Big 'Hi' from a new owner and member

[David84]

Hey guys,

My name is Dave and I'm a complete and utter newbie when it comes to the OpelAus forums and my 2003 Astra SRI Turbo. I came across the forum after scouring the internet for more info on my new ride. I'm keen to learn more about the details of the car and what has been and can be done with them.

I'm no expert on cars but I drive for the pleasure of it. My first car (hold back the sniggers) was a SAAB 95 Aero - loved the low end torque of the turbo 2.3lt. I purchased the Astra as Holden is not bankrupt :), and it struck me as more of a drivers car than the limo type ride of the SAAB.

I hail from Melbourne in Australia so if anything is happening in Melbourne town I'd be keen to get involved. Cheers guys and look forward to learning more.

Dave

[Nurb608]

Welcome to the site mate!

[guy 27]

Welcome to OA

[mickos]

Welcome mate

[David84]

Thanks mickos, guy 27 & Nurb 608 - quite the welcome! Cheers!

[03srit]

welcome fellow sri-t member :P

[Silver Surfer]

+1:smile5:
welcome fellow sri-t member :P

[David84]

Thanks 03srit & Silver Surfer! Much appreciated.

[Shadow110]

Welcome to the forum!
We are a friendly bunch! :-D
Got a pic of the beast?

[David84]

Hey Shadow110. Certainly seems that way :). I'll test it thought with the stupidest of questions - How do I upload an image..? :/

I've tried but it seems I need to use a URL? Apologies if this is not the place to ask such questions.

[Nurb608]

Hey Shadow110. Certainly seems that way :). I'll test it thought with the stupidest of questions - How do I upload an image..? :/

I've tried but it seems I need to use a URL? Apologies if this is not the place to ask such questions.

copy the address in and put [IMG ] and [/IMG ] without the spaces, either side of the link

[Nurb608]

Or best way, get a photobucket account and follow this thread http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showthread.php?15910-How-to-Post-Photos-on-the-Forum-Using-Photobucket

[sooty]

Or www.imgur.com if you don't want to make an account, it's pretty intuitive from there.

Welcome to OA mate!

[David84]

Thanks Nurb608. Photobucket did the trick!! :). Body work has been well looked after. I think she has taken a bit of punishment in the engine area though. I was told it was all stock when I brought it but turns out it is running a new Audi turbo which was installed with one clamp and two hoses the wrong way around. My mechanic has worked his magic and got it nice and smooth, minus an intermittent fault we're working on. :)

http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Platypus84/IMG041.jpg

[Silver Surfer]

Nice :yesnod:

[Nurb608]

Very nice ;)

[benzino]

Dark tint:ninja:! It looks good! enjoy washing it every second day with that colour though :swg:

[David84]

AGH!!! So freakin' true!!!!

[imtfbundy]

Welcome to the site.
Nice car, you will find people on here more then helpful

[mickos]

Black looks deep after a wash and wax

[dutchy]

Welcome mate, love your black sri-t :thumbs: All it needs is an opel grill.