What have you done to your car lately?

[hazrd]

3.5 Years in my GTi... A/C was perfect

The new owner however, I wouldnt know lol

[corsa b combat]

Started to tint the "B's" windows then the opc . can't handle this heat.

[bpoin007]

Went and did my p2 ( hazard perception test ) test and passed was probable the easiest thing I have every done so now I don't have to display my p plates any more & only 6 more months of p2's and full licence woot =D

[faneca]

Woot woot! Good feeling ay!

[bpoin007]

Defiantly, I know it sounds bad but I look forward to being able to have one beer and can still drive.

[andrew]

Started to prep my new headlights for paint,

[rodsfromday]

Coilovers finally in after almost 3 yrs.......

[andrew]

Gave up trying to find a way to get some aftermarket cams for the SRi that don't cost an arm and a leg... over $1000AUD???!!! Geeeeeeeeeet f**************ked!

Dbilas will post to aust and will be under $1000 with post, regal use the dbilas cams for there upgrade stages

[DRMAT]

Started to prep my new headlights for paint,

$780AU before shipping from dbilas... so not far under $1000, and certainly not a price worth paying IMHO. Regal will add their bit on top as well. Courtenay want $1300AU before shipping!

[andrew]

$780AU before shipping from dbilas... so not far under $1000, and certainly not a price worth paying IMHO.

That's the part of having a twin cam 16v motor, plus the cams are made new, some of the places in OZ will just regrind the stock cams,
I got the intake manifold and the 272`cams for $1900 with the shipping

[Shadow110]

New tires for the nugget...
Hankook s1evos... nice
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/16/munu5ade.jpg

[DRMAT]

That's the part of having a twin cam 16v motor, plus the cams are made new, some of the places in OZ will just regrind the stock cams,
I got the intake manifold and the 272`cams for $1900 with the shipping


That'd be awesome, but way more than i'm willing to put into a run around.

[MaXiLeeCH]

I fixed the bloody thing.........AGAIN!!!
Given half a chance, I'd ditch the Astra and go to something that does NOT use electronics to make it run.

[adam_92]

I fixed the bloody thing.........AGAIN!!!
Given half a chance, I'd ditch the Astra and go to something that does NOT use electronics to make it run.

So... a pushbike??

[gman]

Mapped out the plan for 2014 and the lead up to WTAC 2014 in October....

[adam_92]

^^ and...

You can't just leave us hanging like that!

[Shadow110]

^^ and...

You can't just leave us hanging like that!

Step one... aero kit...
Step two... put together...
Step three... because race car...

[hazrd]

Mapped out the plan for 2014 and the lead up to WTAC 2014 in October....

:woohoo1:

[poita]

Drove it :D

[adam_92]

Which one? The neweST one

[Kennedy]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/17/dasatajy.jpg

Decided to respray the centre console white. Not sure if I'm keen on it though.

[Silver Surfer]

Like the blue against the white Good job

[dutchy]

Decided to respray the centre console white. Not sure if I'm keen on it though.

Might be very bright with the sun bouncing/reflecting off it.

[Gaz6210]

Achievement unlocked..

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/20/jebuqy3a.jpg

[chris_r]

I performed some extreme weight reduction to the iLoad. I cleaned out god knows how much crap, although now thanks to our container deposit levy here in SA, I'll do well at the recycle centre this weekend.

[adam_92]

Went to u pull it yesterday afternoon. Ripped the whole interior out of the astra there and got the dash loom.

If anyone needs any parts from the interior of a ts astra they are all in the rear of the car and ready to go.

[Elliot_O]

Went to u pull it yesterday afternoon. Ripped the whole interior out of the astra there and got the dash loom.

If anyone needs any parts from the interior of a ts astra they are all in the rear of the car and ready to go.

Dash parts? Or leather seats?;)

[adam_92]

Cloth seats. All the dash is pulled out

[delemonte]

Changed the oil last week.

Cleaned driver-side windscreen wiper with some alcohol and the passenger-side with some silicone spray for comparison. The verdict: both work like new ones again and they're 2 years old - highly recommended. Silicone spray probably won't dry the blade out like the alcohol will.. but I will probably stick with the alcohol and apply silicone later if the blades start to dry out.

Ordered a new radiator last week too. Going back to a stock one.
Just bought new gearbox oil (Penrite ProGear 75W85). I wonder how it'll compare to the 75W90 I put in last time.

[faneca]

Went to u pull it yesterday afternoon. Ripped the whole interior out of the astra there and got the dash loom.

If anyone needs any parts from the interior of a ts astra they are all in the rear of the car and ready to go.

You don't recall if it have a cruise control stalk do you?

[adam_92]

It certainly did but because it was an auto, it didnt have the clutch switch. Only a brake switch. But when I spoke to guy 27, he said he has a wiring diagram somewhere to wire in a clutch switch too.


Edit... oh I forgot to mention, I grabbed the cruise/indicator stork and the brake pedal switch :P

[Brando47]

It certainly did but because it was an auto, it didnt have the clutch switch. Only a brake switch. But when I spoke to guy 27, he said he has a wiring diagram somewhere to wire in a clutch switch too.


Edit... oh I forgot to mention, I grabbed the cruise/indicator stork and the brake pedal switch :P

Did you get a back seat? Mine is rooted haha

If you know what I mean

[adam_92]

There was a back seat in the astra at u pull it.

[Numbnut]

Changed wipers. It's nice being able to see when it rains.

[Elliot_O]

Drove it through two kinda deep puddles accidentally, the battery light came on... oops. All good now though:D

[Raisin]

Got a new set of tires today. Went with Kumho KU31s, but I feel as though the turn in response is significantly worse than the 8 year old Goodyear Eagle F1's that were on there.

[chris_r]

Fitted new gaiters, leather dash hood and chrome dial rings to SRi. Was going to do some soldering on the loom for the E30, but the one tip I had for my soldering iron exploded the other night, so that idea went out the window. Doesn't help that the iron's being dicky of late too. Now waiting for new unit to arrive, bloody Toll IPEC taking a week to ship from Brisbane. May as well have sent it Auspost, lol.

[DRMAT]

What's the dash hood look like?

[adam_92]

Look in his ride thread. Looks quite decent.

[chris_r]

Gotta say I do like how it came out. I only wish they did a kit for the centre console part. And the chrome rings added a nice touch to it too.

