Onikage Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Nice VT, they're not a bad daily, and there is fun to be had in RWD cars ;) High flow cat won't do a thing performance wise, but it will affect exhaust note and volume somewhat. If you want the exhaust to sound decent without drawing too much attention, a hotdog on the tailpipe, or even a second muffler is the go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Mine is on SSL and Ive never had an issue with CV shafts, although a friend with a VE SS that is ridiculously low (stupid stupid low, guy is a dick) keeps popping drive shafts. It seems to be a larger issue with VY onwards. A lot of people do get away with it and yes the vy onwards is more common, I work for a CV joint shop, if a commodore has been lowered then we can state what amount it has been dropped and they will send a shaft for that level, the cv on them has a tendency to rub into the cups that go into the diff, last one I did was 2 weeks ago from a vt. Not saying you have to get them just saying that you really should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid-Ae Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 With luck i'll have the new panels back from the painters tomorrow and on the car, exactly one week after the accident Got everything done for a damn good price too, so fairly chuffed Been driving the missus Ascent, love it to bits. So zippy and fun to throw around corners at road speed and it just hangs on VT will resume daily duties when panels are back on and Saturday morning will go in for a wheel alignment, then she'll be all smiles again and it'll be time to keep on keepin' on. Have rather enjoyed using my girlfriend's car, and the fuel consumption is awesome! 500kms to a tank, less than $60 from empty to full. Happy to fill up instead of the VT Need to invest in some seat covers over the weekend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeLJ Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 A lot of people do get away with it and yes the vy onwards is more common, I work for a CV joint shop, if a commodore has been lowered then we can state what amount it has been dropped and they will send a shaft for that level, the cv on them has a tendency to rub into the cups that go into the diff, last one I did was 2 weeks ago from a vt. Not saying you have to get them just saying that you really should. hmmmmm, thats something new! I know you can get custom shafts made, but didnt know they did different lengths off the shelf. Good to know. :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid-Ae Posted November 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Decided completely against taking out a loan now for a car. It's a nice thought and it IS do-able, I just don't think it'd be worthwhile in the short term. Will be chasing next year an AE series Corolla, either a hatch like my old one or maybe a 102 sedan.... Figure I can pay cash, sell the VT and recoup the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-89 Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Buy another like bucket :poke: , but a Csi or Csi limited. Then you'll have a/c, pwr steering, efi so no carby issues. Its a whole different car to drive as I have compared the pair, and a few other nice touches too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid-Ae Posted November 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Yeah I'm definitely chasing a CSi, however I prefer the tailgate without the trim insert on the back, personal taste I guess. I want EFI so I can go crazy with a full exhaust system, extractors, highflow cat, hotdog etc and make it purr. If you see one let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-89 Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Hmm you'll be hard pressed to find a Csi without the garnish, but I'm sure if you know a panel beater he could probably weld up those holes anyway, Especially if there is a little surface rust which needs removing :y: I was at pick a part in Kilsyth last week and there was a white Holden Nova which had the tailgate spoiler that looked alright. Would you go for a manual though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid-Ae Posted November 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Can't go down the manual path as I only have auto license and really cbf having to f around and get a manual one. I'd just grab a tailgate from a CS and put it on Back to the VT. Panel spraying was delayed slightly, should be Tuesday. Finally got to get under and check out the entire undercarriage, seems quite good if you ask me. Missus and I decided we're taking her 04 Ascent to Sydney rather than the Commodore in January. Means I'll be selling when I find the right Corolla for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid-Ae Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Got the painted panels back on today. A week of driving a small car then getting back in it feels strange. VT is definitely slower than the Ascent and takes a lot more braking effort even with good brakes.. Wheel alignment tomorrow and she'll be good as new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 personally I would be leaving that job to when you decide to take the manifold off and replace the valley and intake gaskets. If you are going to pull the plenum apart, maay as well grab a set of inlet/valley gaskets and do the lot, it doesnt take too long and is pretty worthwhile considering like 80% of all ecotecs will leak water through degraded inlet gaskets (gives the impression of a water leak or BHG in some cars due to water loss) Doing this to a vx tomorrow if you want me to get some pics or anything like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid-Ae Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Yeah mate if you'd do that it'dbe much appreciated! Gave the car a run tonight at work, felt pretty good, just pulls to the left a little bit. It'll be fine after it gets the alignment. On the hunt for a Corolla now You never escape them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Hey mate, was fairly flat out today so I managed to get 1 pic while doing the job so if you want I can post that up with a step by step guide of how I did it, be prepared as it will take you the best part of a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid-Ae Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Up to you if you can be bothered, if not it's cool Wheel alignment is done, car feels weird to drive because the steering is so accurate now. Went looking at cars today... Some people do not realize that if you are selling a car you at the very least give it a vacuum. Saw a car today that had all kinds of stains, dirt and other things inside it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onikage Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 You can use a dirty car to your advantage, haggle the price down, claim that you're going to pay to get it professionally cleaned. BTW there's a few auto EFI rolla's on carsales and the like, just depends if you want a hatch specifically, or would be happy with a seca or sedan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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