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Paulbradd Astra Craftsman
Joined: 11 Aug 2015 Posts: 58
Location: West wales
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 10:54 pm Post subject: Time to upgrade... |
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It's now time to upgrade the suspension and engine in my mk1
Need it lower and better handling
Need more power...
Currently 100% standard 1983 1.2
Who's got some parts ??
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davestar7 Astra Veteran
Joined: 31 May 2005 Posts: 1267
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 2:45 pm Post subject: |
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That is a lovely example, have you got any more photos?
First upgrade should be brakes I think, ATE calipers and vented disks from the Mk2 Astra bolt straight on, you'll need bigger wheels to accommodate them though. Plus either modifying the dust shield or just ripping it off
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Dave Astra Specialist
Joined: 22 Jul 2010 Posts: 162
Location: cumbria
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Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 9:56 am Post subject: |
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I have ATE calipers
with vented disk brakes off a mk3 on mine just bolted on using mk1 bolts.
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Paulbradd Astra Craftsman
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Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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I'll try post a few more pics later, need to resize them..
If I buy a calibra 2 liter 8 valve how much of that can I use on the Astra ?
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davestar7 Astra Veteran
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Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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Probably quite a lot! I'm sure one of the more technical Mk1 guys will be along shortly
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Paulbradd Astra Craftsman
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Location: West wales
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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Just bought a gte 1.8 engine for my NEV...
Will my mounts be ok or do I need gte mounts ?
I also need down pipes and loom :/
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Dimpas Astra Old Hand
Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 755
Location: Athens - Greece
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 8:50 am Post subject: |
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Lot of things to be done so to have the 1.8 property installed !
Match the electrics from the 1.2 to the 1.8
injection Fuel tank
New fuel lines
New engine mounts and gear box
Big radiator you should relocate the lower radiator mounts if not a crossmember
Brakes Brakes Brakes
Front and rear antiroll bar
What about shocks ?
You need a new exhaust too
All above need money time and effort .
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mark1 Astra Expert
Joined: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 1708
Location: Ruislip
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:33 am Post subject: |
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Match the electrics from the 1.2 to the 1.8
injection Fuel tank
New fuel lines
New engine mounts and gear box
Big radiator you should relocate the lower radiator mounts if not a crossmember
Brakes Brakes Brakes
Front and rear antiroll bar
What about shocks ?
You need a new exhaust too
All above need money time and effort .
Also big block legs
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Paulbradd Astra Craftsman
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Location: West wales
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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Changed my mind on the 1.8 as been offered a 2 litre GTE engine, with gearbox and loom...
I was thinking about getting those bilstein b45's from tweeks
First job is to get the old 1.2 out etc
Anyone got any bits ??
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nelson c. Astra Enthusiast
Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Posts: 311
Location: Portugal
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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Dimpas wrote: | Lot of things to be done so to have the 1.8 property installed !
Match the electrics from the 1.2 to the 1.8
injection Fuel tank
New fuel lines
New engine mounts and gear box
Big radiator you should relocate the lower radiator mounts if not a crossmember
Brakes Brakes Brakes
Front and rear antiroll bar
What about shocks ?
You need a new exhaust too
All above need money time and effort . |
You mention a rear arb, is this suposed to came from the factory on all GTE´s, or you mean it as an upgrade?
I´m asking you this, because my GTE didn´t came with a rear arb, unless you mean that arb that comes inside the rear beam. but that even my 1.2´s and the 1.3´s have those.
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Ash Space Kadett
Joined: 29 Jul 2005 Posts: 4717
Location: Germany/Morecambe
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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Upgrade the rear to discs if your doing the rest.
Its only a slight improvement on the road but worth it if you want to drive a bit more spiritedly.
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Dimpas Astra Old Hand
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Location: Athens - Greece
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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I have on my C20XE Kadett d the rear beam with discs . There is an internal antiroll bar BUT i have installed an external one from a SAAB 900 ... With the 24 mm front the Kadett ( MK1) is a train on rails !
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Paulbradd Astra Craftsman
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 11:11 pm Post subject: |
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What drive shafts will fit straight in ?
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mark1 Astra Expert
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Location: Ruislip
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Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 8:19 am Post subject: |
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Paulbradd wrote: | What drive shafts will fit straight in ? |
Any big block ones mate
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Ash Space Kadett
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Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 11:03 am Post subject: |
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Can't you use corsa shafts/hubs and make small block legs work without the need to change?
I think Jon knows the combination.
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