19" Wheels for Astra

[GreyRex]

Does anybody know if these 19" wheels are still available?? They are optional/standard fare overseas. I think they look fantastic.

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Previously they have been an option here in Aus... and when I look in the latest brochure I see they apparently are still an option. I'd be looking at a price just for the rims... tyres I would sort out

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What do you all think of them?? Any comments welcome...:)

[USC]

They used to be standard on the HSV astra VXR`s....but holden put them on the sri-t for the car show. they should still be available. try a HSV dealer.

ps: The astra looks so much nicer with the Opel badge!! damn lion...haha

[poita]

also be prepared to shell out 4 or 5k for em

[GreyRex]

They used to be standard on the HSV astra VXR`s....but holden put them on the sri-t for the car show. they should still be available. try a HSV dealer.

ps: The astra looks so much nicer with the Opel badge!! damn lion...haha

Yeah i know... i'm in the process of ordering the new grille now. Never been that keen on the chrome:)


also be prepared to shell out 4 or 5k for em

Holy Crap!! You reckon?? I was thinking maybe 3K. Although those 235/35/19 tyres will up the price a lot. Hmm...

[Wraith]

If you really want them, you should be able to get em, if not from Holden, then from O/S - but be prepared to pay BIG either way....

If the price approaches anywhere near 5k or over and your prepared to pay that much, I strongly suggest looking at a set of custom made alloys, as you'll get a set of these for around 5-6k, they'll look nicer than those above and be unique :)

[USC]

im sure they will have some smashed vxr`s in the uk with those alloys on...it will be hard to get them though!

[Wraith]

im sure they will have some smashed vxr`s in the uk with those alloys on...it will be hard to get them though!

If your going to get em from O/S they might as well be new - the main BIG cost will be in the shipping ;)

BTW USC I have some info for you on that Jap supply place in Dandenong - I'll PM it to you 2night :)

[GreyRex]

Ah well... we'll see.

The grille's a definate goer though... much nicer imo

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[Wraith]

Ah well... we'll see.

The grille's a definate goer though... much nicer imo

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The honeycomb mesh definitely looks nicer, but I prefer the standard nice chrome V grille centre compared to that colour coded Opel one there....

[USC]

thanks for the info mate :) Ill be overseas for a few weeks...so ill contact the place in dandenong once I get back.

I really like the painted V grille on the Vauxhall or holden VXR:D

[poita]

hmmmm i much prefer the opel grill.
the v grille is ok, but not as nice.

[USC]

the V grille makes it look more aggressive....but each to their own I guess...

[GreyRex]

I like both colour coded Opel and Vauxhall grilles. The thing is I don't drive an HSV nor a Vauxhall... so the Opel one i still like and it fits in with what the car actually is:)

[Wraith]

the V grille makes it look more aggressive....but each to their own I guess...

Agree.....

In my eyes the V grille looks much nicer/classier, not really more agressive than the Opel one :)

[Wraith]

I like both colour coded Opel and Vauxhall grilles. The thing is I don't drive an HSV nor a Vauxhall... so the Opel one i still like and and it fits in with what the car actually is:)

Good point, it'll suit nicely :)

[poita]

in sayin that, my cally is a v-grille ;)

[Shaun]

They used to be standard on the HSV astra VXR`s....but holden put them on the sri-t for the car show. they should still be available. try a HSV dealer.

ps: The astra looks so much nicer with the Opel badge!! damn lion...haha

They arent thr Standard rims from a VXR. They are a 19inch rim used in South Africa on the OPC though. Holden Had them fitted to a SRi T Pictured above at the Australian International Motorshow in Sydney Last Year. Ring Holden and see what they come up with.

Shaun

[Tfer]

I didn't check if these had sold yet or not..... but they are very available in the UK

http://forum.vectra-c.com/showthread.php?t=32416

http://forum.vectra-c.com/showthread.php?t=23865

:D

[Shaun]

I didn't check if these had sold yet or not..... but they are very available in the UK

http://forum.vectra-c.com/showthread.php?t=32416

http://forum.vectra-c.com/showthread.php?t=23865

:D

Links not working Tifer

[SIMid]

Melb Motor Show that Miz took a photo had a sticker price on the window for the rims, something like $3500 with tyres.

The Snowflakes do look nice though. I also like the Pentas. And I also like the VXR/OPC rims too! :D

Get the grilles, be different. ;) Make sure you get the foggy ones and ditch the cheapo plastic covers.

