SS317 Ve SS supercharged (SC issue 193)

[SS317]

Thanks Kylie I'm pretty happy with how it's turned out, not bad for a backyard job if I do say so myself

[SS317]

Well small update all the new audio gear is wired up and I'm super happy with the result, nice clean punchy bass just the way I like it but the thing I was most blown away by was the change in sound quality i got from my type R splits by changing the amp to the PDX-F6, it's like I've changed the speakers it's that big a change. Lights and some more dynamat and I'm done.

[C4LA1S]

i wish i had the patience to do an install like yours

[VK55]

Good work man.

[SS317]

Put a 22/9" g8 on today to see if I can get them on without rolling or cutting the car, last set I tried were 9.5" wide rears and rubbed like crazy.
This time round I'm thinking I mite get away with it, big thanks to Carlo (ch45nu) for the wheel.




I'm still not 100% on if I should do it or not, I'd do them black with the red hsv badges.

[NIXONLS1]

A unique car needs a unique wheel, everyone has those wheels and IMO they have lost their 'wow' factor.

[SS317]

Originally Posted by NIXONLS1

A unique car needs a unique wheel, everyone has those wheels and IMO they have lost their 'wow' factor.

I agree with you 100% but I'm so over what I have and finding somthing that will fit without rolling or cutting the car and go over the brakes is tuff Nick

[VK55]

I think in black they will look killer.

Everyone has their own personal taste, and based off how you got the car to look i would listen to your gut on this one.

Either way, one thing is for sure... those 22's make the old wheels look small

[Jaba]

Not really a fan of most 22' on VE's, i love yours on 20's mate, 22's look kinda wankerish to me. Just an opinion non the less, you'll probably still make 22's look fantastic

[SS317]

Originally Posted by VK55

I think in black they will look killer.

Everyone has their own personal taste, and based off how you got the car to look i would listen to your gut on this one.

Either way, one thing is for sure... those 22's make the old wheels look small

Do Jack Daniels make wheels??

[Jeffers_304]

Need a more 'wow' wheels.
22 imo is what you need to make it stand out!

[NIXONLS1]

Have you thought about big dished 20's?

[SS317]

Originally Posted by NIXONLS1

Have you thought about big dished 20's?

Big dish don't work with big brakes, only dish style rims I like are FR22 but I would only be able to get a small dish on the rears with my brakes anyway. As much as I like FRs the price and the fact that everyone has em stops me getting a set.

[SS317]

Originally Posted by Jeffers_304

Need a more 'wow' wheels.
22 imo is what you need to make it stand out!

It's easy to say but have got any ideas? I need somthing that will fit with the brakes and that I won't have to roll or cut the car. It don't leave a lot to chose from.

[VrolliN]

Ceptors or gtfo!

[Mikos]

Leave the pentas on the car!!!!!!! They look so perfect why would you ever change them?!?!

[SSV-AD]

its all personal mate, but i prefer to pentagons hands down.. 20's make the car look so much more balanced and doesnt detract the good looks of the car, plus they handle way better.. just my .02c mate, either way this car is amazing and you have done a awesome job

[SS317]

Originally Posted by Mikos

Leave the pentas on the car!!!!!!! They look so perfect why would you ever change them?!?!

I'm just a bit over em is all, I know they look good but I've had them on the car from the day I got it. I was going to go 22" pentagons but im not sure if just a change in size would keep me happy.

[Luke V8]

Originally Posted by SS317

I'm just a bit over em is all, I know they look good but I've had them on the car from the day I got it. I was going to go 22" pentagons but im not sure if just a change in size would keep me happy.

I'm still rocking my 19" SSVs so not one to talk about 'common' but...

Those G8s, far to common and i personally think cheapen the car slightly (no offense to anyone who has them).

So here's my thought...

1. Scroll down through Rennens - they have some great concave wheels and also some good others :- http://wheelworx.com.au/rennen_wheels.html

2. If you want G8.. try the Hyper Black as opposed to the FP style.. slightly less chunky.

Car is looking great by the way!

[SS317]

Thanks for that luke v8
Some good looking wheels on that site, I'll have a good look when I get home.
The g8s was more just a easy way out, as is 22" pentagons really. What ever I end up with they will be all black

[SS317]

Can't help but wonder what these would look like on the SS

[bonners]

hmmm.... seen that pic somewhere.... lol

Yeah I agree mate. And if the dealer doesn't let me keep my wheels when I buy, this is what I will have

A new E1 GTS rim killer.

[Jaba]

Yes! Do it! Please!

[SS317]

Originally Posted by bonners

hmmm.... seen that pic somewhere.... lol

Thanks mate you know you could always buy a black edition put your wheels on it and put its wheels in boxes with my address on them

[bonners]

Can't buy one unfortunately

[Jaba]

You can option clubby's with them though!!!!!

[SS317]

Originally Posted by bonners

Can't buy one unfortunately

No one will be able to tell the differance when your done anyway mate, how much more are they asking for the black editions?

[SS317]

Originally Posted by Jaba

You can option clubby's with them though!!!!!

That will do then I'll just take them

[bonners]

The black editions are sold out. They were approx a $8k premium over a standard clubby. The stuff on them could be done less than $8k IMO.

Jaba, you can only option them on a MY12 Clubby. I'm looking at MY11 to save money. The difference between the build plate saying 2011 and 2012 is actually quite a lot

[Jaba]

): aww i thought you wanted a MY12, my bad

(btw you can also option the senator spoiler on MY12's) hint hint

[bonners]

Mate i would. But I can save about $8k simply because it has 2011 on the build date

[Jaba]

Fair enough mate, im just being silly Look forward to your next ride NOW BACK TO TALKING ABOUT THE SHINY RED CAR!

[VrolliN]

Originally Posted by SS317

Can't help but wonder what these would look like on the SS

Ok, hows his sound, you can have the wheels and ill take the flutes, your shout!

[Jeffers_304]

I have been looking at those wheels, about 900 to 1000 on wheel king :/
Hopefully eBay will have some one day!!

[SS317]

Originally Posted by Jeffers_304

I have been looking at those wheels, about 900 to 1000 on wheel king :/
Hopefully eBay will have some one day!!

Wheel king are the biggest rip off, they want $1100 for a Ve GTS rim.

[SS317]

Originally Posted by VrolliN

Ok, hows his sound, you can have the wheels and ill take the flutes, your shout!

How are you suggesting I get these parts?

[NIXONLS1]

Be curious to see how much Holden do them for? You no Shannon has contacts at Holden of you were interested.

[SS317]

Originally Posted by NIXONLS1

Be curious to see how much Holden do them for? You no Shannon has contacts at Holden of you were interested.

I've been told you can't buy em from Holden but I'll ask him anyway, thanks mate

[C4LA1S]

Originally Posted by VrolliN

Ok, hows his sound, you can have the wheels and ill take the flutes, your shout!

I've always wondered what the flutes would look like colour coded

[VK55]

22inch Pentagons?