What have you done to your car lately?

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Do you get lots of problems with the turbos?

I'm in WA so That makes it more difficult..

[AllenR]

Removed the now tacky B Pillar faux carbon fibre black plastic film with a heat gun. It looks so much better with the Arden Blue pillars exposed.
A bit fiddly getting the temp of the heat gun right, so the film would peel off rather than melt. Also getting the contact residue off is painful, but all good in the end.
Also got around to pulling out the panel filter. My filter is hidden by a panel that is attached by 5.5mm self tappers, as well as tabs. The tabs were hard to release, so once out, I clipped them off, as the self tappers are doing the retention job. I left the guide pins for obvious reason. It will be so much easier to access and either clean or replace next time. Hope this tip helps.
Also have the car booked in to replace the passenger side drive shaft following the discovery of a torn inner rubber boot. It is just as easy to replace the whole drive shaft as the outer and inner boots would have to come off and with getting the clips right and with black lithium grease all over the shop, it just doesn't make sense. I will get the oil seal done too, as while it isn't an issue, it may get damaged in the process or become and issue later.
I picked the new drive shaft up on eBay with a two year warranty. Good price too and it looks fine, with new castellated nut, cotter pin and cir clip.
This is only the second time in 50 years of motoring, a boot has failed.

[GUN16V]

Alright guys, I'm starting looking at a new car for if they won't fix mine..would I be better off with a TS Turbo or SRi?

Is that a trick question?? Haha

Turbo all the way..

[Raisin]

Removed the now tacky B Pillar faux carbon fibre black plastic film with a heat gun. It looks so much better with the Arden Blue pillars exposed.
A bit fiddly getting the temp of the heat gun right, so the film would peel off rather than melt. Also getting the contact residue off is painful, but all good in the end.
Also got around to pulling out the panel filter. My filter is hidden by a panel that is attached by 5.5mm self tappers, as well as tabs. The tabs were hard to release, so once out, I clipped them off, as the self tappers are doing the retention job. I left the guide pins for obvious reason. It will be so much easier to access and either clean or replace next time. Hope this tip helps.
Also have the car booked in to replace the passenger side drive shaft following the discovery of a torn inner rubber boot. It is just as easy to replace the whole drive shaft as the outer and inner boots would have to come off and with getting the clips right and with black lithium grease all over the shop, it just doesn't make sense. I will get the oil seal done too, as while it isn't an issue, it may get damaged in the process or become and issue later.
I picked the new drive shaft up on eBay with a two year warranty. Good price too and it looks fine, with new castellated nut, cotter pin and cir clip.
This is only the second time in 50 years of motoring, a boot has failed.

If you don't mind, would you be able to show us some pictures? I want to remove the carbon fiber film off mine too, but I'm not sure if I'll leave the paint exposed or if I'll just re-wrap it with fresh matte black vinyl.

[dutchy]

Also getting the contact residue off is painful, but all good in the end.

For next time, WD40 will take that glue off.

[Shadow110]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/18/y9a9abuq.jpg

Yes or no peeps?

If yes they go all the way along

[delemonte]

Turbo if you want noise and more problems, 2.2 if you want a NA with less problems

I resent that statement! :p haha

Just look after it and it'll look after you ;) I cannot complain one bit about my SRi-T - and it's doing a lot more than the factory ever intended it to! :)

[dutchy]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/18/y9a9abuq.jpg

Yes or no peeps?

If yes they go all the way along

If that's supposed to be a penis, it's rather thin, so it's a NO for me. If these are supposed to be 70's racing stripes, then it's a NO for me too.

[Shadow110]

If that's supposed to be a penis, it's rather thin, so it's a NO for me. If these are supposed to be 70's racing stripes, then it's a NO for me too.

Good thing its only a sticker then

[Raisin]

I'm personally not a fan of it in that spot.

[StrickenAza34]

Swapped my bulbs for Osram Nightbreakers as 80% of my driving is night time. Still need to clean up the UV damage on the headlights until I get the new ones.

[Raisin]

Swapped my bulbs for Osram Nightbreakers as 80% of my driving is night time. Still need to clean up the UV damage on the headlights until I get the new ones.

Do you have any pictures of how bad they are? I still have leftover sandpaper and compound from when I did mine, if you want some help. When it comes down to compounding 2 hands would make the job a lot faster.

[StrickenAza34]

Do you have any pictures of how bad they are? I still have leftover sandpaper and compound from when I did mine, if you want some help. When it comes down to compounding 2 hands would make the job a lot faster.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/17/919b81114f36e316de502a4c5598b4b3.jpg

Both are pretty much the same. I was going to grab the Turtle Wax Kit from SCA, but my daughters 1st Birthday and Naming Day won that fight, lol.

[StrickenAza34]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/17/919b81114f36e316de502a4c5598b4b3.jpg

Both are pretty much the same. I was going to grab the Turtle Wax Kit from SCA, but my daughters 1st Birthday and Naming Day won that fight, lol.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/17/ff48031de25ffcdc26a816cd6f7e1ed4.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/17/9fa228dda1610587413a064414fcf06f.jpg
Clearer Close Ups

[Raisin]

Oh yeah that looks quite fixable. My offer still stands, if you want to bring it around I can give you a hand and I should have all the supplies needed.

[StrickenAza34]

Oh yeah that looks quite fixable. My offer still stands, if you want to bring it around I can give you a hand and I should have all the supplies needed.
Where are you again?
Would love a hand, and even better if you have the stuff for it!

[Raisin]

Where are you again?
Would love a hand, and even better if you have the stuff for it!

I live in Quakers Hill. Where abouts are you?

[StrickenAza34]

I live in Quakers Hill. Where abouts are you?
Rooty Hill, you are a hop skip and jump away. When are you available?

[sskustomz]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/18/y9a9abuq.jpg

Yes or no peeps?

If yes they go all the way along

Not a fan but meh, if you like it, do it!


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[Raisin]

Rooty Hill, you are a hop skip and jump away. When are you available?

I'll PM you now.

[DWS 92]

Changed the oil and re-gassed the A/C after the high pressure port shat itself. Next service will have to do the timing belt, yay..

[dutchy]

Good thing its only a sticker then

:) :)

[DRMAT]

Went and saw my car at the panel beaters. The guy reckons that they will write it off which I'm so angry about, but a positive is that he says I should be fine to take my sub, amp and headunit out..and maybe, if I'm really lucky and give him stock replacements, I can get my headlights and taillights. My SRi rims are gone...apart from that, I'm pretty stuck as to my next move

Be careful what you take out... if the stereo is listed on your policy and they write the car off then they own the stereo. If it's not listed then you're ok to take it out and just put a stocker in it's place. Don't take the panel beater's word for it, check your policy because it won't be him that they go looking for when they find something missing that should be there. You could always call your insurance company and just ask for permission as well ie. when my motorbike was written off they allowed me to remove the aftermarket exhaust on the condition i re-fit the stock one but that was totally their call as they owned it.

