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Vl Berlina Turbo Build

Started by 3lturbo · 23 Jan 2013 · 88 replies

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Chaz_007Archived member
I watching this thread with great interest!. Love the wheels and I can't wait to see the brakes behind them! P.S Good colour combo!
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YetiArchived member
If that front end lowers an inch, it would be perfect. Great job.
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dougall83Archived member
hell yeah looks deadly on those rims,
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3lturboArchived member
Cheers for the feedback guys, really appreciate it! Still makes me smile looking at the pics. Just heard from my tuner that the Wilwoods and rotors are on, intercooler and Microtech fitted, as well as a couple of other things. Will post pics when I get them.
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SELO XST 045Archived member
lost for words WELL DONE Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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3lturboArchived member
Cheers SELO, appreciate it. Few more progress pics. [IMG] (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/jay3lturbo/media/IMG_1568_zps883fc101.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/jay3lturbo/media/IMG_1567_zps2365288b.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/jay3lturbo/media/IMG_1566_zps47de5b5e.jpg.html)[/IMG] Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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3lturboArchived member
[IMG] (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/jay3lturbo/media/b155ea85-f490-43b0-840d-03cdef929ccf_zpsc6959dfc.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/jay3lturbo/media/IMG_1638_zps36d9a3d3.jpg.html)[/IMG] Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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dougall83Archived member
every time I look @ ur vl im sure I jizz in my pants and DELETE ALL my search history ha ha lol
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3lturboArchived member
Car's been tuned and getting driven. Didn't need the 1000cc injectors so will put them in when the new turbo gear goes on [/URL][/IMG][IMG] (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/jay3lturbo/media/IMG_2109_zps10d9cb3d.jpg.html)[/IMG] For some reason my other photos aren't uploading, will try later. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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BigM22Archived member
This car is absolute porn! I love it man!! The colour combo and stance on those wheels! Awesome!
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Vl_CalaisArchived member
Sorry if i missed it but how'd ya get the VE GTS (9.5") to fit? Cheers, looks mint!
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priceysVLArchived member
So mint. Red and black combo goes together so well. Also interested in fitting the 9.5" gts
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12maneymArchived member
What seats are they? They look like the nz berlina seat pattern. Awesome vl too by the way
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3lturboArchived member
Thanks for the comments guys! Interior is really tidy, the seat covers have been on there since factory! Apart from rolling the rear guards a few times, picking the right sized tyre, and grinding the rear seat belt bolt back it wasn't overly complicated [IMG] (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/jay3lturbo/media/IMG_0573_zps225be425.jpg.html)[/IMG] But apart from an adjustable pan-hard rod, and although I was skeptical to do it, you've got to hit that lip underneath the door with a mullet to get it smooth with the rest of the guards after you've rolled them. Otherwise if you don't do it you can make a mess of freshly painted wheels like this: [IMG] (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/jay3lturbo/media/IMG_2126_zpsc55d710f.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/jay3lturbo/media/IMG_1953_zps6f37ad13.jpg.html)[/IMG] With a stiffer rear setup, and without almost 400kg's worth of guys sitting in the back it probably wouldn't have happened but. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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3lturboArchived member
Starting to tidy up the bay, so started with a new master cylinder. Booster will be getting repainted in the next couple of weeks too. Think i've got most of the Wilwood catalogue in the car now... [IMG] (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/jay3lturbo/media/1920616_10201972839257657_979641434_n_zpse1b84631.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/jay3lturbo/media/1013218_10201972840217681_1296038466_n_zps007faf3d.jpg.html)[/IMG] Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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MUSArchived member
Ooh.. I know the feeling of freshly painted rims getting destroyed, mine didn't last 48s til they were obliterated lol. Nice brake set up, the is looking soooooooooo mint.
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3lturboArchived member
Cheers MUS, the first scratch hurts the most Now that I have the driveline sorted I just have a couple of small things to do with the interior, and will then decide on what to do for an engine. [IMG] (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/jay3lturbo/media/useonct_zps2d30c49a.png.html)[/IMG] Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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3lturboArchived member
Love getting new parts... Got a new GT42 for the car [IMG] (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/jay3lturbo/media/IMG_0729_zps3c394281.jpg.html)[/IMG] And a new Hypertune plenum and throttle body [IMG] (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/jay3lturbo/media/IMG_0748_zpsb6c17fe4.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/jay3lturbo/media/IMG_0743_zpsaa513547.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/jay3lturbo/media/IMG_0744_zpsc0d22aff.jpg.html)[/IMG] Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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MUSArchived member
Definitely my fav build on CT. Top work all around. Looks like a old man on the inside, clean cruiser on the exterior and a beast under the hood.
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3lturboArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by MUS [View Post] Definitely my fav build on CT. Top work all around. Looks like a old man on the inside, clean cruiser on the exterior and a beast under the hood. Cheers MUS, appreciate it! Hopefully have the turbo on pretty soon, along with a couple of other things. Put the (genuine) vx gts's on, looks way better in my opinion. [IMG] (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/jay3lturbo/media/IMG_0807_zps6423b5c4.jpg.html)[/IMG] Let me know your thoughts! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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