What have you done to your car lately?

[gman]

Alot bigger than the SRi-T.. ;)

I am definately keeping both but need a 2nd car with some space....Thinking 4WD type big....Looked at the Audi Q5, X5, XC60 & XC90 and the front runner ATM the Range Rover Sport in a 3.0Lt TDV6

[nuggz]

Range Rover Sport in a 3.0Lt TDV6

DO ITTTTTTTT
HOT HOT HOT !!!

bar that, probably the Q5 or XC90 me thinks

[btm]

took a picture of my car with a lambo :D

[gman]

DO ITTTTTTTT
HOT HOT HOT !!!

bar that, probably the Q5 or XC90 me thinks

The Q5 has a 5 to 8 month wait...Pass!

The XC90 is cool, but the dash needs an update. The new RR Sport is really AMAZING...Stornaway Grey or Ebony Black...NICE... ;)

[nuggz]

The Q5 has a 5 to 8 month wait...Pass!

The XC90 is cool, but the dash needs an update. The new RR Sport is really AMAZING...Stornaway Grey or Ebony Black...NICE... ;)

yea i keep seeing a Stornaway Grey one thats been lowered
and its makes me cream everytime

[CNBLU]

got my xenons in the post today :)

[PaulyJ]

Turned it on, drove to work, turned it off.
Now i'm about to turn it on again, drive home, and turn it off...

[boosted_astra]

got it checked out looks to be apprantly blown up

[boorny88]

What was wrong wth it mate?

[gman]

got my xenons in the post today :)

NICE!!! :D Wat sort??? Angel / Devil Eyes or just the HID for the stock lights???

I really need to get some HID's for mine...the stock Halogens just don't cut it after you've gotten used to HID's...

[boosted_astra]

What was wrong wth it mate?

got no idea booked it back into another mech and get it on the dyno to see what its doing first hads tapping knocking sound

[SubZero]

35.000km today

[poita]

washed the dog piss off the wheels after the inlaws dog paid a visit

[hazrd]

washed the dog piss off the wheels after the inlaws dog paid a visit

:yikes:
i hope its 6ft under after that !!!

[poita]

they left with him before i realised, little bastard

[delemonte]

Finally vacuumed inside of car. Turbo timer arrived in the mail today so will install if I have time tmrw.

[chrissn89]

let me know how you go with the timer Glen :)

What brand and model did you get?

[delemonte]

Apexi 405-A021. Nice n small

[CNBLU]

NICE!!! :D Wat sort??? Angel / Devil Eyes or just the HID for the stock lights???

I really need to get some HID's for mine...the stock Halogens just don't cut it after you've gotten used to HID's...

Depo Shark Eyes:thumbs:Got a set of D2S 6000k HID's coming soon. Will put up picks when done...

[poita]

lined up led strip thats going to light up the rear number plate.

[Jase]

Depo Shark Eyes:thumbs:Got a set of D2S 6000k HID's coming soon. Will put up picks when done...

Where did you source the shark eyes? And how much? Im interested.

[boorny88]

hit 130k haha

[Fnomna]

Vectra JSII V6 - replaced the bottom radiator hose. Pig of a job! Much easier on my V6 VT!
http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showthread.php?25708-Bottom-radiator-hose-on-JSII-V6&p=540723&highlight=

I spoke too soon. Looked at my VT and the exact same spot there is a split in the hose! Just replaced it $15 and 30 mins - compared to $80 and 3 hours+ for the JSII V6 !!

[gman]

Depo Shark Eyes:thumbs:Got a set of D2S 6000k HID's coming soon. Will put up picks when done...

Nice :thumbs: Look forward to seeng them mate...Want a set of Devil eyes...Not seen the Shark Eyes... ;)

[Neeko]

lined up led strip thats going to light up the rear number plate.

Like mine :D

[milestones54]

Tried doing a second coat of shoe polish on my black bumpers :p
Anyone know how to make the plastic parts black again?

[guy 27]

Tried doing a second coat of shoe polish on my black bumpers :p
Anyone know how to make the plastic parts black again?

forever black or back to black. get it at your local auto store.

[delemonte]

Didn't manage to even touch the turbo-timer but I did manage to do a couple of coats on my centre console

[Neeko]

removed reflective stripes on my rear screen and re-tint with new film

[btm]

hit 130k haha
i hit 56,000km yesterday

[hazrd]

i hit 56,000km yesterday

31,000 yesterday :prrr:

[btm]

nice! :)

[brc]

31,000 yesterday :prrr:

215,000 yesterday :(?

[btm]

jesus! :eek:

[guy 27]

215,000 yesterday :(?

wow someone here has more km's on their car than me.

[boorny88]

Well u better try harder then guy

[brc]

wow someone here has more km's on their car than me.


I drive from Kew to Dandenong to Kew everyday.. 40km each way, not hard to rack up the KM's.

[Z20LET]

(Yesterday) Replaced water pump with a genuine GM one which meant the timing belt had to come off :rolleyes5:.

[PaulyJ]

About to go fill mine up with petrol...

