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by humbucker
Sat Aug 27, 2016 5:36 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: James' 1995 Manual CDX V6 Saloon
Replies: 324
Views: 137416

Re: James' 1995 Manual CDX V6 Saloon

Eek! Don't worry, there's probably nothing to worry about if the car has sailed through its MOT.
by humbucker
Fri Aug 26, 2016 7:24 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: Rear springs
Replies: 2
Views: 518

Re: Rear springs

If you have the part number, then http://www.genuinepartsearch.co.uk is a good start.
by humbucker
Fri Aug 26, 2016 1:14 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: SRi restoration project
Replies: 316
Views: 21903

Re: SRi restoration project

On the contrary; I think ilovedmymantas was trying to say that it is impossible to provide advice without knowing what was on the original quote/invoice from the bodyshop (e.g. if the floor has rotted through and there was no mention of any work to the floor in the brief, then obviously the body sho...
by humbucker
Fri Aug 26, 2016 1:08 pm
Forum: Forum Support
Topic: Missing thread
Replies: 2
Views: 1377

Re: Missing thread

Hiya,

Sale / wanted posts automatically expire after X weeks of inactivity. They're not archived. :(

Was the link http://www.genuinepartsearch.co.uk by any chance?
by humbucker
Fri Aug 26, 2016 7:49 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: SRi restoration project
Replies: 316
Views: 21903

Re: SRi restoration project

It would be interesting & informative if you posted the detailed invoice. All the interior shots present signs of accelerated rusting from the inside ( outward facing holes & large plaques ) and the floorpans appear to show signs of water staining. Did you have dampness/condensation problem...
by humbucker
Thu Aug 25, 2016 10:37 pm
Forum: Forum Support
Topic: Use of Photobucket
Replies: 23
Views: 5438

Re: Use of Photobucket

Telegram Sam wrote:
Why not just post the 24 pics on your thread? Nobody wants to go to a third party website to view an album of images when they've already opted to view the project thread/pics.
Just done that but it looks like folk are going to have to go to the 3rd party PB website after all
Fixed!
by humbucker
Thu Aug 25, 2016 10:34 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: SRi restoration project
Replies: 316
Views: 21903

Re: SRi restoration project

Tks for the tweaks, I will make a note for next time. Having said which, I think the original version of my post was less painful to see! :lol: :lol: :lol: I must admit, I'm at a loss to work out what part of the car half of those pics are showing me, and how they relate to the original brief/work ...
by humbucker
Thu Aug 25, 2016 10:23 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: SRi restoration project
Replies: 316
Views: 21903

Re: SRi restoration project

I am going to try to download from PB a selection of the pics we took showing the condition of the shell 2 years (arguably less than that) = 11 K miles after the £5K full restoration [ Image ]]Image[/url] ] [ Image ]]Image[/url] ] [ Image ]]Image[/url] ] [ Image ]]Image[/url] ] [ Image ]]Image[/url...
by humbucker
Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:54 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Z20LET components in X20XEV
Replies: 8
Views: 1804

Re: Z20LET components in X20XEV

There are plenty of big power C20LETs running modified Z20LET gaskets, so I'm sure you'll be okay. I know of a Corsa that was running 500bhp no problem on a multi-layer steel Z20LET head gasket. That's what I intend to run my Cavalier's new engine on. EDIT: oh hang on, am I reading this incorrectly?...
by humbucker
Thu Aug 25, 2016 2:15 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Vectra A 2000i 16V
Replies: 9
Views: 585

Re: Vectra A 2000i 16V

In which case, you could look for genuine (and heavily discounted) new OE parts by punching the part numbers into http://www.genuinepartsearch.co.uk
by humbucker
Thu Aug 25, 2016 2:09 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Vectra A 2000i 16V
Replies: 9
Views: 585

Re: Vectra A 2000i 16V

Where do you guys buy all your parts? I am asking because I am thinking of buying new shock absorber and springs OE spec or 'performance' parts? Bilstein B4 dampers are made to OE specification, but if you're looking for parts to enhance the ride of your Cavalier/Vectra A, then you could do a lot w...
by humbucker
Thu Aug 25, 2016 1:59 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Vectra A 2000i 16V
Replies: 9
Views: 585

