Carbon

[Carbon]

Name: Adam
Model: VE SSV 60th Anniversary
Colour: Phantom
Bodykit: Factory, Orange stripe (Walkinshaw Bonnet coming)
Engine Type: 6.0L
Engine Mods: Orssom OTR, MAFless tune
Power: 253 RWKW
Exhaust: Mr Muffler F1 2.5" Cat back Twin walled tips
Gearbox: 6M
Diff: Factory
Brakes: Factory (and they are rubbish)
Suspension: Pedders XA Adjustable Coilovers, Strut Brace, Void Bushes, caster kit
Wheels/Tyres: 20" HSV GTS, painted Black
Interior: Onyx Leather, Alpine 10.2" rear DVD, HSV GTS Steering Wheel, MOMO gear knob
Other Mods: Ripshifter, globes replaced to Superwhite and Indicators to Silver vision, Bee Sting Aerial, Orange Single Engine covers, Ziggys bonnet caps
Stereo: Holden Full Colour Display 11 speaker
Build Period: Ongoing it appears
Future Mods: adjustable sway bars, HID, orange interior lighting, Pacemaker extractors, new OTR

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/Adam2.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/Adam.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/DSC_0085.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/BonnersEngine.jpg

[Mick SS]

looks good mate, the black wheels realy set it off

keep up the good work

[Phantom]

Nice Ride Adam That last Pic looks wicked

[SNOWIE]

love this car, one of the best VE's i've seen around

gr8 job Adam :cool:


gotta have a ride in it one day:p

[Carbon]

Thanks for the comments guys. Makes it worthwhile

[Carbon]

New rear end. Rear diffuser off Pontiac G8 GXP.

With a couple of mods this it has improved it 10 fold.

Before
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_0233.jpg

After
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_0278.jpg

[VS_Pete]

Looks a lot better Adam.

[NVD08]

Looks awesome mate... Black wheels really look the goods.. and the few touches of orange really set it apart... look forward to seeing it for real..good job:D

[Carbon]

Alright guys what do you think?

Walkie bonnet 'scoop' went on today

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_1110.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_1108.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_1111.jpg

[EQUIPE-T]

HOLY SHIT!!!! that looks freakin awsome!

[blown vess]

great work looks real tuff

[Ben]

hell yea, that looks awesome. love it :)

[VZ008]

Looking good Adam coming along nicely mate well done.:)

[Mark]

Looks great Adam...love it

[EVLHSV]

Looks mint Adam,

Just wondering where the pics in the factory where taken. It looks like an awesome spot.

Cheers Andy(EVLHSV)

[Ben]

The pics were taken at coles at mt gravat, on logan road, down near there loading dock :) was a good place to shoot

[Carbon]

Thanks guys

I know the Walkie scoops are a 'love it or hate it' item but I reckon they are great.

I was kind of stressing all day yesterday had I done the right thing but I am really pleased with the result. Have to be very thankful to my mate who is the panel beater who painted and fitted it.

[EQUIPE-T]

http://www.pedders.com.au/photoGallery/0/12/photo289 :)

[pride69]

nice ride man that orange really sets it off

[Carbon]

cheers mate

[Carbon]

Today was a big day. Finally my coloured brakes went on the car. As in our thankyou thread, a big thanks must go to Corey.

After the suckers were on, it was time for a quick clean and Corey and I and a new member to the club, Wade (he hasn't signed up yet as he is having internet issues)set off for a quick splat to the spit. Unfortunately the time had gotten away from us but we did see some cars. We then hung around for a while, I took some pics and we headed home. A great little spur of the moment thing.

Anyway the pics I took.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_2037.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_2041.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_2039.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_2042.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_2045.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_2052.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_2047.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_2050.jpg

[EQUIPE-T]

dam that looks nice mate :)

[HER.60L]

Car looks awesome Adam, as has been said the orange really sets it off. The walkie scoops are growing on me.
I never get tired of looking at black VE's
Cheers Kim.

[blown vess]

looking good as usual Adam :cam yet

[Carbon]

thanks guys

Aesthetics are done....Time to save for that cam Brad

[Carbon]

Just put on a badge I bought off ebay....

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_2056.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_2057.jpg

[EQUIPE-T]

been seeing thoes badges was thinkin about getting one, looks nice man :)

[Carbon]

yeah they look classy too. Not cheap looking if you know what I mean

[EQUIPE-T]

yeah they look classy too. Not cheap looking if you know what I mean

yeh i know what you mean, thats why they caught my eye :)

[Carbon]

wonder how long it will be before I come back to the car and its not there.....

