What have you done to your car lately?

[Dahlia]

Does any one know where I can get the plasma heater control dials??
Yep, I got mine from here: http://moman.pl/en/index.php?a=opis&k=23&id=231

[nick_sixx]

Installed new plasma dials, and changed over the center dash to black (looks way better than the silver peeling paint)


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Does any one know where I can get the plasma heater control dials??

gauges look great, although I imagine they are hard to see during the day (unless they light up like an astra h?)

and the centre dash looks 32593827523495872352987 times better than a coloured one!!!

It boggles my mind why people would put a bright blue/red one there instead!? It looks so tacky and ricey. I reckon a gloss black one would look great in a G.

Having said that, I'm sure a lot of people would say the fake carbon fibre on my B pillars, side mirrors, and door panels looks tacky, so touche

[Dahlia]

gauges look great, although I imagine they are hard to see during the day (unless they light up like an astra h?)

and the centre dash looks 32593827523495872352987 times better than a coloured one!!!

It boggles my mind why people would put a bright blue/red one there instead!? It looks so tacky and ricey. I reckon a gloss black one would look great in a G.

Having said that, I'm sure a lot of people would say the fake carbon fibre on my B pillars, side mirrors, and door panels looks tacky, so touche
Mines going silver. But it will match a lot of silver parts inside the car (door handles, air vents, handbrake, dial/heater rings and cluster surround)

[Nurb608]

Where abouts on the car?

Front 1/4 panel on the drivers side just under the headlight.

[poita]

Well one of them is right :D

my money is still on the drivers seat :p

[hazrd]

my money is still on the drivers seat :p

+1
if you bought a bigger turbo I'd say u were nuts






Oh wait :D

[Bloodnok]

if you bought a bigger turbo I'd say u were nuts

I don't think it's even been on the track with the 6758, has it?

[Devo]

got my rear opel badge in the mail :)

[gman]

Looks like I'm nuts then... :)

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[Dahlia]

got my rear opel badge in the mail :)
Ah, I hope mine comes soon. Where did you buy yours from? I've been waiting for mine to turn up so I can debadge my boot.

[Devo]

Ah, I hope mine comes soon. Where did you buy yours from? I've been waiting for mine to turn up so I can debadge my boot.

I sent autovaux an email. They said its not listed on there site but they have them.

[Dahlia]

I sent autovaux an email. They said its not listed on there site but they have them.
Ah, I probably should of done the same thing...

[Daisy]

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[Dahlia]

I'm just going to debadge and go with the clean boot.
I originally wanted the clean look. But there is two holes behind the holden lion badge... CBF filling it and repainting.

[adam_92]

I'm just going to debadge and go with the clean boot.

I went with the smooth/debadged boot and it looked good but I got bored after 6 month or so. Then I painted my Chrome strip Matte black and the letters gloss red. Looks awesome imo

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[Dahlia]

I went with the smooth/debadged boot and it looked good but I got bored after 6 month or so. Then I painted my Chrome strip Matte black and the letters gloss red. Looks awesome imo

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Got any photos? :)

[adam_92]

Got any photos? :)

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[Dahlia]

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Looks cool. I wish my number plate was on my bumper, not my boot.

[SLY-SRiT]

Yep, I got mine from here: http://moman.pl/en/index.php?a=opis&k=23&id=231

Cheers man! Just paid for them :)
Hahah kinda an annoyed about having to take my dash apart again to install them

[SLY-SRiT]

gauges look great, although I imagine they are hard to see during the day (unless they light up like an astra h?)

and the centre dash looks 32593827523495872352987 times better than a coloured one!!!

It boggles my mind why people would put a bright blue/red one there instead!? It looks so tacky and ricey. I reckon a gloss black one would look great in a G.

Having said that, I'm sure a lot of people would say the fake carbon fibre on my B pillars, side mirrors, and door panels looks tacky, so touche

Yeah the white needles on the white background of the dials is some what harder to see during the day. But I work night shift s 99% of my driving is in the dark.

I am on the look out for someway to make my needles a lot brighter tho. If any one has any suggestions it'd be much appreciated.

I picked up the black interior parts at a wrecking yard. All up it only cost $70 for everything

[hazrd]

Filled it up

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:l33t:

[guy 27]

Put vinyl on b pillars.

[Dahlia]

Cheers man! Just paid for them :)
Hahah kinda an annoyed about having to take my dash apart again to install them
Yeah its a bit annoying, good thing about heater controls is you dont have to pull the entire centre console out, just enough to put the plasma in front of the heater.

[SLY-SRiT]

Just paid for insignia washer jets, powerflex engine mount, new headlights and a pair of eye lids

[Dahlia]

Just paid for insignia washer jets
Already bought and received mine. Going to install them tomorrow as it's my day off. The standard jets I have now are so shit. Drivers side one doesn't even reach the windscreen anymore lol.


new headlights and a pair of eye lids
Next pay day I'm either getting angel eye headlights with some eye lids or an OPC grill.

[ROCCO]

Fitted new headlights bright and white also anti seized lubes my hubs


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[Dahlia]

Installed Insignia washer jets

[dglewis80]

Installed Insignia washer jets

Best thing I ever did to the Vectra!

