Car Help & Advice

Hi all, Could someone tell me the colour name and paint code of the car in the picture. Need your help pleeeease! The spray booth is waiting. Thanks steve more

OK I often read people having problems with VL's and especialy their engine management computer. It's no wonder as these are now getting on towards 20yrs old. So I thought I would make this post up for those that have VL's and have problems from time to time. This test is for the VL n/a 3.0ltr engine and also the 3.0ltr turbo engine; ... more

Just got this new magna, was wondering what i should/can do to add some more power without going a turbo ( P plates)... any suggestions would be good thanks. the motor is stock at the moment other than a K&N filter... more

Hey guy's, i recently brought a n14 sss pulsar 99 Model. i want to boost the sr20de but have no clue where to start, or what is even involved. any help or information would be appreciated. I have never owned an sr20de before and because of that i wouldnt know my way around even the slightest niggle with the engine is there much maintenance i... more

hey guys, im needing some advice. im wanting to put an ecotec motor out of an auto vs commodore into my manual vp commodore. is there any changes i have to make to the ecotec or to my vp manual wiring loom, or should i use the vs auto wiring loom? any advice would be greatly appreciated, i know it wont give me much of a power gain but i have ... more

Hi guys just bought a 2005 workmate cab chassis and was going to update the whole front end to the 2014 shape... I have decided not to do this as it's out of my budget at the moment but was wondering what would need to be done to run the 2008 shape front bumper on my 05 more

First time poster, would really appreciate the help. I'm stripping my car to race it but keep it street legal as I'll be driving it to/from the track. I've taken the rear seats and belts out and know I need it mod plated and registered as a 2 seater for that, but I want to take the carpet and sound deadening out as well but I'm unsu... more

Hi I am restoring a WB panelvan and will be putting a 304 v8 coupled to a TH700 both are out a vp commy im trying to get some info on what colour gear drive i will need to give me the right speed at the speedo i will be putting 15rims on it and i believe i have a 3.55 diff ratio also i need to no if the TH400 speedo cable will fit any help a... more

Sup! Long time. Anyway, got a Jackaroo. Running perfectly, had it a few weeks now. About a week after I got it, it developed a quirk and I am f'king shit with wiring and electrics. Just wanna try some simple shit before I send it to the auto elec. Basically now when I use the remote to lock it (have 2 remotes, both do the same thing) it loc... more

Help!!! After having owned V8 commodores for the last 15 years, Ive just come out the sunny side of a divorce and spoilt myself with a very clean 2004 XR6T, but apart from a typhoon intercooler its stock. Car has 150xxx kms and is a 1 owner and very tight. What mods first? Have around 3-4k to spend and thinking decent cold air, 4 ... more

Anyone running 15-17psi stock turbo diesel (2.5L) more

Hey guys, Got a few questions regarding modplates. When you get an LA2 plate do you need a brake upgrade? Ive seen quite a few silvias with rb's and still running 4 stud setup. If you fitted all the skyline brakes and master etc would that just be an LG2 or would it need both LG1 and LG2? Cheers more

I have a 1997 Lancer ce manual, a few weeks ago the key broke but I was still able to start. The other day I drove it like normal then parked it up went to go for a drive and the car would crank but not turn over. We checked all fuses relays wires etc but still nothing. We ran a power wire direct to the fuel pump and it kicked in but still wouldn&#... more

Hi, I am a new member and was just after some help/ ideas on what to do with the engine in my VN SS. It was pretty stock when i got it so i want to keep it original as possible whilst doing a few mods to get a bit more out of it. I have stripped the engine and was going to get it rebuilt stock just with a different cam to get a bit more out of it. ... more

Hi all, I am hoping that someone could give me some ideas for customised number plates that I am thinking of adding to my newly ordered GTSR sedan. The build number will be 504 and my initials are RJ. So far all I can get on the vic roads website is RJGTSR which might be ok. Can anyone come up with some ideas please. Regards Rossco more

So I've got the wonderful G6 2.6L petrol Mitsubishi 4 banger. Sure she's got a bit of power for her size. Lightweight and a monster of a 4WD when she's got a bitta wright in the back of her and some muddies, but I want more. I need more, so turbo. What's the go, anyone done it before, can anyone educate me? From my research I'm... more

Hey I'm new to this form and woundering if anybody knows what this dash light means and why it is coming on on the left kind looks like this (!) more

