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Best mods you've done to your J? - marcus01 - 22:nd-Feb-2017
Was thinking about this earlier today.
Decided I would create a top 10 and rank my mods from best to worst.
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My car : 2.0cdti Sri vx line
1. S160 M072 Android Head Unit
2. Racechip One tuning box
3. Pedalbox
4. Philips Xtreme Vision 130+% H7 bulbs
5. VXR gearknob
6. Brodit Proclip phone holder
7. Alloy Pedal covers
8. Team heko wind deflectors
9. Tinted side repeaters
10. PIAA 580 drl bulbs - Meh
What's yours?
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Best mod.
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RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - sheppy1 - 23:rd-Feb-2017
Yo!
Bloody good idea this mate!!
Going to struggle to even remember mine! Never mind rank them! But here goes!
1. Leather interior (Heated Seats etc.)
2. Bluefin Remap
3. Pedal Box
4. M072 Unit
5. Speedo Upgrade
6. LED Conversion
7. Reverse Camera/Sensors
8. VXR Steering Wheel/Gear Stick
9. Exposed Exhaust
10. Alloy Wheels
Got a new mod which I should be ordering this week which may come in somewhere around number 7 though
Best mods you've done to your J? - marcus01 - 23:rd-Feb-2017
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Also I know what you have on route.... I've also been considering those headlights for a while.....
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RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - Wayneofwolves - 23:rd-Feb-2017
Sheppy sorry to hijack the post but how do you find the Bluefin phoned them about mine but they need a donor car
RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - marcus01 - 23:rd-Feb-2017
Superchips already has a map for the 138hp 1.4t astra. Is that what you have? Bluefin is just the delivery mechanism that downloads the map via the obd port.
Had one for my 2.0 focus.
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RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - Wayneofwolves - 23:rd-Feb-2017
Yes but mine is Running euro 6 ecu what ever that means and they need donour car to sort out maps etc
Best mod recently if u can call it a mod is this really suits the Vauxhall paint
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RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - andiman t - 24:th-Feb-2017
Why pedal box and race chip. What is the difference (uses of both)
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RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - sanj424 - 24:th-Feb-2017
Astra J Sports Tourer 1.6 Petrol Turbo from down under
1. Shark Fin FM Aerial
2. Smokes side repeaters with chrome bulbs
3. Vinyl Black Roof
4. EDS IPF Phase 1 Tune (Engine and Auto Transmission)
5. Pipercross Panel filter
6. DBA T2 slotted front rotors, DBA standard rear with QFM hpx ceramic pads.
7. LED DRL 6500k colour
8. Custom Fit low beam H7 LED bulbs. 5700k colour
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RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - marcus01 - 24:th-Feb-2017
(24:th-Feb-2017, 00:03:56)andiman t Wrote: Why pedal box and race chip. What is the difference (uses of both)The race chip provides extra fuel so that there is more power / torque. It also sharpens up the engine response.
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The pedal box sharpens the response between the accelerator pedal and the ecu. It has 3 settings with some fine tuning.
These 2 products work well together....but you need to be a little cautious when it is wet or frosty.
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RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - Rusty2009 - 24:th-Feb-2017
I have to 2.0CDTI mine are
1. AFL retrofit
2. 19" GTC Alloys
3. Tint's
4. VXR steering whell & Gear stick
5. Pedal box
6. Led conversion
7. Sharkfin aerial
8. Navi900 BT DAB Rear CAM
9. TPMS
10. 18" Alloys
RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - andiman t - 24:th-Feb-2017
(24:th-Feb-2017, 08:15:32)marcus01 Wrote:So a remap would do both in one go. Ps thanks for reply.(24:th-Feb-2017, 00:03:56)andiman t Wrote: Why pedal box and race chip. What is the difference (uses of both)The race chip provides extra fuel so that there is more power / torque. It also sharpens up the engine response.
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The pedal box sharpens the response between the accelerator pedal and the ecu. It has 3 settings with some fine tuning.
These 2 products work well together....but you need to be a little cautious when it is wet or frosty.
