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vl calais custom install

Started by ADICTIV · 2 Mar 2009 · 149 replies

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Stevez0r!Archived member
wow.. your bank must love you
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ADICTIVArchived member
hey guys no color yet.... weather been to wet for it... but have got another coat of primer on and got shelf prepped for paint too thanks for the comments guys will try to post somemore pics when panited Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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zaksvlArchived member
i wanna see more progress photos... no excuses lol
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KALAYArchived member
updates?
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ADICTIVArchived member
nah no updates audio wise been concentrating on the driveline lately.. new turbo wastegate etc very close to running thanks for asking though Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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RaptorArchived member
Looks awsome man Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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zaksvlArchived member
updates,??
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F16Archived member
Inspirational! I'm planning on doing a similar glass install, just need to find the time And two quick questions: Are you going to smooth of the welds on the plenum? Engine bay looking slick otherwise Are you going to retrim the seats? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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ADICTIVArchived member
thanks guys.... seats are to be retrimmed in black leather with the harness holes deleted.... not sure bout the plenum wouldnt bother smoothing it spose id change for rajab.. brescani etc. also no updates on audio... still waiting for warmer weather for painting but have just brought vz satin chrome door handles and will start to remake my front trims to intergrate these.... not very happy with the design (made them years ago) car now has gt35/82 on it and turbosmart gate and new pwr radiator with braided lines. car actually starts just needs new master cylinder then a tune. cheers for the comments tho guys and thanks for the interest in my project Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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WoggsterArchived member
I NEED MORE PROGRESS PICS!!! ... plz Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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ADICTIVArchived member
i just wanna say thanks to u guys for pushing me for pics.....i actually spent the whole day today starting the boot install thanks for the motivation not always in the mood for woodwork/ fibreglass but this weekend i was i built my flush panel in the boot to display the fuel system and hide the vent line... and will make a start this week on the boot lid install no pics yet.... it looks like gay mdf at the moment but watch this space cheers again guys... u rock Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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zaksvlArchived member
ur welcome, but i already knew i rocked haha jk, take some good progress snaps.
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Stevo 88Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by ADICTIV i just wanna say thanks to u guys for pushing me for pics.....i actually spent the whole day today starting the boot install thanks for the motivation If you want more motivation, start a build thread over on the MEA forum. They will keep hassling you till it's done lol Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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DVO_17Archived member
cars incredible no words to describe it.. i look forward to reading the 5 page article in SC that it deserves. Daniel Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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ADICTIVArchived member
stevo 88 might sound stupid but whats MEA?? DVO wow man ur making me blush lol yeah i hope to see it in SC one day.. maybe if lucky enough cover car? alright u guys talked me into it.. some pics.... BEFORE.. now with perpex face vent line to get rid of any smell AFTER WITH LIGHT on and for good measure a pic of my radiator lines which are now in too wastegate hope u guys like it.... and thanks again for the comments and the interest Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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patchArchived member
that boot setup is sexy as all hell cant wait to see this thing done, in the mean time, keep the updates coming
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Stevo 88Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by ADICTIV stevo 88 might sound stupid but whats MEA?? its the Mobile Electronics Australia forum - basically a car stereo forum. http://www.mobileelectronics.com.au/forums/index.php There are some very knowledgable people on there who could give advice along the way if you need it for your sound system. Having said that, it looks like you've got things pretty well sorted so far - your sub enclosure looks excellent.
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zaksvlArchived member
that boot install is ****ing mad, i cant stop looking at it lol, is it a pink light thats in there or does it have somthing to do with the perspexs, whats next on the list
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ADICTIVArchived member
Having said that, it looks like you've got things pretty well sorted so far - your sub enclosure looks excellent.[/QUOTE] thanks stevo ill check that out.... and thanks i love the enclosure too just waiting for better weather then we can finish painting it thanks zac.... wasnt sure u guys would like it cause of the boring wood color... the pink color is cause i used a cabinet making contact adhesive that was red to upholster the box.... after bout a week it started to show through the white vinyl...i was pretty p***ed to begin with but now starting to like it... different i spose. next on the list is too start building the boot lid panel to house 2.. 4 channel v12's, and i have some downlights to fit in there aswell.... gonna have to break out the fibreglass.... ohhhh i love that smell ohh and the two holes in the flush panel are for something im thinking of doing... but still unsure if it will work?? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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WoggsterArchived member
WOW man your crazy... i hope one day i have the balls to take on a project as big as this haha Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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