We recently had the job of improving the stopping and handling on an Astra H. This included supplying and fitting a D2 6 Pot 356mm front brake kit, complemented by a rear 292mm brake upgrade with vented rear 8G discs and new calipers. Additionally a Premium Suspension package was also supplied and fitted: B8 dampers […]
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Astra 1.9 CDTi Single Mass Flywheel
We recently had this lovely Astra H 888 CDTi (Z19DTH engine with M32 gearbox) in for a lighter single mass flywheel (removing the dual mass flywheel) and sprung clutch assembly due to slight clutch slip on the factory clutch. At the same time we also overhauled the gearbox fitting new bearings throughout and the later […]
M32 Gearbox Bearings and Late Endcase
Another M32 gearbox from an Astra H in for bearing replacement and upgrade to the later endcase with larger endcase bearings. This gearbox had covered some 90,000 miles before need to have the bearings replaced, and whilst the box was off the car for overhaul the later endcase which features additional oil galleries and larger […]
Rear Brake Lines – Astra H/Zafira B
Some pictures for reference, in gallery form and in no particular order, showing our braided rear brake hoses fitted on Astra H VXR. These should offer some help with installation of the rear braided brake lines. The brackets from the factory brake lines can be reused to accept the new braided brake lines. Remove the […]
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 […]
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:
Astra VXR Rolling Road Health Check
It is always useful to have a car checked from time to time on the rolling road, as it can show up potential running issues. We had this Astra H VXR Nürburgring brought in for a health check on the rolling road this week, due to it feeling ‘down on power’ after a manifold swap […]
VXRacing Door Sill Trims
VXRacing VXR Door Sill Trims Now Available. As fitted to Astra VXRacing Editon models Only £28.00 per pair
Side Gearbox/Engine Mount Fitting – Astra G/H and Zafira A/B
Astra G/H 2.0 Petrol Turbo, Astra H 1.9 CDTi, Zafira A/B 2.0 Petrol Turbo and Zafira B 1.9 CDTi have a gearbox side mount that is rubber and prone to failure. Courtenay Sport approached Powerflex to devise a solution to not only improve the original factory mount, but also give it some additional support and […]