What have you done to your car lately?

[poita]

BS!!!! another one? What this time?

no bs

and you will see, gotta get it here first

[adam_92]

Is this the entry for the ARC? I have my suspicions.... Pm on route..

[Shay]

Installed kill switch in car, still need to connect up the external mounted kill, but one is better than none...
Also re-bled my brakes, better now, tho i thing the fronts need a rebuild/replacement/new lines as they are still a bit spongy.
Also got the car back in track spec (green wheels and weight reduction) ready for a day of motorkhana fun tomorrow.

Having cam sensor issues, might be time for a new one...

[gmonkey]

Having cam sensor issues, might be time for a new one...


give it a spray with sensor cleaner, worked for me

[glider]

researched spark mangement and cable throttle body, ordered fpr blanking kit

other one: cleaned it out

[Vectracious]

pulled front grill off to fiddle with the intake and found a measuring spoon wedged in between the radiator and grill?!??!?!?

[chris_r]

Awesome work Chris. My gsi list to do...

Fill engine oil-Got

Fill with water to see if if made any mistakes on coolant hoses. Then fill with coolant which iv got.

Fill gearbox with fluid-still need fluid and does anyone know where to fill it from?

Stick wheels on... Still haven't decided which ones yet... Got 4 sets... Doh!!!

Reattatch front swaybar but I can't find the bolts... Another Doh!!!

Decided to make brackets so I can use the c16 fuel rail as it has the return lines and the z18 doesn't. Plus iv waited since Christmas eve for the fuel pressure regulator which I bought on eBay. They have sent 2 aparantly but non have arrived. Gonna get a refund and at least I know I'm using oem parts not dodgy Hong Kong knock offs.

Fit battery and hopefully all is well.

So far, I've got the engine in on its mounts and bolted up. All the starter motor and alternator wiring is connected. Renewed the engine earth wire to the starter motor with one I got from a grounding kit a while back for my old 1200 ute.

As for the c16 fuel rail, I found when I did line it up, it kinda looked as if the manifold gets in the way of the hose connectors, but yeah, I'll look into the custom bracket idea too, seeing as I'll be doing the same for the coil pack. Also noticed the Z18 exhaust manifold sits in there nicely, even with the catalytic converter there.

I also did think of trying to use a X18XE1 throttle body and see if I can wire the thing up to the C16's harness, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.

Can't wait to get the thing going though. It was a mental little thing with the C16, but now it's going to be a completely different animal. Gotta look at getting some bigger wheels, like 15's or 16's, because I can't see the little 185/60R14s holding up to it.

[gmonkey]

Re sikaflex the flair down

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[faneca]

Tried swapping my brakes

Unsuccessful at this stage

[hazrd]

pulled front grill off to fiddle with the intake and found a measuring spoon wedged in between the radiator and grill?!??!?!?

What the ****!!!!!



Changed rear shocks
Changed oil
Fitted opel grill to the H

Thanks team br0tek !!!

[JohnBu]

What did you change the shocks to?


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[hazrd]

What did you change the shocks to?


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just some 2nd hand SRi shocks because the ones i had were leaking.

[dutchy]

Went to the new Repco store to see if they had an airfilter in stock for my new cdti airbox. He checked the computer and said that the filters fitting the Astra's are on special...... $ 8 !!! It seems they are on special nationwide................ It's a standard filter but it'll do for now.

[poita]

Went to the new Repco store to see if they had an airfilter in stock for my new cdti airbox. He checked the computer and said that the filters fitting the Astra's are on special...... $ 8 !!! It seems they are on special nationwide................ It's a standard filter but it'll do for now.

did you buy 4 or 5?

[JohnBu]

just some 2nd hand SRi shocks because the ones i had were leaking.

Due to the lowered suspension?


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[hazrd]

Due to the lowered suspension?


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On the G? more like due to the lift kit :lol:

[dutchy]

did you buy 4 or 5?

Nah, just need 1 but these prices are nationwide so anyone that's in need of a cheap standard airfilter, check it out. I doubt they will ever be this cheap again !

[JohnBu]

On the G? more like due to the lift kit :lol:

I assumed you were referring to the H

[hazrd]

Nah, my bad, I should have specified lol.

[PaulyJ]

Need to drop it off for a service so it runs nice and new for the new owner :D
When I pick up the new car, I'll give the Corsa a good wash/polish and ready for ARC... ;)

[CNBLU]

Need to drop it off for a service so it runs nice and new for the new owner :D
When I pick up the new car, I'll give the Corsa a good wash/polish and ready for ARC... ;)

in other words make sweet sweet car love one last time :lol:

[PaulyJ]

*mental note* glad wrap seats as to not stain them again...

[sooty]

Put my other new muffler in the boot! Hopefully fit them tonight :)

[Neeko]

Gave Rex a bath on the weekend and took her for a well deserved spin. Getting re-tuned next week.

[sooty]

Fitted up my 3" quads....mmmmm burble.... :thumbs:

[hazrd]

:videosorban:

[03srit]

:videosorban:

+1 :d

[faneca]

+1 :d

+2

Thought bout putting my brakes in ceeeeebs

[PaulyJ]

Got standard plates for the Corsa...

[Devo]

Washed it.... cbb... But still did it....

