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G'day Is anyone here running either one of these pro-chargers on an LS1-fitted VX/VT? If so, what kind of power are you making and what does it feel like to drive? Cheers.

Hi guys, I'm trying to convert to power windows in my Berlina but Im having problems. I have done lots of testing and Im quite sure the main switch is the problem, but I have thoroughly cleaned it with hydrochloric acid. The drivers window is the only one Im having problems with. Does...

Hey guys I have a vr ute that i want to put cruise and power windows in I have a series one vs sedan sitting in my back yard would all the wiring be there for both things and can I use vs parts?

Hi all, Im wanting to buy a Holden Calais VY II Supercharged version but I'm curious to know which has more power. I love the look of it a lot better than the VE. I currently have a Holden Calais V VE, would the VY Supercharged have more power? Your advice is appreciated.

Today i was trying to switch over a head unit in my VS. I had all the power wiring cut off from the old harness onto the new one just to test the new one. Anyway it all worked fine up until one of the wires touched the metal on the inside of where the head unit sits. This caused a spark then...

Ive just picked up a 96' VS wagon. Looking at what mods i would need to do in order to get better pick up. As it is its got plugs leads and exhaust done. Im looking at getting high lift cams, a Mod chip or bigger injectors. I do want to keep this car relitivly quite as i do use it as a family...

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Hey everyone! This is my first post, and probably 5th commodore! I've never had a Calais or anything with power windows. Both my rear windows are not functioning. Now before anyone says it, I HAVE checked the control box, and the standard repair (solder joints) had been done previously, but I...

Hey all, Just wondering if anyone could give me some insight on some strange going on's in my 98 VT acclaim. It seems to be the power it cutting out, i have 2 amps one running the front speakers one running the sub the one that runs the front speakers cuts out and the speakers sound like...

Hey guys. I have an RB30 N/A sitting in my shed on a stand waiting for me to tear it to pieces. Now initially I had planned to simply strip it down and give it a basic rebuild for two reasons. 1- The motor hasnt exactly had the easiest of lives, so it could probably do with one. 2 - Ive need...

What do you think? Considering a Lukey or Redback system including extractors etc.. Worth the cash? Cold air intake, hi flo filter and restrictor removed already..

I removed the injectors fuel rail and a few necessary wires and hoses to get the upper manifold off..I cleaned the lot ( was having serious issues with starting and it ran like a bucket of S#$T..) Changed spark plugs leads , did an oil change..When i replaced everything, i went to start the car...

I developed a Power Steering Fluid leak a few months ago and had to top up fluid every few weeks. The mechanic checked it a couple of weeks ago and said I had to change the steering rack. I'm not all that auto-savvy, but he usually does a good job. He has said that it would cost 530$ for a new...

My rear power windows won't go up or down using any of the window switches. I just bought a new main power window switch too since the old one was ####ed. Can someone give me some advice on fixing this problem. My car is a 1999 Vt Series 1 Equipe if that helps at all.

Hay, The drives back passenger power window has stopped working today on my 06 VE SS.Both the drives and passenger switch don't work.All the other windows and switches work fine.Iam thinking may be that the motor has died or something,any help would be great. Thanks.

Hey all, So my VE SS has the VE smokers kit fitted which gives you an ashtray and a 12v / cig lighter down the bottom of your dash. the issue i have is, any 12v plug device i plug in works fine and has power with no issues. but the actual cigarette lighter itself doesnt stay in when i...

hi, just replaced the fuel pump in my Vr series II ute, ran for a minute now nothing!! fuel pump wont wind up at all, and now it wont turn over because im only getting 4V to the starter. im getting 12V to all my relays and fuses, but the fuel pump fuse is only getting 11V. should this be a...

OK whilst I was interstate wife had the VS 5ltr Statesman and the battery died, so father inlaw went and bought a new battery. No problem YET. BUT when he put it in he placed the Neg on pos and then place pos on neg for " a second until he realized it sparked unusually. NOW the car has gremlins...

Hello people, Could anyone tell me if my 2004 series 2 vy ute has the wiring I'n it for power windows? I have ripped the center console Out and there is a 3 prong plug under the stero and I don't no if this is what I'm looking for. I'n the fuse panel under the steering wheel has a spot for...

hey guys and girls, about a month ago i installed a half decent audio set up in my VY S II and since then i have noticed my distance travelled per tank has dropped a fair bit. i always fill up with 95 fuel, i used to get anywhere between 450-560ks per tank before i would fill up depending on...

Hey guys. I just bought a vl that does not have power steering. This isnt a massive concern, but im just wondering how difficult the process is of putting in a power steering unit. And do you think its worth it? I have been told that when you convert it to power steering, you lose all feeling...

