Karl's Astra G

[karlj]

Which bit

All of it

 

[Enuo]

My car isn't serious.

I've got a bonnet that looks like its been polished with a Brillo pad, checkered wing mirrors and a set of wheels with what could possibly be the worst paint job on here

You've seen mine, it had a black bonnet now its got one massive white paint run that happens to cover the bonnet, its got a dent in the driver side wing, balloon tires... not every car you own has to be serious!

 

[karlj]

As long as it isn't covered in dents I don't care what it looks like

 

[hoodedreeper]

Hope you don't mind me posting these photos,a friend's Astra G has just came out of the body shop

 

[Belly93]

I

Hope you don't mind me posting these photos,a friend's Astra G has just came out of the body shop

is that the gsi body kit?

 

[karlj]

That's nice Chris, liking the borbet A's

And yes Adam That is the gsi kit

 

[Belly93]

Thats probably the only vauxhall i like lol

 

[Enuo]

vx220? vxr8? firenza droop snoot?

 

[MicrAde]

vx220? vxr8? firenza droop snoot?

Chevette HS/HSR?

 

[h701micra]

Been giving this some though and I think it'd be a laugh, I know the guys on the astra sites will say its a waste of time but for a £40 car why not

Just seen this... do it karl coz choo choo

 

[MicraPRO]

Just seen this... do it karl coz choo choo

Saw this twice today looks even nicer in the flesh...

 

[karlj]

Saw this twice today looks even nicer in the flesh...

Saw what twice?

 

[MicraPRO]

Quoted wrong bit
The astra that chris posted up buddy...

 

[karlj]

Ahh ok I do like it but the problem with vauxhall is they are like the dub crowd, find a style that works and watch everyone follow

 

[MicraPRO]

Ahh ok I do like it but the problem with vauxhall is they are like the dub crowd, find a style that works and watch everyone follow

I agree with you on that one mate all sheep. Still paint looked fresh on it.

 

[karlj]

Could be seeing massive changes with the G mobile, just need to get Charlie on the road first

 

[karlj]

Little update....

Brakes have been squealing like an excited pig for a little while so whilst its cool I set about sorting it.

Had to push the piston in to get the caliper off

And....

Ahh that's not meant to be like that

Thankfully it was only one of the pads but now I have to get some more by Monday afternoon.

Still that's the slide pins and backs of pads greased up.

I know it's a waste of time seeing as I now need new pads but I didn't find that out until after I'd done one side

 

[karlj]

Thank god motor world is open sundays

Popped in to order new pads, thankfully they had them on the shelf

Here's a comparison between the pads.

New on top old on the bottom

 

[h701micra]

New on top old on the bottom

I thought it was the other way round
At least you'll be safe now

 

[karlj]

Shh you

Safety is paramount for the family car, I refused to take the missus down to her mums (a five minute drive)

 

[h701micra]

Shh you

Safety is paramount for the family car, I refused to take the missus down to her mums (a five minute drive)

You expected it surely.
Couldn't agree more. My family bus looks ready for the scrapyard but underneath its immaculate. Almost an accidental rat type car

 

[karlj]

Yeah I should have

Thankfully mine looks like every other 13 year old car minus carpark dents and scrapes

 

[karlj]

Suppose I'd better update this

Mot is Friday yay -_-

Also been running high octane fuel for the last couple of fill ups and I don't know if its the fuel or the fact it's not supermarket stuff, but I've seen a definite improvement in mpg

 

[Skinner_87]

I've got a stainless peco CAT back system if the notion ever takes you mate

 

[karlj]

Out of interest how much?

My dad spent £500 ish on a scorpion system, don't know if its a full system though

 

[Skinner_87]

Out of interest how much?

My dad spent £500 ish on a scorpion system, don't know if its a full system though

Think it was £210 when i bought it mate

 

[karlj]

Haha I knew they'd seen him coming

 

[karlj]

Well that's another 12 months test,

Popped into a few dealerships whilst I was waiting and a facelift caught my eye. Shame I wouldn't get more than £300 for this

 

[karlj]

Not going into much detail and I'm certainly not holding my breath.... I may not be driving this for much longer

 

[karlj]

Good news people, the astra has gone

I won't bother boring you with what I've got now cause I probably won't have it for long

 

[h701micra]

So we need a thread rename

 

[karlj]

Nah I'll keep this for a month or two before making a blog

 

[Jen319]

Good news people, the astra has gone

I won't bother boring you with what I've got now cause I probably won't have it for long

Awwwwww....No more sexy wing mirrors

 

[karlj]

No more sexy wing mirrors, though I can now join you in 50 shades of white Jen

 

[Enuo]

No more sexy wing mirrors, though I can now join you in 50 shades of white Jen

And me!

 

[karlj]

You as well Andy

 

[Enuo]

I quite want a 50 Shades of White sticker now...

 

[Jen319]

I quite want a 50 Shades of White sticker now...

Like this?....

 

[Jen319]

Oh Karl...if you ever miss the sexy "aerodynamic" Carbon mirrors...Stani's selling some

http://www.micra.org.uk/threads/f-s-k11-carbon-mirrors.57556/

*Runs and hides*

 

[karlj]

Lol I may just get some for you Jen

 

[Enuo]

Like this?....

That's perfect!!!! Need that sticker for JAE...

 

[McMicra]

That's perfect!!!! Need that sticker for JAE...

well you know where to get it :L

@James

 

[Enuo]

Got any recomendations before I go trawling the interwebs for a custom vinyl manufacturer?

 

[Jen319]

Lol I may just get some for you Jen

*Shudders*

oh, that's just as if someone walked over my grave

ETA: @Enuo ....Kev?....pro-cut vinyl?....

ETA2: by the way.....the Font is "Old Typewriter" and was a free DL from Dafont.com

 

[karlj]

They'd look good on your white 12

 

[Jen319]

They'd look good on your white 12

....well...to be frank (as in honest.. )
my Mirrors have Electronically adjustable glass....and I couldn't be bothered with the re-wiring, or the loss of Electronic controllable glass LOL

 

[karlj]

I want electric mirrors

 

[Jen319]

I want electric mirrors

...at least you have mirrors...my K10 only had the one

 

[karlj]

So did mine, until I went to the scrappy

 

[Belly93]

mine has both lol