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    1996 VS Calais 5.0L Daily + Project

    Hey, they aren't chrome shine, the one you can see best in pic on the front right was the spare that wasn't ever used so it's essentially brand new. as for the others, just use armorall wheel cleaner and once dry coat them in extreme tyre shine while doing the tires and wipe dry. Leaves them...
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    1996 VS Calais 5.0L Daily + Project

    The calais has had a fair bit of pampering lately. I replaced the worn Monroe shocks with brand new KYB Excel-G 50mm lowered shocks with new gen SSL front springs and new gen SSSL rear springs. It rides like a dream now. I recommend KYB over Monroe any day. Replaced strut mount bushes and...
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    1996 VS Calais 5.0L Daily + Project

    Didn't get around to taking any pics this arvo. But I've been reading up on them Tornado resonators.. I didn't get one because they've had some bad reviews. So I got a stainless 'Outlaw' resonator from Performance Warehouse
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    Vs 5.0

    Good to hear it's running well again
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    1996 VS Calais 5.0L Daily + Project

    sssl's arrived today, fitted them and the rear sits about 7mm lower. So after it settles it should sit perfectly even. I'll take some pics this afternoon
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    1996 SII V8 VS Calais - Panther Mica, Sunroof, Leather

    Hey man, I just finished reading your thread. This is pure class! What a perfect example on how pristine a calais can get. Noticed your thread hasn't been active for quite a while. Do you still own this calais? If so, how is it all going? Would love to see some updates.
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    1996 VS Calais 5.0L Daily + Project

    Wheels are the stock calais series II 16's. I love them, but I wish they were atleast 18's. Thanks, I'll be buying the new resonator tomorrow so I'll put up another video after it's fitted. Tell him to check out Parra exhaust's on ebay. $550 inc. freight for a single 3" mandrel bent...
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    Sweeneys VS S2 Statesman 5.0

    Nice clean stato man! How many K's she done? It's gonna look mint with a new dark tint and lowered evenly. Should of went the 3" exhaust..they sound so tough on the 5.0L's! And what size cam are you looking at getting?
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    Some pictures of my VN

    Nice job tidying up this VN man. I have to say though, it looked so much neater without that red trolley strip. Will you be getting a 5.0L VN in the future?
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    Vs 5.0

    And what ratio tyres are on them 16's?
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    Vs 5.0

    Just finished reading your entire thread. Awesome effort on keeping the vs in such great condition. It's looking mint! I love a tidy vs 5.0L I wish there were car meets/cruises in my area. All there is around here is P plater gangs lol Also, have you ever thought about getting a shift kit for...
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    Post Pictures of your VR/VS here.

    My 1996 VS Calais Series II 5.0L More pics here: http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/flux420/slideshow/ Thread link in sig
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    1996 VS Calais 5.0L Daily + Project

    Video of the new exhaust. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dNXNRo6shQ It's ridiculously loud in real life so I'm gonna get a 3" Tornado resonator off ebay and then see if its a bit better.
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    1996 VS Calais 5.0L Daily + Project

    Some more pics..
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    1996 VS Calais 5.0L Daily + Project

    Got a few new photos today. I'll post some more of the engine bay, boot, undercarriage, and speedo tomorrow. And I got the new exhaust, fitted it the other day and it sounds tough as fk, really happy with it. I'll post a link to the video of it soon.
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    1996 VS Calais 5.0L Daily + Project

    It's been a bit of a muck around getting the new exhaust. Couriers apparently tried to deliver it today and said no one was home.. I was home all day lol and of course they tried calling me 1 minute after I had started work this arvo. I also bought some new rear SSSL King springs off ebay...
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    1996 VS Calais 5.0L Daily + Project

    Cheers commodore1994. I bought the new 3" cat and the full 3" exhaust last week, the cat arrived and the guy said the exhaust will be here on Monday (hopefully). I went to autobarn this morning and picked up some nice new stainless steel bolts and got some 3" gaskets and new rubber mount...
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    1996 VS Calais 5.0L Daily + Project

    Haven't been active in a while so I thought I better post something. I haven't done much mods since my last post but I have been busy flushing and keeping all the fluids fresh and gave her a major service. Stoked with how well it's been running. Next week I'll be getting a new single 3"...
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    VT 5.0L vs VT 5.7L?

    Lol you's have obviously never been to Mildura. You'd know what I mean if you have haha
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    VT 5.0L vs VT 5.7L?

    That's why I only drag the wankers that king rev their **** heaps at the lights..
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    VT 5.0L vs VT 5.7L?

    lol VN with 500k on the clock
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    VT 5.0L vs VT 5.7L?

    Oh yeah. Why is it I chop every single piece of **** late model 6 in my 5.0l around town. Even though they spend 50%+ of their weekly wages on their buckets and still get beaten by a stock 5.0l lol. Post might be 4 years late but I still pump ve 6 cyls
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    Has anyone got any insight on Allied Bearings company?

    Okay cool, might just give it a go. Yeah I got the right front with ABS & IRS which suits my car. Cheers for your input hako
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    Bermuda Blue VT Calais

    And what headlight bulbs are you running? They match the fog led's nicely.
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    French new owner in trouble

    To be honest, for now I think you should take it to a mechanic and get them to have a look at it. Then you'll know what needs fixing and what it will cost to get it running well.
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    Bermuda Blue VT Calais

    Love ya work showbags. Just finished reading the whole thread. One of the most loved VT Calais I've ever seen
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    Power Steering Chatters... sounds like a Frog is in the pwr steer system

    They're located above the front strut towers of your shock absorbers. The top of the strut is connected to the vehicle body through the upper strut mount. The strut mount bearings allow the strut to pivot as the wheels are turned.
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    1996 VS Calais 5.0L Daily + Project

    Just went to take some more pics of the car but it's pretty gloomy today so I might wait til the light gets better. Update on things that have been done: -Had a roady and rego'd -Windscreen washers fixed -Handbrake adjusted -Radius rod bushes replaced -Sway bar link rubbers replaced -Rear...
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    Power Steering Chatters... sounds like a Frog is in the pwr steer system

    It could possibly be a strut mount bearing. I have a similar issue atm it's very minimal but makes a slight noise when turning the wheel at low speed/revs. A mate that is a mechanic had a quick look yesterday and said it might be the strut mount bearing that needs some grease or replacing...
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    Has anyone got any insight on Allied Bearings company?

    I'm looking to replace a wheel hub for my VS Calais and was wondering if anyone had tried Allied Bearings as they seem to have high standards and a lower price than OEM ($88 + Free Postage) for the hub assembly. Also they have specialized in bearings and seals since 1982. Buy Holden Wheel...
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    1996 Holden Calais

    flux submitted a new Showcase Item: 1996 Holden Calais Read more about this showcase item here...
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    1996 Holden Calais

    1996 Holden Calais
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    1996 VS Calais 5.0L Daily + Project

    I'll take some pictures of the interior & engine bay today. And it has 201,000kms on the dot.
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    1996 VS Calais 5.0L Daily + Project

    Model: - 1996 Series II VS Calais Paint: -Two tone Green over Shadow Grey Engine: - 5.0l V8 304 Transmission/Diff: - 4-speed 4L60-E - Fully reconditioned 3.45 ratio LSD Exhaust: - 100CPSI 3" stainless steel cat - Scorpion single 3" Aluminised steel cat back - Scorpion 3" Aluminised high...
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    1995 VS Calais - A2A Cooled L67

    Far out wamboin, you've come a long way on this Calais! It's turning out to be quite a beast, nice work man! You've inspired me to do more to my Calais now ;D You haven't posted in a while.. Have you got any other plans for this at all?
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