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I don't know how many guys here play racing games but Mount Panorama was just announced for the upcoming exclusive Xbox One racing game Forza Motorsport 5. Forza Motorsport - Bathurst is Coming! Just waiting for confirmation on HDT Brock Commodores, Toranas, Monaros and GT Falcons..

I don't know if my 308 is overheating or if gauge is playing up. It's mildly worked with big cam and 3000 stall Trimatic. The needle starts to rise about half way in 20 30 minutes of driving. Then, it starts to rise right up to red if I continue driving. The motor doesn't ping or feel...

Motor is a 308 with flat tops, 10:5.1 compression, big cam, Brock heads and manifold, modified quaddy and dizzy, 3000 stall, VL diff. 200rwk. I've intentionally left the engine bay looking factory. I don't know, I just like the look of factory with added performance. Interior is original...

My VH had the small salisbury 2.68? ratio diff. We swapped the diff for a VL diff with 3.45 gears. Now, when we took off the speedo gear, it was the green one with 21 teeth. We then installed the blue 22 teeth drive. The speedo is now reading is way off. So, can someone please tell me what the...

Ok, i've painted a load of **** in my time but this is just shitting me. I'm trying to repaint the door mirrors on the VH in black, but every time I apply some paint, it just dries off in minutes and returns to it's tired looking state. I've gone through all the usual prep, washing, wax and...

I've recently bought the GM VB/VH workshop manuals only to find that for some reason, cruise control installation/troubleshooting isn't even discussed! So, just wondering, does anyone actually know how these are setup? I have a transducer in the bay, but i've recently taken out the motor and...

Just wondering if anyone knows how the paint striping on the shadow tones were done? I mean, as an example with the burgundy over silver..is it the burgundy stripe on top of the silver or is it the silver stripe on top of the burgundy?

I'm trying to open the boot via the yellow button in the glovebox but nothing's happening. Usually, there's at least some noise when it's working but there's no sound whatsoever. Is the actuator motor thing stuffed? If so, where can I get another one? Any help would be appreciated.

Just wondering if I can use 10 bolt diff gears in my small Salisbury diff? I have the small 2.78 diff at the moment and i'm looking for 3.36 gears for it. Thought i'd ask here first before doing anything. Thanks.

I have a VL 304 carby motor and was wondering what mods I can do to the manifold. I really don't want to use an Edelbrock Performer. Any help would be appreciated.

So, VC Brock kit on a VH SLE? The car is a Burgundy/Silver shadow tone V8. Has anyone seen a kit on the old shadow tone's? Should I go for it or just leave it as it is? Opinions please..

I'm thinking of restoring a VH Commodore and was wondering if anyone else has done this or if anyone has some info or advice on an undertaking such as this. Stuff like diagrams, original engine bay pics, where to buy parts, what to look out for..etc, things of that nature. My intention is...

I'm trying to find out what paint combo this is. It's a 1983 VH SLE shadow tone: Trim- 4003-79y Paint-2j 011-D Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

I was contemplating putting a Group C kit onto a VH but then I thought i'd better ask for opinions before doing so. So, is it a big job? Is there a lot of cutting involved? Lastly, what's the go with the wheels and tyres to fill out the guards? Any help would be appreciated..

I know the two tones are more popular but given the option, which would you go for? (Let's say both are equal in condition): A single tone 5.0 VH SLE or a shadow tone 4.2 VH SLE?

Just curious to know if all non shadow tone VH SLE's cam with pin striping at all. For example:

I'm in the process of buying another car but i'm SO CONFUSED in which one to buy! I'm stuck between a VH or VK. The thing is, I love both and don't know which way to go. It will be a mild street car, V8 of course. Help me decide people, post your favourite out of the two cars.Maybe even...

I've got a VN headed 308 in my VK. I'd like to keep the original block in the car but would like to inject the top end. What would the procedure look like, what advantages does the injection have and is it worth doing? Also, I've seen some injected cars with a throttle body on top of an...

Please excuse the constant questions. I would like to know about 2 cars I might be buying. First one is a copper? over very dark red/maroon? VK Calais: model: vk8vx19-333 body: 128824-A trim: 3036-73Y paint: 2F 014-B -L31 M40 G70- Second one is a white over silver VK Calais...

I'm looking to buy a 1979 VB SLE and would like to know if what i'm buying is genuine. Model- VB8vx69 Body no- 660270L1 Trim- 1952-77y Paint- 567-30851 L31 M41 G70 It's a shadow tone car (black/blue? over silver) with red interior. If anyone can help with the paint names etc, it...

