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calaisturbo.com.au - P.Gold Calais

Started by Torcida · 5 Feb 2005 · 38 replies

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TorcidaArchived member
This is my series 1 Calais Turbo, I bought it 4 months ago it has 123,000kms+ Stuff: Fully strengthened bottom end Fully modified cyl head race camshaft intake manifold fully ported and pollished external wastegate strait to atmosphere Garrett T04e Turbo running 13psi AVO Stage 2 Intercooler, 3inch piping 700cc Injectors, Bosch 044 700hp Fuel pump aftermarket intank pump Microtech LT8 computer Fully manualized trimatic with 3,800 stall aftermarket exhaust LSD diff centre with billet axles XFthrottle body, oil catch can, B&M Shifter... the car has done 10,000ks since rebuild, now im saving money for new rims and tyres, and some interior bits. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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andy_vlctArchived member
nice car, what rims you lookin at?
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spannersArchived member
nice car did u replace the side skirting i guess it was 4 weight reduction
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vltrb-0Archived member
and whats it run the quarter u pulled up next to cam and myself on the calis turbo cruise sounds nice
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Psi_WagonArchived member
hahah yeh ***n hammerd from a 100km/h start nice car! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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TorcidaArchived member
im fixing that sideskirt tommorow, it fell off lol when i was driving. it did 12.6@114mph 13psi, on street tyres, next calais cruise ill have interceptors and some semi slicks, same boost. i wanna get VYSS 18x8 those r the cheapest good looking rims for me.
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TorcidaArchived member
now i have a alternator problem, and very bad traction on 225s, no more grip. if anyone is selling 15x7 or 8 interceptors with some sticky rubber or no tyres PM me, im going for 11s on 1/april
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LAZY6Archived member
looks good man! will see it in action at calder soon!
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TorcidaArchived member
got my car in 1 piece and i missed the cruise, but im happy with the time its my personal best 12.4 with leaking exhausut.
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_infinityArchived member
is it a ******* to drive in full manual?
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TorcidaArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by _infinity is it a ******* to drive in full manual? its a 3 speed trimatic with stage 3 shift kit and there is no clutch, its easy
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SteveArchived member
Platinum Gold didnt come out on S1 VL's That looks more like brown to me.
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TorcidaArchived member
yes, it was painted but all i know that it some kind of a gold colour, but im not into colours, im more into power.
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JET-086Archived member
nice, keep us updated!!
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DarkJediArchived member
nice car man, loooks awsome..so clean and tidy. whats the tune like? how much boost was it running to make the time on the slicks?
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TorcidaArchived member
Should be raced on c16 and some more boost, still waiiting for roll cage and harness Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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KatsaArchived member
i love this thing, good luck with it all mate
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TorcidaArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by Katsa i love this thing, good luck with it all mate thanx mate Got my trimatic fixed, new Pro ratchet shifter installed, C16 no exhaust tune and new 8" TCE converter made Just bought this cost me $380 Before it hits the track needs 3.23 diff gears changed to 3.45, MT slicks, RCI harness installed, and stupid tow truck fees Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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ANKArchived member
why did you strip it man ? for extra 3mph?
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TorcidaArchived member
extra would be good if possible ? but im sure roll cage weight is like having most of interior, nah mate upgrading interior, got new carpet, waiting for custom rooflining, door trims, rear seat
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