[poita]

Like mine :D

not sure tbh :lol: *goes looking for pics*


now have 2nd calibra, this one has a sunroof!

so fuk you all

[poita]

wow someone here has more km's on their car than me.

my red calibra has 290xxx

[guy 27]

now have 2nd calibra, this one has a sunroof!

so fuk you all

yeah but does it work?


my red calibra has 290xxx

its twice the age of my car though. :P

[bender]

i hit 167000
and put my speedo rings in
and gave it a wash

[poita]

yeah but does it work?



its twice the age of my car though. :P

doubt it works, got a nice ding and bend in it

its a 92 model!

[ngrundy]

finished installing dynamat extreme in the rear doors. so thats boot, front and back doors all lined out now, damm even just having the front doors done made a difference

[delemonte]

Just installed turbo-timer (while being attacked by 500 mosquitoes!). I should have just bought one when I first got the car but I'm glad it's in now anyway ;)

[Neeko]

Just installed turbo-timer (while being attacked by 500 mosquitoes!). I should have just bought one when I first got the car but I'm glad it's in now anyway ;)

can u still lock the car by keyless entry?

[brc]

can u still lock the car by keyless entry?

if its an sri-t, no :( mine doesn't anyway!

[CNBLU]

I have a turbo timer and auto closure unit and my keyless entry works fine when car is cooling down

[Neeko]

I have a turbo timer and auto closure unit and my keyless entry works fine when car is cooling down
aza's didnt work either

are u using a special unit?

[CNBLU]

its a greddy unit. had autobarn install it. dont think its special?

[brc]

Mine is Greddy also, wont lock with the key. Frustrating shit :x!

[hazrd]

finally drove it

installed another headunit

[delemonte]

Yeah, remote central-locking and total-closure all work perfectly still, as well as the hand-brake cut. Initially when I hooked it up I couldn't lock the car until the engine cut but it wasn't too hard to fix it by wiring it up slightly differently. Thankfully the central-locking is exclusively disabled only when 'accessories' (or Ignition I) is active, not the ignition (or Ignition II). But even if it were, you could still bypass it... there is always a way!

The brand of timer shouldn't matter; it's a simple matter of wiring it differently. I'd be happy to help anyone out if they wanna get this working in their SRi-T - just drop me a PM

[nuggz]

got steeringwheel stereo controls working!

only took me a year to get off my ass and install it

[brc]

got steeringwheel stereo controls working!

only took me a year to get off my ass and install it


Wish I could get my steering wheel buttons to work..!

[nuggz]

Wish I could get my steering wheel buttons to work..!

if your headunit supports it
it only cost about $50

[Nurb608]

Took it to put petrol in it, first drive since Friday.

[nuggz]

approaching 18,000ks

[Nurb608]

approaching 18,000ks

Don't you mean 180,000?

[nuggz]

no
18000k's acording to my dash

definately past 200,000 according to the rest of the car

[Nurb608]

no
18000k's acording to my dash

definately past 200,000 according to the rest of the car

lol

[glider]

drove one of them to the shop to collect head and block for the other... :yikes::lol:

[hazrd]

looked at all the dust forming on it

[poita]

looked at all the dust forming on it

yup same.

red one = left it out in the rain to wash off
orange one = got a weash under the car port,teh rain came in sideways last night

[brew92]

To date, owned for 6 months bought completely stock from zupps. 2003 Astra Sri
I am a 17 yr old male who loves modifications.
- outside and inside million colour LED neon kits wired into my glove box with remote controls to change colours, speed and patterns.
- 18' Konig Toxxins Rims with 40 tread achillies tires
- New radiator, tappet cover and battery given to my by zupps because there was a noise that tehy didnt no what it is so they gave me new stuff to fix teh problem, all i needed was a new battery but got great extra's lol :)
- 2" catback exhuast system into 2 1/2" cannon racing tip.
- Elipse headunit with all the functions
- Eclipe 5" front speakers and tweeters
- Focal 6" rear speakers
-2x eclipse amps 500W
- 2x 10" eclipse top of line competition subs
- Custom made Sticker for my rear window in kool font writing my last name 'BREWER'
- am currently intalling new head and tail lights and also flashing white Led police lights in my grill

Sound alright to any1?

Sound and good to any1?

[hazrd]

very nice
chuck up a members ride post and include some pics :)

[guy 27]

apart from the leds your going to put in sounds nice.
come to the cruise this weekend.

[bender]

didn't even turn it on today

praying it'll still start tomorrow

[chrissn89]

picked up my bike yesterday, all i have to say is alot of fun and it has balls :)

[Greg K]

picked up my bike yesterday, all i have to say is alot of fun and it has balls :)

what did you get??

[delemonte]

- New radiator, tappet cover and battery given to my by zupps because there was a noise that tehy didnt no what it is so they gave me new stuff to fix teh problem, all i needed was a new battery but got great extra's lol :)

How exactly was the old battery making noises? Sounds odd, but awesome that you got the extras! :p

[delemonte]

what did you get??

afaik:
planning on getting a kawasaki klx 450r my10

A rather nice piece of funfullness! :ihih:

[btm]

two wheels ftw!

[Greg K]

two wheels ftw!

Amen

[CNBLU]

Found out i may have a faulty throttle position sensor! :(

[Nurb608]

Found out i may have a faulty throttle position sensor! :(

How did you find that out?

