Sam's VN Lexxxcen LS1 T56

[savage1987]

Removed the towing sub-frame today, saved a good 10kg. Sealed up all the holes it left with black sicaflex, so there's no problem with water spray coming up into the boot.





Sam

[TVR-190]

My VP Calais ****s all over my lexcen, does the 0-100 about 3.5 seconds quicker

[savage1987]

Good to know but that's hardly a fair comparison, is it??

I'm definitely doing a VP build, I've seen the light. They're nicer inside than VNs, and you can't go past a good Calais. I just want cooler factory options

Sam

[savage1987]

New pics, now has 19s with NO SCRUBBING WHATSOEVER





Sam

[TVR-190]

Same rims as me. nice

/walks out to car and finds it sitting on bricks....

[savage1987]

I do like the dish I reckon it looks tough (even if it's not really )

Sam

[wrx884]

Does actually look tough man r these ur rims from the 5L? wats happenin with that now its not sitting on bricks now is it lol

Theres somthing about the rear im not sure about i think its the garnish tho coz the bars so big and smooth and u have those lines in the garnish ever thought about filling these so the garnish is all smooth? might knock a year or 2 of its age from behind then haha

[savage1987]

Yep they're the ones from the 5L That's for sale on the cheap so it's been downgraded to 17" VT SS for the moment.

I've seen VNs with smoothed garnishes, I hate them! Never mind knocking a year or 2 off its age, I'm planning on knocking the body kit off, I'm over it. Back to standard or SS bumpers.. whatever comes up at a good price. I have an Exec rear bar in the shed ready, just need to make a full set and the kit's off!

Sam

[MUT4NT]

maan that looks mint cant wait 2 see it fully finished

[savage1987]

not getting finished unfortunately... all the good bits are going on a VP Calais and I'm selling the rest for parts

Sad but true
Sam

[MUT4NT]

not getting finished unfortunately... all the good bits are going on a VP Calais and I'm selling the rest for parts

Sad but true
Sam

oooh dam that is sad

[1991_Vn2nV]

The wheels look nice mate.

VP Calais will be tops though, great cars.

[savage1987]

oooh dam that is sad

haha yeah so if you know anyone who wants a bodykit, tell them to buy mine!

I'm looking to start a serious project, and I've decided to base it on a Calais.. much nicer to be in. I was looking into rewiring this entire car and changing over the whole interior but decided against it. The plan is to pick up a VP Calais and drop in an LS 6-speed manual.

Sam

[MUT4NT]

can u get ultra lows for vns or just superlows?

[savage1987]

SSL is as low as King go for live axle commodores I believe. That's one step lower than what I have in this car. I'm after a set

Sam

[savage1987]

hmm...VN's developed a Nasty habit... steering loose

[MUT4NT]

whats gonna happen to ur vn man anyway?

[savage1987]

When a VP Calais turns up for the right price (once I've saved enough cash up) I'll put all the parts I can onto that car and then wreck the VN (Lexcen ), selling off the rest of the stuff. I'll never get any money for the shell, it's a 500,000km car. Very straight, but nevertheless a 500,000km car.

Sam

[MUT4NT]

ah tru lol thats gettin near the days of doom :P

yeah sounds mint if u cant get a calais get a berlina just as good just not as nice interior

[savage1987]

The interior is what I want though. Full Calais electrics, nothing less. A sunroof is also in the plan, assuming I won't be able to find one with a sunroof already. I own two base model Commodores as it stands, I've learned I won't be happy unless I have a Calais at the least, regardless of model.

Sam

[MUT4NT]

yeah man, im actually looking for a Vp calais or berlina haha Vps the best looking commos

Chadly

[Bz Kn33z]

yeah man, im actually looking for a Vp calais or berlina haha Vps the best looking commos

Chadly

Pffffft

[savage1987]

Yeah I agree chadly, I love the VN/VP shape. I used to like VNs better but I'm warming to the VP, the front guards just flow a bit better with the longer indicators, and you get side indicators as well which is a bonus for safety.

I thought I'd like the VR/VS better until I actually owned one. They have their advantages but just don't have the almost classic muscle feel of a VN/VP.

LS1 VP is definitely my next car.

[MUT4NT]

fking oath man there shapes sexy hahaha

[terry1991]

oi that other car in ur pics what lights are those he has?