What have you done to your car lately?

[Silver Surfer]

Yep Corsa must be there
jsut in time for the next cruise! :p

[HoldenAstra]

Replaced front wheel bearing hubs on both sides, OMG, the ASTRA is so quite now, can not believe I drove a noisy ASTRA in the past three years and assume ASTRA is a noisy car. No, it's the worn bearing issue.

FYI, I got two genuine wheel bearing hubs from AUTOVAUX, $300 including shipping, arrive in 5 days, by DHL, THIS TIME THEY DID NOT CHARGE ME THE PARCEL INSPECTION FEE.

[glider]

changed the oil with penrite diesel hpr15

[adam_92]

Stripped the dash/centre console. The shroud around the dials, the black plastic inside the cluster and sprayed it all white. Looks awesome. Now just need to refit it all.

[ChrisMaz]

Done in either a hub or a wheel bearing. Sounds like I'm driving on 4wd tyres when theres load on the left hand side of the car.

[guy 27]

changed oil
rotated wheels
got rid of zipties holding front number plate and bolted it in.
adjusted fog lights to be aimed high enough to use as high beams due to shitty high beam setup in angel eyes. :D

also put on some jdm spec stickers.

[faneca]

Dropped my car off at the mechanic, back right brake was making a crunchy sound which I wasn't a fan of so il find out what it is later today I suppose.

[dutchy]

Dropped my car off at the mechanic, back right brake was making a crunchy sound which I wasn't a fan of so il find out what it is later today I suppose.

A rock.......?

[faneca]

Nope, I had a look last night and the pad between the caliper piston and the rotor had disappeared so everytime I was touching the brake the piston would push on the caliper, I don't know how that happened cos they were both in there when I put it back together. Started on Friday, haven't driven it since then cept to tale it to the mechanic, but it's all sorted now :)

[gman]

Bought stuff then got p*ssed off its not finished yet!!!

[faneca]

picked it up... all good :)

also received some electric window goodies :P
-2x rear window regulators and motors
-2x wiring loom (left and right sides)
-1x 4way switch
to add to the
-2x front window regulators and motors i already have :P

[PaulyJ]

Will continue to de-bling it tonight

[CNBLU]

My intake and engine cover arrived from the UK

Brotek on Sunday?

[Mr Kenny]

http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz351/VivaLaAstro/IMG_2719.jpg

Hit 150,000km. :(

[chris_r]

Getting damn frustrated with the GSi. Still can't get the bloody thing to start. Everything is connected properly, using the C16XE injectors as I should be doing and I'm not getting any flaming fault codes either. Cranks over, farts occasionally but still nothing. I've got the timing all lined up properly and everything. I'm starting to wonder if the problem is internal somehow or whether I should just go ahead and nut out the Z18XE ECU and fit that all up.

All else fails, I'll just torch the bloody thing and hook into the Veccy instead. Well, right after I fit another engine to a SB Combo.

[poita]

Bought stuff then got p*ssed off its not finished yet!!!

stop buying shit so they dont have to keep changing things to suit the new bits you buy :p :p

[hazrd]

stop buying shit so they dont have to keep changing things to suit the new bits you buy :p :p

:lol:
sorry but i have to side with Pete on this one!! :p

[PaulyJ]

My intake and engine cover arrived from the UK

Brotek on Sunday?

Done deal
You can help de-bling your old one too :D


stop buying shit so they dont have to keep changing things to suit the new bits you buy :p :p

Amen!

[btm]

finally bought a battery!!! will install it tonight. about time, been about 2 months without one

[gman]

The whole worlds against me!!! :)

[poita]

The whole worlds against me!!! :)

Just buy it, you buy everything else :p

OK I'll stop now.........

[gman]

Just buy it, you buy everything else :p

OK I'll stop now.........

Not everything...I looked at a Porsche on the way home last night and I didn't buy that!! ;)

[robcig]

Oil, filter, replaced air filter, washed and polished..good to go!

[hazrd]

Not everything...I looked at a Porsche on the way home last night and I didn't buy that!! ;)

Pfft... Why were u looking at cars that were slower than your astra? ;)

[Nurb608]

Pfft... Why were u looking at cars that were slower than your astra? ;)

Thats why he didnt buy it lol

[Shay]

Getting damn frustrated with the GSi. Still can't get the bloody thing to start. Everything is connected properly, using the C16XE injectors as I should be doing and I'm not getting any flaming fault codes either. Cranks over, farts occasionally but still nothing. I've got the timing all lined up properly and everything. I'm starting to wonder if the problem is internal somehow or whether I should just go ahead and nut out the Z18XE ECU and fit that all up.

All else fails, I'll just torch the bloody thing and hook into the Veccy instead. Well, right after I fit another engine to a SB Combo.

Seems pretty obvious, but checked for spark? the z18 coil packs prob wont talk to the c16 ecu, or you tring to use the c16 spark system (which is dizzy isnt it?).


The whole worlds against me!!! :)
im not! Buy everything so i can buy all the bits you no longer need, haha.

[adam_92]

Seems pretty obvious, but checked for spark? the z18 coil packs prob wont talk to the c16 ecu, or you tring to use the c16 spark system (which is dizzy isnt it?).

will be using c16 spark system, leads instead of a solid pack

[btm]

installed a new battery

[gman]

Bought more stuff for it!! :rofl1:

New race seat & cage :thumbs:

[CORZZA]

Popped in 40 lts of 98 octane @ $1.73/lt:shrug:

[gman]

Popped in 40 lts of 98 octane @ $1.73/lt:shrug:

HOLY SH*T BAGS!!! $1.73/Lt!! WTF is going on over there!! AUD is around $1.05 and crude has dropped over the last few months. Good to see the ACCC doing its job!!

[CORZZA]

Tell me about it mate!

[faneca]

HOLY SH*T BAGS!!! $1.73/Lt!! WTF is going on over there!! AUD is around $1.05 and crude has dropped over the last few months. Good to see the ACCC doing its job!!

