HSV VQ Stato - Page 2

vztonner · 09-07-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by _Chad_

... Build it to drive...

well said!

and your only about 10 minutes up the road from me so i might call past one saturday.

_Chad_ · 09-07-2010, 04:09 PM

Too easy... Come in and talk to either myself (Chad) or Reece...

300kw vp · 09-07-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by vztonner

thanks, might have to give him a call regarding a project im about to start that no one wants to touch.

Thats par for the course, almost all vehicles with any structural changes will require it, i have a copy of the tests and requirements here somewhere, along with 11ty00 pages of related (boring to most) crap.

I used the wheel as an example of something the average guy might have trouble with at rego time/inspection by plod, purely because the owner isnt aware of the regulations, i suppose now they are courtesy of your post, but it still needs to be certified.

Please rant away about the trials of engineering a modified car, im certainly keen and take an avid interest in the pages and pages of regulations involved in the process.

Where are you located, and how long can I sit in the shop and talk shit before you kick me out lol, at least here you can post at your leisure and get some real (paying) work done in the workshop.

Id still like to know what classification youre shooting for, MPV with totally different rear rails probably wont happen, and while the engineering costs alone for an ICV would give a normal person an aneurysm (let alone the beauracratic nightmare of paperwork) lets not talk about the actual work costs and how deep ones pockets need to be lol.

Please dont take any of my comments as a "heckle" from a forumite goober, but im interested in more than the "bling" and im sure there are others who would appreciate some insight into the realities of such a build, rather than just the end result, god knows it would a pleasant difference to the usual banal gibber i read.

again, nice work and I hope to see much more of it.

cheers

Yep.. Nice work mate

vztonner · 09-07-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 300kw vp

Yep.. Nice work mate

run along boy...the grown ups are talking

300kw vp · 09-07-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by vztonner

run along boy...the grown ups are talking

ahhhhh I forgot paying customers asked questions on teh internets.

BRM188 · 09-07-2010, 10:01 PM

very nice looking forward to the end result

Chris5.7ltr · 10-07-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by KAL SPL

and the 4 link rear ?

4 links are factory on every Commodore fitted with live axle rear, this would just be a modified version but no reason why it can't be passed as long as you follow all the reg's the engineer sets out for you.

The HX front end is a interesting one, Chad have you thought about fitting a IFS front end from RodTech?

I have one on my 32, they are pricey but damn they are a nice bit of gear!

_Chad_ · 12-07-2010, 07:49 AM

We did look at the rodtech front ends, as i beleive Talk Torque did the engineering on them as well... At the end of the day it was really a timing issue... We needed to forge on with the project so we went with the HK...

_Chad_ · 15-07-2010, 09:28 AM

Sideskirts taped on to check clearances...

NIXONLS1 · 15-07-2010, 10:26 AM

OMFG! My sole purpose in life is now to watch this thing evolve!! Its friggin insane!!! Good work

ethann · 15-07-2010, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NIXONLS1

OMFG! My sole purpose in life is now to watch this thing evolve!! Its friggin insane!!! Good work

I am in love aswell!

bogey1 · 15-07-2010, 11:33 PM

Maybe you can put it on display at C4C in October to let everyone have a look at the amount of work that has gone in to it already.

ethann · 18-07-2010, 09:34 AM

Bring it to Sydney C4C!

ls1pwr · 23-07-2010, 10:37 PM

I just came across this thread didnt know it was on here as i know the owner as i sold the car to him & help built it the first time with the ls1 conversion, but i thought it was gunna be kept under wraps till it was finished but maybe not.

Yes it is the only vq 5000i statesman made in silver ( out of 81 in total )
Yes there was a silver caprice 5000i but they were a different batch only 3 or 5 built would have to double check in my records.

This thing is gunna be one tuff classy car when its finish & yes it is gunna be driven for sure

We are still working out the power plant as theres alot to take into count special when where talking 1000hp to smoke them huge rear bags

VP-666 · 24-07-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by NIXONLS1

OMFG! My sole purpose in life is now to watch this thing evolve!! Its friggin insane!!! Good work

+1.
this thing is insane.

92 VP CALAIS · 24-07-2010, 12:49 PM

That is crazy, straight out amazing, I cant wait to see the finished product.

_Chad_ · 29-07-2010, 03:28 PM

Ok so the last two weeks have been all about ordering brakes and designing the engine layout and setup... When all the boxes arrive we will post some more updates... Today the new radiator and lower support arrived... It's going to be like christmas when the next few boxes arrive...