[CNBLU]

found the wheels that i want for the audi....then found out they are 8.5 wide :(

did a quick google search and yep there will be rubbing :/

[PaulyJ]

Roll the guards

[CNBLU]

or just get 19x8's :p

[PaulyJ]

Or that...

[Neeko]

found the wheels that i want for the audi....then found out they are 8.5 wide :(

did a quick google search and yep there will be rubbing :/
roll guards + camber for street cred.

When I'm due for tyres next I'm getting these bad boys hopefully in 18 x 9 running 255's again :D
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6471768857_87ac74bd0c.jpg

[nick_sixx]

Bought: engine oil, throttle body cleaner, injector cleaner, magnetic sump plug, and misc. silicone hoses, aluminum pipes, breathers and filters to make up a sweet intake haha

[guy 27]

exhaust and wheel alignment done.

+ lots of other things over the past little while but you will all have to wait before any pics :p

[nick_sixx]

Changed oil. Don't know why HSV recommends 7500 between oil changes - mine was as black as Samuel L Jackson after 5500

[gmonkey]

Yeh id be doing 5000 at most

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[JohnBu]

Changed oil. Don't know why HSV recommends 7500 between oil changes - mine was as black as Samuel L Jackson after 5500

Isn't it 15,000km between services?

Anyway black oil is good...means the oil is doing its job.


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[chris_r]

Got a little more done on the GSi. Bolted the power steering pump back on as well as a couple of the sensors. Decided I'm gonna go with the C16XE throttle body, as it has the sensors required by the ECU, which means the manifold will need to have four bolt holes tapped into it. Speaking of the intake manifold, I have found that it does foul on one of the heater pipes (one closest to the drivers side). I can probably get away with it though.

Still have a little bit more of the wiring to sort out, some of the hoses, the coil pack bracket, the fuel rail and the radiator to go back in. Add the fluids and reconnect the exhaust (using Z18XE exhaust manifold and the TS Astra front pipe), which will require some welding. All goes well, it'll be another week or two and I'll be embarrassing the living daylights out of some Commodores.

[adam_92]

If all goes well mine will be up and running this weekend. Still havnt got the fuel pressure regulator though!!!!

[nick_sixx]

Isn't it 15,000km between services?

Anyway black oil is good...means the oil is doing its job.


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15000 between log book services with oil changes every 7500 I'm pretty sure

[chris_r]

If all goes well mine will be up and running this weekend. Still havnt got the fuel pressure regulator though!!!!

So you're still going the aftermarket FPR? I thought you were going to go with the stock fuel rail.

Even if I get everything sorted this weekend, which I probably will, the exhaust will be the one thing I need someone else to sort out. Only thing I'm iffy about is tapping the holes for the TB. I just don't want to stuff it up, plus I haven't got the tools for doing it.

[delemonte]

Bought an all alloy radiator for it ;)

[adam_92]

So you're still going the aftermarket FPR? I thought you were going to go with the stock fuel rail.

Even if I get everything sorted this weekend, which I probably will, the exhaust will be the one thing I need someone else to sort out. Only thing I'm iffy about is tapping the holes for the TB. I just don't want to stuff it up, plus I haven't got the tools for doing it.

yeah im using the stock c16 rail with brackets. just stating that the fpr still hasnt turned up either haha

[PaulyJ]

Looked at it, admired it, started planning in my head what to do...

[03srit]

If you ever decide to change the grill let us know :D

[PaulyJ]

No worries

[btm]

might finally buy a new battery and put it in... been about 5 or more weeks since she died :)

[xplosv57]

Looked at it, admired it, started planning in my head what to do...

Put it back to stock and sell off all your parts =)

[PaulyJ]

yeah no...
- Full engine hose kit from Roose
- Debadge OPC, Opel and Turbo
- New mesh on front bar
- Fix rattles inside
- Re-position boost gauge
- Hide Turbo timer

[sooty]

Scratched the shit out of the front bar. Thanks inconsiderate asshole drivers!

[hazrd]

yeah no...
- Full engine hose kit from Roose
- Debadge OPC, Opel and Turbo
- New mesh on front bar
- Fix rattles inside
- Re-position boost gauge
- Hide Turbo timer
- Take Adz for a drive


;-)

[dutchy]

If you ever decide to change the grill let us know :D

What grill are you after ?

[gmonkey]

yeah no...
- Full engine hose kit from Roose
- Debadge OPC, Opel and Turbo
- New mesh on front bar
- Fix rattles inside
- Re-position boost gauge
- Hide Turbo timer

remove turbo timer :p pointless and rice ahahha

[03srit]

What grill are you after ?

That grill on gavs/paulys car. I think its the laxmaull one? Not too sure.

[CNBLU]

remove turbo timer :p pointless and rice ahahha

about as pointless as the checkers on your car :lol:

[CNBLU]

That grill on paulys car. I think its the laxmaull one? Not too sure.

fixed :D

[poita]

about as pointless as the wheel spacers on your car :lol:

oh wait..........

[gmonkey]

about as pointless as the checkers on your car :lol:

theyre none existant anymore anyway bahah

but seriously turbo timers don't do anything

[guy 27]

Bit hard to see but just clicked over 100k km
http://img.tapatalk.com/c094756e-329e-6021.jpg

[btm]

photo taken whilst driving... tsk tsk :p

[hazrd]

It was done on a private road :lol:

[PaulyJ]

Found out just how fun boost and wet weather can be...

