How long do you plan to keep your Astra-J

[Rusty2009]

As title.

I plan to keep mine for 10+ years

[Cameron UK]

I plan to keep mine for 5-6 years maybe longer if i get this bloody Service vehical soon light sorted, its been in the garage 3 times, they just reset the ESC and say its fixed, what can i do

[tucpal]

2 years max but i can sell after 1 year
but i want a bit of free motoring
and nothing really is catching my eye at the moment
apart from the VXR but the price is still to high at the moment for me.

[WhelanUK]

5 years, as soon as paid for will get another.

[J1ODYA]

Ha what I plan & what happens are 2 different things... I have not owned a car for longer than 2.5 years though so not looking hopeful for the GTC as I am 18 months in.

I did want to use up the 100,000 mile warranty though... only 44,000 miles to go lol

[JohnL]

No plans to get rid especially if things like Sat nav and afl can be retro fitted.

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[Dicko]

Well i had my astra g 11 years my nova sri 8 years loved it so got another one so probable about 10 years

[kevmarky]

Never had one car for more than 2 years. This one might be an exception since it's the first I've modified.


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[kevmarky]

The power issue might make me switch sooner though. :-(


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[tucpal]

a remap and pedal box will sort that out
if you have the life time warranty i would recommend
the super chip bluefin as you can remove it and put it back on when you want.

[Rusty2009]

A red DTUK box and pedal box would be better.

[kevmarky]

Mine is petrol.


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[Rusty2009]

Mine is petrol.


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Thought you a diesel

[kevmarky]

I wish. Couldn't afford it. :-(


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[tucpal]

the blue fin is the best bet for petrol
pedal box will work for both.

[tucpal]

here is a link mate
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&...2401,d.ZGU

[Lewis6317]

providing i am able to keep it while i pay the hp lol untill i run it into the ground lol

[kevmarky]

Dead link mate.


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[Rusty2009]

Dead link mate.


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Worked for me try this Superchips – petrol and diesel engine tuning, ECU remap software for maximum driving pleasure.

[kevmarky]

Thanks. £229 = 8bhp


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[kevmarky]

Found this instead.

http://regal-auto.co.uk/shop/eds-stage-s...-1248.html


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[tucpal]

i got the na 1.4 and got the bluefin pluss k@n and the pedal box for a extra kick but that gives no bhp
i had a dyno run and i get 13.5bhp extra
they say you get 8bhp so i was happy when i got the results
regal can get betwwen 12bhp and 15bhp if you are close to them i would go there.
it was to far for me so i opted for the bluefin

[kevmarky]

I'm down the road from them. 😜👍


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[tucpal]

give then a phone they will sort you out.
if you have the turbo your looking at 25 to 30bhp.

[kevmarky]

I wish I had the turbo. Called them before about dropping the engine. Said it was difficult. Would basically need to replace everything from other car.


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[tucpal]

it is worth it my car feels much better now
not perfect but there is a difference and well worth doing
a combo of the pedal box and remap will make the car more usable
i am not sorry at all i did it the car pulls much better now and is a better drive all round.
yes it may cost a bit for both but there is not really any other option

[kevmarky]

I'm planning on remap and intake system. If they do a cheap off the shelve exhaust and I'll jump in that too.


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[tucpal]

no really any exhaust option out there apart from thorney motor sport TMS - TMS Sports exhaust rear section - by Thorney Motorsport
or its a custom made job
some thing i am planning for the summer,

[kevmarky]

I've looked around for custom exhausts. It's around £500+


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[kevmarky]

http://bit.ly/1gDNPSj


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[tucpal]

Can not see the link on me mobile but if it is the ones on eBay for the 1.6 turbo they won't fit as the pipe is 3 inch and the 1.4 is 2 inch pipe also that one does not replace the back box it just goes in front of the original also not stainless


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[kevmarky]

It's eBay. But company from Es*** who build custom exhaust.


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[tucpal]

i was referring to this in the above post Sport Exhaust Backbox Silencer Vauxhall Opel Astra J 2010-2012 HATCHBACK 5D Dual | eBay

i would go and get one made.

[JJ-Yorks]

would def recommend a Bluefin remap...Ive got a 2013 1.6vvti and the improvements along with k&n and pedalbox are excellent, it definately gives a bigger increase than what is stated on the superchips website, or at least it feels like it does...leaves a standard 1.6 for dead.

Will probably keep the car another 18months

[tucpal]

glad you got around to getting the pedal box at last
worth every penny they are

[JJ-Yorks]

glad you got around to getting the pedal box at last
worth every penny they are

glad you recommended it...and got a bargain as the guy who sold it thought it was a v2 and when it arrived it was a v3

[JJ-Yorks]

.......dont know how true this is but I have heard the ECU records max torque in each gear...now this could be a problem

[tucpal]

the bluefin wont curse any damage there quite safely mapped
the ecu can only store so much data
just take the bluefin off for a week if you think you have any problems
before going back to the dealer
then the data on the ecu will read true
if it does store that info but i don't know that answer.


you got a good deal on the v3 :cool

[JJ-Yorks]

the bluefin wont curse any damage there quite safely mapped
the ecu can only store so much data
just take the bluefin off for a week if you think you have any problems
before going back to the dealer
then the data on the ecu will read true
if it does store that info but i don't know that answer.


you got a good deal on the v3 :cool

yeah cracking deal delivered for under £60

[Simon Templar]

here is a link mate
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&...2401,d.ZGU

Do you have a DTUK pedal box , pal. .