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  1. HSVKEV260R8

    Liquid LPG injection

    Hey there, I am about to get this system installed in about 6 weeks, it will cost me $700 more than the regular price for the Parnell Vapour Injection System. I will be getting the work done by Guerra Automotive in Nth Sunshine, they have been trained by Australian LPG Warehouse to do the Liquid...
  2. HSVKEV260R8

    MCAI Part Numbers and How-to

    Oh please!! Too much hard work!! Go to Autobarn and buy the Autotechnica Polished Alloy pipe unit with pod filter and box for $300. Take 30mins to fit and increases torque no end!! No good upgrading the airbox if you don't take out the maf pipe that restricts it again!! If you haven't noticed...
  3. HSVKEV260R8

    OTR CAI- Alloy

    Go to Autobarn and try a POD filter unit I have. Made by Autotechnica and has a polished Aluminium pipe. Cost $300. Look on E-Bay, you can find the same unit for $250 as well. Great unit, can't recommend it high enough!
  4. HSVKEV260R8

    piston slap

    To all above, I have this noise all the time, I use mobil1 10w30 ONLY! Have never burnt a drop. These motors NEED this oil,(DO NOT USE NULON!!) not just because Holden recommend it. Also, vary your driving patterns, mild driving will lead to oil burning. Yes, these need the occasional thrashing...
  5. HSVKEV260R8

    LS1 not what i expected

    Don't discount all POD setups!! Go to Autobarn and buy their Autotechnica unit with the Polished Aluminium Intake pipe, I have this unit on my VY1 R8 and it loves it!! More torque, more economy on the open road AND city driving!! And the best bit, the throaty induction roar I get every time I...
  6. HSVKEV260R8

    vy senator/hsv binacle and gauges?

    Capa are in Adelaide and can be found on the web at Centrifugal Air Pumps Australia
  7. HSVKEV260R8

    climate control

    Re:- Loss of Vacuum in AC when on face. Unfortunately, if the engine doesn't produce enough vacuum (ie:- under heavy acceleration or load) it does cause this to happen, though only temporarily. No suggested fix.
  8. HSVKEV260R8

    A/C with heater ??

    Have done this for years, yes it does work, wish someone would back me up on this to my other half!!! She never uses hers!! Then she comes to me complaining of her heater not working properly!! Sometimes you just have to walk away!!!
  9. HSVKEV260R8

    Series 1 or 2

    My VY Clubby was bought in July 2003 ,by August 2003 the Series 2 was released (and boy was I pissed off cos the dealer never told me!!!), so any Commodore made in June 2003 would definitely be a series 1. By the way, what colour is yours?
  10. HSVKEV260R8

    fuel consumption, whats yours?

    My clubby around town gives me approx 15-17l/100kms while it relaxes back to a more suitable 9.5l/100kms on the open highway. My other half owns a VX1 S V6 and it does sooo much better at about 10-11l/100kms while it amazed us with 7.8l/100kms on a recent trip to QLD. 900kms from Melbourne to...
  11. HSVKEV260R8

    VY-VZ Stereo Mods For Melbourne!!

    you're notthe only one Phreddy, I am very busy too! Still haven't had the chance to look into it. Careful, you might get it back soon!!
  12. HSVKEV260R8

    i have seen them somewhere on a tread befor but i cant find it again

    If you're in Melbourne in the west, drop into AutoPro in Brimbank Central (to left of eastern entrance), Station Rd Deer Park, They have them over the counter for about $40 and Calais Parcel Shelf Speaker Grilles for $30 a set. I have used a set of the grilles and they are just as good as the...
  13. HSVKEV260R8

    Need suggestions on brake rotor replacement

    It's good you are looking at DBA as they generally are both the cheapest and also of good quality. I have always got good prices in Melbourne from either Race Brakes in North Melbourne or Bridge Brake and Clutch in Bulleen. Hope this helps.
  14. HSVKEV260R8

    Tyres

    Try Nankangs, Tyrepower sell them, they're cheap but in no ways nasty, I used a set on my Clubby as 18's and they lasted for 50000kms and stuck to the road like the proverbial crap to a blanket! You should be able to buy them for approx $170 each. My second drop choice is the Falken ZE326 for...
  15. HSVKEV260R8

    LED Tail Lights...

