What have you done to your car lately?

[chris_r]

Just shy of 50,000 in the van just under 12 months. According to the dealership, of all the Transit Customs they've sold, I've clocked the highest kms so far.

[dutchy]

17,7xx now in the focus. so many in such a short time

time to trade it in

[DRMAT]

Hmmmm 16300 in the SS-V in less than a year as well... bloody missus driving it too much! No idea how it clocks up so many kms!

[poita]

time to trade it in
I said that to the misses when it hit 10k, ironically we were driving past Ford in Gympie at the time. [emoji38]

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[sooty]

I've done under 3000 km in the last year [emoji38]

[JohnBu]

17,7xx now in the focus. so many in such a short time

You've had it for a while, so it's not too bad.

I tend to average 15,000km per year. It was 20,000km p.a. before we had kids.

I believe 15k p.a. is about average in Australia.

[Shadow110]

Just ticked 189 000 in mine...

[JohnBu]

If I still had my Astra, it would at have at least 250,000km on the odo.

[MikeCheck]

Mine just ticked over 200k on the odo.

Under 100 on the engine though after the new one went in.

Mum's Forester is almost coming up on 300k though, that thing's been such a freaking workhorse. Money well, well spent there.

M

[delemonte]

My cars:

Astra SRi-T is at 176k kms (original clutch!)
S13 Silvia is at 407k kms
Pajero is at 478k kms

[Raisin]

I ordered new pads and rotors for the Corsa today.

[Brando47]

You could almost say it's "irrational" how many k's my Integra has after the abuse I put it through...

http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae331/Brando47/IMG_20150220_034642_zpsmhvs4ca4.jpg

[chris_r]

Not bad for a vehicle that isn't a year old yet:

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd145/chris_110980/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0385_zpsl0ylbvwe.jpg

[mylifeasbenjamin]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/07/90c6f8fa1ff467a3b6df216ff65de2b8.jpg

[hotchip]

Car is now dash cam ready, poor and careless drivers come at me. :ninja1:

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[dutchy]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/07/90c6f8fa1ff467a3b6df216ff65de2b8.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac8/dutchy_02/Darth-Vader-darth-vader-18734783-300-355_zps6cg824qu.jpg

[domthepom]

Fitted yellow fog lights globes.http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/08/d9d06bbbeb743ee3f95d3bcd48d135cd.jpg


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[mickos]

Swapped in a new Bosch MAF sensor and gave the car a mega clean inside and out

[Raisin]

Today I gave the Corsa a bit of a service, just oil and plugs and then checked some stuff over. I also restored the headlights because them being yellow was bugging me to no end. I still really think they could do with being replaced, but this will have to do for now.

[DRMAT]

Saw pics of a friend's Opel Corsa that got t-boned last night by someone running a red light at 60km/h... took the hit right on the passenger door, side airbags deployed and considering the impact it did very well. Both occupants bruised and sore and passenger has some whiplash but otherwise ok so the car did it's job well!

[guy 27]

got the astra out of the garage. **** i missed driving it.

[SilentShout]

Minus the Horrible Spoiler, and those side duct thingies

I want this! all of this!!


http://www.autemo.com/dc/users/1/H238N/1816/chops/Opel_Corsa_-_Pikes_Peak_Kit_by_artedigital.jpg

[adam_92]

I like the side vents, thay have a purpose too. The spoiler is over the top but its a pikes peak style spoiler. They need huge downforce to set quick times.

[ConZo]

Signed into the forums! Sorry I haven't been on, life has been busy...
I took the SRi for a run up Mt Tamborine today but I had my son and mother in law in the car so I had to be sensible, bummer.

[ConZo]

Oh and I found a Facebook page for a group over in the UK called "Z20LET Lovers" it's full of very, very knowledgeable and welcoming people.

This is one of their builds...

http://i59.tinypic.com/33a5s06.jpg

[adam_92]

Most of the z20let boys here are already on there too.

[dutchy]

Oh and I found a Facebook page for a group over in the UK called "Z20LET Lovers" it's full of very, very knowledgeable and welcoming people.

This is one of their builds...


Check " C20XE - LET" too on FB. Full of pure porn.

[Raisin]

Oh and I found a Facebook page for a group over in the UK called "Z20LET Lovers" it's full of very, very knowledgeable and welcoming people.

This is one of their builds...

http://i59.tinypic.com/33a5s06.jpg

Nice! I hadn't seen this page yet so I joined.

[DJM83]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11070945_902331113122717_5775938014616196487_n.jpg ?oh=04e5f159e6b7031b836fe4d28b84e110&oe=55D22E12&__gda__=1440068507_ebcdcac197f48a53a141252f70dbaec 5

[dutchy]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11070945_902331113122717_5775938014616196487_n.jpg ?oh=04e5f159e6b7031b836fe4d28b84e110&oe=55D22E12&__gda__=1440068507_ebcdcac197f48a53a141252f70dbaec 5

parked it out in the rain/storm ?

[poita]

he put some shit wheels on it

[hazrd]

has too much paint now

[faneca]

Need wider spokes i think and some concave

[DJM83]

They are concave pic just doesn't show it.

[SilentShout]

Haha, I work 60 hours a week on average and somehow I've found the time to drop a Z20LET in the Corsa amongst other things.

Just a shot in the dark over the oil light, I wonder whether the oil cap o-ring isn't sealing properly or maybe you have a split oil breather hose somewhere.

you could be right there, I know my oil filter canister thing is sitting far more rotated to the right now as dead center it was still too loose, next oil change i might look at going to a proper filter instead of these paper insert POS things the z18xe in my car came with.

Anyone done the conversion before?

Also still have the oil sound around the cams making it sound like a diesel, but im not dropping any oil from what i can tell. Been a month since the oil change and the oil level is still perfect.

Lastly a nasty rattle is still present under load, it sounds like a pully is rattling somewhere but dissipates after about 4k rpm.

[Kennedy]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/14/0aceda953c83a46b7b9835f3430108e2.jpg

Freshened up the centre console

[dutchy]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/14/0aceda953c83a46b7b9835f3430108e2.jpg

Freshened up the centre console

some new gaiters would be nice too :)

[Gsi_Bryce]

Finally got a reply from OMP on what I need to mount their Subframes to the sparco r100 replicas I have, I supplied with photos their are rather helpful with the situation just a shame it's taken 2 weeks for a reply to my initial enquiry and I sent 2 chase up emails in that time frame....
Here is my issue lol
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/15/cffe6abee23d93a72748e182609578d0.jpg

[hazrd]

Booked the Astra in for new socks

Bridgestone RE003

[Jen]

Booked the Astra in for new socks

Bridgestone RE003
New tyres and globes in the same week! Now there's some mods haha

[hazrd]

New tyres and globes in the same week! Now there's some mods haha

Oh yeah, bought a set of these too

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFg3ODg=/z/WVQAAOxyVLNSos6s/$_57.JPG

[abbadonz]

So finally got my hands on an airbox from a 1.9CDTI for a steal of $70 and this is the finished product as of this morning http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/15/fa66cc795b95f8d5e0f154af7d82917a.jpg

Last week finished a full recon of my rear calipers, replaced the rotors and painted the caliper housing http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/15/d98a6c40dcf4b1a63ffd42ab46612f49.jpg

[guy 27]

drove the astra around all day.
so many people hate going slow for speed bumps.

