White VE SS / Black Stripes

[Curtis-R]

Hi guys,

Well I've posted a few pics of my car around some other areas and thought I
would consolidate them to here :)

I fitted the Billet Oil and P/S Caps today, they look pretty good..
They are from CAPA and I ordered them over the phone.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/SS21.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/SS7.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/SSCap1.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/SSCap2.jpg

[Jake235]

shit hot car mate, looks really great, love the caps

[jaykay]

Looks smick in the white Curtis....:)

Who did your lowering kit ? Really nice ride height. Any issues with clearance now ?

Next time ask the Mrs to smile for the photo ... :stick:

JK

[Curtis-R]

Looks smick in the white Curtis....:)

Who did your lowering kit ? Really nice ride height. Any issues with clearance now ?

JK

JK It was all HSVi fitted.. Front bumper is pretty vunerable but apart from that no dramas yet..

[jaykay]

JK It was all HSVi fitted.. Front bumper is pretty vunerable but apart from that no dramas yet..
So who did HSVi use ? I don't see lowering on the accessoreis brochure ?

[GETUTED]

JK It was all HSVi fitted.. Front bumper is pretty vunerable but apart from that no dramas yet..

HSVi? excuse my ignorance but what is that? New name for Holden b design or something? Dealer never mentioned them!

[Curtis-R]

HSVi? excuse my ignorance but what is that? New name for Holden b design or something? Dealer never mentioned them!

Yeah its some certified factory thing they have. The car also has an HSVi tag/badge under the bonnet

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/SS-hsvitag.jpg

[Clubby 156]

Very tidy mate gotta love the stripes on the white.
The VE's look sooo much better lowered it sits nicely over those 20's.

Enjoy:cool:


Ive never heard of HSVi but yeah looks like a great extra option.
Are there other options to choose from appart from the lowering and steering wheel?

[gasguz]

Love it, stripes & all

[vt350phantom]

That looks f**ken awesome dude. :bow: :bow: :bow:

[vyssbeast]

Yep definatly one of the nicest VE's ive seen so far!!

dont worry bout your front bar mate, reverse parking is a lowered cars best friend lol

[JOSHAXU8]

That looks really nice! These VE's keep growing on me every time a take a look at them..

[GETUTED]

Yeah its some certified factory thing they have. The car also has an HSVi tag/badge under the bonnet

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/SS-hsvitag.jpg

do you have the specs or part number for the suspension? I'd like to include that on my order.

thanks mate

[AussieTone]

HSVi? excuse my ignorance but what is that? New name for Holden b design or something? Dealer never mentioned them!

Correct. HSVi is the new name for HBD.

[Ghosn]

Saw this car in the flesh today and it really stands out, nice work Curtis :)

[muzzavyss]

great looking car!!!!

[`redoctober]

Bloody nice car Curtis, Looked great today! Hopefully the photos come out nicely :yup:

[VXSS346]

Same, Looked great tonight.

Enjoy.

[`redoctober]

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n231/redoctober2d/DSC_0039.jpg
Here's another pic of your pride and joy :yup:

[Curtis-R]

Thanks for the pic :)

Thanks for the comments!

Im going to sort through the pics today and post some more up here and in the tar pit ;)

[Curtis-R]

Another Pic

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/SSL20019.jpg

Loan Car Pic when mine getting fixed ;) Told my kids I had mine repainted and of course they believed me!

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/SSL20103.jpg

Looking forward to the next photoshoot in Melb..

[C4B]

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n231/redoctober2d/DSC_0039.jpg
Here's another pic of your pride and joy :yup:

http://www.300kws.com/modified.jpg

[kermatt]

Loan car pic when mine getting fixed


What happened to your car - obviously a warranty problem?

[Curtis-R]

What happened to your car - obviously a warranty problem?

Errrmm

Leaking rear shock
Replace centre speaker
Rear Left Door doesnt lock properly

few little things..long wait for parts.. dealer is sweet with the loan car though ;)

[gen3ss]

Nice car mate, you'll have to watch out for driveways and gutters on that front!

The 20" wheel option has been a popular option on a few VE's ivé seen:thumbsup:

[JUSO5L]

Stripes look hot

[ssv6spd]

The car looks great and i really like the caps

[Curtis-R]

Well I dropped into Chev's Autos this morning and had a really good chat with Gary. His Blown VY Clubby R8 is really sweet. Anyway after chatting a while we threw my beast onto the Dyno to get a readout from a completely stock perspective.