[chris_r]

Found out just how fun boost and wet weather can be...

Haha, used to have that problem with a BA XR6T with 13psi and around 240-260rwkw. Turbo diesel iLoad vans with crappy Hankook tyres aren't much better either. I've had the Hyundai spinning the wheels in the wet in third gear at approx 90km/h. Can't wait to see what the GSi is going to be like, speaking of which, I've gotta still do a little more work on it.

[Neeko]

Had WRX re-tuned with 4th revised tune, even more power and better fuel economy. Another 1/4m run is in order I think

[guy 27]

Just gave it a bubble bath. About to wax it

[PaulyJ]

High 12 you reckon?

[guy 27]

High 12 you reckon?

Nah she's only 8 years old :guy: :p

[sooty]

Had WRX re-tuned with 4th revised tune, even more power and better fuel economy. Another 1/4m run is in order I think

Where are the mods to accompany the tune? :P
I would've thought you'd have a 4" TBE, FMIC and 3 port boost solenoid by now :P

[gmonkey]

i thought FMIC dont work too well with boxer engines?

[sooty]

i thought FMIC dont work too well with boxer engines?

The work just fine if done correctly, it's more an issue of just trying to fit the core behind the front bar lol

[Neeko]

High 12 you reckon?
12.9 I'd say, if my launch is a 10/10.


Just gave it a bubble bath. About to wax it
Brazilian?

Where are the mods to accompany the tune? :P
I would've thought you'd have a 4" TBE, FMIC and 3 port boost solenoid by now :P
Just Perrin CAI :) Nah had to actually spend some money on this thing called life :p so other supporting mods will probably be towards the end of this year. It will only reach the 230kw mark once finished. Which will be a 12.3s machine.

i thought FMIC dont work too well with boxer engines?
They work great, just really unnecessary with the stock turbo. My next step would be an uprated Process West TMI. To much lag with a FMI.

[poita]

And the fact that most idiots put fully sik habib take up the whole front of my car FMIC's on

[hazrd]

And the fact that most idiots put fully sik habib take up the whole front of my car FMIC's on

Are you in Melbourne already?

[poita]

Are you in Melbourne already?

I've seen Hot 4's

[CNBLU]

And the fact that most idiots put fully sik habib take up the whole front of my car FMIC's on

couple of 'chaps laps' and you'll be in heaven :lol:

[PaulyJ]

Hot4's is Sydney... Leb-spec WRX's sprayed by Queen Street with the skin of a thousand cows wrapping everything inside!

[gman]

Anything further west than Sydney Uni isn't Sydney "proper" anymore...Its the Prohibited "Hectic" Zone!!!

I don't go that far west without a passport and at a minimum a shotgun!!! Only way to avoid it is to go so far west you basically end up in Goulburn!! :lol:

[poita]

My sister lives in penrith. Crazy bitch!

it: looked at more pics of my **** *****

[PaulyJ]

Of your what..? hehehe

[faneca]

bought two electric window looms, two rear electric window regulators with motors and a 4 way switch

[guy 27]

Did something very :lol: worthy

[gmonkey]

Did something very :lol: worthy

free candy?? pedo bear stickers?

[guy 27]

free candy?? pedo bear stickers?

You all have to wait and see.

[adam_92]

My sister lives in penrith. Crazy bitch!

it: looked at more pics of my **** *****

**** *****
Gold corsa

Wow it fits perfectly... Hahaha

[adam_92]

**** *****
Tiny penis

That works too...

[PaulyJ]

no it doesn't...

[Feelinlucky75]

**** *****

Coil overs????

[PaulyJ]

Guess you'll have to wait and see

[gmonkey]

Opel corsa

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[PaulyJ]

Pete didn't buy the Corsa off me... he won it in a blowjob contest

[gmonkey]

still think there should be a consilation prize :(

[adam_92]

still think there should be a consilation prize :(


maybe the astra???

[PaulyJ]

Astra definitely stays with me...

[gmonkey]

Astra definitely stays with me...

what you bought an astra... NO WAY!!

[PaulyJ]

hahaha
i mean no...

[dutchy]

Received my matte black Roose Motorsport 1.9 cdti airbox direct route intake hose :smile5: ;

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

[PaulyJ]

Oh nice one!
Let me know how well it fits. Want to get a full gloss black engine kit

[Karl_SRi]

I attempted to fit a new gear shift gaiter, as mine was abit old..
Failed. cut myself, Swore abit.. the usual.

[PaulyJ]

Watched the Corsa drive out my driveway last night...
Will be driving the G with the new turbo to its new home tonight :D

[dutchy]

Oh nice one!
Let me know how well it fits. Want to get a full gloss black engine kit

No worries. I'll post some pics once installed. It looks like it's a perfect fit and the quality of the pipe is excellent.

[PaulyJ]

I first saw Roose fittings on Nuggz's Veccy and they looked great in white.
i just want to go gloss black with nice hi quality clamps

[hazrd]

Just passed the magic number
http://img.tapatalk.com/c0947563-f6d9-13ad.jpg

[gman]

69...The luuurve number... ;)

[hazrd]

69...The luuurve number... ;)

dinner for two :)

[dutchy]

Installed the cdti airbox and Roose hoses. Box and hoses are a straight & perfect fit and I was able to extended the MAF wiring from within the rail on top of the injectors just enough. Install took just an hour or so. I just have to change a few clips for some nicer ones but overall I'm pretty pleased with the way it looks.

