VX Calais International

[BLN215]

I had a thread up a while ago but all the pictures disappeared so thought i'd throw one up again.

Make: Holden
Model: Calais International
Engine: LS1
Gearbox: A4 stock
Diff: L.S.D 3.9's
Performance mods: Dus OTR, ported TB, Oztrack tune, X-Force twin 3" cat back
Stereo: Pioneer head unit, Boston Acoustic 6.5" front splits, Boston 6.5" co axials in the rear doors, JBL 10" sub, Jaycar 4 channel amp (nice upgrade from the standard system)
Wheels: 3 International 17's & 1 chaser :spew:
Brakes: Standard
Interior: Standard, whats to change with such a sexy interior from the factory?

Future mods: 4 chasers painted black with chrome dress rims and new tyres, new shocks and maybe some lowered springs, new bushes (its starting to get a little clunky in the front end), single turbo and cooler set up freshen up the paint some time as the towbar hole in the front bumper isn't a pretty look:vpo:


Here's some pics:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/calais6.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/calais5.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/TBOTR2.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/TBOTR4.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/calaisnew5.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/calaisnew6.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/calaisnew4.jpg

[Ruiner]

nice inty you have there and im loving the cream interior.

[BigFella]

Future mods: 4 chasers painted black with chrome dress rims and new tyres , new shocks and maybe some lowered springs, new bushes (its starting to get a little clunky in the front end), single turbo and cooler set up freshen up the paint some time as the towbar hole in the front bumper isn't a pretty look:vpo:

please tell me you are joking about this?

[SirNemesis]

Looks nice :)

[Fulla]

Future mods: 4 chasers painted black with chrome dress rims and new tyres , new shocks and maybe some lowered springs, new bushes (its starting to get a little clunky in the front end), single turbo and cooler set up freshen up the paint some time as the towbar hole in the front bumper isn't a pretty look:vpo:

please tell me you are joking about this?

Dont change the rims

[BLN215]

Cheers lads. I've had her for a while know and i've been a bit of a slacker when it comes to taking care of it like i used to with my previous cars so its time to get it back into tip top shape.



please tell me you are joking about this?

lol no jokes, im learning to modify on a budget here and the internationals need some tyres + im not a fan of the VX int. rims anyway, possibly the ugliest rims made (O.K not quite but almost) :)

To be honest nice rims aren't that high on the agenda or a great idea for the car atm (in the future yes) as where i work is a little dodgy and the less attention the car brings the better ;)

[Caprice270]

Mate, they are great rims, I've often admired them on other cars as nice factory rims.

[feistl]

To be honest nice rims aren't that high on the agenda or a great idea for the car atm (in the future yes) as where i work is a little dodgy and the less attention the car brings the better ;)

Mate, running stockies on a modified car SCREAMS burnouts. Trust me, if you run stockies (especially with a chrome lip) you'll get pulled up every 10 minutes.

At least pickup a second hand set of wheels. I just bought a set of VX SS 17s" with pretty good rubber (on 3 of the 4) for $300 last night. Only going to be used on skid pan days. But considering the relatively low cost, its going to look a lot better, drive better and not draw anywhere near the attention.

[silvervyss]

Have you ever driven a Ls1 on stockies. Couple of years ago, i had some on my Vy SS, as i lent mine to a friend. All i can say is, thank god there was a bus lane on the side of the road where i was turning (Sunshine Av, Taylors Lakes); next to Slices restuarant.

[SirNemesis]

Guys, I'm pretty sure he posted this thread up to show off his car, not for a debate about his wheel choice. If it looks good to him, leave his choices alone.

[Cmycv8]

It's neat and tidy and looks very clean.

I like it :)
:goodjob:

[BLN215]

Haha cheers on all the responses re: wheels :rofl:

Anyway just bought some new tyres for her so the stocky idea has gone out the window for now, the original idea involved getting the stockies widened on the back to accept some wider semi slicks not just a set of 215 wide cheese cutters :)

Anyway she has some reasonable grip now so may start picking up some things for her. Preferably something that makes strange whistling sounds and makes lots of powwah!

[BLN215]

It's neat and tidy and looks very clean.

I like it :)
:goodjob:

Thanks mate, it was nice and clean back then. It needs a good going over with a clay bar and a nice polish atm, its been getting hammered the past few months by the elements.

