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The coulsons don't use the same frames exactly. They are the same frames with the bottom bolster supported by a some metal parts welded on, that support the large bolsters on the bases. The frame part that attaches to the car I think should be the same so I think it may be possible to...

mine used to do this, I put through some radiator flush and then some radiator stop leak. Since then it has stopped. Before I did this I kept my windows really clean, which seemed to help but would get a small area in the middle of the windscreen that would have heavy condensation...

I have exactly the same opinion as the OP. i think the look of the series 2 vt is much better. ( IMO ) I think the ls1s that had oil issues were mostly fixed on a recall back when the issue happened. A mate of mine has s vx series 1 ss and to tell the truth, it is a much much nicer car...

To the OP. Go test drive both. If you are going to spend the money and go to the effort at least make a decision based on driving them. Re the ford vs holden thing. I like the look/shape of the FG more than the VE. The VE clubsports look better from the back than those taillights on the...

I think you have to calculate your return on investment. If you calculate how much the system costs, how much you will drive and how you will save to eventually get your money back. I think if you want one on gas, wait until you find one with it installed already, Also how long are you...

.7 but seriously 5L cast iron block last v8 holden made. power = 195kw 5.7 alloy engine ( genIII or AKA LS1 ) chev engine. Started with 220kw. LS1 has better economy, 5L had better sound. LS1 has much more potential for overall power, but is weaker down low in the rev range. 5L has more down...

1. just leave the tow ball on, it helps to park, and stops idiots tailgating, ( by a couple of inches ) 2. its called the sludgomatic. Get the transmission fluid changed, and it will perform a little better. Perhaps just a service is needed as well. The other thing is going from a small car...

fe2 suspension. sits about 30mm lower. you can pick this up a lot cheaper than it was an option from the factory and most models this age need some suspension work anyway. The SS is a much better looking car. I didnt like the ss series 2 seat fabric, but it is much better than the exec. You...

Not sure on where you get another one, but am interested to find out how much you pay for one. I take it you will be getting the one with steering controls?

My vote is 5.7. But I agree drive both, as it really is personal opinion. I have to say even though the 5.7L would be my choice, I don't think I would call a 5.0L vt a slug. My car vt supercharged, is 171kw, vs 179 ( i think ) kw for the 5.0L and I don't regard either as a slug. But price wise...

I think you get much less noise out of the engine on start up, as I have recently changed t similar, but at the same time it put a dent in my fuel economy. I think my car definitely needs a tune, but I really am starting to believe it is the higher cold temp rating on the oil I am using. this is...

I say change it now or sooner. If you are going to do the wrong thing and drive it, sit back give yourself heaps of room and don't go flat out. But I am not trying to validate driving an vehicle on the roads that you know is not up to the job. to those who do say drive it anyway, whilst I do...

I'd be a little careful with going to thin, yes it will get to the bits of the engine it needs to, but won't offer the protection that a slightly thicker grade will. the 0-40 are for more performance oriented engines, that is not to say you will get more performance by using this oil, just the...

Not sure I agree with that. Some people are so impressed with their car they want to buy another and upgrade. But you do say in most cases, so I understand what you are getting at. IE be carefully and ask ( and wonder ) why the seller is selling. Also as far as safety goes, I second the...

I think the GTS series one, had the stroker that produced 220kw. That is HSV though, and this discussion is about commodores. the stroker was the 5L that was bored out to 5.7. Correct me if I am wrong.

I had read a while back that this was fixed by them adding a spring under the seat. If it is the same issue that I am thinking off? its when the seat moves slightly even though it is locked in place. I don't think it is related to the full eletric models only as my drivers seat, has this...