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac8/dutchy_02/DSC00015.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac8/dutchy_02/DSC00016.jpg

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

[poita]

Drove my new car :D

[Vectracious]

Drove my new car :D

Hahahaha.

Drove mine properly hard for the first time today. It isn't as completely useless as I thought.

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[Nurb608]

Hahahaha.

Drove mine properly hard for the first time today. It isn't as completely useless as I thought.

Sent from the MAGI.

Agree! Looked pretty composed

[Vectracious]

Agree! Looked pretty composed

So you were only at 1/10? That's a 100% increase for me!!!!

Sent from the MAGI.

[glider]

I first saw Roose fittings on Nuggz's Veccy and they looked great in white.
i just want to go gloss black with nice hi quality clamps

I have a full roose gloss black set in the cali (coolant hoses, etc) IMHO much better than blue hoses everywhere, very time :p think my FMIC piping is blue tho (been a while since I've seen it)

[Nurb608]

So you were only at 1/10? That's a 100% increase for me!!!!

Sent from the MAGI.

I was just keeping it to the speed limit ;) But the Volvo was doing quite well.

[Vectracious]

I was just keeping it to the speed limit ;) But the Volvo was doing quite well.

Wasn't watching speedo, so will take your word for it - although saw esc light and heard/felt system working a couple of times.

Sent from the MAGI.

[daves_cally]

finished repainting/refurbing my wheels! love that Wurth silver lacquer

[gmonkey]

I have a full roose gloss black set in the cali (coolant hoses, etc) IMHO much better than blue hoses everywhere, very time :p think my FMIC piping is blue tho (been a while since I've seen it)

+1 agreed toby. black hoses look better than blue/red looks more OEM and less rubbish

[delemonte]

IMHO much better than blue hoses everywhere

+2... I wish I could have had black for my FMIC piping... :( The blue makes it look like I'm trying

[hazrd]

Replaced roof rack clips

[poita]

Put the badge back on the back, washed it.

[2002_XC]

Did.an.awesome burnout down the driveway

:eek:

[mr corsa]

added another 200 hp in
to the garage lol

[DWS 92]

Gave it a good clean, swapped my wheels back to my 17's and replaced sway bar links.. Hopefully no more knocks!

[poita]

added another 200 hp in
to the garage lol

:shocked: :shocked:

Into the corsa? Or a different car?

[chrissn89]

:shocked: :shocked:

Into the corsa? Or a different car?

my guess is a motorbike

[dutchy]

my guess is a motorbike

200hp, that's a serious bike then :arf:

[xplosv57]

added another 200 hp in
to the garage lol

I reckon its a 200hp garage door motor...

[nick_sixx]

added another 200 hp in
to the garage lol

5 ride-on mowers

[gman]

added another 200 hp in
to the garage lol

He's back!!! :D

I'd assume its another 200hp car, or he's put a 2nd engine in the Corsa!! :lol:

[PaulyJ]

Took the rear Opel and OPC badges off
Will be removing the rear chrome strip and side turbo badges tonight
I want the car looking as clean as possible
Found new mesh to redo the front bar and in search of a particular front splitter I saw the other night on a Skoda RS.
Buying CF vinyl to wrap the roof in too :D

[gman]

The Skoda RS splitter is similar to the Seat Cupra splitter they also fit in the UK. Trying to get one from over there is near on impossible!!

Let me know if you find one locally!!

[adam_92]

Your best bet for a cupra R splitter is corsa-c.co.uk heaps of guys have them and there's always ones for sale. Dunno about shipping though. There usually pretty good but some of the guys are Assholes.

[guy 27]

Adjusted headlights and packed car
Ziptied front number plate

[poita]

Got very well acquainted over the last 11hrs

[PaulyJ]

This is the front splitter I want to get, just not sure on how well it'd fit...

http://www.superskoda.com/images/Reference/toddau2.jpg

[PaulyJ]

Got very well acquainted over the last 11hrs

Will it need another steam clean?

[poita]

Well if the weather in Qld keeps up I might be living in it for a few days. So yer it will!!

[PaulyJ]

Just get home safely mate

[btm]

so is your orange calibra gone now pete?

[Silver Surfer]

So cool this ride
This is the front splitter I want to get, just not sure on how well it'd fit...

http://www.superskoda.com/images/Reference/toddau2.jpg

[CNBLU]

This is the front splitter I want to get, just not sure on how well it'd fit...

http://www.superskoda.com/images/Reference/toddau2.jpg

that skoda was hot!! love the black on black theme it had

[gmonkey]

Took the rear Opel and OPC badges off
Will be removing the rear chrome strip and side turbo badges tonight
I want the car looking as clean as possible
Found new mesh to redo the front bar and in search of a particular front splitter I saw the other night on a Skoda RS.
Buying CF vinyl to wrap the roof in too :D

if ur doing the roof... do the pillars aswell :) i think thatd look better

[PaulyJ]

nah... just the b-pillars will be done again

[CNBLU]

Ordered my intake from the US for the Audi :rofl1:

[PaulyJ]

ooOoOoOoooh...

