Time to upgrade:

[Devil CV8]

So, had the following installed today ............

IGLA Immobilizer
IGLA full Alarm system ..... Shock Sensor, Tilt Sensor, Motion Sensor
Additional Battery Backup Siren
Internal Cabin Screamer (and Oh my lord is that farker LOUD and NASTY!!)
Horn Relocation

and an Apple Car play upgrade just to round it off ..........

Also have a BlackVue 770X 2 Channel DVR with LTE Cloud connect, gps tracking and auto image upload ready to install once I sort out the sim card for it ....

Cop Lock soon on its way ....

All of the above with a Solid GPS tracker on top ........ Fark Yeah! Oh and you come to my house and I hear you, I have a quite grumpy Bull Mastiff who I am more than happy to let out to say hi!

You ain't getting my ride ya grubby little pricks and if you do, I'll find you and you WILL regret it!

This shit is out of control in Melbourne ...........

saw an ad for an interesting item. It replaces the existing horn and activates as soon as the wires are cut or unplugged emitting a screaming loud alarm noise

[FrangaFry]

saw an ad for an interesting item. It replaces the existing horn and activates as soon as the wires are cut or unplugged emitting a screaming loud alarm noise

I've gota be honest, since getting all the gear installed I have ZERO anxiety about leaving my car (within limits, I'm still not gunna leave it at a shopping center) plus I have it insured for a decent amount.

My thinking is, yup it may get damaged trying to get access to the vehicle, but unless they have a tilt tray, they ain't getting it ................. not easily anyway. It's gunna take time and it's gunna make a LOT of noise. So hopefully they move onto something a little harder.

The problem I currently have is ............ I am still in love with my other wagon ......... sigh......

I love the VF, it's a sweet MoFo of a ride .......... but god damn, the VY is like an old glove; It just feels 'right' ...... after 20 years of driving the O'l girl it just feels 'comfortable' and damn she goes LOL

I know first world problems huh ................

[whitels1ss]

I've gota be honest,

The problem I currently have is ............ I am still in love with my other wagon ......... sigh......


I know first world problems huh ................

Just keep it mate.

[FrangaFry]

Just keep it mate.

I'm trying Ed, I really am ................. time will tell (but, I do have a knack of getting things I want when I set my mind on it ........... ).

[whitels1ss]

I'm trying Ed, I really am ................. time will tell (but, I do have a knack of getting things I want when I set my mind on it ........... ).

You might just have to wait a little while for the right buyer with $150,000 to come along.

Having said that, I think if you locked it in the shed with a car cover over it

I am pretty sure it would do much better than money in a bank account over the next few years,

I certainly can't imagine it going down in value.

[FrangaFry]

Question for you lads on the VF.......

I'm not happy with the ride quality and I want to address the body roll and 'doughy' suspension (she's real soft and rolls pretty badly on corners, especially on acceleration) ......... I don't want to go silly so thinking shocks and springs to match... I also don't want to go any lower than stock.

I've been looking at something like: Monroe GT Sport Shocks and Kind Springs (as an example)

https://www.superspares.com.au/monro...s-for~12580869

Can I get your thoughts on options ....... cost will be an issue with the Minister LOL ..........

[BLACK 346]

Question for you lads on the VF.......

I'm not happy with the ride quality and I want to address the body roll and 'doughy' suspension (she's real soft and rolls pretty badly on corners, especially on acceleration) ......... I don't want to go silly so thinking shocks and springs to match... I also don't want to go any lower than stock.

I've been looking at something like: Monroe GT Sport Shocks and Kind Springs (as an example)

https://www.superspares.com.au/monro...s-for~12580869

Can I get your thoughts on options ....... cost will be an issue with the Minister LOL ..........

I had Kings and Monroes in the VE for quite a while. They did the job but were pretty harsh ie Rough as guts. Apparently this is a known trait for Kings. I have heard good things about Eibach springs and I think a few on here have used them? I personally went to adjustable coilovers and was much happier. A lot more expensive though.

[Blown Monaro]

Bilstein shocks and Eibach springs in my rig and the ride is a good compromise between comfort and handling, lower than stock though. Nolathane bushes also helped with keeping the diff and suspension alignment but does increase NVH, its all trade off's.

