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24:th-Mar-2018, 22:52:47
Looking good mate.
Re the LED they should be PLCC. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 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.
24:th-Mar-2018, 23:16:28
It's 2 in one on all the Astra clocks I've done.
Come to think of it I do have a scrap IPC I could send you LED from that? 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.
25:th-Mar-2018, 08:28:59
I am definitely 2 separate smd's as my indicator is now blue (off) and green (on) for cruise control using the individual smd's I already had. Iswapped both to ensure a consistency in the green colour throughout the dash.
I am now doubting myself on the original state and may have fudged two smaller smd's onto the original space of a two in one (a small part of my head remembers an SMD swap I did somewhere where I added some electrical tape under the pads a bit to prevent contact with different spots on the PCB, may have been this one.) For all the effort, I'd say it's worth taking a look? When I finally sort my regen light I've had kicking about since November, I'll take apart my cluster too for future reference on how I did the change. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
25:th-Mar-2018, 08:56:52
Thanks guys, I was looking at the pictures on the led change how to on the ipc to see if I could make out which one it was? When I did an output test on the lights it would only light up green but saying that I don’t know how it would test both colours.
I can give the led a try it’s not that difficult now I’ve had it stripped down about 5 times Thanks again Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
25:th-Mar-2018, 09:32:59
It is was a 2-in-1 there will be 4 pads on the smd. In all likelihood there will be two that are shorted together as a common cathode (-), then individual anodes (+) on the opposite side, however this can be the other way around.
Wishing I could go take it apart now to find out exactly what I did, however i have family *****-storm and a home CCTV kit to install today. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
25:th-Mar-2018, 10:54:58
Just give her a bit of a wash as the weather is fine
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25:th-Mar-2018, 12:18:48
Pollen filter changed for an activated carbon one
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25:th-Mar-2018, 15:37:11
Is this the offending LED location?
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27:th-Mar-2018, 07:35:51
Get you insert and lay it over I've found lights to be in different positions across the boards.
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.
27:th-Mar-2018, 17:11:12
Ordered some matt black plastidip to spray my front grille, I’ll post some pictures when it’s done
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3:rd-Apr-2018, 12:41:17
Pedal covers arrived from AliExpress just over a week and a half after ordering.
Before After Plastidip has arrived today too so I’ll post pictures when I’m done later Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
3:rd-Apr-2018, 14:59:45
Grille sorted, nice easy job, happy with the results
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4:th-Apr-2018, 11:14:00
Looking good although the black is not my cuppa tea on a black car.
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.
4:th-Apr-2018, 12:35:02
Looks pretty aggressive, I like it
2009 Insignia Sports Tourer / (EDS) Remap 202hp/475Nm / (OEM) DAB+ retrofit / (OEM) Foglights retrofit / (Focal) sound system
4:th-Apr-2018, 12:50:58
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(4:th-Apr-2018, 11:14:00)Rusty2009 Wrote: Looking good although the black is not my cuppa tea on a black car. I wanted it body colour really but by the time I’d bought primer, basecoat and laquer it’s a lot more expensive than the plastidip Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk (4:th-Apr-2018, 12:35:02)zzattack Wrote: Looks pretty aggressive, I like it Me too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
6:th-Apr-2018, 12:58:35
Cleaned my MAF sensor today with 10K boost, made a difference on pick up. Another nice easy job done
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6:th-Apr-2018, 13:44:23
Did you have problems with it?
6:th-Apr-2018, 13:46:44
6:th-Apr-2018, 17:45:38
After reading Steveb19111978’s thread he’s ordered a gas bonnet strut kit, I’ve been looking at different threads and trawling the internet trying to find or make one so I’m well happy that someone has found one!!! So I ordered one straight away!!! Here’s the link if anyone else is thinking of having one
https://www.darkicedesigns.com/en/vauxha...t-kit.html Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
6:th-Apr-2018, 17:54:58
I miss the gas struts from the vectra B I had. Been tempted to grab some from a scrap years given the mounting points are there, just got to get them the right pressure.
