[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

sorry slow response – ebay

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Holden-Commodore-Ignition-Module-V8-5-0-RACING-EXCHANGE-3YR-WARRANTY-/132178011543?hash=item1ec66c6597:g:D90AAOSwmtJXVMFu

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[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

Yes, from ebay. Company called “nuclearpoweredmodules” and I got the “Holden Commodore Ignition Module V8 5.0 RACING,EXCHANGE + 3YR WARRANTY” version for $225.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Holden-Commodore-Ignition-Module-V8-5-0-RACING-EXCHANGE-3YR-WARRANTY-/131908616317

• This reply was modified 8 years, 3 months ago by  SSEN8R VS #1081.

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[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

running NS400 pads on rear, unsure to recommend them or not, but don’t have anything bad to say about em…. bought a house so haven’t been at the track since early dec. will fire up for a track day soon.

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[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

Cheers for the endorsement Gary!

I’m located Brisbane Northside. check out my track thread in my sig below.

& welcome aboard!

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[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

I use mobile 1 (the one for older motors), but that’s what the engine has always had since new (i’m told by previous owner). It’s got over 200,000km on the clock and I thrash it at track days and had no probs… lucky.

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[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

Managed to get four badges from bloke on one of the FB groups – he has four VR/VS’s, a few wrecks for parts, and a container full of parts…. good bloke to know!

Unsure if link will work – https://www.facebook.com/groups/582959998459560/permalink/930114577077432/?comment_id=931770086911881

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[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

My original VS Senator wheels were showing their age, so I got them resprayed. Paint was fading on some wheels and some wheels I had given a good gutter rash (mostly previous owner).

Before

After

I’m gobsmacked, they look awesome. I’ve got new wheel centre badges coming in aswell.

$400, mobile service – National Wheel Repairs (Brisbane Based) https://www.facebook.com/nationalwheelrepairs/

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[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

Power steering rack replaced. Also had to get right rear door actuator as central locking was playing up.

My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
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[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

how did you get 8.2l/100km? I don’t think I could every do it in my VS Senator…

EDIT  – I note it’s not a v8, but I did have a VN 3.8l Calais, and still don’t think I could get it that low.

• This reply was modified 9 years ago by  SSEN8R VS #1081.

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[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

i’m after rear brakes Cava. stock 279mm solid rotors just aint working for me on the track.

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[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

Mate, I’m a strut brace fan! when you turn the steering wheel, the whole car will flex, once it’s flexed, then it’ll start moving the direction you turned. With a strut brace, there will be less flex, so it’ll turn quicker. doesn’t affect the ride quality at all.

I used to live in the Adelaide hills and drove this same death trap road everyday. I used to know it like the back of my hand. there was one corner with ripple bumps in the centre of the road. I used to run the car right up on, and sometimes over them. After I got the strut brace there was a whole foot between the wheel and the bumps. I couldn’t believe it. I did have all the shocks / springs / bushes done for 6 months or so before I got the struct brace.

I even consider getting one in the boot – rear strut brace! anyone got one?

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[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

I could just purchase the calipers and brackets through UPC.

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[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

yeah that was my thoughts in the end to Phire. May just see how much a mechanic will cost to change to VT handbrake following Gary’s instructions.

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[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

Chatted to the UPC bloke via email… he said they press rings inside the rotors to get the handbrake sorted. He said when the rotors are worn out, to cut the hat off the rotor, press out the ring and press into new rotors. He sells the rings for $199 for pair. hmmm.

He also reckons he started making his own rotors because he thinks DBA’s are crap. He says “The DBA rotors are made in the same factory as mine in China, just use the cheapest cast mix they can DBA. They are too hard.”

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[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

so you can or can’t put VE/F wheels on old models? Cheers

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[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

found Gary’s article – good work – http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/changing-the-vrs-hand-brake-to-vt-z/

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[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

Cheers guys.

I didn’t think you could put VE/VF wheels on early models?

I was hoping I could get this UPC kit, so I have 315mm x 18mm vented rears. Then when the rotors wear out, I could do the VT handbrake upgrade and buy off the shlef DBA T3 rotors. 315mm x 18mm rears is common size in HSV’s (went through the DBA catalogue).

Gary, IJ – what are your thoughts on this plan of attack?

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[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

RE: REAR BRAKE UPGRADES for IRS!?

Has anyone had any experience with the handbrake? Do you need to upgrade to VT style handbrake or something? How hard is that?

I see this UPC kit on ebay, but it looks like you are locking yourself into UPC only custom rotors… so you have to buy their rotors. I would prefer to buy off the shelf.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/141503265048

Also, can someone confirm that VB-VZ all use the same stud pattern and VE-VF use a different stud pattern…

I was thinking I could get the above kit, then when the rotors wear out, do the VT handbrake upgrade, and  then I can buy VZ 315mmx18mm rotors (like DBA 4000 T3 which I have on the front).

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My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/

[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

yeah i’m on the following FB pages…

Holden VR and VS HSV Commodores

Commodores Plus

HSV/HDT Owners Club QLD Facebook Group

Holden – HSV Owners Club

VR/VS HSV Owners

CCQ – Commodores Cruzin QLD

AUSSIE HOLDEN V8 CAR CLUB

 

may need to make a cull.

 

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[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

yeah there’s a bit of action on “Holden VR and VS HSV Commodores” FB page.

My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/

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