My new (old) 2003 VY Calais 5.7L

[pding]

Hey everybody. First time caller, long time listener. Thought i'd post up my recently inherited ride. She's a beaut'. Plenty of plans for her in the future. Read on for some current details and planned mods, more pics to come...

Model: 2003 VY Calais HBD
Colour: Silver (470G)
Interior: Anthracite (Trim 811)
Engine: 5.7L LS1
Mileage: 246,000
Transmission: Auto
Suspension: FE2
Wheels: Alloy 'J' Series 18"

Current upgrades/fixes:
- Bendix Ultra Premium Brake Pads (F+R)
- New Power Steering Pump
- New front L/R wheel bearing hubs
- SuperPro (KIT153K) front Strut To Chassis Mount Bush (still need to do lwr' control arm and lwr'-inner bush)

Planned upgrades/fixes:
- New tyres (235/40/R18)
- Paintless dent removal
- Rear parking sensor replacement
- Power Antenna replacement
- OEM AC Delco plugs
- OEM HSV leads
- OTR CAI
- MAF-less tune
- Headers, 3" exhaust etc.
- M80 LSD 3.7 Diff Gear Set

Anyway, would love to hear your thoughts. I'll be as active as possible in the general VY (02-04) thread with any updates or queries/concerns I have.

Cheers,
Paul

 

[afstruct]

Nice, welcome,
more photos !!

 

[tml678]

Great looking car mate! VY/Z Calais’ have really stood the test of time

 

[pding]

A few more...

 

[pding]

Hey guys, thought i'd share some photos of the interior. Leather steering wheel has seen better days so I chucked a steering wheel protector on it, as well as an SCA dash mat, works a treat! Needs a new centre console lid. Roof lining is also sagging just above my head, however not a major concern

SuperPro front strut to chassis mount bushings I threw into it the other week. They've been working wonders, no more front end dip and horrid clunking when I hit a bump. No wonder the ride was so sh*t beforehand, the LH had perished and RH was warped!!

Next steps/updates:
- Order some ACDelco plugs, these should arrive soon
- Have since discovered its a got an LSD
- There's a vibration (rattles the centre console rear door latch/flap thing) at 30-45kmh and persistent at speeds above 70kmh - thinking this may be the tail shaft couplings and/or centre bearing so will have to look into this soon, unfortunately I dont have the tools necessary to change myself so will be a local mechanic job