JoKer Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Popped up on the Tard as a Trade-in Picked it up Cheep & is as advertised & what I bought, so not unhappy with it Plan on a Service & decontamination then some light Work Duties 2001 VX V6 3.8 Auto High KM's and tints : Perfect! if under what I was shopping for it will do for now Original NZ Owner was a Barry! So this is officially my Barrymobile Aftermarket Sterereo so does anyone have experience rewiring the Steering wheel controls? for say a Pioneer or Sony Head unit? edit :these do-hickeys? https://www.qualitycaraudio.co.nz/car-stereo-983/head-unit-accessories-67/steering-wheel-control-99/ 2nd link : https://www.wavetech.co.nz/search.php?s=steering+ (for my future reference) &I'm now told I need this if I want it to work : https://www.wavetech.co.nz/Axxess-ASWC/ answered my own question : carry on Barrying Found $2.20 and a Black Bic Pen so far : winning? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thphantum Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 excellent Barry wheel trim combo 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 If it's under 500,000ks you'll find it's actually low mileage for one of these. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 The only thing i tell people to change asap is the radiator. Those plastic tanks are a cunt. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Good idea. Trans cooler let go in my vs over pressurised the cooling system, burst the top hose and made a strawberry milkshake bukkake all over the engine bay Could never get all the trans oil out of the coolant which made it slightly difficult to sell cause anyone that removed the radiator cap was all HOMG U HAS BHG #lingorpost 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKer Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 New Set of Gas struts for boot on the way, Barry'd the Glove box hinge with a 10mm Galv bolt (now it doesn't fall on your toes) and found the Trailer plug tucked in a side pocket 'tis the newest car I've had in my possession! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTERUS Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Cutties, 20's, etc 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris r Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 6 hours ago, UTERUS said: Cutties, skid bikkies, str8 thru moo exhaust 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsspeed Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Is the fuel flap still present? 2 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKer Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 1 hour ago, xsspeed said: fuel flap still present! yep not part of that Club just yet but it is a bit out of alignment so its only a matter of time also needs the classic Rocker Cover Gaskets to contain the Joy & Engine mounts to hold the monstor still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoLlife Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 On 21 December 2017 at 23:20, UTERUS said: Cutties, 20's, CHEV badge etc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKer Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 http://www.rarespares.net.au/rsnz/ProductPage.aspx?product=B1276 Quote HOME > BADGES > PART NO: B1276 Badge Chev Hood VT VX Sedan VU Ute Blue Price NZ$109.31 EA frik on a stick what does it dooooo? Other than make me irresistible to females of all Gender 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Nah mate it's a v6 buck the trend and Chuck Buick badges on it. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKer Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 hah holy cow I'm tempted after doing some Googleing cos I'm bored & figure no-one else will care or read but here you go / most of this will be for my own amusement & records https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_V6_engine (over 25 million produced! total) Quote Series II[edit] Introduced in 1995, the Series II is quite a different engine. It is also by far the most popular of the 3800 family for its power, smoothness, fuel efficiency, and reliability. Although the stroke for the 3.8 L engine remained at 3.4 in (86 mm), and the bore remained at 3.8 in (97 mm), the engine architecture was vastly changed. The deck height is shorter than the Series I, reducing weight and total engine package size. This required that the piston connecting rods be shortened 1 in (25.4 mm), and the crankshaft was also redesigned. A new intake manifold improved breathing while a redesigned cylinder head featured larger valves and a higher compression ratio. The result was 205 hp (153 kW) and 230 lb⋅ft (312 N⋅m), better fuel economy, and 26 lb (12 kg) lighter overall weight (to 392 lb (178 kg)). This 3800 weighs only 22 lb (10.0 kg) more than the all-aluminum High Feature V6 that currently dominates GM's six-cylinder applications, despite being an all cast-iron design. The new intake manifold greatly improved airflow. To meet emissions standards, an EGR tube was placed in the intake manifold to reduce combustion temperatures. The 3800 Series II was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 1995 through 1997. GM recalled 1.5 million vehicles with this engine on April 14, 2009 due to risk of fire from engine oil leaking under the valve cover gaskets onto hot exhaust manifolds. The fire could spread to the nearby plastic spark plug wire retainers on the valve cover and then to the rest of the engine compartment. GM fitted the affected vehicles with redesigned spark plug wire retainers.