B-Man
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- VY 5.7 Calais S2
Model: 2004 VY Series 2 Calais HBD
Color: Syracuse MKII (gold)
ODO: 212xxx
Engine: LS1
Transmision: Auto
Hi guys.
Finally got my first V8!
bought it as a repairable writeoff minimal damage nothing structural.
repaired most things except some parts were so cheap it was stupid to even consider repairing.
also gave it a full service
Leads, Plugs, O2 Sensors, Oil Air and Fuel Filters
been wanting a VY II Calais and this popped up in the right colour at a reasonable price. i really like everything that was changed from series 1 to series 2. especially the front end and tail lights. i do like the series 2 rims but these HBD ones are growing on me.
wanting to keep it pretty stock i think it looks great from the factory.
it has these HBD Extras
- 18" Alloy Wheels
- GPS (Satellite Navigation)
- Leather Trim (Incl. Seats, inserts)
- Pedals - Sports
- Scuff Plates by HBD
- Spoiler - Rear
Current Mods/Things done
- Recleared headlights (look like new again now)
- Painted engine cover black
- Strut Brace
- and few other little bits and pieces
- full service
- black floor mats (completes the whole black interior now)
- fixed center console compartment lid working properly (lid latch was broken)
- fixed center console rear compartment lid (had slid out of the guide)
- sourced small trim pieces that were missing
Undecided Mods
- removing the spoiler. not a fan of them but it doesnt look too bad and is starting to grow on me / also PITA having to weld the boot holes up
- would like it an inch or so lower but really like the FE1.5 ride. will probably keep stock
- fixing the Rear main seal leak. car has cost me enough now so will try some rislone rear main seal repair otherwise might have to get it fixed. depends how much oil it wants to leak
- swapping the center console lid for the cup holder center console
- exhuast (only wanting a nice quiet V8 sound not the non existent V8 sound it currently has)
Future mods/things to do
- tidy up the gutter marks on the rims and repaint or change rims
- new gear lever
- both front door speaker covers broken
- sill skirt cover rubber torn
- bonnet insulator pad
- rhr door outer door seal rubber torn
-new calais badges for rear doors
-source 40mm towbar tounge
Color: Syracuse MKII (gold)
ODO: 212xxx
Engine: LS1
Transmision: Auto
Hi guys.
Finally got my first V8!
bought it as a repairable writeoff minimal damage nothing structural.
repaired most things except some parts were so cheap it was stupid to even consider repairing.
also gave it a full service
Leads, Plugs, O2 Sensors, Oil Air and Fuel Filters
been wanting a VY II Calais and this popped up in the right colour at a reasonable price. i really like everything that was changed from series 1 to series 2. especially the front end and tail lights. i do like the series 2 rims but these HBD ones are growing on me.
wanting to keep it pretty stock i think it looks great from the factory.
it has these HBD Extras
- 18" Alloy Wheels
- GPS (Satellite Navigation)
- Leather Trim (Incl. Seats, inserts)
- Pedals - Sports
- Scuff Plates by HBD
- Spoiler - Rear
Current Mods/Things done
- Recleared headlights (look like new again now)
- Painted engine cover black
- Strut Brace
- and few other little bits and pieces
- full service
- black floor mats (completes the whole black interior now)
- fixed center console compartment lid working properly (lid latch was broken)
- fixed center console rear compartment lid (had slid out of the guide)
- sourced small trim pieces that were missing
Undecided Mods
- removing the spoiler. not a fan of them but it doesnt look too bad and is starting to grow on me / also PITA having to weld the boot holes up
- would like it an inch or so lower but really like the FE1.5 ride. will probably keep stock
- fixing the Rear main seal leak. car has cost me enough now so will try some rislone rear main seal repair otherwise might have to get it fixed. depends how much oil it wants to leak
- swapping the center console lid for the cup holder center console
- exhuast (only wanting a nice quiet V8 sound not the non existent V8 sound it currently has)
Future mods/things to do
- tidy up the gutter marks on the rims and repaint or change rims
- new gear lever
- both front door speaker covers broken
- sill skirt cover rubber torn
- bonnet insulator pad
- rhr door outer door seal rubber torn
-new calais badges for rear doors
-source 40mm towbar tounge
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