Astra VXR Nurburgring Progress Thread

[B17BLG]

Hi Guys,


With a new job etc This shall now be getting more money thrown at it this year so i thought I would paste my progress up and keep it updated on here too!

Aim is to track the car come summer time

All updates within the thread will also be posted on the first 10 or so posts i have reserved to save scrolling through all the spam/chit chat.

Here goes:

Right chaps,

After almost 4 years of ownership Iv decided to make this thread as it has been little/slow/ no progress at times!

However with house purchased some money can now go towards the car!

So the story begins with my old car! I loved it very much!!

Had some of my best laughs in that car!! But onwards and upwards!

So I came across the Burg, it was for sale at Revitup and contacted Mark about it. Did the deal and set on #503 of 835! Came pretty much standard spec, no mods! AFLs and the numberplate!! Pictures of it at Revitup!

So I had my mum go pick it up as I wasn't old enough to insure it for another two weeks! She pulls out the garage trying to keep up with Dad in this.......

And popped the turbo!!! Thanks Mum :lol:

Spent its first two weeks in VX having it done!!



So it was left standard for some time! I busy enjoying it and fuelling! The time came to want to tinker!!

So long standing joke, snail turbo sticker to add power! Met up with Manc group for a rolling road day to see if the mod had added power!!!

Car pulled 277Bhp on standard map with 279lb torque. Proves the sticker works :lol: pulled more power than stage 2 cars on the day and guys said it was running uber sweet!!

Hekos arrived!!

Fitted

Then I purchased a RARB and eibach sportlines from philgvxr! Cheers Bud!

RARB sprayed white and fitted thanks to plastermick!!!

Springs were coated with FK1000P for some protection!

Springs fitted

De-badged

Pipercross fitted

Sprayed rocker cover and replaced rocker cover gasket!

Made a boom for the car!

Got photos like this:

IMG_8676 by Ben Grace, on Flickr

IMG_8682-Recovered by Ben Grace, on Flickr

IMG_8721 by Ben Grace, on Flickr

IMG_9056 by Ben Grace, on Flickr

Then fitted a TX direct feed, Glenn Yale heatsheild and one of Adams powerpipes with all blue piping!

Entered Waxstock 2013 and detailed before with swissvax!!

More bits to come with re circ valve, airtec cooler and map! Car is currently sat fully stripped in the rear so have small plans there too

Also white wrap for boot strip and fog surrounds!

Photo shoooooot

IMG_9644 by Ben Grace, on Flickr

IMG_9643 by Ben Grace, on Flickr

IMG_9641 by Ben Grace, on Flickr

IMG_9635 by Ben Grace, on Flickr

IMG_9630 by Ben Grace, on Flickr

IMG_9622 by Ben Grace, on Flickr

IMG_9619 by Ben Grace, on Flickr

IMG_9618 by Ben Grace, on Flickr

IMG_9658 by Ben Grace, on Flickr

IMG_9657 by Ben Grace, on Flickr

IMG_9654 by Ben Grace, on Flickr

IMG_9648 by Ben Grace, on Flickr

IMG_9647 by Ben Grace, on Flickr

IMG_9646 by Ben Grace, on Flickr

 

[B17BLG]

Big thanks to Matt for coming round giving me a hand today!!

Needed to spray my white gone green rocker cover!

Sprayed a few other bits and bobs to!!

LOL MATT!!!!

Not perfect by any means, first time spraying properly!

I am aware it's different shades of blue but there are further plans with those bits painted light blue

Next up white wrap boot strip and fog surrounds, and tidy J clips etc!

How it looks in daylight

 

[B17BLG]

Re circ in

Boot strip wrapped

Mahhhooosive thanks to Adam at Enhance Perform for my "gift"

Rest assured your gift in return is coming this week mate!

Before

After

Cheers Adam!!


Time to get rid of the scroggy old plates

New plates on

Got the 3 gauge conversion to go into the centre console

 

[B17BLG]

30/04/2014

So today's the first day of the car officially being a garage queen.

Few maintenance bits and pieces need to be replaced first, rear pads and discs (nothing special as they don't do alot at the best of times other than balance the car into corners) and shocks are going on this weekend also.

Air conditioning condenser is corroded badly which also needs replacing this weekend and rocker cover and other engine bits are coming off to be sprayed.

Then next week on order will be:

Nankang NS2-R Semi Slick 180 Compound
HEL Braided Lines & DOT 5.1 Brake fluid
Quaiffe Limited Slip Differential



After that we can start chasing power

1/05/2014

MLR braided lines now ordered on recommendation. Should be here tomorrow along with new discs and pads for the rear.

Going down the line of uprated parts, as apposed to the big brake kit for the time being.

