My WK Statesman - Page 2

BT1-187 · 25-05-2006, 11:57 AM

Hey Satansfist if that is ur ral name... did u have to do n e adjustments or mods to fit the wheels?

Satansfist · 25-05-2006, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BT1-187

Hey Satansfist if that is ur ral name... did u have to do n e adjustments or mods to fit the wheels?

Yes, yes...that's the name my mother gave me...

At this point no, nothing has been modified to fit the wheels but I'm thinking more and more of getting coil-over suspension and maybe even the guards rolled just to be on the safe side, plus it would allow decent width on the tyres (225's at the moment which is leaving a substantial portion of the rim out in the cold waiting to be scraped on something).

It has been lowered quite a bit from standard and now with the wheels I have a feeling if I have someone sitting in the back the tyres will definitely start rubbing somewhere.

I'll keep you guys posted...

fnlow · 25-05-2006, 01:02 PM

Love ur ride mate. That is one sweet looking luxo mobile.

and when the turbos are on:

Sleek Geek · 25-05-2006, 01:13 PM

That is a wicked Stato mate. Love the wheels, they make it look unreal

Very nice indeed, try calling that an "old man's car"......HA asif !!!

VooDoo · 25-05-2006, 05:03 PM

Satan: I saw the 408cu today, DAMN it looks nice. Just waiting for the new race heads and some fuel system parts. A N/A 383 stroker in a caprice did a 11.8 at willowbank last night so it looks like this is going to be a monster

Satansfist · 25-05-2006, 05:15 PM

You didn't grab any pics did you? The turbo's going back on aswell isn't it? You're right, it'll be a killer! Bet you can't wait...

VooDoo · 25-05-2006, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Satansfist

You didn't grab any pics did you? The turbo's going back on aswell isn't it? You're right, it'll be a killer! Bet you can't wait...

yep, just these for now.

Satansfist · 25-05-2006, 05:38 PM

I can see you'll be paying close attention every step of the way! You'll have a meaningful relationship with every piece of metal going into this thing by the looks of it.

What sort of timeframe until start-up?

VooDoo · 25-05-2006, 05:46 PM

next week!!

woohooo!!

Make sure you book for next years LS1 nats mate, the barges are going to take over the show!!

fullboost · 25-05-2006, 05:46 PM

the front end with the grille on these things looks hot as !
love it

Trick8 · 25-05-2006, 05:53 PM

this is 1 of the best looking wk ststo's going round. awsome job

Satansfist · 25-05-2006, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by VooDoo

next week!!

woohooo!!

Make sure you book for next years LS1 nats mate, the barges are going to take over the show!!

Heh heh, a few sneaky turboed ones getting about by then I would imagine.

Let's hope things go better for you then than this year, must have fair gutted you...but then look what's happening now...408 monster

Is it going to be "civilized" Stu or a quaking, rocking groundshaker at the lights?

Satansfist · 25-05-2006, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Trick8

this is 1 of the best looking wk ststo's going round. awsome job

Cheers everyone, thanks for the encouragement.

LS1_Wagn · 25-05-2006, 06:00 PM

sweet stato mate! those rims look awesome on it, good choice

Satansfist · 25-05-2006, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LS1_Wagn

sweet stato mate! those rims look awesome on it, good choice

Thanks dude, when I first saw them I thought, yeah, they'll match the car perfectly, great style-wise for a Stato. Seems to be a popular choice so far...(braces for massive flame session...)

VooDoo · 25-05-2006, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Satansfist

Heh heh, a few sneaky turboed ones getting about by then I would imagine.

Let's hope things go better for you then than this year, must have fair gutted you...but then look what's happening now...408 monster

Is it going to be "civilized" Stu or a quaking, rocking groundshaker at the lights?

Stato's have always been sleepers. Subtle and style at idle and cruising but ANIMALS at WOT. Thats always been the plan.

Satansfist · 25-05-2006, 06:18 PM

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Stato's have always been sleepers. Subtle and style at idle and cruising but ANIMALS at WOT. Thats always been the plan.

Niiiiice...I guess I don't have to say let us know when she's running? You know what would be a nice post?

A little video of the new engine's first start-up and rev...kinda like a childbirth video...

Or is that wierd?

manaro · 26-05-2006, 12:36 AM

Nice ride mate, the wk statesman is a great looking car when done right.If you don,t mind me asking where did you get your tune done? I am thinking of going maffless and want to find a good tuner.

Satansfist · 26-05-2006, 08:30 AM

It was done by a friend of mine, he does performance work as a private business when he isn't working for his boss (well known national car mechanic franchise). He did all the mechanical work as well as the tune, very meticulous and professional but a genuinely nice bloke. He'll go balls to the wall with your tune if you really, really want but I think by nature he likes to play it fairly safe and err on the side of caution making the tune safe.

I'll talk to him and ask if he wants me to give his details, keep an eye on your Private Messages Inbox.

enhancedss · 27-05-2006, 11:14 AM

Satansfists,

the wheels look great mate, just want to see them in the flesh.

how much clearance do you have exactly.

and yes you can release the information if you wish.

Satansfist · 27-05-2006, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by enhancedss

Satansfists,

the wheels look great mate, just want to see them in the flesh.

how much clearance do you have exactly.

and yes you can release the information if you wish.

Heh heh yeah not much mate, just sent a PM to MANARO...he should be in touch.

VooDoo · 27-05-2006, 04:04 PM

If you can find the King Pro coilovers they will allow a 245/35/19 rim or 235/35/20 without a problem. Last i looked they were around $1300

Karma · 27-05-2006, 05:15 PM

Needed the new rims. Did the WK come out with autoleveling rear suspension? Dads WH did, thatd sort out any rubbing probs with passengers in the backseat. Good to see ppl venturing from the mighty commodore and monaro for their kicks. Good work mate.

Satansfist · 27-05-2006, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by VooDoo

If you can find the King Pro coilovers they will allow a 245/35/19 rim or 235/35/20 without a problem. Last i looked they were around $1300

That's what I'm considering, do you think it'd need coil overs all round Stu? Either that or I'm afraid I'll have to raise it a little.

Satansfist · 27-05-2006, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Karma

Needed the new rims. Did the WK come out with autoleveling rear suspension? Dads WH did, thatd sort out any rubbing probs with passengers in the backseat. Good to see ppl venturing from the mighty commodore and monaro for their kicks. Good work mate.

I think the Caprice may have but my Stato doesn't, I was apprehensive when I went to get it lowered as the self-levelling system makes lowering a little more complex but turns out didn't have it anyway.

Karma · 27-05-2006, 08:32 PM

That'd make perfect sense as Dad's is a caprice. Good luck with ur future pursuits

pdbee · 18-07-2006, 10:27 AM

Can you please tell me what the cold air induction is, I'm running a SS Inductions CAI and it is still a long winded way into the throttle body. Your's goes straight in. I love it

fnlow · 02-08-2006, 12:01 AM

Satansfist any progress to report mate?

WHPhantom · 28-10-2006, 06:29 PM

Satansfist,

Any news on the Twin Turbo's mate, or has it been delayed ??? Update Please.

ls1pwr · 04-11-2006, 03:21 PM

i like it wheels look classy on it wat a differents wheels make huh
keep it up mate

BIOHAZ · 13-02-2008, 05:29 AM

Any updates?

gen3caprice · 19-02-2008, 05:36 PM

hEY

lOVE THE RIMS. LOOKS SWEET!