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VXR replacement cornishtaz - cornishtaz - 9:th-Dec-2015
RE: VXR replacement - tucpal - 9:th-Dec-2015
nice one baz there is a 50% chance i did your engine harness Ha ha
you will save a tone in fuel bills for sure
looks real nice mate lovely alloys and the best light choice for sure
let us all know how you get on with it drive ride etc.
i thought you were up to something
RE: VXR replacement - cornishtaz - 9:th-Dec-2015
Thanks mate not done a night drive yet to fully test the new headlights. I think the interior looks better than the J. Only thing I've not got working is Android Play as can't find an option for it.
RE: VXR replacement - Tonto - 9:th-Dec-2015
Lovely looking car mate, I'm starting to like these more and more as I see them. Definitely keep us updated with what you get up to
RE: VXR replacement - cornishtaz - 9:th-Dec-2015
Will do mate. Just got to wait for parts to be released
RE: VXR replacement - J1ODYA - 9:th-Dec-2015
Hmmm not convinced... why does the rear badge stick out so far?
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RE: VXR replacement - cornishtaz - 10:th-Dec-2015
Rear badge now has the boot release behind it very similar to the Corsa E. Why they didn't keep it like the GTC
RE: VXR replacement - J1ODYA - 10:th-Dec-2015
Yeah it does look odd, sorry am not a fan but it may grow on me.
I look forward to seeing how you modify this though.
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RE: VXR replacement - cornishtaz - 10:th-Dec-2015
Got to wait and see what parts get released plus I'm saving £225 a month on fuel,tax and repayments
RE: VXR replacement - J1ODYA - 10:th-Dec-2015
The money side is appealing, but I'd rather pay more and have something I much prefer... or I'd cycle everywhere
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RE: VXR replacement - cornishtaz - 10:th-Dec-2015
Once I've got some bodykit on it she'll look different
RE: VXR replacement - J1ODYA - 10:th-Dec-2015
Smooth the tailgate too lol
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RE: VXR replacement - cornishtaz - 10:th-Dec-2015
Not sure on that but I might try a GTC boot release
VXR replacement - cornishtaz - 10:th-Dec-2015
Window tints done may consider getting the fronts done
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RE: VXR replacement - J1ODYA - 10:th-Dec-2015
Do it... then people won't see you driving it lol
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VXR replacement - cornishtaz - 10:th-Dec-2015
Pics of boot and under bonnet
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I've also fitted my led interior lights, number plate leds and dual reverse leds. Need to get error cancellers for number plate and reverse leds and see how much a left hand rear fog unit is so I can have dual fogs.
Also ordered some alloy pedals as the J ones are too big
RE: VXR replacement - bhalay207 - 10:th-Dec-2015
You've got some nice options on that. You'll be saving a fortune on fuel. Welcome to the diesel club.
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RE: VXR replacement - cornishtaz - 10:th-Dec-2015
I had a diesel GTC prior to my VXR the progress thread is on the forum.
Save loads on fuel more on mods once parts are released
RE: VXR replacement - irmartyn - 10:th-Dec-2015
looks nice I'm thinking about getting one but won't be till a few years time when price dropped.
VXR replacement - Tonto - 10:th-Dec-2015
Do you have a rough idea when parts will be released?
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RE: VXR replacement - cornishtaz - 10:th-Dec-2015
Eibach springs around February and I know Irmscher have got stuff in the pipeline but no dates, just gives more time to save and do more stuff in one hit
RE: VXR replacement - tucpal - 10:th-Dec-2015
have you seen the rear springs baz there tiny like a very small coil
window tints look much better
RE: VXR replacement - cornishtaz - 10:th-Dec-2015
Thanks Paul not had a look underneath yet. I've been in contact with Eibach UK and thry told me it's completely different to the J
RE: VXR replacement - WhelanUK - 11:th-Dec-2015
Have they put the battery in the boot?
Did you get a spare wheel or just the inflation kit?
Must admit the K is growing on me.