I will post the results under Chev's Autos Sponsor section once I scan it, but it ran 224.0 RWKW and 545NM Torque.

We also threw it up on the hoist and had a good look underneath. The undercarrage is really different over previous models. I will post some pics up when I get them ;)

Anyway just thought I'd share the love:love2:

Gary was really helpful and enthusiastic in which I was impressed with.

[E.O.D.]

I wish GM would bring those over unchanged...and soon!

[jimbo14]

I was abit unsure about the stripes at first, but they look great on a white car!!! 10/10

[Delft Maloo]

Where did you get the car lowered and what springs are they. i talked to a holden dealer yesterday and he said hsvi dont do lowered springs. i was skeptical till he showed me their hsvi pricing booklet with all the hsvi options in it and no mention of lowering on any model.
Not trying to have a dig at you so dont take it the wrong way. Im really impressed with your car and the height looks perfect.
Top choice looks great in White.:bravo:

[Curtis-R]

Where did you get the car lowered and what springs are they. i talked to a holden dealer yesterday and he said hsvi dont do lowered springs. i was skeptical till he showed me their hsvi pricing booklet with all the hsvi options in it and no mention of lowering on any model.
Not trying to have a dig at you so dont take it the wrong way. Im really impressed with your car and the height looks perfect.
Top choice looks great in White.:bravo:

G'day, yeah they are red which = pedders. When I first posted that i got a bit of a mislead. Wasnt till i threw it up on the hoist and checked it out that I worked it out. It's a great height, although its hard not to scrape the front bumper sometimes.

Has gone back into Holden today to replace leaking rear shock, centre speaker, and a few little other things.

Have to say they gave me a sweet loan car - HSV GTO with 560kms on it :)

[stig]

Were you driving through Sth Melb yesterday (around the Crown Casino)? If not it was someone else with a White SS, Racing Strips and the same wheels.

The car looked fantastic, have never been a big fan of white but I must say in the flesh it looked great, well done.

[Curtis-R]

Were you driving through Sth Melb yesterday (around the Crown Casino)? If not it was someone else with a White SS, Racing Strips and the same wheels.

The car looked fantastic, have never been a big fan of white but I must say in the flesh it looked great, well done.

Yeah that was probably me.. I work in Collins St :)

Verdict after driving around the GTO for a day (Auto).. I like it.. I don't love it. I really think the VE is a nicer drive. I feel like im sitting up really high in the Coupe even with the seat at its lowest point.

It feels fast, but only when the foot is planted but then it needs a few more miles on it to loosen up. Brakes on the GTO feel really really nice.

I reckon the VE's ABS kicks in too early..not sure what others think but after driving this coupe I can really notice the difference in braking.

[SteveK]

Some more pics of the zebra.

http://www.red5.net.au/images/LS1/album-20061017/LS1-Curtis.jpg

http://www.red5.net.au/images/LS1/album-20061017/LS1-CurtiSS.jpg

[kermatt]

Nice car. :)

I don't usually like white cars, but the stripes turn it into something special.

[blackbettyhsv]

curtis my god man I dislike white cars they are boring, but your ride with the stripes, that cuts it, got to be happy with that, good on you:lol:

[mjbadger1976]

Mate

Your car looks awsome, I have a Red VE SS with Black track stripes.

After seeing yours I am considering now getting mine lowered.

[Curtis-R]

If you come to the LS1 Chrissy party tomorrow then Im sure there might be a few lowered ones you can check out. :yup:

[mjbadger1976]

Unfortunately due to work commitments I cannot attend the christmas party, I am however interested in the day cruises that occur and would be keen on seeing everyones pride and joy out and about

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[ssv6spd]

Yeah its some certified factory thing they have. The car also has an HSVi tag/badge under the bonnet

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/SS-hsvitag.jpg

are you supposed to get the HSVi plate in your engine bay if you get the 20 inch HSVi rims or do you only get that plate if you get the rims and stripes as a package?

