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#2
No pics.


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Astra-J 2.0 CDTI S/S
Retrofitted AFL, TPMS, Navi950, BT, DAB, Rear Camera, Infinity sound system, Towbar, Flexfloor & more.
I can do programming and retrofits using genuine GM MDI and Dealer software.
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#3
I know i cant get them to load ffs it says choose file and add attachment but it doesnt do anything
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#4
Download tapa talk on your phone, a lot easier to post oics using that, I use tapa talk on my mobile and my tablet for normal desktop vxoc,
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#5
You don't want to attach photos using the attachment button, download photobucket on your phone or go to the website and make a free account.

You can then host your pictures on there and copy the link to them, so quick and easy to use.

Look forward to seeing the pics
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#6
Rainbow 
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Hope this works!

[Image: 20160621_182539_zps6yixmxt3.jpg~original]finally got the picture to work lol! This is my astra sri vx line

In case anyone was wondering why u have no badge on the front grill[Image: received_10209721256569996_zpsv47vofsq.jpeg~original]im only after priming it today so i can paint it gloss black tomorrow.....weather permitting
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#7
That is awesome
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#8
   I've also changed the plastic door pins for these ones[Image: received_10209714593923434_zpsjvhsas6d.jpeg~original]and changed the old rubber pedals for the VXR ones[Image: 20160620_120509_zpsp7dco93e.jpg~original]so far just simple mods but getting more adventurous lol
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#9
Need the rest pedal as well
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#10
Must look into that lol i take it you glue it on?
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#11
Looks really good
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#12
Nice car I am jealous. =)

What are your rims named?
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(24:th-Jun-2016, 13:07:32)hejhopp123 Wrote: Nice car I am jealous. =)

What are your rims named?

Im not sure what they are called mate ill look it up, i just know they are the standard sri vx line rims 19 inch. They are a dark gun metal colour. Think i will probably change them in the future but not yet

Changed the side repeaters for smoked ones i got on ebay but im not convinced about them, i thought they would be darker ones so might change them again.[Image: received_10209721408933805_zpscn3ab8g2.jpeg~original]


There is definately a difference when you hold the old ones up to the smoked ones but when you look at car without then i dont think theyre dark enough[Image: 20160624_151731_zpsftfseglk.jpg~original]Any thoughts guys? Do i need darker ones or not? And does anyone know where im guaranteed darker ones? I assumed smoked was smoked lol 
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#14
they do look alot better
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#15
I am not sure if those alloys (same as mine) have an official name as all I have ever found when searching for them is '19" 10 double spoke alloy wheel'

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(25:th-Jun-2016, 01:00:52)tucpal Wrote: they do look alot better

Thanks! Maybe if the car was white they would look darker lol
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#17
You could look into getting vxr side repeater and surrounds, they look nice on the astra j.
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#18
This is what the vxr side repeater look like on an astra... this is the same look that I'm aiming for eventually, with the same wheels and caliper colour.

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(25:th-Jun-2016, 12:46:15)stigeye Wrote: This is what the vxr side repeater look like on an astra... this is the same look that I'm aiming for eventually, with the same wheels and caliper colour.

[Image: b6a0c0c1723658d31e58898be455fa6a.png]

Class lookin, like the blue on the front! You can put any colour you want with the black. I like the shark fin aswell defo something i want to change on mine but ive only standard cd400 so dont know if its compatible
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#20
The sharkfin is compatible, but you need to get a decent one as the reception can be hit and miss on some of the cheaper ones and you will need to add a 12v power to it from your rear fuse box which is pretty straight forward.
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(25:th-Jun-2016, 13:26:30)stigeye Wrote: The sharkfin is compatible, but you need to get a decent one as the reception can be hit and miss on some of the cheaper ones and you will need to add a 12v power to it from your rear fuse box which is pretty straight forward.

Gonna look into that one definately. Need to make sure i get the right one
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#22
Nice motor there. I had a choice between a red and white one when I bought mine. Decided on the white in the end. Enjoy.

The very dark side repeaters don't allow the indicator light through in the day. Only visible at night.

