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Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 1:st-Jul-2017
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Here's my car, a 2014 Astra Elite Tourer 2.0CDTI. I only got her in October last year and to date she has covered just over 18K.
Since joining this site I've carried out a few small mods...
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Door pins replaced.
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Genuine VX Sunglasses holder.
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Smoked side repeaters
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Insignia SRI Alloy pedals
PLus I've fitted a K&N air filter.
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 5:th-Jul-2017
Upgraded the interior lights to LED's...
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RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Big Dave2 - 5:th-Jul-2017
(5:th-Jul-2017, 08:48:13)Steveb19111978 Wrote: Upgraded the interior lights to LED's...
Got a link to where you bought them from? Ta
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 5:th-Jul-2017
(5:th-Jul-2017, 10:41:59)Big Dave2 Wrote:I used these...(5:th-Jul-2017, 08:48:13)Steveb19111978 Wrote: Upgraded the interior lights to LED's...
Got a link to where you bought them from? Ta
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-ASTRA-J-GTC-VXR-INTERIOR-LIGHT-UPGRADE-KIT-WHITE-BLUE-RED-CANUBS-x6-Led-/181294433761?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item2a35fd85e1
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ASTRA-J-ASTRA-GTC-SUN-VISOR-VANITY-MIRROR-BULB-LED-UPGRADE-KIT-XENON-WHITE-CANBU-/181351621265?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a39662291
Others are available.
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Dennis S - 5:th-Jul-2017
Nice looking car. Looks like it's been looked after
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 5:th-Jul-2017
(5:th-Jul-2017, 13:23:58)Dennis S Wrote: Nice looking car. Looks like it's been looked after
Despite the kids/Mrs using it as a taxi. lol.
The previous owner takes most of that credit, as we only got her October last year with only had 11.5k on the clock.
Although my 9 year old has put a dent in the boot lid and a small tear in the roof lining
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 7:th-Jul-2017
Just finish messing with the front lights about an hour ago.
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Replaced the standard DRL's with PIAA extreme white bulbs.
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And upgraded dipped beam to Philips Racing Vision bulbs..
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RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 11:th-Jul-2017
Just fitted a new glove box shelf...which actually gave me less storage space
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RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - sanj424 - 11:th-Jul-2017
(11:th-Jul-2017, 00:49:27)Steveb19111978 Wrote: Just fitted a new glove box shelf...which actually gave me less storage space
Haha, I did that. At least it becomes more useable for the service manual booklet.
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Big Dave2 - 11:th-Jul-2017
(11:th-Jul-2017, 00:49:27)Steveb19111978 Wrote: Just fitted a new glove box shelf...which actually gave me less storage space
I was a cheapskate and made my own shelf.
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 12:th-Jul-2017
(11:th-Jul-2017, 13:27:44)Big Dave2 Wrote:(11:th-Jul-2017, 00:49:27)Steveb19111978 Wrote: Just fitted a new glove box shelf...which actually gave me less storage space
I was a cheapskate and made my own shelf.
That's cool. I don't have the patients for something like that.
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Big Dave2 - 12:th-Jul-2017
(12:th-Jul-2017, 00:41:08)Steveb19111978 Wrote: That's cool. I don't have the patients for something like that.
It didn't take me long. OK, it doesn't look as good as the factory one, and I made it from some material we had left lying around in the scraps bin in the workshop at work. I drew up a cardboard template and then transferred it onto the material and cut it out. filing it the final shape was the time consuming bit.
I wasn't sure I'd like a shelf there, hence the DIY approach first. Was contemplating buying the proper one if it turned out ok, but I'm quite happy with the one I made.
I'll try and take a couple of pics sometime.
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 15:th-Jul-2017
Door lock buckle and stopper cover catch case caps fitted...
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RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 9:th-Aug-2017
New stubby bullet aerial
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Pressed metal number plates and new surrounds
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Ignition key switch cover
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RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 26:th-Aug-2017
LED number plate lights...
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RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 7:th-Oct-2017
Wind deflectors fitted...
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RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 18:th-Nov-2017
Vinyl wrapped the badge back...
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RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 6:th-Apr-2018
A few updates... 19" Alloys, Darkice Designs gas strut kit, Icebox Auto H5754L Android Unit and changed the wind deflectors.
