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    Installing genuine Gm alloy pedals , leather shift knob on 2010 omega?

    Took me about 5mins, check out the how to in this tread: https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/changing-ve-auto-gear-stick-leather-one-how-2.137155/post-1548115
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    Lowering a VE Omega

    Thanks, good info, i want be spruiking GSL for springs anymore :) I had Jax and Ultratune fit springs(V8) for a couple of hundred bucks. My wags currently sits at Front: 375mm, Rear: 355mm, and annoyingly scraps the centre (stock) muffler on my drive/ramps in carparks and bigger than average...
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    Lowering a VE Omega

    Please take this the right way but this question has been answered many times...but it's a bit of a **** to find the answer :( General consensus is, due to price and easy availability to get King Springs SSL with either KYB (sports/harder) or Boge (touring/softer) struts/shocks Site Sponsor...
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    My Custom SSV Grille.....opinions??

    It's a Calais (in chrome) or HSV (in black) part. I'm pretty sure i read on another thread that klavins' just wrapped a chrome calais strip: VE Commodore Calais Chrome Bonnet Strip Mould Genuine GM Brand NEW Series 1 HSV | eBay
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    Coin stuck behind horn pad

    This thread on replacing steering wheel should help: https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/ve-steering-wheel-removal-how-take-off-airbag.106173
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    Back door speakers

    No reason why they won't unless really large mounting depth. This member has the Alpine Type S 6.5"2 ways in the rear doors - 56mm mounting depth. https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/ve-sv6-speakers.242146 There's also a stack of good info in this thread, if you haven't already read...
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    Series 1 manual coversion

    turbodragon has done this conversion, maybe PM him : http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/ve-wm/236596-fatssv-charged-cammed-bagged-stanced-10.html#post2749222
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    Help with wires identification (2009 Wagon)

    i thought general consensus for VE's (moreso wagons) was under the passenger front seat: https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/best-place-amp-ve-wagon.233140
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    Custom VE SSV grill

    Yep, check out these threads https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/ve-grille-badging-3.135818/post-1539543 https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/ve-grille-modification-7.112920/post-2122838
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    LED Daytime Running Lights

    sorry OP...SSexy's right whoop...I thought I linked you to the correct one of million VE DRL/Fog/Driving threads that noted the 12v power/feed either way, above link will I'm sure help out others in the future :)
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    LED Daytime Running Lights

    This thread may have the info you're after: https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/wiring-up-additional-front-driving-lights-ve.231508
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    VE Omega Fog Lights Question ?

    Yes, the fog lights and bezels will fit straight in to your bumper bar, as Omega and Berlina are same front bars - and Berlina fog lights standard from factory. I'll answer your next question before you ask it: Do they wire up easy, like as if they were optioned from factory?" Short Answer...
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    Remove ve wagon floor

    Just in case you didn't work it out and if the below pics are were you were stuck:- 1. Fold up the luggage hooks 2. Grab sides of plastic cover with fingers and pull up - the covers on mine all came off pretty easily ie with a bit of force but not resorting to trim removal...
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    VE Lumina front bumper LEDS

    like this? (pic from this thread:http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/ve-wm/230957-my-2010-ve-omega-first-car.html) Good info in this thread on installing that type of setup: https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/wiring-up-additional-front-driving-lights-ve.231508
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    How to remove trim from steering wheel?

    you should find most if not all details in this thread: https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/ve-steering-wheel-removal-how-take-off-airbag.106173
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    engine number [help]

    MY06-09 Berlina and Omega's had LE0 engines MY09.5 Berlina and Omega's had LY7 engines. (detuned to 180kw) MY10-onward had SIDI's, various different engine model codes (CBF looking up as that wasn't your question :))
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    Speaker recommendations

    I added 50w 4Ω components (Pioneer TS-A1604C) to the front on my wagon and 2 x 50w at 4Ω amp (MTX 502x), and was very happy with result. Just over $200 outlaid (I installed, incl wiring). Better bass and speaker quality than stock, certainly no where close to a sub for bass. Also check out this...
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    Computer Profiles

    useless info; MY09.5 Omega (non-SIDi) 3.6L has 180kw LY7 (say my owners manual)
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    Pic of the Day(Read the rules in first post)

    RedBull 400 Whistler
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    VE Steering Wheel Airbag Removal

    Here's what I've learnt from reading JC :) Rufus / CSP : https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/vf-blind-spot-mirrors-installed-ve-2.237632/post-2680561 BenBoy : https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/ve-ss-20s-load-rating-2.205693/post-2301671 Troy411 posted a very detailed How...
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    stereo wires

    info's all in the Car Audio section: Car Audio finding that info...well that's not so easy, spread over like 3-5 threads :( http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/car-audio/200575-ve-amp-remote-wiring-behind-glovebox.html#post2246133...
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    VE S2 Grill option

    ^^what SaUte said. Here's some old threads on S1 grilles, some theory, slightly different shape to S2 grille https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/ve-grille-modification-7.112920/post-2122838 or, same grille, different thread...
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    Jo3y5

    Pics look great LOVE the wheels, look like '10 Camaro wheels (like K-Man's wheels : http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/attachments/ve-holden-commodore-2006-2013/177087d1421837181-ve-track-car-adventures-img_0456.jpg) More pics! (not with filters!) side profile please? is it lowered? (being on...
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    Jo3y5

