What have you done to your car lately?

[gmonkey]

Yelled and abused it for running really wierd and sluggish...

Was going to give full wash treatment but the sky don't look to happy today

[Shay]

took front guard, side skirt and rear bar off, re-attached gear linkage, fitted newer engine bay fuse box, pondered removing turbo bits and using the standard bodywork for a much less chunky look....

also ordered a few bits n pieces

IMO take off the spoiler, leave the turbo skirts tho.


Yelled and abused it for running really wierd and sluggish...

Was going to give full wash treatment but the sky don't look to happy today

probs just a bad batch of fuel

[guy 27]

measured it. (same height at front and side skirts)

http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww85/skyguy27/DSCN6980.jpg

floor pan is approx 20mm lower.

Also washed engine bay, and under the car.
more investigation done on my mysterious oil leak. now seems to be the seal where the gear linkage on the gearbox is.

[glider]

IMO take off the spoiler, leave the turbo skirts tho.




has a stop light attached to it...

[Shay]

put it in the window? thats still legal...

[glider]

yeah but I like my dining room table

[hazrd]

has a stop light attached to it...


put it in the window? thats still legal...

who needs a centre stop light :p

[greeny]

hey guys i was driving today in the rain and then the wiper blade arm just started hitting the other one and when i got home
i looked at it and it doesn't sit right its sitting too high up and when i put them on they just hit each other i think it might be the wiper blade holder

any ideas on where and how much it will cost to fix

thanks

[boorny88]

just buy smaller wiper blade holders i did this a few times till i realised that the ones u get told to use are to long and replaced it with a shorter one

[greeny]

yeah thanks but its something under the black cover the whole arm moves too much i think somethings snapped
it just doesn't sit right they wore fine be4

[guy 27]

lift the cover. align wiper to correct location, do up the 13mm nut tight and you should be right.

[greeny]

the wiper wont come off tried all night i will take it to holden and see what they can do thanks guys

[Neeko]

the wiper wont come off tried all night i will take it to holden and see what they can do thanks guys
when the nut is off just keep pulling on the wiper, they can be an absolute pain to remove. Just keep yanking on it

[xplosv57]

the wiper wont come off tried all night i will take it to holden and see what they can do thanks guys

lol dont take it to holden, just try a local garage they'll be able to loosen the nut and lever the wiper arm off, holden will charge you through the roof and as found out by alot of people here, have no more experience with euros than any small workshop!!

drove my car in the wet today for the first time on the 16s, pretty much zero traction, but then again the tyres are 9 years old.......... eeek!!

[boorny88]

mate just loosen your nut if you all the way up to the top of the stud thread get a hammer and a punch and give it a few light taps and i mean light taps i did this with mine and gave it enough to pop upso it was loose

[greeny]

ok yeah your prob right there holden are expensive i let u guys know how it goes

[Ayebee]

realigned the gearchange linkage today, after having replaced it on Saturday - not good when you get reverse gear when you've selected 1st ;-). Must have slipped over the last few days (must remember to tighten stuff appropriately in the first place too)

[greeny]

anyone replaced the linkage on an ah astra be4?

[hazrd]

40 tons

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/hazrd/a920743d.jpg

[greeny]

looks nice as




40 tons

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/hazrd/a920743d.jpg

[Nurb608]

40 tons

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/hazrd/a920743d.jpg

Whats the screen abouve your trip computer? Guesing it's only in the auto's showing what gear it's in?

[Shay]

anyone replaced the linkage on an ah astra be4?

ahhh why?

[greeny]

my passenger side wiper is playing up and i have tried everything and it still doesn't work
and it might be the linkage

[Shay]

my passenger side wiper is playing up and i have tried everything and it still doesn't work
and it might be the linkage

ah, my bad, seeing as the post above yours was about gear linkages i assumed thats what you were asking about.
mayde make a new thread for your wiper issue mate.

[greeny]

yeah i might do that thanks guys for your help

[HoldenAstra]

Whats the screen abouve your trip computer? Guesing it's only in the auto's showing what gear it's in?

yes, right.
It shows 1,2,3,N,P,R,D1,D2,D3,D4, the current gear.

[Nurb608]

yes, right.
It shows 1,2,3,N,P,R,D1,D2,D3,D4, the current gear.

And here I was feeling left out only having 1 screen :)

[PS88]

What have you done to your car today? (http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showthread.php?23247-What-have-you-done-to-your-car-today/page136)


Lowered My car with Eibach Sportline.

[hazrd]

Whats the screen abouve your trip computer? Guesing it's only in the auto's showing what gear it's in?

shows how many tanks of NOS i have left :p

[Shay]

LOOKS MINT PS88!!!!
love them rims

[DIXIE]

fitted CAI from behind grille to pod :D awesome to the max

[guy 27]

ordered 2 new rims for my car to replace damaged ones. (will take a couple of weeks to arrive)
and bought another bonnet to modify

[Mr & Mrs Vectra]

Apart from doing an oil/filter change, I replaced a perished breather hose (the 6mm ID crankcase to TB one) via a joiner until the correct hose arrives, blanked & replaced the EGR valve.

