Progress thread Tucpal - Printable Version

Progress thread Tucpal - Printable Version

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Progress thread Tucpal - Lewis6317 - 4:th-Nov-2014

Is there any guide at all mate?

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Progress thread Tucpal - tucpal - 4:th-Nov-2014

simply splice into the old light and run the wires to were the new light will go
and cut a hole for the new light and connect the two wires to the light job done

Progress thread Tucpal - Lewis6317 - 4:th-Nov-2014

Kool, but where is the wiring running?

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Progress thread Tucpal - Rusty2009 - 4:th-Nov-2014

Lewis6317 Wrote:Kool, but where is the wiring running?

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Get the bits and I'll do it for you

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Progress thread Tucpal - tucpal - 4:th-Nov-2014

from one light to the new one you can route it were ever you like

Progress thread Tucpal - Cameron UK - 5:th-Nov-2014

I'll be doing [MENTION=40]WhelanUK[/MENTION] soon so will do a how to

Progress thread Tucpal - Ash - 13:th-Nov-2014

Great thread, certainly giving me ideas for when I get mine Smile

Where did you get the Sat Nav retro fitted?

Progress thread Tucpal - tucpal - 13:th-Nov-2014

Hi if you go to the trader section look for vx mods Andy lol

Progress thread Tucpal - Ash - 13:th-Nov-2014

Thanks, I'll head over

Progress thread Tucpal - tucpal - 28:th-Nov-2014

I have just retro fitted HID Projectors into the factory headlights i got from rusty
there is a how to but it will be a day or two as i have a bit more to add to it
but they are all done and working and also i put the LED DRL,S in them again.

[Image: hids006_zpse3ac81aa.jpg]

there will be more pic,s in the how to. Thumbs

i still need to add a H7 LED for the high beam but that will have to Waite a bit longer.

http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-Projector-HID-retro-fit-Astra-j-5-door

Progress thread Tucpal - Rusty2009 - 28:th-Nov-2014

Looking good mate Doublethumbs

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Progress thread Tucpal - Lewis6317 - 28:th-Nov-2014

Look awesome mate

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Progress thread Tucpal - tucpal - 29:th-Nov-2014

THE HOW TO IS NOW DONE..

http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-Projector-HID-retro-fit-Astra-j-5-door

Progress thread Tucpal - Little King - 6:th-Dec-2014

I do love your car Thumbs

Progress thread Tucpal - kfayz - 31:st-Dec-2014

What is bluefin and dtuk pedal box?

Progress thread Tucpal - tucpal - 31:st-Dec-2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCWDM6H1T9k

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mybluefin.co.uk%2F&ei=gSikVLW7J8zjaqO3gdgK&usg=AFQjCNHpDV-NFdFNwxbds-TjYJQEG-4V3A&sig2=Z8EHto74gwZ6-5raLMQy_A&bvm=bv.82001339,d.d2s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67bddzpng_8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAN7aRqT0B0

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&sqi=2&ved=0CCEQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diesel-performance.co.uk%2Fpedal-diesel-tuning.html&ei=niikVLGKNcbvap-3gYAL&usg=AFQjCNGskh81RPFEzpsGUO_gpUjF_pw68g&sig2=FNfLKhGuBrkht5AR20-lbw

they should enplane it all Thumbs

Progress thread Tucpal - tucpal - 2:nd-Jan-2015

I decided to do a mid winter detail on the car today in and out
clay bar, wheel clean, wax, leather balm, windows etc, pretty much everything really
and just in time before the real bad weather arrives.

[Image: lastevr004_zpsd797217c.jpg]

Progress thread Tucpal - Lewis6317 - 2:nd-Jan-2015

Mate looks awesome, whats clay bar? Whats do you use on the leathers?

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Progress thread Tucpal - Rusty2009 - 2:nd-Jan-2015

Looking good mate still looks too low in pics Lol

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Progress thread Tucpal - tucpal - 2:nd-Jan-2015

Rusty2009 Wrote:Looking good mate still looks too low in pics

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40mm is a bit low i would have preferred a 30mm personally Lol

Progress thread Tucpal - tucpal - 2:nd-Jan-2015

Lewis6317 Wrote:Mate looks awesome, whats clay bar? Whats do you use on the leathers?

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i use this now as it works well

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCYQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.halfords.com%2Fmotoring%2Fcleaning-products%2Fdetailing-products%2Ffarecla-g3-body-prep-clay-mitt&ei=MqOmVK6xO87Vao7TgJAG&usg=AFQjCNHd3LiixVcAZ7hbdhtlrIquVOKaYg&sig2=hTHTO41MCiv0wCo2A0N3pw&bvm=bv.82001339,d.d2s

