Interior brainstorm

[evil_ss]

Hi guys
After doing suspension, brakes, rotors I'm now looking to freshen up the interior, although I don't have a clear picture on what I want to do.
The ideas I have floating around so far are:
1. Fit some dark coloured suede to the pillars, plastic on doors etc
2. HSV triple guages and trim to suit
3. Silver dash strip like on the Calais http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Commodore-Calais-VE-Interior-Dash-Trim-Satin-Silver-Holden-4blok-genuine-/160808290072?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2570ebc718#ht_3461wt_953
4. Interior plastics with silver highlights ie cup holder etc, although I can't seem to find any for sale or part numbers
5. Piano black parts around window controls as above

I would love to hear any ideas you have or part numbers etc
This is my current interior http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/evil_ss/bf35e60b.jpg

[ssv402]

Series II dash headunit/hvac controls/piano black treatments around gear/window controls. Silver cup holder surround. Hsv/i steering wheel. Hsv e3/holden series II dash cluster

[evil_ss]

Series II dash headunit/hvac controls/piano black treatments around gear/window controls. Silver cup holder surround. Hsv/i steering wheel. Hsv e3/holden series II dash cluster
I looked at the S2 iq system but I was quoted $2400 installed with no GPS so it isn't worth the outlay. Piano black plastic would be nice, I just need some part numbers or someone to sell on eBay. From what I have read the E3 cluster is a pain to program and the E1 needs to be basically brand new or something along those lines.

[evil_ss]

Any thoughts guys? Maybe a part number guru?
I just purchased a leather gear knob surround with orange stitching

[seedyrom]

They say style never dates.
They say that in a brain storming session, no idea is a bad idea.

Whilst the interior you have obviously is beautiful, as you are now finding, sometimes you have to improve on Holden's perfection.

With that in mind, I present the "VK". A modern rendition of a long forgotten approach.

















http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Seedyrom/bf35e60b.jpg

[GR346]

I would never have thought of that but I actually like it and cant remember anyone doing an install like that :)

[seedyrom]

more is more hey?

http://webtrax.hu/myfacewhen/faces/lineart-memes/nothing-to-do-here-jet-pack-guy.jpg

[GR346]

Basically yeah

[NIXON]

Just paint your parts gloss black. Iv been trying to find a part code or paint code for piano black for a long time.

[evil_ss]

Just paint your parts gloss black. Iv been trying to find a part code or paint code for piano black for a long time. maybe someone with a calais or S2 would graciously pull their parts out and get the part number from underneath ;)

[evil_ss]

Thanks for the work. Im not sure I have the kahunas to pull that off!

They say style never dates.
They say that in a brain storming session, no idea is a bad idea.

Whilst the interior you have obviously is beautiful, as you are now finding, sometimes you have to improve on Holden's perfection.

With that in mind, I present the "VK". A modern rendition of a long forgotten approach.

















http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Seedyrom/bf35e60b.jpg

[evil_ss]

I just replaced the synthetic gear knob boot with a leather item with orange stitching. What are your guys thoughts on macrosuede on the plastic trim surrounding the gear stick?

[GOT-307]

I've been persuading ( :cool: ) myself to cover the lower half of the dash (under the strip on the dash) and the pillars in some form of suede. I'm at the point where I'm bored with my car atm and need to change things. Anyway, I've seen it done on earlier commodores and it looked alright. If you do it, be sure to put pics up.

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[CalaisBoy]

Those Calais strips won't fit an SS or with the HSV pod. You would need to find 2 strips the same length as your current ones.

Have a look at the coloured strips ( including piano black, and various carbon fibre styles) available through places like Dash Designs. I have just ordered some in one of the carbon colours and will post pics when done.

Stitched leather arm rest, gear boot and a HSV steering wheel would add nice high lights.

[evil_ss]

I've been persuading ( :cool: ) myself to cover the lower half of the dash (under the strip on the dash) and the pillars in some form of suede. I'm at the point where I'm bored with my car atm and need to change things. Anyway, I've seen it done on earlier commodores and it looked alright. If you do it, be sure to put pics up.

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Yes I'm going to do the same, prob orange suede for me.

[csv rulz]

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Seedyrom/bf35e60b.jpg

I am in awe of your photoshop skills, you must share your secret.... ;-P

[evil_ss]

I've been persuading ( :cool: ) myself to cover the lower half of the dash (under the strip on the dash) and the pillars in some form of suede. I'm at the point where I'm bored with my car atm and need to change things. Anyway, I've seen it done on earlier commodores and it looked alright. If you do it, be sure to put pics up.

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I just finished the console around the gear stick with microsuede. It was a royal pain in the arse!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/evil_ss/Untitled.jpg

[GOT-307]

Looks good. Where did you get the microsuede from? Might attempt this myself soon.

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[evil_ss]

Looks good. Where did you get the microsuede from? Might attempt this myself soon.

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cheers mate, i got a length from spotlight, its probably not the best material but it work out well for me.

[evil_ss]

I'm in the middle of pricing up an iq system for the car, with a hsv cluster, so fingers crossed I can get a good deal and have it installed within the month!!

[whiteknight2211]

I'm in the middle of pricing up an iq system for the car, with a hsv cluster, so fingers crossed I can get a good deal and have it installed within the month!!

Me too, should have them both installed by the end of the month. I went the Calais one though so that I ditched the red and piano black.

Good work with the suede, how did you glue it down?

[evil_ss]

Me too, should have them both installed by the end of the month. I went the Calais one though so that I ditched the red and piano black.

Good work with the suede, how did you glue it down?

I used 3m spray glue

[BTS666.0]

let us know how it holds up. if its good im gunna do this to a vk.

[evil_ss]

let us know how it holds up. if its good im gunna do this to a vk.no probs. the guy who I wanted to install the e3 cluster says he can't do it.... Damn! Is there anyone in Perth who can do this?

[whiteknight2211]

no probs. the guy who I wanted to install the e3 cluster says he can't do it.... Damn! Is there anyone in Perth who can do this?

I might know of someone, I'll get a phone number for you.

[evil_ss]

I might know of someone, I'll get a phone number for you.

Ok cheers mate

[whiteknight2211]

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This guy has programmed by HSV Cluster and Holden IQ unit.