RE: VXR replacement - bhalay207 - 11:th-Dec-2015
Just noticed it doesn't have headlamp washers. Does it not need them with LEDs or am I not looking properly?
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RE: VXR replacement - irmartyn - 11:th-Dec-2015
Thought headlight washes was needed for xenon? Think one of these might be my next car.
RE: VXR replacement - cornishtaz - 11:th-Dec-2015
No spare wheel, can't see where it would go as the boot floor doesn't have space for one.
No headlamp washers but does have auto leveling. Even the new Corsa doesn't have headlamp washers or autoleveling MOT ruling is if fitted they must work
RE: VXR replacement - bhalay207 - 11:th-Dec-2015
Ahh I see. I always thought xenons had to have washers
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RE: VXR replacement - cornishtaz - 14:th-Dec-2015
Got some quick night pics, not very good quality due to the light brightness
Dipped beam Intellux xenons
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Main beam using all the LEDs
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LED rear lights, dual LED reverse light, LED fog and LED numberplate lights
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Some interior pics, I really like the look of the white led switches
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RE: VXR replacement - sheppy1 - 14:th-Dec-2015
Nice car mate! I'm still undecided about it's rear though
haha
RE: VXR replacement - Rusty2009 - 15:th-Dec-2015
I had a look around a few K's yesterday. I noticed some had headlamp washers and some didn't.
But it's not a car I would buy, I think the only thing I'd have from the K is the leather seats.
I'm still trying to work out why they made the fuel flap so big.
RE: VXR replacement - tucpal - 15:th-Dec-2015
I really like the Astra k estate looking good baz [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]
RE: VXR replacement - GEORGE - 15:th-Dec-2015
Very nice.
Good kilometers to you have.
RE: VXR replacement - cornishtaz - 16:th-Dec-2015
Car got some new parts today
Alloy sports pedals
6000k led foglights
Reversing led canbus cancellers
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OE rubber pedals
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Alloy sports pedals
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6000k led fogs to match the led DRL's, Xenon dipped and LED intellux leds
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RE: VXR replacement - irmartyn - 16:th-Dec-2015
Looking good, making me jealous looking at these pics makes me want one but will be a few year yet.
VXR replacement - Lewis6317 - 17:th-Dec-2015
Looks lush
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RE: VXR replacement - tucpal - 17:th-Dec-2015
Looking good baz
RE: VXR replacement - cornishtaz - 21:st-Dec-2015
Couple more mods arrived. Powerflex bar and phone holder, Mtech short shifter
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Powerflex bar fitted and phone holder
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RE: VXR replacement - tucpal - 21:st-Dec-2015
keep up the good work baz
RE: VXR replacement - cornishtaz - 24:th-Dec-2015
I've recently found out that the dipped beam isn't a Xenon bulb but Hi Power led, which makes full led headlights and expensive if one fails
RE: VXR replacement - cornishtaz - 29:th-Dec-2015
I've fitted my short shifter
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also took the opportunity to fit the chrome EPB switch I had lying around
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VXR replacement - Tonto - 30:th-Dec-2015
Very nice mate, I'd love a short shifter on mine! Chrome epb looks nice too!
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RE: VXR replacement - tucpal - 30:th-Dec-2015
much better baz
RE: VXR replacement - cornishtaz - 30:th-Dec-2015
Thanks guys next mod is on order door ambient led strips unfortunately I don't have the wiring in the door so needs adding.
VXR replacement - Nemo - 30:th-Dec-2015
I want a short shifter, is it easy/expensive?
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RE: VXR replacement - cornishtaz - 30:th-Dec-2015
Between £70-£100 depending on engine and gearbox. Easy to do should only take 15mins
RE: VXR replacement - bhalay207 - 30:th-Dec-2015
What's the benefits?
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RE: VXR replacement - cornishtaz - 30:th-Dec-2015
Shorter throw on the gearstick more postive gear change
VXR replacement - Rusty2009 - 30:th-Dec-2015
I keep debating on getting one but notice they have 2 for the F40 box
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VXR replacement - Nemo - 1:st-Jan-2016
The gearstick throw is already quite short though
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