[EddieVE06]

I believe you should. I got one for the sports steering wheel and leather shifter

[Curtis-R]

Yeah I dunno actually.. :p

[Curtis-R]

**Exhaust Update** :p

Hey all, just a quick update with a few pics. Had this new CAT back system fitted today.
After lots of research and talking to some forum sponsors and
mates in the exhaust business I've ended up getting a new Power Sound
system. These are made in Adelaide and have only just been released. It's a
2 & 1/2" full stainless system. I watched the guys unpack it and bolt it on
and there were no adjustments needed. Bolt on/Bolt Off!

Have not done a lot of driving with it, basically enough to get all the oil and
crap out of it (lol someone thought my car was on fire at one set of lights)

I'm really really happy with the note and I can definately feel performance
gains through the low-mid range. Bit of a nice burble through the down
changes and a nice crisp sound. I will be heading to Chev's Auto's sometime
soon for a dyno run and Tune hopefully so will post figures once i've been.

Manufacturer states 18RWKW Gain.. dunno but Dyno run will tell.

The rear mufflers and tips look nicer too (even though I like the orgininal tips)
Cheers ;)

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/ps-ss1.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/ps-ss6.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/ps-ss5.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/ps-ss7.jpg

[Wonky]

Nice tits, sorry tips, Curtiss! :D

What did it cost you approx if you don't mind please?

You said it was full s/s but the parts of the pipes look black, like mild steel systems? Camera angle/light or am I just seeing things? :confused:

Sorry, Curtis, not Curtiss....... :(

[Curtis-R]

Thought I better update the 'My Ride' thread as its been a few Months.

Well since the Cat Back, I've added a Delco CAI, Air Intake Mod and the X-Force 4 into 1 Stainless headers.. Have 20 thousand k's on the clock now and it just keeps getting better.

So from this..

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/X-forceHeader5.jpg

to this..
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/X-forceHeader2.jpg

Very happy with the how the car feels, especially given I have not had a tune yet.. Absolutely stoked with the Torque result too.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/Dynoresult26-6-07.jpg

Stay Tuned for the Tune! :confused:

[Wonky]

Very nice Curtis and great result without tune!! :eek:

[zeeute]

very very nice :) good choice in colour too

[zozza]

Geeez you're a lucky bugger Curtis! Would love a VE, especially with all those shiny bits everywhere:bow: I hate you with every inch of my body:bawl:

zozza

[VESSWA]

Can you fill us in on the "BIG ROB MOD" to the Delco CAI????

[fastestls7]

you get the plates when you get the stripes fitted. they dont get done by your dealer, theyre sent to hsv to be fitted

[Wonky]

Can you fill us in on the "BIG ROB MOD" to the Delco CAI????

The Big Rob mod applies to any CAI and just gets more cold air in to filter. I've had it done and my CAI is not the Delco one.

[Curtis-R]

Whilst my HSVi 20's are away getting an extreme makeover Titanium kindly lent me his spare VE R8 rims for a little while so thought I would throw a couple of pics up with them on.. Stay tuned for the new look 20's coming soon :)

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/sideresizess2.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/sideresizess1.jpg

[Titanium]

Nice man!

All nice and clean now!

Looks good. Fat tyres on the rear are grouse.

[Curtis-R]

Yeah I must admit Im loving the wide rears and slightly softer compound
rears, although I can't promise all your tread back :1peek: :)

[Dug]

Wow! Curtis, that looks great!

I'll bet those wheels took you a bit of cleaning to get like that again.

[jaykay]

Glad you aren't keeping those rims on Curtis, doesn't suit your car IMO......

Looking forward to seeing the HSVi's when done....

[Titanium]

Yeah I must admit Im loving the wide rears and slightly softer compound
rears, although I can't promise all your tread back :1peek: :)

What tread ...... they are getting new rubber when you have finished with them .... I expect big burnouts at Bridgestone wehn we do the swap back!

[Wonky]

Glad you aren't keeping those rims on Curtis, doesn't suit your car IMO......

