Kevs 180iE

[kevseymour]

Bought this Sunday, drove it home from Wales (after a very civilised cuppa at the services with Dave Astra - thanks for coming out mate!) - it's great to drive, nice and strong excelleration, smooth ride quality, comfy leather seat!

http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/uploads/252/100_0395 (Small).JPG
http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/uploads/252/100_0398 (Small).JPG
http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/uploads/252/100_0407 (Small).JPG
(sorry about that last 1, took 4 attempts at it, that was the best. David Bailey i aint!)

Right, the spec:

1.8 16v (possibly the C18XE - will check)
256mm Vented brakes
14" Alloys (do you rekon Max Power would be interested in a feature :lol: )

Full, factory fitted black leather interior
Air Conditioning
4x Electric Windows

That's pretty much it.

Soon (very soon i hope) it'll be getting:

Mk4 SXi alloys (from my previous mk3 hatchback, they need a clean first tho!)
Sony HU/Focal 2way comps/Focal subs/Genesis amp from the hatchback aswell.
Ally door pins
MOMO Millenium Evo steering wheel
Chrome gear gaitor surround

Then, on my Christmas list is:
MOMO Race Evo Type S gear **** (ally finish)
MOMO Pit Stop Stell handbrake handle
MOMO Gand Prix pedals (in black)
Vectra chrome interior door handles
Colour coded exterior door handles
Braided brake lines
Clear/smoked repeaters

Then next year (hopefully before Billing) it'll get:
Koni adjustables
Some panels resprayed
Metal Monkey dials
Full LED conversion - but not blue
(I'll fit the carbon dial surround i've acquired at the same time)

Then sometime after that:
5 stud conversion
308mm brakes
Some form of 5stud Vaux alloys (Vectra Ph2 Gsi rims/5 stud versions of mine from a Zaf/What ever takes my fancy, and fits my budget at the time)

Oh, nearly forgot to tell you the truely rare thing about this car - the heater works on all 4 settings, the grill fits properly, and the rear heated screen works on all lines!

[lowdmekon]

Nice one Dude, good find, how rare, lookin good. Whats it look like with the new alloys ?

Are the fogs tinted ?

[kevseymour]

Whats it look like with the new alloys ?
Will post up at the weekend when i've fitted them, my avater's a photoshop!



Are the fogs tinted ?

No, the passenger side 1 is broken, and it's just dark on the drivers side - they may be getting lightly tined tho - might hide some extra fogs behind the grill to make up for that.

[Neo_Daz]

I must say that is very nice :beer:

[Ben]

i'm very very very very very very very envious of you kev :pout:

[kevseymour]

i'm very very very very very very very envious of you kev :pout:


envy leads to jealousy, jealousy leads to anger, anger leads hate - hate leads to the dark side.


Don't hate me Ben, please :hug:

(i'm sorry, i'll stop being a geek now!)

[Ben]

:laugh:

i don't hate you, i want to BE you :nod:

:fear:

[kevseymour]

i tell you what - you be me, sleep with my missus, do my job, pay off my debt - and i'll just drive around in my new car?

Hows that sound?

[lowdmekon]

I'll do it ....................... and be your young padwon learner !!!:laser:

[kevseymour]

ok, but only if you loose the lexus from your wanted list!

[Ben]

i tell you what - you be me, sleep with my missus, do my job, pay off my debt - and i'll just drive around in my new car?

Hows that sound?

:mmph:

its not quite what i had in mind :(

any pics of said missus? :heh:

[Dale]

i hav 1 of thm cars bt my aint a opel 1. and iv gt full mcr bodykit wiv tsw venoms 17s. just waitin for me big brakes to cum thru

[Ben]

i hav 1 of thm cars bt my aint a opel 1. and iv gt full mcr bodykit wiv tsw venoms 17s. just waitin for me big brakes to cum thru

this is not your everyday saloon though mate ;)

the car in question is quite rare

[kevseymour]

i hav 1 of thm cars bt my aint a opel 1. and iv gt full mcr bodykit wiv tsw venoms 17s. just waitin for me big brakes to cum thru
sorry mate, but if it's not an opel it's not '1 of thm'.

You've got a saloon have you? put up a thread, lets see!

[Greg]

very nice car hope u have funny doing her up
The grille is a bit different than the gsi one ur one got bigger air intake nice and rare (correct me if im worng)

[kevseymour]

The grille is a bit different than the gsi one ur one got bigger air intake nice and rare (correct me if im worng)

Your not wrong- i didn't even know they'd done a ph2 gsi grill (don't think vaux did, ph2 gsi's have ph1 grill/lights apparently).

So yeah - it's rare!

[Chris]

looking very nice dude :thumb: quality buy

[Alex]

Looks good mate, iirc the phase 2 gsi grill was only used by opel in SA

[Station]

Please don't modify it, it'll be worth much poundage in the future!!

[JuanjoGSi]

Enjoy your ride my friend!

Just one thing: I wouldn't change nothing standard to a MOMO thing, but that's your car... ;)

[Rich]

Nice 1 Kev. :nod:

[dave]

looks nice & clean mate :thumb: & it was good 2 meet up again matey :beer:

[Lisa]

That is one sexy Astra :nod:

[Kev_mk3]

Kev I can safely say I HATE YOU, YOU Biatch :Cry:

Like I said get the mk4 rims on and it will be great :) as for the 5 stud rims, phase 1 vectra GSI rims IMO :thumb:

Fantastic buy mate and im going to nag you to death to get this project going and that is a promise ;)

[A2!]

Looks stunning mate! If you ever thing of selling it let me know first lol

[kevseymour]

Just one thing: I wouldn't change nothing standard to a MOMO thing, but that's your car... ;)

if you'd seen the state of the standard wheel - you wouldn't be saying that.


Don't worry people, i'm not going to be doing anything that's going to take away from the rarity of the car - just little things to make it more how i'd want it.

....i've suddenly become very popular, i wonder why?

[Ben]

....i've suddenly become very popular, i wonder why?
we want your body :madgrin:

[Drizz]

....i've suddenly become very popular, i wonder why?

Dont worry, it wont last. It was the same for me when i had the 200ts, but youll soon get bored. In all honesty they wont become an investment. I thought that but in all fairness they are only an astra saloon. Just my opinion from someone whos been there! Nice a clean looking though!

