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  1. Calais3800

    Engine cutout!?

    yeah it waz clicking. but for first 10 mins the motor waz trying to turn ova/start but woulndt for some reason. And theres no waring light coming on for alternator. im sure its something else...ah well.
  2. Calais3800

    Engine cutout!?

    Mine starts and runs even with me wiggiling the immobilizer key in the immobiler key switch. Mine must obiously be faulty and it waz a hot day so maybe the heat caused a malfuntion. I thought about bypassing it or even just getting an aftermarket replacment. but now that u say its behind the...
  3. Calais3800

    Engine cutout!?

    no, not "in gear" but i did cycle between Park and Neutral a dozen times, trying to turn it ova eventually the battery drained and then i got the clicking from the relay. 3 days later she stared up on her own! x-file style baby. The battery must of charged itsself bak up?? Theres some god...
  4. Calais3800

    Best Injector Replacement for a VN

    Can you get aftermarket hi-performance injectors? Does anyone know the power increase? Im after a stage1 or 2 cam upgrade soon and doubt the stock injectors will flow enough mixture to cope. Will Vt injectors work with stage 1? or is it still not enough? my ride vn v6
  5. Calais3800

    91 VN Bad Idle

    The engine could be rattiling coz of worn engine mounts, give em a check. Also backfiring could mean that yours rings have gone or the 5 and 6 cylinder exsuast valves have burt out. did u remove the bellhousing for extra power? this makes the motor run a little rougher and leans out the mixture...
  6. Calais3800

    Engine cutout!?

    Nah my calias doesnt have a remote. i have to use the key....sucks. My battery is good quality zero maintenance type bout 3 years old and has plenty of power, she starts easily in morning no probs at all. Nah no coolent loss either. So far sounds like the altenator, but the warning lights never...
  7. Calais3800

    Engine cutout!?

    could be. i hope its that simple coz i cant find the immobilzer ...and its not in the manual. Funny thing is i tried the immobilzer key switch in the glove box and it starts in both positions. i wonder if both r worn out?? does anyone know a simple test?
  8. Calais3800

    Engine cutout!?

    hi everyone, the other day i was idling at the lights and my motor cut out. it would not restart!! i could hear the starter clicking away but it couldnt start. i had to get a tow home. But then 3 days later i tried it and it started and reved straight up no probs. i dont want this to happen...
  9. Calais3800

    Locks!

    nah would cost a fortune i think. just grab a whole solex pakege .........doors,boot and igntion. or just get a s/hand igniton and original key from wrekers...
  10. Calais3800

    What Mods?

    for $300 u can do a fair bit if your good wiff cars and r prepared to ring around wreckers to see wat dey gots. I would do the following. 1) 100% throttle open mod (cleaning it while your there will restore sum powa 2!) 2) Secondhand sports X-zorst (cat back), i got mine for $150 but i had...
  11. Calais3800

    Lowered for $400 (winnar)

    Yes it waz a hard slog and took a whole day(including beer):D . But i challenged myself to lower my car for less that $150 and i did it. I intend to do it again in the future when i feel like going to 2 1/2" lovells and full nolethane bushing replacments.:D. Im also thinking about replacing the...
  12. Calais3800

    Kmac strut mounts

    ok, i thought i waz sumptin like dat. Dam, the KMAC web site say nothing off this. Thankyou VL BERLINA, at least i feel at rest with it now that its been confirmed. Ive already cut the (front) springs down to match the 25mm increase. they look and ride 10x better than stock. Not even the...
  13. Calais3800

    idle issues, 500rpm constant, thoughts????

    no they do not self adjust, on the V6 u have to take em out give em a dammed good clean wiff TB cleaner an reset it to 28mm......... i also blasted off all the buildup inside where u cant really see with a air gun. i would say this is the cause off your idle problem. i hope this helps, good luck.;)
  14. Calais3800

    Lowered for $400 (winnar)

    haha, i lowered my car for $110.:w00t: all up. 4 x lowered (fe2 equivlent) springs, kmac mounts & monroe GT gas shocks. All in good (not great) condition. I think most of the money goes into the labour if you get it done new. screw dat!:yeah:
  15. Calais3800

    Locks!

    wouldnt u be doubling up on keys thought? say if your central went out of order ud have to use the solex keys to gain entry then the original holden igniton key to start her. Does anyone do a complete ignition,boot and 2 doors pakage? My mate had solex all round on his old XE ghia an there...
  16. Calais3800

    Kmac strut mounts

    The lowered (315mm) springs sit in tight after doing up the strut mount top nut. there waz no slack in the struts after installing, i locktited and toruqed up all the bolts to manual specs. Everying done by "the book". All i can figure iz dat de KMACS or the STRUTS themselvs r...
  17. Calais3800

    Kmac strut mounts

    yeah u might be right coz the front spring labels have worn away. but i sat them next to the stock springs after i took em out and the new ones r 1 inch lower. MY stocks were 360mm (unloaded) and the new ones are 315mm (FE2 height) but after i put im in the car waz 20mm higher? I compared the...
  18. Calais3800

    Kmac strut mounts

    ok, nobody knows??? looks like im stuck in the "TWILIGHT ZONE" here.
  19. Calais3800

    Kmac strut mounts

    Can anyone PLZ PLZ tell me how a lowered spring wiff kmac top has lifted my car by 22mm, when kings spring lows are spose to reduce it by 30mm??? Its got me baffeld????
  20. Calais3800

