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  1. sprocket

    Air compressor dead :(

    Anyone got a quick guide for this? The Gregorys is good as a guide but not very detailed.
  2. sprocket

    Air compressor dead :(

    I thought as much. I cant find a how-to on this anywhere. I've got a Gregory's at home ill see if its in there... I'll probably grab one off ebay to be honest, just so i know its okay and can sell the car claiming that its new. Half hour job? Sounds dooable. They charged 170 for the re-gas :[
  3. sprocket

    Air compressor dead :(

    Hiyas. Aircon died, so went and got it regassed, only for it to die again a week later. Second diagnosis was that the air compressor in knackered and leaking. Been quoted 600 + regas to fix. Is is possible/hard to DIY? Cheaper to get a compressor from eBay and supply it to them? Also...
  4. sprocket

    When fitting King Springs into a VT

    Should only need to replace the springs. Some recommend to get shorter shock absorbers, but I've been running on the stock shockies for 12 months with no dramas and with SL's. Pretty easy job too, and will look sweet!
  5. sprocket

    my VX Ex Copper

    Nice rig! Where and how much did ya get the leather setup for? Looks sweet! Cheers!
  6. sprocket

    Just a handy hint..

    Same thing happened to a mate when he was changing a tyre on his mums Mercedes 4WD, the Mercedes jack just snapped..nearly crushed his hand.
  7. sprocket

    Lowerd Vt / Vx Pic's Thread ?

    My vt wearing VYSS 18"s and SL King Springs.
  8. sprocket

    extra lights on vt garnish question!

    So the stuff in the picture above is what we need to buy? How much do holden sell them for, got a part number? Gonna be a mission to do mine, got Dynamat all over that back section of the boot!
  9. sprocket

    Tinting widows question...

    Yeah a mate sliced my tint and i made him pay to replace it, $75 for one rear window at tintacar (midnight express)
  10. sprocket

    Painted Bumper Trim on Exec - What you all think?

    Looks x100 better! Glad you got rid of the chromies :P! Nice job mate!
  11. sprocket

    Replacing coolant

    Agh cant get the clamps undone holding the hoses on, they are self tightening ones i think. Like you have to pull the pieces together to loosen it? ;s
  12. sprocket

    Replacing coolant

    So basically undo the bottom hose, put a garden hose down the radiator cap and flush it, then let it all drain, connect bottom hose and fill again with coolant? I bought some castrol 350 antifreeze concentrate so ill follow the directions to water it down. Dont i have to bleed the air out...
  13. sprocket

    Replacing coolant

    Hiyas. In typing this from my iPhone so excuse my shortness ! Just wondering the toools and procedure of replacing coolant in my vt, my radiator hose was sabbotaged and I had to call the RAC this morning when I overheated on the way to uni (what a shame missed my 8am lecture :P). So ATM the...
  14. sprocket

    Camber adjustment on vt irs

    I dont mean to hijack the thread, but its relevant! How long can i go before my tyres start to wear like a bastard? They've probly got ~25000 kms left on them
  15. sprocket

    Camber adjustment on vt irs

    Yeh just dropped SL's in my VT and got an alignment, front is okay but the rear is 2 degreese 34" out :s how hard is it to install a camber kit?
  16. sprocket

    Snapped a wheel stud!

    Also - ill be right driving round with 4 bolts on for a few days yeh?
  17. sprocket

    Snapped a wheel stud!

    Heyas. Spent a few hour lowering my car on SL's today, all went well untill putting the wheel back on and accedentally put a nut on wrong with the fingers - then used a rattle gun to screw it on, but the damage was done and the stud stripped. Bolt got stuck on, snapped the stud in half using...
  18. sprocket

    My weekend project! alll done + pics!

    I didnt/havnt had any issues with moistre after resealing the headlights, I didnt apply any new sikaflex, just put back in the oven to soften it up again - pushed the edges together and reapplied the black clips and screw. Chuck the oven to about ~100 degreese, it should get hot but if its...
  19. sprocket

    Installing new springs

    Sweet as, thanks guys ill post pics once its all done :)
  20. sprocket

    Installing new springs

    hiyas. Mate of mine is able to get me cheap kingsprings - gonna get superlows for my VTsII. He installed them on his VZ ute last week and didnt have any dramas. Is it basically the same for the VT sedan? I know the back is a bit different to the ute. Is there a basic guide how to do it...
  21. sprocket

    vy/vz steering wheel into vx??