Yea they thought the Aussie dollar was going well so they may as well put the price up. It was $1.58 for 91ULP the other day here in SA

[CORZZA]

Its stuffed mate!

[MAD-16V]

New gaitors.

http://users.tpg.com.au/kj_moore/gaits.jpg

[ChrisMaz]

Do you drive an Astra? :p

Looks good.

[hazrd]

Popped in 40 lts of 98 octane @ $1.73/lt:shrug:


HOLY SH*T BAGS!!! $1.73/Lt!! WTF is going on over there!! AUD is around $1.05 and crude has dropped over the last few months. Good to see the ACCC doing its job!!


Yep, i spat it when i pulled into the bowser this morning to see this

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/483213_10150611588233302_642928301_9025286_1003932 670_n.jpg


That being said, its still better than NZ. I was paying $2.19/L for regular 91 unleaded back in July last year. Would hate to know what its at now.

[Numbnut]

Failed to get the top hat off the front right suspension so took it to the mechanic 2 days ago. Got it back today and it's awesome!
Very much point and shoot now and sits nice and low.
Pics in the members thread on weekend.

[chris_r]

Seems pretty obvious, but checked for spark? the z18 coil packs prob wont talk to the c16 ecu, or you tring to use the c16 spark system (which is dizzy isnt it?).

As Adam said, I'm using the entire C16XE ECU setup including the C16XE coil pack. I've got brand new plugs in there and I'm 100% sure that the leads and coil pack were functioning properly before the swap. I'm just trying to reset the ECU now and see if that helps. If not, I'll try and get a vid of it up and see if someone knows what's going on.

[CORZZA]

New gaitors.

http://users.tpg.com.au/kj_moore/gaits.jpg


Much better!

[PaulyJ]

Do they come with blue stitching?
If so, where and how much?

[CORZZA]

Gave her a good spit and polish last night

[MAD-16V]

Do they come with blue stitching?
If so, where and how much?

Here mate.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OPEL-ASTRA-MK3-MK4-CORSA-B-C-CARBON-BLUE-/280562966231?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4152db1ed7

They are vinyl - Cut for perfect fit - Quality is great - Fast shipping too.

[PaulyJ]

Awesome, thanks mate!

[gman]

I've got a blue and black suede one that just came off the car that is no longer being used if interested mate...

[The 2nd Womble]

Went for a drive up Mt Glorious after a 10 hour shift at 4pm to try out my new shift lever. In the rain. Dumb huh?
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z312/aussiewomble/1324d654.jpg

[chris_r]

Just ordered a Tomei FPR for the GSi. Getting my backside to wrecker tomorrow to get some more bits so I can wire in the Z18's ECU. Yes, I know it's fly-by-wire, but that's not really that hard to sort out.

[ZomBie]

Pulled out the glovebox, pulled out the empty din slot, then swore non-stop for 30mins at the stereo for not coming out......

Put it all back in the garage, went upstairs, and swore non-stop for 30mins at myself after checking the interrnets only to find out that the Blaupunkt isn't "attached" the same as other stereos.



Anyone want a Blaupunkt h/u.....
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t172/zombie_gti/SRi/GOPR0018sm.jpg

[chris_r]

Got the engine wiring harness out of the GSi after a bit of swearing. Half fitted the Z18XE harness, just need to get the rest of the harness, which will happen on Monday hopefully, just as long as the slackers at the wrecking yard get motivated.

Also, gave the iLoad some new brake pads (Bendix Heavy Duty), as after 90,000 they were getting a bit thin, especially on the rears. Can't believe how easy it is to work on this van and yet the morons at Maughan Thiem would've wanted a fortune to do that. Cost $160 for both front and rear pads and about an hour and a bit to do. And at least I know it's done properly.

[03srit]

Washed the car for the cruise tomorrow and I bet any money it'll rain tonight. The neighbour already decided to mow their lawn and grass clippings are flying everywhere :(

[chrissn89]

Washed, clay bar'd, and polished the Cruze ready for tomorrow.

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[xplosv57]

Finally got the IPF software to work after a week of trying (big thanks to Hazrd!!).

Put on the Stage 1+, early reports: it has lost the boost kick the old tune had from 2500 - 4500rpm but is so much smoother through the rev range and anything past 4500 is now useable unlike previously.

Too early to say about fuel economy though, hope it gets better!!

[hazrd]

Glad to help anytime dude :)

[PaulyJ]

Engine light came on this morning... hmmm need to plug it in later and check it out

[CNBLU]

Ive got a scanner, its got your name on it :)

[PaulyJ]

hahaha yeah I'll do it later
How's yours?
Enging light gone?

[JohnBu]

Finally got the IPF software to work after a week of trying (big thanks to Hazrd!!).

Put on the Stage 1+, early reports: it has lost the boost kick the old tune had from 2500 - 4500rpm but is so much smoother through the rev range and anything past 4500 is now useable unlike previously.

Too early to say about fuel economy though, hope it gets better!!

Good luck...

I gotta drive it again to see what it's like now.

[CNBLU]

hahaha yeah I'll do it later
How's yours?
Enging light gone?

Nah its still there, must be contagious :lol:

Taking it to Audvolks tomorrow for a quick scan

[PaulyJ]

Good luck...

I gotta drive it again to see what it's like now.

You'll want to buy it back :D


Nah its still there, must be contagious :lol:

Taking it to Audvolks tomorrow for a quick scan

Let me know
That's strange, nothing else was unplugged

[CNBLU]

came on while driving home, so not straight away. yeh i'll let you know

[JohnBu]

You'll want to buy it back :D

lol, prob true, I did have fun driving it the other day...

All I know is my next car will definitely be manual again.

[PaulyJ]

lazy ass dsg driver

[JohnBu]

That's not nice to say to Gav! Haha


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[hazrd]

Good luck...

I gotta drive it again to see what it's like now.