    Sony Explode

    i agree, im sick to death of pioneer. I luv em but its time to move on. As to the sony's not being built in japan.....doesnt matter. Why? coz its designed in Japan and built to japanse QA standerds. Thats bout as good as it gets these days. These days Most top end manufactuers are contracting...
  21. Calais3800

    Kmac strut mounts

    well today i started putting in the lowered king springs and eveything went in well. Except the tie rod end ball joint!!!! i had to belt the bolt down throught the strut for a 30 mins before it finally poped out/down. Who waz the dumbass retard at holden that desinged a suspension setup where u...
  22. Calais3800

    Best handling for a VN

    I havent had time to read the other replys but i'll give you a short answer, coz i agree with xcop-51. Be hard to get a Vn to handle Perfectly. JUSt get the basic setup. E.g low/supalow kings or lovells springs . Shocks go by buget. Monroe GT gas r enty level but do a good job, then you got...
  23. Calais3800

    Sony Explode

    Ok, now for starters i was always a Pioneer man. there equipment more than perfect for the money and sound quality is fantasitc. Im a big "car stereo" guy for years now. i luv big subs too. I've also had kenwood,clarion,jvc and Alpine. I personly hate kenwood, to me it sounds cheap,weak and...
  24. Calais3800

    Kmac strut mounts

    ok, ive had a good look at em and theve got 3 bolts on the "bottom plate" just like the original bearing does. and a top plate that bolts down on top off that. wiff all the K-mac adujsment info on it. Hmmmm, if wat u say is true then there proberly complete replacments for the bearing...
  25. Calais3800

    Kmac strut mounts

    Wayno, u did not mention anything about providing K-mac PDF installation. Plz take note before u get stroppy wiff pll.:confused: p.s i've been to the K-mac site it waz crap! id rather ask someone here and get the short answer.....ok? dude............... Thankyou for the file :whistling ...
  26. Calais3800

    Kmac strut mounts

    spoke to soon.lol. seems it has fixed it self. lol.
  27. Calais3800

    Kmac strut mounts

    Thankyou Calais_Cruzin, i waznt sure if u needed to remove the original strut mounts. So they go ova the top huh? kool will give it a go. yes, how did i get 3 threads? i only posted 1!? i tried goggle and got zippo. i dont know why ppl bother saying "go try goggle". its a joke. p.s will...
  28. Calais3800

    Kmac strut mounts

    Kmac strut mounts/The twilight zone Does anyone know how these work or there insatlation instructions. :bang: i cant lower my car until i know how to intasll them and adjust them properly. can anyone help plz?:bow:
  29. Calais3800

    6x9’s and stock Parcel shelf in a VT.

    im bout to put sum 6x9's in my Vn Calais, in da the past i simply made a mdf or plywood custom parcel shelf. But after a while i relised this wasnt always necisary and didnt always result in optimum sound performance. does anyone know if sony X-plode 6x9's will slot into Vn clalais stock parcel...
  30. Calais3800

    Lowering on a budget

    Thanks Fazz1977,:thumbsup: i rung up Kumbak and they inded had secondhand lowerd sets! i picked up a whole set ,still in the strut towers. With k-mac adjustable tops and still has the front (sports) shocks in em to boot! all for $110. :w00t: i dont know how good the shocks r i will take am out...
  31. Calais3800

    Upgrading Headunit

    unreal, now i dont have to re-wire the whole thing. Thanks everyone for your help. much aprchiated.
  32. Calais3800

    Calais Faults,need input

    If'e go a few minor probs wiff my calais that im curious about. can anyone offer any fun/interesting susgestions alternatives? :bow: __PROBLEM__ 1) Faulty instrument gauge needles 2) Trip compter doesnt work properly/faulty. led Displays leaking/distorted. 3) fuel light come on to soon...
  33. Calais3800

    Upgrading Headunit

    ok, also is it ok to run both front and rear of the just the head? or do 6x9's really need an amp? and if i do put in an amp for the rears will the headunit divert the unsed power from the rears and increase the fronts? or is the power limited per channel? cheers...:thumbsup:
  34. Calais3800

    been modifying!! :)

    Should take it for a dynorun and see how much more KW's its making? Awesome dude..I'vd done an exsuast before,but never done extractors, waz it hard?
  35. Calais3800

    Upgrading Headunit

    Hey ppl how r we all? :D quick question. i have put a new sony 4x52w cd player headunit in my car. But ive still got the stock speakers and wiring set-up. gonna drive round like for awhile till can afford sum sony x-plod fronts and rear speakers. 1) Question is, will this b ok for the...
  36. Calais3800

    Complete VN,VP,VR,VS,VQ,VG Headunit Guide [56k warning]

    Personly i think its fine to cut the old harness. if u went to sell the car, whould anyone want to buy it with an old EuroPox Radio/Cass in it? most ppl these days want at least a CD player prefebly wiff MP3 too! Just my 2 cents...
  37. Calais3800

    Lowering on a budget

    nah i didnt actually, mitgh give them a try.
  38. Calais3800

    Quick Question

    yeah got a manual (was confused by it) , no probs,thanks anyway bud,cheers..............
  39. Calais3800

    Quick Question

    haha, legend! yeah my digial camera kills batterys like nothing else....
  40. Calais3800

    JVC head units

    Hey guys, got a question for ya'll. I've got a JVC head unit lying around wat i want to put into my calais. the thing is its from Japan and it use's differat wiring and conectors. ive been to supa cheap to find a power connector harness but they dont seem to have one that matchs. and its got...
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