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  1. ashbox

    Foglight/headlight issue

    Turns out it was the fog light bulb in the dash cluster causing the issue
  2. ashbox

    Foglight/headlight issue

    Hi guys, got bored last night so i decided to change a few globes over to LED inside the car. The Car is a VX calais I switched all the climate control globes over, the hazard switch and the fog light switch. I went to change the headlight switch but didn't want to solder anything so after...
  3. ashbox

    glowing power window switches

    might sound stupid, but have you accidently hit the child lock switch for the rear windows? they wont glow if you have
  4. ashbox

    Keeping sunroof open?

    hit one of the setting buttons just after you turn the car off. that will keep it open
  5. ashbox

    [SA] HSV VZ V8 LS2 Complete Exhaust

    i'll speak with the wife
  6. ashbox

    vz rear bumper fit 2000 vx executive

    sure....if you change the rear reo, rear quarter panels, lights, boot lid and anything else that I may have missed..
  7. ashbox

    ls1 high fuel usage on the highway

    Hmm o2 sensors were my first thought to, someone else mentioned the thermostat also... Car does need a service to
  8. ashbox

    ls1 high fuel usage on the highway

    Hi guys/girls Went on a recent trip to the Riverland and noticed that my auto ls1 went through near enough a fuel tank of fuel.... In total, the trip was around the 470kms mark and I averaged 11.9lt/100 I know this is a touch high and curious as to what I areas I should be looking to...
  9. ashbox

    Aaahhh.... 19" wheels too big for Vx commodore wagon?

    or the profile of the tyre is too large. My 18's have 235/40's on them and no scrubbing
  10. ashbox

    VX berlina dash cluster lights

    I'd go as far as saying your needles are orange not the actual light.
  11. ashbox

    ls1 down on power

    O2 sensors?
  12. ashbox

    [SA] Rockford Fosgate Sub & Kenwood Amp

    Item - Rockford Fosgate 15" Sub & Kenwood Monoblock Location - SA Condition - Used Price - $200 ono Pick Up Info - Pick up only Payment - COD Other Info - Sub has a max output of 600w and the mono block 500. Selling due to purchase of new car and it has factory items in the...
  13. ashbox

    original badges vs late model badges

    I also ran VE ss badges on my vx. I Personally don't like the VY/Z badges......
  14. ashbox

    HIDs in VY headlamp setting

    ^^ WM Caprice....yes I know, not a commodore, but near enough lol
  15. ashbox

    LED Dash lights question...

    and even once you've got the globes, there is a green film that needs to be lightly wet sanded away off the back of the cluster face
  16. ashbox

    LS1 PCV Valve

    H I guys.. Having to replace the pcv pipe on my01 Calais, just curious as to how long it should take to do and if there is any thing I should look out for? cheers in advance
  17. ashbox

    fisho

    could be a metallic tab on the back of the airbag
  18. ashbox

    Vz Monaro Break Lettering

    Pretty sure the lettering is painted on
  19. ashbox

    Problems in my vz ss manual

    Who did the install?
  20. ashbox

    VY engine are they as responsive as the VX

    Vs's are lighter than a vy so I would expect one to be quicker... As per the op, the motors are essentially the same
  21. ashbox

    VZ radio won't work (have code)

    That was my first guess, try switching it on or off
  22. ashbox

    How do you attach a HBD body/lip kit?

    Work on anywhere between 150 and 300 per piece to paint, side skirts have clips and screws to attach I believe... Front and rear bits, no idea though
  23. ashbox

    98' VT headlights not automatically turning off upon locking the car

    Unless it's a higher level car and the headlight delay has been activated
  24. ashbox

    Surging vx

    Shift changes sound about right when you bury the foot. My partners vt seems to have reasonable pick up in first through to 4th... And this is coming from an ls1 owner.. Signs I'm getting old I guess.. Hwy Kms seem right and city... Dunno, hers sits around the 450-500 mark
  25. ashbox

    heavy steering vz calais

    Make sure there's fluid it the power steering system
  26. ashbox

    Vy v6 3.9 m80 LSD still slow

    Get it tuned....
  27. ashbox

    vy spoiler

    You might even be surprised to find someone willing to swap boots, they may not want a spoiler anymore
  28. ashbox

    front end conversion VX to VZ

    And bumper hangers are different
  29. ashbox

    Washing the sv6 that has x pack

    ^^^ Try having two of them....both daily, both black.... Things we do for cars hey.. But like they said above... Even youtube ammonyc, he's a fanatic with car care/detail etc, some useful tips
  30. ashbox

    VZ O2 Sensor Issue

    spark plugs shouldve been changed @ 120k and pretty sure they wouldn't have caused a powertrain error.
  31. ashbox

    First Car! 2001 VX high clutch point

    Tune, exhaust... Diff gears.. But seriously, if you go for a clutch, buy a full kit.
  32. ashbox

    Has anyone painted their dash surround the VZ 'steel' colour?

    Take the part into a paint store and get it matched...
  33. ashbox

    Has anyone painted their dash surround the VZ 'steel' colour?

    As said, vx ss surround will be the closest thing to it
  34. ashbox

    VN 304 into VT

    Depending on the state laws you may not be able to fit the motor legally anyway... I know here in sa the motor must be the same age or newer than the car it's going into.. Unless laws have changed that is
  35. ashbox

    5.7 fuel consumption

    i get about 450kms to a tank in my 6 speed ls1 with mixed driving
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