[Sammich]

My EDS IPF Arrived :)

shame i have to work all weekend. looks like it will get remapped on Wednesday if i can get some dyno time for a power run.

[NoX-Troniq]

Sent alloy off to get repaired.
Got alignment

New tyres due before the GOR cruise

[SilentShout]

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Yes or no peeps?

If yes they go all the way along
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Saw this at the gym just now, similar colour to what you want but imo much nicer placement as it accents the lines of the astra =)

[DJM83]

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Gotta be worth 40hp

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Fitted next Monday. Dunno when my front mount and other stuff will arrive.
Got one of these on order, silver/black logo
http://jam-sport.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Focus-ST-MK3-Airtec-Intercooler-2.jpg

Also a MT lip spoiler and for wank factor a set of MT mats along with above MT intake

MT = Mountune for those that dont know

[SilentShout]

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Gave her a wash tonight before work, and a thorough clean inside too.

40kgs of weight reduction. Made up of surplus clothes, helmets, and a bowling ball. Not to mention the rubbish.
In other news I found where my wardrobe was hiding :lol:

Im liking how low the front sits currently with the coilovers:
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/19/1e14b14ed9aeb6c0ee7f6a19c0827a73.jpg

Contemplating winding the rears down about an inch. The bum of the barinas always sat way to high in the air for my liking.

[AllenR]

Will post pictures in the next couple of days. The look is quite clean and within days you don't even realise it was ever different.
And you can always have them redone.

[AllenR]

For next time, WD40 will take that glue off.

Yes, I also used some paint thinners judiciously. Then got the "Mothers" to work.
Pictures to follow in the next few days.

[sskustomz]

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Went shopping at the wreckers, $49 all you can carry!


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[Elliot_O]

Gave it some welly on Queensland Raceway.
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[NoX-Troniq]

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Gave her a wash tonight before work, and a thorough clean inside too.

40kgs of weight reduction. Made up of surplus clothes, helmets, and a bowling ball. Not to mention the rubbish.
In other news I found where my wardrobe was hiding :lol:

Im liking how low the front sits currently with the coilovers:
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/19/1e14b14ed9aeb6c0ee7f6a19c0827a73.jpg

Contemplating winding the rears down about an inch. The bum of the barinas always sat way to high in the air for my liking.


Just need some nice wheels with decent offset now.

Yeah same here, always too high.

[Sammich]

On my sri-t I have the coils all the way down. Could still go another inch and be happy lol

[chris_r]

Contemplating winding the rears down about an inch. The bum of the barinas always sat way to high in the air for my liking.

The reason it appears like this is, being a SRi it has Irmscher front splitter and side skirts, then you have just factory rear bumper.

[SilentShout]

Suppose theres no rear that suits the irmscher front and sides without going towards a full kit

[chris_r]

Suppose theres no rear that suits the irmscher front and sides without going towards a full kit

I remember seeing something somewhere, but I reckon if there was, Irmscher would've probably discontinued it by now.

[Sammich]

it is not the rear bumper being high, it is the tyre and guard gap. bigger rims will just make the gap appear smaller but it is still there. With the rear on my astra dropped 80mm it still only just starts to tuck the tyres on 18x8 rims

[StrickenAza34]

Went round to Raisin s and got a hand cleaning up the headlights.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/20/ca741e540e8cab46037c182c8b396acd.jpg

Also found where I will get my leather seats, once I learn how to break into cars ;)

Thanks for the hand Raisin, looks 100x better, and i have white lights now!
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/20/c429c7e08d6fc1e621519b573598b9fe.jpg

[Raisin]

Went round to Raisin s and got a hand cleaning up the headlights.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/20/ca741e540e8cab46037c182c8b396acd.jpg

Also found where I will get my leather seats, once I learn how to break into cars ;)

Thanks for the hand Raisin, looks 100x better, and i have white lights now!
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/20/c429c7e08d6fc1e621519b573598b9fe.jpg

No problem man, glad to help! ;)

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Be careful what you take out... if the stereo is listed on your policy and they write the car off then they own the stereo. If it's not listed then you're ok to take it out and just put a stocker in it's place. Don't take the panel beater's word for it, check your policy because it won't be him that they go looking for when they find something missing that should be there. You could always call your insurance company and just ask for permission as well ie. when my motorbike was written off they allowed me to remove the aftermarket exhaust on the condition i re-fit the stock one but that was totally their call as they owned it.

Thanks for that man! Luckily they didn't write it off anyway :)

[NoX-Troniq]

it is not the rear bumper being high, it is the tyre and guard gap. bigger rims will just make the gap appear smaller but it is still there. With the rear on my astra dropped 80mm it still only just starts to tuck the tyres on 18x8 rims

If you were running smaller wheels with low profiles on them, it'd make the car alot lower too.

[chris_r]

If you were running smaller wheels with low profiles on them, it'd make the car alot lower too.

Yeah and it throws your speedo out. As I was saying earlier, the rear bumper has more to do with the look of the rear than you think. Where the bottom of the bumper sits is higher than the top of the side skirts. I have seen a couple of Corsa Cs running around Adelaide with some form of aftermarket rear bumper that goes a bit lower, but IMHO, it looks like crap without the rest of the matching kit.

[chris_r]

Advertised the iLoad on Gumtree, serviced the Transit and unloaded the Transit of some bits and bobs that I picked up.

Tomorrow, plan is to refit rear seats, oil and filter change, fit new grille and maybe wash the SRi.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Has anyone had leather seats made/has made leather seats for the rest of a sedan? I can get fronts from a convertible, but can't have leathers in front, normal in back...

[Elliot_O]

Has anyone had leather seats made/has made leather seats for the rest of a sedan? I can get fronts from a convertible, but can't have leathers in front, normal in back...
Aren't the leathers in the five door CDX the same for the sedans?

[mylifeasbenjamin]

If they are ill be calling wreckers tomorrow!

[NoX-Troniq]

Yeah and it throws your speedo out. As I was saying earlier, the rear bumper has more to do with the look of the rear than you think. Where the bottom of the bumper sits is higher than the top of the side skirts. I have seen a couple of Corsa Cs running around Adelaide with some form of aftermarket rear bumper that goes a bit lower, but IMHO, it looks like crap without the rest of the matching kit.

True.

[StrickenAza34]

If they are ill be calling wreckers tomorrow!
I do believe they are? Can even use Coupe seats, but dont fit properly, and door card dont match...

Good luck finding a 5 door CDX though, pretty rare according to the wreckers I spoke too...

