levymetal's VP CALAIS HSV ENHANCED 5LTR

[Tibokan]

Give HSV a call and get them to check the VIN and engine numbers. If it is a HSV, they'll send you out a Verification Sheet for a fee (The HSV interior badges probably got nicked if the car got sold at a auction in the past).
Also, just get a dodgy RWC done if you got a mechanic mate, saves you a lot of money in the long run, as proper RWC are an absolute c**t to get for VN and VP's, they pick on a lot of things that dont necessary need to be changed (I had to change an assortment of rubbers, simply because they were old (still good mine you) and I got hassled because my seats wobbled a bit). If you do take it for a proper RWC, make sure the engine and underbody is sparkling (ie. no leaks or dirt), as first impressions count heaps for older cars.
Once you get it all fixed up, you should take it for a quarter mile. Im interested to know the time difference between the 180kw hsv v8 and the stock 165kw one. My brothers VQ V8 165kw got a 14.6, i reckon yours should beat that easily especially since the Calais carries less weight than the VQ.

 

[Dirbatua]

put your vin number into the HSV website, then you can purchase a form off them.

https://reports.hsv.com.au/authenticate/

 

[Wagon_Wheel]

off the funny stuff for now, wouldn't let gas near this unless i got lpg injection and ripped out the whole petrol system, which wouldn't warrant the cost anyway and i can afford petrol now so it's all good! geoff i go to work with a guy who looks exactly like you haha. on an upcoming nice friday when the weather is just a bit nicer i'll come up to FG, and i'll check out what cruises are happening soon as well and see what i can make it to

Haha, thats funny, so wheres this new job?
Does he get called chewbacca too?

 

[levymetal]

i'll put the vin number in later when i get the car back, got a call from the mechanic though telling me that i got a really good car because it's definitely a hsv (got the build number on the plates and he reckons it's got the cam).

the calais sure is light weighing in at only 1370kg!

 

[ucwepn]

I love my shift kit lol needs respect in the wet, Nice car btw look after her, Interiors are easy to change just keep ur eyes open for a good one.

 

[Wagon_Wheel]

Cam??? HSV upgrades shouldnt have gotten a cam...
Unless it was a GTS or similar

 

[MasterOfReality]

HSV enhanced could be optioned with the 180kW engine pack in the VPs, that was it. Consisted of the ecu, SV airbox and HM headers. Auto was also recalibrated.

Since manual was an option, this is correct as the T5 wasn't offered on the 200kW motors, like in the GTS or 5000i models. I think there were one offs, but in the whole, the t5 wasn't generally made available for anything more than 180kW.

Remember, with enhanced cars, the options available depended on how much cash you had to throw around. Even the badges and sticker kits were options.

Ring HSV and get them to send out a verification letter. Will cost you nothing. The letter will spell out every hsv mod done to the car.

When I spoke to HSV, they informed me that they don't keep track of build numbers for the enhanced models, but 'approximately' 200 VP's were enhanced.

I reckon the majority of those were SS's, so being a Calais, and in red, I think your car is in a very small minority.

 

[Dirbatua]

according to the HSV site, it is a 185kw engine.

 

[89 vn]

My SS has the HSV enhanced stuff including the badges 185 engine, intake etc and the dude who sold it said it was a factory option so yeah I guess the SS/Calais with HSV enhanced is at the highest scale of SS/Calais

edit : cos I cant quote, Tikoban the 1/4 is probably very similair to clubsport which had 180kw motor and 1300kg weight and clicked in at 14.3 i believe in wheels or so

 

[STEALTHY™]

Lucky you didn't get the inter. Mine weighs 1640kg.