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Astra H 1.6 VVT SXI

Introduction

Hello everybody,
Some of you may already know me, I recently upgraded cars from a 1.2 Fiat Grande Punto to this 1.6 SXI with XP kit and penta alloys. Higher miles than the GP but I won't be driving it long as off to uni in September!
I bought it cheap as it is scrapped down the side and the alloys are in poor condition, but have already refurbed one of the alloys, replaced the damaged front wing and the rest of the cosmetic damage (scuff on front bumper, scrape down door, scuffs on rear quarter panel) is getting repaired next week.

I plan on doing a few subtle things to improve the car aesthetically (from my point of view) so peoples opinions are welcome :)

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Already removed the 'astra' off the boot trim:

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A man bought and took away the Punto today but here is a picture of the two together:

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The other day I also put black vinyl behind the griffin badge, and also a bit of red detailing

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As the calipers are very obvious with the penta alloys, I decided to paint the calipers red!

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thought i'd come and see what updates you have and what an update that sounds great mate and car is looking grand as always ;)

Jordan.

Sorry for the late reply, been so busy lately and haven't had time to come on here! Thanks a lot mate, she does sound lovely I must say.

No updates at all I'm afraid, well, there is one but it isn't a good one :(
As I'm off to uni in 3 weeks I have taken the coilovers off. They sold within minutes so it's back on standard suspension now. Looks so high :( but still, the car needs to go soon so thought it would be a good time to take them off. Here's some pictures how she stands now:

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Been a long time since I've been on this forum! As you know I got rid of the Punto for the Astra, but back in September I got rid of that for this!

http://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&type=view&id=164207

Wanted something old that wouldnt depreciate while at uni but something fun to drive when I am back from uni at easter etc.

Anyway, I've now almost finished my first year of Uni and over the summer I'm going to be commuting to work and back most days and in September when I'm back at uni I'll be driving to my lectures etc instead of bus. So, I have now decided to sell up the Golf and go for something more practical - I'm thinking Astra VXR ;)
That's all for now!
Hope everyone is well,

All the best
 
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