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  1. Holdenman

    When was my VK made?

    Australian export to NZ but it doesn't have the big VIN plate, NZ never required VIN plates until 1994. I know it's a nothing special car but more interested as the number doesn't seem to match what I see online. It is a 1986 model first registered in January 1987 BTW I am about to upgrade the...
  2. Holdenman

    Fast Internet?

    Living in Christchurch and I have recently hooked up to a 100/100 connection and thought I would share and compare with what speeds you get in you neck of the woods. Interesting I spoke to someone in Melbourne and he was gutted at the speed I am getting and said on a good day he got 11Mbit....
  3. Holdenman

    Front end Clunk in VN

    I have myself VN manual with 235k's and in an unmolested state apart from the obligatory pod filter. The original owner sold it to the Grandson and I am the first owner outside that family. It has a few issues but as its a typical Canterbury car, no rust but has seen plenty of dusty roads...
  4. Holdenman

    Hydraulic throw out bearing?

    HI I want to know if anyone has done a Hydraulic throw out bearing on a T5 before? I also have a VK and would love to use one on the 5-speed in that too. Any part numbers or models would be great. Sorry new to the VN so not sure what model T5 it is either.
  5. Holdenman

    Kiwi 'K

    Plans are keep the 202 but fit a toyota w55, medium cam, 600 Holley, and few other minor tweaks and keep it as my tow car.
  6. Holdenman

    My 1986 VK first registered in 1987

    I have a one of the later ones I guess as it was a 1986 Model that was Registered in January 1987. I was looking for this version for a while and I am happy with my purchase. I need to take some decent pics, hopefully this weekend. Specs: 3.3 Carby Engine Engine - Stock as a rock...
  7. Holdenman

    help with an engine ID in a VL

    The engine ID is. Engine: VK566xxx Did Racecars which never saw the road have any ID to tell them apart from a road car? Cheers
  8. Holdenman

    1989 Bmw 535i

    Holdenman submitted a new Showcase Item: 1989 Bmw 535i Read more about this showcase item here...
  9. Holdenman

    Lucky or unlucky whats your take on this....

    Here is what i got on the weekend Ok so these were that waap waaap waap boys but this is nasty The RX7 totally lost control and avoided the wall got onto 2 wheels and actually faced back down the track heading for the opposite wall until he hit the RX3 which straightened him and that's where...
  10. Holdenman

    Diff Gears - where are you?

    Hey people, I have been looking everywhere for 3.9 diff gears and I can't find any for my VR IRS, I believe they are all the same from VN - VS. I am in the South Island NZ and I will pay freight as I am coming up with nothing here. cheers
  11. Holdenman

    Check out this well sorted 202 up against some hi-performance stuff.

    The first one was taken using still camera at Ruapuna and the second was taken with a video camera at Manfield. The Boss Mustangs and Porsche's have never come across 202 N/A Holden like this one before! He was asked what HP does it make and his answer was, it's never been on the dyno but...
  12. Holdenman

    Dam Flat battery and deadlocks on my Bimmer

    Well I had to come up with way to get into my daily runner while my commy motor is being built as i left the lights on. My model BMW 2 locking systems, locking it on the first allows you to unlock doors via the boot but using the full secure method deadlocks and turns on the alarm. Firstly...
  13. Holdenman

    SS from across the ditch

    I sold my quick Torry after taking it almost as far as I could and still have it on street tires and unleaded fuel and wanted something a bit more suitable for cruising and having some fun on the tracks so starting looking around and after checking out several earlier model V8s decided I would...
  14. Holdenman

    My mild v8 for VR SS

    Hi, I am currently building my new engine for my 304 and currently have: Rebuilt 304 70mm Throttle Body Cold air intake Heads have been cleaned up with some porting and de-shrouding around the bigger intake valves. Custom midrange Camshaft from a local manufacturer HSV Headers Big bore single...
  15. Holdenman

    Holden only Cruise a few years back

  16. Holdenman

    Holden Cruise day in Christchurch

    This was a couple of years back now but it was the best turnout of only Holdens I had ever seen here in Christchurch, in respect for the memory of the "King of the Mountain" I could throw up a all Holden one if wanted, just click on the icon to check out the slideshow. Sorry about the double-up...
  17. Holdenman

    Another just joined - Hi all from NZ

    Hi, I picked up a mild 304 SS a while back so pulled the engine apart to refresh and make some mild mods to let it run a bit better. I have owned a few Holden's in the past as well as few others, Currently my everyday drive while the rebuild is happening is a NZ new '89 BMW 535i manual. I...
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