The Scottish Invasion thread! - Page 105

CortraGTE · 26-01-2008, 10:30

Didn't think anyone would be up at this time on a Saturday

Once you done that if you want to swing my mine......

Its actually not been to bad this morning, better than I thought it would be anyway.

The Corsa will be finished (well be useable) in the next 2/3 months.

**Melv** · 26-01-2008, 10:39

which corsa is that Lucas?

Murray that dash does look the nuts.

Ah............. blue font scum again. best pay the £15

neil105 · 26-01-2008, 11:17

bit of work going on there lugy i'd keep it no2 ?

found a new header tank and ordered it

getting a cbr600 to play with,have to fix it first might take a while

**Lugy** · 26-01-2008, 13:40

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Originally Posted by Melv

which corsa is that Lucas?

its cotra's one im on about

just in my own unique way

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Originally Posted by neil105

bit of work going on there lugy i'd keep it no2 ?

found a new header tank and ordered it

getting a cbr600 to play with,have to fix it first might take a while

lots of work and swearing

heres the post i put on vvoc just there

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woke upthis morning, looked out the window to see a dry day, much to my surprise so i thought id get stuck in and do a few jobs.

started with my new boot badges cause they were easiest,
then jacked up the car, took the wheels off, then the bumper, then started on fitting my 308mm brakes. got both calipers off easy then turned my attention to the discs.

the tit that put them on has re used the old disc screw. now this wouldnt be too much of a problem if they were in good shape. they aint. they obviously rounded off when they were taken off last time (theres a hole where a centre dab has been used to take them off) and instead of getting a couple of new ones the retard put them back in

so i then tried a multitude of allen keys, torx bits, spline keys with no luck, then i drilled them and tried a screw extractor. SNAP! have you ever tried drilling through a hardened screw? it doesnt really happen. so back to the other side and i try drilling the screw then tapping another torx bit into it. SNAP again! so now i have both screws with some hardened steel in them

so the moral of the story is, if a screw is worn DONT re use it. in this case id have much rather they didnt put the screw in at all.

anyone want to come and help?

and any suggestions?

keithcdb · 26-01-2008, 13:58

Mash hammer and chisel

I would come and help but im stuck in the house today

**Lugy** · 26-01-2008, 16:00

woohoo! get it sorted. thanks to kylie (aka girl_racer of vvoc)

what i did was put the caliper bolts back in and tighten them. because the caliper isnt there they contact the disc. keep tightening and they push the disc of the hub passed the screw. then once the disc is off the hub, use vice grips to get the screw out

got fibreglass fingers tho now and the rain has started

Murray · 26-01-2008, 17:37

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Originally Posted by Melv

Murray that dash does look the nuts.

Cheers, i'm never never EVER doing another one again. Total pain in the arse and there's no soddin' room at the back of a Corsa B engine bay to get at stuff.

I still ain't found a replacement for the Astra yet

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**Lugy** · 26-01-2008, 18:01

get a chuvit murray.

on the subject of old things... my old man is looking at getting a bedford ha camper van. that would be quality, how long before i can talk him into XE'ing it?

Murray · 26-01-2008, 18:08

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Originally Posted by lugy

get a chuvit murray.

on the subject of old things... my old man is looking at getting a bedford ha camper van. that would be quality, how long before i can talk him into XE'ing it?

An XE'd HA, now that be cool

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I've seen a chuvit on fleabay.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1981-VAUXHALL-...QQcmdZViewItem

keithcdb · 26-01-2008, 18:15

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Originally Posted by Murray

An XE'd HA, now that be cool

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I've seen a chuvit on fleabay.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1981-VAUXHALL-...QQcmdZViewItem

Sh!t i really fancy that!

**Lugy** · 26-01-2008, 18:26

not enough doors for me. i think the 2 door looks a bit odd

my god staying in on saturday is boring. i need to do something

Murray · 26-01-2008, 18:42

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Originally Posted by lugy

not enough doors for me. i think the 2 door looks a bit odd

I like as it's not a body shape you see everyday. Might look better slammed on it's arse with some nice wheels.

But at the higher end of the spectrum.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1978-LWB-VAUXH...QQcmdZViewItem

It's just begging for a XE, just a shame about the price.

**Melv** · 27-01-2008, 15:03

Fitted the HID's this am. 1 problem though which i'm away to investigate after this bacon roll!

Murray - Did you see the mk2 GTE in Elgin in the forsale pages? I was tempted but i'm not too sure after thinking about it.

Murray · 27-01-2008, 15:07

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Originally Posted by Melv

Fitted the HID's this am. 1 problem though which i'm away to investigate after this bacon roll!

Murray - Did you see the mk2 GTE in Elgin in the forsale pages? I was tempted but i'm not too sure after thinking about it.

Yeah I did, it's up for sale on here. Doesn't look too bad, but you'd have to give it a good look over.

I think i've found me an Astra Sport. Gonna look at it on Friday

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Get a pic up when you got the HID's in Melv

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keithcdb · 27-01-2008, 15:08

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Originally Posted by Melv

Fitted the HID's this am. 1 problem though which i'm away to investigate after this bacon roll!

Murray - Did you see the mk2 GTE in Elgin in the forsale pages? I was tempted but i'm not too sure after thinking about it.

Stop playing with lights and get some NOS in the mk3

**Lugy** · 27-01-2008, 16:18

afternoon all! any joy with a shed then keith?

just back from a vvoc meet, went to pizza hut and finished off a large pizza AND a big slice of chocolate cake

also decided that i want to keep the vectra for another wee while. it may become a second car and my daliy driver will be something cheap i can sprint. 306 dturbo FTW!

just need to make this vectra how i want it first if that makes any sense.

neil105 · 27-01-2008, 16:25

defiantly thought the vectra was your sort of car,now give it some NOS

**Lugy** · 27-01-2008, 16:31

nah! NOS is for quitters. a sneaky super charger from a merc 230k would be nice.

decided that im goin to take friday off and work all through thursday night to make it look pretty. il do it in work

neil105 · 27-01-2008, 16:41

nice to see the charger but a lot of work

**Lugy** · 27-01-2008, 16:44

and not enough room to fit it in

neil105 · 27-01-2008, 16:49

lets get back to NOS then, you know it makes sense how else you goner keep up with the
astra

**Lugy** · 27-01-2008, 17:46

because when this baby hits 3rd gear your gonna see

an f20 box sounds like fun but it'll top out at only 140ish

keithcdb · 27-01-2008, 18:14

No luck with a shed at the mo, been buying gear linkages and more engine mounts

Passed a mk1 fez today on quensferry road! Not seen one for years

keithcdb · 27-01-2008, 19:02

NOS the vec! Feel like starting a campaign!

Away out for a pub dinner

**Lugy** · 27-01-2008, 20:24

well.....

if every active member donated a pound then id have £3536 to spend on me car