2002 Berlina - EC07EC

[KIWIV8]

2002 VY Berlina - 'EC07EC'

My current get to work car, and soon to be my boys first P-plate car.
My son and I are building it together.

Mechanicals:
L67 in the build
Ecotec Currently
MACE CAI
New Sensors, plugs, leads etc,
New Pulleys, Billet Race Craft pulleys and new Harmonic Balancer
Manta Headers, High Flow Cats, and Catback
82 Degree Thermostat
3.46 M80 V8 LSD Diff

Suspension:
Monroe GT Shocks
King Springs SL Front and Back
Superpro Bushes
HSV 330mm DBA T3 4000 Slotted Discs, Rebuilt C5 Calipers - Front
286mm DBA T2 Discs Slotted Discs, Rebuilt Calipers

Body:
Replaced the Grill
NOS Berlina Lights
Tinted Windows
NOS Calais Chrome Door Trims
Calais Chrome Window Surrounds
Calais Scuff Plates
Senator Roof Spoiler
Original HSV Rear Facia, Black badge
Badges Removed
Ceramic Coating of paint
VY Series 2 Calais Lights
VY Series 2 Calais Rear, Aftermarket Reverse Sensors
19" Simmons

Interior:
Android Head Unit
HSV Gauge Pod, (Boost and Oil Pressure)
White Dials Upgrade
Leather Calais Steering Wheel
VZ Calais Black Suede Dash and Door Trims
Ripshift Shifter Handle
VZ Calais Leather Interior
SS Sports Pedals

Current Commodore:
2002 VX HSV Clubsport - KIW14S
https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/02-vx-hsv-clubsport-s2.173635/

Previous Commdores in Order:
2004 VZ HSV Clubsport R8 - GOT60L
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vy-vz-wk-wl-v2/175023-got60l-2004-vz-clubsport-r8-6-0-ls2.html
2003 S2 Holden Monaro CV8 - CV8503
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vy-vz-wk-wl-v2/175025-cv8503-2003-monaro-cv8.html#post1949141
1995 VS S2 Holden SS
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vr-vs/175026-1995-vs-s2-holden-ss.html
1987 VL Holden GTS (NZ)
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vl/175027-1987-vl-holden-gts-nz.html

 

[Commo64]

Nice VY Calais which looks the part, and an awesome first car for your son or a daily driver for you...

 

[KIWIV8]

Few pics of the car when we bought it, before the mods started. (Jan 22). It looked like a Grandpa spec in the photos, but a lot rougher in person.

Arriving home.

 

[Commo64]

Few pics of the car when we bought it, before the mods started. (Jan 22). It looked like a Grandpa spec in the photos, but a lot rougher in person.

Arriving home.

The mods you've done to it has really transformed the car, and the leather seats make it look more Calais and less Executive

Used to have a VY Executive Wagon with SS rims and while it was the base model, it really looked the part... The VY/VZ shape has aged quite well IMO...

 

[KIWIV8]

The mods you've done to it has really transformed the car, and the leather seats make it look more Calais and less Executive

Used to have a VY Executive Wagon with SS rims and while it was the base model, it really looked the part... The VY/VZ shape has aged quite well IMO...

Thanks mate. Really happy with it. It had a lot wrong with it or broken but have pretty much fixed everything that I can see now.

I owned a VZ, but prefer the VX. My boy wanted a VY, and we got it for him. I have let him choose how we build it within reason, (The SSL were too low at the back, so we swapped them out, I insisted on the 19's instead of 20's because of the Sydney roads, and I made sure the exhaust is not too loud, and the tints all legal). Don't want him getting hassled too much.

Spent far too much as you do, but it's been cool to hang out together and work on it. Going to be cool to be able to go on cruises and shows together.

 

[KIWIV8]

Calais Boot Facia, Custom Plates. Badge Removal

Mace CAI

New Bonnet lining

NOS Calais Chrome Trim

 

[Commo64]

Thanks mate. Really happy with it. It had a lot wrong with it or broken but have pretty much fixed everything that I can see now.

I owned a VZ, but prefer the VX. My boy wanted a VY, and we got it for him. I have let him choose how we build it within reason, (The SSL were too low at the back, so we swapped them out, I insisted on the 19's instead of 20's because of the Sydney roads, and I made sure the exhaust is not too loud, and the tints all legal). Don't want him getting hassled too much.

Spent far too much as you do, but it's been cool to hang out together and work on it. Going to be cool to be able to go on cruises and shows together.

Yep, it's part of the learning experience... Your VX is also nice, and the VT/VX shape is nice as well... In fact, all Commodores have looked good IMO...

 

[KIWIV8]

Cleaning more things up in the engine bay.

New Rims - Boy wanted 20's. Sydney roads are too crap, and I already had a set of tyres.
Yeah Bud Simmons
Riding like a 4WD.

 

[Lex]

Cleaning more things up in the engine bay.

Those alloy parts come up really good when polishing them.

I polished some of my parts up. I decided to chrome plate them. Pick them up next week.

Here's a pic.

 

[KIWIV8]

Those alloy parts come up really good when polishing them.......

I polished some of my parts up. I decided to chrome plate them. Pick them up next week.

They look great, but I know my boy will not keep them polished. Leaving it to a few select pieces. Was the alternator easy to take apart and put together?. I was trying to paint mine, but didn't want to take it apart.