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Author: SI SRI - Replies: 4 - Views: 5156
Rear Splitter To Suit Exhaust Setup.
Can anyone recommend a decent rear splitter for my J 5 door to look good around my exhaust system that I'm looking into? Having a Powerflow single 3" slash cut either side but want to get a decent splitter before hand.
Author: tucpal - Replies: 6 - Views: 8439
How to add a Connector
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This How to Covers How to Wire a Male and Female auto Connector

This is Really the Best way to join wires
or Add an Accessory that can be Unplugged Easily if Required
In this Case i am Adding Connectors
to my Load Resisters for my LED DRL,S
as this will make Taking the Headlights out much Easier
this will Help with Most Lighting Retro Fits etc.

You can Always Twist
Author: tucpal - Replies: 12 - Views: 31920
How to remove Wing Mirror Covers, Astra j
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How to Remove the Wing Mirror Covers
on the Astra J and will also Apply to the GTC.


It is best to use a Trim Tool for this job
take your Time and Do not be heavy handed.

Start at the Top of the Wing Mirror
take the Trim Tool and push it in between
The cover and the Mirror Housing
you can use your finger nails to get it started
there are Two Clips at the top.

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Author: grahamfromoldham - Replies: 2 - Views: 4786
Website to monitor fuel usage/ mpg
I have just posted this in a posting on the forum but thought it might be useful to stick it here too:

A year or so ago, a friend introduced me to http://www.fuelly.com which is free to join. It tracks your mpg to put it simple. Basically when you fill up, on your receipt will be how much you spent, price per litre and how many litres you filled up with. Each time you fill up, reset your trip meter and go to the fuelly website with how much you filled up with etc and it works out your fuel
Author: Rusty2009 - Replies: 10 - Views: 20198
How to remove air vent trim
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How to remove air vent trim

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So start by getting a trim in the bottom and then slide it across.

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Now with a sligh
Author: TUFFKNUX - Replies: 138 - Views: 128875
How To Fit Sub To CD400 Head Unit
Today I made it my mission to fit my Fli 12" subwoofer into my Astra.

Tools you will need:

Speaker to RCA converter: £6.99 from eBay. I suggest this one as it fits snug behind the CD unit: HERE (see photo below)
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Author: tucpal - Replies: 3 - Views: 27955
How to fit a Front Grill Astra J
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This How To Covers How to fit a front Grill to the Astra J

I Have already done this in the past i dont have this bumper anymore  
but i will cover the basics here.

i will be fitting the Grill with no Badge to the Astra j 5 Door Preface Lift.
Here is the original front Grill with the Griffin badge.

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Author: tucpal - Replies: 24 - Views: 31308
HOW TO FIT A PEDAL BOX, ASTRA J.
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HOW TO FIT AND USE A DTE PEDAL BOX...

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Pedal Box,s can be found on ebay under DTE PEDAL BOX, VAUXHALL. and other sellers do them also
They are all the Same any Vauxhall one will Fit petrol, diesel, Corsa, Insignia, Astra H, ETC.
they all have the same Connector and do the same job Alter
Author: jjb - Replies: 25 - Views: 14449
Things i want to upgrade on my car
Hello,

I have just registered!

I been looking around the last few weeks at the different ways to upgrade my astra j 2014, i see there are some people on here that have been doing this successfully.

Is there anyone located in the West Sussex area who would be interested in doing the following upgrades?

- head unit to include DAB, Nav possibly rear camera (i have the standard cd400 i believe)

- electronic wing mirror controls

- convert back door windows to electric

James
Author: tucpal - Replies: 10 - Views: 13429
How to, Door Lock Catch Covers. Astra J.
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How to make the Door Catches look Better by Adding Door Lock Covers.

A very Simple and Cheep upgrade that makes the Door Latches look alot Neater.

I just came Across these and i Have Never seen them Before so i Ordered a Set
To see what they were Like and i am Pleased to say they Look Very Good
and they Add a bit of Detail to the Car
They are very Simple to fit and Just Clip