[sweeney]

love that interior man looks really nice and clean

[BLN215]

*Little update*

Just ordered some parts from the states to get the big girl moving a bit quicker, hopefully my goodies arrive soon :dancenana:

[BLN215]

Just had some niceties arrive today while i was at work, just one more package to come before its time to get dirty :goodjob:


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/021120102358.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/021120102356.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/021120102353.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/021120102357.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/021120102354.jpg

Should be a little more fun to drive :)

[ittwgn]

hi mate looks like christmas has come early!!!:) go for it:)

[BLN215]

Yeah it was a late b'day early chrissy present to myself haha

[VYClubby]

Nice mate. I bet you can't wait to get it all fitted and tuned!

[BLN215]

You're not wrong Matt, i can't stop looking at the parts and wondering what its going to be like to drive when its done. Come on stally!

[BLN215]

More goodies arrived the past few weeks along with a slight change of plans. Im looking to pick up a set of VE SSV Thunder rims which should look nice against the full matte black wrap im going to be undertaking on the big girl :eyes:

Car goes in for some repairs and fresh paint within the next week (fix some damage a P plater gave my drivers side :flipoff: + finally get the tow bar hole in my front bumper sorted). Once its back i have to wait 2-3 weeks for the paint to properly set before wrapping it so will try and get my cam/stally and 4-1's hooked up over that period aswell as the suspension.


Here's a couple of pics of the new gear

3inch 100cpi cats
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/070720112846.jpg

Adjustable timing chain
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/070720112849.jpg

Morel (PBM) Tie Bars
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/070720112850.jpg

Yank SS3600
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/070720112851.jpg

Monroe GT/Kings package w/ 4 point camber/toe adjustment kit
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/230720112895.jpg

[Slam3d]

Like well done

[Ripcell]

nice set of goodies mate, im running a comp cam, pac springs, and the power bond balancer

what are your cam specs?

[BLN215]

nice set of goodies mate, im running a comp cam, pac springs, and the power bond balancer

what are your cam specs?

Its just a mild one 224/228 .581/.588 112+2 lsa.
Thinking i may get some heads aswell, still undecided on that though :)

[macca33]

The rig is looking great mate and the cam / stall / suspension (heads maybe?) will really sharpen her up.

:goodjob:

[BLN215]

The rig is looking great mate and the cam / stall / suspension (heads maybe?) will really sharpen her up.

:goodjob:

Cheers Macca, it'll be a nice little upgrade for sure.
You wouldn't happen to have those brakes still would you?

[macca33]

Sorry mate....looong gone. Plenty still popping up on Ebay though and BennyMac has a set of Harrops for sale in the classifieds here.

cheers

[BLN215]

Just got these off Matt MPRSV8, thanks again for the easy deal buddy :goodjob:

twentytwentwens!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/020820112928.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/020820112926.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/020820112924.jpg



Also just a little sample of what the Calais will look like in a few weeks time once i get around to doing it.

Its the rear seat cover panel off a Ducati Street Fighter and was red :)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/020820112921.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/020820112920.jpg

[bidzr]

Cant wait to see this wrapped! Nice car mate. Whats springs are you throwing in?

[BLN215]

Cant wait to see this wrapped! Nice car mate. Whats springs are you throwing in?

Cheers mate, yeah should look different when its Satin Black, just got to wait for my paint to set properly before installing it (atleast 2 weeks after i get it back from paint).
I got Kings Ultra Lows to go with the Monroe GT's

[bidzr]

Yep will certainly be a big change but I'm keen to see how it turns out. I see a VE ute in matte black around town and love it! Where are you getting it wrapped? Ultra lows will top it off nicely. Good luck with it

[BLN215]

Yep will certainly be a big change but I'm keen to see how it turns out. I see a VE ute in matte black around town and love it! Where are you getting it wrapped? Ultra lows will top it off nicely. Good luck with it


I'll be doing it myself, i work in a sign shop and we're looking to expand the business a bit to full vehicle wraps so using my car as a practice/display piece, gotta hone the skills somewhere :)

[bidzr]

Ahhh I see, that makes sense. Keep us posted mate

[BLN215]

Yeah will do mate.
Should have the car back from paint next week sometime then i can get my new shocks and springs in and 20's on :smilesandbanana:

[BLN215]

Still waiting on the car to get finished in the paint shop, went in yesterday and all the accident damage had been repaired just waiting on a final buff then i noticed the front and rear bars still had all the cracks/scratches etc all over them! They "thought i didn't want to go ahead with fixing them" for some reason so the car will be staying there another week by the looks of it :flipoff:

On a happier note i've organised a set of CNC'd 243's to go on with the new cam and the install should be happening a week after i get the big girl from the paint shop :smilesandbanana:

Suspension will be done after the cam along with the extractors and cats then touch up tune :)

[BLN215]

Just spent the weekend doing the shocks and springs, handles much better now with none of the boat like body roll the 10yr old suspension was giving me. Maybe a little too low but i can handle it for now :)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/200820112965.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/200820112961.jpg

[BLN215]

BOOM!

