VXOC Astra-J/GTC

Well finally got round to getting an RDX Spoiler...

It's not black as it says it is but a yellow plastic very similar to fibre glass.


Sent it for painting and then found out it had chips and needed sanding to smooth out the edges..



But finally sorted and it's now on the car.. absolutely love it and looks so much better.




Cars going into garage tomorrow as I've been getting a knocking noise now and a clunk so decided to be safe than sorry.


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Wow! That was a bit of a mess considering it was new wasn't it! Did it need to be primed them or was it primed and ready to go when it arrived?

I do like it though! Looks sportier now! [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES] I like the rdx diffuser but heard bad things about that with regards to how it poorly fits to the car

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Looks nice! More pics please

@sheppy1 it needs primed, it wasn't until it was primed that all the imperfections showed up. So needed sanding and filled then primed and painted.

@DNT car is filthy at the moment so haven't took any. Will try and remember to get some tomorrow bud!


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@DNT



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Nice spoiler there Tonto. Car looks just as dirty as I remember it.

Had a flying visit to your neck of the woods last month for my dad's birthday. Sorry no time to make contact. Nice people at the airport gave me a new A5 to drive around for the day. Nice car, not sure about the sline suspension though.

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looking amazing, nice one

Makes a massive difference to the profile of the car, looks far sportier which ties in with the lowered suspension.

@marcus01 cheers mate and yes it is haha.

Ah very nice mate, we will meet up one day lol. Never drove an Audi yet!

@mrtc thank you

@stigeye yeah it looks so much better. Just need new alloys now to make it even better!!


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Kevin J Tabrah is selling gloss black 19" Biturbo alloys, in mint condition with brand new tyres for £650 ono. It's a lot of cash, but lets say for £600 you get genuine Astra alloys and new tyres, tyres alone are probably £250.



https://www.facebook.com/TabrahSMT/?pnref=story

There was a guy on eBay selling 20" biturbo alloys for same money with decent tread on tyres. Surely a better deal than 19"?

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@stigeye thanks bud, yeah I did see those but I need to save a bit first

@J1ODYA not sure I like the look of 20s on a 5door. I think 19s would be biggest I'd go personally.


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Biturbo and VXR alloys have polished spoke fronts, if they are scratched up they cost a lot for refurbishment as leaving them causes corrosion. So, you can go for 20's that are probably marked up with decent tread or 19" new refurbished with new tyres. On a 5 dr J I reckon 19's offer the best option of style & comfort over 20's. The price of tyres has to be taken into consideration also with 19's generally being the cheaper option.

@stigeye they're nice but I think I'd rather go for something different. Yeah definitely 19s at the biggest.


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Ever seen a 5dr with the GTC 19" propeller wheels?

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@J1ODYA yeah @jonathaneuk has the turbine wheels on his white J. Looks well smart, I was after the 19" prefacelift sri alloys.


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They suit 5dr better IMO

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Had @wellsy over again today to do my interior and he helped me wash the exterior too. Teaching me more about the CarPro products! The results speak for themselves..




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well done i hate the winter grime haha

Thanks @tucpal, it's a nightmare isn't it!


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What did you use your wheels mate?

The stuff Phil sorted me didn't turn red but didn't the best job I've ever seen.


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(2:nd-Feb-2017, 23:58:54)Rusty2009 Wrote: [ -> ]What did you use your wheels mate?

The stuff Phil sorted me didn't turn red but didn't the best job I've ever seen.


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Sorry I actually used Merlins Blood (Car spa car care product) on the wheels.


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I finally got round to putting the proper wiper delete kit on and got rid of the rubber grommet for rear window!
it looks so much better now!




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All service parts have arrived ready for me to do it myself on the 24th.

Then MOT next month!!


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Done the service myself and the car still runs so I'm happy. Now just to book my MOT in before end of the month.

My next mod has came in the way of the vx line gear knob. Bought it yesterday off Michael Dolan on our Facebook group and as I'd somehow put my mothers postcode instead of my own I went to the post Office Depot this morning and they found it for me. So while sitting outside of the depot I swapped them over!


It makes a huge difference and feels so much better! Next to find a BiTurbo steering wheel!!


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Nice knob. Got mine from Michael aswell. Astra vxr one though. They do look and feel so much better.

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(3:rd-Mar-2017, 09:24:00)marcus01 Wrote: [ -> ]Nice knob. Got mine from Michael aswell. Astra vxr one though. They do look and feel so much better.

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Hahaha very nice mate! Yeah he has a vxr one in but I just wanted this one. So much better


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very nice

Thanks @tucpal

Next up my interior led conversion is now complete and just awaiting post to fit! Massive thank you to @Rusty2009





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Just got back from Butlins with a parcel waiting for me from mr @Rusty2009
Removed standard rear light.




Then over to the main feature which I'm absolutely in love with.




Last interior mod I want to do is find a BiTurbo steering wheel and then I'm finished inside the car.


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Today I've finally upgraded to 19s





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Looks good mate.

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VXR none Aero alloys, they look good mate.

Regarding rear interior light. You just switch the lamp with te same as on front?
No need to add extra wires for button light?

@marcus01 @stigeye cheers guys

@Dooks yeah mate just a straight swap.


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Hi Tonto, mods look good mate, Im fitting my foot well lights in this weekend, where did you splice in for the live?...also where did you get your white touch up stick?
Cheers
Ronnie

(13:th-Apr-2017, 12:11:28)ronnierae Wrote: [ -> ]Hi Tonto, mods look good mate, Im fitting my foot well lights in this weekend, where did you splice in for the live?...also where did you get your white touch up stick?
Cheers
Ronnie

Thanks mate

There is a how to on here mate, I used the loom that is behind glovebox that goes up the A pillar. Splice into the thickest grey wire (should be 3 grey wires) and then a black wire for ground.

Touch up pen was just of eBay. Around £7-8 iirc.


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Thankyou mate,
Of course I read it the other day haha, old age. Do they stay on whilst driving or go off when you close the doors?

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Haha no worries.

They come on when you unlock/open doors then go off once doors close. If you turn on interior lights they come on too.


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Great that's exactly what I need.

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Yeah I find that the best way too.


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I dry fitted and rigged my LEDs up last night to 2x6v batteries and went for a drive in the dark, they looked great but found them distracting to drive with them permanently on and could see the reflection of my trainers in the side window whilst driving. So yeah Im pleased I tried before hooking up to permanent ambient centre console light.

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Nice car mate! Was the K&N panel swap simple enough?

(14:th-Apr-2017, 21:03:21)GarethMyers14 Wrote: [ -> ]Nice car mate! Was the K&N panel swap simple enough?

Yes mate, 6 screws or so on the air filter housing to remove too half and then swap filters over. I've cleaned it twice in the 1 1/2 year it's been in. Probably doesn't need cleaned as often but why not lol.


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After our meet at CarProUK and purchasing some new products and finally got round to using them! I'm well impressed with the merino wool mitt, waterblock and tyre wax! Can't wait for it to rain to see the effects of the waterblock!



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Love those wheels mate. Really suit the 5door!


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Very nice progress mate. Does the K&N panel filter make any difference? Does it give it few extra bhp rather than a grunty noise a full induction kit?

I'm torn between buying a panel filter, or getting an induction kit

To be honest it sounds a bit better but wouldn't say I've noticed any bhp increase!


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