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Post #1 post 1st August 2012 - 07:46 PM
Engine:
rb30e

Exhaust:
full 2 1/2" exhaust system

Suspension:
Pedders extreme xa fully adjustable coilovers modified to suit vl, 30mm front sway bar, 22mm adjustable rear sway bar, adjustable panhard rod, few other bits and pieces

Wheels:
17" vz sv6 wheels with firenza 235-45-17" tyres (do not recommend for anything seeking grip
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Modifications:
Nothing special, plan to rebuild the whole motor soon, seeking 350-400hp zone, also upgrading the brakes converting rear diff to disc brakes 28 spline lsd and a rb25 gearbox

Stereo Audio / Visual:
cheap pioneer set up

Estimated Power:
only 140ish i assume

cornering ability is my main concern with this car, also interested in what you guys think of putting some deep dish wheels on it? haven't found any that fit that really catch my eye, if anyone knows of some nice ones a recommendation would be appreciated, cheers.

before its said
yes i know trying to set up a vl to corner is hopeful.
i know its not that amazing in looks
i know its been up before, just interested in what people think of my new suspension and wheel recommendations.
productive feedback is appreciated

This post has been edited by hutton4059: Aug 1 2012, 07:48 PM
1986 Holden Commodore Sl Vl
1986 Holden Commodore Sl Vl
1986 Holden Commodore Sl Vl
1986 Holden Commodore Sl Vl
1986 Holden Commodore Sl Vl
1986 Holden Commodore Sl Vl
1986 Holden Commodore Sl Vl
1986 Holden Commodore Sl Vl
1986 Holden Commodore Sl Vl


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Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?!
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  • Vomit
    Post #2

    Dished wheels? Nah funk that, just get some later model crumblydore wheels and put them on, VY SS's, Sigs, SSV's, VX GTS's Etc.

    Get a VLT disc+LSD rear end.

    Get a turbo conversion.

    Drive.

    At least its manual.

    hutton4059
    Post #3

    QUOTE (Vomit @ Aug 1 2012, 07:50 PM) *
    Dished wheels? Nah funk that, just get some later model crumblydore wheels and put them on, VY SS's, Sigs, SSV's, VX GTS's Etc.

    Get a VLT disc+LSD rear end.

    Get a turbo conversion.

    Drive.

    At least its manual.

    was going to do just the vlt diff swap, but im leaning towards a 4 pinion lsd and vt rear discs on my current diff instead

    Vomit
    Post #4

    QUOTE (hutton4059 @ Aug 1 2012, 08:53 PM) *
    was going to do just the vlt diff swap, but im leaning towards a 4 pinion lsd and vt rear discs on my current diff instead


    Yeah whatever makes you happy.

    Id piss those pin stripes off.

    And I cant say im a fan of the drift spec steering wheel.

    Why is cornering ability your main concern in a VL? Your pushing sh!t uphill. I'm not trying to bag you, but when I had my VL i was only worried about how fast it could go in a straight line.

    hutton4059
    Post #5

    QUOTE (Vomit @ Aug 1 2012, 08:03 PM) *
    Yeah whatever makes you happy.

    Id piss those pin stripes off.

    And I cant say im a fan of the drift spec steering wheel.

    Why is cornering ability your main concern in a VL? Your pushing sh!t uphill. I'm not trying to bag you, but when I had my VL i was only worried about how fast it could go in a straight line.
    just something different to build man, but it does corner good, holds better then my old impreza. body work isn't a big concern of mine really, got the wheel because my original one was huge haha, and i liked the suede for grip. its just fun to have a car like this, its retarded purpose adds to the fun/humour

    relinquish
    Post #6

    saw this going into pedders yesterday . . . . . maby monday. Good stuff mate, Straight lines are for ppl who cant drive wink.gif cornering and drift is where its at. Good luck with it

    With the diff, Dont bother with the LSD, they're sh!t. Minispool or kaaz it. VLT diff with hydraulic handbrake on it. Cant go wrong

    gutless
    Post #7

    Cool.

    relinquish
    Post #8

    Also, you will get 350hp out of the NA 30 easy with a good tune. dont waste money on rebuilding it, My daily has 400 000 on it, RB30e+t, sees 6.5k rpm almost everyday. 350hp with 15psi is easy. Good Luck
    If you want info go on R31Skyline Club, heaps of info there about building a RB30

    hutton4059
    Post #9

    QUOTE (relinquish @ Aug 1 2012, 09:08 PM) *
    Also, you will get 350hp out of the NA 30 easy with a good tune. dont waste money on rebuilding it, My daily has 400 000 on it, RB30e+t, sees 6.5k rpm almost everyday. 350hp with 15psi is easy. Good Luck
    If you want info go on R31Skyline Club, heaps of info there about building a RB30

    thanks mate, i work there tongue.gif are you a customer or just drove past? and yeah maybe, i always thought 9psi was the max boost for a n/a engine but? do you drift?

    Love Tappers
    Post #10

    I like it, get some adjustable caster rods in it. Will make a big difference.

    hutton4059
    Post #11

    QUOTE (Love Tappers @ Aug 1 2012, 09:14 PM) *
    I like it, get some adjustable caster rods in it. Will make a big difference.

    yeah definitely have to throw one on soon, really want some new tyres too

    Gerry Giraffe
    Post #12

    Did you notice much of a difference when you put the new suspension set up in??