[delemonte]

Fitted the new radiator over the weekend. I hope it gives another 10 years of service like the factory one!

[adam_92]

Stripped the passenger side of the engine in the turbo. The passenger side driveshaft/cv boot disintegrated which caused grease to be flung everywhere and dry out the cv joint which was clicking/knocking like crazy when driving. New driveshaft should be here about 3.30ish.

[Shadow110]

Sweeettttt!!!!
Much more handling needed...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/28/anuqatan.jpg

[chris_r]

Stripped the passenger side of the engine in the turbo. The passenger side driveshaft/cv boot disintegrated which caused grease to be flung everywhere and dry out the cv joint which was clicking/knocking like crazy when driving. New driveshaft should be here about 3.30ish.

Bugger. I can't see you working out in this heat without being burnt to a crisp. Oh yeah, got those C22 cams here anytime you want them.

[lonewolf1983]

Took it for a drive and got a couple of pics

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5515/12217176756_6bbcdc147b_b.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5510/12216969874_f7a24ef66f_b.jpg

[Shadow110]

Look good mate!!!

[Jen]

Had an ass decide that it was ok to open his car door onto mine then start telling me off when I told him to be more careful

[adam_92]

Bugger. I can't see you working out in this heat without being burnt to a crisp. Oh yeah, got those C22 cams here anytime you want them.

Sweet! I doubt il get time to come down to your place soon. Could you bring them to the feb beach cruise?

[Kennedy]

Fitted my new AFR gauge, washed it and parked it up again.

[chris_r]

Sweet! I doubt il get time to come down to your place soon. Could you bring them to the feb beach cruise?

So, I'm guessing you're not getting the loom from that Astra down at the local U-Pull-It any time soon then? (It's only like 2 min drive from my house). Yeah, probably easier to bring them out on the next cruise anyway.

[faneca]

Pretty sure he has already got them from the one down south.

[chris_r]

Pretty sure he has already got them from the one down south.

Weren't they butchered or something by some ham fisted moron?

[adam_92]

I got interior loom from lonsdale but there is an engine loom at lizbef. I just haven't had the time to get out there. So many sickies at work lately so I keep getting called for shifts. I was gonna go out today/tomorrow but i got called in both days.

[Brando47]

Got all the SRi Turbo suspension put in yesterday, has firmed it up a little and feels much less boaty :) Small drop in the front but will see if it settles out a bit more over time, not too worried anyway as it still feels 100% on what I had before. Big thanks to adam_92 for hooking me up with that

[Shadow110]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/31/bu5utasa.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/31/u4a9abeb.jpg

Much needed grip

[chris_r]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/31/bu5utasa.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/31/u4a9abeb.jpg

Much needed grip

Definitely I will have to do this sometime soon to go with that awesome braking power I have now.

Got a little ticked off with the head unit in the iLoad. Being one of those aftermarket all in one Chinese units with GPS, etc. it started beeping a lot, randomly as if I were touching the touchscreen, except I wasn't. Then I went postal on it. Needless to say, I cracked the touchscreen on it and decided to refit the original head unit.

[Silver Surfer]

Lonewolfs pics Love it! If only I could get a hold of those sparco rims in silver

[XLR87N]

So i helped my sister-in-law today with her Astra H. Her roof rails were trashed and peeling. I looked at a few repair options but landed on spraying them with armour all custom shield! Yes I am addicted, but they came out better than new.

Key steps:

-remove strips if possible. Most are held on with clips. But be gentle because they could be brittle.

-using a strong object like a trim removal tool or screw driver. Peel and chip as much of the old finish off as possible.

- do a light Sanding.

-clean surface with water and dry

-apply 4-5 coats of plastidip/custom shield ($25 for a can in AUS) with 10 mins between coats. Make sure the first coat is just a dusting. If the surface has heavy pitting just keep spraying until filled

-after 1 hour put the parts back on your car.

Before:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/01/u2utugu7.jpg

After:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/01/e9aje2yv.jpg

[chris_r]

This stupid heat has prevented me from doing too much outside, so I thought I'd break in the new soldering station (this one also has a heat gun for SMD reworking and heatshrinking) and make the harness adapter for the E30. Still, I'll need to head down to Jaycar or Supercheap and get a couple of plugs to do the three remaining wires for the dash cluster (speedo, econogauge and tacho). Going to pick up a new interior for it tomorrow too.

[adam_92]

Where are you picking the interior up from?

[chris_r]

Where are you picking the interior up from?

Norton Summit/Teringie area.

[Brando47]

Norton Summit/Teringie area.

Will be the same bloke I sold Aaron's old stock Astra allows to I reckon, he has them on his e30 rally project :) Looks like a lot of fun!

[DRMAT]

Put in new bonnet stay clip and new boot carpet clips :D Measured boot for possible sub install.

[chris_r]

Will be the same bloke I sold Aaron's old stock Astra allows to I reckon, he has them on his e30 rally project :) Looks like a lot of fun!

Yep, same guy. Bloody hard to find a decent interior for the old E30 and his apparently has little damage to the driver's seat, so I snapped it up as soon as I saw it. Means I go from a blue to a beige interior, but it's gotta be better than a driver's seat that's just a metal frame with a dodgy lambswool seat cover on it.

[faneca]

Did some painting and some cutting because I was a tad bored
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/01/5e4ese5u.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/01/epe5e2et.jpg

Want to make a extension for the bottom of the lower grille so that all the air goes to the ic.

Also need to drop the ic down a cm for looks lol.

[XLR87N]

Looks great man!

[andrew]

Test fitted my irmscher rear bar and it looks awesome, also started to make the mount for my heltech ecu

[Shadow110]

Old man got me gearbox gasket. $21 not too bad. This weekend is gearbox service.

[faneca]

Test fitted my irmscher rear bar and it looks awesome, also started to make the mount for my heltech ecu

This post is pointless without pics!

[Shadow110]

Aftermath of lower control arm... ouch
And ended up damaging tie rod end too...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/05/yvydegah.jpg

[andrew]

This post is pointless without pics!
its not pointless there are a lot a post's in here with no pic's, so you post is pointless!!!

[sooty]

its not pointless there are a lot a post's in here with no pic's, so you post is pointless!!!