[sskustomz]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/15/9fb7e8a5d66c9c88c49bc2746f14b0d6.jpg
Got it out in the sun to strip the dash out


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[mylifeasbenjamin]

Has anyone used and can recommend a Bluetooth OBD scanner that is comparable with iPhone apps?

[poita]

From my research very few work. It's an Apple thing.

You have to jailbreak it and setup extra software. This was a few years ago now. But can't imagine Apple have changed their protocols much

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[mylifeasbenjamin]

From my research very few work. It's an Apple thing.

You have to jailbreak it and setup extra software. This was a few years ago now. But can't imagine Apple have changed their protocols much

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That's what I thought as well.
Is there any that work on android without a cellular data network?

[poita]

That's what I thought as well.
Is there any that work on android without a cellular data network?

I use on of these -> http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OBDII-ELM327-V2-1-Bluetooth-Car-Scanner-Android-Torque-Auto-Scan-Tool-OBD-2-/261794515263?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3cf42b493f

Then use "Torque" with it. Works fine with my tablet that is wifi only. -> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en

The 10" screen is much easier to look at bits on the fly.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

I use on of these -> http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OBDII-ELM327-V2-1-Bluetooth-Car-Scanner-Android-Torque-Auto-Scan-Tool-OBD-2-/261794515263?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3cf42b493f

Then use "Torque" with it. Works fine with my tablet that is wifi only. -> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en

The 10" screen is much easier to look at bits on the fly.

Awesome thanks mate. We have a few old Galaxy S2's so I'll use one of them or get a cheap little tablet

[poita]

Awesome thanks mate. We have a few old Galaxy S2's so I'll use one of them or get a cheap little tablet

Galaxy S2 will be fine, have had it running with my old one no issues.

[dutchy]

I use on of these -> http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OBDII-ELM327-V2-1-Bluetooth-Car-Scanner-Android-Torque-Auto-Scan-Tool-OBD-2-/261794515263?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3cf42b493f

Then use "Torque" with it. Works fine with my tablet that is wifi only. -> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en

The 10" screen is much easier to look at bits on the fly.

I got the elm mini bluetooth thingy and works well on newer cars as well on the older Astra's. Also use "Torque" on my xperia. Note however though that I have not seen they turn themselves off. Not sure how much juice they drain from the battery.

[poita]

OBD port gets power when ignition is on.

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[dutchy]

OBD port gets power when ignition is on.

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I mean, when I turn off the ignition, the light on the elm thing stays on solid.

[chris_r]

Has anyone used and can recommend a Bluetooth OBD scanner that is comparable with iPhone apps?

iPhones are hopeless in the fact their bluetooth is clamped down to mostly audio devices. The only way I know how to get an OBDII scanner to work on it is to get an ELM327 that is WiFi based as opposed to bluetooth.

[dutchy]

iPhones are hopeless in the fact their bluetooth is clamped down to mostly audio devices. The only way I know how to get an OBDII scanner to work on it is to get an ELM327 that is WiFi based as opposed to bluetooth.

Thats the one im using too Chris, a mini elm off ebay for under 10 dollars shipped, and yeah its wifi not bluetooth.

[DRMAT]

Put the freshly repainted wheels back on the SRi, came up a treat! Just need some new boots for them now. Anyone wants to buy some 17" SSW Mesh II wheels?

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11262123_10153381261378274_5762793255500858054_n.j pg?oh=d658304d6133f4a662d4b9dce48b8156&oe=56042714&__gda__=1438886102_8bb70fd1cef8b3ba788251b31fb6e50 dhttps://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11165242_10153381261493274_3300658921720323956_n.j pg?oh=0435c7beea3b9485e8f1a8224cfa26b9&oe=55C33FB4&__gda__=1439919473_d4e6502ccad51136c874487da94722e 4

[Gsi_Bryce]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/15/9fb7e8a5d66c9c88c49bc2746f14b0d6.jpg
Got it out in the sun to strip the dash out


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Such a naked looking engine bay wish mine looked like that!!

[sskustomz]

Hey Bryce do you want me to cut an extra set of cage feet while I'm doing mine? Are you doing full or half?


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[Gsi_Bryce]

Yes please Steffi!! Just a half for me lol

[sskustomz]

Easy, the boss can donate some more plate[emoji12]


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[mylifeasbenjamin]

What would be my best option for making my inside trim piano black? Would it be something I can paint? Or should I try to buy it from somewhere?

[SilentShout]

Put the freshly repainted wheels back on the SRi, came up a treat! Just need some new boots for them now. Anyone wants to buy some 17" SSW Mesh II wheels?

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11262123_10153381261378274_5762793255500858054_n.j pg?oh=d658304d6133f4a662d4b9dce48b8156&oe=56042714&__gda__=1438886102_8bb70fd1cef8b3ba788251b31fb6e50 dhttps://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11165242_10153381261493274_3300658921720323956_n.j pg?oh=0435c7beea3b9485e8f1a8224cfa26b9&oe=55C33FB4&__gda__=1439919473_d4e6502ccad51136c874487da94722e 4
Pic, deets and price??

[poita]

Pic, deets and price??
In for sale section

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[SilentShout]

Yeah just saw it, i should have checked that first -.-

[DRMAT]

Let's have a chat :) Although Melb to GC might not be economically viable unless you know someone driving up.

[poita]

Ego couriers, be about $100 depot to depot

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[Elliot_O]

Do it Silent;)

[Kennedy]

Anybody have a spare F23 gearbox for an SRi-Turbo? Just changed my cables for some new ones and it's still rooted 😭😭😭

[dutchy]

Yeah just saw it, i should have checked that first -.-


Let's have a chat :) Although Melb to GC might not be economically viable unless you know someone driving up.


Ego couriers, be about $100 depot to depot

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:) I bought 1 wheel from Melbourne and shipping to Noosa was 25 dollars.

[DRMAT]

Do it Silent;)

Do it Silent! ;)

[chris_r]

Well, seeing as I'm waiting for my new brake bleeder kit to turn up to bleed the clutch, I thought I'd test something that might be of interest to fellow Corsa SRi owners. And that is how to fit a switch that will just switch the traction control on and off without affecting the function of the ABS system. Turns out it's pretty easy and it's the exact same method as in the Astra G with ABS too.

[Sammich]

Dropped car off to the mechanic, hopefully will be finished and just need to be tuned when i get it back :)

5887
5888

[DRMAT]

Booked in the SRi for new boots tomorrow... geez the stock tyre size is a shit... weird enough that it is very limiting on your choice of tyres and what you can get is more expensive than the common sizes.

[DRMAT]

Already off to a shakey start, drop the car off to be told they weren't able to source my chosen tyres yesterday (Conti Premiumconact 2) and due to the odd size, alternatives are quite limited so we've agreed on the more expensive Pirelli PZero Nero GT which is a sportier tyre than the Conti anyway and the guy agreed to do them for the same price as the Conti's to make up for not having them ready for me. See how we go.

[Sammich]

I have the pzero Nero's on my car, they were fine with stock power, quite grippy cornering and in the rain unless you really put the boot in. Once the boost went up and other mods happened they tended to get a lot of wheel spin till the car gets to 100km/h

[Raisin]

New brakes are all finally here for the Corsa! :D Ended up getting QFM HPX pads and DBA T2 rotors all around.

[mickos]

Dropped car off to the mechanic, hopefully will be finished and just need to be tuned when i get it back :)

5887
5888


Any news?

[Sammich]

Any news?

Nothing yet, not expected to get the car back this week though. expecting a call today to tell me to come pick up the gearbox so i can take it to the gearbox factory for diff install and gearbox inspection, think i may need a new sychro for 4th as it sometimes grinds downshifting from 5th.

It also has a oil leak that seems to be quite bad, only had a quick look at it and seems to be from the turbo oil line fitting on the block so may need to replace that.

[chris_r]

Took the Corsa for a drive. All I can say is f*** me it's quick.

[adam_92]

Yeahhhhh!

[Raisin]

Took the Corsa for a drive. All I can say is f*** me it's quick.

:this_thread_is_usel :woohoo1:

Congrats man! I bet that was a drive full of smiles.

[chris_r]

:this_thread_is_usel :woohoo1:

Congrats man! I bet that was a drive full of smiles.
Haha, like you wouldn't believe. Just feels so damn good to see some results at last. I actually just took it down to the exhaust shop to get an exhaust fitted tomorrow. $450 for a mandrel bent 3" in mild steel.

[Raisin]

Haha, like you wouldn't believe. Just feels so damn good to see some results at last. I actually just took it down to the exhaust shop to get an exhaust fitted tomorrow. $450 for a mandrel bent 3" in mild steel.

Nice! :D

[dutchy]

Took the Corsa for a drive. All I can say is fapfap it's quick.

:arf:

[DRMAT]

I have the pzero Nero's on my car, they were fine with stock power, quite grippy cornering and in the rain unless you really put the boot in. Once the boost went up and other mods happened they tended to get a lot of wheel spin till the car gets to 100km/h

Nero or the new Nero GT? Don't think the power will be a problem in the Barina either way though :D They were excellent in the rain on the way home tonight though.

[Sammich]

Nero or the new Nero GT? Don't think the power will be a problem in the Barina either way though :D They were excellent in the rain on the way home tonight though.

Don't have the car with me to look but based on the tread pattern from google they look like the GT. based on tyres i have had in the past on other cars i would say they are close to the grippiest tyres i have had excluding semi slicks.

I am hoping for my next set to go to Nitto NT05 but i need to jump from 215/35/18 to 225/40/18 and it requires removing all the splash guards so as not to rub on the front.

[SilentShout]

Took the Corsa for a drive. All I can say is f*** me it's quick.

Makes me think boosting the 1.8 is a waste of time :shrug:

Anything you have driven before that you can compare it to?

[chris_r]

Makes me think boosting the 1.8 is a waste of time :shrug:

Anything you have driven before that you can compare it to?
I wouldn't say a boosted 1.8 is a waste, they can still churn out some respectable numbers. Just remember, this Z20LET is still mostly stock for the moment.

Only car I could really compare it to is my old BA XR6T. And I reckon the Corsa is still more fun. Not just because I built it myself, but it is just as quick. May have just over half the power of the XR6T, but its also only got half the weight.

And just because it didn't feel insane enough as it is, I've got a Galletto 1260 and some EDS maps for when I think more power is necessary.

[Jen]

Currently waiting to get new tyres put on. Were going with re003's but when I got here was told the entire country is out of stock due to their recent promotion. He's doing 4 continental sport 5's for the same price as continental are having the same promotion as Bridgestone had with buy 3, get the 4th free

[SilentShout]

I wouldn't say a boosted 1.8 is a waste, they can still churn out some respectable numbers. Just remember, this Z20LET is still mostly stock for the moment.

Only car I could really compare it to is my old BA XR6T. And I reckon the Corsa is still more fun. Not just because I built it myself, but it is just as quick. May have just over half the power of the XR6T, but its also only got half the weight.

And just because it didn't feel insane enough as it is, I've got a Galletto 1260 and some EDS maps for when I think more power is necessary.
Im not in it to be a dyno queen. Numbers dont mean anything when it comes to drivability. Im just hoping the revving capability of a 1.8, high comp engine and 7 pounds of boost will be enough to make it a fun car without opening the motor or rebuilding the gearbox.

I was outrun by a bog stock elantra the other day :( feels bad man.

[poita]

Currently waiting to get new tyres put on. Were going with re003's but when I got here was told the entire country is out of stock due to their recent promotion. He's doing 4 continental sport 5's for the same price as continental are having the same promotion as Bridgestone had with buy 3, get the 4th free
Score and a half

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[DRMAT]

Yeah was very keen on Cont Sportcontact 5 (just won MOTOR tyre test as well) but they don't make them in 195/45/16 :(

[chris_r]

Im not in it to be a dyno queen. Numbers dont mean anything when it comes to drivability. Im just hoping the revving capability of a 1.8, high comp engine and 7 pounds of boost will be enough to make it a fun car without opening the motor or rebuilding the gearbox.

I was outrun by a bog stock elantra the other day :( feels bad man.
True. I think that combo should be good for around 200-220bhp, which is something the Corsa C deserves.

I feel your pain when it comes to being beaten by cars like the Elantra, as I got beaten by an Ignis once. I reckon the TC had something to do with the poor launching at the time.

[Jen]

Score and a half

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Pretty happy with them too. Also swapped out my gutter rashed rim for one of the 4 Adam bought ages ago. I didn't realise how much it needed an alignment until I drove home and realised I didn't have to hold it straight anymore

[SilentShout]

Still waiting to see if i can visit andrew to pull the tune off his ecu that was mapped by powerchip. I will then be able to compare to the stock map and have a better idea of where to go in the great ecu hack project which would help out greatly. He would get massive credit then too for helping out =) ecu and oil filter are my biggest limitations at the moment. Been doing some research and the light is most likely due to the canister being off alignment as theres a specific channel that supplies oil to the head. However i have also read that people who have converted to the screw on filter have had issues with oil pressure/delivery etc meaning going to a block to acomodate a turbo may not work. Could always mount the turbo lower which is what the dbilas kit does iirc, just have to be careful to make sure it will still feed back to the sump properly.

Still no idea on the rattle under load below 4krpm

Some sources say tensioner pully, some say oil pump on its way out, some say big end bearings (although i dont think its that) some say ac pully rattle.

I have ruled out timing tensioner as when i did the last service i checked the timing assembly as i changed it 5k beforehand.

