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    Vn auto wont change out of 1st gear

    stumped if i know but its all fixed, we took the cooler lines off and blew air throught it both ways, air came out the other side nothing else and presto it works, damned if i know what was actually wrong with it. thanks for your help
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    Vn auto wont change out of 1st gear

    Tonight we pulled the bell housing off, torque converter is on fine, we pulled the pan off, the filter is on fine, still stumped. i rang an actual auto trans mechanic he said the kick down cable could be not adjusted properly or there is something in the cooler blocking the oil from getting...
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    Vn auto wont change out of 1st gear

    were gona open up the bell housing tomorrow night to see if the torque converter is on properly, and the filter is also another option we'll look at, it's better to pay $60 for a service kit and oil rather than paying at least $350 for a second hand trans. thanks for your ideas ill let you...
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    Vn auto wont change out of 1st gear

    Me and a mate who is a mechanic replaced the flywheel and the front and rear main seals in my 1990 vn v6 auto, everything went smoothly, we did a trans service aswell. after everything was bolted up we started the car still on the axel stands, car was running smoothly, we were changing the...
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    antenna not working properly

    i have just recently installed a cheap sub and amp package into my vy ute. all is well except when my radio turns on the aerial doesnt go up, it used to b4 the install but not now, :hit: i had my HU out, radio on then disconected the aerial plug into the back of the HU, this made my...
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    [ACT] 18x8 Shadow Chrome Advanti Stalkers

    mmmm someone has been doing burnouts with those wheels, i like them but im after the L serise machined face alloys for my ute.
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    Is this a difficult job???

    practically every brand makes splits so choose some and buy em. they say you shouldnt install your crossover network inside your doors because it can get wet and cause trouble. on the crossover network you will have 6 gold terminals 2 are for incoming signal from the HU, the Xover filters...
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    Where can i run my amp wiring?

    ok thanks guys.. ill do that
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    Where can i run my amp wiring?

    I was just wondering how to get the amp wires from the engine bay inside my VYII Manual Ute then into the back of my ute without cuting or drilling any new holes, i have a tub liner at the moment so i dont know if there are already gromets i may use? i decided to buy a cheap sub and amp for...
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    Strange sound moving forward cold only

    my VYII ute makes a weird noise, when reversing at slow speed, it sounds like air rushing around but the noise seems distant and coming from behind. it doesnt happen all the time sometimes when the moter is already warm. im very confused.
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    which battery?

    i think you should have a dual set up, if you plan on running your battery flat. otherwise you wont be able to start your car, depends on you budget aswell gel batteries can be pretty pricey..
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    vy cold air intake

    around the forums here i have learnd that ss inductions can actually decrase your throttlte response, and power, however the mighty sponsor of justcomodores "FIT Inductions" can help i think their link is always at the bottom of the page
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    WTB 18" L serise monaro rims.

    im after a set of 18" L series machined face alloy wheels for my VY Ute, it would be super if some one had a set for sale, i think they are from a VZ Monaro, if you have these wheels you prolly dont wanna sell em but PM me and we may be able to sort sumfin out.. :shutup: Thanks
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    lambo doors

    i dont know if id trust that guy on ebay, sounds a lil dodgy, the info that he supplies may be correct, but getting someone else to make it, a non professional, not a good idea...
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    L series monaro rims

    i was wondering if anyone has a set of 18" L series machined face alloy wheels from a (i think) VZ Monaro for sale, i want to put a set on my ute and 2 on my tralier, six would be great, but i doubt that sumone will have 6... Thanks
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    power into splits

    cool thanks, i dont think i wanna be blowing my HU, considering the price!
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    power into splits

    i have a vy ute, pioneer deh p9650mp, and JL Audio 6" splits, I was wondering, because i only have front speakers would it be possible to wire the front and rear chanels together, to create more power to the speakers, or does the HU already put all the power into the front as there are no...
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    Issues with VY'S

    well i get a new ABS unit, original is faulty, covered by warranty though, hopefully get it soon,
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    LS1WPN how much??

    put them in the paper for 10k then youll know if your on a winner by how many calls you get, also in some car mags they have a page from a company that advertises them for you, cant remember who though sorry!
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    Deadlocking???

    thanks, for the info, i locked my lil bro and then my gf in the car, they both freaked, ha ha ha, was a very funny sight to see..
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    GTO Wagon....?