I think Aaron is trying to say he'd like to see pictures ;) he's not having a go

[andrew]

I think Aaron is trying to say he'd like to see pictures ;) he's not having a go

I have a pic of the rear bar on my post in the members rides, at the moment I will only be putting up pic's of the parts only, I will be only putting up pics of the car when its done
as I want to keep it hidden until it comes out for the first time, its just it is a big build and a lot of custom mods that I am doing so I don't want it to leak out anyway before its done, I have owned it for 10 years now and its been off the road for 7 years that's why it only has 52,000km on it

[hazrd]

its not pointless there are a lot a post's in here with no pic's, so you post is pointless!!!


I have a pic of the rear bar on my post in the members rides, at the moment I will only be putting up pic's of the parts only, I will be only putting up pics of the car when its done
as I want to keep it hidden until it comes out for the first time, its just it is a big build and a lot of custom mods that I am doing so I don't want it to leak out anyway before its done, I have owned it for 10 years now and its been off the road for 7 years that's why it only has 52,000km on it

http://m.quickmeme.com/img/39/399930a11d6a0f9e9452b6573c9ee4d5120c244e8695681c44 9bc8dc80b9bd64.jpg

[faneca]

I think Aaron is trying to say he'd like to see pictures ;) he's not having a go

This ^^^

There used to be a meme that said it but I couldn't find it. Thought I had a little note with it so it wasn't miss read but obviously I didn't.

Didn't mean it to come across as having a go, sorry bud.

[andrew]

This ^^^

There used to be a meme that said it but I couldn't find it. Thought I had a little note with it so it wasn't miss read but obviously I didn't.

Didn't mean it to come across as having a go, sorry bud.

that's ok mate, I was just use to the guys at corsa c uk, they are pretty rude, its has taken me 5 years to find the rear bar, at the moment I am just trying to keep what it looks like under wraps its hard to do but I think it is working, I have spent $30k in the last 6 months on parts and it is starting to all come together now,

[faneca]

Yikes!!! I have a feeling this build is gonna be epic!

Good luck trying to keep it a secret! Iv never managed to succeed lol
Yeah haven't heard great things about some people on there. :/

[chris_r]

Good luck trying to keep it a secret! Iv never managed to succeed lol

Doesn't help when you kinda go to adam_92 and drop hints about the next mod you're doing and vice versa, lol.

[adam_92]

I never share aarons secrets. And I try to refrain from telling aaron about my mods. Hey, how long did I keep the red leather under wraps?? chris_r faneca

[andrew]

well I have had it hidden for the last few years now, keeping the big things to my self, plus I have been doing most of the work my self at my mates workshop, the only thing I have not done myself was the engine machining, I have just started doing the bodywork and there is a fair bit of it to do and modify to get it the way I want,

[tbclose]

Upgraded the worn factory bushes on the Veccys front wishbones with Powerflex polyurethane bushes and I cannot believe the difference in feel and handling. 10/10 from me, couldn't be happier. Replaced the upper control arms in the rear too, those bearings should have gone a long time ago...

[kovert]

Gave the old Astra a wash. Rims look great free of brake dust.

[Shadow110]

Gearbox service over weekend... didnt smell or look too good :-/. But smooth as now shifting. A bit notchy but all my opels have been like that. Feels like passenger wheel bearing is gone... :-(

[corsa b combat]

Gave the opc a wash and fixed new numberplate.

[guy 27]

put new rego sticker on. its purple this year for those in states that no longer have them.

[chris_r]

put new rego sticker on. its purple this year for those in states that no longer have them.

What's a rego sticker? Lol. You know it's bad if SA is even ahead of other states in this regard (if you can call it being ahead).

[adam_92]

I dont mind it. The rego sticker was a good reminder but the ezy reg app allows you to check it from anywhere and also allows you to set a reminder

[faneca]

Yeah ezyreg app makes everything about it easier.

In Mexico you weren't actually allowed to remove the rego stickers so you would see cars driving around with 15 stickers on the rear quarter window.

[dutchy]

put new rego sticker on. its purple this year for those in states that no longer have them.

Ah nice, purple, better than the brown one we had a few years ago, will be getting mine next month.

[chris_r]

Fitted new coil on plug kit to the E30. Now that the temps are dropping, maybe I'll get to stripping the interior out next and fitting new seats and carpets, etc. Building a shopping list for trim pieces I'm gonna need from U-Pull-It on my next trip.

Oh, and I've managed to get hold of the rest of the power window parts for the SRi. Two motors/regulators, cards, switches and door looms all for $300. I'll be picking it all up on Saturday. I figure that's not too bad, since I've already got the electric mirrors to go in too.

[Silver Surfer]

Installed plain slatted grille ( Thanks to jamessrit )

[Elliot_O]

Gave my car a quick spray with out Karcher at work and I blew the badge off, which left just the 3m tape on, I actually LOVE IT
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/13/nujaqa4u.jpg

[MikeCheck]

Installed rear leather seats. Awwwwww yis. Tomorrow the fronts go in!

Also I love the emblem now Elliot! Looks rad.

Cheers

M

[Kennedy]

Battery wasn't holding charge. Brand new one cost $98. Starts straight away now!

[guy 27]

detailed interior, washed wheels. will wash rest of car in the morning.

[Elliot_O]

Installed rear leather seats. Awwwwww yis. Tomorrow the fronts go in!

Also I love the emblem now Elliot! Looks rad.

Cheers

M

Sick Mike! Gotta put pics up when you have them all!

[MikeCheck]

Sick Mike! Gotta put pics up when you have them all!

Pics of the rears are in my thread. I'll take some finished ones tomorrow!

Cheers

M

[guy 27]

Finished detail.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/14/jasy4yzu.jpg

[faneca]

Nice! I'd do mine but it hasn't stopped raining for like a day and a half.

What front bar do you have on the car now?

[guy 27]

Nice! I'd do mine but it hasn't stopped raining for like a day and a half.

What front bar do you have on the car now?

Standard front bar.

[mickos]

Much more better

Mine also needs a good in and out clean

[adam_92]

Is that petes corsa in the background?

[guy 27]

Is that petes corsa in the background?

No that's mine now....

[faneca]

Is that petes corsa in the background?

Pete did say he sold it lol.

In which case congrats!

[nigelh]

Did a service today, changed engine oil and filter also decided to change the gearbox oil just so I know how much is in it (f40 has no level plug) and that it now has good quality oil.

