Ok so i plan on lowering my tsx just with the a-spec springs soon but the problem is my tires rub with 235’s on the rear. Now i have considered in getting the fenders rolled but i’ve heard it could cost anywhere from 75-120++ bucks per fender! so i just wanted to know if anyone would be of interest of renting it from me if i were to purchase one

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Here in CA you can have all four done for $150U US or less. Thats why when I saw one for sale locally, I bought it. I have never used fender roller but I can’t wait.

I am in the process of re-building a 1994 Opel Calibra, 4 wheel drive with turbo and I am desperately seraching for a complete set of engine hoses. Can anyone please tell me where I can get hold of a complete set of hoses?

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Have a look on UK and German eBay.

Roose Motorsport in the UKL is another that might be able to help you. They do hose kits for Opel/Vauxhall cars.

I drive Calibra turbo 95 model, when i got it 6-8 months ago, it was factroy as. First thing i instaled was boost gauge and turbo timer. gauge was showing me 4-5psi all the time and still does if i take off doggy bleed velve off. I took it to 3 mechanics and still no help, last one did full check up, all hoses are good, actuator good, turbo good…., they say it might be computer playin safety but not sure, anyone knows about this problem?

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Some Euro cars go into limp mode when aftermarket turbo timers and guages are installed. It can confuse the ecu so it goes into limp mode for safety reasons. Best answer i have.

Can anyone help me with my central locking problem, as of like 3 days ago, it suddenly stoped working, and fuse is still fine, battery is fine, no clue where to begin from here

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If you follow the metal rod it will come to a black plast rectangle thing, this is the central locking motor. The Master one is on the drivers side and slave on the passenger side.

If you have a volt meter you can test if there’s power going to it when turning the key. If there is then its the motor thats gone. Would have a clue how much Holden will charge for it but it wont be cheap. Try a wrecker.

The Cali’s came out with 2 different 2.0L yeah? Which one is the better of the 2?

Reason i’m asking is that I can no longer get the Cam i want, and am considering just saving up for a 2.0L conversion.

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for the c20xe there were the non-ecotechs from 91-94, they had the L shape rocker cover, they produced 110kw, the 95-97 ecotechs produced 100kws..

the 94 model had the L shape cover, but said ecotech on it.. it’s a fake ecotech..

then theres the c20let turbo, i think they were same all the way thru.. not sure tho.. got about 155kw methinks. then there was the 8v single 2l, that came only in the auto’s, had something like 80kw or something

Does anybody know where i could get my hands on a clutch cable new in melbourne. i need a c25xc .
i have spoken to holden and they dont make or stock them anymore.

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Opel’s dealers probably don’t want to know.
Your Cally is more or less 10 Years old, Theres still Parts in the Holden Warehouse for Geminis. Get a Part Number, Goto a Dealer, Don’t tell them what it is or what it’s for.

Up until 3 years ago, I was buying Genuine Isuzu Parts from Holden for Geminis and Piazza.
They have to carry Parts, A Average Service book goes up to 15 years after sale Service.

I have the v style grill on my cail any suggestions how to opelise it? Also my air con does not work. when ya press the button doesn’t click on – compresser ?

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It’s probably outta gas. When the gas level is low the compressor won’t engage. If you get the gas replaced get it dyed so you can find the leak.

Yeh call the place that re-gassed is and ask if they dyed the gas – if they did use a UV light to look for the bright green dye to find the leak. Either that or it’s an electrical fault – you can check the compressor clutch by connecting 12 volts directly to the wire going into the compressor. If it clicks in then maybe one of the pressure switches is faulty.

havent actually taken notice and measured.
what is the standard speakr size in the front doors? and is there space to go bigger without modifying the door cards?

Ive noticed that the boot is rather shallow, so my original plan of 2 15’s is gonna be a tight squeeze..its gonna be a custom setup though.

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fronts you’ll fit 6″ easily, rear you’ll fit 6.25″ easily. i have 2 12’s in the boot, you wont fit much more in.. you could do 15’s if you really need the extra 3 inches.

If you take the spare wheel out, use that cavity for a nice sub……

It’s probably the best place to mount one, both for looks and sound quality/effect

In my Calibra, I’ve installed Alpine 5 and 1/4″ splits up front on custom made bases, inside the door cards, but as stated above you can fit up to 6 and 1/2″ speakers.

Only problem with these, is that the hole on the door card will be too small and to get the best sound out, it would be best to enlarge them, otherwise you could just mount the speakers on the outer face of the door cards

Rare coins

I’m looking for some new wheels for my calibra. Any idear’s ?

Chrome
White
Gold

Had a look on internet under 17’s some nice ones there Like the ones called vault. also whats the stud patten?

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crystal vaults – not a big fan of chrome rims.. but if you must there is a lot better out there. but at least 18″!! personally 19″ FTW!

16V cali is 4×100 stud pattern which is very common
V6/turbo cali are 5×110 which is a painin the ass.. but ya get that..

Go for 18’s at least……..they suit a Calibra beautifully, 19’s look even hotter

As Bass mentioned, heaps of choices for 4×100 PCD.

I’ve had 20’s on mine (I’ll have to PM you some pics)……just squeezed in, with 30mm lowered Eibachs, If you get the correct offset, the problem with this size has got more to do with the front suspension strut spring cup, not the gaurds.

Noticed this arvo that i have a rattle clingy chingy noise coming out of my car. (with windows down specially my side you can hear it most) Only when car is in gear and idoling.

Could this be my muffler / exzorst?

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Damn rattles are annoying and there sometimes impossible to find the source.

You’ll just have to keep trying to find where it’s eminating from – easier done than said, as these things tend to originate from somewhere no where near where they sound like they’re coming from…..

I’ve had a few on mine I’ve given up on.

I’ve also noticed the longer you have a certain car, the more noises you seem to pick up on, that were seemingly not there before