2005 Holden VZ Berlina
My VZ Berlina
Here's my 2005 Holden VZ Berlina, purchased in July,2009
Engine: Alloytec 175 V6
Drivetrain: V6 auto
Brakes: Standard
Suspension: Standard
Wheels: 19" VE SSV alloys with Maxxis MA-Z1 245x35x19 Tyres
Exhaust: Standard
Colour: Vespers blue
Interior: Standard
Modifications:
* Stereo
* Blue and white LED instrument cluster / Climate control unit, Blaupunkt head unit
* Phreddy's low level output to the factory Blaupunkt head unit
* Leather interior conversion (Black / Perforated center blue double stitching with Holden logo on each seat) including door trims, center console and gear stick
* 19" VE SSV alloys with Maxxis MA-Z1 245x35x19 Tyres
Wish List (In order):
* Slotted front and rear brake conversion
* Dynamat Xtreme sound deadening
* Pedders sports ryder extreme XA adjustable coil overs
* Raptor supercharger conversion
Stereo:
* Head unit: Factory Blaupunkt head unit
* iPod integration with factory Blaupunkt head unit
* Fronts: Alpine SPR-17S component 2-way speakers
* Rears: Alpine SPR-17C coaxial 2-way speakers
* Speaker amplifier: Alpine MRV-F345
* Monoblock amplifier: Alpine MRD-M605
* Subwoofers: Alpine SWR-1242D x 2
Last edited by VesperZ; 03-09-2010 at 12:59 PM.
CHE Tuned 156.8rwkw
Ive seen ur car around before, 2 houses down from the cnr of old castle hill & tuckwell rd. I drive past ever know n then.
Looks very naice!
The Blue One
Originally Posted by buddaboy1990
Latress on the menjay.
Dash looks sweet mate... Nice ride.
Stero
how did ya hook up the monoblock amp from the stock head unit and did ya do it ya self
2005 Holden VZ Berlina
Oh wow really? Not sure when that may have been, the only thing I can think of is probably cause it's near my mate's house, I personally don't actually live around there. But I do live in Castle Hill. Where abouts are you from Paul?
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2005 Holden VZ Berlina
Cheers mate, I appreciate that, hopefully it will look sweet once all my wish list has been added *drools*
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2005 Holden VZ Berlina
Hey Braba,
I got Greg to add the low level outputs. I actually found him from this forum, goes by the name of Phreddy and has his own forum section right at the top called ASR Audio and Electronics. You should check his work out, very highly recommended. All I did after that was as you would with an aftermarket head unit, install wiring, run the RCA's from the back of the head unit and that's it.
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2005 Holden VZ Berlina
Rims
Hey guys,
Trying to decide what rims to go for was wondering if I could get other people's opinions. I have taken some photos and photo-shopped 3 different rims which appeal to me. The idea is I wanted to keep the rims within the Holden range, I'm not really a fan of aftermarket rims.
Pictures are in order of my preference, however I don't know whether I should go with 18s or 19s. Not sure if 19s will be too big or if I have to get my guards rolled and what not.
Picture 1 shows the 18" VZ GTO Pontiac rims
Picture 2 shows the 19" VE SSV rims
Picture 3 shows the 18" VE SS rims
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CHE Tuned 156.8rwkw
I mite have u confused with another member but doenst matter.
I live in Caso too, mate. Just off First farm drive.
Get the 18" GTO rims
The Blue One
2005 Holden VZ Berlina
Yea perhaps, that's pretty funny though, car that looks the same. Then again I haven't added my personal touch yet. I don't live far from you, I actually live in the Castlewood area of Castle Hill. Maybe we should organise a Hills cruise one day? I reckon the GTO rims would suit better too, plus they are only 18" so tyres would be cheaper too :P
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CHE Tuned 156.8rwkw
Yeah sounds good mate, just let me know what date & we'll organise something!
