Always wash car before cut and polish to avoid swirls in the paint permanently. U can also clay bar the panels to get rid of particulate matter stuck in the paint or overspray . 1 wash with love 2 clay bar (optional) 3 cut and polish 4 enjoy a cold beverage and admire your work 👌
Agreed! Not a fan of coilovers on commodores. Personally I'd go Monroe shocks, purely to keep intune with the Aussie made goodness 💪. Be careful with the sideskirt removal, there is a screw behind the HSV badge, so many of these get damaged from being ripped off.
Nothing wrong with a quality set of coilovers. Unfortunately to many cheap out and get the cheapest shit they can find then set them up incorrectly then blame the part for being bad
Good idea to cover rubber trim before polishing the paint. I paid a so called professional to cut and polish my HSV VT CLUBSPORT and he permanently stained the roof gutter trim with polish! Lucky I have another set in excellent condition.
Great content there, Chris. I am enjoying the HSV content myself. Maybe one day you might take it out for a spin one day, in other words, a drive, but the prices on fuel is absolutely bloody expensive. Look after yourself. Cheers from William.
Chris, in regard to the wheels & suspension, I totally agree. Back when I was mucking about with cars, we would do exactly the same thing. But with so much aftermarket gear, that line has been blurred. And a quick trick to cleaning the coolant tank if you had not been able to buy new. You can use a product called Oxyper which is used to clean beer lines. Use warm water and a drop of kitchen detergent with the Oxyper and it will reduce the yellowing. And the paint looks a lot better, Cheers
Agree with the genre statement. I have monroe shocks and king springs. Thinking of raising it back up a bit though. Scrapes on so much and ride is a bit rough.
Pedders used to do coilovers for early commodore but being irs in the rear it will be a an adjustable spring perch and separate shock.. I used pedders springs and shocks in a vs with irs, sports rider springs and shock in the front, these are the reds ones, and comfort springs and shocks in the rear grey one. Found it to handle really well and not to stiff
Hold the buff machine square/flat to the panel. Other wise your detailing work is top notch. Wash before buff is always best practise could also add decon/clay bar if your feeling extra. But its time consuming and if rhe paint is already relatively "smooth" with minimal water marks and ghost marks from tree sap etc i wouldnt worry about it. But my background is automotive refinishing not detailing. Wet sanding to 5000g wasnt taught in tafe. But matching to oem/pre crash condition is etc.
Good spring shock combo will work a treat on the vr, front struts are easier to change on the vr as compared to the vn, no more strut inserts, you replace the whole strut as a unit, literally 3 bolts and they are out. With heights, email king springs customer support, they are super helpful with everything
Hey mate. In that period Holden had “FE2” suspension in pretty much SS spec and up, slightly lower and a little stiffer. If you do go the factory shock/spring route but lowered make sure you get lowered spec shocks to match the lowered springs. The lower mount on the front strut is slightly higher up the shaft giving improved ride so you don’t bottom out all the time. The rear shocks are also shorter so the rear spring doesn’t fall out when it becomes unloaded or is jacked up. Hope this helps. Enjoying this series, looking forward to the 1%er’s that really brings this car together. 👍
The Shock mounts arent strong enough to handle the adjustable strut, you will need the subframe heavily modified hence the reason they don’t sell the front&rear package. I’ve had both in my vr clubby and went back to original strut&spring
U can use a vx/vy subframe, a lot of the drifters do this in irs Commodores for this exact reason ,vx rear has adjustable camber/caster whereas the earlier ones don't
The Group A SS at Grays (previous video) I ended up buying it. Yes the wreckers scenario is very common where you wait for a small part and feel like you just got to hand over your coin. I found a wreckers that is like your old Pick a Part and clips like you grabbed, they didn’t/don’t seem to charge for. I’ve also got a VS clubby in Panther Mica, so watching your vids and waiting for the next one. Been watching your videos for a couple of years now (LS VN) keep up the great work, luv n the content!
