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warphi1970 Events Organiser
Joined: 15 May 2007 Posts: 1874
Location: Bristol
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Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:19 am Post subject: |
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sean wrote: | I did them in a satin black finish that is very good at hiding the dust. I rarely felt the need to clean them.
I had to clean the white wheels inside & out every time I drove it, a little ocd really but I hate wheel dust. The satin black cured me |
you obviously use your brakes too much sean lol;) _________________ VBOA Secretary |
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sean Moderator
Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 2104
Location: Staffordshire
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Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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warphi1970 wrote: | sean wrote: | I did them in a satin black finish that is very good at hiding the dust. I rarely felt the need to clean them.
I had to clean the white wheels inside & out every time I drove it, a little ocd really but I hate wheel dust. The satin black cured me |
you obviously use your brakes too much sean lol;) |
Every time I took that car out I kicked it's fookin arse
& quite often nearly died. Hence the sale. _________________ The snotter |
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warphi1970 Events Organiser
Joined: 15 May 2007 Posts: 1874
Location: Bristol
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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sean wrote: | warphi1970 wrote: | sean wrote: | I did them in a satin black finish that is very good at hiding the dust. I rarely felt the need to clean them.
I had to clean the white wheels inside & out every time I drove it, a little ocd really but I hate wheel dust. The satin black cured me |
you obviously use your brakes too much sean lol;) |
Every time I took that car out I kicked it's fookin arse
& quite often nearly died. Hence the sale. |
is there any other way to drive lol and if you dont nearly die everyday you forget about living in my opinion lol _________________ VBOA Secretary |
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BG1 Astra Dabbler
Joined: 11 Nov 2011 Posts: 31
Location: Birmingham
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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I would have gone for a look or test drive this week if I lived nearer.
I'd either better start saving up or buy a lottery ticket this weekend! _________________ Ex Mk1 OC Member
http://www.bobbygill.co.uk/home/Astra_GTE.htm
I'm ideally looking to buy a standard GTE upto £1000 in VGC with full MOT, preferably white or maybe black. |
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warphi1970 Events Organiser
Joined: 15 May 2007 Posts: 1874
Location: Bristol
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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BG1 wrote: | I would have gone for a look or test drive this week if I lived nearer.
I'd either better start saving up or buy a lottery ticket this weekend! |
hey theres a gte on ebay at the mo currently in your price range _________________ VBOA Secretary |
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DeadEye Astra Legend
Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 4546
Location: Oxfordshire
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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warphi1970 wrote: | sean wrote: | warphi1970 wrote: | sean wrote: | I did them in a satin black finish that is very good at hiding the dust. I rarely felt the need to clean them.
I had to clean the white wheels inside & out every time I drove it, a little ocd really but I hate wheel dust. The satin black cured me |
you obviously use your brakes too much sean lol;) |
Every time I took that car out I kicked it's fookin arse
& quite often nearly died. Hence the sale. |
is there any other way to drive lol and if you dont nearly die everyday you forget about living in my opinion lol |
Yep, owning a big sports bike is the same. You need that little power slide every now and again to remind you. _________________ "A fine example of how not to build a car..."
And this is why, my GTE restoration thread: http://www.mk1oc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16119 |
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sean Moderator
Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 2104
Location: Staffordshire
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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There's getting it 'a bit out of shape' & there's careering sideways out of control on the opposite side of the road at 100 with only a tractor or a wall or a white Audi TT to stop you
The f**king thing is lethal. It might be better now it has new boots but the down force issue & the lift off 'spin you round on the brakes' will still be there.
It's an evil evil car _________________ The snotter |
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warphi1970 Events Organiser
Joined: 15 May 2007 Posts: 1874
Location: Bristol
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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sean wrote: | There's getting it 'a bit out of shape' & there's careering sideways out of control on the opposite side of the road at 100 with only a tractor or a wall or a white Audi TT to stop you
The f**king thing is lethal. It might be better now it has new boots but the down force issue & the lift off 'spin you round on the brakes' will still be there.
It's an evil evil car |
sound just up my street i spend ages getting my rally cars to handle like that saves on the effort of steering round corners lol, you needed to soften your rear suspension abit probably, take the anti roll bar out would stop th elift off oversteer and dial in some understeer which is more predictable and controllable or just stop lifting off lol _________________ VBOA Secretary |
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sean Moderator
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:50 pm Post subject: |
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warphi1970 wrote: | sean wrote: | There's getting it 'a bit out of shape' & there's careering sideways out of control on the opposite side of the road at 100 with only a tractor or a wall or a white Audi TT to stop you
The f**king thing is lethal. It might be better now it has new boots but the down force issue & the lift off 'spin you round on the brakes' will still be there.
It's an evil evil car |
sound just up my street i spend ages getting my rally cars to handle like that saves on the effort of steering round corners lol, you needed to soften your rear suspension abit probably, take the anti roll bar out would stop th elift off oversteer and dial in some understeer which is more predictable and controllable or just stop lifting off lol |
You are probably right Phil. A bloody good dose of talent wouldn't go amiss either I have no shame in admitting I'm no driving god, quite the opposite. I have acquired a sense of mortality these days too, which doesn't help. Never had that when I was a young man & blind speed was much more fun _________________ The snotter |
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Darrcy Astra Newbie
Joined: 19 Aug 2016 Posts: 6
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Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 1:27 pm Post subject: Astra gti |
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This car is now up for sale again if anyone is interested please contact me at danimance82@gmail.com |
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davestar7 Astra Veteran
Joined: 31 May 2005 Posts: 1267
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
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Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2016 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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No pics with that post... interesting, what's happened?
This is my all time favorite Mk1 Astra _________________
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Darrcy Astra Newbie
Joined: 19 Aug 2016 Posts: 6
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Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 10:47 pm Post subject: 1983 Vauxhall Astra MK1 |
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1983 Vauxhall Astra MK1
2 litre 16v calibra turbo conversion
Conversion includes F20 5 speed Gearbox
MK3 cavalier rear beam and disc conversion
Astra GTE front suspension and discs
Calibra drive shafts
Original work carried out in 2007/8
Recently a recondition engine and gearbox have been fitted
And a 300 np ecu
Brakes and suspension overhaul
New radiator and twin electric fans for better cooling
Interior has now got a complete set of GTE Recaro seats front and back and rear parcel shelf and seat belts front & rear
Body work is in perfect condition and is a credit to the paint shop that did the work back in 2008. Wheels are 16" rota painted white with excellent tyres overall,
this is a great car in very good condition
Mot till August 2017
Mileage 43,500 which appears to be correct
Looking for new owner to drive and enjoy |
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Darrcy Astra Newbie
Joined: 19 Aug 2016 Posts: 6
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Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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For sale
1983 Vauxhall Astra MK1
2 litre 16v calibra turbo conversion
Conversion includes F20 5 speed Gearbox
MK3 cavalier rear beam and disc conversion
Astra GTE front suspension and discs
Calibra drive shafts
Original work carried out in 2007/8
Recently a recondition engine and gearbox have been fitted
And a 300 np ecu
Brakes and suspension overhaul
New radiator and twin electric fans for better cooling
Interior has now got a complete set of GTE Recaro seats front and back and rear parcel shelf and seat belts front & rear
Body work is in perfect condition and is a credit to the paint shop that did the work back in 2008. Wheels are 16" rota painted white with excellent tyres overall,
this is a great car in very good condition
Mot till August 2017
Mileage 43,500 which appears to be correct
Looking for new owner to drive and enjoy |
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Darrcy Astra Newbie
Joined: 19 Aug 2016 Posts: 6
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Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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For sale |
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davestar7 Astra Veteran
Joined: 31 May 2005 Posts: 1267
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
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Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 9:19 am Post subject: |
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Price ?? _________________
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