Calais Chrome Trunk Trim

[Crazy Paul]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/DSC_2957.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/DSC_2958.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/P1010483.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/P1010484.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/P1010481.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/P1010490.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/P1010489.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/P1010488.jpg

No drilling required on G8.
Holds on with 5 pin retainers and double-sided tape strips (all included)
US$130 total shipped by Airfreight.

Fitting Instructions:
http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=19599&p=289619&viewfull=1#post289619

[Seattle09GT]

This is also on the SS-V Special Edition trunk lid, correct?

[Crazy Paul]

This is also on the SS-V Special Edition trunk lid, correct?

Yes.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/New%20Holdens/154.jpg

[rmcrom]

That looks good.

[GXPaycheck]

I like, but I wonder how it would fit with my backup cam mounted on the upper license plate bracket? I would probably have to drill a new hole for the cable.

[MongosG8]

Was looking at this last year.
A little pricey but I think it looks nice. Might be interested.

Is it chrome plated plastic or metal?

[Crazy Paul]

Was looking at this last year.
A little pricey but I think it looks nice. Might be interested.
Is it chrome plated plastic or metal?

Cheaper than you'll find elsewhere.
Solid plastic.

[MongosG8]

Cheaper than you'll find elsewhere.
Solid plastic.

I agree with you Paul ..seen them for as much as 160.00 US.

I'm interested

[BudaG8]

hmmmmmmm. Might look nice Plasti-Dipped on my White Hot.

[MongosG8]

Paul
PM Sent

[Crazy Paul]

I like, but I wonder how it would fit with my backup cam mounted on the upper license plate bracket? I would probably have to drill a new hole for the cable.

Could you maybe take one of the yellow clips out (they're removeable) and run your cable through the now vacant hole?

[Seattle09GT]

Bonzer mate! Ordered mine just a week ago and it already arrived today! Paul and the Aussie kangaroos that swam the Pacific are pure awesomeness!

[MongosG8]

Bonzer mate! Ordered mine just a week ago and it already arrived today! Paul and the Aussie kangaroos that swam the Pacific are pure awesomeness!

Awesome! Than means I should see mine in a day or two!!:cheers:

[Seattle09GT]

Awesome! Than means I should see mine in a day or two!!:cheers:

How did you do the paint work to get your black scoops, did you DIY or farm it out? How much $$$

[MongosG8]

How did you do the paint work to get your black scoops, did you DIY or farm it out? How much $$$

A lot of people are painting them themselves. Much cheaper.
I actually found a set on Flea-Bay for 35.00 bucks already painted PBM. When I received them they were brand new. The body shop wanted 75.00 bucks to paint them. I figured just to keep my white ones in case I want to switch back to stock look.

[Seattle09GT]

A lot of people are painting them themselves. Much cheaper.
I actually found a set on Flea-Bay for 35.00 bucks already painted PBM. When I received them they were brand new. The body shop wanted 75.00 bucks to paint them. I figured just to keep my white ones in case I want to switch back to stock look.

Thanks. Didn't find any scoops for sale directly, but found several PBM G8s being parted out. Sent some e-mails. Unbelievable number of wrecked G8s being dissected on eBay including a White Hot GXP.

[MongosG8]

I noticed that tonight when I was on eBay. I couldn't believe how many were being parted out. I guess its good for the people looking for OEM parts at a decent rate.

[MongosG8]

Paul, Thanks Alot!
My wife was like "something from Australia came in for you today". I had a grin!
It is a nice appearance mod to the rear.

[GXPaycheck]

Could you maybe take one of the yellow clips out (they're removeable) and run your cable through the now vacant hole?

How far below the original trunk line do they extend?

[Seattle09GT]

How far below the original trunk line do they extend?

I'm installing mine tomorrow. I will take pics. It appears that it doesn't curve "up" the lip but actually hangs down - I'm not describing it well - will make sense with pics.

[Crazy Paul]

How far below the original trunk line do they extend?

Look at the 3rd,4th & 5th pics at the top of this thread.
The red rectangles are 3M tape which sticks to the flat horizontal surface above your rear licence plate.
The rectangular holes in the chrome strip are for your license plate lamps to shine thru.
You can look at your car above the license plate and see the holes for the yellow clips.......there's one central and one each side maybe an inch outboard of each license plate lamp.
The holes will currently have a plug or bung in them to blank them off.

[BluYa76]

Hey Paul, could you get me a close up pick of what it looks like when the trunk is open. Specifically the underside of the trim. Reason is for my current led strip that I'm running I need to see if there's enough room, and if it would look good on the underside of the trim. I'm currently using two led strips in place of the stock license plate bulbs. Thanks for your help Paul.

