nathanVY
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- Location
- Geelong, VIC
- Members Ride
- 2003 VY LS1 Turbo Calais, 2005 4Gen Liberty Wagon
nathans VS Calais - 19" VX GTS Wheels, SIII Stato Dash, Tinted, Stereo **SOLD**
Thought i'd finally post up a my ride thread
Bought this car from a dealer in NSW paid $3600 + $200 for a 12 month warranty and drove back home to Geelong ![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
1996 VS Calais
Odo: 174, XXX when I got it, now it's more like 200,XXX
Colour: Black (Panther Mica) Over Silver
Engine: 3.8Ltr Ecotec, BMC Panel Filter, Mace 25mm Manifold Insulator
Transmission: 4sp Auto
Exhaust: Pacemaker Headers > Twin 2 1/4" > Twin Cats > Single 2 1/2" back
Diff: Standard 3.08
Electrics: Power Windows, Cruise Control, Climate Control
Interior: Part Leather / Velour, VS SIII Stato Dash & Centre Console, Stato Clock![Wink ;) ;)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Wheels: 19" VX GTS, Genuine HSV - Carbon Series 235/35/19 92W
Stereo:
- Pioneer DEH-4250SD
- Cadence XS6K splits front
- Wave Audio 6.5"" 100WRMS splits rear
- Alpine MRV-F405 4CH amp
- 2x JBL 12" Subs
- Boss Amp
- Sound Deadening installed in front doors
Suspension:
- Monroe GT Sport Shortened Struts
- Monroe GT Sport Shortened Shocks
- Super Pro Strut Bearings / Bushes
- Super Pro Castor Rod Bushes
- Nolathane Z Style Link Pins
- King Low Front
- Lovells SL Rear
Exterior:
- HID Headlights 6000K Hi/Low
- LED Parkers
Interior:
- 35%/18% Tint
- VS III Statesman Dash
- VS III Statesman Woodgrain Centre Console
- VS III Statesman Woodgrain Sunglasses Holder
- LED Interior Lighting Conversion
- Seat Covers
- LED Footwell
Engine:
- 25mm Manifold Insulator
- Reco Injectors
- Tune (98 tune from The1)
- BMC Hi Flow Filter
OLD
OLDER
OLDER
FUTURE
Exterior:
- SS Driving Lights
- Replace Chrome (Done)
- Remove Boot Lock
- Professional Detail/Cut Polish
Engine:
- L67 Conversion
- Boost Upgrade
- Hi Ratio Rockers
- Manifold Spacer
- Big Throttlebody
Diff:
- LSD
Things that need fixing:
- Cruise Control not activating (FIXED! Replaced stalk and adjusted brake switch)
- Climate Control - not blowing out of center vents (FIXED! Replaced vac solenoid box, tpiece near throttlebody & vac tank)
- Replace passenger air bag cover (Stato Dash in )
- Steering wheel moaning noise (FIXED! rp7 and rubber grease into the firewall grommet)
- Cluster/Auto/Speed Alert globes blown (Globes replaced)
- Crank Angle Sensor needs replacing (Replaced at 179, XXX kms)
- Rear main seal (replaced at 180, XXXkms)
- Idler pulleys need replacing (replaced at 182, XXXkms)
- Thermostat needs replacing (replaced at 182, XXXkms)
- Throttlebody, tps, iac, maf, etc needs cleaning (cleaned at 185, XXX kms)
Servicing, etc
- Oil & Filter change 177,XXXkms - 31/05/2010
- Plugs & Leads changed 177,XXXkms 05/06/2010
- Auto service & fluid flush 177,XXXkms - 31/05/2010
- Auto Serviced, Deep pan added, shift solenoids and selector seal replaced 179, XXXkms
- Oil & Coolant flush and change 180, XXXkms 31/07/2010
- Full coolant flush, block & radiator. Filled with 100 000 000km / 6 year coolant. (182, XXXkms
- Oil Flush, Oil & Filter Change 185, XXXkms
- Wheel alignment at 188,XXXkms - 30/10/2010
- New Injectors, Fuel filter changed & Mace 25mm Manifold Spacer fitted at 188, XXXkms - 13/11/2010
