ben315vz
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Loving the way the dash lights up at night, so much nicer than the Falcon I had!
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Ben's 2004 Holden VYII Calais L67
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K-BAGZ
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Looks like you have your dash on the max brightness setting by that photo!
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It might be, but it's not as bright in real life as it is in the photo. Just the way the camera took the photo, looks heaps better in real life.
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Nice looking ride , I am sure Holden missed a chance with the L67 engine , it was just strangled from factory , but I would keep that as is if I'm honest, forgive me for prying but are related to Tony Galea ?
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The white faced gauges in the Clubsport make it a lot brighter.
And my keen eye spots cream floor mats!
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Yeah I'm going to mostly leave it, was just going to do some small modifications like 3.4" pulley and high ratio roller rockers. I am related to a Tony Galea.
Yeah but they are aftermarket as Holden no longer has them, trying to chase a set of genuine cream floor mats.
Update in the next 2 weeks, the Calais is booked in for an electric sunroof to be fitted. Can't wait!
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I have the same colour scheme interior in my senator but with HSV seats.
I put my cream mats away and use black "signature" mats as they look ok with the black roof lining and trim.
I put my cream mats away and use black "signature" mats as they look ok with the black roof lining and trim.
ben315vz
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Just a quick update, will add more photos and information when I get a chance.
Started a new job about 6 weeks ago so lately I have been able to put some money towards getting my Calais how I want it!
So I have now had the following done, electric sunroof, personalised number plates and this weekend I have installed XYZ coilovers, and loving the car even more now.
Let me know what you think
Yes I know my car needs a clean, going to try get that done today
Started a new job about 6 weeks ago so lately I have been able to put some money towards getting my Calais how I want it!
So I have now had the following done, electric sunroof, personalised number plates and this weekend I have installed XYZ coilovers, and loving the car even more now.
Let me know what you think
Yes I know my car needs a clean, going to try get that done today
ben315vz
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Is the ride much harsher than standard with the XYZ coilovers? Also, remove them mudflaps
Still rides awesome, but thats on the softest setting, and also handles 75% better now, so much less body roll driving on windy roads. I have adjusted them again and made them a bit harder, but haven't tried it out yet, just going to find a setting I like. Love the height though, won't be changing that.
Also the whole time I was installing the coilovers I was thinking that I have to remove the mudflaps while the wheels are off, then I finished it and stood back to have a look and realised I forgot to remove them, so I will do that soon