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  1. ducker85

    VP ute best rim offset?

    VP Senator rims are 30P while the more common VR/VS Clubsport, Senator are 43P which tuck in 13mm and I’m sure the Replica wheels have higher offsets and tuck in even more.
  2. ducker85

    VP ute best rim offset?

    From experience; The VP HSV front wheels are 17x8 30P and flush, hence why the HSVs had that extra mold/trim on the front wheel arch. VPs have a flat rear wheel arch, flush will look silly and require 4x4 stance. Just by 2x 8” wide 30P rims and space the rear out and then buy 2x rear wheel to...
  3. ducker85

    VX 4L60e into VP

    Just do the whole VX eco-tec motor, gearbox and computer swap. Watched Carnage Garage do the opposite with project Mang and VX motor with VN trans was a nightmare.
  4. ducker85

    VQ irs wheel spacers

    What offset are your wheels?? Then what width?? VQ wants a 30P offset at 8” wide
  5. ducker85

    VN spats

    I had BMW ultra low springs in an VP Calais (spot weld metal support with 3 bolts) and had no clearance issues with 245 M&H tyres on a 8” rim. Also test fitted 20x8.5 with a 245 and no issues.
  6. ducker85

    Widest tyre on VP Calais

    I have these on a VP Calais with spats. 245 M&H radials on a 15x8 30p rim. No issues at all. https://www.vpw.com.au/parts/MH-ROD-29?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzbXVpujk-gIVCJ1LBR2gNgdmEAQYAyABEgLymvD_BwE From memory the spats is 3 bolts. The steel is several spot welds. I know it’s 3 on each end but...
  7. ducker85

    Vn vp wagon rear wheel arch

    Graff a rear wheel arch from a VR/VS sedan
  8. ducker85

    VN SS BT1 - did they exist?

    I agree with that and it’s just my personal opinion. I know officers and know their opinions about their own cars. When officers are on the speed radars, with the car in gear and the hand brakes on waiting to catch some one or jump medium strips to do a U turn and pursue someone. It just puts...
  9. ducker85

    VN SS BT1 - did they exist?

    How does it not apply? When a Holden left the factory with a BT1 build it went to the Police force. Modern Police cars are still sold off and I’m sure (ZB Commodores etc.) get referred to as BT1’s by some people.
  10. ducker85

    VN SS BT1 - did they exist?

    Also a friend had a VR just like this. Police issued BT1 V8 Berlina with SS trim.
  11. ducker85

    VN SS BT1 - did they exist?

    BT1 is just a police issue car. I personally would never buy an ex police car as they get abused.
  12. ducker85

    BMW E39 528i daily

    Poor maintenance, low power (IMO) It had a bad respray, sun roof/water leak issues. It was just more then I was willing to take on. The guy who bought it was a mechanic and BMW fan. He pointed out several other issues I hadn’t notice like a trans issue when shifting 2 to 3 etc. He However was...
  13. ducker85

    HDT Aero motors?

    https://hdt.com.au/showroom/vn/vn-aero/
  14. ducker85

    FR19's with IRS

    Correct it was the VP Senator rim 17x8 30P. I’ve own a few sets. The same wheel was fitted to the VP GTS and Clubsport 5000i. The VR Senator rim looks the same but is a different offset as I’ve also owned them and sold them off as they were no good for a VP with IRS.
  15. ducker85

    FR19's with IRS

    VE Pentagon’s BMW ultra low springs too btw
  16. ducker85

    FR19's with IRS

    I don’t know about the legal side in your state but here, normally every tolerance is + or - XX measurement. But I have bolted my VE HSV genuine wheels to my old VP Calais and they did not rub. So if you stick around the 8.5” rim with 35P offset they’ll fit. If you can get an 8” rim to stay...
  17. ducker85

    FR19's with IRS

    Sorry but you can’t “roll” the VP Calais spats. Firstly you would have to cut n trim the bolts holding the spat on. The roll the extra steel work while trying to keep the plastic still attached. Reference OP picture if your unfamiliar with the spats
  18. ducker85

    FR19's with IRS

    You want 8.5” rims with 35P offset. VP Senators have IRS and the rims were 17x8” 30P offset.
  19. ducker85

    Intake air box purpose/replacement.

    Just change it for 4” tube. I bought one ages ago and swapped if out with zero difference in noise and performance. I think I bought it from VCM. Seriously just save your money for an OTR there only around $550-580 atm
  20. ducker85

    Lowering a 2007 VE V6

    a long thread but have a read thru here; https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/king-springs-for-the-ves.152423/ lots of good info but possible alot of broken picture links thanks to Photobucket
  21. ducker85

    Has anyone converted a VE into a VF?

    like i said before lots of people have done this, they just aint on the forums
  22. ducker85

    20 inch wheels without lowering

    They came factory like this. Look up the 60 ann model which came on 20" supersports from the factory
  23. ducker85

    Axle Tramp - Is there an actual solution?

