Innes Kongs SX(loads of pictures)

[InnesKongSX]

Ive been meaning to to one of these threads for a while. Me and my car had an argument with a wall the day before i left the Isle of Lewis to study in Glasgow...

The day before...
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/Mybby.jpg

Then the night after that...
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/DSC00006.jpg

this pic looked a bit worse than it acctually was...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/DSC00007.jpg

Me being stuck in Glasgow i havent had much time to get home to work on the car but i manage to steal a few days of college to get home and do what i can. The total damage was...Two headlamps, a bumper, foglamps, inner wing, bottom crossmember, steeringwheel, two outer wings, bonnet and my face:( The last picture there you can see ive taken all the wingbolts out to have a look at the inner wing, thats why the picture looks a bit worse!

This is how she looks at the moment...
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/backfromthedead.jpg

In the picture above ive just put all the parts on to see how far out the bonnet alignment is and too see how the wings fitted. The wings are pattern parts so they were never going to be a perfect fit. Seen pattern panelsin the past that have needed alot of panel beating and moving about to get the wings to fit correctly and get nice sized even gaps. I wish i had bout some mint genuine items!

After plenty of fecking around ive managed to get all the panels lined up perfect:) Now im going to take the drivers one back off, weld a new sill and back arch on and that will be her ready fr painting!! Cant wait:D:bananajump:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/finalfit.jpg

Also bought her some new wheels:) Cost me £150 with new tyres:Banane44:

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/wheels.jpg

Roll on paint day!!:D

[Ian T]

Good on you. I remember reading about the crash and hoping you'd want to repair the damage. It's nice to see cars like this being repaired despite the financial side of things - that's what this club is all about. :)

Keep us posted.

Ian.

[James C]

Glad your fixing it. The SX(I) is my favorite MK2 Astra (in the grey). I also nearly bought an SX this time last year but it wasn't in quite as good condition as the GL that I had at the time.

Get some more photo's up once its painted and bring it to billing in the summer.

[Sipo]

Really glad to see you are fixing this one matey, I remember your other thread and thi is a really tidy car. Gotta keep it alive!

[Dave bowers]

good effort , it suits them wheels nicely.

[pockets]

makes me i want another sxi !!

[Ian T]

makes me i want another sxi !!


Good - we need more non-GTE models within the club. Being a purist, of course I'd like to see some more completely standard models as well, but I guess these days driving around in a 1.2 Merit (completely standard) isn't at the top of everyone's list of life ambitions. Mr Rusty might disagree, but I did say 'standard'.

I've been beginning to think about Billing and how we might repeat our series of mini awards at the shows this year. We're considering adding categories that pick out the rarer models, as it's these that made the mk2 the success it was.

So that's just one reason it's good to see an SXI being fixed.

Ian.

[pockets]

i had to do the same as innes with my old sxi, i also had a slight front end smash when some one pulled out in front of me. i owned it for near 5 years and it was the bestest car ive ever had! ( appart from my mk2 escort! )

i really like the sxi's, my ideal astra would be an xe or let'd sxi but it would have to be mint too. :thumbsup:

[exclusivemark]

Good - we need more non-GTE models within the club. Being a purist, of course I'd like to see some more completely standard models as well, but I guess these days driving around in a 1.2 Merit (completely standard) isn't at the top of everyone's list of life ambitions. Mr Rusty might disagree, but I did say 'standard'.

I've been beginning to think about Billing and how we might repeat our series of mini awards at the shows this year. We're considering adding categories that pick out the rarer models, as it's these that made the mk2 the success it was.

So that's just one reason it's good to see an SXI being fixed.

Ian.
i totally agree i have a completely standard 1.6 SX on 53000 miles and i am on the look out for a nice looking merit/gl 1300 to add to my collection :)

[InnesKongSX]

Where is this billing show? Im not familiar with any shows! I was going to convert it to a red top but ive decided against it and going to do a full rebuild and make it shiny:D Then i can paint the engine bay too:)

[Ian T]

It's at the Billing Aquadrome, (in Northamptonshire?)

7th and 8th July.

Ian.

[bigdrifter]

Good to see it being repaired

[InnesKongSX]

Thanks guys. Anyone know alot about this engine? tuning wise? What would be my best set up? Ive already got full ashley system on it and it runs sweet:) Pretty standard otherwise. I did have a bolt on filter but my carb kept freezing on me on the way to school every morning:( So ive been running the standard filer ever since with the heat sheild on the manifold to draw the hot air. If i used the T40s would they freeze the petrol as often? Its very cold where i live. But i want more power!!! Ive got twin 40s in the garage but need a goood rebuild/clean! Just got a manifold for them. What kindov cam should i use? (For almost everyday driving) Dont care about the fuel consumption as long as she runs good and can use her alot:) I heard these engines are slightly restriced?! Is that Bullcrap? Its a 1.6sv. N e info would be appreciated:) Kong

[James C]

Tunning wise you need to speak to RossMk2. He has a highly tuned sx

[Ross_Mk2]

Erm... Well the petrol does not freeze :D I have had some pretty cold mornings around these parts as of late and a few pumps on the pedal and she starts first time everytime (without a choke). The servicing is rather easy if i do say so myself, i ordered the tuning guide and service kit from Dellorto (if yours are webber the book is for them also) and got on with it myself, was a nice little job too you will learn quite alot about them if you don't know it all already!

after the service i went to a local tuners and yes these engines are rather restricted 6000rpm and you hit the limiter! I'm still not happy with the tuning and when money allows me and the old girl are off up yorkshire way to a guy (bogg brothers) who will sort it out!!!

The car also has a Kent Cam and i use mine everday average around 150miles a week and ok the mpg is rather low but i am hoping it can get better with the right tuner!

I am also using an Ashley system from 4-1 manifold back to a 3" single exit they are good systems so i have heard and this one suits the car i think!

Thats all i can tell you, if there is something else to know i may have put it in my show us yours section (link to follow) also the guy i bought the car off is a member on here now Astranomical Lee so he might add to this also!!

Good Luck!

EDT: Link http://www.astra-mk2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5569 although i think you have been there before!

[GazJevs84]

looking good fella

gald you are repairing it i want one now lol

[InnesKongSX]

Thanks for that Ross. Could i go as far as lightened/balanced crank?? Once i have then engine apart i might as well do as much as can be done:D

[James C]

If you wanted to keep it a 1.6 i'd get a nova GSI for a transplant. Probably more reliable way of getting standard 100bhp.

Uprating often means less reliability, and you wouldn't have to worry about icy carbs.

[martybelfastSRI]

lookin good,nice find on the parts,,,

[InnesKongSX]

I got the headlamps for nothing form a boy in the island and i found the bumper from a mate who got given tht sx bumper instead of a GSI mk3 bumper that he ordered and the breakers wouldnt take it back...was veryy lucky for me:D

[Ross_Mk2]

If you wanted to keep it a 1.6 i'd get a nova GSI for a transplant. Probably more reliable way of getting standard 100bhp.

Uprating often means less reliability, and you wouldn't have to worry about icy carbs.

I have neen humming' and harring' about this engine for a while now with various posts saying its a better 1.6 engine to use and its fuel injection and i can still but my twin 40's to it if need be!

Just can't find one and i don't know what would have to be done car loom wise to change the engines!

[InnesKongSX]

I have neen humming' and harring' about this engine for a while now with various posts saying its a better 1.6 engine to use and its fuel injection and i can still but my twin 40's to it if need be!

Just can't find one and i don't know what would have to be done car loom wise to change the engines!

Id rather the twin 40s than an injection purley for the sound of them:D Theres just no tuners on the island if i wanted them set up properly like on the rolling road. But im sure i could take it for a trip on the mainland one day:D I was thinking about the wiring too, i dont know what would need to be done to the loom for the GSi engine. Id rather keep the engine thats in too keep it original and modify it:)

[Ross_Mk2]

Id rather keep the engine thats in too keep it original and modify it:)

Can't have both mate LOL

[InnesKongSX]

Can't have both mate LOL
lol! yeah i meant keep the original engine in it and modify it:)

[InnesKongSX]

Well well, its been a while since ive updated this:P I just came back from sea so nothings been done to the car. Ive been collecting bits though. Got my primer, paint and all the bits. Cost me £130 for 3L. Is this normal?? I have T40s to sling on now:) Also got new foglamps and towingcover and I will have some pictures up tommorow as soon as i find my cable for my mobile!! Ive opted to go with the original look instead and keep the fancyish bits under the bonnet and the chassis:)