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Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - sparkyscfc74 - 6:th-Apr-2018
(6:th-Apr-2018, 16:44:11)Steveb19111978 Wrote: A few updates... 19" Alloys, Darkice Designs gas strut kit, Icebox Auto H5754L Android Unit and changed the wind deflectors.
Loving the gas strut kit, I’ve just ordered a set
Them wind deflectors look loads better, looking good
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RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Dennis S - 7:th-Apr-2018
Looks good with the new wheels.
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 7:th-Apr-2018
(7:th-Apr-2018, 06:04:48)Dennis S Wrote: Looks good with the new wheels.
Thanks mate. Would have looked even better if the Mrs didn't kerb one 3 days after I got them back from the powder coaters.
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - zzattack - 8:th-Apr-2018
them arab's might've been on to something
Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - sparkyscfc74 - 8:th-Apr-2018
Just don’t let em drive it
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RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 15:th-Apr-2018
Fitted pedal box yesterday, fantastic bit of kit. Best £80 I’ve spent ?
Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - sparkyscfc74 - 15:th-Apr-2018
(15:th-Apr-2018, 19:22:12)Steveb19111978 Wrote: Fitted pedal box yesterday, fantastic bit of kit. Best £80 I’ve spent ?
What make did you get, I love my RaceChip pedal box but it was £180
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RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 15:th-Apr-2018
(15:th-Apr-2018, 19:23:27)sparkyscfc74 Wrote:(15:th-Apr-2018, 19:22:12)Steveb19111978 Wrote: Fitted pedal box yesterday, fantastic bit of kit. Best £80 I’ve spent ?
What make did you get, I love my RaceChip pedal box but it was £180
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It's the DTE one. Got it second hand on eBay back in Febuary. However due to work/weather i only just got around to fitting it.
Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - sparkyscfc74 - 15:th-Apr-2018
(15:th-Apr-2018, 19:28:12)Steveb19111978 Wrote:(15:th-Apr-2018, 19:23:27)sparkyscfc74 Wrote:(15:th-Apr-2018, 19:22:12)Steveb19111978 Wrote: Fitted pedal box yesterday, fantastic bit of kit. Best £80 I’ve spent ?
What make did you get, I love my RaceChip pedal box but it was £180
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It's the DTE one. Got it second hand on eBay back in Febuary. However due to work/weather i only just got around to fitting it.
That’s a great price, I would have gone the same route but there weren’t any when I was after one
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RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 15:th-Apr-2018
(15:th-Apr-2018, 19:30:11)sparkyscfc74 Wrote:I'd been looking for a while before I found this one. Couldn't justify a new one at £150.(15:th-Apr-2018, 19:28:12)Steveb19111978 Wrote:(15:th-Apr-2018, 19:23:27)sparkyscfc74 Wrote:(15:th-Apr-2018, 19:22:12)Steveb19111978 Wrote: Fitted pedal box yesterday, fantastic bit of kit. Best £80 I’ve spent ?
What make did you get, I love my RaceChip pedal box but it was £180
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It's the DTE one. Got it second hand on eBay back in Febuary. However due to work/weather i only just got around to fitting it.
That’s a great price, I would have gone the same route but there weren’t any when I was after one
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RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 5:th-May-2018
Took advantage of the good weather and fitted some VXR indicator surrounds and smoked side repeaters...
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Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - sparkyscfc74 - 5:th-May-2018
(5:th-May-2018, 12:23:21)Steveb19111978 Wrote: Took advantage of the good weather and fitted some VXR indicator surrounds and smoked side repeaters...
Nice, I wished I’d taken the ones off my Astra H as new ones now are stupid money
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RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 5:th-May-2018
(5:th-May-2018, 12:28:08)sparkyscfc74 Wrote:Vauxhall wanted £160! I got these separately on eBay for £114 total.(5:th-May-2018, 12:23:21)Steveb19111978 Wrote: Took advantage of the good weather and fitted some VXR indicator surrounds and smoked side repeaters...
Nice, I wished I’d taken the ones off my Astra H as new ones now are stupid money
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Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - sparkyscfc74 - 5:th-May-2018
I paid £38 for a pair albeit 2 years ago.
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RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 5:th-May-2018
(5:th-May-2018, 12:34:19)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: I paid £38 for a pair albeit 2 years ago.