    I like it, im not a commodore fan by any stretch of the imagination but this is clean and subtle. Top effort so far! thumbsup.gif

    hutton4059
    Post #13

    QUOTE (Gerry Giraffe @ Aug 1 2012, 10:59 PM) *
    Did you notice much of a difference when you put the new suspension set up in??

    I like it, im not a commodore fan by any stretch of the imagination but this is clean and subtle. Top effort so far! :thumbsup:

    Thanks mate, hugeeeeee difference normally I think it's safe to say vls handle like a pig, but with this new suspension I can enter corners sharp or high speed with a good subtle over steer firm as a rock. The car can easily keep up with anything it has been against so far, 300zx hsv r8 200sx so on so on, just give it some corners and away she goes ha, mostly tyres holding it back at the moment

    OverKilled
    Post #14

    +1 for manual.

    Vomit
    Post #15

    QUOTE (hutton4059 @ Aug 2 2012, 12:18 AM) *
    The car can easily keep up with anything it has been against so far, 300zx hsv r8 200sx so on so on, just give it some corners and away she goes ha, mostly tyres holding it back at the moment

    Beating R8's and S14's? C'mon man, sure they where trying to race?

    300OGT
    Post #16

    nice set up, wish i still had mine sad.gif

    Gerry Giraffe
    Post #17

    QUOTE (Vomit @ Aug 2 2012, 07:45 AM) *
    Beating R8's and S14's? C'mon man, sure they where trying to race?


    With standard suspension, i wouldn't doubt it, but i don't think they would be the greatest drivers to ever come across either lol

    Can have the greatest car in the world, doesn't mean you can drive it.

    relinquish
    Post #18

    QUOTE (hutton4059 @ Aug 1 2012, 09:11 PM) *
    thanks mate, i work there tongue.gif are you a customer or just drove past? and yeah maybe, i always thought 9psi was the max boost for a n/a engine but? do you drift?



    Oh nice, I used to go there a bit, talk sh!t with trev. I was drivin past. Nah, 6-7 max with NA ECU and injectors, Get some GTR injectors and a Nistune pump 15psi easy

    hutton4059
    Post #19

    QUOTE (Gerry Giraffe @ Aug 2 2012, 02:10 PM) *
    With standard suspension, i wouldn't doubt it, but i don't think they would be the greatest drivers to ever come across either lol

    Can have the greatest car in the world, doesn't mean you can drive it.

    haha exactly man, the silvia driver backed off around 120kph (this was on bush land back roads) (remote hours of the night so reasonably safe for the general public)

    hutton4059
    Post #20

    QUOTE (Vomit @ Aug 2 2012, 07:45 AM) *
    Beating R8's and S14's? C'mon man, sure they where trying to race?

    s14 back off in speed and the r8 was on a windy road, didn't have the chance to use its power

    hutton4059
    Post #21

    QUOTE (relinquish @ Aug 2 2012, 03:12 PM) *
    Oh nice, I used to go there a bit, talk sh!t with trev. I was drivin past. Nah, 6-7 max with NA ECU and injectors, Get some GTR injectors and a Nistune pump 15psi easy

    might have to do that man, i'll message you

    lukeRB30
    Post #22

    Lookin good if u don't mind how much has all the suspension setup cost also IMO chasers look the best

    Bobert
    Post #23

    Damn, that's a nice 300zx

    #109
    Post #24

    haha long live the dirty thirty.
    clean car for its age but mate biggrin.gif

    hutton4059
    Post #25

    QUOTE (lukeRB30 @ Aug 2 2012, 07:51 PM) *
    Lookin good if u don't mind how much has all the suspension setup cost also IMO chasers look the best

    hey mate all up i have spent about 3000 on the lot but that also included the not so amazing tyres, retail is 5000+ due to the fact that the coilovers are custom made and not a product for sale (but if you're interested in some coilovers i can point you in the right direction)

    VernonKoekemoer
    Post #26

    Just think that it would have been better to spend 3 grand on something newer and better. You must really love this old warhorse ha ha. Yellow is the worst part aesthetically in my opionion. Good luck with it bro

    Mad Datto
    Post #27

    how do you find that steering wheel?

    hutton4059
    Post #28

    QUOTE (Mad Datto @ Aug 3 2012, 05:42 PM) *
    how do you find that steering wheel?

    i got it at autobarn, its good does the job and the material is good for grip

    MV 383
    Post #29

    BT1 spec

    relinquish
    Post #30

    seen ya hookin down my street this arvo, sounds alright wink.gif

    hutton4059
    Post #31

    QUOTE (relinquish @ Aug 5 2012, 06:29 PM) *
    seen ya hookin down my street this arvo, sounds alright wink.gif

    hahaha really? where at

    relinquish
    Post #32

    Tally

    relinquish
    Post #33

    near the sports fields

    hutton4059
    Post #34

    QUOTE (relinquish @ Aug 5 2012, 09:10 PM) *
    near the sports fields

    haha oh true, i let a mate drive it down there who was going a little slow, but i did fang it down there too

    relinquish
    Post #35

    haha, everyone hooks goin down there

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