The WonkyUte (SSV)

[Wonky]

Hopefully I’ll remember to answer all the questions …….

Firstly, the pics above at Chev’s were done with the four SSV rims in the back, hence how low it looks. Big Rob kindly took them out for me yesterday before I headed back up to Black Diamond’s store and it didn’t scrape once! Once there Dean did a perfect job of rolling the guards for me so should be no problems now. It had only been catching in one little area but I asked him to roll the guards to the max (as I had done on the sedan too) to avoid future problems as my wife will occasionally use it for hay etc..

I got to feel the DOD/AFM in action yesterday. First time it cut in I wasn't thinking about it so wasn’t expecting it. There was a very slight muted thump, almost as if I’d run over a small catseye lane divider, but then I twigged as to what it was. It only went into AFM mode a couple of times and there is a very slight vibration through the drivetrain when it is – the sort of thing most people wouldn’t notice but definitely there if you look for it.

Speaking of fuel economy I have been amazed at how economical it is, especially for a new motor (only 150km all up and no doubt not running on 98 as the salesman very kindly filled it for me from their own pump before I left and I'm sure it wouldn't be 98). In the sedan I’d need to typically average around 50kmh ave speed to get under 15l/100km. Yesterday when I checked after 100+km usage since I reset it the average speed was 47.6kmh and mileage was 12.2l/100km! AFM is not responsible for that as it has probably done 1 or 2 km at most with that in action. Maybe it’s because I can't hear the exhaust so am not tempted to put my foot down just to hear that beautiful KPM exhaust (new KPM 3” full system ordered and should be on in a week or two ).

A couple of little things I’ve noticed – the triple dash gauges in the SSV (with numerical readings as well) are an improvement on the original twin gauges. Still could be improved but not as bad. The Mute button on the radio is much more effective. On the sedan you could have the music at mid volume (comfortable listening) and when you hit Mute you could still hear it in the background. In the ute you can have it fairly loud but when you hit Mute you can no longer hear it!

Offset on the rear rims is 45p HRT.

Mike, not sure what OTR I'll use this time (whoever gives me a freebie ) or whether to bite the bullet and go mafless.

Looking really good Gary, the ute as well

Love the phat rims

Thanks John but if you think that ugly old bald bastard looks good you need glasses!

Great stuff Wonky, nice ute the white does look good.
What badges will we make to replace the AFM?
Just let me know

Actually, Jason (S2VYSS) had a great idea yesterday - replace the badge on the right hand side of the tailgate with a WonkySSV one, but straight this time rather than curved for the contour of the windscreen. What do you think?

[JUSWANWON]

No problem Wonky, I'll email you a preview when I can.

[Evman]

Hey hey! Looking the goods Wonky! Loving the choice of colour

[worknssv]

That badge is a fantastic idea. with Customize it with out looking stupid.

[Big_Valven]

OMG, the dish, the dish, OMG. Nice work wonks

[Holden Man]

very nice, love the colour (not that many white utes around....yet)

Especially love this look >


And a AFM stripe package !! >



Tell the prius owners that "at least it's made here"

[GJ227]

Wonky,

Looks great mate, the wheels and stance is perfect, and its good to see the bumper bar matches the paint work, hehehe, no more stress there.

and go the afm stripe, tell them it stands for Australian F(*ken Made. hehehe.

look forward to seeing this thread grow with the huge list of mods that Chev and the boys will be doing going forwrad

great work

GJ227

[ATTNSEEKR]

young HOON looks great gary

[Wonky]

That stripe looks great!! I'd never actually be game to do it but would look great saying Australian Fcuking Made

[bouka]

Looks fantastic Gary.

Looking forward to seeing it in person (don't get your hopes up, i am talking about the car) and hearing it with the new Zorst etc.

The remote lid and tailgate sound fantastic.

[Wonky]

Thanks bouka and thanks for putting me onto your salesman! Full KPM 3" system with Ballistic cats should be on it next week some time. Hopefully it will sound even deeper than the sedan did and it was bloody deep! I'm really looking forward to getting it all set up with hardlid, actuators and remotes.

[mickeyVX350]

Looks excellent! Good dish and clean lines.

I do remember having a quick chat to Wonky at the very first Detailing workshop.

[EXCESSV]

Cover of Wonky's new Porno "Dirty Old Man Wonky: Return of the White Uterus"

[zozza]

Good on ya Wonks!! Looks a treat mate.

So when ya gonna take me for a spin.... or to the drive-ins??? Or something romantic like that??

Lovingly

zozza

[Alex81]

Looking good gaz, will have them other pics for in around 4 weeks as that when my dads is hoping to bring to me (depending on work)

P.S Am going to get a VE SS Ute this weekend only difference to your is i am getting black, and if it's still there.