[thatotherguy94Participant VS Acclaim, VZ SSZ Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 189]

I dont think the whole dash has to come out, just the glove box to get to just the fan

[thatotherguy94Participant VS Acclaim, VZ SSZ Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 189]

Instead of lowering the ute I bought a new stereo and speakers for it, just basic head unit and speaker upgrade nothing too fancy. Was sick of not being able to plug my phone/ipod into it. Bought everything while autobarn was having a 25% off sale so worked out to be a really good price.

[thatotherguy94Participant VS Acclaim, VZ SSZ Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 189]

Swapped the wheels with the VS today, I like them better on this instead of the vs. Needs to be lowered though

 

[thatotherguy94Participant VS Acclaim, VZ SSZ Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 189]

What the paint shop said is true, clear over base will give a slightly better finish if sprayed right but just straight colour still comes up good. Doors on or off doesn’t really matter that much, what ever suits you better. Can get a difference in the finish from the quarter panel to the doors if they are laid flat. After painting depends if the car gets baked or not, and something which would depend on what brand of paint you use. Usually fully cured after a couple of weeks but can be washed/ detailed in the next day.  Rear wing would probably be better painted off

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sands vs wrote:

<h5 id=”js_95o” class=”_5pbw _5vra” data-ft=”{“tn”:”C”}”><span class=”fwn fcg”><span class=”fwb fcg” data-ft=”{“tn”:”;”}”>https://www.facebook.com/jason.charlton.35?hc_ref=NEWSFEED&fref=nf&post_id=1337102956343433<br data-hovercard=”/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100001422907324&type=group_forsale&extragetparams=%7B%22hc_ref%22%3A%22NEWSFEED%22%2C%22fref%22%3A%22nf%22%2C%22directed_target_id%22%3A409447285775676%2C%22post_id%22%3A1337102956343433%7D” data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show=”1″ /></span></span></h5>

vy ss leather gear knob perfect conditon

$100

Erina, New South Wales, Australia

this might help mate

Only just saw this, im guessing its probably been sold by now, and id rather not buy from facebook, been scammed before..

[thatotherguy94Participant VS Acclaim, VZ SSZ Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 189]

Turismo SS.. best colour 

Will be interested to see where this goes

[thatotherguy94Participant VS Acclaim, VZ SSZ Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 189]

Last week I was driving to work and the oil pressure sensor died, service vehicle soon message came up and didnt think much of it until I noticed my oil pressure gauge sitting on 0. Dropped it off at the mechanics down the road from work and was fixed by the time I finished work. Also had to replace the radiator because I noticed it leaking when I serviced it. I also replaced the radiator hoses while I had it out.

Coolant is that colour because there was already some green coolant in the tub already.

I also bought a bottle of Bowdens vinyl revival for the plastic trim under the windscreen, it made a huge difference from just one go. Will probably get better if I go over it again.

and just a picture after I washed it, already filthy again from the rain today…

 

[thatotherguy94Participant VS Acclaim, VZ SSZ Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 189]

NickVR wrote:

Saw it today at GM Day. Looks very neat mate, the seats look awesome too. Very nice car, well done.

Thanks mate 

[thatotherguy94Participant VS Acclaim, VZ SSZ Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 189]

Entered this into GM day so gave it a polish and good clean up yesterday. I also brush touched some of the stone chips on the doors, quarter panels and roof. I took some pictures while it was clean after the show. While it looks shiny it is still covered in chips and would be better off being resprayed, which I hope to do this year maybe when the rego runs out. Its also been a year today since I got it running as a V8 which has gone pretty quickly.

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sands vs wrote:

Very nice ute mate .. Came up nice after a clean. You going to get it painted? Would make the old 5.0lt feel pretty slow in comparsion. And this might help https://jhp.com.au/shop/interior-accessories/holden-black-manual-leather-gear-knob-2/

Thanks, Ill paint it myself when I get time as Im actually a painter, its really straight apart from a couple of dents on the guards so its mainly the scratches. Yeah the 5L does feel a bit slow compared to this so I might have to do something about that..

Thanks for that, will order myself one soon

[thatotherguy94Participant VS Acclaim, VZ SSZ Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 189]

Not much to update but I put some floor mats in, changed the plates to my XX ones from the calais and have now washed it a couple of times. Used it on a trip to IKEA to help a mate redecorate his room

Basically his whole new room except for his bed

Last week one of the hinges for the hardlid came off the body because where it was screwed into had stripped. Took the hardlid off and put it into the lounge room. Ended up putting some rivet nuts and new bolts to the body so hopefully it shouldnt come off again.

Complimentary cushion to help it “blend in”

I also changed the parkers to LED’s and put some different globes in the low beams, I think they need adjusting so will get onto that pretty soon

[thatotherguy94Participant VS Acclaim, VZ SSZ Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 189]

$50? Im pretty sure my standard sway bar was the same as the one I put in from the BT1 but id have to double check that. Might just be worth measuring some at U Pull it to see if there are any there

[thatotherguy94Participant VS Acclaim, VZ SSZ Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 189]

Yeah it sat something like that

found the pic I was looking for yesterday, this is how it sat. I Think the sports rider front springs in my Acclaim sit around the same height, maybe just a touch lower

[thatotherguy94Participant VS Acclaim, VZ SSZ Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 189]

These are the codes and part numbers from the springs I removed from the BT1

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exec24 wrote:

rear are no good to me then, did you have fronts? and front swaybar? and if you do do they have the 2 letter code on them still?

Ive still got both, swaybar is on my car but I dont remember it having a two letter code on it, the springs I think they still have a sticker on them but will have to check

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[thatotherguy94Participant VS Acclaim, VZ SSZ Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 189]

Ive still got the stock FE2 springs from the BT1 I stripped but it was IRS. From memory it sat just above the tyre, only have a couple of crap photos showing this before I stripped it. I can grab some photos of the springs if your interested

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cava454 wrote:

I would of asked 5-7k personally. But as long as your happy.

I couldnt see anyone paying 5-7K for a n/a V6 personally, But yeah im happy with what I got for it seeing as it was such a quick sale

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sands vs wrote:

No wonder it sold fast thats cheap thats a lot of car for the money . whats the replacement going to be?

Yeah it probably was a bit cheap but being it was a quick sale I was happy to let it go for that, I payed less for it 2 years ago, although it was filthy and had a couple of issues. Replacement is an SSZ ute but I still have my acclaim which will never go anywhere.

Turismo SSZ ute

VSClubby355 wrote:

Can’t beat a VS2 Calais. Well you can but I love mine

I love them, they got the Calais perfect in series 2. I would own another but it would have to be factory V8

[thatotherguy94Participant VS Acclaim, VZ SSZ Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 189]

sands vs wrote:

Its very hard to find a clean vs especially a s2 calais. How much did it sell for if you dont mind me asking?

Yeah I know, I spent a year on and off looking for one before I got it. I sold it for $2800 which I was happy with. Had 218,xxx on the clock

[thatotherguy94Participant VS Acclaim, VZ SSZ Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 189]

Over the weekend I cleaned this up and listed it for sale, I put the ad up saturday afternoon, had someone message me about an hour later, and by sunday afternoon it was sold. Got picked up tonight. Just happened so quickly but I guess its because cars like this don’t come up for sale all that often. Im going to miss this car but onto other things now

Last picture as it was leaving..

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