Just picked these up this morning.
They are the VZ HSV package. 350mm front 332mm rear with 4 piston AP's all around :bravo:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/270820113002.jpg

[BLN215]

Just got some new plates, just silver and black.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/310820113015.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/310820113010.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/310820113016.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/310820113011.jpg

[hotbox]

looks good, will the brakes fit under them?

[RFCALAIS1]

Looks good the brakes should pull it up nicely.

[SS317]

Looking real nice mate, I love the brakes :goodjob:

[BLN215]

looks good, will the brakes fit under them?

Not under the stockies, they need 18's all round. Im on the hunt for a set of HSV 19's atm


Looks good the brakes should pull it up nicely.

Cheers mate, i figure the brakes will come in handy once the go fast bits are installed.


Looking real nice mate, I love the brakes :goodjob:

Thanks mate :)

[RFCALAIS1]

How long till the go fast bits go in?

[BLN215]

How long till the go fast bits go in?

Probably a few weeks, im waiting on my tax check before i order the heads :)

[BLN215]

Well the 'Gons are gooooone!

So pick up a set of these.

VE S2 SSV 19's

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/080920113036.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/080920113033.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/080920113030.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/080920113037.jpg

[bidzr]

Mate looks awesome! Much prefer the VE S2 SSV 19's. :goodjob:

[GEN III VX]

Looks good with those wheels on it.:goodjob:

[BLN215]

A little update!

Not sure if i mentioned this before on here but i've sold off the cam and have decided to go turbo :woot:

I was hoping my Turbo would arrive this week but looks like it was delayed so hopefully next week, also been waiting on my tax check for what feels like months now!

Anyway just had my surge tank arrive from BTR Performance in Adelaide. Looks like some decent work on it. It holds about 2.4l and has -6 entry's and -10 exits.
Here's a couple of pics.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/241020113068.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/241020113072.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/241020113071.jpg

[Token]

nice socks :p

looking god Nick, we thinking turboed by the end of the year???

[peter b]

Nice surge tank Nick. Good to see everything is coming along

[Don't need one]

yeh those rims look tiny on a VE and yet so good on a vx damn, looking good man

[BLN215]

nice socks :p

looking god Nick, we thinking turboed by the end of the year???

LOL Carl you love my socks hey :lol:
I'd like to get it done this year but we'll see mate, im just collecting all the bits i need then go from there.



Nice surge tank Nick. Good to see everything is coming along

Cheers Pete, yeah its a pretty decent looking unit and made to fit under the car so no boot installs ;)


yeh those rims look tiny on a VE and yet so good on a vx damn, looking good man

Thanks buddy

[vsute1998]

Where is the surge tank designed to sit looks pretty good

[BLN215]

There's a fair bit of room between the tank and driveshaft on the drivers rear so under there somewhere haha
I was told by BTR it fits up under there so once i start the fuel system we'll find out how well ;)

[vsute1998]

cool cool ill keep and eye on this thread then car looks sweet man awesome interior aswell

[peter b]

Cheers Pete, yeah its a pretty decent looking unit and made to fit under the car so no boot installs ;)

Mate it will definately fit underneath the car and be nice and neat too only thing will need to check is height off the pumps off the ground

[BLN215]

Yeah pump height may be an issue since it drags arse as is :lol:

[BLN215]

Just came home to find this sitting on my kitchen bench :thumbsup:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/281020113073.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/281020113077.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/281020113078.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/281020113081.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/281020113084.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/YLDGTS/VX%20Calais/281020113083.jpg

[peter b]

Yeah pump height may be an issue since it drags arse as is :lol:

Once it goes in just measure how far off the ground it is and should be able to modify or box up if needed i.e make up a bash plate for it to hit first.
Turbo looks nice by the way

[MrPykelet]

Thats going to be epic mate!!