[Kev_mk3]

....i've suddenly become very popular, i wonder why?
well its not for your tiny ***** Kev :lol: :heh:

[kevseymour]

Dont worry, it wont last. It was the same for me when i had the 200ts, but youll soon get bored. In all honesty they wont become an investment. I thought that but in all fairness they are only an astra saloon. Just my opinion from someone whos been there! Nice a clean looking though!


No car that i can afford will ever be an investment - i certainly don't want this to be 1 anyway.

Making it an investment would mean keeping it original, and for me that's worse than driving a french car. I'll make it mine, make it better, but i doubt it'll ever be worth more.

[kevseymour]

well its not for your tiny ***** Kev :lol: :heh:

Don't you think you should actually meet a person before making a comment like that Kev?

........then you could see just how right you are, my recently boost in social standing has nothing to do with Little Kev!

[kevseymour]

Anyway - back onto the car:

Tried transfering alloys from the old car to the new, but the nuts are on to tight - so all i did was clean them in preparation.

It's anti-clockwise to loosen right?

[Kev_mk3]

Don't you think you should actually meet a person before making a comment like that Kev?

........then you could see just how right you are, my recently boost in social standing has nothing to do with Little Kev!
Totally mate :lol: :kiss:

[kevseymour]

Well, Rich-Estate came round tonight, we swaped over the alloys from the old car to the new - with the help of a £4 from halfords, and infinately better than the vaux supplied, tool. (what's that thing called?)

Well anyway, i'll be getting 1, because i've bent my other 1!

Pics up over the weekend - car looks alot better.

[Rich]

does look 100 times better on those Rims.

[gwillzy]

i remember this1,it was in bristol first time i saw it advertised and then up the valleys on ebay this time round.i think the guy wanted a grand from what i remember as i was tempted to buy it as a project for my turbo lump.
Good buy mate and good luck modding it.

[kevseymour]

Sorry about the shocking quality photo's, but here you go. 1 Opel Astra 180IE on Mk4 Sxi 16's!
http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/uploads/252/Picture(7).jpg
http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/uploads/252/Picture(8).jpg

I think they look perfect together, as if the wheels were designed specifically for that car, in that colour.

And before anybody says it, I WILL NOT BE PAINTING THEM BLACK - NO F*CKING WAY!

[Chris]

that looks good mate :thumb:

[Rich]

Just need to get the hieght down abit now.:nod:

[Ben]

much better mate! :nod:

and yes, a sensible drop in height would be ace :thumb:

[Hendry]

:what a weird car, weird but nice, R reg phase 2, phase 2 mirrors, handles, headlamps, grille.

but phase 1 wings (going by the round side repeaters rather than the ovals on UK phase 2s) phase 1 non airbag wheel, phase 1 lack of boot panel.

and If I'm right, the leather isnt the same as UK spec CDX leather, no rear armrest, non sports front seats, etc.

but still looks very very ace

p.s. my astra musta been quite rare proper fitting grille, working HRW and all heater speeds, :o :laugh:

get the 14inch softstars on corsasport or novaload or something some nova/corsa owner will pay a bomb for those.

[Drizz]

Needs 5 studding and turbo rims

[kevseymour]

Needs 5 studding and turbo rims

5 studs are a part of this cars future, but turbo rims are not.

[kevseymour]

Better pictures!
http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/uploads/252/100A0207 (Small).JPG
http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/uploads/252/100A0208 (Small).JPG

Photoshopping taking place soon.

[Ben]

:o

jacked-up :laugh:

she will look ace when lowered matey :nod:

[kevseymour]

http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/uploads/252/lowered60-40 (Small).jpg

I know, it needs to go down more at the front - didn't realise till i saw them both on the same page.

[Kev_mk3]

Better pictures!
http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/uploads/252/100A0207 (Small).JPG
http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/uploads/252/100A0208 (Small).JPG

Photoshopping taking place soon.
Looking sexual paste kev :) :thumb: lower it a little and sorted :D

[Lisa]

I hate those wheels! I have them on mine, but obviously they are standard on mine and slightly different as have less spokes :sorry:

Love the car otherwise :nod:

[Kev_mk3]

I hate those wheels! I have them on mine, but obviously they are standard on mine and slightly different as have less spokes :sorry:

Love the car otherwise :nod:
Read what you put :lol: there not the same as you have early sxi mk4 rims and kev has the later spec sxi mk4 rims :rolleyes: :lol:

[Lisa]

You read what I put... I said I have slightly less spokes! :rolleyes:

And they are not the later spec rims. The 1.6 SXi has my wheels and the 1.8 SXi has those which Kev has :p

[kevseymour]

if yours have less spokes, they're not the same as mine are they?

anyway - i love them, so nerr!

[Coppen]

Nice car!!

Would look good on Turbo rims...oh i got some for sale hehehe :redface: :rolleyes:

What wheels you got planned for it???

[Drizz]

I said turbo rims (mind you ive had them on the 200tS, Astra Cabriolet, Astra LET estate, Vectra Estate, and 180iE so im biased LOL)

[kevseymour]

Nice car!!

Would look good on Turbo rims...oh i got some for sale hehehe :redface: :rolleyes:

What wheels you got planned for it???


Don't know yet - but they will be Vauxhall OE wheels of some description.

Possibly Vectra B GSi wheels, phase 1 or 2 - both nice wheels, and being 17's would fill the arches better. Cosmetic positive.

But they fitted 5stud versions of mine to the Zafira, so i could get them fairly inexpensively, and stay on 16's. Ride/Handling positive.

1 day i'll have a massive photoshop session and get pics of all the options.

[Niffer022]

very nice mate, keep it as it is those wheels really suit the car..... :nod:

[kevseymour]

So, the lip on the front bumper is annoying me, it's highly unlikely i'll ever fit any kind of splitter (standard GSi 1 is fugly) - so i'm thinking of having it removed.

Like this
http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/uploads/252/no-lip.jpg

What d'ya think? (ignore the red bit, it's something reflecting badly)

Also, short term plans are:
Fit speakers, dynamat doors (might have to wait and get other things done before the dynamat tho)
While doing that, fit chrome door handles (if i've got them in time) and ally door pins.
Take to shop to get amp installed and a clifford G5 650 (they'll do it with 4 window closure for £330, or £280 without - worth it?) - booked in for the end of the month.
Have Paul0 spray some colour coded doos handles, and then fit them.
Collect seat subframe while i'm up there and then fit that at some point.
Purchase a hub so i can fit my steering wheel (might have that as a xmas pressy, we'll see)

Then early next year i hope to get some new dials, interior LEDS and fit my carbon dial surround - definately gonna be unique (and hopefully it'll look good too!).