[InnesKongSX]

Ok, so im back now and ready to finally finish:D Got my mate to go start her up as ive been stuck in glasgow for a wee whiley.(not started i 5 months and started first kick:Banane44: ) She is now fitted with normal lights and idies,(turned against the morrettes.) and new headlamp buckets/slam panel. Getting painted at the end of the week and should be ready for me to put the rest together, get the engine out for a clean/paint/shine. I was trying to source some genuine wings but no such luck so far! :( Should be done for about new year if i can get home to paint he bay and underneath. This is how shes looking now:) Still got to match up the suade lines though, these patern panels are a bugger:hissyfit: Comments please:P

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/DSC00267.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/DSC00266.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/DSC00265.jpg

[InnesKongSX]

oh, last time i was home i re-routed the wiring so my bay looks nice and clean:) Ile try get a pic when i get back:) Innes

[Ross_Mk2]

Looking beautiful, dont suppose you would be interested in my old 16sv engine would you?

[GazJevs84]

Looking good mate but need clear indicators IMHO

[InnesKongSX]

How much for the engine ross? What spec? Hows the v6 treating you?:D:grinning-smiley-043 Yeah im ordering some brand new lights/indicators and protectors for her, theyre old shi**y lights i put on the check the panel gaps. The morrets were way to inacurate and ile be selling them soon i think:) I got my foglamps but there the wrong ones, ended up with mk3 sport ones! So ive got a spare set for the mk3 now:P Innes

[InnesKongSX]

Hello, wee update!
My mates been working hard the last two days on the car:) He's cut the old rear driverside arch out and welded the new one in,he found a sneaky wee fibreglass patch and welded that on the inside behind the front mud flap and tonight hes taken the old headlamp buckets out and gripped the new one in ready to be welded. Hes also welded in a new sill. All thats left to do is a bit of welding on the front panel and its ready for paint:) Hes sending me photos tonight so i can show you all:) Innes

[Gteman]

:ttiuwop:

Look forward to them :thumbsup:

[InnesKongSX]

:ttiuwop:

Look forward to them :thumbsup:
Me too, i havent seen them yet!! Im itching to see them! Pi**ed off im stuck here sitting in front of a laptop instead of my car:(

[g3dd35]

keep it up looking good mate.

[mick g]

Its coming on mate:thumbsup:

[InnesKongSX]

Well sorry guys no pictures tonight. He's still working on her in the garage! Hes been working on it since lunch time! Hopefully tommorow,if not ile get my MUM to go take some haha! The suspense is killing me!

[InnesKongSX]

Finally even though im going home tommorrow to see it ha! They've been taken on a mobile so i will get som hi res ones during the week:) Heres the work that was done last week:

Small hole (big small hole lol) found fibre glassed in one off the inner wing wells: In this pic work has already began repairing..http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/Photo-0039.jpg

The section all welded up:
(sorry for the pic quality)
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/Photo-0042.jpg

The old headlamp buckets and slam panel removed:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/Photo-0052.jpg
The new one welded in:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/Photo-0061.jpg
The rear arch section cut and ground away (now new section has been welded and smoothed in, no pic of this sorry:()
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/Photo-0041.jpg
The old sill removed and being preped for new one:(new one welded in and also smoothed ready for when the car is primed, but agen no pic:()
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/Photo-0040.jpg
Thts it for now lads nd ladies:) Im travelling up to ullapool tomorrow to get the ferry home so there will be more regular updates for a few weeks, if i get home:/, ferry was cancelled due to force 8 apparently:O

Innes

[InnesKongSX]

Mini update...enjoy:)

New arch as it is ATM, looks in the picture like its got loadsa high and low spots but its acctually pretty spot on:)http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010187.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010186.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010181.jpg
New front panel and bonnet..
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010179.jpg
old front panel...
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010183.jpg
new sill....
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010182.jpg

Small dent repaired under rear light...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010184.jpg
New bumper ready for priming...
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010185.jpg
And thats it for now:) There will be more tommorow. The cars getting panel wiped and primed tonight. A few high/low spots on the bonnet to sort out before hand but should be all good. The garage will be getting dusted and the plastic sheets are going up:) Happy innes:)

[InnesKongSX]

