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  1. Crabito

    delete my account

    How do I delete my account?
  2. Crabito

    VE 09 SS L76 AFM Exhaust Mod

    no probs ill get rid of mid section resignator and go from there cheers monstar
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    VE 09 SS L76 AFM Exhaust Mod

    Gday Guys I need to ask a question. I have a VE 09 SS L76 AFM sedan and I would like to add x2 200cpi high flow cats and remove that big box in the middle of the exhaust and have straight through pipes to a set of non standard mufflers on the back Would this work? Would I loose on...
  4. Crabito

    highflow cat

    Hi i have a 6.0 ss stock exhaust except the rear bafflers i found a 100 cell high flow cat on ebay Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/272062633497 Would this work? Would i need a retune? your help is needed Thanks
  5. Crabito

    VE SS 09 6.0 Litre Warming up motor

    Do I need to warm up my SS V8 motor from a cold start before I drive I been told it takes a while for the oil pressure to build up Is this correct or a myth
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    VE SS 09 Tyre Size

    Could someone tell me whats the biggest tyre I could put on my SS 09 VE sedan stock Alloy 18 inch Rim please cheera
  7. Crabito

    98 Octane Fuel

    Copied from WIKI Page Component of gasoline As a gasoline (petrol) additive, benzene increases the octane rating and reduces knocking. As a consequence, gasoline often contained several percent benzene before the 1950s, when tetraethyl lead replaced it as the most widely used antiknock...
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    98 Octane Fuel

    Soon as I use up this Caltex fuel. Ill only be using BP Ultimate. Its a 20KM to get there but its worth it
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    98 Octane Fuel

    I have a SS 09 VE 6.0 Litre I have tried 3 brands of Fuel and I only run 98 Octane and I fill up to the top when its getting close to empty before the low fuel warning Caltex (Woolworths) 98 Shell (Coles Express) 98 BP Ultimate 98 I have noticed using Caltex 98 (Woolworths) my SS...
  10. Crabito

    How many K's is too many

    ID go with what EYY says and a NRMA inspection dosen't go astray either
  11. Crabito

    Heater Control Module

    sounds like they haven't plugged it back in correctly due to go to Holden wednesday morning so ill keep you posted sucks having no heater fan
  12. Crabito

    Heater Control Module

    Gday Lads The car yard Workshop has replaced the heater control module in my VE SS 09 because it was blowing hot air Now the a/c fan and the back window demister doesn't work and now I'm getting it sent to Holden to get calibrated Do these things have to be calibrated, or have they stuffed...
  13. Crabito

    turn key and nothing happens

    Jumped back in my car after stopped for 5 min today turned the key to start and nothing ( the dash lights come on) I put it into drive then back into park and the motor just winds but no start I left it sit for 5 min while i cursed and swore and though what to do and decided to try the key...
  14. Crabito

    Cold Air Induction for 2005 175 Executive

    I bought a CAI box from Mace Engineering Group installed it and really happy with the out come If I removed the black plastic covers were the fog lights are suppose to be on the front bumper and replaced it with mesh Would that allow more air into the pod filter?
  15. Crabito

    Fuel Smell VZ 2005 Sedan

    HI Guys I got a nasty fuel smell inside the cabin of my sedan It seems to be comming from the back somewhere Im down to half a tank and the smell is still there Any clue before tearing car apart?
  16. Crabito

    fuel injectors

    my vz v6 179 alloytec is running rough especially when you start it from cold and it seems to get a little better when motor has warmed up but it still seems like its missing I have put injector cleaner in it this dosent have seem to do the trick Ive had my fuel filter replaced a couple of...
  17. Crabito

    K&N air filter

    Does the vz v6 175 2005 uses part No. a1358? Hope it does cause i just bought one of ebay
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    K&N air filter

    I went to supercheap at Glendale this morning only to be told they dont make k&N air filters for VZ V6 commodore but VY will fit we will have to order you one and its going to cost $172.00 I told them no thanks Not paying that for an air filter
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    K&N air filter

    Just rang supercheap $108 I already have the oil stuff might head off there in the morning
  20. Crabito

    K&N air filter

    Want to buy a K&N air filter for my VZ V6 175 How much do I expect to pay and were is the best place to purchase ? THanks
  21. Crabito