    Just a small side note guys, Tricky Dicky Smith Sells them too.
  16. HSVKEV260R8

    VY-VZ Stereo Mods For Melbourne!!

    Well guys, sorry it has taken me so long to get back on here, now, as for surface mount soldering, yes I have done it before, Phreddy, if there is some way you can show me what these Blue LEDs look like, I can give you an accurate answer as to whether I can do them or not. Maxy, Brett & Wanted7...
  17. HSVKEV260R8

    VY-VZ Stereo Mods For Melbourne!!

    Hi guys and gals!! I have successfully completed my first "Phreddy Approved" VY-VZ Stereo mod on my own VY Clubby. Phreddy has openly allowed me to be the Melbourne arm of his operation for the fitting of this product, so if you are down here and would like it done, just leave me a message or...
  18. HSVKEV260R8

    100 Octane - Extreme

    Back to the original thread, news from Shell is that Extreme is going to go up to a 7c diff over normal Optimax. Now as to your arguements over what is best and what isn't, I have tried all ethanol blends available in Vic. United's blends, Both the PlusULP 94RON and the Boost98RON have their...
  19. HSVKEV260R8

    Extending fuel economy

    Right, I am about to blow ALL your theories out of the water guys!! Dubbo to Melbourne in a VX1 'S' on a tank of good ol' everyday 91 Unleaded and still had about 8-10 ltrs left. that's 825kms! Oh, and the boot was loaded!!! and 2 passengers!! So to all of you trying to UP your economy on 98RON...
  20. HSVKEV260R8

    camber kits

    Pedders unit is a good product, and, if they install it they do a full 4 wheel alignment before you leave. If your car isn't lowered you also might want to ask them about the Poly-Airbags. they provide you with an extra bit of insurance against spring sag and maintain even ride height with a...
  21. HSVKEV260R8

    hsv xu6 leagle on p plates

    According to the calculator, yes you can drive an XU6 on P-Plates in Victoria, the specs are as follows, 125kw/ton and 3.6l/ton this car passes on both counts. The car's weight is rated at 1500kgs, this makes it's maximum allowable power output under section 1 as 187.5kw. As you would know it is...
  22. HSVKEV260R8

    Optimax Extreme

    Ethanol is fine in all Holden's current and just superseded engines. In fact United's Boost98 with 10% Ethanol is the best thing I have ever used in a GenIII. Optimax Extreme is only called that because of the price I am guessing (even though Shell would have you believe it is because of the...
  23. HSVKEV260R8

    what type of commodore do i have???!!!

    It would be a VH SLE. They were the only ones to have a plush Maroon interior and a Trip Computer.
  24. HSVKEV260R8

    Is a VXII 5.7 Berlina P Legal?!?

    Sounds like Morris Minor and Mr Potatohead before him got it wrong again up there like your water restrictions!! Just cos they're S/C or Turbo or V8 doesn't make em powerful!! Here's an example, A WH Statesman 5.7 Gen111 is legal in Vic but not in NSW, on the other hand a VZ SV6 is Legal in NSW...
  25. HSVKEV260R8

    New to the ranks...

    Having driven both a VT1 with standard suspension and a VX1 S with FE2, stick with the FE2, it rides alot firmer and has a nice ride height without compromising the IRS. The only thing I have driven better than this setup is my Clubby R8.
  26. HSVKEV260R8

    MP3 through standard sound system

    That is correct. The higher bit rate makes for a smoother sound and also takes up more memory ie 128bit is on average 4meg for 4 mins where as 256 is double obviously.
  27. HSVKEV260R8

    Sydney to QLD on one tank.

    Hot air can make minimal difference usually, I was driving in 35-40 deg heat in Nthrn NSW last year in the Clubby R8 and still got under 10l/100kms out of it.
  28. HSVKEV260R8

    Is a VXII 5.7 Berlina P Legal?!?