Back in glasgow now! We sanded the whole car and the primer went on. She go painted yesterday after i got on the ferry:@ gutted i cudnt see it but i will be getting my pictures soon. Im going to take a few sneaky days off one weekend to get back to put the trim on and get her M.O.T'd and taxed ready for me to go back with the mk3 and take the mk2 to glasgow:) Pictures to follow:) Comments on the previous pics welcome;) Innes

[Gteman]

Coming along nicely Mr Kong http://www.easysmileys.com/img/smile_cool.gif

[InnesKongSX]

Forgot to tell you i got new wheels for the car...they look awsome on the car:D Lenzo RS5 with 2 toyo tr-1s and some other random 2 tires!lol..guess how much;) Mint cond:D Theres about an inch and a hold of dish in them:)http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/RS5_GM-big.jpg Innes

[InnesKongSX]

Pics will be up tommorow of some painting:D My brother has assured me....hmm

[Gteman]

The wheels look awesome I haven't got a clue how much there worth but will guess at $200.

[InnesKongSX]

o0o0 close:P 250 for 6 month old wheels aint haf bad:D

[Gteman]

o0o0 close:P 250 for 6 month old wheels aint haf bad:D

I bought a set of 6 month old $400 4 stud fox alloys for $200 as the bloke moved on to a 5 stud v6 Cdx Vectra and obviosly they wouldn't fit and he was scrapping the vectra he had.

Now I've got a V6 vectra with a mixture of steel and ally wheels and 5 bald tyres and now I've got the same problem the fox alloys won't fit :hissyfit:

[InnesKongSX]

I bought a set of 6 month old $400 4 stud fox alloys for $200 as the bloke moved on to a 5 stud v6 Cdx Vectra and obviosly they wouldn't fit and he was scrapping the vectra he had.

Now I've got a V6 vectra with a mixture of steel and ally wheels and 5 bald tyres and now I've got the same problem the fox alloys won't fit :hissyfit:

Drill another hole in them;) lol

[Ross_Mk2]

Alright mate! The wheels you had on before what have you done with them? Are they for sale?

[InnesKongSX]

Akay i have another wee update.. big day for me as its the first time ive seen paint on her in a while! Feel free to comment..

The new arch..
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/DSC00390.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/DSC00391.jpg
Just a colour shot above..lol

Front bumper..
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/DSC00389.jpg
Few more other shots...
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/DSC00388.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/DSC00387.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/DSC00386.jpg
sorry fo my brothers bad photography above!lol

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/DSC00384.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/DSC00383.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/DSC00382.jpg

So thats the work so far:) Im pretty chuffed:) Going to be left to dry and then flatted down for a good polish. A few panels need to be lacqured. Feel free to comment:) Innes:thumbsup:

[InnesKongSX]

Today all the lacquering was finished today..the twin headlamps were fitted as i dont have any clear indies yet. Im waiting for pictures as we speak:)

[MK2-JOHN]

Looks really good mate, reminds me so much of my 1st SXI, keep up the good work mate

[InnesKongSX]

Looks really good mate, reminds me so much of my 1st SXI, keep up the good work mate

Thanks buddy, im going home soon to finish all off. Funds are hitting rock bottom so ile have to wait to get paid! At the moment my money has only been going to the rent and the car lol! Looks pretty bare without the bumpstrips along the side but ive kept them just incase it looks wrong with the GTE sideskirts..ive got a few plans for the bits on the bumpers though. Innes:thumbsup:

[InnesKongSX]

Got some goodies today:) Thanks to BrightSpark i got my fogs.:thumbsup: Much better knick than my old ones, darn salty stornoway roads!http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010188.jpg
i even got the steel holding clips for the surrounds. There impossible to find!http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010190.jpg

Im getting the GTE sideskirts and another bumper for spares just incase! The car looks really bare without the bumpstrips so hopefully the skirts will cure it. See how it goes:thumbsup: Innes

[InnesKongSX]

Final peice of the bumper:)

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010201.jpg

Guess how much that flipping cost me!!