[guy 27]

took things out of it.

[sooty]

Drove it around the city lots incredibly slowly

[hazrd]

gave it a really good sponge bath....... pretty stupid idea considering whats just arrived...

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[faneca]

was just about to do the same haha but then it started spitting, i did nearly finish respraying my spoiler tho :)

[Bloodnok]

Banged it's arse on the ground pulling out of a driveway. I *think* it was just the towbar...

[JohnBu]

Changed the rocker cover gasket.

Oh, reached a milestone

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[Z20LET]

Fitted new ball joints.

[Shadow110]

Gave her a bath...
Blew one of the rear speakers.. :-(

[Shadow110]

hey does anyone know what a standard ts cd rear speaker wattage is?

[CNBLU]

Washed it in preparation for the detailing sesh tomorrow

[SLY-SRiT]

Changed the rocker cover gasket.

Oh, reached a milestone

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Woah.. That's alot of klms lol have you had any issues?? Mines just hit 96000 :(

[lonewolf1983]

took it for a nice drive, first 100km racked up :)

[JohnBu]

Woah.. That's alot of klms lol have you had any issues?? Mines just hit 96000 :(

not really. the only major problem was the radiator @ 125k, of which I must be unlucky, because it's not a common problem... other problems were leaking coolant overflow tank x 2, rocker cover gasket x 2... but that's minor. Still have stock clutch & turbo.

[SLY-SRiT]

not really. the only major problem was the radiator @ 125k, of which I must be unlucky, because it's not a common problem... other problems were leaking coolant overflow tank x 2, rocker cover gasket x 2... but that's minor. Still have stock clutch & turbo.

Ah that's good to hear. Yeah I've heard if you look after them, they'll look after you. I was a bit hesitant in getting it cos I heard parts are extremely expensive. I just had to buy 4 new engine mounts. Holden wanted just over $800 (not fitted) after reading abit on this site I sourced them from autovaux for $270 landed :) I even got a powerflex engine mount from Courtney motorsport for $35 landed

[JohnBu]

Why did you need new engine mounts?

I have the powerflex engine mount also.. cost me double what you paid years ago when the AUD/GBP forex wasn't so good.

[Dahlia]

Removed the red neons in the footwells. Installed a bunch of led pods in the footwells, under the seats and in the boot. All controlled from remote, standard colour, flashing, multi colour, and I've got a bunch of led pods left over... Where to install?


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[Greenmeanie]

I changed the blown bulbs in the instruments and they are all good now. Crazy leds Uk was where I purchased the set of bulbs. All good I would recomend him and buy from him again,
What I have been waiting for is the Head work to be done on Vecky 2 Today it was finished O big difference.From:sad:
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To:thumbs:
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The motor was supposed to be reconditioned before I did not think so however the engine reconditioner said someone had had a go at it Now it was perfect with new guides valves seated and head milled.:thumbs: He had to weld where the head was blown through that alloy is soft and those exhaust gasses hot and when they are going where they should not be going without cooling they damage in a short period of time. So I will do some cleaning of other parts and tomorrow it will be back with wheels turning:lol:

[Dahlia]

Wow that all came up great

[lonewolf1983]

Ordered timing belt kit and water pump.

Oh, and an EDS-IPF and looking at an FMIC. Going to to back to back dyno's at each step to see what differences are.
Probably rather put the FMIC on before the EDS to ensure intake temps are kept in check with the extra boost.

[Shadow110]

Thrashed it a bit yesterday...
Feels good to give it a little every once in a while

[Feelinlucky75]

Thrashed it a bit yesterday...
Feels good to give it a little every once in a while

Yep sure does... Although it does kill my economy.. lol... Burned through a tank in 350km the other day.... Normally get 600 or better... Lol

[willhouse]

Install $30 "Xplopd Pro Bass Tube", check.

[Shadow110]

Yep sure does... Although it does kill my economy.. lol... Burned through a tank in 350km the other day.... Normally get 600 or better... Lol

350kms!!!
I drove it like I stole it and it's at 400kms with over a quarter left

[Feelinlucky75]

I did a trip to wollongong and back then flogging it round heaps in nowra... Stupid in hindsight but it was a fun night.. I think my clutch has seen better days because of it though... Meh... Time for a heavy duty one :D

[nick_sixx]

-Got EDS IPF in the mail
-Flashed Stage 1 Tune (stock precat)
-Gained 25kw and 120nm of torque :)

previous 0-60 time (measured on a Tesla G-tech), on a closed, verrrry slight downhill (maybe 0.5% decline): 6.18
new 0-60 time, same equipment but going the other way up the road (ie uphill): 5.78

Very happy :)

[gmonkey]

Install $30 "Xplopd Pro Bass Tube", check.

bass tubes FTL but at $30 cant complain

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[03srit]

Painted my track wheels and installed rarb! Can't believe I did it in half a day.. now I'm off to work to sleep :)

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[vectra.lee]

I did a trip to wollongong and back then flogging it round heaps in nowra... Stupid in hindsight but it was a fun night.. I think my clutch has seen better days because of it though... Meh... Time for a heavy duty one :D

Sometimes the bad fuel economy is worth the fun. =)
I've never had a V6 before, so when there's some wannabe hoon in an old 98 Camry or Honda civic racing past...just go down one gear and let it rip.
Watch their car blink past behind u. lol.
Sorry, just felt like repeating what you said..."it's fun".

