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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Powerflex Black Series Poly Bushes
Powerflex Black Series range has been developed for ultimate performance, motorsport, track and race applications offering the most precise and accurate alignment for a wide range of chassis. Designed for the Track – Ready to Race – Engineered to be the best. Powerflex Black Series bushes are manufactured using a 95 Shore A compound to […]
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 […]