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  1. Atreidae

    Complete VN,VP,VR,VS,VQ,VG Headunit Guide [56k warning]

    I can't believe this thread is still getting posts 16 years later. You will never see stuff like this on Facebook Groups. @Tonytonez, they're called "grommets."
  2. Atreidae

    VE SS-V beeping at start-up

    Or instead of chopping up your loom get someone with a Tech 2 to enable Police Mode on the dash Fixed. no more seatbelt reminder dings.
  3. Atreidae

    Complete VN,VP,VR,VS,VQ,VG Headunit Guide [56k warning]

    I wrote this 10 years ago, originally for CCC and Ausrevs.. Still Pinned and relevant today, and yes I do still get the occasional phone call from someone stuck doing an install
  4. Atreidae

    12V stepper motors and controllers.

    Thats alot for what is essentially an electronic ram and a micro controller. but it is definatley a smarter way to do it..
  5. Atreidae

    12V stepper motors and controllers.

    Bugger you Ray, lol Theres a few ways you could do this with an Arduino. the issue is really getting it all coded right and making sure you get a stepper with enough tourqe The Arduino is a little computer that basically takes inputs, runs some code you write and does some cool output...
  6. Atreidae

    Complete VN,VP,VR,VS,VQ,VG Headunit Guide [56k warning]

    Also apologies I haven't been monitoring the tread. I mostly hang out on SW these days
  7. Atreidae

    Complete VN,VP,VR,VS,VQ,VG Headunit Guide [56k warning]

    Just going to point out I posted this 7 YEARS ago.. And I still get calls/Pms about it It's awesome to see the community being it do much from an afternoon of keyboard bashing.
  8. Atreidae

    Complete VN,VP,VR,VS,VQ,VG Headunit Guide [56k warning]

    Detachable/hinged face.. Check the connector on it, perhaps clean with an eraser. See how you go.
  9. Atreidae

    VY Wagon for $1000 (bargain?)

    So. Rebuild project then?
  10. Atreidae

    HID conversion in Vx

    I converted mine a whole back.. Getting some aftermarket headlights with projector lenses is the way to go, otherwise your just blinding everyone else.. If you are thinking about a conversion get your lenses before your globes. I got a kit, then changed the lenses, different glove styles. The...
  11. Atreidae

    what's a cannon?

    Mighty car mods... Go!
  12. Atreidae

    VY Wagon for $1000 (bargain?)

    Holy crap... Wonder what caused the issue in the first place.
  13. Atreidae

    Ecotec mace bolt-on products review

    Cost all up of mods?
  14. Atreidae

    VT climate control fault (vacuum?)

    http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vy-holden-commodore-2002-2004/37354-climate-control-vacuum-probs-vy-calais.html Another useful thread for anyone searching, contains a great how to on diagnosis. Now if only I had a vacuum pump
  15. Atreidae

    VT climate control fault (vacuum?)

    having a look here http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vt-vx-holden-commodore-1997-2002/158026-air-conditioner-vacum-problem.html it suggests that maybe my check valve isnt any good (but tests okay for the "Blow thru" tests) Im guessing its either that valve or I had a leak in the hose... Im...
  16. Atreidae

    VT climate control fault (vacuum?)

    Its a 98 I think (have bubs on my lap ATM, can't check). It's a series 1 regardless I've checked the one way valve, the vacuum tank inside seems to hold sufficient charge.. The main feed to the vacuum tank holds vacuum for 30 seconds or so after the engine is switched off I've swapped out the 2...
  17. Atreidae

    VT climate control fault (vacuum?)

    Info for anyone searching... I replaced the actuator.. Its a half day job full lower dash and center console out. Havent sussed it yet
  18. Atreidae

    VX calais triple window cluster, trip computer not working/window lights

    thread digging go! for anyone searching, Im having the same issue.. I had 2 working lamps. replaced all three and now none work. Went back to the original globes.. still no good still troubleshooting. Edit Okay. Ive had my cluster Completely apart.. It appears that its the feed for all...
  19. Atreidae

    Photography challenge 1 - Automotive Badge

    Too late to enter judging by up the top.. but had to post this.. this has been my Desktop background for a little while now. shot a while back (15/05/2012) on a mates D70s that's on semi permanent loan with a Nikkor 18-70mm 1:3.5-4.5 G lens at f4.5 1/160 Came out one morning to see the car...
  20. Atreidae