    too the best of my knowledge the only mods between recent models has been cosmetic mods, bumpers, light, mirrors, interior etc.. VY GTO Wagon would be sweet...
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    SV6 top speed

    ive lost my liscence and to get it back the first time i had to do the driver education, the speaker guy, asked out of curiosity just how many ppl have been in a car doing 200 or over, 25 out of 26 put up their hands, when asked how mant were the driver 19 out of 26 put up thier hand, it is...
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    lambo doors

    im thinking about doing it to my VY ute, but u have to get the right kit because most kits are hard to get in and out of the car, google diablo doors( name of the product) they seem to be the best ive found so far, They are american but they have many australian dealers that can hook you up..
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    Few Electrical Questions

    Sorry my bad, just realised that deep cycle and normal starter batteries are practically the same thing i meant to say AGM or Gelled baterries I fond this at http://www.windsun.com/Batteries/Battery_FAQ.htm#AGM,%20or%20Absorbed%20Glass%20Mat%20Batteries AGM, or Absorbed Glass Mat...
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    GTO Wagon....?

    i would prolly expect to pay around the $18 to $20k for a vy wagon, thats without looking at carsales.com.au actually try redbook.com.au that will give you a better price guide
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    Why won't it work?!

    you should still be able to turn the HU off by pressing and holding the source button, the advantage of how u have wired it is that you can listen to it when the acc is off.. im not sure of the wiring colours in a VS, they are probably the same as newer cars, also check that you have grounded...
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    Few Electrical Questions

    those deep cycle batteries are mountable on their side and upsidedown, they dont leak like conventional starter batteries, if you were to purchase a deep cycle you probably wont need much ventilation..
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    Bloody Car Parks!!!

    i went out to get qoutes to fix the tiny dent and small chip in the paint from the kid and his door, $650 man this father is gonna scream, because its on the side near the rear, they practically have to paint half the car... Oh well, such is life,
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    LED Dash Lights

    just for something different this is the dash from an Aston Martin DB9, my gf boss gets to look at this everyday, lucky lucky man.... :ranting:
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    LS1WPN how much??

    No idea mate, if you have em already put em up for sale for $5000 or offers over 5g's and see what happens.. if you wanna buy them, well what do you wanna pay for them? the owner of the plates 'ROTORY' wont sell em for any less than $50k that was a couple of years ago..
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    Bloody Car Parks!!!

    thats was a pretty nasty dent in your bonnet, good to see the insurance company came to the party and fixed it..
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    VY-VZ Dual Exhaust??

    hey frandy where did u get that pic from do they have the for utes??
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    lesson learned

    ive been in the same situation but in my bosses 60 series landcruiser, but it had just finished pissing down, lady infront in a 2000 astra decide to stop in a hurry. i locked it up, off the brake then back on again, i had to turn away slightly, from where i was sitting it looked like there was...
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    Deadlocking??? I think???

    sweet, thanks, ive been very curious bout this...
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    Cheap leagal way to lower car

    Why dont people understand, what Luvmycommodore and many other people have said on this thread dont cut your springs, and that the title is Cheap leagal way to lower car' Tell me this would you buy second hand brake pads from a wreckers??? NO!! SO WHY THE F@#K WOULD YOU BUY SECOND HAND...
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    Deadlocking??? I think???

    I was wondering what the deadlocking feature actually does, i asume its when you press the lock button on the key twice, :confused:
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    Bloody Car Parks!!!

    i hear ya, although it gives me work, i ve done a few jobs where the oldies get into their car put it in drive instead of reverse and ram thier house, usually resuling in some damage to the bathroom, thats where i come in and fix the bathroom up..yay for me
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    Class AB or Class D??

    Thanks Guys
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    1 sub, DVC, and a mono block amp???

    what if i were to run a second isolated battery in the back, next to my amp, and what size alternator would i need, do the high output alternators fit in a vy commo.
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    1 sub, DVC, and a mono block amp???

    Ive got some new info guys. M1 birth sheet 4 ohm @ 14.4v 757w RMS drop it down to 1 ohm it will at least give a dynamic power of 1,500w @ 14.4v most it will pump out is dynamic power of 2,000w all depends on ur ohm load and voltage. This would be enough to power the sub but it would...
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