VXOC Astra-J/GTC

I've never seen that solder glue before
I can think of loads of stuff I could have used it for

(2:nd-Sep-2018, 11:31:36)niteram Wrote: [ -> ]I've never seen that solder glue before
I can think of loads of stuff I could have used it for

My experience with it wasn’t that great as it takes an age to dry and I’m really impatient


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(2:nd-Sep-2018, 11:31:36)niteram Wrote: [ -> ]I've never seen that solder glue before
I can think of loads of stuff I could have used it for

It's used more in model railways.

(2:nd-Sep-2018, 12:02:21)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: [ -> ]

(2:nd-Sep-2018, 11:31:36)niteram Wrote: [ -> ]I've never seen that solder glue before
I can think of loads of stuff I could have used it for

My experience with it wasn’t that great as it takes an age to dry and I’m really impatient


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Really I found it really good tested well still wet and even rebuilt & installed IPC in the car. No problems at all didn't wait for it to dry.

Vents painted, just got some more paint for the dash facia



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(2:nd-Sep-2018, 12:31:50)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: [ -> ]Vents painted, just got some more paint for the dash facia



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Looks good mate. Did you paint them on the car or remove them?

(2:nd-Sep-2018, 13:10:55)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]

(2:nd-Sep-2018, 12:31:50)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: [ -> ]Vents painted, just got some more paint for the dash facia



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Looks good mate. Did you paint them on the car or remove them?

Removed them mate, just starting the dash facia now. You need a very small flat screwdriver for the vent surrounds as the plastic tabs on the back can break.


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(2:nd-Sep-2018, 13:22:01)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: [ -> ]

(2:nd-Sep-2018, 13:10:55)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]

(2:nd-Sep-2018, 12:31:50)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: [ -> ]Vents painted, just got some more paint for the dash facia



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Looks good mate. Did you paint them on the car or remove them?

Removed them mate, just starting the dash facia now. You need a very small flat screwdriver for the vent surrounds as the plastic tabs on the back can break.


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Was thinking about getting mine wrapped/Hydro-dipped?

(2:nd-Sep-2018, 13:28:44)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]

(2:nd-Sep-2018, 13:22:01)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: [ -> ]

(2:nd-Sep-2018, 13:10:55)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]

(2:nd-Sep-2018, 12:31:50)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: [ -> ]Vents painted, just got some more paint for the dash facia



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Looks good mate. Did you paint them on the car or remove them?

Removed them mate, just starting the dash facia now. You need a very small flat screwdriver for the vent surrounds as the plastic tabs on the back can break.


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Was thinking about getting mine wrapped/Hydro-dipped?

I’m trying to save money whenever I can, I’m not too bad with a can of spray

Got the first couple of coats of primer on


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Now the gloss black



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there is a how-to for vent trims, https://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-How...-vent-trim

Coming on nicely mate

(2:nd-Sep-2018, 16:50:36)Rusty2009 Wrote: [ -> ]there is a how-to for vent trims, https://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-How...-vent-trim

Coming on nicely mate

It was until I dropped it cuz of my stupid hand and knocked a big chunk out of it!!!!! Managed to order a brand new one for £30 in dark pearl



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Not good mate.

(2:nd-Sep-2018, 16:56:29)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: [ -> ]

(2:nd-Sep-2018, 16:50:36)Rusty2009 Wrote: [ -> ]there is a how-to for vent trims, https://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-How...-vent-trim

Coming on nicely mate

It was until I dropped it cuz of my stupid hand and knocked a big chunk out of it!!!!! Managed to order a brand new one for £30 in dark pearl



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OOPS!

(2:nd-Sep-2018, 18:55:59)Steveb19111978 Wrote: [ -> ]

(2:nd-Sep-2018, 16:56:29)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: [ -> ]

(2:nd-Sep-2018, 16:50:36)Rusty2009 Wrote: [ -> ]there is a how-to for vent trims, https://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-How...-vent-trim

Coming on nicely mate

It was until I dropped it cuz of my stupid hand and knocked a big chunk out of it!!!!! Managed to order a brand new one for £30 in dark pearl



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OOPS!

That’s far more polite than what I said!!!


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New facia fitted

Also fitted a cats eye style LED inside the centre armrest





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Cracking mate looks great!