[VXSS346]

My experience is on earlier models (VT-VZ) so it may not be that relevant, but I'd personally be skeptical of the ride quality (or lack of) of the Monroe GT shocks. I felt the 'bump setting' was very stiff. (maybe that's good for less body roll?)
I now have Koni adjustable Sports and the ride is so much better, feels like a softer 'bump setting' (but the rebound is still adjustable and can be stiffened if need be)
The same Kings springs were fitted in both cases.

Probably best to go and have a chat at some workshops and if possible have a ride in a car similar to what you're looking for.

Good Luck.

[BLACK 346]

I just reread your post. If it is body roll that is concerning you might be time for some bigger sway bars. I did Superpro F+R in my Calais and that made a massive difference in getting rid of that boat on the high seas feel.

[Smitty]

Question for you lads on the VF.......

I'm not happy with the ride quality and I want to address the body roll and 'doughy' suspension (she's real soft and rolls pretty badly on corners, especially on acceleration) ......... I don't want to go silly so thinking shocks and springs to match... I also don't want to go any lower than stock.

I've been looking at something like: Monroe GT Sport Shocks and Kind Springs (as an example)

https://www.superspares.com.au/monro...s-for~12580869

Can I get your thoughts on options ....... cost will be an issue with the Minister LOL ..........

I did front and rear (again) on mine Sep/Oct last year.. coming up 10 years and 85k under the wheels

I went with stiffer EXHD rear springs (kings) as I was getting tired of the dog bum dragging attitude
when going off to the track with a bootload and the car/trailer combo out back. Same ride height but
it actually rides 14mm higher now unladen (full tank) so had a small rake

The springs sorted I went KONIs front and rear for shock supression. Not too exxie compared to
Bilstein and only a few $ more than the Monroe GT short shock F&R combo

Make sure the other stuff (front strut bearings, spring mounts etc) also get done at the time
... my front strut bearings were cactus falling to pieces when removed

[FrangaFry]

Thanks lads.

I actually had Koni's originally in the VY and loved them ........... so I might re think the Munroe's. I agree about the sway bars but that's gunna have to be down the track, as budget is a bit of an issue (and I don't want to give the minister any ammo in regards to getting rid of the VY at the moment) ......

Where is a decent place in Melb to source some gear and have a chat to some folks?

Cheers,

[Smitty]

T....................
Where is a decent place in Melb to source some gear and have a chat to some folks?

Cheers,

NOT Pedders !

I am a PIARC member and lots of the guys, for road and track cars go to
Centreline suspension who support/sponsor the club

http://www.centrelinesuspension.com.au/


or try ADVANTAGE Suspension in Moorabbin

[FrangaFry]

NOT Pedders !

I am a PIARC member and lots of the guys, for road and track cars go to
Centreline suspension who support/sponsor the club

http://www.centrelinesuspension.com.au/


or try ADVANTAGE Suspension in Moorabbin

Thanks Smitty,

have been poking around, chatting to folks and reading lots of forums and articles. Had settled on a combo of Lovells springs and Koni shocks and was going to get a local fella to install for me ........... then I called Nathan at Advantage Suspension (should have started here first LOL).

Top bloke, very helpful and came very highly recommended (not just by you but a few different sources ....... including Lovell's themselves LOL).

Was not originally considering Billsteins but after chatting to him and doing some more poking around, I've settled on a Lovells/Billstein combo ...... very knowledgeable bloke with LOTS of experience with Commodore and in particular VF's.

Looks like it won't be as cheap as I was hoping (given the strut tops and various bushes will most likely be flogged out according to him with a car my age and km's) but also not stupid money either.

So the ballpark figures he has given me are reasonable (not so sure the minister will agree, so I will have to pick my moment ........ I've already started laying the ground work, so she knows and agrees that the suspension needs addressing - it helps when her Ranger takes corners and undulation better than mine and she knows it LOL as she was complaining about how 'boaty' it was Yeah!)

Will probably start dropping hints about the dangers of flogged suspension and follow up with cost a wee while later and and take it from there ......... Fingers crossed.

Thanks for all the advice fellas.

[bigfoot]

Did you get it sorted yet Franga?