Cool Things To Do To Astra TS?

[mylifeasbenjamin]

What are some cool things to do to improve the Astras aesthetic looks?

[dutchy]

colour coding, wheels, tinted rear lights, carbon wrap, debadge and i'm sure others will have some more ideas.

[btm]

what model?

alloys if it doesn't already have them
tint windows
bee sting aerial
drop it an inch or two
colour code door handles etc

opel badges :)

[faneca]

Angel eye headlights, SRiT front bar, black roof (white car). Everything Pete said...

Bit I'm biased lol. As I did all that haha

[Elliot_O]

^Everything Faneca has done...:lol:
Check his ride thread in his signature of his white TS

[adam_92]

Sell it and buy a turbo if it isnt already :)

[dutchy]

Angel eye headlights, SRiT front bar, black roof (white car). Everything Pete said...

Bit I'm biased lol. As I did all that haha

Ah yeah, forgot the Faneca Mod :)

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Angel eye headlights, SRiT front bar, black roof (white car). Everything Pete said...

Bit I'm biased lol. As I did all that haha

Man, your car is actually amazing...!

[MikeCheck]

+1 to everything Faneca said.

SRI-T bumpers are super rare though, only place I know that has them is Mars and they're like $500 or something crazy. They do angel eye headlights too so you might be able to do a deal with them.

Personally I'm a big fan of center console mods but understandable if that isn't your thing. Definitely a new headunit at least though if you're in to music. The stock speakers are pretty good all things considered.

Cheers

M

[Kennedy]

I'll second the centre console mods, I've painted mine blue and changed the bulbs to blue LEDs, makes the cabin more appealing. After all, that's where you spend most of your time!

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Cheers for all the ideas lads!

Looking at the Angel Eye headlights, but also a pair of tail lights.

I have a Silver TS Sedan, and not sure which if the following would look better:

Black: http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/231041486793
Or,
Clear: http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/230916131399

What are your opinions?

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Also, this is probably going to seem a proper stupid question, but, my astra seems to sit really high in the back end, can I lower the rear by like, an inch with out doing anything to the front? Or will that stuff the whole thing..

[faneca]

Also, this is probably going to seem a proper stupid question, but, my astra seems to sit really high in the back end, can I lower the rear by like, an inch with out doing anything to the front? Or will that stuff the whole thing..

You can by lowering springs to lower the back.... But just do the fronts as well will have a more solid feeling car.

Also on rear tail lights id just tint your standard ones or buy a set of convertible astra ones.

Also note that the tail lights on hatchbacks and sedans are different so you'll have to find either tinted convertible tail lights or cdx lights off a sedan or buy ones that's are to fit a sedan.

[chris_r]

Personally, I think if you're going to do anything with the suspension, just do the whole lot. Your car will handle better in the long run. Plus, with most kits they'll do a bigger drop in the back than what they do in the front.

[dutchy]

Go for black tinted ones mate. Looks lots better than the clear / chrome ones.

[MikeCheck]

I have those black tail lights (or more or less) and I think they look good but most of the community here don't like them.

Personal opinion I think.

Out of the black or the clear I'd definitely go the black though

Cheers

M

[poita]

Give this a go

http://www.tuningshop.co.uk/bodykits/astra%20GT-1.htm

[mylifeasbenjamin]

I have those black tail lights (or more or less) and I think they look good but most of the community here don't like them.

Personal opinion I think.

Out of the black or the clear I'd definitely go the black though

Cheers

M

Any chance you could share an image of your car with them on?

Cheers,

Ben

[MikeCheck]

In my ride thread:

http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showthread.php?34363-MikeCheck-s-Astra-G&p=807303&viewfull=1#post807303

Have a look through it as it's just another take on Faneca's ride pretty much (stole pretty much all his ideas except the tablet-in-the-dash which is my idea).

Will be updated soon; had some major center console developments.

Cheers

M

[Numbnut]

Also, this is probably going to seem a proper stupid question, but, my astra seems to sit really high in the back end, can I lower the rear by like, an inch with out doing anything to the front? Or will that stuff the whole thing..