@@MindieJ Usual Grays purchase..buyer beware😳. If I was a content creator like you, I’d have enough for a few videos, that’s for sure. Got it home on a Friday night, the next morning I had so much shit apart making lists of what needed doing, what it needed for roadworthy and what it needed to calm my A.D.D. I’ve fixed all the electrical issues it had. Just finished getting my mustang ready for a roady tonight, so it’ll come of the hoist and I’ll pop the Group A on the hoist on Saturday and see what scary stuff is underneath. That said, it’s a nice car (from a couple of feet away) and a nice addition to my growing collection.
Check out the Shockworks setup that streetmachine used on their lexcen wagon. Quality stuff that works really well. Wheels for commodores, I think HSV came up with the best wheels for them. There’s lots of awesome designs from later models and it fits in with the genre. Just pick your poison.
So, many years ago I had a VR BT1 with FE2 suspension which was the same suspension in an SS and potentially the HSVs too. I bought Kings Super Lows and it was the same if not higher than the stock FE2 haha. Unless things have changed, you might have to go with SSLs
Having the exact same issues. Rip off wreckers selling broken parts and wanting to go BC coil overs (like I did for my Evo) but not being able to. Happy days.
Hey bro, I hear ya regarding the suspension stuff, been having the same issue with my vr ute, initially I wanted coilovers and after many enquiries I found limited options, first choice was BC but they don't offer a product, next was pedders and then whiteline. Regarding wheels, I hear ya also on that view, but I reckon a work meister look like a better simmons wheel with more shape on the spoke. Loving the resto.....those clips 😂😂
Personally for a car like this I'd just go with shocks and springs just to retain a factory ish ride, shockworks can def make a set for a VR/VS and they're great, but they aren't cheap, though tbf not many non shithouse coilovers are, and that way you can get them properly valved with appropriate springrates perfect for the car.
Hey Chris, take a measurement from the centre of the rim/hub to where you want the guard or rear quarter to sit and give king springs in Queensland a call direct. Tell them the make and model of your car and provide them the measurement and they’ll advise you of the part number of the spring that will provide that ride height. Then pick a quality shortened shock to compliment the ride height you choose
I like that you don't try to teach people how to maintain their cars, just let your viewers know that this is how I do it. Genre/period specific suspension choices would most likely be basic performance enhanced springs and shocks that worked well back in the day. Wheels? A very personal choice...
Go see Damien at Suspension City in Fawkner, they do King springs tell him where you want your guards to sit in relation to the wheels he will give you the right spring. I've done at least 8 cars in the past few years always Supplied the correct spring.
Don’t put coil overs on it, it isn’t “natural” to the car. Just go with a good set of king springs and Bilstein shocks, you can’t go wrong with that combo on an Aussie car. Work out what wheels you want too before deciding on the suspension because that will affect the height. Only put HSV wheels on it up to VZ so you don’t have to change the stud pattern, again not “natural” for your car. Don’t put commodore wheels on, just HSV. Simmons or VR suitable aftermarket wheels are ok imho. When I had a VS I had Starcorp Fusions 19’s which were mint and suited the car. Also remember because it is IRS, the back suspension sinks a lot when in drive so consider that when selecting wheels/suspension combo. Just keep it as factory as possible with the normal mode of the time being good to do without changing the DNA of the car too much. Car is looking great so far, makes me get motivated to do something similar
Shockworks for Commodore and falcons ,they street machines lexen wagon. Personally I'd stay away from coilovers for a road car ,too harsh and not legal without engineering. Have u considered a pedders sports rider package? We had it in our vr 5L berlina yrs ago and it handled mint and wasn't too harsh on the bumps. I've got it in my vn too and from the limited time I've driven it it feels good. Remember it's a road car not a track car, personally I wouldn't even lower it ,it's a good height as it is especially on Melbourne roads lol I mean do u wanna scrape on everything, Commodore floor pans are shallow af and u hit literally everything lol that's from 23 Commodores of experience 🤦♂️🤣 I'm leaving my fg xr6t suspension stock cause it's comfortable and handles great ,all I'd do is maybe put mk2 rear springs in it as they're about half inch lower than mk1 ,it sits high in the back although when u get on it it squats hard lol End of the day it's your car but lower a hsv just opens it up to being damaged by our terrible roads ,idk maybe throw some 19s on it ,it'll give the illusion it's lowered and u don't scrape on everything 🤔
The factory VR manual is now available as a pdf. Via Just Commodores. In that should be the factory suspension heights and details. Would eliminate so much conflicting info for you.
