Enlarged Silicone Inlet Hose for Astra J GTC VXR. A direct replacement for the factory inlet hose, this silicone hose has been enlarged throughout its length for improved air flow, tapering only at the end to fit onto the turbo. This hose is smoothed out removing all the steps and convolutes found in the factory […]
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Courtenay Trio Excells at Thunder Road
For the third year in a row Courtenay Sport powered cars have come away victorious from Thunder Road, which this year was held on Saturday 8th August at the former RAF Woodbridge airbase. The Thunder Road event is aimed at Performance VAUXHALL road going cars including all VXR models and is only open to road […]
New Astra for the Racetrack
Rüsselsheim…. Opel is expanding its activities in customer touring car racing. Based on the new Astra, which will celebrate its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) this September (2015), the motorsports division of the Rüsselsheim-based carmaker is developing a touring car in accordance with the current regulations of the TCR series for national […]
Something Different
Something a little different…… Brought to us for an independent examination and mechanical inspection. The subject of an insurance claim (from a well known ‘local’ insurer) the car had suffered lower front end damage to the water radiator and dry sump set up. We were asked to carry out an inspection and to check that […]
EBC GD Sport Discs
Over the next few months EBC GD Sport Discs will change from gold to black. The current gold coating is being phased out and will be replaced by a Black GEOMET coating, which is a new long lasting corrosion resistant finish. This means that over the next few months the traditional gold finished EBC discs […]
Engine Bed/Subframe Bushes – Astra G/H and Zafira A/B
Front End Improvement for Astra G/H and Zafira A/B. Poweflex have engineered a solution to replace the factory engine bed/subframe bushes in Astra G/H and Zafria A/B which can be prone to failure and contribute to vague handling. These stiffer engine bed bushes help improve the front end feel of the car especially during turn-in […]
Corsa 1.6 Turbo VXR Aluminium Water Radiator
Due to increasing demand we have once again joined forces with market leader’s Pro Alloy to fabricate an uprated aluminium water radiator for the VXR and 1.6 turbo engined Corsa D. The new radiator had to be an all alloy construction featuring welded end tanks; this eliminates the common issue on Corsa D water radiators […]
How Waterless Coolant Works.
Water is an excellent fluid for cooling whilst in a liquid state, but when water turns to steam it has virtually no capacity for heat transfer. Evans is a superior fluid for transferring heat in engines because it remains in a liquid state until above 180°C. This article details the benefits of a significantly higher […]
Astra J VXR Remapping
We had another Astra J VXR in for mapping this week and it is good news that we are now seeing more and more of them. ECU remapping alone makes such a big improvement. Otherwise a standard car, the ecu was treated to some enhancement offering much more mid range power and torque with good […]
Turbosmart Recirculation Valve
We have been sent this lovely looking Turbosmart recirculation valve to try for the KKK K04/K06 turbocharger, which we rather like the look of. Once we’ve had a chance to evaluate it fully we’ll report back. In the meantime please enjoy this stylish piece of automotive add-on
Uprated Exhaust Mounts
We have noticed that the universal exhaust rubber/mount used on many many popular Vauxhall/Opel applications including Astra H VXR, is not very strong and over time has a tendency to perish, stretch and split, consequently requiring replacement. Often failure can occur quite quickly, especially on a modified car. Added to this on performance models and […]
Do you have a Hotmail, MSN or Live email account??
If you have any of the following types of email accounts from the likes of Hotmail, MSN, Live, Gmail, Googlemail, Yahoo then please please please check your spam folder for emails if you have been in contact with us. It has become apparent over the last few months that Microsoft web-based email accounts especially, but […]
Time Attack Set Up Check
We recently had the Courtenay Sport backked DCE Motorsport run Time Attack Astra VXR back for set-up check, after a spot of bad luck at the previous round at Donington Park. Some gravel ingress into the cambelt area caused severe damage to the engine, resulting in a last minute engine swap for the car, to […]
Pagid RS29 Pads Available
Pagid RS29 Pad For the serious fast road and track day enthusiasts who appreciate an excellent brake pad, we now have in stock Pagid RS29 pads for the following calipers: AP (VXR) 6 Pot (used in 362mm Vectra VXR kit) Alcon 4498 4 Pot Monoblock calipers (used in the Alcon Xtreme Brake Kits) K Sport […]
Time Attack Results Round One Cadwell Park Club Class
Time Attack 2013 Astra H VXR – Picture: © Rich SamsWe are pleased to report a very successful opening round at Cadwell Park for the Courtenay Sport Racing backed DCE Motorsport entry in the 2013 Time Attack series, driven by Will Watson. In somewhat ‘chilly’ but dry conditions, (the word Baltic was heard mentioned on […]
Time Attack 2013 – Courtenay Sport Racing Astra VXR – The Season Begins
Monday April 1st sees the start of the 2013 Time Attack Championship at Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire. For 2013 Courtenay Sport Racing are backing and sponsoring the DCE Motorsport entry into the Time Attack Series. The car is an Astra H VXR which is driven by existing customer and owner Will Watson and has been […]
Astra VXR GTx3076R Development…… 559bhp & Video
Further Development of this car has seen us change the turbo to a Garret GTx3076R along with a custom made 100mm diameter inlet pipe. Target BHP was something on the right side of 500 BHP. With 99 octane UK pump fuel we saw 525 BHP but this was on the limit of our UK fuel […]
Poly Gearbox/Side Mount – Astra H/Zafira 2.0T, VXR and CDTi
We identified a weakness in the gearbox mount (left had side mount) on Astra H VXR and CDTi models, whereby these are prone to failure caused by splitting. Additionally for fast road and trackday use the ability to strengthen this factory mount will reduce its movement. With Powerflex we have now produced an insert which […]
Astra H VXR Carbon Fibre Parts
A new range of Carbon Fibre components are soon to be available from Courtenay Sport. We have recently carried out trial fitting and evaluation and will will release the items very soon. We will have available for Astra VXR the ‘V’ for the front grille, the Front Lower Splitter, the Rear Diffuser and covers for […]
Courtenay Sport Key Rings
Courtenay Sport Key Ring. A black simulated leather key ring with metal surround and a high quality Dome Resin Courtenay Sport Logo in Silver on a black background, giving a 3D look. Measures approximately 84mm x 28mm (excludes ring) Overall Length approximately 106mm £5.50 Now Available from our Online Web Shop. This link will take […]