[Neeko]

Took the rear Opel and OPC badges off
Will be removing the rear chrome strip and side turbo badges tonight
I want the car looking as clean as possible
Found new mesh to redo the front bar and in search of a particular front splitter I saw the other night on a Skoda RS.
Buying CF vinyl to wrap the roof in too :D

Are you doing the wrap yourself? I was considering giving the rex roof a go.

[chris_r]

Got the fuel rail bracket made up for the C16XE rail, so it fits on the Z18XE in the GSi. Also did the coil pack bracket as well. Just need to fit up a couple of hoses, have the holes drilled and tapped for the TB, fill with fluids and put new spark plugs in. If all went well, it'll start and run, but will need the exhaust sorted out.

I've also been seriously contemplating about what I'm going to with the Vectra. Turns out the head is cactus, seeing as the number 4 piston did put two holes in the original block, but has also done some serious damage to head itself too. Thinking of just scrapping the idea of selling it, forgetting about the C22 altogether and just drop a Z20LET in it. All I need to do is just find a Z20LET engine and gearbox.

[delemonte]

Got new alloy radiator pressure tested and all is looking good :) Now to fit it once all this wedding business is over...

[Numbnut]

Took the rear Opel and OPC badges off
Will be removing the rear chrome strip and side turbo badges tonight
I want the car looking as clean as possible
Found new mesh to redo the front bar and in search of a particular front splitter I saw the other night on a Skoda RS.
Buying CF vinyl to wrap the roof in too :D

So this chrome strip is currently unused? May I buy?
If you replace the front bar I'd like that too :smile5:

[guy 27]

put about 5000km on it in a bit over the last week.

[Shay]

Cam sensor is ****ed as of nearly 2 weeks ago.

Friday front left fender got realigned by a less than competent driver.

Today noticed front left CV boot is split and throwing a bit of grease around...

FML.

[CNBLU]

Got some wheels on the Audi :)

Pretty happen with how she looks

[adam_92]

Last week put a few hours into tidying the gsi's wiring/cables in the engine bay, redrilled the exhaust manifold, reconnected the radiator and all the hoses.

Today the van passed a full inspection over the pits. Goodbye nsw plates... Hello SA plates. Now I won't get dodgy looks from other drivers hahaha

[CNBLU]

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k104/Hott_For_You/2012-03-07102125.jpg

[Numbnut]

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k104/hott_for_you/2012-03-07102125.jpg

yes...18"?

[CNBLU]

yes...19's :p

[chris_r]

Last week put a few hours into tidying the gsi's wiring/cables in the engine bay, redrilled the exhaust manifold, reconnected the radiator and all the hoses.

Today the van passed a full inspection over the pits. Goodbye nsw plates... Hello SA plates. Now I won't get dodgy looks from other drivers hahaha

So did you use the C16 rail, if so where did you tap the vacuum line from? I've just got a little more to do, but should be able to kick it in the guts this weekend and see how it runs. Main thing is tapping the holes for the TB, but I don't have a tap and die set, so I'm thinking of getting it done by a professional, like Captain Thread.

Yeah, saw your van on the way to work this morning along Military Road. Still had NSW plates at 6am this morning, lol.

[faneca]

Today the van passed a full inspection over the pits. Goodbye nsw plates... Hello SA plates. Now I won't get dodgy looks from other drivers/ BEING TAILGATED TILL KINGDOM COME hahaha

fixed! ;)

Gave it a bubble bath :P
http://img.tapatalk.com/db5aadec-3b34-7282.jpg

Might be able to see in the pic but I took the blue opc stripe off too

[adam_92]

fixed! ;)

Gave it a bubble bath :P
http://img.tapatalk.com/db5aadec-3b34-7282.jpg

Might be able to see in the pic but I took the blue opc stripe off too

yeah true ey. why did you take it off?? i actually liked it in the flesh.

[adam_92]

So did you use the C16 rail, if so where did you tap the vacuum line from? I've just got a little more to do, but should be able to kick it in the guts this weekend and see how it runs. Main thing is tapping the holes for the TB, but I don't have a tap and die set, so I'm thinking of getting it done by a professional, like Captain Thread.

Yeah, saw your van on the way to work this morning along Military Road. Still had NSW plates at 6am this morning, lol.

$40ish for a decent tapping set from bunnings and i havnt sont the fuel rail yet. still havging out to see if this fpr ever rocks up. they have sent a 3rd one express post apparantly. will see how that goes then go from there

[lonewolf1983]

ordered a roose motorsport piping kit to replace the TX autosport piping as I wanted an OEM look.
will pop the TX stuff up for sale shortly if anyone is keen

[dutchy]

ordered a roose motorsport piping kit to replace the TX autosport piping as I wanted an OEM look.
will pop the TX stuff up for sale shortly if anyone is keen

Nice one ! Which colour did you get ? Gloss black or oe look matte black ?

[lonewolf1983]

OE look, keep the po-po happy :)

[guy 27]

put subs back in :discodisco:

[JMZ]

put subs back in :discodisco:

duck. sauce.

[gman]

Big Bad Wolf 4 Guy :D

[imemi]

Stared at it wondering "Why Me?"

New Radiator on the cards....

