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    [VF] Blackvue DR650GE-2CH Dash Cam Install

    Great effort and detail on the How To mate, well done.
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    No refill oil showing on the dipstick

    If its a car you are keeping for a while and you know you'll be doing oil changes yourself, invest in a Fumoto Valve. You'll never go back to doing old school messy changes ever again. google it and go check it out.
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    Cheaper alternative for VE Wiper Blades

    I'll give this a go me thinks! I've been waiting for sales on these $70 OEM wipers, and I can't for the life of me figure out why I'm prepared to pay so much money! Thanks VS Pete. Is the dealer the only place to get these from?
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    Modern chinese tyres?

    Day to day, low speed, in the dry, you could run ANY set of tyres sold in Australia and they'd be OK.... because they have to satisfy minimum requirements to be sold here. But that's not why you buy tyres. It's not for the 90% of the time you are using them and dont give a ****. It's for the...
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    Rwd steering between gear changes

    Q&A: Steering pulling to the left I apologise for not explaining myself clearly the first time. I'm not sure why it would cause so much confusion to understand the principles behind why it's a good idea to have steering that naturally/gradually drifts to the left, but hopefully my second...
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    VE Commodores -10 years on

    Stone guard remains in place... no way I'd actually run a car without a stone guard. One little pebble goes into the belt line where it shouldnt and it can cause all sorts of dramas. And these Fumoto Valves arent affected by debris. You need a bit of force to lift the spring loaded valve off the...
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    Rwd steering between gear changes

    Standard default is actually a neutral left slight drift... no way you should be drifting right. It's a safety thing (in case you nod off or arent concentrating), so you dont go opposite side of road. Take your hand off the wheel and the car should gently drift left... with only the slightest of...
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    VE Commodores -10 years on

    Good thread topic! We are 6 years in on a Sidi 3L Sportwagon. Pre-delivery at factory had an SS bodykit installed and painted to match the car, had 20" Supersports put on it, and had it lowered. Got the International version (leather interior etc) and thought at the time... "yeah, I'll be lucky...
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    Series 1 manual coversion

    This has been covered a bazillion times, and discussed over and over and over..... and over. Pros and Cons, there is absolutely NO reason to convert. Use the search function to see the multitude of arguments raised (and then shot down) on why a conversion is balls. If you're still 100% keen to...
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    Best way to get this thing off my dash?!

    These discs are sold with mobile phone carriers, allows a good surface for suction cups to mount on dash. They have VERY strong adhesive double sided tape installed. It's not glue, but it way as well be. A bitch to get off! Get a heat gun (or hairdryer) and gently heat the pad. Not too much or...
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    [Audio] Amp/Sub install in a VE SS (lotsa pics)

    Good write up mate, and thanks for pics :thumbsup:
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    Cabin Air Filter

    Dude, the cabin filter is good enough to remove most pollens from the air (hayfever allergies etc), but no way on gods earth is it going to remove harmful exhaust gases in traffic. You can get more expensive 'activated carbon' filters which will remove some toxins in the air, but I can almost...
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    VE missed service

    "So, assuming the sales guy is being honest...." Did you read that back to yourself after typing and have the same reaction anyone else is reading?? :) Walk away mate. Of course he can get it stamped. That's not the point, and doesnt tell you ANYTHING about what actually happened service...
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    Remote coilovers

    Whether you get bags or super dooper expensive coilovers, its not going to be worth it for what you want. You said: "Basically I want to drive and change ride height for cruising, cornering etc." I heard: "Basically I want to drive with it dragging on the ground when I'm doing hot laps, but...
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    Help me figure this one out

    $4.5k to a dealer and they still didnt fix it ??? Ouch! I know you said you checked spark plugs, but how old are they? Relatively cheap and easy to replace, so I'd be putting new ones in just to be sure. The fuel filter is a combo unit with the fuel pump, and its located in the fuel tank...
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    VE Heater stuck on heat

    Or resetting the HVAC itself: Ign on but engine off, press and hold the rear demister button till you hear all the actuators moving. They are fairly quiet so close all the doors and windows so you can hear them working.
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    VE Heater stuck on heat

    Air con issues are a bitch... but it a couple of easy to spot 'tests' will at least let you know that bit is working ok. Try and eliminate bits and work backwards. If the air con system can get cold, but its not coming out of the vents, the issue is probably in the cabin (controls etc). If the...
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    VE WAGON - change boot liner

    I also have one from new... one of the best 'addons' to buy for a wagon, love it.
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    VE Cooling System

    I'm pretty sure the VE doesnt need to have the coolant bled. The pressure cap has an incorporated bleed function. That black cap you are describing sounds like the pressure cap. Is there a reason you want it to come off? You dont fill coolant there, it goes into the yellow cap front driver side...
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    Not painted properly

    This exactly. /close thread. OP watch the videos. And get into the 90's and download your pictures off your phone onto a pc so you can upload them normally. If you really want accurate advice, you need to show us what the issue is. Because if its exactly as you've described and what I'm...
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    Tinny Ass Exhaust?

