Eddey's V6 - The Ghost...

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Eddey's V6 - The Ghost...

by EddeyDancer » Sun Oct 24, 2010 4:22 am

I bought My Calibra with 112,000 Km's on it, at the Local Car Auction, in March of 2003

At the time, I was looking at Various Cars like, Nissan: 180SX, 200SX, 300ZX, Sylvia and Skyline...
Toyota: Supra, MR2 and the Subaru WRX, but the Calibra was 'The Car' that Stood Out most to Me!!!
As there were so many of the other Cars going around, I wanted something Different to the Rest...

I Basically kept it Standard the whole time, as it was already in Fairly Decent Condition...
That was until it was recently reversed into whilst parked, only then to be struck from behind
in July 2010 just a few weeks later... And so the 'Make Over' was then forced upon Me...

When deciding on the 'Make Over' I wanted to upgrade 'The Look' but at the same time I still wanted it
looking like a Calibra... So I salvaged the V-Grille off the damaged Bumper, and the Wheel Selection was
based on the Original Style... As the Front and Rear Bumper Bars got damaged and had to be replaced, the
Body Kit was the Best Available Option... It was the same situation with the Muffler, Head Lights & Tail Lights!
It was then that I had decided, that now would be a good time to patch up the few dings and some faded
areas, so the whole car was then re-sprayed! It went in on the 18 Aug 2010 & was out 29 Sep 2010 (6 weeks)

The Muffler was the Last Stage, and I decided to replace 'The Cannon' with the Twin Exhausts on both
sides to sit well in the Style of the New Rear Bumper Bar... To accomplish this, the Rear Lower Spoiler
was removed and the Rear Towing Hook was cut off, in order to position the Muffler right in the centre!

It's now 'THE GHOST' that Roars!!!

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THE OWNER: Eddey Dancer

YEAR/MODEL: 1995 - YE95A

ENGINE TYPE: C25XE - V6 - 2.5lt

ENGINE ACCESSORIES: Upgraded Lower Manifold & Metal Cam Covers, Polished Upper Manifold, SIMOTA Performance Air Filter and Custom Stainless Steel 3" Quad Exhaust

BODYWORK: SMK Body Kit, Full Re-Spray with Colour Coding, Vectra Door Handles, Black Angel Eyes, Black Altezza Tail Lights & Clear Side Indicators

BRAKES AND SUSPENSION: Lucas Brake Pads, Front and Rear... KYB Shocks: Excel G Front & Gas-A-Just Rear, Standard V6 Front Springs, with K-Mac Custom Rear Springs fitted with Whiteline Nolathane Rear Spring Pad Bushing, to adjust the ride height, to my liking...

WHEELS: ASA 18" Chrome 5 Spoke Alloys with Tyre Sizes 215/40 R18 on the Front and 235/40 R18 on the Rear

STEREO COMPONENTS: SONY MEX-BT2850 Bluetooth Audio Head Unit with the Standard Speakers

INTERIOR: Upgrade consisting of: Black Leather Seats & Door Trims imported from the UK, Heated Seat Switches, Custom '3 Tone' Colour Scheme, Cream Pillars replaced with Black Pillars, Re-trimmed the Roof Liner in Grey cloth material, White LED's fitted in Dash & Gauges, Bug Eyes Style Interior Light fitted with LED's
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Re: Eddey's V6 Profile

by big_gordy » Sun Oct 24, 2010 5:57 am

:text-worthless: :mrgreen: :whistle:
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Re: Eddey's V6 Profile

by Robs-se » Sun Oct 24, 2010 11:17 am

Wot he said, and welcome
Nothing succeeds like a budgie with nae teeth

Up the Hibs!!

Now with added Vectra VXR power

Now calibraless
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Re: Eddey's V6 Profile

by tazz666 » Sun Oct 24, 2010 11:29 am

aye wot they said get some piccies up and welcome to .net :D
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Re: Eddey's V6 Profile

by Allys Cally » Sun Oct 24, 2010 11:45 am

welcome to cc.net, now get some pics up :mrgreen:
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Re: Eddey's V6 Profile

by v6 steve » Sun Oct 24, 2010 12:29 pm

hi and welcome to .net
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Re: Eddey's V6 Profile

by MadOnVaux! » Sun Oct 24, 2010 2:04 pm

Welcome to the club....

Now get some effing pics up!!!! ;)
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Re: Eddey's V6 Profile

by v6bob » Sun Oct 24, 2010 2:08 pm

Come on Eddey.............PICTURES! :whistle:
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Re: Eddey's V6 Profile

by BazV6er » Sun Oct 24, 2010 3:50 pm

welcome to .net , so wheres the pics
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Re: Eddey's V6 Profile

by Callyman » Sun Oct 24, 2010 3:53 pm

Welcome aboard mate.
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Re: Eddey's V6 Profile

by bodgetastic » Mon Oct 25, 2010 8:36 pm

Welcome to the site mate
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Re: Eddey's V6 Profile

by EddeyDancer » Thu Feb 10, 2011 3:31 pm

Wow...

My last loggin was 24 Oct 2010... ;)

PROFILE RECENTLY UPDATED: 15 MARCH 2011

I've only just worked out, how to Post Pics on here!

So check them out, and let Me know what Your thoughts are!
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Re: Eddey's V6 Profile

by RobbieV » Thu Feb 10, 2011 4:44 pm

EddeyDancer wrote:I'm totally unaware as to how to Post Pics on here!


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Re: Eddey's V6 Profile

by EddeyDancer » Mon Mar 14, 2011 4:11 pm

Here are the Photos, as Demanded!!! ;)

They show the 'Before and After' in Stages, so I hope You like the Transformation!

Please do share Your thoughts and opinions! ;)
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Re: Eddey's V6 Profile

by EddeyDancer » Mon Mar 14, 2011 4:39 pm

Ok... My next focus on the list, is getting a much Smoother Ride!
I'm currently looking at various Types/Brands of Front and Rear Shocks!
Also looking and replacing the various Bushes, that might also be worn out!

I took it to Two different Pedders Shops, and got Two very different Reports!
So I'm wondering what Conclusion, the Third Diagnosis will present Me with!

Then, it's the Rear Number Plate Lamp Lenses, that need to be Upgraded!
As the Originals didn't fit well, and don't looking as Flashy, as the rest of the car! :(

So Anyone with some Useful Information, please don't be Shy! ;)
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