[Numbnut]

Balker is sending me his Eibach Sportlines and Greg @ GSL is sending a rear sway, a caster kit and some Bilstein B8's.
Broke but happy :smile5:
Better paint those wheels...

[imemi]

Balker is sending me his Eibach Sportlines and Greg @ GSL is sending a rear sway, a caster kit and some Bilstein B8's.
Broke but happy :smile5:
Better paint those wheels...

Where's the LIKE button???

[Feelinlucky75]

Where's the LIKE button???

: Thumbs : without spaces

:thumbs:

[imemi]

: Thumbs : without spaces

:thumbs:

Too much to type...i just want to push a button...i'm lazy.

[Shay]

Earlier tonight ordered:
- 1x Cam Sensor
- 1x CV Boot kit
- 6x Astra J Oil Cap (hope the people who wanted them know who they are, cos i dont...)

[nuggz]

Ordered

Sachs Clutch £156.38
Sachs Slave Cylinder £80.60
Cam cover gasket x2 £13.67 each
Heater Control Valve £9.98
Radiator Inlet Hose £12.80
Brake fluid reservoir cap £18.25
Fuel Filter x2 £5.96 each


Astra J oil Cap: Part Number 55566555 £2.20

For a Vectra C 3.2 Z32se

Timing Belt kit £75.74
Headgasket kit for both heads
Cylinder Head Bolts for both heads x16? £0.95 each
Thermostat £24.50
Oil filter x 5 £3.35 each

[2002_XC]

Ordered

Sachs Clutch £156.38
Sachs Slave Cylinder £80.60
Cam cover gasket x2 £13.67 each
Heater Control Valve £9.98
Radiator Inlet Hose £12.80
Brake fluid reservoir cap £18.25
Fuel Filter x2 £5.96 each


Astra J oil Cap: Part Number 55566555 £2.20

For a Vectra C 3.2 Z32se

Timing Belt kit £75.74
Headgasket kit for both heads
Cylinder Head Bolts for both heads x16? £0.95 each
Thermostat £24.50
Oil filter x 5 £3.35 each

Fan control module? :p

[gman]

- 6x Astra J Oil Cap (hope the people who wanted them know who they are, cos i dont...)

MEEEEEE x2 :D

[PaulyJ]

if there is one left over throw it my way yeah?

[nuggz]

Fan control module? :p

i have to do another order soon,

this order + post is just under the $1k mark so no customs duty =)

[PaulyJ]

Can you order another J oil cap, I'll blow yuo when i see you next

[gman]

I've ordered two so of you REALLY need one.... ;)

[PaulyJ]

I'll even tickle your balls
SOLD

[Shay]

Can you order another J oil cap, I'll blow yuo when i see you next

ive got one for you pauly...

[PaulyJ]

Awesome!
Thanks mate
PM me your details I'll send money across

[rwy16r]

check brake and clutch fluid = flushed.
check Gearbox Manual transmission = serviced.
check brakes/rotors = done

[adam_92]

What's the big attraction with the j oil cap?

** googles oil cap**

[Nurb608]

What's the big attraction with the j oil cap?

** googles oil cap**

Black, not yellow, i think?

[03srit]

What's the big attraction with the j oil cap?

** googles oil cap**

Check pics on my members ride

[Shay]

Awesome!
Thanks mate
PM me your details I'll send money across

will once i get them and work out local postage...


What's the big attraction with the j oil cap?

** googles oil cap**




Black, not yellow, i think?


Pretty sure this, plus the seal on mine is fkd and leaking oil so need a new one...

[poita]

Too late for two?

If fit calibra and corsa

[v6scorpion]

Resprayed my other plenums to go on black rocker covers so will be fitting tmorrow

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss194/v6scorpion/7303cd39.jpg

[Feelinlucky75]

Resprayed my other plenums to go on black rocker covers so will be fitting tomorrow
*insert awesome intake*


looks great mate...

[nick_sixx]

Too late for two?

If fit calibra and corsa

Or 3?

[dutchy]

6x Astra J Oil Cap (hope the people who wanted them know who they are, cos i dont...)

Me, pls.

[beeson1987]

had to mend this:
http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss127/beeson1987/Photo0231.jpg
http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss127/beeson1987/Photo0228.jpg
and driveshaft and anti roll bar droplink, and abs hub:(

[faneca]

that dont looks so good!

[gmonkey]

why people not just spray theyre stock cap?? thats all i did

[poita]

So did I bit its coming off.

[gmonkey]

I used por15 on myn still no signs of flake or cracking. Did mandas with caliper paint, faded a little but still black instead of yellow

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[03srit]

I got mine because the oring on my old one was leaking already and for the price its cheaper than buying a can of spray paint.

Ot: bled the rear brake lines and didn't get to the front as it needed a different size spanner than the back grrrr

[delemonte]

About to drive mine to my wedding :D

Included vacuum and wash of course

[Shay]

Just did a check, people i have oil caps for:
- Me
- ChrisMaz
- Pauly
- Dutchy
- 2x Gman

[nick_sixx]

Just did a check, people i have oil caps for:
- Me
- ChrisMaz
- Pauly
- Dutchy
- 2x Gman

Can I be added to that list?

[Shay]

Can I be added to that list?

ive already ordered 6, so no.
Start your own order, sounds like theres a few more people keen...