Bought a Ecotec V6 badge on my Veccy coz it didn't have one =)
Deserves to be known for what it is under the hood IMO.

[willhouse]

bass tubes FTL but at $30 cant complain

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Ha ha agreed! Well, it's actually not too bad, for the price anyway. Worst thing is it's round, pain in the ass to mount anywhere!!

[domthepom]

Tightened the flex joint on my shiny new de-cat exhaust. Being as the garage I paid a kings ransom to failed in their duties.

[poita]

drove it :D :D :D

fueled it up

[Dahlia]

Removed the Lighter/Ashtray panel. Pulled it apart and gave it a good clean. Was thinking about installing switches in there to control my after market lights. But after looking at the mechanics of the thing.. I don't know if there will be enough room for the cables...

[faneca]

i got my new key ring today in the mail :) and drove my car to work and back
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[Dahlia]

i got my new key ring today in the mail :)
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eBay?

[Feelinlucky75]

i got my new key ring today in the mail :) and drove my car to work and back
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im getting an opelised case for my AH key... gonna be good to have most of the holden removed badge wise

[A55TRA]

Pulled out my interior window trims and covered them in black leather before clipping them back it! $10 worth of fabric from Spotlight and it looks so much better than cream trims.

[A55TRA]

Woah.. That's alot of klms lol have you had any issues?? Mines just hit 96000 :(


Thats peanuts.. mines done 298,000 and it runs like a dream!

[faneca]

eBay?

Yea mate it was like $7 so yea thought why not, i wanna get an opel AH key and convert too but its a bit of a difficult process aparently

[NZVXR]

Opelised my daily driver ...

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[adam_92]

Love the plates mate.

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[xplosv57]

Changed the oil

Destroyed the headlights trying to use the lens cleaning kit, what a rubbish kit!!!

Now have to most likely buy new headlights if I can't buff out the scratches...

[poita]

Changed the oil

Destroyed the headlights trying to use the lens cleaning kit, what a rubbish kit!!!

Now have to most likely buy new headlights if I can't buff out the scratches...

Mate has a mixture, will find it out for you. Shits all over anything you get off the shelf

[gmonkey]

changed oil, put rear seats back in, fixed front swaybar link and somehow i now have a high pitch ring coming from speakers when i start the car guessing earth wire problem

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[Ice]

replaced yet another Spotty globe !

[Shay]

Swapped from track spec back to daily spec...

AKA swapped wheels, took out spare set of wheels, reinstalled carpets and stereo and gave it a good clean out.

Also changed the spark plugs on ChrisMaz's Vec C, that V6 is such a bitch... seems to run smooth now tho (right chris?)

Also fitted a new set of angel eyes, and cleaned and swapped over my eyelids.

[nigelh]

Fitted a Bosch 044 fuel pump and modified my gear shifter linkage to give a more positive feel and slightly less throw.

[ChrisMaz]

Cheers shay.

Still get the judder at first start up of the day, and low revs. But I think thats probably Just engine age.

Just found a guy the other night bored out his TB to 68mm, but I think thats for another age :p

[faneca]

finally got my spolier on after about i dunno 6 months of 'repainting' most of which was spenty lazing around in front of the tv

[poita]

Removed HID's put in Philips Crystal Visions

Changed CAI setup, reinstalled front grill

[Bloodnok]

Fitted clear side repeaters with orange bulbs. Front and rear are already set up like that, so it was just the orange side repeaters that were letting the side down. Now free of random orange blobs of plastic, and looking better as a result. Easy job, just make sure you don't end up leaving the cable in the wing when you remove the old one. He says, speaking from experience...

[Dahlia]

Removed HID's put in Philips Crystal Visions

Changed CAI setup, reinstalled front grill
At quarter past eight in the morning? Haha

[poita]

At quarter past eight in the morning? Haha

Was yesterday, but meh who's counting :p

[faneca]

Washed my car and put my spolier on :P

[Dahlia]

Washed my car and put my spolier on :P
Hows the weather down there? Too much rain here to wash my car haha

[faneca]

Haha yea we have 3 days of sun before it rains again so i figured i should get out n do it, she sleeps undercover too so hopefully its not on the road wen it rains

[guy 27]

checked gearbox oil level. still plenty in there as well as lots of metal particles. added a magnet onto drain plug.

[Dahlia]

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Just installed my opc grill I got from Delemonte. What a shitty day in Sydney!

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[guy 27]

got a wheel alignment done.

[Dahlia]

got a wheel alignment done.
Need to do the same thing, I'm driving a bit to the left haha.

[CNBLU]

Washed & Waxed it, also gave the leather some Autoglym treatment.

[delemonte]

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Just installed my opc grill I got from Delemonte. What a shitty day in Sydney!

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Looks good :p

[Dahlia]

Looks good :p
Thanks again mate. Just need a new bumper and lights :)


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[faneca]

Looks good :p

+1 cant wait til i can get mine :P

[JMZ]

Yesterday I had a set of Eibach Pro springs put in to replace the King Springs which had about 90,000kms on them.

