11SLI]

Yeh mate the idle is loud and sounds tuff as, its a bit droney around 1500-2000 but ill see how it goes.. The power is fun in 2nd and beyond 2700+ thru every gear haha :driving:

[BEWARE]

Good work, pretty similar mods I'm looking at doing, minus the cam, so I'd be interested to see how she goes down the 1/4

701let...dude, bad, narrow minded attitude...there is plenty of jap crap under 2L that would eat alot of cars on here.....so no point being silly!

[10VDR]

great looking ute mate , making some nice power, let us know once you get to run it down the track. im interested to see what time it runs
701LET you write nearly the exact same thing in all your posts, we get the picture even though i like and own a v8 , i happen to agree with beware... there is plenty of jap crap that will eat alot of cars on here

[11SLI]

10VDR: i was talking to Ney and she told me u sold ur lexus and brought Green VY SS i think it was.. .awsum move brother and should i see you out thurs nite??

[buster]

Excellent night photograph. Shows the lines off really well! :drool:

[MB_Storm]

Neat ute man!
couldnt of done it better!
a Black Betty! :)

[buster]

What did the leather interior cost you mate? Any other pitfalls in installing besides the seat belt prob? That looks like one awesome comfort zone! :cool: " I want! I want! " Anyone in Perth got some leather to sell? PM me.Nice job mate! Nice job!

[11SLI]

leather only cost me $600 for door trims and all, got a good price at the right time... Nah mate that was the only prob with the seat belt light all i have to do is go to holden and get a Tech2 to reset it and im away again :)
Thanks for the comments guy..

Big custom install for stereo goes in Saturday and takes a week :wave: :wave:

[11SLI]

Finally got the stereo hooked up...
Hope you all like it was on the commo cruise 2day


http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/11SLI/doors.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/11SLI/stereo.jpg

[OLS108]

Brett the System looks Nuts....

will have to catch up for a ride soon eh:woohoo:

[Gatecrasher]

lol! Mate that sub is overboard huge - esp in cabin!! It must absolutely crank though. Is it a free-air sub (i.e. not requiring a box)?
Really like your wheels though. Suit to the car to a tee - size and design. Have never seen them before on ANY car. Nice work.

[11SLI]

Gatecrasher - lol! Mate that sub is overboard huge - esp in cabin!! It must absolutely crank though. Is it a free-air sub (i.e. not requiring a box)?
Really like your wheels though. Suit to the car to a tee - size and design. Have never seen them before on ANY car. Nice work.

haha its all pretty much for shows etc... It does crank pretty loud can only have it on about volume 8 and goes to 35... Its not really setup for very loud quality as it needs to be tuned often... My wheels are pretty different cant really reveal the make/design but they are 20s :rolleyes:

OLS108 - Brett the System looks Nuts....

will have to catch up for a ride soon eh

Yeh dave for sure you were meant to come have a look on the commo cruise but you were way to caught up with others.. all good mate, very soon one day ull see it :)

[vyssbeast]

is that a 15" sub?

[11SLI]

nah a dual voice 12"

[11SLI]

Wanna say a big thank you to Tez and Dave for helping me out with the OTR... its insane the throttle response having this unit on... Cherps 4th gear and squats that hard changing into 5th that the towbar almost hits the road.. My mate behind me couldnt believe it hahaha

Thanks once again guys for your support :bravo: :bow:

[11SLI]

Just went into the task of thinking it would all slip on pretty much as it came etc gearknob wise... I had to drill/bore out the inside plastic until it was on the metal to get it to slide onto the stick properly... File the gearstick down as i have a ripshift so i couldnt just change the sticks over.. Cut about 1/2in off the shaft so its smaller and looks way better and i filed down the little lip on the stick to to allow it to slide down a bit further..

Just unpicked the staples that held the leather in the VU bootcase, and even thou its a different shape i managed to staple it pretty damn clean as you can tell... all i have to do now is put some glue or something in to tighten the stick up as it has a slight bit of movement in it..

Apart from that it was an awsum out come
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/11SLI/knob.jpg

[02vxss]

looking good mate, same end result as mine... good stuff...

[11SLI]

was well worth it in the end.... Now to hit the motor again :nos:

[LS1WPN]

Love Your Ute The Rims Look Hot As!!!

