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    wheel spacers

    Stay away from them just made that mistake bought for $25.00 Autobarn 5 Stud last weekend put them on read the forum decided I must be nuts but the shock was that when I went to take the wheel nuts off that I tightened when I put them on had in 1 or 2 of them worked lose not finger lose but...
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    Cosmo 05 VZ Lumina [MODS ON THE WAY!]

    Hi Scotty, A big thanks man you saved me @299.95 buying these DRL's off eBay from carsrus they do look pretty **** and coupled with your other observations quality etc glad I read your post. Will stick to paying that little bit extra for original replacements Cheers Nils
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    VZ 2005 Calais V6

    Hi Guys I checked before posting could not find my answer. 173000k When I put the boot down hard all the way after up changing to 2nd or 3rd (AUTO)the gearbox goes into some weird surge like it's stuck in gear takes a few seconds to sort itself out anyone got any ideas or same issue and...
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    [VZ] Two Hole Mod and MCAI

    I got a reduction in fuel usage to from 11.9 down to 10.2 average
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    Removing Front Grill VZ CALAIS 2005

    The clips definatley had clips on the upper and lower lugs holding them in place
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    Removing Front Grill VZ CALAIS 2005

    Grilll Removal Well we all got it right and got it wrong what a S.O.B of a job have attached photos basically you have to remove all 3 screws lift bonnet located just in front of radiator There are 2 lugs holding grill in place left and right attached to bumper at top and same at the bottom...
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    VZ SS Versus VZ Calais

    Well one thing confirmed my mpg is spot on infact slightly less on my 190kw calais
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    VZ SS Versus VZ Calais

    **** sorry wrong just seen attachment above sorry guys
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    VZ SS Versus VZ Calais

    It's correct 235kw Calais 250 possibly 260 on ss
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    2005 SV6 issue

    Had same issue only 3 months ago waterpump and seals replaced all good now not cheap fix was apprx $600
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    VZ Calais 2005 V6 ESP \ TCS

    The above is correct in the manner to which operates
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    Removing Front Grill VZ CALAIS 2005

    i wonder if its different on other models in the vz range
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    Removing Front Grill VZ CALAIS 2005

    did that had 3 screws undid them but that leads to take the whole bumper off not just the grill well it does on my calais
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    Removing Front Grill VZ CALAIS 2005

    Wher they located f... if i could see them
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    Removing Front Grill VZ CALAIS 2005

    Anyone help need to get behind the front grill between the headlights can I get the grill off without haveing to remove the whole front bumper if so can someone pic or explain how Cheers Crazy2009
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    VZ Calais 2005 V6 ESP \ TCS

    I also have 2005 Calais VZ You will a small amount of spin when the issue is forced in the way you are doing it under normal condition say light wet or rain the ESp will kick in pretty well
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    VZ Computer Chip

    not that they showed me any results on paper
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    VZ Computer Chip

    Powerchip I have had powerchips over the years one in a VX 5.7 SS and it worked well with other mod combinations however in the case of the 190Kw Aloytec Calais 2005 I have now for the last 5 yrs and about 3 yrs ago I opted for the chip again at a cost around $800 and to my surprise it made...
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    Psychopath vandalised my car

    Deep Polish I heard of it from a show in the UK called Wheeler Dealers the mechanic on the show has done on several cars and they have come up pretty good if you search the internet you should get some tips on how to Good Luck
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    VZ Alloytec 175 2 Hole mod

    2 Hole Pod Well was bored misses working thought give this ago 190 VZ Calais followed the 90mm drilled out all up took 45 min packed up the tools took it out for a spin definatley got more of a roar sound under load as for faster I think maybe the sound give that impression but did feel better...
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    VZ Calais 2005 Reverse Sensor

    From a torch light it appeared there is / was a clip on both sides of the sensor unit I could be wrong I did not remove the whole bumper just pulled it forward so will go with your reply and remove the whole bumper and follow your lead on replaceing it as described thanks a heap for the reply...
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    VZ Calais 2005 Reverse Sensor

    Hi All Know how to remove the bumper now through posted thread but before wanted to ask the reverse sensor clips that hold in place one of mine is broken is the clip molded to the bumper or a replacement part that I can replace Cheers Neil
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    Blue Vz Calais

    anyone help VZ bumper and the reverse sensor is the clip that holds it moleded to the biumper or a removal replacement part Cheers Neil
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    Quesion VZ Calais

    So in short if I just turn off the ESP on my 2005 VZ Calais it will pretty much drop a burnout Y/N with encouragement :)
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    VZ Auto 'Power Shift'

    Hi All 3 Days ago switched off the PWR Button just to see what difference it makes very little as I can determine unchanged my driving habits and only thing is a very very marginal difference in fuel saving PWR ON 12.4 now PWR OFF 11.8 average
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    ESP Failure- VZ Calais

    Its a simple fiz my drive is a VZ Calais same issue recently Buy a new battery as the battery gets old it will upset sensors for a strange reason
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    18" wheels on a VZ

    18" on a VZ Calais Read the forum so far one small question does one have to change the factory springs or not and if not can I presume the bigger rim combined with the tyre just fills the archwell areas better Opinions please
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    How to: Remove Dash and Center Console VY-VZ

    Console Removal A really big thanx for this much appreciated Cheers ;)
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    The new car arrived and have fitted 20" VE supersports.

    Cold Air Induction Your Cold Air induction pipe you made up under the hood the 90 degree pipe as per your pic you took attached
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    Breath Better

    Well Its fitted Well after realising that getting a 90 degree pipe silicone or other for the 3.5 inch opening which seemed damm near impossible to get from Autobarn/supercheap & others I'm told mabe a special order I set up as in pic Immediate notice is throttle response and under hard...
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    The new car arrived and have fitted 20" VE supersports.

    Cold Air Hi Travy Where did you get that 90degree air induction pipe from in Melbourne Cheers
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    Breath Better

    Just adding to this forum after reading another forum article I list this site VELOCITY AUTO :: AIRHAMMER AND aFe COLD AIR INDUCTION KITS, REPLACEMENT FILTERS AND MORE!! which is pretty much what I am setting up aside from the fancy heat guard $99.00!!! which I am going to use in place a chrome...
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    The new car arrived and have fitted 20" VE supersports.

    Hi Travy Sorry for the nerd question I have a VZ Calais 2005 did your VE wheels match the stud pattern straight off or did you get a set modified if so where from and can I be so bold and how much cause they look so frigging sexy & coll
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    Service reminder

    Can I also say thanks for this info its such a pain the service warning that comes on don't mind a couple of times but does not reset automatically after time /mileage unless doe like this example Cheers
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    Breath Better

    Previous car was a VX SS and when setting that up I was told K&N filter are little or no better than standard by a couple of guys but each to there own. I guess in my case proof in going to be in the eating and as I see no one has tried this way yet well no one on JC as far as I can see then...
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    Breath Better

    Hi guys thannx for replies done the read up on the 2 hole setup. However after having taken out the air box there is a **** load of area all behind the headlight good clearance from the motor plus I have gotten a heat guard that protects the side that is nearest the motor. So alot of...
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    Breath Better

    VZ Calais 2005 Planning to remove the old air box and run a POD just behind the headlight. I did some testing by way off removing the shroud over the radiator taking out the air filter and found coniderable better response through the increase in airflow Realising I have to run a filter of...
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