I'm trying to decide either to keep the standard grille or change it. Cant make up my mind. :confused:

[EL BURITO]

$2900 just for the rims wen i was looking at getting the SRIT

[imay]

$2900 just for the rims wen i was looking at getting the SRIT

Is that the price for the rims ordered through Spare Parts or the "upgrade" price for the rims if you purchase a new Astra with them on it?

[EL BURITO]

Is that the price for the rims ordered through Spare Parts or the "upgrade" price for the rims if you purchase a new Astra with them on it?
as a upgrade without rubber on the AHG dealer order system

[GreyRex]

Bloody hell, this is all entirely useless!! At least $4000 for wheels on a Holden... nah ah. Won't be doing that at all. Im now reconsidering everything. Ive just got the delivered price from my source overseas who got me my previous grille on the Barina. He's quoted me $454 for four centre Opel caps for the current AH Turbo 18" rims and the replacement Opel grille shown in the pics... which is unpainted!!

So that means...

$454 for the grille and centre caps... (imported)
$282 for the entire VXR look across the bottom from Holden (including honeycombe lower grille and chrome foglight surrounds and bezels)

=$736 including an unpainted grille.

I'm giving up on all of this!! Admittedly they're all genuine parts from dealers, but unless someone can help me with cheaper genuine parts... i don't know what to do. I don't really use Ebay... so i'm stuck

[Wraith]

I didn't check if these had sold yet or not..... but they are very available in the UK

http://forum.vectra-c.com/showthread.php?t=32416

http://forum.vectra-c.com/showthread.php?t=23865

:D

They will fit any 5 stud Opel or SAAB for that matter - Go for it ;)

[Tfer]

Bloody hell, this is all entirely useless!! At least $4000 for wheels on a Holden... nah ah. Won't be doing that at all. Im now reconsidering everything. Ive just got the delivered price from my source overseas who got me my previous grille on the Barina. He's quoted me $454 for four centre Opel caps for the current AH Turbo 18" rims and the replacement Opel grille shown in the pics... which is unpainted!!

So that means...

$454 for the grille and centre caps... (imported)
$282 for the entire VXR look across the bottom from Holden (including honeycombe lower grille and chrome foglight surrounds and bezels)

=$736 including an unpainted grille.

I'm giving up on all of this!! Admittedly they're all genuine parts from dealers, but unless someone can help me with cheaper genuine parts... i don't know what to do. I don't really use Ebay... so i'm stuck

Talk to Calibrated ;)

[USC]

Bloody hell, this is all entirely useless!! At least $4000 for wheels on a Holden... nah ah. Won't be doing that at all. Im now reconsidering everything. Ive just got the delivered price from my source overseas who got me my previous grille on the Barina. He's quoted me $454 for four centre Opel caps for the current AH Turbo 18" rims and the replacement Opel grille shown in the pics... which is unpainted!!

So that means...

$454 for the grille and centre caps... (imported)
$282 for the entire VXR look across the bottom from Holden (including honeycombe lower grille and chrome foglight surrounds and bezels)

=$736 including an unpainted grille.

I'm giving up on all of this!! Admittedly they're all genuine parts from dealers, but unless someone can help me with cheaper genuine parts... i don't know what to do. I don't really use Ebay... so i'm stuck


i didnt know u could buy vxr parts from holden for a non hsv car...

hmm..dont go to holden...they are a ripp-off!

centre caps are about $50 each overhere..so what u r paying from overseas is not too bad....

[Ishley]

The AH SRiT Holden had on display at the Brisbane Motorshow was exactly the same as the one pictured. Including the price of $3500 for the 19inch wheels (didnt mention anything about tyres).

This week got a quote for new tyres (Pirelli Dragons), and new wheels, as i am up for new tyres. I was quoted $3000 for a set of 4 18inch wheels and 4 Pirelli Dragons (these are slighty cheaper then the DunFlops that come standard on the SRiT)!

If $3500 includes tyres aswell. May well be worth the money. I have NEVER seen these wheels on ANY Astra over here! And i love them

[Wraith]

The AH SRiT Holden had on display at the Brisbane Motorshow was exactly the same as the one pictured. Including the price of $3500 for the 19inch wheels (didnt mention anything about tyres).