[Darren]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/DazziCavalierGsi/02112006191.jpg

Enough said ;)

[Drizz]

Turbo rims all the way!
Heres my old girl:
http://i10.tinypic.com/2hr04r7.jpg

[Ben]

now that looks gorgeous

[SimonP]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/DazziCavalierGsi/02112006191.jpg

Enough said ;)

The best looking MK3 Astra ever made.

[Neve'o]

that does look sweet. Dont spose they ever did a 3dr?

[SimonP]

that does look sweet. Dont spose they ever did a 3dr?

No, they did a 5 door. Strangely though, the 5 door versions were badged 'Kadett'.

http://asterka.2max.pl/kadettts.jpg

[Ben]

the saloon looks better imo. maybe just because its a rarer car than the hatch

[kevseymour]

Sorry guys - not a fan of the turbo alloys. Those cars do look good, but for me they'ed look just as good (or even better) with alloys that showed off some decent sized brake discs.

[Ben]

furry muff dude :)

[kevseymour]

Little update, nothing really done, but plenty has been going on!

I've been buying a few bits over the last 3 weeks, got a front fog to replace the broken one, won a rear towing eye cover off ebay today - so that pretty much the exterior up to scratch (well, it will be when they're fitted)

I'm also buying some Vectra B bump strips, which will get colour coded at the same time as the towing eye cover and also the Vectra B door handles (mine has them already, but it's easier to colour code pre-painted ones so that what i've bought). Eventually i'll get the side repeater smoothed off and use the 1 that's integrated into the bump strips, but that'll have to wait.

This friday i'll be fitting my Focal front components, ally door pins and chrome gear gaitor surround, had hoped to have some chrome Vectra B interior door handles to fit at the same time, but i haven't been able to get any yet (i refuse to pay more than £20 delivered, which means i have to wait).

I also got a bargain from Halfords (i know, i was surprised too!) - got a mountney steering wheel boss for a tenner (marked down from an extortionate £55.99 - no wonder it was in the managers sale!). So i can fit my MOMO steering wheel aswell!

Talking of MOMO, i got another bargain on the pedals i wanted - they normaly got for £27+delivery on ebay, but i think i paid less than £20 delivered, and they're brand new!

This car will be living, driving proof that you a) don't need to spend a fortune to modify your car, and b) cars modified on a smaller budget don't have to look sh*t!

An area where i am spending the money is on the alarm, which is being fitted on saturday, along with the amp (i'm to lazy to do that myself!). And the car's going into the garage tomorrow for a service and general check up - i want a list of things that need attention, and for them to fix the problem causing the very poor consumption.

(well done for reading all that!)

[Drizz]

Got two spare rear bumpers too if you fancy them Top dollar though LOL. Bumpstrips will go once payment clears Cheers mate

[Chris]

will look good when its all done mate :thumb:

[Nasher]

No, they did a 5 door. Strangely though, the 5 door versions were badged 'Kadett'.

http://asterka.2max.pl/kadettts.jpg

I work with a South African guy and we were talking about gsi ts ie and all that the other day and he says that all the hatchbacks are called kadetts, but all the saloons are called astras. :nod:

[Drizz]

thats correct nasher

[Kev_mk3]

Kev I still hate you, will you marry me tho?

[DaveDempsey]

Get turbo rims on her, looks the dogs feckin danglies with them on.

[Drizz]

We've all said that dave but he not playing ball

[novacav]

ph 1 vectra gsi wheels would look very nice

[kevseymour]

We'll have to see what wheels are available when i go 5 stud, but that's likely to be a while away now. I'm not setting my heart on anything now because there'll be loads more on the market by then.

Had the car serviced today, also had them fit the new fog light (yes, i'm that lazy).

Cost £250!!! (all in, not just fitting the fog light!)

Found out that my high fuel consumption is likely due to a whole in the down pipe just before the lambda, so it thinks there's more air coming thru and is pumping in more fuel to compensate.

Also, apparently the whole system's in a bad way, due to dodgy welding all over the place. Probably need an entire new system from the manifold back.

Not good.

Also found out that the electrical problem it's having is most likely due to the indicator stalk wearing away. Which is good news as it should be a cheap and easy fix (although they quoted £70 to replace it, i think i'll manage that 1 myself!).

Apart from that the brake fliud needs replacing (will have them do that and fit my braided brake lines after i've fitted new discs+pads) and there are some issue with the o/s/f lower suspension arm. The outer CV boots are both cracking aswell, and the rear wheel bearing will need replacing sometime next year.

It's not mint yet - but it will be!

[Chas]

Also found out that the electrical problem it's having is most likely due to the indicator stalk wearing away. Which is good news as it should be a cheap and easy fix (although they quoted £70 to replace it, i think i'll manage that 1 myself!).
It's not mint yet - but it will be!
I can do you an indicator stalk for a fiver posted.

[Nasher]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/DazziCavalierGsi/02112006191.jpg

Enough said ;)

that is beautiful. never would have thought i could ever like an astra saloon when i was younger but how can you not like that?!

[A2!]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/DazziCavalierGsi/02112006191.jpg

http://i10.tinypic.com/2hr04r7.jpg

:love: I think its definatly turbo rims for me now lol

[kevseymour]

Have just replaced the indicator stalk (cheers Chas) and had the whole in the down pipe welded as a temporary measure.

So that should sort the 2 most annoying defects in the car.

Also had a Clifford G5 installed on Saturday, well most of it, it's gotta go back in next week to have a relay installed to hook it up to the central locking.

I'm going down to Bristol this weekend, will be the first long trip since i drove it home from Wales, should be a good test of the fuel consumption. Hopefully it's on the better side of 30mpg now.

Also looking into CarPC's as a future addition. I don't have an MFD, or even a TID, just a crappy looking digital clock - so a pop out 7" touch screen would go in there nicely.

Just trying to figure out whether to buy or build, the only thing that worries me is boot times and shutdowns - PC's don't like having the power cut all of a sudden.

