Mike Warner's Astra Mk3 Sport

[MikeWarner]

Car
Astra Sport 1.8 16v 1996.

Engine
Standard 1.8 16v Ecotech (C18XEL) with an Ecotek valve, Fuel Cat, de-restricted airbox.


Transmission
Standard 5 speed gearbox (F18)


Suspension
GMax up-rated and shortened shocks all round. H&R progressive springs. Roughly 40mm drop front and rear.


Brakes
Front brakes are 286mm Vectra V6 items. Standard Discs at the rear. EBC Greenstuff pads all round with standard ABS.


Wheels & Tyres
Irmscher Softstar 6x16" alloys, et49 with Pirelli PZeros all round in 195-45-16.


Styling
Astra GSi rear spoiler, GSi rear clusters, Irmscher front bumper skirt, Irmscher side skirts, clear side repeaters, Vectra rear door handles (de-locked), mud flaps removed, Irmscher side moulding badges and rear bumper spats off a Calibra front bumper.


Interior
Electro luminescent white dial kit, electric sunroof conversion, Vauxhall carpet mats.


ICE & Security
Standard


Performance
Standard 0-60 of about 8.5s. Rolling roaded as having 126bhp. 37.2mpg.