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6:th-Apr-2018, 17:57:41
(6:th-Apr-2018, 17:54:58)umognog Wrote: I miss the gas struts from the vectra B I had. Been tempted to grab some from a scrap years given the mounting points are there, just got to get them the right pressure. I’m sure it can be done but for £40 and probably 10 minutes to fit I took the easy option Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
6:th-Apr-2018, 20:19:10
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(6:th-Apr-2018, 17:57:41)sparkyscfc74 Wrote:(6:th-Apr-2018, 17:54:58)umognog Wrote: I miss the gas struts from the vectra B I had. Been tempted to grab some from a scrap years given the mounting points are there, just got to get them the right pressure. Dark Ice Designs have done a YouTube video... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9w4xWWQa14
6:th-Apr-2018, 20:20:39
(6:th-Apr-2018, 20:19:10)Steveb19111978 Wrote:(6:th-Apr-2018, 17:57:41)sparkyscfc74 Wrote:(6:th-Apr-2018, 17:54:58)umognog Wrote: I miss the gas struts from the vectra B I had. Been tempted to grab some from a scrap years given the mounting points are there, just got to get them the right pressure. Yeah cheers I watched that as soon as I’d read your thread and ordered some Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
7:th-Apr-2018, 08:49:45
I made my own bonnet struts, machined up the brackets and bought a couple of gas struts
7:th-Apr-2018, 10:20:24
(7:th-Apr-2018, 08:49:45)vocky Wrote: I made my own bonnet struts, machined up the brackets and bought a couple of gas struts I was looking at the thread a few months back but nobody had posted saying they’d managed to fit one so I just presumed people had given up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
11:th-Apr-2018, 10:18:21
Should have my bonnet struts fitted today, I’ll post pictures later
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11:th-Apr-2018, 15:19:15
sparkyscfc74 Wrote:Should have my bonnet struts fitted today, I’ll post pictures later You should measure the gas struts and give us the dimensions or model that's written on it. Might DIY it if i can find them even cheaper
11:th-Apr-2018, 16:05:24
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Bonnet struts fitted, it literally took 5 minutes!!!
There seems to be a really good “tipping point” where it either raises or drops and it’s not to severe when it does rise Really pleased with them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I’ve also wired in a led strip in the boot, I was going to get another set of the led number plate lights but tbh the strip is a lot brighter and loads cheaper It’s bright white but looks blue, I’ll get a picture when it’s dark later Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
11:th-Apr-2018, 20:27:03
Night shot of the boot light
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12:th-Apr-2018, 08:49:38
Very nice. Does it state a model/brand on the struts?
12:th-Apr-2018, 09:11:06
(12:th-Apr-2018, 08:49:38)rlievens Wrote: Very nice. Does it state a model/brand on the struts? Cheers mate. I’ll have a look later but I think they’re unbranded, there’s a link a few posts back and they ship overseas Just seems typical Vauxhall backwards progress they were standard on my Astra H but not on my J!!! I think I’ve read something about it being down to the safety rating but I think they’re a great addition Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
12:th-Apr-2018, 09:25:22
(12:th-Apr-2018, 09:11:06)sparkyscfc74 Wrote:Yeah, the safety of their profits...(12:th-Apr-2018, 08:49:38)rlievens Wrote: Very nice. Does it state a model/brand on the struts? Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
12:th-Apr-2018, 12:37:34
(11:th-Apr-2018, 16:05:24)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: Bonnet struts fitted, it literally took 5 minutes!!!Did you wire the led strip light straight in to the boot light? Your car is looking sweeter every time i see it Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
12:th-Apr-2018, 15:35:48
(12:th-Apr-2018, 12:37:34)Mspencer Wrote:(11:th-Apr-2018, 16:05:24)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: Bonnet struts fitted, it literally took 5 minutes!!!Did you wire the led strip light straight in to the boot light? Cheers mate, yeah I did Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
13:th-Apr-2018, 11:28:50
Good job mate.
