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  1. saladine1

    Xbox One Game Forza 5 to feature Mount Panorama

    I don't know how many guys here play racing games but Mount Panorama was just announced for the upcoming exclusive Xbox One racing game Forza Motorsport 5. Forza Motorsport - Bathurst is Coming! Just waiting for confirmation on HDT Brock Commodores, Toranas, Monaros and GT Falcons..
  2. saladine1

    VH 308 overheating or gauge?

    Stall was bought off someone so don't know who built it. Running standard cooler. Dizzy rebuilt by Hume Performance. Here's the thing about the timing. No one knows how set the damn thing properly. Took it to a dyno tuner but it felt worse than before the tune. The engine has been dieseling...
  3. saladine1

    VH 308 overheating or gauge?

    I don't know if my 308 is overheating or if gauge is playing up. It's mildly worked with big cam and 3000 stall Trimatic. The needle starts to rise about half way in 20 30 minutes of driving. Then, it starts to rise right up to red if I continue driving. The motor doesn't ping or feel...
  4. saladine1

    My VH SLE Shadow Tone

    That's me mate! I haven't been on any holiday in my entire life. I'm 36 years old and haven't even been interstate. I decided that I would like to go overseas and funds would've been needed to go hence the sale on ebay. That lasted 1 day as i just couldn't bear to see this go after so much work...
  5. saladine1

    My VH SLE Shadow Tone

    Probably look better with the silver centre mesh instead of the gold, but wanted to try something different. The springs are King superlow front and back with shortened KYB shocks.
  6. saladine1

    My VH SLE Shadow Tone

    No, bought it from Melbourne. It had the SLE wheels on it but I had my own Simmons and put them on instead. Yeah, the quarter vents both are held in by screw. Trying to find some on Ebay :)
  7. saladine1

    My VH SLE Shadow Tone

    Did pretty much everything. Paint,suspension,motor..etc
  8. saladine1

    My VH SLE Shadow Tone

    Motor is a 308 with flat tops, 10:5.1 compression, big cam, Brock heads and manifold, modified quaddy and dizzy, 3000 stall, VL diff. 200rwk. I've intentionally left the engine bay looking factory. I don't know, I just like the look of factory with added performance. Interior is original...
  9. saladine1

    Thoughts on VC Brock kit on VH SLE

    Alright, so I've almost finished the project. Went with no flares lol. I've also stored the 253 and went with a 308. Left the engine bay looking factory, but built the engine to Group 3 235kw HO spec. I'm glad I did.
  10. saladine1

    Speedo gear calculator help..

    Ok, so, I've found out that the VH Trimatic has the blue 9 teeth drive gear and 21 teeth green driven gear. For my tyre and diff ratio specs, I'm going to need the 24 teeth yellow driven gear in order to get to 97/kph@100 which is the closest i'm going to get to being correct and safe. Thanks...
  11. saladine1

    Speedo gear calculator help..

    My VH had the small salisbury 2.68? ratio diff. We swapped the diff for a VL diff with 3.45 gears. Now, when we took off the speedo gear, it was the green one with 21 teeth. We then installed the blue 22 teeth drive. The speedo is now reading is way off. So, can someone please tell me what the...
  12. saladine1

    Painting VH wing mirrors...problem!

    Material? You mean what paint?
  13. saladine1

    Painting VH wing mirrors...problem!

    I've used bumper bar black paint, VHT plastic trim paint, acrylic high heat..etc So, you think 2pac should work?
  14. saladine1

    Painting VH wing mirrors...problem!

    Ok, i've painted a load of **** in my time but this is just shitting me. I'm trying to repaint the door mirrors on the VH in black, but every time I apply some paint, it just dries off in minutes and returns to it's tired looking state. I've gone through all the usual prep, washing, wax and...
  15. saladine1

    Cruise control setup VH SLE?

    Markovr, you are a bloody legend mate! Thank you very much!!!
  16. saladine1

    Cruise control setup VH SLE?

    I've recently bought the GM VB/VH workshop manuals only to find that for some reason, cruise control installation/troubleshooting isn't even discussed! So, just wondering, does anyone actually know how these are setup? I have a transducer in the bay, but i've recently taken out the motor and...
  17. saladine1

    SLE shadow tone paint striping?

    Paint code is: Cabernet: 2F009 Mercury Silver: 2J011
  18. saladine1

    SLE shadow tone paint striping?

