Switch to desktop version  
Newbie from yorkshire - Printable Version

+- VXOC Astra-J/GTC (https://vxoc.org.uk/forum)
+-- Forum: Welcome & Site news (https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=3)
+--- Forum: Introduction Area (https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=14)
+--- Thread: Newbie from yorkshire (/showthread.php?tid=1084)



Newbie from yorkshire - thomasjones1984 - 16:th-Nov-2014

Morning all, just found this forum after my timing belt snapped on my vectra. decided it was time to get something newer and more reliable, bought this 61 plate astra



I pic it up on Tuesday, no major plans for it but will look at upgrading all the bulbs




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


Newbie from yorkshire - Rusty2009 - 16:th-Nov-2014

Welcome to VX.O.C, I'm sure you will be very pleased with your new motor.


Newbie from yorkshire - tucpal - 16:th-Nov-2014

welcome to vx.o.c


Newbie from yorkshire - thomasjones1984 - 18:th-Nov-2014

Thanks, picking it up at 10am looking forward to it! Will be sure to get some better photos of it!

I no I said I won't be doing much but after few days looking around the forum ideas are flowing lol


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


Newbie from yorkshire - thomasjones1984 - 18:th-Nov-2014



Just got it home!!! Let the mods begin


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


Newbie from yorkshire - Rusty2009 - 18:th-Nov-2014

Very nice what are your plans?


Newbie from yorkshire - thomasjones1984 - 18:th-Nov-2014

Heko wind deflectors
Black grill
Unsure on what t do with head lights (suggestions plz)
Anthracite wheels


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


Newbie from yorkshire - Rusty2009 - 18:th-Nov-2014

I would say for lights upgrade the DRL's for Led's and change the bulbs for a set you like

I know there is someone doing a mod for headlights but I can't say more yet..


Newbie from yorkshire - thomasjones1984 - 18:th-Nov-2014

Cheers what bulbs can you advise?!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


Newbie from yorkshire - Rusty2009 - 18:th-Nov-2014

Have a look at this thread as you will need to add some loads onto the LEDS.
http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-HOW-TO-LED-DRL-Error-free-for-the-Astra-J-5-door

Tucpal recommends a set from Hids direct.


Newbie from yorkshire - JohnL - 18:th-Nov-2014

Welcome to the site.

Liking the wheels are these the optional 19's?


Newbie from yorkshire - thomasjones1984 - 18:th-Nov-2014

No standard 17's not sure if they will go Matt black or anthracite yet I like the style so don't think il change them. Not looking at doing loads to it just some subtle mods.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


Newbie from yorkshire - thomasjones1984 - 27:th-Nov-2014

After a few days if looking on here got my to do list started

Power fold mirrors
Front fogs
Rear elec windows
Re spray wheels
Window tints
LED light conversion
Tinted headlights



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


Newbie from yorkshire - Rusty2009 - 27:th-Nov-2014

Nice little list there mate


Newbie from yorkshire - tucpal - 27:th-Nov-2014

there all well worth it


Newbie from yorkshire - WhelanUK - 27:th-Nov-2014

You've already got front fogs?!?!


Newbie from yorkshire - thomasjones1984 - 27:th-Nov-2014

No not got any front fogs


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


Newbie from yorkshire - WhelanUK - 27:th-Nov-2014

So are they just indicators then?


Newbie from yorkshire - thomasjones1984 - 27:th-Nov-2014

Yea, il look at standard replacements


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


Newbie from yorkshire - WhelanUK - 27:th-Nov-2014

I always thought they were fogs, learn something new everyday.


Newbie from yorkshire - thomasjones1984 - 27:th-Nov-2014

Well just went to Asda and parked next to a puddle so curb lights are now on the list lol


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk