In the early 2000's here in NZ I had a 1994 GSR lancer 1800. It had the 4G93 engine and TD04 turbo. Most of the components were smaller and weaker than the EVO but it still went hard. It was lighter than the EVO and had shorter diff ratios so was competitive. After some basic modifications like 3 inch exhaust and cool air intake it ran a 13.4 second quarter mile at Meremere dragstrip. I hardly spent much money on the actual modifications but it broke down a lot so fixing it got expensive. Those were fun times and I think about those days all the time. We also did lot's of illegal street racing around the North Island. There weren't as many cops back then but we still had to head out of town to find suitable drag spots. Some of my other mates did the burn out thing but I liked the drag racing and tuning side of it.
@onetakevideos52175 күн бұрын
Hey mate did you end up selling the old gold rims of the gc8 ?
@MindieJ5 күн бұрын
@@onetakevideos5217 long gone
@markstaples1925 күн бұрын
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.
@onetakevideos52177 күн бұрын
What tyre size you running?
@MindieJ7 күн бұрын
@@onetakevideos5217 215/45
@onetakevideos52177 күн бұрын
@@MindieJ thanks man ! They look mint
@danielrobertson11827 күн бұрын
Mate what mufflers did u use?
@MindieJ2 күн бұрын
Brand is called Growl
@bradgalea62457 күн бұрын
Nothing like nos , were did track down the taillights, also ways like a story for a rare find.
@MindieJ7 күн бұрын
Just a random that watched the video and sent me a message, was meant to be
@friedozzy55198 күн бұрын
Does the Vevor OBD2 scanner work with VE/ VF commodores?
@shanefitz-gerald10818 күн бұрын
I noticed you have VR statesmen rear taillights what a score 😮
@MindieJ8 күн бұрын
I definitely don’t have statesman tail lights
@shanefitz-gerald10818 күн бұрын
@@MindieJ what were those second set of taillights?
@MindieJ8 күн бұрын
@shanefitz-gerald1081 only 1 set, VR Senator
@shanefitz-gerald10818 күн бұрын
@@MindieJ ok that's weird if you get a chance check out a VR statesmen taillight and you'll know what I mean it's either the same or very similar. Anyway great to see some more new parts for the senator and nos are the best ones to find 🤙
@elivelovaa33138 күн бұрын
Awesome song :)
@MindieJ8 күн бұрын
@@elivelovaa3313 one of the best bands of all time
@jamesp32988 күн бұрын
Yeah Boi!!
@Molly_Woolley8 күн бұрын
You do an incredible job ❣️
@kainjoshua61558 күн бұрын
Are u not working at the car place anymore bro??
@aidanthomas25108 күн бұрын
Guessing not... probably didn't pay/offer enough hours would be my guess
@MindieJ8 күн бұрын
Haven’t been there almost a year
@Temperance_Butler8 күн бұрын
Great job - thank you very much!😁
@harteck445213 күн бұрын
I’m in two minds about the wing. I wanted the Sti one but I’m liking the standard one more and more.
@MindieJ2 күн бұрын
Yeh I like both also
@inulomar177614 күн бұрын
2 door sedan, 2 door coop is the sloping back, R100 different again
@rockysautomotiveandpaintin636816 күн бұрын
Can u post full video of the sr20 swapped n what gearbox
@MindieJ16 күн бұрын
Video is 12 years old, car is long gone
@Berniessen18 күн бұрын
U go put a LS engine in this car?
@MindieJ18 күн бұрын
@@Berniessen why the hell would I do that to a HSV
@Berniessen18 күн бұрын
@@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.
@MindieJ18 күн бұрын
@@Berniessen white car already had an LS in it when I bought it Not modifying the engine in the HSV, waste of money
@Berniessen18 күн бұрын
@@MindieJ U plan on doing some engine modifications like cam or stroke it to 355 or something to give it a bit more power?
@MindieJ18 күн бұрын
@@Berniessen nope waste of money, a decent 355 is 15k+, no thanks
@sahilgrewal04718 күн бұрын
Hlo bro Can you plz help me ????
@MindieJ18 күн бұрын
@@sahilgrewal047 probably not
@sahilgrewal04718 күн бұрын
@@MindieJ i saw your video I just want to know about side mirror
@sahilgrewal04718 күн бұрын
@@MindieJ im not asking for something elese I need your used side mirror bro Which you remove in that video Actualy im from India , there is hard to find MITSUBISHI parts so plz bro Its a humble request
@sahilgrewal04717 күн бұрын
@@MindieJ reply me brother ??
