VS 355 grp A ute

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

No, actually I am not running the rear springs that came with the XYZ system, I have a set of Pedders adjustable springs in there so I could play around with ride height.  Actually feel of them is pretty good.  Mines sedan though…

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[SurfwagonParticipant HSV Z Senator LS2 View build HERE Member since: July 24, 2015 Posts: 25]

I love the understated tough ute look, great work.

[VS 355 UTEParticipant QLD96 vs v8 ute View build HERE Member since: January 13, 2016 Posts: 141]

VRSenator065 wrote:

No, actually I am not running the rear springs that came with the XYZ system, I have a set of Pedders adjustable springs in there so I could play around with ride height. Actually feel of them is pretty good. Mines sedan though…

After a phone call,front XYZ coilover spring rate is 500 lbs.

How do you find the senator handles a decent bump?Just interested to see if 700lbs is track only spring rate.

[VS 355 UTEParticipant QLD96 vs v8 ute View build HERE Member since: January 13, 2016 Posts: 141]

Surfwagon wrote:

I love the understated tough ute look, great work.

Thanks.Glad i resisted those V8 racing front bumpers when they were the rage back in the nineties lol.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Well, gotta say I don’t really drive it over many huge bumps tbh.  But handling wise it’s  nice, most people who have been in it comment on how nice the ride is and ts not as firm as tey imagined it would be just driving around.  I wanted to keep the Senator feel rather than making it stiff race car like.

[VS 355 UTEParticipant QLD96 vs v8 ute View build HERE Member since: January 13, 2016 Posts: 141]

VRSenator065 wrote:

Well, gotta say I don’t really drive it over many huge bumps tbh. But handling wise it’s nice, most people who have been in it comment on how nice the ride is and ts not as firm as tey imagined it would be just driving around. I wanted to keep the Senator feel rather than making it stiff race car like.

Your roads in S.A. must be a lot better than the ones we have to drive up here in QLD lol.

Good to hear the ride is not harsh.Don’t like too much of that either,hence the questions.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

No dramas with the questions buddy, that’s what forums are for  We have pretty awful roads too, but I admit I am a little picky about where I drive it.  I try to avoid anything too bloody rough if possible.  Yea as I say its not bad, I mean the tuff mounts mean its a little firm up front, but I reckon a good compromise between harshness and smoothness, and it is 600+hp so you have to expect a little compromise at any rate.

[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

VS 355 UTE wrote:

GMH-304 wrote:

How much were the DMS coilover and shocks?

They are an Aussie made quality set up so there not cheap,but they are rebuildable/serviceable,have 50mm slider tubes and are independently adjustable for bump and rebound.Also allow for camber change at base of coilover with eccentric bushes. RRP $5,552.00 I paid $3,560.00 as they were having a 30% off promotion for being in business for 30 years.I think the xyz stuff is around $1,800.00,so about double for the DMS kit. Some pics.   

 

Nice bit of gear there, making my own coil overs as we speak..

 

 

What are the brake lines going to be mounted to?

 

What brand are the castor rods and whats your thoughts on them?

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[DK PSIParticipant 1990 VN SS 355 turbo View build HERE Member since: April 5, 2015 Posts: 75]

Damn i love that suspension been a while since ive seen the updates looking mint

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[VS 355 UTEParticipant QLD96 vs v8 ute View build HERE Member since: January 13, 2016 Posts: 141]

sands vs wrote:

Nice bit of gear there, making my own coil overs as we speak..     What are the brake lines going to be mounted to?   What brand are the castor rods and whats your thoughts on them?

So your making your own coil overs?Using the original struts as a starting point?

Brake lines have been zip tied away to stop any contact with suspension.

Castor rods are Whiteline.You will hit the front guard before adjustment runs out,fitted up fine.Haven’t driven it yet so can’t really give any more info.

[VS 355 UTEParticipant QLD96 vs v8 ute View build HERE Member since: January 13, 2016 Posts: 141]

DK PSI wrote:

Damn i love that suspension been a while since ive seen the updates looking mint Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk

Cheers DK.Glad to see you have settled in to your statesman build,keen to see it on the road one day.

[GMH-304Participant Top End82 VH SL, 86 VL SL, 99 VS SS Ute View build HERE Member since: March 13, 2015 Posts: 39]

VS 355 UTE wrote:

GMH-304 wrote:

How much were the DMS coilover and shocks?

They are an Aussie made quality set up so there not cheap,but they are rebuildable/serviceable,have 50mm slider tubes and are independently adjustable for bump and rebound.Also allow for camber change at base of coilover with eccentric bushes. RRP $5,552.00 I paid $3,560.00 as they were having a 30% off promotion for being in business for 30 years.I think the xyz stuff is around $1,800.00,so about double for the DMS kit. Some pics.

Cheers for that. Might look at getting there street coilovers and shocks instead.

[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

VS 355 UTE wrote:

sands vs wrote:

Nice bit of gear there, making my own coil overs as we speak.. What are the brake lines going to be mounted to? What brand are the castor rods and whats your thoughts on them?

So your making your own coil overs?Using the original struts as a starting point? Brake lines have been zip tied away to stop any contact with suspension. Castor rods are Whiteline.You will hit the front guard before adjustment runs out,fitted up fine.Haven’t driven it yet so can’t really give any more info.

 

Impressive looking car very neat.. Should drive very well mate.

 

 

Yeah after looking at what we had the pedders coilovers which were an awful design in many ways. And not even in the ballpark strength wise as the gm unit. We are modifying the gm struts as you say so least they are something well engineered. They also look stockish we will paint the sleeve kit black etc.

[VS 355 UTEParticipant QLD96 vs v8 ute View build HERE Member since: January 13, 2016 Posts: 141]

sands vs wrote:

Impressive looking car very neat.. Should drive very well mate.     Yeah after looking at what we had the pedders coilovers which were an awful design in many ways. And not even in the ballpark strength wise as the gm unit. We are modifying the gm struts as you say so least they are something well engineered. They also look stockish we will paint the sleeve kit black etc.

Cheers mate.

Pedders no good hey,they didn’t do a kit for the ute so never really considered them.Will be good to see the modified std struts when your finished,way cheaper too.

[VS 355 UTEParticipant QLD96 vs v8 ute View build HERE Member since: January 13, 2016 Posts: 141]

GMH-304 wrote:

Cheers for that. Might look at getting there street coilovers and shocks instead.

These are their entry level street coil overs as far as i know. More $$ for more high/low speed adjustments as you go into the more race spec models.

[GMH-304Participant Top End82 VH SL, 86 VL SL, 99 VS SS Ute View build HERE Member since: March 13, 2015 Posts: 39]

They have a new 25mm shaft coilover

[VS 355 UTEParticipant QLD96 vs v8 ute View build HERE Member since: January 13, 2016 Posts: 141]

GMH-304 wrote:

They have a new 25mm shaft coilover

New product hey,much of a saving over the 50mm ones,same adj settings?

[GMH-304Participant Top End82 VH SL, 86 VL SL, 99 VS SS Ute View build HERE Member since: March 13, 2015 Posts: 39]

Same 2 way adjustments and i<span style=”color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;”>ntroduction price of $2799.</span>

[VS 355 UTEParticipant QLD96 vs v8 ute View build HERE Member since: January 13, 2016 Posts: 141]

That’s a nice set up.Price is good for the quality.I would have bought these if they were available at the time.

[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

I like this ute ultra clean..  How far off till you think you will be driving it?

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