The Lux-0-Barge Gallery

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This one is looks like shit
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As per the NVU thread. The latest mod to the Lux-O-Barge.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dicki...bargevent2.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dicki...bargevent1.jpg

Big thanks to Nick @ NVU for getting these.

Bloody ex-spare parts guys and their cool accessories :-)

They look great mate - export only aren't they the mesh ones?

Cheers
LT.

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......... export only aren't they the mesh ones?

Cheers
LT.

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Nope Standard VZ SS vents

Who did the paint in "your" colour? Holden?

Cheers
LT.

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Who did the paint in "your" colour? Holden?

Cheers
LT.

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Concord Auto Repairs, Moorooka.

They are the Holden approved repairer in Brisbane

Hey RM,

Luv the look. The VZ SS vents are awesome.. Niiiice job.. Have to catch ya soon..

Cheers for now..

Wizza...

Hi Guys,

Some awesome beasts on this thread, I was in Dubai recently and was fortunate enough to see that WH with the scissors, a little too much bling for me and those rear doors would be a bastard at the shopping centre, still looks fuggin awesome though.

Have always loved the barges, started with Fairlanes but switched to the Statesman when Ford stopped making 5.8ltr Fairlanes, here's some pics of mine.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...681_1_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...681_2_full.jpg

looks good mate all u need are monaro rims and the monaro headlights and ur a twin of mine !:stick:

Hey Dickie Knee, how much did that vent excerise cost? I'm more than a little interested in doing the same to my WH Grange.

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Hey Dickie Knee, how much did that vent excerise cost? I'm more than a little interested in doing the same to my WH Grange.

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Give Nick at NVU a call

http://www.ls1.com.au/adserver/adima...ontenttype=gif

Link to thread in NVU forum

One more ( Why, I say why not )

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dicki.../P4210007b.jpg

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One more ( Why, I say why not )

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a bit like me with my new SS :)

anyway, looks good - does it have the standard ride height, or have you lowered it?

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a bit like me with my new SS :)

anyway, looks good - does it have the standard ride height, or have you lowered it?

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Standard spring height with level ride suspension

Here's some pics of my Statie that a mate messed around with on photoshop so I could see what some wheels would like like on it. BMW wheels.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...t/Statto02.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...t/Statto01.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...t/1b2146bf.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...t/bd9c8d19.jpg

I particularly like the last rear 3/4 view...

Personally I don't think any of them look as good as your current wheels Mr Fist.

Really? Are you of the "less is more" school of spoke design?:lol:I know a lot of guys like the 5 soke design for the asymmetrical look and the simplicity of few spokes. I also like the current VZ R8 wheels and the VZ Senator wheels, completely different to each other but I still like 'em...

The current VZ Senator wheels are probably my favourite Holden/HSV wheel ever.
If not right up there in the top few, along with the VY GTS wheels.
Wheels are personal taste, and I really like the ones you have on now.

The third set of those three you posted would be my choice of that selection though.

It seems we have pretty similar taste in wheels!

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I'll try to post some pics. See how we go.

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that is awesome! :headbang:

Thanks LOWKEY thats my statey I bought for the missus couple of months back. Came up all right Id like to airbag it same as the ute but dont like my chances of sneaking that one by her. Edit and cold air will come soon along with leather and dash leds change if I can find someone to do it.

Jase, what size were the tyres on the 20's on the Statie, 225x35?

Sorry mate still havent checked if I get home early enough tonight I'll post em up havent had the chance to drive it for a while too busy with work.

Hey SATANFIST checked tyres 225 on front ad 245 on rear. Its tight the suspension has settled a little since the pics the only slight rub is in nreverse at full lock and moving it just rubs the plastic inner guard. Hope this helps :woohoo:

Update for those interested:

2003 WK Statesman now with 20" DTM "Grange" wheels and 225x35 tyres. Personally I like the way the multiple spokes class up the car a bit, also hyper-silver as opposed to gunmetal on the last set of 18" wheels. Finally have all the Caprice lights in the front too.

Hope you enjoy...

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...t/20_inch7.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...t/20_inch6.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...t/20_inch3.jpg

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That looks fantastic Satansfist .... great choice of wheels that really suit the car

Congrats mate - looks deluxe :thumbsup:

The rims look huge on the Stato. Nice looking car you have there. Luxury plus.... :nyuk:

I have a question for ALL you barge owners. With the luxury cruising lounge room ride, does all these mega wheels & suspension defeat the purpose of the barge's renowned level of soft, supple smooth ride quality, don't get me wrong they look a million bucks I'm just curious.

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Update for those interested:

2003 WK Statesman now with 20" DTM "Grange" wheels and 225x35 tyres. Personally I like the way the multiple spokes class up the car a bit, also hyper-silver as opposed to gunmetal on the last set of 18" wheels. Finally have all the Caprice lights in the front too.

Hope you enjoy...

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Oooooh YEAH!

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I have a question for ALL you barge owners. With the luxury cruising lounge room ride, does all these mega wheels & suspension defeat the purpose of the barge's renowned level of soft, supple smooth ride quality, don't get me wrong they look a million bucks I'm just curious.

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Short answer is yes....to an extent. But it depends how fussy you are. My mate has a Grange and came very close to swapping back to 17s or 18s in order to improve the ride.....but he is an old sheila, and came from a Jag and a Lexus. :limpy:

That looks GOLD ... love it. The wheels suit the car really well.

The only thing that turns me off 20s is the need to go to 225s without serious suspension mods. I will have 265s on the rear of the Coupe without touching a thing. Hopefully they will fix that up with the new one.

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I have a question for ALL you barge owners. With the luxury cruising lounge room ride, does all these mega wheels & suspension defeat the purpose of the barge's renowned level of soft, supple smooth ride quality, don't get me wrong they look a million bucks I'm just curious.

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I have Front coilovers and Bilstein shocks with slightly stiffer King lows in the rear and most ppl tell me how well it rides. I dont get any understeer and it corners very well. I hate really harsh rides but this is perfect.

I found the standard suspension made it wallow like a hippo in the last waterhole of summer! I think the extra length accentuates the forward/backward motion when you go over bumps. Lowered with stiffer suspension just tightened up the handling noticably without compromising the ride quality too much...I'd rather feel what the car was doing when pushing on than have a vague perception of the handling.

So, uh, in short I'd say up to a point, no, it doesn't have an adverse effect.

And NickS, I agree totally, I wasn't happy about actually going down a size in tyre width but like you say without major suspension changes it's the only way it will work..coil-overs, guard rolling, etc may be next on the list after a bit of FI...:burnout:

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Update for those interested:

2003 WK Statesman now with 20" DTM "Grange" wheels and 225x35 tyres. Personally I like the way the multiple spokes class up the car a bit, also hyper-silver as opposed to gunmetal on the last set of 18" wheels. Finally have all the Caprice lights in the front too.

Hope you enjoy...

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...t/20_inch3.jpg

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that is the ducks nuts. really don't know what to replace the R8 with now after seeing some really nice barges, i thought i was set on a Z Clubby or possibly a VE SS but now you have just confused the issue.

Thanks man, always happy to sow the seeds of doubt!:lol:

Thanks guys :thumbsup: correctly tuned suspension set-ups goes a long way on a long vehicle :D

thats a fkn nice stato ... nice work those rims are hugee looks the goods

Sorry people, but the WK has it, IN MY OPINION, of course.

Ilove my WK cos it looks tough, phat, neat, and very Classy.

Wouldnt trade it for anything in the world, mmmm....cept for maybe a WL Grange.LOL...one day.!