    Just wondering if anyone knows how the paint striping on the shadow tones were done? I mean, as an example with the burgundy over silver..is it the burgundy stripe on top of the silver or is it the silver stripe on top of the burgundy?
  19. saladine1

    Boot release not working VH

    I'm trying to open the boot via the yellow button in the glovebox but nothing's happening. Usually, there's at least some noise when it's working but there's no sound whatsoever. Is the actuator motor thing stuffed? If so, where can I get another one? Any help would be appreciated.
  20. saladine1

    Thoughts on VC Brock kit on VH SLE

    OK, that's it! My mind is made up. My mechanic mate has just finished ripping everything out of the engine bay. I'll be handing the car over to my spray painter mate tomorrow for engine bay prep and repaint. I have an original 86k VL 304 sitting in the garage as well as a VL V8 diff. Will...
  21. saladine1

    308 Intake manifold mods?

    Thanks mate, much appreciated.
  22. saladine1

    Thoughts on VC Brock kit on VH SLE

    Well, that was the intention. But after seeing everyone and his mum building strong 308's(mines 253), having fun etc, i'm getting jealous! I was going to keep it original(engine/engine bay, diff and trans) but i'm getting that bug. I don't know, i'm confused lol..
  23. saladine1

    Are 8 bolt and 10 bolt Salisbury gears interchangeable?

    Smitty to the rescue! So I can put Banjo gears in my diff? There's a set of 3.36's on Ebay at the moment. I'll snap them up? Only reason why i'm sticking with the small diff is because of originality. I do have a VL V8 diff sitting in the shed though.. How so?
  24. saladine1

    Are 8 bolt and 10 bolt Salisbury gears interchangeable?

    Just wondering if I can use 10 bolt diff gears in my small Salisbury diff? I have the small 2.78 diff at the moment and i'm looking for 3.36 gears for it. Thought i'd ask here first before doing anything. Thanks.
  25. saladine1

    308 Intake manifold mods?

    Just want to keep it looking 'factory'. Match porting will be done for sure. I've heard you can grind of the dividers to make it 'brock spec'? Not really sure though..
  26. saladine1

    308 Intake manifold mods?

    I have a VL 304 carby motor and was wondering what mods I can do to the manifold. I really don't want to use an Edelbrock Performer. Any help would be appreciated.
  27. saladine1

    Thoughts on VC Brock kit on VH SLE

    No wins lol.. I'll keep it factory then. Thanks for the input fellas..
  28. saladine1

    Thoughts on VC Brock kit on VH SLE

    So, VC Brock kit on a VH SLE? The car is a Burgundy/Silver shadow tone V8. Has anyone seen a kit on the old shadow tone's? Should I go for it or just leave it as it is? Opinions please..
  29. saladine1

    Restoring a VH SLE advice..?

    Thanks fellas, appreciate the advice and info. Going to be interesting..
  30. saladine1

    Restoring a VH SLE advice..?

    I'm thinking of restoring a VH Commodore and was wondering if anyone else has done this or if anyone has some info or advice on an undertaking such as this. Stuff like diagrams, original engine bay pics, where to buy parts, what to look out for..etc, things of that nature. My intention is...
  31. saladine1

    VH SLE Paint Code?

    Thank you very much fellas.
  32. saladine1

    VH SLE Paint Code?

    I'm trying to find out what paint combo this is. It's a 1983 VH SLE shadow tone: Trim- 4003-79y Paint-2j 011-D Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
  33. saladine1

    vh sle two tone

    Steer clear mate. Non original paint, rust panels $9000!?...no way. For that money you can get a much better car..
  34. saladine1

    Fitting Group C kit..big job?

    The wheels and tyres were the biggest concern. What am I looking at..$5000-$10000 on wheels? If so, then i'll just stick to the HDT Brock kit lol..
  35. saladine1

    Fitting Group C kit..big job?

    I was contemplating putting a Group C kit onto a VH but then I thought i'd better ask for opinions before doing so. So, is it a big job? Is there a lot of cutting involved? Lastly, what's the go with the wheels and tyres to fill out the guards? Any help would be appreciated..
  36. saladine1

    VH SLE- 5.0 Single Tone vs 4.2 Shadow Tone?

    I know the two tones are more popular but given the option, which would you go for? (Let's say both are equal in condition): A single tone 5.0 VH SLE or a shadow tone 4.2 VH SLE?
  37. saladine1

    Vh sle series 1 or Vh sle series 2

    Easy, sell me the 5.0 one! Seriously, if you are going to sell it, let me know :)
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