Looking forward to seeing the HSVi's when done....
Yeah, I agree. Don't like the R8 rims at all. GTS rims are a different story! :drool:

[jaykay]

So when you tuning the car Curtis ? Interested to see what she pulls after the tune.... :)

[Curtis-R]

So when you tuning the car Curtis ? Interested to see what she pulls after the tune.... :)

Already done matey, best run was a 265kw's @ Rear.. Car feels nice to drive and im still getting around 13.8 l/100k's on average. As mentioned on another post 107.7MPH over the qtr mile is a good indication that the Tune has certainly helped thanks to Sonny and Chev :)

[Curtis-R]

Got Titaniums other wheels on for a couple of days.. Pick up the HSVi 20's
Wednesday :)

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/ssvwheels.jpg

[Wonky]

Gawd! Your neighbours must wonder what the hell's going on Curtis!! Every time they see it it has different rims! :D

[Curtis-R]

Gawd! Your neighbours must wonder what the hell's going on Curtis!! Every time they see it it has different rims! :D


haha yer was having that conversation with the missus today actually.. Pete wanted the R8 rims back so he could put his Bling AP's back on..

[Ghosn]

That looks horn no matter which rims u have on it.

[NickS]

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/sideresizess1.jpg

Nice rims Curtis ... look like perfect track rims to me !!!

Can't wait to see what's being done to the HSVi 20's ... have you already said and I missed it ? Car looks great in any case, well done. It's amazing how white suits the VE so well.

:bow:

[Curtis-R]

Well I picked up the HSVi 20's today from RacePaint.. The guys have done a brilliant job and I think they look absolutely awsome. They are exactly the finish I was after..

They have been done in a chrome shadow finish. Basically the rims get rubbed back, then a high gloss black is applied, followed by a few layers of
'House of Kolor' Shadow Chrome, then some clear to finish it off.

Will put some pics up later with them on the car.. thanks again to Titanium (Pete) for lending me his wheels whilst they were getting done.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/hsvi_1.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/hsvi_2.jpg

:)

[EXCESSV]

that looks sweet curtis.
get some pics up of them on the car...should look AWESOME :drool:

now u have me thinking...shadow chrome the SSV rims....hmmmmmmmmmm

[Belzey]

Wow Curtis they are going to look really hot :drool:

I have to say I am not a big fan of white at all but yours with the black stripes looks so nice as the black breaks it up. And once you get those rims on it is going to look even sweeter..

[SteveK]

They look awesome Curtis.

My question now is. If you have to replace a rim for whatever reason, how good is this mob to match up the paint work they've done?

Cheers,
Steve

[Curtis-R]

They look awesome Curtis.

My question now is. If you have to replace a rim for whatever reason, how good is this mob to match up the paint work they've done?

Cheers,
Steve

Thanks for the comments guys (and gals)

haha good questions Steve... I guess it's a matter of following the same process as the ones they have done.. John from RacePaint did say it's a bit of a tricky job. Hopefully I never have to find out ;)

[TUFFIE]

They look bloody awsome mate... can't wait to see them on the car mate...
Guess I will have to wait till the 13th..

[mustanger]

Good stuff Curtis, can`t wait to see them on the car :). Cheers John

[02vxss]

bloody hell mate they are going to look great. good stuff

[VXSS346]

Nice work there Curtis.

That'll set off the White paint really well.

Look forward to seeing it in the flesh.

Cheers.

[iloveholden]

those wheels look awsome. Even that VE R8 wheels would look even better if they were shadow crome.

lookin forward to them on ya car m8! :smilesandbanana:

[Titanium]

I would have to say, next to VE GTS 20's these are just the ultimate looking wheel bling.

Saw them today and got a chubby and they look absolutley blardy fantastic, one has the tyre on now and it looks the ducks nuts.

Being involved in Curtis's process of getting these painted for the last 4 weeks it was apparent that this look was going to be no easy task, actually getting someone to do it (with balls) and stand by the quality was a big concern.

Anyway ... 4 different sets of wheels in 4 weeks ....... glad I could help out ....

Oh yeah, BTW, Bridgestone in Fitzgerald Rd, Derrimut VIC Have a new tyre machine than can take up to 24's and any componant that is in contact with the rim is now rubber, looks a nice machine.

[Curtis-R]

Rims finally get fitted tomorrow! The paint had not set enough on Wed when we went to get them fitted..

I photoshopped the stripes to the edge of the bonnet.. what do ppl think?

I actually don't mind it.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/curtisstripesfront.jpg

[MTC]

Curtis the Rims turned out great they look fantastic very impressive indeed

[_MetalliX_]

Let's put it this way... if I could buy an SS, it would look exactly like yours. Simply stunning. Those rims are spectacular! Can't wait to see em on the car!