i use this with the clay cloth

http://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=L&ai=CS6CylqOmVKzeMeiojAbV1YLABtKVipwF2o_O4rwBmvS8-JoCCAQQBSCZqNkeKAVgu87Kg9wKyAEHqQItKIsAAOe5PqoEJk_QzKVzMxmoSzrt4fJo8YjWVnxIqcVS9gj7Etn_iIl2mb0Wuvt3gAWQTsAFBaAGJoAH4qXjHIgHAZAHAqgHpr4b4BL38svb6ujTn_QB&sig=AOD64_3rXQfNnlJATgNtQg5cNfCBLUwLZQ&ctype=5&rct=j&q=&ved=0CDgQww8&adurl=http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-134428-41853-0/2%3Fipn%3Dicep%26icep_id%3D67%26mtid%3D1673%26kwid%3D1%26crlp%3D50600204586_563391%26icep_item_id%3D201146286537%26itemid%3D201146286537%26icep_meta_categ_id%3D131090%26icep_etrs%3DN%26icep_epid%3D-999%26icep_ctlg%3D-999%26icep_cond%3DNew%26targetid%3D75951454746%26rpc%3D0.20%26rpc_upld_id%3D39686%26device%3Dc%26icep_msku_flag%3Dn%26icep_cbt%3Dn%26adtype%3Dpla

then i add wax

http://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=l&ai=CvXYR3KOmVNuDNMrHiwbikIGwDYy0uYEGpKSQi8IBtpfB_MEBCAQQBCCZqNkeKAVgu4ahg9AKoAGsj6fWA8gBB6kCTU5UgoMOuj6qBCZP0PkynQhXfRQNPHTVhhIT2XicLpiYgW1uEpUPVBJFlelGGJpuFYAFkE66BRMIppXfzrv1wgIVia4aCh1WBADuwAUFygUAoAYmgAeQ38QDiAcBkAcCqAemvhvgErOKwNT94O2nyQE&ei=3KOmVKa3MIndataIgPAO&sig=AOD64_2_2I5xMSGqie5oGxDjOdvRUFgcRA&ctype=5&rct=j&q=&sqi=2&ved=0CDMQww8&adurl=http://www.halfords.com/motoring/cleaning-products/polish-wax/autoglym-high-definition-wax%3Fcm_mmc%3DGoogle%2BPLA-_-Cleaning%2BProducts-_-Polish%2Band%2BWax-_-961748%26_%24ja%3Dtsid:60494%257Ccgn:GoogleShopping%257Ckw:961748%26istCompanyId%3Db8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e%26istItemId%3Dliwmtr%26istBid%3Dtzxp%26_%24%24ja%3Dcgid:16790764204%7Ctsid:35522%7Ccid:214996084%7Clid:52069157814%7Cnw:g%7Ccrid:52119061324%7Crnd:907071387666549985%7Cdvc:c%7Cadp:1o4%7Cbku:1

and go over that with sonax

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCoQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cleanyourcar.co.uk%2Fdetailing-sprays%2Fsonax-xtreme-brilliant-shine-detailer-750ml%2Fprod_1178.html&ei=_qOmVLv-K5LuaPbkguAC&usg=AFQjCNFwo-Lgx2-TipGyP_PStNNnwc8gEw&sig2=jioBHMwlgnlEOqOTSRge2A

for the leather autoglym is fine for me

http://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=L&ai=Ce_aZe6SmVKjMMefuiwa8iIHACNKVipwF2o_O4rwB8su8-JoCCAQQAyCZqNkeKAVgu4ahg9AKyAEHqQJjtvL_m_i5PqoEJ0_Q739IQ2fFCuYKqvx8brWkl3wE7pxDLz_CnobLfgimwOA5MYovq4AFkE7ABQWgBiaAB-Kl4xyIBwGQBwKoB6a-G-AS-o35goufg5D9AQ&sig=AOD64_3mkmQeYF84Td6N5SLYHuQqcbxFzA&ctype=5&rct=j&q=&ved=0CDMQww8&adurl=http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-134428-41853-0/2%3Fipn%3Dicep%26icep_id%3D67%26mtid%3D1673%26kwid%3D1%26crlp%3D50600204586_563391%26icep_item_id%3D320706414030%26itemid%3D320706414030%26icep_meta_categ_id%3D131090%26icep_etrs%3DY%26icep_epid%3D-999%26icep_ctlg%3D-999%26icep_cond%3DNew%26targetid%3D75951449586%26rpc%3D0.19%26rpc_upld_id%3D40630%26device%3Dc%26icep_msku_flag%3Dn%26icep_cbt%3Dn%26adtype%3Dpla

links are examples only they may be found cheaper ells were Lol

Progress thread Tucpal - Lewis6317 - 3:rd-Jan-2015

Cheers mate, i brought sonax for outside just needed something for leathers inside :-)

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Progress thread Tucpal - Lewis6317 - 3:rd-Jan-2015

[MENTION=2]tucpal[/MENTION], so i get this right mate.

I wash/shampoo car first using a microfibre or wool mit
then dry it using a drying towel
Wax using the supplied microfibre cloth from autoglym
then use the G3 Body Prep Clay Mitt to apply SONAX Xtreme Brilliant Shine Detailer

is this correct?
Like i said I normal pay someone else to do it for me so kinda new to washing my car lol

Progress thread Tucpal - Rusty2009 - 3:rd-Jan-2015

Before you think about waxing you need to clay then compound to remove the scratches then polish then wax

Progress thread Tucpal - tucpal - 3:rd-Jan-2015

as rusty says
wash the car first
then use the clay cloth with the G3 detailer
then wax and buff
i do put the sonax over the wax but that's just because i like it so much
but i just sponge it on and then buff it off.

