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My MY06 Berlina
Hi All,
Finally got around to creating a thread! So, without further ado
Specs:
Model: 2006 VE Berlina
Colour: Silver
Engine: 3.6L Alloytec
Gearbox: 4 Speed 4L60-E
Backstory: Got sick of the ol' VT as there was too much to fix on it, love the VE shapes - found this one which was in my budget and bought it. Bought it on 94,000~km and it just ticked over to 100,000km last night
Current Modifications/Changes:
- Airhammer CAI
- Upgraded front splits
- Upgraded rear 2-ways
- Polk Audio 12" sub
- iPod/iPhone connector (charges and plays music via Rear Aux)
- SS Exhaust (quad tips)
- New gear selector/knob
- 19" SS-V Wheels
- FE2 Suspension
- Replaced woodgrain trim
- Boot carpet from Calais
- MACE Manifold Insulator
- Tune
Ordered but waiting on:
- Nothin'
Planned:
- Nothin'
Contemplating:
- Getting the dash/HVAC lighting changed (hate the green! I'd have to wait until Phreddy comes 'round to Adelaide, though)
- Replacing seats with leather Calais ones
Would love to do but probably never will:
- Supercharger
Picture gallery:
Late 2011:
Jan 2012:
Feb 2012:
Last edited by The 10th Doctor; 04-04-2012 at 07:44 PM. Reason: Ordered stuff!
Nice car mate.
Which bolt are you missing? I thought I was missing the front left one untill i had a proper look inside of it.
Very nice and clean mate, should look good with the ssv wheels on it.
My VE Calais http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/...my-calais.htmlOriginally Posted by QuickVRII95
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Thanks! The bolt is the same as you - the front left one. I can actually see through the hole so I don't think there's one there (if you can see the engine pic?)
Thank you - should have them on before Friday for slightly more respect.
Last edited by The 10th Doctor; 03-01-2012 at 08:49 PM.
Yeh thats what I first thought.
Have another look. Actually get right over it and look straight down. The bolt is quite a bit deeper down if that makes sense.
Only 6 bolts holding the manifold down. 4 in the middle 1 front right and 1 back left. From memory
Dunno what the front left one is for? Cant remember..
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Ahhh! I see what you mean now, why didn't I look that far before?! Paid for $30 from Holden
It looks like the front left one is just an empty hole, and is supposed to be like that...
The car is nice mate!! The upcoming mods look good too! Would look real good with some calais V tail lights though!
Quick question about the airhammer, where did u get the bit around the hole for the heat shield?? (looks much neater! guessing DIY?) Also how did u mount the heat shield? atm mine is fixed in with cable ties lol
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Thanks! yeah, I've been thinking of Calais V headlights and taillights but they are on the end of the to-do list atm :P
That came with it. I got the Airhammer kit from MACE. I actually haven't fixed mine in, haha.. it's just sitting there as it was a bitch to get in to begin with. To make it properly fit I needed to unscrew the window washer filler pipe, otherwise that got in the way - so at the moment that's loose as well! I should look at that soon.
Fair enough about the lights, dw the list will find a way to keep on growing haha
Ah thats interesting, got mine off the seller from ebay and it didnt come with that but was a while ago oh well just might have to find a way to do it myself..
haha yeah i understand your pain, mine was just sitting there for ages until i decided to clap it down some how, the cable ties have worked so far
good luck with the rest of the mods mate
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Got the exhaust installed yesterday, looks good I think. Small increase in noise (which is what I was aiming for) and it seems to be slightly faster but that just might be a placebo! Have gotten my FE2 springs, just need to get them installed. Still waiting on the wheels - I hope I get them today!
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That's a mint car. It is a big step up from the VT. Enjoy your ride mate
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looks good with the quad tips
Heres my G ride my 08 ss v ute standard as but hopefully not for long
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Got the wheels, I do like them. I daresay I need red calipers now (red makes them brake harder, right?)
It's a little high on the rear for my liking. I've got the FE2 springs sitting at home.... just need to get 'em installed.
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Looking at the sill, it's sitting at the same height front at rear. And you certainly don't want to end up with reverse rake by just lowering the rear... Wheels look way better than Berlina wheels too. But brakes painted red? Looks shit on bottom end cars imo. I reckon you should go for a polished look on the calipers.
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I've got the set of FE2's (front and rear) springs so hopefully shouldn't be an issue. The standard suspension is bit too boaty for my liking. Yes, can't agree more - the standard Berlina wheels look pretty average. I don't think anything under 18" should come with the VE's - the wheel arch is too big for smaller wheels.Looking at the sill, it's sitting at the same height front at rear. And you certainly don't want to end up with reverse rake by just lowering the rear... Wheels look way better than Berlina wheels too. But brakes painted red? Looks shit on bottom end cars imo. I reckon you should go for a polished look on the calipers.
Polished look, eh? That's a good idea, actually. Have you done it yourself, or has anyone else? Photos and a few guides wouldn't go astray
Check out Troys thread for polished callipers, imo they looks sick. Oh and your ride looks pretty tops to
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Ah, they do look pretty good. I might have to pick up some calipers to give it a go on!Check out Troys thread for polished callipers, imo they looks sick. Oh and your ride looks pretty tops to
Thanks, I must say I like all the mods to your Omega. There's always something to do on it, eh? :P
Yep that is it, as soon as i finish something another cool mod comes along.There's always something to do on it, eh? :P
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Well, I should have the FE2 suspension in on Friday. I've also discovered she's slowly loosing coolant so having a pressure test done then too! Just Commodore Spares have a replacement dash strip but I haven't heard back from them in some time...
Had a bit of spare time before a recent cruise, so took some photos
the suspension is actually really easy to install urself would save alot of money goin through a mechanic all u really need are spring compressorsGot the wheels, I do like them. I daresay I need red calipers now (red makes them brake harder, right?)
It's a little high on the rear for my liking. I've got the FE2 springs sitting at home.... just need to get 'em installed.
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I'm fairly sure I could have done it myself (or at least with a mate) but I figure suspension is a large component of the only thing that keeps my car on the road, and I don't want to potentially mess it up. Plus, the mechanic owes me one indirectly so it's not going to be too much.the suspension is actually really easy to install urself would save alot of money goin through a mechanic all u really need are spring compressors
ahyea fair enough then
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Just that.. for now
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Well, FE2 was put in last Friday. I like the difference, doesn't feel much like a boat now.
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