[kevseymour]

Well the alarm has finally been sorted - been in 3 times in total now!

They had to fit a solenoid to the drivers door for some reason, but at least it now works properly.

In other news, the front speakers still haven't been installed. I need the hole widening with a grinder - it's a different shape to the hole on the LS - well done vauxhall & opel!

I've also decided how I'm going to have my subs. Because they're tiny (5 inch) they'll fit on the parcel shelf. I'll just have to be creative with the box, as there's a metal bit about 2 inches below the shelf. In the interest of stealth i might have some of it cut out (it's not structural) so i can build down. Or i might leave that how it is an build up slightly. We'll see.

I've also finished acquiring all the bits that need painting now, so a trip to Paul0's PN Refinishing will be coming up.

And I've been offered a Laguna splitter for nothing, so I'm gonna see what that looks like.

Might have acquired some Bi Xenon HIDs too, we'll find out when i can get back on MIG - they're desperately needed, my headlights are shocking!

[Kev_mk3]

Didn’t know you where BI kev :rolleyes: :lol:


Glad its coming on. One if not my fave car on the site if im honest! :)

[kevseymour]

Didn’t know you where BI kev :rolleyes: :lol:


Glad its coming on. One if not my fave car on the site if im honest! :)


You wish, judging by the love being shown!

Thanks mate, it's nice to be appreciated (for being luckily in the right place at the right time in order to buy the car!).

Hopefully the near future mods will only increase your love.

(PS - Rich, don't even bother with a Gay/Bi joke, you big homo!)

[Kev_mk3]

just wish i beat you to it you swine lol :lol: like my car - right time right place mate ;)

[Vxlgsi]

get a let in there now, looks spot on mucho respect for turbo rims..

[kevseymour]

get a let in there now, looks spot on mucho respect for turbo rims..


Thats a photo of another car, not mine.


Gawd - what is it with you lot and turbo rims?

[Drizz]

They are the best wheel for any mk3 Astra, especially an iE!

[Vxlgsi]

Thats a photo of another car, not mine.


Gawd - what is it with you lot and turbo rims?

its something that comes with age.. its like an understated class of modifying that some people just wont understand.... for starters they are the right size wheel.

very few wheels suit the astra gsi style/shape

[kevseymour]

I love the way people express opinion as fact :rolleyes:

I don't like them, they look old and boring, and don't allow you to see the 308mm brake that will be the main reason for the swap.

The sooner people get over the fact turbo rims wont be going on my car, the sooner we can all be friends again, :beer: to all.

[Vxlgsi]

easy tiger..

[Vxlgsi]

I love the way people express opinion as fact :rolleyes:

I don't like them, they look old and boring, and don't allow you to see the 308mm brake that will be the main reason for the swap.

The sooner people get over the fact turbo rims wont be going on my car, the sooner we can all be friends again, :beer: to all.


Im not saying its fact its my opinion as an enthusiast rather than a modifier.

Same as Drizz, he put 18's on the TS when he owned it we all said no dont do it!! but he was young and thats what he wanted, but i bet he wouldnt do that now if he got hold of another one.

[Drizz]

Im not saying its fact its my opinion as an enthusiast rather than a modifier.

Same as Drizz, he put 18's on the TS when he owned it we all said no dont do it!! but he was young and thats what he wanted, but i bet he wouldnt do that now if he got hold of another one.

Damn right i wouldnt lol!!!

[kevseymour]

I know what your all saying - you think the turbo rims would look great on the car - that's fine, that's an opinion and everyone's entitle to that.

But i disagree, passionatly, as you can tell. (Although i wasn't having the best of days when i wrote that - apologies.)

I don't disagree that 16's are great on the astra, if i did i'd probably be running 17's like alot of others. But there are better 16's.

Multispokes suite the astra very well i think, and the alloys i've choosen, In My Opinion, bring the car a bit more up-to-date. People who know vauxhalls can tell they're of the Mk4 SXi, to everyone else they're just alloys - which means the car is less likely to stand out. (this is a good thing). So when i do go 5-stud, i'll be looking for something similar to what i have now for every-day use, to maintain the drive quality and keep tyre costs down.

Which fits nicely with my plans for the car. Alot will be done to this car, but won't know it without looking closer.

[Drizz]

16s are dearer then 15s/17s though in the tyre dept.

[kevseymour]

cheaper than 18's tho!

[kevseymour]

i just looked - Pirelli P Zero Nero - £50.60 in 195/45/16, £61.90 in 205/40/17.

[Drizz]

Wow thats a first. Mid you i think more newer cars have 16s as STD then a few years ago so i suppose demand has increased hence cheaper pricing

[kevseymour]

Yeah, the more demand there is for a tyre, the more they'll make and the cheaper they'll be.

It's mainly for the drive quality/looks balance tho, so when i do go 5 stud it'll be whatever i think looks best on the car from the available 16's - whilst trying to stay with non aftermarket alloys.

[Vxlgsi]

16s are dearer then 15s/17s though in the tyre dept.

you recon, just bought 8 toyo T1r's 195/45/16's £35 a tyre

probably a good thing cos they are gonna get ripped to **** :laugh:

[Drizz]

We've had that discussion ben lol It certainly used to be the case whn i had the tS

[kevseymour]

Enough talk of tyres and alloys - on with the modifications!

Got my HIDs today, so i fitted the straight away!

http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/uploads/252/DSC00058 (Small).JPG
http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/uploads/252/DSC00057 (Small).JPG

Photo's taken on my phone at dusk, so not great, but you get the idea!

Really easy to fit, hardest bit was figuring out where to put the balast for the drivers side, took the aribox apart to slide it down the side, then decided that was a stupid idea - clean out the crap from under the filter tho - so not a complete waste of time!

[Vxlgsi]

HID's rule so much nicer to drive with...... hopeing i can put mine into my corsa headlights

[kevseymour]

Yeah they should make a massive difference, standard lights were awfull.

[Drizz]

Hoping im getting an OE set for the Veccy...

[Vxlgsi]

Yeah they should make a massive difference, standard lights were awfull.

try driving a calibra then, even main beam is pittyfull.. HID's seem to take the strain off your eyes.

[kevseymour]

Well, the HIDs are prooving to be an excellent addition to the car, the only thing that worries me is tha the main beam is stronger than the high beam!