Progress thread Tucpal - Lewis6317 - 3:rd-Jan-2015

oh yeah kool Smile

Progress thread Tucpal - tucpal - 18:th-Jan-2015

Thrown together a little slide show. Smile

[video=youtube;v9fBN8wMEnA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9fBN8wMEnA&list=FLWbz_u8PCLgYjRRIrE9CDKA&index=1[/video]

Progress thread Tucpal - Lewis6317 - 18:th-Jan-2015

Nice mate :-p
If you have before and after pics of you car on outside. Can do a animated sig where it fades in and out. I was thinking of doing ot for myself for mine

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Progress thread Tucpal - tucpal - 13:th-Feb-2015

New set of boots going on the car today
ContiSport contact 3. 235/40r19
all are used and have 7.5 to 8mm tread and have had no repairs.

[Image: tyre%20002_zps3sm7yxcm.jpg]

Progress thread Tucpal - tucpal - 27:th-Feb-2015

i Swapped the black griffin center caps i did for some genuine gloss black blitz badges. :cool

[Image: b362a6ec-f559-4e71-8b14-fb600a75f716_zpsvvjbrjhk.jpg]

[Image: b362a6ec-f559-4e71-8b14-fb600a75f716_zpsvvjbrjhk.jpg]

Progress thread Tucpal - tucpal - 4:th-Mar-2015

i just found a use for one of the old SRI badges a removed from the wings.

[Image: sri%20003_zpsgotp0apy.jpg]

Progress thread Tucpal - Lewis6317 - 5:th-Mar-2015

Looks better there i think :-)

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Progress thread Tucpal - tucpal - 5:th-Mar-2015

it adds a little detail to the front :cool i was looking online the other day and i came across a 2011 vxline with a front lower spoiler on it
i have never seen this before so it looks like the old lower spoiler may fit after all so i am on the look out for one
and i have two more little mods coming this week and that will be it till the summer i need to get the exhaust made before trax

Progress thread Tucpal - bhalay207 - 5:th-Mar-2015

Looks really smart mate.

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Progress thread Tucpal - tucpal - 5:th-Mar-2015

You probably have seen this in another thread but today i changed the display on the speedo from red to blue
to match the Blue Nav screen

[Image: led%20sppeedo%20001_zpsmnusoc4x.jpg]

[Image: led%20sppeedo%20001_zpsmnusoc4x.jpg]

[Image: led%20sppeedo%20003_zpslywlmk75.jpg]

[Image: led%20sppeedo%20004_zpstla2invp.jpg]

Progress thread Tucpal - Rusty2009 - 5:th-Mar-2015

Looking good mate

Progress thread Tucpal - cornishtaz - 5:th-Mar-2015

Looking good just need to do the rest ☺

Progress thread Tucpal - WhelanUK - 5:th-Mar-2015

Ment to ask this before but what have you got lighting up the bit by the lighter socket?

Progress thread Tucpal - Lewis6317 - 5:th-Mar-2015

Nice mate :-p

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Progress thread Tucpal - tucpal - 5:th-Mar-2015

thanks all

Whelan if you look at the last part of this how to you will see the storage tray LED i did a awhile back. Thumbs

http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-how-too-AMBIENT-LIGHT-AROUND-THE-GEAR-GATOR

Progress thread Tucpal - tucpal - 14:th-Mar-2015

I have just fitted the new VXOC official club stickers to the front and rear windows

[Image: stickers%202%20001_zpsaek70ri5.jpg]

[Image: stickers%202%20001_zpsaek70ri5.jpg]

[Image: stickers%202%20002_zpsdaqunkxl.jpg]

[Image: stickers%202%20003_zpszw6bukfv.jpg]

[Image: stickers%202%20004_zpsn0vmmp95.jpg]

anyone wanted them go to this thread

http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-BRAND-NEW-2015-VXOC-OFFICIAL-STICKERS

Progress thread Tucpal - Lewis6317 - 14:th-Mar-2015

I likethem:-p

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Progress thread Tucpal - tucpal - 14:th-Mar-2015

are you buying a set then [MENTION=19]Lewis6317[/MENTION]

Progress thread Tucpal - Lewis6317 - 29:th-Mar-2015

i will do mate

RE: Progress thread Tucpal - Tonto - 4:th-Apr-2015

Lovely car mate, wind deflectors are next on my list. then footwell and door handle lighting Smile

RE: Progress thread Tucpal - tucpal - 4:th-Apr-2015

thank you

Progress thread Tucpal - DE5IRED - 6:th-Apr-2015

Looking nice blue over red any day

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RE: Progress thread Tucpal - sotoskon - 6:th-Apr-2015

Tucpal the air ventilator trim left right and centre are silver or white?

RE: Progress thread Tucpal - tucpal - 6:th-Apr-2015

all my trim is peal white

RE: Progress thread Tucpal - sotoskon - 6:th-Apr-2015

How do you repaint them?