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GTS LSA

17-09-2006, 06:59 PM

I see a few nice LS1's / Holden anything about whilst sedately cruising the streets of Canberra ......(one good bloke I spoke to in Woolies carpark one day put me on to LS1 in the 1st place) ....... what I would like to know is ...which ones are members............ one day I will attend a Gentech Dyno day and meet a few people .... but in the mean time post some pics ....(I will do the same if I ever get skilled enough:) ).............. PS those stickers I read about in a couple of other threads sound like the go.......... how do we get some?????

team illucid

17-09-2006, 07:07 PM

My LS1.com.au sticker is under the bonnet - not going to help spot me :)

There was a cruise a few weeks ago and there is a Gentech day coming up soon I believe to celebrate the new workshop.

Goggles

17-09-2006, 07:11 PM

still waiting for the new ls1.com.au stickers to appear....my previous ones were left on my SV8, and that was 2 cars ago, and 2 years ago.

KeenGolfer

17-09-2006, 09:36 PM

Not too hard to spot "MAD WGN" if you know what you're looking for :) You can see some details on my wagon at www.vysswagon.com

bluess57

18-09-2006, 06:35 PM

Never got to putting my ls1.com stickers on,
carry a sponsors sticker on rear window though (Gentech)

Pic from private drag day
http://home.pacific.net.au/~ijhope/ls1/########280506_072.jpg

Cheers
Ian

Goanna

18-09-2006, 07:42 PM

Piss Poor burnout Ian!.....:stick: :limpy:

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Goanna/skidpan/7.JPG

team illucid

18-09-2006, 07:44 PM

is that smoke or water spray :lol:

badnews

18-09-2006, 07:57 PM

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j155/badnewshsv/hof_1407_bg.jpg

vyssbeast

18-09-2006, 08:15 PM

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j155/badnewshsv/hof_1407_bg.jpg

is your rear wing removd?
if so i'd love a rear shot of your car!! looks AWESOME!!:yup:

QIKMIK

18-09-2006, 08:40 PM

(one good bloke I spoke to in Woolies carpark one day put me on to LS1 in the 1st place)Wouldn't have been Gungahlin at all would it? That bloke was probably me!

Good to see another Canberran in the fray!

Mick

vt350phantom

18-09-2006, 08:48 PM

Not too hard to spot "MAD WGN" if you know what you're looking for :) You can see some details on my wagon at www.vysswagon.com

Drew, Cool site there, I enjoyed the read. :bravo:

Cheers

Phantom

jerrel

18-09-2006, 10:49 PM

Drew, Cool site there, I enjoyed the read. :bravo:

Cheers

Phantom

yea same, good read.

KeenGolfer

19-09-2006, 08:45 AM

Thanks vt350phantom / JMK :)

GTS LSA

19-09-2006, 09:34 AM

Wouldn't have been Gungahlin at all would it? That bloke was probably me!

Good to see another Canberran in the fray!

Mick

That would be the one.................... :yup: :yup: :yup: :yup:

badnews

19-09-2006, 10:19 AM

is your rear wing removd?
if so i'd love a rear shot of your car!! looks AWESOME!!:yup:

yeah got it taken off the week i got the car, ill try and get some pics up asap

Rustle

19-09-2006, 01:54 PM

only pic i could find at work

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n296/Rustle07/rusvx.jpg

phantomsv8s

19-09-2006, 02:17 PM

This is my new baby....2 weeks old and 2000km on the clock

happy as larry.... would like to get validated.... is there anything happening soon... couldn't find anything mentioned specifically?

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/378small.jpg

BTY : badnews - Love your wheels!!

GTS LSA

19-09-2006, 04:30 PM

Hhhhhmmmm lets see if this works.............http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m216/HRTGTO/Picture124.jpg

team illucid

19-09-2006, 04:54 PM

This is my new baby....2 weeks old and 2000km on the clock

happy as larry.... would like to get validated.... is there anything happening soon... couldn't find anything mentioned specifically?

BTY : badnews - Love your wheels!!

R they 20's? they look so small in the wheel arch.