This week got a quote for new tyres (Pirelli Dragons), and new wheels, as i am up for new tyres. I was quoted $3000 for a set of 4 18inch wheels and 4 Pirelli Dragons (these are slighty cheaper then the DunFlops that come standard on the SRiT)!

If $3500 includes tyres aswell. May well be worth the money. I have NEVER seen these wheels on ANY Astra over here! And i love them


mmm, you could be onto something there, to me they look better than the 19's on our VXR's - it is a pity about the cost, but then all factory wheels are ridiculously priced, you may have to fork out if you REALLY want them, as they're not common, there's little very chance of finding s/h ones floating around locally !

[SIMid]

Bloody hell, this is all entirely useless!! At least $4000 for wheels on a Holden... nah ah. Won't be doing that at all. Im now reconsidering everything. Ive just got the delivered price from my source overseas who got me my previous grille on the Barina. He's quoted me $454 for four centre Opel caps for the current AH Turbo 18" rims and the replacement Opel grille shown in the pics... which is unpainted!!

So that means...

$454 for the grille and centre caps... (imported)
$282 for the entire VXR look across the bottom from Holden (including honeycombe lower grille and chrome foglight surrounds and bezels)

=$736 including an unpainted grille.

I'm giving up on all of this!! Admittedly they're all genuine parts from dealers, but unless someone can help me with cheaper genuine parts... i don't know what to do. I don't really use Ebay... so i'm stuck

*LOL* Yup! It's costly to Opelise. I paid 100 pounds for the entire VXR lower grilles from UK which included postage. So a touch over $200. I knew the upper grille will be costly. Hence why so many go for the Irmscher grilles.

[GreyRex]

Have looked on ebay and theres only someone in the UK selling an entire VXR bumper, from what I can see...

[Calibrated]

Does anybody know if these 19" wheels are still available?? They are optional/standard fare overseas. I think they look fantastic.

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haha. thats Gideon's OPC. :D

i know its owner:p

[NEMO]

JHP.com.au quoted me $3400 with rubber for the 19" vxr wheels... ask them about the snowflake wheels

[Oz]

These 19" snowflake wheels are a huge hit in the UK & Europe, have been so now for 2-3yrs.

This snowflake design is also available (in the UK,EU) in 18' form but are 6 spoke. In fact, Opel have them as standard fit on the OPC Vectra & possibly the Astra where as Vauxhall VXR's come standard with 19's but in different design.

[Apex]

*LOL* Yup! It's costly to Opelise. I paid 100 pounds for the entire VXR lower grilles from UK which included postage. So a touch over $200. I knew the upper grille will be costly. Hence why so many go for the Irmscher grilles.


Are you serious mate?? I can get one (lower grill) from my Holden dealer for $40.00NZ.. I would have to cat out the holes on one side as an effort not to block the I/C. Im saving up to do the lower OPC lip at the same time as mine is already shagged after a few curb incidents..

I’ll get a price on some OPC 19’s next time im there for interests sake.

I like the stock 18’s and think the car rides harsh enough as it is plus 19’s would only add more wight to what is already a heifer of a car

[GreyRex]

Are you serious mate?? I can get one (lower grill) from my Holden dealer for $40.00NZ.. I would have to cat out the holes on one side as an effort not to block the I/C. Im saving up to do the lower OPC lip at the same time as mine is already shagged after a few curb incidents..

I’ll get a price on some OPC 19’s next time im there for interests sake.

I like the stock 18’s and think the car rides harsh enough as it is plus 19’s would only add more wight to what is already a heifer of a car

He's also talking about the chrome rings, direct from the dealership. Theyre expensive

[b@dastra]

Hello everybody,

Here in Holland we can buy the rims & tires for 1500 euro's or let's say 2337,76 Australian $

For example here is someone selling them from our forum : http://www.opel-forum.nl/viewthread.php?tid=87570

