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    VF SV6, S1 Gearbox issues

    Hi, I'm not a car guy. But I think I have a problem with my gear box. I know my torque converter has a leak I've been told. When I reverse out my driveway and move forward it makes a grinding noise, sometimes when I accelerate there's a delay and then a thud as the car moves forward. Has...
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    Purchasing a 2020 ZB calais

    Hi, I currently own a 14 VF SV6. Thinking of getting a 2020 ZB Calais. Was wondering what the difference is I know the 2020 came with Apple CarPlay. What things would I notice, is the performance better? Is it more luxurious? What kind of checks do I need to do (i.e recalls) what are the...
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    Install dashcam

    Hi, I’ve purchased a VIOFO 2ch dashcam. That includes the hardwire kit. I need to buy a fuse tap connector. I’m not sure which one to choose, I have a choice between standard, mini, micro and micro two. https://www.viofo.com.au/product/add-a-circuit-fuse/ I’ll be getting my mechanic to...
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    VF calais

    Hi, I’m not a car guy. But I’m thinking of buying a VF v8 Calais. I’ve heard the s2 stock is faster than the s1 because it has a ls3 engine. Can someone elaborate on the difference between the s2 and s1 engines and tell me if it’s worth the extra 10k on average. Thanks
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    Supercharging VF SV6

    Hi, I don’t know much about cars. Just thinking about supercharging my VF SV6, S1. If my car is 210kw now what would it be with a supercharger and tune. Thanks
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    Fuel for a VF SV6 S1

    Hi, I bought my VF SV6 late 2019, I’ve always put 91 unleaded in my car. Could I be doing damage by doing so, if so should I be using 95 or 98? Thanks
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    Alpine i902d

    Hi, Has anyone installed a Alpine i902d deck in their VF, I know there discontinued but can be still bought online. I was wondering does the lane guidance lines work when you put the car in reverse. Is it the same or better than the stock deck? Thanks.
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    Rear camera

    Hi , Hi all, I'm thinking of installing a pioneer dmhz6350bt unit in my 14, SV6. I was wondering, when I put my car in reverse on my deck, I get a visual guide that moves as I move the steering wheel. When an aftermarket deck is installed, does that function still work.
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    Change oil reminder

    Hi, I serviced my car 3k ago, the last couple of days I keep getting a reminders that my oil needs to be changed, is there a way to turn it off. Thanks
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    Deck for a VF SV6 14

    Hi, I own a VF SV6 14. I was wanting to change the deck in the car, I was told the best deck for the VF's is the Alpine i902d. This deck plus the necessary wiring etc costs 2.5k just for parts. This is beyond what I'm comfortable paying. A mobile car stereo installation guy quoted me $1485...
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    Car key buttons not working

    Hi, I got an issue with the buttons on my remote not working randomly. RAC said it could be my BCM. I was wondering, I have a cigarette lighter charger that has two USB ports that I use. Could that be causing the issue ?
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    Report a car sales yard

    The sales yard I bought my car (VF SV6) from last year sold me a car that had a recall that hasn't been fixed relating to power steering. https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-000535 Should I report them and how would I go about doing that.
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    Issue with power steering

    Hi, I had an issue with my VF sv6 commodore. While I was driving the steering wheel went stiff and was hard to move, Their was a message on my dash, " Service power steering, drive with care". I had to pull over, turn the car off and on again fixed the problem. I drove home and called the RAC...
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    Deck for a VF SV6

    Hi, I just have a few questions about installing a capacitive touch screen deck for my VF SV6. A mobile car stereo installation guy quoted me $1485 parts and labour on a Pioneer DMH-Z5350BT. https://www.pioneer.com.au/shop/car/dmh-z5350bt/ The deck is around $600. Another Car stereo place...
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    Basic mods for SV6

    Hi, I'm new on this forum and I don't know much about cars. I have a VF 2014 SV6 sedan which I purchased 6 months ago. While the car is an improvement on my VY Equipe Commodore, I still feel like I would like abit more power. I heard on YouTube that a basic mod could be to upgrade the fuel...
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    Vf sv6 series 1

    I was wondering if I could get an idea how much it will cost (including model number of decks) to put in an aftermarket touch screen deck in my car. I need it to have waze, android auto, Bluetooth and integrate with steering wheel controls. I would like it to be a good brand (not the cheap...
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