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[LOWS2]

Hey all,

Thought i would share some pics of my new daily i picked up 2 weeks ago. its a 2001 Holden VX Berlina, Gen3, Auto, 86,000klms, HBD sunroof and all the power stuff. The dealer also chucked on some brand new VE SS 19's! Loving it so far, just need some decent highway driving to really open her up

Berlina 1

Berlina 2

berlina 3

Berlina 4

Short term plans are to keep her pretty stock, definently needs some lowering and just a cat back exhaust from Sureflo @ Ingleburn. The do a 'drone free' system which has a sweet V8 growl to it. Will probably get a tune done after the exhaust to help with economy and to get the best out of it.

Long term i will probably do extractors & the rest of the exhaust, an OTR intake and tune. Dont want to put too much cash into it as the Torana will be off the road soon for a freshen up

cheers,
mick

[MRLXSS]

Very nice!

I like it! Lower it a few inches definitely! I love the VE SSV wheels, i want a set for my ute.

Best thing you can do is get an OTR and a Mafless tune, Not only does the economy improve, but its a new car to drive!

[micklx]

There was a time when people were impressed if you went up an inch in diameter when you got new wheels.....

You've gained 4 inches !!!!!!

[TerrA LX]

V nice, I like the calais/berlina range, nice opted cars compared to the ol torana eh.

[MRLXSS]

Mine just clocked over 200,000k's and still going strong! So u will have heaps of good solid k's ahead of you!

[LOWS2]

Cheers for the positive comments guys, just needed something i could drive everyday and be comfortable in. Nothing worse than going to see clients in summer, all sweaty afta just getting out of the torana lol.

MRLXSS - Was reading the thread on your ute and the progess you made with tune & OTR, so will definently get that done eventually. Just need to save $$$ - going overseas, then buying a car has left the bank balance a whole lot lighter!

Will post some more pics when i get new springs for it

EDIT - forgot to mention it looks as though the Gen3 had a rebuild (or was replaced) under warranty cause it has a new engine number stamped on it, so shouldnt have to worry about the oil consumption too much

Edited by LOWS2, 10 July 2009 - 12:45 PM.

[Dr Terry]

Very nice!

I like it! Lower it a few inches definitely! I love the VE SSV wheels, i want a set for my ute.

Best thing you can do is get an OTR and a Mafless tune, Not only does the economy improve, but its a new car to drive!

What are peoples long term experiences with MAF-less tuning.

In my workshop I find that they are very hard on oxygen sensors. Most of the ones that I see only get 6 to 9 months before the oxygen sensors die. I've tried many different brands of sensor to no avail. 3 of my customers have re-fitted the MAF & had then re-tuned to suit, then no problems.

On another topic. Depending on your mileage (& hip pocket) have you considered LPG. I've fitted several sequential LPG injection systems to VT & VX with great results. $30-35 for 400km in Sydney traffic sure beats donating your hard earned $$ to the Arabs. With the Govt rebate they pay for themselves in quick time & there's is no loss of performance with the injected LPG systems. With tuning to match, you can get an increase, as you can with petrol.

Dr Terry.

[MRLXSS]

but unlike yours mines a v6 but it's had work done should pull around 210 rwkw

DAMN! What type of work! Supercharger?

Needs a heap of work to put out 210rwkw!

[MRLXSS]

Post your results when you get them Josh! I'd be interested to see.