[CNBLU]

These are my symptoms

Bucking and jerking of the car
Idle surging
Sudden stalling of the car engine
Hesitation while the driver of the car is trying to accelerate

Dont think i'll be putting it on the dyno :(

[Nurb608]

These are my symptoms

Bucking and jerking of the car
Idle surging
Sudden stalling of the car engine
Hesitation while the driver of the car is trying to accelerate

Dont think i'll be putting it on the dyno :(

Any fault coes up?

Gotta get it on the dyno, i wanna see how the map sensor is going!

[CNBLU]

No fault codes, did a vapour test and no air leaks were found. Just did a quick google search and the replys and symptoms are exactly that of mine.

Not sure if the guys would want the car on the dyno if its mis-behaving.

On idle (75% of the time) it surges to 2k then back down to 1200rpm then back then back down etc etc. Not a plesant drive with a 3" exhaust :D everyone thinks i want a run!!

[Nurb608]

Not good :(

[chrissn89]

what did you get??


afaik:

A rather nice piece of funfullness! :ihih:

Glenn is correct, a kawasaki klx 450r my10 = alot of fun. its nothing like an old klx250, this thing is basicly a KX450f, with a headlight.

[boorny88]

Is it a road bike or dirt bike?

[poita]

dirt bike thats road registered

[Shay]

These are my symptoms

Bucking and jerking of the car
Idle surging
Sudden stalling of the car engine
Hesitation while the driver of the car is trying to accelerate

Dont think i'll be putting it on the dyno :(


No fault codes, did a vapour test and no air leaks were found. Just did a quick google search and the replys and symptoms are exactly that of mine.

Not sure if the guys would want the car on the dyno if its mis-behaving.

On idle (75% of the time) it surges to 2k then back down to 1200rpm then back then back down etc etc. Not a plesant drive with a 3" exhaust :D everyone thinks i want a run!!


seems to be the exact symptoms i had the other day...
i ended up pulling over and disconnecting the air temp sensor, car stalled, then clipped it back in and it run smooth, but a bit sluggish, ECU reset when i got home, and ran perfect afterwards....

yours may be more sinister, but its an easy thing to try...

[CNBLU]

Thanks Shay

I will give it a try tommorow but not holding my breath :(

[btm]

locked mine in the garage with the bike, turned off the lights and said goodbye... not going to see them both for 3 weeks :(

but bring on japan! :D

[nuggz]

locked mine in the garage with the bike, turned off the lights and said goodbye... Not going to see them both for 3 weeks :(

but bring on japan! :d


doriftooooo

[boorny88]

nice enjoy japan man i went last january great place ppl are so friendly and food pritty good hay

[Neeko]

These are my symptoms

Bucking and jerking of the car
Idle surging
Sudden stalling of the car engine
Hesitation while the driver of the car is trying to accelerate

Dont think i'll be putting it on the dyno :(

mine had those exact symptoms when the MAF died.

I got my throttle positioning sensor wet once and couldn't accelerate over 3.5k rpm

[AndyVec]

Took a picture of it.

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx197/AndyG2901/Bandstand038.jpg

[gman]

No fault codes, did a vapour test and no air leaks were found. Just did a quick google search and the replys and symptoms are exactly that of mine.

Not sure if the guys would want the car on the dyno if its mis-behaving.

On idle (75% of the time) it surges to 2k then back down to 1200rpm then back then back down etc etc.

As the Z20LET has a Drive by wire throttle body, isn't the sensor buit in to the electronic throttle body?? I have a spare if you need to borrow one....I'm not sure if there is a separate stand alone throttle position sensor...

Unless thats what you meant, or unless i am totally wrong... :)

[guy 27]

Changed oil and oil filter for about $7.

[SSS_Hoon]

went out to the garage, and started my car, let it warm up then turned it off and closed the garage.


SSS_Hoon

[mr corsa]

pulled my finger out then put it back in lol

[JohnBu]

Changed oil and oil filter for about $7.

gotta to be cheapest oil change I've heard about.

wanna elaborate?

[guy 27]

gotta to be cheapest oil change I've heard about.

wanna elaborate?

bought a box of oil filters. (cost $1.50 each) and I have a 44gal (160L) drum of 15w-40 oil.

[JohnBu]

hmmm, I wouldn't mind oil filters at $1.50 each and oil at say $1.25 a litre.

what brands and how do my get my hands on these?

[guy 27]

some koren (nothing in english on the box) brand filter, they are used on a bobcat of some sort. and the oil is volvo truck turbo diesel oil.

get the filters from sunshine 4x4 here in qld and i have no idea where my dad got the oil from. will find out for you.

[JohnBu]

It would be interesting what brand of oil and where you got it froml...

But I doubt I would bother. 160L of oil is alot of oil and would go off before I use half of it.

I thought using Valvoline Engine Amour at $5 a litre was on the cheap end

[guy 27]

Brand is ERG lubricants. he does not remember where he got it from this time. Usually go through a drum every month. IIRC its from http://www.donkyattqld.com.au/ I have had to go pick up oil from them several times.

[Shay]

It would be interesting what brand of oil and where you got it froml...

But I doubt I would bother. 160L of oil is alot of oil and would go off before I use half of it.