John from Forensic Detailing only just posted a beginners guide for machine polishing. Would be worth a watch. Apex Detailing also has some good videos on machine polishing methods. Purely educational content. Great job with what you did.
My local wreckers wouldn’t go get some hubcaps or floor mats from a Corolla. They are super lazy. I don’t know how they sell anything. They even said they were there.
Indians lol they don't care cause their families give them money, that's why they do all the shit jobs. It's a cultural thing ,the parents and grandparents give their kids money every month no matter their age ,it's weird man lol But that's why they'll scrub toilets for 15$ an hr and that's also part of the culture to get the family money they have to be working. A bit off topic sorry lol But around Melbourne majority of the wrecking yards are Indian owned n run
Hi mate , i dm’ed you on instas pics of my Vr clubby in genesis blue with different suspension and when i painted my rear rubber surrounds. I have sold the car last year but went through what you are now, even bird poo on the roof.
Nope I would have walked out of wreckers. Think term llooking for is period mods or era correct. Fronts probably same height as fe2 usually if lower back it will pull down front a little bit. Yellow brand springs suck.
First up, New to your channel and enjoy your content👍🏽 Secondly with all your detailing needs id definitely speak to the boys at ProClass Detailing very meticulous (anal) with there work. After trying many other shops I now take my whole fleet there. Plus they’re always happy to help with paint chips small things like bars side skirts , interior, moulds, brakes etc. Lastly I 100% get what you mean with cars staying within their own style as I’ve got both. But I’ll say I’ve put coilovers in the hsv and was probably best mod after blown built motor, dramatically stops body roll but can still be smooth ride with the right adjustments. Speak to Hakon suspension for suspension. Good luck mate and more subi content 🤙🏽
Hey mate, check your build plate as I think that all HSV and SS Holdens had FE2 suspension basically same height as Low Kings. Whereas stock executives, Calais etc had stock suspension not FE2/Low. Have you considered pedders sports rider?
I believe the HSV ride height is the same as FE2, so should be a little lower than a stock Commodore. For me suspension-wise, it would be Kings/Koni combo, I have it on my VXSS and it rides and handles great. The front is probably even more comfortable than stock FE2. Getting the ride height right is always a problem unfortunately, I have Kings 'Lows' all round and it's definitely lower than FE2 (maybe by about 3 cm) but doesn't look stupidly dumped. This may only be relevant VT-VZ though. Good luck with whatever you decide. BTW, the car looks great. Do you know the colour name/code?
@MindieJ I know it's factory I got bits and pieces of that wood grain in my 2010 c63 and I hate it.. I done carbon fibre instead it looks so rolls Royce for an old man's car 😆
@@MindieJ cause on ure white commodore i asked why u not want to go with a 355 holden and u went like those old donks have no power they are great as a boat anchor a LS is much better for power... So i though maybe u wanne give this car some decent engine as u dont like the old Holdens and u like to upgrade to make the car better.
Haha, lol $65. Yeah i do that too. Frustrating but you move on. I wasted my time putting peroxide in my tank after watching a vid hoping it would turn white again...... just buy a new one
But you don't have a problem with Alpine head units or Bridgestone tyres (both Japanese companies btw) on commodores. sorry mate, your take on mag wheels is ridiculous.
speak to shockworks? dont go unmatched coils and shocks. i can understand not wanting to mix car mod styles ect (i disagree, but understand), but fuck wasitng money on garbage suspension. shit id rather see airbags.
