My MY06 Berlina

[The 10th Doctor]

Hi All,

Finally got around to creating a thread! So, without further ado

Specs:
Model: 2006 VE Berlina
Colour: Silver
Engine: 3.6L Alloytec
Gearbox: 4 Speed 4L60-E

Current Modifications/Changes:

Engine related:
- Airhammer CAI
- Stock SS-V catback
- Flash tune (helped alot, but I will need a custom one)
- Advance Headers
- MACE Manifold Insulator

Internal:
- Polk DB6501 Front Splits powered by
= Kenwood KAC-7205
= AudioControl LC2i LOC
- Pioneer rear 2-ways
- 12" Polk Sub
- iPod/iPhone connector (charges and plays music via Rear Aux)
- Phreddy converted cluster lighting from Green to White/Blue
- Replaced other lights with pure white LEDs
- New leather gear selector/knob
- Replaced woodgrain trim
- Boot carpet

Misc:
- 19" SS-V Wheels
- King Springs + GT Sports all round (SSL Front, SL Back)
- Lip spoiler

Need to install:
- Nothin' at all

Planned:
- Vinyl wrapping dash bits

Contemplating:
- Replacing or respraying the front bumper bar. It has a fair amount of scratches on it
- Replacement grill
- Replacing seats with leather Calais ones

Would love to do but probably never will:
- Supercharger

Picture gallery:

Late 2011:


Jan 2012:


Feb 2012:


July 2012:


Nov 2012:

 

[Tommo_27]

Nice car mate.

Which bolt are you missing? I thought I was missing the front left one untill i had a proper look inside of it.

 

[PhatCommy]

Very nice and clean mate, should look good with the ssv wheels on it.

 

[The 10th Doctor]

Nice car mate. Which bolt are you missing? I thought I was missing the front left one untill i had a proper look inside of it.

Thanks! The bolt is the same as you - the front left one. I can actually see through the hole so I don't think there's one there (if you can see the engine pic?)

Very nice and clean mate, should look good with the ssv wheels on it.

Thank you - should have them on before Friday for slightly more respect.

 

[Tommo_27]

Yeh thats what I first thought.
Have another look. Actually get right over it and look straight down. The bolt is quite a bit deeper down if that makes sense.
Only 6 bolts holding the manifold down. 4 in the middle 1 front right and 1 back left. From memory

Dunno what the front left one is for? Cant remember..

 

[The 10th Doctor]

Yeh thats what I first thought.
Have another look. Actually get right over it and look straight down. The bolt is quite a bit deeper down if that makes sense.
Only 6 bolts holding the manifold down. 4 in the middle 1 front right and 1 back left. From memory

Dunno what the front left one is for? Cant remember..

Ahhh! I see what you mean now, why didn't I look that far before?! Paid for $30 from Holden

It looks like the front left one is just an empty hole, and is supposed to be like that...

 

[a.critta]

The car is nice mate!! The upcoming mods look good too! Would look real good with some calais V tail lights though!
Quick question about the airhammer, where did u get the bit around the hole for the heat shield?? (looks much neater! guessing DIY?) Also how did u mount the heat shield? atm mine is fixed in with cable ties lol

 

[The 10th Doctor]

The car is nice mate!! The upcoming mods look good too! Would look real good with some calais V tail lights though!

Thanks! yeah, I've been thinking of Calais V headlights and taillights but they are on the end of the to-do list atm

Quick question about the airhammer, where did u get the bit around the hole for the heat shield?? (looks much neater! guessing DIY?) Also how did u mount the heat shield? atm mine is fixed in with cable ties lol

That came with it. I got the Airhammer kit from MACE. I actually haven't fixed mine in, haha.. it's just sitting there as it was a bitch to get in to begin with. To make it properly fit I needed to unscrew the window washer filler pipe, otherwise that got in the way - so at the moment that's loose as well! I should look at that soon.

 

[a.critta]

Fair enough about the lights, dw the list will find a way to keep on growing haha

Ah thats interesting, got mine off the seller from ebay and it didnt come with that but was a while ago oh well just might have to find a way to do it myself..
haha yeah i understand your pain, mine was just sitting there for ages until i decided to clap it down some how, the cable ties have worked so far

good luck with the rest of the mods mate

 

[The 10th Doctor]

Got the exhaust installed yesterday, looks good I think. Small increase in noise (which is what I was aiming for) and it seems to be slightly faster but that just might be a placebo! Have gotten my FE2 springs, just need to get them installed. Still waiting on the wheels - I hope I get them today!