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  1. gokiwi64

    Keeping It OEM ?

    So heres a question - Given the age of our VZ Clubsports, do we keep them OEM or not bother given that parts are getting pretty hard to find (Well here in Christchurch at least) ? and they are now nearly 20 years old. I have a full coby exhaust - so not OEM, OTR - not OEM, ABD brake rotors -...
  2. gokiwi64

    Help Identifying wheels ?

    Been away from the forum for a while - real life/work/health and a prolonged trip to the UK - back now though :-)/ Started to sort through the "things that annoy me" on or with the BB and wondering if anyone can identify the wheels currently on the car - was told they were off a Calais but...
  3. gokiwi64

    [LS2] New Cam (maybe)

    Looking for putting a cam in the Blue Pig , not looking to set the world on fire just looking for something to give a good power increase , still daily drivable , dont mind a little lumpy . What have folks fitted ? - Has full engine back exhaust, otr and low profile aluminium intake (90mm tb).
  4. gokiwi64

    Double Din for my VZ

    Hi Im looking to replace the aftermarket double din hu in the VZ, Its currently got a now aging Panasonic unit so want to bring it update date. Also its a very square corned unit and the fascia is round cornered so it doesnt fit very well. Can anyone recommend a unit and fascia that fits well...
  5. gokiwi64

    Was the Blue Beast is now closer to the Blue Pig

    So after the wheel bearing collapsed the number of issues related and unrelated have mounted up - I was so desperate to get ridf of but then realized I couldnt pass it on to someone else knowing the issues but also there was something that kept pulling me back so the latest list of...
  6. gokiwi64

    The Bad Penny (Cent) couldnt leave

    Well I still own the "Blue Pig" , I couldnt move it on with all its issues so have "bodged" it together and decided to bore you lot stupid with my posts. So based on that better open the bar..............
  7. gokiwi64

    Toodle Pip Chaps & Chapesses

    Just pokin me nose in the door to say cherry bye, I have enjoyed this forum really good mix of folks and topics and some bloody good knowledable types. So the bar is open and the virtual beers are flowing :cool:
  8. gokiwi64

    Rear suspension Damage

    Had a bit of an ooops moment yesterday - end result left rear wheel pointing on a very weird angle - massive toe in and a fair bit of positive camber. I havnt had the rear wheel off but am guessing its beyond my repair abilities , I dont have any diagrams (I have a manual of sorts - just a...
  9. gokiwi64

    The Blue Beastie is Back !!

    Now with full Coby engine back exhaust , Aeroflow power steering lines and a comfortable 421 bhp rwhp :-) - And a fantastic frost this morning to piss the neighbours off with as it sat idling in the drive :-)
  10. gokiwi64

    Identify Brake Rotors/Disks

    Trying to work out what rotors I need for the front of the blue beastie, its got grooved or slotted on the the but solid up front (assume after market of somesort) but I am getting confused/conflicting information about the size for the fronts. How do I know what size is the right size ?
  11. gokiwi64

    Plastic surround around heater controls/radio/air vents

    As the previous owner/owners pulled it off it just sort of sits there now - not really attached and squeaks/rattles whats the best way to reattach it properly ?
  12. gokiwi64

    LS2 Oil Pressure Gauge

    Hi All, Just wondering how reliable and accurate the oil pressure gauge/sender is on the LS2 ?. When I start mine up it shoots up to just over 3 (30 psi ?) - engine cold , then when warm goes to just under 3 . When accelerating will go up to 4 very quickly (i've not watched it to see if it...
  13. gokiwi64

    Exhaust Fitting - Shot myself in the foot - sort of

    Hi, Does anybody know of any places in Christchurch that I can get to fit my exhaust ? - Have a Coby engine back to fit .
  14. gokiwi64

    Exhaustinglty Exhausted

    I originally thought I would go X-Force full engine back for the blue beastie but looking at reviews they had variable responses so changed my mind to Pacemaker but then found they dont do a full bolt on system you need to do some fabricobbling and welding of the cat bypass pipes so then...
  15. gokiwi64

    Heater controls fasica help

    Hi All, So Im not sure if the fascia was or is meant to be seperate from the heater controls - cannot find any info specific to my model but have a picture for reference. So basically what does the fascia bit (red stripe) fit into ? As mine is just flopping all over the place now.
  16. gokiwi64

    Just a couple of quick questions

    1. My heater seems to push out hot air when turned off , the only way to get cold air is have the heater on and set to cold. When you first turn the heater on its set on high. Is there anyway to have this not happen ?. 2. Occasionaly I get an immobisler fail message but it doesnt seem to stop...
  17. gokiwi64

    Exhaust Compliance

    Hi - If I change my exhaust - Headers/ Cats/No Cats/ Full system do I need a compliance check ? I already have a cat back Remus but want to add headers and cats/no cats and maybe go up to a 3 inch system.
  18. gokiwi64

    Next minor issue - How do you remove the fog light surround (the plastic bit in the bumper)

    So my drivers side fog light surround isn't sitting in the bumper properly , seems to be sticking out a fair bit (10mm)when compared to the passengers side, I cannot see anyway to remove it to reseat it . Nor can I find any info on it (plenty about bulbs). I have downloaded a manual but there is...
  19. gokiwi64

    Dash Cluster screen replacement

    Hi All, The dash cluster screen on my VZ has been cleaned with some marvelous concoction that has left it spotty and opaque in places, can you get replacements and how easy are they to change ?
  20. gokiwi64

    In Car Cellphone Holder

    What do people use ? , I have one that sort of fits in the centre air vent but keeps falling out :-(
  21. gokiwi64

    VZ - OTR CAI

    I have an Xair OTR CAI (MAF In)and I am not overly happy with the fitting of it where it connectsa to the MAF and MAF to TB and then the surround doesnt fit well either , has anybody else had any issues fitting theirs ?
  22. gokiwi64

    RHS Indicator stuck on - Grzzzzz

    Looks like I'm off the road until I can get the BCM out and the relay replaced..................
  23. gokiwi64

    Hello & Greetings from Christchurch

    Hello - Sort of old person ticking an item off the bucket list !! New to me 2005 HSV VZ Clubsport in impulse blue. Guess I best go open the bar......
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