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Howdy, Anyone know what the material is that the VX C4B 300 engines covers are made from, some sort of carbon resin mixture? I have a set here with too many coats of paint, wanted to safely strip them, or at least the last one that was heavily applied and not cleaned first by previous owner. I...

I thought this one may be more common but nothing came up in a brief search. I recently swapped my original cracking C4B GTS engine covers for replica fibreglass versions. They were in good condition so possibly fairly new, although sold as used. I've only driven back and forth a few times and...

This fault seems to come up from time too time, plenty similar in old posts. Some that claim to be solved and don't solve anything, just find an obvious way around it. My VZ Executive run-around has the vents that sometimes stick. Hot days only, parked in sun and without sunshade, face...

Has anyone checked on their insurance and agreed values lately? So much for agreeing, I just noticed mine has secretly been disappearing without my notice. It already wasn't even the cost of recent engine and trans rebuild, which is not related directly to value but a good comparison. The way...

Howdy, Been flicking through a few of these threads, not finding definitive answers on a few things, checked my own VX manuals, then looked up my saved documents that will no longer open...meh due to expired programs. Anyway, a work mate has just picked up a 2001 VX SS LS1, fairly modified but...

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Has anyone had any luck with non-genuine electric aerials for their VT-VZ? I have a VX and a VZ, tried aftermarket on both, they were terrible at getting reception. I ended up with a NOS for the VX and a good used aerial for the VZ. Both perfect again. Same again for my brother's VZ. I got him a...

Howdy all, I think I posted similar years ago when I first got my VZ wagon. I had to replace a busted power aerial with a genuine unit and noticed after it that if you jump in car and start putting windows down, the aerial will start going up (radio is off) and when window switch released...

Yep, another one of these posts. My VX Clubsport has been sitting waiting for the weather to clear up so I can get it out for overdue rego. Driveway has been so muddy I'd get it out but not make it back into garage.... Anyway, figured I'd kick it up and check it over. Nope, passenger front...

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Anyone here into 3D printing? Was only just thinking while driving home that perhaps the VZ window slider clips could be 3D-printed. Not sure if they have something that's flexible and long lasting like the nylon moulded originals, although nylon does feature in them.

Hi all, I was cleaning up some boxes of parts and I have a pair of NOS GM clear front guard flashers for VX. I compared them to my original flashers on my VX to see how well they had aged and noticed that my used lenses were smooth and had no part numbers on the lens, while the NOS boxed units...

Can someone check how their boot release cable behind sedan back seat operates? I'm sure it wasn't like this before but also not something I used. By pulling the yellow handle release cable, it pops the boot. But the cable stays slack and the solenoid and mechanism stays in open position. By...

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I renewed some suspension bushes, and combined with a warm cam, my VX gained a few new vibrations. If yours is anything similar here's a quick fix on my two interior vibration noises! 1. My glovebox door would make a tapping noise at times, as it had sideways movement at the pivot pins. I found...

I need to replace/repair a couple of the clear plastic weathershield sheets behind the door trims on my VX, after years of mechanics that tear them or cut up for access 5 sec quicker than taking care! I spoke to Holden, apparently no longer available, and bought a roll of heavy plastic sheeting...

Likely a well-beaten topic over the years, my stock VX stereo system isn't bad but I have a few upcoming projects that will see access to doors, a good time to upgrade the speakers. I 'think' the front speakers are 6" 92095183, back doors are the same as fronts? Does anyone know the depth of a...

Quick question on different VX Clubsport fender emblems. I have original HSV diagram showing VX R8 Clubsport had the R8 emblem on the front fender, it does not say what a standard Clubsport has there or what series it refers to, undated. I have also seen photos showing some have R8 and some...

Aaargh......I had some new exterior door handles repainted for my VZ. Installed the fronts today and all went well, so I thought. I've just gone out to get something, unlocked it, both front doors only pop up half way and won't open. I only changed the front handles. I also can't pull the lock...

Looking to touch-up a few scrapes on a set of VZ SV6 rims, does anyone know the actual code used for this model? Otherwise, I'll just pick one that's close, being accurate is obviously a bonus. Platinum Silver? Asteroid Silver? Opel Silver? thanks

Does anyone with an original car have photos or details of the grille mesh used on a VX II Clubsport? Size of opening, colour, pattern etc? I know mine isn't original, would like to replace with something close. Thanks.

Hi folks, Recently my VX has been hard to open the drivers door occasionally, usually when parked outside on a hot day. The handle would come most the way but not quite release. At the time I put this down to new door seals that had puffed up. I adjusted the door out slightly, and never had the...