SO

MUCH

BETTER!

The car responds better, changes direction quicker and has less roll and pitch.

[Neeko]

Washed & Waxed it, also gave the leather some Autoglym treatment.

which wax do you use?
on ur legs

[Devo]

tinted tail lights... went a bit darker then i wanted so i may have to buy some new ones but will see if it grows on me.
painted calipers
painted engine cover.... ran out of paint half way through..... so gonna have to do that again aswell!
took of holden and astra badge and put on opel badge :)

[Dahlia]

tinted tail lights... went a bit darker then i wanted so i may have to buy some new ones but will see if it grows on me.
got photos? I'm thinking about getting dark rear lights on my white car.



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[CNBLU]

which wax do you use?
on ur legs

Lol

[poita]

Just a reminder this thread is just to tell people what you've done, not for chit chat

We have a spam thread for that ;)

[faneca]

got photos? I'm thinking about getting dark rear lights on my white car.



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There my tinted tails if theyre dark enough, you can still see normal colour through depending on the light but brake lights n everything shine thtough well :)

[Dahlia]

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There my tinted tails if theyre dark enough, you can still see normal colour through depending on the light but brake lights n everything shine thtough well :)

They look awesome, I'm def getting dark rear lights.

Just installed my console. Now I just need a silver turbo steering wheel ;)
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[NZVXR]

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Just installed my opc grill I got from Delemonte. What a shitty day in Sydney!

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Looks awesome!

[Devo]

The new tail lights and opel badge. they look darker in the photo then they actually are.
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painted calipers.
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also put a set of these on all wheels. Black Diamond Predator pads and rotors. see how they go.
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[glider]

put down deposit on a new one

[JohnBu]

put down deposit on a new one

What you getting?


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[faneca]

sprayed my Calipers today :) with the aid of Adam
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terrible foto i know but il get another soon haha

[adam_92]

looks the goods mate. shame photos dont do it any justice. looks a million times better in the flesh

[SLY-SRiT]

installed insignia washer jets, got new euro plates fitted. my new engine mounts arrived from autovaux and my headlights arrived too with a set of eye lids to get repainted when my bumper goes in for a respray next week. oh and i ordered a opel badge for the hatch. im thinking of removing the turbo badge??? oh and will the 88mm opel badge fit on the front grill?? thinking of replacing the stupid holden lion lol

[metry]

oh and will the 88mm opel badge fit on the front grill?? thinking of replacing the stupid holden lion lol

the front badge requires a whole new opel grille.

[glider]

What you getting?


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Triton GL-R

should be here in under 10 days

[SLY-SRiT]

the front badge requires a whole new opel grille.

ah spewing! always the way lol was hoping to get away with a cheap mod! might as well get a OPC one then

[faneca]

a set of eye lids to get repainted when my bumper goes in for a respray next week.

How much is it costing to get the resray?

[Shadow110]

Fitted leather gaitors

[SLY-SRiT]

How much is it costing to get the resray?

$350 i made sure that was taking the bar off and removing the lower grill and fog lights etc (ive seen some shitty tape up jobs) so i think thats pretty good!

[faneca]

$350 i made sure that was taking the bar off and removing the lower grill and fog lights etc (ive seen some shitty tape up jobs) so i think thats pretty good!

Yea coz i need to respray my spoiler, front bar n have it refitted and sideskirts so thats good :) im expecting double that....

Drove my to sisters netball

[SLY-SRiT]

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My new number plates

[Paddy]

Did my headlights today. They were scratched and oxidised like you wouldn't believe. Noticed a post last night about a kit that didn't seem to work so well and the guy just used cutting compond on it and it seemed to work OK. I tried that and it wasn't too good.

Got a kit from Supercheap this morning, Turtle wax light repair, and gave it a crack. At first I went throgh the whole process and it certainly made a difference but it wasn't perfect. Got to the last stage which was putting a protector coat on them a whoa!!!! Just like new. Not sure how long it wil last but the Veccy lights look great again. It was the protector wipe that seals the plastic that made all the difference. Give the kit a go.

Otherwise I know the auto glass shops have a service for about $45 a headlight that brings them back to new. Try o'briens or Novis??? Glass.

[Dahlia]

De-badged my boot. But needs a good respray.

[poita]

drove it to work, drove it home :)

love having a car again!

[lonewolf1983]

car back after timing belt, water pump, oil, oil filter and coolant change.
Nice to have it out of the way so I can keep modding without worrying!

Also gave it some more stick with the EDS tune, still impressive :D

[hazrd]

dropped my sisters CD back to her, then jumped in the SRi.... much better to have the gokart back :D

[Shay]

Fitted one race seat, will get to the the passengers one tomoro.

Feel so good to drive now, knee doesnt get anywhere near the door (problem i was having while racing)

[gmonkey]

Fitted one race seat, will get to the the passengers one tomoro.

Feel so good to drive now, knee doesnt get anywhere near the door (problem i was having while racing)

picsorban

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[Dahlia]

Gave it a good clean. Rims looked like I had them sprayed black haha. Back to chrome.


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[nick_sixx]

'installed' OEM floor mats

[faneca]

Removed the equipe badges on my doors

[adam_92]

Followed my advice then Aaron haha.