Validation opportunity was Sep 3rd. There should be something else coming up as the weather warms up.

GTS LSA

19-09-2006, 05:08 PM

Ditto with the validation............. Was away that weekend :( :(

Will keep an eye out for the next one

Goanna

19-09-2006, 08:40 PM

This is my new baby....2 weeks old and 2000km on the clock

happy as larry.... would like to get validated.... is there anything happening soon... couldn't find anything mentioned specifically?

Hey...im sure the words, "will give you a ride in my VE" and im sure this whole validation thing can be worked out!!! :yup: :bounce: :bravo:

bluess57

19-09-2006, 08:41 PM

Hey...im sure the words, "will give you a ride in my VE" and im sure this whole validation thing can be worked out!!! :yup: :bounce: :bravo:

Hey Steve,
You get the back seat ride, I'll Drive :yup: :yup: :)

phantomsv8s

20-09-2006, 09:13 AM

R they 20's? they look so small in the wheel arch.

Validation opportunity was Sep 3rd. There should be something else coming up as the weather warms up.

They definatley are 20"...I think they look the same as my 18" on my VY

Hey...im sure the words, "will give you a ride in my VE" and im sure this whole validation thing can be worked out!!! :yup: :bounce: :bravo:

I am sure that a small get together could be organised..... with rides aplenty... the only rules are ... you break you pay.... and speeding fines are to be payed by the driver at the time!!!

Dates anyone!?!!!

team illucid

20-09-2006, 09:15 AM

They definatley are 20"...I think they look the same as my 18" on my VY

Yeah I would agree - I think 22" may become pretty common over the next few years as people upgrade.

phantomsv8s

20-09-2006, 09:19 AM

Yeah I would agree - I think 22" may become pretty common over the next few years as people upgrade.

I would lower the car ... but it would void my warrenty and with a series 1 car I dont want to risk it!!

Deanhoe

20-09-2006, 02:31 PM

Well I guess all us Canberra boys are posting pics, I thought I might as well. Here is me on the skidpan last weekend.

http://www.users.on.net/~deano1123/me.JPG

Goanna

20-09-2006, 04:02 PM

I am sure that a small get together could be organised..... with rides aplenty... the only rules are ... you break you pay.... and speeding fines are to be payed by the driver at the time!!!

Dates anyone!?!!!

DONE! i would be up for this! and im sure im not the only one!

phantomsv8s

20-09-2006, 07:04 PM

This weekend is good for me!!!

I thought a BBQ lunch at a lake or something could be an idea.
(would have suggested my house but dont have a BBQ!!)

Seems that it is getting hot enough for a BBQ... just hope that the rain and wind holds off.

Let me know your thoughts and which day if you like the idea!!

Heres a "red hot" hot plates we can use to burn some...... snags!!

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

team illucid

20-09-2006, 07:14 PM

the needle is on the wrong way

KeenGolfer

20-09-2006, 07:38 PM

This weekend is good for me!!!

I thought a BBQ lunch at a lake or something could be an idea.
(would have suggested my house but dont have a BBQ!!)

Sounds like a great idea, I'd love to see your beast (and have a drive!) This weekend isn't much good for me however as I'm heading down the coast Friday morning for 3 days.

bluess57

20-09-2006, 08:12 PM

DONE! i would be up for this! and im sure im not the only one!
Weekend is fine by me - could just meet up at Belco Maccas

phantomsv8s

20-09-2006, 08:46 PM

bluess57

20-09-2006, 09:05 PM

I am happy for this weekend or another weekend!!

You guys deciede.

Mayebe ill meet up with bluess57 at maccas this weekend and anyone else who is interested.... but then have a better planned BBQ in a few weeks (or when it suits the majority)

Name your time... I'm only a across the lake.
Get Goanna along (or others validated) and your good ...

Well I guess all us Canberra boys are posting pics, I thought I might as well. Here is me on the skidpan last weekend.

Was it run by Aaron McGill ?
How much fun is the skid pan...

phantomsv8s

20-09-2006, 09:23 PM

Yeah the skid pan looks like awesome fun!!

