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    SuperCharge Battery in VK - One of those "DOH" moments

    Mmm, not surprised. Super Cheeep (and Office Works for that matter) both use a lot of school kids in the staff and their knowledge, experience and care factor is often low. But good that they listened to you.
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    SuperCharge Battery in VK - One of those "DOH" moments

    That's a damn good run from the Delco! And good value if the replacement lasts longer than 5 years. Some guy reckons, either here or another forum, that he replaces the batteries in his two work vehicles every 3 years, whatever condition they are in. IMO, that seems a bit asking for...
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    SuperCharge Battery in VK - One of those "DOH" moments

    Sounds like you're in a fortunate situation when it comes to batteries. That is dirt cheap for a good quality brand. And smart move to avoid the SuperCharge. As per the whole theme of the original post, wish I had just not been so impulsive - there is no way I would have touched it if I'd...
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    SuperCharge Battery in VK - One of those "DOH" moments

    But you must have, or have had, access to warehouse prices. The general public has to buy retail usually, which always means paying the middle-men. When you look up the "general rule" for CCA recommendations, it's usually given as 1 CCA per cube. So that means the old 202 would only need...
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    SuperCharge Battery in VK - One of those "DOH" moments

    Delco Delkor - very similar names - are they totally different companies? And AC Delco used to make many of the Holden genuine parts in the earlier days. I assume the batteries are one of their divisions. Like Autolite was to Ford.
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    SuperCharge Battery in VK - One of those "DOH" moments

    Yes The fellow at Battery World also asked about electrics possible causing a drain. Nothing has changed in the car except I pulled all the fuses out and checked the terminals and re-installed the fuses. Also swapped the headlight halogens around back to original. The RAC battery I bought...
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    SuperCharge Battery in VK - One of those "DOH" moments

    Wise. Well worth the extra if it's in there trouble-free for many years.
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    SuperCharge Battery in VK - One of those "DOH" moments

    Thanks for the post and info. I didn't get time to run around with it today (Thurs) but am going in tomorrow. It's a $250 battery that I got for $200-odd , I wouldn't say it was cheap but for the claimed CCA and Amps, and 4+ years warranty, I suppose it is suspiciously low priced. Then again...
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    SuperCharge Battery in VK - One of those "DOH" moments

    Interesting to hear about your experiences. I didn't know that about Exide - glad I didn't get one. Listening to real people with real experiences is the only way to know really. Delco eh? Will keep that in mind and also Yuasa I think are pretty solid. SuperCharge are made in the...
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    SuperCharge Battery in VK - One of those "DOH" moments

    The second hand RAC battery (580CCA) died in my VK and what a good one it was, over 8 years old. After a week of thinking about which brand battery to replace it with I was all set to get an Exide 630CCA 112RC* for $188 with 30 months warranty which I thought was pretty good pricing. Even...
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    Orig spec tyres for staggered 19" on S1 Redline Wagon

    Sorry for long delay in replying. I finally got the tyres that were ordered from over East put on the new VF 9" rims last week. The Goodyear F1 Assymetric 3 - 275/35/19 are Made in Germany. Very happy to see that. They weren't cheap - $538 each (F&B of course) and I don't think they charged...
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    Orig spec tyres for staggered 19" on S1 Redline Wagon

    Thanks for the heads up on that. I hope I don't get a shock as I have already ordered the Eagle F1 (Assymetric 3) !! I was going off a US website about tyres and where they were made, the US author was having a bit of a rant (and good on him I say) . I will try to find it again to see if I...
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    Orig spec tyres for staggered 19" on S1 Redline Wagon

    Good experience to hear about from a Redline Wagon owner. But that's a lot of tyres in only 43k. Well seems to me anyway. Haven't heard of the Pilot Sports but just looked em up and see they are Michelin. I think they should last a bit longer. Hope so.
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    Orig spec tyres for staggered 19" on S1 Redline Wagon

    Will do. But they are also unavailable here too (Perth). BJTM said they won't have them until the NY. So I might look at other brands like the PS45s. I would just prefer to give my money to the US rather than china. I know it sounds pedantic but that's me. Goodyear are one of only a few...
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    Orig spec tyres for staggered 19" on S1 Redline Wagon

    Thanks for that! and the valuable advice on tyres too. I don't drive cars hard so I'll look at the RE003's as well. Of the set of 4 I bought, the two rears were brand new in boxes so they're the only ones I need tyres for, as the fronts (as new used rims) already have decent tread Pirelli...
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    Orig spec tyres for staggered 19" on S1 Redline Wagon

    Thanks for the pic Chris - can't get more accurate than that. I was already planning on getting the 35 profile over the 30 that BJ Tmart recommended so that's good to know. Apparently the Goodyear Eagle F1 make both profiles. Still have the Ol Skool way of liking to see a bit more rubber...
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    Orig spec tyres for staggered 19" on S1 Redline Wagon

    Hi -- I have a VE SS-V wagon but am posting this in the VF section as I have been fortunate enough to have located some VF Series 1 Redline rims (19" staggered) which I want to put on mine. I bought the car with chrome Speedy 20" which I don't like. Plus, my VE has the VF Brembo brakes retro...
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    6L80 (V8 Trans) experiences after power flush?

    Unfortunately we, and others of similar thinking, are in the minority.
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    6L80 (V8 Trans) experiences after power flush?

    Had no idea about that! Shows my state of fringe-dwellingness (now that certainly ISN'T a word). What an insane thing that is. No wonder people these days are turning more and more into plastic parrots.
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    6L80 (V8 Trans) experiences after power flush?

