What have you done to your car lately?

[Raisin]

Raisin where did you get your strut brace from??

been chasing one for yonks but all i can find is a random red one on fleabay for roughly $400ish from memory, however ive never heard of the brand before and seems a bit exxy for an unknown brand part to me.

I snapped up one that Guy listed here that he decided not to use. It's a Whiteline strut brace, but I don't think they make one for the Corsa.

[benzino]

that pic is just fine mate, FAP
I couldn't not include that one... Think of it as a thank you for the template :D

[Raisin]

So I took the car for rego inspection today because rego expires tomorrow. They wouldn't pass it because the shocks are shot. It's not news to me and I was going to be ordering new suspension in a couple of weeks, but I guess I'll just order it now so I can push it through as soon as possible.

[benzino]

Could they tell because of oil stain on the outside? Might pass if you give them a clean up.

[Raisin]

Could they tell because of oil stain on the outside? Might pass if you give them a clean up.

It's actually going to work out ok. I have a friend who works at a dealer who said he'll put it through for me. He knows what upgrades I have in the plans for the next 2 months anyway.

[Shadow110]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/13/0611d06c284f6ff044389b88cda97eb2.jpg

Turns out my baby has a vxr turbo and injectors strapped to her... no wonder wrxs have trouble with me...

[ConZo]

Haha I just have my direct intake and a rear muffler delete and I have beaten both of the two WRX's that have had a crank in the month or two that I have had the car. One of them even had a front mount. SRiT's must be their weakness.

Crack*

[arharoon]

Raisin great that your car is all back together now. You can keep it for a long time now that you know everything is put together properly.

[sooty]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/13/0611d06c284f6ff044389b88cda97eb2.jpg

Turns out my baby has a vxr turbo and injectors strapped to her... no wonder wrxs have trouble with me...


Haha I just have my direct intake and a rear muffler delete and I have beaten both of the two WRX's that have had a crank in the month or two that I have had the car. One of them even had a front mount. SRiT's must be their weakness.

Crack*

I'm sure Neeko and myself will be happy to restore parity :lol:

[Raisin]

Raisin great that your car is all back together now. You can keep it for a long time now that you know everything is put together properly.

Thanks man! I do feel like I know the car a whole lot better now. :D

[Gsi_Bryce]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/13/0611d06c284f6ff044389b88cda97eb2.jpg

Turns out my baby has a vxr turbo and injectors strapped to her... no wonder wrxs have trouble with me...

Hahah good find man did You find out via part number or?

[Shadow110]

I'm sure Neeko and myself will be happy to restore parity :lol:
Parlay... lol


Hahah good find man did You find out via part number or?
Yeh found the part number and cross checked it

[Gsi_Bryce]

Ok cool were abouts is it located on the turbo?

[dutchy]

[QUOTE

Yeh found the part number and cross checked it[/QUOTE]

think the vxr turbo has ribbed outlet. also vxr injectors are blue in colour if i remember well.

[Gsi_Bryce]

I'm sure your memory is spot on considering all the fapping you do!

[chris_r]

Got my spigot rings sorted today after work. Now the wheels should sit flat against the rotors like they're meant to. As I had to shim out the carriers, the machinist offered to make up some proper spacers free of charge, so I'll probably take him up on that offer at some point soon.

Saw something in his shed that I should've taken a picture of, it was an Isuzu G180 engine (as used in early Rodeos and Geminis) with a custom intake plenum that he fabricated. He said something like that would've cost around $700-800 and f*** me, did it look like absolute porn. Apparently he makes some stuff for Aussiespeed too.

[Shadow110]

[QUOTE

Yeh found the part number and cross checked it

think the vxr turbo has ribbed outlet. also vxr injectors are blue in colour if i remember well.[/QUOTE]
Yeh thats what i read, also the id tag is pink with silver numbers.

[ConZo]

Bypassed my rear BCS lastnight and broke my crankcase one-way valve in the process lol.

The car seems to run a little smoother now, has noticeably more boost in 1st and 2nd but seems a little laggier in higher gears/has different purge sound (louder and almost flutter but not).

I have taped off my broken one way valve now, would it be best to leave it disconnected permanently if I do it neatly? My understanding is it lets the crankcase breathe back into the intake and the one way valve is there to stop the crank case pressurizing. As I already have an oil breather on my crank case I figured it's already breathing and not breathing oily/hot air back into my throttle body now through this other smaller pipe?

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http://i59.tinypic.com/1218uok.jpg

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Was thinking of putting a k&n Apollo enclosed filter on the VXR..anyone have any input on this?

[chris_r]

Was thinking of putting a k&n Apollo enclosed filter on the VXR..anyone have any input on this?

I think you'd be choking the intake. The K&N Apollo filters are a 70mm intake and the MAF on a VXR is 80mm. Go for a crossover delete if you haven't done it already.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

I think you'd be choking the intake. The K&N Apollo filters are a 70mm intake and the MAF on a VXR is 80mm. Go for a crossover delete if you haven't done it already.

This probably is a stupid question, but what is a crossover delete?

[Sammich]

i looked at it but they are only 70mm i saw this as a restriction for a 80mm AFM. They are also only rated to 350HP for a turbo car. for the money a CDTI conversion would be better bang for buck.

[Raisin]

This probably is a stupid question, but what is a crossover delete?

It's the black pipe that goes from the airbox/MAF over the rocker cover into the turbo. Doing a CDTi Airbox allows you to go directly from the airbox into the turbo with a short run of fully round pipe all the way instead.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

How do you do the CDTI conversion?

[chris_r]

This probably is a stupid question, but what is a crossover delete?

The removal of the pipe from the airbox over the rocker cover to the turbo and replacing with a direct route pipe from the turbo to the airbox. It shortens the length of the intake tract and improves response. Roose Motorsport are one company that does this kit and I think you also need the airbox from a CDTI Astra too with the intake snout on the front of the airbox. Here's a link to the full kit they do: http://roosemotorsport.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_3_111_113&products_id=310

And trust dutchy on this one, it adds more to the car's fapworthiness too.

[Shadow110]

How do you do the CDTI conversion?
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/15/973f8aa8dac3837cf050c0ec54b03d31.jpg

This is my setup, i made all the pipework from the maf to the airbox and got an exhaust shop to weld on a nipple into the intake for the breather.
getting a cdti intake shortens the pipes and also doesnt sit ontop of the engine so less heat soak.

[dutchy]

How do you do the CDTI conversion?

chris_r is right man, adds major fapness into the bay. This was mine, got a used box over in Europe very cheap and bought some Roose hoses, install takes all but 5 minutes;

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

[Elliot_O]

There's a couple of different hose kits too. Here's mine.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/15/101e18ba37b4aadec7f491ee20999ddb.jpg

[ConZo]

Don't laugh but ugh... Blue replacement one way valve from an aquarium store $3.95.....

Oh and rear BCS bypass done again this time with brass tpiece and four millimetre vacuum line.

http://s14.postimg.org/rmtr7eib5/20150116_222643.jpg

[dutchy]

Don't laugh but ugh... Blue replacement one way valve from an aquarium store $3.95.....

Oh and rear BCS bypass done again this time with brass tpiece and four millimetre vacuum line.

http://s14.postimg.org/rmtr7eib5/20150116_222643.jpg

well, that works.l not sure however those can handle the heat but for ow, itll be fine. you can get aluminium ones on ebay for a few dollars too.

[chris_r]

Brakes and wheels are back on, brackets made up for the top part of the radiator and the starter motor is out. Seeing as Auspost take a week to ship stuff from Melbourne to Adelaide now, I was waiting on a new starter motor for the Vectra (which has a C22SEL), but it's not here and my brother needs a car. So, I've taken the one out of the SRi and will replace it with the new one when it gets here. Bloody pain in the arse.

Next up, fit return fuel line and modify some more wiring. Once the starter gets here, I'll finish off the coolant hoses. Hell, there doesn't seem like there's too much more to do now.