I fully detailed the inside of the vectra this arvo. Cleared $8.20 worth of cans and found $7 in change under the front seats

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[Dahlia]

found $7 in change under the front seats
score!

[faneca]

Followed my advice then Aaron haha.

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yea mate, was a great call haha only took about 20min if that, was hoping that the opel badge woulda arrived today so i could do that too but will need to wait til tomorow or the day after

[xplosv57]

Fixed headlights.

All it took was a buffer and a cutter, all of 2 minutes later and the lights are better than when i bought the car!!

Definetely not wasting another $40 on the rubbish repair kit!

Oh and have kind of made the decision to keep the bloody Astra for a little while longer.

[hazrd]

kind of?

[xplosv57]

kind of?

You know how i am, tomorrow id have changed my mind again so good to keep it open!!!

Nah am testing the excel, and if for some miracle it starts to get better fuel consumption then the Astra will go, but i just like having a car with electric windows and cruise control!!

[poita]

did you use the meguiars plastic x steve?

[xplosv57]

did you use the meguiars plastic x steve?

Nah, just left it to the detailer at work, he used the cutting compound he uses on all the bimmers, so must be good.

Came up a treat, just spewing i didn't just get him to do it in the first place!!

[poita]

ah well a good result in the end :)

[Paddy]

did you use the meguiars plastic x steve?

Noticed the Plastic x when I got the Turtle repair kit. Wasn't sure of it as it was only 8 bucks and warned about using it on treated plastics. Maybe next time around. Anyone used it before???????

[Paddy]

Got the RACQ in again for the veccy C! 2nd time in a week. First one was the missus running out of fuel. This morning the battery was cactus. I knew it was coming but just a crap time for it to go. Got another heavy duty job from them for $215, the last one I got one from them 3.5 years ago cost...................$215. Can't complain. Supercheap may do em cheaper but not as good.

[Shay]

Got the RACQ in again for the veccy C! 2nd time in a week. First one was the missus running out of fuel. This morning the battery was cactus. I knew it was coming but just a crap time for it to go. Got another heavy duty job from them for $215, the last one I got one from them 3.5 years ago cost...................$215. Can't complain. Supercheap may do em cheaper but not as good.

lol, my supercheap branded battery last 4 years...

Brent, ill post pics when i get the 2nd one in.

[poita]

you do realise that century make all the batteries in Australia? (well when i worked at SCA they still where)

[Shay]

you do realise that century make all the batteries in Australia? (well when i worked at SCA they still where)

nearly all.

there are a couple of other manufacturers too.

but quality is determined by how many plates they use, rather than the brand...

[poita]

Sorry was meant to quote someone else, I realize you'd know that ;)

[Dahlia]

Went outside to go derestrict the airbox but its too bloody windy!

[guy 27]

Mounted gopro on passanger window angled to film out front and steering wheel.

Cleaned inside of car.

Washed and waxed exterior.

[CNBLU]

Loaded the new 325ps map on the IPF

[poita]

Loaded the new 325ps map on the IPF

and?

[CNBLU]

No power difference, just the idle is raised to 950rpm

[Greenmeanie]

No its not me I am just TWISTED :devil:

http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz8/warwick_bucket/DSCF1682.jpg
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz8/warwick_bucket/DSCF1683.jpg

All the inlet valves are being replaced as I type, I should have the heads back this afternoon. I am lucky that they were only slightly bent and did not cause any damage to the heads themselves. I will now put through my order for belt kit etc and the blond Vectra will live again Yeah :)
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz8/warwick_bucket/Vectra002.jpg

[Shay]

Did you buy taffy's vec?

theres heaps of parts i wanted of that....

[Greenmeanie]

I dont think too many vectras float around with the same dirty big bull bar:smile5:...... lol.... I thought it was a joke bit is truely functional ,it fits through the grill and behind is a welded beam of some sort..as strong as.. I did not have time to take the front off and see how it was done I just needed to get the engine sorted... Give me another eight hours and all will be finished.:arf:

Taffy's vectra was calling out to me to save it:sad: ,It did not want to go to GOD:nonod: What could I do but grab some tools and make lemonade.:smile5:
How in blazes would you get the parts over there:out: wouldn't you be better off buying in WA.

[Devo]

Took one sub out. Every time I listened to a ministry of sound cd the bass was too loud on 0 and was giving me a major headache!

[adam_92]

Gave the engine some love and a layer of paint... uploading pics to my ride thread

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[lonewolf1983]

picked up my turbo back 3" stainless steel exhaust today

[gmonkey]

Took out the 15" rockford and replaced it with a 13" Focal... sounds just as loud and more response :) + boot space now!

[Bobarache]

Pulled into the garage tonight and noticed a white paint scrape on the drivers door :mad5: obviously my wife went shopping today.

F@#%ing morons who don't give a shit about other ppl's cars :mad2:

[Dahlia]

Just derestricted my airbox. Much easier when I had tools on hand, no wind and sun :)
While I was there I also installed my total closure unit. Works great.

Very happy productive day :)

Edit: OH and vectra c air intake is on its way :)

[Bloodnok]

While I was there I also installed my total closure unit. Works great.

