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    VX L67 (vx super 6) manual conversion

    Hi everyone, I have had a look and can't quite find the right information that i am after.. I have a VX S pac Supercharged 6 thats factory auto and looking to convert it to a manual is there anything extra that needs to be done to the l67, compared to a normal auto to manual...
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    Cpr6 Manifold and throttle body P plate allowed?

    Hi all, Just wondering if an upgraded manifold and throttle body is counted as a no no for p plate restrictions or not.. ----------------------------------------------- Currently have it tuned, 3.9s, lsd, plugs, leads, full stainless exhaust from the block, mace pod filter intake...
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    2006 VZ SVZ - Transmission Upgrade?

    you want performance yet you buy a base model 6 cylinder VZ. gratz brah
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    [Alloytec] 2.87 to 3.9 diff gears (VZ SV6)

    Hi all, Wondering if anyone has put 3.9s in their VZ sv6 and what revs it would be sitting on going 100kms on the highway in 5th gear Cheers....
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    VE SV6 or VZ SV6

    Either a VZ sv6 or if you are going to choose the VE sv6 make sure it has the SIDI engine.. In my opinion the VZ's look a lot tougher, the VE's are a base model company car..
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    Help needed

    My traction control wouldn't work one time while driving.. After I drove it numerous times that day it kept doing it.. Next morning it works again and hasn't happened again since!
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    P Plate driving prohibited vehicle

    Hi just wondering what the fine is for driving a prohibited vehicle while being on your p plates? (Cars at workshop, driving around my grandads WH V8 statesman (stock) in the mean time since he barely uses it) Cheers...
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    VE SV6 or VZ SV6

    It depends.. With the VZ and ve's auto compared to manual the manuals cost about 4k more ontop
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    Installing an exhaust on VX (P-plate)

    As I look back on my old vx... To me it sounded perfect I loved every second of it and wish I never had to give it up.. (Indian cab drivers!!!!!!!) The abruptly loud drone as it revved out in the auto slug box. The crackling of downshifting in towing gears. The idle.. The filthy look I copped...
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    Installing an exhaust on VX (P-plate)

    Had a vx.. Ran 2 1/4 outlet headers into Y piece into 200cpi 2 1/2 high flow cat into single 2.5" centre pipe with muffler into 2.5" straight through rear pipe with 3" twin tip. Was loud for a 6. Sounded tough and meaty, didn't have a sporty note though. Droned a lot but I didn't mind it...
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    My First Car, Vz Calais

    How much did changing the rear springs from ssl to sl raise your car? Currently got ssl in the rear and picked up a set of SL's.. Got 19" rims on it and can't have any passengers in the back cause tyres rub. Car is at about 75mm clearance.
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    [VIC] Victorian Club rego and P plate laws

    You can drive it on club Reg stock easy..
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    Matte wheels

    You can use anything really.. High pressure soap or degrimer.. A real useful product you can buy at a supercheap or any auto shop that I've used since I got my first car. It's called; armour all- wheel cleaner. You let it soak in for half a minute then hose it off.. Rims are like new
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    Dildos

    Keith Reed lay off the blazing before bed time
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    A young lad happened to get his P’s and bought hisself a Ford...

    You had me at the title of he owned a ford.
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    [VIC] 20" Black and Candy Apple Red Gianna Blitz Wheels

    Paint the red centre to black.. Might help with selling them
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    Vz Sv6- tune and mace cai

    Headers, y piece, cats and catback.
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    VZ SV6 - high fuel consumption!!!!

    It sorted itself out after about half a tank of fuel. Very happy now !!!
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    Vz Sv6- tune and mace cai

    Yep 200km's into the tank, the fuel has adjusted itself, everything is running mint. Can't keep a straight face everytime I drive now
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    Vz Sv6- tune and mace cai

    So your saying I have to drive it in over a whole tank of fuel for it to calibrate? Its the average even if I keep clicking (set) it keeps averaging around 17L/100km's... Got up to around 26L at one point
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    VZ SV6 - high fuel consumption!!!!

