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  1. vee ka

    VL 5.0 ltr Limited Edition

    from memory and old adverts std VL 304's are "supposedly" around 120kws... 170+kw was HDT spec cars
  2. vee ka

    304 vk bt1

    looks like a neat car, good condition. stick with the Rochester, they are an excellent carbie
  3. vee ka

    Recent purchases

    hmmm.... where do i start...... Vk respray, 2nd House, outdoor furniture set, book case, buffet, gas heater, Vk door trims
  4. vee ka

    Riding the brakes, is it bad?

    nope.... all cars/gearboxes are different sorry eg: my VK does 180kph in third gear ( 4spd ) so can easily take a down shift from 4th to 3rd at that speed, the wrx on the other hand wouldn't, probably be able to shift back to 3rd at around 120 - 140kph without a worry ( never actually tried...
  5. vee ka

    anything for a noisy turbo pop off valve

    he better be preparing to be defected then.......
  6. vee ka

    Riding the brakes, is it bad?

    depends on what speed your doing, down shift accordingly otherwise risk compression locking up your gearbox
  7. vee ka

    One piece tailshaft...wtf??

    one piece are no good for lowered old model commodores, they tend to hit on the floor when going over bumps, a two piece takes up the change in angle with the centre bearing. one piece do tend to be stronger because, as said less parts to break but they are really only needed when you have...
  8. vee ka

    Riding the brakes, is it bad?

    the wrx is auto... i down shift that too, use brakes late :thumbsup:
  9. vee ka

    Riding the brakes, is it bad?

    see people do it all the time.... riding the brakes makes the pads/discs run out quicker, that's about it... i don't do alot of km's in the VK but i have had it for aorund 5 years now and haven't needed to change the pads yet, same pads as when i bought it. same goes for me WRX, haven't...
  10. vee ka

    My version of a brocky

    check the child lock on the door isn't in the lock position. there's a switch near where the door latch is
  11. vee ka

    Who paid for their first car

    i agree, pretty much anyone can get a loan for $40,000 these days so that's not a big deal plus the fact that $40,000 over 5-7 yrs @ what ever % interest adds up to allloootttt of $$$$$. then you have depreciation...... if you bought the car for $40,000 CASH @ 19yrs then you would have done...
  12. vee ka

    Merging Traffic on Freeways, Who has right of way?.

    as stated: give way to your right and/or which ever car is infront has the right of way, easy
  13. vee ka

    Who paid for their first car

    my parents said they would match what ever i saved.... i ended up buying a Nissan Bluebird, 4cyl, 4spd manual for around $1100, was only working part time. it wasn't exactly stylish but i soon made it half cool... lowered, exhaust, interior & stereo. every car from them on i have paid for myself
  14. vee ka

    vk engine transplant ideas

    if you've already got the donor car go V6, it has everything you need to do the conversion. the V6's in the early girls go really well even without supercharging
  15. vee ka

    VK 304 - best way to get more power?

    what i did for my 308 was: decent Crane cam Crane anti pump lifters ( to suit cam ) Crane double valve spings ( to suit cam ) Crane chrome-moly retainerts & collets Yella Terra 1.65 roller rockers and a rebuilt bottom end my motor being a Brock already has the big valve/ported heads &...
  16. vee ka

    id for brock manifold

    the manifold's part number will end in 955 but... be carefull, a Brock manifold will also have two big ports for the carbie ( where it bolts to ) instead of four small holes... because... the VL V8 manifolds also end with 955 but have the four small holes heads... as above, will have a "B"...
  17. vee ka

    flashing cops

    i used to but i don't bother flashing anymore.... if people don't speed they got nothing to worry about....
  18. vee ka

    my new beaST vl 1toner

    was gonna say it's been doing the rounds for a few years now... but, the current state it's in would be the best i've seen it! looks neat, i like the rims!
  19. vee ka

    My version of a brocky

    from a fellow VK owner/lover.... very very nice mate, well done. form a HDT owner/lover.... don't put HDT stickers on the outside of it, leave it as is. ps: personally, those black rims in the pics above suit it best
  20. vee ka

    is carbon fiber/ fiber glass bonnets legal

    big big difference between carbon fibre and fibre glass
  21. vee ka

    is carbon fiber/ fiber glass bonnets legal

    they are NOT legal in most states, for the reason above, they do not crumple/bend they shatter and leave sharp edges that can puncture pedestrians etc.
  22. vee ka