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(7:th-Sep-2018, 06:12:08)Conor97 Wrote: [ -> ]Cracking mate looks great!


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Cheers mate I’m going to add a plunger switch to it like the glovebox so it only comes on when you lift the armrest up


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Looking good mate.


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Finally finished the remaining LED’s I wanted to get changed today. Did the Eco light and the door lock/unlock button

Just need a picture in the dark.
That’ll have to be it now for a couple of weeks as I have my hand operation on Tuesday so won’t be able to drive let alone do any mods


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Night pictures






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(8:th-Sep-2018, 21:14:20)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: [ -> ]Night pictures






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Lush mate looking really good!


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Managed to do a few 0805 LED’s tonight before my soldering iron give up did the 2 for the CD slot and the 2 for the volume button.

I’ve now ordered a new soldering iron
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/YH-947-V-60W-Te...2749.l2649



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Quality job done on the LED's, tempted to get mine done a different colour as your's look rather smart.

(9:th-Sep-2018, 20:51:34)marktourino Wrote: [ -> ]Quality job done on the LED's, tempted to get mine done a different colour as your's look rather smart.

Cheers matey, I think it’s for me trying to find the right balance between the two colours not too much one or the other. I wasn’t very good at it to start off with but the more I’ve done the easier I’ve found it.
You can’t really see how nice it looks from the pictures as they’re taken on my phone, you need a decent camera to pick the colours up in the dark


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Getting there mate looks good.

The solder iron looks good kind of like the one use but updated.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01M...UTF8&psc=1

@marktourino should have it done mate.

(10:th-Sep-2018, 07:39:23)Rusty2009 Wrote: [ -> ]Getting there mate looks good.

The solder iron looks good kind of like the one use but updated.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01M...UTF8&psc=1

@marktourino should have it done mate.

Yeah it looks quite decent
@marktourino I agree with Rusty you should have it done, makes it more individual to you


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Just a little update, now my hand has healed I’ve been able to fit a plunger switch to my armrest so the light only comes on when open

Fitted the switch on the rear of the lid.


Drilled 2 small holes for the wires.


Job done and here’s a quick video.
https://youtu.be/369a3n0pcss



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I do like the idea of a light in the centr box, but I think I'd have the light nearer the top, as Ive currently got CD's in mine and the light would shine down onto them

(28:th-Sep-2018, 21:19:33)niteram Wrote: [ -> ]I do like the idea of a light in the centr box, but I think I'd have the light nearer the top, as Ive currently got CD's in mine and the light would shine down onto them

I was a bit limited on where I could put it as it clashed with the 12v socket in the rear casing


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correct me if i'm wrong but that light will be on now all the time the armrest is pulled forward regardless of the fact the lid is closed?

(29:th-Sep-2018, 06:42:33)Rusty2009 Wrote: [ -> ]correct me if i'm wrong but that light will be on now all the time the armrest is pulled forward regardless of the fact the lid is closed?

No mate, the switch is located on the back of the actual lid not the sliding part works great


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Hi All, I’ve not posted in an absolute age. I’m writing this with a heavy heart that I sold my Astra GTC this week!!! After nearly 3 years of owning and modifying, I had just one too many DPF and glow plug problems. I’ve decided to go back to petrol and try another brand of car. I would like to thank all who have helped me over the last few years especially Rusty!! I personally think that these forums are a valuable source of information and not geeky as some people may think!!! Stay safe all!!!

Good luck with the future motors!

I highly recommend staying away from Renault & Peugot, they seem to enjoy being awkward for the sake of it, but that said, a good runner is a good runner.

I looked recently at replacing mines, but realised my next car I want currently costs £80k.... Nope.

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Cheers mate, I don’t pick it up until Wednesday, I’m having a Mercedes C180 coupe AMG Sport, only a 1.6 turbo but plenty enough for me ??

The petrol 1.6 sports give a good oomph, you won't get bored of it any time soon. I drove a BMW 1.6sports for a while, found myself constantly putting it in economy mode though! Bloody thing on sports mode thought fuel was the same price as buckfast!

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I’ll let you know ??

Hopefully you enjoy the Merc, if not buy another Vauxhall and come back here.