I don't think these are BiXenon, Xenon and normal i think!

Ordered my new Alpine HU today aswell, will be picking it up (and fitting) on Monday, before the Vaux night at Ace Cafe.

Can't wait!

[mike137]

nice car mate! have you tred photoshoping some 5spokes on it, just an idea like.

[kevseymour]

Thanks Mike.

No i haven't, 5 spoke alloys are a little to plain for me, and Vaux don't really do anything special in that design either.

I think i'll stay with the multispoke style, maybe some Irmy Signas of something similar.

[kevseymour]

Well, what a week i've been having!

Last friday i went to LM Car Audio in knebworth, i ordered an Alpine CDA 9854, expected to pick it up monday morning.

Monday and Tuesday cam and went, nothing had shown up. So Wednesday morning i got them to call Alpine to see what was going on.

It shipped Yesterday, they were told, so you should have it in your delivery today.

...did it show up? No!

So he phoned them again "oh, that'll be because we don't have any in stock mate, Alpine have discontinued it, and we don't want to get stock in if we wont be able to shift it"

B***ards! (Alpine, not LM) Why couldn't they have said that when he ordered the damn thing!

So, in light of that he offered me 2 deals:

Deal 1; An ex-deom 9812 - a great HU, got Time alingment, Bass Engine Plus - all the toy basicaly. But, it's blue illumination only (i want Red) and the fascia is silver (would prefer black).

He said he'd do it for the same price, so i mulled that 1 over.

Deal 2; £250 for the Eclipse (dunno what model, but there are only 3 for the UK and the cheapest is £300 online) That was about £150 off his normal sell price for that unit. BUT - it's alot more than i have to spend ATM. So i said no to that.

I was alomst going to agree to the 9812, dispite my concerns, then i phone Alpine customer services and talked to a very helpfull bloke, turns out the 9812 was released 4yrs ago! No way i thought, i want current technology, even if it means lesser spec.

He also said that they're doing a promotion for the official dealers on the 9856, and that it was worth asking for a price on that.

So i did, and i got it for the same i'd already paid for the lesser 9854!

Bargain! Picking it up tomorrow (hopefully!!!)

[Barber]

never seem that model astra before:tape:

did it come as standard with the gsi-style kit on it?

defanatly stands out from the crowd tho for the right reasons:nod:

[Drizz]

They were SA only and come in various different guises chap. Do a search for 200tS, that'll show you the top model...

[kevseymour]

http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/uploads/252/100A0231 (Medium).JPG
http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/uploads/252/100A0229 (Medium).JPG
http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/uploads/252/100A0212 (Medium).JPG
http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/uploads/252/100A0213 (Medium).JPG

Car passed it's MOT on Saturday - so to celebrate i took some photo's. (that and John needed some for the flyer!)

The only advisories were that the rear disc's are slightly scored (already bought replacement disc's/pads) and that the exhaust is blowing at a dodgy weld - stainless system is a possibility in the next month or so.

You like?

[Drizz]

Needs decking chap!



















































































































And turbo rims!

[kevseymour]

cheeky bugger!

[brooky]

very nice matey.. dint see many of those about anymore well done:beer: :beer:

[johnsastra16v]

agreed with drizz. oh and agsi ruber splitter

looks great though kev. such a nice car mate. id be well happy with a car like that.

what engine is it though mate?

[kevseymour]

agreed with drizz. oh and agsi ruber splitter

looks great though kev. such a nice car mate. id be well happy with a car like that.

what engine is it though mate?

Ride height is getting sorted, ahead of schedule ;)

I'm not a fan of the original GSi splitter, playing with the idea of having that bottom lip removed completely.

Or maybe putting a laguna splitter on it.

Engine is a C18SEL - 130bhp apparently. Might test that on the roller at the VBOA spares day next weekend.

[Drizz]

Engine is a C18SEL - 130bhp apparently. Might test that on the roller at the VBOA spares day next weekend.

Wait till the RR day in april chap that we are having...

[DavebGsi]

yea i've heard all this bout the laguna splitter, im not a great fancy of the gsi splitter either, i was thinkin gettin the slit's filled in and sprayed but i only bout that bumper brand new like a year ago so sod that! can someone tell me bout the laguna splitter....pics etc

[kevseymour]

do a search mate. dave_astra had 1 fitted to his gsi bumper (tho not very well - sorry Dave).

Dan, where/when is that? i can't be a$$d looking thru that whole thread to find out.

[Ben]

bite the bullet and pay £47 for a brand spanking new gsi splitter! its the only splitter that looks good on a gsi bumper imo :nod: :hungry:

[kevseymour]

It's not a question of the money Ben - just don't like 'em mate.

[Ben]

:tsk:

[kevseymour]

tust me, if the laguna splitter look kak, i'll get the lip trimmed off and that will look great.

[Drizz]

Kev April 29th in Witham at engine advantages. £30 a car. Bargain..

[kevseymour]

oh alright then Dan, i'll come!

[kevseymour]

i'll be releaving Chris (edz) of his spax adjustable suspension setup at the spares day this weekend, so hopefully, before the end of the month i'll have the car looking a bit more like this:

http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/uploads/252/lowered.jpg

[Drizz]

Good man...

[LEE69]

Very nice.

[Chris]

you have pm mate :sad:

[Kev_mk3]

i'll be releaving Chris (edz) at the spares day this weekend
:rolleyes:

Id stay clear then :lol:


Car will be fantastic as above mate :)

[matt_mph]

Very very nice :D, Put this in my favorites as i might be getting a saloon of my own :)

[kevseymour]

http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/showthread.php?p=208428#post208428

For those who haven't seen.

[Kev_mk3]

guuted kev hope you fix it

[kevseymour]

Well, i've got myself a new around till i sort out the IE.

Started to collect parts for that too - got a brand new GSi bonnet cheap this weekend (at the same time as the new sh!t box) and i've put my name down for AndyMk3Astra's smooth front wings.

It's a shame he's breaking that beautifull car, but i'm glad i was able to releave him of the wings - will save me a butt load getting them done myself!

Photo's of the sh!t box to follow in the week.

[Ben]

what you got kev? :heh:

[kevseymour]

L reg, 1.8 16v Cesaro - in baby sick yellow (it used to be blue tho - why would you do that!)

