Help for VS Ute MODS!!! - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

vsute18 · 20-08-2004, 08:46 PM

G'day, firstly i need to tell you all i dont know much about moding cars, thats why im hoping some of you guys on here who know what ur talkin about mite be able to help me!! I currently dirve a 1997 VS V6 Ute (s pack) and im looking to get a decent bodykit for it, now i have heard that you may be able to put VT bodykits on a VS, and i just wanna know if this is true or not? My old man is paying for it to get work done on it at the moment, it is been lowered 2 inches and gettin grouse suspension, but from now on im on my own. I wanna try and increase its performance because the V6 is pretty weak, i only wanna spend bout 1.5K so if anyone can recommend some mods that will increase power wit that budget that would be much appreciated!! Please do explain it for simpler people like me, thanks!!

The bodykit im looking to put on my car is at this link: [img]www.jhp.com.au/enlarge.php?image=img/products/ute/vu%20ss%20phantom%20vt/black.jpg[/img]

mark · 20-08-2004, 11:57 PM

hey vsute18 welcome to aussieV8.

firstly keep it VS kits on a VS, VT kits will just look odd..
maybe change the gear ratio's in the diff or maybe even zorst & CAI!

plenty of options.. do you plan to do future mods?

evil_ss · 21-08-2004, 02:38 PM

hey mate, have you ever senn a vx clubby kit on a vs ute?. Well a mate of mine up here does in yelloe and it look very tough indeed. I know that if i had a vs ute thats the kit i would be goin for.
1.5k budget= pacemaker tri y headers, single 2 3/4-3" mandrel bent exh, super6 cai, k&n panel filter, chiptorque chip(or decent custom tune)

vsute18 · 21-08-2004, 06:01 PM

I'm not sure about future mods, i sorta dont wanna go over the top, although, im sure you guys would think there is no such thing, i just wanna make it a good car, i dont necessarily want it to be the best!! There has already been a fair bit spent on it, its got pretty crazy 19x9" chrome wheels, a full paint job with my old mans company colours down the side, just those 2 things cost around 4K. I sell car audio equipment on eBay so i have been able to put a massive stereo in it at not a great cost, the retail for it would be about $6K+, but it cost me 2.5K cause i buy direct from wholesalers in the US. The system is: Sony CDX-M9905X headunit, Infinity KAPPA PERFECT6.1 components, Infinity KAPPA63.5I 6.5", 2 x KAPPA PERFECT12DVQ subs, powered by 2 x MTX Thunder1501D sub amps and 1 x Thunder1004 amp. Its a fair bit to stick in a ute and it took a fair amount of effort and we are still working on sealing up the car as much as possible to stop vibrations, but everytime we fix something another thing starts moving!!! I'll chuck some photos up when i get my camera working, the battery and charger are dead at the moment for some reason!!

Thanks once again for all your help guys, the more recommendations the better and ill try and work out wat to from what you all tell me!!

mark · 22-08-2004, 08:21 PM

i like that body kit. good to see some different kits on the road

Fooksy · 22-08-2004, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evil_ss

1.5k budget= pacemaker tri y headers, single 2 3/4-3" mandrel bent exh, super6 cai, k&n panel filter, chiptorque chip(or decent custom tune)

My thoughts exactly! Can't go wrong mate!

Rob

MAD308 · 22-08-2004, 11:39 PM

Hey buddy. If a bodykit is what you want, i suggest going a vs kit like mark said. You can attain them from The Brock Shop at underwood if you live in SE QLD.

ΜΛÐЗØ8

vsute18 · 22-08-2004, 11:43 PM

It's alright guys, i was pointed to Fabtech by a person from another holden forum, this is what it will look like once i buy the kit: http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/...ID=6&st=10

I rekon it looks pretty crazy, let me know what you all think!! ANy feedback is welcomed!!

