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Jambo
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8th Jun 15 at 12:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Settling in and running nicely now. Zero smoke, engine is silent.

On the move you get an ebsoloutely wicked load of turbo noise and a good sneeze when coming off boost. Its just what I wanted. At 70mph on an Mway its silent. Excellent.

Figures:

Astra Coupe Turbo: 192bhp and 184l/b Torque
EDS Remap: 235bhp and 290l/b torque

Torque steer isn't too bad but it looses traction very easily So much torque. Very good day to day car.


Engine plans are complete aside from timing belt water pump and rocker cover gasket which will be done soon.


Need bodywork and suspension sorting next. Boot and GSi front bumper + windscreen seal. Headlights will be renewed and grille finished off.

Suspension will be 30mm Eibach springs, new top mounts (OEM) and drop links are on the way out so will likely do them at same time.

Then its pretty much done. Just want to do some sound deadening.
Jambo
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Depo seem to have stopped selling shark eyes in the UK though

Might just have to get regular lights
random dav
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I was trying to hunt some shark eyes down but failed. There was some on ebay but I missed them.

Balls to a GSi bumper... go for more power

WRLFC !

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Jambo
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I think for now the power will have to do! It is fairly pokey and great for overtaking etc whilst still retaining the standard exhaust.

More power now needs:

VXR injectors
80mm AFM
Colder plugs
Full exhaust system.
Possibly a clutch.

Thing is the clutch and the exhaust are mega money, and I don't really want a parrpy crappy exhaust.

So will have to do for now.
WATSON
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
I think for now the power will have to do! It is fairly pokey and great for overtaking etc whilst still retaining the standard exhaust.

More power now needs:

VXR injectors
80mm AFM
Colder plugs
Full exhaust system.
Possibly a clutch.

Thing is the clutch and the exhaust are mega money, and I don't really want a parrpy crappy exhaust.

So will have to do for now.


Use the c20let clutch cheap and can take the power. Can't comment for exhaust as mine was just shy of 1k
Jambo
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Yeah I don't mean the part I mean the labour in fitting plus I don't want a loud exhaust nor do I wish to spend £1k on one

It's struggling for traction as it is Don't need more power
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http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=261913863309
Jambo
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Is that to tease me
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Yeah haha saw it and though of you lol. Is it same Colour yeah? Looks close to me
Jambo
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Yeah looks to be Tom.

WATSON
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Traction is a nightmare on them! My GSi in the rain is usless and that's with traction control on
Jambo
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Yup! I need to get that switch to turn mine off actually
Jambo
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Ok adjusted the actuator to the internet prescribed 4 threads.

It is now much, much, much smoother. It is also a bit slower but at least it is no longer trying to tear the steeringwheel out of my hand

Still not 100% right, I bought a little vacuum pump thing but it was next to useless. So might have to pick up a boost gauge and see what it is doing on the move.

random dav
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I have a custom exhaust, its quiet and good on the motorway. Got the Courtenay clutch which is and does take a hammering, its holding up well. Also LMF were selling VXR FPR's off cheap if you need one.

Tip... TC off intall LSD and sticky tyres is my suggestion

[Edited on 11-06-2015 by random dav]

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Jambo
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How cheap is cheap?

Still got a bit of hesitation part throttle/load. Worse now than when we adjusted it. Will have to adjust it again. Ordering a boost gauge today.

So called the company I got the mounts from and they admitted they sent me the wrong stuff and sent me a FOC bracket. So refitting this soon which should take care of the bumper/boost pipe issue.
Jambo
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Not got around to re doing radiator mount etc.


However the car just wasn't happy boosting just on/off jerky boost. So took a gamble and ordered a new rear boost control solenoid as this went on my old Gsi. Fitted that tonight and it's like a different car. Superseded part so hopefully won't have this issue again. Also fitted a new coolant temp sensor obviously as its a Vauxhall and it seems much happier at lower speeds when cold.

Now need to test boost levels and tweak the actuator!



[Edited on 09-07-2015 by Jambo]
Jambo
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It was the ECU supplied by one of those types that everyone on the forums bums but is actually shite.

Boosts fine now, moire economical also.


Up for sale soon
MikeF86
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For sale? Why? What's next?
Jambo
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Fed up with old cars, off to see a car on Saturday so hopefully I will know then.
Jambo
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New car purchased.


This is now for sale!

Will sort an add out and pictures.
IvIarkgraham
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£100?
Jambo
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Buy it Mark, put engine in yours, sell rest.

Jambo
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http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=669507
Ben G
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What have you purchased and why is it an internet secret?

[Edited on 15-08-2015 by Ben G]
Marc
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If you don't know the CS rules by now Ben.

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