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I don't know what it would take to properly fix the noise but for an engine that is still running well, not using oil but developed a light tick. I am happy with a bandaid solution rather than open engine surgery...

No it isn't using oil, and the noise is probably best described as light ticking.. I drive in sub zero or very cold a fair bit currently but i am moving to qld at the end of the year so that will change.. I have ~12.5l of edge 5w30 left so will do another oil change with that and then when...

Thanks Pir4te. Don't mix oils - got it. I will give 10w40 a go and hopefully that works.

I have an L98 VE Calais 2007 which I have always used Castrol edge 5w30 in. The engine has 170k km on it and i think i need to use thicker oil as im hearing some knocks.. Which oil should i use? I have 2 and a half bottles of 5w30 left, can i mix different oils (noting that i will be 'thinning'...

I just had the same symptoms on my 2007 Calais V. I fixed it by pulling the fascia off and pushing it back on. Problem hasn't reappeared for a month since I did it.. The fascia just pulls off (put the car into drive so the gear lever doesn't get knocked when you pull it off, put your fingers...

Thanks Imoengnr, I sent a couple of emails to local exhaust shops so will wait and see what they come back with and then reassess. This one was just convenient as it was cheap and local, just a shame it wasn't what I needed! Thanks again.

Hmm ok.. Was the E1 different or was I lied to when he said it was off a 2007 HSV GTS?? This looks the same as the one I got: Holden Commodore HSV VE Clubsport Exhaust Will Help With Freight in Ocean Shores, NSW | eBay HSV VE GTS exhaust and extractors 2007 | Other Parts & Accessories |...

I just had a look at the centre and it seems identical to the one on my Calais already, 2 1/4 inch at both ends and same muffler and hotdogs as mine... not sure what exact model it is from apart from 2007 HSV GTS.. I am guessing if they look they same outside, they are the same inside and will...

When I decide to do the centre, can it be done with a set of ramps and by one person? The mufflers were simple and easy and have successfully lulled me into a false sense of mechanical ability. I imagine a hoist would make it simple but unless someone knows where I could use a hoist in Canberra...

Oh right, I actually have the centre as well but I didn't think it was different.. I see now it is.. A job for another day. Thanks PIR4TE.

I picked up some 07 hsv gts mufflers for $40.. Just installed them and went for a quick drive, I honestly couldn't hear any difference from stock. I like the look of the hsv tips, so not a complete waste of money and effort.. But if people are considering it, I wouldn't bother..

Thanks for the replies everyone..

Hi all, Just wondering if there is any difference between a stock ve Calais Series 1 V8 exhaust and a hsv gts (non bi modal) cat back? Any performance or noise gain to be had?

I tried running the stereo ground(s) to where my dc-dc converter is grounded and it made no difference .. Still got the charging noise and alternator whine.. I'm out of ideas.. Its an old iPod (the first colour screen model) so the battery doesn't last too long anymore but I guess I will just...

Thanks for the advice, I bit the bullet and bought the Polk db1212. Received it this afternoon, I have installed it but haven't had a chance to have a good play with it.. Much more powerful than my crappy Kenwood at first listen..

OK, so after reporting that it was all good, I have now changed my mind. I can still hear noise while driving. Its definitely better with the noise filter but still there. So now looking at running the stereo ground to where my dc-dc is grounded, but the stereo has 2 ground wires, do I just...

Or This same deal good brand, 2ohm.. but this one comes with a nice enclosure..

OK I realise this is off the original topic but.. Something like this Rockford Fosgate p2d2 it's 2ohm so it will receive more power from the amp which is a good thing right? Is my reasoning of more power = more boom wrong? RF are a pretty well respected brand so the quality of the boom should...

Good points (especially the parking sensor issue) thank you. If I wanted to spend a bit more on the sub and got something like a alpine type r or equivalently priced (200 - 250) (I feel like I am paying more for the name than the sub with alpine.) Would I really hear a big difference? Should I...

I have a 5 channel Cadence Q5000A amp that I currently have running a sub only at the moment. The way I currently have it running is I have tapped into the rear speaker wire that was going to the original amp that drove the parcel shelf 'subs' (I have unplugged the amp, so they are not doing...

OK, so I went out this morning (in -6 degrees weather, thank you Canberra) and tried grounding the DC-DC converter in various places without success. Went out to Jaycar and bought the DC Noise Filter as Tasmaniak suggested above: 10A DC Noise Filter (Improved) - Jaycar Electronics. Gave it a...

Wow everyone, I wasn't expecting many (any) responses to this, thank you. So today my plan is to have a quick try changing the DC DC ground to the stereo chassis, if that doesn't work then I will head out to jaycar and get a DC noise filter that Tasmaniak suggested. Xadz thanks that's good to...

Tasmaniak, Thanks for your response I will try moving the ground on the dc-dc to the radio chassis, otherwise I will head out to jaycar and give the DC noise filter a shot. I actually have a cheap kogan Bluetooth adapter but the problem with it is while it's charging it won't turn on so...

Hi all, I have a series 1 ve Calais V with the standard problem of alternator whine and noise noise through aux while charging and playing ipod. Originally I was charging through the cigarette socket, I then bought a dc-dc converter with usb out and hooked it up to the blank plug next to the...

hey mate i got one privately and the other one from holden - if you ask nicely they might give you trade price.. they were pretty hard for me to fit in.. but i was lazy and didnt take the front bumper off- if you take the bumper off i imagine it would be a hell of a lot easier... it was...

I got my ss headlights.. i got one cheap and the otehr one genuine parts i got trade price though... $190 will get a picture up if i can work it out..

well you called me a :whistling now im assuming you mean tosser or something of the sort - no not offensive at all.. but if i am majorly mistaken and you meant to call me a legend(which you would be correct in saying) i take it back... as for ss headlights cheaper than 260 the best i have so...

anyone with half a brain can work out that i dont own an ss - all i am doing is trying to make my commodore look a bit different from the rest of the stock commodores and as there isnt any aftermarket headlights available for vy's im doing the next best thing.. you didnt spend 51k so that every...

I have sent you an email clubbie. Cheers! Simon

Thanks for that but i would really rather get a set of 2 together. Cheers Simon

is there anyway to make stock exec lights look like ss lights?? can you take the plastic cover off and black over the chrome bits or is it a bit more technical? are they sealed shut or can you get them open? Thanks Simon

Do SV8 lights fit onto VY execs?

ok excellent thanks for you help.. i emailed the grant walker mob regarding prices for ss headtail lights.. for the VY

Does anyone know where you can get SS or SV6 or SV8 or even those calais Head and Tail lights cheaper than genuine parts prices.. i cant see any on Ebay.. Thanks..

the few vz's i have been in havnt had it???

sounds hard......

darktele you realise you spelt Commodore ("Commadore") wrong in your ride information? Does anyone have a real answer?

is there anyway to disable the seatbelt alert beeping when you are travelling more than 20kms an hour without a seatbelt on? why did they only do it on the VY? stopped it for the VZ and wasnt on the VX?

its meant to stop the tyres wearing unevenly when you lower your car your wheels lean in or out.. depending how you look at it... and the camber kit when adjusted makes them sit right again..

well its all done.. just the inner arm of each side seems all good.. had to take it to a diferent place to get ti aligned and the camber adjusted coz the mechanic didnt have the equipment to do it? dont know whats needed