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Well, my MY17 VF2 SS wagon wasn't quite 'new' as such, but still was less than a year old/13,500Kms when I bought it. Now just turned over 40K and going strong. Would I sell it? I can't imagine why I would sell it, it's a wonderful vehicle, but I said that about my Yamaha Royal Star too but I...

I fitted a couple of USB ports and 12v outlets plus a 240v inverter to my second battery. I didn't see the point of removing it since the cover is going to still be there anyway to cover the bloody great hole they cut into the wall to fit the battery.

Damn concrete posts. They keep jumping out in front of you.

I guess I'll have to drive around looking for accidents to get that picture. :) Thanks for your comments folks. Looks like it's a standard feature. I'm a bit gobsmacked that it's still active and updated since they stopped manufacture, considering they haven't updated the speed limit display...

First, a reminder. I own an Ex Vic Police MY17 VF series 2 wagon. A few weeks ago I drove into Melbourne city for some stupid reason. It was night, dark, and raining. I mentioned to my passenger that we’ll probably see a few accidents on the way. And without fail we saw 3 accidents (all front...

At least one is my guess.

I think I'd consider going over to electric when their exhaust note is the same as mine is now.

Just an update. Finally got around to fit the rotors. Perfect fit and look good too. Jeez those thing are heavy.

I'd be interested to see what sort of sensor they use. Optical? Magnetic? If it uses actual physical contacts I'd swap it over immediately.

Thanks all. I've gone with the SpareBox DBA42078S rotors. They were a lot less than what Holden quoted, plus they dropped the price by $100 cos they like the look of my undies (I'm guessing). Yeah, they cost a bit but what do you do? Thanks again folks.

Hi folks I have a MY17 VF series 2 Commodore SS Sportswagon, (6.2l V8) (ex Vic police) that will need some slotted front brake rotors in the near future. These are a little unusual in that they are 345mm diameter rather than the usual 321mm. I've tried a few local suppliers who don't have them...

My ex VicPol wagon has an isolation relay next to the second battery. This relay does not pull in until the car is running so the second battery has no part in the starting process and can be completely removed if you don't need it. I would be looking at the starter solenoid being faulty. Seeing...

Haven't played for nearly 50 years but bought this wonderful bass a few years back. Amazing tones for a short scale. Now if I can get my arthritic fingers to use it I'll be happy.

Asked for a quote from Shannons a couple years ago and got interrogated about a few minor speeding fines I had - you know the ones, a couple K over the limit. They wanted the exact date and code of each fine. Who the hell remembers that ****? Went with RACV instead.

Actually, the word is 'hygroscopic" meaning to absorb moisture from the air. But who cares?

Attached is from the owner's manual for my MY17 VF2 6.2L wagon, I've only ever used 95 and it runs fine:

I took mine in for a major service some years ago. Came in to pick it up and while they were showing me what wonderful piece of work they had done I asked, "Where's my battery, the new one I had fitted a month ago"? There was this ratty ancient old battery in it's place. After an hour's...

But then again, having something pop up when you push that silver button? Might get some new friends that way.

Does that mean you don't go to your undie drawer very often?

I don't understand this question. If they are directional you'd find that the left side would be on backwards and the right side correct (or vice versa). Can you buy lefthand tires and righthand tires? I've never heard of it.

My opinion on tires. I'm currently running stock 18" rims and I'm happy with what they do. Any larger rims I put myself in this scenario: you're driving way out in the sticks and you've just shredded a tire. You go for your spare only to recall that six months ago you used your spare and never...

Yeah. Bought one VF2 wagon last year for a bit over $35K. Expol. 13000Kms(!) Near perfect and a dream to drive. Only trouble is... it's black. A real pain to keep clean but looks gorgeous when it is.

Well, there goes any resale value we ever had.

I have a 2017 black SS Sportswagon and I absolutely HATE washing the damn thing. You've got to wash it every few days too otherwise it looks very shabby. I'm getting the Permagard treatment in a few days. A hose & a chamois and guaranteed to look a million bucks. The only problem is the price...

I tried the "gimme an upgrade when you do the servicing" thing at the dealer in November. The answer? "Sure, it'll cost you $128." Thanks very much, considering the 'new' maps are probably the same as what's in there already. I didn't take them up on their very kind offer.

MY17 SS VF2 wagon I've been noticing some serious errors in the GPS lately. Things like 'school zone' alerts where schools were destroyed and built over years ago, Speed limits where eg a limit shown on the GPS as 70K was reduced to 60K on the road itself, speed camera alerts triggering in the...

If you replace the fuse with a headlamp bulb and reconnect the battery with ignition off the lamp will glow indicating that major current is flowing. Then use a clamp meter to locate the particular loom carrying the excessive current. Then go through each wire in the loom one by one with the...

If the scones are stale enough you can use them for brake pads. Much cheaper than the real thing and they smell nice under heavy braking.

g Now that’s an interesting idea. I have the original rego so I’ll have a look. How do you tell when a particular episode has been recorded? It would have to be somewhere between the Sept ‘17 purchase date and July ‘18.

My sort of humour. :) Well, after a few days of enjoyment driving this beastie around I have to say it's definitely ex-cop and in near perfect condition. Just over 13,000kms and nothing wrong with it apart from quite a few small holes drilled here and there where 'things' were mounted. No dents...

I've used toothpaste on glass with great success. Soft cloth, toothpaste, add elbow grease after watching Karate Kid, then wipe off the remaining powder. This is also good on the inside of the window.

Some years ago I bought a very sad VH wagon from the local wrecker. Dual fuel, 4.2 V8, auto. Went very well for years after a few items were fixed up. This was my second V8, the first being a Ford 5.8 panel van. After the VH, a VT 3.6 V6 came into my life and served me well but the radiator died...

Thanks for those replies guys. After a chat with the seller and a look in the manual, it's definitely ex-police. Not a pursuit vehicle, but probably used for the daily donut runs. It had a run in with an object dropped from a truck. Bent the bonnet and the passenger A pillar a bit. Sold at...

Hi folks I'm looking to buy a 2017 'ex government department' SS VF II 6.2Ltr wagon in great nick. The question is: what government departments use these vehicles? Possibly a clue: it has two batteries, a cargo barrier, and a fire extinguisher. I'm thinking police, RTA etc. Any ideas? Thanks all.

My VH wagon had a similar problem. Whenever I went over a speed hump there was a massive metallic crashing noise that drove me insane. Turns out I'd left a box full of tools in the back. It was easy to fix too - a set of good earplugs did the trick.

It's amazing what a good squirt of oily crap can achieve. Thanks for the suggestion, it worked a treat.

Hi folks Have a VH with a 253 running petrol and LPG through a quadrajet carby. The trouble is most of the time it's idling up to around 1500rpm even when hot. The main idle adjustment has a small gap between it and whatever it pushes against so that's not the problem. Idle speed is higher with...

What I'm getting at is, as it's a known problem it will be specifically looked at. I suppose I should find a tame roadworthy tester and ask them.

Thanks for your replies. Not being a welder myself I've been ringing around various places and getting the same reply: "we used to do it but don't now" - big help. Still looking... I've heard that, because it's structural this repair has to be inspected and certified by an 'engineer' for...

Hi folks, just a newby in this forum so go easy with me. I just bought from the local wrecker a VH wagon in pretty good minimal rust condition. It's got all I need in a car right now, gas, air, towbar, 4.2 V8 etc. I'm getting it ready for roadworthy and naturally there's a problem which I...