Don't know either Opel dealerships, never mind if they have the goods it's okay!Quote:
Originally Posted by Vlietje
Cheerio,
Niek
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Don't know either Opel dealerships, never mind if they have the goods it's okay!Quote:
Originally Posted by Vlietje
Cheerio,
Niek
Looks like a very nice example!! I would love such an original gsi to restore.
Thanks Gary!Quote:
Originally Posted by gary_126
Small update. Didn't do much, was in Spain for holidays last two weeks.
Bumped into this rather clean and rust free Corsa A at the local Carrefour in Tarragona. This door is like new:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture363.jpg
Upon my return I changed the old air intake duct for a new one.
Before
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture359.jpg
After (with airbox cleaned)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...cture360-1.jpg
Sourced 4 new Dunlop SP Sport 01 tyres in 175/65 R14 82H.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture364.jpg
That's it for now.
Cheers!
Jeff good nova spotting whilst on holiday - I found a 5 door nova when I was in Portugal a few years back - no rust but must have been owned by Stevie Wonder at some point as there were dents and scuffs all over !Quote:
Originally Posted by Vlietje
By the way I thought your dad worked for Michelin?
Joff
Joff,
He retired two years ago, so I'm free to choose any other brand now LOL!
BTW I don't fancy Energy Saver tyres on my Gsi... ;)
The choice was either Toyo Proxes CF1 or Dunlop SP Sport 01.
One corsa star. It's a rare special edition, good photoQuote:
Originally Posted by Vlietje
I love the fact you have managed to source a new inlet pipe, good man!
Nice car :thumb:
Cheers! I want it to be become uberclean and as original as possible. Promised that Joff once I bought it. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Balley
Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by brainsnova
Quick question, check the pic below. The top of the Gsi steeringwheel is closer to the driver then the bottom. In other words, there is a curve in the hoop when you look at it from the side. Is that normal?
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture367.jpg
By the way, notice the cool keyring my wife gave me... :d
Fitted the best radio there is to match the black Gsi dash: SONY CDX-M700R Black Panel.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture368.jpg
checked my sri steering wheel, it looks like there is a slight curve... but when placed on a flat surface you can see it is infact flat.
Cheers Gary, came to the same conclusion.Quote:
Originally Posted by gary_126
Hmmmm.... Irmscher Germany are selling 16 inch Softstar sets on their site.
I was planning on keeping the car original, but this is very tempting...
Maybe an extra set of wheels wouldn't be a bad idea after all... :roll:
You know you want Irmschers mate. You really do Teee heee heee ;)
you need some soft stats in your life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/v...g?t=1304198713
and the originals as spares!
Softstars will be sorted this winter. Had some small technical issues to solve first.
Cleaned the engine bay:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture372.jpg
The coolant hose feeding coolant to the radiator was expanding:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture369.jpg
Cleaned the cooling system cap with vinegar and boiled water because it was blocked and unable to release pressure.
Had to start the engine the last couple of days using my Superb and a set of jump leads. So sourced a new battery and cleaned the battery tray.
Before:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture396.jpg
After:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture403.jpg
Battery fitted:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture404.jpg
Fixed the HT leads, they were fitted the other way around. I assume the HT leads are corresponding to the injectors. So injector 1 is on the far left on this picture (there is a '1' on the injectorloom and that corresponds with the HT lead '1' from the DIS module.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture395.jpg
Anyone who knows the correct partnumbers for the HT lead fixing clips that are missing in this picture, my dealer couldn't find them...
Fitted clear rear clusters with new bulbs and some new NL luxury plates last night. Not to sure about the clear rears though.. will upload a pic asap.
Cheers!
Jeff,
instead of 3 separate clips, I ordered a "wire tunnel" (for lack of a better word) off an Astra-F for my GSi. This fits without mods and looks nice. Oh wait - you want everything OEM. Errrr... let me know if you want me to look up the part number mate.
Cheers,
Niek
Niekos, is this the same as Stu has on his GSI? Isn't this too wide when you use original spec leads? I think Stu is using Astra leads aswell.
Stopped by Opel Classic Parts today. Had to pick up some goodies!
The main advantage of living on the continent!! OCP is 'only' 3 hours away... ;)
My new N/S door!!
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture411.jpg
Two sets of OEM rear shocks (will be fitting Bilsteins after rebuild):
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture412.jpg
Three sets of O/S B pillar covers in the right colour:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture407.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture409.jpg
Cheers!
Oh YES, just picked up my NEW EIBACH PRO-KIT.... Think it's the last one available within Europe.
Now I'm one happy Dutch chappy... LOL
Good times buddy, your so luck living pretty close to ocp !
Very nice gsi
iain
Thanks Iain, love your project BTW, looking so good!!Quote:
Originally Posted by NOV4_SPORT
Thanks buddy, glad you like it.
iain
Nice finds on them vinyls mate, you should go buy some more if there reasonable and sell them on here!
Door cant of been cheep?
I'll find out for sure tomorrow about the postage on them bits for you.
Scott
They're only € 3,50 each. Stu also bought some few week ago. OCP has around 40 - 50 on stock. Thing is they only have the left one available.
Scott, door was € 112,50 genuine and new from OCP.
Cheers
So, Christmas is very early this year as I picked up the Eibach Pro-Kit last weekend!
Very very pleased with this set. :d
Box is knackered, but the springs are new and OK.
Here are some pics:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture439.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture437.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture440.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture442.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture443.jpg
Now I need to source me a UK GSI passenger seat to replace my driver seat...
Small update:
Bought a brand new GSI steering wheel
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...F2z2g60_12.jpg
And a new custom made stainless steel system from the cat back with 3" round tailpipe
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...1/DSCN8040.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...1/DSCN8041.jpg
That's it for now, the car goes into storage next week. Wil be fitting these goodies next spring.
nice parts mate,
don't store the car get on with it and get it done
stu
Thanks Stu! I need to get the car into storage as I don't own a garage. And I don't want it sitting outside during the fall/winter. I'll have to keep it dry and clean, can always take it out to work on it at the workshop and bring it back again. Couldn't find a new O/S door, so I've bought myself 2 very mint doors in Germany. Pics will follow...
Cheers!
P.s. Talking about finishing a project: are these B-pillar vinyls on your car yet? :roll:
done mate
vinyls on and windows back in
need to update my project thread with some photo's
stu
PORN :thumb:Quote:
Originally Posted by vlietje
Piccies to proof or it didn't happen mate! LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by 7ova
Sure is Niekos! EPS stylee...Quote:
Originally Posted by nova_niek
Sure is Niekos! EPS stylee...Quote:
Originally Posted by nova_niek
Its going to look really good when your finished it buddy.
iain
Cheers Iain, collecting all parts now. Bodywork/respray planned for next winter.
Picked up the mint doors tonight in Germany. Seller wanted to use them for his project but never got to it. He bought them from a guy who had them on his car for one year and then it was stripped. So he claimes them to be only a few years old. They look very very mint, and there's no rust. Will strip and clean them this weekend.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...WcDPg60_12.jpg
Door bottom close up:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture446.jpg
Also bought a front wing, spot the side sill clip still attached... ;)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...vlietje1/1.jpg