[andrew]

Suppose theres no rear that suits the irmscher front and sides without going towards a full kit
this is the rear part of the irmscher kit, only thing is they are very hard to find, my one was even more rare unused from 2002

http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm455/Goldopel/IMG_0643.jpg (http://s319.photobucket.com/user/Goldopel/media/IMG_0643.jpg.html)

http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm455/Goldopel/IMG_0715.jpg (http://s319.photobucket.com/user/Goldopel/media/IMG_0715.jpg.html)

[mondo]

not in the Opel, rather in our Focus. Raced a 69 Chev Camaro Z28 :)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NX3YNKVQn8&feature=youtube_gdata

[Kennedy]

Continued with the top end rebuild. I was a bit of a dickhead, instead of ordering a VRS head gasket kit, I ordered the main gaskets I'd be using separately. Now I need 2 seals and one gasket. Anybody know where I can get these? Thermostat housing o ring, rear coolant housing from oil cooler to head and coolant temp sensor housing gasket.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/21/c0dce5eecae3aa8b65e9415ef71caebe.jpg

[SilentShout]

refitted the linkage which fell off (not my day)

turns out a keyring was the correct size and just as strong as the original pin that holds the ball joint in. havnt tested it yet as it was cutting it too close to work start time, so ended up borrowing my mates slammed n15 pulsar and drove from brissy to the gold coast, made it through the door with 3 mins to spare.

tomorrows task is to source a plastic replacement hopefully from the wreckers here in case my metal linkage fails alltogether or to keep as a backup in the car.

:mad2: one design flaw after another opel,


opel pls. :facepalm:


on a more positive side,

Picked up an excellent condition set of Astra SRI seats for $90 :)

[AllenR]

If you don't mind, would you be able to show us some pictures? I want to remove the carbon fiber film off mine too, but I'm not sure if I'll leave the paint exposed or if I'll just re-wrap it with fresh matte black vinyl.
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Pictures of Astra G Turbo with black film removed from B pillar.

[Raisin]

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Pictures of Astra G Turbo with black film removed from B pillar.

Thanks! That looks really good actually! With darker tint I think plain black would look good, but with the light tint like that the blue works really well.

[buchmueller]

Last weekend fitted the RSS lowering springs to the OPC Astra J. Looks good, bit stiffer and flatter through corners. Good result. Also fitted Pagid RS 4-2 front brake pads. Lets see if they last any longer than the stock Brembo pads as they lasted a measly 15000 kms.

[chris_r]

Had a tow truck come and pick up the iFail tonight. Finally, I don't have to look at the POS any more.

[sskustomz]

Had a tow truck come and pick up the iFail tonight. Finally, I don't have to look at the POS any more.

Glad to hear it Chris!


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[eddysdaman]

Last weekend fitted the RSS lowering springs to the OPC Astra J. Looks good, bit stiffer and flatter through corners. Good result. Also fitted Pagid RS 4-2 front brake pads. Lets see if they last any longer than the stock Brembo pads as they lasted a measly 15000 kms.

My Brembo's have lasted just on 30k. Please let me know what you think about the Pagids. I'm about the pull the trigger on some Ferodo DS2500s but Regal are pretty adamant the Pagid's are better (though nearly twice as much $$$ by the time they land)

[dutchy]

Pictures of Astra G Turbo with black film removed from B pillar.

Put some film back on, looks like she's naked now. It's very cheap to get new one and I got a template for you if you need it.

[chris_r]

Glad to hear it Chris!


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And with it out the driveway, I only have an E30 to remove and I have my carport ready for work on the SRi. Can't wait, as expected, I'm looking forward to the idea of a boosted Corsa C.

[SilentShout]

And with it out the driveway, I only have an E30 to remove and I have my carport ready for work on the SRi. Can't wait, as expected, I'm looking forward to the idea of a boosted Corsa C.

As are all of us :lol:

Found the plastic link at the wreckers for $10 (after he found out what car it was off) (gotta love that 100% european mark up :facepalm2: )

installed and then found the gear stick was out of place as they had modified its position when i had the metal linkage setup installed.

got under the car to undo the bolt and after an initial break with the ratchet, it was finger loose. Uh oh.

Idiots have either rattled the bolt in or used a breaker bar, lucky for me the entire bolt was stripped however the thread where it bolts into was in tact. Unlucky for me there was no thread on the bolt to go by so after a few guesses I found the right one, gear stick is positioned and secured, all seems well, so to celebrate ill be installing my astra sri seats which I picked up for a whopping $90 :D

and then performing much needed drivers therapy in the form of a mountain run.

[Shadow110]

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Lwt this clear coat cure overnight then onto the matte black for the top part...

[Elliot_O]

Put some film back on, looks like she's naked now. It's very cheap to get new one and I got a template for you if you need it.
A template you say... Tell me more;)

[dutchy]

A template you say... Tell me more;)

Got it somewhere in the office computer. Template you can print off, cut out, trace onto new film, cut film out and voila, perfect fit.

[Elliot_O]

Got it somewhere in the office computer. Template you can print off, cut out, trace onto new film, cut film out and voila, perfect fit.
May I please have a copy?

[dutchy]

May I please have a copy?

coming your way, will search my office computer tonight, must be on there somewhere.

[dutchy]

May I please have a copy?


coming your way, will search my office computer tonight, must be on there somewhere.

Elliot_O link valid till September 30 http://we.tl/eJwXiSftGw

[Sammich]

Booked car in for tints on Saturday :)

[AllenR]

Put some film back on, looks like she's naked now. It's very cheap to get new one and I got a template for you if you need it.
I will run with it for now as I like it. But have saved the template just in case I want the original look.
Thanks for the template.

[dutchy]

I will run with it for now as I like it. But have saved the template just in case I want the original look.
Thanks for the template.

No worries mate

[Shadow110]

Finished rest of console... not overly happy with finish even after polishing after this pic was taken. Will look at in in sunlight.to decide.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/24/hebyqave.jpg

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Finished rest of console... not overly happy with finish even after polishing after this pic was taken. Will look at in in sunlight.to decide.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/24/hebyqave.jpg

That looks really nice mate!

[dutchy]

Finished rest of console... not overly happy with finish even after polishing after this pic was taken. Will look at in in sunlight.to decide.

See what you mean, maybe black isnt the right colour for this. Guy painted one for me in silver, that looked awesome, not too bright in the sun either.

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

[tatugirl]

Trying to install my HIDs in SRi headlights but not working :(
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/24/e5etevaq.jpg

[mylifeasbenjamin]

How do you guys think I'll go fitting a sedan rear bumper in the back of a corolla hatchback?

[Shadow110]

See what you mean, maybe black isnt the right colour for this. Guy painted one for me in silver, that looked awesome, not too bright in the sun either.

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

Yeh and I kind of ruined it a little while painting it. Well the one I pulled out is in perfect condition so ill think about it.

[chris_r]

Spent a G on a loom, mounts, genuine belt kit and water pump. Still need another couple of mounts, driveshafts and hubs yet.

[Sammich]

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Got tints put on, 18% suntek carbon.

