Squig's CDX v6; WIP

[TurboDan]

Vectra V6 Brakes are a complete waste of time, yours near enough identical!

If you want better fronts then get 308's

[Squig]

The vec callipers are only being considered as the friction area of the pad is much larger and the piston is near enough the same size on both callipers, and massively cheaper than acquiring 308's unless you know something I don't

[Envoy CDX]

The vec callipers are only being considered as the friction area of the pad is much larger and the piston is near enough the same size on both callipers, and massively cheaper than acquiring 308's unless you know something I don't

Last time I checked, the brackets are no longer sold by Vauxhall and LMF want £125 for the pair, the Discs are the same as a Merc or BMW from memory though.

However, going from the 256 setup to the 288 Vectra setup I now have, they are more progressive, but will bring you to a prompt halt when required.

[Squig]

added remote central locking (thanks to Gaz... I wanted to but he got there first ), the LPG kit I was looking at turned out to be a 4 pot kit so no dice there.

[Envoy CDX]

added remote central locking (thanks to Gaz... I wanted to but he got there first ), the LPG kit I was looking at turned out to be a 4 pot kit so no dice there.

Good news on the locking kit, blowback on the LPG better luck next time

[Gaz]

i fitted it while you were having a fag, did the leak fix work or not?

[Squig]

i fitted it while you were having a fag, did the leak fix work or not?

It's not rained properly since... or at least I've not driven in it

[Squig]

yup the fix has worked

[Gaz]

cant argue with a freebie

[Squig]

A little update; Since I last updated this thread the Cav has spend some time off the road (a month or 2) with a blown rad... unfortunately it would appear that (once I could afford a new one) that no one is making the cav v6 rad any more, so I started trawling to find a replacement.

Firstly GSF said they had one which according to their systems and internet said it was for the C25XE however appears to be for a C20XE, so that was a no, then a further 2 different suppliers stated the v6 rad was discontinued and had not been replaced. So I called Mac Rads (funnily enough based in Macclesfield...) and they quoted me over £250 for a complete recore assuming the plastic end caps weren't shot, which they weren't, so I bit the bullet, sent them the old rad and prepared to part with a large lump of cash.

A week later and having not hear from them I called and asked for the latest only to be told they'd called several times since they'd done it on Monday and left messages... bugger. I now know 2 things; 1. I need to give people the correct number to call me back on, and 2. Macc Rads are very good at their job. I didn't get a like-for-like recoring, oh no... I got a modern recore, and by that I mean they changed the core for an increased capacity version so my radiator is more efficient.

A day that started to go badly at 9am, completely turned around by 12:30 and I'm happy now... pictures will follow once Emma gets back with her phone.

[humbucker]

excellent, glad to hear you're getting an improved unit. classic mistake re the phone number tho hehe

[Squig]

I know... what a tit I am.
just have to fit it tomorrow, put some air in one of the tyres which is flat due to a slow leak charge the battery and top up with the correct water/anti freeze ratio and bob down to the garage to check the rear bushes to find the sloppiness then that's next while I can.

[Robsey]

Excellent, be nice to see the old girl back on the road.... but I won't try to keep up this time - ha ha

Regarding phone numbers - yup we have all done that,
my last time was yesterday ...

Gave the MOT'ing garage the wrong number... he should have known it though, as he has known me since 1994...

[TurboSteven77]

so new pic of car

[jimmy]

I have spent some of last night and some of today bit by bit reading your thread and it makes for a very very interesting read

Love the OEM mod's that's the route I'm going with and really appreciate all the hard work that's gone into this cav very very nice motor squig

Love this colour too do you mind if I ask what you've used to fill the gap in your grill? And if you still have the rcl kit fitted?

[Squig]

The grill was an aftermarket german ebay find... and the RCL kit went to be replaced with a vectra RCL, much better idea.

[Squig]

The grill was an aftermarket german ebay find... and the RCL kit went to be replaced with a vectra RCL, much better idea.

Thanks for all the comments people... no pics yet because nothing has happened. In all the faffing I've lost my temp sensor from the rad, so I can't fit the new rad until I replace or locate the temp sensor.

[Envoy CDX]

A week later and having not hear from them I called and asked for the latest only to be told they'd called several times since they'd done it on Monday and left messages... bugger. I now know 2 things; 1. I need to give people the correct number to call me back on, and 2. Macc Rads are very good at their job. I didn't get a like-for-like recoring, oh no... I got a modern recore, and by that I mean they changed the core for an increased capacity version so my radiator is more efficient.

Priceless! and shame on you not knowing your own number

[jimmy]

Is there any info on the site regarding this I like the idea of not having an extra key fob I hate having lots of keys in a bunch lol

[soton]

Nice car, puts mine to shame.... *gives car a dirty look*

[TurboDan]

I've got a temp sensor, pretty sure its a 3 pin one which should be the one you want.

[Squig]

I've got a temp sensor, pretty sure its a 3 pin one which should be the one you want.

Text sent! cheers mate...

As promised; Pictures... not fitted but nevertheless.

[Squig]

Is there any info on the site regarding this I like the idea of not having an extra key fob I hate having lots of keys in a bunch lol

Yes mate should be a how2

[humbucker]

mmmmmnn shiny rad goodness!

[planetc]

SHINY