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| matt | Posted @ 11 May 2008, 1:17am |
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Posts: 64 | hey guys got a couple of questions if anyone can help: first, is the oil pressure gauge in a vl calais supposed to move from low to high whilst driving or pretty much stay stable? mine reads low whilst idling and about 3/4 up when on the throttle.Thought it might be an oil pump prob?
Second, what size rims can i put on without any problems with guard clearance? Im lookin at vy ss 18s and although its stock hight now i will be lowering it.Any thoughts much appreciated!
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| Tye | Posted @ 11 May 2008, 12:34pm |
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Posts: 22 | im pritty sure that the oil pressure is alright mine dose that aswell didnt think anything of it ur rims depending how lol u go but that size will be good but if u go real low u will need to get gaurds rolld
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| joelah | Posted @ 12 May 2008, 1:30pm |
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Posts: 40 | careful with the rims dude.
i have 17" rims and i got yellow stickered for the, but i passed because 17" is the legal limit for the vl. but 18" is one size too big. but, im from perth so laws might be different in whatver state you are in haha.
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| matt | Posted @ 12 May 2008, 3:02pm |
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Posts: 64 | yea im in perth too man, i actually thought that cos the cal came out with 15s and i think you can go two sizes up but wasnt sure.Cheers buddy
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| Justin | Posted @ 12 May 2008, 3:55pm |
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Posts: 16 | From what i believe its only 2 sizes up with standand suspension. however if you have sport suspension then its only 1 size (i think)
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| Tye | Posted @ 12 May 2008, 8:05pm |
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Posts: 22 | actrully wit the rims im from perth aswell and ive got 19s on mine and they are fine i got super lows aswell they dnt go by ur rim size its the tyres dia and ive got 19 245 /35 or 25 one of them and thats legal soo the bigger rim u go the smaller profile tyre ur gunna have to have for the legal issues but with srubbing and siht just roll ur guards and ull be fine ive got a shit on the sizes if anyone wants it
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| matt | Posted @ 12 May 2008, 8:24pm |
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Posts: 64 | cheers man, do u have probs wit the cops wit that size? can u recommend a good shop to get the guards rolled at?
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| Tye | Posted @ 13 May 2008, 11:33pm |
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Posts: 22 | nah the cops dont bother me and getting them rolled i wouldnt no who is best to go as i did them myself soo yh lol gwd luck
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| joelah | Posted @ 14 May 2008, 3:22am |
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Posts: 40 | when i went through the pits the bloke told me that it goes by rim size, and that you are only legally allowed to go two sizes upwards. i wouldn't risk anything larger or you will end up in the shits with the police. so yeah, pretty much just roll guards, get proper king-springs or whatever and keep it legal cause if a policeman sees a nice looking VL driving along, more than likely they will pull you over and bullshit you for something like rim size or lowness.
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| Tye | Posted @ 14 May 2008, 8:07pm |
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Posts: 22 | why dad's mate is one of the mechanic at the pits and nah its not rim size ive got a sheet on how they go about it , in eastern states its 2 sizes up not here tho its the diamater
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| joelah | Posted @ 14 May 2008, 9:27pm |
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Posts: 40 | really? haha getting bs'ed by the pits guys.
ahhhh im booked in again for next wednesday wish me luck. i wanna get the yellow sticker off so i can sell my VL and get a calais.
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| matt | Posted @ 15 May 2008, 6:30pm |
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Posts: 64 | yea thats what the guy at the tech section at the pits told me on the fone, he said the rolling diameter cant be more than 15mm from original, and even tho like 17 or 18 are bigger rims the lower profile tyre compensates, thats what the guy at bob jane reckoned as well. but he did say if i was gona put 18s on and lower it id need a swaybar or panhard rod (1 of the 2 i cant remember)cos it would shift to the left. thanks for the help guys.
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| Tye | Posted @ 15 May 2008, 7:07pm |
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Posts: 22 | nop probs haha yeah a panhard rod any otherthings be glad to hel yo joelah wat u get stickerd for and wat pits u going to gwd luck
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| joelah | Posted @ 16 May 2008, 12:47am |
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Posts: 40 | i was being a dickhead going double the limit on marmion ave so they pulled me over and gave me sticker cause apparently my car is too low and the rims were too big?
haha, i went to the pits and the guy said both of those things were fine. the things that he did get me for were:
- previous owner had cut the speaker holes too large in the parcel shelf so i needed to get them welded up and supported.
- i needed to get my springs more secure (pretty much just got insulators for them)
- needed a child restraint clip
and a couple of other little things like that, apparently my pedals are a bit too slippery or something but yeah just small things that are a pain in the arse.
i went to the warwick pits, im actually booked in again for this wednesday to get (hopefully) the all clear. the guy there was actually really nice, and the rest of the guys there seemed pretty cool. i would recommend warwick for anyone in perth. you have to book a week beforehand, but its worth it because you know you have a guaranteed spot.
sorry this post is so long haha.
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| Tye | Posted @ 16 May 2008, 8:04pm |
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Posts: 22 | ahaha warick yeah thats the best i take mine there ai fuk u got done for sum painful things ahaha devo
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