[adam_92]

Brakes and wheels are back on, brackets made up for the top part of the radiator and the starter motor is out. Seeing as Auspost take a week to ship stuff from Melbourne to Adelaide now, I was waiting on a new starter motor for the Vectra (which has a C22SEL), but it's not here and my brother needs a car. So, I've taken the one out of the SRi and will replace it with the new one when it gets here. Bloody pain in the arse.

Next up, fit return fuel line and modify some more wiring. Once the starter gets here, I'll finish off the coolant hoses. Hell, there doesn't seem like there's too much more to do now.


Still unbelievable that some lads in England can have the old motor out and the whole new setup installed in a day

[chris_r]

Still unbelievable that some lads in England can have the old motor out and the whole new setup installed in a day

Yeah if you had the experience in doing it. If I did a few of these swaps, I probably could too. Also, it helps when you don't have to wait to get stuff sent to you like we do here. Add to this, the fact I've done the majority of this swap on my own, I think I'm doing okay so far. It's not a hard swap to do, but it is still a bit more complex than a Corsa B Z18 swap.

[Kennedy]

Put the SRi-Turbo up for sale :(

[sskustomz]

Have you seen the way they build some cars in the UK? Not sure I'd ride in them! But parts close to hand would be lovely!


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[mylifeasbenjamin]

Any one ever had it where the vxr turbo just doesn't seem to work. One minute it's working okay, then the next it drives like my old 1.8..

[adam_92]

Started stripping the van down again. Wiring loom all disconnected and subframe bolts out. Just the engine mount bolts to undo then I can drop the motor back out

[Shadow110]

Any one ever had it where the vxr turbo just doesn't seem to work. One minute it's working okay, then the next it drives like my old 1.8..
Could be problems with boost control

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Could be problems with boost control

Dare I ask what that means or how expensive it is to fix..

[adam_92]

Have you bypassed the rear bcs? You have a boost solenoid that restricts and controls the boost in certain gears but if its rooted, its not gonna work properly and might restrict boost too much or not at all, at random times

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Have you bypassed the rear bcs? You have a boost solenoid that restricts and controls the boost in certain gears but if its rooted, its not gonna work properly and might restrict boost too much or not at all, at random times

Nah, it's completely stock.

I might get that looked at then..

[Shadow110]

Dare I ask what that means or how expensive it is to fix..
Its pretty straight forward to check a few of the boost lines on a z20, just follow where they go to and check they are in order.
Even when i picked up mine the main line that is about 4 feet long that goes from the front bcs to the rear wasnt connected and the car ran like crap. Replaced the whole line with 3mm line (or 4mm cant remember) and made it a good foot shorter and it ran sweet.

[Sammich]

Attempted to clean all the crap off the pistons. Picking head up tomorrow :)

[Sammich]

picked up the head, cant wait to have the car running again...

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Its pretty straight forward to check a few of the boost lines on a z20, just follow where they go to and check they are in order.
Even when i picked up mine the main line that is about 4 feet long that goes from the front bcs to the rear wasnt connected and the car ran like crap. Replaced the whole line with 3mm line (or 4mm cant remember) and made it a good foot shorter and it ran sweet.

Just had a look but they all look pretty perfect..

[ConZo]

Have you bypassed the rear bcs? You have a boost solenoid that restricts and controls the boost in certain gears but if its rooted, its not gonna work properly and might restrict boost too much or not at all, at random times

I bypassed mine last week, I dare say it feels down on power since. Well not down on power but lacking torque. I checked all the lines, I even re-did it with 4mm vac line and a brass t-piece instead of the plastic one, no change. The dump sounds different as well.

I really don't know if it's slower or if it's me getting used to the car now that I have had it for about a month or so lol. I really need to finish my boost gauge so that I can tell, but removing the rear BCS should have shown massive improvement in first and second at least, it feels better in those gears but third and fourth feel less torquey.

[Kennedy]

You can bypass the rear vac box completely. I have, and it runs much better. I have a line from inlet manifold to a T-piece, then one end to FPR, one end to recirculation valve and the boost gauge teed into that line.

[benzino]

Has the vxr turbo had the wastegate actuator adjusted? If it is too loose it can stick open and will run with very low boost. Anyone who saw my wife's car at the Melbourne dyno day will know... Hahaha

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Has the vxr turbo had the wastegate actuator adjusted? If it is too loose it can stick open and will run with very low boost. Anyone who saw my wife's car at the Melbourne dyno day will know... Hahaha

What is that and how do you check if it's stuck? Sounds like that could be the problem with mine

[ConZo]

You can bypass the rear vac box completely. I have, and it runs much better. I have a line from inlet manifold to a T-piece, then one end to FPR, one end to recirculation valve and the boost gauge teed into that line.

I've done exactly that haha, my problem is heat soak though I think as it's cooler today and my power levels are fine. Time to rethink a cold air feed or bigger fmic.

This might be silly but if I buy an fmic kit will I need a retune? I don't intend on putting more boost through it, it's just to keep temps down.

[Sammich]

I ran mine fine for about 2-3 months without a retune. obviously you wont get the maximum performance benefits out of it though.

[chris_r]

I've done exactly that haha, my problem is heat soak though I think as it's cooler today and my power levels are fine. Time to rethink a cold air feed or bigger fmic.

This might be silly but if I buy an fmic kit will I need a retune? I don't intend on putting more boost through it, it's just to keep temps down.
You won't need a retune as such, but it wouldn't hurt either.

Another mod that's of supposed benefit in lowering intake temps is a phenolic manifold gasket kit. It's like a 6mm thick insulator and two gaskets to sit between the head and the manifold. The theory behind this is, that by insulating the manifold from the engine, the manifold doesn't soak up as much heat from the engine itself, hence keeping the air cooler and denser as it enters the cylinders.

I've put one of these in the Corsa, but with any luck, I might have it on the road in the next few weeks and will feel what it's like.

[dutchy]

I've done exactly that haha, my problem is heat soak though I think as it's cooler today and my power levels are fine. Time to rethink a cold air feed or bigger fmic.

This might be silly but if I buy an fmic kit will I need a retune? I don't intend on putting more boost through it, it's just to keep temps down.

you were warned..... get yourself a cdti airbox. you can still run the pod filter in winter though.

[Sammich]

I ran a 2.2 airbox and hated it, no induction noise. From what I have read the cdti airbox has even less induction noise.

Of course that is assuming you can even find a cdti airbox at a reasonable price, by the time you end up modifying it to suit and the crossover delete kit you could have a pod and a custom heat shield made...

[dutchy]

I ran a 2.2 airbox and hated it, no induction noise. From what I have read the cdti airbox has even less induction noise.

Of course that is assuming you can even find a cdti airbox at a reasonable price, by the time you end up modifying it to suit and the crossover delete kit you could have a pod and a custom heat shield made...

we're in the wrong thread for this but correct, no noise also no heatsoak so either one or the other. In winter its not that bad but in 35 degree summer...... thats exactly what he complains about.

[Shadow110]

I ran a 2.2 airbox and hated it, no induction noise. From what I have read the cdti airbox has even less induction noise.

Of course that is assuming you can even find a cdti airbox at a reasonable price, by the time you end up modifying it to suit and the crossover delete kit you could have a pod and a custom heat shield made...
I got my cdti box for $80 and fleabay pipes and couplers... all up it was 150ish for everything and loved it... had to get an exgaust shop to weld on the nipple for the breather pipe but apart from that it was easy

[ConZo]

I got my cdti box for $80 and fleabay pipes and couplers... all up it was 150ish for everything and loved it... had to get an exgaust shop to weld on the nipple for the breather pipe but apart from that it was easy

Cheers I am too addicted to the induction and purge sound lol and you're correct 35+ days is when it's noticeable and sadly we have had a few of those. I'll sort a solid cold air feed to my pod, section off that part of the bay and get an fmic kit I think. Good to hear you guys can confirm what I describe as heat soak though.

All I know is today, being like 5 or 10 degree's cooler the car had no issue spinning in first, chirping second and pulling well. If I rewind back to like Saturday or Sunday when it was uber humid and hot it was nothing like that. Third and fourth felt flat and no torque across the board.