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RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - marcus01 - 24:th-Feb-2017
(24:th-Feb-2017, 11:57:30)andiman t Wrote:Not quite. I've no doubt that a good professional remap is better than the best tuning box money can buy but the pedal box connects between the pedal and ecu. Think sport button.(24:th-Feb-2017, 08:15:32)marcus01 Wrote:So a remap would do both in one go. Ps thanks for reply.(24:th-Feb-2017, 00:03:56)andiman t Wrote: Why pedal box and race chip. What is the difference (uses of both)The race chip provides extra fuel so that there is more power / torque. It also sharpens up the engine response.
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The pedal box sharpens the response between the accelerator pedal and the ecu. It has 3 settings with some fine tuning.
These 2 products work well together....but you need to be a little cautious when it is wet or frosty.
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The remap/map is in the ecu so still waits for the signal from the pedal.
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RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - andiman t - 24:th-Feb-2017
(24:th-Feb-2017, 12:12:51)marcus01 Wrote:Thanks makes a lot of sense. Are they easy to fit.(24:th-Feb-2017, 11:57:30)andiman t Wrote:Not quite. I've no doubt that a good professional remap is better than the best tuning box money can buy but the pedal box connects between the pedal and ecu. Think sport button.(24:th-Feb-2017, 08:15:32)marcus01 Wrote:So a remap would do both in one go. Ps thanks for reply.(24:th-Feb-2017, 00:03:56)andiman t Wrote: Why pedal box and race chip. What is the difference (uses of both)The race chip provides extra fuel so that there is more power / torque. It also sharpens up the engine response.
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The pedal box sharpens the response between the accelerator pedal and the ecu. It has 3 settings with some fine tuning.
These 2 products work well together....but you need to be a little cautious when it is wet or frosty.
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The remap/map is in the ecu so still waits for the signal from the pedal.Pedal box will still improve response even if you have a remap.
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RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - marcus01 - 24:th-Feb-2017
Yeah 2 min job. Unclip the connection on the accelerator pedal and insert the pedal box connectors in between. New pedal box is around 180 quid but they do come up on ebay 2nd hand for 60-80 quid. Money well spent.
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RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - andiman t - 24:th-Feb-2017
Thanks will be on the search
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RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - vocky - 24:th-Feb-2017
astra vxr
1 - removed the vxr badge - which instantly stopped the tailgaiters
2 - dechroming the side window trims
3 - heated leather vxr seats
4 - piano black dash trim
5 - Mtec F40 shifter
6 - colour matched the shark fin aerial
7 - private plate
8 - 320 bhp
9 - not got around to fitting it yet
10 - boot liner
RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - sheppy1 - 24:th-Feb-2017
(23:rd-Feb-2017, 19:03:21)marcus01 Wrote:yes I could do with a leather interior myself. Would cost me a premium though as I'd need them shipped over from the UK. (Only poverty specs Opel Astras here in Ireland at the breakers)
Also I know what you have on route.... I've also been considering those headlights for a while.....
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Hahaha that made me laugh! Gotta be someone over there who splurged on a top spec astra and then crashed it? Haha.
RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - DT36 - 27:th-Feb-2017
Had my 2.0D GTC tweaked with a Stage 1 map last Friday in Cardiff. ECU was removed and bench flashed.
Car is still very linear on pick up, but is much more responsive and quicker, with less turbo lag now.
He's done about 5 of these recently and they've had one on a dyno at 195bhp.
£160 while you wait and took about an hour.
Other mods are Heko deflectors and Android head unit with reverse camera. Both very good.
Was looking for a Miltek Cat Back system, but nothing on their website.
FWD for the week
RWD and sideways for the weekend
RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - marcus01 - 27:th-Feb-2017
Nice. I'd have mine mapped as well if I could find someone who had the right kit (ktag) to write back to the ecu. I can't find anyone in ROI that has this kit so would mean a ferry ride to the UK. Suddenly it's a lot more expensive and inconvenient.