Also you can find them on e-bay Germany sometimes ...
http://fahrzeugteile.attr-search.ebay.de/opc_Autoreifen-Felgen_Aluminiumfelge_W0QQa14ZQ2d24QQa39ZQ2d24QQa3 9543ZQ2d24QQa39698ZQ2d24QQa41077Z39799QQa41144ZQ2d 24QQa41145ZQ2d24QQa41397ZQ2d24QQa42058ZQ2d24QQa6ZQ 2d24QQalistZa6Q2ca41077Q2ca41397Q2ca41144Q2ca14Q2c a39Q2ca3801Q2ca42058Q2ca41145Q2ca39698Q2ca39543QQc atrefZC6QQcoactionZcompareQQcoentrypageZsearchQQco pagenumZ1QQcurcatZtrueQQfclZ3QQfposZPostleitzahlQQ fromZR10QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQftsZ2QQg a10244Z10425QQgcsZ1829QQpf_queryZopcQQpfidZ2611QQp fmodeZ1QQsabfmtsZ1QQsacatZ14770QQsadisZ200QQsaobfm tsZinsifQQsargnZQ2d1QQsaslcZ3QQsbrftogZ1QQsofocusZ bs

also Opel grills can be found there :dance:
http://search.ebay.de/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&catref=C12&fcl=3&from=R2&satitle=astra+h&sacat=68192%26catref%3DC6&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D3&sadis=200&fpos=Postleitzahl&sabfmts=1&saobfmts=insif&ga10244=10425&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search&fgtp= (http://search.ebay.de/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&catref=C12&fcl=3&from=R2&satitle=astra+h&sacat=68192%26catref%3DC6&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D3&sadis=200&fpos=Postleitzahl&sabfmts=1&saobfmts=insif&ga10244=10425&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search&fgtp=)

most sellers write in English and maybe they can send parts overcross...

1 euro is about 1,50 $

Well I hope you can sort something out :D and if you need any help translating please ask

Regards,
Marcel

[glider]

i daresay postage of 4 wheels would cost close to as much as the wheels themselves :(

[SIMid]

also Opel grills can be found there :dance:
http://search.ebay.de/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&catref=C12&fcl=3&from=R2&satitle=astra+h&sacat=68192%26catref%3DC6&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D3&sadis=200&fpos=Postleitzahl&sabfmts=1&saobfmts=insif&ga10244=10425&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search&fgtp=

most sellers write in English and maybe they can send parts overcross...

Regards,
Marcel

Shame the seller doesnt have Paypal. :(

[Apex]

He's also talking about the chrome rings, direct from the dealership. Theyre expensive

Got my Chrome and honey comb inserts for $75.00 from Holden. Hardly breaking the bank :)

[xplosv57]

Just on those OPC 19" rims, on my search for a new car, found an AH for sale in Vic with those wheels...

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/HOLDEN/ASTRA/details.aspx?__Ntk=CarAll&__D=turbo&__Dx=mode+matchany&State=Victoria&Cr=3&state_id=82&keywords=turbo&R=5686616&__N=4294965857+82+834+285+257+4294965856&distance=25&__Ns=pCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32|1||pCar_ImageCo unt_Int32|1||pCar_LastModifiedDate_DateTime|1&__Ntt=turbo&trecs=20&__Nne=20&__Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&silo=1003&__sid=11986C341962&Model=ASTRA&seot=0&Make=HOLDEN


Quick guess would say this was the Melb Motor Show demonstrator!!!

[EL BURITO]

Just on those OPC 19" rims, on my search for a new car, found an AH for sale in Vic with those wheels...

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/HOLDEN/ASTRA/details.aspx?__Ntk=CarAll&__D=turbo&__Dx=mode+matchany&State=Victoria&Cr=3&state_id=82&keywords=turbo&R=5686616&__N=4294965857+82+834+285+257+4294965856&distance=25&__Ns=pCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32|1||pCar_ImageCo unt_Int32|1||pCar_LastModifiedDate_DateTime|1&__Ntt=turbo&trecs=20&__Nne=20&__Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&silo=1003&__sid=11986C341962&Model=ASTRA&seot=0&Make=HOLDEN


Quick guess would say this was the Melb Motor Show demonstrator!!!
I love those wheels

[RobCDX]

with those photos they put up, they should join OA and post them in the members gallery hehe

[SIMid]

I do like the snowflakes and seeing them at the Motorshow made me wanna get some, but the $$$ was off putting.

The only shitty thing about them is that they look like the Ford XR series now, which have become a sig for them here. Rarity for us, but others will think they have been pinched from a Ford. Know what I mean?

[imay]

they look like the Ford XR series

Know what you mean . . . but don't they look good on the Fords too!

[Greg K]

they are nice, but would suit a ZC vectra better, i think. they look too chunky on the astra.

[Wraith]

they are nice, but would suit a ZC vectra better, i think. they look too chunky on the astra.

