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  1. ephect

    Project - Xmas Present

    *** Disclaimer: For entertainment purposes only *** The title won't be updated, and I'll avoid posting certain words, please respect this when posting replies. I wont hesitate to remove my content from the thread. You will not find any links to software either, nor will i post them, don't ask...
  2. ephect

    What material are VR GTS wheels

    Been searching the net trying to find the answer. Are they alloy?
  3. ephect

    One stroke engine

    Interesting article in Drive.com.au. 500cc engine, one stroke (technically 2 stroke) with 120kw output. https://www.thedrive.com/news/company-builds-powerful-500cc-one-stroke-engine-immediately-installs-it-in-a-miata
  4. ephect

    Wtf M-plates..

    Came across this article and I simply cannot believe the entitlement. https://www.mpnews.com.au/2023/04/01/new-m-plate-to-set-peninsula-residents-apart/ Fine and demerit points for failing to display them. I'm not sure how to take it, I can understand the reason behind it but I can also see...
  5. ephect

    Painting bike help

    I'm painting a bike which appears to be possibly powder coated. The coating turned dusty, so I've been hitting it with a wire wheel to take the dusk off and clean up some rust. Been doing some research on priming, and this is where I need some help. I know I can etch prime bare metal (cleaned...
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    [VIC] VN VP Chrome Quarter Windows Pair

    ITEM: 2x VN VP Sedan Chrome Quarter Windows selling as a pair. Date stamp is 91-93 as shown in photos. May fit VR VS but VN/VP are longer and has 3 extra holes Glass is in great condition and the mount bolts are all there. Chrome surround does have some marks, but overall great condition...
  7. ephect

    Unknown memcal risks

    Hey crew Cleaning out some boxes and come across 2 memcals which I got from an old jc member. Can't remember exactly but I believe they've been tweaked. I don't have the tools to check them. I have some mods that may or may not match the tunes. Aside from not running correctly or efficiently...
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    [VIC] Starcorp fusion Warwick mesh 18x8 rims

    ITEM: 2 18x9 Starcorp fusion or Warwick mesh rims. Speedy cheetah style with studs. Shadow chrome colour with polished lip. Good condition overall, not perfect. Has rash but not severe. LOCATION: Vic, Melb Northern suburbs CONDITION: Used PRICE: $400 firm DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: can...
  9. ephect

    Other Lockdown Project - Racing Sim

    So here is the first project I had on the go. As us Victorians know we've been locked down the most in Oz and were forced to stay home in our 5km radius. So what does this nut do.. build a racing sim :D This one will be light on pics initally and is currently on hold until I free up some...
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    RIP Betty White

    I could not believe it but Betty White passed last night just shy of her 100th birthday. What a **** end to a **** year :( Will miss you. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/dec/31/golden-girls-star-betty-white-dies-aged-99
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    [VIC] Wanted: vr-vs seat rails

    DESCRIPTION: Wanted to Buy ITEM: chasing vr-vs start rails, manual adjustable. LOCATION: Melbourne Northern suburbs or central CONDITION: Used DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: happy to pick up depending location or half way meet, we can work it out. PAYMENT OPTIONS: cash money CONTACT...
  12. ephect

    Adding an image to signature

    Hey team Recently only noticed my sig pic has disappeared, guessing when we migrated servers Trying to add it back in returns something when wrong please contact admin. Tried a few image sizes and the latest attempt was 100x65 pixels and 13kb. No dice Any assistance is appreciated.
  13. ephect

    Lockdown Project - something a little different

    hey all Here's a little project I've been working on throughout lockdown. Something other than covid. It's not complete yet, however its fully functional. It all started looking up arcade machines and stumbled onto virtual pinball. Finding a ton of old favorite tables on the forums, i decided...
  14. ephect

    VS rough idle

    Hey crew i need some help when cold, before the O2 sensors kick in (closed loop), she runs like **** on idle. Throttle above 1000rpm is ok, once LTFC-r is +20. Its been doing it for about a fortnight before i changed the plugs and leads, maybe about a week ago. Once she's in closed loop, she...
  15. ephect