Innes

[BrightSpark]

nice to see it all coming back together. looking good mate

[InnesKongSX]

Well i got some daylight pictures finally! There not good but there better than the others...need to give my brother a crash course in taking pictures! lol
So the car mostly polished, theres still some polish on the car like the bonnet(he was in the middle of last hand polish)...so here it goes...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/DSC004302.jpg

headlights arnt bolted in yet if you spot them being squint;)

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/DSC00432.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/DSC00431.jpg

All the old grey stuff will be gone soon...i have a special colour for them:) and the grill. I think its mostly dust on them any way! It looks bare without the side strips but im sure the skirts will fix that once the funds allow...gorra save up for end of the month..im heading to the paris tuning show:) Enjoy and leave me your thoughts;) Innes:Banane44:

[InnesKongSX]

nice to see it all coming back together. looking good mate


Thanks buddy:thumbsup:

[Gteman]

looks smashing Innes :thumbsup:

[InnesKongSX]

looks smashing Innes :thumbsup:

Thanks graham,
it will look even better once i get all the bits back on it. Looks very bare at the moment. Ive got two weeks in april to get the engine out and give it a good clean up too. Innes

[GaryBoi]

looks sweet mate my cab was a 16sv before the valver went in it. good wee engines. timming belt snaps, you laugh about it and fit another lol :thumbsup:

[InnesKongSX]

looks sweet mate my cab was a 16sv before the valver went in it. good wee engines. timming belt snaps, you laugh about it and fit another lol :thumbsup:

I know i think its a great wee engine. Thrash proof, although ive learned my lesson and wont be doing that again;)

[InnesKongSX]

Hello all, back home now:) Its been a few days workiong hard on the car. Took the interior out and cleaned it all up and stuck it back in, wired all the lights up again, and put the new foggies in the bumper, and going to fit the skirts tonight. I dont have many good pictures for you all because the weather is bloody awful to take it out for a good picture! But i have some:) Oh...if anyone has any clear indicator lenses PM me asap, im going for my m.o.t next week! Innes
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/ElT2house018.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/ElT2house010.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/ElT2house009.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/ElT2house007.jpg

:thumbsup:

[Danny]

Good work mate.

I remeMber when I cleaned my interior. It was pouring with rain, which felt quite good really, as for once the rain did not stop me working on the GTE.

Yours is looking really nice.

[InnesKongSX]

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010283.jpg

Quick pictures! Innes:thumbsup:

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010282.jpg

I need some indies badly!!

[James C]

Just brings back so many memories. It was an SX that gave me the MK2 bug. My dad had one in 1996/7.

[Gteman]

Looking lovely Innes :thumbsup:

[InnesKongSX]

Thanks for the comments! Ive been working on the skirts the last two days, i was slowed down last night with all these bloody sheep lambing:@ Just going to do some measuring to get the clips in the right place! Dont want to drill holes in my nice new sills but its gorra be done for that factory look!lol Innes

[InnesKongSX]

Forgot to say i got some new wishbones and track rod ends to paint up..i figured after all the effort to make the inner arches look good, it would be spoiled with the rusty old parts so i got some new uns:) M.O.T on friday:D

[mick g]

You are putting some good work in there mate:grinning-smiley-043

[InnesKongSX]

You are putting some good work in there mate:grinning-smiley-043
You should see the state of my hands...covered in cuts!haha! Its all going to be worth it:)

[InnesKongSX]

Another couple of pictures...Put a coat of hammerite black on the wishbones lastnight and put the red on today, going to need another coat tommorow. Mind you they'll probably get all wrecked putting the polybushes in the new ones! Got another steering rack..could feel this one getting tired. I painted that too. Tommorow ile be putting the wishbones and rod ends on..might just leave it till after the m.o.t as the ones on are good enough. Put a skirt on tonight..Wht you all think? With or without skirts???
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010287.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010288.jpg
Bear in mind the skirts will be going antricite along with the bumper upper plastics..eventually..lol
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010289.jpg
Wishies and track rods...
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010286.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010285.jpg

So all being well the wheels will go on after the m.o.t on friday..then i can take the green one off the road and store it..transfer my insurance and then back off to glasgow in the SX:D Expect a visit GTEman!

My next project is unfortunatly not going to be a vauxhall..im doing a mini for my lass at some point through out the year..but this is just a one off i promise!! Innes

[InnesKongSX]

Ive got some clear front indicators on order by the way..so ignore my "get me some asap" comment!

