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Lights stay on for about 30 seconds which is OK, then off.

My ute's radio would always turn itself off when the key was removed and the driver's door was opened. Now it usually stays on, even when the car is locked. Sometimes it takes a few goes opening and shutting the door, flipping the lock button on the key and will eventually go off, but there...

My SSV ute (52,000ks) gets about 400 ks on LPG from a 63 litre tank with a mixture of 60-80 k/hr driving. This is not particularly relevant to johnky10 but shows how poor his consumption is currently.

A new stop globe.

My SSV ute had a twin 3" xforce catback system installed when I bought it. I think it's pretty great and gets lots of kudos from those I show. Not something I would have installed myself (apparently up to $3000 installed) but a bit of fun. I have not found it to drone on a long trip.

Yes. I have removed the inner panel and the plastic "nut" inside but nothing else wants to move. Access to the bulbs has to be after the lens is removed.

I have searched for a link to this with no luck. Any tricks to removing the tail light to the VE ute to replace a popped globe? Thanks

You can get a VDO unit which interfaces with the original head deck for around $1600. Apparently much better than the Garmin.

Is that for real about the airbags? I have moved from 4 front bags to 2 but I thought it was impossible in the ute. Maybe I'll have to upgrade ...

While I love driving in my ute, have been a little disappointed in the lack of items I expected to be standard in this more upmarket vehicle. When was the last time a Commodore was made without a glovebox light? It also has only 1 central roof light ( no spotties), and has no grab handles above...

Thanks. You are right. I contacted Varex and the guy explained how the baffles can be adjusted from standard to noisy remotely. His quote from cat back was $2750 plus fitting, so around $3000 may have been right. Copy this link for a video explaining how it works and how it sounds - pretty good...

I have just bought a 1 year old SSV ute which has a remote button which flips the exhaust over from standard to horny. I pick it up on Monday so I haven't had a chance to examine it properly. They claimed it cost over $3000 to have it installed. I'd like any info on what it's called and how it...

Hey Wrath, which brand of liquid injection have you fitted? I am buying a SSV ute and am very interested in this newer technology. Do any of the computer readouts in relation to the fuel useage work on LPG? Thanks for sharing your experience.

Pressing down the eject button just spits out the CD cartridge from the stacker. Thanks anyway.

My car has the standard 10 stacker that comes in the Calais. The CD player can not be successfully accessed. It has started displaying a "E-99" error, which, according to the manual, means that the microprocessor needs to be reset. I followed the instructions to do this, but it made no...

Try Steve Lewis at Goodyear Diamond Creek Rd, G/borough North. Very experienced and won't rip you off. He drives a VZ SS ute.

Thanks azman. Another possible solution. I'll have a check this afternoon.

No, Bosch plugs not NGK but you may be right about their appearance whenever I get around to changing them.

Every 7000 ks?? My VT is still running beautifully 110,000 ks after I changed mine. Never has backfired. Maybe I'm just slack but I don't think mine need changing that often.

Topgun LPG leads Top Gun - Products The plugs are Bosch. If I can get around to it I'll have a look. The plugs were recommended by LPGAS1 in Lilydale 1300 883 660

Another possible solution, but I have replaced my mounts last year. Worth a check though.

I must say I did wonder Shounak, but thanks for your advice on the other aspects. Good idea.

I have VT Calias S2 and VX Berlina S2. The VX is quieter, has more power and probably steers better due to different rear end on the S2. Overall better to drive although I do like the extras on the Calais.

I once had a VP which I didn't run on petrol as frequently as I should. I found it would run roughly on petrol. Eventually I used only premium petrol in it and occasionally drop in some injector cleaner to overcome my reluctance to run it on petrol. It had 365000 ks on it when I sold it and it...

My VT V6 Calais has recently developed a clunk which appears to be in the rear driver's side whenever I take off quickly, especially when turning left from a driveway. It also occurs when I hit a bump in my driveway (dirt). It sounds as if someone is hitting the rear passenger floor under these...

Sounds good. Thanks for the info guys.

I know in earlier Comms LPG disabled the traction control. Does LPG on either V6 or V8 disable traction control as well as ESP? Maybe the newer type SVI system overcomes this potential problem. Any help please.

The impco system can use the original gauge, but I don't know of any way to enable Traction Control as LPG doesn't like it when cylinders drop out when TC is enacted.

Stop bickering boys. An easily explained misunderstanding.

This may be elsewhere, but has there been a good LPG system for the 6 litre motor developed yet?

That equal tax would be feasable Cheap6, if, in fact, LPG was as polluting as petrol, which it isn't. Given that it is far better for the environment (which is the primary reason we have had it installed isn't it??), the govt should continue to encourage us to use it by keeping taxes low.

You can still get it for around 64 cents in Melbourne. Take off 4 cents more with voucher.

Thanks for nothing Peanuts Inc. I presumed that it was better, but I was after specifics, such as NAF33N has suggested above and whether the price premium was worth it.

Sorry if this has been posted before, but I can't see any reference to it when I searched. Anyhow I am just about to begin a search for a manual SS ute. There can be quite a difference in price between VY and VZ. Why should I pay more for a VZ? What's this ute got compared to the VY? Thanks in...

Yep a standard Impco system.

I get 400 city on a fill of 75 litres and around 600 on highway. V6 VT and VX

Got gas on VT and VX. The VX had it installed last Oct. Cost $450 after Johnney's $2000 rebate. A change of plugs and leads and it's perfect. Costs $8.50 to do 100 kms. Power - no difference. Impco system on both cars. highly recommended.

Yep accentstencil, that is what I am suspecting.

My VT V6 always starts but is very sluggish turning over. The auto elec says it's charging fine and the battery is good. He suggested leaving it overnight (something I'm not keen to do) so that he could check it in the morning. What do starters do if they are on the way out as I suspect this to...

I've got both - the VX is smoother, quieter and tighter around the corners. Try for a Series 2 if you can afford it as it has better rear end.