@benshuttleworth681420 күн бұрын
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.
@michaell111221 күн бұрын
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.
@brendonstinson265321 күн бұрын
Dude I did the springs in my VZ Wagon, I had the same problem with the rear's. I reckon I spent an hour on both sides with coil crushers and a spanner to get the originals out.... Wish I'd known about the hand break shit beforehand 😂😂
@jcoburn42921 күн бұрын
Mate, personally,I would that Wrecker to get f#@£d
@VLTurboFTW22 күн бұрын
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.
@MindieJ22 күн бұрын
Cool 🤷🏼♂️
@VLTurboFTW21 күн бұрын
@@MindieJ AME Modelart - still the best wheel for a commodore.
@bencostanzo206223 күн бұрын
So glad to see another video on the car mate!!! Keep ‘em coming!!!
@MindieJ23 күн бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
@fossilfuelenthusiast24 күн бұрын
Put pedders suspension in it
@MindieJ24 күн бұрын
Ok
@fossilfuelenthusiast24 күн бұрын
You were paying for his time
@MindieJ24 күн бұрын
@@fossilfuelenthusiast clearly
@stevessaws361225 күн бұрын
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
@MindieJ24 күн бұрын
Yeh I tried that with my XE lasts about a week before it goes yellow again
@benjaminstein169225 күн бұрын
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
@MindieJ24 күн бұрын
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
@wayneosullivan611125 күн бұрын
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!
@MindieJ20 күн бұрын
How’s the car from Grays?
@wayneosullivan611120 күн бұрын
@@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.
@HaZRDuS-GaMing25 күн бұрын
You my brother, Are a Closet purist.... Love ya Mindie
@MindieJ24 күн бұрын
Closet something
@robertvigo427825 күн бұрын
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
@BennysLab-Works26 күн бұрын
Modifying cars within their domestic aftermarket. Totally agree and get what you're saying 🤙
@MindieJ24 күн бұрын
That’s actually spot on how I should’ve worded it
@MzStyle-vs2dk26 күн бұрын
なんでこんなにレブ当ててロッカー飛ばないの笑
@MindieJ24 күн бұрын
Eh?
@ian-ud6yf26 күн бұрын
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.
@benbryce278826 күн бұрын
How do you recon they would look on a silver GC8 ?
@MindieJ26 күн бұрын
The same as they do on this car
@benbryce278826 күн бұрын
@@MindieJ thought you would say as much On it 😀
@benbryce278823 күн бұрын
what width tyres on the new rims mate ?
@juddy95327 күн бұрын
Talk to MCA or Shockworks about coilovers. They are Australian and make top quality parts.
@MindieJ27 күн бұрын
@@juddy953 not paying 3k for coilovers
@FPV_Engineering27 күн бұрын
Feeling a little attacked mate 😂 Absolutely love some phat jap dish on an ADM vehicle. At least when it’s done right.. Personally I feel Bilstein B8 front strut inserts & B8 rears are the way to go. Alternatively you could reach out to Shockworks. They are down your way, and produce bespoke products in-house. Certainly couldn’t hurt to ask anyway. They may even be keen on a collab 🤷🏼♂️
@andrewmcmillan379227 күн бұрын
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
@4ndy53027 күн бұрын
I agree with your style/theme of a build Philosophy....Jap car has Jap parts, Commodore has Commodore parts etc. Even to the point of Carburetor engine swap into a Carburetor car, not Fuel Injection swap. 👌
@Flat4_Life27 күн бұрын
I got genuine orange GF8 STi fender blinker lenses I can spare!
@MindieJ24 күн бұрын
Have already changed them but thanks
@Flat4_Life27 күн бұрын
The tail light seals are also a big source for boot water leaks! Check the tail light seals
@ShaunDavis-jl6fr27 күн бұрын
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.
@Flat4_Life27 күн бұрын
How much would you sell the NARDI steering wheel for??
@MindieJ24 күн бұрын
Not for sale
@Flat4_Life27 күн бұрын
She's a beauty!
@MoSSdoGGz27 күн бұрын
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?
@ryanarchibald868327 күн бұрын
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.
@MR.VPCOMMODORE27 күн бұрын
65 bucks? Ill take 3
@MindieJ27 күн бұрын
I’ll send bank details
@jamesmurphy759627 күн бұрын
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