[Silver Surfer]

Like this post

[buchmueller]

My Brembo's have lasted just on 30k. Please let me know what you think about the Pagids. I'm about the pull the trigger on some Ferodo DS2500s but Regal are pretty adamant the Pagid's are better (though nearly twice as much $$$ by the time they land)

Pads are good. I just made sure they were bedded in ok. Good feel, no squeaking. Going to a track day on 15th Nov, Will be a test.

[sskustomz]

Sold one of my Toranas to make room in the garage for it!


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[nigelh]

Just clicked over 10k km today

[Shadow110]

Completely worn out one of my rotors... went from slotted to smooth... oh crap... and to top it off bearning on same wheel dead... fml... looks like new dba rotors and pads to order

[Raisin]

Completely worn out one of my rotors... went from slotted to smooth... oh crap... and to top it off bearning on same wheel dead... fml... looks like new dba rotors and pads to order

Have a little bit too much fun? :D

[Shadow110]

Have a little bit too much fun? :D

Yeh a few too many jambo rd runs at peak... oh well... ordered new dba t2 rotirs and remsa pads from gsl... should be here tomorrow otherwise I may or may nit be able to make the cruise... :(

[Kennedy]

Got the head back on and timed up, along with sand blasting the turbo to make it look like new[emoji106]

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[poita]

Hey dutchy ^^^^^^^^

[Kennedy]

Before the cams went in. Sooo clean!

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[chris_r]

Note to self: don't ask Holden for prices on Opel driveshafts. Not when the buggers charge $1900 for a pair of shafts for a SRi-T. Found another guy who can supply me new aftermarket shafts for $280 for the pair. I think that's a fair bit cheaper :P

All I need now is the SoR from DPTI, some hubs (depending on what the SoR says) and a clutch kit. Everything should be arriving in the next week or two, so getting keen on getting to work on fitting the Z20LET. Gonna be fun for sure.

[dutchy]

Note to self: don't ask Holden for prices on Opel driveshafts. Not when the buggers charge $1900 for a pair of shafts for a SRi-T. Found another guy who can supply me new aftermarket shafts for $280 for the pair. I think that's a fair bit cheaper :P

All I need now is the SoR from DPTI, some hubs (depending on what the SoR says) and a clutch kit. Everything should be arriving in the next week or two, so getting keen on getting to work on fitting the Z20LET. Gonna be fun for sure.

hahaha, fark the oe ones. i had them custom made for less than 280 too in the old sri-t.

[dutchy]

before the cams went in. Sooo clean!

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fap

[dutchy]

Got the head back on and timed up, along with sand blasting the turbo to make it look like new

MATE, PLEASE STOP, NO MORE PICS, CANT HANDLE IT ANYMORE, JUST HURTS (those blisters on the hands that is)

[dutchy]

Hey dutchy ^^^^^^^^

http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-sexy-smileys-947.gif (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/skype-emoticons.html)

[Kennedy]

What colour should I do the rocker cover?

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[hazrd]

dutchy is about to have a stroke......

[Gsi_Bryce]

Poor dutchy :(

[dutchy]

What colour should I do the rocker cover?

I'd paint it for ya, textured creamy colour ok ? ;)

[Gsi_Bryce]

How's the blisters looking now mate?

[dutchy]

dutchy is about to have a stroke......

admit you have a slightly tighter fitting pants too seeing these pics and gman pics :)

[dutchy]

How's the blisters looking now mate?

Both hands taped up mate but feeling satisfied :)

[hazrd]

admit you have a slightly tighter fitting pants too seeing these pics and gman pics :)

I have to wear bigger pants to cater when I see these two threads...

[chris_r]

Order from Autovaux rocked up today (Useless Parcel Service actually delivered today, as opposed to "Attempted delivery" without actually attempting it and not leaving a card).

Contents are Corsa C F23 gearbox mounts, driver's side engine mount, genuine timing belt kit and water pump.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd145/chris_110980/IMG_20140930_192105_zpslo70qaen.jpg

Still waiting on least another three parcels to show up yet.

[chris_r]

dutchy Beware, this post may contain material considered NSFW.

Seeing as I picked up my driveshafts today, I decided I'd unwrap my pallet and have a bit of a closer look at my purchase. Mainly needed to see that they left the RH idle drive shaft in place, which they did. Wasn't keen on chasing one of those.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd145/chris_110980/IMG_20141001_202116_zpsbnsblu7t.jpg

[dutchy]

dutchy Beware, this post may contain material considered NSFW.

Thanks Chris, you made my day :)

[chris_r]

Thanks Chris, you made my day :)
You're welcome. There'll be more in the coming weeks when I start fitting it to the car. Effing DPTI still haven't sent me my statement of requirements yet.

[hazrd]

Thanks Chris, you made me wet ;)

fixed

[dutchy]

fixed

:) im a wanker.

[hazrd]

fixed


:) im a wanker.



Thanks Chris, you gave me a 'stroke' :)

fixed again ;)

[chris_r]

fixed again ;)
Haha, times like this I wish I had a like button.

[chris_r]

Put the rear seats back in the SRi and cleared some of the crap out of it. Getting it all ready for the weekend.

[sskustomz]

Put the rear seats back in the SRi and cleared some of the crap out of it. Getting it all ready for the weekend.

Have fun! I'm jealous!


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[sskustomz]

Spent money, then some more money!


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[SilentShout]

Italian leather gaiter and handbrake boots with red stitching on the way,

keen to see the quality of "Italian leather" for a $30 pricetag though :P

Astra SRI seats in too, not as easy as people think, the upper back is quite hard though and around the waste is not as bolstered as the barina SRI seats however the lower part of the seat is much more bolstered so overall it keeps me in the seat much better :)

gotta love the lumbar support and the lower leg extension part too.

pics to come soon

[dutchy]

Italian leather gaiter and handbrake boots with red stitching on the way,

keen to see the quality of "Italian leather" for a $30 pricetag though :P



Well, the quality of these is surprisingly good, you'll see. Very thick leather and a perfect fit.

[DRMAT]

Yup, if it's a TopGaiters one i have handbrake and gearstick boots and love them. Dark grey leather with red stitching.

[vekara]

Removed the huge Holden badge from the rear.

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq296/hannu2009/Astra%20H%20Turbo/DSC02455_zps452cf558.jpg

[SilentShout]

Yup, if it's a TopGaiters one i have handbrake and gearstick boots and love them. Dark grey leather with red stitching.

yeah its from top gaters.

this makes me feel better :)

[dutchy]

Yup, if it's a TopGaiters one i have handbrake and gearstick boots and love them. Dark grey leather with red stitching.

Think everyone buys these from Top Gaiters :)

[mondo]

gave it a bit of token love... a bath, then finally got around to fitting the EZi Lip. doesn't look too bad.

well this lasted less than 1 month. currently hanging torn on one section and folded under on another. will be ripping it off tomorrow. glad it was a freebie...