[Ben]

:o

oh dear! gota see the pics on this! :eyebrow:

glad to hear that you're putting the ie back together though :nod:

[kevseymour]

well, i've started to accumulate parts, but only coz they're too cheap not to.

Still got to get the car back yet, and find the funding for the repairs.

[Drizz]

Let me know when i should expect delivery kev so i can make space ;)

[kevseymour]

Best start clearing space soon mate - coz as soon as the police release it i want to get the RAC to remove it from the compound it's being stored at. Not paying for them to store the car when i didn't even want them to have it in the 1st place!

May only be able to give you 24-48 hours notice, that going to be ok or will you need more?

[Drizz]

No thats fine buddy!

[kevseymour]

cheers.

I'll make sure it's delivered at a time when we can both be there to collect it to.

[Station]

so hopefully, before the end of the month i'll have the car looking a bit more like this:


:Cry: :Cry: :Cry:

[dave]

L reg, 1.8 16v Cesaro - in baby sick yellow (it used to be blue tho - why would you do that!)2 make it look like a sport :laugh: :laugh:

[kevseymour]

i rekon it used to be Rich's - he's got a thing about painting cars yellow apparently.

[DavebGsi]

how are u gona get hold of a opel gsi grille?! there are like rocking horse do-darr. if your desperate i got a phase 1 gsi grille in red with headlite washers missing. just pay postage and its yours! i also i got 2 phase 2 headlite spare.

[kevseymour]

that gsi grill sounds tempting - PM coming your way

[Rich]

i rekon it used to be Rich's - he's got a thing about painting cars yellow apparently.


Hey, i dont re-paint em that colour, i just look out for the colour.

[kevseymour]

what about the calibra you told me you had?

[Rich]

what about the calibra you told me you had?

Oh yeah, but apart from that 1.:doh:

[DARYL SHEARMAN]

Hey Kev,glad to hear that you are starting the rebuild process. Im sure everyone on here will do the best they can to help you out,and get that thing back on the road in its original glory.

[kevseymour]

Thanks Daryl

..but it'll never be in it's original glory - it'll be better!

(apart from missing the ph2 gsi grill!)

...just gotta get the bloody thing back from the police now!

[Drizz]

Its STILL there?

[kevseymour]

Yes mate, can't get hold of anyone who can tell me when they'll be doing the inspection.

[ADAM_L]

kev why they need to inspect it anyway ??? hope u get it back soon matey

[Drizz]

To make sure there was nothing untoward with it. Its now locked up safely in my workshop ready for the rebuild ;)

[kevseymour]

Yup, as the man rightly said - they just wanted to make sure i hadn't done something to the car to make it unroadworthy.

Going to phone around for loan quote tomorrow :D

[ADAM_L]

glad to hear you have it back now mate full steam ahead with rebuild is it ???

[kevseymour]

not quite yet.

[jonni]

good luck to ya, hope its on yhe road soon

[Drizz]

OK well todays progress pics. Hope you dont mind Kev...

Removed most broken bits:

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/kev180ie/26032007273.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/kev180ie/26032007272.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/kev180ie/26032007271.jpg


Bits dumped:
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/kev180ie/26032007275.jpg


Bits saved:
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/kev180ie/26032007274.jpg

[Ben]

are you fixing all the bodywork for him drizz?

[Drizz]

Not all no, just getting it ready'ish...

[matt_mph]

glad to see its moving in the right way :)

[lee-roy]

so glad to see its getting fixed, i bet you can't wait till its all done

[kevseymour]

i'm not in any rush to get it back - but yeah - it'll be nice to drive something i can be proud of.

[Scoop]

good work bud...its ****e when ya crash your car ye...
not much of a bad job to get it looking all nice again...
crashing happenes to the best of us :P

[kevseymour]

Provided i get the funding sorted (will hopefully have that tied up by the end of next week), this is what i want to come away with when all is finished:

Bodywork / Chassis


All necessary body work repairs
GSi front bumper without splitter and bottom lip smoothed off, fogs tinted
Ph1 tinted headlights (HIDs) / indicators
GSi grille – unsure whether to smooth it or not (hopefully only temporary, will be looking for a replacement original grille)
Smooth front wings
Wing mirror bases clolour coded
Vectra B colour coded rub strips (smoked side repeater included)
Vectra B delocked & colour coded door handles
Rear towing eye painted & fitted (at last!)
17” Irmscher Softstars – yes they do only come in 5 stud
308mm front brakes, calipers to be fully re-conditioned / painted
Koni top adjustable shocks / springs
Powder coated front legs – what colour?
Colour coded strut braces front & rear – does the hatch rear brace fit the saloon?

Engine


Replacement of all damaged parts, plus:
New CTS, Lambda sensors & thermostat
Cambelt
Water pump
Clutch
CV boots
Air conditioning up and running
Any more recommendations for things to change while the engine is out?


Cosmetic improvements

Cam cover colour coded
Rocker cover colour coded
Spark plug cover colour coded
Rad. fan housing colour coded
New washer fluid bottle
New brake fluid reservoir & servo cleaned up or replaced
New coolant tank
Exhaust manifold heat shield
Polished bolts where it’s worth it (rocker cover + wing bolts)
Polished slam spring
Polished bonnet spring / pin
Performance manifold, sports cat, SS cat back exhaust with 4” Oval
Induction kit – is it worth it and are engine bay temps going to be a problem?


Interior / ICE


Fit MOMO steering wheel
Red LED conversion
New dials & fit carbon dial surround
Fibreglass parcel shelf build for my 5” Subs (Focal 13 KS) and 5.25” components
Alpine EQ / Time alignment box of tricks


Obviously some of these things are more important that others - but it seems i've been given an opportunity here (yes, that is the sound of an eternal optimist!) and i've always wanted to do these things (well, not the crashing/repairing bit) - so i might aswell get on and do it!

Let me know your thoughts, if i've used some incorrect terminology please correct me, it's the only way i'll learn!

[matt_mph]

:D kev i really can't wait to see this now, sounds ace plans :P

[kevseymour]

Thanks Matt.

[Chas]

Vectra B delocked & colour coded door handles

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=008&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=180103817612&rd=1&rd=1

[kevseymour]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=008&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=180103817612&rd=1&rd=1

Thanks Chas, but already have 4 - all delocked. Had them for about 6 months now!

And the rear towing eye cover!

