Discussion
Fuel
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What Octane Rating should I use?
In standard from (unmodified), the Monaro (CV8 & VXR) will run quite happily on standard 95 RON fuel. 97 RON will provide only minimal improvements on a standard car.
However, engine re-tunes may require you to step up to 97 RON - This will be advised by your modifier.
Where's the cheapest?
www.petrolprices.com is a good web site to find the cheapest petrol in your area. There is even an option to send you emails to keep you updated.
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What Octane Rating should I use?
In standard from (unmodified), the Monaro (CV8 & VXR) will run quite happily on standard 95 RON fuel. 97 RON will provide only minimal improvements on a standard car.
However, engine re-tunes may require you to step up to 97 RON - This will be advised by your modifier.
Where's the cheapest?
www.petrolprices.com is a good web site to find the cheapest petrol in your area. There is even an option to send you emails to keep you updated.
Tuning Suppliers
Below is a list of companies offering a variety of tuning options.
DAP Performance Ltd
Unit 6 Aspley Business Park,
Lincon Street, Apsley,
Huddersfield HD1 6RX
Telephone: 01484 429427
Website: www.dap-performance.co.uk
Pentagon Burton On Trent
Derby Road
Stretton
Burton-on-Trent
Staffs
DE130BJ
Tel no: 01283 536000
Fax No: **01283 511998
Monkfish performance
Roger Keys
The Warehouse
Sunnyhill Farm
Little Horwood Road
Great Horwood
Bucks
MK17 0NZ
01296 714009
Picador Plc
Graham Jacobs
Portsmouth Road
Sholing
Southampton
Hampshire
SO19 9RP
02380 449232
Below is a list of companies offering a variety of tuning options.
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DAP Performance Ltd
Unit 6 Aspley Business Park,
Lincon Street, Apsley,
Huddersfield HD1 6RX
Telephone: 01484 429427
Website: www.dap-performance.co.uk
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Pentagon Burton On Trent
Derby Road
Stretton
Burton-on-Trent
Staffs
DE130BJ
Tel no: 01283 536000
Fax No: **01283 511998
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Monkfish performance
Roger Keys
The Warehouse
Sunnyhill Farm
Little Horwood Road
Great Horwood
Bucks
MK17 0NZ
01296 714009
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Picador Plc
Graham Jacobs
Portsmouth Road
Sholing
Southampton
Hampshire
SO19 9RP
02380 449232
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Edited by BO55 VXR on Friday 23 March 10:52
Monaro Variants
Basically, over the past 2/3 years, there are 4 variants of the Monaro.
04 CV8 - Standard Holden Monaro with Gen III LS1 5.7 V8
04 VXR - HSV take the above and tweek the brakes, power, suspension plus sportier looking
05 CV8 - As 04 but the boot space has been drastically reduced as the petrol tank was relocated to behind the rear seats to meet US safety regulations
05 VXR - Again, small boot, but now has the Chevvy Gen IV LS2 6.0 V8
One notable point is that it is well documented that the CV8 brakes (both 04 and 05) hare shockingly poor for the power of the car. The VXR has much better brakes but both versions can be further upgraded to High Performance Racing Brakes.
Oh, and finally, there's the VXR 500 - This is a special & limited edition of the 05 VXR with a Harrop Supercharger strapped to it... Very nice indeed
Basically, over the past 2/3 years, there are 4 variants of the Monaro.
04 CV8 - Standard Holden Monaro with Gen III LS1 5.7 V8
04 VXR - HSV take the above and tweek the brakes, power, suspension plus sportier looking
05 CV8 - As 04 but the boot space has been drastically reduced as the petrol tank was relocated to behind the rear seats to meet US safety regulations
05 VXR - Again, small boot, but now has the Chevvy Gen IV LS2 6.0 V8
One notable point is that it is well documented that the CV8 brakes (both 04 and 05) hare shockingly poor for the power of the car. The VXR has much better brakes but both versions can be further upgraded to High Performance Racing Brakes.
Oh, and finally, there's the VXR 500 - This is a special & limited edition of the 05 VXR with a Harrop Supercharger strapped to it... Very nice indeed
Posting Pictures
First, you will need somewhere on the internet to put your pictures. One popular site is photobucket . Open an account (it's free) and upload your pictures as instructed.
Next, create a post on here as normal and insert the URL of the picture (underneath each picture in your album) using the format [img] ..link... [/img]
Simple as that.
First, you will need somewhere on the internet to put your pictures. One popular site is photobucket . Open an account (it's free) and upload your pictures as instructed.
Next, create a post on here as normal and insert the URL of the picture (underneath each picture in your album) using the format [img] ..link... [/img]
Simple as that.
