No 56k: My Car: 2002 Holden WH Statesman International

Mistikal · December 30th, 2008, 3:11 PM

Thought I'd post a little info about my car images/smilies/smile.gif

I've got some new lower springs to go into the front to bring the ride height down level with the rear.

Comments are appreciated images/smilies/smile.gif

Car Name: Mistikal
Model: 2002 Holden WHII Statesman International (US/UAE: Chevrolet Caprice)
Colour: Orion Silver
Bodykit: HSV Grange boot spolier
Engine Type: LS1 346ci (5.7L)
Engine Mods: OTR Intake (click for info), Custom MAFless tune
Power: 270.9rwhp at time of tune
Exhaust: Stock 'hoover' spec
Gearbox: Broken 4L60E (Turbo 700 Automatic)
Diff: Stock 3.08:1 LSD
Brakes: Stock 298mm rotors with twin-piston callipers
Suspension: Kings Super Low Springs, all else stock
Wheels/Tyres: 18" HSV VY Clubsport R8 alloys
Interior: Burgundy Leather
Other Mods: All factory options including HBD Sunroof, HID Headlights
Stereo: Alpine CDA-9856 Headunit, the rest is stock.
Build Period: Since May 2008
Cost: Undisclosed

Future Mods:

Airbagged Suspension
Window Tint
Full exhaust
Drive it lots

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/mistikal1/WH/MV-Exterior.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/mistikal1/WH/MV-Engine.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/mistikal1/WH/MV-Dash.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/mistikal1/WH/DSC_0140.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/mistikal1/WH/270hp.jpg

andy

Lupin_IV · December 30th, 2008, 5:56 PM

Though the Middle-Eastern Chevrolet Caprice is a rebadged Holden Statesman, the US Caprice was never a Holden.

Posmo · December 30th, 2008, 7:35 PM

ugly grille and slushbox, other than that, pretty nice images/smilies/smile.gif

prizrak · December 30th, 2008, 9:27 PM

It reminds me of a Catera for some reason. Nice WHP images/smilies/smile.gif

public · December 30th, 2008, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prizrak

It reminds me of a Catera for some reason. Nice WHP images/smilies/smile.gif

It's the Opel Omega dna.

klankymen · December 31st, 2008, 6:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mistikal

Engine Type: LS1 346ci

What's that in real numbers? 5.7 V8?

fbc · December 31st, 2008, 6:48 AM

^ Yes

nouseferaname90 · December 31st, 2008, 6:55 AM

Other than the grill, I think its fantastic.

difiCa · December 31st, 2008, 7:12 AM

Nice one. I don't think the grille is THAT awful, though it isn't a thing of beauty either.

But, what the hell is that carpet looking thing covering the dash? Is it some kind of aftermarket stuff or did the car actually come with one of those as standard?

fbc · December 31st, 2008, 7:23 AM

^ The dash-mat is aftermarket - for some reason they have some popularity here (they seem to be dieing out though).

Hidden_Hunter · January 2nd, 2009, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by difiCa

Nice one. I don't think the grille is THAT awful, though it isn't a thing of beauty either.

But, what the hell is that carpet looking thing covering the dash? Is it some kind of aftermarket stuff or did the car actually come with one of those as standard?

People stick it on their dash to stop the plastic discolouring or cracking in the sun, lots of people still seem to have it but not as many as used to (either plastics are getting better or people are getting lazy)

NecroJoe · January 2nd, 2009, 12:53 AM

I never understood it...okay, so the dash lasts longer and maybe you'll get more for it if you sell it...but the whole time YOU own it, you have to look at the shitty carpet cover...what's the point of that? That's like dating a model, and having her wear a mask over her face to protect it from the sun, in case you divorce her and want her to find someone new, quickly.

Hidden_Hunter · January 2nd, 2009, 1:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NecroJoe

I never understood it...okay, so the dash lasts longer and maybe you'll get more for it if you sell it...but the whole time YOU own it, you have to look at the shitty carpet cover...what's the point of that? That's like dating a model, and having her wear a mask over her face to protect it from the sun, in case you divorce her and want her to find someone new, quickly.

It only looks really shitty if the owner never replaces it, otherwise it's just a bit of carpet vs boring yards of grey plastic normally.

