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  1. 97 SEN

    Best 5.0L tuner in QLD

    I Think you'll find the chip-torque has way more buisness then they can keep up with and that reflects in there prices. I had them dyno tune my car after exhaust was done and was very happy with the results. It didn't make alot of difference up top (10-15rwkw? i can't remeber) but all the rest...
  2. 97 SEN

    CAI Restriction?

    Or a hole straight through the bottom of the air box and through the top of the inner guard. use the bit that connects the intake pipe from a v6 to the lid of the air box to sit under neath that and press up against the inner guard opening, with a bit of mesh (i used fly screen) to stop loose...
  3. 97 SEN

    VS Senator Automatic Levelling

    have a crack at adjusting the height and see if you like the ride. its not that the ride is horrible with it dropped down a bit its just that when driven hard through corners it becomes a bit lacking then. thats not everyones thing though.
  4. 97 SEN

    VS Senator Automatic Levelling

    Pedders makes new air shock for your level ride suspension, you can also lower the ride height with the level ride sensor. looks better lowered handles better up abit. where the arm links to the sensor you can loosen the bolt and swivel the arm to adjust the height. and no your not crazy...
  5. 97 SEN

    Hsv wheel badges

    no i didn't try them, but yes we do have them over here. Thanks for the tip, i'll keep them in mind
  6. 97 SEN

    Hsv wheel badges

    Thanks for that, they are the wrong ones though, the ones i was after, are 63-64mm diameter. Holden sell those ones (56mm) for about the same price, but they sell the larger ones for $26.50, i bit the bullet and bought one, but if anyone sees the larger ones for a good price i might get some more
  7. 97 SEN

    Hsv wheel badges

    Looking for the stickers/wheel badges for a vs senator. Just wondering where the best place to them from is. I rang the local holden dealer who had one in stock for $27 dollars, i also had a quick look on ebay and couldn't find any. Thanks for any help you can provide me.
  8. 97 SEN

    HSV badged commodores

    I've got no problems with the likes of stealthy's car as it has hsv parts on it but is not made to look like an hsv replica. I don't like seeing say an SS with a clubsport rear bumper ss rear wing and hsv badging and clubsport stickers. hsv look alikes yeah go for it, hsv lookalikes with hsv...
  9. 97 SEN

    power made by vn with cop chip?

    the other thing to consider is just because it feels quicker doesn't mean it is quicker.
  10. 97 SEN

    power made by vn with cop chip?

    yeah its about 130. might be 127 or 132 i used to know al of them.
  11. 97 SEN

    VS Commodore climate control diagnostic check

    mine was doing the same thing after taking it out for my stereo install. I unplugged it and replugged it in while the car was running and it then read the right temp. I never touched it again. Why would plugging it in while the engine was running make a difference? FIIK, but it did. Might be...
  12. 97 SEN

    power made by vn with cop chip?

    I've stated before and been told that i'm wrong but i still think that first gear is a different ratio from a vn to a vs. My vn would do 60 in first while my vs would do 70. I might be wrong but vn at least feel like first is different.
  13. 97 SEN

    Battery light comes on upon startup.

    real easy job. Just as i said before disconnect the battery and you can't go wrong.
  14. 97 SEN

    Battery light comes on upon startup.

    make sure you disconnect the battery before you pull the regulator out of the alternator or you'll be fixing other stuff as well. ....um it happened to a friend of a friend of mine, lol.
  15. 97 SEN

    help blue lock tight

    Heat as you said before. And acetone seems to soften it but it takes for ever and doesn't break it down as such. This was on screws that were left fully submerged in acetone for a couple of days. Once again it didn't break it down but made it soft. I also have a funny feeling it went hard...
  16. 97 SEN

    How to identify 4.2 stroker?

    Ask him where/when he had the work done and talk to them see if they have record of it. Then also see if they had the engine number to make sure it wasn't swapped
  17. 97 SEN

    clunk/noise in front left wheel of vs

    ii'ld say the tire wear on the inside edges is from something other then the link pin bushes. wheel alignment is the obvious thought when was the last time you had it done. Obviously worn suspension will also cause the alignment problem/ tire wear.
  18. 97 SEN

    Lowering a VS Commodore

    if its irs (independent rear suspension) you'll probably need a camber kit and if it the solid axle you'll probably need an adjustable panhard rod.
  19. 97 SEN

    VS Commie Model ID Help Pls

    optioned to include it? the esteems and equipes were also put down as execs so it could be one of them, i know the series 2 vs equipes had cruise and power windows standard
  20. 97 SEN

    what sort of value?

    put it on carsales.com for $13K make it clear your not willing to negotiate the price and see if some one bites. If it is exactly what some one wants they'll pay for it. If not you won't get a call about it. Let it decide for you. Are we allowed to ask what it owes you? i'm guessing at least...
  21. 97 SEN

    what sort of value?