[Curtis-R]

The HSVi 20's are back on the beast! They have come up great and I think change the whole look of the car on the road.. I'm really happy with the
outcome of this little project :)

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/Hsvi_Black1.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/Hsvi_Black2.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/Hsvi_Black4.jpg

[SteveK]

Hi, my name is AWESOME, you probably remember me from such movies as "Stripes" and "An American engine in Australia".

Looks great Curtis, sets off the car nicely.

[Belzey]

WOW Curtis they look fantastic :)

[Titanium]

I am jealous!!!! look very very nice mate! well done!

[shep]

Well done Curtis, Good choice... Looks just Fantastic!!!
:thumbsup:

The stripes to the end of the bonnet look cool too :yup:

you will have to do the same to the SS badges too.

[Dug]

Awesome. Simply Awesome.

[Curtis-R]

Thanks again for the nice comments! ;)

I think I'm definately going to get some SSV tail lights now.. They are a little darker and the standard red SS ones really stick out now since putting the wheels on.

[TUFFIE]

Awesome. Simply Awesome.

What he said mate... looks ...... SICK MATE...:)

[Ghosn]

One of my favourite VEs, simply stunning.

[Uncle Tone]

Rather fetching wheels Curtis :D

It would look nice with the SSV lights indeed.

[katlad]

What he said mate... looks ...... SICK MATE...:)


Dont ya mean Fully Sick Tuffy

Looks the goods Curtis :thumbsup:

Paul

[Wonky]

Dont ya mean Fully Sick Tuffy

Looks the goods Curtis :thumbsup:

Paul
What he said! :yup:

[coombesy]

awesome car mate, drove one exactly the same a couple days after they came out.. and they go harddd!!.. it sucks being back in my V6 Ute after driving one of them!

[mustanger]

Have to admit ,it does look the goods and the white with the black :bow:(Go Pies)

[redvess]

One word sums up those wheels DAAAAAMMMM, they look hot as curtis I have a soft spot for VEs with black rims ;)

[Curtis-R]

Just thought I would post up some pics from a recent cruise.. thanks to Swingtan and SteveK who are simply awsome with their cameras.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2370/1584016161_074919b37f.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2041/1584023235_82dee16dcf.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2300/1584021093_6fd40cc7c8.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2120/1569357633_38ace53d70.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2038/1570616458_d85204167c.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2075/1572953303_2ec60d4825.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2134/1573286713_5b22dff462_o.jpg

[ITROCS]

Very nice, love the action pic's...

[Holden Man]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2300/1584021093_6fd40cc7c8.jpg?v=0

Awesome shot, great stance. :headbang:

I like your VE with it's black & white theme, makes it standout without it looking over the top.

[jaykay]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2041/1584023235_82dee16dcf.jpg?v=0
Great work on the rims Curtis... :bow:

What did that set you back ?

[Tony Kendal]

Take all your SS badges etc back to the wheel painters for the same color job, stick in HID's and it's a real Black and White Minstral Show. looks good.

[2_V_OR_NOT_2_V]

great looking machine, just a few questions. I will be placing my order for a SS-V soon and if its not to personal how much was the HSVi suspension and what did it include? also, i have a set of rims that i would like sprayed in a simalar colour, what did it cost to get them done?

[Curtis-R]

Great work on the rims Curtis... :bow:

What did that set you back ?

JK price is around $200 per wheel. Mainly due to their being a fair bit of work in this finish. Also the Chrome Shadow Paint is blardy expensive.


great looking machine, just a few questions. I will be placing my order for a SS-V soon and if its not to personal how much was the HSVi suspension and what did it include? also, i have a set of rims that i would like sprayed in a simalar colour, what did it cost to get them done?

Im basically just running with the Pedders springs. Price for rims as per above.

Cheers ;)

[_MetalliX_]

Please tell me you have the full size version of this pic:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2075/1572953303_2ec60d4825.jpg

Absolutely stunning, the SS-V tail lights would definitely complete the look - fantastic!

[A5ASIN]

Looks awesome bud, how much did you get it lowered?

[chill]

great looking car! A M A Z I N G ! ! !