    Modified Number Plates

    so basically your saying that the government MAKES people use their number plates just so they can get money from it?? theres a bit more to it than that dont ya think? in regards to making your own plates..... another reason why you can't is there would end up being lots of cars running...
  23. vee ka

    Fast and Furious seats

    i know there are plenty of things people do to cars which are illegal, i'm not saying they don't...... my own car has illegal mods but.... not in regards to safety. one thing i won't do is use non complying parts in regards to safety.. that means; seats, seat belts, brakes etc etc.
  24. vee ka

    Lying about being wealthy

    i don't see how people can still be so gullable... it's continuously on the news, people getting wripped off or conned but alot still don't believe it'll happen to them.... use common sense people!!!
  25. vee ka

    Fast and Furious seats

    they aren't going to be very legal if ya cut them up to hide sh1t in them! of course... seats must comply with ADR's etc and the ones you saw in the movie definately won't... even custom jobs to look or do the same won't be legal. it's a movie, special effects, sets, props etc etc... ie...
  26. vee ka

    vl 308 manifold

    no you don't need to remove the dizzy at all, the manifold goes around the dizzy, dizzy doesn't go through manifold
  27. vee ka

    cam for my calais

    yeah most of these guys want the cheapest, easiest way out but it doesn't work like that.... :thumbsup:
  28. vee ka

    cam for my calais

    mine ( carbied so a bit different ) increased 55rwhp with the cam etc and bottom end rebuild.
  29. vee ka

    cam for my calais

    if you go a 286 you will need to do valve springs, retainers etc & lifters at the same time. also it probably be of benefit to fit some roller rockers aswell. cost around $1000 - $1500 ( not including any tuning ) but it depends on who does it and how much you can do yourself.
  30. vee ka

    N.O.S VK Commodore Parts

    good luck, people have been looking for these sorts of parts for a long time.... as above check ebay but be wary, some WILL NOT be genuine NOS as stated.
  31. vee ka

    Is My Vk An Original Brock Director

    yes i know this is old but it seems to be mentioned often on here... why the F*#k would you ring HSV for HDT info? HSV have nothing to do with HDT, never have, never will... therefore.. they CAN NOT tell you anything.... it's like ringing Toyota for a Nissan part.. :bang: on a slightly...
  32. vee ka

    My other toys

    some more, current, pics
  33. vee ka

    5.0L cam rollers rods lifters wich ones to use

    why so against a "brand name"?? they're proven products with a lot of research and development behind them, not like the china spec stuff that's just a blatant copy with no testing done. some of their stuff is absolute SH!T... ...but... it's your choice, go ahead and put cheap crap in your...
  34. vee ka

    VL Calais Turbo "KALAIS6"

    looking good Kyle, looking foward to seeing it finished see ya soon
  35. vee ka

    I got rear ended

    do YOU have insurance? if so what type, Comprehensive, third party, third party fire/theft? if yes to Comprehensive, as stated by Vic Cop, give all details to your insurer and they'll do the rest. if its a no to Comp or you have third party/third party fire & theft you'll have to pay...
  36. vee ka

    My car doesnt feel like 350HP...

    350hp @ the rears is ALOT of power out of a 308 with the mods you've listed.. even if "bored to 5.1L", i'd say it's more like 350hp at the engine.... also alot of higher spec cams have certain rev ranges that they make power between eg: mine makes power between 2200 - 6200 and when below 2200...
  37. vee ka

    What happens when a hose on your transmission falls off...

    a transmission does not get hot enough and does not operate at stupidly high temps, if it does you have serious problems!! as in my post above trans fluid is flamable and you are very lucky it didnt catch fire. that's why you see cars catch fire in burnout comps, a trans or p/steer line blows...
  38. vee ka

    What happens when a hose on your transmission falls off...

    if auto trans fluid YES it does catch fire! my old VL had a small hole wear through on the metal auto pipe which leaked onto the exhaust and proceeded to become a flame....
  39. vee ka

    Gains From Removing Metal Fan?

    the best fan for cooling is the std clutch fan with the radiator shroud.... unless you get the twin au type set up ( as mentioned ) which encloses the radiator aswell. if you dont care about your motor overheating then go for it. any old thermo fan is not enough, it has to be the right size and...
  40. vee ka

    vn parts for my vl.

    basically bugger all.... seats won't fit with out modifying and exhaust won't fit, just because they are both auto's and 6's dont mean squat..
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