[aznsimon]

got a recon z20let motor fitted last week now the turbo is leaking oil

[ConZo]

got a recon z20let motor fitted last week now the turbo is leaking oil

Yikes there must be a warranty on the reco yea? Still bad news though.

[aznsimon]

yeah there warranty the motor minor oil leak that i found and fix just turbo leaking oil now lucky i have a spare turbo ill fit up in a few days

[Raisin]

got a recon z20let motor fitted last week now the turbo is leaking oil

What happened to the old engine?

[ConZo]

How mine sounds after bypassing the rear BCS, I love it.

http://youtu.be/D981c7tiHtg

[Raisin]

How mine sounds after bypassing the rear BCS, I love it.

http://youtu.be/D981c7tiHtg

Man, the turbo is so audible with a pod filter and less muffling on the exhaust.

[ConZo]

Man, the turbo is so audible with a pod filter and less muffling on the exhaust.

Haha thanks, that was with my LG G3 phone which has a crap mic too it tends to pick up nothing but background noise, it's louder and better in person.

[Sammich]

Got the head kind back on, brand new torque wrench not working so can't get head bolts tightened up properly till Friday.

Here's some pics
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/21/3e41eb7f921a8507fe2d74937eda84b5.jpg

Polished exhaust ports
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/21/4e9f8de6241b4a0f8ca6929dc20d8958.jpg

Cleaned up intake ports

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/21/46df66a40ea18e42e62e6d1027a51da9.jpg

Can't wait to have it up and running....

[ConZo]

Hells yeah!

[Raisin]

Nice man! I'd love to see how it goes sometime once you get it all together again.

[Sammich]

Once it is all tested, dynoed, and the gearbox sorted etc will be taking it to wsid hoping for something in the 13's but may be hard with my weight. Hope to do a few track days this year aswell.

[aznsimon]

the bottom end went in it i was shatted

sounds good man

[Raisin]

Once it is all tested, dynoed, and the gearbox sorted etc will be taking it to wsid hoping for something in the 13's but may be hard with my weight. Hope to do a few track days this year aswell.

Awesome! Maybe we'll end up at the same track day at some point. You should look into doing one through www.circuitclub.com.au. I go with them and will be doing more this year once the weather cools down.


the bottom end went in it i was shatted

sounds good man

Ah that sucks, so no way to recover it?

[domthepom]

Going to be busy over the next couple of weeks. The oil burninghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/21/8e836e9ef1669cb111c9720bb2b10708.jpg Astra is getting, new black insert headlamps, Irmscher grille, coilover suspension, inside door handle LED courtesy lights, more silicone hoses, smoked side indicators http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/21/671ce5827ac89e1624e8fbf6c09497ca.jpg


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[Raisin]

After much back and forth and deliberation I have finally put some money down and ordered some coilovers for the Astra. Can't wait for them to arrive!

[delemonte]

Ordered TBK and water pump from Autovaux for my SRi-T as well as VRS kit, TBK, water pump, valves, guides, etc. for my mate's Astra SRi-T which he bought with minced valves after the timing belt idler pulley failed on the previous owner. Shall start repairs once parts arrive.

[ConZo]

Ordered TBK and water pump from Autovaux for my SRi-T as well as VRS kit, TBK, water pump, valves, guides, etc. for my mate's Astra SRi-T which he bought with minced valves after the timing belt idler pulley failed on the previous owner. Shall start repairs once parts arrive.

I'm about to do the same, TBK and water pump that is... $300 in parts, $300 in labor because I don't trust myself doing it haha.

[delemonte]

I'm about to do the same, TBK and water pump that is... $300 in parts, $300 in labor because I don't trust myself doing it haha.

You need to start doing your shopping at Autovaux (much less than $300 for TBK and water pump) and trusting yourself to do the work (cos you'll probably do a more thorough and careful job than the mechanic you're paying to do it.) :D Haha

[Raisin]

I'm about to do the same, TBK and water pump that is... $300 in parts, $300 in labor because I don't trust myself doing it haha.

So long as you take your time and have something to lock the cams it's not actually that hard of a job. It was the first thing I did with my first car when I was 15 along with help from my father, but we didn't even lock the cams!

But yeah, follow the procedure, torque everything properly and don't rush it you should be fine. If you are more of a visual aid person here's a couple of videos showing the process in time lapse.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3MiyxEg3TQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEiPHdsqp-U

[tatugirl]

Getting car back tomorrow hopefully [emoji2] $1,385 later though... Oh and ordering this grille
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/21/1ced382b0bff43a09bf2280c8c1e19a1.jpg

[ConZo]

So long as you take your time and have something to lock the cams it's not actually that hard of a job. It was the first thing I did with my first car when I was 15 along with help from my father, but we didn't even lock the cams!

But yeah, follow the procedure, torque everything properly and don't rush it you should be fine. If you are more of a visual aid person here's a couple of videos showing the process in time lapse.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3MiyxEg3TQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEiPHdsqp-U

Thanks guys but I am only more of an electronics guy (computer technician by trade) and only have basic automotive tools, I will look at Autovaux for parts though if that can save me some money then why not!

The change of belt, tensioners and water pump will be getting done at either EFI Performance or Allcar Performance Center (aka Walkinshaw Performance) here on the Gold Coast, two good local workshops.

Can I confirm these part numbers are correct from Autovaux please?

Water Pump & Seal - Genuine - GM24409355
Complete Timing Belt Kit - Genuine - GM93185844

Also, can I get an accessory belt from them? I can't find it on their site.

Can I confirm these part numbers are correct from Autovaux please?

Water Pump & Seal - Genuine - GM24409355
Complete Timing Belt Kit - Genuine - GM93185844

Also, can I get an accessory belt from them? I can't find it on their site.

[Sammich]

Check your build plate, that timing kit is for 2004 onward models. It is a different kit if it is a 2003

Also I went with the valeo water pump as it was metal instead of plastic. Seemed to make sense as that was what a few tunning places were selling instead of standard gm pump

[ConZo]

Check your build plate, that timing kit is for 2004 onward models. It is a different kit if it is a 2003

Also I went with the valeo water pump as it was metal instead of plastic. Seemed to make sense as that was what a few tunning places were selling instead of standard gm pump

Cheers, yeah mine is definitely 2004 plated.

[Raisin]

Thanks guys but I am only more of an electronics guy (computer technician by trade) and only have basic automotive tools, I will look at Autovaux for parts though if that can save me some money then why not!

The change of belt, tensioners and water pump will be getting done at either EFI Performance or Allcar Performance Center (aka Walkinshaw Performance) here on the Gold Coast, two good local workshops.

Can I confirm these part numbers are correct from Autovaux please?

Water Pump & Seal - Genuine - GM24409355
Complete Timing Belt Kit - Genuine - GM93185844

Also, can I get an accessory belt from them? I can't find it on their site.

Can I confirm these part numbers are correct from Autovaux please?

Water Pump & Seal - Genuine - GM24409355
Complete Timing Belt Kit - Genuine - GM93185844

Also, can I get an accessory belt from them? I can't find it on their site.

I can appreciate that. I work in IT myself too, but I've always found that my interest in electronics and mechanics stem from the same root curiosity and love for tinkering. :D

[ConZo]

I can appreciate that. I work in IT myself too, but I've always found that my interest in electronics and mechanics stem from the same root curiosity and love for tinkering. :D

Oh yeah definitely. I have done a lot of things myself on all of my cars, I have always been scared of doing anything inside the motor or close to, ie timing related. If it wasn't my daily I would totally give it my best.

If I start on a Friday night and dont get it back together by Monday morning I am stuffed haha.

[Raisin]

Oh yeah definitely. I have done a lot of things myself on all of my cars, I have always been scared of doing anything inside the motor or close to, ie timing related. If it wasn't my daily I would totally give it my best.

If I start on a Friday night and dont get it back together by Monday morning I am stuffed haha.