Job tonight is realign the canister, degrese the engine bay putting plastic bags over all electronics and hitting it with the gerni, then check a few days later to see if there is any leakage. If its anywhere my money is on the canister seal.

[SilentShout]

Bit of an interesting night. Rotated the oil filter housing which eliminated the oil light (thank you internet)

Washed the car which was useless as it rained anyways. Defresed the engine as best as i could so i can see if there are any leaks. Managed to get a vidya of one of the noises the engine is making when its warm and sounding like a diesel.

https://vimeo.com/128488592

Im hoping its just that the oil may be a bit too thin and its the sound of cams etc. Going to try some lucas addative to thicken it up a bit.

Oh and this happened:
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/21/a1057d1978b96fa41fb474660ad2956e.jpg

:( my mate wasnt watching at the give way sign and rear ended me.

Jap vs german engineering however, german engineering wins :)

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/21/65264b69887729c8b0c5f7fe9da57fb3.jpg

Oh the lovely world of cars.

[Raisin]

SilentShout - Ouch, that really sucks man. Looks like the quarterpanel is kinked?


Today is the first time it has rained while I have been driving the Astra so I got to test out how good/bad the Nittos are in the wet. They seem fine for normal driving, but any amount of boost in second gear lights the tires up. So for those of you who are tuned, it would probably happen in 3rd and 4th too. Sammich I know you asked about them before, on your car they would probably be best reserved for track use only lol.

[SilentShout]

Yeah quarter is kinked, rear bar is f**ked and rubbing on the wheel. The metal support behind the bar which im hoping is just the support and not the chassis is also slightly bent, and the gearbox is out of alignment too. Putting it where first is supposed to be puts the car in reverse.

Bit of a spring clean for the real estate then im going to jack the car up and have a look at the linkage to make sure its okay, then realign if i have to -.-

[MikeCheck]

Bit the bullet and paid rego.

So. Much. Freaking. Money.

M

[Sammich]

Yeah quarter is kinked, rear bar is f**ked and rubbing on the wheel. The metal support behind the bar which im hoping is just the support and not the chassis is also slightly bent, and the gearbox is out of alignment too. Putting it where first is supposed to be puts the car in reverse.

Bit of a spring clean for the real estate then im going to jack the car up and have a look at the linkage to make sure its okay, then realign if i have to -.-

I would be hoping to hell your mate is insured as the insurance company may just write the whole thing off with that kind of damage.

[SilentShout]

Neither of us are insured.

On a positive note bent the guard back out so it doesnt rub on the wheel anymore. Also realigned the gear linkage so now the shifting position is correct. Going to take it for a test spin to see if it holds up but there doesnt seem to be any damage to it.

On a sad note though, yesterday i degreased the engine to see if there were any leaks. Thismorning theres oil all over the sides of the front timing cover so im guessing camshaft seals =( the leak isnt bad though as it barely drops oil so im getting some lucas addative to thicken it up and see if that helps. If it does then ill use thicker oil next changes and just source another z18xe to build from the ground up.

[SilentShout]

Patched it up, almost dont want to replace the bar now =) http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/21/e732cbfc8f4fce720304ba80fc6ff817.jpg

[sskustomz]

Patched it up, almost dont want to replace the bar now =) http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/21/e732cbfc8f4fce720304ba80fc6ff817.jpg

Put a wide arch on it! Corsa Maxi ftw!


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[DWS 92]

Those stickers are so very ironic in this situation, haha.

[SilentShout]

Those stickers are so very ironic in this situation, haha.
Haha yeah. It ads character but makes it look trashy. Still un decided but its not a priority at the moment. What is a priority is the leak from the front of the engine which i assume is the camshaft seals as its coming from somewhere high up. Im half considering just buying another z18xe, rebuilding it with turbo goodies and dropping it in. Leaving the other engine in as long as possible until its ready. Then selling it cheap to anyone who wants it.

[Elliot_O]

Haha yeah. It ads character but makes it look trashy. Still un decided but its not a priority at the moment. What is a priority is the leak from the front of the engine which i assume is the camshaft seals as its coming from somewhere high up. Im half considering just buying another z18xe, rebuilding it with turbo goodies and dropping it in. Leaving the other engine in as long as possible until its ready. Then selling it cheap to anyone who wants it.
Sounds like a good idea, if you can afford it.
I thought about doing that with mine, but $

[SilentShout]

Z18 is much cheaper than a z20 though =)

[chris_r]

Went to U-Pull-It, grabbed another dash cluster for $33 plugged it in and wouldn't you know it? Temp and fuel gauges now work. So, I transplanted my cluster fascia and LEDs from the original in and all is good. Also, seeing as I had translucent blue needles with the needle lighting kit, I ended up swapping the white needles from the standard issue cluster in too. Looks alright I reckon, will have to get some pics up later too.

To sort out the fan, turns out I have two relays currently running to the fan. One is wired into the engine bay loom with a thermatic switch and the other is supposed to be cut from the fan plug and wired into the aux water pump, shouldn't be too hard to sort out.

[Raisin]

Haha yeah. It ads character but makes it look trashy. Still un decided but its not a priority at the moment. What is a priority is the leak from the front of the engine which i assume is the camshaft seals as its coming from somewhere high up. Im half considering just buying another z18xe, rebuilding it with turbo goodies and dropping it in. Leaving the other engine in as long as possible until its ready. Then selling it cheap to anyone who wants it.

You wouldn't want a low mileage facelift replacement would you? :lol:

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Bit of smoke from a 2.2 SRi probably just a head gasket?

[SilentShout]

You wouldn't want a low mileage facelift replacement would you? :lol:

Only if i had the front to match :)

[Raisin]

Only if i had the front to match :)

I meant the whole car. Haha.

[SilentShout]

Tempting but at least ive sussed out the gremlins in my ride =) plus a $400 engine is much cheaper than a whole new car.

[Raisin]

Tempting but at least ive sussed out the gremlins in my ride =) plus a $400 engine is much cheaper than a whole new car.

That is true.

[MikeCheck]

Have to get a road worthy check done (their expense) but assuming there's nothing huge to do, I think the car is sold. Wish they just bought it though :(

Cheers

M

[guy 27]

washed outside of zaf and installed horns. seemed to be missing them...

[sskustomz]

Cut a hole in the roof


Sent from Stephen Hawkings wheelchair

[tatugirl]

Washed, polished and waxed car [emoji2] with new autoglym Polish too

[mylifeasbenjamin]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/25/f3a3c739ea83bf5f60677589a71c384c.jpg

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Next is the exhaust!

[SilentShout]

Roll up home as car is making an even worse noise. Pop bonnet. Notice alot of oil down the front of the engine. Check dipstick. Dry as a bone -.-

Thinking cam seals are gone but this will be the second timr the front of the engine has been pulled apart. Im considering chucking some thick ass cheap oil in there like 20w 50 as its going to go through it, source another engine and rebuild it over a month and put it in. Then with the old engine i can measure up all the turbo goodies on the exhaust side then bolt them on when ready. That will give the new engine a few thousand kms to be run in.