[matt_mph]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=008&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=180103817612&rd=1&rd=1
:cool: top link thank you please

[matt_mph]

Any more progess kev?

[kevseymour]

Not yet mate now.

Apart from to say that i've accumulated some parts.

Bonnet
Wings (smoothed)
308mm Calipers
5 stud 17" irmy softstars

[kevseymour]

I've just secured a £1500 budget to get me started on the rebuild!! :whoo:

That should sort out the major bodywork needed, just need to sort out extra funding for the improvements - though i can probably save for them to do after.

Aiming for Billing.

[Figgz]

Great. So now you'll have it build together pretty soon I guess? Really like the car so It would have been a waste not to keep it and fix it :)

Cheers!

[kevseymour]

Yeah, soon - Billing is 7th/8th July, so what's that - 10 weeks? We'll have to see what the bodyshops can do for me though.

Oh i would've been keeping it either way - i would have moved it to my Mums garage (after having cleared it out of 20 years worth of accumulated crap!) and done little bits while i saved the money to get the major work done.

Don't need to do that now though!

[Drizz]

Good good i can get shot of the ****ing thing



























































lmao only kidding Kev! Great news. We'll have a chat then!

[matt_mph]

:D great news

[Paul]

glad to see you getting it sorted kev

[kevseymour]

Right well - the car's being picked up from Drizz's lockup tomorrow morning and taken to start the repairs.

Decided to go with a new guy in Romford who was recomended to me, getting a very competative price for everything.

I'll be sure to post photos of progress as and when i have them.

[lee-roy]

ideal good to hear it m8

[Drizz]

About bloody time lol

[Drizz]

Its gone....

http://i4.tinypic.com/54agwh5.jpg
http://i5.tinypic.com/6gwk7cx.jpg

[kevseymour]

Good job - Cheers Dan.

[kevseymour]

Right well - i suppose i'd better do an update.

The cars been in the workshop for a couple of weeks now, and i've been down to drop off all the body parts (arms, legs, a torso or 2) that i'd been collecting.

Went thru exactly what's going to happen, and i'm very pleased with what we have planned.

Unfortunatly alot of the plans as detailed in the list i posted a while back will not be happeneing, mainly due to money constraints. I didn't get as much of a budget as i was hoping - but it's enough to get it back on the road.

Paul (the guy fixing it up 4 me, not Paul0 off here) has shown me all the damage i've done, and it's not that bad, tho the passenger side inner wing is about an inch to close to the other side of the car! That'll be getting pulled out on the jig soon.

I'm on the hunt for rads, and all the other bits that got smashed into a thousand tiny pieces from the engine bay - i went into Vauxhall (Knebworth) and the quoted me £400 for an aircon rad!!!! And that with trade club discount!

I don't know when it'll be finished, but whilst i can't wait to have it back - i'm in no real rush.

Sorry, i don't have any new photo's either, but it doesn't look alot different to the last lot.

[Chris]

nice to kno it will get soon tho :nod:

[Chas]

Good to see it coming along, pm me a list of stuff needed I can always keep an eye out down the scrapyard as I am there most days stripping stuff for Ebay

[matt_mph]

glad to see shes progressing :D

[A2!]

£400!!!!! Gutted, i had a complete air con system from the 160ie. Me and Dan binned it though DOH!!!! Glad somethings happening now mate, i know how **** it feels to be without your astra lol

[DaveDempsey]

Good to see its coming along.

[Chris Astra]

Glad to hear its moving forward again Kev, Pauls just about finished on my Astra now bar a machine polish so he'll have more time to work on yours lol.

[Neve'o]

should have my coolant rad for sale soon, my condenser though may have a fracture in it, which is why my air con never seems to work.

[kevseymour]

Glad to hear its moving forward again Kev, Pauls just about finished on my Astra now bar a machine polish so he'll have more time to work on yours lol.

About bloody time!

I'll be going down to Pauls next saturday, so i'll see your Kermit again then!

[kevseymour]

should have my coolant rad for sale soon, my condenser though may have a fracture in it, which is why my air con never seems to work.


Condenser? That the aircon rad?

I can get them recored - so i'd still be interested.

Will it be available in the next week or so?

[Neve'o]

yeah condenser/ air con rad. Doubt it will be a week, more like 2 maybe more. cant start stripping my car till the insurance are done with it.

[Chris Astra]

About bloody time!

I'll be going down to Pauls next saturday, so i'll see your Kermit again then!

Nah he's done with her for now, so she should be coming back to my lock up on thursday evening.

[kevseymour]

Progress!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/kev180ie/dscf0074rx1.jpg

Bonnet + Wings line up, though the wing a pattern parts and aren't 100% where they meet the doors - but what can ya do?

Front bumper needs some work though.

[Drizz]

At least its getting there!

[matt_mph]

:D come on :P getting there now mate

[Paul]

dust! lol

[Ben]

good stuff kev!

[Chris]

iv got a pattern wing on mine :sad: think im going to look for a genuine second hand one though

[Chris Astra]

i've got a wing lying around the lock up kev, i'll check whick side it is if your interested.

[kevseymour]

Thanks Chris, but it's ok - unless it's also had the side repeator smoothed off?

[Chris Astra]

Fraid not fella, do have a couple with the repeaters smoothed but your not having them lol!

[A2!]

dust! lol

lmao, you would of thought he'd of covered the car!

Nice to see it coming along kev! It will be back on the road in no time!

[kevseymour]

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/kev180ie/Car/DSC00167Medium.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/kev180ie/Car/DSC00168Medium.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/kev180ie/Car/DSC00169Medium.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/kev180ie/Car/DSC00171Medium.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/kev180ie/Car/DSC00172Medium.jpg

All done!

Few issues with mechanical/electrical things, but it got me the 45 miles home, so it can't be too bad!

[Nathan...]

wow!! good stuff mate, that looks awesome!! just need to tweak the grille and it will be perfect! vectra bumpstrips too.. very pro!!

[lee-roy]

:thumb: ideal m8, bet your chuffed

[kevseymour]

In all honesty - i can't see anything wrong with thte grille mate, but people PLEASE;

Don't pick out faults with it yet - gimme a couple of days to go round it finding them myself.

Pauls work is top notch, he's done wonders with the front bumper - it had obviously been in quite a shunt and needed some work to get it to sit right.

I'm well happy.

