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Originally Posted by PROGMH
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No need for lies Russ. You have no mates.
I've got you..... and Kane, we're all very close
car prices have plummeted in the last couple of years to what are actually realistic levels
now more than ever spending money on 'doing up' a car is the craziest thing to do
had lunch with another mate today, he was telling me about some people with a '93 Subaru that they have inherited and were going to sell. It's in good nick but unregoed and is basically worth scrap value
if you really feel the need buy a car that's already 'done' and the seller is having having trouble finding a buyer
give it a few months and you'll realise that the lure of doing it yourself is just the stupid side of brain trying to convince the other side
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Originally Posted by exchaser
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A6 A8
Biggest load of ****ing wank to hit theses forums since the bov and pop
LoL
There is such a **** all difference between blocks that the sooner people realise you are just as capable of running 9's with standard n/a intervals than turbo blocks and internals, the sooner we'll all stop hearing about the a8 a6 ****....
Buy an already done car that suits your tastes the best... Spend the bare minimum and use the rest to make it exactly what you want..
have fun.. Don't get caught up in all the wankjob terminology..
What you say is true. Im more talking about genuine actually being genuine. As in if its a genuine turbo car it will have an A8 block....As far as the differences go, you are right...there are SFA.
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Yeah hence why I'd be buying the neatest n/a calais turbo I could find for a decent price and then spending what coin I had left on smacking some good bolt on parts to that.
Getting ripped paying way too much for a flogged turbo setup simply because it has an 8 on the end of the engine number on the block is just silly.
Slap the good bolt on parts on the a6 and laugh at the gaylords wanking off over having a genuine a8 block in their non factory turbo chassis VL
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yeah hence why i'd be buying the neatest n/a calais turbo i could find for a decent price and then spending what coin i had left on smacking some good bolt on parts to that.
Getting ripped paying way too much for a flogged turbo setup simply because it has an 8 on the end of the engine number on the block is just silly.
Slap the good bolt on parts on the a6 and laugh at the gaylords wanking off over having a genuine a8 block in their non factory turbo chassis vl
100%
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I won't buy another vl that any1 quotes " has everything already done, nothing to spend!" I bought a genuine 10 second vl which was also an ex street commodores feature car and after the 3rd drive leaned out and caused me a rebuild! Basically payed for a tidy rolling shell in the end! 35k + later and it's nearly done.
15k doesn't get u much in the way of quality in mechanical and panel/paint as a package, ul get one or the other generally, altho u mite get lucky tho and find sum1 needing a quick sale!
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If you must buy a Calais and you want one that needs no cosmetics then buy this: http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/showthread.php?t=234934
Its got 280k on it for starters and who cares if it genuine unless your gunna put it in the garage and never drive it again, thats 15k gone on a standard high k vl,
i got my NA with 97k on it from a 1 owner with log books for $3800 spent about $1500 and have now got 200rwkw and loving it and its only cost me $5300 all up lol
Yeah I agree. Start with a clean N/A Calais or SL whatever you prefer and build it from there. The only people who cares if it's "genuine a8 original turbo" will never buy it anyway, so who gives a ****. It's a ****ty VL anyway as much as we all love them they're not special if they're original turbo it's just another turbo VL.
Start from a clean n/a and save yourself thousands! The standard gear that comes with a turbo will all end up stripped and sold anyway, and brakes and diff aren't hard to find replacements for, for a good price!
I just made my decision. and thanks. im looking for a RB30DET VL and the car being worked for 15 grand max. receipts. i will be bringing a mechanic with me with a list of the persons modded parts that can possibly be checked over and I will be looking for a test drive to make sure Im not buying a crud bucket.
I drove an SS VZ 05 Commodore with a 3.5 grand exhaust all the way through the other day and I dunno if it was the p plater or not but it was pretty gutless man.
Thats why I wanna get a worked VL now =]
Anyone know of any Legit worked RB30DET's/RB30+aftermarket VL Cars in NSW ??
I would like to get u fellaz opinions first so I will keep you all updated.
Ok I have 2 cars here that are on carsales. all those parts I have no idea about but im gunna take a mechanic with me to the best one out of the two..
help would be much appreciated. thanks
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...r=1&__N=121 6 (http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/holden-calais-1986-10958872?postcode=2516&vertical=Car&Range=Price:Min,Max~1|Mileage:Min,Max|Year:1980,1990|Seats:Min,Max|Power:Min,Max|TowingBrakes:Min,Max|EngineSize:Min,Max&eapi=2&silo=Stock&sort=default&cr=1&__N=1216) 1247 1252 1282 4294965857 4294965739 1622&distance=500&find=VL|CarAll
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http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...r=0&__N=121 6 (http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/holden-calais-1988-12226297?postcode=2516&vertical=Car&Range=Price:Min,Max~1|Mileage:Min,Max|Year:1980,1990|Seats:Min,Max|Power:Min,Max|TowingBrakes:Min,Max|EngineSize:Min,Max&eapi=2&silo=Stock&sort=default&cr=0&__N=1216) 1247 1252 1282 4294965857 4294965739 1622&distance=500&find=VL|CarAll
mate go and make a decision yourself that's what life is about
this thread is like so many similar ones already posted
take some personal responsibility