Shockworks $ Bc do rear kits to suit irs also pedders do kit to suit (come from same factory I’m told different colouring and stickering ofc) Mca $ Xyz never known anyone personally to get so can’t give feedback
Always wash car before cut and polish to avoid swirls in the paint permanently.
U can also clay bar the panels to get rid of particulate matter stuck in the paint or overspray .
1 wash with love
2 clay bar (optional)
3 cut and polish
4 enjoy a cold beverage and admire your work 👌
Agreed! Not a fan of coilovers on commodores. Personally I'd go Monroe shocks, purely to keep intune with the Aussie made goodness 💪. Be careful with the sideskirt removal, there is a screw behind the HSV badge, so many of these get damaged from being ripped off.
Nothing wrong with a quality set of coilovers. Unfortunately to many cheap out and get the cheapest shit they can find then set them up incorrectly then blame the part for being bad
Holden ! Just Holdin together !! 😂
Glad to see you ripped the 🏷️ off of your jacket 😂
Nah I just folded it to the inside
Good idea to cover rubber trim before polishing the paint. I paid a so called professional to cut and polish my HSV VT CLUBSPORT and he permanently stained the roof gutter trim with polish! Lucky I have another set in excellent condition.
Great content there, Chris.
I am enjoying the HSV content myself.
Maybe one day you might take it out for a spin one day, in other words, a drive, but the prices on fuel is absolutely bloody expensive.
Look after yourself.
Cheers from William.
Chris, in regard to the wheels & suspension, I totally agree. Back when I was mucking about with cars, we would do exactly the same thing. But with so much aftermarket gear, that line has been blurred. And a quick trick to cleaning the coolant tank if you had not been able to buy new. You can use a product called Oxyper which is used to clean beer lines. Use warm water and a drop of kitchen detergent with the Oxyper and it will reduce the yellowing. And the paint looks a lot better, Cheers
I absolutely love your attention to detail Chris 👌 amazing work mate👍
Thank you so much 😀
Agree with the genre statement. I have monroe shocks and king springs. Thinking of raising it back up a bit though. Scrapes on so much and ride is a bit rough.
Pedders used to do coilovers for early commodore but being irs in the rear it will be a an adjustable spring perch and separate shock.. I used pedders springs and shocks in a vs with irs, sports rider springs and shock in the front, these are the reds ones, and comfort springs and shocks in the rear grey one. Found it to handle really well and not to stiff
Rare spares make a reproduction overflow which has all the writing etc. Exactly like the original.
Hold the buff machine square/flat to the panel. Other wise your detailing work is top notch. Wash before buff is always best practise could also add decon/clay bar if your feeling extra. But its time consuming and if rhe paint is already relatively "smooth" with minimal water marks and ghost marks from tree sap etc i wouldnt worry about it. But my background is automotive refinishing not detailing. Wet sanding to 5000g wasnt taught in tafe. But matching to oem/pre crash condition is etc.
Really appreciate your honesty with whatever is wrong with your pride and joy.
Thanks mate no point hiding stuff
Pedders extreme XA adjustable or MCA 💯💯💯 can lift raise and adjust comfort my mates got coilovers in his one
Bilstein shocks and lovells springs best combo. also match colour wise, and if you want to spend extra go whitelline swaybars.
Bilstein dont do a front shock for these
Yes they do, they supply a collar you weld onto the shock housing and it’s the same as a vk,vl front shock I’ve done a couple recently
Good spring shock combo will work a treat on the vr, front struts are easier to change on the vr as compared to the vn, no more strut inserts, you replace the whole strut as a unit, literally 3 bolts and they are out.
With heights, email king springs customer support, they are super helpful with everything
If you do end up going the Coilover route. Im sure Shockworks can figure out something for the rear.
