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If you were to do the seats in leather, the door trims, console, carpet, headlining, and all of the other trimmings it can cost you about $4000 to get a decent job done. The budget option is to get the seats done in soft vinyl. This may cut the cost down to around $2500. For a Special or Standard interior, you will only be able to get it done in the original way, by getting the door trims made up to original specs, by Eastern Auto Upholstery in Bayswater Ph. (03)9720 5444. The door trims are about $150 ea, and the front seat will cost about $660 fully reconditioned like new. The advantage is that it is all seam welded vinyl like the original. The headlining material that was used originally is no longer available though, so a close substitute has to be used. For rubber floor mats, the original style full floor mats are available, front, rear or boot sections for about $300 each. Call Obsolete Rubber Mats 0412 941 799. The other options you have is to put in a custom interior.
This can be anything from a variation on the original to a wild all out retro job. Commonly a velour headlining and velour covered seats with vinyl sides with velour patterned door trims is an easy target to aim for. Put cut pile carpet on the floor, and a bit of carpet on your kick panels, parcel shelf and in the boot, and it will look pretty good. Above all, be prepared to pay for good quality materials, as cheap stuff will only fade in the sun, wear and rip easily. This kind of interior can cost from $2000. Don’t get me wrong, there are cheap ways of doing it for around $1000, but like I always say, you get what you are paying for. If you want to go a bit more radical, you can fit any multitude of bucket seats from most cars. The buckets from 80’s Japanese cars like Colt, Pulsar, Bluebird, 323, 626, RX7, Corolla, are very cheap to get second hand, fit well, and once they are retrimmed in decent cloth or velour, look ace. Bigger seats from say a Commodore can be a bit harder to fit, especially if you have a large console so some go for Gemini or Camira seats.
When fitting seats, look for how you are going to mount them. Use the two outside bolt holes for the original bench seat if you can, inside also for the original split bench if you have a Premier body shell. When you mount through the floor pan use the recommended method for your state rego requirements. This usually means a plate of 3mm thickness at least 50mm x 80mm. The bolt would have to be a 8.8 high tensile rated unit of at least 8mm thread diameter. Don’t forget washers and spring washers. There are other things to do and they include the retro trimming effect, where all of the interior is billet handles and wicked way out shapes, colours and just different to anything else. Digital dash instrument clusters, or modern units are the go. This is where guys start incorporating their sound system and its layout into the design of the interior. You will start paying big dollars here, but if you enjoy it, well so be it.Wearing one of the biggest nameplates in Australian-built luxury, the 2014 Holden VF Calais V has a lot to live up to.
We’ve got our hands on the 210kW V6 model to find out just how deluxe it is. For the first time since 1993 you can get your hands on a Holden Calais for under $40,000. Priced from $39,990, the VF Calais is a true luxury car bargain. The price jumps to $47,490 for the higher spec V version (as tested). If you prefer eight cylinders under the bonnet, Holden offers the 260kW 6.0-litre V8 for the Calais V from $53,490. Sportwagon models are also available on all variants for an additional $2000. Output: 210kW@6700rpm / 350Nm@2800rpm Drive type: Rear-wheel drive Wheels: F: 19×8.0, 245/40 R: 19×8, 245/40 ANCAP: Five stars (scored 35.06 out of 37) Kerb weight: 1730kg Power-to-weight: 8.23:1 (kg:kW) Official fuel economy: 9L/100km Economy during test: 9.9L/100km Fuel capacity/Type: 71L/91 RON (E85 compatible) 0-100km/h as tested: 6.2 seconds Priced from: $47,490 ($48,040 as tested) Stepping up into the Calais V over the regular Calais gets you the same 210kW V6 engine, but it generously adds 19-inch wheels, a tilt and slide sunroof, nine-speaker Bose premium audio with DVD playback, satellite navigation, a sports steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers, power adjustable premium heated front seats, heated mirrors, projector-beam headlamps, various chrome highlights and a full-size spare.