[buchmueller]

Did a service today, changed engine oil and filter also decided to change the gearbox oil just so I know how much is in it (f40 has no level plug) and that it now has good quality oil.
What gearbox oil did you use? I was thinking of doing this at the first service.

[nigelh]

What gearbox oil did you use? I was thinking of doing this at the first service.

I use castrol syntrans it's also what drexler recommend for the lsd in fwd car. I also put 3.5L in not the 1.8-2L that the factory have.

[adam_92]

Stripping the z16se down to repaint it and clean it up a bit. Remove some excess weight.

[faneca]

Tried rotating rear tyres to the front. To stop fronts getting worse. Couldn't get the dam lock nut off. Front left won't grip the bit, but others will

[chris_r]

Tried rotating rear tyres to the front. To stop fronts getting worse. Couldn't get the dam lock nut off. Front left won't grip the bit, but others will

If you can't get that lock nut off, you may have to get someone to remove it for you. I had to do that on the SRi and it cost me $130 to have Brenton from Captain Thread to come out and remove two stubborn lock nuts. Drop him a line on 0407077414 if you get stuck. He lives out your way from memory.

Did some shopping today. Went to Just Little Car Spares to get door cards, window regulators, looms and switches for my power window/mirror conversion. Then went to U-Pull-It and got a mirror switch and found some chrome inner door handles. Now, all I'm missing is the door handle surround for the mirror switch to sit in. The three door looms I have aren't set up for the mirrors, but the 5 door looms are, so I might just de-pin the mirror wires out of the 5 door looms and put them in the 3 door looms. Ah, it's all fun.

[delemonte]

Sobbed about it...

Walked up on a nice lady who was using the rear of my car as a trolley-stop. I politely moved her trolley out of the way so I could access the boot of my car and, sure enough, it had left a nice scratch on my rear bar. I rubbed it gently to see if it would wipe off - no cigar! It had worn into the ABS plastic. Awkward moment while neither of us knew what to say as she fully recognised that she had marked my car. I sighed and got in my car and drove home very very frustrated. :cryin:

[hazrd]

Licence details of lady
Call insurance
They sort it

... unless you didnt have insurance

[dutchy]

Sobbed about it...

Walked up on a nice lady who was using the rear of my car as a trolley-stop. I politely moved her trolley out of the way so I could access the boot of my car and, sure enough, it had left a nice scratch on my rear bar. I rubbed it gently to see if it would wipe off - no cigar! It had worn into the ABS plastic. Awkward moment while neither of us knew what to say as she fully recognised that she had marked my car. I sighed and got in my car and drove home very very frustrated. :cryin:

Should have given it to her mate, rough hard and loud.

[Jen]

Should have given it to her mate, rough hard and loud.

That's what I did to a guy who opened his car door onto mine. Couldn't see what the big deal was as he only "kissed" it. Looking back I wish I kicked his car for some satisfaction

[faneca]

Officially sold the white car :(

[Gsi_Bryce]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/17/tujeta5y.jpg

Thought ild share a picture of the opel cousins :)

[corsa b combat]

Love the Corsa mate@ Gsi Bryce

[adam_92]

You sold the white car months ago faneca... you mean you officially got paid for the white car

[faneca]

Yup basically, basically ash parents have now paid for the whole car rather than part of. Lol

[chris_r]

Alright, cleaned throttle body, MAF, EGR and O2 sensor. Cleared codes and no more codes come up. Still surging, but settles after one or two cycles and sounds like it's still misfiring. Probably bad plugs and/or coil pack. So faneca, I guess I'll see you tomorrow for that coil pack for sure.

[faneca]

No worries mate, it's in the car ready for transfer still

[dutchy]

That's what I did to a guy who opened his car door onto mine. Couldn't see what the big deal was as he only "kissed" it. Looking back I wish I kicked his car for some satisfaction

Some people don't care.

[delemonte]

Licence details of lady
Call insurance
They sort it

... unless you didnt have insurance

No, I have full comprehensive insurance.. I dunno..

I struggle with the fact that I care so much more about my car than anyone else (like most of us on here).. but because I'm the odd one out, I feel like I'm in the wrong and I shouldn't be forcing any amount of appreciation/respect for an object on anybody else. But ultimately, other people should respect your property just the same...

I wish it didn't happen but I really hope it was awkward enough for her that she is more careful and doesn't do it to anybody else.

[Jen]

No, I have full comprehensive insurance.. I dunno..

I struggle with the fact that I care so much more about my car than anyone else (like most of us on here).. but because I'm the odd one out, I feel like I'm in the wrong and I shouldn't be forcing any amount of appreciation/respect for an object on anybody else. But ultimately, other people should respect your property just the same...

I wish it didn't happen but I really hope it was awkward enough for her that she is more careful and doesn't do it to anybody else.

Exactly. It doesn't matter if they love their cars or not it's still about respect for other people's property. I'm sure she wouldn't like you being so disrespectful to her belongings whether it was her car or something else. Hopefully as you say it was awkward enough for her to not do it again

[guy 27]

New steering rack in today. tomorrow 2 new tyres and wheel alignment.

[DRMAT]

Subwoofer, amp and new component speakers (almost) fitted :D

[chris_r]

Fixed the idle issue with the SRi. Replaced plugs with fresh ones and swapped in spare coil pack, no dice. Still idling like a pig and still no codes. Then I had a brainfart thinking what else would cause an engine to idle like this and it came to me, vacuum leak. I reach around the back of the throttle and sure enough, the vacuum hose that goes from the TB to that silly little valve on the back of the airbox had come off. Now, it's running sweet as again.

I decided I was going to order some speakers for the front, seeing as I've gotta take the door trims off, so I went and ordered a pair of Alpine Type-R SPR60C component speakers. And eventually I might get around to installing the Alpine Type-R 6x9s that I had in the GSi too.

[faneca]

Started fitting rear sway bar, passenger side rear beam bolt won't budge, right side is on tho.

Pain in the ass.

Lock nut that won't unlock on the wheels and a bolt that doesn't wanna come out so I can put the sway bar on.

