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    Fuel sender and fuel Gauge

    Hey all I am having some issues with my Vx SS and was wondering if anyone can help, Ive done a search already but no threads come up that are similar to my issue. A few months ago my fuel pump went bad so I went to Sherrifs Rd Auto, a mechanic who has worked on my dads cars for years to get a...
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    Black Vx Calais insanely rare

    So for about 4 months now ive been hunting for a series 2 black vx calais v8, Ive seen one on gumtree but it had a million k's and one v6 that was being wrecked. Thats all ive seen on gumtree, car sales, Cars guide in 4 bloody months :/ theres been about 5 Internationals up for sale and theres...
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    [SA] WTB Black Vx Calais V8

    DESCRIPTION: Wanting to buy a Black vx Calais v8. ITEM: Wanting a Calais with less than 200k, good condition inside and out no damage, dents etc. LOCATION: South Australia, Reynella area. CONDITION: Used DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Willing to travel maybe 100k's, but for the right...
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    All Holden show

    To the guy in the Purple VL with the gold rims leaving the all Holden show down at Glenelg, gunning it up Brighton road trying to make your Turbo spool. You are the reason cops target us car enthusiasts, acting like a complete moron thinking your top sh#t when you just look like a D#ckhead. The...
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    Vx Calais International

    So there is an international with 167k on the clock going for a good price, $6500 down from $8500 which is a good price imo. Do you guys think their value will eventually start to increase a bit since there was only 350 made and Holden stopping production large cars in the near future? I get my...
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    Green cluster dial

    Hey dudes im sick of my cluster being all patchy and what not so im gonna put it back to stock but im wondering if anyone knows where i can buy an original dial? I mean the bit with all the numbers etc and the light shines through it. All the eBay ones are coloured thanks
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    rego cost?

    Hey guys how much is rego for a v8 sedan in SA? Say 3 month? Cant find anything from this year, cheers
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    The old mans Caprice

    Hey all i rarely come to this bit of the forum because i dislike most commys before the VX minus VL, VK etc. But ive always had a soft spot for Vs Statesmans, I think they look purely EPIC, holden did a fine job designing the body and is one of the best looking shapes ever imo. So this is our...
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    VY LS1 vs V6

    Hey all I am currently on my P2's and contemplating getting a VY V6 Calais, OR wait until march next year and get either a V6 supercharged or a V8 VY calais when i get my full licence. Im just wondering if there is a huge difference between fuel economy, insurance and rego? or is the fuel use...
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    Vx fuel module wiring

    So my fuel gauge always displays tank as full after a hit to the side last year, I bought a new fuel pump module thinking a new one would fix the issue but after going to the auto place to get a quote the guy said its unlikely that it is the module but rather the wire that runs from the tank to...
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    Our HQ GTS Rebuild

    My dad bought his 72' HQ Coupe in 1988 and it was registered until 1992 when he put it in the backyard with a cover over it and let it sit for around 10+ years as it wasn't a very good family car having only 2 doors and no air con. I believe it was a straight 6 originally and silver in colour...
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    A tip with fixing power window switch

    Just buy a new one, $20 off ebay is worth it, the hassle of dismantle these things sl#ts isnt worth it and i broke mine in the process :/
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    Vx Value

    So i want to get a VE commodore and considering selling my Vx Berlina and just wondering how much you guys think its worth: -2002 Vx Berlina -Blue -206,000ks -3.8L V6 -Auto -19" VE SSV's with 80% tread -Interior is immaculate only pocket above cigarette lighter is broken. Now the bad part: Fuel...
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    Upgrading to VY

    I have a Vx Berlina and im kinda bored of it now and am thinking of upgrading to a VY Calais but im stuck on whether to get a V6 one soon or wait and get a V8. My friend has a VY SS and he says fuel isn't bad but another friend with a V6 VY says it chews up fuel. Just some thoughts would be nice...
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    2002 Holden Berlina

    Sphector89 submitted a new Showcase Item: 2002 Holden Berlina Read more about this showcase item here...
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    Dash Globes Help

    So i removed my dash cluster to see what kind of bulbs they were. i removed the 3 blulbs from the LCD screens, cut the little green cap off and put them back in then put the cluster back in. after reconnecting the battery and testing what color screens now were NONE of the dash lights up besides...
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    Vx Dash Cluster

    So I'm doing the classic changing bulbs to blue L.E.D's in the dash cluster and have read just about every Forum post about but ive yet to find what im looking for: What kind of bulbs are the 2 you find in the back? one is small and twists into the spot for the LCD screens(maybe T3?) and the...
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    My Vx Berlina

    Model: 2002 Vx Berlina Colour: Delft Blue Engine: 3.8l ecotec Exhaust: Standard Gearbox: Auto K's: 198,000 Paid: $4000 Did have VT GTS rims but tread was a tad low so went back to berlina rims Sound: Pioneer MVH, premium speakers Future Mods: Lower 19" VE SSV's Exhaust maybe but...
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    Vx clubsport rear bar

    Are the rear ends of a Vx Clubsport and a Berlina the same shape? pretty sure there's a difference in shape between my Berlina and my mates Vx acclaim so im just wondering if the Clubsport shares the same shape as The Berlina? thanks in advance :)
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    LR repair

    Could someone give me a rough estimate of how much it would be to get this door replaced with another and the wheel well arch fixed + painting the door? im guessing int he region of $1800 but i have no idea. thanks in advance :)
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    Defectable Dent

    So recently a woman drove into me, destroying the whole IRS. its almost fixed besides the huge dent in the rear left passenger door, I cant get the door off so i have to save a bit and let the panel shop do it. My question is in SA will i get defected for a huge dent in the door? are dents a...
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    Entire IRS replacement

    So a stupid woman T-Boned my 2 week old Prize Possession Vx Berlina, My own Insurance company said it was my fault (BS) and now I have to pay a billion ($1150) excess for some reason :( More to the point i want my baby fixed. It was a 10kph zone but she hit me hard enough to snap the K-frame and...
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    Vt rear suspension into Vx

    So i had my Vx Berlina for 2 damn weeks. yesterday on the way to school a woman drives straight into the side of me.. im devastated as you would be when this happens twice in 3 months. the K frame is snapped, the whole rear suspension is twisted and the drive shaft is dead. I still have my...
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    Vx Berlina Footwell lights

    G'day folks, i recently purchased a 2002 series 2 Vx berlina in Delft blue and i love it to bits. It has the usual green globes in the foot wells and i would like to change them to blue L.E.D's. Does anyone know how to remove the globe? Ive tried pulling it out, twisting etc and it doesn't want...
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    Vx Acclaim or Vx Berlina

    Hi i am looking to buy another car after my first one was written off for little bumper damage. It was a Vt and i don't want to fix it so insurance payed me out for it. Now I have 2 options, get a 2001 Vx acclaim with 180,000K's or a 2001 Vx Berlina with 220,000K's. All im asking is which one...
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    1998 Vt Commodore for a first car?

    Hi i got my P plates a few weeks ago and am looking at Vt commodores as my first car. I will be buying one that has LPG because i know they love to guzzle the fuel down, especially in town. Im just looking for some info on what they are like for a first car. My questions are: What is insurance...
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