Slow355 B&m working with factory shift lights !!!!

[ImmortalityParticipant 97 HSV Senator 185i 02 VX L67 Calais View build HERE Member since: August 31, 2015 Posts: 534]

I don’t suppose you could post up the dimensions of your drop box?  Contacted my preferred supplier and they can have a shifter here for me when ever I want it

The more I think about the more I’m keen to do the same.

[Slow355Participant Victoriahectic spec 355 vs ss ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 322]

Marzella wrote:

Looks good mate, Gary could you do one for a 3 speed?! id buy one for sure!

No but this guy can as he made it, and its a perfect fit, i literally had to just cut front and back of the tunnel a bit here and there after removing the standard auto mount plate. I was careful to note where the stick was in drive so could then make sure i positioned the box the shifter would sit in that same position

 

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Best 1/4 mile 13.1@105mph 60ft-1.8sec Reaction time .8 sec 0/100-4.8sec

[GMH-304Participant Top End82 VH SL, 86 VL SL, 99 VS SS Ute View build HERE Member since: March 13, 2015 Posts: 39]

Slow355 wrote:

So was a bit of a fluke but i took my time putting drop down in, in what was what i thought perfect position. So with shifter in and the auto facias slightly adjusted its a perfect fit. I also am thinking of mounting nuts under the drop down box so dont have to piss about trying to get nuts n bolts done up from underneath car. As you can see because i cut the reverse lock out lever n welded in line with shifter its a tad short, who uses these shifters been shorter will it be annoying. No it does not hit facia not even close just bit further down to flick up I will also be putting black slide strip back in so u dont see white edge of facia slide strip will have slot for reverse lock out with a brush seal.

I want to fit a Pro Ratchet to my VS like this, but don’t think it’ll work with a pneumatic cylinder fitted to the shifter

[Slow355Participant Victoriahectic spec 355 vs ss ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 322]

What is the pneumatic cylinder for?

munch munch ls1s for lunch
Best 1/4 mile 13.1@105mph 60ft-1.8sec Reaction time .8 sec 0/100-4.8sec

[GMH-304Participant Top End82 VH SL, 86 VL SL, 99 VS SS Ute View build HERE Member since: March 13, 2015 Posts: 39]

Shifnoid air/c02 shifter setup so I don’t have to take my hands off the wheel or throttle (hand controlled throttle and brake) to shift when drag racing.

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

You may need a gated shifter

[GMH-304Participant Top End82 VH SL, 86 VL SL, 99 VS SS Ute View build HERE Member since: March 13, 2015 Posts: 39]

It’s an actual kit for a Pro Ratchet.

http://www.shifnoid.com/products.html#air_shifters

 

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

Didn’t know they made it for the ratchet. Good stuff.

 

[GMH-304Participant Top End82 VH SL, 86 VL SL, 99 VS SS Ute View build HERE Member since: March 13, 2015 Posts: 39]

Should make life easier at the strip with manual 400. I’ll try putting up a thread next year when I start the chassis work or earlier if I get some engine progress pictures

[Slow355Participant Victoriahectic spec 355 vs ss ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 322]

New trims have finally been finished, had the colours changed from 15i to 25i and had the arm rests done in black leather. Should look good as have black carpets and plastics in the ute.

munch munch ls1s for lunch
Best 1/4 mile 13.1@105mph 60ft-1.8sec Reaction time .8 sec 0/100-4.8sec

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Nice.

[Slow355Participant Victoriahectic spec 355 vs ss ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 322]

Thanks hahah my interior is all pretty much brand new, its actually nice to sit in, not looking at stains or damaged interior parts etc.

The black interior parts has worked well with the 25i colour codes

munch munch ls1s for lunch
Best 1/4 mile 13.1@105mph 60ft-1.8sec Reaction time .8 sec 0/100-4.8sec

[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

Turned out very nice. Its almost a new car.

[Slow355Participant Victoriahectic spec 355 vs ss ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 322]

Now to get it to drive like a new car!!! Drives like poo

munch munch ls1s for lunch
Best 1/4 mile 13.1@105mph 60ft-1.8sec Reaction time .8 sec 0/100-4.8sec

[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

Coilovers improved my ride alot.

Ive now put rear bags in the ute.

Im off for a drive with them today for the first time. Ill let you know how they feel.

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[Slow355Participant Victoriahectic spec 355 vs ss ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 322]

Yea sweet what bags did u put in? U can get rear coil overs for ute. What brand coil overs?

munch munch ls1s for lunch
Best 1/4 mile 13.1@105mph 60ft-1.8sec Reaction time .8 sec 0/100-4.8sec

[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

I ended up going with a levelride system they use slam specialty bags. The system is a full self levelling kit so as the road changes so does the air pressure to keep the car level. They are an aussie company look them up on FB.

It is one of only 2 kits that can be engineered in Australia.

The coilover kit i have in the front is k sport no real issues with them, i did get shorter rear coils made up as the coils they come with didnt drop it as much as i wanted.

The ride with the bags is actually really smooth doesn’t feel like your driving a boat.

[Slow355Participant Victoriahectic spec 355 vs ss ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 322]

So fitted one of the trims, realised the brand new door vent i purchased off ebay was not 25i but 15i. So thought stuff it, set the boys up at work and went to two pick a parts, first one had bugger all 25is but managed to get heap of the plastic door plugs and screws. Second one had bugger all 25i’s and just as i was giving up hope i found it, a grandpa speck 25i.

The door vents never been touched no paint scratched off them etc. No P plater had hacked at them. So carefully removed them and gave them a good clean. I also took the glove box as my one had few scratches from life as work ute.

Mental note dont look closely at vs trim its shit house haha, nothing lines up 100% and every trim piece depending on the plastic is a slightly different shade. Very happy with the trim, yes the kicker speakers are a bit hectic ill paint the covers black.

Loving the leather, now off to get the tint redone as its rooted. Be interested to see now with door trims and all the sound deadening what its like inside now.

Ill try get some good pics during the day

munch munch ls1s for lunch
Best 1/4 mile 13.1@105mph 60ft-1.8sec Reaction time .8 sec 0/100-4.8sec

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Wow, thats bloody nice mate, not too over the top, just nice and classy

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

That steering wheel. Hahahahaha

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