[JohnBu]

About to drive mine to my wedding :D

Included vacuum and wash of course

Congrats on the wedding!


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[Stance]

Serviced and left cover off, thinking of painting it...
Wash tomorrow

[dutchy]

Just did a check, people i have oil caps for:
- Me
- ChrisMaz
- Pauly
- Dutchy
- 2x Gman

Cheers :thumbs:

[03srit]

Congrats on the wedding!


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+1 congrats

[chris_r]

I got the majority of stuff done on the GSi now. All I've got left is bolt the throttle body and air intake on, bolt up the Astra front pipe section of the exhaust, put the battery back in, tidy up a couple of things and kick it over. The fluids have been filled up and no sign of leaks just yet.

The only other thing I need to do after getting it running is to have the original catalytic converter removed and the Astra front pipe welded up to it. Don't need the original cat as I used the Z18XE exhaust manifold, which has it integrated as part of the manifold itself. Decided to go this way as the old cat is probably half stuffed after all the oil it's dragged through it in the past couple of years.

[gman]

Just did a check, people i have oil caps for:
- Me
- ChrisMaz
- Pauly
- Dutchy
- 2x Gman

WINNER!! Thanks buddy!!! :D

[Corsa SRI Guy]

Repainted all calipers to their original red as they were all flaking and faded. Got cocky and threw the first caliper on before drying and had to pull it off and touch it up. Forgot how long the whole process takes for all 4 calipers. Saw that I still had the original TRW pads on the rear - not a bad run on a 2001 model!

[chris_r]

Got everything all installed for the Z18XE, went to start it up and no go. Keeps cranking, but not firing. Doesn't sound like it's flooding though. I am thinking it's to do with using the Z18XE injectors with the C16XE ECU. My guess is the Z18XE injectors have a different or higher resistance/impedance than the C16's injectors and therefore aren't opening when they're being told to. Gonna try and fit the C16 injectors later on and see how that goes.

[Shay]

Got everything all installed for the Z18XE, went to start it up and no go. Keeps cranking, but not firing. Doesn't sound like it's flooding though. I am thinking it's to do with using the Z18XE injectors with the C16XE ECU. My guess is the Z18XE injectors have a different or higher resistance/impedance than the C16's injectors and therefore aren't opening when they're being told to. Gonna try and fit the C16 injectors later on and see how that goes.

could you hear the fuel pump prime when you turned the key to "ON"?

[adam_92]

Pretty sure you need to use the c16 injectors. Don't know why but I got told to use them. Also how did you get around the problem you asked me about the other day? Also did you use z18 or c16 fuel rail?

[chris_r]

I used the c16 rail and fitted the c16 injectors, still doesn't start. There's fuel getting up to the rail, I know for sure. For that vacuum line, there's one kind of almost just under the intake that operates the variable intake flap inside the manifold, so I just teed into that. Don't know if that's causing the problem, but might look into it.

As for hearing the fuel pump prime itself, I've never heard it do it, even with the c16. However, I can hear the ISC valve going nuts when the ignition is switched on.

[rwy16r]

changed wiper arms and blades, I am getting clear view now.

[Numbnut]

Couple of boxes arrived today...
http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii502/Numbnut0/016.jpg
This weekend will be fun :swg:

[Feelinlucky75]

Couple of boxes arrived today...
This weekend will be fun :swg:

Sooooooo jealous... gonna look sweet on the cruise...

[Numbnut]

Sooooooo jealous... gonna look sweet on the cruise...

I was so excited at work today, had to leave this stuff at reception cause it was too big to fit under my desk.
Really looking forward to the cruise with this stuff fitted.

[chris_r]

I think I might have found why the GSi won't start. When I put the timing cover from the C16 on to the Z18, I didn't allow for the fact the crankshaft timing mark may be different. I lined the crank pulley mark with the C16 timing cover mark, but when I removed the number one plug and set the piston to TDC, the cam marks were out a few notches. I just hope that I haven't damaged the valves, but I guess I'll find out soon enough.

Adam, another thing on the C16 injectors, if you fit them to the Z18, they leak. The Z18 injectors have a double o-ring seal, unlike the C16 which has single o-ring seals. I've refitted the Z18 injectors, so I'll see how they go.

[Feelinlucky75]

shouldnt be any damage if its only one or two teeth out... mine was 2 teeth out on both cams and didnt do any damage

[chrissn89]

Took delivery yesterday of my Cruze SRi-V with 4km on the clock. Loving the car so far :-)

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[nuggz]

Hi-po cams have arrived =)

[PaulyJ]

Hi-po cams have arrived =)

:D
So when's Brotek happening?
Will need to book you in next few weeks when I get my Bilsteins

[sooty]

+1 on brotek, start tomorrow, say 10? :P

[nuggz]

+1 on brotek, start tomorrow, say 10? :P

got work =(

[nuggz]

:D
So when's Brotek happening?
Will need to book you in next few weeks when I get my Bilsteins

coilovers yea?
easy job

[PaulyJ]

yeah, B14's

[sooty]

got work =(

Weak! Sunday arvo?

[nuggz]

Weak! Sunday arvo?

F1 lol

[hazrd]

Drop car of to Brotek's new location in Berwick tomorrow

Come back sunday night

It might be all together :lol:

[PaulyJ]

Will Berwick facilities need to borrow tools from Cranbourne HQ?