    Search this forum further and you'll find stacks of threads of cat back VE Omega (or Berlina). (specifically this one! https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/official-ve-alloytec-v6-super-massive-fun-happy-time-exhaust-thread-11-a.179079) The norm is to put on 2 1/4" SS/SV6 catbacks on...
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    wagon tail light swap

    I've noticed that series 2 lights on the wagon are tinted, probably the same light as the VF... (nb: from all I've read, omega sportwagon tail lights are the same as all sportwagon tail lights, including hsv clubsport tourer ie compare your lights to this JC members tail lights and they may look...
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    Ve ute install

    This website has a pretty good FAQ section (and also good for reviews): Car Amplifiers FAQ Once you're read the above link and sort of understand, you could, for example, buy these speakers Reference 6030cs | 6-1/2" 2-way component system | INF US - also on ryda website) and the Kicker...
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    Ve ute install

    not answer what amp you should get but a quick google search shows Kicker appear to only have three 2 channel amps in their current range: (KICKER | Amplifiers) - DX125.2 - 2 x 30w at 4ohm - KX200.2 - 2 x 50w at 4 ohm - IQ500.2 - 2 x 125w at 4 ohm you are getting 4ohm speakers that handle...
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    Ve ute install

    That amp is only 2 x 30w at 4 ohm and the speakers are rated 100w 4ohm. Either consider lower rated speakers ie Orion Cobalt CO652 Car Speakers - ($98.85)RYDA Car Audio or Pioneer TS-G1605C 6" Car Component Speaker Package | 6" Car Speakers | ($108.85)RYDA Car Audio Or higher power amp ie...
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    07 Calais, About to get it serviced, couple of questions

    AFM is only available on V8's: AFM - Ecoline - Innovation - About
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    08 ve omega bumper swap

    mine didn't at an educated guess with all the 'fitting fog lights to Omega/V/International' threads that have been created on this forum, i'd assume not. there's a few good work arounds, as buying the wiring looms from holden (or ebay) won't have all you require to install like the factory setup...
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    Series 2 VE Calais V or VF Evoke

    Don't go the Omega 16's - will ride like a boat coming from 19's! I replaced mine within a couple of weeks of getting my Omega a few years ago with some 17's Berlina wheels (I wanted 18's but the price was too good - $100 with 80% tread on tyres) - my point, hold out for some Calais (or...
  32. J

    How to remove power mirror switch

    if you haven't already done it yet wraith, here's some pic, not the best as I sort of miss the 'pull the grey trim off' part (start at 3rd pic in post), but you get the point... https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/gear-indicator-light-not-working-fuse.230130/post-2640968
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    Another VE Timing Chain Post :/

    holy crap! that sucks, and that's the first 2008-2009 V6 alloytec I've read on JC with a stretched timing chain (diagnose by Holden)... (fyi: only the SV6, Calais, Statesman & Caprice came with the high out 195kw V6 LY7 alloytec, the Berlina and Omega is on 180kw :()
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    2011 VE timing chain issue

    from what I've read, not as common as with the Alloytec's but still does occur with the SIDI's, ie https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/my-10-sv6-timing-chain-p0008.231905 https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/re-2010-sv-wagon.229777 And i'm pretty sure I've read one or two other...
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    hsv clubsport misfire on all bank 1(not working)

    FYI, LS3 were released in mid 2008 ie:- (ones MY08, the other MY09, or something like - same for Senators and GTS's ) LS2 2008 Clubsport: Used Car Research - Used Car Prices - Compare Cars - RedBook.com.au LS3 2008 Clubsport: Used Car Research - Used Car Prices - Compare Cars - RedBook.com.au
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    How much to pay for a VE 2 SV6 Sportswagon?

    glass half full thinking :) Maybe owner had personalised plates and transferred to new car or put them in storage to sell this car, so had to put new plates on it? (not sure how it works in Vic, but plausible in NSW). I bought me 2009 wagon a few years ago from a dealer and it was advertised...
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    Holden adventra lx8 4wd to 2wd conversion

    This guy did the reverse, ie RWD to AWD - maybe you could pick up some useful info in: http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vy-vz-wk-wl-v2/221544-creating-awd-monaro.html
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    09 ve v6 international much louder engine than 08 ve v6 wagon

    nb: Internationals were released in 2008, in the LE0 then the LY7 engines, before being released as SIDI LF1 engine - thus my question above on comparing apples with oranges. I've never driven an SIDI so wanted to check both engine (and gearboxes) were identical on both wagons. You can spot...
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    Chevy logo on IQ for VE Series 2

    I read a post on here once about not getting annoyed at inanimate objects - great post, something to think about. is it your car? no, then why do you care? do you have to look at lowrider636 IQ, i'd say not unless you catch up with him for a cruise next time you're in Tassie :) OP, user...
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    09 ve v6 international much louder engine than 08 ve v6 wagon

    To confirm you're not comparing apples with oranges? 1. are both wagons 3.6L, as omegas/internationals and berlina's were 3.0L SIDI's as of Sept 2009 (does the international have 2 rear mufflers with single non-chrome tip?) 2. how many kms on both cars? maybe check rego papers or build plate...
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