Haha yeah, that's why I don't plan to sell my Corsa if I can help it lol. I like having a backup and so far that gut feeling has proven worth it with the Astra being off the road for so long.

[sskustomz]

Got the ac fixed on the daily today! Now blowing 4.7 degree cold air!


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[chris_r]

Fitted stud conversion kit to the front of the Corsa. Using 38mm M12 x 1.5 studs by the way.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd145/chris_110980/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0106_zpsihj6k0mn.jpg

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Fitted stud conversion kit to the front of the Corsa. Using 38mm M12 x 1.5 studs by the way.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd145/chris_110980/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0106_zpsihj6k0mn.jpg

Looks good mate!

Also, did the callipers come on the car? They look mint!

[chris_r]

Looks good mate!

Also, did the callipers come on the car? They look mint!

Thanks. Corsa Cs usually have 260mm brakes on the front. Here, I've got the 308mm brakes from the Astra G Turbo and painted the calipers up myself (kinda need this big a brake on the front to haul up a Z20LET). The rotors are custom ones from M-Tech. Not cheap, but DPTI won't pass the car if I have 5x110 rotors redrilled to a 4x100 PCD.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Thanks. Corsa Cs usually have 260mm brakes on the front. Here, I've got the 308mm brakes from the Astra G Turbo and painted the calipers up myself (kinda need this big a brake on the front to haul up a Z20LET). The rotors are custom ones from M-Tech. Not cheap, but DPTI won't pass the car if I have 5x110 rotors redrilled to a 4x100 PCD.

I suppose with the Z20LET in there, you really do need the bigger brakes! Looks great but!

What paint did you use? I might do the VXR's :)

[chris_r]

I suppose with the Z20LET in there, you really do need the bigger brakes! Looks great but!

What paint did you use? I might do the VXR's :)

Duplicolor Blue brake caliper paint. You can get it from any Super Cheap Auto store. Pretty much the perfect colour to match the carriers which are from a Meriva VXR (which are painted blue from factory). The decals I bought on eBay, specifically for high temperature applications.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Duplicolor Blue brake caliper paint. You can get it from any Super Cheap Auto store. Pretty much the perfect colour to match the carriers which are from a Meriva VXR (which are painted blue from factory). The decals I bought on eBay, specifically for high temperature applications.

Sweet! Thanks mate! It'll give me something to do over the long weekend.

Might look if I can get high temperature white paint and look at making myself a OPC stencil ;)

[Raisin]

Fitted stud conversion kit to the front of the Corsa. Using 38mm M12 x 1.5 studs by the way.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd145/chris_110980/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0106_zpsihj6k0mn.jpg

Nice! I've been wanting to do that to the Astra and Corsa for a while.

[chris_r]

Sweet! Thanks mate! It'll give me something to do over the long weekend.

Might look if I can get high temperature white paint and look at making myself a OPC stencil ;)

This is guy I got my decals from: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OPEL-High-Temp-Premium-Brake-Calliper-Caliper-Decals-Stickers-ALL-COLOURS-/381034253262?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item58b7694bce

I am aware that in the link they are plain Opel designs, but if you ask him, he might do the OPC ones up for you.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

This is guy I got my decals from: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OPEL-High-Temp-Premium-Brake-Calliper-Caliper-Decals-Stickers-ALL-COLOURS-/381034253262?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item58b7694bce

I am aware that in the link they are plain Opel designs, but if you ask him, he might do the OPC ones up for you.

Thanks mate! Sent him a message asking him very nicely if he could do the OPC ones up :)

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Looking at getting a MTech short shifter for my VXR.. Are they worth the $200?

[Elliot_O]

Yes

[dutchy]

Looking at getting a MTech short shifter for my VXR.. Are they worth the $200?

+2 (you should have gotten one with either of the 2 group buys. they went nearly half price)

[mylifeasbenjamin]

[QUnOTE=dutchy;870040]+2 (you should have gotten one with either of the 2 group buys. they went nearly half price)[/QUOTE]

Thanks man. Definitely keen on one.

Just my luck to miss the group buys [emoji35]

[ConZo]

Parts ordered! Mark from Autovaux was a great help as well.

http://i62.tinypic.com/21npfsy.jpg

[Raisin]

Looking at getting a MTech short shifter for my VXR.. Are they worth the $200?

Yes, worth it all the way.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Yes, worth it all the way.

http://www.lmfvauxhall.co.uk/Gear-Quick-Shifters-c-1591/

Is this the way to go?

[Raisin]

http://www.lmfvauxhall.co.uk/Gear-Quick-Shifters-c-1591/

Is this the way to go?

Most of us have the Mtech ones.

http://www.short-shifters.com/q-shift-short-shifter-kit.html

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Most of us have the Mtech ones.

http://www.short-shifters.com/q-shift-short-shifter-kit.html

Is there much difference between the 2 except colour and price?

[faneca]

Lmf ones are a copy,
And postage will open up a new one for you.

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[dutchy]

get the mtech one and tell em you are from the opel australia forum and missed out on 2 group buys. maybe, just maybe, he'll give you some sort of discount.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

I just ordered it then :) without the vat it works out alright

[chris_r]

I just ordered it then :) without the vat it works out alright

Trust me, if it's anything like the ones for the F17 and F23 boxes, you'll be extremely happy with it. It was kind of a no-brainer for me to put one on the Z20LET's F23 box (in my case it does help when you can get to it with half the car in pieces).

[Raisin]

Trust me, if it's anything like the ones for the F17 and F23 boxes, you'll be extremely happy with it. It was kind of a no-brainer for me to put one on the Z20LET's F23 box (in my case it does help when you can get to it with half the car in pieces).

Yeah, I wasn't sold on the idea of one until I got the F17 one in the Corsa.

From the install instructions, the M32 short shifter is far easier to install than the F23 one too which is nice!

[SilentShout]

Parts ordered! Mark from Autovaux was a great help as well.

http://i62.tinypic.com/21npfsy.jpg
Neat let us know how it goes and hopefully you dont have as many issues as i did with my water pump :(

And make sure if you do it or the shop does it they use the correct ratio of coolant :)

[DJM83]

Washed it and left it in the garage.

[adam_92]

Washed it and left it in the garage.

Washed the primer?

[DJM83]

Washed the primer?

Ahhhhh this guy, you been speaking to hazrd and poita lololol


Primer is code for Racespec™

[adam_92]

Lightweight due to lack of paint?

[poita]

Says the spastic with two pics of a white van :p

[DJM83]

bhahahaha.

[adam_92]

Says the spastic with two pics of a white van :p

Vans are meant to be white :P

[GUN16V]

Order an OPCOM off ebay, also grabbed a Veccy C intake and a shorter aerial and a new gasket for it as mine is FUBAR...

Hopefully its all here when i get back from japan.

[Gsi_Bryce]

In the process of making the plastic inserts of race B BLAAAACK! First time I've used this product "turtle wax jet black" 2nd coat and going for 3-4 coats just waiting the drying time between coats, finishing product should be good but more interested in how long it will actually last as they claim a year even with rain/washing car

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/24/f4e17c355eb8f79a7676718f873b0898.jpg

[sskustomz]

New seat in the daily picked up for a fiver off the bay!http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/24/a95d112dd9e14f95de949d9a12e6a09e.jpg


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[mylifeasbenjamin]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/24/4280d5e10693c14b0661e10039f3d06a.jpg

Every time you turn the steering wheel this thing whines..how do you fix it?

[Raisin]

In the process of making the plastic inserts of race B BLAAAACK! First time I've used this product "turtle wax jet black" 2nd coat and going for 3-4 coats just waiting the drying time between coats, finishing product should be good but more interested in how long it will actually last as they claim a year even with rain/washing car

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/24/f4e17c355eb8f79a7676718f873b0898.jpg

Oh, let me know how it goes! I've been wanting something that will last for my Corsa's plastic trims.

[chris_r]

Fitted a return fuel line, did up the coolant hoses and chucked the front wheels back on again. Feeling like I'm making some progress now through all the tedious crap.