Never done it myself...wish i knew about it... would love to try it!!

_________________________________________________
Name your time... I'm only a across the lake.
Get Goanna along (or others validated) and your good ...

Does Saturday lunch time sound good!!!

Goanna... you interested????

Chris5.7ltr

20-09-2006, 10:01 PM

You might see my SS around the Gordon and Fyshwick area, don't have any pics of it atm but if you see a Tiger Mica VX SS with ROH Furys and a front mount intercooler that might be me.

VT-099

20-09-2006, 10:43 PM

They're not the greatest pics, but here's my baby.

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/VT-099/CV8_1.jpg
http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/VT-099/CV8_2.jpg

CraigH

20-09-2006, 10:46 PM

Hi

The Skid Pan is great fun. Shame it was double booked on last Sunday which meant Rick had to find something else for his group to do.

So we did some motokhana fun on the area next door.

http://www.circlefx.com/~mr2act/sept2006_rickbates_motorkhana/index.html

Mine is the silver CV8-Z.

Bit harder on the tyres than the skid pan but still lots of fun.

regards

Craig

Deanhoe

21-09-2006, 08:44 AM

It was my first time on the skidpan, definately something I'd recommend. I drive my car so slowly when its wet, I'm worse then an L plater. But it was great to go in a controlled environment to see how easy it was to slide/spin out. I went with a bunch of mates who are into R/S libertys and GT forresters, I was going so slow compared to them.
It definately taught me that driving in the wet slow is still my best option :)

The guys name was Derrick, didn't get his last name but he was really friendly and helped me out a lot. He's got a GTR skyline which one of the guys got to take out on the pan, he was rapped.

Highly recommended to anyone wanting to have some fun and/or even to learn how easy it is to loose control in these cars. Did bugger all to my tyres too, couldn't even notice.

VT-099

21-09-2006, 09:16 AM

Can any of you blokes recommend a good local detailer?

I've tried the guys in Phillip behind the Shell servo (Advanced Automotive Detailing?) and have to say I wasn't overly impressed. They did an alright job, but if I'm paying someone to do it, I want them to be more thourough.

There were little things that annoyed me, like polish that needed to be buffed a bit, fluff all over the dash from their cloths, and the interior back didn't even look like it got done.

So, where have you tried and what did you think?

Rustle

21-09-2006, 09:36 AM

how do you organise to go out on the skid pan?

do you have to be in a car club or can you just call up and book a day to go on it with a couple of mates??

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n296/Rustle07/DSC_0798_lo.jpg

CraigH

21-09-2006, 09:45 AM

There ar a few options for the skid pan.

People like Rick bates and Derrick run sessions on a regular basis

see here

http://www.batesadvanceddriving.com

Not just skid pan but advanced/defensive driving.

They are also open to running sessions for clubs/groups in a similar way.

I am doing another day with rick on the 15th but am happy to do more :-) as it is great fun and you learn heaps

Craig

Deanhoe

21-09-2006, 10:03 AM

Derrick's website is www.fifthgear.com.au. I did it with the a bunch of guys from the RS liberty club. If you contact him, he'll be able to fit you in somewhere. We did it on the Saturday and he said he another spot free the next day if we wanted to have another go, I was out of money :(

429olinder

21-09-2006, 11:50 AM

VEPlaya

21-09-2006, 04:02 PM

I am happy for this weekend or another weekend!!

You guys deciede.

Mayebe ill meet up with bluess57 at maccas this weekend and anyone else who is interested.... but then have a better planned BBQ in a few weeks (or when it suits the majority):

Guys, I'd like to get together as well. My VE and a Black VE sitting next to each other would be really cool!! Imagine how many heads we could turn.:yup: :yup: What is getting validated? Is it like christening the back seat? I've christened my front seat.:bounce: I'm not into Macca's:spew: . What about meeting at the labour club for drinks, and some show and tell. Fri, Sat or Sunday is good for me.:yup:

VT-099

21-09-2006, 04:30 PM

You could try INJEKTD in Belconnen Town Centre. There are some pretty good looking cars getting around with their sticker attached. I haven't tried them myself though.

