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  1. L-VrCalais

    Camber issues...

    Hi guys I got ultra low springs in the rear of the vr, now due to the IRS it has chronic negative camber. Although one side the(the left) has more camber the the other so what would do this? I'm thinkin maybe a bent lower control arm. Also keep in mind I am getting the 4 point camber kit next...
  2. L-VrCalais

    coolant problems...

    So I dont understand how a radiator cap can do that to ur car lol
  3. L-VrCalais

    coolant problems...

    Yea na I didnt flush it completely, i didnt take the therostat of and run water thru the block if thats wat u mean. No it doesnt heat up i had that problem but i changed the temp sensor and sender and now the hottest she gets its just over half but the fans kick in straight away. Just went and...
  4. L-VrCalais

    coolant problems...

    hi guys my vr seems to be forcing coolant out through the overflow hose when I turn it off, so what does this mean? blown head gasket? but there is no water in the oil and the raditor is like a month old and thermosat about 8 months old. So could it be the radiator cap?
  5. L-VrCalais

    tailshafts???

    will a vs ecotec tailshaft fit a vr buick 3.8?
  6. L-VrCalais

    cold air intake

    Could be a project worth considering...
  7. L-VrCalais

    cold air intake

    lol wat do u mean the cops? btw lovin the avatar lol, ur dog?
  8. L-VrCalais

    cold air intake

    Expensive conversion isnt it? Probably better of buying a vx ss or sumfin...
  9. L-VrCalais

    cold air intake

    Each to their own i reckon, although I wudnt mind a 5.7L under the hood of the vr...
  10. L-VrCalais

    cold air intake

    Well I have a K&N on mine I reckon the big difference is fuel economy but Ive also heard it will contribute when u put bigger throttle body, exhausts and other mods etc...
  11. L-VrCalais

    Overheating issues...

    Just put a new temp sensor and temp sender in it and seems to have fixed the problem thanks guys for all ur advice... cheers
  12. L-VrCalais

    Overheating issues...

    yep it was premixed when i bought it and yes ill try the cap next. But im feeling its a faulty gauge just like the mechanic said but he also told me to change the temp sender so yea his reading was 92 degrees and the gauge was sitting at 3 qaurters and we all know this aint right... lol
  13. L-VrCalais

    temp sensor

    yea na its kool man greatly appreciated, I just put it in there lol go have a look its "Overheating issues" and give me some feedback cheers
  14. L-VrCalais

    Overheating issues...

    What do u mean how hot does it indicate?? it shows over 3 qaurters and yes it was premixed coolant and i bled it properly. Im a finatic about that lol. So i just went to super cheap then and got a temp sensor put it in and now it only get up to 3 qaurters and the fans cut in so does this...
  15. L-VrCalais

    Overheating issues...

    Hi all Basically like the thread title says my car seems to be telling me its overheating, but then the thermo fan kicks in and all is good. It seems to only do it after about 1/2 an hour of driving so and when sitting at lights or going up a hill, also when i was at a mechanic last getting my...
  16. L-VrCalais

    temp sensor

    well sorry jujibelly u must be one of those internet heros. Sorry edals i appreciate it sorry if i offended u. and juji how about u just dont run ur mouth over the net and make urself look like a fool. BOTTOM LINE!!!
  17. L-VrCalais

    temp sensor

    well that didnt answer my question any one else?
  18. L-VrCalais

    temp sensor

    how would u know if ur temp sensor is faulty. my calais is saying its overheating with the warning chime, but i cant smell coolant burning or hear it boiling and it seems to run fine. Keeping in mind that the mechanic told me its says its running hotter than it really is after checking for...
  19. L-VrCalais

    What tail lights are the best?

    Yea each to thier own I guess I mean considering the fact that you have to pay $380 for the chrome I probably wudnt bother either mine just came with the car but I reckon the clear headlights look awsome...
  20. L-VrCalais

    What tail lights are the best?

    Yea id still rather the supercharger cos they are constant power, use less fuel, and easier to install so yea not sure man.
  21. L-VrCalais

    where can I buy a crate engine

    Hi all is there anyone out there that knows where I can buy a worked v6 crate engine from? cheers
  22. L-VrCalais

    What tail lights are the best?

    How much for a turbo set up tho?
  23. L-VrCalais

    What tail lights are the best?

    Yea well im thinkin of dumping a 5 litre in my calais or maybe supercharge the v6 not quite sure yet wat ever is cheapest and gets the most power...
  24. L-VrCalais

    What tail lights are the best?

    Sounds good how much you pay for it?
  25. L-VrCalais

    What tail lights are the best?

    Yea its just I put these chrome tail lights on for my gf, she loves em and convinced me to do it but im not sure if I like them haha. They go good with the dark green but at the same time make the car look kinda cheap sometimes so yea idk any help would be hot!
  26. L-VrCalais

    What tail lights are the best?

    Hi guys just starting a poll to get opionions on tail lights so let us know and reply with ur opinions or watever.
  27. L-VrCalais

    Unlocking vz commodore without key

    Ive got two options for u mate 1 involves a brick and the other a locksmith... I understand u dont want to smash a window so ring the locksmith they should be able to take the back tray lock out and make a new key from looking at the numbers or watever on it I had it done with my magna but idk...
  28. L-VrCalais

    Hi there Kinda random, but ur not from campbelltown are you? I thought I saw a commo...

    Hi there Kinda random, but ur not from campbelltown are you? I thought I saw a commo identical to urs drive my house today lol cheers
  29. L-VrCalais

    What cars have you owned?

    Yea na ur not wrong man the 5L have always sounded better i reckon, so yea how much did u pay for her?
  30. L-VrCalais

    What cars have you owned?

    Macca that black ss is absolute beast!!! thats wat i want when I get my blacks, how does the 5 litre go compared to the 5.7 litre?
  31. L-VrCalais

    Vs Berlina Questions

    Is it a big job? I havent done one but want to with someone who knows so i can say i did it on the calais myself... any suggestions?
  32. L-VrCalais

    What cars have you owned?

    93 magna 95 vs exec commo white 95 vs Calais green/silver 92 vp exec silver(originally lexcen rebdged and front bumper converted) but it was a f$#&ing beast And now a 94 Vr Calais green/silver
  33. L-VrCalais

    Vs Berlina Questions

    I want to convert my vr calais to manual before I supercharge it, will the converion be any different being a calais?
  34. L-VrCalais

    p plate fine help

    There we go that should be easier to read lol very sorry.
  35. L-VrCalais

    p plate fine help

    Mate im in the exct same situation as you, got done driving home from a job interview, windy day the rear p plate had blown behind the number plate and the front one had weathered and snapped in half. Now the whole loop hole thing I did, i lost 4 points on my reds for doing 23 over and...
  36. L-VrCalais

    what should I do get my resray my calais or get a new five speed vr?

    Yea man just got her resprayed up the left hand side and all rust and damage fixed up, its looks awsome man ill post some pics soon :)
  37. L-VrCalais

    exhaust questions

    Ill put the straight thru on first and if it drones ill get the resonator and see how it sounds...
  38. L-VrCalais

    exhaust questions

    Yea I can fit it Ive did a stock exhaust on my vs exec and was easy as so calais with IRS cant be any harder lol 230?? yea there's a place on ebay that said they can send me one for around the same price... would pickup be an option?
  39. L-VrCalais

    [NSW] Anyone want to sell some ultra lows for vr?

    Na i need fronts
  40. L-VrCalais

    [NSW] Anyone want to sell some ultra lows for vr?

    Hi guys I'm looking for a set of ultra low front springs for my vr so if anyone knows of any or has any let me know cheers
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