I thought using Valvoline Engine Amour at $5 a litre was on the cheap end

not worth it... i priced up a 209L drum of Castrol Edge 5-30, ended up much more expensive than buying it 5L lots.
go figure... :confused:

[brc]

not worth it... i priced up a 209L drum of Castrol Edge 5-30, ended up much more expensive than buying it 5L lots.
go figure... :confused:


Thats odd. Guess the drum cost more than the plastic :P

[hazrd]

pardon my n00bness... but.... oil goes off?? :confused:

[Nurb608]

Pulled my heater controls out to start my smd conversion, cracked the shits because i couldn't open the unit, now trying to find the will power to put everything back together and sulk, lol.

[nuggz]

Pulled my heater controls out to start my smd conversion, cracked the shits because i couldn't open the unit, now trying to find the will power to put everything back together and sulk, lol.

rubber mallet does the trick!

Got my car dressed up ready for dyno action!

[JohnBu]

pardon my n00bness... but.... oil goes off?? :confused:

Depends who you ask :P

"ExxonMobil recommends a five year maximum shelf-life for engine oils, including Mobil 1 (for a sealed bottle)"

160L Drum.
Z20LET 4.2L oil change.
= enough for 38 oil changes.
say 7,500km or 3 oil changes per year.

thats about 12 years worth.

I hope I can afford a new car before the 12 years are up.

I

[Nurb608]

rubber mallet does the trick!

Got my car dressed up ready for dyno action!

lol, i might just pay someone to do it :p

[JohnBu]

Andrew, what do you mean get dressed up?

Not sure if I can be bothered to wash it... early rain forecasted on sat.

[Nurb608]

Andrew, what do you mean get dressed up?

He put a frilly dress on it :p

[JohnBu]

I thought as much.

[glider]

starting bolting stuff back onto block

[bender]

finished clay baring the car then painted the front rotors finally

[hazrd]

started it
backed out of garage
pumped stereo for 10min
drove back into garage
turned it off

[CNBLU]

Reset the ECU, Cleaned the throttle body, Re-positioned the MAP sensor, Installed Turbosmart BOV.

PS. It runs like a dream again :D

[Shay]

Reset the ECU, Cleaned the throttle body, Re-positioned the MAP sensor, Installed Turbosmart BOV.

PS. It runs like a dream again :D

wikid!

[CNBLU]

wikid!

Funny thing is i had a chat with my tuner and he said i would need a retune to run a 3bar map sensor, so i took it off and put on my OE one and then things started to play up??? Put the 3bar back on and she's all sweet again. Will check out my fueling on dyno day and have a chat to the tuners there.

[delemonte]

Reset the ECU, Cleaned the throttle body, Re-positioned the MAP sensor, Installed Turbosmart BOV.

PS. It runs like a dream again :D

Awesome man. Just in time for Dyno Day, ey? ;)

[CNBLU]

Awesome man. Just in time for Dyno Day, ey? ;)

Yeh well i wasnt keen on driving it anywhere when it was like that, but now will be good to see how the turbo had held up with all the abuse its gott'n :D

[mr corsa]

Reset the ECU, Cleaned the throttle body, Re-positioned the MAP sensor, Installed Turbosmart BOV.

PS. It runs like a dream again :D
sure your not dreaming?

[CNBLU]

sure your not dreaming?

if i am dont wake me up :p

[hazrd]

drove it to work

now its all wet n dirty :cryin:

[CNBLU]

drove it to work

now its all wet n dirty :cryin:

just the way i like it:ihih:

[hazrd]

LOL

after being parked next to a quarry it will be muddy by the end of the day aswell :ihih:

[Nurb608]

Reset the ECU, Cleaned the throttle body, Re-positioned the MAP sensor, Installed Turbosmart BOV.

PS. It runs like a dream again :D

Good news Gav :)

[cyclonic]

Fitted the Vectra C intake to the Barina today. Definitely more mid-range to top end urge. Seems more keen to rev once past 2500 rpm. Next stop - either springs or colour coding.

[Shay]

Fitted the Vectra C intake to the Barina today. Definitely more mid-range to top end urge. Seems more keen to rev once past 2500 rpm. Next stop - either springs or colour coding.

well now you have modded, come to the cruise on the 21st :thumbs:

[cyclonic]

well now you have modded, come to the cruise on the 21st :thumbs:

I would... but I work weekends.......

Gah! I quite liked the look of this cruise too.

[poita]

Glared at both of them in disgust

[hazrd]

Glared at both of them in disgust

+1
then washed both of them

then washed the astra again when i got to albury because i couldnt see past the bug cemetary

[chrissn89]

took the astra for a drive, since i haven't driven her all week. tomorrow major wash and vacuum. Try and make it all pretty for ain. not much i can do with the front bar tho.

[liam]

New wheels! Lenso Eurostyle 6 in 18 x 8 gloss black (Old wheels are for sale/spare wheel aswell) Also gave her a clean in the rain haha

Its going to be lowered on friday and a balancing issue will be sorted so Ill post pics then!

[hazrd]

New wheels! Lenso Eurostyle 6 in 18 x 8 gloss black (Old wheels are for sale/spare wheel aswell) Also gave her a clean in the rain haha

Its going to be lowered on friday and a balancing issue will be sorted so Ill post pics then!

:picsorban: anyway :)

[Z20LET]

Fitted breather box, vacuumed the inside and cleaned the windows.

[xplosv57]

sold one, live too far away to care about the other two...........