The V6 is now running great, but has this rasp to it that is what I imagine a pod filter to sound like, although I've never actually heard one. It sounds like it's coming from the TB but it's not been removed.

Any ideas peeps?????

[Shay]

possible the idle air control valve, which is a part of the throttle body, needs to be cleaned out every so often on these cars.

[CNBLU]

Got my diesel airbox in the mail :D

Might have my intake for sale very soon

[poita]

pushed the red one down teh driveway, mowed under it

[DIXIE]

pics of your intake CNBLU..

also, today i got some scratch remover and got rid of the light scratches that were where my boot badge used to be. awesome.

then i got bored so i chucked my old boost controller on the astra and dialed it up to 20.

FUN!

[boorny88]

what diesel airbox gav?

[CNBLU]

1.9 airbox

The one that every tom and his dog has :lol:

pics are in my members thread Dixie

[boorny88]

pic it up off ebay or one of the tuners in UK

[Shay]

pics of your intake CNBLU..

also, today i got some scratch remover and got rid of the light scratches that were where my boot badge used to be. awesome.

then i got bored so i chucked my old boost controller on the astra and dialed it up to 20.

FUN!

did you end up getting an EML ang going into Limp Mode?
cos one of the WA guys did the same and ends up with an EML all the time if he sets boost to over 15

[CNBLU]

Have you had a remap Dixie?

[DIXIE]

nope! but my car has been mapped.. (it was at 16 - 18 anyway) so i figured an extra 2 - 4 pounds wouldnt make that much difference

[DIXIE]

okay the nope was to shay lol

CNBLU yes it has been remapped

[CNBLU]

Have fun then :lol:

[DIXIE]

i need new tyres. already. lol

tis alot of fun though haha

[DIXIE]

just removed my antenna and replaced it with a small bolt covered by a rubber bolt cover.. thingy..

looks tuff and i still get perfect reception. and i dont have to shell out 20 bucks for a bee sting thingo. win.

[boorny88]

were you get that stuff from i wanna do that i got my ariel off just with a hole and want to keep the water out

[DIXIE]

i found it in a random box of bolts and random crap in my garage lol.. its just a short bolt thats the same thread as the antenna, and the cover is like a little rubber thing that goes over the bolt.. i dont even know what its for, but its rubber, black, and looks like its meant to be there haha

[boorny88]

damn it

[DIXIE]

lol its pretty simple man.. ill take pics at some point

[Mr & Mrs Vectra]

........ its just a short bolt thats the same thread as the antenna, and the cover is like a little rubber thing that goes over the bolt.

So its the sort of thing you could sell on the bay for 20 bucks.........or for 80 if you were Holden.....:skep:

[guy 27]

Picked up a brand new bonnet for my car to modify.

[[OPCSRi]]

Tightened up the front end on the SRi at my mates Pedders store in Heidelberg today. All the mounts were pretty loose and once done it steers and drives really good now and no knocks in the front when going over bumps. Recommend people to check them out as they do tend to loosen up.

[DIXIE]

So its the sort of thing you could sell on the bay for 20 bucks.........or for 80 if you were Holden.....:skep:

lol yep! pretty much haha..

actually that gives me an idea.. if anyone else wants one, i'll do straight swaps. 1 nub of an antenna in exchange for a gatorade :P

[gmonkey]

washed claybared and waxed and scrubbed the wheels clean... this time my car!!

[Shay]

Rewired my headlights.
Now i can turn the rings on whenever, without the tail lights or parkers coming on. (or the 2 middle LEDs for those in the know)

also rewired my fans so that i have a switch in the cab to turn them on at full power whenever i want, and dont have to have the car on to do it.

tomoro plan to make a patch plate to move all my switches to, and prob wire in a third amp ;)

[liam]

Took it out on its first run since 45tho service, kinda sluggish but it was cold so Im thinking Holden put heavy weight oil in her.... and ordered some very nice things.... *hint* theyre black and shiny

[glider]

fitted depo tinted tail lights... bit disapointed that they dont fit perfectly out of the box, but will sort that out later...
pulled new headlights apart to use clear front covers for angel eyes
disassembled angel eye and ordered some leds
fitted electric motors to OE headlights and refitted
ordered eye brows and rear opel nameplate

[sooty]

looked at it with disgust.

[DIXIE]

looked at it and thought "awesome" :D

[bender]

picked up my new car on friday :D

and toay hadto pull the drivers seat out to fix it because i broke the electric seat hehe

[rodsfromday]

picked up my new car on friday :D

and toay hadto pull the drivers seat out to fix it because i broke the electric seat hehe

What car did you get?

[bender]

What car did you get?


vy commodore

just for a lil change till im on my opens and can get a astra turbs

[Shay]

Made a patch plate for my switches, and added some pilot lights so i dont forget to turn some things off.