[EQUIPE-T]

wonder how long it will be before I come back to the car and its not there.....

depends where you park lol

[Street_Dreamz]

Being honest... I don't like how you have a Chev badge, a Holden SS badge, and a HSV badge all on the boot. It's confusing???

[stealthvn/mr vr ss]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^where is the hsv badge i think u mean the "V" series badge?

[Street_Dreamz]

Look at his last pics... THe V badge has been removed. I think it's a HRT badge actually?

[EQUIPE-T]

Look at his last pics... THe V badge has been removed. I think it's a HRT badge actually?

its a new design holden badge available from ebay

[Carbon]

Being honest... I don't like how you have a Chev badge, a Holden SS badge, and a HSV badge all on the boot. It's confusing???

Ok, from what I understand, you are putting Chev badges on your car
Chev never made an SS

Simply, I put the chev badge on because of the motor and it looks better.

It is still a SS commodore.

The other badge is a HRT badge and if you must know is about to be removed for something else.

Get your facts right before putting down someones car

[Carbon]

Some new bits

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_3276.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_3277.jpg

[VEWARRIOR]

Some new bits

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_3276.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_3277.jpg


Thats wicked stuff mate... Can you heads up me with where you got the 3up display in the console? Oil temp, batt cahrge etc...

[stealthvn/mr vr ss]

i was going to get them gauges too however things got tight around christmas but the do look sweet

[ols199]

I c ur gagues have fanily come, car look as good as it gose mate keep up the work...

[Carbon]

Thats wicked stuff mate... Can you heads up me with where you got the 3up display in the console? Oil temp, batt cahrge etc...

Thanks mate

Yeah the three gauge readout came standard on my SSV onwards I believe. Mine is a MY09. It is not in the SS.

I think, but dont quote me, that you can get the setup from JHP in Melbourne

[Street_Dreamz]

The gauge in the HU display are standard across all SSV models, from 06 onwards. Wish I got it with my car :(

[Carbon]

Actually incorrect. The three gauge display you see in mine was the upgrade from MY09 onwards. My car is Msy 08 build and one of the first MY09 models.

Edit: the earlier SSV's did have that display but had what has been referred to as Atari gauges

[Poodroo]

Adam if I were to decide to put a more lumpy cam in my R8 I have a couple of questions about it. I know a few of you guys have done it so I'll ask. First of all what sort of dollars are involved to do it and second of all how would it go with mine being an auto?

Cheers,

Andrew

[Carbon]

Auto will be fine. The cam in my car is the same as a couple of autos on here including Pete's Calais and Andy's VE Senator. Both very street driveable cars and all three are producing good numbers.

Hi-Torque did the work on all three and you're looking just north of $3k for the install (not sure if that changes for a VZ)

Ring Chris or Kent, tell them you're from BCCC and get them to give you a quote.

[stealthvn/mr vr ss]

Or u could do it urself, ryan did mine was much much cheqper then the shop but most would rather get a shop to do it so they dont have to ass around

[Carbon]

So, car has had a makeover. Due to brake up grade coming, I couldnt keep my wheels so went for these ones. Much better IMO.

Also did the interior more, added a boot lip spoiler.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_3802.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_3808.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_3814.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_3812.jpg

[Mark]

Looks awesome Adam..should pick up my new ride next week, all going well!!

[Carbon]

Thanks Mark

[EQUIPE-T]

have always loved bootlip spoilers on commodores, sets off the arse end nicely, in this case thou.... makes it look freakin hot as hell!!

[LuxoBarge]

Looks Hot!!! I myself prefer the smaller lip spoilers over the larger "SS" spoilers. Makes the car more sleek and stylish IMO. Gives it the 'low slung' look and feel. Nice bud!!!

[Carbon]

Northy, with the help of another of our mates (I was the gofer of zip ties.... :bouncing:) installed my power steering cooler on Friday night. The boys did an awesome job

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/a8a303a6.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/f771c560.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/a2bb4b5b.jpg

And my favourite photo from Powerplay

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/Powerplay2011_637.jpg

[Mark]

Noice...you seemed have a new found enthusiasm for it again..:) good job

[Derek VE SS]

Adam was there much of a gain fitting the fast manifold???????