[Seattle09GT]

Hey Paul, could you get me a close up pick of what it looks like when the trunk is open. Specifically the underside of the trim. Reason is for my current led strip that I'm running I need to see if there's enough room, and if it would look good on the underside of the trim. I'm currently using two led strips in place of the stock license plate bulbs. Thanks for your help Paul.

I'm installing today and will take before / after pics of the install. Now I just need to figure out how to remove those plugs in the trunk without destroying the area in the process. Hmmmmmm...

[BluYa76]

I'm installing today and will take before / after pics of the install. Now I just need to figure out how to remove those plugs in the trunk without destroying the area in the process. Hmmmmmm...

Thanks I greatly appreciate that. When I put my led plate lights on I ran the wiring through them. I push the tabs out from the inside of the trunk lid. It's not to hard to do, but you do have to remove the trunk lid liner.

[Seattle09GT]

Thanks I greatly appreciate that. When I put my led plate lights on I ran the wiring through them. I push the tabs out from the inside of the trunk lid. It's not to hard to do, but you do have to remove the trunk lid liner.

HOLY CRAP. What a bitch to install - I had no freakin' idea. It wasn't hard, it was just a BITCH.

[christiancoach]

The pics in the original post are cool!
Here is what it looks like in black:
http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy171/thechristiancoach/DSC_7682.jpg

[MongosG8]

^That looks real nice.
Love what you did with the badging and the trim.

[Crazy Paul]

FITTING INSTRUCTIONS:
http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=19599&p=289619&viewfull=1#post289619

[BudaG8]

Hey Paul

I just attached the chrome trunk trim. It snapped right in with no problem. I blacked mine out with Plasti-dip and added a red stripe to match what I did to the front grills. Thanks again.

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[Crazy Paul]

Hey Paul, could you get me a close up pick of what it looks like when the trunk is open. Specifically the underside of the trim. Reason is for my current led strip that I'm running I need to see if there's enough room, and if it would look good on the underside of the trim. I'm currently using two led strips in place of the stock license plate bulbs. Thanks for your help Paul.

Still hoping one of the guys above can provide a close-up from underneath.

[Crazy Paul]

Hey Paul
I just attached the chrome trunk trim. It snapped right in with no problem. I blacked mine out with Plasti-dip and added a red stripe to match what I did to the front grills. Thanks again.


Great work.
That's a unique look.

[BlackGT5]

I have a couple of questions that I posted in another thread. Any help is appreciated.

http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=19599&p=293684&viewfull=1#post293684

[BudaG8]

I have a couple of questions that I posted in another thread. Any help is appreciated.

http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=19599&p=293684&viewfull=1#post293684

Hey BlackGT5

I answered what I could for you on the other thread.

[Crazy Paul]

I have a couple of questions that I posted in another thread. Any help is appreciated.
http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=19599&p=293684&viewfull=1#post293684

Go look now.

[BlackGT5]

Thanks again Paul. Arrived today.....only 7 days!!

[BlackGT5]

Still hoping one of the guys above can provide a close-up from underneath.

Just put it on Paul...thanks for the bonus:thumbsup:

Hopefully this helps:

http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss266/blackgt5/CalaisTrimUnderside.jpg

On a PBM:

http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss266/blackgt5/Calais_Trim.jpg

[Crazy Paul]

VE Series 2 with reversing camera fitted.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/VE%20Ser2/IMG_1617.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/VE%20Ser2/IMG_1607.jpg

[GXPaycheck]

I like that, but it wont fit with my style camera. What cam is that?

[SRG8]

Hey Paul,

Do they have this available in CF?

[Crazy Paul]

Nope.

[Crazy Paul]

Here's some more details about the Redline rear chrome strip.
The central hole is 30mm wide, 34mm long.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/R1010527.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/R1010524.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/R1010525.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/R1010526.jpg

[Crazy Paul]

There's also a new Redline SSV all in one badge.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Badges/R1010522.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Badges/R1010523.jpg

[Lucifer]

I didn't see the new SSV emblem or chrome trim on your site, are either available?

[Crazy Paul]

I didn't see the new SSV emblem or chrome trim on your site, are either available?

There's tons of stuff available that isn't shown on my website. A lot of it is shown here in this section of the GRRRR8 forum.
Yes I have trunk SS badges + Red Vflags, all in one SSV badges, all in one SSV badge with redV.....all currently in stock.
I also have the Calais chrome trunk strip & the Series2 chrome strip with camera hole both in stock.

You can send me an e-mail pjsadler@iinet.net.au or a Private Message to put a package deal together for you.

[firstdue]

I like that, but it wont fit with my style camera. What cam is that?