Hi Guys, Can anyone suggest a good tuner for my project? I've got a 1985 Pontiac TransAM running a Small Block Chev 400 motor, AFR ported heads, XE270HR cam, and Holley Stealth Ram fuel injection system. That's the easy part. The tricky part.... It's running a LS1 PCM with coil per cylinder ignition on the repinned VX commodore harness ... more

hiya all ive been on the lookout for 6 stud rims for my nissan hardbody but cant find any nice ones within australia id either need to import some which would cost me an arm and a leg of cruise down the street with my stock rims where can i get decent set 6 stud rims from ? cheers jay more

Hey I'm new to this form and woundering if anybody knows what this dash light means and why it is coming on cheers more

Been toying with the ideas for a new car and one of them was a 94/95 excel with a 4G93T engine swap, its possible to do this as ive been told by a workshop in WA that they have done it and it is legal(in WA). I have been quoted $3,250 for a Lancer Manual 1/2 cut with the 4G93T. 1. Ive looked in my booklet and checked the trans website but i... more

Does anyone know what is involved in installing a sr20det in a 1992 n14 pulsar gli, ive read that it can be done and would love some help with what i need to do and how much time and effort it will take. more

So I have an sr20de+t n14 pulsar and don't currently have a DET ecu. Can anyone help me with what ecus I would be able to use or not! I have dizzy not coil but looking to swap! Let me know what you know! more

Hi all - please don't bother telling me the Barina is sh*t and to get rid of it, it's super-cheap to own and operate, it's quite practical and it's never given me ANY grief until now (potentially) ... Similar cars seem to need timing belt change around 100,000 km but THIS (Korean-made) model is supposed to be done at 60,000 km... more

Hello does anybody know how much the cost is to put a zetec engine in mark2 escort more

hi there new to this site-HI THERE...IT IS TRUE...? YOU CAN LEGALLY RUN A 253 TRIMATIC WITH A COMMODORE DIFF & BRAKES A 4 LINK ANTI ROLL SET UP..I A HOLDEN GEMINI..? I HERD THIS IS TRUE...U MUST HAVE THE RUINING GEAR DIALED INTO THE ORIGINAL FACTORY GEMINI MOUNT POSITIONING FOR FACTORY FIT & BRAKE UPGRADE & BOOSTER A FULL MC DONALD... more

Alrighty, So I have just finished completing auto to manual conversion in my BA xr6t and having a rather frustrating issue. My speedo wont work nor will the odometer reading. I have already had the ecu flashed to manual with a base manual tune, however still no speedo (have rechecked codes that were flashed and are correct for a manual BA xr6t). Ha... more

Is it possible to hook and amplifier and subwoofer up to a genuine radio ? more

You may of seen on mighty car mods they occasionally get custom parts made such as intercoolers or adapter plates If anyone needs custom parts 3D modelled for a CNC machine or maybe just 3D printed as a prototype hit me up and I'd be happy to give it a go. I am noobish... so also cheap. more

Hey everyone i have a 1999 VS Commodore ute...We broke down yesterday as the fuel pump went on it, we installed a brand new one today. After installing it ran abit rough and after awhile she seemed to be ok. But now its still doing the coughing and spurting like it was before when it completely stopped but not as bad. Sounds like a tractor when ace... more

hey guys, im an aussie fan of sleepers and i currently have a 2007 tgn16 hilux 2wd work mate and im looking at doing an engine conversion to an LS1 naturally aspirated. what do you think the best gear box is to put in it and would i have to change the diff and all? more

hey everyone just joined the boost cruising website. I've just installed a new rb30 into my Calais and having a lot of trouble with the starter, so when I turn the key the starter throws in and turns the motor a tiny bit but then stops suddenly. turn the key and it does exactly the same thing again. now I've replaced the battery with a bran... more

After Seeing so many threads each week from a P Plater asking what mods he/she could do to their 6 Cylinder Commodore, i've decided to compile..... The Ultimate P Plater VL-VE 6 Cylinder Commodore Guide! Will be doing each variation with the appropriate sub sections, under each section will be a list of mods for the best power/bang for your... more

Hey Guys, Any body know of somewhere in Brisbane that will give me a RWC with a HICAS lockout bar installed in a Nissan 300ZX HICAS has had major issues and as they stopped making these literally like 20 years ago it makes sense to get rid of it financially and for future. I'd have to get a whole new HICAS system from Japan which would cost �... more

Recently purchased a 2003 ba xr turbo sedan. just wondering whats mods other guys have started with? just basic ones not looking at done major work or anything. more