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    [VIC] WTB: MIG welder

    Hey guys, I've been wanting to buy a MIG for soo long, but being a student, im a pov mofo all year round... I dont have any experience with one, but I am a student jeweller and am good with metals and f*cking good with soldering and fab work (and some difficult **** at that), so welding...
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    VS Commodore Acclaim Vs. JA Starion Turbo

    Pretty close... when the starion launched well it was off like a rocket... but the turbo when it kicks in its off...
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    VS Commodore Acclaim Vs. JA Starion Turbo

    Bad news guys... the starion won
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    VS Commodore Acclaim Vs. JA Starion Turbo

    The starion in question also has a mild cam (rather than stock)
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    VS Commodore Acclaim Vs. JA Starion Turbo

    The First 1982 JA was faster than the later JD model. The JA is 125kw, where the JD is 115kw.
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    VS Commodore Acclaim Vs. JA Starion Turbo

    Starion engine was rebuilt 1000ks ago so its nice new and fresh
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    VS Commodore Acclaim Vs. JA Starion Turbo

    Hello everyone What do you guys think would win in a drag race out of a: VS Commodore Accliam [auto trans] (Stock except extractors) Vs. JA Starion Turbo [manual trans] (stock)
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    1990 VN Auto Transmission 10,000kms old + The Car its in $1000... Melbourne

    Hello everyone. I am selling my VN commodore 1990. I am only selling it for $1000 because I need the cash fast and because the rego JUST ran out and its probably better as parts. The car has heaps of decent parts on it including brand new windscreen and the best part, the pretty new...
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    Urgent! Horn wiring problem. Cant get a ground from boss kit????

    Yeh i have power to the copper disk the only problem is that the steering column isnt grounding for some odd reason. The ignition casing around the key etc works as ground but the steering column wont.
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    Urgent! Horn wiring problem. Cant get a ground from boss kit????

    Hello, I have an aftermarket steering wheel and am having troubles with my horm. Usually you run one wire from the copper disk on the back of the boss to one of the horn buttons, then you ground it to the boss kit. That was working for a while then it suddenly stopped? Now none of the boss...
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    Urgent!!! Car Canaryed. Dont Know How To Fix Horn

    Hello yes I did that this morning but for some reason it wont ground to the boss kit or steering column, only the bit of metal surroinding the ignition. Anyone know why this is happening. Everything is fine i just cant ground it on the boss kit or anything close?!
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    Urgent!!! Car Canaryed. Dont Know How To Fix Horn

    Hello, the last time I got a canary it was exactly like this. And what I had to do is go to a Vicroads office, a guy/woman comes out and checks the problems listed to see if they have been fixed, says yes thats fine, or not. Last time they did not check my entire car, only the problems listed...
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    Urgent!!! Car Canaryed. Dont Know How To Fix Horn

    He didnt say the wheel was unroadworthy (mine is a momo ripoff and has the required ammount of padding etc) it was because my horn doesnt work. Becoase he looked at it and was fine and said put indicators on, headlights, beep horn. Adam, you know how you said plug one is as normal. Where...
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    Urgent!!! Car Canaryed. Dont Know How To Fix Horn

    Last nights I was driving along and I got pulled over by a cop and my car got canaryed. PROBLEMS NEEDING TO BE FIXED: - LIGHTING - Brake Lights To Operate - Indicator Lense Front And Rear to be replaced - WINDSCREEN - To be repaired or replaced - HORN - To Operate Most...
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    Auto To Manual Conversion

    May I please have all your help haha. Im wanting to do the conversion myself so i can learn more about my car and because i can afford to pay someone else to do it. Thanks mate
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    Vn Rear Speaker Wire Location?

    Only into the board, and its a crap job, half of them have already popped out haha
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    Vn Rear Speaker Wire Location?

    Is sitting the magnet on the metal bad? Because I thought there would be some problem somewhere, but then was advised there was nothing to worry about. Thanks
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    Vn Rear Speaker Wire Location?

