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    New shocks, springs and top mounts

    So I eventually got the money together to buy new top mounts, eibach pro kit springs and bilstein b4 shocks. I fitted the rears myself on thursday and the old shocks were knackered! I depressed them on the ground and they didn't push back out! And also discovered that the rear had odd springs...
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    Replacing front and rear shocks/springs

    As the title says im going to be replacing these soon and also the top mounts as i think the drivers side one is knackerd. I also want to replace the rubber bump stops on both the front and rear too as im guessing after 10yrs will have seen better days. However in cant seem to find these part...
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    coupe front end knock

    Hi guys hoping someone can help. Over the past few month an annoying knock/clunk has developed from the rightt front end. It sounds like its coming from roughly where my right knee is. I know the drop links and ball joints are fine as had them done begining of the year. It mainly happens when...
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    Coupe front dor speakers

    Ive bought a pair of new front speakers for the coupe, however to save me chopping into wires i want to buy some speaker adapter leads to connect to the original loom. The only ones i can find are these...
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    Rear anti roll bar.

    Hi guys. Looking into getting one of these for the coupe, however, there are two brands that make them. Whiteline and tx autosport. So I'm just wondering what your opinions are? The tx autosport one is about £50 cheaper than the whiteline one but can't seem to find any reviews. Any help should...
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    snow foam.

    Hi guys I'm just wonderig what's the best one to use? There's loads of brands but don't have a clue as never used snow foam before. So any help would be great thanks. :)
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    kenwood headunit.

    Hi guys. I've just purchased a new Kenwood kdc bt52u headunit. http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/products/car/cd_receivers/bluetooth/KDC-BT52U/ My only concern is, will this connect straight up to the original wiring or will I need an adaptor? I know I need an adaptor to make the steering...
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    Astra coupe handbrake cable

    Hi guys, Im just wondering how much it would cost to get the handbrake cable fitted? I've already got the part, just needs fitting. I was going to replace my handbrake cable myself at the weekend but on axel stands its too much of a ball ache lol.
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    Engine management light!

    Hi guys. I've just fitted the egr blanking plate with the egr valve to the side so the pin still operates. Started the car and ran fine. I've drove about 7miles and now the engine management light has come on. I've done the pedal test and there are no codes stored. Could these be related? I may...
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    vec c intake

    Just seen this on eBay if anybody is looking to do this mod. As I know this part is like rocking horse s**t to find. Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=170972357619
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    Astra G Rear disc guard

    Hi guys. I'm going to purchase some new rear discs and pads at the weekend. But before I fit them I want to replace the guard/protector (what ever they're called) as they've seen better days. Only problem is I don't know the part number. I've searched on the likes of LMF, autovaux etc... But...
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    The Fast Show 2013

    Did anybody on here go? It was the first time I have been and the weather ruined it. It took me 3hrs to drive down and spent roughly the same there before I left. And I'm sure the drag strip was closed for the whole day, which made the even pointless. Rant over haha.
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    Failed M.O.T

    Hi guys just wondering if anyone can help? Had my M.O.T today and its failed on the lambda reading. The guy said there's too much air coming through the exhaust and blamed it on my tip being too big (6x4 oval) making the reading over? I've gone over the entire system and there's no leaks. Mods...
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    Toyo Proxes T1R

    Just bought a full set of these prior to my MOT, which i know 3 of the tyres already my the car will fail. One has a bulge in the wall, one is showing canvas and the other has cracks all along the tread and wall. So hopefully get them fitted this weekend. :) Any one on here using Toyos?
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    Coolant Leak...

    Well last week i changed my coolant as it was basically water id topped it up that many times. I drained the old coolant out which was blue and put a hose in the expansion tank and flushed it through untill the water ran clear. I bought some new coolant from vx which was red (why i flushed it)...
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    Just Wondering...

    Well just done a winter serviced on the coupe. Oil/filter change and renewed the coolant and antifreeze as it was basically water! As i was topping up the oil, just got me thinking, when the oil level is low it comes up on the dash saying 'check oil level'. But is there a sensor for if theres...
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    Headlight help needed!!

    Hi guys, i fitted a pair of angel eyes to my coupe back in the summer. But now as its getting darker earlier i realised that they needed levelling as i dont really drive at night. So i went round to my local garge today to get the leveled. And to my shock the guy said to me that they were made...
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    My Coupe so far....

    Well ive been on this forum for a while now and want to thamk everyone for all their useful help and info! Ive owned her for 8 months now and have loved every second. The engine was standard and so was the body apart from the Irmscher kit and Lexus rear lights. Only covered 49k and was in good...
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    piper manifold

    Hi all, ive recently purchased a piper 4-1 manifold and also bought new gaskets and nuts and bolts too. so im all set to hopefully fit it this weekend :) it looks a pretty straight forward sawap but all i was wondering is, is there anything i should look out for or pbstacles that might be in the...
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    Fuel Additives....

    Hi all, I was just wondering... Are these are as safe to use as they all suggest? I use redex every couple k before a long journey and my car does run smoother and feel a bit more responsive. But i looking in Halfrauds the other day and came across one called 'NOS Wynns octane booster' which...
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