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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 6:th-Jan-2016

I didn't notice any problem when installing the pipercross filter, but I don't have any experience with the k&n filter so I can't compare..

And the air filter box is the box on the left side in the engine bay

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - sheppy1 - 6:th-Jan-2016

(6:th-Jan-2016, 21:44:59)Balou#14 Wrote: I didn't notice any problem when installing the pipercross filter, but I don't have any experience with the k&n filter so I can't compare..

And the air filter box is the box on the left side in the engine bay

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Hmmmm I'll check out some reviews then [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES] hehe cheers mate [WINKING FACE] was the thing I linked too on ebay a few posts back the right thing then?

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Progress thread: Balou#14 - Rusty2009 - 6:th-Jan-2016

K&N better


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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - sheppy1 - 6:th-Jan-2016

(6:th-Jan-2016, 22:56:08)Rusty2009 Wrote: K&N better


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They cheaper or about the same?

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NVM found out, they're about 15 quid more

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 6:th-Jan-2016

(6:th-Jan-2016, 22:25:27)sheppy1 Wrote:
(6:th-Jan-2016, 21:44:59)Balou#14 Wrote: I didn't notice any problem when installing the pipercross filter, but I don't have any experience with the k&n filter so I can't compare..

And the air filter box is the box on the left side in the engine bay

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Hmmmm I'll check out some reviews then [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES] hehe cheers mate [WINKING FACE] was the thing I linked too on ebay a few posts back the right thing then?

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Yeah the one in the link is the right one.
I opted for the pipercross because it was in discount at that moment. And also because I'm considering a remap in the future, and the place a want to get the remap done also uses pipercross filters

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - sheppy1 - 6:th-Jan-2016

(6:th-Jan-2016, 23:22:06)Balou#14 Wrote:
(6:th-Jan-2016, 22:25:27)sheppy1 Wrote:
(6:th-Jan-2016, 21:44:59)Balou#14 Wrote: I didn't notice any problem when installing the pipercross filter, but I don't have any experience with the k&n filter so I can't compare..

And the air filter box is the box on the left side in the engine bay

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Hmmmm I'll check out some reviews then [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES] hehe cheers mate [WINKING FACE] was the thing I linked too on ebay a few posts back the right thing then?

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Yeah the one in the link is the right one.
I opted for the pipercross because it was in discount at that moment. And also because I'm considering a remap in the future, and the place a want to get the remap done also uses pipercross filters

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Ahhh cool! So down to personal preference really too I guess. Did you buy it online to get the discount? The one I linked too is the cheapest I can find.

Ta [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 6:th-Jan-2016

I got mine from:
http://www.gmb-tuning.nl/index.php?item=pipercross-sportluchtfilter-opel-astra-j--_pp1779_&action=article&aid=3519&lang=nl

This was the cheapest at that time, even cheaper than anything I could find on ebay. But it is a company in the Netherlands so shipping costs to Belgium weren't that high, don't know how they are for the UK.

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - tucpal - 7:th-Jan-2016

They do sag my one did but it does not make any problems

RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - sheppy1 - 7:th-Jan-2016

(6:th-Jan-2016, 23:38:27)Balou#14 Wrote: I got mine from:
http://www.gmb-tuning.nl/index.php?item=pipercross-sportluchtfilter-opel-astra-j--_pp1779_&action=article&aid=3519&lang=nl

This was the cheapest at that time, even cheaper than anything I could find on ebay. But it is a company in the Netherlands so shipping costs to Belgium weren't that high, don't know how they are for the UK.

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Ahhhh cheers! I think it would come out either the same or just more than the ebay one I found so I'll just get the ebay one [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES] cheers anyway.



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Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 9:th-Jan-2016

Took a look in the back of the car today to see what I would need to retro fit TPMS. It seems the pins and the wires are there like said in the how-to.




Is it correct that I would only need the loom and module then?

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Rusty2009 - 10:th-Jan-2016

Yep loom and module mate.

RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 11:th-Jan-2016

Ok thanks mate! Will add it to my to do list then

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 18:th-Jan-2016

I was looking into getting the parts numbers needed to retrofit the centre console with armrest and normal handbrake since I don't seem to have any luck finding it on ebay.

So I found this site and have been using it to browse for part numbers:
http://www.clubopel.com/link.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fecat24.com%2Fopel%2Fcatalog%2Fpart%2F1%2F10%2F103%2F1670%2F15891%2C15892%2F&referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clubopel.com%2Fviewtopic.php%3Ft%3D113566%26start%3D20

Already found that I would need the centre console with part number 13367487.
But it looks like the rear trim for the console is not included with the centre console, if I'm correct that would be part number 13306504.

But am I correct assuming I would also need the rear trim for the console and order it seperately?

RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - sheppy1 - 18:th-Jan-2016

Hey Mate,

I was looking at doing the same thing (mainly out of boredom) but if you decide it's not possible, too expensive etc. You should check out this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Armrest-for-OPEL-HOLDEN-VAUXALL-ASTRA-J-adjustable-storage-black-eco-leather-/281449926697?hash=item4187b91029:g:gtYAAOSwq7JUI-Uf

I picked one up a few years back and it's awesome! It simply screws into the rear little pocket thing and provides you with a compartment, sliding arm rest etc. if you go on their site you can choose the material, colour, even the sticking colour! it's rock solid too and looks the part

RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 18:th-Jan-2016

(18:th-Jan-2016, 11:45:48)sheppy1 Wrote: Hey Mate,

I was looking at doing the same thing (mainly out of boredom) but if you decide it's not possible, too expensive etc. You should check out this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Armrest-for-OPEL-HOLDEN-VAUXALL-ASTRA-J-adjustable-storage-black-eco-leather-/281449926697?hash=item4187b91029:g:gtYAAOSwq7JUI-Uf

I picked one up a few years back and it's awesome! It simply screws into the rear little pocket thing and provides you with a compartment, sliding arm rest etc. if you go on their site you can choose the material, colour, even the sticking colour! it's rock solid too and looks the part

I did see that one when looking on ebay, it looked like the best aftermarket armrest to me.
Nice to know that you liked it and I will definitely keep it in my mind as an alternative 

But I would prefer to retrofit an original one, that is why I am still hunting to find the right parts.
That way I can compare the costs of both options

RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - sheppy1 - 18:th-Jan-2016

Yeah totally agree with you mate! I'd have done that too if I hadn't already bought the one I have [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES].

Good luck anyway! Sure you can source the parts, just when I priced it up it was coming to a few hundred at least so I thought sack it haha

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 18:th-Jan-2016

You I think I have the correct part numbers, I'm only not sure if the rear trim is included with the console.

Also ordered leds to do the footwell lights. So I was thinking I could do those 2 jobs at the same time then


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Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 18:th-Jan-2016

Also not sure if the handbrake gaitor is included when I look at it now...
It will have a different size then the current one so I will also need a new one I suppose, but I can't seem to find the part number :(

Can anyone help me find/check the part numbers needed?
Console - 13367487 ?
Rear trim - 13306504 ?
Hand brake gaitor - ???

PS: Keep in mind my car is LHD



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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Rusty2009 - 19:th-Jan-2016

I've got the part numbers but for leather parts for you.

13369481 BOOT, HANDBRAKE LEVER, LHD (FOR CENTRE CONSOLE ARMREST, POC DBU)

Center console backing No 12v or tray
13394856 COVER, REAR, FRONT TUNNEL CONSOLE, BLACK (FOR CENTRE CONSOLE ARMREST, POC DBU) (FOR MANUAL PARK BRAKE) (PRODUCTION NO. 13258340)

Center console backing with 12v and tray
13306504 COVER, REAR, FRONT TUNNEL CONSOLE, BLACK (FOR CENTRE CONSOLE ARMREST, POC DBU) (PRODUCTION NO. 13258340)

13412819 CONSOLE, FRONT TUNNEL, LHD, WITH LEATHER ARMREST, BLACK (FOR MANUAL PARK BRAKE)

RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 19:th-Jan-2016

Thanks! Will have a look later in the week what it will cost.