[Curtis-R]

Just an update.. Since last post I have put in the GM Race Ripshifter and it feels great.
No more missing 3rd gear thats for sure.. Much shorter shift and less notchy than the standard one.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/rip5.jpg

Also fitted some SSV tail lights on today as the darker projector style seems to suit the
theme of the car a lot nicer. Has pretty much finished off the look I was after.
Thanks to Wonky for sourcing them for me ;)

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/ssvlights1.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/ssvligths2.jpg

[macca33]

Looking very good there Curtis. I reckon that black/white plates (in that standard rego) would finish it off....hint.....

Cheers,

Macca

[Curtis-R]

Looking very good there Curtis. I reckon that black/white plates (in that standard rego) would finish it off....hint.....

Cheers,

Macca

Thanks Macca, yeah I agree.. I'm thinking of getting SS.60 but they are mmm over $2k :confused: so maybe some stock plates for the time being..as you said white on black. Hope ur well Macca.

[EXCESSV]

thats really finished the outside of the car off nicely curtis :drool:

black and white plates are a good idea actually...
did u like james car without the spoiler? another option i guess :D

[SteveK]

Those tails are looking much nicer Curtis.


Thanks Macca, yeah I agree.. I'm thinking of getting SS.60 but they are mmm over $2k :confused: so maybe some stock plates for the time being..as you said white on black. Hope ur well Macca.

How about some personalised plates like NOMEGA seeing as you kept the spoiler?

[zeeute]

Wow this is one great example of a ve ss!
I love the work you have done to it mate, simple and not over the top...
Looks amazing!
Keep it up

[Grommz]

im sold on the ssv lights..

im definatly getting some.!

[6LS2]

Nice car mate.. I like the stripes

[VXSS346]

Excellent Curtis, SSV tail lights enhance the black/white contrast beautifully.

Looks great

Cheers

[JustCruising]

G'day mate.Love the car-the wheels,the stance,the colourings, everything just looks right!The way you have modified your little baby but kept her understated is pure class!Beautiful!
Love the photos- especially the driving shots!
How about putting up some more pics of her?
Cheers

[vess]

Curtis - the car's looking great mate.

Quick question about the SSV lights, was it a straight swap for the std SS ones?

[Curtis-R]

G'day mate.Love the car-the wheels,the stance,the colourings, everything just looks right!The way you have modified your little baby but kept her understated is pure class!Beautiful!
Love the photos- especially the driving shots!
How about putting up some more pics of her?
Cheers

Thanks for the nice comments :) Next Photoshoot cruise we have I will put some more pics up.


Curtis - the car's looking great mate.

Quick question about the SSV lights, was it a straight swap for the std SS ones?

Yep straight out swap. The SSV lights come with the globes and everything. Took about 15 Minutes to do both sides. phillips head screw driver..thats it ;)

Car has been running really well over the last 6 Mths. Credit to Chevs Performance and how well they look after the car for me.

Loving the Rip Shift as well.

[ACUZED]

that is some bloody nice photography from ur latest cruise the curtis lookin bloody good with the rims and the SSv tailights definatly looks tops

[S2VYSS]

The car looks sweet as mate

How much did it cost you do have the rims painted like that mate?

[Curtis-R]

The car looks sweet as mate

How much did it cost you do have the rims painted like that mate?

Thanks.. See post no. 102 :)


Also installed the Scangauge the other week thanks to Wonky. Good bit of kit which gives lots of great readouts. Will post up some more pics soon.

Clutch will probably be my next mod..

[S2VYSS]

Thanks mate, I missed that when I was going through the thread

[Curtis-R]

Just a quick update..

Given the poor performance of the stock VE clutch I now have a new clutch and and also the 3.7 HSV Diff.. Difference is very noticable with the diff and how the car seems to pick up and respond in each gear.

The clutch is the same setup as they run in the LS7 Corvette and also has the fidanza alloy flywheel. No more clutch going to the floor and I now have the confidence to test it out properly at the strip.

Big thanks to Chev and Rob at Chevs Performance for fitting it all and also to Titanium (Pete) for supplying the parts :)

Next mod is to probably swap out the CSV DTI and out on the Orrsom VE OTR. I find the CSV DTI picks up a LOT of dirt and will also cater for when the car goes Maffless. I also think it is a better looking unit..

[brentonsav]

nice work Curt. now you have the clutch sorted will you be staying bolt on?

[Curtis-R]

nice work Curt. now you have the clutch sorted will you be staying bolt on?