Its good... very much like mine now... very linear with no punch in the face straight off... but you feel it higher into the rev range and it goes right through to the redline


Nah its still there, must be contagious :lol:

Taking it to Audvolks tomorrow for a quick scan

Ive got a hand held code reader for my car if you dont get a chance to get to see James. You will just have to google the code because i lost the book lol

[CNBLU]

Thanks Adz

James was so helpful, he told me to drop by for a 2 minute scan tomorrow!

Will let you know, hopefully the car is just having a spaz attack cause of the new intake

[PaulyJ]

I hope so because the MAF was the only thing we unplugged

[xplosv57]

Good luck...

I gotta drive it again to see what it's like now.

Yeah whenever you like, was wanting your opinion on it too, you'll definetely notice it's lost the kick. The old tune must have been 16-18psi, the new one is 14 i think.


Spent the day cleaning the 2.2 and put the spoiler and standard wheels back on, then handed over the keys to it's potential new owner....

[JohnBu]

Cool, would love to do so soon!




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[PaulyJ]

...then handed over the keys to it's potential new owner....

Potentially sold it ey?
Congrats!

[PaulyJ]

Took the M3 style mirrors off and replaced with stock last night
Turbo badges and front foam splitter coming off tonight

[CNBLU]

Heard the car drive off (wife driving it) and man it sounds noice :D

The intake gives the car a lovely deep grunt when you put your foot down

[PaulyJ]

Yeah noticed it when you left mine the other day.
Inside very quiet still

[Shay]

Last night i replaced my cam sensor finally. OMG it is so nice to drive when its not in limp mode.

Also fixed a split cv boot (fk i hate cv grease), and put on my new Astra J oil cap.

I will endeavor to send the others off to people some time this week.

[chris_r]

Got the rest of the engine loom out of the GSi. Made up a new gasket for the Z18XE TB and gave it a good clean. Ordered myself the throttle potentiometer from a Vectra B (Z18XE engine, is basically how they can still use a throttle and still run the Simtec70 ECU) and an OBDII socket to replace the ALDL socket.

Still waiting for these damn lazy wreckers to get me a full ECU harness from the donor car (with keychip and transponder too). Only ordered it on Friday too. Once I get it, it's a little bit of splicing with the original harness plus the 6 wires for the throttle control and it should be ready to roll. Hopefully.

[gman]

also fixed a split cv boot (fk i hate cv grease), and put on my new astra j oil cap.

I will endeavor to send the others off to people some time this week.

Me Me Me!!! :D

[Shay]

Me Me Me!!! :D
dutchy PaulyJ gman

Please PM the adresses youd like your oil cap shipped too.

[gman]

Done and done!!! :)

[faneca]

Fitted my new intake an de restricted the airbox tha the same time

Found it tricky to get the stock intake out due to the lack of space

[dutchy]

dutchy PaulyJ gman

Please PM the adresses youd like your oil cap shipped too.

pm sent :)

[InsaneAsylum]

holdenised
washed and waxed, cleaned interior
touched up a few little nicks and scratches
took off bling muffler and put stock muffler back on

getting new tyres for 15" alloys and putting them back on this weekend
service and RWC soon

followed by $500 price drop on carsales

[Numbnut]

Fitted my new intake an de restricted the airbox tha the same time

Found it tricky to get the stock intake out due to the lack of space


Nice! Pics? The piping that was sent is much nicer than what you have pictured in your thread

[PaulyJ]

Ok... so last night was a fairly busy night at Brotek Cranbourne North.
Started off by taking the side turbo badges off followed by the foam front splitter.
The car now only has 2 badges. The Blitz one on the back and the Irmcher one on the front...
Changed the front grill to the Irmscher one off Steve and it looks so much better imho

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/paulyj/The%20Astra%20Turbo/FrontBar.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/paulyj/The%20Astra%20Turbo/IrmyGrille.jpg

Next thing I attacked was the eBoost2 gauge and turbo timer.
I didn't like the way the boost gauge was positioned and the turbo timer was too in my face and attracting unwanted attention.
So with a bit of force and drilling, eBoost was moved to the vent and turbo timer to the storage under the dash all hidden away.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/paulyj/The%20Astra%20Turbo/BoostTimer.jpg

Really happy with how it looks now. Nice and neat and out of the way.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/paulyj/The%20Astra%20Turbo/BoostGauge.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/paulyj/The%20Astra%20Turbo/TurboTimer.jpg

Thanks to Steve xplosv57 for your help and Guy guy 27 for the spare A-pillar.

Next, clean up the centre console, re-align front bar and put new mesh over the cooler.
Bilsteins and thats it for now... for now...

[xplosv57]

And change the head lights =P Looks alot nicer now, grille looks great on the blue!!!

In trade for the grille, i scored Heko wind deflectors, worked out well for both of us!!

[PaulyJ]

And that too!
Forgot to mention :D

[dglewis80]

Nice work!!!

[Numbnut]

Agreed, the evolution just keeps going. Best looking Astra on here I reckon, I always pay close attention to any mods on it.

[PaulyJ]

Thanks guys
More to come, stay tuned
Will put a revised build thread up soon.

[CORZZA]

Looking good Pauly

[CNBLU]

me likes the new grill and great swap for the heiko's!!

[PaulyJ]

yeah i thought so too :D

[adam_92]

Got my new dash in the mail today!!! Wooohooo.

[2002_XC]

Got my new dash in the mail today!!! Wooohooo.

Must be pretty small then :p

[PaulyJ]

Must be pretty small then :p

It's what they all say

[adam_92]

Yeah not a full dash. It's the centre console bit. Like the ltd/radio/heater bit. But on the top instead of the mfd space its a big hole for a gps/screen. Gonna relocate the mfd to top din slot and headunit to bottom one...

[Numbnut]

Deristricted air box and fitted the Beeson intake kit.

[03srit]

Yeah not a full dash. It's the centre console bit. Like the ltd/radio/heater bit. But on the top instead of the mfd space its a big hole for a gps/screen. Gonna relocate the mfd to top din slot and headunit to bottom one...

Let us know how hard is it to relocate the mfd, im thinking of doing the same thing.