    Another thought for you, is look into what you might get if you through in a stock v6 and auto and sold the motor and gear box separate. i gave it a little bit of thought then decided against it. I thought i new someone who might be interested in the engine etc. but other financial comitments...
  22. 97 SEN

    what sort of value?

    What sort of fuel economy do you get with that with general driving/highway? And does it have climate control?
  23. 97 SEN

    pirelli p6000 tyre

    You don't mean positractions do you. Good? i never thought i'ld here that. I honestly think they should be illegal. I had them on my vn when i first got my license and they were the worst tire i've ever driven on in the wet. i remember quiet a few occasions trying to pull out of the train...
  24. 97 SEN

    New 235/45 R17 Tyre Recommendations

    So do they dry out over time and just crumble apart?
  25. 97 SEN

    New 235/45 R17 Tyre Recommendations

    I had the federal 595 and i didn't like them, they are fine in the dry, but they seemed a bit strange in the wet. I found they would kick out at the back unexpectedly eg. at light throttle comming around a corner they would let go on the gear change (auto not shift kitted or anything) but...
  26. 97 SEN

    The Brock Shop

    So i guess i'll go talk to power torque engines then, last time i had a chat to them they weren't interested 5L holden engines, or at least tunning them, but i have since been recommended to go there from a guy who had had recent work done there.
  27. 97 SEN

    Squealing brakes.

    yeah thank for all the info. I pulled them all apart last night, cleaned them all of with brake cleaner, used the brake stop, left the anti rattle plates of this time around (one was slightly out of shape), then re-bedded them in the way i have in the past, 60-10 12 times (i hadn't read these...
  28. 97 SEN

    Squealing brakes.

    yeah i bedded them in, even though they say that you don't have to any more. Yeah i greased the slides and everything is in the right spot. I've never used the Brake stop product as i have never needed to in the past. but i'll give it ago. the thing that gets me is that they didn't squeal...
  29. 97 SEN

    Squealing brakes.

    I've changed that many brake pads in commodores its not funny, so i'm not clueless on this subject. I recently put bendix heavy duty brake pads in the back of my car (same brake pads i've always used in the front, previously metal kings). They were fine for a few days and now they squeak...
  30. 97 SEN

    The Brock Shop

    so there expensive, and don't have a real good reputation, 'nuf' said. Thanks for the info. had already spoken to them and they came across as good sales people. Start getting a bit technical and they danced around the question and told you why/how they were so good.
  31. 97 SEN

    How can I speed up kickdowns?

    they had automatic work done there or something else?
  32. 97 SEN

    The Brock Shop

    who's had work done at the brock shop, what did you have done, and what did you think of them.
  33. 97 SEN

    any one thinkin of corvette servo

    jasman whats the chances your located in brisbane, looking at getting my auto done and want it done right. Any recommendations of who to talk too?
  34. 97 SEN

    Dodgey mechanics

    :thumbsup: i'll give him a call next time i need something. Long way out of my way, i'm on the northside, but might be worth the trip.
  35. 97 SEN

    Dyno tune plus power run.

    some more question for you what can you guys do for me from SA i'm in QLD i'm assuming not much 'cause you have to guess at numbers etc. And can you recommend anyone in brisbane for tunning. You know who i've used, if they're expensive but the one of the best i can live with that but if some...
  36. 97 SEN

    Dyno tune plus power run.

    not questioning your dyno figures, but how much truth is there in dyno numbers and gains before and after. you said above that that car had 160rwkw with manifold and cam, ive got a dyno chart saying i have 160 with exhaust, does that mean they should be comparable or each dyno completley...
  37. 97 SEN

    Vs Senator - How Many Were Made?

    i still think the vs senator is the best looking commodore made, i saw on in a showroom when they first came out and decided i wanted one, took me awhile but now i do. could have bought a vt/vx ss for what i paid for mine it would have been newer and had gen 3 but i wanted my senator.
  38. 97 SEN

    Dodgey mechanics

    Problems with mechanics? just about every single one of them, have been a problem. new timing chain= 3 liters of oil on the drive way the next day. new steering rack= real bad squeaking and shudder over bumps, look it all over it was clear it was where the steering rods went into the rack, 45...
  39. 97 SEN

    What should i do next?

    I wish. The other thing i was looking at was legal and insurance. lol.
  40. 97 SEN

    Dyno tune plus power run.

    From what i had done to my car was exhaust and comp i apparently made about 10 rwkw extra with the exhaust then another 10 rwkw when i had the computer reprogrammed. It was a noticable change each time but not much difference. i measured the 0-100 times in a crude fashion (stop watch and...
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