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  1. Luke52

    After market Rear Tail lights

    Personally I reckon the best looking tail lights for VT-VZ wagons are the VY SS SII tail lights. Same as a VY SII/VZ tail light, except with a tinted surround, and black rings on the globe shields inside the lamp instead of chrome ones. It's what I've got on mine ;)
  2. Luke52

    Luke's 2007 VZ Acclaim wagon.

    Hey guys and girls! Haven't been on here in a while, been quite busy ever since I started working full-time, plus other commitments. A bit has been done to my wagon lately, and I am absolutely loving it! So here's an update. Done a bit of maintenance on it, little things like bushes and...
  3. Luke52

    Sorry for the late reply! I haven't been on the forums in almost 2 years. I'm assuming you've...

    Sorry for the late reply! I haven't been on the forums in almost 2 years. I'm assuming you've already had the globe changed...heh. In case you haven't, low beam is a H7. I'm not 100% sure on the fog light, but from memory they're a H11. Easiest way is to just take a globe out and have it...
  4. Luke52

    How do i Remove Sump whilst motor still in car?

    Yeah, but after you undo the sump bolts, you have to get the actual sump out of there.
  5. Luke52

    [VZ] VZ and VE - How to change the oil and filter on your Alloytec. (Detailed pictures)

    I think it's the same rule for any car mate, if you look after it, it'll look after you. I bought my VZ wagon at 150,000km in October 2010. It was previously a fleet car, done mostly country driving, and been log-book serviced it's whole life. Since I've had the car, I do the at least the oil...
  6. Luke52

    post your bicycle

    Nah still nothing unfortunately. Yeah I'm the same. Watch people ride it, weigh it up, and just over think it I reckon. One of those obstacles which is probably a lot easier than it seems if you've got the momentum up, but it's mainly the bloody mental barriers!
  7. Luke52

    post your bicycle

    Nah can't see that vid without being mates. I didn't do the big Boulder, or the first rock berm at the very start of the trail mainly because I just didn't feel game enough. Maybe after a few more sessions ;)
  8. Luke52

    post your bicycle

    Was there for the first time in a few years on Thursday. Was with a mate who's still fairly new to riding, so did one run down Lactic Acid, and across to Boulder back down to Stockyards carpark. Great fun! Definitely gotta get out there more often.
  9. Luke52

    post your bicycle

    My rigs. The "Tank" 2010 Giant Filter 1. And the fast bike. 2004 Giant NRS 1, pretty much built for me, by me. The only factory parts on it are the frame, shock, seatpost and handlebars.
  10. Luke52

    what did you do to your car today?

    Go into repco and ask for a KC38MC. Don't bother with that eBay link provided, because plastic will become brittle and snap again. The part number I've given you is brass, so you'll probably never have to replace it again. Plus it's only a few bucks more than the ebay one, around $19-$20.
  11. Luke52

    what did you do to your car today?

    Got the transmission serviced yesterday. New filter and some Dex6 fluid, runs and shifts beautifully now!
  12. Luke52

    what did you do to your car today?

    Changed idler and tensioner pulley.
  13. Luke52

    VY S2 and VZ

    VY SII have a ball/bush style sway bar link, VZs have ball/ball style. VZs also came with a digital speedo display as standard on lower models. As mentioned, completely different engines. Is there any specific difference you're interested in?
  14. Luke52

    Luke's 2007 VZ Acclaim wagon.

    I haven't taken it for a good squirt yet. Just around the block at low revs yesterday to get the engine up to temp and make sure there were no coolant leaks from the inlet housing. Then I let it sit overnight so the silicon on the insulators could cure. Gonna take it for a good spin today and...
  15. Luke52

    Luke's 2007 VZ Acclaim wagon.

    All of the above today; plugs, manifold insulators, and water inlet seals. After two emergency trips to Repco (First because one of the bolts for the inlet housing snapped, and second because one of the coils came apart) it's all back together now. Just waiting on the silicon to dry.
  16. Luke52

    what did you do to your car today?

    All of the above today; plugs, manifold insulators, and water inlet seals. After two emergency trips to Repco (First because one of the bolts for the inlet housing snapped, and second because one of the coils came apart) it's all back together now. Just waiting on the silicon to dry.
  17. Luke52

    what did you do to your car today?