Re: Vectra A 2000i 16V

Looks very clean!
by humbucker
Thu Aug 25, 2016 1:55 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: humbucker's 2007 Vectra VXR
Replies: 18
Views: 6938

Re: humbucker's 2007 Vectra VXR

Nice to see I'm on the prank phone list! The Vectra's looking nice with some nice fettling, non destructive mods. Still got the Aero or has it gone now? Thanks Dave. It's changed quite a bit since those pics were taken (see below). I'll post details of the latest updates shortly. And no, the Aero i...
by humbucker
Thu Aug 25, 2016 1:53 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: humbucker's 2007 Vectra VXR
Replies: 18
Views: 6938

Re: humbucker's 2007 Vectra VXR

My favourite colour of Vectra-C. I'm sure there is an argument for Arden Blue paint being the most successful cost option in Vauxhall's history! And the sat nav is the same as my own in the Cavalier. And that of my MV6! Surprised you have the Griffin for the start-up screen - Yours should be the VX...
by humbucker
Thu Aug 25, 2016 1:36 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: C20let trouble starting issue
Replies: 3
Views: 471

Re: C20let trouble starting issue

Duff coil pack? Lazy fuel pump?
by humbucker
Thu Aug 25, 2016 1:35 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hi folks
Replies: 6
Views: 376

Re: Hi folks

Welcome aboard! Get some pics up in the Projects, Restorations and Runarounds section of the website :)
by humbucker
Thu Aug 25, 2016 1:34 pm
Forum: Gaming, Gadgets and Computing
Topic: Windows 10
Replies: 20
Views: 2905

Re: Windows 10

Brilliant!
by humbucker
Thu Aug 25, 2016 1:29 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Z20LET components in X20XEV
Replies: 8
Views: 1804

Re: Z20LET components in X20XEV

TurboDan had a Z20LET in his Mk3 Cavalier Turbo 4x4, although I have a feeling that his was stock spec internals?
by humbucker
Tue Aug 23, 2016 10:15 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: humbucker's 2007 Vectra VXR
Replies: 18
Views: 6938

Re: humbucker's 2007 Vectra VXR

It's high time I reported on the fun I've been having with this car since buying it at the back end of last year. What a fantastic machine! I’d been toying with the idea of getting rid of my Saab 95 Aero HOT estate for some time, and while it’s true to say that the 250bhp Swede provided a seemingly ...
by humbucker
Tue Aug 23, 2016 9:24 pm
Forum: Forum Support
Topic: Use of Photobucket
Replies: 23
Views: 5438

Re: Use of Photobucket

No change as far as I can tell. This is the result of a simple copy and paste of IMG field code:

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by humbucker
Tue Aug 23, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: Lowrider Garage - Sabine's new coat
Replies: 16
Views: 2219

Re: Lowrider Garage - Sabine's new coat

Looking good! When's the big reveal?!
by humbucker
Tue Aug 23, 2016 7:29 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: humbucker's 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier Turbo 4x4 (Turbo #2)
Replies: 161
Views: 31682

Re: humbucker's 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier Turbo 4x4 (Turbo #2)

I opened up the Forge Motorsport actuator I bought to discover that it has the standard yellow spring inside it. According to the Forge website, the strongest spring offered by the company is red, followed by blue, yellow and green. Spring codes and their running pressures are listed as: Green – 10 ...
by humbucker
Tue Aug 23, 2016 7:23 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: humbucker's 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier Turbo 4x4 (Turbo #2)
Replies: 161
Views: 31682

Re: humbucker's 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier Turbo 4x4 (Turbo #2)

Yeah not cheap discs ! And the £350 for pads ! I made the brackets myself, you have to alter the legs to get the correct clearance for the calipers and yes redrilled Vxr discs Interesting, cheers for the info. How did you alter the legs to get adequate caliper clearance? Did you need to get busy wi...
by humbucker
Tue Aug 23, 2016 2:17 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Fortschritt durch Technik
Replies: 16
Views: 640

Re: Fortschritt durch Technik

Things like park assist, rear view cameras, automatic headlights, automatic windscreen wipers, super light power steering, automatic braking systems etc. I have no need of any of it, and frankly if you do you shouldn't be driving in my opinion. Sadly, not everybody is a good driver, and the items y...