[chrissn89]

Made a patch plate for my switches, and added some pilot lights so i dont forget to turn some things off.
pics?

[rodsfromday]

vy commodore

just for a lil change till im on my opens and can get a astra turbs

Nice is that a V6 or what?

[Shay]

pics?

will when its finished mate.
need to round off some edges and paint it.

[poita]

looked at it with disgust.

+1

[guy 27]

put new tail lights on.
pics in members thread.

[pugmanic]

Some bastard stole one of my Holden tax discs from my rear divers side 17" Astra G SRi-t alloy wheel!!!

Never going to Parramatta Holden again.

[poita]

tax discs? huh?

they are only in the UK

[Jerram]

center caps i'm guessing. Perhaps they look like a tax disk.

as for me, I decided to spin the tyres in honour of the rain.

I also wished the suspension wasn't so old man friendly (from stock it's pretty woolly)

[Shay]

Made a patch plate for my switches, and added some pilot lights so i dont forget to turn some things off.


pics?

picked up satin paint instead of matt, so will have to repaint it, but you get the idea.

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo255/shayward06/P1080217.jpg

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo255/shayward06/P1080216.jpg

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo255/shayward06/P1080222.jpg

[Stance]

Ordered some 17" wheels

[gman]

Adjusted the suspension, re-fitted the front sway bar links and installed the fire extinguisher for Winton...

[balker]

Put on new personalized plates 'OPE109' which cost me $100 off ebay. Silver plates with black text, looks great.

[Nurb608]

Well kinda was today, fitted up B8's all round :)

[xplosv57]

Well kinda was today, fitted up B8's all round :)

you make it sound like it was a easy =P

[gman]

Wats BB;s?? (Or am I being thick again? ;) )

[nuggz]

Beeee Eightssssss
lol someone needs glasses :wink5:

[poita]

B8's Gman, bilstein shocks ;)

[xplosv57]

Wats BB;s?? (Or am I being thick again? ;) )

lol out of everyone YOU should know what Bilstein B8's are.......

[hazrd]

edit: nevermind

[adam_92]

drove and drove and drove and drove. lol its such a nice cruisy car compared to the corsa

[028]

installed some red led on my dash,TID still orange,didn't know they use a twist type bulb,only ordered T10 and T5 push in type
I'm happy with the light spread
3842

[nuggz]

installed some red led on my dash,TID still orange,didn't know they use a twist type bulb,only ordered T10 and T5 push in type
I'm happy with the light spread


looking good!
i should get up some shots of mine

[gman]

Oh dear...I blame late night,small iPhone screen and coupious amounts of alcohol prior to bed time for my poor sight.. :)

By the way...Nice choice...You'll love the B8's at Winton... :)

[Jeenous]

well i want to get new wheels put on my vert today but i went to start it and found it had a flat battery.. its taken me an hour just to get into the car because it was locked and window wouldnt come down as battery dead. now waiting for battery charger to bring the battery up so i can start it and then hopefully go get its new shoes :)

[[OPCSRi]]

Put a set of new shoes for [OPCSRi] this morning. Got a set of Kumho KU23's. Cost....................$125 each from Mag, Wheel & Tyre in Preston.

3845

3844

[Stance]

Got CSA 17" Motorvatr with some Falken ZE912's, Put on ...

Think i might make a members page

[Nurb608]

Found out I have an exhaust leak somewhere :(

[Shay]

Found out I have an exhaust leak somewhere :(

before or after the cat?

[guy 27]

Found out I have an exhaust leak somewhere :(

gaffa tape.

[Nurb608]

before or after the cat?

Maybe before the turbo, not 100% sure atm :(


gaffa tape.

lol, might be worth a shot :p

[glider]

Maybe before the turbo, not 100% sure atm :(



lol, might be worth a shot :p

not that manifold bolt issue?

[Nurb608]

not that manifold bolt issue?

Had my VIN checked and was told it didn't apply to my car, but i'd rather it be that than a crack in the manifold.

[greeny]

just washed the car so nice

then i broke my headlight cover dose anyone know where go get a pair from?

i got an astra ah

[028]

;572855']Put a set of new shoes for [OPCSRi] this morning. Got a set of Kumho KU23's. Cost....................$125 each from Mag, Wheel & Tyre in Preston.

3845

3844
what size tyres are they?price seems good.

[gman]

Had my VIN checked and was told it didn't apply to my car, but i'd rather it be that than a crack in the manifold.

So did you find the leak?

[Nurb608]

So did you find the leak?

Nah, just raced with it :)

Gonna call my exhaust place today to see when he can look at it.

[Keep'emRunning]

adjusted the actuator, boost now comes on smooth as silk :D

[Neeko]

looked at it.... reminisced about old times

[CNBLU]

adjusted the actuator, boost now comes on smooth as silk :D

ive done this and found great results too. nearly purchased a uprated collins actuator too. Comes on smooth and holds pretty well to red line

[PrincessPeachey]

painted my centre console aruba blue yo.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w254/PrincessOfPeachey/DSCF4080.jpg

Also changed some of the LEDs but I'm not happy with the brightness of them, so I might get some more from the UK and fix up my dash ones too.

