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Posted By: jimbo4x4 Jimbo's :Vauxhall Astra - 24th Oct 2004 7:45pm
About time I started mods threads for the Jeep and the Astra!

I got the Astra back in November when I realised the Jeep wasn't going to be roadworthy 100% of the time, and it was due to go to Yorkshire for a few months for the conversion work.

It is a 1994 M reg Mk3 Astra 1.7D hatch. Here it is as standard:

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First was the sound system, I got hold of a Kenwood 4x50 MP3 player, some kenwood 220watt front door speakers, and kenwood 160watts for the rear. All direct replacements.

Some better alloys fell straight into my lap after joining CW, They're broomys old TSW Pace 15" rims.

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After that I decided that I was getting too used to my head unit, so sold it and got another 4x50w Kenwood MP3 player, only with a flip down face.

After that was an upgrade to the facelift mk3 rear lights which are slightly tinted and blend in well with the colour of the car, also some clear front indicators and smoked side repeators.

I have also had performance brakes fitted. These are Brembo max discs and Ferodo DS pads on the front. They've made a massive difference in the stopping distance.
Posted By: jimbo4x4 Re: Jimbo's :Vauxhall Astra - 24th Oct 2004 7:58pm
My latest mod is the rear shelf. Including: 2x 10"JBL GT4 1000w subs, 2x Splx 200w tweeters, and an Splx 450w amp.

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Posted By: Mark Re: Jimbo's :Vauxhall Astra - 27th Oct 2004 2:15pm
Looking good Jim happy

You have done well mate, sweet laugh

Any more plans ?
Posted By: jimbo4x4 Re: Jimbo's :Vauxhall Astra - 27th Oct 2004 3:34pm
I never intended to mod the Astra, it just kind of happened! ICE has been sorted coz I like music and this is the car I use the most. The alloys were a bargain so had to get them, and after that the modding bug began, only it's not quite as strong as the bug I've caught with the jeep!

I do have a few plans ahead, although I'm not entirely sure if/when any of them will happen. These include:
40mm lowering kit
Colour coded late model bumpers with front fogs (GSi?)
Remove rubbing strip
Dehandled rear doors and delocked front
Limo black rear 5 windows and light smoke 2 front sides
Gold flake over original paintwork
Back box or trim (looks stupid at the mo!)
Debadging and smooth over disc left on back door
Open front grill and fit black mesh
Posted By: dj_russell_plays_trance Re: Jimbo's :Vauxhall Astra - 8th Dec 2004 6:39pm
also a sweet car!!!!!want an exhaust 4 ur astra hatch???? i no a man whos got 1 4 £60 dtm!!!!! <img border="0" alt="[Roll around the floor laffin]" title="" src="graemlins/cwemotions065.gif" />
Posted By: jimbo4x4 Re: Jimbo's :Vauxhall Astra - 19th Jan 2005 5:25pm
No more mods to be done to this car. Am saving to make way for a new one. If anyone wants it in the next couple of months make me a sensible offer and I'll keep you in mind. It'll go up for sale properly sometime in late feb/march (hopefully) laugh
Posted By: dj_russell_plays_trance Re: Jimbo's :Vauxhall Astra - 19th Jan 2005 5:38pm
why??????dont sell it!!!!! happy
Posted By: Cali_16v Re: Jimbo's :Vauxhall Astra - 19th Jan 2005 5:49pm
I hope your staying with vauxhall
Posted By: Dazza Re: Jimbo's :Vauxhall Astra - 19th Jan 2005 5:50pm
Nope he's seen the light! (Granted its not Ford but its better than GM aka Girlie Motors)
Posted By: Cali_16v Re: Jimbo's :Vauxhall Astra - 19th Jan 2005 5:59pm
ford - Ha Ha
GM - Great MOtors
Posted By: Anonymous Re: Jimbo's :Vauxhall Astra - 19th Jan 2005 6:06pm
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Originally posted by daz106:
GM - Great MOtors
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Posted By: dj_russell_plays_trance Re: Jimbo's :Vauxhall Astra - 19th Jan 2005 6:47pm
r u bein serious!!!!!!fords more of a birds car than vauxhall!!!!ford
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Posted By: jimbo4x4 Re: Jimbo's :Vauxhall Astra - 20th Jan 2005 1:59am
Sorry team GM, but I hope you can forgive me as I'm going Jap! Next car is to be a Civic coupe, got plenty planned for it too! laugh
Posted By: jimbo4x4 Re: Jimbo's :Vauxhall Astra - 11th Feb 2005 1:36am
Before I sell this it needs new tyres all round and a front top suspension mount. Will be booking it in with scoob tomoz, but it means I won't have the money for my civic for another month frown Anyone wanna lend me the money?? tease
Posted By: jimbo4x4 Re: Jimbo's :Vauxhall Astra - 27th Mar 2005 9:53pm
This car is now for sale.
Click Me
Posted By: jimbo4x4 Re: Jimbo's :Vauxhall Astra - 9th Oct 2005 10:50pm
Been up for sale long enough lol, finally got rid today.
I'll get a new mmc topic up on my new car tomorrow.
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