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I'm a newbie here just thought id post some pictures up of my ride which i have built myself Spec:::: 1992 Vauxhall astra mk3 saloon base model 1.4 LS mileage::: 96500 geniune on the shell Engine::: C25XE V6 from a cavalier mk3 GLS, converted to 5speed Manual, 2litre flywheel from a early Astra GTE 16v, and F20 gearbox, 3.5" sportex back box 170bhp+ Brakes and suspension:::: full 5stud conversion from cavalier fitted with 284mm discs front and matching calipers rear disc conversion also, suspension koni adustable dampers rear with 60mm lowering springs, fronts standard cavalier dampers, 60mm cavalier lowerings springs, (due to poundage on the front) wheels:::: are cavalier/calibra turbo alloy wheels 205/50/16 tyres Newest picture
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ace work. that looks like a proper sleeper. bet ya surprise a few peeps in that love how stock it looks
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I'm not curse word, i just fell off my shoes
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BiAS
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1992 Vauxhall astra saloon v6BiAS
@cheeqi
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Looks great, prime example of love for the unloved, I reckon that I've only seen 1 Mk3 Astra saloon (Belmont?) in the last 12 months. Wonder how many saloons they sold compared to hatches?
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(car+wheels)-rideheight=WIN
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Wow! I don't think ive ever seen one like that before....it looks cool!
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LAndy
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Jul 11, 2009 10:22:10 GMT
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thats great! bet it upsets loads of ppl
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Previous retros: 92 AX GTi 92 Scirocco Scala 94 80 sport 87 Golf Cab GTi Current retro: 1965 Clark Cortez YouTube Website Instagram
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Boogieman
Part of things
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Jul 11, 2009 10:46:04 GMT
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very cool . . a true sleeper . . not a fan of the new headlights though
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qwerty
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1992 Vauxhall astra saloon v6qwerty
@qwerty
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Jul 11, 2009 16:20:58 GMT
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That looks ace!! And there's been a photo of it on this site before!! I spotted it at Dryburn Hospital in Spetember last year with 17" multi spokes and DTM Mirrors. Looked brilliant then and now!
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1992 Vauxhall astra saloon v6Robinxr4i
@robinxr4i
Club Retro Rides Member 143
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Jul 11, 2009 16:45:05 GMT
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Very tastefully done and mega clean form the pictures ;D, the fact it's got an OE vaxuhall engine is really smart looks totally factory (kinda like a VR6 engine bay).
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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Jul 11, 2009 17:07:59 GMT
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thats correct Qwertina i was in and out of durham hospital more time than enough as my girlfriend was due her baby september last year, and it was fitted with a 2.0 redtop then, so a year on its changed a little bit,
i do upset a few people i was once sporting a audi rs4 estate that was quite funny,
next mods::::: pillar pod and 3 gauges Saab 9-5 discs and calipers all round 308mm front discs and 304mm rear discs 4x 3litre inlet cams take it to 208bhp Chip and uprate the FPR to 3.8psi
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Mike
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Jul 11, 2009 17:45:05 GMT
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That's fantastic, great work.
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Torquesport
Part of things
Astras all the way!
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Jul 11, 2009 21:22:05 GMT
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That is totally mint mate> I'm always up for seeing more MK3s on here!
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scruffy mk5 astra steels ftw!
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2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)
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.::The Future's Bright, The Future's Yellow::.
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BEN_MK3::: the side skirts are from a cavalier sri, ive got another pair only go on 5dr though, unless you can modifiy them for a 3dr,
hairnet:::: what you on about, scruffy mk5 astra steels ftw! ? my wheels are from a cavalier/calibra turbo.
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stealthstylz
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1992 Vauxhall astra saloon v6stealthstylz
@stealthstylz
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Jul 12, 2009 11:42:28 GMT
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He's saying you should put some scruffy mk5 astra steels on it for ultimate sleeper effect. I like it as it is looks awesome. Just the right amount of show to make petrol heads take a 2nd glance but most people would have no idea whats going on.
Matt
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Jul 12, 2009 13:03:06 GMT
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good to see ya made it gareth!
its jack with the carlton here, using davewith the mercs account ;D
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Jul 12, 2009 17:13:23 GMT
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What a honey, Love it! Love the lego-like bolt together nature of these 90's vauxhalls. It loks great!
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1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 Mazda 929 Coupé 1986 Mazda 929 Wagon 1979 Mazda 929 Hardtop 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 1989 Subaru 1800 Wagon 1982 Hyundai Pony 1200TL 2-dr 1985 Hyundai Pony 1200 GL 1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo 1992 Rover 214 SEi 5-dr 2000 Rover 45 V6 Club 1994 Peugeot 205 'Junior' Diesel 1988 Volvo 760 Turbodiesel Saloon 1992 Talbot Express Autosleeper Rambler 2003 Renault Laguna SPEARS OR REAPERS
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Jul 12, 2009 20:41:32 GMT
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stealth stylez::: ive got a set of 15" steels but i only use them in the winter, or for a good old burn out carnt beat a 90's vauxhall, infact you carnt beat any of the early vauxhalls, I fancy building a kadett next or a chuvet obviously v6 powered. carnt wait till jack decides to v6 the carlton ill enjoy that one
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Last Edit: Jul 12, 2009 20:43:49 GMT by gareth1988
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Jul 12, 2009 21:44:31 GMT
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Mk3 Astras don't rust, I've thrown everything at my two and the worst is rear arches! You can get a V6 for 100 quid these days and you have 170bhp in a standard engine, the GSi Vectras had more! I've got Calibra turbo wheels on mine as well. Sorry, but I think the headlights ruin a non-chavvy car.
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Last Edit: Jul 12, 2009 21:45:07 GMT by DavidB
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