Philthy's Berlina

[Philthy]

Now that things might start happening on my car, it must be time for me to start a my ride thread.
Keep watch over the next few weeks while the interior gets ripped out and re-done.

Model: VS Berlina SII

Engine Type: Ecotec 3.8L

Engine Mods: CAI, K&N panel filter and 2.5in cat-back exhaust

Power: not worth bragging about

Wheels: 18x8 Speedy Graphites 235/40 Neuton tyres

Brakes: Standard (bendix pads)

Suspension: Pedders springs and shocks from a previous owner. Sits a little lower than standard

Interior: Standard cloth for now

Stereo: Pioneer DEH-3950 head unit, Alpine Type-S 6.5in speakers front and
rear, 2xClarion 12in subs and Clarion 600w 2ch amp

Build Period: Purchased with pedders suspension and crap sony cd player in September 07

Future Mods: Fix annoying problems, interior re-trim/paint, proper boot install, DVD system and stereo upgrade, lower, extractors, high ratio roller rockers and better exhaust, a few little exterior touchs, brake upgrade

I will be doing most of the work myself, as I'm just a young fella and I'm keen to learn as much as I can in the process. But I'll be sure to be on here with questions all the time





Feel free to give feedback and any other ideas

[Philthy]

Recent updates:
Pulled the interior out over the last few days, and have started on fixing the headlining and painting top half of trim light grey.
I found when using the VHT vinyl dye that it is coming out a fair bit lighter than indicated on the can. Is this normal or has anyone else had this problem?
Also fixed most of the annoying little problems

[Philthy]

Been too busy socialising to do much the last few days, but started work on the parcel shelf today after runnning out of wire to do the roof lights.
It was my 1st time using firbeglass but turns out its **** easy

[Philthy]

Time for a little update:
With end of semester assignments and exams I haven't had much time to work on my car, but have managed to make a good start on the dash-mounted screen and smoothing the centre console.
Again, it is my first time doing anything like this, and it is a work in progress, but you get the idea.
Trip computer controls are going to the right of the screen. Have started installing them also. Pics are a few days old now

[NickVR]

Nice work mate, keep us updated. The car looks very neat, those wheels suit it well.

[Philthy]

Thanks, I was looking for something a bit different with the wheels and I hadn't seen these ones before.
When I got them the bloke at the tyre place told me he wanted some for his VR after seeing mine, so now I see that one around every now and then

[Pimpt6]

Looking good bro. good choice of wheels too. just wandering if you have changed the orange indicators to clear ones on the guards yet?

[Philthy]

No clear indicators yet, been too busy with other things to look around.
I am keeping half an eye out for a pair though, so if anyone is selling them cheap let me know!

[kidmavric]

looks like ts is coming along nicely champ

[ragrim]

im keen to see that screen install on the dash, i had ideas of removing my centre air vents and putting something there.

Keep up the good work and keep us updated.

[Philthy]

The screen is almost done. Just needs a bit more sanding and some paint.
I'll throw up some pics of it tomorrow for you. Next time i would just go with fold out dvd player

[Philthy]

A couple more pics as promised. I had a couple narrow vents (like the rear-view mirror ones in the doors) to go either side of the screen, but the screen took up more room than I planned.
And no, it won't be yellow. Thats just the spray putty I am using to get it as smooth as possible



The demister and hazard light buttons are going above the CD player, where some people put gauges, and the security light LED is going above the trip computer controls

[Philthy]

Well not much has been happening lately, but when I have had time I have been painting a few bits n pieces.
This is where the buttons are going...


And a few of the painted bits...