    I've seen it done, think theres a few things that need changing not sure its a straight swap.
  22. sprocket

    King spring lows vs fe2 springs (FRONT)

    I think FE2 does about 20mm, and SL's about 40-45mm, so you'd be dropping about 20-25mm? I may be wrong.
  23. sprocket

    My weekend project! alll done + pics!

    Pretty much identicle procedure for a VX, the guide i followed off was for a VX.
  24. sprocket

    cheapest place to get vt lowered in perth

    Any guides to changing the springs on a VT? My mate can get my cheap springs through his work and i really want to put some SL's in mine. Anyone got a set of instructions?
  25. sprocket

    My weekend project! alll done + pics!

    cheers! Yeh the headlights are easier than the grills i reckn, alot of sanding and mucking around to get the grills looking good. With the headlights, you'll need to take the bumper off to get to the final bolt that holds them off. On the bumper there are 2 screws on each wheel arch, 3 in the...
  26. sprocket

    My weekend project! alll done + pics!

    Thought id post this up after i finished it today! Meshed my grill + painted, and painted my headlights to SS styles! Pics are from my phone so there not the best quality! What do you guys think?!
  27. sprocket

    Cant clean headlight!

    Hiyas. Inside of my headlight was dusty after not having a dusty cap for a few months, took it all apart to clean, but it just wont rub off or clean off - the dusty marks that is. What do i need to get it off without scratching it!?
  28. sprocket

    Vt grille

    Alrighty sweet. Just tossing up now wether to go with matt black or a gloss? Will a matt black with a clear coat on top make it glossy and look good? Or should I go out and get some gloss black? Opinions!?
  29. sprocket

    Vt grille

    How did you guys get it so smooth after removing the fins? I've been sanding but its still pretty rough and lots of cuts where the hacksaw went in. Does more layers of paint just fill the gaps?
  30. sprocket

    Vt grille

    is the best way to paint with a spray can of black paint, or with a brush and tin? Never painted before :S Also where did people get the mesh?
  31. sprocket

    Are these the same foglights?

    Awesome! Yeh holden said id be looking at $400 for a full set, hah! Yeh nick3100, I bought the surrounds (not painted) from holden for $23 all up, part numbers 92047083 and 92047083 (left - right). Anyone know a place in perth to get them painted? I assume most panel beaters will tell me to...
  32. sprocket

    Are these the same foglights?

    Hiyas. Are these the same foglights as the ones in the picture below (cheers mwb235). Are they the same but look different because of the surround on the foglight cover? Holden VT calais fog lights ss/ve/vy/ve/vn/vr/vs/HSV - eBay Other Lights, Indicators, Lights, Indicators, Car Parts...
  33. sprocket

    Vt grille

    Is there a proper how to on this? Never thought it of! Ive got the standard exec ones and this would look mint!
  34. sprocket

    VT Fog Lights, genuine inserts?

    Okay so I went an bought some and all is good, i can see ill need to cut a bit of the bumper so the clip can go through to hold it in. Anywhere else other than Holden where i can get some actual fog-lights to fit this surround, they wanted $250 each for the lights.
  35. sprocket

    VT Fog Lights, genuine inserts?

    Hiyas. Got a VT Exec, and want to put foglight on, but rather than an aftermarket kit id like the VT Calais style, which as far as i can tell are just inserts onto the regular bumper? Am I right in saying this or are they actually part of the bumper - i know the s/ss VT's have a different...
  36. sprocket

    Removal Of outside Door Protector Trim

    As above, read the DIY in the DIY section. I took mine off, no holes or anything underneath, but it does take a fair chunk of time to do it properly. You'll need some prepwash and a caramel/pin stripe remover.
  37. sprocket

    head units

    Yeh mate of mine had the same issue, he put the HU on the bottom rather than the top, and put a coin tray thing on the top. Dosn't look as good though.
  38. sprocket

    Dirty Coolant?

    Alright thanks for the feedback. How would i check the link pin bushes? I dont really know what they are :P. Do i need to flush the whole coolant system to do what vxcalais_01 suggested? cheers
  39. sprocket

    Dirty Coolant?

    Heyas. Checked the coolant level today, came out brown and sticky and rank. Is this oil mixing with coolant? What does it mean? Also, not sure if related - but yesterday and today when im going around corners or over small bumps im getting a 'knocking' noise from the front end. Shock...
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