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#23
You could always use some spray tint on the side repeaters
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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#24
(25:th-Jun-2016, 20:18:08)cornishtaz Wrote: You could always use some spray tint on the side repeaters

Gonna leave them as they are for now see if they grow on me lol
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#25
Well... couldnt see any diffrent, but hope they work. =)

Those rims is nice, but costy... almost half a salary from Opel Store.
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#26
You can get after market 18" VXR alloy replicas like those pictured for £399, the 19's are £480. The 19" 10 double spoke VX alloys are about £150 each second hand on eBay.
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#27
(26:th-Jun-2016, 16:29:23)stigeye Wrote: You can get after market 18" VXR alloy replicas like those pictured for £399, the 19's are £480. The 19" 10 double spoke VX alloys are about £150 each second hand on eBay.

Was thinking about getting these

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#28
awesome alloys, make sure you paint hubs black and calipers red
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#29
(26:th-Jun-2016, 17:38:10)mrtc Wrote: awesome alloys, make sure you paint hubs black and calipers red

Sounds like a plan! Gonna do the calipers soon
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#30
heres a lil shopping list for you lol

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/3255182821...y#autostay

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/3229672774...y#autostay

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/3243332955...y#autostay

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/3266338694...y#autostay

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/3244839203...y#autostay

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/3241166391...y#autostay

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/3241290996...y#autostay
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(26:th-Jun-2016, 18:06:27)mrtc Wrote: heres a lil shopping list for you lol

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/3255182821...y#autostay

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/3229672774...y#autostay

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/3243332955...y#autostay

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/3266338694...y#autostay

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/3244839203...y#autostay

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/3241166391...y#autostay

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/3241290996...y#autostay

Cant beat alli express lol
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#32
Weather permitting i should get my griffin badges finished this week but im undecided whether to de badge all the writing on the back and the sri under the repeaters. Any thoughts?
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#33
debadged numbers and letters will look awesome
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#34
(27:th-Jun-2016, 16:10:21)mrtc Wrote: debadged numbers and letters will look awesome

Thanks wasnt sure if wrapping them black was a good idea or not or just to remove them.
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#35
I was thinking about wrapping mine black, or dip them instead. I think it will look good against the red on yours!
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(27:th-Jun-2016, 17:58:28)WoZLinGToN Wrote: I was thinking about wrapping mine black, or dip them instead. I think it will look good against the red on yours!

Think ill black them first and see what i think. Is dip the same as painting them? Easier than wrapping?
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#37
It comes in a spray so I think it would be easier on small details like the letters etc.
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#38
Smile 
so i had a go at changing colour of [Image: 20160629_133107_zpspvmdblwc.jpg~original]the gear numbers! Very happy with the results. It was tricky fiddling with the stickers so they lined up with the numbers, but i managed to get the lines white and numbers red. Had thought about doing the R in blue or something different but left it red for now.
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#39
Ive painted my front and rear griffin black but just wondering if i should attempt to paint the V and the writing red paint and a fine brush. Would modelling paint work ok? Or just leave them all black.
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[Image: Screenshot_20160702-223507_zpsaoml223r.png~original]
Just ordered one of these so im gonna debadge tomorrow ready for it!
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#41
So thats the back griffin all done! Im really pleased with this as my first effort [Image: 20160703_192222_zpsiiumh60z.jpg~original]

Also debadged![Image: 20160703_192243_zpssbpn8ot0.jpg~original]
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#42
Awesome
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#43
(3:rd-Jul-2016, 22:22:45)mrtc Wrote: Awesome

Thanks front one going on tomorrow!
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#44
Then do we get some full car pics
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#45
(3:rd-Jul-2016, 22:47:38)mrtc Wrote: Then do we get some full car  pics

Yes lol
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#46
Just good against the red. What did you do, paint it?

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#47
Awesome looking good there.

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(4:th-Jul-2016, 09:32:20)bhalay207 Wrote: Just good against the red. What did you do, paint it?

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Yes mate i primed it painted it and lacquered it. Took me a while because its rained all week but got there lol. Just need to wrap the backing plate for front one gloss red today
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#49
How's the back griffin badge fixed, is it just 3m tape, how did you fix it back on or did you paint it in situ?
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(4:th-Jul-2016, 11:08:41)stigeye Wrote: How's the back griffin badge fixed, is it just 3m tape, how did you fix it back on or did you paint it in situ?

I ordered a new one on ebay and painted it first. Removed tbe old one and cleaned all the glue off the paintwork. Then put the one i painted on. It has 3m backing and 2 pins that fit into 2 holes ensuring its straight. Job done!
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