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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    At $3,870.00 I'm glad I got the DigOptions for $799, my son has a VE SSV Series 2 & it has the IQ Radio, my one shits over it & my son has said the same
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Well what did I start, now 7 pages, I'm sorry that DigOptions does not have dual climate control, seeing as my VE SV6 is a Series 1 with single climate control, I did not think about dual climate control cars, My son VE SSV has dual climate control but he's is a Series 2 with a screen, & the...
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Thanks Stooge for the info, have change all the LEDs to red (0603) & painted the unit & trim Satin Black, it looks much better. I had the green & blue LED's as well. I must say it was a pain doing them small small LEDs, I pickup a hot air gun & using solder paste added the LEDs, first time...
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    Any recommendations - for a OBD bluetooth scanner?

    I also use a cheap one from ebay but not a Bluetooth, My one is a Wi-Fi I also have a 8in VE Android radio from http://www.digoptions.com.au/android-gps-for-holden-commodore-ve-series-1-and-p I run the Torque Pro app it tell me a lot on that 8in screen
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    VT Commodore Leaking Coolant from sump plug

    I broke a transmission line in the radiator & got Automatic transmission fluid in the water, what a mess I needed a new radiator, heater pipe seals, water pump, all gasket & seals replaced, system flushed out, it took 3 weeks to get it all out after many flushed outs, the thermostat had to be...
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Have a third hand & this is one of the irons I have, it's great for SMD work http://www.jaycar.com.au/battery-powered-6w-soldering-iron/p/TS1535 Thanks for all your help, now to get into it :beer chug:
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Hi Stooge Did you use Solder Paste & hot air or use a soldering iron & solder ? also seeing that I got 1206 red SMD led would they fit or will i have get 0603
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Had a look at my one & it only has the green LED's, so will just replace them with red ones, as you say LED's are cheap Glad you will be able to fix the problem, I did not have that problem as my VE is only single zone Summer is coming so you will need that A/C :thumbsup: Good to know, thanks
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Hi Stooge Glade you like the unit, I was talking to Mat, my one was one of the newer one but for the faster CPU & more ram & black front, all the rest in your info is the same, it has Android 4.4.4, I rang Mat to find what the map SD slot was for & he said that the igo maps are on the inside...
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    Remote start - anyone tried these? carbon car systems GM10

    Well someone better tell Holden as the Commodore VF come out with this
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Hi TazzI That unit you are talking about come from the USA, they sell them by Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ACE-Performance-500123700117539/ Also here a youtube of one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkYQL2UOsec Don't know much more about them only they have a 6 or 7in screen, the...
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Sorry I posted this twice & could not see how to delete it, how do you delete a post anyway?
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    My one is a Platinum Series, Masten-Engineered Pro Sound, 1,000MHz (1GHz) Cortex A8 Samsung Processor, DDR II 512mb RAM So I don't think it's the low end model, I may be wrong, had a good look at the setup & you can set it to duel zone, all the AC+Heater info show on the screen when you press a...
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    I know what you mean cewing, I would say they keeped it to a price, there is room behind to do it that way, the dual AC I don't have so don't miss it, also I use the Steering Wheel Button to change Volume so not a big deal It installed like the stock one also, the main unit goes in the same...
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Not realy, the buttons and dials are much the same as my stock radio in my SV6 series 1, seeing you have a SSV don't you have a color touch screen, it's more for the SV6 & SS series 1, the ones without a screen My son has a SSV series 2 & he still loves it, & say it shits over he's one with what...
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Well TazzI My wife got in the car for the first time since I put the radio in & she said 'your not going to paint it black I like it silver & it goes with the silver trim' So now it stays silver, got to keep the wife happy :blah blah:
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    That funny, 'web browser on a stereo in their car' that was the same thing people said about the first phones that had the the Web 'And the IQ is cheaper if you workout how to do it yourself' no it is not, the cheapest I have seen is $1200 + $700 for the Nav then you have to get it VIN to your...
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    I could use the plasti dip to see what it would look like as I have a can The dash lights are the ones on speedo, so I have red speedo dash lights & the radio has grean lights, have looked at the radio setting & I could find Buttons keys 1, 2 & 3 changing them does nothing, some of there other...
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    TazzI, I like it also, but seeing some here are picking the silver, I may plastic dip the Fascia & silver trim to black & post some images, I can alway take the plastic dip off if its looks crap And many thanks for all that info, the radio does work good & that big 8in screen dominates the...
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    TazzI has posted the info you need about the clock panel I still have a clock but it now on the 8in screen
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Do not know as I dont have dual zone controls, but it has setting for on/off dual zone in the auto/car setup screen, there is lots of stuff you can change on that screen. Don't forget it is only for series 1 In the end the Heater & AC work the same as before, but with all the info on the...
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Found this on there websie Dig Options LED Display to suit PS-4PL and PS-4ML Wonder it it would fit in to that area where the top display is. To change it to volts and oil pressure like in the SS it has to be done with a Tech2
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Easy, the genuine IQ system is $2500 & you got to go VIC to get it fitted This one is much more then the IQ one & only costs $749 & only takes less the 2hrs to fit Look at there Web site to see what it can do http://http://www.digoptions.com.au/android-gps-for-holden-commodore-ve-series-1-nav-b...
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Why would you say it wouldn't work, it's made for a Commodore VE Series 1 it does not fix any other car it's working better then the stock radio, & it has In-Built Steering Wheel Interface so they all work the Bluetooth & Navigation work great it even loads your phone book into it. The...
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    Ve gauge set oil press & air/fuel or volts