[InnesKongSX]

Another busy one today...put my new track rod ends on..needed to buy a blow torch to loosen everything!!lol and take the whole steering arm off to get the tracking adjuster freed up. Also purchased some new exhaust rubbers and replaced them. Got my m.o.t tommorow...just going to put her on the ramp for a final check:) Innes

[InnesKongSX]

Failed the m.o.t today:@ Two knackered rear flexi's! I shall stick some new ones on tommorow and get her back up there! How i never saw them is beyond me!

[InnesKongSX]

Yaay! Got my m.o.t:)

[astravanmk2]

Nice one innes :D

[johnl]

Nice one. gives you a nice buzz when you've done the work yourself and it passes doesn't it?

[mick g]

Well done mate:thumbsup:

[Gteman]

Pink wishbones !!! (shock)

Need to find a place at the back of the stand at shows for your girly car lol

Only kidding Innes she is looking good and you know you are welcome to pop in anytime :thumbsup:

Hard to say about the skirts I slightly favour them off as it sympathetic to the SX theme.

[InnesKongSX]

Thanks guys..there not pink!! There "poppy"! lool! Look redder in real life..honest:P Ile get some pictures for you tonight...the skirts are on and the wheels:) Innes

[DarrenH]

lol. i could never get a decent picture of my old gsi turbo as all the roose hoses came out pink.

i like it !

[InnesKongSX]

Well here are some fresh picture as promised...
Theres a new grill ive been working on thats drying at the moment so i will stick that on tommorow..the towing eye should be done too:)

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010296.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010295.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010294.jpg

Sorry about the shakey pictures!! Innes

[astrachamp]

looking good innes, looking at them pics makes me want to jack all this gte business in and get a sri again

[G.TERI.E]

looking good:thumbsup: nice wheels;)

[DarrenH]

i like the wheels, deep dish effect

[InnesKongSX]

i like the dish too darren:) I quite fancy smaller wheels with a deeper dish though..maybe 15s..im going to keep my eyes peeled for some.

Thats me back in glasgow now..took her up the road nearly 300miles..only used less than a half tank of juice and shes running perfect:D Got the towing eye cover on there too:) I embarrassed a few corsa's on the way up with my wee 1.6:D Innes

[JoeMK2]

Tidy motor mate,good job!

[InnesKongSX]

Some more pictures i took earlier...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010002.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010006.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010004.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010003.jpg

My suspension looks even higher the way its parked...my space has got a hump in it! But any one with 60mm front springs in any condition give me a pm;) Im just waiting on my grill to come in the post soon..i couldnt take it with me as the paint hadnt dried:yuck:

Innes

[johnl]

Liking it a lot.

[Gteman]

Seen the car last week she is looking really good :grinning-smiley-043

[InnesKongSX]

Wee update..

Ive been fiddling about cleaning under the bonnet for a wee while. Im away to buy some polish tommorow the get all the overspray in the bay off. It was all shiney and laqured up!

A few weeks ago i changed a rear wheel cylinder (thanks GTEman for the lend of you tools and land:thumbsup:) as it had distributed brake fluid everywhere, other than where it was supposed to lol. I shall get some pictures up soon.

And im still waiting for that bloody grill!

I blackend my grey bits on the back bumper with bumper trim stuff but i got an uneaven finish here and there. Big difference though! There getting painted when i go home next any way. Im going away to sea soon so ile have money to spend on her again. Im debating whether to sell the green car to get some money for a change of engine:D Innes

[InnesKongSX]

Hello again everyone.
Ive been doing a few wee bits on the car recently. I got stopped by the plod the other week, gave me a defects list...insecure battery, drivers side rear foggy and no screenwash...tw@!! :hissyfit:

Fixed all that up and i got my new grill on there..
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010007.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010010.jpg


Now i just need some lower front springs and a wash:P

Innes

[g3dd35]

im liking that alot keep it up mate

[InnesKongSX]

Thanks buddy:thumbsup:


So, more updates...

