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Member ID: 1991_Vn2nV

Location: Adelaide, AU

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1991 Holden Berlina

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  • 0-607.1 sec
  • Top Speed142 mph
  • HP212
  • Weight2830 lbs
  • SPL142 dB

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Last updated: Nov 27, 2007

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Dylan’s Holden Berlina:
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Im 20, studying psychology at uni, and I've had my VN for just over 2 years now, since year 12. Originally I had a 1988 VL SL commy but that got written off... I then bought the VN and since have also had a VS daily which I sold and am now using a MY96 Subaru Liberty daily. How it is now:

1991_Vn2nV's 1991 Holden Berlina Adelaide, AU Customized with Prosport Gauges Gauges, Soundstream Tweeters, Stinger Wiring, Soundstream Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, Soundstream Subwoofers, Soundstream Speakers, Soundstream Sound Processor, Pioneer Video, Custom Seats - 61 1991_Vn2nV's 1991 Holden Berlina Adelaide, AU Customized with Prosport Gauges Gauges, Soundstream Tweeters, Stinger Wiring, Soundstream Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, Soundstream Subwoofers, Soundstream Speakers, Soundstream Sound Processor, Pioneer Video, Custom Seats - 62
1991_Vn2nV's 1991 Holden Berlina Adelaide, AU Customized with Prosport Gauges Gauges, Soundstream Tweeters, Stinger Wiring, Soundstream Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, Soundstream Subwoofers, Soundstream Speakers, Soundstream Sound Processor, Pioneer Video, Custom Seats - 63 1991_Vn2nV's 1991 Holden Berlina Adelaide, AU Customized with Prosport Gauges Gauges, Soundstream Tweeters, Stinger Wiring, Soundstream Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, Soundstream Subwoofers, Soundstream Speakers, Soundstream Sound Processor, Pioneer Video, Custom Seats - 64
1991_Vn2nV's 1991 Holden Berlina Adelaide, AU Customized with Prosport Gauges Gauges, Soundstream Tweeters, Stinger Wiring, Soundstream Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, Soundstream Subwoofers, Soundstream Speakers, Soundstream Sound Processor, Pioneer Video, Custom Seats - 65 1991_Vn2nV's 1991 Holden Berlina Adelaide, AU Customized with Prosport Gauges Gauges, Soundstream Tweeters, Stinger Wiring, Soundstream Amplifier, Pioneer Head Unit, Soundstream Subwoofers, Soundstream Speakers, Soundstream Sound Processor, Pioneer Video, Custom Seats - 66

I bought my VN with tint (which I had defected, removed and replaced) and 2.5" cat back from Adam Thompson who plays number 6 for Port Power...Since then I've done a fairbit but heres a run down on the car anyway:

Car: 1991 VN Series 2
Engine: 3.8L V6

Bodykit: Finished!
HSV VY Clubsport Front Bumper with Mesh and Fog Lights (to suit VS)
Custom HSV VY Clubsport Rear Bumper
Custom HSV VX GTS Coupe Style Side skirts
Cobalt Blue Highlights on Bodykit

Engine Modifications:
Removed Bellmouth between throttle body and intake plenum
2.5" Cat Back Lukey Exhaust with resonator removed
Ceramic Coated Pacemaker PH 5029 Tuned Design Competition Headers
VS S/C CAI
K&N panel filter
NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs
Top Gun 8mm Leads
Stage 2 Crow Cam

Diff, Brakes & Transmission:
VX Brake Booster and VX Master Cylinder with VS Reservoir
VN Calais 5L LSD Diff
3.91 Diff Gears (installed Jaycar Speedo Corrector kit to maintain speedo as well)
Stage 2 Transgo Shift Kit
Corvette Servo
0.500" Boost Valve

Wheels, Suspension & Handling: Finished!
19" Chrome XHP Design Sabres
245/35 R19 Tyres
Whitewalls
Rear - Superlow Progressive Rate King Springs – 310mm
Front – Ultralow Lovells Springs – 334mm
Monroe Shocks.
Nolathane Heavy Duty Sway Bar Link Upgrade Kit
Whiteline Adjustable Rear Panhard Rod Kit - Premium On Car Adjustable
Whiteline Strut Brace
Urethane Bushes
Rolled Guards

Exterior: Complete VS Front End Conversion!
VS Guards with VZ SS Fluted Vents
VS Clear Altezza Headlights and Indicators (Depo brand, ADR Approved)
Isotta Chrome Windscreen Wipers
Number Plates: VN2NV (Silver on Black)
Colour Coded Door Handles & Colour Coded Mirrors
Removed Exterior Berlina Door Trim
De-badged
Chrome/Metal Polished Window Surrounds
VP Commodore Rear Garnish & Number Plate Lights
Chrome Oval Zorst Tip
Reflective Window Tint (35% all round but 20% on rear windscreen)

Interior and Options: Completely Converted to Calais Spec! Including Climate Control!
Remote Start
Level 3 LCD Calais Dash with Metal Fascia (with Holden logo)
Trip Computer
Cruise Control
Climate Control
Power Windows
Power Mirrors
Electric Aerial
Remote Boot Release
MAP Lights, Reading Lights and Berlina style Interior Light
VN SS Fog Light Switch to run Fog Lights in the Front Bar
Custom Blue Fibreglass Centre Console with 2 guages
Custom Black and Blue themed interior.
VR Door Pods
VS Indicator Switch
VY SS Foot Pedals
Blue Leather Isotta Zulag steering wheel with Collapsible Boss Kit
WH Statesman Front & Rear Seats
All Interior Lights Converted to Blue L.E.D.'s
EL Dash Gauges

Car Audio:
Pioneer 7"/18cm AVH-P5950DVD Motorised DVD Player
2x Soundstream R1 15" Subs, 900wrms each
Soundstream Tarantula 80watt RMS 4 inch speakers in dash
Pioneer 460 watt PEAK 6x9's in Parcel Shelf
Lightning Audio amp running the Subs
Alpine amp running the speakers
Aerpro Circuit Breaker under the bonnet

Future Modifications:
Front UPC 330mm x 28mm curved slotted and vented rotors
Rear UPC 315mm x 18mm curved slotted and vented rotors
Front Blue Powder Coated PBR Twin Piston Calipers
Rear Blue Powder Coated PBR Single Piston Calipers
High Performance Police Spec Brake Pads Front & Rear
Custom made ADR 7/00 braided brake hoses Front & Rear

Black VQ Statesman Dash
Custom painted interior panels (black and cobalt blue)
Black Carpet
New VS Parcel Shelf with Blue fabric
Custom Door Trims
VE GTS Front Seats in Black and Blue Leather to replace WH Statesman Seats
Re-cover WH Stato Rear Seat in Black and Blue Leather
New AC Autotechnic Guages
Custom GTO Stingray Bonnet
Engine Conversion or Raptor Supercharger and FMI
Dual 2.5" exhaust

Link to Just Commodores Thread: Just Commodores Build Thread for 1991 Vn2nV

Page 1: General Information on my 1991 VN Commodore.
Page 2: The Beginnings... A few early pics
Page 3: Climate Control Install
Page 4: VS Front End Conversion
Page 5: Interior (Not finished)
Page 6: Car Audio/Sound System (Not finished)
Page 7: Other Cars and First Project Car - 1988 VL Commodore

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Member ID: 1991_Vn2nV

Location: Adelaide, AU