[delemonte]

adjusted the actuator, boost now comes on smooth as silk :D

How much did you wind yours up?
I did this early last week and it made a great deal of improvement but TBH I think I'd benefit from a brand new actuator.

Gav: You still got your VXR actuator lying around somewhere?

[bender]

Got CSA 17" Motorvatr with some Falken ZE912's, Put on ...

Think i might make a members page

i wish to say copy cat much :P

how much u pay

[Keep'emRunning]

How much did you wind yours up?

The nut was actually wound up too much. Winding it out has cured all boost hesitation (which i thought may have been because of a faulty bcs) Def worth adjusting as per the aoc threads.

[Ooie]

Well the last few weeks have been busy for me so...

Washed car
Installed pod filter
Changed oil + oil filter
Changed spark plugs
Installed antenna adaptor on stereo - previous owner didnt bother to get the radio working!
Blacked all plastic and rubber trim
Installed stereo remote adaptor - steering wheel buttons now work :D
Remap - OMFG!
Changed globe for fog lights in dash cluster
Replaced wiper blades

Next week im changing the rocker cover gasket.

[[OPCSRi]]

Had the insert arrive for the front engine mount from Rude Racing so it will be going in with in the next few days. While i'm there i'll adjust the actuator too.

[delemonte]

The nut was actually wound up too much. Winding it out has cured all boost hesitation (which i thought may have been because of a faulty bcs) Def worth adjusting as per the aoc threads.

Ahh, I see.. Possibly wound up too high by the unknowing previous owner I guess? Glad it's going well for you anyhow ;)

[CNBLU]

How much did you wind yours up?
I did this early last week and it made a great deal of improvement but TBH I think I'd benefit from a brand new actuator.

Gav: You still got your VXR actuator lying around somewhere?

still have the vxr one on :)

[Ooie]

The nut was actually wound up too much. Winding it out has cured all boost hesitation (which i thought may have been because of a faulty bcs) Def worth adjusting as per the aoc threads.

Care to link us?

[guy 27]

Installed silvertec globes in front indicators.

[Neeko]

Installed silvertec globes in front indicators.
i have 1 of those as a spare now :)

[2002_XC]

I washed it.... again
cleaned the interior
.... its amazing how much time you have without the kids!

[Nurb608]

I washed it.... again

Now just gotta get rid of that neighbours cat!

[2002_XC]

Our cat used to stand on it's back legs and tip our birdcage over, so I rigged up a 9 volt battery shocker for a couple of bucks and put a large sheet of aluminum foil on the floor at the base of the cage. I connected one wire of the shocker to the cage and the other wire to the foil. The cat could walk on the foil with no problem, but when it stood up to knock over the cage, it completed the circuit and got a hellava shock. It's harmless to the cat. BTW, the cat never entered that room again- ever!

I'm sure you could adapt this idea to 2 sheets of foil on a beach towel on the car. Just watch out for the claw marks when the cat jumps straight up.

Good luck.

:lol:

[boorny88]

now thats gold

[hazrd]

became a member of the VXMMI owners :p

http://i48.tinypic.com/qqzqdu.jpg

[delemonte]

Gapped my spark plugs down to 0.7mm and am glad to see the misfires gone :)

[InsaneAsylum]

spent some time on the weekend doing something i haven't done for at least 5 years. cleaned every panel by hand, applied meguiars paint cleaner, then applied meguairs wet look wax and armour all'd the tyres and all the plastic moulding. also touched up any stone chips. it looks amazing again instead of the filthy ho bag that my car has become. i might take a pic of it sometime just to show you :p

[xplosv57]

i might take a pic of it sometime just to show you :p

*collapses*

have we ever seen a pic of your car??

[hazrd]

*collapses*

have we ever seen a pic of your car??

ner ner ive seen it in the flesh :p
http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showthread.php?25876-Green-Veccy-B

[CNBLU]

Gapped my spark plugs down to 0.7mm and am glad to see the misfires gone :)

glad to here that buddy :)

[PrincessPeachey]

polished it, as it was getting a bit faded.. theres a reason i dont clean my car, so i dont get tempted to get it resprayed from all the imperfections in the paint.

oh and typically, its now raining here :(

[gman]

Took the semi's off after the trip home from Winton. Checked the discs, pads, plugs, suspension, oil and brake fluid..Cleaned the dead bugs off the windscreen.

Now, just need to scrape them down to get the extra rubber "marbles" off them and then clean off the subframe where the gearbox sprayed oil all over the underside of the car...

KNEW I should have fitted that breather before I went to Winton!!!!! :D

[PrincessPeachey]

took apart my key today. it appears that the buttons are stuffed. which is awesome, as that's my only key.

i think that this is a bit weird:

can't unlock doors with remote
put key in lock, turn key to open door
alarm goes off
door opens anyway, get into car, put key in ignition
car starts
alarm is still going off
after a little bit alarm goes off
then all indicators get stuck on...

could have sworn my car had an immobilizer??!?

