VS II Senator 185i #1081

[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

Well atleast he was right about not being able to get adjustable rear swaybar for rear… only for standard diff, not IRS.

http://www.whiteline.com.au/search_2011_4.php?layout=photo&viewpoint=carkit&dropdowns=yes&sort=Sway+Bars+%2F+Anti-Roll+Bars^^Front^^Sway+Bar,,,Sway+Bars+%2F+Anti-Roll+Bars^^Rear^^Sway+Bar

My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
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My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/

[JabaParticipant Perth, WAVZ Senator View build HERE Member since: February 18, 2015 Posts: 103]

You can get adjustable rear sway bars for vt – vz.

Custom set of link pins could allow you to use one of those?

[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

yeah true but i’ve got it now… anyways… went for a cruise up to Mt Glorious in Brisbane and it handles great. road was a little wet, tail slid a bit so couldn’t go too hard… got a track day mid oct, so that’ll be the test.

My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/

[Phire aka GmfanParticipant VictoriaVT LS1 Wagon View build HERE Member since: March 3, 2015 Posts: 105]

What size is the rear bar? When you fitted vt master cylinder did you use VS or VT reservoir? Could you take a pic for me?

 

Used to hate picking car up to find it didn’t have fitted what had been originally agreed. Now i do it myself which means nothing gets fitted which is why I’m not already on the track :-p.

[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

bwahahahahaaa @ phire

I updated my specs on the first post, but the bars are 32mm on front and 20mm on rear.

the plastic is all new on the reservior… I’ll take a photo including the PBR model number.

My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/

[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

found a photo, will get the model number.

My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/

[Phire aka GmfanParticipant VictoriaVT LS1 Wagon View build HERE Member since: March 3, 2015 Posts: 105]

Thanks. The top of a vt reservoir sits at a fair angle when in a vs so option is to fit a vs reservoir to vt master but need to drill a hole to get the retaining screw in. Incidentally did you know yours isn’t screwed in? Makes me think it’s a vs reservoir to get it level.

[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]

You can get adjustable rear sway bars for VR/S IRS, I have one sitting in the shed, I just haven’t got around to fitting it yet    Actually its still in all the packaging etc, I cant remember exactly who I bought it from, its probably in my build thread somewhere, but on the delivery docket its says Signature Swaybars, South Nowra  ph (02) 4421 2722 if that helps.

[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

@phire – yep it sits a fair angle. if you fill it up to the full dot/marker it’s almost over flowing at the rear of the reservoir… i’ll check that screw.. it’s screwed in from the otherside, as this photo is taken from the passenger side leaning over the motor. check pics below.

@Gary – well I’ve got a new one now…  I was a little worried about messing with the hardness and making the thing tail happy… atleast I know this is what whiteline recommend for the rear.

My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/

[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

Master Model No. 0037 C3.1 15A23 – bugger to read so hope that’s right.

From a quick google that model number does get a hit but the master looks identical to PBR VT version (and I was told that it was a new VT one).

• This reply was modified 8 years, 7 months ago by  SSEN8R VS #1081. Reason: grammar

My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/

[Phire aka GmfanParticipant VictoriaVT LS1 Wagon View build HERE Member since: March 3, 2015 Posts: 105]

Oh yep, sorry. I recalled that screw going further through to the master than yours looked. That  angle looks how mine did when i mocked it up with the vt res. I’ve sat my vs reservoir on the master for now but been meaning to pull master back out to drill a new hole.

[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]

Yea you need to swap the reservoir, an AU Falcon or VS work. Its reasonably straight forward but the mounting hole in the bottom that screws sideways into the master cylinder doesn’t line up so you have to redrill it.

VS on left, VT/VX on right.

[KroozerParticipant Forbes, NSW91 VN SS View build HERE Member since: February 19, 2015 Posts: 336]

Must say your mechanic sounds like a right knob…

And im pretty sure AU Resi bolts straight to vt master no mods 

[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

yep, as someone who has only lived in brisbane for 18 months… every time someone recommends a mechanic, he’s miles away, like gold coast or sunshine coast… this bloke was recommended to me too!

My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/

[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]

my experience is unfortunately finding a good mechanic or tuner you can trust is very hard wherever you live.

[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

So after my last track day, where I boiled the power steering fluid and it went bang with oil smoke after the cap popped off, I’ve got a new power steering pump, and I’ve hooked up the the power steering lines through the auto trans cooler in my radiator (since I’ve got a manual). I’ve also got high temp power steering fluid.

My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/

[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

Nice puddle of power steering fluid in my driveway… think the power steering rack seal is shot.

My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/

[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

Power steering rack replaced. Also had to get right rear door actuator as central locking was playing up.

My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/

[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

My original VS Senator wheels were showing their age, so I got them resprayed. Paint was fading on some wheels and some wheels I had given a good gutter rash (mostly previous owner).

Before

After

I’m gobsmacked, they look awesome. I’ve got new wheel centre badges coming in aswell.

$400, mobile service – National Wheel Repairs (Brisbane Based) https://www.facebook.com/nationalwheelrepairs/

My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/

[Manta HSVParticipant SydneyHolden Commodore VS V8 HSV Manta View build HERE Member since: September 1, 2016 Posts: 12]

Hi Mate. I just wanted to ask where you bought the ignition module from. Thanks

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