[11SLI]

few more pics from a cruise
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/11SLI/2006_0812Image0065.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/11SLI/DSCF2787_renamed_15143.jpg

[highlander_69r]

sweet ride hope to catch up 1 day

[11SLI]

Just need to throw in a Tex clutch and im out to the track.. Ive neva been before so ill be counting on guys like Tez, Dave and the Qld LS1 boys to help us out the nite i head out :yup:

Cant wait :bravo:

[TASSYVUSS]

sweet ride dude

[11SLI]

Thanks for the comments guys... Wondering what sorta times i can get with the ute.. i know a few 13s will do for a start but when i get used to the manual in a ute ill try crack the mid to low 12s

[11SLI]

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/11SLI/TBA.jpghttp://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/11SLI/FAT346.jpg

Just got the new 78mm TBA Throttle Body and some new plates for the ute..
Any idea on how much gain the 78mm TBA's will give on a cammed LS1??

[highlander_69r]

m12 and dave run them , from memory dave got 1/10th and i think m12 got similar.

[11SLI]

went to the PowerTorque dyno day and pulled 256.9rwkw so its a nice little jump.. pretty much 5rwkw but it needs a tune really bad and a touch up tune for the TB itself... So hoping to just nudge the 260rwkw

[OLS108]

ye sounded Great on the Dyno Brett :bravo:
and look as good as always... Shaun was in love with your Audio system:lol:

[11SLI]

hahaha he didnt know what to say at first.. he was laughing and smiling flat out... its always good to get a reaction from ppl like that.. :bravo: :lol:

Dyno Day at PowerTorque rolled in 256.9rwkw or 344.5rwhp..
Needs touch up tune and good service still.

http://s74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/11SLI/?action=view&current=Powertorque_Dyno_300906186.flv

[AVENGE]

Looks awesome brett, Need to get you out to the drag strip now to see what she can really do. Good work mate.

[DNO-55]

Looked really neat at the PT dyno day. Huge Props!:yup:

[11SLI]

Thanks guys... Still looking into the turbo/blower setup, so just saving heaps to fund the setup :bounce:

[11SLI]

Radiator shat itself the other nite, so brought a new 1 then putting it off the road as its in Brisbane Autosalon coming up..
Then its stayin off until the big mods are done :)

[11SLI]

Well i cant hold a secret much longer
I just brought myself a Gen-TT kit :) :)

Hanging for it to get to my doorstep and then fit and tow it to PT :bow:

[11SLI]

Twins arrive Friday :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[OLS108]

Twins arrive Friday :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

excellent.. can i come over and get a Photo with them ?:woot:

[11SLI]

haha do it you wont ur scared :lmao:

[rebel_clubby]

subs a bit over kill imo, but other wise pretty sweet ride man

[11SLI]

all good, its only in there for visual purpose for shows...its pretty funny when u go for a cruise the WTF factor on peoples faces..... it all comes out easy enough if i want to get rid of it..
:thumbsup:

[rebel_clubby]

haha, wtf factor, i like that 1 lol

but it got heaps of it thats for sure, is the lot fiberglassed in or just a center sub box?

[11SLI]

yeah its all fibreglassed and painted in 2pak black gloss... My twins didnt arrive today, it was heartbreaking hahaha

[PUMPED]

I want an update on this thing!!! I heard around the grape vine u got some new goodies for this beast???

[11SLI]

The new kit which arrived Monday Arvo
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/11SLI/TTkit.jpg

[highlander_69r]

looks awesome, the end product will be worth it :)

[11SLI]

Finally some progress pics of the TT kit on the ute..
Should hopefully get most of the stuff bolted up this weekend coming..

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/11SLI/DSC00003.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/11SLI/DSC00004.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/11SLI/104_1569.jpg

[vk_of_death]

Very nice mate much respect

[ls1manta]

Looks like its really coming together dude, well done:yup:

[11SLI]

just waiting to get it back in Jan from PT :woohoo:

[02vxss]

congrats mate, bet u can't wait to get her back... be good to see what rwkw she makes and a qtr time if you get a chance to take it out... good stuff!

well worth a feature i reakon in a few of the mags running around aswell!

[11SLI]

congrats mate, bet u can't wait to get her back... be good to see what rwkw she makes and a qtr time if you get a chance to take it out... good stuff!

well worth a feature i reakon in a few of the mags running around aswell!