[tatugirl]

Fitting a new front bumper, cleaned and polished. Just gotta do mesh next and clean up trim

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/21/a8ugyme8.jpg

[chris_r]

Fitting a new front bumper, cleaned and polished. Just gotta do mesh next and clean up trim

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/21/a8ugyme8.jpg

Gotta say, I do like the look of the later front bumpers. My problem is, I want one from the facelifted SRi, so you can imagine what it's like finding one. What I could probably do is, there's a guy on eBay UK that sells a replica splitter. Get one of those, paint it and fit it, instant facelift SRi bumper. Works out to just under 160GBP shipped. Not bad considering the genuine Irmscher unit is around double that, before shipping. Link for splitter is here if you're interested: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Corsa-C-Face-Lift-Front-Splitter-2004-on-/111246550947?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19e6cfa7a3


Anyway, my new front speakers rocked up today and I've got my door looms all ready to go (had to frankenstein the 3 door and 5 door looms to get both mirrors and windows working). Gotta find my CrazyLED power window switches now to match the rest of the lighting, lol.

[tatugirl]

Gotta say, I do like the look of the later front bumpers. My problem is, I want one from the facelifted SRi, so you can imagine what it's like finding one. What I could probably do is, there's a guy on eBay UK that sells a replica splitter. Get one of those, paint it and fit it, instant facelift SRi bumper. Works out to just under 160GBP shipped. Not bad considering the genuine Irmscher unit is around double that, before shipping. Link for splitter is here if you're interested: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Corsa-C-Face-Lift-Front-Splitter-2004-on-/111246550947?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19e6cfa7a3


Anyway, my new front speakers rocked up today and I've got my door looms all ready to go (had to frankenstein the 3 door and 5 door looms to get both mirrors and windows working). Gotta find my CrazyLED power window switches now to match the rest of the lighting, lol.

True finding an SRI one would be hard, was hard enough finding mine and in black haha. You know the splitter will be like $300AU right?

[DWS 92]

Changed bulbs as one of my HIDs shorted and blew a fuse. Will be ripping out the ballasts next time front bumper is off. Also ordering genuine bumper grilles from Autovaux soon.

[chris_r]

True finding an SRI one would be hard, was hard enough finding mine and in black haha. You know the splitter will be like $300AU right?

Yeah, but have you ever priced the original Irmscher splitter? For the pre facelift one it's 300EUR.

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[Shadow110]

Passemger front bearing replaced... yeh she was stuffed... may have to redo other sides nut as well. No more whoping noise yay! Now just all of front suspension to be replaced. :-(

[faneca]

Passemger front bearing replaced... yeh she was stuffed... may have to redo other sides nut as well. No more whoping noise yay! Now just all of front suspension to be replaced. :-(

Turn that frown upside down my man! New suspension is a good thing... After you get over the bank stuff haha

I cleaned the VXRs interior, and gave it's a quick wash and shammy down.
Then found out the key that take the lock nuts off is probably what buffered. As it now won't grip the others.

[Shadow110]

Its the money part thats hard at the moment

[adam_92]

Its the money part thats hard at the moment

I feel your pain man. Getting 10 hours a week if im lucky. Im only rostered 5 hours for the next 2 weeks

[tatugirl]

Front bumper put on, just gotta work out mesh for it and then it'll be done :)

[faneca]

Had the car detailed looks soooo damn good!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/23/9ygamy2y.jpg

[bpoin007]

Looks so dam good in the sun.

[Shadow110]

Tightened up drivers side hub nut which felt loose.
Made a little mod for the engine mount...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/23/8y7yhe4u.jpg
Little bit of vibration through the cab but feels good.

[DRMAT]

FINALLY finished installing new amp, sub woofer, and components speakers and got it all working and sounding sweet!

[curly001]

After a 6 month rebuild that started out as a little rust repair the mighty red Barina is finished.http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/curly3530/IMG_0653_zps3c9d71f8.jpg (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/curly3530/media/IMG_0653_zps3c9d71f8.jpg.html)
Full respray with colour coded bumpers and flares, new brake booster and Astra brakes, 09 Barina front and rear seats, 15" Barina wheels(custom paint),custom front lower door trims(clear new seats), new shockies and bushes, GSI dash fascia, tinted windows and rear taillights, new projector headlights and replace 1.4 SPI with a 1.6 MPI(C16SE) with close ratio F13 gearbox, custom exhaust and pod filter. Will do a seperate story on engine swap in Corsa sectionhttp://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/curly3530/IMG_0657_zpse283b43c.jpg (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/curly3530/media/IMG_0657_zpse283b43c.jpg.html)http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/curly3530/IMG_0659_zpse2899206.jpg (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/curly3530/media/IMG_0659_zpse2899206.jpg.html)

[corsa b combat]

curly001.I did the same with my door trimmings to fit the Swift gti recaros.looks really nice.good job

[Elliot_O]

Gave it a wash and quick wax
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/24/hu2ujyzu.jpg

[tatugirl]

Gave it a wash and quick wax
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/24/hu2ujyzu.jpg

Looking good :)

[sooty]

Replaced the blown coolant hose to the turbo coolant expansion tank

[faneca]

Paid for wheels. :D

[Neeko]

Replaced the blown coolant hose to the turbo coolant expansion tank

Yours still going good?

[sooty]

Yeah I've cooked the coolant so will get a flush and change, considering e85

[Neeko]

Yeah I've cooked the coolant so will get a flush and change, considering e85

I done that recently on a hot day, coolant temp got to 112degrees.
I'm going to get a racing thermostat and get my thermo fans to come on before 95 degrees.

[sooty]

Mine wasn't bled properly so had an air lock that caused it to overheat the coolant. Luckily the car never overheated and it appears the head is all still fine! :)

[andrew]

I done that recently on a hot day, coolant temp got to 112degrees.
I'm going to get a racing thermostat and get my thermo fans to come on before 95 degrees.

you should look at evens waterless coolant its a bit more $$$ but it never needs changing and does not boil until 180degrees and freezes at -40degrees
its what I am going to use in my car one cool vid on it is they run the car up to 100degrees and take the radiator cap off and nothing happens because no pressure,

http://www.evanscoolants.com.au/all-automotive-products.html

[chris_r]

Started work on the power window and mirror conversion. Got one half of it done with the driver's side door now having fast glass and an electric mirror. Still gotta put the trim back on too, but only after I have installed the splits.

