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  1. D

    Hermitage grey

    Wondering if anybody has any information or can point me in the right direction for this paint colour? Hermitage grey H053 Can’t find anything, I have a 1994 VR exec in this paint and rarely see any other cars in this colour on the market :) I am confident it’s a rare colour Thank you!
  2. Z

    Help with rwc

    Hey im I’m vic and I’m looking to get my 1994 vr rwc and this is the first time I’ll be getting a car rwc I already know a few things that it needs but just wondering what I should look out for and if there’s anything that’s a common thing for theese not to pass for thanks
  3. Braydenellis

    Need turbo v6 help

    Hey guys I’m looking at getting a Tony’s garage turbo kit for my 94 vr just wonder if anyone can recommend someone to tune is, I would also need them to put in valve springs, head studs ,gaskets and a cam . Any help would be greatly appreciated
  4. Braydenellis

    Need v6 specialist

    Hey guya Im looking a Turboing my vr acclaim, is the any v6 specialist in south east Queensland, I’ve heard of exile motorsports ,as I know brush works slick sixs have just closed done I will need somewhere for I’d to be tuned which I’m now unsure off, will be getting a Tony’s garage kit (pic of...
  5. Dazza94

    94 Vr commodore lost all spark

    Hi all just need help figuring this out I own a 94 Vr Holden commodore 3800 Buick I have lost all spark had trouble starting just over a week ago now i did manage to get it started and I went to take it for a drive and as I got about a couple hundred meters up the road it just died lost all...
  6. D

    Vr stalling at idle and extremely low speeds

    So for the past few days my vr has been randomly stalling at idle in drive with foot on the brake or at very slow speeds 0-20 km/h and starts straight back up again every single time. Every thing else runs fine and works correctly at higher speeds, no issues there. I have no idea what the...
  7. Dj1crook

    Aftermarket headers/extractors vr commodore

    ok so I've heard that from factory the VRs came with headers as stock. Would changing them to aftermarket ones do much to the sound and fuel economy or would it just be pouring money down the drain. All i want to do is have it sounding nice by also slapping on a hi flow cat and improve fuel...
  8. Adrian's Vr

    Vr cuts out whilst driving

    When I start driving my vr is always starts to slowly cut off and on then completely shuts off after like 5-10 minutes in the first drive of the day but after i turn my car back on (instant start) it doesn't happen again, I have a new crank angle sensor so I'm pretty certain its my dfi, only...
  9. D

    20” walkinshaws won’t fit front end..

    gday ladies n gentleman, this is my first post.. so I just bought some walkinshaw wheels that cost me a lot of kanga.. The rears are fine but the fronts are resting on what I think is the strut brace thingo.. do I need to get coil overs orrrr? I dunno what to do. I will throw whatever $$ I...
  10. D

    VR VS Door Belt Mouldings

    Hi Guys I'm after new upper outer door belt mouldings for all doors for a VR SS Sedan. I know these may be hard to come by, even a very good set of second handies. Thanks Dean 0422097845 Whittlesea VIC
  11. M

    vr bcm wiring diagrams

    I have recently purchased a vs originally v6 ute. The previous owner fitted a vr v8 engine and trans used the v8 under bonnet loom but kept the v6 dash loom. He never got it running...I have the matching v8 key, bcm and ecu but have no injector pulse. The bcm plugs in light flashing, push button...
  12. D

    got a VR V8 commodore 94 and she runs like a hairy dog once its warm

    my VR runs like a hairy dog once its warmed up it splutters, little backfires and when i put the foot down give it some gas, its as if its running on 7 cylinders, and it looses power when trying to gas it,..(BASTARD OF A THING) ive replaced the: Injectors, leads, spark plugs, Dizzy/ and its at...
  13. S

    Help/advise needed?

    Need advice with vr 90ish commodore engine, Replaced air intake with 4inch re routed pod fliter, No exhaust mods, Dose this cause the engine to idle at 2000rpm even when hot, needs tuning? Throttle cable seems fine, and throttle body appers to be working fine, I work on trucks and excavators...
  14. Adrian's Vr

    A/c wiring

    Went to get my ac regassed and got it given back because if wiring, i fixed the compressor wiring but now it still wont turn on, relay/fuse is ok, im aware that it may not turn on because it has no gas, but the little green wire connected to the compressor isn't getting power on the volt meter...
  15. RorzaaBoy

    Vr brake lights dont work when pressing brake pedal

    The taillights work as they should but dont get brighter when pressing brake pedal. Dont know if its going to be expensive or tricky
  16. T

    VZ Trans into VR

    Hey guys I was sold a vz auto transmission to go into my VR V6, my current trans is a 6HDD (out of a vs) but I’ve been given a 5HHD (vz). Is there any way to adapt it or am I shagged?
  17. B

    HELP! no spark

    Hey guys just woundering if anyone can help me out. I have a Buick out of a vr that's been put into a 83 triton, i have power to the coils but don't seem to have any spark, changed the crake angle senser, harmonic balancer and coils any ideas? Thank you in advance
  18. M

    Hey what’s what diff gears should I be looking at to get my 304 wagon off the line quicker

    Hey it’s my first time posting I have recently got a vr 5ltr wagon what diff gears do I need to get it off the line quicker
  19. RorzaaBoy

    Frosted tail lights

    Who has frosted tail lights on a vn vp vs vr wagon? Just want to see some other wagon bootys for inspiration.
  20. RorzaaBoy

    Is there an easy way to get cylinder 6 spark plug out

    Doing spark plugs and everythings in the way of cyl 6, what can i move and what dont i move Vr buick 3.8l
  21. RorzaaBoy