They definitely can but I ain’t paying 3k for some coilovers
@@MindieJ For what it's worth they're "only" ~$2600 lol, def worth the price though, I bit the bullet a while ago and I have zero regrets
@@MindieJDo it once. Amazing shocks in my Evo
Poor man pays twice 🤓
@@MindieJbuy once cry once.
Hey mate. In that period Holden had “FE2” suspension in pretty much SS spec and up, slightly lower and a little stiffer.
If you do go the factory shock/spring route but lowered make sure you get lowered spec shocks to match the lowered springs.
The lower mount on the front strut is slightly higher up the shaft giving improved ride so you don’t bottom out all the time. The rear shocks are also shorter so the rear spring doesn’t fall out when it becomes unloaded or is jacked up. Hope this helps.
Enjoying this series, looking forward to the 1%er’s that really brings this car together. 👍
Oh yeah, he's a mad man on 1%ers! 😂👍
The Shock mounts arent strong enough to handle the adjustable strut, you will need the subframe heavily modified hence the reason they don’t sell the front&rear package.
I’ve had both in my vr clubby and went back to original strut&spring
U can use a vx/vy subframe, a lot of the drifters do this in irs Commodores for this exact reason ,vx rear has adjustable camber/caster whereas the earlier ones don't
So glad to see another video on the car mate!!! Keep ‘em coming!!!
Thanks! Will do!
The Group A SS at Grays (previous video) I ended up buying it. Yes the wreckers scenario is very common where you wait for a small part and feel like you just got to hand over your coin. I found a wreckers that is like your old Pick a Part and clips like you grabbed, they didn’t/don’t seem to charge for. I’ve also got a VS clubby in Panther Mica, so watching your vids and waiting for the next one. Been watching your videos for a couple of years now (LS VN) keep up the great work, luv n the content!
How’s the car from Grays?
@@MindieJ Usual Grays purchase..buyer beware😳. If I was a content creator like you, I’d have enough for a few videos, that’s for sure. Got it home on a Friday night, the next morning I had so much shit apart making lists of what needed doing, what it needed for roadworthy and what it needed to calm my A.D.D. I’ve fixed all the electrical issues it had. Just finished getting my mustang ready for a roady tonight, so it’ll come of the hoist and I’ll pop the Group A on the hoist on Saturday and see what scary stuff is underneath. That said, it’s a nice car (from a couple of feet away) and a nice addition to my growing collection.
Check out the Shockworks setup that streetmachine used on their lexcen wagon. Quality stuff that works really well. Wheels for commodores, I think HSV came up with the best wheels for them. There’s lots of awesome designs from later models and it fits in with the genre. Just pick your poison.
Shockworks way too expensive for me
So, many years ago I had a VR BT1 with FE2 suspension which was the same suspension in an SS and potentially the HSVs too. I bought Kings Super Lows and it was the same if not higher than the stock FE2 haha. Unless things have changed, you might have to go with SSLs
Pedders should make a set for your car and I agree with the theme of the car. I’ve only ever owned JDM cars but with your HSV keep it non Japanese.
adjustable dampening Koni yellows with lovells low front and rear..never look back...
Part numbers?
Modifying cars within their domestic aftermarket. Totally agree and get what you're saying 🤙
That’s actually spot on how I should’ve worded it
Having the exact same issues. Rip off wreckers selling broken parts and wanting to go BC coil overs (like I did for my Evo) but not being able to. Happy days.
Should have bought the rare spares overflow bottle. It’s a better reproduction
Hey bro, I hear ya regarding the suspension stuff, been having the same issue with my vr ute, initially I wanted coilovers and after many enquiries I found limited options, first choice was BC but they don't offer a product, next was pedders and then whiteline. Regarding wheels, I hear ya also on that view, but I reckon a work meister look like a better simmons wheel with more shape on the spoke. Loving the resto.....those clips 😂😂
Personally for a car like this I'd just go with shocks and springs just to retain a factory ish ride, shockworks can def make a set for a VR/VS and they're great, but they aren't cheap, though tbf not many non shithouse coilovers are, and that way you can get them properly valved with appropriate springrates perfect for the car.
