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Ilhan's VL Calais Turbo

Started by vlcetbro · 25 Nov 2007 · 6 replies

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vlcetbroArchived member
Hey guys I've been on this forum for a while and I thought I would post my VL up Tell me what you all think of my ride. 1988 VL Calais Original Turbo Manual Interior:- Standard Grey VL Calais Interior Autometer boost gauge Greedy turbo timer Pioneer 7inch touch screen head unit Pioneer 4inch ts series speakers Pioneer 6x9s ts series speakers Pioneer 500watt rms amp Viper alarm system Exterior:- Dark blue colour looks black at night 19inch B.BOSS eleanor rims Engine:- Original A8 motor Head has been ported and polished with new lifters T3 highflow with dose pipe 3 inch exhaust from turbo and back R33 gearbox with a Excedy heavy duty brass button clutch with a Cushioned center 1 Piece Tailshaft from duggons LSD diff with a detroit locker and 28spline axels Upgraded VT brakes Front wheels have been camed out. Panhard rod. Bosch 910 fuel pump Cooler hidden in front bumper with 3inch piping from inlet and 2.25inch from outlet and the AFM has been re-located to the piping. Twin AU thermo fans Battery has been relocated to the boot. Fuse box has been relocated to the glove box and aftermarket fuse rail by NICHE aka Mick. Future modifications are:- Custom interior, Bottom end rebuild with forgies, twin cam head, garrett gt35/40 turbo and a motec m800 ecu and to upgrade my fuel system and hopefully I can pull around 350 - 450rwkw And here are some pictures:- Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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CI-1968Archived member
looks nice but get the calais lower door moulds to top off the calais look
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vlcetbroArchived member
its something different
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da_s_manArchived member
But its an original Calais right? Youre just making it look like a mock. Nice car none the less buddy.
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vlcetbroArchived member
its a executive original turbo i converted everything to a calais besides the moulds and the electric windows.
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SELO XST 045Archived member
thats nice lan .. keep it up . !!!!!! i guess your turkish yeh, were abouts you from.. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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vlcetbroArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by MUZAVL thats nice lan .. keep it up . !!!!!! i guess your turkish yeh, were abouts you from.. yeah thanks brother, yea im turkish im from greenvale.. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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