Calais Turbo

vlcalais8 · 24-08-07, 17:43

i remember getting the chrome refelctors for about 30 bucks each (stuff ebay, any thing for VL calais seem to be overpriced) from a wrecker who dealt with new aftermarket stuff, changed the old dull ones over, kept the GMH glass covers (giving them a really good inside out clean) and they look like a new original original set

VLT-025 · 24-08-07, 19:24

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Originally Posted by vlcalais8

i remember getting the chrome refelctors for about 30 bucks each (stuff ebay, any thing for VL calais seem to be overpriced) from a wrecker who dealt with new aftermarket stuff, changed the old dull ones over, kept the GMH glass covers (giving them a really good inside out clean) and they look like a new original original set

Cool, I didn't know you could buy just the reflectors. I don't care what anyone says though, I've saved (and made!) so much on ebay it's not funny. Just tread wisely thats all

BlackVL · 30-08-07, 17:57

Any more info on this Alsa paint ? where can you get it from etc ?

VLT-025 · 15-11-07, 00:52

Before and after shots....

KALAY · 17-11-07, 07:55

farrrrk that.......

the headlights ate the intercooler!

mrsn8r · 11-03-08, 01:14

good write up mate might give it a go

vlwagz · 25-09-08, 16:34

has anybody had problems with the headlight sitting a bit low. im not sure if its just me but my aftermarket lights seem to sit pretty low you can see the clips that hold the glass to the light.

SIroller · 28-10-08, 00:14

huh.. i haven't seen that before but i know a lot of the time peoples front apron isn't straight and there are all sorts of gaps between lights and the metal...

i just did a quicker swap of the gmh lense onto a set of new tys headlights. easy job and the results are awesome.

Grega · 28-10-08, 19:51

yeah i did mine tonight also. one of my lights was rusty inside - MUCH better now

snake · 28-10-08, 19:54

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Originally Posted by vlwagz

has anybody had problems with the headlight sitting a bit low. im not sure if its just me but my aftermarket lights seem to sit pretty low you can see the clips that hold the glass to the light.

a little bit but if you have all the screws they are alright. mine are depo brand

MNTVLB · 12-03-09, 16:14

Hey mate. Good thread I have done the same as you. much better once I changed the reflectors over.

KALAY · 12-03-09, 16:17

btw.. dont try polish your reflectors
doesnt work

VLT-025 · 12-03-09, 18:00

right you are...I made that mistake too lol

VLT LE · 13-03-09, 18:34

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Originally Posted by MaD_WoG

btw.. dont try polish your reflectors
doesnt work

Same l used windex to clean the reflectors and the chrome came straight off

but lucky GMH had stock back then bought 4 pairs

Blown Vl# · 09-07-09, 20:15

lol isnt alsa paint hard to find in aust or dont sell it in aust anymore? and its like $200 for 1 litre. right?

_vendetta · 09-07-09, 23:19

well this is a two yr old thread.

aZ` · 11-07-09, 10:52

Yes i know, old thread. Does anyone know if/where the genuine lenses are still available?

ipg · 11-07-09, 19:13

http://holmart.com.au/online/prod1294.htm

Mattuz · 11-07-09, 23:03

just bought a HID kit and im also gonna do this to my headlights to get an even brighter light haha

good write up mate i might try this out in the next few weeks

VLPOLBT1 · 24-06-10, 22:12

Just a quick question i have always been able to remove headlights on earlier model commodores how do you remove the headlights on a vl, It seems that where the bumper is on top there is another mould which needs to come off. Or do you just remove the entire front bar so you have clear access to remove the headlights. I understand that there are 2 screws on the rad support panels but the small panel on top of the bar stops the light from sliding out. can someone post a pic and some info in how to remove the lights without busting anything because my cars moulds are spot on and i dont want to break anything.
Thanks Guys and cheers

PSI086 · 24-06-10, 23:34

Remove the grill, remove the centre bumper moulding which has 2 clips under where the grill was and also a bolt on the underside in each corner. You will then see the 4 screws/bolts which hold the headlight in place (2 top, 2 bottom). Then its just a matter of unplugging it and wiggling it out

VLT-025 · 24-06-10, 23:54

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Originally Posted by MaD_WoG

farrrrk that.......

the headlights ate the intercooler!

over 2 1/2 years later....and I still don't get that comment lol

VLPOLBT1 · 25-06-10, 01:31

Thanks for the info i will give it a shot 2moro, It's nice to have brandnew NOS headlights sitting in the garage for nearly 5 years it's now time to put them to good use on a really good car.

Gas Rb30 · 09-02-11, 21:34

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Originally Posted by VLT-025

over 2 1/2 years later....and I still don't get that comment lol

the comment = the light stole all the attention from the cooler.

Im guna do something like this my lights i cant even tell if they are on at night. and my high beam is terrible. going to get some brighter bolbs and give it a new reflector background.

N/A 88 · 04-03-11, 00:54

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Originally Posted by Gas Rb30

the comment = the light stole all the attention from the cooler.

Im guna do something like this my lights i cant even tell if they are on at night. and my high beam is terrible. going to get some brighter bolbs and give it a new reflector background.

ha, yeah im going to be investing in new bulbs soon too, when im on a well lit main road, i can't even see my lights on the road, XD

30-08-07, 17:57	#28
BlackVL old school muscle Join Date: 20-06-02 Location: Melbourne, Northern Suburbs Car: 87' VL Turbo, VT SS 5.0, HQ prem 308 Trader Rating: (8)	Any more info on this Alsa paint ? where can you get it from etc ? __________________ FAST CARS LOSE THE BRA'S

15-11-07, 00:52	#29
VLT-025 Liquer/Poker Join Date: 10-03-06 Location: Adelaide, Your VL's birthplace...Don't knock it Car: They have 4 wheels and aren't making me rich Trader Rating: (25)	Before and after shots.... __________________ *W.T.B. MOMO "RACE" 350mm steering wheel in good condition* . Last edited by VLT-025; 17-11-07 at 11:40.