[MikeCheck]

Started work on the power window and mirror conversion. Got one half of it done with the driver's side door now having fast glass and an electric mirror. Still gotta put the trim back on too, but only after I have installed the splits.

Nice man, good luck with it.

I'm booking mine in to the get the rear electrics all done. Fronts were easy to DIY but the rears need a lot more electrical work which I'm sure I'll stuff up and break the car! Haha.

Cheers

M

[chris_r]

Got the other side done tonight. Fitted the woofer cones and crossovers for my Alpine splits and put door trims back on. All good so far.

Still need to sort the mirrors out (change the covers and replace the glass on the passenger side mirror) and install the tweeters, which as I've discovered will sit straight in where the original tweeters sat.

[Shadow110]

Got my springs in the mail... next to order shocks and tops

[guy 27]

Ordered more parts for the beep beep. Spending more on parts for it than the car cost.

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[corsa b combat]

guy 27.I know the feeling?

[dutchy]

Ordered more parts for the beep beep. Spending more on parts for it than the car cost.

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So you spending all the flight ticket money :nono:

[adam_92]

So whats the plans for it? Track? Daily? Shopping car?

[guy 27]

may have a buyer lined up for it.
not fussed if it doesn't sell. once everything is on its gonna be a fun little daily run about.

[Elliot_O]

may have a buyer lined up for it.
not fussed if it doesn't sell. once everything is on its gonna be a fun little daily run about.

Sorry, which one are we talking about here? Haha

[faneca]

Sorry, which one are we talking about here? Haha

Valid question lol

[guy 27]

Sorry, which one are we talking about here? Haha

The barina.

[Elliot_O]

Ooo. Lol. Should totes just be a loan car while you service other peoples;) bahahah

[Shadow110]

Ooo. Lol. Should totes just be a loan car while you service other peoples;) bahahah

Barinas arent that bad... ;-)

[chris_r]

Pretty much finished off everything with the windows, mirrors, speakers and even chrome internal door handles (I lifted those from the rear doors of a 5 door at U-Pull-It, dropped the pin out and fitted them to the front 3 door handles). Oh yeah, no more manual windows (which really suck in the Corsa C, they seem to take forever to wind up/down). Now I've got a car full of crap left over from this work, it needs a good clean out then maybe work on putting the 6x9s in the back. The new splits sound really nice too.

[Elliot_O]

Barinas arent that bad... ;-)

Never said they were, I'd certainly enjoy driving one:D

[tatugirl]

Never said they were, I'd certainly enjoy driving one:D

Well I like my Barina :P lol

[Bairdy1]

Data Dots.
Lazer blocker. (It works)
New Radar detector

[guy 27]

Upgraded phone holder in car

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[faneca]

Fitted hekos

[hazrd]

Upgraded phone holder in car

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That is a serious modification dude. I hope you had it engineered because that adds some serious power.

[mickos]

Dropped gearbox oil, engine oil and filter, power steering fluid

[DRMAT]

Sounds like a mess... you should be more careful next time :D

[Shadow110]

Ordered front shocks. Strut tops next week.

[adam_92]

Bought another one...

Hints as to what it is.

Its blue,
There was only ever 130 made.
You could never buy one new.
It only has 2 pedals :(

Anyone know what i bought?

[Gsi_Bryce]

Bought another one...

Hints as to what it is.

Its blue,
There was only ever 130 made.
You could never buy one new.
It only has 2 pedals :(

Anyone know what i bought?

A car ;)

[adam_92]

Smartarse

[Gsi_Bryce]

It's all I had haha

[poita]

http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m99CIBL4k7PXU6cEonPLTDA.jpg

[dutchy]

Bought another one...

Hints as to what it is.

Its blue,
There was only ever 130 made.
You could never buy one new.
It only has 2 pedals :(

Anyone know what i bought?

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac8/dutchy_02/Tandemfietsgehandicapten_zps6a601876.jpg

[adam_92]

Haha poita, very close
dutchy, there was a tandem bike for sale at the auctions where I bought it.

And before anyone asks, the tun beer (cat piss) isnt mine
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/01/a3anu6eb.jpg

[dutchy]

Haha poita, very close
dutchy, there was a tandem bike for sale at the auctions where I bought it.

And before anyone asks, the tun beer (cat piss) isnt mine
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/01/a3anu6eb.jpg

NICE. Fits a z20let ?

[adam_92]

Going ls1.

[chris_r]

Going ls1.

Yep, I can see the Chev badges on it now.

[hazrd]

That clearly looks faster than your turbo.

[tatugirl]

Put mesh in grill :) photos up soon, needs another wash lol

[poita]

Leather out, cloth interior going back in. Headunit in , speakers wired up, new battery, interior all vacuumed, plastics wiped down. Tail lights being swapped over today, then a bloody good wash and car cover being put back on. It even starts still lol.

[adam_92]

Calibra poita?

[poita]

Yer mate

[mickos]

Stuck some new slotted rotors on, bled the brakes for some fresh fluid, coolant change. Cars ready for winton

[poita]

Still working on the calibra, the above list needs to be amended as I was distracted by the V8's today.

Not everything was completed :lol:

Also the reason I'm drinking still :rum:

[dutchy]

a quick wash.

[hazrd]

Installed dashcam

[Elliot_O]

Drove it to work.

[Numbnut]

Installed dashcam


What did you use? Is it in your thread?

[Numbnut]

Fitted hekos

Fleabay?

[hazrd]

What did you use? Is it in your thread?

nah its not sorry. I got this one:
http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/car-sound/car-accessories/uniden-vehicle-accident-camera-with-night-vision/684868

Cheap and efficient. does everything I want it to do :)
Daytime vision is very clear. Tested the night vision on the way to work this morning, also pretty good. You can see a fair bit still when its dark. But then again, I have Xenon headlights so that might also help it.

If you want I can post some video later on today?

[Numbnut]

Had the car mapped on a Dyno on Saturday. Feels better down low and in mid range, it was already strong up top so it feels pretty good now.

[Numbnut]

nah its not sorry. I got this one:
http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/car-sound/car-accessories/uniden-vehicle-accident-camera-with-night-vision/684868

Cheap and efficient. does everything I want it to do :)
Daytime vision is very clear. Tested the night vision on the way to work this morning, also pretty good. You can see a fair bit still when its dark. But then again, I have Xenon headlights so that might also help it.

