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  1. Android

    what did you do to your car today?

    Showed an auto rexy boy, that he will need a lot more than 150 metres to beat a manual SV6 from a standing start.
  2. Android

    GIF of the Day

    Helmet cams are a good idea.... Ran the Light? Lemme just back up real quick - GIF on Imgur
  3. Android

    GIF of the Day

    Any train enthusiasts? https://pbs.twimg.com/tweet_video/CSGTPe-UkAAFIpb.mp4
  4. Android

    VE V6 Engine Vibration at Idle

    We found in the wifes VP that the battery was knackered, so, at idle (Cold engine) while it started, idling was as rough as. Put a multimeter across the terminals when starting, if it drops below abut 8v, time to look for a new battery. Ours dropped to 5.2v while cranking. If your meter has a...
  5. Android

    VFII Smash Repair

    What a disaster! Depending upon the insurance company, they will have clauses in the policy that will allow them to use new or new panels, and indeed whether they repair or replace. Being a new car, they will probably opt to repair the panels rather than repair. Assuming there's no chassis...
  6. Android

    Getting power to the ground VS UTE

    Perhaps a stronger sway bar? Roll cage? I replaced my front ages ago, a lot less roll when taking corners. Another alternative is to just not give it too much stick :-)
  7. Android

    Air conditioning problem

    No expert on that one, but it sounds like the bearing on the pump. If it only happens when activated, and in theory, it should stop once the AC is switched off.
  8. Android

    The Research and Development Thread!!

    Cool, if you need a Guinea pig for the VE, I'll put my hand up for that.
  9. Android

    what did you do to your car today?

    Finally got some custom plates!
  10. Android

    Suspension knock only when warm.. I'm stumped

    I replaced the Sway Bar links some time ago in my VE (and the sway bar), occasionally the links work loose for some reason - simple case of tightening them up again.
  11. Android

    what did you do to your car today?

    Finally fitted the towbar the the VE, connected the trailer harness to the left rear indicator lamp, and thought... where does this extra Module go... Trawled through various forums... Looked behind the kick panel of the drivers side Looked behind the kick panel of the passengers side Looked...
  12. Android

    VE sedan towbar

    Dang, the hole is the easy bit.. pulling the bumper off, that will take all day I'm sure...
  13. Android

    VE sedan towbar

    Ok, old thread, new response :-) Just bought a used Holden 2100kg from a wreckers, including the wiring loom / ECU etc. Now, as I understand it - the whole rear bumper has to be removed?
  14. Android

    Sold WH ls1, bought brand new WRX..three months later, back in Calais V L98..

    With the exception of my first car, a '73 Val, oh, and the Alfa, We've always had Holdens - HQ, VC, VP, Vectra, I think the best has to be the VE. A rather nice match of performace and economy (for a v6). I shall not be led astray ever again!
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    The OFFICIAL VE ALLOYTEC V6 SUPER MASSIVE FUN HAPPY TIME exhaust thread!!!!!!!11!!!!

    I had a friend that modded exhausts, he suggests putting a spacer on the O2 sensors to movr them out of the exhaust more. As for the radiator, it may be related if the engine / transmission is being pulled back and the radiator pipes are pulled taut. My 1.9c worth
  16. Android

    Gas injection on a 2011 S2 SV6 Sportswagon

    Now i'm interested! Love to know a price, or estimate at least for a non-sidi sedan
  17. Android

    what did you do to your car today?

    Tomorrow will be looking for some wheel ramps... and a new Jack. Since the fronts been lowered, neither fit any more....
  18. Android

    Gas injection on a 2011 S2 SV6 Sportswagon

    Not quite on topic, my '09 VE (Petrol only) got me from Sydney to the other side of Melbourne on a full tank, average of 7.6L/100 - 860km. Now that we've moved to Ballarat, I may be a need to install gas - what sort of milage could I expect ?
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    Tyre pressure 215/60/R16 95V

    Maybe related, or maybe not.... We've returned recently from a trip to Victoria and found when we got back behind one rear wheel lots of tiny bits of rubber all over the back of the car, its only on one side... all tyres are the same type, the rear were at 39psi, front at 36, just wondering...
  20. Android

    Map reading light for my SSV ute

    To find a dead fuse is quite simple, if you have a volmeter, place both probes across the exposed metal parts on top of the fuse, turn the lights on, and measure the voltage. If one side shows 12v and the other nothing, then that fuse would probably be open circuit, or to make it easier, connect...
  21. Android

    Things that p*** you off/bug you/annoy you

    I really hate it when long buses with like 3 people in, including the driver, take up two lanes to turn a corner - only to sit in the intersection and block it completly for everyone else! And stupid beamer drivers who think they 'own the road'!
  22. Android

    Noisy thrust bearing

    Thanks Guys, this prooves that when Holden replaced the gear box, they knew about the problem, but just left it alone. Typical.
  23. Android