Is it usual for the oil seals to be failing after 145xxx kms??

[Raisin]

Roll up home as car is making an even worse noise. Pop bonnet. Notice alot of oil down the front of the engine. Check dipstick. Dry as a bone -.-

Thinking cam seals are gone but this will be the second timr the front of the engine has been pulled apart. Im considering chucking some thick ass cheap oil in there like 20w 50 as its going to go through it, source another engine and rebuild it over a month and put it in. Then with the old engine i can measure up all the turbo goodies on the exhaust side then bolt them on when ready. That will give the new engine a few thousand kms to be run in.

Is it usual for the oil seals to be failing after 145xxx kms??

60,000km engine packaged in a Silver facelift :swg:

[SilentShout]

60,000km engine packaged in a Silver facelift :swg:

60k means its due for a timing belt and water pump change :)

[Raisin]

60k means its due for a timing belt and water pump change :)

It was actually done early, so that belt only has 25,000km on it. It was part of the incentive for me to buy it.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

My VXR is at 70k now..should probably do the timing belt

[gman]

Paid more bills for more work to go more faster....

[chris_r]

Picked up mum's new car tonight, seeing as the Viva has been written off. Front yard is looking like a car yard at the moment.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/28/cc3d43c973022b51690000f4a7df6b68.jpg

[adam_92]

Bought another engine and more wheels... i think i have a problem.

[sooty]

Bought another engine and more wheels... i think i have a problem.
You do, it's called budgeting [emoji38]

[adam_92]

Nah no problem with that. Been comfortably saving over 500 a fortnight since the wedding. On track to have 15k saved by our 1st anniversary.

[dutchy]

Booked the Pug in for the free 10k intermediate service.

[chris_r]

Nah no problem with that. Been comfortably saving over 500 a fortnight since the wedding. On track to have 15k saved by our 1st anniversary.

Haha, at this rate, you'll be broke soon enough.

[poita]

Picked it back up from the dealership. Feels good to have it back, even if it was only a few days

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[dutchy]

Picked it back up from the dealership. Feels good to have it back, even if it was only a few days

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did you have to pay anything ?

[poita]

Yer, damage was caused outside scope of warranty.

Have no qualms with it though.

They looked after me really well, loan car for the whole time.

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[dutchy]

Well at least thats good and looking by your response, the small rubber hose didn't cost $749.95 either.

[SilentShout]

Dropping about 1 notch of oil on the dipstick every 2 days of driving to work / gym (approx 1 notch every 30kms)

Hoping those kits/seals arrive soon :sadpanda:

[guy 27]

Took the Astra for a decent drive today. Need to fuel it up again. It's been 9 months on this tank.

Sent from my D5833 using Tapatalk

[mondo]

It's been 9 months on this tank.


lol what?

[adam_92]

How does the fuel not turn to shit?

[chris_r]

Okay, so I fix the MAF, rear O2 and the fan/aux water pump wiring. All is good. Take it for a drive, break shift cable. Effing yay.

[adam_92]

No way! Is it the cable or the comnecting pin?

[chris_r]

Might be the connecting pin at the gear lever readjusted itself. Either way, one of the cables is dodgy and I was limping home using only 1st and 3rd.

[guy 27]

lol what?

Doesn't get driven much


How does the fuel not turn to shit?

Decent fuel will last for years. Probably breaks down but still good enough to run an engine

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[adam_92]

I thought it started to break down after a month.

[chris_r]

Upon a closer inspection, my shift cables are rooted. Now to find some new ones, yay.

[poita]

Picked the car back up yesterday, still has that rancid coolant smell.

Everything appears to be working fine, temps all in the right ranges, car still pulls the same when all up to temp.

Will keep an eye on everything over the next week or so.

So at this stage, touch wood, looks like I've dodged anything bad on this one.

[faneca]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/31/d4335fffcdbcb87c13cbae0e9d5d7313.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/31/76c4172ee6a705c344ce989c974fea37.jpg

[mylifeasbenjamin]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/31/d4335fffcdbcb87c13cbae0e9d5d7313.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/31/76c4172ee6a705c344ce989c974fea37.jpg

That is the hottest vxr mate.

[mondo]

Originally Posted by mondo
lol what?

Doesn't get driven much


you're doing it wrong... ;)

[sooty]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/31/d4335fffcdbcb87c13cbae0e9d5d7313.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/31/76c4172ee6a705c344ce989c974fea37.jpg
Good luck not getting dicked at that height lol

[hazrd]

Good luck not getting dicked at that height lol

im sure he has some of this in the glovebox now

http://www.unilever.com.au/Images/vaseline-450x450_tcm72-298021.jpg

[faneca]

Hehehe was actually about this height until about a month ago when i had it raised for better handling and in preparation for the lip, in adelaide it seems unless you drive a commy, falcon or a jap import you dont tend to get much attention

Clearance is 90mm now so may look at lifting i a tad just for scrapeage lol

[chris_r]

in adelaide it seems unless you drive a commy, falcon or a jap import you dont tend to get much attention

You could imagine how paranoid I was last night when I was alongside a cop car with only three working gears. Especially when you had to boot it in first to shift up to third and your car has notable turbo flutter.

[faneca]

You could imagine how paranoid I was last night when I was alongside a cop car with only three working gears. Especially when you had to boot it in first to shift up to third and your car has notable turbo flutter.
Haha and a 3" turbo back to keep things quiet hahaha yeah could very much imagine

[SilentShout]

Hehehe was actually about this height until about a month ago when i had it raised for better handling and in preparation for the lip, in adelaide it seems unless you drive a commy, falcon or a jap import you dont tend to get much attention

Clearance is 90mm now so may look at lifting i a tad just for scrapeage lol
Corsa c sri front lip is factory 90mm off the ground ;)

Ive dropped my car 30mm since.

Police havnt even noticed the casual 60mm clearance i roll with. =)

All comments asside, im about to go have a mad fap over that vxr,

Its hella sexy ;)

[chris_r]

Haha and a 3" turbo back to keep things quiet hahaha yeah could very much imagine

My guess is, had the cops heard it, they'd have been confused as to where the invisible Skyline was heading, lol. That's the thing, I have no fart can, and my exhaust is painted black, so it's not seen either.

[Raisin]

My guess is, had the cops heard it, they'd have been confused as to where the invisible Skyline was heading, lol. That's the thing, I have no fart can, and my exhaust is painted black, so it's not seen either.

LOL I'd love to see that.

All this talk though is making me want to boost my Corsa. :lol:

[chris_r]

LOL I'd love to see that.

All this talk though is making me want to boost my Corsa. [emoji38]
Haha, doooooo it!!!

[Raisin]

Haha, doooooo it!!!

Haha, I'm too far invested into doing the Astra up to swap back now and start on the Corsa. Also when it comes to boosting the Z18XE, I'm not sure how the F17 will do. Atleast the F23 in the Astra is nice and strong if you aren't going wild.