Daryn · 23-08-2004, 08:08 AM

i reckon no bodykit mate. Nothing looks better than a nice ute sitting on some big wheels dumped on its arse. Keep it simple, bodykits do nothing but make it look complicated.............but that's just my opinion. If anything, just get the front lip extension and a rear filler bar. Keeping it simple is the way.

check out my cardomain page for some pictures

KTASTRPHE · 23-08-2004, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vsute18

I sell car audio equipment on eBay so i have been able to put a massive stereo in it at not a great cost, the retail for it would be about $6K+, but it cost me 2.5K cause i buy direct from wholesalers in the US. The system is: Sony CDX-M9905X headunit, Infinity KAPPA PERFECT6.1 components, Infinity KAPPA63.5I 6.5", 2 x KAPPA PERFECT12DVQ subs, powered by 2 x MTX Thunder1501D sub amps and 1 x Thunder1004 amp.

So I guess you are the guy to talk to when I want some splits for my ute?

vsute18 · 23-08-2004, 12:50 PM

yeh sure, if ya want any car audio equipment, let me know what models your interested in and 90% of the time my price will be well below retail price!!! Just a note i only deal in quality car audio products, anything with a retail price of $300+ min, it shits me when people dont put quality systems in their car thats why!!!

kransky · 04-09-2004, 07:51 AM

if your vs is pre ecotec there is a restrictor between the throttle body and the intake manifold, remove this for better throttle response and a bit more grunt, when you start the car for the first time after this mod you will have to rev the engine to 3000rpm for about 8 seconds to reset the computer or else it will idle all over the place.

kransky · 04-09-2004, 07:55 AM

a diff ratio change will make a pretty noticible difference, i reccomend 3.45:1 if you do alot of freeway driving otherwise go for 3.79:1 for that back in the seat feel.

VN50 · 05-09-2004, 10:18 PM

i agree. is it your daily driver?

vsute18 · 05-09-2004, 10:28 PM

Yeh this is my only car, im only 18 so i cant afford two cars!! Just thought i'd let u all know i have lowered the ute 2.5", new Pedders SportsRyder suspension front + back, sway bar + panhard rod and its now got a powerchip, so its a massive 160kw's now, lol, it needs much more power thats for sure!! I'm sorry but i dont understand much about gear ratios, what the difference between the two you suggested, all i know is that i want a longer first gear!!

20-08-2004, 08:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
vsute18 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10	Help for VS Ute MODS!!! G'day, firstly i need to tell you all i dont know much about moding cars, thats why im hoping some of you guys on here who know what ur talkin about mite be able to help me!! I currently dirve a 1997 VS V6 Ute (s pack) and im looking to get a decent bodykit for it, now i have heard that you may be able to put VT bodykits on a VS, and i just wanna know if this is true or not? My old man is paying for it to get work done on it at the moment, it is been lowered 2 inches and gettin grouse suspension, but from now on im on my own. I wanna try and increase its performance because the V6 is pretty weak, i only wanna spend bout 1.5K so if anyone can recommend some mods that will increase power wit that budget that would be much appreciated!! Please do explain it for simpler people like me, thanks!! The bodykit im looking to put on my car is at this link: [img]www.jhp.com.au/enlarge.php?image=img/products/ute/vu%20ss%20phantom%20vt/black.jpg[/img]

21-08-2004, 02:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
evil_ss ADMINISTRATOR Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Perth Ride: 93 s2 VP SS and 05 Astra Posts: 6,420	hey mate, have you ever senn a vx clubby kit on a vs ute?. Well a mate of mine up here does in yelloe and it look very tough indeed. I know that if i had a vs ute thats the kit i would be goin for. 1.5k budget= pacemaker tri y headers, single 2 3/4-3" mandrel bent exh, super6 cai, k&n panel filter, chiptorque chip(or decent custom tune) __________________ ONE OF THE ELUSIVE MODERATOR/ADMIN TEAM Go check out my SS at cardomain For all your photography and imagery needs austinphotography@iinet.net.au

22-08-2004, 11:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
MAD308 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Brisbane Ride: Posts: 2	Hey buddy. If a bodykit is what you want, i suggest going a vs kit like mark said. You can attain them from The Brock Shop at underwood if you live in SE QLD. ΜΛÐЗØ8 __________________ Never late in a 308! &#924;&#923;Ð&#1047;Ø8

