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More Astra J VXR Mapping

Another Astra J VXR in for mapping, in the ever popular blue, this time from another repeat customer who was more than pleased with work we carried out to his previous car a Vectra VXR. Already fitted with an induction kit and our 3″ pre-cat removal pipe the car came in for mapping and full […]

CSR MaxAir Intake System

Early in testing the Astra J VXR it was discovered that the original factory airbox simply would not cut it even with the usual modifications. Porting it simply could not flow the required air, so some kind of induction system was required. During initial induction testing it soon became apparent that a straight/parallel air MAF […]

K03 Hybrid Turbo 1.6

We have recently carried out some development work using a K03 Hybrid Turbo for the Corsa D 1.6 Turbo engine; Z16LEx/A16LEx/B16LEx Featuring a reworked compressor wheel and shaft, an uprated bearing pack and a modified inlet elbow, we tested the unit on a Corsa 1.6 Turbo on which we had previously carried out a full […]

Something Different

Something a little different…… Brought to us for an independent examination and mechanical inspection. The subject of an insurance claim (from a well known ‘local’ insurer) the car had suffered lower front end damage to the water radiator and dry sump set up. We were asked to carry out an inspection and to check that […]

Vauxhall Reveals Seventh-Generation Astra

First pictures of new Brit-built Astra ahead of Frankfurt unveil Up to 200kg lighter than outgoing model Smaller outside, bigger inside New engine portfolio including 1.4-litre (145PS) petrol First all-new Vauxhall with OnStar IntelliLink R 4.0 compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Luton – These are the first images of Vauxhall’s seventh-generation Astra, which […]

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