VXOC Astra-J/GTC

Here's my car, a 2014 Astra Elite Tourer 2.0CDTI. I only got her in October last year and to date she has covered just over 18K.

Since joining this site I've carried out a few small mods...


Door pins replaced.

Genuine VX Sunglasses holder.

Smoked side repeaters

Insignia SRI Alloy pedals

PLus I've fitted a K&N air filter.

Upgraded the interior lights to LED's...

(5:th-Jul-2017, 08:48:13)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]Upgraded the interior lights to LED's...

Got a link to where you bought them from? Ta

(5:th-Jul-2017, 10:41:59)Big Dave2 Wrote: [ -> ]

(5:th-Jul-2017, 08:48:13)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]Upgraded the interior lights to LED's...

Got a link to where you bought them from? Ta

I used these...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-ASTRA...2a35fd85e1

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ASTRA-J-ASTRA-...2a39662291

Others are available.

Nice looking car. Looks like it's been looked after

(5:th-Jul-2017, 13:23:58)Dennis S Wrote: [ -> ]Nice looking car. Looks like it's been looked after

Despite the kids/Mrs using it as a taxi. lol.

The previous owner takes most of that credit, as we only got her October last year with only had 11.5k on the clock.

 Although my 9 year old has put a dent in the boot lid and a small tear in the roof lining

Just finish messing with the front lights about an hour ago.


Replaced the standard DRL's with PIAA extreme white bulbs.

And upgraded dipped beam to Philips Racing Vision bulbs..

Just fitted a new glove box shelf...which actually gave me less storage space 

(11:th-Jul-2017, 00:49:27)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]Just fitted a new glove box shelf...which actually gave me less storage space 

Haha, I did that. At least it becomes more useable for the service manual booklet.

(11:th-Jul-2017, 00:49:27)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]Just fitted a new glove box shelf...which actually gave me less storage space 

I was a cheapskate and made my own shelf.

(11:th-Jul-2017, 13:27:44)Big Dave2 Wrote: [ -> ]

(11:th-Jul-2017, 00:49:27)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]Just fitted a new glove box shelf...which actually gave me less storage space 

I was a cheapskate and made my own shelf.

That's cool. I don't have the patients for something like that.

(12:th-Jul-2017, 00:41:08)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]That's cool. I don't have the patients for something like that.

It didn't take me long. OK, it doesn't look as good as the factory one, and I made it from some material we had left lying around in the scraps bin in the workshop at work. I drew up a cardboard template and then transferred it onto the material and cut it out. filing it the final shape was the time consuming bit.

I wasn't sure I'd like a shelf there, hence the DIY approach first. Was contemplating buying the proper one if it turned out ok, but I'm quite happy with the one I made.

I'll try and take a couple of pics sometime.

Door lock buckle and stopper cover catch case caps fitted...

New stubby bullet aerial

Pressed metal number plates and new surrounds


Ignition key switch cover

LED number plate lights...

Wind deflectors fitted...

Vinyl wrapped the badge back...

A few updates... 19" Alloys, Darkice Designs gas strut kit, Icebox Auto H5754L Android Unit and changed the wind deflectors.

(6:th-Apr-2018, 16:44:11)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]A few updates... 19" Alloys, Darkice Designs gas strut kit, Icebox Auto H5754L Android Unit and changed the wind deflectors.

Loving the gas strut kit, I’ve just ordered a set
Them wind deflectors look loads better, looking good


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Looks good with the new wheels.

(7:th-Apr-2018, 06:04:48)Dennis S Wrote: [ -> ]Looks good with the new wheels.

Thanks mate. Would have looked even better if the Mrs didn't kerb one 3 days after I got them back from the powder coaters.

them arab's might've been on to something

Just don’t let em drive it


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Fitted pedal box yesterday, fantastic bit of kit. Best £80 I’ve spent ?

(15:th-Apr-2018, 19:22:12)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]Fitted pedal box yesterday, fantastic bit of kit. Best £80 I’ve spent ?

What make did you get, I love my RaceChip pedal box but it was £180


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(15:th-Apr-2018, 19:23:27)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: [ -> ]

(15:th-Apr-2018, 19:22:12)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]Fitted pedal box yesterday, fantastic bit of kit. Best £80 I’ve spent ?

What make did you get, I love my RaceChip pedal box but it was £180


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It's the DTE one. Got it second hand on eBay back in Febuary. However due to work/weather i only just got around to fitting it.

(15:th-Apr-2018, 19:28:12)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]

(15:th-Apr-2018, 19:23:27)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: [ -> ]

(15:th-Apr-2018, 19:22:12)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]Fitted pedal box yesterday, fantastic bit of kit. Best £80 I’ve spent ?

What make did you get, I love my RaceChip pedal box but it was £180


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It's the DTE one. Got it second hand on eBay back in Febuary. However due to work/weather i only just got around to fitting it.

