G'day Guys
Recently bought this 130,000k Berlina off an Old Guy (arnt they always )
She's got the usual VL problems, rust in the back and front windows, saggy springs and the paint in some places is crazy cracked but im not too worried
Havent done much to it yet as you can see, Rims and Tires plus a Coby Exhaust
Next on the list is hopefully the Rust, just waiting on the Panel Beater
Cheers for looking...
-Dan
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Thanx Fella's...Im definately keen to get it lowered but abit tight with cashflow right now...
There was a set of Super Lows on trademe dirt cheap but i was a little slow i think haha
Also hoping to get Calais sidetrim for her, nothing special, just hate the Berlina trim...
Welcome Dan,
It's good to see more people on here - the more the merrier... even if my engine is 2 & 1/2 times the capacity of yours
The car looks quite straight and tidy in the pictures - looks like it could've been a good buy!
Catch ya,
Jason
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Welcome Dan,
It's good to see more people on here - the more the merrier... even if my engine is 2 & 1/2 times the capacity of yours
The car looks quite straight and tidy in the pictures - looks like it could've been a good buy!
Catch ya,
Jason
In saying that our turbos might be smaller engine size........but they put up a good fight heh
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In saying that our turbos might be smaller engine size........but they put up a good fight heh
Yea, I guess you may have a slight argument... although i'm actually yet to see you car move
At least i know something we can agree on Aaron - are you familiar with the VN big block 2.0L four cylinder engine? Must've gone like a paddle steamer on crack!
And in related news... Refer below
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The Calais models were also offered to New Zealand, primarily in V6 form. In fact, due to a cancelled Singapore order – 20 fully equipped VN Calais models were sold in New Zealand - utilizing the Berlina's 4-cylinder motor.
How ripped off would you be if you ended up with one of those calais' ?!?
Haha... GM What were you thinking!!
Later
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KEEP THE RIMS!!!!!!!!!!!! *applauds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You betcha im keeping em
Just a heads up, if anyone else is looking for Cop Rims, i got mine from Autolab and it appeared they had quite afew more in stock...
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Welcome Dan, glad to see your posts started working
I personally like the pinstripes. I say leave the body looking original (def don't put Calais door trim on), give it a freshen up, new paint, remove rust etc, get rid of the louvres and that crap over the lights, lower it with new shocks and springs, and either drop in a 3LT or an injected 304. Then if you still want more build a big HP motor and chuck on some FR19s
I've probably just given you a list that equals $30-40k+
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yea rb20e they are awesome to drive!
i say build a 30ET , if your gonna build an injected 304, supercharge it cos theyre pigs standard. no offence 87calais i like ur vl v8.
RIMS,PURE CLASS!!!i want some haha,build a 30ET,you definatly wont be dissapointed,and dose it of corse,big turbo,big cooler,big rims,everything big!!!!!!!!
Thanx for the Comments guys...
Something i forgot to mention is i that just got my restricted afew months back
This means i wont be doing anything to major to her, just an overall tidy up really
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Does it have a SOHC RB20? Bay photos
Engine Bay pics Nice try but that aint gonna happen in a hurry
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