11-03-08, 01:14	#31
mrsn8r Player Join Date: 31-05-07 Location: Melbourne, northern suberbs Car: vl sold..vs & astra Trader Rating: (3)	good write up mate might give it a go __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEQMjvesUeQ lets just tell ur mum we ate the pie

25-09-08, 16:34	#32
vlwagz Gold Members Join Date: 01-06-06 Location: SA, adelaide Car: VLT berlina wagon Trader Rating: (11)	has anybody had problems with the headlight sitting a bit low. im not sure if its just me but my aftermarket lights seem to sit pretty low you can see the clips that hold the glass to the light. __________________ V MY CAR V http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/showthread.php?t=123988

28-10-08, 00:14	#33
SIroller CAL.415 Join Date: 11-03-07 Location: International, Chapel Street Car: S1 VLC 'CAL415' (sold) SLT MX7 S/W Trader Rating: (52)	huh.. i haven't seen that before but i know a lot of the time peoples front apron isn't straight and there are all sorts of gaps between lights and the metal... i just did a quicker swap of the gmh lense onto a set of new tys headlights. easy job and the results are awesome. __________________ Hibernating.

24-08-07, 17:43	#26
vlcalais8 Player Join Date: 14-08-07 Location: Adelaide, south Car: Trader Rating: (0)	i remember getting the chrome refelctors for about 30 bucks each (stuff ebay, any thing for VL calais seem to be overpriced) from a wrecker who dealt with new aftermarket stuff, changed the old dull ones over, kept the GMH glass covers (giving them a really good inside out clean) and they look like a new original original set

28-10-08, 19:51	#34
Grega Player Join Date: 21-07-03 Location: Melbourne, Hoppers Car: Trader Rating: (9)	yeah i did mine tonight also. one of my lights was rusty inside - MUCH better now __________________ Cheers Grega

12-03-09, 16:14	#36
MNTVLB Officially broke Join Date: 04-03-09 Location: NSW, the shed Car: R32 GTR 26/30, EL XR6, grandpa spec VL Trader Rating: (0)	Hey mate. Good thread I have done the same as you. much better once I changed the reflectors over.

12-03-09, 18:00	#38
VLT-025 Liquer/Poker Join Date: 10-03-06 Location: Adelaide, Your VL's birthplace...Don't knock it Car: They have 4 wheels and aren't making me rich Trader Rating: (25)	right you are...I made that mistake too lol __________________ *W.T.B. MOMO "RACE" 350mm steering wheel in good condition*

09-07-09, 20:15	#40
Blown Vl# Player Join Date: 16-04-09 Location: Brisbane, Northern Suburbs Car: VL in teh build Trader Rating: (0)	lol isnt alsa paint hard to find in aust or dont sell it in aust anymore? and its like $200 for 1 litre. right? __________________ RB3 0HP - Chompin Mike The Mower

09-07-09, 23:19	#41
_vendetta C.R.E.A.M Join Date: 30-06-08 Location: WA, Morley/Freo Car: Transperth Bus, '86 Berlina, Calais Turbo (gone). Trader Rating: (10)	well this is a two yr old thread. __________________ We Hit Turbulence!

11-07-09, 10:52	#42
aZ` Player Join Date: 25-07-03 Location: Melbourne, m'ton peninsula Car: VLT355 9.9@139 Trader Rating: (0)	Yes i know, old thread. Does anyone know if/where the genuine lenses are still available?

11-07-09, 19:13	#43
ipg shannon noll Join Date: 13-07-02 Location: Melbourne, eastern subs Car: r32gtr Trader Rating: (5)	http://holmart.com.au/online/prod1294.htm

11-07-09, 23:03	#44
Mattuz Shít Bloke Join Date: 27-08-07 Location: Perth, North Car: WRX Trader Rating: (12)	just bought a HID kit and im also gonna do this to my headlights to get an even brighter light haha good write up mate i might try this out in the next few weeks

24-06-10, 22:12	#45
VLPOLBT1 Player Join Date: 12-06-10 Location: Melbourne, hawthorn Car: Trader Rating: (0)	Just a quick question i have always been able to remove headlights on earlier model commodores how do you remove the headlights on a vl, It seems that where the bumper is on top there is another mould which needs to come off. Or do you just remove the entire front bar so you have clear access to remove the headlights. I understand that there are 2 screws on the rad support panels but the small panel on top of the bar stops the light from sliding out. can someone post a pic and some info in how to remove the lights without busting anything because my cars moulds are spot on and i dont want to break anything. Thanks Guys and cheers

24-06-10, 23:34	#46
PSI086 You Can't Polish A Turd Join Date: 28-05-02 Location: TAS, Over there Car: One of those Trader Rating: (13)	Remove the grill, remove the centre bumper moulding which has 2 clips under where the grill was and also a bolt on the underside in each corner. You will then see the 4 screws/bolts which hold the headlight in place (2 top, 2 bottom). Then its just a matter of unplugging it and wiggling it out

25-06-10, 01:31	#48
VLPOLBT1 Player Join Date: 12-06-10 Location: Melbourne, hawthorn Car: Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks for the info i will give it a shot 2moro, It's nice to have brandnew NOS headlights sitting in the garage for nearly 5 years it's now time to put them to good use on a really good car.