thanks for all the positive comments guys, i know the car has been a lil "weathered" over the years but thats to be expected. of course its not street driven as much as previous but I still get it out as much as possible. I still need to redo the bottom end, the original 10 year old bottom end is still in the car! Once i do the bottom end ill paint the bay and fix a few bad area's on the car lol Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Excellent right up, awesome car, and nice rack Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

the car is a definate pioneer in the vl turbo scene and has inspired many, including myself great work paul now hurry up and get it out there and run that 9 Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by FORZA [View Post] great work paul now hurry up and get it out there and run that 9 haha its far from a 9 as it sits bro, its still got the old bottom end in it with no forged rods. Ill re-do the bottom end later got bigger and better things to worry about for now Im just happy to go faster then 10.58 which im sure will happen one day lol. For now dont expect much im just enjoying driving it around etc. ---------- Post added 23-03-10 at 11:15 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by NZ EVLHSV [View Post] Excellent right up, awesome car, and nice rack Yup they sure are hahaha Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Tuff car, always loved it!

Credit to PROGMH for an amazing writeup!

one of the first vls i seen back in the day at calder great car

Definitely one of my all time favorite VL's. Great write up and full credit to the owner for a tough street build!

ahhh mr gas leb..... saw ur facebook comment on how u were freaking out about lauar siting on ur bonnet lol

A for the write up and A+ for the car Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

good write up and iconic car paul i loved it with the big trim, the gts wheels and the bonnet guages the most! Since its race spec now you should sell me your door trims aswell and lighten it further pm man im keen

mad car

tuff car man,first time ive seen this car.love every inch of it.job well done,clean and simple exterior works everytime and interior is perfect contrast between race and street. good write up PROGMH keep it up

awesome car love the interior nice work

Great write up PROGMH n Paul well done on a mint calais. I still remember my mate taking me to the warrigal rd pizza shop 1 friday nite ages ago after u had been at calder n he was going to get u to take me for a spin as id never been in a fast VL before and i needed that extra push to go n buy/build one myself. u had just got off the freeway n u stopped at a set of lights a few hundred meters away from the pizza shop where we were n we could here u spooling up the turbo the we heard u launch it and then we heard this all mights BANG!!!!!!!! we ran down there to find you on the phone to a tow truck as on the launch ur tail shaft had slit in half!! I was shattered as i was seconds way from going for a spin with u. From that night on i said to my mate i was going to build a fast VL that looked the part! and im pretty shore ive done just that. Just a trans holding me bak from that 10 sec pass now. Cant wait for that 2 speed. haha! ---------- Post added 23-03-10 at 18:50 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by 88 Chaser [View Post] Haha, the write ups keep getting better man, good work. Respect for the car and the man for being around in such great quality for so long, love the pic with the flag in it. I agree Jase!!!!! the flag just tops it. best pic for sure! lol!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by COLEYZ [View Post] Great write up PROGMH n Paul well done on a mint calais. I still remember my mate taking me to the warrigal rd pizza shop 1 friday nite ages ago after u had been at calder n he was going to get u to take me for a spin as id never been in a fast VL before and i needed that extra push to go n buy/build one myself. u had just got off the freeway n u stopped at a set of lights a few hundred meters away from the pizza shop where we were n we could here u spooling up the turbo the we heard u launch it and then we heard this all mights BANG!!!!!!!! we ran down there to find you on the phone to a tow truck as on the launch ur tail shaft had slit in half!! I was shattered as i was seconds way from going for a spin with u. From that night on i said to my mate i was going to build a fast VL that looked the part! and im pretty shore ive done just that. Just a trans holding me bak from that 10 sec pass now. Cant wait for that 2 speed. haha! ---------- Post added 23-03-10 at 18:50 ---------- I agree Jase!!!!! the flag just tops it. best pic for sure! lol!!! LOL I remember that bro. i raced at calder, drove home dropped off the crap in my boot. Got to the highway went to take off and the tailshaft snapped! lol it made the funniest noises hahahaha ---------- Post added 23-03-10 at 18:54 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by vipsle [View Post] good write up and iconic car paul i loved it with the big trim, the gts wheels and the bonnet guages the most! Since its race spec now you should sell me your door trims aswell and lighten it further pm man im keen lol the cars heavy man, has a 6 point mild steel cage in it. it weighs heaps! the front seats would help getting it back to a decent weight though. im happy with the door trims but thx for the offer :P haha

Should weigh it Paul, interested on the weights of vl's caged and uncaged, mine came in at 1376kg with driver and fuel. Front left 360kg Front right 417kg Rear left 304kg Rear right 295kg

ill do it for sure! where do i go Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

I got a guy to do it, corner weights cost me bout $100, but for just a total weight try Highett metal, I think around $35? Or any public weigh bridge

[QUOTE=GAS747;2437160]LOL I remember that bro. i raced at calder, drove home dropped off the crap in my boot. Got to the highway went to take off and the tailshaft snapped! lol it made the funniest noises hahahaha ---------- Post added 23-03-10 at 18:54 ---------- I remember it like it was yesterday!! n i wont ever forget that noise! LOL!