Well, I'm sure we all were in that situation... highway completely empty, already picking up some speed, then hmmm... lets see what this baby can do! Foot down, shifts down, picking up speed like there's no tomorrow! Just wondering, is there any real damage done to the Alloytec on the Executive...

I have an annoying problem with the power windows. They work fine, but sqeak in their rubbers when fully up while driving over bumps, turning corners, etc, for a long while i thought it was the doors rubbing. They also rattle in the doors when down. Im trying to work out if its the window...

Hey guys, Got car serviced today and spoke to the mechanic about getting a bit of power in my v6. Still on P-plates, just wanted a little bit more power to get me by) I suggested High Ratio Roller Rockers from MACE but he said it won't be worth it at all. After servicing my car he said...

Just recently installed the 81C thermostat from MACE and thought I would share my opinion with everyone. I fitted the thermostat on my supercharged VY and was delighted to notice a significant amount of power to still be available after a long drive and this can be justified easily even by...

I just wanted to know what can i do to my VR ACCLAIM 1995 ( Power wise) that will not interfear with my p plate regulations. (i have done plugs, leads and k&n panal filter what elce can i do ?? thanks

me and my mate wired up an amp for his sub in his car, with 50A cabling. connected it to the battery and nothing. Do we have to connect a wire from the remote connection on the amp to the head unit for it to turn on? I don't know a whole heap about amps but i assumed once a 12V supply was...

Hey everyone i got my VY sedan a few weeks ago and ive got some money together any tips on some things i could do to get some more power out of my car ? exhaust seems a good place to start but i was looking for some more ideas short of a turbo. Prices and or places in perth i should inquire...

Hi All, I accediently touched the positive and negitive wire used for mobilephone charging in my VY Acclaim. I got a spark .The car in not starting now and the display says contact service centre and the engine image is comming up on the dash board. Radio, head and indicator lights are working...

Hey i want to do a slight rewiring so that i connect the accessory power for the head unit in parallel with the power for the interior light and the power it normaly gets when the key is turned so that my head unit therefore stero would be on whenever either the key is turned or the interior...

Hi.. I am new to using the forums but have been here observing for a while.. i now have my own questions to ask as ive just brought a SV6.. Just wondering what methods there are out there to get more grunt out of my engine.. i heard you can get a VE tune for increased low end power.. is this...

Hey guys, Just wondering what power I'd be throwing down at the wheels with these mods. Its a VT V6 5speed 3.8L ecotec. Its got a Mace CAI, Mace 1.98:1 roller rockers and 2.5" cat back. Also, if i got a tune, what extra power would i be looking at? Cheers, Curtis :)

Guys, Recently the factory Blaupunkt Single CD head unit in my 2005 VZ SV6 decided it was not going to play Cd's anymore. I purchased an unused Blaupunkt head unit from a VY SS (six stack) head unit. No worries to change unit, however, the power aerial no longer will work. Any advice or help...

Can anyone tell me a bit about performance chips? How they work, where they go, how much power is increased, are they fuel economical, etc etc..

As the title suggest, I am swapping a 253 out to a 308 in an auto VH (next step is to sell the car if problems persist) I mainly need to know if the auto x-member, auto linkages and tail shaft are the same for the t400 as the trimatic. also is there somthing anyone thinks i might have...

Hey Guys, New to the forums but thought one of you may be able to help out with a problem i am having. Im currently running a 1999 vs series 3 ute which i recently purchased. The car is losing power when turning right and has died on me whilst turning. This seems to only be on very wide...

Hi all, Glad to be able to legitimately join, having just taken possession of a VZ Wagon 9C1 spec, plus a few other little bits and pieces. In the center console there is button labelled 'PWR' which brings up a 'PWR Shift' dialogue on the dash display. I can't seem to find any information...

Hey, i just replaced my 4ch pioneer amp after all but 1 channel mysteriously went while re wiring everything. i replaced it with a 4ch kenwood amp, i have wired up all 4 speakers to there channels, done the remote, ground and power wire and now neither amps are getting power?\ i had a spare...

hey guys just wondering if someone could help me with this everlasting problem of mine. My vt just wont go! I took it to get a dyno reading just for my own knowledge and curiousity and it made a scary 103rwhp. My mechanic found out that some incompitant knobgina, so and so who owned it before me...

Hey guys, Just wondering does anyone know of a way to tap into some form of accessory power source from the boot somewhere to power my amps? I have to send my head unit off to get my iPod integration done and I decided I will plug my iPod directly into my amps until I get my head unit back...