Deristricted air box and fitted the Beeson intake kit.

Got any pics? Also how easy is it to fit?

[faneca]

Nice! Pics? The piping that was sent is much nicer than what you have pictured in your thread
yea i will take some tomrrow, i took some today but lost them when my phone upgraded :sad: so i will put some up in my ride thread :thumbs:

[faneca]

Got any pics? Also how easy is it to fit?

really isnt that hard, worst bit was getting the old intake out as its really tight but in saying that, that only took about ten minutes i will have some pics up tomorrow morning

[adam_92]

Let us know how hard is it to relocate the mfd, im thinking of doing the same thing.

Will do mate. From my research it doesn't fit straight in. Either the console/din needs to be enlarged or the plastic face on the mfd needs to be trimmed down to fit. Il probably trim the mfd and use some filler to smooth it in.

[ChrisMaz]

Will do mate. From my research it doesn't fit straight in. Either the console/din needs to be enlarged or the plastic face on the mfd needs to be trimmed down to fit. Il probably trim the mfd and use some filler to smooth it in.

Is that the centre console that also fits the Corsa's? Or is it Astra only. Swear I've seen a photo of one in a corsa, Cisco was curious last time we spoke.

[adam_92]

quite possibly. not 100 sure if it would fit into a corsa c but definatly wouldnt fit a corsa b. possibly been custom fitted. il have a look around. would be interesting if it did

edit: nah definatly not a straight fit. corsa c is shorter from top to bottom and corsa c also bulges out where the heater vents are where as the astra one is straight on both sides. plus the heater controls are higher on the astra console. could probably make it work but theres a lot of dicking around for not a lot of advantage really.

[03srit]

What about the loom? Is it long enough?

[PaulyJ]

washed it last night
looks so good clean

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/paulyj/2012-03-30072254_edit0.jpg

[adam_92]

What about the loom? Is it long enough?

Should be long enough for the top din slot. Doubt it will be long enough for the bottom din though

[MAD-16V]

Heaps of shit! - http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showthread.php?9669-Mad-16v-01-Astra-G/page10

[hazrd]

Bored this arvo so did some car stuff...

H:
Diagnose rattle from passenger seat, issue found to be from excess rubbish in car. Clean and vaccum car. Fixed. Also washed

G:
Cleaned hubcaps. put back on car

GTi:
Washed

[Devo]

The big buy continues. Currently investing a bit of money in her saved up over a very busy summer at work. Will be sure to include all info when completed :) For now i just purchased a few extras. :)

[xplosv57]

G:
Cleaned hubcaps. put back on car


Dislike.

Should have better spent your time polishing the stockies, tsk tsk

[hazrd]

Dislike.

Should have better spent your time polishing the stockies, tsk tsk

Yeah, polishing would have been more effort :p Will revisit the idea at a later stage!

[chris_r]

Ripped the aircon system out from under the bonnet of the GSi. The original compressor was seized and had a massive crack in the housing. Plus, the condensor was corroded. I noticed the GSi had a different compressor from what other Corsa B's had, it was a Sanden TRS090 compressor, similar to those used on VN-VP Commodores only with a different pulley. I figured that I lived without aircon before and I drive with the window down anyway, so what the hell.

Still waiting for the damn wrecker to stop screwing around and get the rest of the wiring harness that I need to get the GSi's electrics sorted. Only been a week full of excuses and being treated like an idiot. If I didn't go there as part of my job, I don't think I'd be wasting my time with them.

[willhouse]

Started to take bits off in preparation for selling it.
Counting down to picking up the new car now.

[faneca]

Picked up my car from the mechanic, $511 later :(..... it starts :)

[adam_92]

Ouch. Was starter motor then... I really don't see how starter motor would kill all the lights when driving though...

[faneca]

Yea neither do I, but yea they said the alternator was fine and that the starter motor was in a million and 1 pieces

[chris_r]

Yea neither do I, but yea they said the alternator was fine and that the starter motor was in a million and 1 pieces

For all you know, you may have forked out for an expensive relay or fuse. Wouldn't surprise me these days with some mechanics in Adelaide. Did they show you the supposedly dead starter motor?

[faneca]

Yea they brought all the pieces over and told me if I want them
I can have them lol. They had to ship in two cos the one they got in yesterday was a different part number to that on the box it came.. So they got another which was the correct part but more exxy.

[chris_r]

I'm not sure, but I reckon the Z18XE Astra starter would also be very similar, if not the same as the other Family 1 engines. I did the starter on a C14SE once with the manifold removed and it was easy. Z18 with it's bigger and more obstructive manifold would probably make it more difficult and an excuse to charge more.

Also, my fuel pressure regulator rocked up for the Corsa today. Still waiting on throttle potentiometer, new cam sensor as the one I got is cactus with frayed wires and keys (with blank transponder chips) as my ECU didn't come with a transponder key. All those parts are coming from the UK. Fired yet another rocket up the backside of the wrecker today in order to get the Z18 loom and transponder ring from the donor car. Hoping I can get the loom before the weekend, but I won't be holding my breath. Plus, I've got to fit another C14SE to the brother's SB Combo this weekend, which shouldn't take that long.

[PrincessPeachey]

hit 200k.

and my interior fans have all stopped working, except for the highest setting.

*sigh*

[Neeko]

50k service for WRX.

[dutchy]

Solved the mystery of a rattle................ found a 10mm spanner sliding around on the plastic part under the bonnet below the window :blush2:

[adam_92]

I'm not sure, but I reckon the Z18XE Astra starter would also be very similar, if not the same as the other Family 1 engines. I did the starter on a C14SE once with the manifold removed and it was easy. Z18 with it's bigger and more obstructive manifold would probably make it more difficult and an excuse to charge more.

Also, my fuel pressure regulator rocked up for the Corsa today. Still waiting on throttle potentiometer, new cam sensor as the one I got is cactus with frayed wires and keys (with blank transponder chips) as my ECU didn't come with a transponder key. All those parts are coming from the UK. Fired yet another rocket up the backside of the wrecker today in order to get the Z18 loom and transponder ring from the donor car. Hoping I can get the loom before the weekend, but I won't be holding my breath. Plus, I've got to fit another C14SE to the brother's SB Combo this weekend, which shouldn't take that long.