    Just to set it straight, the limits are as follows, 125kw per ton or 3.6 ltrs per ton. The GenIII in any form of Commodore Fails on both counts. Where as a WH Statesman passes. Also, just as a point of reference, the new sv6 fails too!! it is rated at 1500kgs, that = 187.5kw max. Misses by 2.5kw...
  29. HSVKEV260R8

    VX rear speakers in parcel shelf

    Don't worry, it is easily done with a jigsaw, I have done both my old VT1 and my fianc'ee's new VX1S she has just bought. Also DON'T BUY YOUR GRILLES FROM HOLDEN!!! There are aftermarket versions available in pairs from selected auto shops for about the same price as 1 grille from Holden and...
  30. HSVKEV260R8

    Cheap cheap effective mods for ecotec???

    Hey did any of you know that the VX N/A ECOTEC is rated at 152kw???
  31. HSVKEV260R8

    Rear Wheels Slope In At The Top...?

    This is easy guys, If the 4 point kit doesn't fix it, put in Poly-Airbags, Pedders will tell you all about them, if your VT1 to VX1 is lowered - bad news - you'll have to raise it again!
  32. HSVKEV260R8

    Buying a 200k plus VT S1

    Well other than setting up the camber kit, and what you have listed, I really wouldn't expect anyother problems, I gave up my VT1 at 261000kms and it could have done heaps more!! Can I also suggest that you fit Poly-Airbags to the rear as well, they work as a secondary safeguard to spring sag...
  33. HSVKEV260R8

    VT missing violently

    Just out of interest, are you running original Delco plugs or NGK or Champion aftermarkets?? I ask this because I once used NGK's in my old VT1 and they broke down after 5000kms, causing it to misfire violently. Replaced them with Delcos and fixed it automatically forever.
  34. HSVKEV260R8

    Kms To A Tank Of Fuel

    Deano, running 98 in a N/A ECOTEC doesn't necessarily mean better economy, go search some of my posts and you'll soon see how I know this. By the time you have finished reading them you might just be considering either Reg Unleaded or E10.
  35. HSVKEV260R8

    Kms To A Tank Of Fuel

    I'm with ya Wombat!!!! United E10 all the way!!! Optimax, Ultimate and Vortex98 is crap!!! The best 98 is United's Boost98. My Clubby R8 runs very smoooooth on this stuff!! and more economically too (but I still don't recommend N/A V6 ECOTECs to use it).
  36. HSVKEV260R8

    Kms To A Tank Of Fuel

    All of the VTonward shaped commodores have a 75ltr tank, Can I suggest you use straight Std Unleaded next time you go to Ipswich, I bet it'll be better economy again!
  37. HSVKEV260R8

    Kms To A Tank Of Fuel

    I bet the fuel economy wasn't good though??? I ran a VT1 Exec on Optimax to Adelaide and barely got there from Melbourne on a full tank, I ran Std unleaded on another and used 58ltrs!! Go Figure!!
  38. HSVKEV260R8

    Kms To A Tank Of Fuel

    My god!!! I just have had a very quick browse across all of your posts on this thread and are left wondering what the hell I am doing right!!! I have had the advantage of having driven a VT1 Exec, My Fianc'ees VX1S and my current HSV VY1 R8 and all have come up better than all your stated...
  39. HSVKEV260R8

    which models had tyre chewing problems?

    OK, looks like it is time to remove some doubts and myths from this thread, first, VT's and VX1's had the problem regardless of options. VX2 onwards had fully adjustable (to a certain extent) camber. If you do get a VT or VX1 and are willing to spend some money, Pedder will fit A:- A Camber Kit...
  40. HSVKEV260R8

    best exhuast

    For a start, it's illegal to not have a cat converter on any unleaded car, as for the best system on an ECOTEC, I too would be open for any suggestions, ie: best brand of extractors, mufflers, and who in Melbourne (in my case) makes the best pipe setup.
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