I'd imagine the easy part is power to the seats. To get the full functionality, IE the key, setting the seat for different drivers is where possibly a loom swap or BCM swap would come into it. Once you have the power settings I don't think it would be worth a bcm swap, Although I lobe the idea...

tail lights, and can you get a smaller license plate in QLD? if not perhaps some protectors to go around the edges to make them smaller. brakes. you will notice the increased weight, and want better brakes.

lol, i normally miss things. betcha be watching the bonnet when going over 200 from now on. I see in your sig, you are out Dalby way. there is some space out there to do it I suppose. I don't get changing from to higher ratios, I get too much wheel spin in mine and it is just a standard...

lol, i normally miss things. betcha be watching the bonnet when going over 200 from now on. I see in your sig, you are out Dalby way. there is some space out there to do it I suppose. I don't get changing from to higher ratios, I get too much wheel spin in mine and it is just a standard super6...

lol, now I'm on the look out for these. just to use that line. I could see it on a yellow camaro, but even then, I wouldn't do it to such a nice car. Saw some in a vegas casino, last year and seriously nice looking car in the flesh.

I say lame, unless it transforms, then I will be more respectful, lol. oh and I think the taillights look ok, especially with the silver colour car.

Am I missing something or did this guy say he is doing 230kmh, in a car with a strut that is poking up through the bonnet?

Hey guys, whilst we are on the subject, thought I would half hi jack and ask, which tyres? About due myself, and have read good things about toyo teos. currently have sava intensas and want to got something better for the rears in the wet. Does anyone on here run the toyos and what price...

found some for you. Tyres Bridgestone B530 T - Petrie Terrace - QLD - $ 350.00 not sure I agree on the cheaper part. my car was 44k when new. I didnt buy it. but the tyres would have been cheaper for a 16 to begin with. plus I don't think michelins are cheap. I read somewhere, that the...

+1 for lim gasket. check the coolant, or even just ask if the lim was changed over for a metal one. as well there is a website, lists common issue that you should check over listed at the top of the topic. Faults - VT I can't work out that page however. realistically, I don't...

wow your foot must not be as heavy as mine, I can get mine down to 300k out of a tank, 65l if I drive it that way in the city. I normally get around 500 for 65l. I don't believe it is the same as the na 6. haven't owned a na 6. But it comes back to the fact that the 6 or 8 is able to be put on...

sorry to hear that. still if they said to you it has a lsd, I would chase that up with them, its gotta be against tpa, misrepresentation, or something like that. good to hear about the rest of the car, being good. I have never regretted getting an lsd put in mine. it was, $400 off ebay...

insurance. and well you already said it fuel. you can put them on gas, but I wouldn't, you have to use direct injection as far as I know and it is expensive. so not worth the cost unless you keep the car for a long time. When I bought mine, I would have bought a gen3, but it cost a fair...

my question is why go older? If you are going to go to all that trouble, I would spend more to get something out of a later model. you would want from a later model for two reasons a. newer/less wear 2. later revisions have revisions. ( I love that 1 and b joke )

hey if he said to you it has a lsd, it will cost him not you. but there are heaps of posts on here on how to tell if you have an LSD, most of them are jack up the car and rotate one back wheel and see if the other one spins, in the same direction.

Just out of interest, found this on my car the other day, Holden - Review VT S Supercharged V6 shows they ran michelins back then, before switching over to bridgestones. I would have sworn that the VTs ran bridgestones, but this page seems to contradict that. perhaps my misconception, is from...

just guessing on dash illumination, but the calais are meant to have a warning indicator for tail light failure. check the taillights and if not them possibly the number plate light? If you don't have anyone to help ( or if you friends are not helpful lol ) you can reverse up to a shopfront...

the lsd or any other type of diff from, vx on, had a differnt connector to the driveshaft. You can update your drive shaft if you can only find an LSD from a later model. ebay is a good place to start if you are looking for a second hand one or the internals. I think you may need at least...

or bad wheel alignment? Is the noise when you accelerate gently? or from low speed? or from all speeds? also as far as tyre noise, I'm thinking of getting tyres soon and now you have me worried. let me know its not toyo teos, because that is what I'm leaning towards.

my vote would be vtII calais. you can be a long time owning a car. and it is worth a couple of extra grand. just add the extras slower.

honestly has never happened to mine. everytime I've had it serviced it has always felt better, but it varies on how badly it needed the service. I would take it back and try to explain it to the mechanic. If they want your return business they will listen to you. get them to list everything...

You can pick up a wheel on ebay. But although any wheel would fit I would recommend keeping the car original and getting a leather one. The series one had a plain leather, and I think either series 2 VT or latter had leather with sections slightly perforated with dots. I think that wheel looks...