[Kennedy]

Serviced and cleaned out the interior. Exterior to do tomorrow :)

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Is there a special power steering fluid for the VXR?

[mickos]

Is there a special power steering fluid for the VXR?

LDAS fluid by penrite

[faneca]

Is there a special power steering fluid for the VXR?


LDAS fluid by penrite
Mine needs doing too lol I have strut top mount noise and power steering noise now

[dutchy]

Oh, let me know how it goes! I've been wanting something that will last for my Corsa's plastic trims.

I've used Mothers before and that lasted really long.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Mine needs doing too lol I have strut top mount noise and power steering noise now

Mines got so loud my girlfriend is constantly on edge when she's in the car. She keeps thinking something's going to drop off..


LDAS fluid by penrite

Cheers mate, any idea how much it takes to fill it?

[mickos]

Mines got so loud my girlfriend is constantly on edge when she's in the car. She keeps thinking something's going to drop off..

Yikes


Cheers mate, any idea how much it takes to fill it?


Open the white bottle up near firewall near overflow bottle
Check fill check

[SilentShout]

Electronic power steering ftw :)

Recieving a TD04 for $150 with 30k on the clock and zero shaft play for a journal bearing. Willl need to rotate a few things and have the locator dowel redrilled so it lines up right. Hoping to make more progress with my ecu hack tonight too. Implying work wont be busy being australia day and all.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Any of you lads have any experience with lowering the Astra VXR?

And could point me in the right direction...

[faneca]

Any of you lads have any experience with lowering the Astra VXR?

And could point me in the right direction...

I'm on h&R coilovers, kabel is on kw v3 coilovers (which I eventually would like, mickos is on Bilstein b8s with dapr springs which if you don't want to spend good money on good quality coilovers is the way to go

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[mickos]

Bilstein B8s and DAPR springs are so much more comfortable than standard. But dropped 30mm

Superb on road and great on track

Would definatly recommend

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Bilstein B8s and DAPR springs are so much more comfortable than standard. But dropped 30mm

Superb on road and great on track

Would definatly recommend

How much did that set you back?

[adam_92]

Go the b8s with either dap r's or eibachs if you dont want to spend at least 2-3k on coilovers

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Go the b8s with either dap r's or eibachs if you dont want to spend at least 2-3k on coilovers

Can you do just the springs or do you need to do shocks as well?

[adam_92]

You can do just springs if you like. Aarons originally had dap r springs with stock shocks. Its alright but will wear out shocks prematurely and is no where near as gpod as the b8s

[mylifeasbenjamin]

You can do just springs if you like. Aarons originally had dap r springs with stock shocks. Its alright but will wear out shocks prematurely and is no where near as gpod as the b8s

Sweet. Might do that for the time being and then get the b8's when I can afford them.
Are the springs pretty straight forward to fit yourself?

also, would you have any idea where you can get the wheel bolts for the vxr, but in red?

[sskustomz]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/25/a18ee124850764601e2902c651797fee.jpg
Painted wipers on both my cars cause they looked terrible!


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[mylifeasbenjamin]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/25/abb7c2c7c85224c4d3a686aa90a0c7ad.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/25/efb9989fa2e274381646308ddd6394f1.jpg

Can I use either of those instead of LDAS in the power steering at all? This place doesn't have LDAS..

[mickos]

Its about $800 B8s then $250 springs roughly

I drove to Winton for a track day on standard shocks and DAPR springs just to see how they were. Bit harsh on bumps and bad roads but smooth road was ok. Really harsh on the track

As soon as I returned I removed them again put the B8s in and my god was it better
Suspension should last car out now

As far as red wheel bolts just brush touch them


http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/25/abb7c2c7c85224c4d3a686aa90a0c7ad.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/25/efb9989fa2e274381646308ddd6394f1.jpg

Can I use either of those instead of LDAS in the power steering at all? This place doesn't have LDAS..

Check the penrite website
Ask them to get some LDAS in

[mylifeasbenjamin]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/25/0c1dc50b65dd37187c09d470aae34d57.jpg

Plasti-dipped them black. Can't complain.

[Raisin]

Wow that black looks clean! :D

The weels also look great.

[Sammich]

got car started, did first 10 mins of cam run in and then had coolant start pissing out of the turbo :(

off to buy coolant and let car cool down then try again.

so close yet so far....

[Raisin]

got car started, did first 10 mins of cam run in and then had coolant start pissing out of the turbo :(

off to buy coolant and let car cool down then try again.

so close yet so far....

What was it, the banjo bolt not done up?

[Sammich]

I think it was a bit loose, getting more coolant and food while it cools down.

Only started leaking when hit full temp.

[mickos]

I think it was a bit loose, getting more coolant and food while it cools down.

Only started leaking when hit full temp.


Might off just had air in the system

[Sammich]

Nah, it was pissing out lol.

[Sammich]

all sorted now, was lose banjo from the top radiator to turbo. car is running perfect now except for a slight exhaust leak from the v clamp, but new exhaust is going on in a day or 2 so no need to stress about it.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Are the speakers in the VXR front doors 6.5 inches?

[ConZo]

Neat let us know how it goes and hopefully you dont have as many issues as i did with my water pump :(

And make sure if you do it or the shop does it they use the correct ratio of coolant :)

I will let you know for sure.

As for coolant I use a premix (50/50 blend)
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Nulon-Red-Long-Life-Anti-Freeze-Anti-Boil-Ready-to-Use-5-Litre.aspx?pid=106645&menuFrom=50501#Recommendations

[Sammich]

Yeh, it is running again. Babying it a bit with the rain. Hit full boost and blew off a intercooler pipe.

[ConZo]

Yeh, it is running again. Babying it a bit with the rain. Hit full boost and blew off a intercooler pipe.

#hipowerproblems

Lucky bastard

[Raisin]

Yeh, it is running again. Babying it a bit with the rain. Hit full boost and blew off a intercooler pipe.

Nice! Shotgun a ride at the next Opel meet. :P

[Sammich]

here is a little sound byte :P it is still running the 2.5 exhaust which will be for sale very soon as i am getting a 3" s/s system made.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82zvgJ4xGYA&feature=youtu.be

[Raisin]

Sounds faptastic. What 2.5" system is that, was it a custom job or a brand name system?

[Sammich]

Sounds faptastic. What 2.5" system is that, was it a custom job or a brand name system?

it is a toyosports 63mm precat in s/s and the rest was a custom job in 63mm mild steel, 100 cell cat, 18" hotdog and xforce 8x5" rear box with 4" tip

[mickos]

here is a little sound byte :P it is still running the 2.5 exhaust which will be for sale very soon as i am getting a 3" s/s system made.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82zvgJ4xGYA&feature=youtu.be



Make sure you get actuator and boost set up to suit map, health check the AFRs on the EDS maps before boosting the sh it out of it eh

[Sammich]

Make sure you get actuator and boost set up to suit map, health check the AFRs on the EDS maps before boosting the sh it out of it eh

That is the plan, only just got the thing running properly after all the upgrades, still got the following to go on.

3" S/S TBE
Aeromotive 340 Stealth fuel pump
Lightened flywheel
Courtenay Fast road clutch
Quaife LSD
Opel Rear Badge

Haven't revved it over about 3500 rpm yet only put about 20km's on it today as it had to pass a roadworthy.

Thinking i will take it to Castle Hill Exhaust to go on dyno there. as it is not far from uni.

[Shadow110]

That is the plan, only just got the thing running properly after all the upgrades, still got the following to go on.

3" S/S TBE
Aeromotive 340 Stealth fuel pump
Lightened flywheel
Courtenay Fast road clutch
Quaife LSD
Opel Rear Badge

Haven't revved it over about 3500 rpm yet only put about 20km's on it today as it had to pass a roadworthy.

Thinking i will take it to Castle Hill Exhaust to go on dyno there. as it is not far from uni.
Let me know when you are there i may join you at CHE for the dyno...