That’s a great price, I would have gone the same route but there weren’t any when I was after one


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(15:th-Apr-2018, 19:30:11)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: [ -> ]

(15:th-Apr-2018, 19:28:12)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]

(15:th-Apr-2018, 19:23:27)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: [ -> ]

(15:th-Apr-2018, 19:22:12)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]Fitted pedal box yesterday, fantastic bit of kit. Best £80 I’ve spent ?

What make did you get, I love my RaceChip pedal box but it was £180


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It's the DTE one. Got it second hand on eBay back in Febuary. However due to work/weather i only just got around to fitting it.

That’s a great price, I would have gone the same route but there weren’t any when I was after one


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I'd been looking for a while before I found this one. Couldn't justify a new one at £150.

Took advantage of the good weather and fitted some VXR indicator surrounds and smoked side repeaters...

(5:th-May-2018, 12:23:21)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]Took advantage of the good weather and fitted some VXR indicator surrounds and smoked side repeaters...

Nice, I wished I’d taken the ones off my Astra H as new ones now are stupid money


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(5:th-May-2018, 12:28:08)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: [ -> ]

(5:th-May-2018, 12:23:21)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]Took advantage of the good weather and fitted some VXR indicator surrounds and smoked side repeaters...

Nice, I wished I’d taken the ones off my Astra H as new ones now are stupid money


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Vauxhall wanted £160! I got these separately on eBay for £114 total.

I paid £38 for a pair albeit 2 years ago.


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(5:th-May-2018, 12:34:19)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: [ -> ]I paid £38 for a pair albeit 2 years ago.


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I said that to the guy at my local VXL garage, I think he was a little bit embarrassed TBH...still wouldn't give me any discount though lol.

Took some pictures in the sun today...

(8:th-May-2018, 11:25:11)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]Took some pictures in the sun today...

Looking good


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Had her 4th service today and Mud flaps fitted...

(9:th-May-2018, 13:57:22)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]Had her 4th service today and Mud flaps fitted...

That’s another thing on my ever growing list but as usual with genuine Vauxhall parts they’re pretty pricey! Best I’ve found so far is £52
Need them though I think.


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Just fitted an Insignia VX-Line gearstick...

Much nicer than the standard one.

Yeah, love it Rusty. Need to fit my Bi-turbo steering wheel now!

(1:st-Sep-2018, 16:49:03)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]Yeah, love it Rusty. Need to fit my Bi-turbo steering wheel now!

What you doing here get it fitted 

(1:st-Sep-2018, 16:26:29)Rusty2009 Wrote: [ -> ]Much nicer than the standard one.

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(1:st-Sep-2018, 16:49:03)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]Yeah, love it Rusty. Need to fit my Bi-turbo steering wheel now!

What you doing here get it fitted 

Maybe next weekend mate. Got to pick the Mrs up from work in a bit. lol

Passed 2nd M.O.T on Friday with no advisories!

Always great when they pass with flying colours, still no BI-Turbo wheel fitted?

(17:th-Oct-2018, 07:34:27)Rusty2009 Wrote: [ -> ]Always great when they pass with flying colours, still no BI-Turbo wheel fitted?

Not yet mate, it's still on the 'to do' list. lol

After the frustration of not getting my new headlights fitted, I got some new tyre valves instead...

Whats up with the headlights?

(4:th-Nov-2018, 10:04:04)Rusty2009 Wrote: [ -> ]Whats up with the headlights?

Nothing really.
 I couldn't find anyone local to fit them and people kept telling me it was a easy job, so I decided to have a go myself. Unfortunately without a set of ramps or a decent jack I couldn't get under the car to remove the retaining bolts and remove the bumper.  So after about 3hrs of struggling in the cold I gave up and fitted the tyre valves instead.

(4:th-Nov-2018, 12:44:39)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]

(4:th-Nov-2018, 10:04:04)Rusty2009 Wrote: [ -> ]Whats up with the headlights?

Nothing really.
 I couldn't find anyone local to fit them and people kept telling me it was a easy job, so I decided to have a go myself. Unfortunately without a set of ramps or a decent jack I couldn't get under the car to remove the retaining bolts and remove the bumper.  So after about 3hrs of struggling in the cold I gave up and fitted the tyre valves instead.

Well if you fancy a road trip pop down to me & I'll fit them for you.

(4:th-Nov-2018, 15:08:11)Rusty2009 Wrote: [ -> ]

(4:th-Nov-2018, 12:44:39)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]

(4:th-Nov-2018, 10:04:04)Rusty2009 Wrote: [ -> ]Whats up with the headlights?

Nothing really.
 I couldn't find anyone local to fit them and people kept telling me it was a easy job, so I decided to have a go myself. Unfortunately without a set of ramps or a decent jack I couldn't get under the car to remove the retaining bolts and remove the bumper.  So after about 3hrs of struggling in the cold I gave up and fitted the tyre valves instead.

Well if you fancy a road trip pop down to me & I'll fit them for you.

Cheers Rusty. Definitely up for that mate, would be great. Probably be in the new year now with Xmas coming up, but I would totally appreciate it.