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  1. Gareth

    Saloon number 2

    Torque steer I haven't really noticed tbh mines still on a 'Open' diff in the f28, wonder if your feeling it more with the LSD and the semi slick tyres
  2. Gareth

    Saloon number 2

    Little update. Haven't drove it since VBOA as I wanted to get round to fixing the issues. So tonight I spent a hour. First up the water pipe I had to do something with the end of it. Dug out my pipe swage tool why I didn't do this previously il never know. Worked a treat 3 to 4 times around...
  3. Gareth

    Saloon number 2

    When I say the struggle is real to getting it on and off the drive I mean it. It doesn't look bad in the pics but I'd have no exhaust left if it wasn't for the woods. Washed it off from the Sunday drive home in the rain. And put to bed
  4. Gareth

    Saloon number 2

    Little update now the dust has settled after a manic week prior to VBOA. Had the Thursday off work to get the final bits done on the astra technically it was just a quick clean off, finish the ring on the bonnet and trim the screamer pipe abit more to clear the bonnet.. All done Friday the big...
  5. Gareth

    Saloon number 2

    Yesterday I had a couple spare hours so went to work to do the remaining bits on the astra. I wasn't happy with the finish on the screamer pipe hole so bought a horn centre ring. Trimmed the screamer pipe down 5mm too. Much better in my eyes. Also wile I was there I flatted off the 2 Offside...
  6. Gareth

    Arctic Project (Take 2)

    Yes you do :D roll on next week
  7. Gareth

    Saloon number 2

    Cheers kev. :) Been worth it
  8. Gareth

    Arctic Project (Take 2)

    I supplied clegg with genuine spare set of brackets ages ago. :)
  9. Gareth

    Saloon number 2

    MOT passed the other day. Taxed it this morning. Got up early and went into work for 6am to do some bits. Got the Alignment sorted out, Handbrake adjusted, exhaust adjust as the tip was tight up against the bumper it's now 5mm clear. Started on the Aircon. Connection valves were leaking FFS. New...
  10. Gareth

    Saloon number 2

    That's a shame bud. Always next year.
  11. Gareth

    Saloon number 2

    Yesterday I got the car interior and exterior cleaned and Finally my car is out ready for me to take to work this morning for MOT, alignment and AC check and gas. Thought I'd take the photos for the insurance valuation too. Can't help but notice my OSR door is darker, I don't know how as all...
  12. Gareth

    Arctic Project (Take 2)

    No harm in leaving it the cam case pipe off for time being. We will look at it tomorrow :)
  13. Gareth

    Saloon number 2

    No mate. I plan to get it to work next week for MOT, alignment and AC check and fill and a couple adjustments on the exhaust. I plan to polish it this weekend and a light wet flat In areas weather depending. :)
  14. Gareth

    front spot light bulb

    Pretty sure it's H1 with the little wire on it
  15. Gareth

    Saloon number 2

    It's on and I couldn't be happier massive thank you to Dan and Johnathan coming over to help out
  16. Gareth

    Wheels and tyres

    Bargain for a set of wheels, another one of our members have the same wheels they suite the MK3 :)
  17. Gareth

    Saloon number 2

    Last night as planned got the top coat on.. cant wait to get it back on the car tonight with help from another 2 members :)
  18. Gareth

    Wheels and tyres

    Pretty much all 4 stud Vauxhall's fit even Corsa D 4x100, keep the offset close to ET49 and your arches will be safe
  19. Gareth

    Saloon number 2

    Last night got the topside of the bonnet into primer 3 good coats more the merry tbh at this stage as your going to flat minimum 2 coats off before paint. Crazy how fast it was drying the garage was hot. Woke up this morning early 4:30 ish got myself a coffee and headed into the garage to flat...
  20. Gareth

    Saloon number 2

    Some progress been made, start of by saying it now has a full interior :) the remaining trims were fitted minus the steering column covers as something's not lining up correct plus I'm thinking on adding my boost gauge in the upper cover... Next step was to tackle the mammoth task of stripping...
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