    2005 VZ 175 Flatspots

    Took my car into Holden for a service and while it was there i got them to change the petrol filter as well Its come back alot better Im happy to drive it again
  22. Crabito

    2005 VZ 175 Flatspots

    HI I am suffering Flatspots in my 2005 VZ 175 commodore :cry: (stock standard) most of times the car has no get up and go eg. if you put your foot down when approching a roundabout to beat the traffic it or at a intersection or pulling out into traffic there is just no power it seems to be...
  23. Crabito

    Powerchip Tune For Alloytec

    Powerchip Or VCM ? Which one is going to give me the best bang for my Buck ? About to add CAI in and Looking at a Tune help !!!
  24. Crabito

    Strange Clunk Noise

    I think its thats false floor in the boot well it sounds like it cause mine does it too
  25. Crabito

    90w / 100w head light globes

    Is it possible to put in 90w /100w globes in the VZ ? I had them in my VS or whats the best way to go about getting the lowbeam to glow a bit brighter Cheers
  26. Crabito

    Service Engine Oil

    My Vz 175 came up with that message too after the 60,000K service I rang Holden in a Panic and they said they have to upgrade the ECU I might be silly here but Is it possible to upgrade the ECU to the SV6 190 Data
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    Cold Air Induction for 2005 175 Executive

    Not a problem The second hole mod looks like a good idea and good on the pocket Quicksv6 but ... I am hopless when it comes to drillin ect. Ill put some pennies away and get a growler or somethng similar fitted Thank you for the responce though :thumbsup:
  28. Crabito

    Cold Air Induction for 2005 175 Executive

    Sweet I will defiantly get one now I know it can be done also i will grab a K&N air filter too :-) Thanks for the PIC really appreciate it
  29. Crabito

    Cold Air Induction for 2005 175 Executive

    Does any body know if its possible to give the VZ 175 executive a cold air induction kit ( I think the SV6 has one ) How much and how do I go about it Your help greatly appreciated
  30. Crabito

    VZ Exec 2005 175 exhaust

    Hi Guys Is it worth modyfing the exhaust? eg extra KW? Atm I have stock standad The missus wont let me put extractors on it it but i can put in bigger piper , high flow cats and how do i go about the catalac convertor I think there is 2? This car needs some kinda grumble sound
  31. Crabito

    VZ 170 performance

    Its done 59000 I was a company car Services have been done regulary not by holden though Its still under New car warranty 6 months or so to go and then its got 3 year certified warranty
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    VZ 170 performance

    Yep rang the General Manager told him what happend The wanted me to bring it in but i already cleaned it (silly me) I will be getting it serviced elsewhere
  33. Crabito

    VZ 170 performance

    Never Never Taken my car back to Newcastle City Holden They fixed it well they said they didnt do anything but it picks up now alot better than it did also I had them fixed the right hand drivers speaker BUT .... I had dirt and sand all through the inside of my car dirt /dust...
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    VZ 170 performance

    Well I will see what its like tommorow after Holden has looked at it and if my wifes Grand Vitara is still quicker than it I might put it up for sale and probably buy a Ford XR6
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    VZ 170 performance

    HI I am having a performance issue with my VZ 170 alloytec 2005 execitive sedan ( bought 2 months ago ) Got no balls (lack of power) and the sad thing is My wife bought a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4 WD V6 2.5 ltr last weekend and it has heaps more get up and go than my commodore it...
  36. Crabito

    VZ Computer Chip

    Thanks Boys I will give carline a buzz at maitland scottyo Hopefully they can give a little more pep :) Cheers
  37. Crabito

    VZ Computer Chip

    I just read up on it and the ECU has to get reflashed? (No chip) I am in Newcastle and does anybody know where i can get this done ? Cheers
  38. Crabito

    VZ Computer Chip

    Hi I wish to change the chip in my VZ 175 alloytec Where is the best place to buy it from ? and would this void my new car warranty I had a chiptourque in my old VS V6 and it gave me better alot better performance than the standard version and I dont think chiptourque has one for the...
  39. Crabito

    pirelli p6000 tyre

    Thanks Guys off to the my local tye centre to check out what there got
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