[gmonkey]

lowered it and cleaned it, pics in members garage thread :)

[poita]

grinned as to why i love not having a sunroof :)

the red one's sunroof leaks

[delemonte]

Had Varex twin-tip muffler fitted. Much quieter now! Overall pretty happy so far ;)
Will post up pics but am seriously busy for a while so will see how I go. Next time I have a spare moment, I wanna wire in the PSU/receiver properly as right now it's sitting on my passenger seat and running off the cigarette lighter :nonod:

[J]

Drove in and out of a soaking wet Galston Gorge 4 times over the weekend :cornut:

(Ok, I know it did not happen today. But hey, better late than never!)

[gman]

Finally bought a new car!!!!!!

Had to skip the Rangie Sport (wouldn't fit in the new apartment garage!!!! :( ) So bought a Black Volkswagen Tiguan 147 TSi...Should get it by the weekend, hopefully....

[sooty]

Finally bought a new car!!!!!!

Had to skip the Rangie Sport (wouldn't fit in the new apartment garage!!!! :( ) So bought a Black Volkswagen Tiguan 147 TSi...Should get it by the weekend, hopefully....
Noice! :picsorban:

[hazrd]

Finally bought a new car!!!!!!

Had to skip the Rangie Sport (wouldn't fit in the new apartment garage!!!! :( ) So bought a Black Volkswagen Tiguan 147 TSi...Should get it by the weekend, hopefully....

:yikes: what about the astra?


also :picsorban: +1

[gman]

:yikes: what about the astra?

Astra stays...I don't think i will ever sell the ol'girl...I loves her too damn much.. ;)


also :picsorban: +1

Once I get it I will post pics....Already on order, H&R springs...Thinking of APR re-flash (147 to 190+kw) and intake as well...Then 18's and tinting.. :D

Its basically the new Golf GTi engine so should end up a good thing

[CNBLU]

Found out E85 is available pretty close to home....hmmmm

[hazrd]

Astra stays...I don't think i will ever sell the ol'girl...I loves her too damn much.. ;)
Once I get it I will post pics....Already on order, H&R springs...Thinking of APR re-flash (147 to 190+kw) and intake as well...Then 18's and tinting.. :D
Its basically the new Golf GTi engine so should end up a good thing

awesome looking fwd to it :) 147-190 is huge too!


Found out E85 is available pretty close to home....hmmmm

about time they put it somewhere other than hoppers crossing.... are u gunna do what i think u are?

[CNBLU]

Will chat to the boys at HP-F but im thinking i need new fuel lines, injectors and maybe fuel pump....

[sooty]

Rotated my tyres, they're wearing really well, probably only down a couple of mm after 15000km

[gman]

Will chat to the boys at HP-F but im thinking i need new fuel lines, injectors and maybe fuel pump....

You prob will need the injectors and pump at a minimum (and an ECU tune to suit of course :) )unless there's a spare 30%+ flow overhead in your system.

Not sure on the lines. Size should be OK, though upsizing never hurts, but it can take E10 fuels so it might be OK.
Teflon line can cost a a fair amount though.

Would love to use E85, but there's still only 1 or 2 NSW service stations with it here!!!!!

[poita]

pulling the spare parts car down, got most of the bits the other guys need :)

also found extras i can use that i didnt think about.
changing over the trim panels, around the headlining from the cream in mine to black.
might get my roof retrimmed black too

[CNBLU]

You prob will need the injectors and pump at a minimum (and an ECU tune to suit of course :) )unless there's a spare 30%+ flow overhead in your system.

Not sure on the lines. Size should be OK, though upsizing never hurts, but it can take E10 fuels so it might be OK.
Teflon line can cost a a fair amount though.

Would love to use E85, but there's still only 1 or 2 NSW service stations with it here!!!!!

I want to see what my injectors are running at and ive got a walbro fuel pump but that might not be enough, Teflon fuel lines will be around $500 ive read...

[liam]

Really dodgy photo the fog was thick! Not revealing much but you get an idea http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv38/Getoutandride/IMGP2945.jpg

[guy 27]

decided to have a war with it and a car park. some paint lost on the front bar (requires full respray now) and side skirts. Should of known not to go in there, car scraped when it was at standard height.

[boosted_astra]

on 11 can of jimmy black and just looking at astra G wanting to feel the boost
ok 30 psi is a little to much but ud love it as much as i do it u felt it hahahaha well time to book in to get haltech fitted with a possibe gt30 and custom mani to see what pleasure she gives me

[CNBLU]

on 11 can of jimmy black and just looking at astra G wanting to feel the boost
ok 30 psi is a little to much but ud love it as much as i do it u felt it hahahaha well time to book in to get haltech fitted with a possibe gt30 and custom mani to see what pleasure she gives me

after you get the gt30 make sure you book it in for a new engine :p

[gman]

after you get the gt30 make sure you book it in for a new engine :p

And a new gearbox too while your at it... :D

[boosted_astra]

i guess ill loook into this fellors

[CNBLU]

i'd look into turning down the boost mate cause 25psi in not the going to be good long term...

[ROCCO]

Released I can get cheaper filters for the Astra....gotta love Fuji filters....better than repco, better than OEM....and cheaper too....let me know if you want any...I can get them single units or in boxes of thirty....PM me if you want pricing!!