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 27:th-Jan-2016

(19:th-Jan-2016, 08:29:44)Rusty2009 Wrote: I've got the part numbers but for leather parts for you.

13369481 BOOT, HANDBRAKE LEVER, LHD (FOR CENTRE CONSOLE ARMREST, POC DBU)

Center console backing No 12v or tray
13394856 COVER, REAR, FRONT TUNNEL CONSOLE, BLACK (FOR CENTRE CONSOLE ARMREST, POC DBU) (FOR MANUAL PARK BRAKE) (PRODUCTION NO. 13258340)

Center console backing with 12v and tray
13306504 COVER, REAR, FRONT TUNNEL CONSOLE, BLACK (FOR CENTRE CONSOLE ARMREST, POC DBU) (PRODUCTION NO. 13258340)

13412819 CONSOLE, FRONT TUNNEL, LHD, WITH LEATHER ARMREST, BLACK (FOR MANUAL PARK BRAKE)

I found the partnumber for the cloth armrest thanks to the partnumber you provided
I've looked for the prices online and find this:

     13369481 BOOT, HANDBRAKE LEVER, LHD (FOR CENTRE CONSOLE ARMREST, POC DBU)

     29.17 €

     Center console backing No 12v or tray
     13394856 COVER, REAR, FRONT TUNNEL CONSOLE, BLACK (FOR CENTRE CONSOLE ARMREST, POC DBU)

     209.86 €

     Center console backing with 12v and tray
     13306504 COVER, REAR, FRONT TUNNEL CONSOLE, BLACK (FOR CENTRE CONSOLE ARMREST, POC DBU)

     35.81 €

     13412817 CONSOLE, FRONT TUNNEL, LHD, WITH CLOTH ARMREST, BLACK (FOR MANUAL PARK BRAKE)  

     302.33 €



I do think there is something odd with the prices for the console backings though, as the one with 12v and tray is like 6 times cheaper...

RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - sheppy1 - 27:th-Jan-2016

Bloody hell! Is it not an option to get one from eBay? I got one the other day for 55 quid delivered... The whole console and arm rest

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 27:th-Jan-2016

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. I'm looking around on ebay but can't seem to find one at the moment. Only found the consoles for the EPB...

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - sheppy1 - 27:th-Jan-2016

Yeah it will take a while to find one! I've only come across 2 on ebay in 2 years! And I bought one of them... But they always go for less than £70 (or these two have anyway)

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 27:th-Jan-2016

Yeah I know I will have to keep looking. But it was getting a bit frustrating as I have never seen one on ebay in over 2 years..

It was something that I was thinking about adding before. But I drove the Passat from my girlfriends parents a couple weeks back and it had a armrest. And since that drive I knew I had to have one for my Astra for sure



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Progress thread: Balou#14 - Rusty2009 - 27:th-Jan-2016

I'm on the hunt for a LHD leather one with manual handbrake too lol.


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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - sheppy1 - 27:th-Jan-2016

(27:th-Jan-2016, 14:46:18)Rusty2009 Wrote: I'm on the hunt for a LHD leather one with manual handbrake too lol.


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For your left hand drive Astra? Hahaha

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Rusty2009 - 27:th-Jan-2016

(27:th-Jan-2016, 15:12:20)sheppy1 Wrote:
(27:th-Jan-2016, 14:46:18)Rusty2009 Wrote: I'm on the hunt for a LHD leather one with manual handbrake too lol.


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For your left hand drive Astra? Hahaha

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Haha Just find the handbrake too close to the driver seat and if you have a drink the holder the cups get in the way of the hand.

Progress thread: Balou#14 - Tonto - 27:th-Jan-2016

(27:th-Jan-2016, 16:11:36)Rusty2009 Wrote:
(27:th-Jan-2016, 15:12:20)sheppy1 Wrote:
(27:th-Jan-2016, 14:46:18)Rusty2009 Wrote: I'm on the hunt for a LHD leather one with manual handbrake too lol.