It's a trait with the car. It seems to sit with it's butt in the air. You'll want lowered springs all around for it to look right.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Yeah, it just doesn't look right.

How much lower would you suggestb

[MikeCheck]

Yeah, it just doesn't look right.

How much lower would you suggestb

I think most people go for a 30-40mm drop from memory.

I agree with you, all the stock astras look way too high at the back end, I think the tubos look worse than the 4-doors though. Not sure why - maybe because it's a shorter car - but the back looks stupidly high.

Cheers

M

[faneca]

It's the same length as the 5dr hatch,

Turbos engine weighs more, front springs are also 15mm lower than the standard astra, spread are the same so that's why ;)

[MikeCheck]

It's the same length as the 5dr hatch,

Turbos engine weighs more, front springs are also 15mm lower than the standard astra, spread are the same so that's why ;)

Are they really the same length?? I was sure the turbos were shorter.

Otherwise good to know, didn't even think about heavier engine! Cheers mate.

M

[guy 27]

hatch is shorter than sedan.

sri and srit springs are 15mm lower all round than other model springs.

[Elliot_O]

This is my silver TS with a 35mm drop
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2-1cw0Q4OKQ/Ucaz3_8w04I/AAAAAAAAAIE/9IRnnBeCcyA/w913-h685-no/20130623_123859%255B1%255D.jpg

[mylifeasbenjamin]

That looks so much better! That'll be the first thing on the list of things to do after I get my new ECU put in! :)

[mylifeasbenjamin]

I've been looking on the web at different springs that are supposed to lower the astra, I came across these on eBay and wondered your opinions on them:

http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/150710737237

If these are okay, what would be the procedure to fit them, is it as simple as just putting them in, or do I need to have a wheel alignment done or any thing.

Ben

[faneca]

Rear is easy as.

Jack up the car put on stands, wheels on, undo the lower shock absorber screw on both sides beam will drop down and springs come out, new springs in screw back in the shock, wheels on and lower.

Front
The whole strut needs to come out. So jack up, stands, wheels off, disconnect sway bar link, and brake carriers, You will need spring compressors to stop any recoil from the spring. Dismantle strut, (may need new top mounts) springs out new ones in, reassemble everything....

You will need a WHEEL ALIGNMENT AFTER DOING THE FRONTS.

[Elliot_O]

That looks so much better! That'll be the first thing on the list of things to do after I get my new ECU put in! :)

Just also, my car is sitting on 18's, may look slightly different with your set up.

King springs are alright, Eibach's are pretty popular on this forum too

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Hey guys,

Where would be the best place in Perth to get Angel Eyes? Or is eBay just the place to go?

Ben

[guy 27]

ebay

[faneca]

+1 to eBay.

[bpoin007]

+2 for eBay.

[mylifeasbenjamin]

Sweet.
The only person in Aus is the Mars Performance, should I get them from them or are the ones from Germany okay here?

[MikeCheck]

Sweet.
The only person in Aus is the Mars Performance, should I get them from them or are the ones from Germany okay here?

I've heard good things from Mars.

Have actually been saving up to get a set of the headlights and a SRI-T front bumper from them but can't comment myself.

Cheers

M

[bpoin007]

That's the place that I got Mine from fit like a Cham no hassles.

[bpoin007]

Actually I didn't I just double checked, I actually got mine from a place on eBay called carstyling_company, but I have heard about being quite good.

[chris_r]

At the moment, FK only do one set in RHD for the G. They're in blue chrome, which may or may not be your thing: http://www.carparts-tuning.co.uk/Lighting-Tuning/Headlight-RHD/Headlight-Angel-Eyes-Set-suitable-for-Opel-Astra-type-G-yr-98-03-blue-chrome-RHD-LHD.html

Shipping was reasonably priced, but took a fair while for them to get here, as it's sent regular post (which is DHL Paket in Germany, not to be confused with DHL Express).

[mylifeasbenjamin]

I've heard good things about Mars too.. They're a little bit more than the German ones, but they'll probably get here quicker, so I'll probably go with them! Thanks for all the help!

[mylifeasbenjamin]

http://bit.ly/MSQHyW

Does anyone have any experience with these springs?