By the way...cleaned the H today....gained 5Kw doiing it haha

[boosted_astra]

i'd look into turning down the boost mate cause 25psi in not the going to be good long term...
gav i got no idea how its on 25 pound i was thinking it would be on 15psi not blown out the roof on 25psi this is with matts remap

[boosted_astra]

how do i turn the boost down with out spending a mint

[delemonte]

25-30psi? :yikes: Have you verified this?

What have you got done? Just the turbo!?
Surely Matt's map won't be telling it to hold that..! What kinda waste-gate setup are you running?

I wouldn't run it on that for long mate..!

[CNBLU]

its been verified on dyno day. try to lower the nut or your actuator and see if that helps.

[Nurb608]

25-30psi? :yikes: Have you verified this?

What have you got done? Just the turbo!?
Surely Matt's map won't be telling it to hold that..! What kinda waste-gate setup are you running?

I wouldn't run it on that for long mate..!

Thats overboost, settles down to around 12 psi


its been verified on dyno day. try to lower the nut or your actuator and see if that helps.

Not sure if this will help as holding boost is already pretty low.

[CNBLU]

then its just the map?

[Nurb608]

Yeah, i'd say so, but i didn't think Matt's maps were that aggresive, unluss thats the map that no one runs???

[chrissn89]

Yeah, i'd say so, but i didn't think Matt's maps were that aggresive, unluss thats the map that no one runs???
mine overboost to 22psi, holds 15-16psi and then drops and holds 11psi after about 5,5000rpm all the way to the limiter. Im running the second hottest map.\

His car should be holding more than 12psi of boost... My guess is actuator needs adjusting or a new one is needed.

[Nurb608]

mine overboost to 22psi, holds 15-16psi and then drops and holds 11psi after about 5,5000rpm all the way to the limiter. Im running the second hottest map.\

His car should be holding more than 12psi of boost... My guess is actuator needs adjusting or a new one is needed.

That sounds a more sensible map, but agree, it shouldn't drop to 12 after 25!

[boosted_astra]

yup i got very aggressive map its like a stage 4 lol vxr turbo full exhaust massive cooler full intake all opened up and yes actuator looks to be pretty hi will do harm if i back the bolt off?

[mr corsa]

yup i got very aggressive map its like a stage 4 lol vxr turbo full exhaust massive cooler full intake all opened up and yes actuator looks to be pretty hi will do harm if i back the bolt off?

so what is your power figures with this stage 4 map?

[Nurb608]

yup i got very aggressive map its like a stage 4 lol vxr turbo full exhaust massive cooler full intake all opened up and yes actuator looks to be pretty hi will do harm if i back the bolt off?

I'd get it adjusted on a dyno, safest way to do it just so you can see what holding pressure it reads after it's adjusted, unless you've got a pretty accurate boost gauge.

[CNBLU]

so what is your power figures with this stage 4 map?

148kw atw

[boosted_astra]

i ran a 148.7 no tune afr is up shit creek something shocking aswell running lean as buggery oh and no jobs to lol

[CNBLU]

lean or rich?

Put up your dyno sheet Casey

[Nurb608]

I thought it was rich too.

[boosted_astra]

please teach me how to putr up my 2 dyno read outs thanks guys got power run and afr run

leaning out like bad to the bone style blokes

[Nurb608]

Finally started installing my gauges as they have been sitting there for way too long. Sorry about the crap iphone quality.

http://vid597.photobucket.com/albums/tt57/nurb608/IMG_0401.flv (http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid597.photobucket.com/albums/tt57/nurb608/IMG_0401.flv)

[CNBLU]

Just had a phone call from a contact of Kyles (HP-F), he will be passing on my details to the editor of Hot4's for a possible feature!!

[Nurb608]

Just had a phone call from a contact of Kyles (HP-F), he will be passing on my details to the editor of Hot4's for a possible feature!!

Thats awesome news mate, well done!

[CNBLU]

please teach me how to putr up my 2 dyno read outs thanks guys got power run and afr run

leaning out like bad to the bone style blokes


Leaning out is when the engine isnt getting enough fuel, therefor its more suseptable to detonate. Running rich is where its getting too much fuel and will rob you of power.

Running rich is DEFINATELY better than running lean....

[boosted_astra]

Leaning out is when the engine isnt getting enough fuel, therefor its more suseptable to detonate. Running rich is where its getting too much fuel and will rob you of power.

Running rich is DEFINATELY better than running lean....

tripper i asked how to put picture of dyno up

[boosted_astra]

ok pulled actuator back still pulls like a bull no difference the bloody G is on roids

[hazrd]

washed it
drove it
fuelled it for the first time in 6 weeks

daily driver ftw

[CNBLU]

tripper i asked how to put picture of dyno up

i know what you asked, was just informing you about your car if running lean :p

a/f ratios would be around 15:1 - 17:1.

I DONT THINK YOUR RUNNING LEAN!

[gman]

please teach me how to putr up my 2 dyno read outs thanks guys got power run and afr run

leaning out like bad to the bone style blokes

If you have an account with Photobucket, you can load it from there with the image tag. Imageshack and Tinypic are the same..