I'm still waiting... They have sent 3 now. Tracking.numbers only work on hk post website but they are only tracked up to departure of hk...

[faneca]

id ask for your money back dobbo, and look to get one else where coz thats ridiculous.

[adam_92]

Every time I do they pussy foot around and end up sending another one. I'm gonna file a dispute on ebay/paypal tonight when I get home.

[poita]

Parts arrived :)

[Numbnut]

Parts arrived :)

For the cali?

[chris_r]

Every time I do they pussy foot around and end up sending another one. I'm gonna file a dispute on ebay/paypal tonight when I get home.

Yeah, sometimes you just have to cut the crap with these guys. I had the same thing with an ELM327 bluetooth unit I ordered a while back. Don't know what it is, but it seems that regular post items from HK seem to get lost rather easily. Got my FPR from Malaysia and was here in less than two weeks. Still taking longer to get a flaming wiring harness from the wrecker and that's only at Hindmarsh.

[poita]

For the cali?

one step at a time :lol:

have to recover my account from this current unforseen expense, then it will be the cally

[adam_92]

Coilovers??

[PaulyJ]

Just bought new headlights and lower cooler mesh for it
The projectors with HID won't pass RWC plus I prefer the stock look anyway
The lower cooler mesh is looking old and dated, new honeycomb style will go on soon when I take the bar off to do the headlights.

Looks like my projectors and HID kit are up for sale.
Will do a thread soon.

[CNBLU]

i just remembered i still have the OE grill if you want to use that?

[PaulyJ]

Just bought the mesh already...
I'll take it and compare both

[imemi]

Pulled out radiator from white calibra, started removing one from green calibra. Tested Thermostat first. stopped to have a drink then will finish transplanting radiator...and see how things go!

[adam_92]

attempted to fix the drivers seat. after dicking around with a rounded torx bolt i got frustrated and decided to get some lunch and check ebay/gumtree etc and found a set of astra sri turbo seats. they look like they have never been sat in. got them for an absolute steal at $200. had to cut the drivers seat rail as the bolt was completely rooted and couldnt get to it with grips. so chopped it and then hammered it flat so i could get grips onto the bolt sides. got the bolt out and got new seats fitted!!! woooo. leather!!!

[chrissn89]

Sold my astra. All ready missing it :-(

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[JMZ]

drove it to brisbane yesterday for service and possible road worthy (depending on cost).

[PaulyJ]

Sold off a few bits, waiting for a few new bits...
Next week will be orgasm central

[Silver Surfer]

Love your car colour Had a look yesterday
drove it to brisbane yesterday for service and possible road worthy (depending on cost).

[DWS 92]

Gave it a bath, fitted new tail lights. Pretty happy with them, makes the car look a lot less dated from the rear.

http://img.tapatalk.com/3ce4c716-a1a2-8564.jpg

[PaulyJ]

Yeah that look very nice!

[JMZ]

Love your car colour Had a look yesterday

thanks mate, it's pretty uncommon. Did you see it at Guy's place?

[poita]

Still have some leftovers, thought meh why not

First thing I've actually done to it in months.

http://img.tapatalk.com/79df6a6b-ce0d-df5c.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/79df6a6b-ce33-6744.jpg

[Silver Surfer]

Yes mate
thanks mate, it's pretty uncommon. Did you see it at Guy's place?

[Silver Surfer]

Looks very clean Hope to see car on a future cruise
Gave it a bath, fitted new tail lights. Pretty happy with them, makes the car look a lot less dated from the rear.

http://img.tapatalk.com/3ce4c716-a1a2-8564.jpg

[adam_92]

Got sent home from work early because its so quiet and they rostered everyone on expecting Easter weekend to be busier than what it was. So I'm gonna fit my new dash, new white led dash lights as iv got 2 blown globes, move the mfd down to top din slot and the headunit down to bottom din... Also if I get time I'm gonna respray my corsa c Sri wheels fluro blue. And put them on the van...

[benzino]

Still have some leftovers, thought meh why not

First thing I've actually done to it in months.

http://img.tapatalk.com/79df6a6b-ce0d-df5c.jpg



is that just one of the ebay cheapies?
what's the verdict?

[dsuhiti91]

I want that Opel Sticker!! Anyone have a link/source where I can get one?

Yesterday changed oil/filter, had a poke around underneath. Today gave her a good wash.

[guy 27]

I want that Opel Sticker!! Anyone have a link/source where I can get one?

contact poita. he may still have some if you ask nicely ;)


on topic: figured out how to make the rear interior lights not stay on dim when they should be off. :)
figured out a full loom swap is just too much work for heated seats so looked at what i need to do to make a new loom for them.

[poita]

is that just one of the ebay cheapies?
what's the verdict?

wasnt exactly a 'cheap ebay' one, but it was still heaps cheaper than the proper thing.

not overly impressed with how the filter is secured inside of it, other than that seems fine


I want that Opel Sticker!! Anyone have a link/source where I can get one?

Yesterday changed oil/filter, had a poke around underneath. Today gave her a good wash.

I have a few left over from the forum thingy, I will put up a thread about them soon.

[benzino]

wasnt exactly a 'cheap ebay' one, but it was still heaps cheaper than the proper thing.




like the $80 free postage ones with the electric fan?... sorry electric superturbochargerz!!!1!111one!!!

I was thinking of one of the ramair carbon ones, seems like the best mix between cheap price (~$125 posted) and good/well known brand

[btm]

gave her a bath yesterday

[guy 27]

drove it about 500m. my old one that is. holy **** its completely different to my new one. i need to get it back on the road.