[Carbon]

Mark, yep spot on. Have really got interested again. Disappointed in a couple of recent incidents and nearly gave it all away but now I'm going harder. More suspension parts going in this week and I bought some suede today to do some interior mods

Derek, I couldn't tell you the exact increase but from what I understand on the 6.0L, the gain is not huge. But it is a sexy piece of kit

[keith reed]

Adam, must have a look at that steering cooler and how it goes together. Bought one a while ago and forgot I had it.

[VEWARRIOR]

Nice work Adam... I have an oil cooler and filter relocation kit to fit and seeing you pics of the front removes helps...

It will go where you put your steering cooler... its anodised blue so fingers x'd it fits... and does the job...

Good to hear the urge is back too....

I just gotta get back from W.A to fit stuff!!!

[Carbon]

While I didn't do much (any) of the work I can tell you that the front bar removal seemed the hardest part

[Carbon]

Car is featured in QSC mag available this Friday

Sneak preview of one of the pics. Photos taken by Benny

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[Mark]

Car is featured in QSC mag available this Friday

Sneak preview of one of the pics. Photos taken by Benny

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Well done on the magazine feature Adam, look forward to seeing it..

[Derek VE SS]

well done mate...

[XQU53]

Congrats as well mate!! Pity thr shoot was done prior to the latest mods as Im loving the look of it now!

[Carbon]

Thanks guys. Has been under wraps for a while so am glad it's finally coming out. Pity Craig spelt my name wrong on the cover... :-( oh well just glad to be in it

I'll aim for SC in current guise Jamie ;-)

[LuxoBarge]

Gratz on the mag article Adam. It's always good to show off ya pride and joy, it's even better when it's in print!!! Well done!!!

[VP Pursuit]

Adam, i think I mentioned to you at Powerplay how good the car was looking and sounding. Mate you have done a great job on this and it will be all worth it in the end.

She is a top bit of kit and is one way to get from A to B quickly and in style.

[Carbon]

Gratz on the mag article Adam. It's always good to show off ya pride and joy, it's even better when it's in print!!! Well done!!!

Thanks mate. Kind of wish it was in its current look but the black and orange was certainly a good clean look

Adam, i think I mentioned to you at Powerplay how good the car was looking and sounding. Mate you have done a great job on this and it will be all worth it in the end.

She is a top bit of kit and is one way to get from A to B quickly and in style.

Thanks Chris. Was great to catch up with you out there. I am very happy with where the car has ended up. Now, it needs new brakes

[XQU53]

Very true mate and great to hear you still have more aspiration to improve the car and get it further! Will mean lots more impressive mods to come

[OMR346]

I'll aim for SC in current guise Jamie ;-)

Sorry Adam, but i cant see that happening... Your car actually gets driven on the road...

(having a dig at SC there, not you lol)

[Carbon]

Lol... Yeah got your joke

[OMR346]

The sad part is, it not a joke lol

[Carbon]

There are a few cars of late though that I know are daily's

[Carbon]

So I did a 'simple' mod to my SS today

Using the Calais and senator as a base, I covered the two trim pieces either side of the transmission tunnel, the cover under the steering wheel and the glovebox in suede. Well it's fake but it looks the same

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/0136a773.jpg

[morhiusvz]

nice one looks good

[LuxoBarge]

Even simple mods add to the character of the car, and thus personalize it just that little bit more so it stands out from the crowd. Nice one bud!!!

[Carbon]

More pics

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/post-10-13131487591940548636.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_4131.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_4155.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_4257.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_4290.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_4279.jpg

[VEWARRIOR]

Its a great lookin car mate.... :bravo::bravo::bravo:

[Carbon]

Thanks mate.

Obviously a bit has happened since these pics. We had the GM Roundup where I got a 2nd place in 2000-2009 Modified. First trophy. Great feeling

Another addition. Not something to help power and not really aesthetic because it's under the car. But I bought a UMI Performance tunnel brace and painted it the same green as the their trailing arms and toe rods I bought

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/42c9120c.jpg

Also bought some black lightweight wheel nuts but haven't had a chance to fit them.

I'm also looking at removing the ASE fuel rails and getting the fast ones.

[XQU53]

Any reason behind wanting to change to the Fast fuel rails over the ASE mate?

[Carbon]

Purely aesthetic. The FAST ones are anodized red. The ASE ones are fine and actually suit the current setup as I have the ASE catch can and ASE billet power steering reservoir.

