Astra GTE 16v Turbo

[Allen Mead]

Thought it was about time I posted in here, especially as i have actually been working on the car this weekend.

The task was to fit the new suspension struts and steering arms and new brakes.

As it turned out, I only completed one side as it looks like the springs and dampers are forest spec as it raised the car by about 2 inches!!!.

Anyway, here's some pics;


Close up of steering arm joint to rack - you can see the bolt isn't done up properly, it can't be as it needs a spacer.


As above.


Gratuitous engine shot.


New brakes and strut fitted, jesus, Is that high!


Close up.


General suspension shot.


General suspension shot.


General suspension shot.


Standard side.


Close up of standard ride height.


General side shot on the modified side.


General side shot on the modified side.


Close up of suspension.


Wheel off.


Wheel off.


General suspension shot.


Steering arm.


New brake line made by yours truly.

[Kris]

Re: Astra GTE 16v Turbo

Looking superb Meady ,didnt relise that the caliper gets moved to the back with the conversion ?.

[Allen Mead]

Re: Astra GTE 16v Turbo

It's the suspension legs that move the caliper to the rear.

[Orange Peel]

Re: Astra GTE 16v Turbo

Very nice indeed Allen

Is it sitting a bit high?

[Allen Mead]

Re: Astra GTE 16v Turbo

Yeah, just abit. The springs that are on it are the same length but a lot thicker, so the care doeen't settle it'll stay raised like that as the struts and springs are for the forest.

[_SBD16v]

Re: Astra GTE 16v Turbo

porn

[Pablo Escablanche]

Re: Astra GTE 16v Turbo

OMG think am needing to sit down..its out in the sunshine......... progress on car looks good mate loving the big brakes i see you have had the rear body work sorted ie door strip....

[Allen Mead]

Re: Astra GTE 16v Turbo

Yo dude, yeah, it's been great

[Sipo]

Re: Astra GTE 16v Turbo

Oooooh i do love the look of those front brakes! Are they twin discs too?

[Allen Mead]

Re: Astra GTE 16v Turbo

Do you mean are they vented? If so, then yes they are.

[Tom]

Re: Astra GTE 16v Turbo

looks good matey

What size discs are those ?

[Allen Mead]

Re: Astra GTE 16v Turbo

looks good matey

What size discs are those ?

Cheers dude! The rotors are 335mm

[ehoulton]

Re: Astra GTE 16v Turbo

good stuff Allen... your car looks great.

[Kris]

Re: Astra GTE 16v Turbo

I love your mk2 Meady

[Tony K]

Re: Astra GTE 16v Turbo

Alloys look pukka, what brand and size are they?