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Old 02-11-2010, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by UMADBRO
Headers and FF cats should make a huge difference! I'm curious about the tune........are you maxed out as far as timing, duty cycle etc.?


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The car is my daily driver. The tune is middle of the road. Nothing maxed out as far as I know. Vector Motorsports tunes a ton of these cars.
I still have to send the latest dyno information to them and get one last fine adjustment.

It sure sounds different at WOT with the Headers!
 
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And now for my new look:
 
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Those wheels are MUCH better dude.
 
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Old 02-17-2010, 12:57 PM
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My new wheels are now on! Also not the new stance.
Will be making some appearance mods soon to complete "the look".






 
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Nice, very nice. Say, how about some Holden Calais V tails to REALLY set your G8 apart from the others?
 
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Old 03-16-2010, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Bob.au
Nice, very nice. Say, how about some Holden Calais V tails to REALLY set your G8 apart from the others?
Thank you Bob! I like the Calais rear, except for the diffuser. If I were going to change the taillights I would probably go HSV GTS. Just not sure I want to spend $6000 or so to swap taillights and diffuser.
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Old 03-16-2010, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Christiancoach
Thank you Bob! I like the Calais rear, except for the diffuser. If I were going to change the taillights I would probably go HSV GTS. Just not sure I want to spend $6000 or so to swap taillights and diffuser.
How's you Mistu?
I was considering the Calais tail lights for my SSV just before I got rid of it

The Evo is awesome man Definately lacks the presence and respect my SSV had, but it's better in many other ways
 
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Originally Posted by Bob.au
I was considering the Calais tail lights for my SSV just before I got rid of it

The Evo is awesome man Definately lacks the presence and respect my SSV had, but it's better in many other ways

Am I correct in thinking that the Calais tails are taller than the VE, and a swap would require changing the bumper?
Will a G8 GXP diffuser fit the Calais bumper?

Glad you are enjoying your Evo!
 
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Originally Posted by Christiancoach
Am I correct in thinking that the Calais tails are taller than the VE, and a swap would require changing the bumper?
Will a G8 GXP diffuser fit the Calais bumper?

Glad you are enjoying your Evo!
Calais tails are the same size as the SSV/G8/G8GT tails They look a bit classier IMO.

n.b. I think the Calais & Calais V have the same tails, they are basically red with a smoke finish lens: http://www.autoclub.com.au/uploaded_...008-743326.jpg
 
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Hmm, I thought I checked them out before and they were taller than the G8 tails. Maybe a better description is that they go lower and that requires a different rear bumper.
Note the difference in the follwing two pics:

 
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One last update: My new front lip spoiler!

 
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I did similar work to my '05 GTO. What a great car.
 
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I did similar work to my '05 GTO. What a great car.
Where are you? Would love to connect with a Monaro conversion for a photoshoot.

 
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Some newer shots:
I haven't updated this thread in a while, although I might have posted some of these pics elsewhere.
Enjoy!






Sorry, she is a little out of focus:


 
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