I like that too, I've been looking for another method of camera mounting because i don't really care for the license plate frames. Any idea on what camera this is? Thanks!

[Seattle09GT]

There's tons of stuff available that isn't shown on my website. A lot of it is shown here in this section of the GRRRR8 forum.
Yes I have trunk SS badges + Red Vflags, all in one SSV badges, all in one SSV badge with redV.....all currently in stock.
I also have the Calais chrome trunk strip & the Series2 chrome strip with camera hole both in stock.

You can send me an e-mail pjsadler@iinet.net.au or a Private Message to put a package deal together for you.

If Paul can't get it for you, it ain't worth having.

[djerickd]

can u still get these?

[Crazy Paul]

can u still get these?

Yes, both types are still available.
Calais trunk trim or Redline (with square camera hole) trunk trim.

[djerickd]

is there a redline camera conversion kit perhaps?

[Crazy Paul]

is there a redline camera conversion kit perhaps?

Almost.
I can get the Redline trunk trim, Camera with bracket, Replacement tail lamp & camera combined harness....it comes back to an 8 pin connector which terminates near your trunk hinge.
Only problem is your car body harness in a G8 has no provision to plug into the new larger 8 pin connector, nor does it have the wires travelling back to that point for a camera that was never planned for.

There's also a small issue in the wiring diagram calls the camera image shielding wire a "bare" wire and the camera ground a "black" wire. The actual harness has 2 black wires coming from the camera. I can't tell which is which.

[djerickd]

ok thank you for your info!

[Crazy Paul]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/harnesses/PXX1010597.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/harnesses/PF1010592-2.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/harnesses/8-pin-connector.jpg

[firstdue]

This camera looks so much better than the license plate frame type camera IMHO.

And you mention "shielding"? I've read a few rear camera threads reporting interference showing in the video. Probably not an issue with this setup.

[Crazy Paul]

And you mention "shielding"? I've read a few rear camera threads reporting interference showing in the video. Probably not an issue with this setup.

Exactly.....the "shielding" wire is there to prevent interference, which allows sharper images.
There was another word used instead of "shielding" but I can't think of it right now.

Edit ..... another document calls it the "Camera Drain Wire"

[LDM]

Paul, I don't suppose you could get the female half of the connector for the replacement combined harness, and some pins, could you? Also, how much would just the harness cost? Does the rubber boot come with it or do you have to snake the harness through the one you have? I'm considering using this to consolidate the wiring of my existing camera.

[I12XLR8]

VE Series 2 with reversing camera fitted.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/VE%20Ser2/IMG_1607.jpg

If I could get a backup camera that small I'd already be on it...is this a stock unit? Can I get one!?!?!?!?!

Addition: I didn't read the whole thread before posting this...sorry! Still want to know how this can be done though!!!

[Crazy Paul]

Paul, I don't suppose you could get the female half of the connector for the replacement combined harness, and some pins, could you? Also, how much would just the harness cost? Does the rubber boot come with it or do you have to snake the harness through the one you have? I'm considering using this to consolidate the wiring of my existing camera.

No, I cannot get the female or pins. (The GM service manual didn't even show the correct 8 pin male connector last time I looked)
US$37 shipped for the UVC harness.
Yes the rubber boot comes with the UVC harness.

[Crazy Paul]

If I could get a backup camera that small I'd already be on it...is this a stock unit? Can I get one!?!?!?!?!
Addition: I didn't read the whole thread before posting this...sorry! Still want to know how this can be done though!!!

Yes it came on some MY2010 Holdens and is standard on the 2011 Redline Edition Holdens. See Post #50 as to what is and isn't possible.

[firstdue]

I'm sure its do-able, just a matter of figuring out how to wire it. I've read a few threads on the justcommodores website about installing the rear view camera with the same head unit.

[I12XLR8]

I'm sure its do-able, just a matter of figuring out how to wire it.

This is where i'd need something detailed so i don't short something and burn the car to the ground!

[BlackGT5]

I'll be doing this with a different camera (all plug and play). I am just waiting to receive the chrome trim this week to put it all together. If it all works out, I'll post details.

[I12XLR8]

I'll be doing this with a different camera (all plug and play). I am just waiting to receive the chrome trim this week to put it all together. If it all works out, I'll post details.

Is it a small camera that fits in the chrome trim mentioned above? I can't wait to see what you do!!!!!!

[BlackGT5]

Is it a small camera that fits in the chrome trim mentioned above? I can't wait to see what you do!!!!!!

If CP's dimensions were right, it should fit :)

When the trim comes in, I'll put the camera on it to double check and take pics.