[VEWARRIOR]

I have Black lightweight wheel nuts too... mine are on.. look good on the black rim...

Some nice kit on yours bud...

[Carbon]

Thanks mate

These are mine
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/368a692b.jpg

They say 12x1.5 but the VE is 14x1.5

Coat about $70

[Scruba]

Thanks mate

These are mine
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/368a692b.jpg

They say 12x1.5 but the VE is 14x1.5

Coat about $70

Where you buying these from? I've looked for Black wheel nuts since I put the wheels on.

[Carbon]

eBay is your friend mate. I pretty much buy all my car stuff from eBay now

[EQUIPE-T]

eBay is your friend mate. I pretty much buy all my car stuff from eBay now

Ebays awesome for car stuff lol can get the same parts off ebay $20 - $200 cheaper than what you would repco or autobarn or supercheap, only downside is the waiting for it to turn up

[Carbon]

Totally agree. But heres a doozy for you. I had been contemplating a Nick Williams 102mm billet throttle body to match my FAST 102 LSXR manifold. I had thought 600 shipped from the states was expensive. Today I read that VCM in Melbourne have released their own new manifold and 108mm Throttle body. Guess how much the throttle body unit alone is? $1458. It's nearly $3000 if you do the manifold.

Now I'm sorry but I find that ludicrous. I'm all for buying Aussie made.... But that's retarded. A VE owner could have a FAST manifold, NW TB, billet fuel rails and braided lines for a little over $2k shipped from the states.

[EQUIPE-T]

Totally agree. But heres a doozy for you. I had been contemplating a Nick Williams 102mm billet throttle body to match my FAST 102 LSXR manifold. I had thought 600 shipped from the states was expensive. Today I read that VCM in Melbourne have released their own new manifold and 108mm Throttle body. Guess how much the throttle body unit alone is? $1458. It's nearly $3000 if you do the manifold.

Now I'm sorry but I find that ludicrous. I'm all for buying Aussie made.... But that's retarded. A VE owner could have a FAST manifold, NW TB, billet fuel rails and braided lines for a little over $2k shipped from the states.

WTF! :eek: you can pour & cast, cut, bore and polish your own TB and manifold set for less than 3k!

[stealthvn/mr vr ss]

or get the EDELBROCK PROFLO XT INTAKE like i am for the ute lol

[Carbon]

sorry mate, I don't know what that is. Is it a manifold? I simply want a bigger Throttle body so it looks like the NW one for me

Edit: Scrap that I do know what that is as I know somebody who has one and would love on mine. But they don't do a fly by wire which is what the VE needs

[OMR346]

Adam, you use what ever throttle body you want on the Proflo manifolds. You can use a FBW throttle body if it is what you need.

[Carbon]

Hey guys

I finally installed my trim and three gauges on Friday night. The final result is simply outstanding. The trim really does look like its from factory and the gauges work a treat. The only problem we found with three gauges was that there ends up being three massive obi connectors which you need to hide. We achieved this by removing the obd connector from the trim, connecting all gauges up and then hiding the whole lot behind the trim

When you receive the trim, you receive a very detailed 'instruction' booklet which is essentially made up of exerts from the service manual. There was only one thing extra we did which was to remove the piece of trim right at the base of the centre trim.

So, the pics

Test Fit
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/Centre%20trim%20install/IMG_5448.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/Centre%20trim%20install/IMG_5447.jpg

Have to hide all of this
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/Centre%20trim%20install/IMG_5449.jpg

Test of gauges
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/Centre%20trim%20install/IMG_5460.jpg

Existing trim removed
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/Centre%20trim%20install/IMG_5451.jpg

Installed
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/Centre%20trim%20install/IMG_5465.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/Centre%20trim%20install/IMG_5467.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/Centre%20trim%20install/IMG_5470.jpg

Just a note: When we had it all installed and i had plugged in the stereo unit again, it came up with something about mismatched data and the stereo would not do anything. Also, the interior lights seemed to be reversed (i.e. came on when doors were closed....). We somehow fixed this by simply closing all doors, locking the car with the key, unlocking it and doing this a couple of times. Simply fixed it. I'm sure there is a reason it did this and can probably be better explained but thats how we did it.