- Oil Flush, Oil & Filter Change 190,XXXkms - 25/11/2010
- Ignition barrel replaced
- Alternator changed due to bearing noise replaced with 2nd hand one at 191,XXXkms - 15/12/2010
- Coil packs & DFI module replaced at 191,XXXkms - 22/12/2010
- Struts, Shocks, Strut-Top Bearings & Mounts, Link Pins and rear brake pads all replaced at 192, XXXkms - 15/02/2011
- New radiator, heater tap, coolant temp sensor and thermostat + coolant and oil flush and oil filter change at 193,XXXkms - 5/3/2011
- New IAC fitted at 194,XXXkms - 2/4/2011
- Transmission serviced and accumulator springs removed at 194,XXXkms - 10/4/2011
- Plugs & leads replaced at 195,XXXkms - 22/04/2011
- Starter motor, handbrake cable, engine & transmission mounts replaced at 195,XXXkms - 11/05/2011
- Engine detox, oil and filter change at 197,XXXkms - 18/6/11
- Reco transmission and trans cooler fitted, auto serviced at 199,XXXkms - 14/7/2011
- Castor rod bushes changed to super pro urethane, new tyres (19s) and wheel alignment at 201,XXXkms - 10/08/2011
- Engine oil & filter change at 203,XXXkms
- 2x Cats changed to Magnaflow HiFlow Ceramics, 200CSPI at 205,XXXkms - 15/10/2011
- Oil & Filter change at 207,XXXkms - 5/11/11
- Tyre rotation at 207,XXXkms
Thought i'd finally post up a my ride thread
1996 VS Calais
Odo: 174, XXX when I got it, now it's more like 200,XXX
Colour: Black (Panther Mica) Over Silver
Engine: 3.8Ltr Ecotec, BMC Panel Filter, Mace 25mm Manifold Insulator
Transmission: 4sp Auto
Exhaust: Pacemaker Headers > Twin 2 1/4" > Twin Cats > Single 2 1/2" back
Diff: Standard 3.08
Electrics: Power Windows, Cruise Control, Climate Control
Interior: Part Leather / Velour, VS SIII Stato Dash & Centre Console, Stato Clock
Wheels: 19" VX GTS, Genuine HSV - Carbon Series 235/35/19 92W
Stereo:
- Pioneer DEH-4250SD
- Cadence XS6K splits front
- Wave Audio 6.5"" 100WRMS splits rear
- Alpine MRV-F405 4CH amp
- 2x JBL 12" Subs
- Boss Amp
- Sound Deadening installed in front doors
Suspension:
- Monroe GT Sport Shortened Struts
- Monroe GT Sport Shortened Shocks
- Super Pro Strut Bearings / Bushes
- Super Pro Castor Rod Bushes
- Nolathane Z Style Link Pins
- King Low Front
- Lovells SL Rear
Exterior:
- HID Headlights 6000K Hi/Low
- LED Parkers
Interior:
- 35%/18% Tint
- VS III Statesman Dash
- VS III Statesman Woodgrain Centre Console
- VS III Statesman Woodgrain Sunglasses Holder
- LED Interior Lighting Conversion
- Seat Covers
- LED Footwell
Engine:
- 25mm Manifold Insulator
- Reco Injectors
- Tune (98 tune from The1)
- BMC Hi Flow Filter
![imag0311z.jpg](http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/1250/imag0311z.jpg)
![imag0312h.jpg](http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/2098/imag0312h.jpg)
![imag0180t.jpg](http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/2941/imag0180t.jpg)
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![imag0166mj.jpg](http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/860/imag0166mj.jpg)
OLD
![p060411070601.jpg](http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/9268/p060411070601.jpg)
![p2002111048.jpg](http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/5900/p2002111048.jpg)
OLDER
