+- 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! (/showthread.php?tid=4636)
Newbie! - Stacker - 13:th-May-2020
Hi all,
I'm new to the Astra scene, had a Corsa C for my first car and was a cracking little car for what it was!
Had a few random cars between then and now, Jaguars, Range Rovers, a few bangers recently -_- and now picked up a 2014 Astra J, 1.6 Design petrol model!
Haven't picked it up yet but will get a few pictures once I get it, pretty standard apart from front and rear parking sensors which I believe were optional for the year, pretty chuffed with that though!
I'm not a stranger to retrofits, I've retrofitted Bluetooth into the x type Jag I had, a heated front window into a Transit, cruise control into a Combo van and the later ACC sensor on a Mk7 Golf that hadn't been done before! ... I do have an opcom I've had for around 9 years now but not sure if it's working... think I blew it earlier this year sorting a mates VXR!
Hope I can help some people and pick up some advice on here... I will probably be looking to at the minimum add Bluetooth, as the CD400 standard model is fitted and after a bit of browsing Bournemouth is only an hour away from me Rusty!!
Cheers!
RE: Newbie! - niteram - 14:th-May-2020
Hello and welcome.
you're right there are lots of great upgrades you can do but a lot do need the car to be programmed to work
RE: Newbie! - Stacker - 14:th-May-2020
Oh yes tell me about it! Luckily I work in IT so understand that too!
Pickingf the car up tomorrow morning so quite excited!
RE: Newbie! - Rusty2009 - 18:th-May-2020
Welcome to VXOC.
hope you got the car ok and are happy with it.
RE: Newbie! - Stacker - 25:th-May-2020
Thanks Rusty, have just sent you a PM regarding the bluetooth!
Got the car OK, surprised how basic parts are but overall can't complain!
RE: Newbie! - Rusty2009 - 25:th-May-2020
That's good news.
Yes some bits are basic I remember when I picked up totally different from the car I test drove my buttons in it I spent hours after getting home just playing seeing what each button did.