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I'm after a deeper, more rumbly note on my cammed 6.0L and am interested in people's experience and opinions with different brands of J Pipes. I've got VCM OTR, headers, 100 cell cats, a 3" stainless cat back with resonators and it sounds like a V8 should, but I'd like a bit more volume (louder...

I've got some Malloo-style rocker panel mouldings (aka side skirts) from JHP in Melbourne being painted and rather than fork over the $500 they charge to fit them, I thought I'd have a crack at fitting them myself. I've got some screenshots from the VF workshop manual (see pics) and a pic I...

I need to replace a low beam H7 globe that's blown and figure I'd see what people recommend and replace them both to something brighter than the Osram 64210NL I put in a few years ago to sinething brightet. Not interested in HiD or LED as they they throw codes with canbus and my VF just seems...

I'm looking into upgrading my suspension on my SSV which will most likely include adjustable coilovers but in the meantime, I want to replace the factory control arms and bushes. Just wondering what people have used and what you'd recommend.

Quick question: Is wiring up two aftermarket snail horns as easy as cutting off the existing plug that goes into the factory horn and connecting those wires to a new 12v horn? And if I wanted to connect a second horn to the left side, does that just involve tapping two wires (18 gauge?) into...

I'm getting some gauges put into my VF and am after any recommendations on the best auto electrical place in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs (Narre Warren, Hampton Park area...but happy to travel). I've had mixed experiences over the years with auto electricians, who on the whole seem to be a pretty...

I've been scouring the internet for hours trying to find full sweep 65mm electical gauges (oil pressure, oil temp and AFR) and can't find a single one. Am I losing my mind or does this combo of gauges not even exist? If they do, I can't find any. Are they rarer than Unicorn balls or something...

EDIT: Decided to go with this cam instead: Camshaft Part Number: 871286 LARGE SPLIT CAM DESIGN RPM Range: 2000 - 6200 Duration @.050" Intake: 221º Duration @.050" Exhaust: 238º Valve Lift Intake: 0.580" Valve Lift Exhaust: 0.581" Rocker Ratio: 1.70:1 Lobe Separation Angle: 115º (Original post)...

I just recieved an email from Sam at VCM in Melbourne telling me they don't usually put bigger cams in duel fuel cars and that he doesn't know know anyone who does. Does that sound right? He didn't elaborate on why camming a car that also runs in LPG is so difficult, so any insights would be...

Quick question: Roughly how many days should a workshop need my car to swap out the cam in a VF? Factoring in new retainers, pushrods, valvesprings, timing chain, tensioner, dyno tuning, seals and gaskets and whatever else they do. A local workshop tells me they might need the car for up to a...

Cam experts! I've narrowed my cam preference downto these two: VCM 532 215/223 @ 112 and .583"/.583" and Texas Speed Billet 225/236 @114 and .629"/615" Both are suited to a standard stall and diff gears, which is what I'm after. My question is, what would be the expected differences...

After working fine for several months my left reversing LED on my VF has stopped working. I swapped it with the right side LED and still nothing, so it isn't a fault in the LED itself. It's not a polarity problem either...both LEDs are inserted the right way. The other reversing LED works fine...

After working fine for several months my left reversing LED on my VF has stopped working. I swapped it with the right side LED and still nothing, so it isn't a fault in the LED itself. It's not a polarity problem either...both LEDs are inserted the right way. Any idea what the problem might...

I'm getting a bit bored with the sound of my SS and I'm thinking of throwing on a pair of Marriage Savers from Rapid for more growl, burble and open throttle roar. The current exhaust consists of 1/78 headers, 100 cell cats and a stainless 3" system. The AFM has been disabled via a dyno tune...

Quick question: Why do the dash lights and iLink stay on when the ignition is turned off? I'm not sure how long they stay on for tbh but of the dozen or so cars I've owned, every one of them has instantly cut power to the dash when the ignition is off. Is keeping the dash lights on for some...

Pretty close but the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersports just pipped out Michellin's Pilot Sport 4S Check out the tests and full results here:

I brought the PDF workshop service and repair manual off a guy on Ebay the other week because I couldn't find a complete one online. Seeing as it was a digital download, I figured I'd upload it so if anyone wants one, they can download it here...

The muppets at a well-known exhaust workshop in Lynbrook, Melbourne managed to stuff up the clearances when fitting new headers and now my exhaust sounds like marbles in a tin can. I had my engine mounts replaced today and now that the engine is sitting higher, the exhaust rattle is even worse...