You'd be surprised - they look good on both TS and AH Astras, if I get some time tonight I'll put up some pics :)

[digi]

I found them on eBay Germany:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260236981352

[SIMid]

Whats postage? $50 all up? :p

[moose_factor]

Whats postage? $50 all up? :p

Prolly 2 x the cost of the wheels... :p

[Greg K]

and then theres import taxes/duty on anything over $500.

[EL BURITO]

and then theres import taxes/duty on anything over $500.
I thught it was 1K

[Greg K]

I thught it was 1K

just checked the customs website and you are right.. it is $1000
it was $500 back a few years ago though.

still, you pay 5% on the cost of the goods, and then you pay another 10% gst on the total price of the goods + freight + Customs duty.

[EL BURITO]

just checked the customs website and you are right.. it is $1000
it was $500 back a few years ago though.

still, you pay 5% on the cost of the goods, and then you pay another 10% gst on the total price of the goods + freight + Customs duty.
or you get it labbled as a "gift"

lots of ppl give car parts for presents

[Greg K]

yes but im sure that customs arent stupid to think that everything that comes through as a gift, is in fact a gift. they can audit what they believe is not a gift and make you pay duty on it..

[EL BURITO]

yes but im sure that customs arent stupid to think that everything that comes through as a gift, is in fact a gift. they can audit what they believe is not a gift and make you pay duty on it..
humm

think i will be using a UK credit card, make it look more believable then

[Ishley]

Does anyone know if they are still an option with Holden?????

[R3N]

yes but im sure that customs arent stupid to think that everything that comes through as a gift, is in fact a gift. they can audit what they believe is not a gift and make you pay duty on it..

thats when you get things sent in in parts which isn't illegal or avoiding taxes, just a loophole :p

[poita]

or label it as second hand car parts
it comes under a different thing then
not sure of the exact gov bullshit but its a lot cheaper

[SIMid]

Does anyone know if they are still an option with Holden?????

Believe so. Maybe sportscoupehsv could find out from us. If a few of us really want them, I'm sure a group buy wouldn't be a problem. The prob is that it was a $3K option from memory at the Melb Motorshow (even the misses flipped when she saw the price). Cant see them getting under $2K even with a group discount.

Would look nice on a Red SRiT
http://www.topgear.com/content/timetoburn/sections/wallpapers/store/0049/800.jpg

[Greg K]

thats a vxr with the standard 18" six spoke snowflakes...

[Ishley]

Believe so. Maybe sportscoupehsv could find out from us. If a few of us really want them, I'm sure a group buy wouldn't be a problem. The prob is that it was a $3K option from memory at the Melb Motorshow (even the misses flipped when she saw the price). Cant see them getting under $2K even with a group discount.

Would look nice on a Red SRiT
http://www.topgear.com/content/timetoburn/sections/wallpapers/store/0049/800.jpg
:drool: Oh how I would love them. I had already purchased my SRiT when I saw these on the SRiT at the Brisbane motorshow. I didn't even know that they were an option! Otherwise knowing me I probably would have considered them.

When I priced new wheels and tyre's late last year, I was quoted just shy of $3000 for 18's with Pirelli tyre's........

[GreyRex]

The ones above have never been available. As has been said, they're the 18" 6 spoke design standard on the VXR overseas. The 19" 5 spoke ones were officially an option (which are on page 1 of this thread), but i have never seen them once in Aus... the price is crazy

[EL BURITO]

The ones above have never been available. As has been said, they're the 18" 6 spoke design standard on the VXR overseas. The 19" 5 spoke ones were officially an option (which are on page 1 of this thread), but i have never seen them once in Aus... the price is crazy
I have at a dealer when I was pricing up a SRI last year

they are on the dealer system

[Greg K]

I have at a dealer when I was pricing up a SRI last year

they are on the dealer system

i think the ones you are talking about el burito are the 19" 5 spoke snowflakes (ie the same ones that were on the srit at the motor show - not the ones pictured above).

the ones pictured above are off a VXR overseas and are 18" and six spoke, and as far as im aware have never seen available here.

[GreyRex]

And here's the one that was at the Melbourne Motor Show ( look on page 1 of this thread, in silver)... which is now for sale in Port Melbourne.