Here's a couple of videos I made showcasing some stuff from the Xbox 360 game called Forza Motorsport 4. One major aspect that hits you is the amazing sounds! First off, the Ford XB GT with George Miller (Mad Max) narration intro: Forza 4 Ford Falcon XB GT Mad Max Intro - YouTube Forza...

I don't know if anyone is into video games but there's a game (simulation based) coming out on Xbox 360 called Forza Motorsport 4. If anyone hasn't played the earlier games check it out. Anyway, this will be the first time our classic cars will be featuring in a game and the first...

Just wondering if anyone knows what's exactly involved in fitting the Big Banger kit to either the VH or VK? Is it a lot of mucking around? What's the procedure like? Any info would be appreciated.

I want get rid of the air con in my vh and want to also remove the ugly space wasting bracket. Now, if I remove the compressor and bracket, would I need a specific bracket for the alternator to bolt onto? What is the procedure here? Thanks.

So, I've got a few questions. Yes, I do. -I have a VH Commy V8. Now, We are putting the VC Brock flares on the car but we want to put a VN V8 diff in instead of the original item. I've been told that the VN diffs are wider by 30mm on each side and would need cutting down. Can we get away with...

I would like to know if there are any specific methods for removing the air con unit from the engine bay for a VH V8? I want the bay to look a little neater so I figured the compressor and related lines wouldn't be missed. Is it a matter of just unbolting,unscrewing and that's that? Any help...

The rear passenger door on my VH won't open up. The exterior door handle is very loose and so is the internal one. It seems like the latches inside the door have come apart or something. How can I fix this? It's pretty difficult to try and take off the door trim when the door is shut. Any advice?

Sorry,it's me again. I really need help otherwise I wouldn't be bothering the forum! So i'm in a confused state of mind at the moment,torn between choosing two cars. The first car: VH SLE shadow tone blue over silver. L36(4.2)-M40(Trimatic)-GU7(2.78:1). Motor has been recoed with flat...

Sorry for all these seemingly stupid threads but I'm just a curious fella,lol. So, which VH SLE shadow tone combo is rarest of them all? What would be the most desirable? You see a lot of blue/silvers for example but hardly see Cabernet/silver. I might have access to a Cabernet red...

I'm looking to buy this VH SLE shadow tone indigo blue over silver and need some opinions on price. It is in pretty much immaculate condition. Brand new 2 pac paint,in and out,engine bay..etc All chrome is excellent. No scratches or dents or anything anywhere,on the body,windows..etc It's a...

Would like to know if Holden made any shadow tone VH SLE's in manual form. The reason I ask is because this guy has what he claims to be a factory manual 253 in shadow tone guise. He says that he has the tags to prove it. Is he telling the truth?

Just like to ask if patching up a dual fuel gas filler hole is a doable job or not? The car is a VB. I'm buying a car soon with the two filler holes and will be getting rid of the gas setup inlcuding the gas filler hole. But I don't want to get it home and finding out that it's a massive job...

I would like some info If I can on what to look for when buying a HSV GTS. Can someone provide some details specifically what tag numbers I should look for to identify if it's genuine. i.e- vin numbers engine numbers Paint,trim,eng,trans,axle etc.. If someone can point me in the...

Just after some info on fitting Weld Draglites,Convo's..etc on a VC,VH Commodore. Any fitting issue I should know about? Any suggestions on wheel sizes and tyre combos? Vehicle's are standard VH and VC V8 Commodores.

Just like to gauge if anyone believes if a factory Tuxedo Black,manual 4.2 VC SL has any value to it and if so, what they think it's worth. It's absolutely original in all aspects,interior is immaculate(blue),body and paint is in excellent,original condition and motor/box also in excellent...

Just wondering if there are any issues with dropping in a VS Senator 5.7 motor and box into the VC V8? Specifically, is the box worth putting in? Any help would be appreciated.

Just trying to gauge some opinions on what people think is the best colour for a VC Brock rep I want to build. Two choices white or black?

So, i'm putting in some 3.7 gears into the VK which has a VL V8 diff and standard ratio. Gearbox is a Holden 8 T5, vehicle is sitting on 225 15x7 wheels. What's needed to re calibrate the speedo? If anyone has any info please let me know.

I'd like to know if I can fit a HDT/Momo steering wheel onto the orignal VK Boss or do I need a MOMO boss kit?

I've bought a Holden T5 V8 conversion for my VK recently and have started the conversion. I was told the I needed a VN crossmember and gearbox mount to fit to the gearbox but it doesn't have the VN crossmember but a VK item instead.(this was all taken off a running car) Would the VK member...