I recently just picked up this Astra J 2.0cdti Ecoflex S/S Elite.



My new pride and joy had previously an astra 1.4 08 plate but this is on another level im so happy with it. But I'm only 21 so not paid the best but still have plans for this car I. E. Getting the mirrors and roof wrapped, the windows and back lights tinted, remapped, new wheels and the list goes on and on haha.

I have joined as I'm a noob to car alterations and need all the help I can get but thanks for having me!

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As above I have just got an ice white astra which i upgraded from a 1.4 08 astra and I'm in love however I'm just wondering am I stuck in terms of upgrading the speed of this car due to it being a 63 plate and being s/s? I mean I'm in no hurry due to only just getting the car im just wondering what my options will be when the time comes. Am I stuck to just a pedal box or are there any alternatives?

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hi all

just thought i would say hello as just got my first astra a 2.0 sri cdti all is good at the moment

i will be installing an ice system so wil be asking for lots of advice in the ice section 

thanks all

hi all

im new on this site and only just got my first astra what i would like help with is fitting an after market head unit as i do like my music 

my first option would be to fit a sat nav unit like the alpine ine w990bt this requires a speed pulse signal for more accurate position on the unit where would i find the speed pulse wire to tap off??

i could forget sat nav and go with an alpine ive w585bt to fit both of these i will need to change the fascia is this a pig of a job or not to bad to do??

how much info will be lost on the top screen if i go ahead and do this install will the steering will controls cause problems the fascia is a connects2 model with all patch leads

i will also replacing the speakers and adding a sub are the door speakers a nightmare to do ? has anyone run a new loom for the door speaker or is it better to use existing loom?? 

thanks for any replys as im sure i will be asking more questions in the coming weeks as i progress

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I know members sometimes comment about having to get proof of their alternative quotes but if our scheme is quoting £195 less than the rest of the market (again on average) this minor inconvenience is surely worth it?

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best,
Nick



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Hey all!

Has something changed on the forum? As of last week I can no longer access the site via Tapatalk...never had issues once in 3 years of being on this site till now.

Cheers

So I purchased myself a set of GM LED tail lights on ebay, fitted them and they throw up "check brake light". 







I could just live with it but wanted to see if I had any options.
I have seen something called HappyBlue OBD, which according to the notes allows for "Checkcontrol to Overwrite Failure / LED Expansion" has anyone ever used it?

http://www.happylightshow.com/happyblue-1.html

Cheers
Niall

Hi guys,

Can you please show me your Astra-J's 5-door with mudflaps on?

Im keen on putting some on the wifes new Elite, but want to see what they look like.

Thanks,
G.