Janosh's VXR8

[SturdyHSV]

Good stuff

I think I'll be going with the H&R coilovers for my wagon, as very much sticking to a comfort focused build but want to adjust the height now the new wheels are on.

[Janosh]

A little video of the VXR8 working perfectly as family friendly transport

[Janosh]

Sometimes it’s the little jobs that are most satisfying:

Cabin filter (a little past it’s due date!)



And a new washer filler cap which had annoyed me for years!



She’s running well and ready for some more adventures...

[Lincsls1]

Janosh said:

Sometimes it’s the little jobs that are most satisfying:

And a new washer filler cap which had annoyed me for years!



She’s running well and ready for some more adventures...

Its all in the detail. I'm the same.

[Null.Performance]

After seeing your post about the cabin air filter, I thought "Hmm, wonder where the cabin filter sits on my Monaro?".
I was quite dumbfounded to learn that it does not have one!

Great to see you are still enjoying and further improving your VXR8!

[Janosh]

The VXR8 doesn't come with a cabin filter from the factory, initially you have to remove a plastic 'leaf catcher' which enables you to install a proper cabin / pollen filter. The genuine GM cabin filters come supplied with instructions on how to remove the OEM plastic mesh so it's not just an aftermarket upgrade.

Not sure if that might be the same for the Monaro?

[Janosh]

Took the old girl for some oversteer practice at Thruxton where they operate a decent sized skid pan…





After spinning out lots of the first run, I completed a good few full laps on the lock stops…. Great way to spend the morning

[Lincsls1]

That sounds like great fun!
I can see the circuit is drenched which helps with the sliding, how much rubber did you lose?
And do you have to wear a helmet as this would put me off.

[Janosh]

It’s all fairly low speed so helmets aren’t required and I didn’t notice any tyre wear at all… polished wet concrete is slippery!!

[SturdyHSV]

Janosh said:

It’s all fairly low speed so helmets aren’t required and I didn’t notice any tyre wear at all… polished wet concrete is slippery!!

This sounds like a bloody brilliant day

[fred bloggs]

SturdyHSV said:

This sounds like a bloody brilliant day

It does, but its £125 for one hour in your own car, or £99 for a go in theirs. I know which I'd go for.

[Janosh]

Took delivery of a nice little modernisation upgrade today, it’s a replacement hvac control unit that enables you to fit an aftermarket double din head unit:



Looking forward to having DAB, CarPlay, etc

[Janosh]

You have to remove both sides of trim in order to remove the oem head unit but it’s easy enough:



I’ll post some finished pictures tomorrow as I ran short of time getting it all back together…

[91964]

Did the same job on my Ute last week! Such a great improvement.

Edited by 91964 on Thursday 17th June 20:36

[Janosh]

Fitted and working

[Fishy Dave]

That was a good read through. I do like a VXR8, since starting a family last year it's a car I've looked at more closely in the classifieds. You were lucky that the springs didn't cause more damage, I think it was yourself that prompted me into think I should change mine.
What made you change the rear wing design?

[Janosh]

I love the Senator spoiler as it adds to the understated ‘family saloon’ looks… makes it a little more Q car in my eyes.

I had originally planned to have it body coloured but instead added the black side stripes. I still ponder over adding more back / removing all the black but generally my conclusion is to leave it as is..

[Janosh]

Back in the Peaks this week, good times with family and awesome roads everywhere

[Janosh]

Back home after 1000 miles of excellent trouble free motoring, still puts a big smile on my face

[Janosh]

A little over 5 years since I started this thread, which means the battery was near the end of its service life… the S5 010 is not the cheapest but it is pretty much the best option for these cars.

She’s going to Carl for a service next week and aside from the usual maintenance I’m going to try the ‘less loud’ Wortec plates. I must be getting old…!