Hey Brenton.. Well I'd like to see how it runs the qtr now as I have not really had the chance to give the ripshift a good workout.. I have to say the sound and feel of a cam job is very tempting :) :)

[brentonsav]

I have to say the sound and feel of a cam job is very tempting :) :)

and give chev his first 300rwkw+ cam only i'd imagine.

[Wonky]

Next mod is to probably swap out the CSV DTI and out on the Orrsom VE OTR. I find the CSV DTI picks up a LOT of dirt and will also cater for when the car goes Maffless. I also think it is a better looking unit..

:confused: :)

[Mico]

White with black stripes look hot well done!

The grey loan car not so good.

[redvess]

Next mod is to probably swap out the CSV DTI and out on the Orrsom VE OTR. I find the CSV DTI picks up a LOT of dirt and will also cater for when the car goes Maffless.

Why the change of heart on going MAFless? I thought you were pro MAF and anti MAFless

[Grommz]

i think hes pro MAFless now due to wanting a cam at some stage ;)

[chev]

Your vehicle feels so strong Curtis. Not bad for true bolt on's. Looking forward to putting in one of those long bumpy thingo's. Keep up the grouse work and thanks for your input:bow:

[CSP]

Hey Curtis... Still LOVE your car...

Any chance you have some fully installed pics of the shifter? Or even a video?

And any chance of sharing the details of the clutch setup?

Cheers!

[redvess]

so you get your car in street machine commodores mag before me you bastard :) have you seen the latest issue yet? came out today

[S2VYSS]

I noticed the car in smc today as well. Congrats mate

[Curtis-R]

so you get your car in street machine commodores mag before me you bastard :) have you seen the latest issue yet? came out today


What the!!?? lol will have to go and buy a copy :confused:

[Grommz]

Im gonna have to go to 7-11 across the road and search for it ;)

[Curtis-R]

Hey Curtis... Still LOVE your car...

Any chance you have some fully installed pics of the shifter? Or even a video?

And any chance of sharing the details of the clutch setup?

Cheers!

Howdy peeps, CSP there are some pics under chevs sponsors section on the RIP install .. http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=87526

Clutch is going well so far, no shudder or sticking and I'm used to the feel. I like.:)

I have to spend some time and invest in some rear end traction and tramp issues, im not happy with how it carries on lol. Some aftermarket rear bushes and shockies should help based on some threads around.

My brother emailed me a few pics from the cruise for charity last year that he came across. Pretty sharp images, I was impressed with the quality.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/lrg-358-img_8449.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/lrg-360-img_8452.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/lrg-361-img_8453.jpg

And this nice pic of John from RacePaint's nice 2 door.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/lrg-330-img_8418.jpg

I got the SMC Mag and the article is form Picnic @ Hanging Rock this year.. Top day out and we got a few members cars in the article..

Myself, Tuffie, Mustanger to name a few. Will try and scan or take a pic of the article.

Cheers :cheers:

[MANHYPERSS]

Does anyone know some info or have more pictures of the final car with the plates rpaint??
I have a hyper yellow VX and have been thinking about doing something with paint on the outside to change it a bit, strips or half spray ect, this top black looks trick from what i can see, would like to try find more pictures to see more.
Would it be race paint? the number plates being "rpaint"
Curtis, you got your wheels painted there didnt you? maybe you seen this car??

cheers guys

BTW sweet as VE dude. love the theme/look.

EDIT just enlarged the pic and seen the website across the windscreen, they have one pic on the site, not a real good one, does anyone have ony of it from any cruises ect?

[Brandonsdad]

Considering it says "John from Racepaints' nice 2 door" right above it, then I would say yes.:)

it is a nice paint job. Wheels suit it too from what I can see.

[MANHYPERSS]

LOL yes i see that now thank VESS60

I would really like to see some more pictures of it, or others paint the same way, if anyone can point me in the right direction

[Grommz]

Curtis my mate took those photos at Cruise 4 Charity last year his names Grant he just joined the forum a few weeks ago username Sickbunny.

If you want some full res shots let me know ill get them to you.

[SJA]

LOL yes i see that now thank VESS60

I would really like to see some more pictures of it, or others paint the same way, if anyone can point me in the right direction

Try www.racepaint.com.au pics and contact details there.

