Another Astra H VXR in for mapping that has had a Garrett installation fitted to it. V Band Cast Manifold, Garrett GT2871HTA Motorsport Spec Turbocharger with metal bearing cage, Tial External Wastegate, AEM Dryflow Filter, 90mm AFM, 630cc Injectors, Aeromotive Fuel Pump, 80mm Inlet Pipe, 3″ Courtenay Klasen Downpipe, 3″ Courtenay Piper Exhaust System and […]
Category: Vauxhall Tuning
Garrett Conversion Astra G 2.0 Turbo
Brought to us for a full conversion, this car now features a VXR engine with LEH forged pistons and ZRP Steel Rods, our V Band Cast Manifold, Garrett GT2871HTA turbo with 4″ inlet pipe, Tial External Wastegate, 3″ Courtenay Klasen Downpipe, 3″ Courtenay Piper Exhaust System, Courtenay Klasen Camshafts, CSRacing Full Height Front Mounted Intercooler, […]
Astravan 1.9 CDTi Upgrades
Upgrade work for this Astravan H CDTi included a new uprated clutch, new gearbox bearings and a Quaife Limited Slip Differential to help with the Stage 3 power and torque.
VX220 2.2 Upgrades
This very clean low mileage VX220 2.2 came to us for some pre trackday checks and upgrades prior to its owner getting involved in doing some UK track days. Apart from the obvious fluid changes; oil (5w-40 Fully Synthetic) and filter, brake fluid and gearbox oil (75w-90 Fully Synthetic), the spark plugs were also replaced […]
Turbosmart Recirculation Valves Now Available
Turbosmart Kompact Shortie Series Recirculation Valves have been specifically designed to suit BorgWarner EFR and KKK turbos. Unlike the standard, plastic valves that use un-reinforced rubber diaphragms and are known to crack or split under increased boost, the new BW/KKK Kompact valves uses an O-Ring sealed piston which, coupled with their billet aluminium construction give […]
Astra H VXR – Uprated Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel
This Astra H VXR Nürburgring came to us for an uprated CSRacing clutch and lightweight billet steel flywheel, due to the fact the factory clutch had started to slip occasionlly. The car had covered a shade over 91,000 miles and was originally modified to Stage 3 in 2008 at around 3,500 miles, virtually from new. […]
VX220 Tuning
Recently in for some fairly extensive modifications were this brace of VX220s. The 2.2 underwent a Stage 1 supercharger conversion, an uprated fuel pump with 48L alloy fuel tank and rolling road set up. The turbo model had a chargecooler system fitted, along with uprated fuel pump and uprated clutch, 80mm air flow meter and […]
KW Clubsport Coilover Kit for Astra H VXR
We have recently fitted a KW Clubsport Coilover kit to our Astra H VXR track car, which was running a Bilstein B8 set up with Courtenay DAP Race Spec springs. The Clubsport kit is the prefered choice for a track biased suspension for a car that is used predominantly on track (more than it is […]
Engine Bed/Subframe Bushes – Astra G/H and Zafira A/B
We prepared a second subframe and fitted the uprated bushes to it prior to fitting it to one of our track day cars. Astra H Subframe with uprated purple road spec polyurethane subframe bushes fitted. Astra H Subframe with uprated black track spec polyurethane subframe bushes fitted. This is due to be fitted to our […]
Astra G – LSD and Uprated Clutch and Flywheel
We recently had this Astra G GSi Turbo in with us to have a Quaife Limited Slip Differential fitted into the F23 gearbox and whilst the gearbox was off the car we had the opportunity to fit a lightweight billet steel flywheel and uprated clutch cover and 6 paddle disc, in preparation for some big […]
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 […]
Poly Bushed Front Wishbones – Astra G/H
Now Available, we have direct replacement front wishbones for Astra G and H models. These front wishbones are brand new and come pre-fitted with uprated 85 Shore polyurethane wishbone bushes in black and a brand new high quality OEM ball joint. This will make fitting uprated poly bushes far easier and much more straightforward. No […]
KW V3 Coilover Kit – Astra G Turbo
Upgrading the suspension on this Astra G Turbo with a KW V3 inox line adjustable coilover kit.
Astra H VXR K06 Conversion
One of our recent jobs was this Astra H VXR, brought in to have a K06 turbocharger fitted (complete with an uprated recirculation valve), along with our CSRacing Full Height Front Mounted Intercooler. Whilst in our workshop it was also converted to Evans Power Cool 180 Waterless Coolant. Already fitted with a 70mm exhaust system […]
KW Clubsport Coilovers 2 Way Suspension
We have just taken delivery of a KW Clubsport 2 Way Coilover suspension kit for our Astra H Sprint track car, which will be fitted over the coming weeks and set up prior to its first outing in 2015. Here’s a preview:
Brake and Chassis Upgrades – Astra H 1.9 CDTi
Enhancements being carried out to the brakes and suspension on an Astra H 1.9CDTi (150 PS) 3 door sport hatch. To improve the chassis our Courtenay Sport Clubman Plus fast road suspension upgrade was fitted, which is a full kit that includes original equipment (OE) genuine Astra VXR dampers and a set of DAP Road […]
Speedline Turini Alloy Wheels
Type 2120 – Turini. 8″x18″, 65.1mm, 5x110PCD ET38mm (possibly ET35mm) for Astra H VXR fitment. We would like to have these Speedline Turini flow-formed 18″ wheels manufactured for Vauxhall/Opel fitment. If there is enough interest we will get a small batch of wheels made in 3 colours: Silver, Anthracite and Gold. The flowforming process makes […]
Front Poly ARB Bushes 21mm
21mm Front Polyurethane Anti Roll Bar bushes have been added to our online catalogue for Astra H models including OPC/VXR and CDTi 3 door and 5 door models. These are designed to replace the original 2 piece factory anti roll bar bushes on Astra H models which run a 21mm bar and are available in […]
Astravan 1.9 CDTi Stage 3+ Tuning Package
We had this Astravan 1.9CDTi here recently for a few days undergoing some fairly extensive upgrades to cover the engine, brakes and chassis. Performance: A Stage 3+ conversion. The van was fitted with our hybrid turbo charger, full 2.5″ stainless steel exhaust system (turbo back), full height CSRacing Intercooler and 80mm Air Flow Meter with […]
Gold Plug Magnetic Sump Plugs
Gold Plug manufactures Magnetic Sump Drain Plugs of the highest quality. Constructed from a 303 Stainless Steel body that houses the strongest, highest temperature, N45SH Neodymium magnet available. The magnet is secured in place with a proprietary 2 step process and will never come out. Advancements in technology and materials means Gold Plug is continually […]