    Yes, certainly have drifted! But will just add to say that you are correct that measured realities are better than speculation. And I wasn't aware of those smart plugs, or if I was, I'd forgotten, or wasn't aware they were so cheap. I will get one and have a look at it. However I doubt it...
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    6L80 (V8 Trans) experiences after power flush?

    Good point. It's an angle I'm not used to looking at. I've always been a used car buyer so I can't relate to being a new car buyer as I have recycling right at my core philosophy - not just cars but everything practicable. Also you say, "[Used car buyers].... are not a driving influence ...
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    Re-manufactured 19" Redline Wheels & Tyres

    The wheels arrived today and all good. Checked inside the 9" rears and says ALCOA - made in USA. Look like a quality item, nicely coated inside with an even clear. Thanks for letting me know about that.
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    6L80 (V8 Trans) experiences after power flush?

    No doubt Holden, as with almost every mass produced car manufacturer, is relying on the general unawareness and stupid blind trust of the majority of their buyers. Built up over generations of trust on their previous much simpler and reliable vehicles. Take the 15 year owner of this VE I...
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    6L80 (V8 Trans) experiences after power flush?

    All these points are just nicely written bits of my own long held views. I've always known that manufacturers build into their vehicles a "useable life". They don't want their cars lasting too long - they need people to keep buying their new models. Millions of other products are built like...
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    6L80 (V8 Trans) experiences after power flush?

    Exactly! Totally agree. It's an insane way to think - and don't forget, almost exclusively it is environmental issues that takes a distant second place to wealth creation and politics.
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    6L80 (V8 Trans) experiences after power flush?

    To answer this quote and also the rest of the fantastic info just given in the last day or so - very happy with all this info and will watch those YT vids soon too, thnks Skylark. From quote: You mention that water in the fluid can accelerate the clutch breakdown - well this is probably...
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    6L80 (V8 Trans) experiences after power flush?

    Ta for the advice - I knew the TC's were prone to failure in these and an auto trans rebuilder showed me one of the parts of the very early VE ones (06-07) which I think connected to the converter and which was fusion welded - and where the weld had cracked. I will ask about the lockup getting...
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    6L80 (V8 Trans) experiences after power flush?

    Just my opinion, but I'd be getting another mechanic. Does he have any idea of the intricacies and multiple systems (electronic / mechanical / hydraulic) involved inside the modern auto? There are tightly packed gears inside, as well as clutches, which act against each other and surface wear...
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    6L80 (V8 Trans) experiences after power flush?

    Hey mate, appreciate the comprehensive and very well written post. Some good observations and points that all adds to the knowledge base. That quote above that I cut out, is what I was feeling myself but you have put it nicely into words After considering everyone's opinions and also...
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    Re-manufactured 19" Redline Wheels & Tyres

    A great bargain no doubts about it!
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    Re-manufactured 19" Redline Wheels & Tyres

    Thanks for all the good info (a lot). It's very interesting to know as well. I have already bought them and he sent a pic of them packed on a pallet and the con note number etc. But I will still make enquiries about availability and see if I could have got them cheaper! The seller was very...
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    Re-manufactured 19" Redline Wheels & Tyres

    Ta for clarifying that - it was my thought too without knowing really too much, just looking at a few pics of tags. Must have originated from somewhere in Holden though.
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    Re-manufactured 19" Redline Wheels & Tyres

    Thnx, That's good to know! I just hope everything goes smoothly. As we all know, often it doesn't. He got back to me with the total and just transferred a small test amount to his account. Most of the dozens of buy/sell transactions over the years have been ok but there's been a couple where...
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    Re-manufactured 19" Redline Wheels & Tyres

    I agree. However when I checked my fronts more closely after I bought it I noticed that they are different model Potenzas. Same size of course but tread pattern is different. When walking around the car during pre-sale, at first glance, all looked ok, heaps of tread, all Potenzas etc. That...
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    Re-manufactured 19" Redline Wheels & Tyres

    The guy whose selling them had a VE Redline and a VF (S1) Redline, so maybe they were from the latter vehicle? Not sure. But even if they're not exactly correct for my model, I'll still grab them. There's getting less and less of the genuine ones and they are new after all. Have to get this...
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    Re-manufactured 19" Redline Wheels & Tyres

    That's interesting. Hope so! I would've thought that supply and demand and manufacturing size and qty would dictate a higher price for the 275. Can only find out I suppose.
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    Re-manufactured 19" Redline Wheels & Tyres

    Ok I see. I looked at quite a few VE compliance plates on google search and can't see any MY_ _ , so it must be an accepted word of mouth thing or a dealer code sort of thing. All the ones I looked at (after 09) had a similar model code format as mine (VE8EP35). I looked at that VIN code post in...
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    Re-manufactured 19" Redline Wheels & Tyres

    Thnks! Right!! All makes sense now - MY is Model Year (of course, shoulda seen that). I was going to try and do a lesson in this from searching the net. Just checked and was wrong about Oct build - it's actually Sept 08 and the model is given as VE8EP35. Can't see any MY at all on there...
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    Re-manufactured 19" Redline Wheels & Tyres

    ta for the great shot of the rim mate. Very helpful. I'm trying to learn all these new numbers. What is the difference between MY12 and 12.5. And "Z" is that the final rendition of the series? You've got your ride as Z series "M6" . It's all just letters and numbers to me at the mo. I...
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