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Hi Guys,
Ive hit a wall with the interior. I have posted a picture for your thoughts. Im looking for an E3 triple cluster but it is very difficult to source a secondd hand unit. I really think the plastics around the IQ and extending past the hand brake need something done, but I just dont know what.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...C0BFB6D745.jpg
I reckon the shiny black of the IQ and AC controls looks a bit odd in contrast to the matt finished surround you are describing. Maybe make plastics around the IQ and beyond a nice shiny black?
Don't you think that will be overkill on the piano black?Quote:
Originally Posted by Woodchukka
Maybe a carbon fibre wrap or suede?
Suede would look sweet if done right I think. I have di-noc all through my interior and love it. It always gets comments from passengers :)
http://aces.rwkw.com/Random/Carbon%20Consol%2002.jpg
That looks good mate!Quote:
Originally Posted by Evman
^^ That looks better than good, well done.
That picture just makes me miss my VY SS again!Quote:
Originally Posted by evil_ss
Nice job though, I too like the idea of getting rid of the shiny plastic.
It does a good job of hiding the double DIN adaptor plate which never matched the factory trim very well.
I actually got an E3 HSV surround of eBay, to go with my Holden IQ system. I checked pretty regularly and one came up - emailed the guy and said how much as I knew how rare they are and bought it. I can't bring myself to look at the matt finished circle vents so the money is worth it IMHO.Quote:
Originally Posted by evil_ss
I was thinking of the suede covered transmission cover myself, I am not one for piano black myself
I have been looking for months with no dice. The only e3 pod I hsv seen is jhp's which is $565 for plastic trim!Quote:
Originally Posted by whiteknight2211
Yeah I know what you mean, I paid $350 for the lot which I thought wasn't too bad considering the alternative.Quote:
Originally Posted by evil_ss
$350 is a bargain. Jhp sell the E3 triple gauge set complete for just under $1200!Quote:
Originally Posted by whiteknight2211
I found the standalone gauges for $250, now I need the trim, wiring and ducts
That didn't include the gauges, just the cover and vent ducting parts. I've got three from my current ve series 1 surround which I'll transfer.Quote:
Originally Posted by evil_ss
I check regularly so if I find one ill let you know.
Ok I see, that would be really good mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by whiteknight2211
I just realised I still have the vents and ducting from my series one stereo! That's just saved me a few dollars.
Looking at this picture http://jhp.com.au/holdenve/InteriorA...-gauges2-h.jpg
All I need now is the trim piece, bracket and the wiring harness with the yellow end on it