[MANHYPERSS]

only one other pic on the website, not a real good one

yeah GROMMZ if you could see if he has more pics of the racepaint monaro that would be great can be emailed to me me at colin.mc@spin.net.au, Thank you

[Curtis-R]

Yeah plenty of pics around of the RacePaint Monaro..

Grommz thanks, I will PM sickbunny and see if he can provide the originals as they are very clear.

The racepaint website is being updated soon with an overhaul so Im sure more pics will be put up there.

Found out yesterday for my service that the new 3.7 diff I have in is single spinning :vpo: back to Holden for a warranty replacement part! Will use the opportunity to throw in some new rear bushes from Wholesale suspension in Sydney. Thanks to Luke for sorting that out.

[Wonky]

Found out yesterday for my service that the new 3.7 diff I have in is single spinning :vpo:

Another faulty 3.7 :(

[vessm]

very nice car mate!!

[Curtis-R]

Just a bit of an update.. Had the Diff checked out by Holden and their guys reckon the LSD is within the 120Nm tolerance of slippage.. From what i can gather the 3.7 setup in not particularly strong as far as LSD goes and that it seems common these things are single spinning at times.

Anyway I dropped into John's Bridgestone franchise in Oakleigh today for a g'day.. At Chevs last Sat we discussed his wheels and my wheels.. so during the lunchbreak we did a quick swap to see how the 22's would look.

These are 22" Verde, same width as current setup. Picture quality is not great as I was using my mobile phone camera.. but gives an idea.. I was actually suprised at how good they looked and that 22" in this rim does not look HUGE.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/01-07-08_1416.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/01-07-08_1417.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/01-07-08_1418.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/01-07-08_1420.jpg

Mine on Johns Ute..(which looks great washed :))

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/01-07-08_1419.jpg

another 20" rim with 375's were nice, but not as nice the others.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/01-07-08_1435.jpg

Thanks John (Black Diamond)for putting ideas in my head!! ;)

[EXCESSV]

as much as those wheels looks good curtis...ur black ones just look so damn good with ur setup.... :drool:

i know its tempting to get some bling going but what u have is just HOT!

[DaveHAT]

For the love of all things sacred Curtis ... PLEASE put the original rims back on!!!

The painted originals = perfection. :bow:

Those Verdes scream bling and :spew:

Only my opinion.

[Grommz]

I conquer it just doesnt suit.

[Black Diamond]

I agree as well. Just thought we would try something different. Whaddaya reckon about black on black with mine? I have been considering for a while doing the same as grommz did, black GTS rims? Or stick with the Verde's?

I only put the Verde's on at the beggining just to see how 22"s looked, but haven't decided which way to go.:)

http://sitebuilder.yodelaustralia.com.au/sites/3025/utesm3.JPG

[Curtis-R]

Yeah this was merely an excercise to try some different rims and look. Trust me after the effort/cost involved in having the supersports painted I'm in no hurry to change.. Thanks for the comments and I really think they suit John's ute nicely IMO.

[BadSeed]

hey Curtis what sort of costs were involved in spraying your supersports.
was thinking of doing mine in a gold color

[iloveholden]

I think both car/ute suit the rims they ride on now, no need to change either i reckon, just my 2c :smilesandbanana:

[2 cylinders shy]

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[Curtis-R]

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........ right back at ya! :confused:

Have a CAM, Valve Springs, pushrods etc going in this Month.. Also going to give Mafless a crack with the Orrsom OTR..

... stay tuned (no pun intended there!)

[2 cylinders shy]

........ right back at ya! :confused:

Have a CAM, Valve Springs, pushrods etc going in this Month.. Also going to give Mafless a crack with the Orrsom OTR..

... stay tuned (no pun intended there!)

Sorry, I had two windows open and replied in the wrong one. :jester:

I saw your car at Chev's at the opening, I think it looks awesome.
Im a big fan of all black rims.
I had black VY2 clubby wheels put on a red VY SS a couple of months ago.


I agree as well. Just thought we would try something different. Whaddaya reckon about black on black with mine? I have been considering for a while doing the same as grommz did, black GTS rims? Or stick with the Verde's?

I only put the Verde's on at the beggining just to see how 22"s looked, but haven't decided which way to go.:)

http://sitebuilder.yodelaustralia.com.au/sites/3025/utesm3.JPG


Do it John