Quick question...has anyone actually used 'error free' leds that HAVEN'T thrown 'check blah blah globe' messages? I've tried replacing reverse lights and brake lights with 'error free leds but no joy. It's quick and easy enough to just remove the message from the dash and the leds themselves...

It's time to replace my engine mounts...one is totally cactus and the other isn't far behind. I'm going with polyurethane to minimise engine movement and maximise available torque and was wondering what brand of poly mounts you guys have had fitted and what you recommend or would advise...

My fuel pump is on the way out and I was wondering whether it's worth getting a a beefier one, or whether on a 2014 VF SS with the standard bolt ons (OTR/ headers/ 100 cell cats/full 3" exhaust/tune) the factory one is all I need. If an upgraded pump is worth doing, what should I go with. Cheers

I want to replace the globe around the ignition barrel but can't find any info online on how to remove the VF steering column trim to access the globe. Any assistance would be great. Cheers

Apparently the remote start is meant to work up to 100 meters from the car, but I have to right next to it for it to work. I googled it and couldn't find anything and couldn't find anything in iLink under Vehicle Settings about it. I'd like to be able to start the car remotely from inside my...

I've got a replacement globe for the ignition ring but can't seem to find any instructions on how to replace it. Before I start tearing things to bits, does anyone have a link to the proper way to do it or the steps involved? I'd rather do it right rather than figure it out as I go and...

I had a tune yesterday at Revhigh in Halam, Melbourne and was wondering what people's thoughts on this dyno graph are. Vehicle is an SS auto with VCM OTR, 1 7/8 headers, 100 cell cats, 3" stainless exhaust...pretty standard stuff. Assuming a 25% drive train loss and maybe a happy dyno: Stock...

Alright, for the record I've debaged every car I've ever owned without ever causing any damage to the paint, but while removing some badges today I discovered I'd done this. Yeah...I know Looks like I've managed to put friction burns through the clear coat but the paint underneath seems to...

Just got a quote from Dandy Exhausts to fit DEA 1/78 headers and hi flow cats to my VFSS for $1450 The previous owner had a stainless 3" cat back put so everything has to fit that. I dunno...$1450 seems a bit steep but I have no idea how much the cats themselves are. Just curious if that...

I'm getting headers and hi flow cats put in next week and will also be throwing on a VCM OTR (not mafless), so it's tune time. But I recently moved and have no idea who's good on the eastern side of Melbourne. For those who are familiar with dyno equipped workshops in the Hampton Park...

I brought a VF SS from a dealer just over a week ago and was wondering how long it usually takes to get a car ready for the buyer. Cheers

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I just brought a 2014 VFSS and am getting the rubber glove treatment everytime I get an online quote and need some suggestions on decent insurers who offer an agreed value of up to 39k and won't have me reaching for the lube, premium-wise. The car only has headers, exhaust, OTR, Redline Brembo...

Has anyone put in a gauge pod that replaces the centre speaker grill in a VF? I'm not entirely sold on the centre console HSV gauges tbh...the location seems a bit hidden away and the gauges themselves don't look that good tbh. For years I've had red LED Evo-style gauges (air/fuel and oil...

I just brought a VF SS with the Brembo brake upgrade and would like the rotors slotted. Years ago I found a guy with a CNC machine who cross drilled and slotted the rotors on my VE and rather than pay for new slotted rotors to replace the existing ones on the VF, I was wondering if anyone knows...

A 2014 SSV for 38k drive away caught my eye the other day, mainly because it's been fitted with Brembos and a Series 2 front end and has lowish ks..it's dual fuel though. I haven't owned a dual fuel vehicle since the early 90s and was wondering about pros and cons . I'm not sure if it's got an...

I know used car sale proces are up between 20-30% and low k Redlines are in demand but seriously? https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2016-holden-commodore-ss-v-redline-vf-series-ii-auto-my16/SSE-AD-5460381?DistFromLoc=3976&pageSource=details&id=SSE-AD-5460381

Used car sales are sky high atm and I want to sell my VE SV6 and get either a VF SSV or an SSV Redline. Here's my question well, two actually: 1. Would it be a smarter to buy an SSV or an SSV Redline now OR wait for the market to settle down? And... 2. Do you think Redline prices will...

Hey people. A quick question for you all. My 2010 3.8L SIDI alloytech is deader than disco and needs to be replaced. I've been quoted $5800 to replace and fit a lowish km engine (about 70,000 on it) that has new parts in it. Does that sound reasonable to you all or am I running the risk of...