[mylifeasbenjamin]

I'm on h&R coilovers, kabel is on kw v3 coilovers (which I eventually would like, mickos is on Bilstein b8s with dapr springs which if you don't want to spend good money on good quality coilovers is the way to go

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Are they easy enough to fit yourself? Or do you need to take it to a suspension place? Just the springs that is, for the time being..

[Raisin]

Are they easy enough to fit yourself? Or do you need to take it to a suspension place? Just the springs that is, for the time being..

If you have spring compressors you should be able to fit them yourself, but you probably still need to get an alignment done to check things out.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

If you have spring compressors you should be able to fit them yourself, but you probably still need to get an alignment done to check things out.

Thanks mate, I have spring compressors so I'll have a go at fitting them and then get it aligned :)

[mickos]

That is the plan, only just got the thing running properly after all the upgrades, still got the following to go on.

3" S/S TBE
Aeromotive 340 Stealth fuel pump
Lightened flywheel
Courtenay Fast road clutch
Quaife LSD
Opel Rear Badge

Haven't revved it over about 3500 rpm yet only put about 20km's on it today as it had to pass a roadworthy.

Thinking i will take it to Castle Hill Exhaust to go on dyno there. as it is not far from uni.


Should be a good reliable package with about 180fwkw soon enough
Are you gonna do any track days with it?



Are they easy enough to fit yourself? Or do you need to take it to a suspension place? Just the springs that is, for the time being..

Fronts is just 2 bolts holding strut in and a droplink nut. Clip in engine bay. Shocks are out.
Swap springs over.

Rears just need to drop beam then swap springs out

Simples

[Sammich]

mickos that is the plan, hopefully do a few track day in the next couple of months.

[mickos]

mickos that is the plan, hopefully do a few track day in the next couple of months.


Sweet mate, be good to see a few more opels out there

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Fronts is just 2 bolts holding strut in and a droplink nut. Clip in engine bay. Shocks are out.
Swap springs over.

Rears just need to drop beam then swap springs out

Simples

Do you scrape kerbs and speed bumps on DAPR springs?

[mickos]

Do you scrape kerbs and speed bumps on DAPR springs?


Nope its good to go great height for everywhere

I would suggest doing shocks and springs in one go, I took mine out 2 weeks later as it was harsh.

If your gonna do the springs for now I advise taking front shocks once removed to a shop to change springs over unless you have a compressor to compress the decent spring clamps.

There under a lot of tension once compressed.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Nope its good to go great height for everywhere

I would suggest doing shocks and springs in one go, I took mine out 2 weeks later as it was harsh.

If your gonna do the springs for now I advise taking front shocks once removed to a shop to change springs over unless you have a compressor to compress the decent spring clamps.

There under a lot of tension once compressed.

thanks for your help mate! Much appreciated. I'll do just the springs for now and see how I go..If it's pretty bad I'll do the shocks.

Also, do I need the damper securing rings?

[mickos]

thanks for your help mate! Much appreciated. I'll do just the springs for now and see how I go..If it's pretty bad I'll do the shocks.

Also, do I need the damper securing rings?


Get them just in case yours break removing

[Sammich]

mylifeasbenjamin if you do the shocks too make sure they put the nuts from the original shocks back on as most aftermarket suspension comes with a full ssize m12 nut and the top hat wont sit right in the bonnet. this is how mins is atm and i have been having a heap of trouble trying to source a slim m12 nut to replace it as holden have the wrong part number for that nut.

[Raisin]

mylifeasbenjamin if you do the shocks too make sure they put the nuts from the original shocks back on as most aftermarket suspension comes with a full ssize m12 nut and the top hat wont sit right in the bonnet. this is how mins is atm and i have been having a heap of trouble trying to source a slim m12 nut to replace it as holden have the wrong part number for that nut.

Is it the second nut in the list here?

http://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/buy-online/shop-by-category/suspension-anti-roll-bars/suspension-components/fitting-kit-front-suspension-astra-g-zafira-a/prod_1171.html

EDIT; They sell them individually here.
http://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/buy-online/shop-by-category/suspension-anti-roll-bars/suspension-components/nut-m12-front-damper-lower-astra-g-zafira-a-vectra-b/prod_1165.html

[ConZo]

Bought a sticker lol.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/ODI3WDEwMzU=/z/AocAAOxy4fBTkq3V/$_57.JPG

[Raisin]

Bought a sticker lol.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/ODI3WDEwMzU=/z/AocAAOxy4fBTkq3V/$_57.JPG

LOL, I wouldn't put it on my own cars, but I can still laugh.

[ConZo]

There is a lot of Honda's on the Gold Coast lol and I like to stir a little.

[GUN16V]

be carefull... some quick hondas getting around these days..

[SilentShout]

be carefull... some quick hondas getting around these days..

Not on the gold coast trust me man :)

toasted a white vtir integra with a lawn mower exhaust and "insert knock off racing rims here" out the front of Aus fair a month back.

127kw vs 92kw

integra vs Barina

was funny :)

[ConZo]

Not on the gold coast trust me man :)

toasted a white vtir integra with a lawn mower exhaust and "insert knock off racing rims here" out the front of Aus fair a month back.

127kw vs 92kw

integra vs Barina

was funny :)

Haha nice, what prompted me to buy this was there is a guy in my work estate who has a stripped and caged EG hatch, I got stuck at the lights next to him on the main road out the front in Ashmore the other day and dusted him it almost wasn't even worth the risk of racing him if I got caught. I shouldn't be doing that shit until I get my new timing belt kit done anyway, still waiting on UPS to deliver it from Autovaux.

[sskustomz]

New wheels on the daily, actually they're the old wheels off the Corsa but they don't fit that anymore due to brake upsizing.


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[ConZo]

Finally got my boost gauge finished, well somewhat until I get a different cup which has the 3M double sided tape foot mount.

I can't for the life of me get the LED memory to work, it always defaults to green -_-
I have checked the wiring and tried it different ways as well - might just be a dodge gauge but I can't be bothered returning it.

As for stats, I seem to idle at around -20 vac and under full throttle it will boost to 12psi gradually dropping to around 7psi steady - is this normal?

http://i61.tinypic.com/t4urz9.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/24vpaie.jpg

[mickos]

-20 vac is what is should be idling indicating no major leaks

[ConZo]

-20 vac is what is should be idling indicating no major leaks

Thanks bud yeah I read that elsewhere it was more the 12psi and dropping to 7psi that I was interested in.

There is a LED memory wire for the gauge which I might disconnect from its current location on the back of the cig lighter and run it off of the memory wire on the headunit (presuming this always has a small current). The problem is when I shut the car or lights off my gauge defaults back to green and obviously when I shut the lights/car off the cig lighter doesn't have permanent power, must be the problem...

[adam_92]

Yeah spot on. Mine and many others are the same. -20 vac at idle, peak around 12, drop back to 8-9ish

[domthepom]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/30/008a4dcca7aef04071218705717f868d.jpg

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Intercooler boost hose behind the grille & cold feed inlet hose to air box


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[sooty]

My new wheels have just left Sydney on their way to Melb :D

[Raisin]

My new wheels have just left Sydney on their way to Melb :D

Jealous! I was told mine have been delayed another month earlier this week. :sad:

Just out of curiosity, what wheels did you buy if that isn't super secret? :D

[Silver Surfer]

Sweet pipes mate
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/30/008a4dcca7aef04071218705717f868d.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/30/ee559edcdd53951f750e77fc93158b3f.jpg

Intercooler boost hose behind the grille & cold feed inlet hose to air box


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[sooty]

Jealous! I was told mine have been delayed another month earlier this week. :sad:

Just out of curiosity, what wheels did you buy if that isn't super secret? :D
Pm sent

[dutchy]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/30/008a4dcca7aef04071218705717f868d.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/30/ee559edcdd53951f750e77fc93158b3f.jpg

Intercooler boost hose behind the grille & cold feed inlet hose to air box


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that looks really nice dude


finally got my boost gauge finished, well somewhat until i get a different cup which has the 3m double sided tape foot mount.