I thought they were a wheel and tyre shop :confused:

Goanna

21-09-2006, 05:59 PM

You might see my SS around the Gordon and Fyshwick area, don't have any pics of it atm but if you see a Tiger Mica VX SS with ROH Furys and a front mount intercooler that might be me.

or the one getting alot of wheel spin across canberra ave the otherday!!! Sounded SWEEEEET!!!

phantomsv8s

21-09-2006, 07:09 PM

Rustle

21-09-2006, 07:14 PM

whats getting validated mean?

phantomsv8s

21-09-2006, 07:20 PM

whats getting validated mean?

see under you name it says non-validated...

It allows you in to ALL areas of the LS!.com.au and allows you to fully modify your profile (like put a pic next to your name)

There are parts of the fourm that are only for validated people....

team illucid

21-09-2006, 07:34 PM

so saturday midday sound like a goer!!!

exact time and location can me decided between now and then...

who is up for the small get together......

hopefully someone who is validated will come along!!

There is more to validation than just coming along once and being nominated. It generally requires a few get togethers before one is nominated to be validated.

Validation is a privilege, NOT a right.

phantomsv8s

21-09-2006, 07:44 PM

There is more to validation than just coming along once and being nominated. It generally requires a few get togethers before one is nominated to be validated.

Validation is a privilege, NOT a right.

I used to be validated.. as (phatomsv8) but was went on hiatis for to long time and lost my phantomsv8 name.... hence the phantomsv8s name

Now that I am back and contibuting to the forum both in posts and trying to organise meets I would think that I am not taking the validation as a small thing... rather I love the LS1.com.au site and would like to be able to take fuller roll in the contributions that I can make.

I want to earn my validation back!!!

Goanna

21-09-2006, 08:09 PM

This weekend sounds great, let us know the time. Looking foward to seeing your VE!

GTS LSA

22-09-2006, 07:50 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by team illucid
There is more to validation than just coming along once and being nominated. It generally requires a few get togethers before one is nominated to be validated.

Validation is a privilege, NOT a right.

I have to agree - although not validated:bawl: ............ From the majority of things I have read and seen on LS1 the standards are high, things like cruise for a cure and so on.............(and I have really only sat back and read and sometimes laughed and rarely contributed - so as not to look a fool) and I dont think validation should just be a given................unfortunately due to running my business and family time which is most important, I find it difficult to go along to Dyno days and the like............. but I am going to make the effort and get known................. just turning up doesnt seem to cut it:soap:

Deanhoe

22-09-2006, 09:16 AM

I'd love to come and meet some of you guys, but I'm down the coast this weekend playing with my new toy :)

HazzaHSV

22-09-2006, 09:34 AM

WOW! Good to see so many Canberra guys active on the forums. Especially good to see a couple of brand new VE owners willing to show the ropes of the new model.

I haven't been in a VE yet and it will be great meeting more Canberra members so am going to come out to a weekend meet eventually (under the pump atm till after Bathurst weekend).

PS - Don't forget anyone who is slightly interested in having a fun track day with your car, we are having one on October 4th at Wakefield Park along with another forum. So if you want to come out and watch or go for a spin yourself I can give you full details. Also late in the year there will be a GenTech dyno day.

bluess57

22-09-2006, 06:01 PM

Decisions, decisions, decisions ....
I'll have a go at setting some details

When :- Saturday 23/9/2006 Time: 3pm
Where :- Belco Maccas carpark (back rows)

Hang around, chew the fat, decide to go for a cruze/run with VEs that show.

How about a run to Telecom Tower carpark (photo opportunities?)
and black mountain penisula (more photo opps)?

Be there or be .... (somewhere else?)

Cheers
Ian

Goanna

22-09-2006, 06:02 PM

Done, will be there! hmmmmmm, VE SSV!!!!

phantomsv8s

22-09-2006, 08:06 PM

Chris5.7ltr

22-09-2006, 10:26 PM

or the one getting alot of wheel spin across canberra ave the otherday!!! Sounded SWEEEEET!!!