[boosted_astra]

afr run what do u guys think, lean and rich too me?



http://i47.tinypic.com/efl18p.jpghttp://i50.tinypic.com/1475n5.jpg

[gman]

afr run what do u guys think, lean and rich too me?



http://i47.tinypic.com/efl18p.jpghttp://i50.tinypic.com/1475n5.jpg

Discounting the lean spike to 14:1, it looks overly rich but typical of the Z20LET Bosch tuning.

They run 10:1 to 11:1 for saftety to help cool things down.

Good power though all the same......

[CNBLU]

Its the same run Glen, one has a/f ratio and the other has psi.

@Casey: your a/f ratio ends up at the right place but is all wrong in the middle. Notice how the power curve has a big dip? That should be nice and flat, so should the a/f ratio. At the start you are running a bit lean then it takes a nose dive and becomes rich. You want your a/f ratio to be stable around 11:8 throughout most of your map.

[gman]

Its the same run Glen, one has a/f ratio and the other has psi.

@Casey: your a/f ratio ends up at the right place but is all wrong in the middle. Notice how the power curve has a big dip? That should be nice and flat, so should the a/f ratio. At the start you are running a bit lean then it takes a nose dive and becomes rich. You want your a/f ratio to be stable around 11:8 throughout most of your map.

Make much more sense now!!! So hard to read on an iPhone!!! text is too small in the photos. Should have realised all the same.....

Sometimes not the sharpest knife in the draw..More like a hammer today I think...Blunt and heavy.. ;)

Between 12:1 and 12.5:1 is where you should look. 11.8:1 sounds about close enough (for normal unleaded fuel that is)....

[boosted_astra]

now to fix this problem and get her smothed out and not sucking so much fuel

[boosted_astra]

i run nothing but 98 octane

[boosted_astra]

Its the same run Glen, one has a/f ratio and the other has psi.

@Casey: your a/f ratio ends up at the right place but is all wrong in the middle. Notice how the power curve has a big dip? That should be nice and flat, so should the a/f ratio. At the start you are running a bit lean then it takes a nose dive and becomes rich. You want your a/f ratio to be stable around 11:8 throughout most of your map.
isee peter not keen on haltech either he says not really good to work with theres better units that do more but motec would be nice lol

[Keep'emRunning]

interesting to see Rory's chart doing the same afr dance as well..

http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showthread.php?22430-r0b3y-03-Astra-SRI-T&p=548146&viewfull=1#post548146

Probably more of a result of crap quality or old 02 sensors rather than the ecu. Most tuners adding interceptors will suggest throwing on a wideband to smooth things out.

[Nurb608]

interesting to see Rory's chart doing the same afr dance as well..

http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showthread.php?22430-r0b3y-03-Astra-SRI-T&p=548146&viewfull=1#post548146

Probably more of a result of crap quality or old 02 sensors rather than the ecu. Most tuners adding interceptors will suggest throwing on a wideband to smooth things out.

You mean Roby's?

[CNBLU]

i'd say its the same generic map....

[Nurb608]

Gave it a run at Winton. Did ok for my first time, but now need new tyres, rears look like slicks and are glazed, lol

[xplosv57]

Gave it a run at Winton. Did ok for my first time, but now need new tyres, rears look like slicks and are glazed, lol

bugger thought that was today!!! so you could have gone to motorvate!!!

any pics from the track day??

[Nurb608]

Yeah, spewing i missed motorvate yesterday, and there was a bikini car wash just up the road too, lol.

One of my mates took a couple of pics, waiting for him to email them through.

[xplosv57]

Yeah, spewing i missed motorvate yesterday, and there was a bikini car wash just up the road too, lol.

One of my mates took a couple of pics, waiting for him to email them through.

For some retarded reason i thought it was today, dammit!!

Yeah look forward to seeing some Nurb track action pics!!

Lap times??

[Nurb608]

First session was a 1:50.255. Second session blew a boost pipe off on the 2nd lap :( . Third session got a 1:49.133 and last session there was a big off so we only got 2 laps in, not enough to beat my time :(

[xplosv57]

knew youd go under 1.50, cant wait for the next track day!

[Nurb608]

Would have done alot better if my tyres didn't look like this

http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt57/nurb608/IMG_0405.jpg

[xplosv57]

attempted to change a tyre on a calibra at sandown raceway and epically failed...

[hazrd]

waiting at sandown for a towtruck....

[sooty]

attempted to change a tyre on a calibra at sandown raceway and epically failed...


waiting at sandown for a towtruck....

Ummm, do explain

[xplosv57]

Ohh the stereotypes!!!!!!!!!! (Adam is going to kill me)

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g252/xplosv57/013.jpg

[sooty]

Why couldn't the wheel be changed? :S

[Nurb608]

Why couldn't the wheel be changed? :S

Maybe the didn't have a blow torch :p

[sooty]

Maybe the didn't have a blow torch :p

Well, Adz's car does have an affinity for blow torches...

[hazrd]

go to hell... the lot of you :)

got a massive tekscrew while on the track
couldnt get the hubring off to put the spare on...... btw steve it wasnt plastic... discovered it was aluminium... WD40 and some convincing with a screwdriver and got it off



once again... my calibra is mechanically sound, and it has to be towed home on account of my own fkn fault !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hazrd]

it looked pretty big, made a bloody loud thud everytime i drove on it lol so wasnt gunna risk it

http://i50.tinypic.com/f4fqlh.jpg

[Nurb608]

Track day and no invite :(

[xplosv57]

Track day and no invite :(

a bit like you going to Winton on saturday lol!!!

nah Adams track day was for high performance cars only, figured yours isn't up to scratch yet.........