Hey Chris, take a measurement from the centre of the rim/hub to where you want the guard or rear quarter to sit and give king springs in Queensland a call direct. Tell them the make and model of your car and provide them the measurement and they’ll advise you of the part number of the spring that will provide that ride height. Then pick a quality shortened shock to compliment the ride height you choose
I like that you don't try to teach people how to maintain their cars, just let your viewers know that this is how I do it. Genre/period specific suspension choices would most likely be basic performance enhanced springs and shocks that worked well back in the day. Wheels? A very personal choice...
Go see Damien at Suspension City in Fawkner, they do King springs tell him where you want your guards to sit in relation to the wheels he will give you the right spring.
I've done at least 8 cars in the past few years always Supplied the correct spring.
You my brother, Are a Closet purist.... Love ya Mindie
Closet something
Don’t put coil overs on it, it isn’t “natural” to the car. Just go with a good set of king springs and Bilstein shocks, you can’t go wrong with that combo on an Aussie car.
Work out what wheels you want too before deciding on the suspension because that will affect the height. Only put HSV wheels on it up to VZ so you don’t have to change the stud pattern, again not “natural” for your car. Don’t put commodore wheels on, just HSV. Simmons or VR suitable aftermarket wheels are ok imho. When I had a VS I had Starcorp Fusions 19’s which were mint and suited the car.
Also remember because it is IRS, the back suspension sinks a lot when in drive so consider that when selecting wheels/suspension combo.
Just keep it as factory as possible with the normal mode of the time being good to do without changing the DNA of the car too much.
Car is looking great so far, makes me get motivated to do something similar
Bilstein don’t do a shock for the front of these
Wheels aren’t getting changed
All commodores from VK onwards are same stud pattern
Get a good shock and spring combo. Agree with you keep it period correct. Get a comfortable set up.
Right on!
Shockworks for Commodore and falcons ,they street machines lexen wagon.
Personally I'd stay away from coilovers for a road car ,too harsh and not legal without engineering.
Have u considered a pedders sports rider package? We had it in our vr 5L berlina yrs ago and it handled mint and wasn't too harsh on the bumps.
I've got it in my vn too and from the limited time I've driven it it feels good.
Remember it's a road car not a track car, personally I wouldn't even lower it ,it's a good height as it is especially on Melbourne roads lol I mean do u wanna scrape on everything, Commodore floor pans are shallow af and u hit literally everything lol that's from 23 Commodores of experience 🤦♂️🤣 I'm leaving my fg xr6t suspension stock cause it's comfortable and handles great ,all I'd do is maybe put mk2 rear springs in it as they're about half inch lower than mk1 ,it sits high in the back although when u get on it it squats hard lol
End of the day it's your car but lower a hsv just opens it up to being damaged by our terrible roads ,idk maybe throw some 19s on it ,it'll give the illusion it's lowered and u don't scrape on everything 🤔
Couldn’t agree more with the genre topic. Hit the mail on the head!!
Glad someone got what my brain was thinking
I had k-sport coilovers in my vy ss ute, they did front n rears
The factory VR manual is now available as a pdf. Via Just Commodores. In that should be the factory suspension heights and details. Would eliminate so much conflicting info for you.
John from Forensic Detailing only just posted a beginners guide for machine polishing. Would be worth a watch. Apex Detailing also has some good videos on machine polishing methods. Purely educational content.
Great job with what you did.
Definitely get it ceramic coated bro that clear coat would be pretty thin after the polishing and will break down
Car has been painted before, has plenty of clear coat
100% agree on the shocks and springs… coil overs are amazing but it just doesn’t seem right on an Aussie built car…
Looking forward to this HSV series
more to come Paul
Talk to MCA or Shockworks about coilovers. They are Australian and make top quality parts.