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For your left hand drive Astra? Hahaha

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Haha Just find the handbrake too close to the driver seat and if you have a drink the holder the cups get in the way of the hand.

That's a really good idea mate. Would that be a simple swap over?


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Progress thread: Balou#14 - Rusty2009 - 27:th-Jan-2016

Should be won't know till I get a LHD console tho


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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 1:st-Feb-2016

I've finally found a centre console!
Found it after sending countless mails to breakers around the country. They will keep it aside for me so I can pick it up next week. Found it for 120€ so I didn't think twice, as a new one would have cost me over 350€...

I was looking for one with the cloth armrest but this one has the leather armrest. Might swap it over later, or I might have a go at convincing my girlfriend to go for a full leather interior

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - sheppy1 - 1:st-Feb-2016

Well played mate!! So glad you got hold of one... Defo go full leather though [WINKING FACE]

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Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 1:st-Feb-2016

Yeah I'm really happy too
I would like a full leather interior, but as we are saving to buy a house it might be difficult to convince her...

Also my leds for the footwell lights arrived today so will try and install everything together at once

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Progress thread: Balou#14 - Rusty2009 - 1:st-Feb-2016

Nice one yeah full leather, you try and play the they are easier to keep clean card and also the they won't be cold as they are heated :-)


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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 8:th-Feb-2016

Picked up the console with armrest today. It also came with the ambient lights around the gear stick so I now have a spare one with no extra cost

Hopefully I have some time later this week to install it. I will post some pictures then.

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Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 11:th-Feb-2016

Installed the console with armrest today without any problems. I really like it, it is very comfortable and makes the inside of the car look better in my opinion.

Before


After



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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - sheppy1 - 11:th-Feb-2016

Looks awesome dude! Makes a big difference on long trips. Did you not have issues getting the old one off? I had to snap mine to get it off as there was like a plastic bar which was in place to stop the console lifting over the handbrake...

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 11:th-Feb-2016

It was a bit hard getting the old one off indeed. But I pulled the handbrake up as far as possible and then I had just enough room to get that bar over the handbrake.

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - sheppy1 - 11:th-Feb-2016

Hmmmm very odd! I spent about an hour trying to get mine off and there was no way it was gonna slide over the top of the handbrake without snapping it like i did...well glad ya sorted it anyway mate liking it?

RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 11:th-Feb-2016

I was actually surprised how far I could pull the handbrake up, I think it was almost vertical at some point

Only took a small drive today with the armrest in, but I'm really liking it already.

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Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 24:th-Feb-2016

My next upgrade arrived today



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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - J1ODYA - 25:th-Feb-2016

Ha nice one

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 6:th-Mar-2016

Had to do a little bit of maintenance today. I had to replace a broken brake light and put on new windscreen wipers.

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - sheppy1 - 6:th-Mar-2016

Was it the bulb that was broke or just the brake light itself?

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 6:th-Mar-2016

Thankfully it was only the bulb

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 19:th-Mar-2016

Done a little bit of work on the car today.

First a small repair. I had to put new bulbs in my headlights, as one was broken.

Then I could start on the wiring for my dashcam and footwell lights. I decided to run 2 extension USB cables to the top of the windscreen. One for the dashcam and the other the power my gps, as I like to hang it next to my rear view mirror. Because I was routing the wire for the dashcam I put the wire for the footwell lights in at the same time. Currently I only have the driver side footwell lights in, the rest will probably follow next week.

Will update the post with pictures later.

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - sheppy1 - 19:th-Mar-2016

Sweet! Both very good mods! [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES] what colour footwell lights you gone for mate?

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 20:th-Mar-2016

I went for red footwell lights to go with the red door leds and gear stick lighting. I am trying to stick with a grey and black colored theme with red accents.

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Progress thread: Balou#14 - Balou#14 - 27:th-Mar-2016


As promised a first picture of the footwell lights. Added the passenger and rear lights yesterday and still need to take pictures.

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RE: Progress thread: Balou#14 - sheppy1 - 27:th-Mar-2016

Nice one mate! Look good! Good idea to stick with red to keep it the same as the rest of the car [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]

Where did you tap into for the power for them?

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