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    [General] HOW TO REBUILD YOUR TAILSHAFT - UNI's, CV & CENTRE BEARING

    So I figured I would post these here for you guys. There is not much info on this kind of thing from what I've seen. Most people's tailshafts would be getting well and truly up there in the age and mileage. Chances are that your shaft also needs a good refresher! Watch the videos below to see...
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    [VR-VS] [DETAILED] HOW TO CHANGE DIFF GEARS & BUILD THE DIFF PROPERLY

    No dramas, nah. Yeah you can, but it has to be reasonably powerful lathe. With hardened steel its just full speed with a sharp cutter Just gotta make sure the swarf basket is clear before hand
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    [VR-VS] [DETAILED] HOW TO CHANGE DIFF GEARS & BUILD THE DIFF PROPERLY

    I thought I might share this series of videos here for you guys. I'm sure this will help MANY of you guys on here. Basic run-down - VR V6 Commodore, custom turbo monster ute, going from 3.08 to 3.73 diff gears, M78 live axle (applies for most live axles and majority applies to IRS too)...
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    [General] How-To: Cable to Hydraulic Clutch Conversion - Borg Warner T5

    So a few years down the track, after lots of testing. I've made another very in-depth video going through my latest version and how it is all set-up to work properly. Check it out below
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    [General] HOW TO INSTALL A FIXED BACK RACING SEAT - VELO RACING

    Hey guys, Recently ditched my already custom recliner style bucket drivers seat for a full fiberglass fixed back racing seat in my custom turbo VR V6 turbo ute. Check out the install video below for a thorough how-to! Be sure to check out my channel for tonnes more custom and how-to vids!
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    [General] THE ULTIMATE POWER STEERING SETUP...

    So, I've already rebuilt the power steering pump for the crazy custom turbo ute (click here to see the rebuild how-to) Now I've finished the setup off, with new lines, a filter and a cooler Check out the video here, hopefully helps some of you out and/or gives you some ideas ;)
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    [General] REBUILD YOUR POWER STEERING PUMP (THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE) VN, VP, VR, VS, VT, VX, VY, VZ V6 ETC.

    Guys, Haven't seen any decent how-to/instruction videos on how to rebuild your power steering pump. This was done for my VR V6, though applies to most V6 pumps from VN-VZ (i think) NOTE: Be sure to take note of which way everything came out etc. ALSO make sure the vanes are installed with the...
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    [VR-VS] (COMPREHENSIVE) ADJUSTABLE FUEL PRESSURE REG INSTALL

    Hey guys, Thought i'd share this video for anyone wanting to know how to install an aftermarket adjustable fuel pressure regulator (mainly for the guys running boost like myself) - though can be done purely for aesthetics ;) This was done on my 300rwkw+ custom turbo VR V6 Turbo Ute, though this...
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    JC Members Car Video

    The orgasmic sounds of a custom turbo VR Ute with a screamer! Here's some quick videos of a custom turbo'd VR Ute with a gnarly sounding screamer for you :) I've got plenty more cool videos on my channel so be sure to check them out www.youtube.com/v6boosted
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    [General] Rattling Harmonic Balancer & Install of 5% Overdrive Race Balancer

    Hey guys, I too recently got a rattling harmonic balancer on my Turbo VR Ute (no surprise with how crappy the OEM ones are and the pounding the motor gets when boost hits:driving:) So I made this detailed video of how quick and easy it is to replace it & what it sounded like before I did...
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    Twin Plate Clutch

    LOL massive thread dig here, but did you end up having any luck? I just got a custom twin plate (both organic discs) made for my Turbo VR V6, and I can say its the best clutch i've ever driven (and i've had 5 in this car so far) Nice and light, holds the power, just feels like stock basically...
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    T5 - Custom twin plate clutch for my crazy booosted ute | Install & Review

    As the title says, I recently had a beautiful custom xtreme twin plate clutch built for my VR V6 Turbo Ute running a t5. I'm sure this will interest a few of you out there. Was built by Western Clutch in St. Mary's, Sydney. I've never seen this done before, quite a unique one-off work of art...
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    [General] [Live Rear Axle] How To: Remove Axles, Replace Wheel Bearings & Diff Oil

    Hey guys, Haven't seen any real decent threads on how to remove the rear axles on a live axle (This is on a VR, but should be the same through all the models without IRS pretty much) https://youtu.be/GmCsebg-Msw In this quick vid you can see how the axles are removed, rear wheel bearings...
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    [General] K-sport Massive 356mm 2-piece, 8 Pot Brakes Install & Review

    Part 2 now out, Merry Christmas! :driving:
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    [General] K-sport Massive 356mm 2-piece, 8 Pot Brakes Install & Review

    Hey guys, Thought this might interest some of you on here, either those considering a solid brake upgrade for their car or even just curious :idea3: INSTALL AND RUNDOWN: https://youtu.be/tMTqi7i37fA HOW TO BLEED, BED AND THEN BOOSTING: https://youtu.be/kdNczPJT5SQ After smashing through...
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