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    Chris's GSi Kitted Astra 8v

    Description:
    Vauxhall Astra Merit 8v
    Glacier 10L White
    3 Door hatchback
    L Reg - 1994

    Engine:
    C14NZ, 1.4 8v SOHC ‘Hi Torque’ Engine
    PiperCross cone air filter induction kit
    Bosch spark plugs, with Champion performance ignition leads
    Vauxhall 4-1 manifold
    Powerflow 'Cat Back' System
    - Straight through pipe
    - Monza style twin exit backbox

    Engine bay styling:
    Braided Hose Kit
    Oil and Water Cap sprayed blue

    Transmission:
    F18 Gear Box
    5 speed transmission

    Suspension:
    Apex progessive springs -40mm all round
    Standard Vauxhall shocks

    Brakes:
    Front - GM Vectra 2.5 ltr V6 Calipers painted red
    GM 288mm Vented Disks redrilled for 4 stud use
    Rear - Complete rear hub change from a 2ltr 16v Astra Sport
    16v calipers painted red with standard rear disks
    New copper brake lines

    Bodywork:
    GSi front bumper with fog lights
    GSi back bumper
    GSi grill with Mk4 Astra Chome Griffin
    GSi rear roof spoiler
    GSi sideskirts
    GSi rear light clusters
    Phase 2 black hatch panel
    Clear front indicators
    Clear Mk4 oval side repeaters
    De-badged & De-stripped
    Bee-sting aerial
    De-locked with colour coded Phase 1 rear handles
    Rear wing aerial smoothed out
    Green tinted windows all round
    Mig stickers on front and rear windscreens

    Interior:
    GSi black dash
    GSi Recaro Seats
    GSi door cards
    GSi black interior trim
    Rear Headrest Conversion
    Remote central locking added
    GM Electric window conversion
    Chrome gearknob
    Richbrook chrome gearshift surround
    Chrome handbrake handle
    Digital Dash conversion from Mk2 GTE 16v
    Chrome sill protectors

    Rims & Rubber:
    17" Wolfrace 'IKON', 7x17, et45
    Front - 205/45/17 Yokohama rotational rubber
    Rear - 205/45/17 Faulken rotational rubber

    ICE:
    Sony CDXM-630 Headunit
    Rockford Fosgate 3/4inch tweeters in factory position
    Rockford Fosgate 6.5" midrange in front door cards
    Rockford Fosgate 18dB Component Crossovers
    Sony 3way 6x9s on parcel shelf
    1 x HiFonics 500w RMS 2 Channel Amp
    1 x HiFonics 500w RMS 4 Channel Amp
    2 x Rockford Fosgate Punch 12" Subs
    1 x 0.5 Farad Autoleads Power Cap
    Complete car sound deadened with flasing tape

    Security:
    Toad 201TC CAT1 alarm & immobiliser with ultrasonic sensors
    Autolock Gearstick and handbrake lock
    Delocked handles


    Performance:

    A JOKE


    Thanks To:
    - Olly Hewitt, my main inspiration for starting to mod my car (and this template)
    - Dad for all hard work & help
    - All other MIG Members for help and advice
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