The Calais V comes with a host of extra features for safety-conscious motorists, such as lane departure warning, head-up display, and forward collision alert. The VF isn’t a new design all over, but the new front and rear end styling is a major improvement over the VE. Under the skin, the VF sees up to 70 per cent of the chassis and underpinnings revised or replaced. The VF also comes with increased roll over safety thanks to the use of higher tensile steels. And for the first time ever on an Australian-built car, the use of aluminium for the bonnet and boot lid. The Calais V’s interior is jam-packed with tech and features. The layout is a dramatic step forward, providing a sense of luxury that usually only comes with European luxury vehicles. As you’d expect from a Commodore, the VF Calais offers more than enough room for five adults of all shapes and sizes. The Calais V’s premium sports front seats are extremely comfortable and supportive, making long drives or small trips as pleasurable as siting in your favourite recliner.
The back seat is also a relaxing place to be, equipped with a centre armrest and plenty of legroom and headroom. The Calais V’s chrome grille, LED running lights, and overall design give it a striking appearance. The V model also receives a sharp set of 19-inch wheels that look right at home. Safety-wise, the Calais V scored 35.07 out of 37 during ANCAP testing granting it a full five-star safety rating. A new safety addition to the VF is a head-up display that projects your current speed and speed limit based on your GPS coordinates. The VF Calais V also features blind zone alert, a rear-view camera, six airbags, traction control, and stability control. Every VF Commodore now features auto park assist, which can hunt for an available space at speeds up to 30km/h. Once the car locates an appropriate parking spot the system will make a beep noise, all the driver has to do then is control the gears and throttle while the car takes care of the steering. The system isn’t perfect and can create a few headaches if you’re in a rush or the spot is overly awkward.
Luckily, the Calais can also be parked the old-fashioned way. Once you park the car, you’ll only need one finger to lift the all-new electronic park brake, opposed to the weird-looking manual handbrake found on the VE. Power window buttons now have a new home on the driver’s door, rather than cluttering up the centre console. Holden’s MyLink infotainment system makes life easy with its music applications Pandora and Sticher, as well as featuring USB and Bluetooth connectivity, MP3 playback and radio. The nine-speaker Bose system is exclusive to the Calais V model packs some serious punch, with the VF’s cabin offering better acoustics than the VE model it replaces. The touchscreen controls and satellite navigation are easy to read and navigate, and is positioned perfectly at arm’s length. The Calais’s 3.6-litre V6 engine fires up and fulfills all your acceleration needs. The engine does its best work at higher rpms, which as a result has an effect on fuel consumption.
We managed to return 9.9L/100km during our test, however, numbers can climb as high as 12-13L/100km if you’re heavy on the throttle in city driving conditions. The six-speed auto is smooth and intuitive, and is well mated to the V6’s active nature. Around town the gearbox smoothly rows through the gears without fuss, but stomp the go pedal and it doesn’t hesitate to put you in the right rev range to get things moving. The V6 model is no slouch, recording 0-100km/h in just 6.2 seconds. The Calais’s FE1 suspension, which it also shares with the base model Omega, is the most complacent/comfortable Holden Commodore/Calais built thus far, in our opinion. The ride is supple yet the car remains agile despite its 1690kg mass. Tug on the new-to-VF electric steering and you’ll experience a system that’s responsive and communicative. Electric steering racks have earned a reputation for feeling numb, however, Holden has done a stellar job of fine-tuning the feel. It’s worth mentioning the V6 model feels noticeably more responsive in the front than the V8 due to less weight resting on the front axle.
Stopping power is strong and remained fade-free during our test. Pedal feel is a touch on the numb side, but its action feels consistent throughout all driving situations. We also found the ABS system to work extremely well on loose and wet surfaces. The Calais feels like it’s been around forever, but sadly, its days are numbered. The nameplate will no doubt be remembered for being Holden’s go-to luxury model that has maintained a high level of respect since its inception in 1984. Holden has itself a winner on its hands; it drives smooth, performs well, sports enough room for five adults and their luggage, and returns decent economy if you go easy on the throttle. If you’re in the market for a luxury sedan (or wagon), the Calais is now a world-class car. Go out and test drive one, and be sure to tell us what you think. – Responsive 210kW V6 – VF interior is a gem – The best-looking VF on sale? – Some cheap-looking plastics inside the cabin