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RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - J1ODYA - 28:th-Feb-2017
Spec'ing premium lighting pack on my GTC... saved all hassle on changing DRLS and gave me nice LED tail lights too.
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RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - Hummelshøj - 28:th-Feb-2017
1. OPC leather steering wheel
2. OE LED rear light
3. 19” winterwheels
4. Eibach spring set
5. LED in foglights
6. LED in numberplate lights
7. LED in reverse and rear fog light
8. LED interior lights
9. OE ashtray and tray in glove compartment
10. Philips Xtreme+100% in turnlights in AFL´s
RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - LOVE-VAUX - 21:st-Sep-2018
What mods can I do to my ASTRA J 1.6 ECO FLEX IT IS A 13 PLATE
RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - mark727beaver - 17:th-Oct-2018
(22:nd-Feb-2017, 23:22:15)marcus01 Wrote: Was thinking about this earlier today.
Decided I would create a top 10 and rank my mods from best to worst.
My car : 2.0cdti Sri vx line
1. S160 M072 Android Head Unit
2. Racechip One tuning box
3. Pedalbox
4. Philips Xtreme Vision 130+% H7 bulbs
5. VXR gearknob
6. Brodit Proclip phone holder
7. Alloy Pedal covers
8. Team heko wind deflectors
9. Tinted side repeaters
10. PIAA 580 drl bulbs - Meh
What's yours?
Best mod.
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love the android head unit is it a direct replacement for the cd 400 any info on where I can source on and cost? nice car by the way
RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - marcus01 - 29:th-Dec-2018
(17:th-Oct-2018, 15:22:01)mark727beaver Wrote:Iceboxauto on eBay. Plug and play. About 300 quid. Make sure it is a px5 version.(22:nd-Feb-2017, 23:22:15)marcus01 Wrote: Was thinking about this earlier today.
Decided I would create a top 10 and rank my mods from best to worst.
My car : 2.0cdti Sri vx line
1. S160 M072 Android Head Unit
2. Racechip One tuning box
3. Pedalbox
4. Philips Xtreme Vision 130+% H7 bulbs
5. VXR gearknob
6. Brodit Proclip phone holder
7. Alloy Pedal covers
8. Team heko wind deflectors
9. Tinted side repeaters
10. PIAA 580 drl bulbs - Meh
What's yours?
Best mod.
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love the android head unit is it a direct replacement for the cd 400 any info on where I can source on and cost? nice car by the way
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RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - vocky - 30:th-Dec-2018
my updated list, not in any particular order;
astra vxr
1 - removed the vxr badge - which instantly stopped the tailgaiters
2 - dechromed the side window trims
3 - heated leather vxr seats
4 - piano black dash trim
5 - Mtec F40 shifter
6 - colour matched the shark fin aerial
7 - private plate
8 - Infinity Sound System
9 - Navi 950, Intellinilnk, rear camera
10 - rear parking sensors
RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - Steveb19111978 - 30:th-Dec-2018
(30:th-Dec-2018, 10:36:09)vocky Wrote: my updated list, not in any particular order;
astra vxr
1 - removed the vxr badge - which instantly stopped the tailgaiters
2 - dechromed the side window trims
3 - heated leather vxr seats
4 - piano black dash trim
5 - Mtec F40 shifter
6 - colour matched the shark fin aerial
7 - private plate
8 - Infinity Sound System
9 - Navi 950, Intellinilnk, rear camera
10 - rear parking sensors
HI mate,
What's the Mtec short shifter like, thinking of getting one for my 2.0CDTI.
RE: Best mods you've done to your J? - Mickey88 - 5:th-May-2019
1. LED exterior lights
2. Stage 1 remap
3. Tinted tail lights
4. LED interior lights
5. Private number plate
6. Wrapped roof gloss black
7. 20 spoke black alloys
8. Gel 3D number plate
9. Changed all Vauxhall badges for Opel badges
10. Wind deflectors
I’m also considering putting a gloss black front bumper diffuser and gloss black side skirts on my white Astra GTC limited edition so I’d welcome anybody’s opinions on this idea?