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/HOLDEN/ASTRA/details.aspx?__Ntk=CarAll&__D=sri%20turbo&__Dx=mode+matchany&State=All%20States&Cr=5&state_id=0&keywords=sri%20turbo&R=5686616&__N=4294965857+0+4294965856+834+285+257&distance=25&__Ns=pCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32|1||pCar_ImageCo unt_Int32|1||pCar_LastModifiedDate_DateTime|1&__Ntt=sri%20turbo&trecs=40&__Nne=20&__Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&silo=1003&__sid=1185A9C49600&Model=ASTRA&seot=0&Make=HOLDEN

Must be the only one in Australia with those wheels. I'd say they did some deal for the person who bought it as they were put on it for the Motor Show. Could always just ring and ask they guy...

[EL BURITO]

i think the ones you are talking about el burito are the 19" 5 spoke snowflakes (ie the same ones that were on the srit at the motor show - not the ones pictured above).

the ones pictured above are off a VXR overseas and are 18" and six spoke, and as far as im aware have never seen available here.
yer its the 19's I am referring too sorry

[USC]

And here's the one that was at the Melbourne Motor Show ( look on page 1 of this thread, in silver)... which is now for sale in Port Melbourne.

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/HOLDEN/ASTRA/details.aspx?__Ntk=CarAll&__D=sri%20turbo&__Dx=mode+matchany&State=All%20States&Cr=5&state_id=0&keywords=sri%20turbo&R=5686616&__N=4294965857+0+4294965856+834+285+257&distance=25&__Ns=pCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32|1||pCar_ImageCo unt_Int32|1||pCar_LastModifiedDate_DateTime|1&__Ntt=sri%20turbo&trecs=40&__Nne=20&__Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&silo=1003&__sid=1185A9C49600&Model=ASTRA&seot=0&Make=HOLDEN

Must be the only one in Australia with those wheels. I'd say they did some deal for the person who bought it as they were put on it for the Motor Show. Could always just ring and ask they guy...

yep and that car was badly scrtached by someone in front of me. i wouldnt never have bought that car...the trims around the rear quarter window were also wrecked with people`s nails...

[EL BURITO]

yep and that car was badly scrtached by someone in front of me. i wouldnt never have bought that car...the trims around the rear quarter window were also wrecked with people`s nails...
how do u do that

[USC]

how do u do that

u take a key and mark the paint...i saw it and felt sick.....holden must have repaired the damage though...

[EL BURITO]

I was referring to the finger nails?

but Y would u do that at a car show "****tards"

[USC]

I know!! idiots!

oh the finger nails..not sure if u have seen the rear quarter window trims in the ah coupe but they arent the best quality, specially the edge closer to the tailgate....looked like someone stuck their nail in and put a gap in between the rubber and the glass...u `d have to be as fussy as me to notice that though:p ..and they were finger nail marks on the trims like they were testing a pear or something..lol

[astrauturbo]

And here's the one that was at the Melbourne Motor Show ( look on page 1 of this thread, in silver)... which is now for sale in Port Melbourne.

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/HOLDEN/ASTRA/details.aspx?__Ntk=CarAll&__D=sri%20turbo&__Dx=mode+matchany&State=All%20States&Cr=5&state_id=0&keywords=sri%20turbo&R=5686616&__N=4294965857+0+4294965856+834+285+257&distance=25&__Ns=pCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32|1||pCar_ImageCo unt_Int32|1||pCar_LastModifiedDate_DateTime|1&__Ntt=sri%20turbo&trecs=40&__Nne=20&__Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&silo=1003&__sid=1185A9C49600&Model=ASTRA&seot=0&Make=HOLDEN (http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/HOLDEN/ASTRA/details.aspx?__Ntk=CarAll&__D=sri%20turbo&__Dx=mode+matchany&State=All%20States&Cr=5&state_id=0&keywords=sri%20turbo&R=5686616&__N=4294965857+0+4294965856+834+285+257&distance=25&__Ns=pCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32%7C1%7C%7CpCar_I mageCount_Int32%7C1%7C%7CpCar_LastModifiedDate_Dat eTime%7C1&__Ntt=sri%20turbo&trecs=40&__Nne=20&__Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&silo=1003&__sid=1185A9C49600&Model=ASTRA&seot=0&Make=HOLDEN)

Must be the only one in Australia with those wheels. I'd say they did some deal for the person who bought it as they were put on it for the Motor Show. Could always just ring and ask they guy...

The car is allready sold :( couldnt see.

[Greg K]

or they couldnt sell the car... so they removed the listing.

[astrauturbo]

True didnt think of that.