    Noisy thrust bearing

    Hi All, Ever since I bought the car its had a slightly noisy thrust bearing. Sitting in neutral with the clutch in - no problems, clutch out you can here it - it sounds like a dry bearing noise... Anyway, I had it serviced a while ago and they must have lubricated it - as the noise went away...
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    Dick Smiths Australia day as banned

    I wasn't born here, but by no means have I had it easy either. I loved Dickies ad, esp. the bit about the illegal refugees! (Yes, thats another can of worms), anyways, I have had to pay for everything to be here! I married an Aussie girl, even became a citizen - despite my parents complants...
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    Question about VB factory speakers

    Pretty much any Electronics or TV repair shop, if there are any left - should be able to repair it.
  26. Android

    Megaupload shut down

    Re the Mega site, there are apparantly a few 'Security' issues, like, not being able to change your password etc. But the site is still in Beta. Being a cloud based service, all data is encrypted so only those with the de-cryption keys have access. That in theory, is just you. I joined up...
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    Tyres

    Hi All, I don't buy too many tyres, but, when I do, I'll go for a top end tyre, I've cheap n' nastys in the past they didn't last more than 20K. Our Subaru's Yokohamas (OEM) were rated at 30K, we got 50 or so out of them - we don't drive it too hard (except for once or twice in the wet - but...
  28. Android

    [NSW] A fog light switch, GM Part# 92043132, 'N SW ASSY FOG'

    ITEM: A fog light switch, GM Part# 92043132, 'N SW ASSY FOG' LOCATION: Sydney, NSW CONDITION: New PRICE: Free! (You pay the postage) DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Can be picked up, or sent via Oz Post to you PAYMENT OPTIONS: N/A CONTACT DETAILS: PM if...
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    what did you do to your car today?

    Found I had a 2cm long tack in a rear tyre, must have picked it up somewhere between Sydney & Ballarat, fixed with a plug. Then I realised the tyre shouldn't be on the car anymore. Thats now two new tyres needed.... And to top it off, we need to move house - the rents going up.
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    [NSW] For Sale, Gregorys Lexcen Manual, 91-92, 261

    ITEM: A Gregorys 1991 - 1992 Service and repair Manual for the Lexcen V6, covering the VP, VQ, CSi & VXi. Repair manual #261 LOCATION: Sydney, NSW CONDITION: Used PRICE: Make an offer, Whatever you pay will go to Charity. DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Can be picked up, or sent via Oz...
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    [NSW] FS VB/VC Front Springs - original, Never been used!

    ITEM: VB/VC Front Srings LOCATION: NSW, Parramatta CONDITION: New PRICE: Make an offer. DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Pickup preferred. PAYMENT OPTIONS: COD only, Payment will be donated to Charity, receipt will be sent to you. CONTACT DETAILS: PM me pls. OTHER INFO: Brand...
  32. Android

    what did you do to your car today?

    The dealership makes a cut from the interest the buyer pays, that's why they try and flog off their finance package. Better off telling them you'll get them a bank cheque, and then tell them another couple of $K off after discussing the trade in
  33. Android

    what did you do to your car today?

    Put on slim-line weather shields all round.
  34. Android

    best price for quality tyres in sydney?

    Not quite a commodore, but for my wifes Scooby I went to Tyre King in Baulkham hills. Same price - pretty much, as Tempe Tyres, just as freindly service. Am taking the VE there this morning for a wheel alignment after having the front lowered 25mm, new K-Mac 27mm sway bar and Whitline sway bar...
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    VE SV6 Fuel Consumption...?

    Tha last time I did that properly, would have lost my license... But, I did do a trip to Canberra the other week and managed to blow some cobwebs out... 0-110 in a V6 is pretty good, Forgot how 'Good' it feels!
  36. Android

    Fuel consumption on sv6

    I live in Sydney, traffics always sucks. Plenty of time sitting around not going far at all. Generally i try to drive conservatively. Except when D*%^k h@#$s cut me off, but thats for another thread..
  37. Android

    Fuel consumption on sv6

    Installed a Mace 12mm Insulator and a CAI, hoping to get down to 11/100 round town from 12/100, and lower than 7.6/100 on the freeway. Wishful thinking, me thinks, but, time will tell.
  38. Android

    Things that p*** you off/bug you/annoy you

    Saw a wicked smash yesterday, car puled out from a side street and hit a motorbike, the bike then smashed into another car, the guy did a somersult before hitting the road divider, damn I wash I had the in-car camera running - would have made a great utube video, as well as evidence for the...
  39. Android

    Map reading light for my SSV ute

    Hmm, interesting, only today I have tried to put a small USB power supply from the 4 Pin connector, I'm also going to have to run a wire from the ACC power for the charger. This is so I can charge the GPS & Video camera without having to run the 5M of lead from the accessory socket. I also...
  40. Android

    Hard braking in a manual

    Ok, I've just been out and measured the distance. Its just over 15M from the pole I was using as a marker to where the car had stopped. This is with the clutch in and standing on the brakes. On the page Stopping distances for cars - Road Safety Authority Rules of the Road it doesn't mention...
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