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I have white with black roof (2016), black roof is still in perfect condition. I have a garage though.

Good point @vy_berlina03, it would be great if you could start a new thread about your module approach so people can discuss it there. Personally, I prefer this over replacing the head unit, although I am surprised at how much it costs (although it is much cheaper than the other modules on ebay)!

Where do you store the module and how big is it? Can you provide pictures? The ebay link just shows images of the head unit but no images of the module and where it might be stored.

I have the original wiper blades from new, and they still work well. On my other car (Lexus) I needed to change the wipers and tried different non OEM products and they have all been rubbish. I know buying them from the dealer costs a lot, but if you can get original parts it is worth it because...

@Daniel Souza will you be changing the lifters as well? May as well while you have everything apart. Great thread by the way.

Do V6s have injector issues as well? I thought it was a V8 thing?

haha There's no fun in that!

I dont know the answer to any of those questions unfortunately! All I know is that it is a problem in the US. Thieves track you for a while to see patterns of when would be a good time to steal your car. Easiest way is tow it away or use those thingies that capture the code when you use your...

I came across an article on Jalopnik talking about a new trend in motor vehicle theft (in the US) in which thieves put an AirTag on your car to track it and eventually steal it. I think V8 commodores could become a target for thieves either now or in the future. If you have an Apple phone it...

Just wondering, not saying this is a factor, but what is your ratio of fuel selection when you fill up? For example, in mine it is: 98 Premium: 100% 95 Premium: 0% 91 Regular: 0% E10: 0% Do you sometimes fill up with regular or 95 premium? Do you use any random fuel station or do you stick to...

A bit more reason to try and stick to 95-98 vs 91: https://www.caradvice.com.au/788798/comment-whats-missing-from-the-debate-about-australian-fuel-quality/ Note the sulphur content which is the centre point of the article, also mentioned in comment #250 above. Holden recommends premium fuel...

It may very well be nonsense. The reason why I was asking about fuel type is that 91 RON fuel has more contaminants (sulphur etc) than PULP fuel. 98 octane fuels from BP and Shell (and maybe others) have cleaning agents that might help prevent damage/clogging of injectors. E10 has a higher...

This is a quote I found in the VF brochure: "91 RON (Recommended 95 RON PULP for the 6.2L LS3 V8 engine). E10 compatible" Will check the owners manual when I get home tonight but I expect it would be something similar.

Thanks jono. Maybe they aren't officially on record with it but the CarAdvice article quoted them as saying bad fuel. Who knows really.

Given that Holden have gone on record to claim the the injector issue is caused by bad fuel I am wondering whether the people here who have had problems with their injectors help out the commodore community by letting us know. 1) What fuel do you usually fill up with? 2) If the answer to 1) is...

I wonder if the weight of the rear spoiler plays any role in the rear ride height. Would a car with lip spoiler sit differently? I guess this would depend on how much the spoiler weighs. Anyway car looks very nice and thanks for sharing. It is very helpful for people still trying to make up...

Ron, how high or low is your annoyance threshold generally? Just wondering. I own a 92 Honda prelude (yes, yes, I know, hairdresser's car). Anyway, the engine rattles like crazy on cold starts. Not many 4 cylinder cars had 16 valves in those days and many mechanics told me that fancy multi...

The man makes a hilariously good point here. Add stripes and you will take a second off your quarter mile time.

I agree with you. It would be better to see them develop the Stinger over multiple generations -keep on improving the platform and help it build a following. I have often discussed with my friend what car we would consider getting next. He has an FG XR8. We talk for ages going around in circles...

From what I have read, unfortunately the Stinger appears to be a one off. Kia created it as a hero car for brand image and in an interview indicated that they were not going to continue with the model. The sales numbers are not exactly stellar (here and abroad) which will probably cement this...

Out of curiosity I checked out how many motorsports were available and was shocked to see so many for sale on carsales (38ish) with a huge range in prices being asked for cars with very similar ks. Its a good thing many people are planning on keeping their cars for a while because it is...

I would also be interested to know how many ks were clocked up when the problem arose. Mine is a 2016 with about 38k, no injector problems......yet.

Mine does something similar, has done so since new. I have had it for three years now and traveled about 38K. Doesn't do it from a cold start (but then again I take off sedately when engine is cold), only after restarting from warm very shortly after turning the car off. If it is let to sit for...

If you press the TC/ESC button in your redline twice it enters competitive mode which loosens the settings and allows for some controlled sideways fun. Of course, as discussed by others, this may not be safe on public roads.

I guess if we share what has been paid for extended warranties then it would give people who haven't bought one yet and want to go down that road some negotiating power because it appears there is some variability in the prices quoted. Thanks to all that have posted what they paid.

I didn't ask them about whether they kept up with servicing (in hindsight this is an excellent point I hadn't thought of) but knowing the person it is entirely possible they didn't. Could explain the predicament they are in. Thanks for posting that, I think that is very helpful for everyone.

Interesting to hear. What did you think of the power, and also the power delivery? Journalists complain that it feels like it has 2HP unless it is revving hard.

You might want to refer them to Holden's recommended retail pricing (it is on the website). Unless they are offering an external warranty (and not the Holden factory warranty)?

Good point. This was something I thought about as well. Say the engine blows up after 4 years of ownership, a reasonable person would expect that the engine of their car last longer than that period of time and therefore should be protected by Australian Consumer Law. My only cause for concern...

My 2016 Redline will be turning 3 years old early next year and Holden contacted me regarding extending the factory warranty (unfortunately I bought my car not long before the 5 year warranty was offered). I wanted to get people's thoughts and opinions on whether it would be a good idea to buy...

If I was in the SS and I was taking off quickly and then noticed that the SV6 also took of quickly, I would get off the throttle immediately and let him pass because if I win the race, or if he doesn't quite make it far ahead enough of me to overtake the end result will be an accident either...

I certainly agree with you here.

@arronm and @Sabbath' No need to bait and be patronising and rude towards @monstar @monstar is passionate about commodores (on a commodore enthusiast forum no less -who would have thought :rolleyes:). The Kia love ins are fine, but lets be balanced and let commodore enthusiasts also have their...

I like the idea of the Stinger and hope it does well. Affordable fast sedan is something that interests me and I hope that niche can survive. The issue is that caradvice is quoting times no one else has achieved by quite a significant margin. I have yet to see a sub 13 second quarter mile for...

Here is some key information, make of it what you will: Race driver Randy Pobst lap times around streets of willow racetrack as tested for MotorTrend are; Chevy SS 1:25.71 Stinger 1:28.9 That is a very big time difference. Either the stinger handles like a pig, or caradvice has massaged the...

OzTurtle: did you go for 2.5 or 3 inch system?

It is very cool that they give you production line photos. I wish I had that choice when they were building my 2016 SSV-R :(

Interesting that you have brought this up. I noticed something similar regarding the car's responsiveness after driving it lazily for a week. I wondered to myself if the car was adapting to the slow driving style so I gave it the boot a bit more often and noticed the responsiveness come back...

I assure you that I am not deaf (35 years not old enough to be deaf yet!). I almost always drive without music and have yet to hear consistent rattles and squeaks in the course of normal driving. I guess I must be lucky. Either that or people that have had problems are vocal and those that...

Stuey81 - I have had my VFII reline for about 10 months (and getting close to 10,000Km), and not a squeak from the HUD or any of the interior for that matter.