Just got to shops for my weekly run in VX, as I walk away and lock car, nothing. Wait, press properly, nothing. Faaaa... Ok back in car, keyfob has decided that previously being fine was boring and now all 3 buttons have no power. Ok I better take it home and swap cars and try the other key...

My VX Clubsport Air Con doesn't cool as much as it should, possibly needs a top up but possibly also has the original 20 yr old drier due for replacing. Assume dropping the bumper cover is required, similar cars also need the radiator pulled depending on which side access is needed. Anyone done...

I see with the recent value of Driver's tool or Vanity kits that a few reproductions have appeared for sale. Some are decent, others are nothing more than a logo. But then there's the hard to find HSV pocket knife. The usual type was the top with the light grey. One or two sellers have the all...

I just noticed an issue with my VX. As usual, driver's door only unlocked by remote, I reached over from inside and unlocked the P-side front to get some shopping out of once parked. I noticed that the rear doors didn't unlock with it. Then forgot about it. I locked car and forgot shopping...

My VX has a slight lean believed to be from a spring that has sagged on D-side rear. To test this theory I picked up a brand new set of coil springs. The original rubber insulating pads are still in place and appear to be good condition but regardless I'll replace them to make sure both are the...

This was a rare issue with my car, did it like once every few months and always at the same downhill road that has a few small dips in it, nothing as rough as regular streets. Being a Commodore, drivers door only unlocked, hit this small patch of road with dips and clunk, the rest unlock. I...

My VX Clubsport has the Performance HSV Touring suspension option rather than regular HSV Clubsport springs. These are not the common FE2 sports suspension used by the Holden range. But the D-side rear spring has sagged a little, but the lean on level ground appears many times worse than it...

I need to swap an emblem on my clubsport, the 3D bubble flexible chrome type. Is there a trick beyond simply picking under one corner carefully with a blade and peeling off? Perhaps a heat gun can help soften the adhesive on the paint, but not so much that it damages the emblem..even though they...

Hi all, I've only noticed it maybe twice, but in recent months I've been driving my VX with Drivers door unlocked only, and occasionally when hit a dip or rough patch of road it makes the P-side, and probably rears, unlock. I had to replace the P-side lock and central locking solenoid just...

Does anyone know if these had the VIN or engine ID stamped on them like earlier models? After a mild LS1 rebuild my transmission is slipping under load during tuning. They suggest an exchange unit to make for a quicker swap but I'd rather keep my original IF it can be identified as such.

Yes, this old problem. I've had to replace the window sliders in both my VX and VZ as per every other Commodore, but unlike previous cars I've had, these seem to crack far too easily. The rattle is fixed and window nice and firm for 2-3 days and then it starts again, pull it down, yep, broken...

Does anyone know if the originals as seen on VX-VY HSV were powdercoated or just paint? I need to strip some for repainting. I spoke to a Harrop rep who said their current range which includes this same caliper set isn't even a specific heat paint, as street cars rarely get up enough temperature...

Not so much VX related but here is as good as any. Has anyone used the Pacemaker Blue exhaust heat paint being sold? It's not cheap and only a small can. I wanted to touch up my headers while I have them off. Some claim it's the came product PM use, others claim it's probably just a matching...

Hi guys, My VX Clubsport with LS1 and Auto needs a new radiator. I did a few searches for what was good quality and didn't really get much in recent times. Even my existing aluminium radiator that is about 7 years old seems to no longer exist. The other problem is that nearly every seller...

Ok here's a funny one, my daily driver work car is an Executive VZ wagon. And that's great, park it anywhere in any weather, etc. And while new shocks and bushes improved the previous wallowing ride when I first purchased it earlier this year, I'd still like to limit the body roll, ie losing...

Hi all, My VZ has perfect condition steering wheel radio controls. None loose or broken. But occasionally if I hit Mute, it will change radio stations, or Louder volume will actually Mute. And yet, only sometimes. If you cycle through the buttons a few times they seem to start working again, but...

Hi folks, Has anyone successfully repaired the mounting points on the plastic engines covers? By plastic, I also refer to any of the materials. My original set of Callaway 300 covers continue to crack around the base of the mounting nuts so the top of the cover lifts away and starts to vibrate...

Hi Guys, Several months ago I picked up a VZ wagon. A few days later I'd been to the shops and come home, found that it wouldn't lock, no flashing lights, the keyfob wouldn't do anything. An hour later it worked again. Since I didn't have a spare, i ordered a new one, genuine which arrived a...