The Blue One
Hey!!!! ur my twin.. my car was like urs when i got it.. would love to see pics of it now?
also may i ask how would u get the iPod integration with factory Blaupunkt head unit as i would like to do it also
2005 Holden VZ Berlina
Yea mate would definitely love to see the outcome! Would be nice to see the potential of what it can look like
I'll link you to where you can buy either the DIY kit or get the guy who developed it to install as well, or your third option is to buy the DIY kit and get Phreddy from ASR Audio and Electronics to install it for you.
Here is the DIY kit link
and here is the supply and install link
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Nice car mate,
Is that Fred Caterson cricket oval? looks very familiar.
Think I may have seen your car around Castle hill to, I'm from Glenhaven.
btw very nice dash lights, did you get that phreddy guy to do it?
Get the ve ssv's ( I want them on mine) and loose the spoiler
hey dude thanks for the links ill look into it
i see some said get ve ssv and lose spoiler
figured i show u mine if its ok then u get a better idea
2005 Holden VZ Berlina
Oh MAAAD!!!
Dude cheers for sharing your pics ay, I reckon it looks heaps better with the SSV rims. Not sure if I wanna lose the spoiler though, I actually made sure that when I bought it, to have a spoiler on it, I quite like it with the spoiler. But you've definitely confirmed I want the SSV rims now! Lookin sweet dude!
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2005 Holden VZ Berlina
Yea it is Fred Caterson. Good guess :P I wouldn't be suprised if you've seen my car around, I tend to drive around Castle Hill alot.
Cheers for the comments, yea I got phreddy to do it. I think he's the only one in the area that does it, and once I saw it I knew I had to get it.
I think after seeing the pics of the SSV rims on a VZ Berlina the same colour as mine has tempted me to definitely run with the VE SSV rims.
What do you drive?
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2005 Holden VZ Berlina
New addition to my car is the iPod integration to the Blaupunkt 6 stacker head unit. This now allows me to control and play my iPod through the factory unit. I think it's a great addition as now I have all my music in the car without having to change CD's, but still allows me to play CD's as the unit is still fully functional. The best part is it still all looks stock so you can't tell otherwise. I wish to thank UDC for this modification and all credit is deserved for the hard work that went into designing and implementing this product.
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hey mate, i personally think you should get the ssz 17's, i dont know if you wanna go that small but they look sick with a polish.
VY Calais, LS1, 19's, Lowered, VY2 Front bar.
2005 Holden VZ Berlina
Yea they do look good, problem is they are so rare. Can't find them anywhere. Any ideas?
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2005 Holden VZ Berlina
Update: Finally got my custom leather interior. Spent all weekend installing it. Basically removed the original factory seat trim and installed the new leather seat trim using galvanized wire and a whole lot of zip ties. I am very impressed with the quality of these leather trims, they fit absolutely amazing, they aren't loose and they wrap around nice and tight. Looks the real deal.
The rear seats were easier than the front. All the seats in the rear are quite easily removable whereas with the front I had to completely remove the seats from the car and dismantle it completely to remove all the plastic trims off it and to get the cushions separate.
The only other issue I ran into was when I removed the seat pockets on the back of the front seats, once you remove it, it snaps the plastic clip which holds it in place. I couldn't seem to remove it without snapping it. However these clips are quite easily interchangeable and my theory is Holden know that there is no way of removing these without snapping them. Went to Holden and picked up 4 new clips for $20.
I'll let the results speak for themselves though.
Last edited by VesperZ; 25-08-2010 at 10:42 AM.
"Nonsense, this is the kind of coverings what we humans wear at this period of time. I'm quite sure of it."
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2005 Holden VZ Berlina
My long awaited VE SSV 19" rims should be coming in a week or 2. Just been waiting for my current tyres to wear down. They are pretty much at the end of their life so once I get new tyres for the SSV rims they should be put on. Hoping they won't raise my car too much tho.
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Just Commodores NSW
2005 Holden VZ Berlina
Cheers Adam, you should get it done too
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2005 Holden VZ Berlina
Got my SSV's today. Lookin schmick! Photos to come hopefully tomorrow
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