    90% of an exhaust's note comes from rear mufflers. No point in driving around "like a boss" with no rear mufflers on to somehow compare. You want a different exhaust note, keep trying different rear mufflers. There's most likely nothing wrong with what you have on there, but if concerned take it...
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    Looking at buying my first VE, Looking for peoples opinion

    New diff tells me he's been lighting up the back end every chance he gets. Up to you at end of day, but I'd prefer a car with less performance mods.... even stock!
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    VE 2009 SIDI Misfire after Oil Change, Air Filter Change and Throttle Body Clean

    Sorry to hear about the cost, but thanks for taking the time to update your post. Could help someone in the future (and save them a lot of money and trouble). :beer chug:
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    Upgrading to flip Key

    Probably a good thing... win/win :).
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    Seltbelt Buckle contact issue

    Get holden to change it over. Cracking it open and then gluing it back together again sounds like a bad idea. How old is your car and which belt location is the issue? There was a recall for older VE's that may apply, read here: https://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/953722 But...
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    Safe to remove centre muffler heat shield ?

    Depends on what you plan on doing that 'day'. A few short runs to the shops or somewhere otherwise not heating up the exhaust too much should be fine. A longer drive single drive then no. Shouldnt take too long to drop the exhaust do the job in one hit. Just get it sorted and stop worrying...
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    Engine failure on 2010 ve commodore

    The capital letters and drama queening almost made me not want to reply. Heading obviously created to draw attention. Not a bloody engine failure for starters.... most likely not even mechanical at all. Sounds electrical. You're getting multiple failures (ABS, erratic speedo readings, incorrect...
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    Help! Park light fell in the headlight...

    you need: a) a plastic tube about the size of a straw. b) light gauge wire (almost like fishing line, just a little more rigid so it holds its shape. Fold the wire in half, and with the two ends at one end feed the 'looped end' down the tube. Then when the loop pops out the other end, form a...
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    Help Buying 09-10 SV6/SS Sportswagon

    I can't believe this hasnt been mentioned.... hit the ACT Auctions mate! a) You want white. b) ACT Police drive around in white cars- and specifically the team sergeant's drive around in wagons. You will be VERY happy with the price, and have a lot of change left over than the prices you are...
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    SIDI engine mounts

    I doubt its the engine mounts if it comes and goes based on engine temp. It would more probably relate to the operation of the engine itself. Spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, oil, coolant (and or correct thermostat operation), or even a bad batch of fuel... or might need a tune itself.
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    Wont start and no dash

    Mate, I know you said you checked fuses... but sometimes they look fine but arent. Try actually changing the instrument cluster fuse with the spare one in the fuse box off to to the side. Or take one from a circuit you know to be operating fine. There's a chance that when you tired to jump it...
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    2011 VE Omega Wagon issue

    I got virtually the same car as you... same k's, same drivetrain. Start a process of elimination. You mentioned it only happens off acceleration, and only at a certain rev range. You need to narrow it down more to see if it happens in all gears at that particular rev range, or a particular...
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    VE Ute - Exhaust too low

    But that's just it, you cant go lower. It's already too low by 15mm. An exhaust shop could change the mounts and have the exhaust closer to the chassis, but this can cause its own issues. Or you can just drive it as it is, keep paying your insurance premium, and hope to your favourite deity that...
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    How can I fix this dent?

    dent doctor will suck out the dent so it doesnt look as bad, but only way that damaged will be "fixed" properly is a panel beater. depends on how good you want it look. cheap and ok, or expensive and like it was never there.
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    Bright White Headlights

    Go to Supercheap and the read the little book on the shelf next to the headlights?
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    VE Omega TRACK CAR conversion?

    there's more to a track car than the shell bud... unless you specifically want to race the v6 platform, change to v8. yes you'll probably be changing each component anyway, but at least with the stock v8 platform you'll have half decent components to start with. plus being manual you'll have the...
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    09 ve v6 international much louder engine than 08 ve v6 wagon

    What type of noise are you talking about? Do you mean the clicking actual noise from the engine running, or the note the engine makes emissions wise? If its the later, then you may want to get the exhaust checked out. 5 years down the track from new, and mufflers deteriorate just like every...
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    Smokers pack question

    Driver distraction laws are in the ACT too. Its less about what you are doing in the car, and more about your driving manner. I've seen PLENTY of morons on the road who are swerving all over the place, and as I drive past expecting to see a drunk idiot, its some tradie eating a burger and...
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    2011 ve berlina international series ii 3.0L

    Forget performance mods on our engine. Dont get me wrong, I love the 3L we have.... but its NOT a performance candidate. Not at all. Dont waste your money on performance mods for the engine mate, seriously. Exhaust? Sure, if you want to to sound a little different. No dramas. But if you want...
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    Switched 12V supply

    The dash cam shouldnt draw too much, but best to have an inline fuse (and if you have a choice, mounted somewhere closer to the dash cam end for easy access just in case. You dont want to have to rip up half the centre console just to change a fuse. You mounting the dash cam up high, or on the...
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