[PrincessPeachey]

yesterday: completely cleaned the interior, replaced an LED. took apart dash cluster, put back together.
today: ordered three new dash LEDs. wrote list of things to fix up. sent enquiry off about a diesel astra ^_^

[benzino]

http://i44.tinypic.com/io3j9c.jpg
something I've been meaning to do for a while

[poita]

yer fuel prices are killer.

did you take out a loan to fill it up?

[gmonkey]

put 100octane fuel in (that premium fuel with upto 10% ethanol that united do) noticed no difference in economy or performance, runs the same as 95oct to me

[CNBLU]

Did you turn up the boost?

[gman]

Bought a new front sway bar & solid sub-frame bushes....



put 100octane fuel in (that premium fuel with upto 10% ethanol that united do) noticed no difference in economy or performance, runs the same as 95oct to me

You won't unless you reset the ECU or as Gav said, wind up the boost at the same time.

[gmonkey]

i wouldnt run that stuff in a turbo car, unless i hated the car with a passion haha.. ethanol (thats not e85) should never be used IMO

[MAD-16V]

i wouldnt run that stuff in a turbo car, unless i hated the car with a passion haha.. ethanol (thats not e85) should never be used IMO

Plenty of people around the world running huge power using e10 fuel..

[gman]

Mine always ran E10 and now E85 and has never missed a beat. Why you so down on e-fuels??

[gmonkey]

heard horror stories of E10 fuel, never heard any "longterm" positives, always shortterm positives

[chris_r]

Some more bits for the GSi rocked up today. Apart from the FPR that rocked up the other day, I got my new cam sensor and the Vectra B Z18XE throttle potentiometer. Also, the OBDII socket showed up sometime last week. Still waiting for some new keys and a transponder ring to show up.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd145/chris_110980/20120410_184020.jpg

Got some work to do once I finally source my wiring harness. Had enough of the wrecker I got the motor from and decided to get on to someone else via the net. Can't believe that it apparently takes two weeks for a local wrecker to decide that removing a wiring harness from a car will require the services of an auto sparky.

[lonewolf1983]

E85 is apparently awesome, provided your fuel system and tune is up to it.
Alas we cant get it over here at the pump so good old 98 for me!

[PaulyJ]

Bilsteins and front mesh arrived, just waiting on the headlights before a huge Brotek session getting it all fitted

[gman]

E85 is apparently awesome, provided your fuel system and tune is up to it.
Alas we cant get it over here at the pump so good old 98 for me!

E85 is liquid awesomeness!!

1: Cheaper than 98.
2: 108 to 112 octane (depending on pump or race mix)
3: As a result can take more timing due to greater detonation resistance
4: Can take more boost for same reason
5: As it has a lower evaporation temp, it also cools the intake charge
6: 325.6kw ATFW's...What more needs saying!! :lol:

[PaulyJ]

E85 also burnt a Liberty to the ground... ;)

[Corsa SRI Guy]

Serviced the Corsa. Replaced oil and filter, fuel filter and air filter. Cleaned plugs and reset Ecu. Throttle response and rev range is awesome now! Just waiting for gear linkages from the uk as the shifter is feeling clunky. Also clutch should be replaced soon but trying to source one that isn't too expensive and perform at the same time.

[dutchy]

Big job: installed the Astra J black oil cap which arrived in the post today (Thanks to Shay :thumbs:)

[adam_92]

Fitted the Beeson style intake that I got in the mail yesterday from Glenn. I can't believe how big it was. Could literally get both of my hands in the front opening

** insert guy jokes here**

[PaulyJ]

Big job: installed the Astra J black oil cap which arrived in the post today (Thanks to Shay :thumbs:)

+2
Thanks Shay

[Numbnut]

Fitted the Beeson style intake that I got in the mail yesterday from Glenn. I can't believe how big it was. Could literally get both of my hands in the front opening

** insert guy jokes here**

Nice, you sort out the seats?

[gman]

Fitted the Beeson style intake that I got in the mail yesterday from Glenn. I can't believe how big it was. Could literally get both of my hands in the front opening

** insert guy jokes here**

Good it got there OK.


Big job: installed the Astra J black oil cap which arrived in the post today (Thanks to Shay :thumbs:)

Hopefully my 2 are sitting at home waiting for me :)

[gman]

Nice, you sort out the seats?


Unfortunately no, there just wasn't time but maybe when I come back again next time...

[adam_92]

Good it got there OK.

yeah got here quicker than i thought. thanks heaps mate!!!


Nice, you sort out the seats?

yeah got them sorted. as glenn said there just wasnt enough time in the week he was home to get it all sorted out with his seats... i had to cut the old drivers rail because a bolt had rounded by whoever hacked at them in the past then smash the remaining bit of rail flat then get a set of grips onto the bolt. luckily i managed to get a set of leathers ridiculously cheap and in adelaide and on good friday!! so i got them fitted straight in. LOVE THEM!!!

[chris_r]

Well, got the old C14SE out of my brother's Combo the other day and put another one in. Pain in the you-know-what as it doesn't want to fire, thinking the wiring to the crank sensor is dodgy as it's getting fuel to the rail, but it's not injecting it and it's not sparking. Gonna get the multimeter out and start testing some wires. It did start initially, but it kept stalling, then it didn't want to start altogether. Once again, thanks to Adam for the loan of the engine crane, it's come in handy for sure and it still has one more car to do.

Hopefully, the wiring harness I need for the GSi will be posted in the next few days, decided to get one sent from the UK. Apparently, it's going to be sent via courier, so it could be here as early as next weekend. Still need to go chase some more bits, like an expansion tank and some other little bits and pieces. Man, I can't wait to get this stuff already. I just want to get stuck into the thing and get it running.

[PrincessPeachey]

got a trade in estimate. silently wept.

[adam_92]

3k???

[PrincessPeachey]

try 2k

[adam_92]

how many kms?? thats insane!! i paid $3500 for my gsi with 160kms

edit: i got offered 6k for the vectra. 130,000kms brand spanking new tyres, 19'' wheels with the stockies aswell and the major service just done

[doggido]

just gave it a wash, hohum!