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I said that to the guy at my local VXL garage, I think he was a little bit embarrassed TBH...still wouldn't give me any discount though lol.
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 8:th-May-2018
Took some pictures in the sun today...
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Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - sparkyscfc74 - 8:th-May-2018
(8:th-May-2018, 11:25:11)Steveb19111978 Wrote: Took some pictures in the sun today...
Looking good
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RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 9:th-May-2018
Had her 4th service today and Mud flaps fitted...
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Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - sparkyscfc74 - 9:th-May-2018
(9:th-May-2018, 13:57:22)Steveb19111978 Wrote: Had her 4th service today and Mud flaps fitted...
That’s another thing on my ever growing list
Need them though I think.
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RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 1:st-Sep-2018
Just fitted an Insignia VX-Line gearstick...
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RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Rusty2009 - 1:st-Sep-2018
Much nicer than the standard one.
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 1:st-Sep-2018
Yeah, love it Rusty. Need to fit my Bi-turbo steering wheel now!
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Rusty2009 - 1:st-Sep-2018
(1:st-Sep-2018, 16:49:03)Steveb19111978 Wrote: Yeah, love it Rusty. Need to fit my Bi-turbo steering wheel now!
What you doing here get it fitted
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 1:st-Sep-2018
(1:st-Sep-2018, 16:26:29)Rusty2009 Wrote: Much nicer than the standard one.
(1:st-Sep-2018, 16:58:16)Rusty2009 Wrote:Maybe next weekend mate. Got to pick the Mrs up from work in a bit. lol(1:st-Sep-2018, 16:49:03)Steveb19111978 Wrote: Yeah, love it Rusty. Need to fit my Bi-turbo steering wheel now!
What you doing here get it fitted
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 14:th-Oct-2018
Passed 2nd M.O.T on Friday with no advisories!
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Rusty2009 - 17:th-Oct-2018
Always great when they pass with flying colours, still no BI-Turbo wheel fitted?
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 17:th-Oct-2018
(17:th-Oct-2018, 07:34:27)Rusty2009 Wrote: Always great when they pass with flying colours, still no BI-Turbo wheel fitted?
Not yet mate, it's still on the 'to do' list. lol
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 4:th-Nov-2018
After the frustration of not getting my new headlights fitted, I got some new tyre valves instead...
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RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Rusty2009 - 4:th-Nov-2018
Whats up with the headlights?
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 4:th-Nov-2018
(4:th-Nov-2018, 10:04:04)Rusty2009 Wrote: Whats up with the headlights?
Nothing really.
I couldn't find anyone local to fit them and people kept telling me it was a easy job, so I decided to have a go myself. Unfortunately without a set of ramps or a decent jack I couldn't get under the car to remove the retaining bolts and remove the bumper. So after about 3hrs of struggling in the cold I gave up and fitted the tyre valves instead.
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Rusty2009 - 4:th-Nov-2018
(4:th-Nov-2018, 12:44:39)Steveb19111978 Wrote:(4:th-Nov-2018, 10:04:04)Rusty2009 Wrote: Whats up with the headlights?
Nothing really.
I couldn't find anyone local to fit them and people kept telling me it was a easy job, so I decided to have a go myself. Unfortunately without a set of ramps or a decent jack I couldn't get under the car to remove the retaining bolts and remove the bumper. So after about 3hrs of struggling in the cold I gave up and fitted the tyre valves instead.
Well if you fancy a road trip pop down to me & I'll fit them for you.
RE: Astra Elite Tourer 2.0 CDTI. - Steveb19111978 - 4:th-Nov-2018
(4:th-Nov-2018, 15:08:11)Rusty2009 Wrote:(4:th-Nov-2018, 12:44:39)Steveb19111978 Wrote:(4:th-Nov-2018, 10:04:04)Rusty2009 Wrote: Whats up with the headlights?
Nothing really.
I couldn't find anyone local to fit them and people kept telling me it was a easy job, so I decided to have a go myself. Unfortunately without a set of ramps or a decent jack I couldn't get under the car to remove the retaining bolts and remove the bumper. So after about 3hrs of struggling in the cold I gave up and fitted the tyre valves instead.
Well if you fancy a road trip pop down to me & I'll fit them for you.
Cheers Rusty. Definitely up for that mate, would be great. Probably be in the new year now with Xmas coming up, but I would totally appreciate it.