I can't for the life of me get the led memory to work, it always defaults to green -_-
i have checked the wiring and tried it different ways as well - might just be a dodge gauge but i can't be bothered returning it.

As for stats, i seem to idle at around -20 vac and under full throttle it will boost to 12psi gradually dropping to around 7psi steady - is this normal?

http://i61.tinypic.com/t4urz9.jpg

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[mylifeasbenjamin]

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Intercooler boost hose behind the grille & cold feed inlet hose to air box


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That looks wicked mate!!

[ConZo]

I replaced the water bottle lines + new hose clamps and plastidipped my front grill on the weekend, only because I had a can of it laying around. I may do my other badges as well but I am still not convinced on how durable this plastidip stuff is going to be...

http://i59.tinypic.com/24q6zyf.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/iofbq0.jpg

[mickos]

All my plasti dip is holding up well over 12 months, the stuff is actually very durable once applied properly

[corsa b combat]

All my plasti dip is holding up well over 12 months, the stuff is actually very durable once applied properly
Mine's 14 months and still good.Who did yours?

[mickos]

Mine's 14 months and still good.Who did yours?

Did it myself mate absolute piece of cake, used to be an automotive painter for about 8years

Not a bad way to spend $15 for a few colour changes on a few parts of the car

[corsa b combat]

Did it myself mate absolute piece of cake, used to be an automotive painter for about 8years

Not a bad way to spend $15 for a few colour changes on a few parts of the car
[emoji106]

[sooty]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/01/e0146c9a09d6553782ba76fe5780032f.jpg
After an 8 week wait

[Raisin]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/01/e0146c9a09d6553782ba76fe5780032f.jpg
After an 8 week wait

Ah, so jealous!

[Elliot_O]

Filled it up with oil...

[DWS 92]

Purchased timing belt kit, coolant pump and a wheel bearing. Gonna be some busy nights this week..

[Kennedy]

Got round to replacing the AFM, cured the idling and boost issues I was having. So happy to have full boost again 👍

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Got round to replacing the AFM, cured the idling and boost issues I was having. So happy to have full boost again [emoji106]

Hey mate, what idling and boost issues were you having?

[domthepom]

Coilovers fitted today 20mm drop.
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[Silver Surfer]

Sits perfect I think

[Kennedy]

Hey mate, what idling and boost issues were you having?

Idle was erratic, engine management light was on and boost was limited to 6-7 psi max. Was also running a tad rich - dropping to 10 or below on the AFR gauge.
Changed it with a good one and now it idles perfect, no light, full boost from the get go and running at 14.7 idle and 10.8-11.5 AFR on full boost.

[chris_r]

Got some new dials today for something different. Oh and speedo is now linear extended to 240km/h (Original SRi is 220km/h, 230 if you count the dash after the 220). Haven't powered up the car yet, so no shots with the lights on.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd145/chris_110980/DSC_0196_zps4l3gaqai.jpg

[mylifeasbenjamin]

http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/item/-/details/CP-08-08--Holden-Special-Vehicles--Vxr--Hatchback/970142216

This might be a good for someone in QLD [emoji6]

[chris_r]

http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/item/-/details/CP-08-08--Holden-Special-Vehicles--Vxr--Hatchback/970142216

This might be a good for someone in QLD [emoji6]

Damn, that's another Nurb gone.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Damn, that's another Nurb gone.

I know [emoji17]

[poita]

http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/item/-/details/CP-08-08--Holden-Special-Vehicles--Vxr--Hatchback/970142216

This might be a good for someone in QLD [emoji6]

Original rego was 344TEC


http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/item/-/details/CP-08-08--Holden-Special-Vehicles--Vxr--Hatchback/970142216

This might be a good for someone in QLD [emoji6]

Original rego was 344TEC

[Elliot_O]

Dangit, wouldn't have minded those wheels, ones missing though haha.

[SilentShout]

Got some new dials today for something different. Oh and speedo is now linear extended to 240km/h (Original SRi is 220km/h, 230 if you count the dash after the 220). Haven't powered up the car yet, so no shots with the lights on.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd145/chris_110980/DSC_0196_zps4l3gaqai.jpg
Mate before i go fap, can i ask where you bought the dials from and if they come in different colours?? :) the plain white sri dials dont do it for me sadly.


http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/item/-/details/CP-08-08--Holden-Special-Vehicles--Vxr--Hatchback/970142216

This might be a good for someone in QLD [emoji6]
Man oh how i wish i could transfer the goodies from that into my car :)

[chris_r]

Mate before i go fap, can i ask where you bought the dials from and if they come in different colours?? :) the plain white sri dials dont do it for me sadly.

Here: http://xtuners.com/shop/Plasma-dials-Esferas-de-Plasma/Opel-Vauxhall/Corsa-Meriva-A-B-C-D

The guy also does plasma dials and custom stuff too if you email him with what you want.

[corsa b combat]

Here: http://xtuners.com/shop/Plasma-dials-Esferas-de-Plasma/Opel-Vauxhall/Corsa-Meriva-A-B-C-D

The guy also does plasma dials and custom stuff too if you email him with what you want.
Yeah I can vouch for this guy.i bought my glow needle kit from him more than a year ago and still working good.

[Sammich]

Had the drivers side mirror fall out... looks like the previous owner just glued it on and the glue came unstuck and the mirror just fell out when the door was shut....

any tips to replacing it?

[chris_r]

Yeah I can vouch for this guy.i bought my glow needle kit from him more than a year ago and still working good.
The quality of the dials is far better than I expected. Pretty much OEM quality I'd say.

I may actually go down the glow needle path if the needle illumination turns out to be crap.

[corsa b combat]

The quality of the needles is the same.as the corsa opc needles which for me is pretty good for a aftermarket replacement

[SilentShout]

what do they mean by "Plasma dials" ?? the site is a bit vague on it.

I love the look of the VXR red dials though. Had a mad fap :yesnod:

[corsa b combat]

what do they mean by "Plasma dials" ?? the site is a bit vague on it.

I love the look of the VXR red dials though. Had a mad fap :yesnod:
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/03/84651f1c914939b8d48c1b3388148f6c.jpg
Not a good shot but it will give you an idea.

[SilentShout]

they look sweet but im wondering if the "plasma" is a type of illumination?? the bulb array in the C is crap with only 4 bulbs.

I saw they do custom work too :) wonder what it would look like to get "The Red Baron" in the dash ;)

[faneca]

Received a take off video of my car from a friend wuyh an slr, never really heard the car from outside before, even tho i was driving, this gives an idea
dhoukd be getting a Couple more soon

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IRvZYN25V2Y&feature=youtu.be

Let me know what you think

[corsa b combat]

Received a take off video of my car from a friend wuyh an slr, never really heard the car from outside before, even tho i was driving, this gives an idea
dhoukd be getting a Couple more soon

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IRvZYN25V2Y&feature=youtu.be

Let me know what you think
Saw that on fb.sound nicccce.Turbo back or cat back?

[faneca]

Saw that on fb.sound nicccce.Turbo back or cat back?
3" turbo back scorpion exhaust, all stainless steel

[corsa b combat]

Im about to order my 3" catback.Hope to get similar results

[Sammich]

How many resonators you got on it faneca?

[faneca]

I havent touched ut since i got it, and its a bit low to have a good look but from memory, there is a tiny cat not sure if ita 100 or 200cell, then actually think that there is two resonators one in the middle and one right at the back, XOPCX would know

[XOPCX]

I havent touched ut since i got it, and its a bit low to have a good look but from memory, there is a tiny cat not sure if ita 100 or 200cell, then actually think that there is two resonators one in the middle and one right at the back, XOPCX would know

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[mylifeasbenjamin]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/04/e035ab1203fb1eb9241fac523c6c9192.jpg

Well this is exciting..any advice on fitting it?

[Raisin]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/04/e035ab1203fb1eb9241fac523c6c9192.jpg

Well this is exciting..any advice on fitting it?