[03srit]

Thinking about going to a dyno day at mercury motorsports. Hmm..

[PrincessPeachey]

how many kms?? thats insane!! i paid $3500 for my gsi with 160kms

edit: i got offered 6k for the vectra. 130,000kms brand spanking new tyres, 19'' wheels with the stockies aswell and the major service just done

between 200K & 201K. so thats probably why.

[sooty]

Pulled 150.1 on the dyno, but apparently pinging, will need a tune, how long do I wait is the key though!

[gman]

Good number mate. :$

[PaulyJ]

Big day yesterday
New stock turbo headlights on
Cooler sprayed matt black again
OEM look front bar mesh

Looks awesome, will post up pics shortly.
Need to start my own build thread

[Neeko]

did over 2000kms over easter

then Kerosened whole car to remove tar
polished it
waxed it
drove it through rain to the O'reillys

[poita]

Opened the bonnet, closed the bonnet

[JMZ]

drove it without any drama's for the first time in months. special mention to QLD's favourite Opel mechanic. Thanks!

Considered selling it.

[PaulyJ]

Drove so well you want to sell it?

Got mine booked in to get a RWC tomorrow (finally)
Then off to VicRoads, get it transferred and put PAULYJ back on

[JMZ]

considering i've put about $2500 into repairing it in the last six months, yeah, what better time to sell it! half of those costs could have been avoided with better grip in the wet though, hence the Kuhmo's now.

[willhouse]

Donated about $1400 to various organisations to register it in NSW :(

[lonewolf1983]

VXR turbo arrived from Autovaux today after ordering on Friday, krikey thats fast.

Probably get it on this weekend with the CDTI airbox + piping and finally have more than 8psi past 5000rpm!

[gman]

Ordered new 3.5" resonator from the US!!

[PaulyJ]

So the G failed the RWC yesterday...
Few trivial things but nothing that can't be sorted except for the turbo blowing smoke.
Half the stuff I can do myself so thats not a problem, needs a new windscreen (sandblasted), rear tyres inside wear (swap), can't have an adjustable FPR (have stock one), RH boot split ($80), the airbox and catch can need to be firmly secured.
Almost there...
Yeah I was a bit pissed off yesterday especially after all the time I spent fixing little bits and pieces, but I'm happy that those were the only things.
The way i look at it, once its done it'll be running fine.
Dropped the hybrid turbo off at AXT Turbo's in Dandenong. As soon as I walked in the guy says "ahhhh an Astra Turbo..."
Yep.... one of them...
We discussed a few options. I gave him the spec sheet of how the hybrid has been made up and he can offer a few things better.
Possibly looking at getting G6E internals as they are a lot stronger with a few tweaks here and there, make it spool quicker etc.
He's already done a conversion like this for a SRi and reckons it ran like magic!
Should have a price for it today...
That'll be fun, might even push it closer to that magical 200kw atw mark ;)

[hazrd]

Didnt think the turbo blowing smoke was a RWC item
at least its not too hard of a fix

[adam_92]

Fitted new ferodo pads to the van. WD starting to grunge a bit under heavy braking. Took the old pads out to find that there basically was no pad material left. No surprise there but the grinding was caused by the lip on the rotor actually grinding into the metal backing on the pads... So now the lip on the rotor has been shaved off slightly... Fun times!!

[metry]

got hit :(

[PaulyJ]

wtf?
you ok?

[metry]

im fine. i wasnt driving it the old man was. a mazda 2 turned into him. dad drove off (well more like limped off) and the mazda 2 was written off. they are very strong cars astras. i wasnt in the car when it happened. basiclly we need a new front bar, passanger guard, door and the rear passenger car rear quarter and something in the suspension is bent. its at the panel beater now getting assessed. hopefully it doesnt get written off because there was nothing wrong with the car before the accident and ive got 6months left on my ps haha

heres a pic
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/533354_10150746465374356_749374355_9018361_5181989 49_n.jpg

another
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/548394_10150746465504356_182691557_n.jpg

and finally
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/149476_10150746838609356_749374355_9019517_1437785 230_n.jpg

[PaulyJ]

ahhhh fk!
Cars can be repaired. Glad no one got hurt

[guy 27]

Easily repairable dude. Shame it happened though.

[JohnBu]

Depending on the insured value, I think it may be a write off


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[BradstaMS]

she'll be right mate, doesnt look too bad at all.

[lonewolf1983]

Dropped the hybrid turbo off at AXT Turbo's in Dandenong. As soon as I walked in the guy says "ahhhh an Astra Turbo..."
Yep.... one of them...
We discussed a few options. I gave him the spec sheet of how the hybrid has been made up and he can offer a few things better.
Possibly looking at getting G6E internals as they are a lot stronger with a few tweaks here and there, make it spool quicker etc.
He's already done a conversion like this for a SRi and reckons it ran like magic!
Should have a price for it today...
That'll be fun, might even push it closer to that magical 200kw atw mark ;)

G6E as in falcon? they run a mighty big turbo on both compressor and exhaust wheel, not sure how that would go...
Also, are you still running the haltech inteceptor or just EDS software now?
I dont think the EDS stuff would be suitable for anything over the VXR turbo

[CNBLU]

3.5 map will be fine, you can adjust the fuelling with the fpr to get it spot on.

[guy 27]

put stock headlights back in, just readjusted them.
diamond vision globes shit all over the 6k hid setup i had light output wise.
Will be nice to see where i'm driving at night again.

[PaulyJ]

G6E as in falcon? they run a mighty big turbo on both compressor and exhaust wheel, not sure how that would go...
Also, are you still running the haltech inteceptor or just EDS software now?
I dont think the EDS stuff would be suitable for anything over the VXR turbo

We'll see what he says when I get the call today.
He's done the conversion already on a SRiT with great gains to will have to weigh up my options.


3.5 map will be fine, you can adjust the fuelling with the fpr to get it spot on.

