The modification bug

ethos · 22 Jan 2008 at 20:26

Anyone else have it?

I had my astra for nearly 3 years and didn't do a thing to it...

Since i've had my vRS all I want to do is tweak and tinker with it... and it's getting expensive.

For example, I find myself wanting to get silicon hoses for the turbo pipes... no increase in power or whatever but i'm still tempted to drop £80 on a set.

Just bought a TIP for £80 which apparently can give 5-6bhp increase (up to 10bhp if mapped to it) and earlier turbo spool.

..oh and a tt arch liner so I can cut out the venting and put it into my arch liner to help keep the intercooler .. erm cooler.

Etc... etc...

I'm addicted

.... but it's fun

ethos · 22 Jan 2008 at 20:43

More than £6k? I, don't feel so bad now. Ooooh, I see you have the 1.8T... what have you done to it Firestar (That and the mazda / scooby)?

ethos · 22 Jan 2008 at 21:38

DreXeL said:
What is this 'modification bug' you speak of?

Some people say the worst strain of the bug makes the person unaware of his/her problem

ethos · 22 Jan 2008 at 22:11

Liverpool-Lad said:
TT arche liner? just drill the mofo!

Was only £15 and I wanted to do it properly, mud / crap on the intercool isn't something I'm so keen on

ethos · 23 Jan 2008 at 22:38

[TW]Fox;10956233 said:
It's a 1.9 diesel its like Group 10 insurance

a lot of insurers companies won't quote for the fabia vRS due to a lot of them being written off iirc.... and we all know insurance groups don't REALLY mean all that much.

ethos · 23 Jan 2008 at 22:38

SoliD said:
Have barely touched my astra but will be looking to modify my next car no doubt asit might actually do something to make it better, but there isnt much to do to an astra to do that.

New engine/chassis?

ethos · 23 Jan 2008 at 22:39

[TW]Fox;10956945 said:
Agreed, its to be expected when they considerably make cars that are not much cop as standard

That's the beauty, plenty of cheap upgrades to be had!!

ethos · 24 Jan 2008 at 07:02

Does this remind anyone else of the new scooby?

ethos · 26 Jan 2008 at 10:05

DreXeL said:
Only in the sense that they are both white hatchbacks :/

So not the front grill, the lights, bumper etc...?

ethos · 26 Jan 2008 at 10:15

DreXeL said:
Not really, no. Those features are vaguely the same shape (apart from the grill, which is nothing alike), but the same can be said for lots of current hatchbacks...

Get your eyes tested man

ethos · 28 Jan 2008 at 11:07

The TIP pipe is now on, has smoothed things out a bit and feels more lively. Front splitter is also fitted!! Oh... and the TT arch liner vent to keep the intercooler cooler

ethos · 29 Jan 2008 at 08:00

lordrobs said:
Lovely motor ethos but you need to get hold of some 17's for it.

Thanks, yes- would really like to get some 17s for it....

My 16s are in mint condition and all the tires (Dunlop SP sport 2000) are all 5-6mm so plenty left.

Wouldn't mind spending like £50-100 (max) upgrading but i'd want to have a good set of tires with the 17s too :cool:

...which won't happen.

ethos · 29 Jan 2008 at 09:21

Lordrobs, have you tried a different insurer? Chris Knott gives 10% off for briskoda member and seems good for mods. Ok, they don't have the best reputation... but still.

What mileage has yours done? I plan on taking mine to skoda until it hits 100kish I reckon. Really impressed with their prices/services so far. (£130 for the 60k service including brake flush/fluid).

I doubt Jabba would offer anything massively over skoda / a good local indy other than a higher price (awesome for remaps though or upgrades though).