[4] These engines were noted for having problems with the plastic upper intake manifold cracking around the EGR passage. The engine would then hydrolock. The lower intake gaskets and upper intake manifolds were revised, correcting all these issues. L36 Naturally Aspirated[edit] A variation of the L36 engine in a 1998 Holden VT Commodore Another variation of the L36 engine in a 1995 Oldsmobile 88 This engine was used in the following vehicles: 1996-2005 Buick LeSabre 1997-2005 Buick Park Avenue 1996-2004 Buick Regal LS 1995-1997 Buick Riviera 1995 California only, 1996-2002 Chevrolet Camaro 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala 1997-1999 Chevrolet Lumina LTZ 1998-2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (Z34, LT, SS) 1995-2004 Holden Commodore (VS, VT, VX, VY) Also called Chevrolet LuminaChevrolet Omega Holden Caprice (VS, WH, WK) Holden Ute (VU, VY) 1995-1999 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue 1996-1998 Oldsmobile LSS 1997-1998 Oldsmobile Regency 1995-2005 Pontiac Bonneville 1995 California only, 1996-2002 Pontiac Firebird 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix which also pops up on the "Ward's 10 Best Engines" of the "20th Century" specifically 1995 1996 and 1997 Quote General Motors 3.8 L V6 engine 3800 Series II and for shits & gig's here's some inspiration that I'll likely NEVER attempt to recreate ps new boot struts turned up last week, gees now I struggle to close it LOL but not deadly anymore Seeking / WTB Cargo Barrier Fuel Gauge still bung, sender is in tank & not a simple fix so I'm tripping 400km then filling up which seems sound in theory (1st fill on Fuelly in my sig) JC thread have found all the hidden Menus on the Single screen output & can track water temp and L/100 kms even the volts and Digital Taco, pretty cool, temp leads me to believe the thermostat has been removed, as sits near on the bump-stops of cold currently, managed to get it up to 89 degrees over the Saddle Road which is normal operating temp according to the Manual which I read cover to over the "break" & learnt a few things like the Dead lock feature & electric seat and cruise control any point trying to track down a 3 window dash & attempting to retro fit? I kinda wish for the dash PRND321 display now too as I've learnt about that too should probably just log all this on "Just Commodores" & keep reading FAQ's there temptation to pop the e34 17"s on was short, even if it worked there's stories of broken studs & I'd still be left with the VX rims not fitting the BMW on bricks etc 5x120 Happy to Barry on for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 I had no idea about that hidden menu either.... dammit, i want cop mode! @Shakotom can we DIY unlock it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLDRX2 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 My father has a cargo barrier out of an AU wagon sitting in the shed, that he wants sold. Don't know if it will fit, but happy to measure if you want. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKer Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 12 hours ago, flyingbrick said: menu/s there's two Menu's, one on "Mode + Up" and another on "Mode + Down" when you "key on" & yeah details on what Cop mode is are pretty thin, reckon more power / Optimus prime abilities & probably stops logging each time you go "over speed" 1 hour ago, WLDRX2 said: happy to measure yep keen, pending some more investigation / could probably make it work, went & bought a bunch of stretchy ties to stop stuff sliding about for now (Deliveries for work etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLDRX2 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Will get measurements this afternoon. Please hold caller. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKer Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 8 hours ago, WLDRX2 said: measurements Google pics AU vs VX AU looks wider? will do better googleing & see if I can find some Dimensions / datum points to compare, seems cutting or modifying them voids stuff & doesn't help their integrity ec Install Guide for a VN here coming from Subaru with separate Chassis identifier for Sedan vs Body (BD Sedan BG Wagon) its weird to me that VX covers Both sedan and Wag chassis with the only separators appearing to be in the VIN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLDRX2 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 barrier is 850mm high 1330mm at the widest part 1100mm across at the bottom 900mm across at the top brackets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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