I'm new... don't hold it against me..

[Tommi]

Hey guys, I'm new to the whole Opel thing... I've just purchased a 04 Opel Astra SXI TS (1.8ltr 5sp),

It goes ok, I've scared a few more expensive cars already.. (Porsche Boxster S and Audi S4) ... I've found the Astra can certainly get moving if the launch and gear changes all come together correctly.

Anyhow.. I've heard that there is a turbo kit for the 1.8? is this true? And can anyone point me in the right direction for mags/body kits etc in the Brisbane area...

Also how do you guys put strut braces on ? I was going to look at purchasing one however when I poped the hood to have a look at the struts I couldn't find anything to bolt a brace to!

I have a Corolla Turbo as my 2nd car, however it feels like a tractor compared to my astra!

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[Dee]

[marq=left:fa5ce10390]WELCOME!!! [/marq:fa5ce10390]


please feel free to come on any of out cruises... we love turbo's

we meet regualarly on thursday nights too

[CAL.16V]

i can offer you bodykits at a cheap price although i am located in sydney but postage is not that expensive nayway....its much cheaper then buying locally :wink:

heres my selling page

http://opelaus.com/phpBB2-3/viewtopic.php?t=2709

[Degen-Astra]

Welcome mate.

Strut brace - you actually can fit one to the strut towers, just need to remove the rubber plates on the top and drill into the strut tower.
How to here - http://www.m1gst.com/site/pdf/Fit%20a%20Strutbrace.pdf

[Tommi]

Thanks guys

My astra is actually non turbo, however I would love to buy a SRI turbo engine/box and loom .... however I don't see that happening in the near future

[The Sentinel]

Hey Tommi!
Welcome aboard!

You might like to join us on Saturday.
(see the link in my sig.)

[ecstasy]

hey welcome! as for scaring those cars what's the trick? do u point a gun at them? or they were sleeping and thus u beat them at the lights so they got scared.

[gaero]

hey welcome! as for scaring those cars what's the trick? do u point a gun at them? or they were sleeping and thus u beat them at the lights so they got scared.

Hi Tommi welcome aboard ... a lot of people don't understand the SXy Astra's are something special :wink:

[~Kupu~]

WElcome to opelaus you better join us brisbanites on some cruises

[Namus]

Where in bris u from mate? wat colour ur car?

welcome and hope u enjoy 8)

Make sure u join us on cruises