LS1 into a Vauxhall Astra Coupe
08-24-2006 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by streetassasin
That is gonna be sick. I didnt read all the 9 pages so I dunno if you already said how much it weighed. So how much? Wanna trade for an RS Camaro when you get finished 
The only thing I`d swap with would be a Porsche GT3 RS ............... fat chance
08-25-2006 | 04:40 AM
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hello mate. this thread is gettin a mad amount of attention, i found it coz it was posted on a uk vauxhall forum on how mad your project! much respect id love this but i dont have the workshop or welding skills! i read that u had aload of work done by regal? so im guessing ur based in the south of england? where abouts are u im from bournemouth and would love come visit if you didnt mind!
08-25-2006 | 06:39 PM
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From: dorset
Originally Posted by Pete 1
Hello mate, I`m in Faversham nr Canterbury Kent.
Which Vaux site did you see it on, astra-sport ?
Which Vaux site did you see it on, astra-sport ?
08-26-2006 | 03:18 AM
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Originally Posted by cavturbo
08-26-2006 | 05:40 AM
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08-26-2006 | 04:45 PM
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[QUOTE=cavturbo]http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co....d.php?t=103419
bout half way down![/QUOTE
Thanks mate
bout half way down![/QUOTE
Thanks mate
08-27-2006 | 04:25 AM
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[QUOTE=Pete 1] come join the forum its free and everyone would love to see it im sure
Originally Posted by cavturbo
09-02-2006 | 06:06 AM
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Definately, I was looking to do teh same engine install to me calibra, which is how I found your car. Theres loadsa regional www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk meets most months!
09-04-2006 | 10:23 PM
#175
Wow, this thing is crazy. For the headers, I know you're making your own, but try to make longtubes. They make such a huge difference between shorties and they'll give you more room to grow if you decide to go CI+, heads / cam, or blower. Not to mention the sound, ooh the sound.
09-05-2006 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Beaflag VonRathburg
Wow, this thing is crazy. For the headers, I know you're making your own, but try to make longtubes. They make such a huge difference between shorties and they'll give you more room to grow if you decide to go CI+, heads / cam, or blower. Not to mention the sound, ooh the sound.
Be some more pics up soon of the rear strut brace, chassis strengthening and steering rack mounts.
09-11-2006 | 03:42 PM
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Here`s the latest, rear strut brace made and fitted ...................
Sound deadening fitted to boot floor ............
I`ve removed the strut brace for polishing, and the boot is now in grey primer
Sound deadening fitted to boot floor ............
I`ve removed the strut brace for polishing, and the boot is now in grey primer
09-15-2006 | 01:01 PM
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My car is being featured already. Had a call today from Ed Hall of Practical Performance Car, asking lots of questions, and asked me to email some pics, it`s gonna be in "Readers Projects" in the next issue out 28th Sept.
here`s a link to the mag`s website ... http://www.ppcmag.co.uk/
here`s a link to the mag`s website ... http://www.ppcmag.co.uk/