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Purple VL calais turbo

Started by swifty! · 5 May 2012 · 21 replies

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swifty!Archived member
Had this in the other VL's section but now im off my P's and the turbo is on! Original 87 VL calais turbo, but with A6 and MF5 instead of A8 and MX7 (will be getting new box soon) [EXTERIOR] - Purple with blue pearl bare metal respray - Brand new lights, garnish, bumpers, almost all exterior parts - Lowered suspension - Very straight panels [INTERIOR] - All electrical options and all are working: - sunroof - Electrical windows - Electrical mirrors - Central locking, alarm, immobilizer - VR SS seats embroided with "Calais" - New carpet in car and in boot - Very neat and tidy throughout [OTHER] At the moment i have MF5 and series 2 A6 RB30. (These will be changed soon) - Battery relocated to the boot - Standard turbo setup with front mount (only runing 6-8psi until new box is in) Older pics before turbo and front mount were on can be found here (interior shots too): http://calaisturbo.com.au/showthread.php?t=238870
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patchArchived member
please please please resize those pictures
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swifty!Archived member
Ive resized but how the fk do i edit the post...
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patchArchived member
there's an edit post button at the bottom of the original post, like next to where it says reply
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InsaneVLArchived member
I have fixed the pics with resized ones. --InsaneVL
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swifty!Archived member
Thanks insaneVL! I PMed a few mods about this because i couldnt edit it myself... Changed leads, plugs, oil, filters, ect today... Spark plugs were all crumbling apart (eek!) Also bout some black 20s with chrome lip and thy will go on the car thursday. Waiting for my car to go into the shop to get repaired (insurance) and then my r33 box and HD clutch kit will be installed along with a 3 inch turbo back exhaust. Its all happening!
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swifty!Archived member
Just put my Speedy 20 inch wheels on. Guards need to be rolled a bit more (bout 5mm of clearance if that) and the car is filthy! HAH!
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mdbvlctArchived member
looking good
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swifty!Archived member
Car is finally booked for insurance assessment on Tuesday! Only took them 4 weeks!
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NukzArchived member
Wheels and headlights look great! Car's pretty good also.
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FLY-03LArchived member
Nice headlights!!! Are they aftermarket or genuine? Looking nice man... give those rotors and calipers a spray.. rusted looks doesnt do it for me haha
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swifty!Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by FLY-03L [View Post] Nice headlights!!! Are they aftermarket or genuine? Looking nice man... give those rotors and calipers a spray.. rusted looks doesnt do it for me haha When it goes in for repair HOPEFULLY all my gear will go in... So far ive got: - slotted rotors - malpassi fuel reg - r33 box - 3 inch exhaust
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KatsaArchived member
mate out of curiosity what is the original color of this shell on the ID plate, looks like a great example! congratulations
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miladArchived member
nude pics or bann!
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swifty!Archived member
My eyes only milad! I think its that redish maroon colour mate.
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swifty!Archived member
Was going to sell it, then changed my mind. Just bought radiator and twin thermos and hopefully getting forward facing plenum this week. Trying to neaten up the bay a bit. Also got a tune at maatouks. The rear rims are back off, one went flat from scrubbing the sidewall. How the fk do you ppl fit 20s without scrubbing??? TIPS?! Pic from C4C. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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FLY-03LArchived member
The correct offset wheels, 225 wide tyres, adjustable pan hard rod set up correctly and roller guards. Get everyone of those perfect and you wont have a problem Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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swifty!Archived member
Almost finished putting the forward facing plenum, bigger radiator and twin thermo fans in today. Missing a few little hoses that ill grab 2moro and hope it starts!
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VLT222Archived member
Thats my red SL parked next to you at c4c, I thought the car looked familiar.. Turning out real good man, keep it up
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swifty!Archived member
New radiator, forward facing plenum, twin thermos are all done AND WORKING!! Haha. While i was doing it i decided to clean up a bunch of wiring. Only problem i face is having the AFM infront of the front drivers side wheel. Im guessing i should find another spot before it rains?
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