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Started by EVL 51R vbmenu_register("postmenu_1868843", true); · 23 June 2008 · 244 replies

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that, imho, just took the best vl title off of JETF18 as the best ever. Maz Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Whats that red key sticking out of the Calais garnish? Fuel cut off switch?
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Yeh ANDRA spec kill switch, in ANDRA specified place.
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ahh dry sump, he really didnt muck around.
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500rwkw at 12psi? is that right?
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hey guys, i really appreciate the kind words, if there is any questions or any other details you would like about the car just ask..... and the last time i put the tape measure on that dish it was 10 inch, the total rim width is 14". thanks again to all that came to see the car, very much appreciated.
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it seems to have stired up a bit of contreversy Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Quote: Originally Posted by MONSTER 500rwkw at 12psi? is that right? no mate its not correct, mixed up stories by the sound of it. Quote: Originally Posted by Epitaph if that had big brakes it could really fit in to the USA type pro tourer as well! Front brakes are 6 piston wilwoods with 390mm 2 piece rotors with custom hats and modified vt hubs Rear brakes are 4 piston wilwoods with 330mm 2 piece rotors with custom hats to suit full floating rear end. no brake booster or master cylinder in engine bay, all under dash wilwood tandem master cylinder assembly and wilwood pedal box, full stainless lines and rear biast switch. wilwood hand brake calipers on the rear also.
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mate im keen to do the underdash booster free system, is do u have a booster at all? im not going hardcore on the brakes like you, but was the fitting of the underdash system much hassle? i hear alot of mixed stories
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Can we get pictures with the bonnet down?? I want to see it with the turbo hanging out the bonnet!
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Quote: Originally Posted by Calais30T no mate its not correct, mixed up stories by the sound of it. Front brakes are 6 piston wilwoods with 390mm 2 piece rotors with custom hats and modified vt hubs Rear brakes are 4 piston wilwoods with 330mm 2 piece rotors with custom hats to suit full floating rear end. no brake booster or master cylinder in engine bay, all under dash wilwood tandem master cylinder assembly and wilwood pedal box, full stainless lines and rear biast switch. wilwood hand brake calipers on the rear also. Sorry mate, i corrected myself there.. i meant to say if it does, i couldnt see them hands down the best VL of all time, and without a doubt one of Australias finest show cars. How close to debuting it at summernats in Elite hall were you? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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AHAHAHAHA I AM LAUGHING BUT CRYING IN LOVE .. look at that ***in turbo will you.... ahaha transbrake that **** .. this is the best i have eva seen ... well done ..
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Quote: Originally Posted by MUZAVL AHAHAHAHA I AM LAUGHING BUT CRYING IN LOVE .. look at that ***in turbo will you.... ahaha transbrake that **** .. this is the best i have eva seen ... well done .. No sh!t, everytime you post i get a headache. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Quote: Originally Posted by misk mate im keen to do the underdash booster free system, is do u have a booster at all? im not going hardcore on the brakes like you, but was the fitting of the underdash system much hassle? i hear alot of mixed stories hey mate, basically depending on the setup you wish to go, my setup has no brake booster just 2 master cylinders mounted on top of the pedal, so without a vacuum assisted booster the pedal is very hard to push, i believe touring cars use non vacuum assisted brakes, it takes abit of getting used to but works fantastic. To be honest its not a hard thing to do, its time consuming as most things are, all you have to decide is if you want a dash mount type or floor mount then go from there, its definetely worth doing in my opinion. If theres anything else you wanna know just ask. thanks Quote: Originally Posted by Epitaph Sorry mate, i corrected myself there.. i meant to say if it does, i couldnt see them hands down the best VL of all time, and without a doubt one of Australias finest show cars. How close to debuting it at summernats in Elite hall were you? all good mate, i was very very close to debuting at summernats but i thought i wouldnt rush the last bits and finish it properly. ive already got my entry in for this year Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Quote: Originally Posted by HDT-VLCLE Can we get pictures with the bonnet down?? I want to see it with the turbo hanging out the bonnet! +1 How long did it all take, from start to finish?
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Quote: Originally Posted by Epitaph No sh!t, everytime you post i get a headache. rofl .. with my spelling .. or me swearing all the time and interfears with the words .. sorry my bad .. get to excited and just type Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Ditch the turk school, and lean some ENGLISH
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cheers for the info mate. iave already done a bit of research so i understand what your talking about with the different mounting styles. alot of ppl ahve told me that a booster free system is something to steer clear of. but not many of them actually have one congrats on a top build and specially for the effort in keeping it secret for so long Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Holy-mutha****in'-shiiiiit!!!!!!!!!! It's a bit of a kick in the guts seeing those pic's when Iv'e decided to put mine up for sale. I would've loved to get mine mini-tubbed with some Deepdish FR's on it. I don't really go to many shows but will definately go to the next one just to see this.
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Insane. Can't fault it from all the pics. Is it going to hit the track at all? Absolute credit to you Calais30T.
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