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.

Hey mate did you end up selling the old gold rims of the gc8 ?

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.

What tyre size you running?

Mate what mufflers did u use?

Nothing like nos , were did track down the taillights, also ways like a story for a rare find.

Does the Vevor OBD2 scanner work with VE/ VF commodores?

I noticed you have VR statesmen rear taillights what a score 😮

Awesome song :)

Yeah Boi!!

You do an incredible job ❣️

Are u not working at the car place anymore bro??

Great job - thank you very much!😁

I’m in two minds about the wing. I wanted the Sti one but I’m liking the standard one more and more.

2 door sedan, 2 door coop is the sloping back, R100 different again

Can u post full video of the sr20 swapped n what gearbox

U go put a LS engine in this car?

Hlo bro Can you plz help me ????

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.

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.

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 😂😂

Mate, personally,I would that Wrecker to get f#@£d

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.

So glad to see another video on the car mate!!! Keep ‘em coming!!!

Put pedders suspension in it

You were paying for his time

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

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

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!

You my brother, Are a Closet purist.... Love ya Mindie

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

Modifying cars within their domestic aftermarket. Totally agree and get what you're saying 🤙

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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.

How do you recon they would look on a silver GC8 ?

Talk to MCA or Shockworks about coilovers. They are Australian and make top quality parts.

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 🤷🏼‍♂️

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

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. 👌

I got genuine orange GF8 STi fender blinker lenses I can spare!

The tail light seals are also a big source for boot water leaks! Check the tail light seals

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.

How much would you sell the NARDI steering wheel for??

She's a beauty!

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?

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.

65 bucks? Ill take 3

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