If you want I can post some video later on today?

Holy crap that's cheap.
Has something prompted this or is it something you've wanted to do for a while? I've considered one but can't really be arsed.

[hazrd]

Holy crap that's cheap.
Has something prompted this or is it something you've wanted to do for a while? I've considered one but can't really be arsed.

Bit of both
Wanted one for quite a while but never got around to it. Then an increase of stupidity on my daily commute happened. Too many near misses for my liking.

Looked at various brands. Both expensive and inexpensive, including the cheap chinese ones on ebay. came across this one, local JB had a few in stock, so thought I would have a go. turned out really good imo

[JohnBu]

So it rewrites over all the older footage? What size/format it saves the clips?

[gman]

Yeah I've cooked the coolant so will get a flush and change, considering e85

Late comment but as long as you can get E85 easily then do it!! Turbos love E85.

Just remember you'll not go as far on a tank though. ;)

[hazrd]

So it rewrites over all the older footage? What size/format it saves the clips?
yeah. when the memory card is full, it starts over writing the old footage. if an incident occurs that you want to keep, you can lock the file so that it doesnt over write it.

honestly, i didnt check what file it saves as, it just opens in windows media player with no issues

[faneca]

Yeah Numbnut fleabay it was came from Latvia lol

Iv been thinking about an in car camera too.

Did jb install it for you too hazrd?

[hazrd]

its a suction cup and a cable. if you need someone from JB to install that, you shouldnt be behind the wheel of a car :lol:

[nigelh]

Gave it a wash. Tried using the colourtec wheel rim cleaner, best stuff I've used just spray it on and wait to it turns purple then wash it off and the wheels came up spotless.

[Kennedy]

Washed and a good polish and cut. Nice and shiny. Also found a screw in my right hand rear tyre. Second time that's happened! Just screwed it right in and it stopped leaking lol

[mickos]

Had the car mapped on a Dyno on Saturday. Feels better down low and in mid range, it was already strong up top so it feels pretty good now.

That's the bloke from RS Tuning

Does your car feel better now?
Mate Izza said he was there too drives a yellow RS 250

[Elliot_O]

Had the fog lights put in

[Numbnut]

That's the bloke from RS Tuning

Does your car feel better now?
Mate Izza said he was there too drives a yellow RS 250

It was Henk from FastChip. He uses RS Tuner but they are a separate company.
Car feels great, response is about as good as it will get...there are little improvements that can made but I'm really happy with it.
Had a good chat to Ian.
Small world when he mentioned his mate from the beaches with a VXR!

[mickos]

Now to bring it out for a good track sess;)

[dutchy]

Booked it in for it's first service to be done after the weekend. This particular Holden dealer had not worked on any Opels before, sounded a bit reluctant to take it on and when I told him that I was informed by Holden that there is a software update available which the car needs, he said that they got very little info from Holden about any of the Opel stuff like parts etc so let alone software updates.

Dialogue; Good afternoon I want to book my car in for it's first service - What car is it? - an Opel Astra - a WHAT? Holden Astra? - no an OPEL Astra - silence....... oh I see.......haven't seen any of those ones yet, i don't know...silence........ - Well, according to Holden all dealers are informed, they sent me a letter about that - We get very little information from Holden. - So can I get a service done or not ? - Yes on Monday - I can't on Monday but how about Tuesday? - Tuesday is fine and regarding that software update, we'll just have to see when the car is here..... silence......

Will see how that goes on Tuesday. At least I just got a text message confirming my car is booked in for a service. He did ask for the VIN so maybe he is going to check something - anything or nothing. I do have to have a little bit of faith though so I think all will be well.

[hazrd]

Personally, I would turn around and run in the opposite direction as fast as possible. There are plenty of Holden dealers out there that should have more of a brain than that dealership by the sound of it.

I bet you they will charge you a normal servicing price and not the capped price, and they will more than likely charge you for the software update.

[dutchy]

Personally, I would turn around and run in the opposite direction as fast as possible. There are plenty of Holden dealers out there that should have more of a brain than that dealership by the sound of it.

I bet you they will charge you a normal servicing price and not the capped price, and they will more than likely charge you for the software update.

Hear what you say but i'll give em a try first. Not many other options here in this area. I did tell them on the phone I had the capped price vouchers so I assume they will honour them. When bringing the car, I won't say it again but just wait till I pick up the car again. Software updates shouldn't cost any money at all, never heard of anyone paying for that ! I'll see what happens

[mickos]

Bled brake fluid sarvo and finally installed the DAPR springs . Took for a spin no more nose diving under braking and lift on WOT

[faneca]

no Pics of the car lowered? :(

Will look the same as mone I spose hahaha

[mickos]

Definatly feels lower to drive now take it for a good test drive to west head tomorrow then a wheel alignment in few days
Might not need B8s just yet after quick test drive

[MikeCheck]

Gave it a good wash all over and noticed a LOT of dried oil on the drivers side wheel. Checked levels and they were low but nothing major. Looks like our old friend the oil leak is back.

Getting it tuned soon too, finally.

Cheers

M

[faneca]

Changed gearbox oil. Wasn't too hard a job, certaintly nothing like changing it on the F23 gearbox bpoin007! Thanks again for bringing your car around to give me the motivation to actually go out and do something haha.

Oil thant came out was aalmost like a melted Cadbury chocolate bar but looked metallicy, 2.4ish liters came out and 2.4ish went back in.

Next step dial up the boost from 17-20psi. :P

[MikeCheck]

Changed gearbox oil. Wasn't too hard a job, certaintly nothing like changing it on the F23 gearbox bpoin007! Thanks again for bringing your car around to give me the motivation to actually go out and do something haha.

Oil thant came out was aalmost like a melted Cadbury chocolate bar but looked metallicy, 2.4ish liters came out and 2.4ish went back in.

Next step dial up the boost from 17-20psi. :P

You need a new avatar thing as well :P

Also used this tyre shine spray my girlfriend got me as part of a car cleaning thing for Xmas.

Came out a treat; tyres look great and you can use it on the black plastic bits to give them a bit more shine. Not sure what it is, maybe some kind of silicone-y deal.

[Shadow110]

Deep breath....

Fitted some forester xt rotors and 2pots to feelinglucky's foz...

Then...