[nuggz]

Drop car of to Brotek's new location in Berwick tomorrow

Come back sunday night

It might be all together :lol:

what are you doing?

[2002_XC]

Do you need the pulling power of the nurb or a safety car to follow those repairs home? :lol:, he needs to put 1000km on it within like 5 days

[xplosv57]

I would not be fitting the bilsteins at home, they need to be properly weighted at each corner when installed.

[PaulyJ]

even if they're coming straight off one car already setup and into another

[nuggz]

even if they're coming straight off one car already setup and into another

your car weight vs gman car weight is going to be completely different

[PaulyJ]

not that much different

[nuggz]

not that much different

Gmans car is has no back seats
battery in boot, and god knows what the difference in weight in the engine bay will be
the Front/Rear ratio will be quite different

[CNBLU]

dont know if this helps PJ but Audvolks quoted me $450 to fit and adjust coilovers

[dglewis80]

Do you need the pulling power of the nurb or a safety car to follow those repairs home? :lol:, he needs to put 1000km on it within like 5 days

Give it to me for the weekend and I'll cover it for him!

[PaulyJ]

Gmans car is has no back seats
battery in boot, and god knows what the difference in weight in the engine bay will be
the Front/Rear ratio will be quite different

f**k


dont know if this helps PJ but Audvolks quoted me $450 to fit and adjust coilovers

f**k

[gman]

The setup was done with the rear seats in and I didn't change it as the lower seat squab only weighed 5-6kgs anyway and the battery was very close at 4.8kgs with box and wiring. The rear upright section has always been in the car as it helped the car feel a little less "flexy" in the rear. Cage will now fix that! :) Any small amount of extra rake was welcomed for handling. The only thing really different would be the battery with the stock unit weighing 12kg+ and all hanging out the front of the axle line like its sitting on a lever!!!

The car will be basically different, but my advice get them in the car as is, drive it for a few km's to settle them and then sort the heights from there. First check the front passenger side against the front drivers as this is likely to be the biggest difference. The rears should be even but you might need extra clearance for the 18's so check heights. Really any adjustments should be very small. IMHO, I would not pay $450 to have someone else do it as its really really easy. You just measure from the centre of the hub to the bottom of the guard.

So hot tips:

Check fronts side to side first.
Once the front is done, sitting down drive it back and forth to settle it and steering lock to lock. Then measure again to make sure they match side to side. Fronts have the most variables so do this first and take your time.
When setting the rears, give the car 5 to 8 degrees of forward rake (front down) for handling.

As the springs are not linear rate, there will be a certain amount "give in them and you might be able to do a fit and forget, but once installed settle them in and then measure and adjust.

[PaulyJ]

awesome
sounds like a plan batman

[gman]

I would not be fitting the bilsteins at home, they need to be properly weighted at each corner when installed.

I installed them and measured them at home. Took me a day, but even when it was checked by the race aligner for the first track day, he said it was as near spot on as made no difference. For road coilovers with progressive rate springs they all do exactly the same thing as corner weighting with progressives is not really that huge an advantage due to the non-linear nature of the springs. The only thing they did was give it a bit more rake and raise the front drivers side 1mm to allow for the 100kgs in the drivers seat!! :)

So as they are progressive rate springs, the corner weightings are pretty useless as the spring absorbs the extra lift at a non-linear rate that you dial in and you end up with a case of diminishing returns and no real advantage. The other thing is if you load one spring more than another it will reach the limit of the different compression ratio's and stiffen up sooner than the other side and this creates all sorts of other issues as well.

Again on his advice, for a predominately road car with progressive rate springs was to run them evenly side to side which is a simple case of measurements centre of the hub to the bottom of the guard.

The new linear rate springs in the new suspension means that there is a set amount of drop on the car which is easily measured and accounted for. Progressives don't allow that sort of precision.

[hazrd]

Will Berwick facilities need to borrow tools from Cranbourne HQ?


Yes
Berwick facilities not 100% set up as yet. Been borrowing from Dandenong franchise in the meantime :p

[hazrd]

In other news... Dandenong spec'd the Astra for the lolz

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/hazrd/2012-03-16161407.jpg


And found this wedged between the wheel and the hubcap :skep:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/hazrd/2012-03-16155336.jpg

Yes, that was a dead mouse...

[glider]

Fits in well with the overgrown nature strip ;)


Drove it 100km and supposedly averaged 6.2L/100km... You lie scanguage...


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[rwy16r]

replaced my ignition coil with my back up aftermarket one

[Corsa SRI Guy]

I finally found my exhaust leak!! I located 3 broken studs on the exhaust ports so I pulled off extractors and replaced all studs with new anodized ones. Now it doesn't sound like a wet fart everytime the engine is cold! I could only hear the leak when the motor was cold as nothing had expanded. Very pleased :)

[Neeko]

I finally found my exhaust leak!! I located 3 broken studs on the exhaust ports so I pulled off extractors and replaced all studs with new anodized ones. Now it doesn't sound like a wet fart everytime the engine is cold! I could only hear the leak when the motor was cold as nothing had expanded. Very pleased :)
jsut in time for the next cruise! :p

[sooty]

Fitted 3" ceramic coated catted dump pipe :) goes alright!