Replacement Stereo Info
The stereo in the Monaro isn't exactly state of the art, not that you need it if you've upgraded your exhaust system.
So, here's some threads to help on your way to replacing the stock unit
www.hsv.org.uk/topic.asp?h=27&t=236304
The stereo in the Monaro isn't exactly state of the art, not that you need it if you've upgraded your exhaust system.
So, here's some threads to help on your way to replacing the stock unit
www.hsv.org.uk/topic.asp?h=27&t=236304
Monaro Wide Angle Driver's Mirror
If you haven't already noticed by now, the Monaro has a large blind spot due to the driver's mirror being flat.
To resolve the problem of the Monaro's blind spot (due to flat mirrir), without using one of those stick-on halfords things, you can replace the glass with the glass from a Pontiac GTO
The part is #92147343 Pontiac GTO Passenger Mirror Glass and will fit all 04/05 CV8 & VXR models.
This item is not available on the Vauxhall parts network and will have to be sourced either from a Pontiac dealer in the US or from a Holder/HSV dealer in Australia.
For further info regarding the mirrors, contact me (I've done 50+)
If you haven't already noticed by now, the Monaro has a large blind spot due to the driver's mirror being flat.
To resolve the problem of the Monaro's blind spot (due to flat mirrir), without using one of those stick-on halfords things, you can replace the glass with the glass from a Pontiac GTO
The part is #92147343 Pontiac GTO Passenger Mirror Glass and will fit all 04/05 CV8 & VXR models.
This item is not available on the Vauxhall parts network and will have to be sourced either from a Pontiac dealer in the US or from a Holder/HSV dealer in Australia.
For further info regarding the mirrors, contact me (I've done 50+)
Servicing can be done by non-franchised dealers without invalidating the warranty under EU Block Excemption Regulation 1400/2002.
BER 1400/2002
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In October 2003 European Union legislation, ‘Block Exemption Regulations 1400/2002’ (BER) came into force
This gave motorists more freedom in their decision as to who should repair and service their vehicles – now any garage can be used without invalidating the manufacturer’s warranty (subject to certain conditions)
This was as a result of four specific ‘freedoms’ that were introduced, aimed at safeguarding free competition in the entire market for vehicle spare parts, service and repair. These meant:
· parts distributors can supply parts of the appropriate quality to dealers and authorised repairers without the vehicle manufacturer / assembler using ‘dealer / repairer contracts’ or other means to prevent them
· parts manufacturers can no longer be forced by their original equipment (OE) contract to limit supply of parts to the vehicle manufacturer / assembler
· parts manufacturers can supply OE products under their own brand so motorists and repairers will not feel they have to go to a main dealer for a certain part
· anyone with a legitimate need for technical information has a right of access to it in a usable form and at a reasonable cost
The BER covers service and maintenance during the warranty period and prohibits vehicle manufacturers’ warranties from including conditions requiring that:
· all normal maintenance be provided within the vehicle manufacturer’s network
· all parts used must be the manufacturer’s original spare parts
Independent repairers CAN carry out normal maintenance and repair services during a vehicle’s warranty period without invalidating the warranty conditions provided that:
· the service is carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s servicing schedules and is recorded as such
· any parts used are of ‘appropriate quality’ and are recorded as such
BER 1400/2002
=============
In October 2003 European Union legislation, ‘Block Exemption Regulations 1400/2002’ (BER) came into force
This gave motorists more freedom in their decision as to who should repair and service their vehicles – now any garage can be used without invalidating the manufacturer’s warranty (subject to certain conditions)
This was as a result of four specific ‘freedoms’ that were introduced, aimed at safeguarding free competition in the entire market for vehicle spare parts, service and repair. These meant:
· parts distributors can supply parts of the appropriate quality to dealers and authorised repairers without the vehicle manufacturer / assembler using ‘dealer / repairer contracts’ or other means to prevent them
· parts manufacturers can no longer be forced by their original equipment (OE) contract to limit supply of parts to the vehicle manufacturer / assembler
· parts manufacturers can supply OE products under their own brand so motorists and repairers will not feel they have to go to a main dealer for a certain part
· anyone with a legitimate need for technical information has a right of access to it in a usable form and at a reasonable cost
The BER covers service and maintenance during the warranty period and prohibits vehicle manufacturers’ warranties from including conditions requiring that:
· all normal maintenance be provided within the vehicle manufacturer’s network
· all parts used must be the manufacturer’s original spare parts
Independent repairers CAN carry out normal maintenance and repair services during a vehicle’s warranty period without invalidating the warranty conditions provided that:
· the service is carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s servicing schedules and is recorded as such
· any parts used are of ‘appropriate quality’ and are recorded as such
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