    Nar, I put the on the front of the parcel shelf where the metal underneath dips a bit lower, and I also put them on the outer edges of the shelf where the wood raises up a bit. So they are just sitting on the metal and they are perfect.
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    Where Are Rear Speaker Wires?

    Hello, I have installed speakers in my back shelf but then relised i cant find the wires for them. My VN didnt with rears stock so the wiring isnt there (wasnt exxpecting it to be) but the problem now is i dont know where to find them. They are obviously at the back of the headunit, but then...
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    Vn Rear Speaker Wire Location?

    Do you mean run new ones from the back of the headunit? Becuase the wires for the rear speakers are there, but then they go behind the dash and im not sure to then.
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    Vn Rear Speaker Wire Location?

    Hello, I just put 6x9's in my back shelf and my VN didnt come with rear speakers stock, and I dont have a clue at all where to find the wires for them to extend them to the speaker. Where can it be found!? Thanks
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    Mega Urgent Problem: Auto Stalling Hardcore

    I have found the problem. There was not enough air to fuel. I was at work comparing my engine to a mate who has the rough idling problem aswell and noticed that my air intake was still the wack old one from the gas. It has a big drum looking thing in it half way which is the air mixture...
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    Mega Urgent Problem: Auto Stalling Hardcore

    Hmm from memory I believe that happens alot of the time. But also alot of the time it does whilst throttling
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    Mega Urgent Problem: Auto Stalling Hardcore

    the car can idle, but often just stops. And when it does idle it aint smooth. When I startup i dont use the pedal at all. Just a turn of the key.
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    Mega Urgent Problem: Auto Stalling Hardcore

    hmm, how do i go about seeing if that is the problem or fixing it.
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    Mega Urgent Problem: Auto Stalling Hardcore

    Hello guys, i have a mega problem. My VN exec auto keeps stalling, when overtaking, when crossing intersections, when on the highway ALL THE TIME. AND LAST NIGHT ALMOST KILLED ME! I was overtaking a bus on the wrong side of the road and ended up stalling and rolled past it just before a herd of...
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    Auto To Manual Conversion

    Is a 1990 VN a series 1 or 2?
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    Bizaare Swap: Vn Transmission

    is the 1990 a series 1? im just assuming so, so i posted series 1.
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    Auto To Manual Conversion

    Do you know how to do the conversion?
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    Auto To Manual Conversion

    would you want to do it for me hahaha
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    Auto To Manual Conversion

    Would any of you guys want to do it for a Auto transmission which has done less than or done 5,000kms since bought (reco'd) which is still under 40,000km warranty. You could prob sell that and make a fair bit ;). I live 15mins from Melbourne City, but can travel if more convenient.
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    FS VN S V6 5spd MELB

    haha yeah good point
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    vn Berlina sedan rear seat

    Do you have any pics? Is the berlina velour or that leather type stuff. Thanks
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    Bizaare Swap: Vn Transmission

    Well here's the story. I currently have a VN series 1 with a auto which was bought new (well reco'd and installed) less than 5,000kms ago and is still under its 40,000km warranty. But now I want a manual but have absoloutely no money. My understanding is that the transmission is still worth a...
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    FS VN S V6 5spd MELB

    You wouldnt be interested in a swap and you can keep the rims and speakers to sell to get extra cash. My VN's blue and is auto and the transmission has only done 5,000ks (or less) since new reco'd trans was bought.
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    Auto To Manual Conversion

    Are you selling your manual VN? How much, or would you be interested in a swap, thats if you were being serious. Thanks
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    Auto To Manual Conversion

    Or how much would someone here do it for. I live in Melbourne. Thanks
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    Auto To Manual Conversion

    Hello, I am seriously considering to do an auto to manual conversion. What type of tools do I need (hoist etc?) and what type of talents. Do I have to be a mechanic to be able to do it? Thanks
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