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Black Nugget
21st July 2009, 09:35 PM
Hey guys and gals,

Back on opelaus after a bit of an absence. Coming back on here I realise what a great forum opelaus is here and how well it is run.

Anyway, my absence is a combo of a new job, moving state hassles and general slackness on my own behalf.

But in the time that I have not been active on here I have traded in my beloved astra SRi for something with a little more go.

It's not an opel per se so I thought general comments is probably a more fitting area, but as of a few months ago I have picked up a 6 speed VY SS with a mere a 36 000 km on it. Yes its a big departure from my Astra but im loving the LS1s power and torque.

I also hope that there is a new member on here with a silver SRiT - met him on an advanced driver course on the weekend and pointed him in the direction of opelaus - if you're on here I hope you get as much out of it as I and many others have.

Anyway enough yapping and more piccies but its good to be back on opelaus - rock on opels!

New

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/8306/picture009mlz.jpg

Old

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/4939/astraq.jpg

Finally i'l be posting these on the for sale thread but if anyone is after a DTM style opel G grille(as pictured) or zender metal pedals give us a shout (Brisbane/Newcastle/Sydney pickup or postage)

hazrd
21st July 2009, 09:39 PM
LOL @ beast numberplate :p

well done mate.. ive always had a soft spot for the VYSS, i really love the rims (had them on my VX at one stage) and 36.000kms... wow !!!

just because you have gone from an astra to a dunnidore doesnt mean u gotta leave us behind ;)

simmy
21st July 2009, 09:39 PM
aww sad to see the astra go :( but i suppose..we must all move on one day...

glad your happy with the new ride..:)
any pics of these pedals by any chance?

Black Nugget
21st July 2009, 09:45 PM
yeh ive always had a soft spot for vy ss's and when one with this many ks tuned up I sort of got lost in the moment.

As for the pedals they are the exact ones on the car shine website. They are unused and ready to go.

http://www.carshine.com.au/

Im having trouble though with the for sale template - it keeps taking me to the smileys page, any ideas?

Jerram
21st July 2009, 09:49 PM
Im having trouble though with the for sale template - it keeps taking me to the smileys page, any ideas?

yeah mate it's screwed atm - just post up a note in the general section.

btm
22nd July 2009, 08:51 AM
nice pick up!

Wraith
22nd July 2009, 08:52 AM
Congrats on your upgrade - well done :thumbs:

Having purchased and owned a LS1 powered vehicle myself, I can vouch for the pleasure in driving that car compared to your Astra - Worlds apart !!!

Enjoy and happy motoring :)

chrissn89
24th July 2009, 02:01 AM
Very nice pickup mate. Like the other guys said love the VY SS. Youll have to come on the cruise on this Sunday :)