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    Re: Errol’s VZ L76 Berlina Wagon

    Errol not that I would do it my Crewie, but does the AAPL D/Z climate require an additional sensor to pick up the zone or is it all on board?

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    Re: Errol’s VZ L76 Berlina Wagon

    Not sure mate, i have read in a few places that the actual climate box is different and its not an easy conversion.

    Changed the brake lines over today, still very disappointed in the performance. Bleed the system half a dozen times (including using the tech II to bleed the ABS unit) and the pedal is just really spongy at the start. Is this normal for the VZ? I know it has brake assist but its honestly horrible.

    I'm going to have to try and retrofit the VY booster/master cylinder in but I'm not sure how well it will work with the Bosch 8th gen ABS system. Either way i cant live with it

    Edit - When the brakes were fitted to the VY (With standard rubber hoses) i was really impressed with the performance. However ever since getting this VZ the brake pedal feel has been terrible. Just reading a few threads on various forums and it seems to be a common complaint of the VZ specifically...
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    Re: Errol’s VZ L76 Berlina Wagon

    Normally after I bleed my C6's the pedal is yes a bit spongy for a day or so, then all sweet.

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    Re: Errol’s VZ L76 Berlina Wagon

    Ill see how it goes tomorrow, but yeah can't beleive how bad they are. Not the first time that Holden have gone backwards with a newer model...

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    Re: Errol’s VZ L76 Berlina Wagon

    The setup my Crewie had from OEM always felt like that! It had 320mm rotor with what looked like a stock though larger caliper.

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    Re: Errol’s VZ L76 Berlina Wagon

    Quick update:

    Couple of pics of the braided brake lines







    Got a black plastic surround for the stereo



    Couple of new keys (But annoyingly, even though i have a Tech-II and the BCM security code i need TIS enabled to program for VZ which costs $30 for a single day...)



    Cracked the shits at the brakes and decided to replace the master cylinder. (I knew the calipers worked, it had new lines and fluid, the ABS module seemed to be working so master cylinder was the only suspect part).



    Changed it over, surprisingly it was pretty quick and straight forward. Didnt spill any brake fluid so was pretty happy with that. Not sure whether it was a combination of the master cylinder or rebleeding again but they feel much better. Still not as good as when i had the calipers on the VY, but certainly good enough for a daily.



    Finally, gave it a quick wash (although it got rained on before taking this pic). Must admit, looks really good in the flesh. The SSV wheels really suit it, especially being silver.



    So theres not much left to go (apart from cam upgrade and gearbox swap). Got the parts ready, just need to find some time.

    Cheers,

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    Re: Errol’s VZ L76 Berlina Wagon

    Looks great mate! Perhaps there was some air in the brakes? My 120K VZ is still running it's original master no probs. BTW what method/procedure do you follow to bleed them?

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    Re: Errol’s VZ L76 Berlina Wagon

    i always wondered if they made 6ltr vz wags.
    awesome build thread.

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    Re: Errol’s VZ L76 Berlina Wagon

    Quote Originally Posted by huggies View Post
    i always wondered if they made 6ltr vz wags.
    awesome build thread.
    Majority of the 06 VZ V8s were 6L as the LS1 did not meet the latter emission standards.

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    Re: Errol’s VZ L76 Berlina Wagon

    Rare 6L berlina, not a wagon but looks in mint cond(apart from chev badge)

    https://www.carsales.com.au/private/...-4264042/?Cr=1

    67K on her, odd its a dec 05 build with the 6L I thought 6L was 06 on but its there on the plate
    239/247 goodness............

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    Re: Errol’s VZ L76 Berlina Wagon

    Quote Originally Posted by huggies View Post
    i always wondered if they made 6ltr vz wags.
    awesome build thread.

    Any updates Errol?

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    Re: Errol’s VZ L76 Berlina Wagon

    Hey my pictures are back :-).

    Ok thats given me the motivation to finish writing up the latest part of the build. Stay tuned (I have just over 600 photos to post, theres been a LOT of work done).

    Cheers

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