[Valik]

Starting to wish I got the SSV :(

[Darren]

the new gauges & trim look really good Adam

[Mick SS]

have to agree with darren, the gauges do look awesome mate

[Carbon]

I was asked recently if I had considered getting the MSD coil packs. Considering the price and no real gains to be had, I said no. He said they look good (being red) and I have to agree. So I said to him, how about you paint them, and he did. And they looked great

Over the weekend I decided to do it myself. I think they look pretty good

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/fe74fca6.jpg


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[KJV]

I would have to agree :)

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[Lastlegend]

Yep I totally agree they look good, I was thinking of doing the same thing :bouncing:

[Mick SS]

They look good mate, nice work :)

[Mark]

Looks good mate, always tinkering..lol

[Carbon]

The photo from 888 had Sarah Jayne. 2012 Monster Girl

http://www.monsterenergy.com/au/en/monstergirls/sarah-jayne/

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/1320631205-sarah_900.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/IMG_5681.jpg

[Derek VE SS]

sounds like she has a fan ... with good reason I must add..mmmmmmmmmm

[Carbon]

Big fan......


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[keith reed]

Take her home as a pet. Tell the wife she is there to do the housework.

[HVB79]

hey adam, the car looks awesome mate, can't wait to see it and some of the cars at a meet. i have a mate in toowoomba that has a 6ltr ve ss which is crazy, he just put a supercharger on it to boot.

[Carbon]

Thanks mate.


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[Carbon]

Sneaky peek at Brembos

http://img.tapatalk.com/6e8e0f70-334a-77f7.jpg


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[VEWARRIOR]

You are gunna have to carry a supply of sunnies around to keep the general public from being blinded... :cool:

[HVB79]

braking power supplied by the HULK :bow:

[Mark]

Sneaky peek at Brembos

http://img.tapatalk.com/6e8e0f70-334a-77f7.jpg


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oh my eye's my eye's!!!! nice and bright..lol

[Carbon]

They'll be covered in brake dust after a day....lol

[Carbon]

brakes finished
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/35338976.jpg


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[Mark]

Look great..

[Darren]

should look tops on the car Adam and will make a huge difference in braking on those track days

[keith reed]

Any update on the rear brembos Adam?

[Carbon]

Thanks guys. I can't wait to get them on. This week.

Keith, we can order rear calipers at any time and we can do the same with Greg at GSL for rotors.


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[keith reed]

I'm ready now. Will need your help on organising the calipers Adam. If a group buy will help I am willing to wait. Thanks.

[Carbon]

I can get them. No probs. They said there was no real saving as he had given us bottom price. It would be better if we didn't as it would miss duty.

I'll let you know when I need some money. Will confirm with them on tomorrow and get Greg ready as well.

[Carbon]

.....lol

Funny conversation me and the wife had....

I was setting up a new game of Guitar Hero with my son and typed in Carbon as the group name.

Son: Why's that name?
Me: Thats the name I use on some forums.. Thats how some people know me.
Son: oh ok
Wife: huh?
Me: you know how on forums etc you have a user name
Wife: yeah
Me: well thats what I chose. On some forums I use my old school nick name but on the BCCC website I decided something new
Wife: why, do you support the tax?.....lol
Me: no, its after Carbon Fibre, you know, like what you find on racing cars.
Wife: Oh, I actually thought it was a combination. You know Car (because you are into cars)and bon (because your surname is Bonsall).

I was lost for words. That'll do me......... so there's the real reason

That may even be enough for me to get my plates.....

[Mark]

.....lol

Funny conversation me and the wife had....

I was setting up a new game of Guitar Hero with my son and typed in Carbon as the group name.

Son: Why's that name?
Me: Thats the name I use on some forums.. Thats how some people know me.
Son: oh ok
Wife: huh?
Me: you know how on forums etc you have a user name
Wife: yeah
Me: well thats what I chose. On some forums I use my old school nick name but on the BCCC website I decided something new
Wife: why, do you support the tax?.....lol
Me: no, its after Carbon Fibre, you know, like what you find on racing cars.
Wife: Oh, I actually thought it was a combination. You know Car (because you are into cars)and bon (because your surname is Bonsall).

I was lost for words. That'll do me......... so there's the real reason

That may even be enough for me to get my plates.....

Thats a classic mate, I love it... and yes, get the plates!!

[HVB79]

lol, the plates would cost a small fortune, but would look awesome on the car. that was the theory behind my log on name, HVB79 is wat's goin on my car $435....:dollars:

[Mick SS]

very nice mate, they will look good when on and work alot better on track days :)

[keith reed]

.....lol

Funny conversation me and the wife had....