    Complete guide to nokia CK-7W install in VY/VZ.

    damn, I didnt realise this was such and old thread.
  21. Atreidae

    Complete guide to nokia CK-7W install in VY/VZ.

    best place to hide stuff. Wire up the nokia as said before. Red on nokia to orange on phone plug blue on nokia to yellow on phone plug yellow on nokia to yellow blue on phone plug Black on nokia to green/black on phone plug (or the earth screw) (not yellow to yellow, you will get a...
  22. Atreidae

    Complete VN,VP,VR,VS,VQ,VG Headunit Guide [56k warning]

    I've fixed all the links in the proper post. Looks like all my older image hosting vanished, had to re-size and re-up everything again. whoops only took 5 years
  23. Atreidae

    SSV LCD screen

    I know a guy at blau.. i might ask a few Q's for ya
  24. Atreidae

    VE Police Cars

    and the pics of the cop cars? going a little off topic arent we?
  25. Atreidae

    Electrical Knowledge

    as i said when i did ur alarm garth... you need a disclamer :)
  26. Atreidae

    You won't believe what I just did! LMAO!

    http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/showthread.php?t=32298 :D
  27. Atreidae

    2005 CD Astra Wiring loom?

    05 astra? post a photo i cant remember it off heart, besure its not the loom for the stacker,
  28. Atreidae

    JCH VE release, WM stato and drift video

    yer.. the mpeg and xvid are the same.. i left the original mpeg incase someone doesnt have xvid.
  29. Atreidae

    JCH VE release, WM stato and drift video

    JCH VE release, WM stato pics and drift video Pics here, lots of resolutions to pic from for the fussy or stuck on dialup, 100 plus pics http://www.chibiko.net/Gallery/v/VECommodore/ ESP demo, todd kelly sideways in a VE Vid is Up Right Click Save as MPEG 226 MB XviD 29 MB...
  30. Atreidae

    Double din units in a VT, how hard???

    No, not in a vt Use the coat hanger trick to remove the headunit install double din cradle inside stock cradle. beat the (something) out of it with a hammer to get it flat again. pop rivet the cage in and grind off the heads
  31. Atreidae

    Upgrade inside high mount brake light to LED?

    To anyone thinking of doing this with their indicators.. have fun getting the flasher can to pulse correctly (big resistor required)
  32. Atreidae

    Fog lights for Executive

    Pic taken from a cop car :D
  33. Atreidae

    Upgrade inside high mount brake light to LED?

    nice.. lets hope the solder joins hold up :FTW:
  34. Atreidae

    Complete VN,VP,VR,VS,VQ,VG Headunit Guide [56k warning]

    Cutting dash boards for a quicker fit?? installers like that were one of the reasons i left expert... i can get everything required for a stereo fit of a vn/vp in under 5 mins... 8 minutes including front speaker pods in a VR/VS whats taking them so long?
  35. Atreidae

    remote amp wire switch

    You should use that switch for something far more illegal... radar detector.. lol
  36. Atreidae

    Complete VN,VP,VR,VS,VQ,VG Headunit Guide [56k warning]

    Just an update for those thinking of PM'ing me absolute Bull, Im not interested dont waste my time, and once again i cant possibly see how you can damage your vehicle following the instructions on this page, but if you do its your own damn fault. Any PM's that come into my mailbox that are just...
  37. Atreidae

    Parrot Car Kit

    Sony have released a new voice control kit far supperior to the parrot bluetooth.. you can give matt at expert installs a call (130072774) and ask about the "new sony bluetooth with screen" or the "Motorola hf1000" ive had a few call backs with pairing issues and databox resets with the parrots...
  38. Atreidae

    VZ Commodore EXEC/SVZ Wiring

    Vss and other connections for satnav are on this plug from memory also alot of the holden assist gear gets stuck in that section of the dash so maybe some communication wires for that too. hope thats helpful
  39. Atreidae

    Touch screen for centre console

    oh and for those that "Think" their smart in getting a laptop screen.. dont bother.. unless you of course have the laptop the screen came from the controlers cost more than a liliput plus a pro install.
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