hairibo's CDX

[HAIRIBO]

just seen a set for about £100 thats all. I'll keep the darkones on for now. and if ppl laugh at me, I'll know the Dark ones look naff.

I've got a lot todo in the next week. but if I pull it all off, she should be looking sweet!

[Paul]

I've got a lot todo in the next week. but if I pull it all off, she should be looking sweet!

Already looks sweet!

[HAIRIBO]

ha ha , thanks Paul, but the photos of years old. and time has took her tole on my Poor Cavy. But next Friday she should be in show condition, with only a few things needed to finish off the Project and I can finally say,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, "Finished!", just in time for our 7th year anervisery lmao

[HAIRIBO]

I know I have a lot todo in the next week Pre PVS, but here is my list for the future plans Post PVS,

HAS TO BE DONE>

Omega Sunroof motor (Too lazy too keep finger on the button on the standard motor, Got one just needs fitting)
Lesno Wheels Refurbed,sticky summer tyres, (To take slight marks off and get rid of the "CF5" logo)
Green Cotton Air filter, with good cold air feed. (For better air flow)
Live Mapping of the ECU once I've done 1000miles on the new engine (Makes sure everything runs like it should)
Bonnet Modded with Montery air scoop backwards (To take hot air from the inlet)
Engine cover Modded to take a Vectra front cam cover, (The back one is already fitted, they dont warp like the plastic type do.)


ON THE CARDS>

GTE vent above the air filter (Remove hot air)
Cool running Fan Switch (Does what it says on the time, fan cuts in at lower temps)
External Oil Cooler fitted in front bumper (To further lower engine running temp.)
Angel eye headlights (To freshin up the front end)
LSD for gearbox (If I can justify the £550, need to talk to ppl who have one fitted to see if its worth it?)
Rear Strut brace (If I can find one)
Replace my vibe sub with a full boot install, 17" spare on show, subs and amp build in for the classy factory look, (If I can be arsed)

[Opel Vaux]

hi mate i think it was you i met up with tonight? nice looking motor mate i can see lots of work in this cav.
see you next week at PV im sure mate

[HAIRIBO]

hi mate i think it was you i met up with tonight? nice looking motor mate i can see lots of work in this cav.
see you next week at PV im sure mate

Alright mate, yeah it was me, I didn't get in til 2am lol.

[Opel Vaux]

hope you got your gearboxes mate and got car sorted now?
it was nice to meet up and will see you at PV

[HAIRIBO]

Yeah mate, I got the 3 boxes getting them fitted tomorrow, along with the 308mm brakes. Yesterday I cleaned up the recaro leather and fitted them. The Drivers side looks good as new, Better than my CDX drivers seat. But my pasagener seat is mint, and the Recroa one isn't as good. Propley will end up getting the botton side bolster repared using a peice from an old rear bench. But the car looks so much better for having the Recaros in so all in all I cant compain for £200, Just need to sell my CDX's on to recoupe some of the money. It's lasking down with rain today, I was hoping to swap the passaneger door But I'll just finish off wiring in the gauges and radio conrols unless it clears up.

[HAIRIBO]

recent photos. I'll try to get some of the interior and close up shot of the brakes etc.

[branny361]

wicked ! saw this on sunday . you have to get it on the rollers and see what its kicking out ..

Top job there mate ..... wanna swap

[HAIRIBO]

Ha ha, no As much As I like your's mate, I'm not letting my Cavy go.

I just need a decent air filter (RAMAIR or GREEN COTTON), and another 350miles on the clock and on the rollers she goes!

[branny361]

Ha ha, no As much As I like your's mate, I'm not letting my Cavy go.

I just need a decent air filter (RAMAIR or GREEN COTTON), and another 350miles on the clock and on the rollers she goes!

weehaaay! shall we start a " guess the bhp of haribo's cav"

I recon 250bhp

[HAIRIBO]

weehaaay! shall we start a " guess the bhp of haribo's cav"

I recon 250bhp

Ha ha I wish.

Well here is the spec. I'm hoping for 220BHP


Rebuilt Engine.

C25xe inlets
3.0 late spec block
3.2 heads
3.0 Piper high lift cams
3.0 inlet devider
Enlarged throttle body
3.8bar Fuel regulater
Inridium NGK plugs
10mm HT leads
Cool running thermostat.
Cone air filter.
Stainless sports cat.
Stainless centre section and backbox.
Lightend crank pulley.
Lightend fly wheel

[branny361]

you know what i put 220bhp first the did an edit

[HAIRIBO]

you know what i put 220bhp first the did an edit

[Squig]

235bhp... the 3.0 is about 205bhp stock... so...

[HAIRIBO]

235bhp... the 3.0 is about 205bhp stock... so...

My dream is 236bhp. 100 more than the engine it replaced.

[branny361]

235bhp... the 3.0 is about 205bhp stock... so...

My dream is 236bhp. 100 more than the engine it replaced.

yes ...never give that a thought ...the 136bhp eco try drivin one now

The only tiime I actually liked mine was when it was close tothe rev limiter , it used to go from a sort of growl to a whistle after 6K

[HAIRIBO]

I liked the old ecotec engine. just was sick of all the engine electric trouble I used to have.

Took the cav out this week end. Fast as Fu@K to 90/100 but it seams to struggel after that took ages to get to 110mph. but the engine light is on. so I recon it just needs a remapping. I'll take all my spare sensors with me incase any of the ones I'm using are goosed.


(Did Ment took ages to get to 70mph, as I've never ever gone faster than that!)

[branny361]

yes . think once all the niggles are ironed out and everything is working right it will be even faster .

quite suprised at my own the first time I took it to max.. showed 140 on the airfield .. silly speeds.

I know the clocks are a bit off but fluck me it was movin'

[HAIRIBO]

the cdx 16v is a good quick car! Just after owning it so long I wanted more power and a big meaty v6 growl lol.

[Squig]

on my private test track ( )... ahem... I have only got to 135 then I ran out of bottle but it seemed to be acceleratnig as fast as 4th did... some scary stuff


put a big grin on my face... and a look of terror on Emma's

[HAIRIBO]

BAD times.

I need to sort a decent airfilter/cold air feed

Sort the knocking on the right hand side of the car.

Find out what is setting the EM light to come on.

Fix the burst water pipe. Add new coolant

Try and cool the engine down with an external oil cooler. As I keep loosin oil pressure.



All this needs doin before I set on tyre in a rolling road.

Well i've got 8 weekends to get it sorted.



More money into the Money pit.

[HAIRIBO]

Update. Well she's now done 1100 miles on the new built engine. she seams fine and drives well on the f20 gearbox. only problem is when she gets hot the engine looses oil pressure at idle, so next year I'll try to find an external oil cooler kit and have it fitted to try and take the temp down. Then she'll be ready to remap.

I'm going to put my avensis back on the road for the winter. and finish the toyota project off 1st. at least that way at least one of my cars will be complete.

[branny361]

Nice ..well worth the effort then?