[Kennedy]

Drove it for the first time in 3 weeks, after changing the head gasket. I've missed boost so much!

[hazrd]

well this lasted less than 1 month. currently hanging torn on one section and folded under on another. will be ripping it off tomorrow. glad it was a freebie...

Glad I read this. Was gunna get one for the ST.

[dutchy]

Hit a kerb, as I didnt wanna run over an old lady, and damaged 1 rim pretty badly :( then went home to have a few beers and forget all about my damaged car.

[poita]

Oh poop. Time for some TD 1.2's then? Lol

[sskustomz]

Spent more money!


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[SilentShout]

Spent more money!


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You keep spending more money, but you never reveal what for :P cmon Im keen to see!!!!!

[sskustomz]

Waiting for boxes in the mail! Photos soon I promise!


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[chris_r]

Waiting for boxes in the mail! Photos soon I promise!


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Me too. Be nice if the buggers actually gave me some tracking details though.

[mondo]

Glad I read this. Was gunna get one for the ST.


yeah, they reckon rhino lip is much better as it is more durable. has to be screwed onto the splitter though.

[sskustomz]

Me too. Be nice if the buggers actually gave me some tracking details though.

I just get eBay notifications, my friends are calling it the eBay car!


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[chris_r]

I just get eBay notifications, my friends are calling it the eBay car!


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Half my parts are coming from eBay too. It's just I had to ask TX Autosport twice for the tracking number, only to just get said number and find it was only sent yesterday (I put my order in two weeks ago). They also chose to use the Useless Parcel Service because of the weight apparently. I've got this hatred for UPS because their tracking works fine till the parcel hits Melbourne, then there's like two days delay before it gets delivered, whilst the tracking says it's still in Melbourne. Not to mention, they've got that habit of attempting delivery, but not actually attempting delivery.

[sskustomz]

I get mine sent to the partners work, that way there is always someone home! Know what you mean about ups! I got a bike exhaust which visited three American States and two Australian!


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[chris_r]

I get mine sent to the partners work, that way there is always someone home! Know what you mean about ups! I got a bike exhaust which visited three American States and two Australian!


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I notice anything I get from Autovaux sent via UPS is sent to Germany, then through three American states (Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Hawaii), then Sydney and Melbourne before landing in Adelaide. I'd get stuff sent to work, but seeing who I work for, my superiors apparently don't mind if we get stuff sent to work, but I know other divisions of the company aren't so lenient (for security reasons) and for that reason I choose not to. My other half is home most of the time anyway, so it's not an issue to get stuff sent to home.

[SilentShout]

I just get eBay notifications, my friends are calling it the eBay car!


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But everyone knows the best shit comes from the Ebay :D

which reminds me, BRB

going to order my +25hp chip,

Only cost me $10 too my door too!!! how cool is that!!!!

:facepalm: sadly a friends brother just got his licence, ^that is how the conversation went, this was my face> :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: :facepalm::facepalm:

[faneca]

Got a list of things to buy for the VXR which will be purchased over the next month or so which will put big smiles on my face which will make the pain in the wallet feel ok.

[Raisin]

Got a list of things to buy for the VXR which will be purchased over the next month or so which will put big smiles on my face which will make the pain in the wallet feel ok.

Like! :D

I washed my car yesterday and got all the roadtrip bug-splats off.

This weekend I will do an oil change and see about fitting the rear sway bar.

[kovert]

Removed the huge Holden badge from the rear.

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq296/hannu2009/Astra%20H%20Turbo/DSC02455_zps452cf558.jpg

Vekara - rear wiper missing from SRi-T?

Parked my car under a tree for bird to crap on. Lucky it was just two spots. :)

[vekara]

Vekara - rear wiper missing from SRi-T?


Yes, i broke it accidentally when polishing the rear, awaiting for Supercheap to get more stock.

[sskustomz]

Painted the rear bar and pass door, front bar stripped.


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[chris_r]

Separated the F23 from the Z20LET. Took clutch and flywheel out. Looks surprisingly good for a Melbournian engine with 115k on the clock. New C20LET clutch gets here Monday and I'll send the flywheel off for machining. Did notice what appears to be a slight oil leak, but can't see it coming from the rear main seal or the sump for that matter. Thinking it might have been residual oil that may have come from a leaking rocker cover or something like that.

Gotta get my engine stand back from my mate tomorrow, so I can get around to degreasing things and fitting new timing belt and water pump.

Have ordered new conversion hubs from LMF (whose freight was surprisingly reasonable for once) and new wheel bearings locally.

[tatugirl]

Have to take my baby to the mechanics :( thinking of just buying a new car once I fix this problem

[Elliot_O]

Have to take my baby to the mechanics :( thinking of just buying a new car once I fix this problem
Do it then, don't buy a new engine;)

[SilentShout]

Have to take my baby to the mechanics :( thinking of just buying a new car once I fix this problem
Hope its not a bearing though, thats gonna be expensive :(

[sskustomz]

Ordered more parts, refitted stock front seats so I can work out where hyd handbrake etc are going, 4 point harnesses should be here tomorrow fingers crossed! Need to get down to pick up my polycarbonate sheet!


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[Kennedy]

Blocked off the rear vac box and now get full boost in first and second gear :) also refitted the dump valve as I missed the noise lol

[Hixy]

Had Ramp Auto. Fit a new exhaust, front mount, intake and tune my insigbia OPC. Feels like a real boy now. :D

[sooty]

Had Ramp Auto. Fit a new exhaust, front mount, intake and tune my insigbia OPC. Feels like a real boy now. :D
What was the dyno figure? Got a chart?

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Got a package from Guy27, finally have front grilles in my car! So thanks for that man, you're a life saver!

[sskustomz]

Started receiving parts! Bundy tube and new radiator.


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[Gsi_Bryce]

Won some cheap bids on parts for the B from the bay ;)

[Hixy]

What was the dyno figure? Got a chart?

Hey mate. Na it was tuned in Sydney I think and the uploaded in WA. So hasn't been dynod yet. But it feels quick now.

[sskustomz]

Got boxes of parts and picked up the polycarbonate for the windows.


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[adam_92]

Not me but the missus crashed my turbo. New radiator, condenser, bumper, bumper support bar and bonnet needed.

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[guy 27]

don't lie. was totally you. i've seen how you drive.

[adam_92]

Safe to say, I was around 32000 feet up in the air, on my way home from darwin when she crashed.

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[SilentShout]

Shit sad to hear, hope shes paying for it!! =P

In other news, boots arrived, now to install. Also bs bills prevent me from once again ordering the timing belt kit and getting the major service underway :( every day I dread the sound of a snap followed by anywhere up to 12 bent valves

[corsa b combat]

Gave it a wash, clayed it, compound and wax.Also fitted the front bumper splitterhttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/17/ccff9d0f7b657aa7a55b7b109a26d10c.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/17/2e33acb2eea3abbdec2c07dcfca90d79.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/17/9eace94ae97087bf75909366483e779f.jpg

[poita]

Shit Adam , not cool :(

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Not me but the missus crashed my turbo. New radiator, condenser, bumper, bumper support bar and bonnet needed.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/17/azasypag.jpg


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That sucks man! Hope she's okay though!

