VN Calais T56 manual

[ChrisMParticipant Melbourne VicVN Calais LS1 View build HERE Member since: August 16, 2017 Posts: 140]

Yeah nice. I was looking for a PWR radiator and couldn’t find one. I know they used to do the conversion radiators. I changed from the el thermos to the au one and with the fans offset I think it will do the trick. I’m just about through that defect list I got for the rwc so I can start the engineering process.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Good stuff, good luck with it.  Yea I had to sell one of my kidneys to pay for my PWR radiator set up but its beautiful piece of work.  Actually I had to sell my first born child to pay to get it through engineering, but thats another story

[gtrboyyParticipant gtrboyy1.6 Getz View build HERE Member since: January 20, 2016 Posts: 201]

Can go single bf fan or cheap/neat vs v6 later version are slimmer…they work quite well & take up least amount of room,.

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[ChrisMParticipant Melbourne VicVN Calais LS1 View build HERE Member since: August 16, 2017 Posts: 140]

I ended up fitting the Au fans and it has allowed more clearance. The only issue i have now is my radiator is leaking thanks to my 4 yo. I told him next time he damages the cars or any part he is paying for it out of his savings.

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[ChrisMParticipant Melbourne VicVN Calais LS1 View build HERE Member since: August 16, 2017 Posts: 140]

HI All,

I’m pretty stoked after 3 long weeks i finally got my reverse lockout delete kit today. I’m going to install it today as well. It comes with 2 springs as the installed one can be too firm for short shifters.

[ChrisMParticipant Melbourne VicVN Calais LS1 View build HERE Member since: August 16, 2017 Posts: 140]

I installed my autometer gauges the other day. Not really happy with the pod gauge. I haven’t finished cleaning it up yet. I like the angle as that is perfect. Just looks shit house imo.

 

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Hey mate, did you know I run a 3D printing hobby business called Build Ninja, I design and make various gauge pods etc.  This is the one in mine.  Take a look at http://www.buildninja.com.au

[ChrisMParticipant Melbourne VicVN Calais LS1 View build HERE Member since: August 16, 2017 Posts: 140]

I didn’t know you made them. How is the angle for viewing? Have you have any issues with them.I had a bad experience with 3d printed clips before.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Actually probably have them installed in 20 or 30 cars now, never had a complaint.  They work really well.  I started off perfecting the design for mine, then came up with the idea of offering them to other people.  Alot of it has to do with the quality of the printer.  Mine is a semi commercial one, it cost me just under $4k to buy, so it a pretty good piece of kit.  I make them ABS.  I also do a nice clip in replacement for the trip computer on a VR/S and also the latest one is a replacement for the top air vent on the drivers door.  They have a natural texture of the printer, so you can sand and paint them if you want, I have as is as i think it matches nicely with the factory look.

[ChrisMParticipant Melbourne VicVN Calais LS1 View build HERE Member since: August 16, 2017 Posts: 140]

I think you have twisted my arm. Ill look into getting one car is going to the engineer today wish me luck ahaha

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Best of luck mate, had to be the most nervous time of my life, let us know how it goes!!

[ChrisMParticipant Melbourne VicVN Calais LS1 View build HERE Member since: August 16, 2017 Posts: 140]

Thank you, I will let you know how it goes.

Do you know what they look for?

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Everything!!!!

[ChrisMParticipant Melbourne VicVN Calais LS1 View build HERE Member since: August 16, 2017 Posts: 140]

So I passed engineers today. He certified the engine, transmission, brakes steering wheel and rims. Pretty stoked.

[RennoParticipant Adelaide, SAVN SS | VX SS View build HERE Member since: March 11, 2016 Posts: 119]

Nice work mate!

[ChrisMParticipant Melbourne VicVN Calais LS1 View build HERE Member since: August 16, 2017 Posts: 140]

Thank you mate

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

That’s fantastic mate, well done, that’s a big one ticked off the list, happy days  

[ChrisMParticipant Melbourne VicVN Calais LS1 View build HERE Member since: August 16, 2017 Posts: 140]

Thanks mate. I’m glad it passed first go. Means I did something right. Now I have to go back to the mechanic to sign off the rwc. Them club rego it is!

[ChrisMParticipant Melbourne VicVN Calais LS1 View build HERE Member since: August 16, 2017 Posts: 140]

Update. I got my car reged last Monday. So it’s now on m plates. I can now finally enjoy all my hard work.

I need to start looking at another shifter. The one I have feels a little notchy. I have been eyeing off the malwood one but not sure what it will be like.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Congrats mate, awesome enjoy!

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