@@juddy953 not paying 3k for coilovers
A good quality plastic paint works fine done haps of window rubbers and a few vs ones no primer just prep wash them and paint
One thing you done wrong is you should of washed it chamois dry then buff it it would come out like magic but it still looks good great job
My local wreckers wouldn’t go get some hubcaps or floor mats from a Corolla. They are super lazy. I don’t know how they sell anything. They even said they were there.
Indians lol they don't care cause their families give them money, that's why they do all the shit jobs.
It's a cultural thing ,the parents and grandparents give their kids money every month no matter their age ,it's weird man lol
But that's why they'll scrub toilets for 15$ an hr and that's also part of the culture to get the family money they have to be working. A bit off topic sorry lol
But around Melbourne majority of the wrecking yards are Indian owned n run
Hi mate , i dm’ed you on instas pics of my Vr clubby in genesis blue with different suspension and when i painted my rear rubber surrounds. I have sold the car last year but went through what you are now, even bird poo on the roof.
Pedders do full set of coilovers for VR. Do recommend.
Or centreline suspension in thomastown. They r old school guys
Yep, they are good dudes.
I bought a Bilstein suspension kit for my VS V8 many years ago and they were mint.
I know Pedders do coilovers for VS, assuming they would also suit the VR…
Hi champ ...go to suspension city for lowing
Yeah I did I won’t a head light I wait 1 hour and it cost 350 bucks from madmax Melbourne 👍👍👍
Shockworks are in Melbs! Cmon bud.
Not paying 3k for a set of coilovers
If it’s a keeper like you said, I’d be perfect. You could do a collaboration with them for discounts surely 😘
Nope I would have walked out of wreckers.
Think term llooking for is period mods or era correct.
Fronts probably same height as fe2 usually if lower back it will pull down front a little bit.
Yellow brand springs suck.
First up, New to your channel and enjoy your content👍🏽
Secondly with all your detailing needs id definitely speak to the boys at ProClass Detailing very meticulous (anal) with there work. After trying many other shops I now take my whole fleet there. Plus they’re always happy to help with paint chips small things like bars side skirts , interior, moulds, brakes etc.
Lastly I 100% get what you mean with cars staying within their own style as I’ve got both. But I’ll say I’ve put coilovers in the hsv and was probably best mod after blown built motor, dramatically stops body roll but can still be smooth ride with the right adjustments. Speak to Hakon suspension for suspension.
Good luck mate and more subi content 🤙🏽
this hurts to write but i just looked up vr-vs fuse panel clips and first site speedspares for $5.97 for one
oh wait! 10 buks postage, you did well XD
Hey mate, check your build plate as I think that all HSV and SS Holdens had FE2 suspension basically same height as Low Kings. Whereas stock executives, Calais etc had stock suspension not FE2/Low. Have you considered pedders sports rider?
I have painted the quarter windows before not a 5 minute job but you can do it
I believe the HSV ride height is the same as FE2, so should be a little lower than a stock Commodore.
For me suspension-wise, it would be Kings/Koni combo, I have it on my VXSS and it rides and handles great. The front is probably even more comfortable than stock FE2.
Getting the ride height right is always a problem unfortunately, I have Kings 'Lows' all round and it's definitely lower than FE2 (maybe by about 3 cm) but doesn't look stupidly dumped. This may only be relevant VT-VZ though.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
BTW, the car looks great. Do you know the colour name/code?
Let the weight of the machine do it dont push down just let it do its thing while u guide it around the car
I get mate but coil overs are a good mod for any type of car
For adjustability yes, for rear subframe in these no
Definitely ssl king springs with koni shocks
Don’t tell me how to live my life
Chich you gotta clean the moss on the side of the garage bricks
Add’s character 😏
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice Rad cap ASMR! 😂👌
Thanks 😅
shockworks coil overs there in vic also
Yeh I’m not paying 3k for coilovers
@@MindieJ yeah bit high but you pay for what you get also
im still a big fan of king springs good shock combo
Neva akward, if they dumb about it, I definitely walk.
