newbie with my sri let

[leigh200sx]

I think white with white wheels looks really retro cool.

Like the white astra GTEs

still trying to decide what wheels to get to be honest..

[joe cavalier sri]

I think white with white wheels looks really retro cool.

Like the white astra GTEs

still trying to decide what wheels to get to be honest..

Or these oz polaris 17 inch

[joe cavalier sri]

Or tsw stealths these are 16 inch ones but 17 inch looks better.

[leigh200sx]

I think white with white wheels looks really retro cool.

Like the white astra GTEs

still trying to decide what wheels to get to be honest..

Or these oz polaris 17 inch

they look awesome

[leigh200sx]

quite a bit of progress, i finally managed to source a genuine cav turbo gear knob and also a new boot badge (griffin), also a new oe aerial rubber, and a pair of front mudflaps.
I have fitted my rear bilstein b4 shocks, just waiting to have the time to do the front end which will include, oem wishbones, new ball joints, drop links, track rod ends and strut tops all sourced from germany. also new b4 shocks and my saab 9-5 viggen brake upgrade (308mm).
ive fitted my adjustable boost button and also finished my omega roof.
So not much to be getting on with apart from picking my new wheels up at the weekend ...

[Cavalier342]

Good stuff mate

[leigh200sx]

a few pictures of my progress

[Cavalier342]

Mud guards look nice Not a fan of the dial sunroof switch, but each to their own and all that

[leigh200sx]

The omega sunroof is fitted so I can utilise the total closure,
Well work has slowed up recently all I have managed to do is fit my Saab 9-5 viggen brakes (308mm) and also removed the front seats and finally wired my electric windows in the rear in.. Had a night mare doing this as there was no power feed to fuse 26!!!

Size comparison cav turbo 284, Saab 308mm

[dazzlersri]

Coming along nicely. I bet this shows up a good few modern cars !

[leigh200sx]

Coming along nicely. I bet this shows up a good few modern cars !

thanks mate, its only around 260 bhp 330 lbft at the minute..still pulls very well indeed

[joe cavalier sri]

I should have put a let in mine but I mite yet lol but get it rebuilt while its ouit of a car its just the fetch high prices now the c20let's

[leigh200sx]

I should have put a let in mine but I mite yet lol but get it rebuilt while its ouit of a car its just the fetch high prices now the c20let's

i sold my let for £1000 complete.

[leigh200sx]

well its been a while since updating this thread, no much has been going on apart from a 3rd set of springs have been fitted to finally get my ride height were i want it. My custom made manifold has arrived along with my 870cc siemens deka injectors and 3 bar map sensor, also my oil feed and return kit has arrived , i just need my car back from the body shop now.
It went in 2 weeks ago for what was suppose to be a little bit of arch repairs and as with nearly every cavalier out there it was much much worse. the price doubled instantly.

Its now had the lot done and will be back this week, here are some progress shots that they have sent me ..

[Mikebmth]

Good to see the project still going well, should be a minter after that respray and wish I could afford to do mine but the old quids are a bit short at the moment..

Rims suit it too, are they keepers this time?

[Super89]

Mint

[dazzlersri]

Good job done there gonna be mint when built up again. Rust is like an iceberg what you see on the surface is just the tip !

[leigh200sx]

Yes I think the wheels are staying... and so is the car, i was 50/50 on repairing it or re shelling it. But after some thought I decided to have it done. But my budget has been blown now big time and the old car now stands me £4700 ... still needs a bit more work but it's close...

[dazzlersri]

Dont they always need just a little bit more ! I stopped counting when what my turbo owed me went into 5 figures, ive had it years though.
Its all worth it though, theres much worse things in life to spend our money on !

[leigh200sx]

a few pics

[dazzlersri]

Mint. I bet your well chuffed with that

[leigh200sx]

Mint. I bet your well chuffed with that

i am mate thanks. its really getting there now.

[leigh200sx]

The amount of work I've been putting into this car and knowbody cares.. dissapointed to be honest because I'm putting several hours a week and thousands of pound. O well never mind.

[TurboDan]

Cars looking mint now. Looks like a really nice paint job, was it someone you know or just a random bodyshop?

[leigh200sx]

Cars looking mint now. Looks like a really nice paint job, was it someone you know or just a random bodyshop?

Thank mate, it was a body shop where a friend was the manager