Good to hear :)

[Dahlia]

Good to hear :)
I had your instructions and Astra sport instructions printed out and laid across my front lawn trying to work out which wires are which haha. I love any excuse to solder haha

[Daisy]

.....

[Kazz]

Son put in the new ECU this morning, she runs lke a dream now, so I took her out for a nice wash and vacuum.
Just need to clean the windows and Armorall the inside now. :smile5:

[fezzick]

Washed it!

[Ice]

replaced my stock front and rear wiper blades with new Bosch one's which were half the price delivered from the UK than they were from Barloworld Glen Waverley ! Up your Holden !!!!!

[hazrd]

replaced my stock front and rear wiper blades with new Bosch one's which were half the price delivered from the UK than they were from Barloworld Glen Waverley ! Up your Holden !!!!!

link to bosch ones?
bought some aftermarket ones (some weird brand name) a few weeks back for ours and they are absolute rubbish

[Bobarache]

Reset the airbag light. Yay me!

Good work :cornut: How do you nail it in the end ?

[Daisy]

.....

[JMZ]

replaced dirty, peeling, old gearstick and handbrake boots with slick new ones. black with black stitching to keep it simple.

If I find the cable for my camera, I'll upload photos in my ride thread.

they're here...

http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showthread.php?25510-Jimbo-W-and-his-01-Astra-G&p=689241#post689241

[glider]

Drove to Kenilworth for no particular reason

Fitted Driving Lights, Floor Mats and lockable tow pin

[lonewolf1983]

went for a 200km thrash at 6am this morning with a bunch of other hi-po cars.
Kept up ok with most cars, felt very safe to drive (unlike my old skyline on the same route).

needs the exhaust and FMIC on ASAP though lol

[faneca]

fixed my window brake light only moments ago to find that my right brake light had blown :facepalm: so popped into the servo and now finally i have all 3 brake lights working after a solid 4 months :D

[Shadow110]

Accidentally missed fourth gear while on a blast on the way home and revved to 6000, won't be doing that anytime soon again...

[ChrisMaz]

Accidentally missed fourth gear while on a blast on the way home and revved to 6000, won't be doing that anytime soon again...

Nothing wrong with bouncing off the limiter every now and then :p

[gman]

Ordered new 225/45/17 track tyres for it
Seen pics of the new poly filled engine mounts
Finalised ratio's for the straight cut gear box
Sorted a cage builder
Bought a HANS device (to save my neck should thigns go wrong)....

[UNEEQ]

Put in a new globe for front passenger headlight after telling Motoquipe that their book is wrong, the low beams are H7 and the highs are H1, not the other way round.

[gmonkey]

Put in a new globe for front passenger headlight after telling Motoquipe that their book is wrong, the low beams are H7 and the highs are H1, not the other way round.


you trusted motoquipe? that was ur first mistake

[Nurb608]

Ordered new 225/45/17 track tyres for it
Seen pics of the new poly filled engine mounts
Finalised ratio's for the straight cut gear box
Sorted a cage builder
Bought a HANS device (to save my neck should thigns go wrong)....

What tyres did ya go for?

[gman]

A got a set of Nitto NT-01's.

I'm also looking at a set of Yokohama A050's here in HKG that I can ship back to Aus. Just checking on prices for shipping...Still might work out cheaper and might even throw another set of wheels in there too if its sea freight and weight is no issue. :)

[metry]

almost got wiped out by some d*ck head that ran a red.

[Dahlia]

Got a weird ticking sound... trying to find out where its coming from...

[Bobarache]

Got a weird ticking sound... trying to find out where its coming from...

What ever you do...don't cut the red wire when you find it !!! :swg:

[CNBLU]

Got my new muffler installed

[JohnBu]

What you get Gav?

[poita]

opened the door

[ROCCO]

Put the key in turned it on


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[Feelinlucky75]

figured out my sparks in cylinder 2 and 3 are dead... time to get new ones and hope to god its not the coil pack

[CNBLU]

What you get Gav?

twin tip varex, just going for a different look

[gman]

twin tip varex, just going for a different look

Nice!!! Mine is the twin tip, but not the Varex...

[JohnBu]

Just wondering does the Varex (motor) have a good life expectancy being so part of a system that runs very hot?

[dglewis80]

Still looking for it....

[guy 27]

replaced oil pressure switch.

put 18s back on.

[glider]

removed front left, fitted spare (trader)

[CNBLU]

Just wondering does the Varex (motor) have a good life expectancy being so part of a system that runs very hot?

Not sure John, my old one is 2 yrs old and still works fine. Xforce have a pretty good name.

[poita]

Well sorted out all of the stereo today :)

It's LOUD, just how I like it!

Now to find some new front speakers

[dutchy]

walked around the car about 20 times today trying to decide where to put my Opelaus 3d stickers.....................................

[lonewolf1983]

got my Courtenay FMIC kit today, looks great quality.
Reflashing back to std in preperation for Dyno tomorrow

[delemonte]

twin tip varex, just going for a different look

Twin tip Varex FTW! :p

Btw, did you cut/change the rear bar to suit the twin tips at all, Gav? I'm just remembering mine is still just sitting under the single arch

[CNBLU]

Twin tip Varex FTW! :p

Btw, did you cut/change the rear bar to suit the twin tips at all, Gav? I'm just remembering mine is still just sitting under the single arch

Nah i havnt, mechanic did say it would look better but i cbf.... minor detail for alot of work!

