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  1. holdenboy

    VR Berlina Wagon - Vibe Audio Australia / AutObarn Maitland Audio Demo Vehicle

    Hi guys and gals, its been a long time between posts. I thought i would share with you my demo vehicle. With the help of my bosses at AutObarn Maitland, and the massive support from Jared at Vibe Audio Australia, we have built an insanely loud system in this wagon. Details are as follows...
  2. holdenboy

    VE S1 Clubsport, reversing camera integration with aftermarket Alpine unit?

    Hi Guys, not sure whether this should go in the VE section or in here..... I have replaced the OEM stereo in a series 1 Clubsport with the Alpine 8" version. Im sure you've all seen the pics etc. My question is related to the OEM camera wiring, i am trying to integrate the camera with the...
  3. holdenboy

    [NSW] WTB [Newcastle Area] VN-VS Sedan exhaust system

    DESCRIPTION: Wanted to Buy ITEM: VN-VS Sedan exhaust system, stock. LOCATION: NSW, Newcastle area CONDITION: Used DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Will travel around Newy area + pick up PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash on pick up CONTACT DETAILS: PM or email [email protected]...
  4. holdenboy

    VR V6 died and wont start??

    Hey guys, Driving home from work i pulled over for a minute or two and when i started her back up she coughed and spluttered, nearly stalling when touched the accelerator pedal.....it gets about 200m down the road and dies. Nothing, it has fired for a second a few times but thats it. I have...
  5. holdenboy

    Loudest Commodore - Sedan or Wagon?

    Alrighty reading the other thread started by vt josh i decided to run some tests as i had everything i needed right here and some spare time. The sedan is a VS Executive The Wagon is a VR Berlina The Equipment: Subwoofer: eBay "American Boss" 12" DVC 4 ohm Subwoofer, rated at 500wrms on a...
  6. holdenboy

    SPL Comp - Singleton Show n Shine

    Just a quick message to let everyone know Autobarn Maitland (myself included) will be holding the SPL comp this year, heres a few details if anyone is interested: Date: 27-28th of November - Sound off is on the Sunday, Time: Registrations start at 9am, Comp at 10am sharp. Location : Singleton...
  7. holdenboy

    [NSW] WTB - Engine Cover

    ITEM: VT-VX V6 Engine Cover LOCATION: NSW CONDITION: New or Used DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Willing to pay postage costs PAYMENT OPTIONS: Bank Deposit, PayPal, COD CONTACT DETAILS: PM Just after an engine cover to suit an ecotec V6, must be in good to excellent condition...
  8. holdenboy

    VR Brake problems :(

    OK, long story short i replaced the M/C on my VR V6 with ABS and when i went to bleed the brakes i couldnt get any fluid out of the rear lines, the front ones bled fine. So i thought i'd take it for a drive to cycle the ABS etc (thinking i had air in the ABS module). Brakes were better than...
  9. holdenboy

    [NSW] WTB - VR (ABS) Master Cylinder

    DESCRIPTION: WTB - Master Cylinder from VR Commodore ITEM: Im after a master cylinder from a VR that has ABS, mine has two connecting pipes so the replacement one will need two also (not three). LOCATION: NSW, but happy to pay for postage. CONDITION: New or Used DELIVERY/PICK UP...
  10. holdenboy

    VR Master Cylinder

    Hey guys, my VR is in need of a new master cylinder. Just wanting to know if its worthwhile fitting a second hand one, or just buy new? Also, if i do go second hand, does the "donor" unit need to be from an ABS system or not? Ive seen a few on Ebay at the moment and none of them mention...
  11. holdenboy

    [NSW] Schneider 4000wrms Monoblock amp and 2 x SPL Dynamics 15" subwoofers

    Sold!!!! SOLD, nevermind.......please close ;)
  12. holdenboy

    Thought i would post this up....interesting calculator for voltage drop

    Got directed to this page a few weeks ago by a good mate of mine....fill in the blanks of your wire size / length (its in feet) and up the top right your amplifier's power rating. Interesting to see how much power you loose by using cable too small or too long :eek...
  13. holdenboy

    VR Auto Problems....

    OK guys ive come across this problem with my VR V6 auto (288,000kms). Nearly everytime i get stuck in traffic on a hot day (thermo cutting in and out a few times) and i go to take off from a set of lights etc, the trans is still in top gear.....it didnt change down into first. When i manually...
  14. holdenboy

    [NSW] WTB VP/VR/VS Wagon Tailgate - Complete

    As the title says a VP/VR/VS tailgate from a wagon, mine is white but if i cant find a white one i can settle for another colour and respray it. Would prefer it already have the glass in, but the interior panel/ wiper motor / badges etc arent really a concern. If anyone has one please pm or...
  15. holdenboy

    VE Speaker Wiring

    Hey guys, Ive got a VE to install a LOC/amp/sub into, just wanting to know if anyone has tapped into the speaker wires to wire up the LOC, (btw the car is a ute so only front speaker outputs?) If so, what colours are the wiring? I realise ive gotta pull off the drivers side of...
  16. holdenboy

    Planning A System On A Budget

    OK, well this will hopefully become sticky so people with a certain budget get a good idea on what they should be looking at spending and where. Firstly, i'll start with a $500 budget system. Head-Unit; $100-$150 Any of the brandname units are ideal (Kenwood, Alpine, Sony, Pioneer etc). I...
  17. holdenboy

    Rear Muffler Inquiry

    My rear muffler in the VR wags has rusted out a fair bit, the question i wanted to ask was can i legally remove the rear muffler......leaving the pipe short or will i have to weld on a section to take it right to the rear of the car. Also, im assuming this will affect the sound of the car...
  18. holdenboy

    VR Tailshaft Q....

    Hi all, My VR makes a clunking sound and jolts forward a little when putting the auto into reverse or drive. I am right to say the uni joint is stuffed? It also has a vibration when accelerating hard or going up a hill, i think this is the centre bearing? Any info/help would be...
  19. holdenboy

    VR Blower Fan Q

    Alrighty when i put the blower fan onto say demister, it works fine.....but when i put my foot down to accelerate the fan direction goes down to my feet, when i back off the accel. the fan goes back to whatever ive selected. It makes no difference if i select face, demister or floor. Ive had...
  20. holdenboy

    Replacing Console Lights VR/VS

    Hi, Just wanting to know what type the console (heater panel/shifter) lights are in a VR/VS, just wanna replace them with LEDs. Are they the usual "T10" size, (same as the dash lights) ? Any info would be appreciated, thanks.
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