Callum's VX Calais :D (need advise)

[Callum14]

Name: Callum
Age: 18
Model: Calais VX Series 1
Year: October 2000
Payed: $Secrets
Odometer: 185000
Colour: "Blu"
Engine Type: Ecotec V6
Engine Mods: None (yet ;P )
Exhaust: Stock
Gearbox: 4-speed Auto
Suspension: Stock for now.
Wheels/Tyres: Calais 16" with new 225/55/16

Stereo:
Currently has the stock "Powerful 220w" Stock stereo with the 10CD Stacker in the boot (preventing me from getting a sub box on that side >.>) Plans for the future though


Other Mods:
Altezza Black Projector Headlamps

Future Mods:
Superlow's allround
Shorter Shocks
Camber Kit (all above is kind of the same mod)
Intake Lifter
Catback Exhaust
Extractors
Paint fixed
2 x 12" Alpine type R's with Monoblock amp
New Headunit with built in GPS
19's or 20's (depending on how the lowering goes)

So yeah I never saw this section on the forum :$ So I've deicded to do my progress log here I need some help picking wheel's and selecting the right suspension for me, I've spoken to the guy on here a few months back who sells the KYB/King kit with a camber kit. Got a good price back then let's hope it's the same.

[ucwepn]

you can run 20's with rolled guards and 225 tyres and it shouldn't scrub, nice car too btw.

[Callum14]

Yeah was looking at 18's or 19's with 235 or 225. And thanks man I have big plans for it.

[waynep91]

hey bud i reckon 18 inch cv8z and ultra lows but the rims should be sprayed gloss black

[Callum14]

From memory wernt the CV8Z's 19? Yeah I did look at them for a while They're a nice shape and would suit it.

[Killr6]

nah the cv8z were 18's and the ssv's were 19.

[Callum14]

Oohokay thanks I'm actually liking the look's of the VE 20" HSV Pentagon wheel's. They just look pretty awesome, yet the price will end up being $2000+ though :/



Also, I'm thinking of maybe down the track hunting down a Senator Kit for it (once I've lowered, got the wheel's, got the exhaust so on). Not too sure though. I generally don't like kit's at all, but I like the combination of the VX Senator Kit with the Bobtail and the roof spoiler (when it's sitting low on 20's). So I wouldn't get a kit until I'm about to spray my car, so they can do it all in one go.

Thoughts?

[Killr6]

thoughts on wheels - they are horrid and everyone has them, get something to stand out from the rest.

and you can never go wrong with a senator kit, but you will be looking at big big bucks for that genuine. and there are alot of haters out there that hate hsv kits on v6's so put your flame suit on

[ucwepn]

I love them, ditch the mudflaps and 20" penty's will look sweet.

[Callum14]

@DanLucas, thanks for the feedback yeah ill admit I usually hate kits on any car, i could get away with an Xu6 kit buy i like the style.of the senator kit, and I'd be willing to deal with the haters It wouldfar be a choice I'd have to give a lot of thought to. VX senator is by far my favorite car. As for the wheels, I quite like them and I see the other gts hsv style a lot more, we'll see

Ucwpen, thanks im taking the mud flaps off tonight actually

[Callum14]

Here's a new picture




I've got some damage on the rear left pannel which I want to get pushed out (I pushed most of the dent out by hand, could fix it with a mallet), but there's bit's and pieces around the car which annoy me. I'm stealing my key off my mother >.>

[Callum14]

In the process of taking my mud flap's off :P Taken the drivers side off with ease (had to take the front wheel off, raised the back and managed to get a stubby in), now to do the other side tonight.

[JSTCOZ]

looks neat mate! and yeah 20's 245/30/20 wit SL fron & SSL rear. got it on mine (y) gotta get gaurds rolled though lol

[Sphinx]

calais looks good mate. throw the 20 inch 'gons at it!

[Callum14]

Moar Pictures

[Callum14]

=== Little update ===

This week, I'm ordering my suspension to finally lower it, I'm going to order my Advanti Tourers today Finally getting around to it!

Also contemplating what exhaust to get, thinking of a Lukey Stainless Steel setup, not sure yet.

[Mono987]

Get me a side on pic and I'll do a few chops and you can decide that way...

[Callum14]

The only side on one I had on my Phone, I can take one tomorrow morning.



This is what I basically want it to look like wheels and all (this belongs to 17TUX)

[Callum14]

Got some new goodies still need to lower >.< they look mint though especially for $1500 and their genuine

[Matt02SS]

Looks good mate. Lower it ASAP.. Supersports seem to popping up everywhere ATM..

[Callum14]

Cheers man looks better in person. I'm in no rush to lower at the moment, as I have to save first, but I'm thinking of doing the exhaust before anything.

[JSTCOZ]

love the rims! lowereing on SL front and SSL rear and will look nice as hell!

[Callum14]

I was thinking SSL's allround?

[NVE_069]

What you do with the calaus rims ?

[WHYtheFACE]

The front will rub everywhere with SSL's :P I have SL's in the front and whilst at full lock the wheels are probably 10mm away from the guards, so you would have to roll / flare them.