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New Green V8 Calais around?

Started by andy_vlct vbmenu_register("postmenu_1440004", true); · 11 June 2007 · 23 replies

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Gday Saw a green over silver V8 vl calais in salamanca today, second time ive seen it around hobart. big engine setup by the looks of it, hangs out the bonnet. really really tidy, i think it was on carsales.com.au a while ago, anyone know anything about it? still has a for sale sticker on the back... Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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its green and its got a big motor hanging out the bonnet is all i know lol
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Not Simon Bennett's old beast is it?
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Quote: Originally Posted by VLHERO Not Simon Bennett's old beast is it? Nah mate i got that Should be on the road soon.... Have to pick all my stuff up from bresciani next week.
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Quote: Originally Posted by HecticVLt Nah mate i got that Should be on the road soon.... Have to pick all my stuff up from bresciani next week. Whats going in it and what times are you aiming for if you don't mind me asking?
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Jus the Normal Rb30et, well atm ive jus had the whole engine rebuilt. then ill be heading back over when i get some money together to put abit better package in it. Over all i want mid to low 10's.
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Hi guys, Im the owner of the calais your referring to... Candy blue over silver but was sprayed over a green base. Purchased it from the ACT after seeing it at the Summernats... Done a few things since purchasing... New polished 19s going on this week. 355 Harrop stroker, Forged pistons, rods, 750 DP, etc etc... Mini spool, 4.1.1s. Solid box with B&M shifter, 4000rpm stally... Has run low 11z on pump fuel... bout 400HP ATW... More in it... You will be seeing a lot more of it up the drags... Cheers, Nick
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sounds nice bro got any pics of the big gurl
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Yeah no probs putting some pics up but got no idea how to do it, My last post was my 1st ever... Can I email them to someone and then you put em up? Cheers, Nick
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Yeah wicked theres not enough tuff v8 vl's around hobart at the moment. I used to own the black over silver v8 one with spoilers and drop tank with 235kw atw did u ever see that?
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[/IMG] Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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thats sweet, uv got some serious dishes on her
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that looks tuff as! get some more pics up =]
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Quote: Originally Posted by SEXIE-RED that looks tuff as! get some more pics up =] Up they go... Might be on the market soon too unfortunately... Thanx for the comments... Wanna see more of this in the apple isle... [IMG]http://[/IMG] [IMG]http://[/IMG] [IMG]http://[/IMG] Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Tough car. Love the colour. Will we be seeing at Test and Tune on Saturday?
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That is awesome! Would love to get a closer look Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Quote: Originally Posted by KITTEN_VL That is awesome! Would love to get a closer look Will be at the Street Commodores cruise, Will take you for a drive then Kitten ( : Whats the test / tune on Saturday? PSI 086... Thanx for your comments Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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its the test and tune for the upcoming drags this year dude, be there should be a few tough cars there including ryans(PSI086) 10s vlturbro
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Quote: Originally Posted by 355calais Will be at the Street Commodores cruise, Will take you for a drive then Kitten ( : Whats the test / tune on Saturday? PSI 086... Thanx for your comments Good to hear you will be along to the cruise - and I wont say no to coming for a ride either! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Quote: Originally Posted by GOT_POWR its the test and tune for the upcoming drags this year dude, be there should be a few tough cars there including ryans(PSI086) 10s vlturbro Yeah for the drags, has been postponed til this Saturday too (18th). My car hasn't run any time yet Reegan so its not really a 10sec car but hopefully will be something close to that mark Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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