[chris_r]

Haha, I'm too far invested into doing the Astra up to swap back now and start on the Corsa. Also when it comes to boosting the Z18XE, I'm not sure how the F17 will do. Atleast the F23 in the Astra is nice and strong if you aren't going wild.
F17 is a lot stronger than you think. Plus, there's a few boosted Z18XEs in the UK that run the F17CR without issue. Only thing is, I'd chuck an LSD in there. Something I believe I'm beginning to regret with the Z20LET.

[Raisin]

F17 is a lot stronger than you think. Plus, there's a few boosted Z18XEs in the UK that run the F17CR without issue. Only thing is, I'd chuck an LSD in there. Something I believe I'm beginning to regret with the Z20LET.

Hmmm, stop tempting me lol. :P

[Kennedy]

Definitely need a gearbox for my Astra. Tried new cables and shift housing on the box with now luck 😭

[SilentShout]

F17 is a lot stronger than you think. Plus, there's a few boosted Z18XEs in the UK that run the F17CR without issue. Only thing is, I'd chuck an LSD in there. Something I believe I'm beginning to regret with the Z20LET.

Those guys are running 260hp without changing the drivetrain bar a quaif lsd.

I spoke to a few people about it as it was my initial concern with boosting the car, According to a few sources the f17cr is made by Getrag (same people who do the supra boxes) and is good for 300hp. That being said the tech from dbilas did also inform me that when people start doing clutch dumps thats when you run into issues.

The plan with my car is to change the clutch to a new factory spec or slightly above factory spec clutch. That way if for what ever reason there is too much power, i will eat through a clutch rather than a near impossible to find expensive close ratio gearbox. Should be fine for a daily with a bit of booting it here and there.

First off i need to fix the damn seals though... implying they are the issue :(

[chris_r]

Those guys are running 260hp without changing the drivetrain bar a quaif lsd.

I spoke to a few people about it as it was my initial concern with boosting the car, According to a few sources the f17cr is made by Getrag (same people who do the supra boxes) and is good for 300hp. That being said the tech from dbilas did also inform me that when people start doing clutch dumps thats when you run into issues.

The plan with my car is to change the clutch to a new factory spec or slightly above factory spec clutch. That way if for what ever reason there is too much power, i will eat through a clutch rather than a near impossible to find expensive close ratio gearbox. Should be fine for a daily with a bit of booting it here and there.

First off i need to fix the damn seals though... implying they are the issue :(

F17CR is pretty much the same in the Astra G Z18XE, except the Astra G actually has a shorter final drive at 4.19:1 (Astra H Z18XE/R boxes are 3.94) versus the Corsa's 3.74:1 (close ratio boxes are fitted to all. Pretty much all the Opel gearboxes are made by Getrag, even the autos too. You could use an Astra box if you had to, but if you boost the Z18, it'd be interesting to see the effect of the shorter final drive on the performance.

[Elliot_O]

Vacuumed it:D

[SilentShout]

And thats the goal ;)

Im hoping high comp, mild 7psi of boost plus the close ratio box will make a decent zippy corsa =D

[mylifeasbenjamin]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/02/35ebba1c5308ebc04b6f1f119a1b3fdd.jpg

Which maps best to use for a stock vxr?

[dutchy]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/02/35ebba1c5308ebc04b6f1f119a1b3fdd.jpg

Which maps best to use for a stock vxr?

as you can see, you need certain upgrades to run other most other maps so start with 3 first

[mylifeasbenjamin]

The original ones? Or the phase 1 ones..

[mylifeasbenjamin]

as you can see, you need certain upgrades to run other most other maps so start with 3 first

Map 3 the way to go?

[mickos]

Map 3 the way to go?p

Chuck on the 280PS 400nm map
Adjust actuator to hold 17psi, with car stock just a POD should make 155fwkw

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Put map 3 on

[mylifeasbenjamin]

And calling it a night..

[dutchy]

Put map 3 on

good one, just try and enjoy that new found power first, update later if needed.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

good one, just try and enjoy that new found power first, update later if needed.

Yeah man. I do like mickos' idea though ;)

Also, running a bit tougher on idle. Is that normal?

[dutchy]

Yeah man. I do like mickos' idea though ;)

Also, running a bit tougher on idle. Is that normal?

Scroll down, I like more what you see there :) You use 98 fuel ? Plugs ok ?

[chris_r]

I may or may not have spent a reasonable chunk of hard earned on something the SRi definitely needs as a direct result of fitting a Z20LET.

Oh, fixed a couple of other little things on it too. Hopefully, I will have new shift cables by tomorrow too.

[adam_92]

Quaiffe or wavetrac?

[chris_r]

Quaiffe or wavetrac?
Neither unfortunately. My front shocks are stuffed, so I'm getting some Bilstein coilovers. LSD would definitely have to be on the to do list, but Quaife is the only option for the F23 I believe.

[dutchy]

uhohhhhhh

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac8/dutchy_02/DSC02301_zpszap6mate.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac8/dutchy_02/DSC02300_zpsfdatiaba.jpg

[Elliot_O]

Could hopefully just be a diode of a resistor

[adam_92]

Why does it keep doing it pete?

[Raisin]

Neither unfortunately. My front shocks are stuffed, so I'm getting some Bilstein coilovers. LSD would definitely have to be on the to do list, but Quaife is the only option for the F23 I believe.


Nice! Completely worth it, I love mine. :D

[dutchy]

Could hopefully just be a diode of a resistor


Why does it keep doing it pete?

Don't know why it keeps doing that. Was able to get it started with cables so drove to Holden. Just got it back, battery stuffed, ecu checked for faults, alternator charging normally. All good again (but for how long.....)

[SilentShout]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/04/f6d30b13ae2247d6b1daf5e9a9dc37a3.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/04/5e4533f16bce2eb7eb351086040bce5c.jpg

Cams are dry as a bone. Gasket wasnt installed properly which is where the leak is coming from i think. Guess its not my seals. :) thoughts?

[DWS 92]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/04/f6d30b13ae2247d6b1daf5e9a9dc37a3.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/04/5e4533f16bce2eb7eb351086040bce5c.jpg

Cams are dry as a bone. Gasket wasnt installed properly which is where the leak is coming from i think. Guess its not my seals. :) thoughts?
Was the gasket always sitting like that in the cam cover?

[SilentShout]

Its from when i changed it last. Looks like my mate installed it wrong =(

[DWS 92]

Its from when i changed it last. Looks like my mate installed it wrong =(
Well that'll do it then.. at least it's not the cam seals! :D

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Washed it. Dried it. Put it in the garage. Needs a wash again... #joyofablackcar

[Jen]

Washed it. Dried it. Put it in the garage. Needs a wash again... #joyofablackcar
Haha know those joys!

Parked it at airport parking. Always nerve racking

[SilentShout]

Replaced valve cover gasket correctly this time. Attempted the ac clutch coil repair and gave up as its a pita to do with that damn torx hole being way too small. -.-

Cleaned up under the car so ill be able to hopefully see if there are any other leaks. The 1hr drive home hasnt shown anything but ive placed some boards under the car just in case. Only time will tell.