13:th-Apr-2018, 11:32:33
(3:rd-Apr-2018, 14:59:45)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: Grille sorted, nice easy job, happy with the resultsWhat did you use to paint the grille? Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk (13:th-Apr-2018, 20:16:01)Gavinj87 Wrote:Just seen the previous post! Thanks.(3:rd-Apr-2018, 14:59:45)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: Grille sorted, nice easy job, happy with the resultsWhat did you use to paint the grille? Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
13:th-Apr-2018, 20:19:39
(13:th-Apr-2018, 20:16:01)Gavinj87 Wrote:(3:rd-Apr-2018, 14:59:45)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: Grille sorted, nice easy job, happy with the resultsWhat did you use to paint the grille? I used plastidip mate, sprays straight on to the surface without the need for primer https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00P8OP...B00P8OP0B2 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
14:th-Apr-2018, 15:37:38
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Decided to spray my air filter box gloss black today here are the results
Not as glossy as I’d have liked but tidy all the same Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk (11:th-Apr-2018, 15:19:15)rlievens Wrote:sparkyscfc74 Wrote:Should have my bonnet struts fitted today, I’ll post pictures later I’ve had a measure of the bonnet struts and they’re 400mm from centre to centre of the ball joints. As for any model, the only numbers on it are below the warning and don’t mean a lot Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
16:th-Apr-2018, 08:53:22
Allright, thanks!
16:th-Apr-2018, 11:43:00
(16:th-Apr-2018, 08:53:22)rlievens Wrote: Allright, thanks! No problem, I have looked myself at seeing how much it would be sourcing the parts for a diy job but tbh it wasn’t much different on price. I suppose you could save a small amount making the brackets yourself but sometimes I like the easy option Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Yeah I would definitely make the brackets myself.
Just need to find the correct struts. If it indeed soes turn out almost as expensive I can order the kit too. But I'm a bit affraid of the shipping costs to Belgium.. So they are 400mm when fully out?
17:th-Apr-2018, 08:59:29
Another potential for saving money: scrap yards.
However it is important to balance the concept of time & effort as well. For me, if it's more than a couple of hours, it's not worth saving £10 or £20 Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
17:th-Apr-2018, 09:12:25
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(17:th-Apr-2018, 08:48:16)rlievens Wrote: Yeah I would definitely make the brackets myself. It’s 400mm from centre to centre of the ball joints. On the top of the strut is a straight connector and the bottom is an angled connector. The strut itself is about 380mm. In my opinion the hardest thing would be getting the force correct or it just won’t work correctly Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk (17:th-Apr-2018, 08:59:29)umognog Wrote: Another potential for saving money: scrap yards. I’m with you on this one, I work for an engineering company and perhaps could have made my own brackets, but then I would have to either paint them or get them zinc coated, at least with the kit, all the hard work is done Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Thakns Sparky.
So yeah struts are a bit expensive. Did find some on Aliexpress that are cheap enough and seem to have the correct size and fittings: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/60KG-132...48467.html You think they would work? They are rated 60kg/600N but that will probably be too much. But I'm not sure they will truely reach that force either. I see that on your struts they say - 150N - so I should probably look for ones with that force.
17:th-Apr-2018, 09:37:05
(17:th-Apr-2018, 09:27:02)rlievens Wrote: Thakns Sparky. Seen some 250N from the same seller https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32849828706.html Size wise they should work Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
17:th-Apr-2018, 09:45:31
Yeah I have seen those, but then I would need to buy the ball part of the joint seperate.
I'll contact them if they can supply it with 150N of force.
17:th-Apr-2018, 09:47:56
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(17:th-Apr-2018, 09:45:31)rlievens Wrote: Yeah I have seen those, but then I would need to buy the ball part of the joint seperate. The size of the strut is perfect the stroke length of 160mm is also spot on Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Found another, correct size and you can specify the force required!!! https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shi...autifyAB=0 |
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