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Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 10:th-Dec-2016
(10:th-Dec-2016, 09:42:19)Rusty2009 Wrote:(10:th-Dec-2016, 09:39:01)Jonathaneuk Wrote:(10:th-Dec-2016, 09:38:20)Rusty2009 Wrote: Welcome to the new turbo gang lol.
Why thank you Hahahah.
Did you get a new turbo on yours ?
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Yes due to waste gate sticking
Shame they couldn't just change a cheaper part haha. Yeah stuff was sticking in mine too I think that's why it had to get replaced
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Rusty2009 - 10:th-Dec-2016
(10:th-Dec-2016, 09:43:44)Jonathaneuk Wrote:(10:th-Dec-2016, 09:42:19)Rusty2009 Wrote:(10:th-Dec-2016, 09:39:01)Jonathaneuk Wrote:(10:th-Dec-2016, 09:38:20)Rusty2009 Wrote: Welcome to the new turbo gang lol.
Why thank you Hahahah.
Did you get a new turbo on yours ?
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Yes due to waste gate sticking
Shame they couldn't just change a cheaper part haha. Yeah stuff was sticking in mine too I think that's why it had to get replaced
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It was covered under warranty
Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 10:th-Dec-2016
(10:th-Dec-2016, 09:47:46)Rusty2009 Wrote:(10:th-Dec-2016, 09:43:44)Jonathaneuk Wrote:(10:th-Dec-2016, 09:42:19)Rusty2009 Wrote:(10:th-Dec-2016, 09:39:01)Jonathaneuk Wrote:(10:th-Dec-2016, 09:38:20)Rusty2009 Wrote: Welcome to the new turbo gang lol.
Why thank you Hahahah.
Did you get a new turbo on yours ?
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Yes due to waste gate sticking
Shame they couldn't just change a cheaper part haha. Yeah stuff was sticking in mine too I think that's why it had to get replaced
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It was covered under warranty
Mine wasn't -_- haha dammit
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - stigeye - 10:th-Dec-2016
Did you keep the old turbo, if not they will probably recondition it and flog it again.
Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 10:th-Dec-2016
(10:th-Dec-2016, 09:55:09)stigeye Wrote: Did you keep the old turbo, if not they will probably recondition it and flog it again.
Nah it went to scrap by them. They don't recondition them apparently.
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Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 7:th-Jan-2017
Well ....ordered a new mod for the J. Comes in about 2 weeks! Here it is....
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Once arrives will get some pics
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - marcus01 - 7:th-Jan-2017
Very nice. Post pics when you can
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 7:th-Jan-2017
(7:th-Jan-2017, 08:37:04)marcus01 Wrote: Very nice. Post pics when you canCertainly will do
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Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 15:th-Jan-2017
Well today I got my front splitter fitted ! Nice little addition to the front end !
Still waiting for rear diffuser which should hopefully be here this week
Oh also added a red interior bulb
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - tucpal - 15:th-Jan-2017
NICE....
Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 20:th-Jan-2017
Well diffuser finally came today !. Was a bit of a nightmare to fit but all done and here are the results !!
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Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - marcus01 - 21:st-Jan-2017
Looks class.
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 21:st-Jan-2017
Cheers
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - tucpal - 22:nd-Jan-2017
i like it
RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 22:nd-Jan-2017
(22:nd-Jan-2017, 00:27:01)tucpal Wrote: i like itThanks buddy
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - DNT - 1:st-Feb-2017
Is your rear spoiler an RDX spoiler?
RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 2:nd-Feb-2017
(1:st-Feb-2017, 23:21:48)DNT Wrote: Is your rear spoiler an RDX spoiler?Yes mate
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - dizzilad - 9:th-Feb-2017
What splitter is it you've put on mate?
RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 10:th-Feb-2017
(9:th-Feb-2017, 21:46:39)dizzilad Wrote: What splitter is it you've put on mate?Hi mate.
It's just a cheap £10 universal one from Amazon buddy
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Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - mart - 10:th-Feb-2017
Post the link if u can
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 10:th-Feb-2017
(10:th-Feb-2017, 22:00:41)mart Wrote: Post the link if u canOGORI 2.5m Car Front Bumper Spoiler Lip Kit Splitter Valance Chin Protector Kits https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01HCTYULQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-OINybM1EYZV5
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Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - mart - 10:th-Feb-2017
Looks good was it easy to fit. And does it stick well.