Got myself some munroe gas front shocks and strut tops and fitted then to the nugget with king springs...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/08/haza2uha.jpg
The one on the right FELL down... :-/

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/08/jesy5a4u.jpg
Not a big drop but it looks sweet.

Handling improvement is 1 billion times better than before, feels flat and responsive. Super happy :-D

[chris_r]

Performed some weight reduction on the SRi, ie cleaned all the crap out of it. It's amazing how much crap you have left over from working on the doors alone. Passenger door mirror glass just fell out too, so I have ordered a replacement. Love having electric mirrors and windows in it now though, although I'm still missing that driver's side door handle surround that holds the mirror switch in it and I have no intention of paying $60 to get one shipped from the UK. Might be time to bring out the Dremel.

[Elliot_O]

Put new headlight globes in, one popped on a weekend drive. Sucks.

[Kennedy]

Washed it

[Gsi_Bryce]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/11/muju2u8a.jpg

Got my boost gauge and my vent mount now to install when I get some free time :)

[dutchy]

first service done

[Theo]

first service done

...and?
...happy?

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[dutchy]

...and?
...happy?

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Yes, surprisingly... I am. Capped price, all items as oil, filters etc... renewed (im a person that actually checks it.....) and included in the price, it even shifts better as it already did with the shortshifter so don't know what they done, updates checked and they even washed it inside & outside.

[Opelicious]

New battery as I woke up on Friday to discover mine out of juice. Less beer tokens for the weekend :(

[DRMAT]

Quick question... stock SRi rims 16x6 and ET49?
And if going to 17x7 ET 38-45 do 205/45 have any clearance probs at stock height? How about 17x8 215s at same ET? I'm thinking 17x8 is too wide?

[chris_r]

Quick question... stock SRi rims 16x6 and ET49?
And if going to 17x7 ET 38-45 do 205/45 have any clearance probs at stock height? How about 17x8 215s at same ET? I'm thinking 17x8 is too wide?

I'm thinking 7.5" width is going to be the max in a 17. On a 7" rim though, I believe a 205 wouldn't be too much of a problem. Only thing is, I'd go with a 205/40 as opposed to 45 series. Mainly due to the speedo factor, as with 195/45R16s being standard, going to a 205/40R17 increases the overall rolling diameter by just under 7mm. Going to a 205/45R17 increases it by 17.2mm, which also puts you on the wrong side of the law in some jurisdictions (I know here in SA, you can fit whatever size wheel as long as the overall rolling diameter isn't increased by more than 15mm over stock). I used this calculator for those measurements: http://www.exploroz.com/Vehicle/Tyres/SizeCalc.aspx

205/40R17s aren't that expensive from what I've seen. Kumho KU31s go for around the $90 bracket plus freight or KU39s around $110 each plus freight. Then I guess you need to factor in fitting, etc. and some tyre places will charge $20-25 per tyre for that alone. Guess it's a good thing I have a mate that can do it for free.

[Theo]

Yes, surprisingly... I am. Capped price, all items as oil, filters etc... renewed (im a person that actually checks it.....) and included in the price, it even shifts better as it already did with the shortshifter so don't know what they done, updates checked and they even washed it inside & outside.

Good stuff...I'm due for my first service next month. Just hope it goes well too.

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[Shadow110]

Playing with intakes...

[corsa b combat]

Sorted out the I.C.E.

[DRMAT]

I'm thinking 7.5" width is going to be the max in a 17. On a 7" rim though, I believe a 205 wouldn't be too much of a problem. Only thing is, I'd go with a 205/40 as opposed to 45 series. Mainly due to the speedo factor, as with 195/45R16s being standard, going to a 205/40R17 increases the overall rolling diameter by just under 7mm. Going to a 205/45R17 increases it by 17.2mm, which also puts you on the wrong side of the law in some jurisdictions (I know here in SA, you can fit whatever size wheel as long as the overall rolling diameter isn't increased by more than 15mm over stock). I used this calculator for those measurements: http://www.exploroz.com/Vehicle/Tyres/SizeCalc.aspx

205/40R17s aren't that expensive from what I've seen. Kumho KU31s go for around the $90 bracket plus freight or KU39s around $110 each plus freight. Then I guess you need to factor in fitting, etc. and some tyre places will charge $20-25 per tyre for that alone. Guess it's a good thing I have a mate that can do it for free.

Yeah think i'll stick with 17x7. Was thinking more 205 than 215 as well and 40 or 45 was going to be my followup question :D There's some good calculators online that tell you how far out the speedo will be, how much further the wheels will be to the shock or stick out etc.
To the original question though... stock wheels are ET49? Seems a lot vs other FWD cars.

[funsri]

Playing with red pinstripe

[dutchy]

So after being advised best to run 38 to 40 psi tyre pressure on the Astra, I did check the pressure. 40 psi indeed, done by the Holden dealer 2 days ago during it's service (though the sticker in the car recommends 34 psi). Makes for a hard ride so I adjusted it to 38 just now and see what the difference will be tomorrow.

[corsa b combat]

Bought a new electronic water temp gauge but for the life of me can't get it connected

[Shadow110]

So after being advised best to run 38 to 40 psi tyre pressure on the Astra, I did check the pressure. 40 psi indeed, done by the Holden dealer 2 days ago during it's service (though the sticker in the car recommends 34 psi). Makes for a hard ride so I adjusted it to 38 just now and see what the difference will be tomorrow.

I always run 38psi in all the cars ive owned, can be a little bouncy depending on roads but I live with it.

Ordered rear shocks for the nugget

[Raisin]

Yeah, I run 38-40psi in the front on my car too. :D

[gman]

Mine runs 42psi boost but only 26psi in the tyres :)

[dutchy]

Mine runs 42psi boost but only 26psi in the tyres :)

Rub it in gman :)

[faneca]

Took some photos of the white car ready for tomorrow

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/14/e4u2uneb.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/14/huty8ybu.jpg

[glider]

finished wiring and mount for ls1 coils. Closed bonnet.

[chris_r]

Took some photos of the white car ready for tomorrow

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Nice. If it's for what I think it is, I won't be there as I've got stuff to do around the house. Stupid inspections.

Installed some bonnet lifters on the SRi too.
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[poita]

Watched the new owner drive it away

[corsa b combat]

Did my first mod on Opc.Derestricting the airfilter box.will see if it at least breathing better.