That's all its going to be :D

[PaulyJ]

Massive thanks to nuggz for putting in my Bilstein coilovers last night.
gman I absofknlutely love them!
Completely different car!!!
Instant turn-in response, smooth, just freakin awesome!
If it wasn't for the fuelling issue I have atm I would've been out driving Mt Dandy all night!

[nuggz]

Massive thanks to nuggz for putting in my Bilstein coilovers last night.
gman I absofknlutely love them!
Completely different car!!!
Instant turn-in response, smooth, just freakin awesome!
If it wasn't for the fuelling issue I have atm I would've been out driving Mt Dandy all night!

and you would lost an ear to your wife =)

[PaulyJ]

and my left testie

[hazrd]

I would have thought she already had your testies?

[PaulyJ]

no she never visits that region

[sooty]

Car threw a CEL, asshole, so sitting in a car park with the battery disconnected to reset the ECU.
Might get a tune done sooner rather than later

[nuggz]

Car through a CEL, asshole, so sitting in a car park with the battery disconnected to reset the ECU.
Might get a tune done sooner rather than later

wtf is happening?

[sooty]

wtf is happening?
Massively increased airflow due to the dump is causing it to ping a little bit, knock sensor has obviously just decided after the dyno that enough is enough. Performance doesn't change at all luckily, but the fking dash has lights that keep blinking and annoying the shit out of you. Also can't use cruise control

[nuggz]

Massively increased airflow due to the dump is causing it to ping a little bit, knock sensor has obviously just decided after the dyno that enough is enough. Performance doesn't change at all luckily, but the fking dash has lights that keep blinking and annoying the shit out of you. Also can't use cruise control

ahh bummer
no fanging around for you

[dutchy]

received a small but HEAVY (though it would have been much lighter !) box of goodies and put it in the boot..... not sure yet when this gets installed.

[sooty]

Went to springy motors to clear the code, good old 0420 cat efficiency. Will still get tuned soon though!

[gman]

received a small but HEAVY (though it would have been much lighter !) box of goodies and put it in the boot..... not sure yet when this gets installed.

I know what that should be.. :D

Its everything though so that why its heavy. You should feel a standard one!! They weigh a TONNE!!!!!!!

In other news, I ordered a new 3.5" race muffler from Burns Stainless in the US and a new 3.5" exhaust is going to be made up too...

[dutchy]

I know what that should be.. :D

Its everything though so that why its heavy. You should feel a standard one!! They weigh a TONNE!!!!!!!

In other news, I ordered a new 3.5" race muffler from Burns Stainless in the US and a new 3.5" exhaust is going to be made up too...

Yup, that's it. Just discussed installation and should be within a week or 2. Some more parts on order for this and then it's going in.

[gman]

Yup, that's it. Just discussed installation and should be within a week or 2. Some more parts on order for this and then it's going in.

Excellent!!! :D

[nuggz]

I know what that should be.. :D

Its everything though so that why its heavy. You should feel a standard one!! They weigh a TONNE!!!!!!!

In other news, I ordered a new 3.5" race muffler from Burns Stainless in the US and a new 3.5" exhaust is going to be made up too...

Worth going titanium?

[dutchy]

Excellent!!! :D

:thumbs:

[gman]

Worth going titanium?

Absolutely!! Weight saving will be substantial over a 3.5" stainless system.

Less weight = more fastness

[Shay]

Absolutely!! Weight saving will be substantial over a 3.5" stainless system.

Less weight = more fastness

44% lighter if all but material are equal...

should ceramic coat the whole thing too.
Higher egt's at the tip = higher flow = more boost!

[PaulyJ]

New windscreen going on today...

[JMZ]

yesterday;

noticed my emissions dash warning light had disappeared.....
ordered a new adaptor for wheel nuts....
Vacuumed the interior....
wiped down interior plastics with Maguires Classic Shine....
put car-bra back on....

[mickos]

Wiper blades as mine turned rock hard

[PaulyJ]

Still waiting to hear back regarding my turbo...

[nuggz]

Still waiting to hear back regarding my turbo...

wheels still on?

hasn't fallen apart yet?

[PaulyJ]

hahaha still on
dude the coilovers feel nuts
if i could have sex with them i would

[JohnBu]

hahaha still on
dude the coilovers feel nuts
if i could have sex with them i would

so you're going to be on all fours and the coilovers are set on hardest position?

make sure you have your bump stops installed.

[CNBLU]

Rofl hahahaha

[PaulyJ]

no bump stops, all the way baby!

[PaulyJ]

Woo! new windscreen on!

[JohnBu]

Woo! new windscreen on!

Can believe how much better a new windscreen is..

I put up with an old windscreen for years in the Astra, only when Steve bought it I changed the windscreen... silly me, I had free windscreen replacement for years

[JMZ]

no bump stops, all the way baby!

wow.

[2002_XC]

wow.

agreed

[JohnBu]

wow.

when Pauly says his teeth rattle from his rock hard suspension, it's not because he was travelling down a dirt road.

[PaulyJ]

hey hey hey
I was kidding about no bump stops...

[2002_XC]

yep. sure.

[PaulyJ]

keep on topic please :D

[JMZ]

ah, the old 'keep on topic' manoeuvre.....well played.

i'm stopping now.

[DWS 92]

Fitted extractors tonight, will post pics in my thread tomorrow :)

[faneca]

Drove to renmark last Saturday, came home today

[adam_92]

What the hell made you drive to renmark??

[faneca]

Haha, girlfriends family go up every year, to do some water sports on the river. So was i kneeboarding/ wake surfing all week :) it was the first real road trip iv done in the car, it did 355km in just under half a tank (includes the weeks town driving) with the a/c on going to renmark as it was like 30c and on the way back 250ish in a quarter of a tank with no a/c

[mickos]

Got my intake pipes sorted not more heat soak:)

[adam_92]

Resprayed the hideous green stripe back to factory glacier white, colour coded the bump strips and bought a white line rear swaybar... wooo

[DWS 92]

Cleaned my other set of wheels and gave the car a good wash. Extractors have changed the sound of the car dramatically.. not sure if i like it yet haha.