    Nah not at all, it all should just pop back into place quite easily.
  18. Luke52

    what did you do to your car today?

    Nah, just use a stubby screwdriver if you have one. Failing that, turn the wheels to the left to access the right side screw, and vice-versa.
  19. Luke52

    what did you do to your car today?

    Taking the bumper off should take you all of 2 minutes. 3 screws across the top (under the bonnet) and 4 screws inside the wheel arch, and pull.
  20. Luke52

    what did you do to your car today?

    Oh, and what I did? Dusted, cleaned, and rearranged all my cars...Models, that is! :p
  21. Luke52

    what did you do to your car today?

    What reason was given for no warranty?
  22. Luke52

    Vz sway bar links

    Yes, they are left and right handed. I did mine the other day with no dramas at all, you've just got to make sure you're putting them in the same way that they came out, and obviously by identifying the left and right sides.
  23. Luke52

    what did you do to your car today?

    After noticing such a difference with mine, helped a mate change his sway bar mounts.
  24. Luke52

    what did you do to your car today?

    Sway bar link pins and D-bushes. The old mounts were quite...mangled.
  25. Luke52

    what did you do to your car today?

    Changed the strut bar to chassis bushes. Difference is incredible! The brakes feel that much more responsive, and the stability of the car under brakes has increased dramatically! Only took me about an hour as well, very easy to do. Can not speak highly enough of the Nolathane 48166 kit...
  26. Luke52

    what did you do to your car today?

    Last night fitted new bonnet struts, and flushed the brake fluid.
  27. Luke52

    [General] How to: Change bonnet struts, a beginner's guide.

    Many a time I've seen people struggle with boot lids and tailgates which won't hold themselves up in shopping centre car-parks, and I've sure we've all had, or heard of someone who's had a bonnet come crashing down on their heads. It boggles my mind why people continue to struggle with the...
  28. Luke52

    what did you do to your car today?

    Nah, you don't need to bleed it or anything. Just turn the key to "On" and let the fuel pump prime for a bit before you start it, which will re-pressurize the fuel system. Then fire her up. It may take a few extra cranks to get it going again, and it may cough and splutter a bit at first, but...
  29. Luke52

    what did you do to your car today?

    Oil, oil filter and fuel filter.
  30. Luke52

    [NSW] Oils be oils

    We have two catalogs running at the moment, one has the $15.99 20w50 GTX as you mentioned, the other one has the 15w40 GTX with Repco oil filter for $25.
  31. Luke52

    [VT-VX] How To Change Your Wing Mirrors (May apply to most cars)

    Awesome write-up mate, great work!
  32. Luke52

    what did you do to your car today?

    Topped it up with some 100 Octane, and took it for a nice, long, spirited drive through some twisties. First time I've done that in yonks!
  33. Luke52

    How to tell my VZ is V6 or V8 engines?

    Sweet! My grandpa's CA20 Pintara must be a V8! :p
  34. Luke52

    Beard / goatee trimmer suggestions

    Yep, this is the one I use. Depends how long you want your beard though, this one in particular allows for a maximum length of 5mm. I just have a goatee and 'stache sort of deal, so 5mm is basically the perfect length for me. If it gets too much longer than that, my beard starts looking more...
  35. Luke52

    what did you do to your car today?

    Spent 3 and a half hours washing, waxing, vacuuming, generally cleaning the bloody thing. Was well overdue. Also fitted the cargo barrier, going away on Saturday for a week.
  36. Luke52

    wagon rear window resivor?

    Same reservoir as already answered, but a separate washer pump.
  37. Luke52

    Svz brakes! Please help

    Easiest way to tell for the fronts is to measure the diameter. 320mm is the upgrade pack brakes which are DBA2020. 296mm are standard brakes which are DBA040 For the rears, they're the same diameter, but you should be able to see some markings for minimum thickness somewhere on the drum/hat...
  38. Luke52

    what did you do to your car today?

    Really happy with them!
  39. Luke52

    what did you do to your car today?

    Wired up some blue LEDs into the footwells. Pics to come later!
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