My Astra Coupe

Davee

I'm new on here and this is my 2.2 Astra Coupe..... I do have better pics but not uploaded yet.... :problem:

ward9352

that a very nice lookin coupe, lovin the wheels have you had the arches rolled???

Matt

That is a great example. I love the gold colour.

dodger

looks very clean, looks good in that colour

dodger

ward9352 said:
that a very nice lookin coupe, lovin the wheels have you had the arches rolled???

i don't think he has, looks the same as mine

blue_se2

looks a nice example that

Aly

Ohhh very nice..

Davee

Thanks for the kind comments guys.....

The arches haven't been rolled but I did have to lift the front and rear suspension 20mm to get speed bump clearance......lol :wtf:

The full spec as follows:-

2001 2.2i Bertone Edition Coupe
Lowered on Raceland Coilover suspension
Powerflow cat back stainless system
18" BK799's
De-resticted airbox
Vectra C intake pipe
Full Irmscher Kit & front Grill
Irmscher steering wheel/gearknob
Full cream leather interior and trim....

Ice is still stock fitment....

I'm looking for more power and due to current finances I'm on a budget...... so what cheap-ish mods can release some extra bhp?

Matt

Ported throttle body, remove the pre-cat. Both those are free

Davee

Matt said:
Ported throttle body, remove the pre-cat. Both those are free

How easy is it to port the throttle body?

Precat has to be drilled out if I'm correct? notsure.gif

Are there any how to's on these?

What sort of gains would I be looking at for the above modifications?

Sorry about all the questions..... I know very little about the 2.2...... I'm more old skool.....red tops etc....lol :lol:

Matt

Have a look at this thread by BURT150

viewtopic.php?f=86&t=13600#p1118463

sdbutler10

very nice looking motor there mate.

Davee

sdbutler10 said:
very nice looking motor there mate.

Cheers,

BTW....I saw your coupe and wheel colour choice on another forum..... Looks nice with them fitted :thumbup:

ward9352

do your wheels not rub then if ure arches are not rolled, n can you really feel any difference with the coilovers??? thinkin about uprating my suspension.

sdbutler10

yer what do you reckon on them raceland coilovers seeing as they are a nice budget ones

Davee

ward9352 said:
do your wheels not rub then if ure arches are not rolled, n can you really feel any difference with the coilovers??? thinkin about uprating my suspension.

The wheels don't rub on the arches as they're the correct offset for the car...... The suspension was dropped right down when I got it and the wheels still didn't rub...... Although I had an accident with a raised flower bed and a few speed bumps which made me lift front and rear 20mm :lol:

sdbutler10 said:
yer what do you reckon on them raceland coilovers seeing as they are a nice budget ones

The coilovers were on the car when I bought it...... I don't think they're too bad considering they're fairly cheap. The ride isn't too hard but yet stiff enough to throw the car into bends etc....

Davee

I haven't been on here for a while for one reason or another....... I thought I'd better do an update..... :thumbup:

Now that show season is over not much has changed to the car but it is now sat on new rims.......

If you are familiar with fred666... you may recognise the wheels..... 😃

I'll get some better pics when the weather improves....

lee-roy

wheels look good on it mate, i thought i noticed the user name and the car from the mk3 site

blue_se2

nice touch with the wheels really suit the car!

Davee

Cheers for the comments guys..... I've got loads to do for next year.... :crazy:

lee-roy said:
wheels look good on it mate, i thought i noticed the user name and the car from the mk3 site

Haha..... Hello mate!! :thumbup: