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March 2, 2015 at 9:39 am #1011
someguy360Participant- SA
- 94 VR Statesman V8 - 05 D22 Navara - 15 Ford Focus
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Posts: 18Hi Guys.I was looking for ages for something different for summer cruising (after selling my old weekend warrior) I looked at some some VK’s XD’s XF’s then looked at VN SS’s and VR/VS SS’s and I couldn’t find anything that suited my pickyness when it came to condition. Then by chance I ended up finding this for sale after I had stopped looking.I was amazed I found such a clean, original and untouched example of a 20+ year old car. (only catch was it needed a rebuild/new engine due to bearing issues but considering the condition the car in general this was no big deal)Model:1994 VR Statesman 304Stereo:Stock GM (My stereo is the exhaust).Engine & Mechanical:* VS Senator 185i 304 (Crane H268 Cam + Crane lifters, Crow hardened pushrods, Yella Terra 1.65 Roller Rockers, JP Oil Pump)* GM 4L60-E + B&M Pro Ratchet Shifter + B&M Shift Kit* 3.08 LSD* Pacemaker Tri Y Headers > 200 cell high flow cat > 2.5″ Catback* HSV Cold Air Intake* Tune by Ace Performance Tuning.Interior:* Caprice Leather console and radio surround.* Retrimmed leather steering wheel.* SAAS Oil Pressure, Water Temp & Volt gaugesExterior:* Simmons V5 Wheels* Clear Side Indicators* S3 garnish and tail lights* Caprice Grille* VS Caprice stand up badge* VS Caprice front indicators and fog lightsSuspension:* Nolathaned Front End* King Spring Low Springs- This topic was modified 9 years, 8 months ago by someguy360.
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March 2, 2015 at 10:05 am #1031
VRSenator065Participant- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
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Posts: 5 777Nice ride buddy
March 8, 2015 at 7:00 pm #2243
someguy360Participant- SA
- 94 VR Statesman V8 - 05 D22 Navara - 15 Ford Focus
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Posts: 18Cheers Sen.
Decided to get away from it all for a bit, safe to say i’m going to be spending the public holiday tomorrow detailing the car now, i’m finding dirt in parts of the car I never even knew existed.
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March 8, 2015 at 9:52 pm #2274
8you4tParticipant- Victoria
- C63 Amg/ Mk4 golf gti/ Ml w163 320 Mercedes Amg pack/ Audi a4 Quattro turbo man/ Wh gen 3/ Vt Calais/ Porsche boxter S / Ba futura (soon to have turbo xr6 motor)/ 2006 RX8
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Posts: 95I love the vr/s statesman series , classic shape !!!!
If you don't believe in something .... You'll fall for anything
March 9, 2015 at 11:08 am #2312
someguy360Participant- SA
- 94 VR Statesman V8 - 05 D22 Navara - 15 Ford Focus
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Posts: 18So do I, thats what drew me to it originally.
This is about as new as my taste goes, but it still makes me feel like I am driving something much older than it is. (especially with essentially 50 year old engine technology haha)
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December 22, 2017 at 4:10 pm #25512
someguy360Participant- SA
- 94 VR Statesman V8 - 05 D22 Navara - 15 Ford Focus
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Posts: 18Completely forgot about this thread, probably overdue for an update.
I still have the car, a few dailies have come and gone (sold my WM Caprice for a Navara) but the VR has stayed tucked in the shed.
It got treated to a new cam (H268) + lifters for Holden’s Dream Cruise for the end of manufacturing. I’ve also slowly cleaned it up a bit more and added a B&M Shifter to make the auto a little nicer to drive.
I picked up some AU thermos today which I’ll start cutting up and wiring over the next few weeks.
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August 21, 2018 at 5:02 pm #26933
someguy360Participant- SA
- 94 VR Statesman V8 - 05 D22 Navara - 15 Ford Focus
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Posts: 18Pic dump
Since the last update, I’ve bought a set of Caprice fog lights and indicators, and a set of my favourite wheels, Simmons V5’s which I painted the same colour as the car.
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August 22, 2018 at 10:49 am #26936
VRSenator065Participant- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
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Posts: 5 777Sweet, looks choice.
August 25, 2018 at 5:11 pm #26963
someguy360Participant- SA
- 94 VR Statesman V8 - 05 D22 Navara - 15 Ford Focus
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Posts: 18Thanks to VRSenator065 for the gauge mount, highly recommended!
August 25, 2018 at 5:16 pm #26964They look great.
August 25, 2018 at 6:30 pm #26965
ChrisMParticipant- Melbourne Vic
- VN Calais LS1
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Posts: 140The gauge mounts look mint. I still have to get around to putting mine in.
August 26, 2018 at 4:48 pm #26971
VRSenator065Participant- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
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Posts: 5 777Cheers mate, that looks very nice, clean install :) Mind if I use the pic on the Build Ninja FB page?
August 26, 2018 at 5:14 pm #26973
someguy360Participant- SA
- 94 VR Statesman V8 - 05 D22 Navara - 15 Ford Focus
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Posts: 18Cheers mate, that looks very nice, clean install Mind if I use the pic on the Build Ninja FB page?
Of course mate, no worries!
August 26, 2018 at 7:49 pm #26977
VRSenator065Participant- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
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Posts: 5 777Thank you, and done!!
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