[adam_92]

Yeah shes a bit sore and stiff today though

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[chris_r]

Z18s out. Need longer gearbox mount bolts and then Z20LET can start making it's way in.

[Elliot_O]

Yeah shes a bit sore and stiff today though

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Who is?;) haha

[sskustomz]

Stripped the last of the factory paint off! But as I'm away next weekend there won't be much happening for a while![emoji29]


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[mylifeasbenjamin]

Does anybody know which fuse runs the aircon in the ts?

[dgcruzing]

Had a funny thing happen to me.. Was playing round with changing the gear stick cover ( as it turns out will have to do it again).. Anyway as YouTube is your friend in these matters..I proceeded to do as they suggested and that was give the gear knob a good yank..with caution on not pulling it through the front screen of the car..anyway as I was heavy and gently twisting away.. The whole stick comes up and out in to my hands...

I look down and think to myself..jezzz this is not good..as I see that is a plastic ball type setup with a plastic cup holder..
So with a gentle bit of coaching I managed to pop it back in..and so far no problems..lol.. But I was thinking at the time that I had just made a one hour job into a 5 hour job.... ;-)

[SilentShout]

Does anybody know which fuse runs the aircon in the ts?
My guess is ac isnt working on a z18xe engine?

[Gsi_Bryce]

Does anyone know how much factory corsa b gsi seats weight (with hardware attached)?? Would measure mine but turns out I don't have scales lol

[sskustomz]

I'll try and weigh mine when I get a chance but will be a couple weeks, don't have seatbelt bits on them now though.
Ps- drivers and passenger will weigh different


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[Gsi_Bryce]

Brother inlaw borrowing the astra for couple of days as his xr6 turbo's ignition switch has failed!

[nigelh]

Changed wheels and cleaned down the brakes ready for a track day tomorrow.

[Shadow110]

Plugged in obd2 b/tooth and tested boost... hmm... 17.7psi in 3rd... yummy

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[guy 27]

replaced timing chain and balance chain kits in the silver zaf. engine is nice and quite now. just needs a details and some new tyres and it'll be on the road.

[guy 27]

change of plan. engine needs to come out. had a knocking noise a 3k rpm. its had a spun bearing for a while by the looks of it.
engine coming out now.

[Raisin]

Just cut $3,500 worth of annual expenses out of my insurance on the 2 cars. :woohoo1:

[faneca]

Fitted proper brackets for my courts intercooler rather than what I was provided much happier about that.

Also got a couple other boxes from Courtenay Sport :P

[dutchy]

Not me but the missus crashed my turbo. New radiator, condenser, bumper, bumper support bar and bonnet needed.

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OHHH, that sucks Adam.

[vekara]

Installed boost gauge to my 2006 AH turbo coupe.
http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq296/hannu2009/Astra%20H%20Turbo/DSC02502_zps682e0716.jpg

[chris_r]

New wheel bearings turned up this morning, now to remove the steering knuckles and send them off for machining.

[SilentShout]

Ordered the timing belt kit,

Didnt feel comfortable forking out $300+ for a GM kit from a supplier with a rating less than 99%

Went for gates branded items as ive used Gates parts before on previous cars and there stuff in my opinion is better than factory for most items.

unsure of the weight of oil ill be using though, previously i used a fully synthetic penrite 15w-60 (the extra +10 that they go on about)

To stick with penrite or swap to castrol edge?? decisions.

approaching 140k on the clock.

[vekara]

Ordered the timing belt kit,

Didnt feel comfortable forking out $300+ for a GM kit from a supplier with a rating less than 99%

Went for gates branded items as ive used Gates parts before on previous cars and there stuff in my opinion is better than factory for most items.

unsure of the weight of oil ill be using though, previously i used a fully synthetic penrite 15w-60 (the extra +10 that they go on about)

To stick with penrite or swap to castrol edge?? decisions.

approaching 140k on the clock.

Both Penrite and Edge are great oils, i have used both and now using Nulon which is great too.

[chris_r]

Ordered the timing belt kit,

Didnt feel comfortable forking out $300+ for a GM kit from a supplier with a rating less than 99%

Went for gates branded items as ive used Gates parts before on previous cars and there stuff in my opinion is better than factory for most items.

unsure of the weight of oil ill be using though, previously i used a fully synthetic penrite 15w-60 (the extra +10 that they go on about)

To stick with penrite or swap to castrol edge?? decisions.

approaching 140k on the clock.
I've used Penrite for the last few years in all my cars, it's never let me down.

If you change brands or even grades of oil, remember to run a can of engine flush through it before draining the oil.

[vekara]

I've used Penrite for the last few years in all my cars, it's never let me down.

If you change brands or even grades of oil, remember to run a can of engine flush through it before draining the oil.

I am not an expert but flushing between brand changes are not necessary, i have been told, all oils are more or less same, the additives vary. BUT... flushing the system gets all the dirty old oil out.

[SilentShout]

Both Penrite and Edge are great oils, i have used both and now using Nulon which is great too.
Whats the nulon like? I remember it was sort of new to super cheap before I stopped working for them. They claim to have all these low friction benifits which help economy and regain engine power blah blah blah. Didnt buy into it then but they are still around so it must be working.

As for grade is the 15w60 too high still? Didnt notice any adverse effects on the engine with it in there.

Also I use an engine flush between every oil change. Thought thats what the process is.

[chris_r]

I am not an expert but flushing between brand changes are not necessary, i have been told, all oils are more or less same, the additives vary. BUT... flushing the system gets all the dirty old oil out.
Different additives are used to achieve different viscosity grades and the methods would probably differ between brands. Most of these additives maybe harmless when mixed together, but some aren't and will result in the formation of sludge.

For the few dollars it cost, especially when it comes to turbo engines, it is worth it to keep everything working well, regardless of whether you're changing oils.

[vekara]

I am happy with Nulon, "some say"... that it is same as top oils but cheaper and it is Australian owned. I put it in the same category as Castrol Edge. I also use Nulon brake fluid and coolant.

[vekara]

Different additives are used to achieve different viscosity grades and the methods would probably differ between brands. Most of these additives maybe harmless when mixed together, but some aren't and will result in the formation of sludge.

For the few dollars it cost, especially when it comes to turbo engines, it is worth it to keep everything working well, regardless of whether you're changing oils.

Oils also contain anti corrosion, cleaning additives, preservatives and so on but, when you drain the engine and change the filter the system becomes pretty much empty anyway. One thing thou is that when you drain the oil, the engine must be hot so that the thermostat for the oil cooler is open and drain the heat exchanger too.
I guess it does not harm to flush the system. Does the flush have any chemicals that interact with oil additives? And if you use the same brand oil all the time then you would not have different additives reacting with each other...