[gman]

a bit like you going to Winton on saturday lol!!!

nah Adams track day was for high performance cars only, figured yours isn't up to scratch yet.........

Ouch...Right between the eyes... ;)

[brc]

a bit like you going to Winton on saturday lol!!!

nah Adams track day was for high performance cars only, figured yours isn't up to scratch yet.........


Harsh!

[hazrd]

nah... only experienced Murcotts Level 2 drivers allowed Rory :lol:


Steve, rang them just before, and im allowed to sit the second half at no cost... so i get to do the power on power off excercise again :D :D i was enjoying deliberately throwing my rig into a spin and trying to control it :p

[Nurb608]

a bit like you going to Winton on saturday lol!!!

nah Adams track day was for high performance cars only, figured yours isn't up to scratch yet.........

lol, your probably right :D

[rodsfromday]

Wired in 12V + & - distribution block to the centre console. Now i have abundant of 12V individual supply.

[xplosv57]

nah... only experienced Murcotts Level 2 drivers allowed Rory :lol:


Steve, rang them just before, and im allowed to sit the second half at no cost... so i get to do the power on power off excercise again :D :D i was enjoying deliberately throwing my rig into a spin and trying to control it :p

yeah that was quick them sorting it out!! ill keep a set of rims aside for ya in case i get another phone call lol!!!

[ROCCO]

began taking crap out and off the car in readiness for the transplant....going for AH to Adventura...hopefully :-)

[dutchy]

I got this new spark plug cover a while ago but never got around to fit it. Looks good and is a better fit then the original which kept sliding to the right.

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac8/dutchy_02/DSCF3375.jpg

[milestones54]

Took the holden badges off my hubcaps till i can get my wheels on
Half assed spray painted my oil cap as the awesome one i ordered doesnt fit :( SO ANGRY

[CNBLU]

Got it back and its better than ever! :D

[Nurb608]

Got it back and its better than ever! :D

Spill!!! :D

[scotty_gsi]

fitted the boost gauge and power wheel boost controller

[gman]

Spill!!! :D

Assuming running on E85 now....

Alcohol fuelled SRi-T perhaps.... :D

[Nurb608]

Assuming running on E85 now....

Alcohol fuelled SRi-T perhaps.... :D

My thoughts exactly ;)

[CNBLU]

Assuming running on E85 now....

Alcohol fuelled SRi-T perhaps.... :D


My thoughts exactly ;)

Just had a retune. E85 wont be happening till after the wedding in Sept.

Still trying to see if 470cc injectors will do the job, by the looks of it wont be able to tell until they do a test tune. If not i'll be getting 630cc which will do the job ;)

[hazrd]

Alcohol fuelled SRi-T perhaps.... :D

one for me
one for you
two for me
one for you .....

[btm]

went to the hospital in it

[Greg K]

went to the hospital in it

please explain...... you ok?

[poita]

borken 8th rib i think it is greg.

and something about his ass, but i dont wanna know

[btm]

borken 8th rib i think it is greg.

and something about his ass, but i dont wanna know
yep, broken and splintered into my chest. hurts to do everything

you should see my arse though! i have never seen a bruise anything like it!

[boorny88]

how did you do it mate

[btm]

snowboarding

[sooty]

45k service, found out I will need new rotors and pads fairly soon

[gman]

45k service, found out I will need new rotors and pads fairly soon

Don't buy OEM from Holden unless you like feeling you've been date raped by an elephant....

[btm]

Don't buy OEM from Holden unless you like feeling you've been date raped by an elephant....

funnily enough, that's what my arse looks like now!

[boorny88]

what did you crash into?

[btm]

was in the board park. came in too fast on a huge kicker, popped high, but missed the down and landed on the flat from a good 20ft high. my right butt cheek copped the full impact... will post up a pic soon

[boorny88]

ouch man what slops in japan were you at i was skiing at kusatsu and im nt the best but had a blast lol

[btm]

stayed in hakuba, boarded happoone, hakba 47 and cortina - happo and cortina were unfuking real!

excuse the naked arse, but this was taken a few days ago. bruise is almost black now and even bigger!

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/1815/bruise3.jpg

[sooty]

Owwwwww!!!! Lol

and I'm gonna get the pads and rotors from gsl and fit them myself (with the other br0tekers), don't go to Holden for anything anymore if I can avoid it.

[Shay]

should tell your missus a lil spanking is ok, thats a bit too far. :p
but seriously mate, looks painful, hope you recover soon.

[poita]

wow you did get ass raped by an elephant didnt you

[btm]

farking painful to do everything!

[mr corsa]

wow you did get ass raped by an elephant didnt you

nope hes getting ready for mari gras this weekend lol

[Greg K]

shit mate... that looks nasty!!

[Envy Ts]

Thats painful hate to sit down

[Envy Ts]

Wash the car today and put my other set of rims on it for a change , White 18inch zenetti rims with red walls tyres ; Back in garage for corowa autofest tomorrow.

[gman]

Bought a new set or Yokie AD08'S for running around on.

Pick up the semis next weekend. :)