[Aditi]

Today Jesse got her first treatment care, Since I bought her.

Engine Oil - Mobil super 10W40
NGK Plugs
Original Oil filter & Fuel Filter...

http://www.uploadfileyou.com/files/hlhi1kov9vkkvhflq9jq.jpg

[Nurb608]

Today Jesse got her first treatment care, Since I bought her.

Engine Oil - Mobil super 10W40
NGK Plugs
Original Oil filter & Fuel Filter...

http://www.uploadfileyou.com/files/hlhi1kov9vkkvhflq9jq.jpg



lol, I hope Jesse is your car and not that doll :D

[gmonkey]

Rory AoN has a groupbuy on astra h carbon fibre bonnets... U know u want one :p

[Nurb608]

Rory AoN has a groupbuy on astra h carbon fibre bonnets... U know u want one :p


lol, hope it goes better than the original one on vxronline! imexdesigns sell them too;)

[dutchy]

[QUOTE='[OPCSRi];565185']Made up a base plate for my Boost Gauge today instead of having it cable tied to the air vent.
QUOTE]

looks nice OPCSRI How did you make it sink into the dash ?

[r0b3y]

fitted new rear brakes and rear disc rotors

[liam]

Pulled it to bits!

[Neeko]

thought about how she's getting repaired

[PrincessPeachey]

got my key fixed, then looked at my front drivers side tyre and then put the keys somewhere where i can't drive the thing.

[mr corsa]

drilled the block and head to fit new 1/2inch studs

[CNBLU]

drilled the block and head to fit new 1/2inch studs

*runs to his car with a drill* :p

[CNBLU]

Got my chrome fuel rail cover today :D

[boorny88]

turbocharger cooling return hose failed last night now gotta try and find a genuine or just some heater hose

[poita]

dropped it off at auto elec/mech, hopefully wont be long till shes running again

[chrissn89]

Booked it in to get the front left wheel bearing and hub ass replaced. Ordered from AutoVaux for $160 genunie GM delivered, Holden wanted $500+ just for the part plus labour. Local mechanic will install it for $60 cash.

[Neeko]

dropped it off at auto elec/mech, hopefully wont be long till shes running again
miracles never seize
plese dont ban me

[blacknight]

went and fixed my flat tyre :( a nail was stuck in...

[PaulyJ]

Turned it on this morning.
Drove to work
turned it off
moved it at lunch
moved it back
A lot of research :D

[Ooie]

Pulled out my stereo and put it back in to try work out why my steering wheel buttons suddenly stopped working... not happy Jan! (Yes I have an aftermarket HU and bought the cable to make it work)

[PrincessPeachey]

pulling off the bumper, to put it on the ramps without losing my splitter, to fit the knock sensor y0

[gmonkey]

Scraped the front bar coming out of a steep driveway pretty bad.. :(

Picked up and will fit my dayline headlights tonight :)

[PaulyJ]

Put some more oil in... damn oil breather, i hate you!
Now... oil catch can or keep buying breathers...?

[CNBLU]

ive got an oil catch can for ya biatch

[PaulyJ]

Done
I'll pick it up tomorrow... maybe

[PS88]

Got my HID's installed today ..

[gmonkey]

Got my HID's installed today ..

Pics?

[leon]

Washed, polished and got the car lowered on Kings :ihih:

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt202/leons5375/DSC_1799.jpg
http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt202/leons5375/DSC_1807.jpg

[hazrd]

Washed it

[CNBLU]

Installed my new air filter, fuel rail cover and xtra large air scoop:eek6:

[Ice]

Washed it


me too ! Woo.......feels so good driving a crisp clean truck.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj123/hoppe777/carclean.jpg

And believe it or not this is the reflection on my windscreen !

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj123/hoppe777/Bonnetreflection.jpg

[greeny]

wow what did you use on the glass looks nice as so does the car


me too ! Woo.......feels so good driving a crisp clean truck.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj123/hoppe777/carclean.jpg

And believe it or not this is the reflection on my windscreen !

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj123/hoppe777/Bonnetreflection.jpg

[Neeko]

wow what did you use on the glass looks nice as so does the car
its just a german watching a car, has to be perfect :p

[Ice]

its just a german watching a car, has to be perfect :p


;) too right Neeko ! im analy retentive when it comes to washing my car....

[hilary_1987]

Side swiped a big pole at a carpark and done about $2k damage, good on me!! Damn my female parking skills! I think its official, my cars had more hits than Elvis, this being the only one where I'm at fault though at least.

[Ice]

Side swiped a big pole at a carpark and done about $3k damage, good on me!! Damn my female parking skills! I think its official, my cars had more hits than Elvis, this being the only one where I'm at fault though at least.

Ouch !