Tommorow in replacing another wheel cylinder, i replaced the driver side one not so long ago but the passenger sides perished now. Should be an easy job as i replaced the flexi's for the MOT not so long ago..i can just take it off from there and free it off on the bench. Then on friday morning the engine and box is coming out so i can strip and paint the engine bay and clean up the engine:) Ive also got to hide the rest of my loom by re routing it like i did with some of it before it got painted...ive got some new cabling and some heat shink ready. And then ive got to free off the rear adjusters for the damping on the shocks as they seem to have seized :duh: (anyone done this before??? I dont think i can use heat because i dont be wanting to wreck the seals:( ) Are mk3 springs the same as the mk2?? Ive got 60mm front ones so thats another job if they fit:)

So..watch this space...its going to be a picture heavy weekend!!

Innes

[InnesKongSX]

Well ive been working away most of the weekend. The engines out and painted, and now im just prepping up the inner wings for spraying them tommorow. Unfortunatly my camera is in a box somewhere in the spare room and cat find it, i havent had the chance to pack everything away since i moved back from glasgow! I do have some phone photos ill load up with the rest when im done. I also noticed my engine mounts are completely shagged! So ile need to order some:thumbsup:

Innes

[InnesKongSX]

Picture time:) Polished her up in the garage and tool her for a few photos:thumbsup:

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010251.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010249.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010248.jpg

I had to chuck the engine back in sharpish as i got called away to work and i needed the car! So the engines all painted and back in, i just need to take it out again when i come home to do the inner wings and tidy things up!
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010247.jpg

And i got me a new project too..unfortunatly its not a vaux:wasntme:

BMW 325 Tds
Knackered power steering pump (new one included in sale)
A broken Spring
And a wee tidy up needed:)
Orite for just under £500:Banane44:
And she flies! Got a chip for her too, my mate had one and smashed it so he ripped the chip off it before the insurance dude turned up!

She sounds just like a petrol straight 6 when you give it some stick!

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010244.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010245.jpg

I changed the power steering pump the other night and what a pain in the ass!! So akward compared to the vauxhalls!

And thats it from me for a few months now. Im off to Texas at the end of the week to join a Tanker:)

Innes:thumbsup:

[InnesKongSX]

Hallo folks!

I;m back from sea now:)

Got a few plans while i'm home for the next 2 months.

I'm pulling the engine out again when i get some good weather. I had to put the engine back in quick when i was home last before i got a chance to paint the engine bay. I've prepped it all up so it just need a blast of paint when the engines out. Then when i get the Beemer out the bigger garage i can strip all that waxoil off and paint the undercarrage. So watch this space:)

[InnesKongSX]

Good evening lads and ladies:) Im back home again:) The SX started up no probs apart from a leaking fuel pipe, shes going back on the road tommorow, just need to call NFU in the morning. Ile get her out the garage and take some pics:D

Anyone interested in the wheels that are on her? Lenso RS5 16s..im looking for some deep dish style 15s if n e one wants a swap:)

Innes

[laney]

hello and welcome back, how long you back for this time?

[InnesKongSX]

hello and welcome back, how long you back for this time?


Im in the uk until september i think! So i will be able to catch some shows this year when i go back to college in glasgow:bananajump:

[laney]

cool, sounds like u have the summer sorted then?

[Belmont turbo]

good work mate ive just read the whole thread missed it somehow lol but keep up the good work and the cars looking ace!

[InnesKongSX]

Got the car out for a spin today, amazing weather for photos:D

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010514.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010509.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010516.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010520.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010530.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010525.jpghttp://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010532.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/P1010531.jpg

Enjoy:D Hope the weather stays dry:)

Innes:thumbsup:

[Angieinpink]

WOW..... :applause: Scenery looks amazing..:thumbsup:

car looks great too (surf)

[Gteman]

Nice pics Innes, car is looking good :thumbsup:

When you back in Glasgow ?

[1800turbogte]

Wow, Great work there. Just read this for the 1st time. Excellent read. Looking nice. Stunning scenery too. :thumbsup:

Chris

[BrightSpark]

welcome back Innes , some lovely scenery up there , car looks spot on

[InnesKongSX]

Howdy howdy people!!

Two year membership paid for so im back for a while:)

Was driving the car last week and the rad burst so I started removing the old one after ordering a new one...but i just couldnt stop...i couldnt stop unbolting things...so now shes stripped and seam welded!! Just having a wee shop about for a LET. I feel a bit bad though...I loved the originallity of the car but its time to move on.. but she'll still look the same on the outside bar a wheel change!

I have a few questions for the LET boys...