DOT 5.1 fluid also ordered.

Also have my 3 gauge center piece to fit and install with white LED backlit gauges

 

[_Tom]

My mate has one of these. When its not needing a new gearbox it sounds awesome.

 

[B17BLG]

My mate has one of these. When its not needing a new gearbox it sounds awesome.

He's lucky if thats the only fault he's had tbf!

 

[Philip.]

I looked at these before buying my EP3, the reliability issues sound horrendous!
Great looking cars though, and when they work they pull really well.

 

[Advikaz]

Nice work

 

[boultonn]

Looking awesome, promising project.

 

[_Tom]

He's lucky if thats the only fault he's had tbf!

It is to be honest although he's on his third.

Oh and your plate is awesome too!

 

[B17BLG]

I looked at these before buying my EP3, the reliability issues sound horrendous!
Great looking cars though, and when they work they pull really well.

Tbh had the car 4 and half years. Not had to fork out for a repair other than services items.

 

[C.J]

I really like the plate.

 

[Daveclarke16]

I can vouch this car is MINT. I suppose the plate is alright as well.

 

[B17BLG]

It is to be honest although he's on his third.

Oh and your plate is awesome too!

3rd box? Wow

 

[B17BLG]

I really like the plate.

Cheers standard plate ftw

I can vouch this car is MINT. I suppose the plate is alright as well.

Thnks bby

 

[Ross009]

Probably one of very few Vauxhalls I like, stunning example!

 

[Gally]

I'm not a massive fan but they sound very good. Sound is very important for me!

 

[B17BLG]

Probably one of very few Vauxhalls I like, stunning example!

Thank you

 

[B17BLG]

I'm not a massive fan but they sound very good. Sound is very important for me!

Still has the original 100cell sports cat, pretty much no longer exists so is rather loud!

 

[Dave..]

I like your Dad's S4

 

[JamesBryan]

I do like 'burg VXR's, the Remus exhaust on them is really good, nice tone to them.

 

[B17BLG]

I do like 'burg VXR's, the Remus exhaust on them is really good, nice tone to them.

 

[Loz H]

Always liked these, yours is a minty mint example too!

 

[B17BLG]

Always liked these, yours is a minty mint example too!

Cheers bud

 

[cat171]

I like it, do you get much heat soak with the filter open like that though?

 

[B17BLG]

I like it, do you get much heat soak with the filter open like that though?

Thanks

Makes no odds on a turbo car. If the intercooler is working as efficiently as it should be that is.

 

[Leeshez]

Nice story and car. .

 

[Jack!]

Considered removing the flag decal running over the car? I think the VXR's look much tidier without them.

 

[B17BLG]

Nice story and car. .

Thanks

Considered removing the flag decal running over the car? I think the VXR's look much tidier without them.

Nope, would of bought an artic if I'd of wanted no decals.

Imo of course I prefer them

 

[RDH]

I absolutely despise Astras. Although these are the best of the bunch and yours looks like it has alot of time spent on it!

 

[brisa4984]

needs an lsd

 

[B17BLG]

I absolutely despise Astras. Although these are the best of the bunch and yours looks like it has alot of time spent on it!

Thanks

 

[B17BLG]

needs an lsd

Indeed, see post number 4

 

[aucky]

I absolutely despise Astras. Although these are the best of the bunch and yours looks like it has alot of time spent on it!

Exactly what I was going to say

If I had to have one it would be this or an 888.

 

[CrippsCorner]

I really like these. Yours looks fresh as mate! I'm just not keen on the wheels

 

[B17BLG]

Exactly what I was going to say

If I had to have one it would be this or an 888.

I really like these. Yours looks fresh as mate! I'm just not keen on the wheels

Cheers chaps!

 

[B17BLG]

Postman was busy today!

Delivered discs, pads, Matt Lewis racing brake lines and prosport gauges! Garage is getting fuller of things to fit!!

 

[BGEarles]

This looks top

 

[B17BLG]

Well finished clearing the garage today and fitted door protectors to the wall as it will spend 95% of its days in there!

Spent this afternoon pre washing the car, tried a few new products to me! Tried revolt and a clay mitt which I was happy with!

Then it was tucked away in the garage an Will start machining tomorrow! Been almost 12 months since it's last correction when it was nominated for waxstock last year!

Also on the to do list tonight is order some brake cooling ducts, and then some spray paint to tidy up the engine bay and get all matching colours! Still unsure on colour theme to go with on rocker cover and stainless pipes.

 

[B17BLG]

This looks top

Cheers

Also chaps probably not a question for here but you never know!

I'd like some carpet fabricated for the rear before a cage goes in! Can anyone recommend fabricators as I dont have the time or patience to cut it myself!