    Mine used to axle tramp something shocking, after a winter of driving the tramp sorted it self out and hasn't done it again (5 years since) every bush is stock
  24. ducker85

    Clutch pedal heaight adjustable ?

    I have this issue too. Solution is a new clutch and slave etc while the trans is out.
  25. ducker85

    Cruise control issue VE 2

    Just an update here, local Holden dealer said it could be linked to the tail lights. I checked them and they were all working so I went ahead and changed the indicator stalk about a fortnight ago and I haven't had an issue with cruise since. $50 in parts for a brand new stalk
  26. ducker85

    The VE Commodore Wheel Fitment Guide**UNDER CONSTRUCTION**

    Brembos should be fine but HSV brakes wont work. The red HSV front brakes have about 1mm clearance and the yellow HSV brakes have no chance in hell of fitting behind 18's
  27. ducker85

    Cruise control issue VE 2

    Thanks guys. Hopefully when I get it to a mechanic its a CC stalk issue cos the IQ is damn expensive. The IQ issue only happened once or twice in 6 months now.
  28. ducker85

    Cruise control issue VE 2

    Cheers guys. Ill have to get a tech 2 onto it next time it plays up. I assume a IQ replacement was expensive? Where is the brake switch? (im a noob with electronics) I turn the key, wait for the system check, start the engine. Wait for the headunit/IQ to load up and then when I press the...
  29. ducker85

    Cruise control issue VE 2

    So Ive got a VE 2 Calais as a daily now and it has an issue I cant figure out. If I start it without completing the system check it has had no AC, no IQ, no audio display/control (this happened once only) but the most common is no cruise control (which I use daily) If I turn the key and do the...
  30. ducker85

    The VE Commodore Wheel Fitment Guide**UNDER CONSTRUCTION**

    Do you have any picture to help any one look at 10" 28P wheels in the future? I would assume a 10" with a 35P or 40P would be more up your alley but Im getting the vibe you arent willing to roll your guards so that may still be to flush for you.
  31. ducker85

    The VE Commodore Wheel Fitment Guide**UNDER CONSTRUCTION**

    Generally its 10" 40-55 Majority are 45, also 20x10 +60 with a 295/30-20 tucked and did not rub! that fits. So your 19x10 28p is stance territory. with a minor guard roll and a 245 stretched tyre it will fit easy but no 275s in your future with those wheels specs. Also if you have HSV rear...
  32. ducker85

    VE Timing Chain (Stretched)

    FFS All cars need timing chains replaced at some stage. Early VEs are at 100,000km and all other Allotec's like the late VEs and VFs are 200,000kms. Toyota Land Cruisers, Nissan S15's, Holden Captiva's will all need timing chain/belts replaced at some stage it is just part of owning a car. If...
  33. ducker85

    Is it worth sellign VE SS to purchase VE E3 clubby

    Definitely buy a HSV build numbers = money later on once Holden closes. Holden's don't have build numbers so their resale drops off a lot quicker. My Father has a E3 GTS and its an amazing car compared to the VE 1 SSV he traded in on it. The SSV's are great car but they don't compare to the E3...
  34. ducker85

    The VE Commodore Wheel Fitment Guide**UNDER CONSTRUCTION**

    So 20x10s with 32P offsets fitted up front and within the guards with normal -0.5 camber? Have you roll the front guards?? What struts??? as normally 10's will hit the stock struts.
  35. ducker85

    VF Front End on VE

    Yes A bloke in WA bought the burnout car BLOWN and put a VF front on it now called UNWANTED
  36. ducker85

    Standard ride height seems low!!

    Get a tape measure out and measure your eyebrow heights. Eyebrow heights are the center of your wheel to the top of the wheel arch. They should be something like 380mm. Using these measurements you can tell if its stock or not and use them to order new spring with the new desired eyebrow height.
  37. ducker85

    Need advice on my VN

    Are they asking 3k or 150k? There's a BIG price difference is its genuine and mint
  38. ducker85

    ve ss with 20's load rating

    I believe most states have throw out the 2" rules and are now + or - 15mm overall diameter from the largest or smallest tyres on the placard. Either way HSV wheels are factory equipment and therefore are legal so long as you met the load ratings which is easy to do anyway. Unsure about...
  39. ducker85

    BMW E39 528i daily

    Ended up selling this a few months back. I would have been lucky to have put 500kms on it.
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