Vs Acclaim

[SlidinParticipant View build HERE Member since: May 13, 2016 Posts: 21]

Hey guys just went and brought myself a nice Vs Acclaim and wanting to do it up slowly over time, wondering what I should do first any helps appreciated! Looking at getting subs,exhaust,speakers,lowered,body kit (possibly), any other bits and pieces I should look into? Cheers 

[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, imo I reckon the VR/S doesn’t need a lot done to it to make it look nice.  I reckon all cars look better lower.  So a nice set of SL springs will drop it about 40mm, and make it sit much nicer.  Most people swap your orange side indicators in the front guards to clear oval ones off the later VS, they are a simple 5 minute swap job to fit.  Then i reckon its just wheels, which are a very personal thing, and you have a very tidy cruiser mate, nice.

[SlidinParticipant View build HERE Member since: May 13, 2016 Posts: 21]

Cheers I will definitely look into it and see how I go! Radio gets installed tomorrow and get a mechanic to look at it see what it needs for the road

[NickVRParticipant AdelaideVR V8 Exec, VR SS, VF Redline Reserve View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 264]

Gary has basically covered it. One thing I like to see is when people get big wheels they get the brakes to match. Then when you go more power you will have problem pulling it up too.

[SlidinParticipant View build HERE Member since: May 13, 2016 Posts: 21]

I’m looking at doing brakes over time but shame I can’t drive the car til I’m at least 18! how much would decent brakes be all round ?

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

Depends what your after mate. I’ve got a brake kit I’ll be selling very soon.

[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]

Not trying to do Cava out of a sale, but if your 18 I am assuming you aren’t flushed with cash.  I reckon just concentrate on some aesthetic things first.  Mechanicals like brakes and power upgrades can come later.  Just my opinion though

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

my brakes look good to 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]

cava454 wrote:

my brakes look good to LOL

  I will pay that, that’s actually pretty good

[SlidinParticipant View build HERE Member since: May 13, 2016 Posts: 21]

Im turning 17 in June and don’t have a lot of cash to splash around, the vs wouldn’t start today but installed new plugs and leads and got it running heaps better

[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]

Nice work getting it sorted mate. Just take it slow, no need to spend money you dont have.

[SlidinParticipant View build HERE Member since: May 13, 2016 Posts: 21]

Cheers I appreciate it, are any of you guys good with radios? Want to install the pioneer head unit it came with, I went and brought electrical terminals that clip the wires together but I’m lost when it comes to what wires go where and get subs in two weeks

[SlidinParticipant View build HERE Member since: May 13, 2016 Posts: 21]

The wiring harness is there but don’t have one for the head unit itself so looking at cutting it off and joining the wires straight from the radio to the car

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[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

If you head to Repco/Supercheap/Autobarn etc, you should be able to buy a harness to plug into the head unit itself and then to the standard Holden harness. Not expensive. Very easy.

[SlidinParticipant View build HERE Member since: May 13, 2016 Posts: 21]

Connecting up now just got speakers to do then done cheers for all the input guys!

Update: radio installed and working nice

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[[TUFFVQ]Participant Melbourne1991 VQ 304 View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 171]

My thoughts on first car mods.

Brakes, Suspension, Tyres.

Don’t worry about power mods until the above is done. You’ll get much more out of those mods while you get more experience driving than trying to make a car with poor brakes and boat-like suspension go faster. Down the line when you want more power, you have the foundation to make it useable.

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[SlidinParticipant View build HERE Member since: May 13, 2016 Posts: 21]

Cheers mate will definitely look into it, somethings up with the hand brake too doesn’t work unless it’s in park pretty much? And head gaskets might have a problem too

[SlidinParticipant View build HERE Member since: May 13, 2016 Posts: 21]

Can anyone give me any info on how this muffler goes? Is it worth the money? If not what would you guys recommend? 

[SlidinParticipant View build HERE Member since: May 13, 2016 Posts: 21]

If you’s can’t see it, it’s a DEA performance 2.5″ Vr/s dual exit muffler for $175

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

I dont think a muffler on its own is going to do much mate. maybe make it noisier but performance wise you wont see gains.

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