The fitting instructions on their site seem pretty straight forward.

https://static.webshopapp.com/shops/031349/files/011509655/q-shift-m32.pdf

[mylifeasbenjamin]

The fitting instructions on their site seem pretty straight forward.

https://static.webshopapp.com/shops/031349/files/011509655/q-shift-m32.pdf

I found the card with the link to the information like 2 seconds after posting that.. [emoji23][emoji23]

[Raisin]

I found the card with the link to the information like 2 seconds after posting that.. [emoji23][emoji23]

Haha! :rofl1:

[faneca]

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There we go!

How many resonators you got on it faneca?
So one res and i think thats a 200cell cat, 3" stainless turbo back

[Sammich]

Thanks faneca and XOPCX I am getting custom 3 inch made for me on the weekend with 200 cell and rear muffler only so glad it won't be too ridiculously loud :)

[Gsi_Bryce]

Such a shame to see a beautiful car like that ver in that condition, some one on here owned it? I would love the vxr turbo [emoji13]
chris_r mate the dials you bought are awesome! They look similar in design to the ones in that vxr [emoji106]

[Elliot_O]

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Why are you selling your car mate?

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Got my short shifter in and damn is it nicer to drive!

[ConZo]

I got my car back from EFI Performance today and it's running great, they were really positive about it as well because they're not overly common.

We have made some plans too which will cost some $$ but it's locked in now so no looking back haha.
- Bigger injectors (likely 440cc) and intank pump, something Bosch of course but EFI are looking into that.
- Front mount intercooler kit and 3" turbo back.
- VXR turbo upgrade.
- Custom tune done by EFI, they have confirmed their tuning software is able to tune my ECU win!

They were really optimistic, I said I was chasing 170kw atw but with the above mods they have said that they expect 180-200kw with their custom tune but we shall see. I hope to have this done in the next three months sometime, all in one hit which means I will loose the car for about a week.

http://i57.tinypic.com/vfcl50.jpg

[Sammich]

I got my car back from EFI Performance today and it's running great, they were really positive about it as well because they're not overly common.

We have made some plans too which will cost some $$ but it's locked in now so no looking back haha.
- Bigger injectors (likely 440cc) and intank pump, something Bosch of course but EFI are looking into that.
- Front mount intercooler kit and 3" turbo back.
- VXR turbo upgrade.
- Custom tune done by EFI, they have confirmed their tuning software is able to tune my ECU win!

They were really optimistic, I said I was chasing 170kw atw but with the above mods they have said that they expect 180-200kw with their custom tune but we shall see. I hope to have this done in the next three months sometime, all in one hit which means I will loose the car for about a week.

http://i57.tinypic.com/vfcl50.jpg

Any idea how much EFI Performance are going to charge to remap the car, if it is over $1000 you may be better off getting a EDS IPF unit if that is all you are chasing power wise.

As far as the injectors go get VXR injectors and rail, they are ~$200 but are 470cc injectors.
For the in tank pump, there are a few members here using a Aeromotive 340 Stealth pump i got mine for $200 from Rocket Industries.
For the Front mount you are best off getting a courtenay sport intercooler but they are expensive >$1000 or a custom made kit. i have a TX autosports one and have replaced half the silicon hoses on it as they are poor quality and tend to split at higher boost levels.
The VXR Turbo will be at its limit around 170KW ATW unless you get a hybrid K04/K06 but they are quite expensive and may require the bottom end on the Z20LET to be strengthened as the rods and pistons are recommended to be upgraded if running over 310HP.
The other thing you will need to upgrade is the AFM, you will want to get a VXR 80mm unit, they are about $180 from Autovaux or $440 from holden.

[dutchy]

I got my car back from EFI Performance today and it's running great, they were really positive about it as well because they're not overly common.

We have made some plans too which will cost some $$ but it's locked in now so no looking back haha.
- Bigger injectors (likely 440cc) and intank pump, something Bosch of course but EFI are looking into that.
- Front mount intercooler kit and 3" turbo back.
- VXR turbo upgrade.
- Custom tune done by EFI, they have confirmed their tuning software is able to tune my ECU win!

They were really optimistic, I said I was chasing 170kw atw but with the above mods they have said that they expect 180-200kw with their custom tune but we shall see. I hope to have this done in the next three months sometime, all in one hit which means I will loose the car for about a week.

http://i57.tinypic.com/vfcl50.jpg

They are quite optimistic there. I had near 170kw atw with custom tune and all the parts you describe plus more. Clutch was the first to go at those level. Have a look at an eds ipf mate, will upgrade your tune for less while you upgrade your parts. Otherwise you'll need to retune separately against big costs each time you have an upgrade.

[ConZo]

They are quite optimistic there. I had near 170kw atw with custom tune and all the parts you describe plus more. Clutch was the first to go at those level. Have a look at an eds ipf mate, will upgrade your tune for less while you upgrade your parts. Otherwise you'll need to retune separately against big costs each time you have an upgrade.

Thanks guys.

I am doing the whole lot as a package with EFI in the one go. I have noted the info about the fuel pump and injectors.

The interooler will be coming from Courtney of course and the three 3" turbo back + dump are being made up by Ashmore Exhaust (Muffs to The Max).

The tune is only costing around $700 I believe and that is with as many dyno runs as it needs. They're really a great bunch of guys I am looking at around $4000 all up give or take for exhaust, FMIC, injectors, fuel pump, turbo and tune. I need to factor in the 80mm AFM though, I forgot about that.

Being realistic I am happy to stick with my goal of 170kw atw on an un-opened motor.

[Sammich]

I would also factor in for a uprated clutch and lightened flywheel from Courtenay And a LSD to actually be able to put the power to the ground.

[ConZo]

I would also factor in for a uprated clutch and lightened flywheel from Courtenay And a LSD to actually be able to put the power to the ground.

Clutch has already been done I killed the stock one and have an exedy now apprently rated to 400hp.
I am more worried about first and second gear in the gearbox lol but we shall see.

I'm sure as I go through this process more things will come up, whenever you say you want to spend $3000-4000 or something like that you can always nearly double it, but then I'm done lol don't want to burn too much money on it.

[Sammich]

Ha ha ha, I know that feeling, I think I spent about $6k on parts when doing my engine upgrade, I still need to put the clutch flywheel and LSD in and get it dynoed but that has to wait a bit as I have done the ligaments in my knee so can't even drive it now....

[domthepom]

Got the surround painted for the Irmscher grille.

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[ConZo]

Got the surround painted for the Irmscher grille.

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Good work bud that's going to look great!

[domthepom]

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Just got to wait 5 weeks till I'm home to put it together.


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[sooty]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/04/569fd7005d6eae30871da010855098bc.jpg

Just got to wait 5 weeks till I'm home to put it together.


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Irmscher grille ftw.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/04/a3dc621594f0136d6679c80eba497815.jpg

[domthepom]

I like it a lot! Sooty!


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[sooty]

I like it a lot! Sooty!


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Goes well with the irmscher front lip if you like throwing away money like I did

[domthepom]

I was thinking of going the full irmy kit, I have a mate that works for Vauxhall that gets me good prices provided I organise my own freight.


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[sskustomz]

Thanks guys.

I am doing the whole lot as a package with EFI in the one go. I have noted the info about the fuel pump and injectors.

The interooler will be coming from Courtney of course and the three 3" turbo back + dump are being made up by Ashmore Exhaust (Muffs to The Max).

The tune is only costing around $700 I believe and that is with as many dyno runs as it needs. They're really a great bunch of guys I am looking at around $4000 all up give or take for exhaust, FMIC, injectors, fuel pump, turbo and tune. I need to factor in the 80mm AFM though, I forgot about that.

Being realistic I am happy to stick with my goal of 170kw atw on an un-opened motor.

Whitey at Efi does the tuning on a friends Supra, 800hp animal of a thing! Seem to know their stuff but be prepared for late nights! Seem to do Chris's tuning at midnight!


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[mylifeasbenjamin]

Irmscher grille ftw.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/04/a3dc621594f0136d6679c80eba497815.jpg

That grille is mint mate!