Bonnet squeeks now and is hard to close and open but thats because it wasnt seated properly when we put it back on. Should be a 10 min job to fix.

The damn noise is still there, i noticed there were clips missing from the timing cover lower down so it could be a rattle at idle rpm, still unsure though.

The sump plug seems to be stripped too. It only finger tightens 2-3 threads before needing a wrench. Inspected etc and made sure it was tight and sealed but next change it will need to be sorted out.

I love cars..... -.-

[Numbnut]

Had a diff, light weight flywheel, new clutch installed and a bunch of seals replaced while they were at it.

[poita]

Re-installed my mountune intake and COBB filter. Back to making sexy noises again

[chris_r]

Put new shift control cables in last night, along with the new shortened gear lever and weighted gear knob.

Underneath, noticed a little bit of oil dribbling out of the oil cooler, not a great deal, but something I should deal with soon.

[dutchy]

Had the Pug serviced.

Got a leftover can of black plastidip and sprayed 2 wheels of the Astra just to see what it would look like. Horrible so took it off.

[chris_r]

Gave the missus' Pulsar a long overdue service. Oil, air and fuel filters, fresh oil, fresh plugs and new window wiper blades. Bloody thing won't know what's hit it, lol.

Went for a bit of a drive in the SRi to test the gears out. The short shift lever along with the M-Tech short shifter results in a ridiculously short shift, but with the anti-play kit fitted, it's given it a nice feel.

[Gsi_Bryce]

Bought an Opel steering wheel badge for the Astra to replace the factory Holden badge, just wondering are they as easy to remove by just gently prising them off with small flat blade screw driver? (For members that don't know it's an 03 G Sri turbo)

[Raisin]

http://i.minus.com/ibgsUp4kG0cfQ4.jpg

New addition to the fleet.


Also hit 80,000km in the Astra today.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/06/b0d551a14cc8fbbd00da7a5eb490657d.jpg

Girlfriend picked up her Golf today; nice thing to drive and sounds wicked with a resonator removed.

Also, is there a anti - play kit for the VXR's?

[SilentShout]

So this just happened ;)

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/06/fbccea67d86e7b3ddd172a364af3c6e3.jpg

[Raisin]

Went to do the brakes on the Corsa today and hit a snag, the rear passenger piston will not retract fully. I haven't even tried the other side yet, because I spent nearly 2 hours on the passenger side.

I am rotating it clockwise, and I thought that maybe I was turning it the wrong way so I turned it the other way for a half turn and it was moving further out. The handbrake was off and completely disconnected and I had the bleed nipple open.

I eventually took the brake line off and removed the caliper from the car completely, still no luck.

[AllenR]

Replaced rear park and brake globes. The glass was getting black.
Replaced front T10 parker globes with some LED's and did the brake fluid change.
Put in Motul 5.1 - all good for another 2 years.

[delemonte]

Oil change on the Astra
Rebuilt clutch slave cylinder and soldered up the radiator on the Pajero (gotta love oldschool copper radiators)
New intake valves on the dirt bike
Got the windscreen replaced on the Silvia thanks to another roo strike..
http://i.imgur.com/jMOxZyX.jpg

Damn kangaroos! :mad2:

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Spent a very long time trying to figure out why one of the tail lights on my girlfriends golf was out - yet the bulb was fine. Thanks to Aaron for letting me know it only has one light -.-

[Raisin]

Oil change on the Astra
Rebuilt clutch slave cylinder and soldered up the radiator on the Pajero (gotta love oldschool copper radiators)
New intake valves on the dirt bike
Got the windscreen replaced on the Silvia thanks to another roo strike..
http://i.imgur.com/jMOxZyX.jpg

Damn kangaroos! :mad2:

Ouch man, he did some damage! How big was the roo?

[delemonte]

Ouch man, he did some damage! How big was the roo?

Pretty big fella but I managed to minimise the impact. We had a similar sized kangaroo write-off my wife's car... Now she drives the Pajero with the bullbar and just mows them down.

[Raisin]

Pretty big fella but I managed to minimise the impact. We had a similar sized kangaroo write-off my wife's car... Now she drives the Pajero with the bullbar and just mows them down.

I hate to make light of your plight, but it made me think of this video.


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

[sooty]

I hate to make light of your plight, but it made me think of this video.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFCrJleggrI
Lol, that's pretty funny

[delemonte]

Pure gold!

[SilentShout]

realigned bonnet so its all back to normal.

also discovered a corsa c SRI with a 2" Catback and k&n Apollo setup is Much faster than a golf TSI 1.4L turbo and a heavily modified Daihatsu Copen turbo (much to the owners disgust)

:lol: its the little things in life :aureola:

[mylifeasbenjamin]

realigned bonnet so its all back to normal.

also discovered a corsa c SRI with a 2" Catback and k&n Apollo setup is Much faster than a golf TSI 1.4L turbo and a heavily modified Daihatsu Copen turbo (much to the owners disgust)

:lol: its the little things in life :aureola:

'Much to the owners disgust' [emoji23][emoji23]

[chris_r]

realigned bonnet so its all back to normal.

also discovered a corsa c SRI with a 2" Catback and k&n Apollo setup is Much faster than a golf TSI 1.4L turbo and a heavily modified Daihatsu Copen turbo (much to the owners disgust)

:lol: its the little things in life :aureola:

Haha, it's like the other night. Somewhere in Adelaide is an owner of a R34 GT-T who would be living the nightmare that he was beaten by a certain black XC Barina, lol.

[DRMAT]

Can anyone who owns a Diahatsu Copen, let alone a modified one, actually be disgusted with anything?

[Shadow110]

realigned bonnet so its all back to normal.

also discovered a corsa c SRI with a 2" Catback and k&n Apollo setup is Much faster than a golf TSI 1.4L turbo and a heavily modified Daihatsu Copen turbo (much to the owners disgust)

[emoji38] its the little things in life :aureola:
I have the same issue with p platers who think a sv6 commohore is "quick"

[dutchy]

Can anyone who owns a Diahatsu Copen, let alone a modified one, actually be disgusted with anything?

and who in their right mind would buy one anyway (sorry if I offended anyone)

[SilentShout]

...(sorry if I offended anyone)

You know your not on the www.crapiboughtacopen.com forums right? [emoji12]

[dutchy]

You know your not on the www.crapiboughtacopen.com forums right? [emoji12]

Well, seeing some on here really like the Nissan Puke or considered buying a Fiat Multipla ...... I wouldn't be surprised if some spank the monkey upon sight or thought of a Copen.

[gman]

I have the same issue with p platers who think a sv6 commohore is "quick"

I used to love embarrassing 6.0Lt HSV's in the Astra. Had one guy in a supercharged V8 give me a run on the highway only to lose.

We both stopped at the service station and he was really good about it.

Damn surprised for sure, but actually really cool..