[gman]

After Winton I decided to pull my finger out and get my brakes sorted. I had alloy hats and Alcon XF 4 piston calipers.

Now I have my new discs. Brembo 328mm x 32mm 72 vane rotors

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t262/aussiegman/P6020169.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t262/aussiegman/P6020168.jpg

[Ice]

OOOOOOH very nice Gman :)

[Neeko]

those are monsters

[mr corsa]

Completed 1/2 inch stud conversion on the head and mains

[Z20LET]

Fitted Whiteline rear shim kit.

[BradstaMS]

Replace battery in key, cleaned bird crap off :(

[PrincessPeachey]

got a tyre replaced and another alignment done. steering wheel still aint straight - needta replace the front struts and possibly the power steering bushes. gah. but at least, it aint a new axle :)

[PS88]

HID...

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/4013/imag0201h.jpg (http://img683.imageshack.us/i/imag0201h.jpg/)

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/1747/imag0202m.jpg (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/imag0202m.jpg/)

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/1069/imag0200s.jpg (http://img683.imageshack.us/i/imag0200s.jpg/)

[PaulyJ]

God thats blinding... Put some eyelids on to atleast chop the beam a little

[PaulyJ]

Installed an oil catch can lastnight
Finally!

[poita]

Installed an oil catch can lastnight
Finally!


Pics? Or you need 4 mths to edit them before you can show us


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[PaulyJ]

Check ur fone
I need to get a better fitting hose, so when i get that tonight, I'll post some pics up.

[sooty]

HID...

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/4013/imag0201h.jpg (http://img683.imageshack.us/i/imag0201h.jpg/)

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/1747/imag0202m.jpg (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/imag0202m.jpg/)

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/1069/imag0200s.jpg (http://img683.imageshack.us/i/imag0200s.jpg/)



Please tell me that's not HID's in the stock reflector lights...

[guy 27]

started car for the first time in 10 days.

changed pod filter and pipework so its a little louder and secured properly.

[gmonkey]

Please tell me that's not HID's in the stock reflector lights...

Argh my eyes is that even lighting up the road at all??!!

[PS88]

Is not that bad.. must be the pic..

Better den what i had before. i couldn't see jack shitt in the rain with my stockies H7 philip bulbs..

[Ice]

Hmmm.....i was never a fan of led's on the front of cars yet i do like the look of them on yours ps88....where did you get them from ?

[PaulyJ]

Is not that bad.. must be the pic..

Better den what i had before. i couldn't see jack shitt in the rain with my stockies H7 philip bulbs..

Did you have them adjusted up?
What Phillips bulbs did you have?

[PS88]

Ice: I bought my led's from one of Opelaus member a while back. (Cocacola)

PaulyJ: Nope,Never been adjusted.
It was H7 Philip Diamond Vision..

[poita]

went and saw the mechanic.

compression cylinder 1: 0
compression cylinder 2: 0
compression cylinder 3: 0
compression cylinder 4: 0

timing gears are out by 8 teeth on exhaust and inlet side.

no wonder it wont fukin start :(

will find out next week if valves are fuked

[PaulyJ]

Fruitcake...

[Nurb608]

went and saw the mechanic.

compression cylinder 1: 0
compression cylinder 2: 0
compression cylinder 3: 0
compression cylinder 4: 0

timing gears are out by 8 teeth on exhaust and inlet side.

no wonder it wont fukin start :(

will find out next week if valves are fuked

Who the hell put that engine together???

[nuggz]

Who the hell put that engine together???

u think urs is gonna be any better? lol

[poita]

Who the hell put that engine together???

well i drove the fukin thing to sydney, and the car was getting painted thats it.
so someone somewhere along the line has taken it off, and put it on wrong :mad:

8 teeth = about 45 degrees out

[Nurb608]

u think urs is gonna be any better? lol

lol, smartass, that's why i haven't done it, but 8 teeth is a fair bit!


well i drove the fukin thing to sydney, and the car was getting painted thats it.
so someone somewhere along the line has taken it off, and put it on wrong :mad:

8 teeth = about 45 degrees out

Yeah, that's the bit I couldn't understand. I would have thought the motor would of come out whole :(

[poita]

motor didnt come out at all


but wetehr it was left in or taken out it shoudn't of been touched

[Nurb608]

motor didnt come out at all


but wetehr it was left in or taken out it shoudn't of been touched

That makes it even stranger

[PaulyJ]

F**kers...

[delemonte]

8 teeth!!? :yikes:
Sounds like Sabotage... Somebody didn't want you to be driving around the best looking Calibra in Australia!

[Shay]

both cams out equallyy? or just one?

maybe the belt came/was pulled, off and they pushed it a bit in gear... (fuk knows why)

[poita]

yer both cams where out equally, so yer thats my thinking shay

[glider]

8 teeth!!? :yikes:
Sounds like Sabotage... Somebody didn't want you to be driving around the best looking Calibra in Australia!

