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My vl (limited edition berlina) Bfs vl (calais series II)

Started by STNDBY vbmenu_register("postmenu_1455072", true); · 24 June 2007 · 131 replies

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Avenged7XArchived member
if it is a true limited edition, it would be an SL... they werent released as Berlinas... they had the different interior and decals on the outside and thats about it from what i have seen... that would explain why it has an SL/Exec clock dash and not a tacho dash like all Berlinas have... not trying to take anything away from the car, its very neat, just thought i would shed some light on the limited series there is an original one on carsales, although this one doesnt have the limited trim... http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/HOLDEN/COMMODORE/details.aspx?__Ns=pCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32|1| |pCar_ImageCount_Int32|1||pCar_LastModifiedDate_Da teTime|1&Make=HOLDEN&__Nne=20&State=All%20States&R =1449944&state_id=0&__N=4294965857+0+4294965745+83 4+285+257&distance=25&__Dx=mode+matchany&trecs=111 &Model=COMMODORE&__sid=112498F0318F&__Ntk=CarAll&s ilo=1003&keywords=VL&Cr=4&__D=VL&seot=0&__Ntt=VL&_ _Ntx=mode+matchallpartial
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5spdvlArchived member
Yeah, the one that lives next door to my friend's parent's place is an SL; I thought as much.
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STNDBYArchived member
thanx for the info guys, i dunno wot it is then!! couldnt look at that link
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burchenalArchived member
yeah the tank isnt bad, but i still recon you should paint it silver with a black HSV logo. anyway the cars looking really good, youll have to show us some pics of when the lowering job is done.
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5spdvlArchived member
Haha burchenal, if it was up to you it'd be factory. Just wait until you hook me up with that piping, then you can see my white tank with black straps. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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STNDBYArchived member
no worries, i like 2 b a bit different though!
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burchenalArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by 5spdvl Haha burchenal, if it was up to you it'd be factory. Just wait until you hook me up with that piping, then you can see my white tank with black straps. Just conferming about the LE's being based on sl's; i just saw one this morn exactley the the same as yours jess (except it was sh!t), anyway had the sl cluster in it too. well my car does have a walky kit, so i suppose its sorta close to factory, NOT. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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STNDBYArchived member
ive seen 1 its always around the corner from my bfs work exact same colour but not lowered or anything sittin on sum ****ty 17s...like mine... but interior is exaclty the same 2 and the same decal sticker on the side, so there must b a few of em getting around..id like 2 know exactly what there supposed 2 look like though...like talk to sum1 from holden who knows my car also came stock with rear quarter venetians...they were black but sprayed them white
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duffArchived member
it will look tops on chasers and lowered more!
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STNDBYArchived member
i no! im not putting chasers on it nemore!! im getting a pair on the w/e though, but im picking up 18inch lenso rims off MUZAVL 2nite so i reckon they will loook mint, specially cuz the centre caps blue 2, il take sum pics 2morrow!!! il put the low springs in the front 2 so with the 18s it will sit perfectly! thx 4 ur comments guys
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5spdvlArchived member
Glad to hear you're getting some decent wheels. IMO the chasers look terrible. Keep us posted.
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STNDBYArchived member
nah silver interceptors would look mint dumped on em, but hey 18s are better though! i would luv simmons rims but i have other things 2 do first b4 i go spending more on rims
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5spdvlArchived member
Have you thought about the chrome door handles?
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STNDBYArchived member
not really...lol u reckon chrome would look better??
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5spdvlArchived member
Definately. The dark blue (or any dark colour, especially freshly painted etc) looks wicked with chrome handles. And they're easy to get, just about every pre-VL Commodore at the wreckers has them. BTW... what sort of rims have you got on it at the moment? They look alright.
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STNDBYArchived member
hahaha i dont like them!! i think there 17inch venom or sumthing they were just old ones my bf had cuz they had new tyres and looked better then the black stockies it had on it wen i bought it...but he put my stockies on his car did burnouts and blew them up so now im only left with these rims..i guess we will sell them once i put my new ones on..tyres are like 90% on those 17s il get a chrome handle and change one n see wot it looks like
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burchenalArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by STNDBY il get a chrome handle and change one n see wot it looks like no dont do that, chrome handles are crumby series I idea, keep the black ones and maybe blackout the windows. here check out my BT1 and my old VL before i sold it (sorry bout sh!t pic): [Click image for larger version Name: PICT1131.JPG Views: 206 Size: 114.5 KB ID: 18323] (http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=18323&d=1188464183) black handles are the go Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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5spdvlArchived member
But they're lighter colours! I agree with black on yours there burchenal, but I think they'd look wicked on STNDBY's. Ah, its all taste! Just a suggestion. I'm in two minds about whacking them on my white Berlina... How long until you go turbo STNDBY?
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STNDBYArchived member
i got my licene after july 1st...3 days after so all my turbo ideas went down the drain unfortunatly my bfs putting on my new 18s on as we speak wooohooo pics galore! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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fleasArchived member
You 17 are ya? No turbs for ages hey. My friend got her L's on July 2nd just did beat that new law where apparently you have to drive double the amount of hours before you can get your P's. Here in NSW anyway. BTW, keep the black door handles, they are the shizzle Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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