[NZVXR]

Finished opelising the SRi.http://tapatalk.com/mu/765c33b6-d13c-8093.jpg

[droodles]

got another ****ing speeding fine in the mail...this time $239 and 3 points for doing 80 in 70 zone. ****ing pigs.

[Nurb608]

got another ****ing speeding fine in the mail...this time $239 and 3 points for doing 80 in 70 zone. ****ing pigs.

Isn't that only a 1 point infringement?

[droodles]

well it was really 83km/hr LOL

[Shay]

got another ****ing speeding fine in the mail...this time $239 and 3 points for doing 80 in 70 zone. ****ing pigs.

How is that in anyway their fault?

[vectra.lee]

Because they charge heaps for a small infringement.
In NSW you get fined double if u're caught passing a "safety cam". It'll get you for crossing a red and going over the speed limit.
I only crossed the red and it gave me $344.

For example, "Drive on/over continuous white edge line" = $1031 and 4 points...REALLY?
Some of them are reasonable, other are pretty stupid so yeh.

I wonder what it's like in WA.

Used Injector cleaner fluid and radiator stop leak.
I think it helped. LOL.

[gman]

Bought more stuff for it!!!!

Why can't I STOP!!!! :D

[poita]

How dare the police do the job they are being paid for.

Remember they don't make the laws, they are only enforcing them.

Simple really, don't speed

[Feelinlucky75]

How dare the police do the job they are being paid for.

Remember they don't make the laws, they are only enforcing them.

Simple really, don't speed

+1

[hazrd]

+1

+2

[Dahlia]

installed leds behind my needles

[Nurb608]

Bought more stuff for it!!!!

Why can't I STOP!!!! :D

Your an addict, just accept it and move on :lol:

[adam_92]

+1 to the speeding. I got caught once dropped from a 100 to a 70 and I got caught doing 79 down a steep hill. About 100m after the limit changed.

My car... fitted rear Eibach springs and mudflaps and changed the front grill over. It looks so much more aggressive now. Started at 4.45 and finished at 5.30... the joys of owning a decent rattle gun... then it got too dark for pics and any other work. Will see how I go and maybe get fronts fitted tomorrow then an alignment ASAP.

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[Nurb608]

+1 to the speeding. I got caught once dropped from a 100 to a 70 and I got caught doing 79 down a steep hill. About 100m after the limit changed.

I've been caught more than once, and each time the police officer asks me if I had a reason, i said "Yep, i'm a dickhead" lol.

My view is if your willing to speed, you should be willing to cop the fine. I've calmed down alot since going to the track though, now all I worry about is keeping the car safe so I have it for track days!

[gman]

I've been booked more times then I care to remember!!!

Always my own fault, though was once cautioned after a short conversation:

Police: you know you were speeding right?

Me: I do now, sorry about that.

Police: Any particular reason you were doing XXX here?

Me: Well none that are really a reason, except it's 2am, I'm on an expressway driving a GT3. That's about it really.

Police: Look, jut keep it under 110 and be sensible. Off ya go.

Me: cheers mate, champion!!!

Some police will take into account the circumstances, others don't. But if your doing 120kph is a 60 zone at 6pm on Friday, I wouldn't expect any "discretion" to be shown. :)

Sent from........

[Shay]

How dare the police do the job they are being paid for.

Remember they don't make the laws, they are only enforcing them.

Simple really, don't speed

thats exactly what i was getting at, only time to get mad at cops is when they target your car when your doing nothing wrong, every other time its your fault...

[Dahlia]

Replaced blown headlight :)

[Devo]

dumped it on its guts yesterday. just to see how cool it looked :) dw it wont be staying this low.
http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g476/Deveson/264197_1627921637592_1823104324_1026291_6159369_n1 .jpg
http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g476/Deveson/264197_1627921517589_1823104324_1026288_6693798_n1 .jpg

[metry]

looks alright devo (Y) although idk how the car would like it. if the roads in victoria are anything like sydney imma guess itd hate it

[faneca]

Howd you gt it that low?


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[Devo]

i dont even know. i didnt do it my mate did at his shop. I was told NOT to get kw v1 coilovers and get the eibachs and that but i just thought meh im not using it on a track so lets just try out the kw's. plus they are adjustable in height so i can put it that low then raise it up again. drops 30-60 mm. it was only dropped to take a picture didnt even stay that low for an hour.

[hazrd]

roads in vic arent too bad, unless u live in the west lol

springs would have been removed and dropped on just the shocks

[guy 27]

put subs back in and washed it.

devo: that looks unreal at that height.

[Devo]

springs would have been removed and dropped on just the shocks

Actually the springs were in at lowest setting. Currently adjusted it to 130mm all round.

[delemonte]

Fitted new ARB drop links on both Astras. No more knocking!! :D
Let's hope it stays that way

[adam_92]

Fitted the Eibach springs. Front end looks really low now and the back hasn't changed heaps

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[faneca]

Gave it a nice clean this morning after yesterdays adventures n fitted my opel badge to the back, fotos in my ride thread


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[nick_sixx]

Bought snow foam lance

[Daisy]

.....

