Ian
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Need to be sensible for a bit so I'm giving it to my mum who is going to trade it on a 2005 Freelander. She had her Astra G GSi written off over Christmas so she needs another car but didn't get enough for a VXR and her GSi was one owner, 20k miles, full leather, sunroof. There was nothing out there comparable so she is moving away from Vauxhall. Would make a nice buy-back for someone to strip but she didn't ask how much as it is a bit of hassle.
Means I get the green Freelander full time which if I'm completely honest is a lot of fun, moreso than being punched in the back every time you go over a bump in the Astra. If you see my other thread the other day you'll see the bargain wheels I'm getting at the weekend which should improve the looks a little. I've also found some cheap X5 17" wheels which I'm going to take the tyres off and use the rims as hose reels as they're worthless to a BMW owner. Tyres a bit bigger than LR fitment which I'm happy about as it will raise the car a little and lower the revs on the motorway. Complete opposite to boy racer stuff, that.
Also getting the Corsa back in Feb so I can start a full months tax. Painted not so long ago, just had a rebuild so that should be running nice. Can't wait to hear that again.
[Edited on 29-01-2008 by Ian]
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Whittie
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Wheels will look good on it. What engine size is it?
Fancy buying some SA rears for the corsa? Would love to see what they look like on a white one 
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Ian
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Both FL are TD4.
Yeah SA would be good if some came up. Don't think its been done on white car?
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Steve X16XE
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Sounding good.
Going any further with the off road mods?
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Whittie
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Can't remember seeing any on a white one to be fair. Should imagine that they'd look good.
I'll give you a shout when they turn up 
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Matt H
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What day mate? We doing this with the wheels still?
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Whittie
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quote:
Originally posted by Matt H
What day mate? We doing this with the wheels still?
BBS alloys on yours....?
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Ian
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You having a set for yours?
Steve - not sure. I fancy a snorkel and some guards but also I do want a proper car again at some point so I might still trade that in the summer and buy a Disco for playing.
See what bits come up cheap really.
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Ian
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Matt I've got Turbo rims to go back on so I'll do that. Also might change the springs back to standard ones and Ebay the lowered ones.
So no rush on you coming over, they'll wait. Did you decide how much you don't want to pay yet?
I've no idea.... 
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Whittie
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
You having a set for yours?
See what bits come up cheap really.
Corsa? They're meant to go on the corsa, but It may be sold by the time the lights get here.
Not sure what i'm doing with it yet. I'm pretty sure i'm buying an astra gsi next month, may keep the corsa.
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Ian
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Well if you get stuck you'll certainly move the lights on easy enough.
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Fonz
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the Astra you love?
i thought that was apart of you!!?!
there was a thread fe months back asking if you should get a VXR or stick with it. cam to to the conclusion you love it too much to part with it....
obv the Land Rover bug has hit hard!!
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Matt H
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
Matt I've got Turbo rims to go back on so I'll do that. Also might change the springs back to standard ones and Ebay the lowered ones.
So no rush on you coming over, they'll wait. Did you decide how much you don't want to pay yet?
I've no idea....
You were sending me pics/tyre info
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Matt H
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quote:
Originally posted by Fonz
the Astra you love?
i thought that was apart of you!!?!
there was a thread fe months back asking if you should get a VXR or stick with it. cam to to the conclusion you love it too much to part with it....
obv the Land Rover bug has hit hard!!
Was a monaro, but apparently they're a bit bollocks in dis-used quarrys 
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Ian
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Ya, best do that. Might give it a clean tomorrow, see what time I'm away from work.
I do love the Astra and I will miss it but I have a longer term plan which involves being sensible in the short term and then buying something better later. The reason I didn't want to swap the Astra is that there's nothing comparable that isn't considerably more expensive.
It was either this or my mum struggle to find something she likes, so I thought it best to go this way.
Edit - Matt you need to try it, its ace.
[Edited on 23-01-2008 by Ian]
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Matt H
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There's a big course thing just down the road from me, fella I know does it & he's PROPER into it, stickered up, reinforced the lot His Mrs wanted a little car to potter about in so he got her a defender with the snorkel etc
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IvIarkgraham
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how long has te corsa been at bat?
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Ian
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Not sure, few months. I'm in no rush.
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ShEp
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
Matt I've got Turbo rims to go back on so I'll do that. Also might change the springs back to standard ones and Ebay the lowered ones.
So no rush on you coming over, they'll wait. Did you decide how much you don't want to pay yet?
I've no idea....
What are the springs lowered by?
££? 
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Ian
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50mm from standard, about 30mm on mine.
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ShEp
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would be the same on mine then as its a Gsi
hmm, I'll bear it in mind, but idealy I'm after coilovers, Just got to find out which ones ad how long its going to take me to save
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ClaireF
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hope takin it of roading hehe
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Ian
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Deal is done! Deposit on this -
Pick it up as soon as I get my reg docs back after taking the plate off.
[Edited on 29-01-2008 by Ian]
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Jay
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Picture isnt working for me?
Edit: Is now  smart that
[Edited on 29-01-2008 by JayM]
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All Torque
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Cool as.
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