Another Astra J VXR in for front pipe fitting (shown centre front), followed by mapping and rolling road set up. After mapping and set up, on 97RON fuel, this particular car achieved 324bhp and 357lb ft torque.
Tag: Astra J VXR
Astra J VXR Stage 1+
Another Astra J VXR in for our increasingly popular Stage 1+ tuning package, comprising of front pipe fitting, ecu remap and rolling road set up. This car made a respectable 320bhp and 339 lb ft torque.
Astra J VXR Stage 3
A change to the more common Astra J VXRs we see in Arden Blue, this time in the much less seen but equally stunning Power Red. The car had already been fitted with a full 3″ Piper turbo back exhaust system and an Airtec cooler and induction kit when it arrived with us and when […]
More Astra J VXR Mapping
Another Astra J VXR in for mapping, in the ever popular blue, this time from another repeat customer who was more than pleased with work we carried out to his previous car a Vectra VXR. Already fitted with an induction kit and our 3″ pre-cat removal pipe the car came in for mapping and full […]
Astra J VXR Mapping
We are seeeing an ever increasing number of Astra J VXRs in for remapping and rolling road set up. As with Astra H VXR, blue seems to be a popular colour. This car came to us with a pre cat removal pipe and Evoms kit already fitting. After mapping and rolling road set up the […]
Astra J VXR Stage 1+
Another Astra J VXR in for a Stage1+ tuning package, which is proving to be a very popular option for many owners. The first stage is to benchmarck the power of the standard car. It had already had a generic flash map installed via a well known hand held tuning box, so we first ran […]
Astra J VXR Stage 3 Package
Courtenay Sport Stage 3: Remap, Front Pipe, Free Flowing Cat Section, Induction Kit, Intercooler Stage 3 is the final stage upgrade using the standard factory K04 Turbo. This package consists of pre-cat deletion, replacing the OE factory front pipe and first cat first cat with our free flowing 3” cat-less front pipe (also used in our […]
Astra J VXR – Stage 1+ Upgrade
This Astra J VXR came to us for a Stage1+ conversion. This was a lovely low mileage example which had covered under 4,000 miles and was finished in Buzz Blue paintwork. The first part of the process was to check the vehicle on the rolling road and benchmark it. This car made 278 bhp and […]
Astra J VXR Stage 2
Astra J VXR’s are becoming more and more popular for tuning now and here is another example. White seems to be a popular choice on this model. This car was brought to us for a Stage 2 Tuning package which consists of a replacement 76mm downpipe to remove the restrictive pre-cat, a revised silicone inlet […]
Astra J VXR Stage 3
Another Astra J VXR in for mapping, fitted with all the right components for Stage 3; Full 3″ Turbo Back Exhaust with pre-cat removal, CSRacing Intercooler, enlarged inlet hose, Induction Kit.
Astra J VXR Day
Returning after the Christmas and New Year break to work on more Astra J VXRs.
Astra J VXR Development
This summer has seen a substantial increase in tuning demand for the A20NFT engine. This combined with the ECU’s use in the new Corsa E VXR has seen us spending many hours on the dyno looking at data with Stephan getting his teeth firmly into the intricacies, oddities, protocol and hidden depths of the Delco […]
Enlarged Silicone inlet Hose for Astra J VXR
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 […]
DAP Springs Astra J VXR
Manufacturered Exclusively for Courtenay Sport. Probably the ultimate fast road springs for this chassis. Lowers the VXR chassis by about 20-25mm. For excellent road holding whilst maintaining good ride quality. Priced at £183.95 per set. Following our very successful and much acclaimed DAP R Astra H VXR spring kit we now have our DAP R […]
Uprated Enlarged Performance Intercooler – Astra J VXR
Once again we have joined forces with industry leaders Pro Alloy to develop our new enlarged, uprated performance intercooler kit for the Astra J VXR. Our new intercooler is both larger in width and height than the standard unit with the core being twice as deep as the factory cooler. This represents a huge increase […]
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 […]
Astra J VXR Stage 1 Remap
Courtenay Sport Stage 1 ECU Remap Exclusive Courtenay Sport Stage 1 Software Upgrade. Software customising whilst on our rolling road optimising fuelling, full boost and ignition maps, Full Power and Torque Graph Print Outs. Our Stage 1 upgrade gives much better low end response combined with a smother and flatter torque curve, whilst at the […]
Astra J VXR Panel Filters
Courtenay Sport High Flow Panel Filters are now available for the Astra J VXR. A high flow re-useable foam panel filter for improved air flow. £34.95 + P&P Available Online Now
Astra J VXR 76mm Exhaust System
The first pictures of our New Stainless Steel Sports Exhaust System for the Astra J VXR have been released and can be seen below. The exhaust system comprises of a full turbo back 76mm system, including sports cat. It has been trial fitted to the test vehicle and checked on our rolling road. The vehicle […]