(1) What engine mounts do i need?
(2) What shafts did you use?
(3) Do i need to change the tank and pump arrangmets?
(4) What do I do for gearing arrangments? At the moment the car has a straight bolt-to-gearbox on the linkage... I belive the f20 and the f28 are the pivot type linkages.
(5) There will be more questions to come no doubt...

I've been collecting parts for the last wee while.. I got some bilstien b8 dampers and spring (125 quid on ebay! Stayed up till the middle of the night for them!!)

Got myself a sensible car too, bought an astra coupe turbo in black on 19's but unfortunatly 3 days after i took it home i hit a massive pothole and it popped my bonnet open...thank god i was only doing 40!! Smashed my windscreen, bonnet, roof and the bonnet hinges tore the tops of the wings off!! Turbs out the spring was missing from the secondary catch. Bugger. The cars fixed but ive been waiting on a windscreen for 5 weeks now:@ There on back order! Thats enough rambling from me...


Innes:thumbsup:

[astradaryl]

Howdy howdy people!!

of the car but its time to move on.. but she'll still look the same on the outside bar a wheel change!

I have a few questions for the LET boys...

(1) What engine mounts do i need?
(2) What shafts did you use?
(3) Do i need to change the tank and pump arrangmets?
(4) What do I do for gearing arrangments? At the moment the car has a straight bolt-to-gearbox on the linkage... I belive the f20 and the f28 are the pivot type linkages.
(5) There will be more questions to come no doubt...


Innes:thumbsup:

1. engine/rear box mounts from a 2.0l mk2 and side box mount from a f28
2.i used calibra turbo shafts
3.i use a 1.3 tank and a sard in line pump(i believe the 16v set up is fine)
4. if you have a 8v shell then you cut a inch off your shaft and it goes straight on dont no about the 16v linkage
5.keep um cummin

p.s. love the car :thumbsup:

[astravanmk2]

Lovely looking motor Innes Shame about the 1.6 coming out but power is always fun.

[InnesKongSX]

Wellll its been a while! Out at sea until september, ripped the SX into bits when I was home to a bare shell, starting my full restro! The shells pretty good bar the drivers footwell. Ive stich welded the engine bay ready for the new. Broke my heart pulling the old 1.6 out but I'll be using that for another project once I get another shell!!

I've got most of the bits for the conversion now, just looked at an engine before I went away, a low mile C20let, he says he'll keep it until I get back:) The bits I need just now are: A drivers door, two new front wings. I think id rather second hand gen wings, the patern panels I got last time were a bitch to fit, all the suage lines were miles off!

So keep your eyes peeled for my nut and bolt restro:D

INnes

[InnesKongSX]

Hello dudes! Its been a while!

I'm home and I have been busy! Got the car completely stripped out and on my roll-over jig! Just started stripping all the wax oil off and I now have the underneath nice and shiny bare metal. Got a few thing to do under there before I get any paint on. Two drain holes and a drivers side foot well to weld in and few other little bits and pieces. Im going to copy Graham (GTEMAN) and extend my drains out from the sills. The sills aren't bad, they were done the last time but I'm going to go for all new panels all around. I'm still collecting bits and have my eye on an engine, the last deal fell through but this one looks better and its quite close to where I get the ferry form the mainland. He also has an F28 with the 2WD conversion so that's a bonus:) Only 49K on the engine and box:) I'll get some pictures up later hopefully:)

Innes

[InnesKongSX]

Just a wee teaser I found from last week! Sorry about the crap picture!

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/PIC101287412156422.jpg

And the other toy I bought a last year..been spending my money in this rather than the mk2:( I bought it standard, Z20let, vxr blower and actuator with twin seals regal boost resurculation valve, 11l intercooler, 63mm chrome piping all around, unknown exhaust, twin core motorsport rad, eibach springs, BBS LM 18x8 with 215/35 streeech:D Got a few bits coming for this too, the EDS remap tool and a GSI bumper to let my intercooler out. And a set of coilovers. That should me about done with it I think:) I was looking at pistons and rods this morning but I think I will leave it until after Xmas, I really need to get cracking with the MK2.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/inneskong/PIC141287665097882.jpg
innes

[Gteman]

I'm really liking the astra Innes, I wasn't overly keen on the shape when they first came out but they have grown on me...
Is the jig bought or home made ??