    Hi, got a full exhuast system and intake on my vz sv6 the other day... No engine code came up, everything was running well. Noticed I was averaging 17L/100km cruising around. Tried reseting the ecu by disconnecting the battery (left it for 30min).. Took it for a 20min drive around the block...
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    Vz Sv6- tune and mace cai

    I disconnect the battery for about 30mins... Turned car on went for a 20min cruise and it's still reading the same.. 17L/100Km just cruising!!! Can anyone help me with this please?
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    Vz Sv6- tune and mace cai

    Hmm.. may have been too keen to go driving , will do it today cheers My mate didn't say anything bout that when he hooked it up for me
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    Vz Sv6- tune and mace cai

    Put on a mace cai, and full xforce exhaust.. Didn't get a engine code!! Been driving around and my fuels been at 17L/100km.. Not sure if more fuel being sent by computer or I've just been driving hard
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    Vz Sv6- tune and mace cai

    How much more fuel would it be running through at L/100km?
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    Vz sv6 tune- best joints in Melbourne

    Hi looking at tuning my vz sv6.. Can anyone provide various tuning and pricing in the south east suburbs of Melbourne Thanks
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    Vz Sv6- tune and mace cai

    Is there any harm driving around with the engine code.. If I was to take a week to get it tuned?? Does it change the computer readings and adjust my fuel or anything like that Thanks..
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    [Alloytec] VZ SV6 - exhaust rear pipe

    Not An Abba Fan is there much difference running a rear hotdog over a rear straight through pipe? I was told the hotdog removes the old man fart noise and gives it a better note? Does it reduce the loudness noticeably?
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    Will 1 can of plasti dip be enough for 1 17inch rim?

    Plastidipped my ve ssv redline rims yesterday.. The cans were absolute **** to use.. Had them in hot water, in front a of a heater aswell.... Got the job done but took a while. Clogged about 20 caps on the way too. Used plastidip before on a 25degree sunny day and worked like a charm though...
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    Vz Sv6- tune and mace cai

    Getting a whole exhaust setup bolted on.. Been told the engine light code will come up and the car has to be tuned to remove it.. Is there any other ways to fix the code? If having to go with the tune.. is it worth getting a cold air intake (mace cai w/ pod filter) fitted to go along with the...
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    [Alloytec] VZ SV6 - exhaust rear pipe

    Thanks for your indepth response abba fan! Ended up with a full xforce setup.. 1 5/8 headers out 2 1/2 into dual 200cpi 2 1/2 high flow cats into 2 1/2 centre single muffler into a 2 1/2 rear pipe with a hotdog. ---- Side note; is there much difference running a rear hotdog over a rear...
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    Panel Beating

    Unless you go to a place that you know your mate will look after you, chances are you will be ripped off, insurance or not.. Wrote off my vx (was a repairable but got a payout of 4.5k for a 235xxx vx exec auto with alot of home job customing ) and on the cheapest insurance quote it said...
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    VZ - affordable way to fill bootlid holes

    Hi all, Seeking opinions for an affordable way to fill the bootlid holes on a VZ. Tried the cheap alternative of using rubber grommets and did not like the result at all.. Looking into a few options as such; -Welding -A filment cover-up of some sort -Clean bootlid with no holes and...
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    Guess the rims!

    Dgp is right I got them on my impulse blue sv6 in chrome .. Thinking bout painting them black
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    [Alloytec] VZ SV6 - exhaust rear pipe

    Would the half inch difference in pipe diameter [ 2.5" compared to 3" ] have a fairly noticeable difference in regards to the overall amount of how loud it would be? Thanks..
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    Things that p*** you off/bug you/annoy you

    When you have to get out of your own carport on an angle whilst going over the side curb because the bloke(non English speaking asian) who lives across the road parks over your drive way... He drives a silver honda prelude with huge dents in the rear bumper and side door...
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    Things that p*** you off/bug you/annoy you

    When your auto gearbox starts slipping on ya for flogging it in the towing gears!!! Don't worry fellas it was a vx exec
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    My 06 Vz supercharged v6

    Too slick in black
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    MY 05 BLACK VZ CALAIS ,245rwhp alloytec!!! plus heeps of mods

    Very tough for a p plate ride.. Killer
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    [PENTLO] Impulse Blue SV6. HEAPS OF MODS!!

    I usually like Commys in black or gun metal but this vz sv6 in blue looks mint
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