22-08-2004, 11:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
vsute18 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10	It's alright guys, i was pointed to Fabtech by a person from another holden forum, this is what it will look like once i buy the kit: http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/...ID=6&st=10 I rekon it looks pretty crazy, let me know what you all think!! ANy feedback is welcomed!! __________________ 97 VS Ute riding on 18 inches of chrome!!! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/672348

23-08-2004, 08:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
Daryn Super Moderator Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: rockhampton, qld Ride: VS ute Posts: 3,826	i reckon no bodykit mate. Nothing looks better than a nice ute sitting on some big wheels dumped on its arse. Keep it simple, bodykits do nothing but make it look complicated.............but that's just my opinion. If anything, just get the front lip extension and a rear filler bar. Keeping it simple is the way. check out my cardomain page for some pictures __________________ amore...odio...tragedia

20-08-2004, 11:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
mark Your friendly admin Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Brisbane Ride: Posts: 8,128	hey vsute18 welcome to aussieV8. firstly keep it VS kits on a VS, VT kits will just look odd.. maybe change the gear ratio's in the diff or maybe even zorst & CAI! plenty of options.. do you plan to do future mods?

21-08-2004, 06:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
vsute18 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10	I'm not sure about future mods, i sorta dont wanna go over the top, although, im sure you guys would think there is no such thing, i just wanna make it a good car, i dont necessarily want it to be the best!! There has already been a fair bit spent on it, its got pretty crazy 19x9" chrome wheels, a full paint job with my old mans company colours down the side, just those 2 things cost around 4K. I sell car audio equipment on eBay so i have been able to put a massive stereo in it at not a great cost, the retail for it would be about $6K+, but it cost me 2.5K cause i buy direct from wholesalers in the US. The system is: Sony CDX-M9905X headunit, Infinity KAPPA PERFECT6.1 components, Infinity KAPPA63.5I 6.5", 2 x KAPPA PERFECT12DVQ subs, powered by 2 x MTX Thunder1501D sub amps and 1 x Thunder1004 amp. Its a fair bit to stick in a ute and it took a fair amount of effort and we are still working on sealing up the car as much as possible to stop vibrations, but everytime we fix something another thing starts moving!!! I'll chuck some photos up when i get my camera working, the battery and charger are dead at the moment for some reason!! Thanks once again for all your help guys, the more recommendations the better and ill try and work out wat to from what you all tell me!!

22-08-2004, 08:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
mark Your friendly admin Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Brisbane Ride: Posts: 8,128	i like that body kit. good to see some different kits on the road

23-08-2004, 12:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
vsute18 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10	yeh sure, if ya want any car audio equipment, let me know what models your interested in and 90% of the time my price will be well below retail price!!! Just a note i only deal in quality car audio products, anything with a retail price of $300+ min, it shits me when people dont put quality systems in their car thats why!!! __________________ 97 VS Ute riding on 18 inches of chrome!!! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/672348

04-09-2004, 07:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
kransky casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wollongong, NSW Ride: Hilux 4WD Posts: 164	if your vs is pre ecotec there is a restrictor between the throttle body and the intake manifold, remove this for better throttle response and a bit more grunt, when you start the car for the first time after this mod you will have to rev the engine to 3000rpm for about 8 seconds to reset the computer or else it will idle all over the place. __________________ how do i explain to my wife that my car needs more power?

04-09-2004, 07:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
kransky casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wollongong, NSW Ride: Hilux 4WD Posts: 164	a diff ratio change will make a pretty noticible difference, i reccomend 3.45:1 if you do alot of freeway driving otherwise go for 3.79:1 for that back in the seat feel. __________________ how do i explain to my wife that my car needs more power?

05-09-2004, 10:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
VN50 casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 117	i agree. is it your daily driver?

05-09-2004, 10:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
vsute18 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10	Yeh this is my only car, im only 18 so i cant afford two cars!! Just thought i'd let u all know i have lowered the ute 2.5", new Pedders SportsRyder suspension front + back, sway bar + panhard rod and its now got a powerchip, so its a massive 160kw's now, lol, it needs much more power thats for sure!! I'm sorry but i dont understand much about gear ratios, what the difference between the two you suggested, all i know is that i want a longer first gear!! __________________ 97 VS Ute riding on 18 inches of chrome!!! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/672348

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