Punisher Bass · January 2nd, 2009, 1:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lupin_IV

Though the Middle-Eastern Chevrolet Caprice is a rebadged Holden Statesman, the US Caprice was never a Holden.

Yeah, we haven't had a Caprice here in 13 years. And ours was always an old heavy ass body on frame car. But we did get a version of the Statesman as a really shitty Cadillac in the late 90's.

fbc · January 2nd, 2009, 1:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NecroJoe

I never understood it...okay, so the dash lasts longer and maybe you'll get more for it if you sell it...but the whole time YOU own it, you have to look at the shitty carpet cover...what's the point of that?

I'm a local and I've never understood them - carpet on top of the dashboard is just wrong IMHO.

NecroJoe · January 2nd, 2009, 1:27 AM

I suppose...I'd just rather look at the car than carpet that never fits quite right, I guess.

A.Fonz · January 2nd, 2009, 3:07 AM

Dash mats are there for a number of reasons, they prevent you dash from discolouration and cracking, and reduce glare off shiney modern dashboards. Apparently they also reduce in car temperatures and improve airconditioner performance, allthough I don't know about those last 2. I never really thought they look bad, I don't see how they look any worse then an uncovered dash, but that being said, I've never owned one...

Dsemaj · January 2nd, 2009, 4:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Punisher Bass

Yeah, we haven't had a Caprice here in 13 years. And ours was always an old heavy ass body on frame car. But we did get a version of the Statesman as a really shitty Cadillac in the late 90's.

Well, to be honest, that was a Opel Omega, quite different to the Commodore, especially the Statesman, which is the long wheelbase of the Commodore.

Nice Statesman! The rear wheels could do with some spacers, though.

Punisher Bass · January 2nd, 2009, 8:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dsemaj

Well, to be honest, that was a Opel Omega, quite different to the Commodore, especially the Statesman, which is the long wheelbase of the Commodore.

Nice Statesman! The rear wheels could do with some spacers, though.

I stand corrected then, I just remembered it was a V body and it was terrible.

Zesty · January 3rd, 2009, 5:49 AM

My dad has a dash-mat in his car. I hate the thing. It tends to end up in your lap when going round a roundabout. They never seem to quite fit to the shape of the dash well enough. images/smilies/wacko.gif

BTW: Very nice Statesman. Looks really good without being too 'tarted-up'. I see some pretty obnoxious examples of older ones around here pretty much daily. LOL

December 30th, 2008, 3:11 PM	#1
Mistikal Joined: Dec 30th, 2008 Last Online: January 3rd, 2010 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 8 Car: 02 Holden WH Statesman (UAE Chev Caprice) Rep Power: 0	My Car: 2002 Holden WH Statesman International Thought I'd post a little info about my car I've got some new lower springs to go into the front to bring the ride height down level with the rear. Comments are appreciated Car Name: Mistikal Model: 2002 Holden WHII Statesman International (US/UAE: Chevrolet Caprice) Colour: Orion Silver Bodykit: HSV Grange boot spolier Engine Type: LS1 346ci (5.7L) Engine Mods: OTR Intake (click for info), Custom MAFless tune Power: 270.9rwhp at time of tune Exhaust: Stock 'hoover' spec Gearbox: Broken 4L60E (Turbo 700 Automatic) Diff: Stock 3.08:1 LSD Brakes: Stock 298mm rotors with twin-piston callipers Suspension: Kings Super Low Springs, all else stock Wheels/Tyres: 18" HSV VY Clubsport R8 alloys Interior: Burgundy Leather Other Mods: All factory options including HBD Sunroof, HID Headlights Stereo: Alpine CDA-9856 Headunit, the rest is stock. Build Period: Since May 2008 Cost: Undisclosed Future Mods: Airbagged Suspension Window Tint Full exhaust Drive it lots andy Last edited by Mistikal; January 7th, 2009 at 10:15 PM.

