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September 18, 2015 at 7:23 pm #9337
SSEN8R VS #1081Participant- Brisbane, North Side
- \'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i
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Posts: 227Well atleast he was right about not being able to get adjustable rear swaybar for rear… only for standard diff, not IRS.
My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/September 18, 2015 at 10:02 pm #9342You can get adjustable rear sway bars for vt – vz.
Custom set of link pins could allow you to use one of those?
September 18, 2015 at 10:16 pm #9343
SSEN8R VS #1081Participant- Brisbane, North Side
- \'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i
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Posts: 227yeah true but i’ve got it now… anyways… went for a cruise up to Mt Glorious in Brisbane and it handles great. road was a little wet, tail slid a bit so couldn’t go too hard… got a track day mid oct, so that’ll be the test.
My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/September 19, 2015 at 12:48 am #9345
Phire aka GmfanParticipant- Victoria
- VT LS1 Wagon
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Posts: 105What size is the rear bar? When you fitted vt master cylinder did you use VS or VT reservoir? Could you take a pic for me?
Used to hate picking car up to find it didn’t have fitted what had been originally agreed. Now i do it myself which means nothing gets fitted which is why I’m not already on the track :-p.
September 19, 2015 at 7:48 am #9346
SSEN8R VS #1081Participant- Brisbane, North Side
- \'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i
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Posts: 227bwahahahahaaa @ phire
I updated my specs on the first post, but the bars are 32mm on front and 20mm on rear.
the plastic is all new on the reservior… I’ll take a photo including the PBR model number.
My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/September 19, 2015 at 8:32 am #9348
SSEN8R VS #1081Participant- Brisbane, North Side
- \'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i
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Posts: 227found a photo, will get the model number.
My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/September 19, 2015 at 10:31 am #9353
Phire aka GmfanParticipant- Victoria
- VT LS1 Wagon
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Posts: 105Thanks. The top of a vt reservoir sits at a fair angle when in a vs so option is to fit a vs reservoir to vt master but need to drill a hole to get the retaining screw in. Incidentally did you know yours isn’t screwed in? Makes me think it’s a vs reservoir to get it level.
September 19, 2015 at 1:47 pm #9356
VRSenator065Participant- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
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Posts: 5 777You can get adjustable rear sway bars for VR/S IRS, I have one sitting in the shed, I just haven’t got around to fitting it yet Actually its still in all the packaging etc, I cant remember exactly who I bought it from, its probably in my build thread somewhere, but on the delivery docket its says Signature Swaybars, South Nowra ph (02) 4421 2722 if that helps.
September 19, 2015 at 5:50 pm #9360
SSEN8R VS #1081Participant- Brisbane, North Side
- \'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i
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Posts: 227@phire – yep it sits a fair angle. if you fill it up to the full dot/marker it’s almost over flowing at the rear of the reservoir… i’ll check that screw.. it’s screwed in from the otherside, as this photo is taken from the passenger side leaning over the motor. check pics below.
@Gary – well I’ve got a new one now… I was a little worried about messing with the hardness and making the thing tail happy… atleast I know this is what whiteline recommend for the rear.
My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/September 19, 2015 at 5:59 pm #9361
SSEN8R VS #1081Participant- Brisbane, North Side
- \'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i
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Posts: 227Master Model No. 0037 C3.1 15A23 – bugger to read so hope that’s right.
From a quick google that model number does get a hit but the master looks identical to PBR VT version (and I was told that it was a new VT one).
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My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/September 19, 2015 at 6:18 pm #9363
Phire aka GmfanParticipant- Victoria
- VT LS1 Wagon
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Posts: 105Oh yep, sorry. I recalled that screw going further through to the master than yours looked. That angle looks how mine did when i mocked it up with the vt res. I’ve sat my vs reservoir on the master for now but been meaning to pull master back out to drill a new hole.
September 20, 2015 at 6:05 pm #9373
VRSenator065Participant- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
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Posts: 5 777Yea you need to swap the reservoir, an AU Falcon or VS work. Its reasonably straight forward but the mounting hole in the bottom that screws sideways into the master cylinder doesn’t line up so you have to redrill it.
VS on left, VT/VX on right.
September 22, 2015 at 7:11 pm #9422Must say your mechanic sounds like a right knob…
And im pretty sure AU Resi bolts straight to vt master no mods
September 22, 2015 at 9:43 pm #9436
SSEN8R VS #1081Participant- Brisbane, North Side
- \'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i
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Posts: 227yep, as someone who has only lived in brisbane for 18 months… every time someone recommends a mechanic, he’s miles away, like gold coast or sunshine coast… this bloke was recommended to me too!
My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/September 22, 2015 at 9:47 pm #9437
VRSenator065Participant- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
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Posts: 5 777my experience is unfortunately finding a good mechanic or tuner you can trust is very hard wherever you live.
November 21, 2015 at 7:14 pm #11516
SSEN8R VS #1081Participant- Brisbane, North Side
- \'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i
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Posts: 227So after my last track day, where I boiled the power steering fluid and it went bang with oil smoke after the cap popped off, I’ve got a new power steering pump, and I’ve hooked up the the power steering lines through the auto trans cooler in my radiator (since I’ve got a manual). I’ve also got high temp power steering fluid.
My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/November 23, 2015 at 7:32 pm #11572
SSEN8R VS #1081Participant- Brisbane, North Side
- \'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i
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Posts: 227Nice puddle of power steering fluid in my driveway… think the power steering rack seal is shot.
My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/December 6, 2015 at 5:05 pm #11960
SSEN8R VS #1081Participant- Brisbane, North Side
- \'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i
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Posts: 227Power steering rack replaced. Also had to get right rear door actuator as central locking was playing up.
My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/December 6, 2015 at 5:10 pm #11961
SSEN8R VS #1081Participant- Brisbane, North Side
- \'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i
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Posts: 227My original VS Senator wheels were showing their age, so I got them resprayed. Paint was fading on some wheels and some wheels I had given a good gutter rash (mostly previous owner).
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I’m gobsmacked, they look awesome. I’ve got new wheel centre badges coming in aswell.
$400, mobile service – National Wheel Repairs (Brisbane Based) https://www.facebook.com/nationalwheelrepairs/
My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/September 2, 2016 at 8:01 pm #19392
Manta HSVParticipant- Sydney
- Holden Commodore VS V8 HSV Manta
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Posts: 12Hi Mate. I just wanted to ask where you bought the ignition module from. Thanks
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