I've only had my 2006 V for about two months, and i've been ready to get to modding since one month and three weeks ago. Now I finally have some time, so I decided to get started on the interior while it's too messy outside to drive the car. My plans for the interior are as follows.
First - ditch the wood trim...although I do like wood, I don't like the color/grain they picked for the STS-V, AND I don't really feel like it belongs in a car with this kind of attitude.
Second - Swap 2006-07 wheel for 2008 wheel and custom suede/leather wrap the rim, along with the shift knob to match.
Last - Find some nice billet aluminum pedals to complete the interior's "attitude adjustment".
Started on Phase one this week. First, I purchased a 2008 standard STS center bezel, because I love the added brushed aluminum. Got a crappy one on ebay for dirt cheap since I was going to be taking it apart anyway.
Next, I disassembled and thoroughly cleaned it, and also wetsanded and polished the clearcoat on the aluminum (it was somewhat scratched to begin with) to give it a flawless shine. I then applied 3M's Di-NOC film to the woodgrain parts, and reassembled.
While I was at it, I also did the shift knob, shifter bezel, and ashtray door to get rid of all that wood.
I then reassembled everything and snapped some quick pics. They are not the greatest of pics since this was in the dark, in my garage, lit with fluorescent fixtures.
Hope you like it, I sure do!
First - ditch the wood trim...although I do like wood, I don't like the color/grain they picked for the STS-V, AND I don't really feel like it belongs in a car with this kind of attitude.
Second - Swap 2006-07 wheel for 2008 wheel and custom suede/leather wrap the rim, along with the shift knob to match.
Last - Find some nice billet aluminum pedals to complete the interior's "attitude adjustment".
Started on Phase one this week. First, I purchased a 2008 standard STS center bezel, because I love the added brushed aluminum. Got a crappy one on ebay for dirt cheap since I was going to be taking it apart anyway.
Next, I disassembled and thoroughly cleaned it, and also wetsanded and polished the clearcoat on the aluminum (it was somewhat scratched to begin with) to give it a flawless shine. I then applied 3M's Di-NOC film to the woodgrain parts, and reassembled.
While I was at it, I also did the shift knob, shifter bezel, and ashtray door to get rid of all that wood.
I then reassembled everything and snapped some quick pics. They are not the greatest of pics since this was in the dark, in my garage, lit with fluorescent fixtures.
Hope you like it, I sure do!