Patrick
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Registered: 25th Apr 02
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Well stage one of the subtle mods for my car is complete. Got the car back from the bodyshop on Monday and am very pleased with the results. If anyone needs any work done in the SE London area I can definately recommend 'Warren Coachworks' in Bexleyheath, top lads and the price wasn't bad either. Colour match and finish is perfect.
I have taken some pictures but must apologise for the quality of them. It's my new digi camera and I haven't really sussed out how to use it properly yet. The fact that the sun was going down and the car wasn't fully clean (just threw a few buckets of water over it!) didn't help either.
Here's the pics of how it looks at the moment:







And how it was previously:



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I still have a few things planned for the bodywork. Namely sorting the holes where the missing foglights are, fitting some Irmscher mirrors and a few other subtle mods.
I have the suspension sitting at home, just waiting for my new wheels to arrive, which I have been told are on back order and will take around 3-4 weeks! Apparently the factories in Europe don't work through the summer?!?! 
Then it will be off to Courtenay Sport to have their Stage Three upgrade with VXR turbocharger and front mounted intercooler. Currently debating whether to add a Dbilas turbo manifold and cams to that.
Then finally, once I have purchased a 7-seater for daily use and for the girlfriend to drive, I will be stripping the interior out completely and fitting a rollcage and a couple of bucket seats.
Getting quite pleased with it. I was actually thinking about selling this, so glad I didn't now! 
**Sorry for the mahoosive post**
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3CorsaMeal
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looks so much better with the gsi front 
v.v.nice coupe 
am still unsure what the back needs, most coupes look a bit perculiar
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Marc
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First time I've seen yuor Astra Patricia GSi bumper suits it so much!
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Carl
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liking that.
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a_j_mair
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Registered: 23rd Jan 04
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i would remove the badges on the back
look poop IMO as they are all different sizes and styled text
bumper looks 
what wheels you getting?
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jr
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Registered: 20th May 02
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will be nice
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N90ATH
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looks nice mate
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Patrick
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quote: Originally posted by Patrick
quote: Originally posted by a_j_mair
what wheels you getting?
18" Pro Race 1.2's like the ones on the new Astra 888 but in 'Racing Silver' £899 which I thought wasn't too bad as I upgraded to Toyo T1-R's all round. It was going to cost £799 but didn't fancy Marshall's.
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Half Pint
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Looking good pat, can believe the last couple of pictures as i'm confused as to why your car is still in one piece with wheels on...
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mark_d
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like it 
id de-badge it and also get plain plates (ie.no badge and company on). other than that, will look very nice when wheels and suspension goes on
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whitter45
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massive improvement but unsure about rear bumper skirts
From the side shot they make the front bumper look high in comparrsion
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GT4Brody
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Looking good, simillar to mine (before the irmshir bits and gsi bumper) have debated weather or not to go down that route, but have decided i actually like it without spoiler etc, just going for subtle on mine. However you cant beat the gsi front on any mk 4 .
Nice, not sure about stripping out a coupe, but if thats what you wanna do...
Also cant decide wather or not to debadge, same with yours!
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Ojc
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You need to clean your wheels you fanny.
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SetH
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what mobile rolling road is that? look at the piss ant office desk fan? wtf is that giong to do?
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Patrick
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quote: Originally posted by Ojc
You need to clean your wheels you fanny.
I know the wheels need cleaning, as did the car. Like I said (just threw a couple of buckets of water over it). Will clean the wheels once they are off as I am selling them.
As for your last comment in the sentence, you cease to suprise me.
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Patrick
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quote: Originally posted by SetH
what mobile rolling road is that? look at the piss ant office desk fan? wtf is that giong to do?
That was the shite RR that was at PVS this year. Was glad when the car got off that TBH.
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Patrick
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quote: Originally posted by Half Pint
can't believe the last couple of pictures as i'm confused as to why your car is still in one piece with wheels on...
You mean because it was parked on the Ferrier? 
It was only there for 10mins, I never leave the car there for any longer.
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SetH
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quote: Originally posted by Patrick
quote: Originally posted by SetH
what mobile rolling road is that? look at the piss ant office desk fan? wtf is that giong to do?
That was the shite RR that was at PVS this year. Was glad when the car got off that TBH.
What kind of readings was it giving out?
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SetH
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Cars looking btw
spy a Courtenay sport sticker, did u drive up to northwalsham to have any work down then? quite a trek from SE.
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michael r
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looks sweet
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Patrick
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The shite RR was putting my car out at 232bhp and 262lb/ft.
It's had a couple of bits from Courtenay so far, but the major bits are yet to come..
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Half Pint
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quote: Originally posted by Patrick
quote: Originally posted by Half Pint
can't believe the last couple of pictures as i'm confused as to why your car is still in one piece with wheels on...
You mean because it was parked on the Ferrier? 
It was only there for 10mins, I never leave the car there for any longer.
i wouldn't either
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gavin18787
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liking it 
will look perfect when its lower on the new wheels 
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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willay
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about time we had some pics!! looking good
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