I was setting up a new game of Guitar Hero with my son and typed in Carbon as the group name.

Son: Why's that name?
Me: Thats the name I use on some forums.. Thats how some people know me.
Son: oh ok
Wife: huh?
Me: you know how on forums etc you have a user name
Wife: yeah
Me: well thats what I chose. On some forums I use my old school nick name but on the BCCC website I decided something new
Wife: why, do you support the tax?.....lol
Me: no, its after Carbon Fibre, you know, like what you find on racing cars.
Wife: Oh, I actually thought it was a combination. You know Car (because you are into cars)and bon (because your surname is Bonsall).

I was lost for words. That'll do me......... so there's the real reason

That may even be enough for me to get my plates.....

I would have never got carbon fibre. I thought it was because you liked black.

[Carbon]

Probably a combination of both mate...

[Carbon]

Brakes on. Sorry for the pic. It's been raining and the car is filthy.

Caliper
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/27a7ef99.jpg

Shifter
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/cfde31b0.jpg

What can I say but WOW! This shifter is amazing. I have used a gm Motorsport knob but the shifter is MGW. It's terrific. Nice and precise and has removed all the sloppy stock feel. Highly recommended. Want a decent short shifter? This is the real deal

http://mgwltd.com/camaro2010_short_throw_shifter.shtml

[REDSV8]

I like...........mmmmmmm good.:headbang:

[VEWARRIOR]

Shifter on its way...

Brakes look great...:sword:

[KJV]

Looks awesome Adam :D Thinking about the shifter myself :D

[Carbon]

You'll love it Glenn and Kris I think you should also. Is really nice. The guy who fitted it was really impressed with it. He thought the install was a piece of cake and that it had heaps more adjustment than a rip shifter.

I'm not saying the rip shifter doesn't work but it's different. I've had both and this is just great

Guys, just a piece of advice. The install appears to be a little tricky. The shop said he hadn't fitted one before but had no real problems. That said, he has a hoist and a full mechanical background. I'm not suggesting don't try it if you feel confident enough - I'm just making a comment. We did talk about doing the install in the garage but, and no offence to my mate, I'm kind of glad i didn't put us through the horror I've read some guys went through doing it on jack stands etc.

He also made the custom fabrication for the knob. The thread on the knob was M14 and the male thread on the stick was M12. He used a helicoil and if I'm honest I'm glad I invested the money in this fitment (about $45 for the custom fab on that).

[Mick SS]

Wow... very nice!!

[Mark]

Looks awesome...

[keith reed]

Did you paint the calipers yourself Adam or are they powder coated?

[Carbon]

Thanks Mark.

Painted myself Keith

[Carbon]

Just some updates...

Friday a 10 days ago I did this entering a driveway
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/62b0132c.jpg

Yesterday, my local Touch Up Guys http://www.touchupguys.com.au/brisbane/slacks-creek.php
came round and fixed it. Charged me $150

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/b0de9eba.jpg

Havent seen it out in the sun yet but it looks like a good job. Stewart was great and lives a few streets away. Recommend him for any of the suburbs close to me or they do have guys in other areas.

Some may know I am getting the rear Brembos and one fellow brethern who I am helping get the same brakes suggested caps for my wheels similar to what he had done. After his suggestion I admit to using it so big thanks Rob

Anyway, stickers arrived on Friday and I put them on yesterday.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/ff386c73.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/7cf93ad8.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/9fe45864.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/884f8cc0.jpg

I know it doesnt match the brakes well but it is the same green vinyl used on my Hi-Torque stickers. Steve from our sponsor Wrapture supplied and as usual did a great job.

[REDSV8]

That looks good Adam.:headbang:

[keith reed]

HSV badges Adam.

[HVB79]

wheel caps look cool man, the colour is fairly close

[Carbon]

HSV badges Adam.

And..........


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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-27.639523,153.021466

[matty]

looks good adam. its been a while since i have had a close look at your car..will be good to see all the changes in person.

[Carbon]

Thanks mate. Yeah she has changed a bit.

I wanted to sell and get out of it last year. Get out of fast cars and clubs altogether and into a 4wd or something.mim so glad I didn't. I've had a blast over the last 12 months (apart from being in hospital).

Cant wait till Powerplay next weekend.