I blame neeko, car was parked at his place while pete was sleepong :lol:

[poita]

never thought of that toby!! dam sneaky german

[Ooie]

Installed HIgh-Low switch
Changed Rocker Cover Gasket
Removed and replaced stereo to install new switch module
Washed it

Who here has installed a breather for their valve cover?
What size did you get? What Brand? etc

I was down at supercheap auto today but did not know what size to gat.
Also they only had ones that would go directly onto the cover, I want one that I could connect to a pipe and then to the valve cover.

[EAS51]

Well after about a month of not cleaning my car (bad i know). I finally cleaned it. And it's nice and shiny now. Also added a new colourful vent on passenger side.. Haven't finished the drivers side yet =).
And also got some new fuel for it =).

[Z20LET]

Fitted Whiteline adjustable rear swaybar.

[hazrd]

dropped the astra on DAP-R's

[sooty]

dropped the astra on DAP-R's
Where're the pics?

[Badger]

finially de-badged the bonnet and hatch, installed my black headlights and filled and primed my number plate recess blanking plates

[hazrd]

shit pics... bit dark... will take better ones tomorrow and put them on the car profile

http://i48.tinypic.com/25rky1u.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/akk294.jpg

[Keep'emRunning]

..bought a new house with a big double garage to keep my car safe & happy :)

[DJM83]

Looks good Hazza

[hazrd]

Looks good Hazza

Wait til I get some decent pics in the sunlight :)

[Ooie]

..bought a new house with a big double garage to keep my car safe & happy :)

Congrats Dave!

Where abouts?

[Neeko]

I blame neeko, car was parked at his place while pete was sleepong :lol:


never thought of that toby!! dam sneaky german

:lol:

it didnt even make it up my driveway!

[pugmanic]

.... another week another 1,300kms clocked driving back between Sydney, Canberra and everywhere between. Still drives like a beaute' and puts a smile on my face every time!

[chrissn89]

.... another week another 1,300kms clocked driving back between Sydney, Canberra and everywhere between. Still drives like a beaute' and puts a smile on my face every time!
What fuel avg fuel usage are you getting?

[Keep'emRunning]

Congrats Dave!

Where abouts?

thx mate.. maryland, newcastle (one of the nicer outlying suburbs!) Once settled in, a nsw cruise up the F3 to my place would be awesome :)

[pugmanic]

What fuel avg fuel usage are you getting?

I average about 7.5L on the highway... little bit flat stick around town :P ... about 8.2L in the city. Roughly about 550 city,... 600-650 hwy. Also varies alot with depending on how much start/stop i do. But you would be pretty hard pressed to find a car with this kind of mileage... plus horsepower.. plus cruise control.. plus verstile enough to fit what ever you want in it... plus reliable enough to not let you down :)

[chrissn89]

I average about 7.5L on the highway... little bit flat stick around town :P ... about 8.2L in the city. Roughly about 550 city,... 600-650 hwy. Also varies alot with depending on how much start/stop i do. But you would be pretty hard pressed to find a car with this kind of mileage... plus horsepower.. plus cruise control.. plus verstile enough to fit what ever you want in it... plus reliable enough to not let you down :)
Very similar figures to mine and I agree with everything you said. Great little rocket ships.

[PrincessPeachey]

blown a headlight globe. typical, we're leaving for nsw tomorrow in the thing too..

[poita]

went to mechanic, put car cover on it.

died a little on the inside

[chrissn89]

Just picked it up, new front left wheel bearing and hub ass fitted. The car is silent again, well other than the front and rear ends ;)

[mr corsa]

blown a headlight globe. typical, we're leaving for nsw tomorrow in the thing too..
so you going to coffs for the australian barina nats?

[PrincessPeachey]

so you going to coffs for the australian barina nats?

you betcha. should be good :)

[Neeko]

you betcha. should be good :)
is it a holden barina meet?

[PrincessPeachey]

is it a holden barina meet?

yeps :)

[delemonte]

yeps :)

All makes of Barina including the Suzuki or just Opel?

[PrincessPeachey]

All makes of Barina including the Suzuki or just Opel?

Well the club is for all makes of Barina (Suzuki, Opel, Daewoo), but tbh I'm not sure who's going to the meet. I know that there'll be a few Corsas, maybe 2 Astras and definitely a Fiesta LOL

[mr corsa]

Well the club is for all makes of Barina (Suzuki, Opel, Daewoo), but tbh I'm not sure who's going to the meet. I know that there'll be a few Corsas, maybe 2 Astras and definitely a Fiesta LOL
i would be there but im working and havnt got my crank back yet

[PrincessPeachey]

ah thats ok mate. although it would have been nice to check out your monster!

[mr corsa]

ah thats ok mate. Although it would have been nice to check out your monster!
thats what all the ladies say :yesnod:

[JohnBu]

thats what all the ladies say :yesnod:

before they are disapointed :P

[Keep'emRunning]

i would be there but im working and havnt got my crank back yet

sounds like a good time for a crank call...

