Greetings All

[gmonkey]

Hey all, you maybe have read through my 'car choices' thread posted by my gf manda88. Well im brenton and feel i guess i must make an account now i have an Opel :p.

Bought myself a 07.5 Astra Coupe in Black. ATM it all stock except last owner has put an AUX in put plug near the handbrake, which will be gone soon anyway when i put my stereo from my old car in it. Will also be changing the plates over probs, you will see why soon ;).

Got many plans for my astra, e.g. rims, kit, intake, vinyls ;)(might annoy some but i think will look sweet when its done) lowering, sway bars, maybe better clutch as the one it feels wussy and appears to stick a little when shifting (under new car warranty still) and LED conversion

Ok kit will be Widebody Talon kit with custom front bar, Ultra-leggera Rims prob 19"s, and nurb ring vinyls but in red or maybe white... depending on vinyl colour LEDS will either be red or white...


so yeh ill be on here a fair bit i imagine :p

P.S.

Live in Duncraig NOR FTW.. and to admins/moderators you may get a few ghosting warnings as me and manda sometimes use same computer/IP

[hazrd]

welcome to the site mate

[sooty]

welcome mate, will be good to watch the car progress

[gmonkey]

Pic of rims so people know what i mean by ultraleggera

http://www.skyroadster.com/forums/attachments/f25/21955d1201921042-rim-tire-recommendations-oz_ultraleggera_mblk_ci3_l.jpg

[gmonkey]

welcome mate, will be good to watch the car progress

quick question how do i change my posts from newest at the top to being at the bottom?? :rolleyes:

[sooty]

quick question how do i change my posts from newest at the top to being at the bottom?? :rolleyes:
Go to "User CP" in the bar across the top..
then on the left select "Edit options"
Scroll down a bit and you'll see...
Thread Display Mode Here you can choose the display mode for threads. For a full explanation of the modes, please view this help page (http://www.opelaus.com/forums/faq.php?faq=vb3_board_usage#faq_vb3_thread_display ). Linear - Oldest First Linear - Newest First Threaded Hybrid Thread Display Mode:

And just pick the one you want ;):cornut:

[gmonkey]

cheers sooty

anyone know about remaps for the z18xer? its the VVT one, i know EDS does some for the Z18XE1, but cant find any for the VVT :(

[Shay]

welcome mate.
saw the possible cars you were gettin, must say this was one of the better ones discussed :D
will have to see/meet you BOTH at the german car day and following that august mega cruise.

[nuggz]

Pic of rims so people know what i mean by ultraleggera

http://www.skyroadster.com/forums/attachments/f25/21955d1201921042-rim-tire-recommendations-oz_ultraleggera_mblk_ci3_l.jpg

do they come in the right stud pattern/offset?

[Shay]

btw ill add you to the perth members suburb list if you dont mind.

[gmonkey]

yeh they are 5x110

[Shay]

thats wikid that they will fit,
def suit the anti-nurbo build too

[gmonkey]

thats the plan :p

wont anger anyone else with VXR badges either lol.. think i may use GT badging or VTS ;) or just go for the no badge look

[Shay]

thats the plan :p

wont anger anyone else with VXR badges either lol.. think i may use GT badging or VTS ;) or just go for the no badge look

no badge.

[gmonkey]

Just bought the opel badges

[poita]

just plain opel badges would be enough :)

im goin stealth, no badges at all

keeps people guessing what it is lol

welcome along mate, should be an interesting build

defin looking forward to it

and as for the ip conflicts, all good ;)

[daiflu]

Love the wheels! good luck with the build.

[Manda88]

haha hello and welcome!:D:p;)

white rims+black car=awesomely cool:cool:

[9090GO]

Welcome, keep us posted of the progress, :)

[Manda88]

:p :)

[gmonkey]

What do people think of black coupe, white nurb stickers and white ultraleggera rims?? or should i play it safe and just get normal silver rims or graphite? And the other option was do a dark red nurb sticker :p what people think?