No idea what your talking about.:nyuk:

phantomsv8s

23-09-2006, 01:49 PM

I'll see ya all down at belco maccas in an hour (3pm)

GTS LSA

23-09-2006, 05:49 PM

Also late in the year there will be a GenTech dyno day.

I reckon this sounds the go......if we can get enough notice and get organised....... The wakefield day would be good but away that weekend and would only be a look see :1peek: as wont be tracking this car like the last :driving: :burnout: .............

phantomsv8s

24-09-2006, 04:46 PM

I would like to thank : goanna and bluess57 for turning up so that I could meet up with some people from the forum in person.

We went for a drive in my VE SSV and in bluess57 VT SS (which BTW sounds pretty mad)

Would have been nice to get a few more people along... but I realise that there were few that couldnt make it.....maybe next time!!

Funny thing happened when i was waiting for the guys to turn up.... a set of copper came up to me and asked to swap cars (they had a merc van)... they got out of the van and asked to have a look around (of which i said was no problem) they were really nice and even joked about how easy it would be to loose your licence in this car!!!!! Good to see there are some good decent guys out there that are cops that understand what we love about the V8 (the sound not the top speed.... well at least on the suburban streets not the track)

pillow

24-09-2006, 07:44 PM

Dammit I read this too late! lol, should have called or messaged me Ian

bluess57

24-09-2006, 09:59 PM

Dammit I read this too late! lol, should have called or messaged me Ian

You snooze, ya looze :lol: Never mind we'll get you along to a validation

I would like to thank : goanna and bluess57 for turning up so that I could meet up with some people from the forum in person.

We went for a drive in my VE SSV and in bluess57 VT SS (which BTW sounds pretty mad)

Would have been nice to get a few more people along... but I realise that there were few that couldnt make it.....maybe next time!!

Funny thing happened when i was waiting for the guys to turn up.... a set of copper came up to me and asked to swap cars (they had a merc van)... they got out of the van and asked to have a look around (of which i said was no problem) they were really nice and even joked about how easy it would be to loose your licence in this car!!!!! Good to see there are some good decent guys out there that are cops that understand what we love about the V8 (the sound not the top speed.... well at least on the suburban streets not the track)

Thanks for the ride in the VE, makes me want to get one :(
NO way I'm driving one coz then I'd be sold.:yup:

Devil CV8

25-09-2006, 07:55 AM

I used to be validated.. as (phatomsv8) but was went on hiatis for to long time and lost my phantomsv8 name.... hence the phantomsv8s name

In this case I'd suggest an email to the mods with all your old details and maybe if they can verify that your validation will be put back

Deanhoe

25-09-2006, 08:48 AM

Really good to see some of you guys meet up, I wish I could've made it but had already made plans, oh well next time.....

Falchoon

25-09-2006, 08:16 PM

You could try INJEKTD in Belconnen Town Centre. There are some pretty good looking cars getting around with their sticker attached. I haven't tried them myself though.

I had my car done there but wasn't super impressed, though I am very fussy! From memory it was $250 to detail just the outside of the car.

KeenGolfer

25-09-2006, 09:18 PM

Have you tried anyone else Falchoon? I've thought several times about getting a detail, but have no idea who in Canberra is good.

pillow

25-09-2006, 09:58 PM

Have you tried anyone else Falchoon? I've thought several times about getting a detail, but have no idea who in Canberra is good.

I like to think I'm alright at poilishing cars:)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/mrpillow/s2k010.jpg

KeenGolfer

25-09-2006, 10:16 PM

I like to think I'm alright at poilishing cars:)

Nice! But do you do other peoples cars? If so, send me a PM with some details, cost etc.

Falchoon

29-09-2006, 09:52 PM

Have you tried anyone else Falchoon? I've thought several times about getting a detail, but have no idea who in Canberra is good.

Not yet mate. The car came up shinier but there were still swirl marks.

I'd be interested in seeing Pillow's work, looks impressive in the photos.