QIKMIK's Ride

[QIKMIK]

15 December 2004 - 8.00am - Steffi drives into PowerTorque feeling sluggish down low, using too much fuel and in desperate need of the TLC.

15 December 2004 - 12.00pm - Steffi leaves PowerTorque sideways. Nuf said.



Baseline run - 198rwkw
MAFless tune - 216rwkw @ 5300rpm when the valve springs went all gooeey. Looked like it was heading for 220-225rwkw around 6000rpm but I won't speculate any further on that. Tuning done with HP Tuners.

Mick

[QIKMIK]

Time for an update. Nothing major mechanically since the tune, however a few cosmetic changes have made the car a little more my own.

WH LS8 dash surround plus clock, as well as single DIN head unit.



WHII Caprice headlights, courtesy of Voodoo and XLR8V8



And I've just added a set of Calais horns that Santa sent along. Nice and loud! I'm planning on following a couple of the how-to's on the forum, including PCM relocation, valve springs and the Schwarzy/GUV method of shortening the gearshift. Hmmm...

Mick

[GMMAD]

is that a jvc 5105
I have the same on with a screen

[ACT_Cross8]

Correct taste in radio stations too!

[QIKMIK]

Yep, it's the 5105. The intention when purchased was to use the DVD MP3 functionality and maybe get a screen later. Now thinking of putting it in the wife's wagon with a screen for the kids and getting a basic MP3 unit for myself.

Love the JJJs! Half their music is crap, the other half is tops and it used to be great with all the traveling I did. Don't have to spend time finding a new favourite station every time I move.

Mick

[QIKMIK]

Here's the new addition to the family. VE Lumina with tint, DVD, tow pack and a fresh coat of wax.

[Dickie Knee]

So when do the SSV tail lamps go in Mick?

[brock05]

So when do the SSV tail lamps go in Mick?

more like when does the grill get tossed in the bin

how is canberra treating you anyway mate.

[Dickie Knee]

Qikmik's Shopping list for the VE.

SSV Tail lamps
Chev grille and boot badge
Chrome boot mould
Alloytec tune.

[Goanna]

Qikmik's Shopping list for the VE.

SSV Tail lamps
Chev grille and boot badge
Chrome boot mould
Alloytec tune.

Lowered!!!
Nice dual Exhaust system to go with the tune!
Come on mick, Jodie won't mind!!!!
heheheheheheh

[QIKMIK]

We'll see how all the other stuff goes, but I've managed to pick up some FE2 springs for the new girl that'll go in a soon a we can. I bought the new one so I only had one car to tempt me. I really enjoyed driving the new one when we picked it up, then got back into mine and thought it felt a bit small, maybe a bit old....then I passed a truck, two cars and a bike on the way to work this morning (in third mind you) and felt much better.

Brad: lovin' Canberra but still missing the Queensland crowd. I actually think the car looks a bit like a VE version of Kris's Berlina.

Steve: I'll wait and see how the fuel/maintenance budget goes and it might get a tune and exhaust at some point.

Mick

[QIKMIK]

All enquiries regarading how cool the VT is can go to who_is_me23, the new owner.

Mick

[moneypits]

luv the plates...slick car....

[QIKMIK]

As seen in other threads, here is the latest mod...sounds nice too! 1 x Clubby system.



Mick

[Roonstain]

looks good mick

i didnt realise you were an act resident - i was down there yesterday at the gentech dyno day! would have been a good chance to check the car out!
ahh well

keep up the good work
cheers
mark