[Shadow110]

I used to love embarrassing 6.0Lt HSV's in the Astra. Had one guy in a supercharged V8 give me a run on the highway only to lose.

We both stopped at the service station and he was really good about it.

Damn surprised for sure, but actually really cool..
Thats the beauty of the astras... you dont expect it... only xr6 drivers get upset... lol

[Gsi_Bryce]

Yew the last components came today for my battery to passenger footwell conversion that is a job for this weekend hopefully, over this weekend that just went spent time removing the bonnet and sanding back the paint to prep it ready for a bit of filler for repairs then doing a carbon wrap on it

[Raisin]

I drove the Prado around for work today, kinda enjoyed it more than I thought I would. It's such a polar opposite to the Astra.

[Shadow110]

I drove the Prado around for work today, kinda enjoyed it more than I thought I would. It's such a polar opposite to the Astra.
Thats because you can drive over people

[Raisin]

Thats because you can drive over people

Haha, and I nearly did that once too. D**khead pulled out infront of me in a roundabout on Norwest Blvd after coming to a stop, and seeing me approach with my indicator on to exit. Good to know the brakes work though.

[faneca]

Went and got a new intercooler to plenum pipe made up to fit the eds top hat, with the 888dan one it was fouling on the bonnet and rubbing away some paint very happy with the work done
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/17/23e74fc0407081b0b8500ac5e1ef647c.jpg

[Shadow110]

Went and got a new intercooler to plenum pipe made up to fit the eds top hat, with the 888dan one it was fouling on the bonnet and rubbing away some paint very happy with the work done
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/17/23e74fc0407081b0b8500ac5e1ef647c.jpg
What did that set you back if i may be nosey.

[Elliot_O]

Went and got a new intercooler to plenum pipe made up to fit the eds top hat, with the 888dan one it was fouling on the bonnet and rubbing away some paint very happy with the work done
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/17/23e74fc0407081b0b8500ac5e1ef647c.jpg
Looks good without the Gold!

[dutchy]

Went and got a new intercooler to plenum pipe made up to fit the eds top hat, with the 888dan one it was fouling on the bonnet and rubbing away some paint very happy with the work done
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/17/23e74fc0407081b0b8500ac5e1ef647c.jpg

Yeah baby, looks good.

[Raisin]

Went and got a new intercooler to plenum pipe made up to fit the eds top hat, with the 888dan one it was fouling on the bonnet and rubbing away some paint very happy with the work done
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/17/23e74fc0407081b0b8500ac5e1ef647c.jpg

Looks amazing man!

[rocky424]

Flashed my stock ECU and TCU tune in prep for annual service.... for normal driving, I find myself driving with a heavier foot and using more revs now hunting for the same power and torque expectations :)

[abbadonz]

Rocky424, how hard is it to flash your ECU?
could you share the name of the software you use, and where do you find your ecu settings?
I find my car is very sluggish of late, even after a service and changing the intake to the 1.9CDTI setup. Wouldnt mind spring cleaning those settings :D
(im not being lazy and not looking online.... there are just so many results...ha )

Many thanks!

[rocky424]

Rocky424, how hard is it to flash your ECU?
could you share the name of the software you use, and where do you find your ecu settings?
I find my car is very sluggish of late, even after a service and changing the intake to the 1.9CDTI setup. Wouldnt mind spring cleaning those settings :D
(im not being lazy and not looking online.... there are just so many results...ha )

Many thanks!
abbadonz I have the EDS IPF system from EDS motorsport from Germany (http://www.eds-motorsport.de/index.php?cat=c897_Astra-Astra.html&XTCsid=t61o3og5umccqj60m62f44v407). I also went through some extensive research, and there are plenty of options, but EDS being a long time opel tuner and having the IPF widely used by opel enthusiast sold it.

You basically download the tunes, and select the applicable one for your car/engine into the IPF and plug it into the car. The original is also saved so you can revert back. What specific Astra model and engine do you have?

[abbadonz]

rocky424 , 04 SRi (Z20LET)
i might have to look into getting one of these devices :) my tinkering nature likes to constantly test new settings etc.

Do you need to purchase the device AND the licence? its pretty costly :(

[rocky424]

rocky424 , 04 SRi (Z20LET)
i might have to look into getting one of these devices :) my tinkering nature likes to constantly test new settings etc.

Do you need to purchase the device AND the licence? its pretty costly :(

Yes, you need to purchase both. Each device can accommodate 3 licenses in case you have mates that want to share the cost of the device itself.

[chris_r]

rocky424 , 04 SRi (Z20LET)
i might have to look into getting one of these devices :) my tinkering nature likes to constantly test new settings etc.

Do you need to purchase the device AND the licence? its pretty costly :(
If you're worried about cost, the Astra G can be flashed with tunes using a $20 Galletto 1260 cable off eBay and a WinXP PC of some variety.

[poita]

Molested by BP. Paid 162.9 for Ultimate 98 today :(

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[dutchy]

Molested by BP. Paid 162.9 for Ultimate 98 today :(

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WOW. that means they gently raped me today and I paid them only 159.9 for it

[Elliot_O]

WOW. that means they gently raped me today and I paid them only 159.9 for it
158.9 for V-Power in Brisbane yesterday!

[dutchy]

158.9 for V-Power in Brisbane yesterday!

1 cent less, still hurts though...

[mondo]

anyone noticed how they have snuck it up? locally here it goes up by 20 and only recedes by about 17 durng their "cycle". funny how when the oil price was in the news they lowerewd it and it stayed low for weeks. no cycle back then. now without fail every bloody pay day the price shoots up 20c...

[mylifeasbenjamin]

I paid 133.9 the other day for 98 then yesterday it was 141.9 - weirdly WA prices are lower than everywhere elsexx

[Shadow110]

167.9 for v power

[Elliot_O]

So fuxking bullschnit, it's cheaper 100kms away on the Sunshine Coast, but in Brisbane where the reserves actually are, it's more expensive

[poita]

That's like here, they blame the cost to due freighting it here. Ummmmm it comes into here via Gladstone. It's 150km away, not 4000.

Any excuse to rip motorists off. Profiteering Bastards

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[sooty]

1.32 for e85, should be about $1

[mylifeasbenjamin]

$1.51 for Puma 98 in Mandurah today. Literally the middle of no where

[domthepom]

Trying to copy the binary file of the ECU so I can send it off for modification. [emoji615]️[emoji615]️[emoji615]️


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[chris_r]

Trying to copy the binary file of the ECU so I can send it off for modification. [emoji615]️[emoji615]️[emoji615]️


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How are you dumping the file?

[aznsimon]

5894 fitted a front lip

[domthepom]

How are you dumping the file?

Now waiting for the specialist to send me a copy of his software as the clone received with the tool I think is junk, hopefully he will be able to give me some instruction, he comes highly recommended off a UK Astra Diesel forum had an exchange over email and he says he can modify my standard car safely to 200bhp as well as deleting the EGR and CAT. And once I'm ready to fit one of his hybrid turbos and third party FMIC I should be good for 240bhp with only a nominal fee for an updated map.


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