    Need help with stereo wiring

    My stereo was fitted by a degenerate redneck, and i think there was a short somewhere so i pulled it apart. I need help figuring out what wires are what.
  22. RorzaaBoy

    What lowering springs will fit my 94 vr wagon

    I couldnt find vr specific king springs, just wanted to know what other models will fit. Cheers
  23. RorzaaBoy

    How to recon a bosch alternator in 94 vr

    Just bought a 94 vr acclaim, and after driving it very aggressively for the first few days i had it, the battery died, so i charged it and the car died within an hour of running, Im pretty sure it is the alternator but is there a way i can check? And if it is, how do i recondition it?
  24. C

    why has no one does this?

    so i've been digging around for a while as i wanted to see how viable a commodore would be for me to build (specifically drift but can apply to any other Motorsport) so i have 2 things to discuss. 1st of all why the f**k has no one does an r154/ay5/mau5 conversion when they bolt directly to a...
  25. Lunchbox

    Bullbar ADR Question

    Hey all, So long story short I have a bullbar on my VS ute and a couple months ago got a defect for having a non-compliant bullbar. I've been looking into it and have so far found that from 1/1/1995 all passenger vehicles from then on with a bullbar must comply with ADR 69 (Full Frontal Impact...
  26. J_Caprice

    Jordy's Vs Series 3 Caprice - Build Thread

    Hey guys, been using these forums for years (even since before my account was made) but have never posted anything until now. Thought id throw up a bit of an overview of my weekender as you don't see to many clean ones anymore. I've had the car for about 2 years so have a few things to cover and...
  27. Chrisfatlmo

    Vr Calais horn problem

    My 1994 vr Calais is having a horn problem did the basics checked my relay and fuse there fine alarm still works so horns them self are fine really don’t want to take the steering wheel apart if there is anything else that could be a easyier solution
  28. Chrisfatlmo

    Vr Calais horn problem

    My 1994 vr Calais is having a horn problem did the basics checked my relay and fuse there fine alarm still works so horns them self are fine really don’t want to take the steering wheel apart if there is anything else that could be a easyier solution
  29. Chrisfatlmo

    Vr Calais horn problem

    My 1994 vr Calais is having a horn problem did the basics checked my relay and fuse there fine alarm still works so horns them self are fine really don’t want to take the steering wheel apart if there is anything else that could be a easyier solution
  30. Chrisfatlmo

    Vr Calais horn problem

    My 1994 vr Calais is having a horn problem did the basics checked my relay and fuse there fine alarm still works so horns them self are fine really don’t want to take the steering wheel apart if there is anything else that could be a easyier solution
  31. O

    How to drop in 5.0L V8 from VS SS into 3.8L VR Calais

    Hey all, I do apologise if this has been asked many times before as I could not find any exact answers. Am considering whether this conversion is fairly simple or not as I have another ongoing project. I currently have a 1993 VR Calais Auto, Series 2 if not mistaken, with cruise control. There...
  32. Jordan sewell

    5l conversion wiring issues

    Hey guys I know this has been talked about all too much but I need some help with a manual vn 5l into a auto vr v6 berlina. i got the car already converted so I'm not sure what they have done but the speedo an reverse lights don't work but I'm wondering what would be the best thing to do to get...
  33. RedVrclubby

    Vr Manual gearbox sitting crooked

    hey guys I done a manual geaebox conversion on my vr clubby and my gearbox is sitting really far over to the drivers side i have measured up my Chassis and k frame etc to see if its bent and it all seems ok the entire box appears to Be on a angle and dosent seem like a engine mount issue ...
  34. jimzy

    VR Commodore Paint Name

    Hi all, just wondering if anyone knew the name of the colour on my car? Haven't seen many around this colour, bought it recently and intend to get a respray. any help be much appreciated.
  35. Critterkent

    VR 5 LITRE TRANSMISION RATTLE Please help

    My ute has just had a rebuilt trans fitted by a transmission shop. when I first picked it up there was a little rattle when started. Now 2 weeks later the rattle is constant on acceleration. Took it back to the transmission shop and I was told it was not coming from the transmission. I think it...
  36. Krab-man

    VR Sedan (IRS) Project

    Hi, I have a 1994 VR Sedan (IRS). I'm looking at raising the suspension and am trying to find out the height difference between stock and raised. I really appreciate any help with this.
  37. ebonymarie

    Power window problem

    Okay so I'm having problems with my drivers side power window in my VR Calais. We have recently replaced the whole engine loom. And now the drivers side window doesn't work properly. We have noticed that there is a click under the dash somewhere when the car has been turned completely off. If...
  38. ebonymarie

    VR Calais Climate Control Problem

    hi, So a couple of months ago, my climate control stopped working. It kept frying fuses within a matter of seconds even when the car was only turn to accessories. We established that the whole engine loom has somewhat melted. We have just recently replaced the whole loom but the problem is...
  39. Rixy26

    Single knocking sound when I push on brakes

    Hi everyone, first time posting on here, I own a '94 VR Berlina, I took my car out for a test drive with a permit as it is still unregistered, I noticed a single knocking sound coming from the front end when I push on the brakes and the steering wheel shutters also as I'm pushing the brakes, I...
  40. H

    Advice?

    Hey guys, I have a series 1 vS statesman, 150,000ks service history etc etc. had it reparayed (professionally) so I'm not wanting to get rid of it easily/give up on it. Since buying off the first owner it's had new engine mounts, all new pulleys, new aircon compressor, new radiator new air...
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