[Shadow110]

+1 for nulon, seems good and for the price and what my car is for I dont have an issue

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[SilentShout]

might look at the nulon brands from now on then :)

I do love penrite and used it in the s15 religiously,

But the 15w 60 weight seemed very think for the SRI, i may be mistaken though.

[vekara]

might look at the nulon brands from now on then :)

I do love penrite and used it in the s15 religiously,

But the 15w 60 weight seemed very think for the SRI, i may be mistaken though.

There is another great Australia oil maker Hi-Tec, but it is harder to find from shops, they mainly supply the trade, Peps sell it though. I once met a lady from the engineering dept, she was an encyclopedia of oils. she explained me the pros and cons of using different oils for different engines and purposes and expressed the importance of using oils that are recommended by the manufacturer in each climate area. The engine designers decide what oil is best for the engine, so they know best. It is all about flow rates and penetration. too thin oil may not keep oil pressure high enough because it flows and leak too easily and fast through the small spaces in the engine and may not reach the farthest corner from the pump. Too high viscosity oil resist too much and may not penetrate tiny gaps where it should, for instance piston rings, there are oil rings first down the bottom of the piston and compression rings at the top. they all need lubrication. if the oil is too thick it may not reach compression rings because it cannot pass through oil rings, resulting in wear.
Also thicker oil resists more when hitting pistons and crank shaft resulting in loss of power at high revs.
However, if the engine is worn out then thicker oil may be used. In Z20LER engine recommended oils are 10-30w and 15-40.

[SilentShout]

I wonder what the miraculous innovative engineering excuse is behind the 60k service interval on the timing belt and water pump for the z18xe -_-

[chris_r]

I wonder what the miraculous innovative engineering excuse is behind the 60k service interval on the timing belt and water pump for the z18xe -_-
It's an Opel/Holden thing. In Europe, the intervals were initially set at 100k, but when Holden started selling Opels locally, they had a spate of belt breakages before the 100k and put it down to our harsher climate. The fix? Bring the intervals back to 60k.

[SilentShout]

Genius!!!

Or they could just make sure it doesnt break in the first place, cus you know thats what they are paid to do and all :P

"Engineers" pioneering the future aye =P

On topic though, boots still not in but ive finally got the glue to put them on. After many failed attempts with a stapler im guessing glue is how they go on.

[vekara]

I wonder what the miraculous innovative engineering excuse is behind the 60k service interval on the timing belt and water pump for the z18xe -_-

Sounds a bit overkill but I am not surprised, this could be 4 years on average km driven in Aus.

[guy 27]

It's 60k on most euro cars.
Most of those that say 100k also say 4 years. Whichever comes first.

[guy 27]

Silver zafira:
Replaced engine wiring loom car is now running.

Gearbox oil replaced.
Brake fluid flushed and replaced
Air filter and fuel filter.
Detailed engine bay
Washed underside of car.
New wiper blades

Tomorrow.
New front tyres

Glad this one is out of the way now.

[guy 27]

Silver zaf is almost done

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[Raisin]

Ok, speed poll everybody.

Blue or Black silicone pipes for my engine bay, which colour and why, GO!

[adam_92]

Out of those 2 id go black. I think blue looks a bit tacky and fast and furious. Also everyone gets blue

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[Raisin]

Out of those 2 id go black. I think blue looks a bit tacky and fast and furious. Also everyone gets blue

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True, what other colour would you go then? Also keep in mind my car is Blue. I like the look of Red and Green, but that would just be bad with the colour of the car.

[Gsi_Bryce]

Out of those 2 id go black. I think blue looks a bit tacky and fast and furious. Also everyone gets blue

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5527

[emoji13]

[Gsi_Bryce]

"And a stand alone fuel management system, good way to blow 10 grand"

[Raisin]

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the Motec exhaust is on the way.

[chris_r]

Ok, speed poll everybody.

Blue or Black silicone pipes for my engine bay, which colour and why, GO!


Out of those 2 id go black. I think blue looks a bit tacky and fast and furious. Also everyone gets blue

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I must be a sheep then. Mine will be blue. I guess it was just the easiest too, as the Roose kits have a 2 week lead time and didn't fancy waiting any longer than I need to for the hoses.

[dutchy]

Ok, speed poll everybody.

Blue or Black silicone pipes for my engine bay, which colour and why, GO!

you go for roose pipes ? Get orange :) alternatively get the black ones because I like black.

[Raisin]

you go for roose pipes ? Get orange :) alternatively get the black ones because I like black.

I would do Orange or Green if I had a black one for sure!

So far it looks like black is leading the way.

[dutchy]

I would do Orange or Green if I had a black one for sure!

So far it looks like black is leading the way.

Roose black

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[vekara]

Roose black

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac8/dutchy_02/DSC00012.jpg

Dutchy, your engine suck crank fumes straight into the turbo without a filter or catch can. do you find the blades oily or oil collecting in the intercooler?

[adam_92]

Thats a breather hose. All crossover delete pipes have it that way. There is very little to no oil that would make it down the length of the breather and into the turbo.

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[vekara]

Thats a breather hose. All crossover delete pipes have it that way. There is very little to no oil that would make it down the length of the breather and into the turbo.

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In my standard 20LER there was about 50ml of oil in the bottom of the intercooler and 20ml in the bottom of the manifold after 150 thousand km. That is considered normal. My view is that any oil in the intake is not necessary and will only do harm rather than good. Currently my breather is fed out until i get a better system in place. Any oily vapour that makes its way to the IC and manifold has to go through the turbo first. Also looking at the picture, any condensed oil in the breather runs downhill to the intake rather than back into the engine.
I understand it from the hose manufacturers point of view, they could not legally sell parts that would not pass rego. Also, the gases from the crankcase contain very little oxygen, they reduce the power at full throttle when the piston bypass is greatest.

[Raisin]

Roose black

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac8/dutchy_02/DSC00012.jpg

Hmmm that does look good! Quick question, is that the standard MAF or is it a larger one?

Good job on the wiring extension too! Looks pretty neat in that pic.

[chris_r]

Hmmm that does look good! Quick question, is that the standard MAF or is it a larger one?

Good job on the wiring extension too! Looks pretty neat in that pic.
I think it's a VXR 80mm MAF, as that's the only size MAF that fits the Roose crossover delete hose.

[Raisin]

I think it's a VXR 80mm MAF, as that's the only size MAF that fits the Roose crossover delete hose.

They actually have both kits on their site.