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 10:th-Feb-2017
(10:th-Feb-2017, 22:07:04)mart Wrote: Looks good was it easy to fit. And does it stick well.No you get screws in the kit mate
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Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - mart - 10:th-Feb-2017
U got a pic of it on ur car. Looks like 3M tape on it
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 10:th-Feb-2017
(10:th-Feb-2017, 22:10:01)mart Wrote: U got a pic of it on ur car. Looks like 3M tape on it
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Only decent picture I've got of it mate
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Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - mart - 10:th-Feb-2017
That ok. Just looked at a few. They have carbon fibre looks ones aswell. They all look like they just stick on tho not screw on
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01M7S920J?psc=1
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 10:th-Feb-2017
(10:th-Feb-2017, 22:15:26)mart Wrote: That ok. Just looked at a few. They have carbon fibre looks ones aswell. They all look like they just stick on tho not screw onYeah. Mine had the tape but doesn't stick it's far too heavy for the tape
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Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - mart - 10:th-Feb-2017
Did u try it without the screws 1st or just add the screws to fit it on with straight away. How many screws u add.
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 10:th-Feb-2017
(10:th-Feb-2017, 22:21:12)mart Wrote: Did u try it without the screws 1st or just add the screws to fit it on with straight away. How many screws u add.Tried with tape but was dropping down until I put screws in. You get them in the kit about 7
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Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Tonto - 10:th-Feb-2017
The one we have Jonny is the Audew splitter - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BGM3Q0G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_M72lhwk1MxTEj
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 10:th-Feb-2017
(10:th-Feb-2017, 22:25:50)Tonto Wrote: The one we have Jonny is the Audew splitter - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BGM3Q0G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_M72lhwk1MxTEjYa that's the one! I thought they were all enough the same haha
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Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - mart - 10:th-Feb-2017
Stuck on which one to buy now black or carbon fibre look
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Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 24:th-Feb-2017
Well haven't posted in a while but here we have it.
I now have fitted my carbon rear diffuser to the car and love it.
Also just got the side skirts painted and fitted last weekend.
And still have more plans for the car......
Here are some pics:-)
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Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - marcus01 - 25:th-Feb-2017
Those side skirts look good. I like the defuser as well.
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 25:th-Feb-2017
(25:th-Feb-2017, 10:02:58)marcus01 Wrote: Those side skirts look good. I like the defuser as well.Thanks mate
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - PBHorne - 11:th-Mar-2017
Are you lowered? If so what on also anything to look out for rubbing, ride etc...
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 11:th-Mar-2017
(11:th-Mar-2017, 07:55:13)PBHorne Wrote: Are you lowered? If so what on also anything to look out for rubbing, ride etc...Yeah I'm lowered 40mm mate. Mine has a slight rubbing at moment that's because I've got wrong size profile tyre on. Profile is 45 and I need profile 40 then it will be spot on
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - PBHorne - 11:th-Mar-2017
Nice one much appreciated
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 11:th-Mar-2017
(11:th-Mar-2017, 10:05:42)PBHorne Wrote: Nice one much appreciated ?No problem matey
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - opelastra - 20:th-Mar-2017
nice car love the twin exhausts , where did you get the Rear Bumper Diffuser ?
RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 27:th-Mar-2017
(20:th-Mar-2017, 14:48:55)opelastra Wrote: nice car love the twin exhausts , where did you get the Rear Bumper Diffuser ?Thanks mate.
Reiger online mate
Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 30:th-Jul-2017
Well. Haven't posted anything in a while due to been busy ! But had a few things done!.
Performance drilled and grooved discs all round !. Dr wipered rear. Full leather interior installed heated! Vxline gearstick ! Painted engine covers and probably something I've missed ha!
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - marcus01 - 30:th-Jul-2017
Looking good.
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - DNT - 30:th-Jul-2017
One of the best looking Astras.
RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 31:st-Jul-2017
Thanks buddy
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - bosto - 30:th-Sep-2017
Hi! how did you stick the spoiler? I bought it with the tube of glue but without instructions..
RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Jonathaneuk - 30:th-Sep-2017
Tiger seal buddy
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RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - bosto - 30:th-Sep-2017
Thank you! And i put it every where on the spoiler ?
RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - Rusty2009 - 1:st-Oct-2017
yes but don't go over board as you don't want it squirting out everywhere.
Use masking tape to hold it in place for 24-48 hours without driving.
RE: Progress Thread - Astra 2.0CDTi (165) eCOFlex Jonathaneuk - bosto - 2:nd-Oct-2017
ok, thank you !