December 30th, 2008, 5:56 PM	#2
Lupin_IV Joined: Jan 23rd, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: about 10 miles north of Carlisle, PA Age: 21 Posts: 2,235 Car: '84 Pontiac Parisienne, '93 Chevy Caprice Rep Power: 92	Though the Middle-Eastern Chevrolet Caprice is a rebadged Holden Statesman, the US Caprice was never a Holden. __________________ "Otaku means obsessive nerd...Stop calling yourself that!" - Dave Merrill

December 30th, 2008, 7:35 PM	#3
Posmo Tata Lover Joined: Oct 5th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Finland Age: 19 Posts: 3,041 Car: 1986 Ford Sierra iS Rep Power: 76	ugly grille and slushbox, other than that, pretty nice __________________

December 31st, 2008, 6:48 AM	#7
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difiCa Joined: Sep 18th, 2008 Last Online: December 7th, 2009 Location: Turku, Finland Posts: 88 Car: Aprilia SR50R Factory (yeah, it's a 50cc scooter) Rep Power: 7	Nice one. I don't think the grille is THAT awful, though it isn't a thing of beauty either. But, what the hell is that carpet looking thing covering the dash? Is it some kind of aftermarket stuff or did the car actually come with one of those as standard? __________________ My car sightings thread, check it out!

December 30th, 2008, 9:27 PM	#4
prizrak Joined: Apr 2nd, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Brooklyn, NY Age: 27 Posts: 3,307 Car: Audi A4 1.8T Rep Power: 52	It reminds me of a Catera for some reason. Nice WHP

December 31st, 2008, 6:55 AM	#8
nouseferaname90 Joined: May 28th, 2008 Last Online: 1:11 AM Posts: 2,535 Rep Power: 52	Other than the grill, I think its fantastic.

December 31st, 2008, 7:23 AM	#10
fbc Moderator Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 11th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 11,774 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 130	^ The dash-mat is aftermarket - for some reason they have some popularity here (they seem to be dieing out though). __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

January 2nd, 2009, 12:53 AM	#12
NecroJoe Joined: Apr 12th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: San Francisco area, CA, USA Age: 30 Posts: 5,838 Car: 2001 Mercury Cougar V6 Rep Power: 377	I never understood it...okay, so the dash lasts longer and maybe you'll get more for it if you sell it...but the whole time YOU own it, you have to look at the shitty carpet cover...what's the point of that? That's like dating a model, and having her wear a mask over her face to protect it from the sun, in case you divorce her and want her to find someone new, quickly. __________________ There is no such thing as a stupid question.* *but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots.

January 2nd, 2009, 1:27 AM	#16
NecroJoe Joined: Apr 12th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: San Francisco area, CA, USA Age: 30 Posts: 5,838 Car: 2001 Mercury Cougar V6 Rep Power: 377	I suppose...I'd just rather look at the car than carpet that never fits quite right, I guess. __________________ There is no such thing as a stupid question.* *but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots.

January 2nd, 2009, 3:07 AM	#17
A.Fonz Joined: Jul 21st, 2007 Last Online: December 16th, 2009 Location: Broome, Western Australia Posts: 291 Car: 1979 Series 2 Jaguar XJ12 Rep Power: 13	Dash mats are there for a number of reasons, they prevent you dash from discolouration and cracking, and reduce glare off shiney modern dashboards. Apparently they also reduce in car temperatures and improve airconditioner performance, allthough I don't know about those last 2. I never really thought they look bad, I don't see how they look any worse then an uncovered dash, but that being said, I've never owned one... __________________ I couldn't fix your brakes, so I made your horn LOUDER!

January 3rd, 2009, 5:49 AM	#20
Zesty Not A Dude Joined: Sep 24th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 1,222 Car: 2005 Honda Jazz VTi-S Rep Power: 64	My dad has a dash-mat in his car. I hate the thing. It tends to end up in your lap when going round a roundabout. They never seem to quite fit to the shape of the dash well enough. BTW: Very nice Statesman. Looks really good without being too 'tarted-up'. I see some pretty obnoxious examples of older ones around here pretty much daily. LOL __________________ Zesty's 2010 F1 & WRC Support List! (in no particular order) Sebastian Vettel, Mark Webber, Fernando Alonso, Kamui Kobayashi, Jenson Button. Mikko Hirvonen, Petter Solberg, Kimi Raikkonen, Dani Sordo, Henning Solberg.

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