Thanks mate, would luv a feature but it wont bother me if it doesnt.. Ive built it cos ive gone from my dream blown 5.0L to a twin turbo LS1 to thats all i have to say, and all done with a decent budget..

Thanks again guys will let you know asap :thumbsup:

[iamhappy46]

Nice car man, let us know how it goes when it is finished.

Also, if you ever want somebody to write an article on your car... let me know ;)

[02vxss]

Thanks mate, would luv a feature but it wont bother me if it doesnt.. Ive built it cos ive gone from my dream blown 5.0L to a twin turbo LS1 to thats all i have to say, and all done with a decent budget..

Thanks again guys will let you know asap :thumbsup:

congrats mate, seeing this ute take shape has been great, though i do have a feeling it will eventually have a negative effect on my bank balance ;)

[11SLI]

congrats mate, seeing this ute take shape has been great, though i do have a feeling it will eventually have a negative effect on my bank balance ;)

haha dont worry about the bank balance mate it will all be worth it in the end hahaha :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:

[11SLI]

Finally the ute is almost back.. PT said i should have it back Monday or Tuesday so pumped to finally get to drive her after 3months of being off the road...

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/11SLI/PT.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/11SLI/PT4.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/11SLI/PT3.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/11SLI/PT2.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/11SLI/PT1.jpg

Let us know what you think :serenade: :driving:

[11SLI]

Get the ute back this arvo peoples :driving:

[02vxss]

looking good mate, not too long to go now!

[VU_SS_UTE]

Looking sweet mate, did you sell the 20s, or the 18s just on it while its at PT??

[11SLI]

sold the 20s mate... our fridge shit itself at home so i had to sell them to fund for a new fridge which wasnt cool..

But i hope the 17 VY SS rims will host some 255 or 275 tyres on it

[GETUTED]

sold the 20s mate... our fridge shit itself at home so i had to sell them to fund for a new fridge which wasnt cool..

But i hope the 17 VY SS rims will host some 255 or 275 tyres on it

fridge shit itself and your new fridge isn't cool?....you're having a bad week :stick:

[VU_SS_UTE]

sold the 20s mate... our fridge shit itself at home so i had to sell them to fund for a new fridge which wasnt cool..

But i hope the 17 VY SS rims will host some 255 or 275 tyres on it

Oh no good! Well at the rate this thing will chew through tires when you get it back i wouldnt wanna be paying for 20s either I spose!!!

[02vxss]

so how is it??? did you get it back this arvo?

[shrapnel]

probably been driving all night :)

[VU_SS_UTE]

Not getting it back until lunch today I hear...
So about now hopefully, I wanna see it!

[OLS108]

Not getting it back until lunch today I hear...
So about now hopefully, I wanna see it!

I think Brett is just waiting for the Dyno Room to become empty, i hear they had a 383 with a GenT1000 in their and it was Described as sounding like a Jumbo jet :thumbsup:
Hoping he brings it around here when its ready :yahoo:

[11SLI]

bit more of a wait people.. Smoke was blowing outta the exhaust heaps and found out its due to a Turbo having some Debris in it or something...

Cant think of how because i had everything taped or capped..

Ohh well Turbo has been sent and Monday is the arrival of it, so looks like Tuesday will be the day i finally get to drive her out :driving:

[OLS108]

bit more of a wait people.. Smoke was blowing outta the exhaust heaps and found out its due to a Turbo having some Debris in it or something...

Cant think of how because i had everything taped or capped..

Ohh well Turbo has been sent and Monday is the arrival of it, so looks like Tuesday will be the day i finally get to drive her out :driving:

Prob just a Faulty Turbo Mate, those hair Dryers were Capped everytime i saw them.

[Hammer]

shit happens mate, let me know what happens , stop perving on them chicks @ commonwealth bank :) and do some work !!!

[AVENGE]

Love your ute brett, Can't wait to see her back on the road. I might have tuesday off aswell so i'll come for the treck to Brendale. might even let the boys at pt. maybe even get the guys there to look at my ute to see if they did do the tune, doubt they did though.

[Hammer]

Love your ute brett, Can't wait to see her back on the road. I might have tuesday off aswell so i'll come for the treck to Brendale. might even let the boys at pt. maybe even get the guys there to look at my ute to see if they did do the tune, doubt they did though.


look out for a guy wearing a tartan skirt.. and make sure you film him first shot of the car. i wanna see his reaction on his face when he shits himself :D :D :lmao: :lmao: