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Nath

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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: MK
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24th Oct 09 at 13:58

Still haven't got round to cleaning it properly due to crappy weather. So here is how she looks at the moment:

And the interior, also in need of a clean:

The roof had a few green moldy patches, so decided I should really clean it before it gets too cold out. Didn't get many pictures of the manky bits, but they looked like this:

They were mostly around the seals and the edges. Plus the usual bird crap and stuff. So I used this to have a bash at cleaning it:

So mid clean it was looking like this:

But then mother nature decicded to piss on my bonfire and it lashed down with rain. So I went to the local BP and jet washed it. The water was a manky brown colour

As it's still raining I haven't had a chance to use the hood protector. So I'm going to wait for it to dry, see how clean it is, and then maybe clean it once more, if needed, or just apply the protector.

Next little job was to derestrict the air box:

Before:

After:

I need to attack the lower half at some point, as there's also an awkward unecessary pipe in there too. But that'll be done on another day.

I'm hoping for a dry day soon so I can clean it thoroughly and get some decent pics.

Next week I'll be ordering a badgeless grille, and I may also debadge the boot.

[Edited on 06-11-2009 by Nath]

Wrighty

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Registered: 28th Feb 04
Location: Howden
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24th Oct 09 at 14:31

do the vectra d air intake mod, it will be allover the astra g forums. really makes a difference with a panel filter.

Nath

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Location: MK
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24th Oct 09 at 19:11

I read about this. I'll look into it in more detail

Rich H

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Registered: 26th Oct 05
Location: West Sussex Drives: E46 M3
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25th Oct 09 at 14:46

Vectra intake pipe is pretty easy to do. Even did it on my C and noticed a difference. Also did it to my mates Dad's 2.2 SRi - seemed more torquey through the gears. Cheap iirc too.

Jambo

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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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25th Oct 09 at 20:23

looks nice Nath, hood cleaner worth it?

Nath

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Location: MK
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25th Oct 09 at 21:32

Still looks dirty

Might be due to the rain mid clean though. My Dad informs me he has another roof cleaner in the garage, so will try that next weekend and post the results

Liam

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Registered: 19th Jan 06
Location: Stafford
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26th Oct 09 at 20:19

With the airbox mod, there is a thread on AOC which people have stated leaving/putting on of the pipes back in place is actually better than having them both out.

MarkSport

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26th Oct 09 at 22:08

Nice...I loved my mk4

Nath

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27th Oct 09 at 12:43

quote:
Originally posted by Liam
With the airbox mod, there is a thread on AOC which people have stated leaving/putting on of the pipes back in place is actually better than having them both out.

How come? And which pipe, lid pipe or bottom pipe?

Liam

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27th Oct 09 at 21:02

quote:
Originally posted by Nath

quote:
Originally posted by Liam
With the airbox mod, there is a thread on AOC which people have stated leaving/putting on of the pipes back in place is actually better than having them both out.

How come? And which pipe, lid pipe or bottom pipe?

Not sure how come tbh. I put it back and didn't really notice much of a difference if atall tbh.

It's the top pipe.

Nath

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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
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28th Oct 09 at 15:31

Interesting.

I'm going to do the Vectra inlet mod and remove the bottom pipe over the weekend. See what happens.

MarkSport

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Registered: 22nd May 09
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28th Oct 09 at 15:57

I de-restricted my air box on my mk4 x18xe1 astra....worked loads better,feeled more responsive.I have a few engine bits left if you ever need them?

Nath

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28th Oct 09 at 17:29

What you got mate? u2u me

Nath

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6th Nov 09 at 18:16

Nothing new yet, but I did give it a clean.

Apologies for the pictures, I'm certainly no photographer!

Still got a small to do list:

- Debadge
- New number plates
- Vectra Inlet mod
- Badgeless grille

Jules

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Registered: 26th Nov 04
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Status: Happy
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6th Nov 09 at 20:13

Can I interest you in a set of brand new Irmy Evo Stars in 18" flavour?

Nath

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7th Nov 09 at 11:47

I wish I could afford them

AndyKent

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7th Nov 09 at 12:52

Pimpin

Not sure I'm a fan of the interior though, its pretty bright

Liam

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7th Nov 09 at 13:42

Needs the turbo rims IMO.

Nath

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9th Nov 09 at 13:15

quote:
Originally posted by Liam
Needs the turbo rims IMO.

I do prefer them tbh.

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