70mm MAF kit with airbox:
http://roosemotorsport.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_3_111_112&products_id=309

70mm MAF pipes, no airbox:
http://roosemotorsport.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_3_111_112&products_id=308

80mm MAF kit with airbox:
http://roosemotorsport.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_3_111_112&products_id=310

80mm MAF pipes, no airbox:
http://roosemotorsport.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_3_111_112&products_id=311

[adam_92]

Buy an 80mm then buy an inch of 70mm pipe. Fit the 70mm to the maf then the 80mm will sit over the 70mm snug!

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[vekara]

Buy an 80mm then buy an inch of 70mm pipe. Fit the 70mm to the maf then the 80mm will sit over the 70mm snug!

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What turbulence and eddy will 80mm to 70mm and back to 80mm pipe cause? It is important that any space or pipe that air flows through has a smooth run. Interruptions, either steps in or out cause close wall turbulence where air actually run backwards making the effective diameter smaller than it is. A "trumpet" shape entry or a rounded funnel will create a rotational flow which is the most effective.

[adam_92]

Dude its an astra, not an f1 car, im well aware of the effect turbulence in pipework can have on a car but you arent going to notice any difference on a daily car. If you're that concerned about the different sized pipework in the astra, have you checked how small and restrictive the throttle body is compared to the piping?

Yep thats right... its TINY!

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[adam_92]

Also you will be going from 80mm to 70mm entering the airbox. Not 80-70-80

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[dutchy]

Dutchy, your engine suck crank fumes straight into the turbo without a filter or catch can. do you find the blades oily or oil collecting in the intercooler?

Mate, all was good, no problems whatsoever. This is actually the same as with the original crossover. That pipe goes back into the crossover pipe.

[dutchy]

Hmmm that does look good! Quick question, is that the standard MAF or is it a larger one?

Good job on the wiring extension too! Looks pretty neat in that pic.

Standard maf. Note that you'd need to sort out your tune if running the bigger maf. Wires are just long enough in that little gutter thingy to pull them out and extend them. Didn't have to cut, extend or anything.

[Raisin]

Standard maf. Note that you'd need to sort out your tune if running the bigger maf. Wires are just long enough in that little gutter thingy to pull them out and extend them. Didn't have to cut, extend or anything.

Ah cool. Yeah I figured a remap would be needed for a bigger MAF so I won't be doing one quite yet, but I was wondering if the standard MAF could look that clean or if you needed to do the 80mm one. ;) Cheers! I'll be sure to post up some Z20 pics for you once things are rolling with the mods/repairs!

[guy 27]

Silver zaf:
new pollen filter. Glad to see its been replaced sometime in its life.
new mic for headunit so bluetooth now works.

Might be registered tomorrow. see how I go for time otherwise early next week.

[eddysdaman]

Busy day at my mates place....

http://i.imgur.com/i207rHs.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/965r3tO.jpg

[dutchy]

Pug, had a 30k service yesterday.
Astra, still parked, cobwebs on mirror.

[hazrd]

Cant remember if it was mentioned, but, Astra serviced a little while ago, #lowcarlife scrapes on the underbody checked out and passed, might be getting a bit of a clean tomorrow if im feeling generous

Unrelated: The angry ST goes in for 30k service tomorrow. Thats a lot of driving in 15mths (for me anyway)

[dutchy]

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac8/dutchy_02/DSC03594_zps3ae1f265.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac8/dutchy_02/DSC03595_zps49771d10.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac8/dutchy_02/DSC03596_zps6257abbe.jpg

[mylifeasbenjamin]

5531

Are these Astra rims?

[poita]

Yep

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Really? Off of what model mate?

[poita]

First of the AH models, 2004 I think

[vekara]

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac8/dutchy_02/DSC03596_zps6257abbe.jpg

Curb rash dutchy?
I had one of similar dent and fixed it myself, and painted all four with original silver and clear coat. It almost looks like that one of yours may have bent the rim too? Continental tyres?

[mylifeasbenjamin]

5532

Asked the old man if he could do a smoked effect...might have misinterpreted it..

[GUN16V]

5532

asked the old man if he could do a smoked effect...might have misinterpreted it..

lol.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

How quick do you think the WA police would pull me up for it..?

[Sammich]

I know in NSW it is not illegal if you can see the lights from 400 meters.

[Sammich]

In saying that though, the lights even without the smoke effect don't meet ADR standards as they need yo have a red reflector.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

I'm thinking I might just source some smoked ones from a cdx

[Elliot_O]

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac8/dutchy_02/DSC03594_zps3ae1f265.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac8/dutchy_02/DSC03595_zps49771d10.jpg
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac8/dutchy_02/DSC03596_zps6257abbe.jpg
So you're a bad driver now?

[sskustomz]

Cleaned and decreased all the little bits to get ready to put the motor back in, need a throw out bearing and to build a new engine mount like this
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/09/d82319dacc6571347fea1aafe2bf9969.jpg


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[dutchy]

Curb rash dutchy?
I had one of similar dent and fixed it myself, and painted all four with original silver and clear coat. It almost looks like that one of yours may have bent the rim too? Continental tyres?

It was either that or a dead old lady. Wheel is fine, not bend, just badly damaged on the side. Small piece of rubber gone on the tyre too. indeed Continental; ContiSportContact 3 Ah well, its not a new car.

[dutchy]

So you're a bad driver now?

No, am a hero... saved the life of an old freaking tart that was crossing the road while I was driving there !

[Raisin]

Did an oil change on the Corsa again and noticed there's a slight bit of oil seeping from the rocker. I guess a new gasket will be in order soon.

[Elliot_O]

No, am a hero... saved the life of an old freaking tart that was crossing the road while I was driving there !
Sure sure;) silly old duck!

[dutchy]

Sure sure;) silly old duck!

if only she was about 65 years younger............... we could have settled the damage in some other way.

[adam_92]

Gummy job?

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[Elliot_O]

Anyone ever tried that?! Haha

[andy76]

Changed gearbox oil in my 06 sri turbo on the weekend. What a difference it made, smoother less noise much nicer to drive. Well worth the money.

[Raisin]

Changed gearbox oil in my 06 sri turbo on the weekend. What a difference it made, smoother less noise much nicer to drive. Well worth the money.

I have been meaning to do this on both of my cars for a while now.

[Gsi_Bryce]

if only she was about 65 years younger............... we could have settled the damage in some other way.

5534

Was that her dutchy? Lol

[andy76]

I have been meaning to do this on both of my cars for a while now.

I used Penrite pro gear 75-90w. Great stuff.

[adam_92]

I also used the penrite 75-90. 2.5 litres in the turbo.

Elliott iv been with a 43 year old before I met my missus. Well there was 2 of them that I met on a night out, they had a hotel room at the hotel that also had the nightclub downstairs. Skinny dipping at the beach then up to their room... no gum jobs but lets just say, women their age shouldnt be able to do half the stuff they did that night.

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[Raisin]

I used Penrite pro gear 75-90w. Great stuff.

Yeah I think that's what I was planning to buy! ;)