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Darren replied to the topic Azza's vk in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago
good move – Quadrajet a very underrated carb. Better than the Holley IMO
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Darren replied to the topic Vl Walky replica AWSSOM in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago
looks tough and it’s got the power to match – and that’s fairly conservative boost too
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Darren replied to the topic Vl Walky replica AWSSOM in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago
looks tough and it’s got the power to match – and that’s fairly conservative boost too
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Darren replied to the topic Azza's vk in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago
top work, rather dramatic transformation from it’s humble beginnings – I like the colour too
you said in the description that you fit a Quadrajet, but picture of the engine bay looks like a Holley ?I’ll also be hanging onto my VH until they bury me ;) I can totally relate
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Darren replied to the topic Azza's vk in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago
top work, rather dramatic transformation from it’s humble beginnings – I like the colour too
Good to see you hung onto the trusty Quadrajet – very underrated carbyI’ll also be hanging onto my VH until they bury me ;) I can totally relate
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Darren replied to the topic 1982 VH SS in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago
thanks AJ, love your VC as well
The T5 isn’t anywhere near as fragile as people tend to think.
Much of it comes down to how you treat it. You can drive it hard without hurting it, just don’t abuse it I guess. I don’t get into the burnouts or smashing gears, so it has served me well. I have no doubt it will eventually give in, but considering…[Read more] -
Darren replied to the topic 1982 VH SS in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago
thanks mate, it’s a big compliment to know others can appreciate all the work & passion gone into this car.
I first started watching motor racing back when Brock was racing the VC. The Marlboro VH was my favourite. Sat in a brand new red VH SS at the Brisbane Motorshow when I was an 11 year old kid, vowed to my old man that I would one day own…[Read more] -
Darren replied to the topic 1982 VH SS in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago
thanks mate, it’s a big compliment to know others can appreciate all the work & passion gone into this car.
I first started watching motor racing back when Brock was racing the VC. The Marlboro VH was my favourite. Sat in a brand new red VH SS at the Brisbane Motorshow when I was an 11 year old kid, vowed to my old man that I would one day own…[Read more] -
Darren replied to the topic 1982 VH SS in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago
thanks mate, it’s a big compliment to know others can appreciate all the work & passion gone into this car.
I first started watching motor racing back when Brock was racing the VC. The Marlboro VH was my favourite. Sat in a brand new red VH SS at the Brisbane Motorshow when I was an 11 year old kid, vowed to my old man that I would one day own…[Read more] -
Darren replied to the topic 1982 VH SS in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago
thanks mate, it’s a big compliment to know others can appreciate all the work & passion gone into this car.
I first started watching motor racing back when Brock was racing the VC. The Marlboro VH was my favourite. Sat in a brand new red VH SS at the Brisbane Motorshow when I was an 11 year old kid, vowed to my old man that I would one day own…[Read more] -
Darren replied to the topic 1982 VH SS in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago
thanks mate, it’s a big compliment to know others can appreciate all the work & passion gone into this car.
I first started watching motor racing back when Brock was racing the VC. The Marlboro VH was my favourite. Sat in a brand new red VH SS at the Brisbane Motorshow when I was an 11 year old kid, vowed to my old man that I would one day own…[Read more] -
Darren replied to the topic 1982 VH SS in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago
it’s been gold!
I actually bought it brand new nearly 20 years ago now for my previous 308 VH
It did around 60-80,000km in that car. I then swapped it into the SS when I bought it in 2001. It’s done around the same in this car. It’s killed a few clutches in that time, but the trusty T5 has held on without as much as a complaint. I’ve changed the…[Read more] -
Darren replied to the topic 1982 VH SS in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago
thanks mate
yeah totally agree with your philosophy. It’s no longer my daily drive, but it regularly comes out for the fun stuff and isn’t shy of a drive. Stone chips all over it from track days and general driving, but I’d rather that than just sitting it in a garage looking pretty. We’ve got to enjoy all the time & money we put into our…[Read more] -
Darren replied to the topic 1982 VH SS in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago
thanks mate
yeah totally agree. It’s no longer my daily drive, but it comes out for the fun stuff. Stone chips all over it from track days and general driving, but I’d rather that than just sitting it in a garage looking pretty. We’ve got to enjoy all the time & money we put into our cars!We did took it out for a good drive through the…[Read more]
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Darren replied to the topic 1982 VH SS in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago
a couple of videos from a ‘Sports Driver Training’ day at Morgan Park raceway last Saturday
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Darren started the topic 1982 VH SS in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago
I first purchased the car as a stock 4.2L 4 speed ‘XV2’ back in early 2001 from a panel beater in Brighton- right down to the original 14 inch Cheviot wheels. Body was good, fairly fresh paint job (albeit a fairly ordinary paint job…) Mechanics were junk, interior was a miss-mash. End of 2001 it drove out of the garage ‘complete’…. But of…[Read more]
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Darren started the topic 1982 VH SS in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago
I first purchased the car as a stock 4.2L 4 speed ‘XV2’ back in early 2001 from a panel beater in Brighton- right down to the original 14 inch Cheviot wheels. Body was good, fairly fresh paint job (albeit a fairly ordinary paint job…) Mechanics were junk, interior was a miss-mash. End of 2001 it drove out of the garage ‘complete’…. But of…[Read more]
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Darren started the topic 1982 VH SS in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago
I first purchased the car as a stock 4.2L 4 speed ‘XV2’ back in early 2001 from a panel beater in Brighton- right down to the original 14 inch Cheviot wheels. Body was good, fairly fresh paint job (albeit a fairly ordinary paint job…) Mechanics were junk, interior was a miss-mash. End of 2001 it drove out of the garage ‘complete’…. But of…[Read more]
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Darren started the topic 1982 VH SS in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago
I first purchased the car as a stock 4.2L 4 speed back in early 2001 from a panel beater in Brighton- right down to the original 14 inch Cheviot wheels. Body was good, fairly fresh paint job (albeit a fairly ordinary paint job…) Mechanics were junk, interior was a miss-mash. End of 2001 it drove out of the garage ‘complete’…. But of course we…[Read more]
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Darren started the topic 1982 VH SS in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago
I first purchased the car as a stock 4.2L 4 speed back in early 2001 from a panel beater in Brighton- right down to the original 14 inch Cheviot wheels. Body was good, fairly fresh paint job (albeit a fairly ordinary paint job…) Mechanics were junk, interior was a miss-mash. End of 2001 it drove out of the garage ‘complete’…. But of course we…[Read more]
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