Hi, i have just got myself an astra gtc 2016 model.

Its my first turbo car and i want to hear the turbo blow off.

I dont want to install a BOV so i just need a good air filter but obviously i can't slap a k&n on there because of the electrics.

Is there a airfilter i can get so i can here the turbo blow off?

TIA

Selling my tool kit/Jack set.

I've only used the Jack once or twice and have just got a trolley Jack so no longer need this.

Comes with screwdriver, strap, Jack and foam surround. These are going for over £50 on eBay and I'm looking for £40 collected or £45 delivered.

Collection in Newcastle upon Tyne.




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Help! My undertray service flap has somehow come undone and is flapping around while i drive causing noise and buffeting. Dont know how it came undone but im afraid of it snapping off completely. Any suggestions what to do? I dont have access to a jack or ramp at moment

I have been offered some 20" alloys in the corrwct fitment in exchange for the 19" incorrect fitment ones I was sold, only issue is tyres are 245/40r20 now I know they should really be a 35 profile the guys has them on his astra j estate without any rubbing will they fit my 5 doors hatch without rubbing till I can get some new tyres

Hi Guys,
i just wanted to know ,if the MAF Mass Air Flow sensor is a common fault to go on these 2011 Astra, as my car since the I had this warning sign Diesel Partic Filter is Full Continued Driving Mandatory and then emissions control fault light  appeared on the screen. I had a service indicator illuminated even though i had the service done recently, but this symbol did not appear after few days of driving.



I had AA breakdown to read the code for me time being and it had 2 codes U0121 Anti lock Brake Lost communication and P0101 Maf sensor A circuit range or flow.
 
However he has resetted the code and he told me if does happen again then I need to change the Maf air flow sensor, which is quite easy to change. I have the symbol again reappeared, so i purchased the electrical contact cleaner from Toolsation http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p81507?s...tr=contact
 
I applied this spray on the MAF sensor and let it completely dried, but i do not think it has worked, as when i am driving  on small hills, it like reducing power, as it feels like there is no power or losing power. I have to then drive on low gear for example on the 3rd Gear going at 40-45mph.
 
Some say it is going on Limp mode. I am now looking to buy a Mass Air Flow Sensor, as this is the code appeared when the recovery guy checked with the code reader.
 
Do you think i need to take it to the Garage to put it on the Diagnostic test or go ahead and purchased the MAF sensor and replaced the MAF sensor and take it from there or do you think i need to make further investigation, as it could be a fault somewhere else.
 
I had my car serviced, fuel filter, air Filter, Cabin filter, Oil filter and Oil Filter and then after a week i had this DPF sign came.
 
I very rarely used the car, as i going on my Pushbike and majority of the time if i do drive it will be local 2-3 miles or sometime 20-30 Miles depending where i am going to go.
 
I would be appreciated with your replies and advice.
 
Many Thanks.
 
 
P0101
DTC P0101: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Performance
1.7L Diesel (LPL or LPV) engines - DTC P0100, P0101, P0102, or P0103
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This isn't my listing but thought someone on here might be interested in upgrading their interior, if I had the dough right now I would already on my way to get it lol.

For sale on eBay right now there is a Vauxhall Astra J complete leather interior with heated interior seats removed from a 2015 reg 5 door hatchback model. £350 buy it now or best offer

Included in the sale is the front and rear seats complete with 4 door cards and the centre console armrest.

This interior is in good condition with few light marks.
07803344489  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322200949423?_...EBIDX%3AIT

Well I got my insurance renewal through my email yesterday after having to chase for it through Admiral apparently they where just going to continue taking my money for another year and not informing me.

So I looked at the revised quote £475 for a year which to start with I thought wasn't bad as I was the drive when we wrote off my wife's car but thought I would check on some comparison sights and the same company quoted me £398 with the exact same details.

Just wondering who people are insuring with to see if I can get it cheaper my insurance is due for renewal next Tuesday so looking to get this sorted today but I think £475 and even £398 is kinda steep when I paid £360 for the last year which included a car change to my current one and also them knowing about the accident.

Hi all,

I imagine this is going to open up a whole can of worms, I apologise in advance!! :-)

I have the basic CD400 in my car currently and looking to upgrade audio quality and also would like a screen/tablet where the VX Navi usually goes. 

So a few questions.. 

* For those that have upgraded CD400 audio, is/was it worth doing? Is is a 'relatively' simple and cost effective upgrade to install better components, IE Amplifier/headunit..

* I like the steering wheel controls and have seen various link kits which would enable me to keep these function but at around £200, seems a bit steep! Are there any other options? 

* If I were to fit a tablet where the CD400 min screen is, what part (fascia) would I need to enable me to do this? Would I be keeping the gloss black surround and replacing the black/dark grey insert where the mini screen currently sits? 

If this screen is removed, do I loose any functionality? IE, bluetooth. i imagine I will loose settings page like time adjustment etc..


In reality, I'm thinking of putting a small 4G tablet in there for audio playback and sat-nav/genral apps. This surely can#'t be 'that' difficult..? 

* Is the amplifier for the exisiting speakers in the OEM headunit? 

* Can a new head unit be put in these vehicles or does it not seem worth it as you would loose most features of current set-up? 

I'm sorry for all the questions but if anyone has modded this side of their car, I'd be very interested in hearing what was done, what costs were involved and whether it's worth doing! 

TIA!

Olly

Hey! 

I'm a member over at VXROnline and heard about this forum so thought I'd plague you with all my questions too ..

I had an Astra VXR H a few years ago with a few cars in between but ended back up with a rather tasty white Astra VXR GTC with full leather and blue pinstripe stitching :-) Only had it a few weeks and of course had a few problems, but they're on the 'road' to getting sorted out :-)

For the mean time, here's a picture of her :-)

Olly