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1988 VL Calais rb25det

Started by vlrb25det · 26 Apr 2010 · 125 replies

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NZ_BT1Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by vlrb25det [View Post] yea mate thanks changed that awhile ago ---------- Post added 25-10-10 at 18:37 ---------- yea mate just got a lsd put in my 25 spline diff was going cost to much to put 28 1s in so it will do 4 now hehe I practically gave my spare 28 spline LSD away ;P Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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UNONT2Archived member
it cost me $750 for tony to rebuild my diff and i supplyed the 28 spline vl v8 non lsd diff.that was to strighten a axle,replace all of the berings and seals,take the 3.08 crown and pinion out and set up the 3.45. what oil are you using.redline lightweight shockproof?
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vlrb25detArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by UNONT2 [View Post] it cost me $750 for tony to rebuild my diff and i supplyed the 28 spline vl v8 non lsd diff.that was to strighten a axle,replace all of the berings and seals,take the 3.08 crown and pinion out and set up the 3.45. what oil are you using.redline lightweight shockproof? tru thats pretty mean price mate. Don't no what oil just whatever tony put in ae.
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UNONT2Archived member
oh ok,yeah i think he would of put redline in,dod you just take car in and tony took diff out etc?mine might of been a better price because i just took the diff in not the whole car
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vlrb25detArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by UNONT2 [View Post] oh ok,yeah i think he would of put redline in,dod you just take car in and tony took diff out etc?mine might of been a better price because i just took the diff in not the whole car yea i just droped the car off in the morning and picked it up in the arvo so yea was like a extra 100 for him to do that but all good. ---------- Post added 27-10-10 at 14:19 ---------- here you go pumba as you requested some interior pictures sorry took me so long to post them. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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eversArchived member
Looks tuff man
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UNONT2Archived member
love the red
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SIKVLTArchived member
Looks so good on those rims - you need a turbo badge on your dash
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0C1876Archived member
haha mike are you suggesting him one of yours? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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-pumba-Archived member
you have no idea what i wopuld do for some of those interior pieces, colour coded dash surrounds, padded glovebox and hi rise. also the later model seats with solid head rests, very very rare to see series 2 red interior. check out mine its only early model but im trying to get all the mint pieces. I thing i did manage to find was a genuine red manual console surround. what did you use to mount your fire extinguisher (spelling) ? i have one and wanna out it in the same spot. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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SIKVLTArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by 0C1876 [View Post] haha mike are you suggesting him one of yours? Maybe Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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madrx3boyArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by -pumba- [View Post] you have no idea what i wopuld do for some of those interior pieces, colour coded dash surrounds, padded glovebox and hi rise. also the later model seats with solid head rests, very very rare to see series 2 red interior. check out mine its only early model but im trying to get all the mint pieces. I thing i did manage to find was a genuine red manual console surround. what did you use to mount your fire extinguisher (spelling) ? i have one and wanna out it in the same spot. I think you can buy extinguishers at repco and supercheap etc, they come with quick-release mounting bracket designed for cars (for racing), here in NZ it's one of the Motorsport NZ requirements that the fire extinguisher be within easy reach of the driver when he is seated, and that it has a quick-release system. but thats for MSNZ regulations, I don't know what NZ Drag Racing Association (NZDRA) says about fire extinguishers. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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-pumba-Archived member
yeah i have one exactly the same with the braket and ****, was just wondering what screws he used and it it is strong enough with just the 2 little screw holes it has, and if he just screwed it straight through the floor ?
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UNONT2Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by -pumba- [View Post] you have no idea what i wopuld do for some of those interior pieces, colour coded dash surrounds, padded glovebox and hi rise. also the later model seats with solid head rests, very very rare to see series 2 red interior. check out mine its only early model but im trying to get all the mint pieces. I thing i did manage to find was a genuine red manual console surround. what did you use to mount your fire extinguisher (spelling) ? i have one and wanna out it in the same spot. its the other way around here,mine is a series 1 with red interior and thats the only one i have seen in a long time,i always see series 2. wish i could find a red manual console surround,i would give my left nut for one Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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SIKVLTArchived member
I got mine in the same spot I used 2x small bolts with some good sized washers on each side drill through the gearbox tunnel and be sure to trim up the bolts so they don't foul on the gearbox
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madrx3boyArchived member
Yea two bolts should be enough, can put more in if ya want, MSNZ says its gotta be mounted with at least 2 6mm (or bigger) bolts with suitable panel washers and locknuts.
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vlrb25detArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by SIKVLT [View Post] Looks so good on those rims - you need a turbo badge on your dash cheers mike and yea i got 1 just gotta get around to putting it on lazy i know. ---------- Post added 28-10-10 at 13:15 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by -pumba- [View Post] you have no idea what i wopuld do for some of those interior pieces, colour coded dash surrounds, padded glovebox and hi rise. also the later model seats with solid head rests, very very rare to see series 2 red interior. check out mine its only early model but im trying to get all the mint pieces. I thing i did manage to find was a genuine red manual console surround. what did you use to mount your fire extinguisher (spelling) ? i have one and wanna out it in the same spot. tru your interior still pretty nice mate just looks like it all series 1. fire extinguisher is just fixed with two screws into the side. Btw your cars mint man super clean paint job and looks sick on those wheels. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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NZ-DOSEITArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by -pumba- [View Post] yeah i have one exactly the same with the braket and ****, was just wondering what screws he used and it it is strong enough with just the 2 little screw holes it has, and if he just screwed it straight through the floor ? LOVE the colour of your calais man,that silver slate is such a nice Standard colour! I have the same Red interior aswel,few burn holes in front seats unfortunitly. Is hard to get but not too bad,got a spare high rise and manual surround. need other bits though!
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UNONT2Archived member
where did you score a manual surround from
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SIKVLTArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by unont2 [View Post] where did you score a manual surround from .... Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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