I'd be up over $20K now with the new engine and cooler, still need to spent at least another 4 to get it to where i want it...

Old VLT owed me about 11, was stolen and written off 3 weeks out of insurance so lost it all. This new VLT owes me about $15300 ...b a s t a r d.

Does anyone else here worry about advertising to the world what they've spent on their car, and on what? You just dont know who'd reading these forums, and it seems to me that this thread is turning into a nice "shopping list" (with 5 finger discounts off course) for potential theives. Anyone of these cars listed could now be targeted by theives who are on the prowl... Whats everyones thoughts on that...? Am i just a little paranoid?

thats why I didn't put a shopping list, just cost, and mine is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaayy less than most.

Quote: Originally Posted by morepsi thats why I didn't put a shopping list, just cost, and mine is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaayy less than most. Yeh i know but some people have put one hell of a shopping list on here. Its definatley an interesting read to see what car bits other people spend their hard earned cash on. Its just unfortunate that we have to be cautious of a dodgy minority dont think they should have to work hard to fix up their own cars.

Quote: Originally Posted by CalaisRida Does anyone else here worry about advertising to the world what they've spent on their car, and on what? You just dont know who'd reading these forums, and it seems to me that this thread is turning into a nice "shopping list" (with 5 finger discounts off course) for potential theives. Anyone of these cars listed could now be targeted by theives who are on the prowl... Whats everyones thoughts on that...? Am i just a little paranoid? in that case.. My car has soo much rust, and it barely starts.. and when you do get it runny, it blows soo much smoke it attracts all the attention and its hell loud due to the massive rust hole sin the exhaust. Also has spikes in the seat that poke your arse, ouch!

Quote: Originally Posted by NVL30T in that case.. My car has soo much rust, and it barely starts.. and when you do get it runny, it blows soo much smoke it attracts all the attention and its hell loud due to the massive rust hole sin the exhaust. Also has spikes in the seat that poke your arse, ouch! LOL Yeh, and mine doesnt even have an engine in it!!! I have to sit in the bonnet and drive it Flinstones style. Have to attach brake pads to my shoes so i can slow down properly. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

haha. mine is seriously locked in an armed shed with 2 dogs (angry german shepard named 'smudge' and a cranky cattle dog called 'charly')

i don't feel so bad now .... thanks guys Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Anyone rocking up at my house threatening my life (my car) will not get away unscathed. You can't run from an experienced shooter. Quote: still need to spent at least another 4 to get it to where i want it... HAHA!! AS IF YOU'LL BE HAPPY! I want to spend another 10k on manifolds, GT35R, head coolant lines modifications and good intercooler. But then surely something would go wrong, so i'd end up needing forged pistons. But with forgies, i'd plan to push the engine to it's absolute limit, so i'd need new rods too.... then i'd need a more hardcore cam, then i'd need........

i no dave spent about 25gs on the car i got now but that was a na berlina now is a vl turbo aero

ive spent over 16k on fixing and mods over 5 years, not too bad cos i reckon i could sell for 10k now which means ive lost 16k over 5 years: about the same as a new bommodore would have depreciated over the same period

my car is about halfway to being finished, altogether i will have spent 14k but that might not be enough VL Calais N/A 78,000km $5500 Complete RB25DET top end $1500 Trimatic $1500 CRS adaptor kit $600 B&M Pro Stick $450 paint $500 machine work $600 Forged Pistons $1000 exhaust $700 Microtech $1000 and i still need to get other stuff to like fuel pumps,surge tanks,intercooler and plumbing etc...

Theres a good reason why I don't add it up....

Damn, I started to add it up in my head and it was starting to scare me. I'd rather not know, I have all the receipts in my clover-box for reference when I decide to sell. The things that I could buy with all the money I have spent on the Calais, DAMN!!! Still, I love my car (most of the time).

Quote: Originally Posted by RUBIN My old VL Calais Turbo i spent $3000 all up for the 5 speed conversion and $800 for exhaust! I look at it now thinking what a waste of money that was ... In the 4 months of owning My new calais (Rubin's old one) I have spent : $464.63 on Parts and Servicing of the car (leads, plugs, oil, etc) $950.00 on Modifications (H.U.D. and Alarm/Immob is all so far) and $864.08 on Fuel. (an average of $8.19 per day in fuel alone) Including Purchase price of $11,000 - makes it $13,278.71 - but i've only had it for 4 months. And more will be spent on the car next time i get paid. Previous Calais i've had (the 2 Atmo's ) i've spent about $15k - $20k on (over 4 years and including purchase prices of both cars) and now selling the amalgamation of which at about $6k. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by InsaneVL In the 4 months of owning My new calais (Rubin's old one) I have spent : $464.63 on Parts and Servicing of the car (leads, plugs, oil, etc) $950.00 on Modifications (H.U.D. and Alarm/Immob is all so far) and $864.08 on Fuel. (an average of $8.19 per day in fuel alone) Including Purchase price of $11,000 - makes it $13,278.71 - but i've only had it for 4 months. And more will be spent on the car next time i get paid. Previous Calais i've had (the 2 Atmo's ) i've spent about $15k - $20k on (over 4 years and including purchase prices of both cars) and now selling the amalgamation of which at about $6k. Mark you have spent alot of money in fuel in those 4 month's man! I guess you drive it everyday now?... Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

great shoppin list!! not a shoppin list its a great list of items that we are proud that we have earnt the cash to buy or are in debt for! and if any f^ckers are readin it thinkin it is a shoppin list for them think again!! we car club members shouldnt feel scared to display our cars, to cruze in them n park them, to show them off to other car owners when they as whats in this sweet ride and to feel safe to park it at home and leave our stereos in our cars and not have to lock our keys in a vault so the f^cker wont break in to the house to steal the keys too!

Quote: Originally Posted by HEADAKE great shoppin list!! not a shoppin list its a great list of items that we are proud that we have earnt the cash to buy or are in debt for! and if any f^ckers are readin it thinkin it is a shoppin list for them think again!! we car club members shouldnt feel scared to display our cars, to cruze in them n park them, to show them off to other car owners when they as whats in this sweet ride and to feel safe to park it at home and leave our stereos in our cars and not have to lock our keys in a vault so the f^cker wont break in to the house to steal the keys too! Im with you. Thats how it should be! Unfortunatley thats not the world we live in. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

well seemings i bought mine as a stock vl exec fu**ed for $1500 and its now a vlct you could imagin wtf ive been through and counting. all my recipts are in my file and theres no way im gonna add them up ill *** die on my ass. still makin a web site on her wen its finished ill let u know and yous can check her out.