[Nathan...]

easy mate, its only slight! i understand its a lot of work and effort gone into it!! and it looks the nuts! just thought you'd wnt to be very specific about it :sorry:

[ADAM_L]

looking good kev mate :D bump strips are interesting ;)

[kevseymour]

easy mate, its only slight! i understand its a lot of work and effort gone into it!! and it looks the nuts! just thought you'd wnt to be very specific about it :sorry:

sorry mate, didn't mean to have a go - just didn't want everyone else pilling in telling me what they can see wrong with it.

Hopefully the Ph1 front end is only temporary, so i'm not to bothered.

[kevseymour]

looking good kev mate :D bump strips are interesting ;)

Yeah - i didn't fancy spending 2k on repairs and respray only for some **** to dent my doors for me.

[ADAM_L]

Yeah - i didn't fancy spending 2k on repairs and respray only for some **** to dent my doors for me.


well as i saw u at pv i aint saying nowt about anything wrong with the car ur bigger than me :heh: but it looks ace after what happened to it well done mate :hug:

[dave]

looking good fella :beer: this time try using the brakes :laugh:

[Drizz]

Thank god you kept the splitter ;), i think the grille just isnt clipped in properly thats all. Nice one kev i bet youre over the moon. All it needs now is lowering and turbo wheels lol

[kevseymour]

Thank god you kept the splitter ;), i think the grille just isnt clipped in properly thats all. Nice one kev i bet youre over the moon. All it needs now is lowering and turbo wheels lol

Oh God, here we go again!

No Turbo wheels! Ever!

Lowering will happen though, hopefully soon.

Maybe sooner if the knocks and bangs i keep hearing are suspension related!

(probably just something boring like bearing or top mounts or whatever tho)

Just booked it in to have it checked over mechanically, the EML came on last night, after the engine cut out at 70, in the wet (extremely wet!!), when i was between 2 lorries!

It went off when i started it again after stopping at the pub for an hour or so, but then it came on again this morning on the way to work.

Need tghat sorted this week thoug - taking the car on holiday next week!

(oh yeah, and there's ther small matter of Billing too, if it's still on!)

[matt_mph]

o0o0o0o very nice kev :D

[Alex]

Looks good Kev

[Neve'o]

does look very good!

[BenC]

looks very nice mate just needs lowering and that will be sweet!!!!!

[A2!]

Nice one Kev

[lowdmekon]

Very nice kev, Paul is picking mine up on Monday.

[Drizz]

Have you checked the code kev? We have a reader here if you need to come and check it, or use a paperclip lol

[LEE69]

Very nice mate,like the bump strips.

[Chris Astra]

Looking fantastic fella, top noch, glad your happy with it, look forward to seeing it at the next meet.
Pauls made another belter, and if anyone else in the area would like any bodywork done on their cars give Paul a ring, his numbers in mine and Kev's sigs.

[Figgz]

Looking great Kev, nice with color coded handles as well, a "must have" thing for our MK3's!
A phase 2 trunk lid panel would suit it perfect, just a small tip... ;)

Now use it, so you can have fun with it while it's still summer!

[Kenn]

looked good at billing mate , nice belmont ....................................

[Drizz]

Youre brave Kenn

[Kenn]

i know :lol:

[Drizz]

Thanks for coming over on Saturday night Kev, was good to see ya. (come with us next year lol)

[Chris Astra]

looked good at billing mate , nice belmont ....................................

:lol: :lol: now thats treading on thin ice!

[Kev_mk3]

looks great - dont sell her - GIVE her to me :D


belmont Kev :lol:

[matt_mph]

looks great - dont sell her - GIVE her to me :D


belmont Kev :lol:

get in line boyo, sell her to me :P

[Drizz]

Since when was he selling it? I have first dibs anyway!

[richardsneddon]

i loved that car at billing

[kevseymour]

nice belmont ....................................

Now your just toying with me! IT'S NOT A F*CKIN BELMONT! :lol:


Thanks for coming over on Saturday night Kev, was good to see ya. (come with us next year lol)

Your more than welcome - i'm sorry i didn't make it over sunday morning, got up a bit late then has to jet off to get back in time to watch the F1.


looks great - dont sell her - GIVE her to me :D


belmont Kev :lol:

1) Ok, £2.5k and i'll give her to you! (Not!)
2) Am I going to have to start issuing ass kickings?


get in line boyo, sell her to me :P

See above!


Since when was he selling it? I have first dibs anyway!

My Dad's majorly on my case to get rid, but i'll never loose the faith! Need your help though mate - much work is needed!


i loved that car at billing

Thank-you! It got quite alot of attention actually - many people walked straight passed without giving it a second thought, but enough people took an interest, especially when they saw the boot.

My Billing pictures coming soon!

[Kenn]

enough people took an interest, especially when they saw the boot.


Yeah , they thought , Nice belmont :tape: , sorry mate , tis a lovely car car though

[Drizz]

No worries kev you know where i am!

[kevseymour]

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/kev180ie/Car/DSCF0016Medium.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/kev180ie/Car/DSCF0015Medium.jpg
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http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/kev180ie/Car/DSCF0032Medium.jpg

[Kev_mk3]

1) Ok, £2.5k and i'll give her to you! (Not!)
2) Am I going to have to start issuing ass kickings?

well its had one carful owner *cough* *cough* lol :lol::hug:

[DavebGsi]

looking sweet mate, mite of missed somethin on the thread but why does the bumper buldge in the middle upwards?

[kevseymour]

It had to be "persuaded" quite alot to sit right - probably a result of that.

[kevseymour]

Well, to remedy the engine issues I'm having (awful wiring loom, engine cutting out, strange noises, the fact it's an XEV and not the right engine anyway!), it's been decided that it'll be getting an XE.

I have a plan, and provided nothing happens that would derail that, it could be done in September.

I'll also be calling on Drizz's talents to sort out the rear hubs, ARB drop links, steering arm and 1 of the lower arms next month - asap after pay day.

[Drizz]

I suppose ill be fitting the engine then :rolleyes: :lol:

Drizz Developments strikes again. Reasonable rates!

[Chris Astra]

Good buy, another XE on the go thats what we like to hear!
Gimme a shout when you going round to Dans if i'm free i'd be happy to pop up for a mince.

[kevseymour]

I'll go to Tesco on the way - Chocolate Digestives isn't it?