coldel Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 (edited) As the car is just sat outside not being used, seemed like a good time to get something done that is kind of essential to everyday running. It required disconnecting the battery, then carefully removing the airbag (praying it doesnt go off in my face) and taking this off Then sent it off to my guy that did my interior to do something with it And in no time at all it was back in the car I thought about putting some alcantara on it, but apparently it wears quickly so went all leather with blue stitching and a blue line at the top. It left my house Monday, and work was done and it was back with me Thursday morning. Brilliant. Edited February 4, 2021 by coldel 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Gorgeous that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Just the right amount of blue in that cabin now, good work mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 Cheers Dan/Stu, a little zoom in shows the stitching on the inside of the wheel. Also the matching gaiters for the handbrake (out of shot) and the gear stick. The steering wheel is standard with the VX, its a Momo branded one, so I have bought a matching momo gear knob. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 I do like that - the perforated leather bit at the bottom is a particularly nice touch. Good choice not going for alcantara too! Not many people realise just how badly it wears unless you're going to wear gloves every time you drive it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) Original side repeaters - off a mark 4 Astra or something New ones Edited February 10, 2021 by coldel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 Spot the difference 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Momo centre cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Dehumidifier bag. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 Haha bonus point for illogikal! But yes swapped out the griffen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 Latest mod might seem insignificant but it’s going to make a huge difference. The standard interior mirror is out of an Astra, and it’s huge, it’s overly large for the small windshield. The mount is unusual in that the ball joint goes into the top of the mirror not the back like most universal mirrors. After some trawling through loads of different of different mirrors on eBay I found one off a Smart Car that looks like it could fit. Got the mirror tried it and it’s just a tad too small to go over the ball mount, out came the dremel and a quick sand of the socket on the mirror and boom it popped right on! It looks miles better, it’s about half the width of the standard Astra one I took off. I posted an update on FB as I asked the question a couple of days ago and no one could suggest a solution. It’s a frenzy, VX220 owners buying up smart car interior mirrors like crazy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 41 minutes ago, coldel said: Latest mod might seem insignificant but it’s going to make a huge difference. The standard interior mirror is out of an Astra, and it’s huge, it’s overly large for the small windshield. The mount is unusual in that the ball joint goes into the top of the mirror not the back like most universal mirrors. After some trawling through loads of different of different mirrors on eBay I found one off a Smart Car that looks like it could fit. Got the mirror tried it and it’s just a tad too small to go over the ball mount, out came the dremel and a quick sand of the socket on the mirror and boom it popped right on! It looks miles better, it’s about half the width of the standard Astra one I took off. I posted an update on FB as I asked the question a couple of days ago and no one could suggest a solution. It’s a frenzy, VX220 owners buying up smart car interior mirrors like crazy Patent pending I hope mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 1 hour ago, andy james said: Patent pending I hope mate! I should have bought them all off ebay and then relisted them after posting that up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 Whilst the boot was open I noticed that my gearbox breather mod was looking a bit sad. It was a cheap eBay filter so I had a look online and found an all plastic affair which seemed a better option. Replacement took 5 mins out with the old and in with the new 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Plastic???? Think of the whales! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 43 minutes ago, Stutopia said: Plastic???? Think of the whales! I actually was more concerned you would point out the insufficient clipping of the cable tie if I’m honest 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 Got the tinkering itch. Ordered some crap carbon vinyl just to try it out on the spark plug cover, looks quite nice next to the genuine thing in the background. Will mull over what to do with that next. Also switched out the original rocker cover bolts which were rusty and crap with some shiny new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 Finally some good weather on the horizon, so a chance to give the old girl a good polish and wax 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 She looks good mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) And a little vid Edited March 27, 2021 by coldel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) A little bit of fabric vinyl on the sill cover...I think I like it! Adds to the comfy welcoming feel of the cockpit. Anyway a before and after pic after lots of blood sweat tears swearing and £££ Retrimmed seats and door cards Alcantara lined roof Handbrake and gear leather gaiters Elise handbrake handle Momo Air gear knob and carbon gear stick shaft Full carpet set Retrimmed steering wheel Black alcantara dash covering Alpine head unit and JBL speakers Plastidip dash plates Smart car rear view mirror! Fabric wrapped sill cover I do have a new set of switches coming this week which are to the right of the steering wheel. Edited March 30, 2021 by coldel 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Looks good, might even make a contribution to keep noise down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 New mod just installed, glory awaits the winner that spots it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Prettier switch panel. Nice mod. Also, the centre positioned steering wheel is an interesting touch with the offset seats.... (or it could just be the camera angle ). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 We have a winner! Yes the old switch set are from an old Vectra, if they fail you basically are left paying upwards of thirty quid on eBay auctions to try and secure an old plastic switch. So went for it and bought a new switch set a trader has developed. But if a faff as you have to modify the switch housing with a dremel but got there until he end ...and yes offset steering wheels are all the rage, you haven’t tried it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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