[CNBLU]

Fitted a new gasket to the throttle body as the other one had perished. My god what a difference a bit of rubber makes!

No more rev's surging, no more hesitation on WOT and between gear changes. It actually feels like it pulls harder too.

Now ive got perfect idle and all for $11

[sooty]

Restrained from throwing a rock through the window when I awoke to find the alternator had failed. :emo:

[chrissn89]

Restrained from throwing a rock through the window when I awoke to find the alternator had failed. :emo:
You've gotta be kidding.

[sooty]

You've gotta be kidding.
Nope, if there's a common problem with these sack of bolts, I've had it. Stupid Fiat based lump of crap motor

[xplosv57]

Restrained from throwing a rock through the window when I awoke to find the alternator had failed. :emo:

Gonna get it done under warranty or will they find an excuse for that too?

I thought you had one replaced in the past, must have been another cdti owner.

[sooty]

Gonna get it done under warranty or will they find an excuse for that too?

I thought you had one replaced in the past, must have been another cdti owner.
Nah, hadn't had mine replaced yet, and it should be done under warranty, but with Holden... Who knows

[[OPCSRi]]

Nah, hadn't had mine replaced yet, and it should be done under warranty, but with Holden... Who knowsI rekon try another dealer Ain.
Didn't do anything to the SRiT today but the ute got some new rear tyres (finished them off last nite), fixed hand brake and now for the day two part of the Brotec session a full wash polish and detail from top to bottom and inside out.

[hazrd]

;583088']I rekon try another dealer Ain.
Didn't do anything to the SRiT today but the ute got some new rear tyres (finished them off last nite), fixed hand brake and now for the day two part of the Brotec session a full wash polish and detail from top to bottom and inside out.

without us? :yikes: no fair!!


Astra - bedded new brakes in
Calibra - adjusted the car cover
Dub - washed it

[gman]

Ordered my new battery box so i can move it to the boot.

My Alcon calipers, carbon bonnet vent and a few other parts turned up. Slowly but surely getting there.

[Nurb608]

Ordered my new battery box so i can move it to the boot.

My Alcon calipers, carbon bonnet vent and a few other parts turned up. Slowly but surely getting there.

What weighs the most, the battery or the box? :p

[Shay]

Ordered my new battery box so i can move it to the boot.

My Alcon calipers, carbon bonnet vent and a few other parts turned up. Slowly but surely getting there.

is it roadworthy to have lead acid battery in a box in the boot?
i know its not legal to have one sitting free in the boot.
and i also know it is legal to have a dry cell sitting free in the boot.

if a box is legat, im seriously considering moving mine bootwards...

[PrincessPeachey]

changed 1 LED in my odo screen.

[Turbo]

Washed the turbs today seems to go faster now its clean lol

[boorny88]

hit 140000kms today

[ChrisMaz]

hit 140000kms today

So how long have you driven with a bung turbo?

[gman]

What weighs the most, the battery or the box? :p

The battery...The box weighs just under 2kgs... :)


is it roadworthy to have lead acid battery in a box in the boot?
i know its not legal to have one sitting free in the boot.
and i also know it is legal to have a dry cell sitting free in the boot.

if a box is legat, im seriously considering moving mine bootwards...

You can have a lead acid battery in the boot as long as it is sealed from the cabin and vented to the atmosphere so that hydrogen doesn't build up inside the car.

Mine is a Gel Cell Odyseey battery...It is legal to have in the boot, I'm boxing it anyway for safety. It will either sit in the spare wheel well or on the passenger side of the boot...

[greeny]

installed some new trim looks nice

http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af306/greeny-123/DSC_0835.jpg

http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af306/greeny-123/DSC_0836.jpg

[boorny88]

chris i dnt no at least 10k maybe more

[guy 27]

spent half the day buffing 3 panels on the car. still not happy with results so complete respray this year.

will be back to a silver base coat with a few additions to make it stand out a bit more.

[Ooie]

Washed the car, went to Autobarn to see if they had the Silicone hoses I wanted but it seems that my local one only stocks the usual cleaning products and misc tools etc that you get everywhere else.

[glider]

Washed the car, went to Autobarn to see if they had the Silicone hoses I wanted but it seems that my local one only stocks the usual cleaning products and misc tools etc that you get everywhere else.

this may not be very helpful for you...

up here, Queensland Diesel Spares is apparently very reasonable price wise when it comes to silicon hoses, perhaps try a similar place down there?

[Ooie]

this may not be very helpful for you...

up here, Queensland Diesel Spares is apparently very reasonable price wise when it comes to silicon hoses, perhaps try a similar place down there?

Cheers Mate,

I think I will just resort to my original plan of ordering them from the UK. Yes the postage time and cost is high, but the end result is the same, and it ends up being cheaper overall.
Now to decide... blue or black? I think I will go blue, add some colour in the engine bay :)

[liam]

Audio install, washed and dried, cried when the sub didnt work...

All sorted though, plan of action for tomz

god save the queen and all her public holiday glory