    [VIC] Wanted VZ V6 cat sections

    DESCRIPTION: Wanted to Buy ITEM: VZ V6 catalytic converter sections LHS & RHS standard LOCATION: Vic Tullamarine area CONDITION: Used DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: happy to pick up, will travel for a good price PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash CONTACT DETAILS: PM OTHER INFO: standard cat sections...
  16. ephect

    High pitch squeal in engine bay

    Hi crew. Need some help with this one. Pulled up to a set of lights and heard a squeal, faint but there. Took off and it disappears, until stopped again. Noticed this a couple more times before parking at work. Started it to drive home and it's quiet until halfway and it started squealing...
  17. ephect

    Recommended Upholsterers in Melb

    Hi crew I'm after an auto trimmer or upholsterer in Melb, prefer central or northern suburbs if possible. Yes i can google, but am looking for recommendations from personal experience. Any joints to stay clear of or any one to chat too. i have some seats where the side bolster foam has...
  18. ephect

    V6 Commodore water pump gets the tick from nesting platypus at Warrawong

    What a great story and use of the good ol Ecotec. A Commodore engine is being used to drive a water pump due to a lack of electricity next to the lake https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-02/playtpus-nesting-in-restored-swamp-at-warrawong/12719346
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    Welding on the engine

    I need some advice, I went to renew the thermostat, and ended up with 2 sheared bolt heads. I've tried soaking with CRC, easy outs which broke in one of the bolts. I'm avoiding drilling out the other one. I just finished renewing the LIM gaskets so I don't want to remove the manifold if...
  20. ephect

    boot carpet for covering enclosure

    hey all been a while since I've done any custom boot design. I need some carpet for a new setup to cover my enclosure and mdf shelf. popped into super cheap and a autobahn and they both didn't have any. want to roughly match the carpet in the boot of my vs
  21. ephect

    VS HSV C4 brake issue

    hey all I've had the HSV C4 caliper big brake upgrade for ages without any issues until recently. The problem first began maybe 4 months ago and it has 2 issues both only affecting the left hand front. I initially thought warped rotors, they were in need of changing anyway so I grabed some...
  22. ephect

    5 million searches

    Another form i frequent hit 1 million searches a few months back, so i kept an eye on jc search hits and sometime over night we hit 5 million. https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/search?searchid=5000580 Keep up the good work :)
  23. ephect

    CuBox-i

    My boss passed on to me this website GPIO Australia | Australia's leading distributor of Raspberry Pi, Hummingboard, Cubox-i, Banana Pi, and FLIRC and i thought i might share for all. What took my interest is the CuBox-i, which after 10mins of being told of the site, my boss has already...
  24. ephect

    [VIC] White VT Wagon v6, lowered, 18s

    Hey all listing this on behalf of my bro. ITEM: VT wagon white lowered with 18's LOCATION: VIC, western suburbs YEAR: 2000 SERIES: VT SeriesII BADGE: Executive ENGINE: V6 unmodified TRANSMISSION: Auto COLOUR: White EXTERIOR CONDITION: Good condition, minor marks from daily use...
  25. ephect

    Smart glow fuses

    was doing some random searches and came across smart glow fuses.. they glow when they blow. where have these been and why havent i heard of them at all? A mate of mine is going overseas tomorrow and will be bring some back for us to play around with. Has anyone used these and have any reviews...
  26. ephect

    [VIC] WTB: stock VY/VZ dual rear muffler

    DESCRIPTION: Wanted to Buy ITEM: stock VY/VZ dual pipe rear muffler LOCATION: VIC, northern suburbs or city area CONDITION: Used DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: will pick up, closer the better PAYMENT OPTIONS: as cheap as possible, cash on pickup CONTACT DETAILS: Email, PM...
  27. ephect

    NA dual exhaust sizing

    Evening JC Just curious as to why catback pipes are always larger than primary/secondary pipes on dual setups. Say pipes before the cat are 1 7/8", gases cool in the cat somewhat. Then the catback is 2.5" or 3". Shouldn't the catback be the same or smaller to keep gas velocity up and...
  28. ephect