[gmonkey]

have a look all here

http://www.ozracing.com/at-team/wheels/racing/ultraleggera/en#

[Shay]

What do people think of black coupe, white nurb stickers and white ultraleggera rims?? or should i play it safe and just get normal silver rims or graphite? And the other option was do a dark red nurb sticker :p what people think?

gloss black rims (red pinstripe maybe)
black car
blood red nurb sticker
and a blood red side sticker with nurburg cut out

[gmonkey]

something like this just not these colours??

http://www.xgraphicsonline.com/vauxhall-checker-p-169.html

[Shay]

something like this just not these colours??

http://www.xgraphicsonline.com/vauxhall-checker-p-169.html

IMO bit cheesy. ill find a pic of a nurb and edit it
actually sorry cbf atm

[glider]

Pic of rims so people know what i mean by ultraleggera



very nice, I want something similar but lightweight (those probably are) for my calibra


Go to "User CP" in the bar across the top..
then on the left select "Edit options"
Scroll down a bit and you'll see...
Thread Display Mode Here you can choose the display mode for threads. For a full explanation of the modes, please view this help page (http://www.opelaus.com/forums/faq.php?faq=vb3_board_usage#faq_vb3_thread_display ). Linear - Oldest First Linear - Newest First Threaded Hybrid Thread Display Mode:

And just pick the one you want ;):cornut:

why do I get a sense of deja vu

[gmonkey]

They weigh just over 7kg each..no tyres

[sooty]

why do I get a sense of deja vu

lol...saw him ask and was like...Toby just wrote it up, cbf doing it again, i'll copy paste:p

[gmonkey]

ultraleggeras not stocked in australia! :( biggest bummer.. gotta work out my options now if i want to get them overseas and send them here or find something else :(

[btm]

good luck, and welcome! :)

[KingOfAstras]

Hey gmonkey! Welcome.

Was just reading through your first post, the AUX socket comes stock next to the handbrake ;) just an FYI

For Z18XER engines with VVT I'm still looking for a place to do a remap, or find some information on it. Looks like we're in the same boat!

[tomtom]

hey mate welcome :)

[AH08]

ultraleggeras not stocked in australia! :( biggest bummer.. gotta work out my options now if i want to get them overseas and send them here or find something else :(

They are available in Australia, About $540 each, i think.
http://www.tyrepitstop.com.au/oz-mag-wheels.asp

http://www.tyrepitstop.com.au/vshop/shopexd.asp?id=749

[gmonkey]

was going off what one of the local west distrubutors said.. maybe BS cause he couldnt be f'd but could be 5x110 aint here :p who knows.. might drop into a big chain like bob jane or something tommorow

[gmonkey]

http://www.astraownersclub.com/vb/showthread.php?t=109647

i feel cheated lol

[gmonkey]

cant get Oz racing wheels, bad offset wont fit will rub brakes..

they offered these advantis 18"s instead for $310 a corner of $2100 all up with wheels

http://www.tyrepitstop.com.au/_data/docs/wheels/advanti-wheel-3.flint.jpg

dont mind them but at the same time not a fan..

other option given was Osaka 18"s for roughly $1210 for 4 wheels
http://www.fwt.net.au/store/product.php?productid=26463&cat=288&page=1
http://www.fwt.net.au/store/product.php?productid=26470&cat=288&page=1



anyone know how i calculate the offset?? i got no clue, a yank site said theyd fit :s

[gmonkey]

i like these wheels enquired to see if they fit :p

http://www.marcellowheels.com.au/collection/mr03_black_Download.jpg

[sooty]

personal opinion, don't get the enzo's, they look much better off the car than on, i regret getting mine.
Offset of anywhere between 35 and 45 should be fine on the H
The Enzo's are 45 (further in to the wheel arch)
My next set will be between 38 i think, just gives it a bit of a wider stance.
Oh yeah, and go for something not dished, will look bigger than dished...my wheels look pretty small tbh...