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My VL Calais HDT Group 3

Started by agressive · 16 Nov 2009 · 7 replies

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agressiveArchived member
Hey I have seen alot of other peoples VL's on here but havnt yet put up mine and i think its about time to do so. Well here it is Engine/gearbox/exhaust: RB30 Series 2 Pacemaker extractors CAI Straight through Airbox New Lifters 2.5� Sports Exhaust; 3� Tip 5 Speed Manual Shortened shifter New ECCS Sensors New Windscreen washer/Coolant overflow bottles New upgraded fuse rail Differential/Drive Line: LSD 28 Spline running 4:11's Shimmed real tight Machined cones Freshly rebuilt New front wheel bearings New axle bearings Brand new centre bearing and universal joints in tail shaft Suspension/wheels: Monroe GT Gas super reflexes Lowered King springs Rear sway Bar Whiteline Strut bars Pedders Pan Hard Rod 17" VT Intrnationals Originals Brakes: VT Upgrades Slotted front and Rear 296mm Front slotted rotor Upgraded Booster Upgraded 1" master cylinder Body Work: HDT Group 3 Kit Panorama Silver (Walkinshaw colour) Remote Central Locking Remote Boot release Bonnet gas strut supports Lipped Guards Boot sealed and fully been sprayed with body detener Re done window frames and door handles Interior/Sound System/Electricals: 6x9 Alpine in modified 6mm rear parcel shelf 4� Alpine front speakers Kenwood Head Unit 2x 12" Clarion Subs Clarion Amp Custom made Sub box, Stronger High rise centre console (sunglass holder) Series 1 rear headrests Reconditioned switches New upgraded fuse rail HID Light KIT 6000K Blue Neon lights Stripped out interior added more Insulation Next is to, finish of VLT Motor, R33 Gearbox, HD Clutch, New rear light garnish/plastics, Windows tinted and that should be just about it. Here are some Picts, the ones in the carpark are most recent when car was lowered more. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Psi_WagonArchived member
very nice! P.S. Standard HDT broomstick? :P
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agressiveArchived member
Broomstick??? Whats that?
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YetiArchived member
The thing propping up your boot
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agressiveArchived member
HaHaHa Yeah not a brrom stick just a bit of MDF, but you can call it a broom stick if you like. The LE wing is to heavy for the standard springs to hold it open, im going to hopefully fit some struts to it.
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agressiveArchived member
A few more newer picts, had added interior and exterior chrome door handles. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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aus880Archived member
looks very nice, great colour that only thing that spoils it is the Calais badge on the sill
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agressiveArchived member
Thanks mate Yeah i have been told to take it of a few times now but it doesnt really get to me that much, as in i dont think it looks that bad. Plus im kinda worried to take them of as they are held on real damn well.
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