    Sinstr6 have you look at this one Dig Options Holden Commodore VY VZ Monaro V2 VZ GPS Bluetooth Car Player Navigation Radio Stereo DVD I have just added one I have just had the top display turn on to day, it now displays Oil & Battery
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Hi VPFreak I would have prefer Black also, but it only comes in silver & you can't knock the price I did get a can of Black Dupli-Color plastic dip from Super Cheap, thinking I may use this to change the Fascia & trim to black I don't know, but by using plastic dip if it does not look good all...
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Hi Stockies It has AUX & Video input/outputs on the back if need the silver was a pain but it does look good when you get in it in as it mates up with the silver trim in my SV6 I'm thinking about plastic dip the Fascia & trim black, but I dont know My Son has a VE SSV & it would still look good...
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    OK, I now have it installed, I must say it works great & has it all, plays DVD's great, it even has inbulit Wi-fi & you can get on the internet, iGo maps Pre-Loaded on unit HD, Air Conditioner Dials/Buttons all work great with onscreen info, Bluetooth work great, Steering Wheel Button all work...
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Hi mmosby it has USB, SD card & also has a 16gig HD inside Gary
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    'a phone is enough for nav and "upgraded stereo" :-)' Yes But a big 8in screen will be great
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Wince 6.0 operating system for the navigation, a lot of Android radios use Wince for nav, & yes it does come with 2 years free map upgrades, I get it next Wed 6th after I fit it I will post photes, they said you only need to replace the old unit with the new, all fitting come with it, & with...
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Hi all I have ordered a new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I, cost $799 it's a DigOptions Android GPS for Holden Commodore VE Series I 2DIN Navi Bluetooth Radio Stereo DVD, it has a 8in screen & VE Series 1 Dash Facia with full AC Controller, very nice unit & looks like part of...
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    My new 2009 VE SV6 - updated from a VX

    Name: Gazac Model: VE series 1 sv6 sedan Colour: Orange Bodykit: Stock Engine Type: 3.6 v6 Engine Mods: Nil Power: Standard Exhaust: Sports Mufflers Gearbox: 5SPD Auto Diff: Standard Brakes: Standard Suspension: low Wheels: 19" Interior: Stock Stereo: Standard Other mods: Tinted...
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    2009 Holden Commodore sv6

    gazac submitted a new Showcase Item: 2009 Holden Commodore sv6 Read more about this showcase item here...
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    2009 Holden Commodore sv6

    2009 Holden Commodore sv6
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    What do you carry in your car?

    Another set of wheels in the boot, a Elect motor cart that comes apart
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    My New VE Commodore

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    My New VE Commodore

    Just got my new Commodore VE https://www.dropbox.com/s/7vd39ifm395asxs/my%20car%201.jpg?dl=0
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