CHRGD6 · 29-07-2010, 04:43 PM

Chad, take Simon up on this offer:

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Originally Posted by bogey1

Maybe you can put it on display at C4C in October to let everyone have a look at the amount of work that has gone in to it already.

_Chad_ · 29-07-2010, 04:52 PM

Wonder if we might be able to get a good deal on some space to display it? wink wink nudge nudge... ahhhhemmmm... liam... nudge... wink...

CHRGD6 · 29-07-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by _Chad_

Wonder if we might be able to get a good deal on some space to display it? wink wink nudge nudge... ahhhhemmmm... liam... nudge... wink...

Haha, I know a guy

it sounds like the people want it there, man. Could be a great vessel through which to promote the services on offer at DW, and not just your air bags and fab work either

_Chad_ · 29-07-2010, 05:02 PM

We really enjoyed the last one... Can you send us some info on the deals available please? We would take it to Sydney if we were high rollers... Someone has to keep the shop running...

ethann · 29-07-2010, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by _Chad_

We really enjoyed the last one... Can you send us some info on the deals available please? We would take it to Sydney if we were high rollers... Someone has to keep the shop running...

YES BRING IT TO SYDNEY!

_Chad_ · 30-07-2010, 10:57 AM

We would love to take it to sydney but as it is next weekend probs not quite enough time to work out logistics... We will aim to have it at the Melbourne event though depending on where everything is at closer to the time... Brakes arrived today so shuld have some more progress pics soon...

_Chad_ · 30-07-2010, 11:55 AM

Brakes arrived this morning and we wasted no time in getting the fronts on to test fitment: Fronts are 375mm x 32mm 2Piece rotors with 6 piston APRacing calipers... Rears are 342mm x 26mm 1Piece rotors with 4 piston APRacing calipers with internal handbrake mechanism custom made to suit the 9" floater rear assembly...

rch-13z · 30-07-2010, 12:00 PM

that is insane, love the fact that nothing is being overlooked! keep up the great work guys

KAL SPL · 30-07-2010, 03:10 PM

Its gonna need a wing on the rear to stop it lifting uder braking

VSClubby355 · 31-07-2010, 03:03 AM

That looks like Howards 365mm 6 piston kit. Hope you don't leave the calipers with the bleed nipples at the bottom.

VN Racer · 31-07-2010, 08:58 AM

this thing is unreal!!! with much experience with auto bodyworks it is amazing looking through the pictures and the work and hours and knowledge put into this... by the looks of your work also there is some great experience behind all of this...
very very top job and its not even finished =D cant wait to see the end result...
*fapfapfapfapfap*

_Chad_ · 31-07-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by VSClubby355

That looks like Howards 365mm 6 piston kit. Hope you don't leave the calipers with the bleed nipples at the bottom.

Well spotted... We kinda just laid everything in there to see fitment...

King-J21 · 31-07-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NIXONLS1

OMFG! My sole purpose in life is now to watch this thing evolve!! Its friggin insane!!! Good work

as is mine, it looks sexy as already cant wait to see it done

_Chad_ · 17-08-2010, 11:27 AM

We have reworked the front tubework to better suit the motor...

Motor being test fitted for clearance...

Motor almost in place with the radiator in as well...

KAL SPL · 17-08-2010, 11:37 AM

Simply stunning !

holdens_rule05 · 17-08-2010, 04:38 PM

Just unbelievable! wonder how'd you get the hoist under it if its so slammed?

how much lower is the motor going to sit in the bay? kinda looks like a 6/71 could be kept under the bonnet

great work guys, keep it coming.

liam - this could be street commo's version of project king kong cuda in street machine

needs regular updates in the mag, couple of features (bare metal, end result etc etc) haha

_Chad_ · 17-08-2010, 04:57 PM

The 6/71 was an option but instead I think twin snails will be finding a home in the bay somewhere...

Joker · 17-08-2010, 05:12 PM

Road worthy? That would be awesome.

...but they're screwed if they get a flat. Oh and boys, buy some shares in chiropractors.

Regardless whether this is going to be a trailer toy or road warrior - I am looking forward to the finished product.

_Chad_ · 17-08-2010, 05:23 PM

If they get a flat then they can still air the car up and get the wheel out? We are trying to address all the legalities with the whole build...

_Chad_ · 03-09-2010, 12:57 PM

Strange Diff centre arrived earlier this week and we have reworked some of the rear to reflect the tubework in the front...