They get more annoyed as they had to remove them
I’m running pedders coil overs in my commodore and statesman and swear by them, car actually handles, made a huge difference in my stato
Do the police suspension kit
Fe2 package
And for wheels commodore mags
HSV’s already have FE2
advantage suspension in morabbin
Shockworks would probably be able to make you a custom set of real coilovers and you know is quality
Not paying 3k for coilovers
Fair lol
Call up Shockworks and tell them exactly what you want and they can make them to what you want.
I know they can but ain’t paying 3k for a set of coilovers
Nah sorry man love the vids but farkkk paying 20 for 2 pins zip tie and a drill man comonnn 😂
If you’re expecting cable tying you’re on the wrong channel
I might be able to help you out with pedders suspension
Call shockworks and ask them to make a set for you
Not paying 3k for a set of coilovers
Shockworks 100%
100% shockworks. Best in the business
Way out of my budget
@@MindieJfair enough, but compared to those clips probably great value 🤣
Go over with carpro eraser then some cquartz 3.0 will come up mint.
Wreckers aren't what they use to be such a shame
MCA do coilovers for early commi?
Put pedders suspension in it
Ok
The car wrecker situation sounds familiar, did you go to particular “local” place?
Yes but……that’s pretty much all wreckers haha
HSV Tax... HSV are lower so Super Low would make it lower... Kings and Monroe sets...
Try kmac suspension
Why don’t you just go see a suspension specialists for some professional advise?
5:27 shockworks?
Unfortunately I’m not paying 3k for a set of coilovers
@@MindieJ barina springs at worst then hahaha
Please get rid of the wood grain around the shifter console 😂
Why? It’s factory
@MindieJ I know it's factory I got bits and pieces of that wood grain in my 2010 c63 and I hate it.. I done carbon fibre instead it looks so rolls Royce for an old man's car 😆
Pedders where you need to go
Are you interested in selling the old power window switch?
Binned it
@@MindieJ spewing, thought that might have happened
U go put a LS engine in this car?
@@Berniessen why the hell would I do that to a HSV
@@MindieJ cause on ure white commodore i asked why u not want to go with a 355 holden and u went like those old donks have no power they are great as a boat anchor a LS is much better for power...
So i though maybe u wanne give this car some decent engine as u dont like the old Holdens and u like to upgrade to make the car better.
@@Berniessen white car already had an LS in it when I bought it
Not modifying the engine in the HSV, waste of money
@@MindieJ U plan on doing some engine modifications like cam or stroke it to 355 or something to give it a bit more power?
@@Berniessen nope waste of money, a decent 355 is 15k+, no thanks
The firewalls in these cars are always black regardless of body colour... just looks weird.
Correct
You were paying for his time
@@fossilfuelenthusiast clearly
65 bucks? Ill take 3
I’ll send bank details
Haha, lol $65. Yeah i do that too. Frustrating but you move on. I wasted my time putting peroxide in my tank after watching a vid hoping it would turn white again...... just buy a new one
Yeh I tried that with my XE lasts about a week before it goes yellow again
But you don't have a problem with Alpine head units or Bridgestone tyres (both Japanese companies btw) on commodores. sorry mate, your take on mag wheels is ridiculous.
Cool 🤷🏼♂️
@@MindieJ AME Modelart - still the best wheel for a commodore.
speak to shockworks? dont go unmatched coils and shocks. i can understand not wanting to mix car mod styles ect (i disagree, but understand), but fuck wasitng money on garbage suspension. shit id rather see airbags.
Not paying 3k for coilovers
@MindieJ lol have fun on garbage then.
Good content Chris keep it going!
Thanks for watching
Shockworks $
Bc do rear kits to suit irs also pedders do kit to suit (come from same factory I’m told different colouring and stickering ofc)
Mca $
Xyz never known anyone personally to get so can’t give feedback