[Dahlia]

Installed gray/silver coupe steering wheel and red led steering wheel controls.

[UNEEQ]

Fixed my dodgy Brostick for my gauges. Hopefully the gauge won't fall off tomorrow.

Also glued the metal accellerator pedal back on (SRiT have "racing" pedals) - yes it's only glued, and the clutch and brakes feel like they are just clipped on by some rubber!

[BradstaMS]

Chucked a bottle of Nulon clean, boost, whatever the hell it was, into the petrol, afew engine coughs and farts later, the car ran beautifully.

[lonewolf1983]

Fixed my dodgy Brostick for my gauges. Hopefully the gauge won't fall off tomorrow.

Also glued the metal accellerator pedal back on (SRiT have "racing" pedals) - yes it's only glued, and the clutch and brakes feel like they are just clipped on by some rubber!

Yeah my brake pedal did the same, the rubber looks like its split.
Going to order a new one from the uk for 7pounds next time i buy something else

[gmonkey]

thats exactly what i was getting at, only time to get mad at cops is when they target your car when your doing nothing wrong, every other time its your fault...


happen to me 2 nights ago.... got pulled over for doing 70km/h through a roundabout (in an 80km/h zone) didnt loose traction stayed in my lane and even indicated! Cop pulled me over said why do you think i pulled you over? i said i got no clue as i did nothing illegal, then got the "you better stop the cheek unless you want a fine", i then went what for? :P got breathealised had 0 drinks in me.. got told not to watch 2 fast 2 furious and behave like it on the road i laughed... i laughed harder when he said "im sure ur car goes like the clappers but dont need to do this on the streets" i LOL'D hard at that



might like to add this happened at 1am on empty dry streets

[Bloodnok]

Paid the rego on both of them. (Epic budgeting fail getting two cars both due at the same time...)

[faneca]

fixed my wiper blades/ installed new ones

[scaifeys2.2mk4]

looked at it

[UNEEQ]

Had new Toyo Proxes4 fitted to rear. 235/40's though... No scrubbing and I gav it a good testing on the humps outside the work carpark!! Ten thumbs up. Now just need 2 for the front!

[CNBLU]

Installed new set of bosch aerotwins

[dglewis80]

Lost the V off the back so now its just a 6

[BradstaMS]

Parked it in the garage, driving the SP25 till my back gets better.

[Ascona C GT]

Gave it a good wash:)

[metry]

Had new Toyo Proxes4 fitted to rear. 235/40's though... No scrubbing and I gav it a good testing on the humps outside the work carpark!! Ten thumbs up. Now just need 2 for the front!

how good are they? easily one of the best tyres ive driven on

[Feelinlucky75]

fiddled with it... just waiting on my coil pack to turn up... how this fixes it... i wanna drive again...

[SAopelgal]

1. Could'nt sleep 2am:
Taped her up treated my trim with forever black

2. Removed fuel cap, removed driver side door.
Peeled of my clear coat with some crazy gray tape :)

3.Removed clear coat with some sand paper ( Arms are dead )

4. Taped her up

5. ready to be sprayed 2K all the way :)

6. Don't like the new color will go back to my paint man adjust the color and respray the whole car (yes the whole car will commence on 22.07.2011 :)


http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu9/SAopelgal/266527_109733302454275_100002528179236_87515_78171 36_o.jpghttp://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu9/SAopelgal/265475_112329905527948_100002528179236_106977_7264 736_o.jpghttp://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu9/SAopelgal/266512_112330085527930_100002528179236_106984_7035 14_o.jpghttp://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu9/SAopelgal/279569_112330285527910_100002528179236_106986_1501 032_o.jpg

[dglewis80]

Nice work!!!

[willhouse]

Went a bit overboard with the polishing....

http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab91/wilhouse/P1010119.jpg

[SLY-SRiT]

Fitted my total closure module and new wiper blades :)
Tomorrow the bumper bar comes off to get resprayed, whilst that's off it's getting it's new front mount intercooler kit fitted. Can't wait

[adam_92]

vectra... gave her a bath

gsi... pulled the heart out.

[Shay]

Handbreaky's.... lots and lots of handbreaky's...

Raced in round 3 of the state motorkhana championship, drove really well, not a single penalty which is rare.

[ChrisMaz]

how good are they? easily one of the best tyres ive driven on

Drove my car yesterday in the dry and the Toyo tyres I got ****ed over with are worse than Half tread Conti's. Will never recommend these to anyone.

[adam_92]

I already said toyos are crap. They don't last long either

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[boorny88]

Fixed up my total closure with a bit of solder now works perfect yay cheers james

[Bloodnok]

Fixed up my total closure with a bit of solder now works perfect yay cheers james

Good to hear :)

[faneca]

Dropped it off for a service, got home n my new grill has arrived thanks heaps to will, bout to go pick it up :)


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[Dahlia]

Dropped it off for a service, got home n my new grill has arrived thanks heaps to will, bout to go pick it up :)


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Crosshatch grill will look awesome

[btm]

took her for a 300km squirt down through the southern highlands. so many good twisties :)