[Crazy Paul]

Holden harness for licence plate lamps and video camera.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/harnesses/P1010612.jpg
Green connector plugs into the short harness coming from the camera.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/harnesses/P1010614.jpg
White connectors go to licence plate lamps
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/harnesses/P1010614.jpg
The large grey connector combines everything together and has 8 pins.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/harnesses/P1010613.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/harnesses/P1010616.jpg

The Video Camera
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/P1010594.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/P1010595.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/P1010596.jpg


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/PXX1010597.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/VESeries2.jpg

[BlackGT5]

Paul, using your camera is possible. It would be best to keep the G8 backup lamps harness and just use the new harness shown above for the camera wiring. So at the female end of the grey harness you plug in one of these:

Yazaki 7282-1080 (attach your own wiring)
http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss266/blackgt5/7282-1080.jpg

You should only have five wires from this point:
Pink/blue - Ignition
Light green - reverse signal
Black - ground
Pink - video +
blue - video -

Make your connections for the above as needed and you are done!

[Crazy Paul]

You should only have five wires from this point:
Pink/blue - Ignition
Light green - reverse signal
Black - ground
Pink - video +
blue - video -


There is a black - ground coming from the camera & another wire which is also black but referred to as "bare" on the schematic. This "bare" wire is the video image shielding wire.
So I count 6 camera function wires.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/harnesses/PF1010592-2.jpg

[BlackGT5]

How many wires at the grey connector? There should only be 6 or 7 (of which 1 or 2 will be for the backup lamps ---brown/white and black)

[Crazy Paul]

How many wires at the grey connector? There should only be 6 or 7 (of which 1 or 2 will be for the backup lamps ---brown/white and black)

EIGHT.

The 2 black with question marks are both from the camera. One is Ground and One is the shielding wire (indicated BARE on the schematic). I can't decide which of the 2 is the shielding wire.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/harnesses/8-pin-connector.jpg

[BlackGT5]

The easiest way to check is with a continuity tester. The tricky part is trying to isolate the wires to check them.

[LDM]

Paul, using your camera is possible. It would be best to keep the G8 backup lamps harness and just use the new harness shown above for the camera wiring. So at the female end of the grey harness you plug in one of these:

Yazaki 7282-1080 (attach your own wiring)
http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss266/blackgt5/7282-1080.jpg

You should only have five wires from this point:
Pink/blue - Ignition
Light green - reverse signal
Black - ground
Pink - video +
blue - video -

Make your connections for the above as needed and you are done!

Do you know where someone could get one of these connectors?

[BlackGT5]

Do you know where someone could get one of these connectors?

You can try requesting a sample from Yazaki. You will also need the terminals to connect the wires:

7114-4020 for 22-20 AWG
7114-4021 for 20-16 AWG

Not sure what size wire is used on the factory harness in CP's pics.

[BlackGT5]

Success!! My camera fits (some slight modification was needed to chrome trim). Unfortunately, the camera does not appear to work. A replacement is expected on Monday. I will post full details in a seperate thread with camera model, install pics, etc when I get a chance.

http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss266/blackgt5/Backup%20Cam/Camera1.jpg

[firstdue]

Thanks BlackGT5, It looks good! I have a license plate cover, i'm wondering if it would fit with the trim and camera installed. Looking forward to your write-up.

[christopher8911]

Nice. Will be one of my next mods

[BlackGT5]

Thanks BlackGT5, It looks good! I have a license plate cover, i'm wondering if it would fit with the trim and camera installed. Looking forward to your write-up.

Not without hacking up the cover. There is barely enough room for the license plate with either the Calais or Redline trim. I had a clear plate cover that I had to remove when I first put the Calais trim on because it would not fit.

[BlackGT5]

Details of what I did: http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=27630

[PrimoG8GT]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/DSC_2957.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/DSC_2958.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/P1010483.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/P1010484.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/P1010481.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/P1010490.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/P1010489.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Calais%20Chrome/P1010488.jpg

No drilling required on G8.
Holds on with 5 pin retainers and double-sided tape strips (all included)
US$130 total shipped by Airfreight.

Fitting Instructions:
http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=19599&p=289619&viewfull=1#post289619

Is this part still available ? or does anyone have one for sale ?

[MongosG8]

Is this part still available ? or does anyone have one for sale ?


Crazy Paul has retired. You could try the other seller JHP

I purchased this 7 years ago from CP and I have to say it dresses the back up nice.

[travis gore]

Crazy Paul has retired. You could try the other seller JHP

I purchased this 7 years ago from CP and I have to say it dresses the back up nice.

They do look nice. I bought one as well. I can tell you that every G8 meet that I have been to. I had the only one.
Good Luck on your search


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