![92203270.jpg](http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/9417/92203270.jpg)
OLDER
![44041533.jpg](http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/9418/44041533.jpg)
![p300411170402.jpg](http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/1315/p300411170402.jpg)
![p300411170401.jpg](http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/3845/p300411170401.jpg)
![p3004111704.jpg](http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/2127/p3004111704.jpg)
FUTURE
Exterior:
- SS Driving Lights
- Replace Chrome (Done)
- Remove Boot Lock
- Professional Detail/Cut Polish
Engine:
- L67 Conversion
- Boost Upgrade
- Hi Ratio Rockers
- Manifold Spacer
- Big Throttlebody
Diff:
- LSD
Things that need fixing:
- Cruise Control not activating (FIXED! Replaced stalk and adjusted brake switch)
- Climate Control - not blowing out of center vents (FIXED! Replaced vac solenoid box, tpiece near throttlebody & vac tank)
- Replace passenger air bag cover (Stato Dash in )
- Steering wheel moaning noise (FIXED! rp7 and rubber grease into the firewall grommet)
- Cluster/Auto/Speed Alert globes blown (Globes replaced)
- Crank Angle Sensor needs replacing (Replaced at 179, XXX kms)
- Rear main seal (replaced at 180, XXXkms)
- Idler pulleys need replacing (replaced at 182, XXXkms)
- Thermostat needs replacing (replaced at 182, XXXkms)
- Throttlebody, tps, iac, maf, etc needs cleaning (cleaned at 185, XXX kms)
Servicing, etc
- Oil & Filter change 177,XXXkms - 31/05/2010
- Plugs & Leads changed 177,XXXkms 05/06/2010
- Auto service & fluid flush 177,XXXkms - 31/05/2010
- Auto Serviced, Deep pan added, shift solenoids and selector seal replaced 179, XXXkms
- Oil & Coolant flush and change 180, XXXkms 31/07/2010
- Full coolant flush, block & radiator. Filled with 100 000 000km / 6 year coolant. (182, XXXkms
- Oil Flush, Oil & Filter Change 185, XXXkms
- Wheel alignment at 188,XXXkms - 30/10/2010
- New Injectors, Fuel filter changed & Mace 25mm Manifold Spacer fitted at 188, XXXkms - 13/11/2010
- Oil Flush, Oil & Filter Change 190,XXXkms - 25/11/2010
- Ignition barrel replaced
- Alternator changed due to bearing noise replaced with 2nd hand one at 191,XXXkms - 15/12/2010
- Coil packs & DFI module replaced at 191,XXXkms - 22/12/2010
- Struts, Shocks, Strut-Top Bearings & Mounts, Link Pins and rear brake pads all replaced at 192, XXXkms - 15/02/2011
- New radiator, heater tap, coolant temp sensor and thermostat + coolant and oil flush and oil filter change at 193,XXXkms - 5/3/2011
- New IAC fitted at 194,XXXkms - 2/4/2011
- Transmission serviced and accumulator springs removed at 194,XXXkms - 10/4/2011
- Plugs & leads replaced at 195,XXXkms - 22/04/2011
- Starter motor, handbrake cable, engine & transmission mounts replaced at 195,XXXkms - 11/05/2011
- Engine detox, oil and filter change at 197,XXXkms - 18/6/11
- Reco transmission and trans cooler fitted, auto serviced at 199,XXXkms - 14/7/2011
- Castor rod bushes changed to super pro urethane, new tyres (19s) and wheel alignment at 201,XXXkms - 10/08/2011
- Engine oil & filter change at 203,XXXkms
- 2x Cats changed to Magnaflow HiFlow Ceramics, 200CSPI at 205,XXXkms - 15/10/2011
- Oil & Filter change at 207,XXXkms - 5/11/11
- Tyre rotation at 207,XXXkms
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