    Do you really need to bed in brakes

    do you really have to "bed in" your brakes? so there are many a how to "bed in" brake threads and proceedures floating around here and on the internet.. this must be done otherwise pad contact and transfer isnt even, rotors can get heat spots, yada yada.. makes sense heres the Q, how many...
  29. ephect

    alternator buzz with engine off

    Ignition on, car not started, hood open, there is a hum/buzz coming from the alternator. I've done a bit of reading and the general result is the diodes are shot, whuch leaks voltage back.. Which makes sense I've swapped to my old alt, same hum/buzz and tonight just installed a 1 month old...
  30. ephect

    H pipes on dual exhausts

    I understand the concept of H pipes and its benefits, I picked up a dual standard exhaust off possibly a vy/vz and it has 2 H pipes before the centre mufflers.. Looks all standard not welded in afterwards, and checking out some other dual systems, they have them also. What are the benefits (if...
  31. ephect

    Nerf guns

    Morning all Looking at getting a nerf gun or 2 to mod. Wanna scare off/hit some "vermin" that continue entering my backyard. I saw the range at port melb meet :D and want to know which was the better gun to mod and fairly accurate? Don't need a big gun, 100shot mag or rapid fire.. but if its...
  32. ephect

    Captiva or not?

    We're looking at buying a captiva for our family, but we have been told by an inside source that the captiva is being discontinued the end of this year. a new colarado suv will be taking it's place next year. I'm sure parts will be available for quite sometime, but is it a good idea...
  33. ephect

    old threads - quick reply message

    morning mods & admins dont know if this version of vBulleton is capable but on another forum i use, there is a message in the quick reply section that pops up if the thread is older then x amount of days. might be usefull if at all possible here. Cheers ephect
  34. ephect

    Sub enclosure with perspex cover

    So basically I'm redoing my sub box. They currently face towards the cabin and I'm copping cancellation, open the boot and it sounds better. Which way they face isn't in question. I will be having the sub's face rearward in a sealed enclosure. I do a heap of traveling and the last thing I...
  35. ephect

    [VIC] WTB: VR-VS Roof lining - cardboard must be good

    DESCRIPTION: Wanted to Buy ITEM: VR-VS roof lining, or hood lining which ever you call it. Cheap as possible :) LOCATION: Vic, prefer northern suburbs or close by as in north east n west. CONDITION: Used PICK UP INFORMATION: willing to pickup, shoot me ur location and I'll see what i...
  36. ephect

    Mcdonalds limited Olympic burgers

    I havent seen these advertised at all, but my lovely wife called me whilst out shopping and told me of 2 new burgers out part of the up coming Olympics. McRibs were the main focus of the call. Ribwich is what came to mind :) 2 new burgers are: Sydney Stack & McRibs had em both, and the...
  37. ephect

    [VIC] WTB - VR-VS exterior door handles set of 4

    DESCRIPTION: Wanted to Buy ITEM: chasing a full complete set of VR VS exterior door handles. LOCATION: Northern suburbs of Melbourne CONDITION: New or Used DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: happy to pick up if close or will pay for postage PAYMENT: cash on delivery, paypal CONTACT...
  38. ephect

    Vs side door moulding

    Evening all I'm replacing my door moulds with calais style moulds, and wondering if u really really need sikaflex to hold them on? I have some industrial double sided tape that sticks like **** on fur. I hate cleaning off sikaflex!!!! Has anyone replaced theirs without sika? Or Would...
  39. ephect

    VS ultra low springs - not your average thread

    afternoon all i have a pair of suposed v6 front ultra low springs, they're blue so assumed lovels and HF 12LLLL is what i can just make out on the springs. no reference to them in the catalog under vr-s or other manufacture. i know how low they are from standard, but what im after is...
  40. ephect

    VR VS silver in what models

    Hey all Need to find out what silver came out on the Calais (top colour) and on all the long wheel base ie: statesman My vs is silver ice, and I know the vs gts came out in mink silver. Is it only these 2 silver colours in the vr-vs range? Cheers
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