Hi,
I know that you petrol heads, just like me, always like to see the whole process of modifying our cars (projects). Who knows, maybe somebody can get some good idea from the pics
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Since I entered forum here with the pretty much finished car, I want to show you few pics of project before - during - after. Enjoy
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Here are my 1997. Vectra CDX (pretty much everything possible except the sunroof) in a stock condition, apart from the wheels and restyling grille:
then came the OPC look phase:
... then came in the audio/video system:
then came the LED lighting:
winter edition:
... up until that point, all was really just only the styling of the car ...
but then I made the decision to put in C20LET, turbo engine and F28, 6 speed gearbox:
so we started the project:
... and this was my meaning of transportation while I was waiting for my Veccy:
Opel Kadett GSi 2.0 16V
...and in the meantime, the project goes on:
... and on:
....until finally:
... and then little more of styling:
rear diffuser:
...and "bad look":
...before repainting:
... and after:
carbon look roof:
finalizing:
fitting the exhaust system:
...finally:
...the car as it is today:
...and here is the list of modifications :
Opel Vectra B Caravan:
-Engine:
*Opel C20LET, 2,0 16v turbo gasoline (from Calibra Turbo)
*ECU map: EDS Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH, Phase 3 -approx. 310HP/450Nm
*forged pistons
*adjustable cam pulleys (Vernier wheels)
*intake cam from C20XE
*fuel injectors 470ccm/min
*hi-spec fuel pressure regulator
*Bosch hi-flow petrol pump
*boost controller
*K&N cone air filter
*uprated inlet manifold
*uprated inlet hat diameter-60mm
*uprated intercooler pipes dia-60mm
*Bailey's Blow-Off Valve (BOV)
*(very) big FMIC (front mounted intercooler), mesh dimensions 230x550x65mm
-Gearbox:
*Getrag F28 6-speed manual gearbox (from Calibra Turbo)
*hydraulic clutch
*2 piece axle shaft (from Calibra Turbo)
-Exhaust:
*Custom, stainless steel, downpipe included
*downpipe dia-90mm, flex pipe dia-80mm, after that pipe dia-76mm, then separates into 2x dia-60mm to the end
*front and middle hi-flow mufflers, plus two rear hi-flow mufflers, then two double tailpipes
-Suspension:
*Eibach springs
*gas shock absorbers
*Vectra B i500 bushings, silent blocks, anti-sway bars, etc, etc, ...
*strut bar D&W doublepipe
-Wheels:
*studs & nuts
*locking nuts
summer:
*Opel 19" OPC (Snowflake) wheels, 8j×19" ET43
*5mm spacers per wheel,
*Maxxis 225/35/19 tyres (been on wheels, will be replaced)
winter:
*Opel 17" Intra (from Omega B) wheels, 7.5j×17" ET39
*Continental ContiWinterSport 205/50/17 tyres
-Brakes:
*Vectra B i500 front brake calipers and 308mm brake discs
*Vectra B i500 master brake cylinder
-Styling:
*the car is fully debadged (clean)
*Zender front bumper
*Zender rear bumper
*Zender top hat
*Zender back door strip
*Renault Espace 3 front lip
*custom rear diffuser and rear bumper skirts
*bad look (extended bonnet and wings)
*Kamei front grill and front bumper mesh
*widened wheel arches
*in.pro black side repeaters
*carbon look roof
*Fiat Bravo rear wiper
*irmscher trunk stainless steel strip
*chrome Vectra door sills
*chrome alu door pins
*Cobra Park Master parking sensor system
*front & rear drive camera
*llumar tinted windows
-Interior:
*Moman plasma tacho
*Audi S6 red pointers for tacho
*LED interior lights with master switch
*Raid HP steering wheel diameter-30cm
*Conrero alu pedals
*Conrero alu handle for hand brake
*Raid HP Night flight blue dials: for exhaust temperature, for fuel/air mixture, for turbo boost,
for oil pressure and for oil temperature
*Omega MV6 motorized rearview mirror with auto dimming function
-ICE:
*Sony Xplod XAV-W1, DVD, SACD, ... Head unit, 7 Inch, 5.1 surround system
*Sony Xplod XVM-R70, 7" flip-down Car Monitor, for rear seats
*Sony Xplod XS-HT170SN, Separate speakers front & rear channels
*Sony Xplod XS-HT130SN, Separate speaker center channel
*Sony Xplod XS-LD125P5, Dual voice coil subwoofer
*Sony Xplod XM-SD46X, Power amplifier front & rear channels
*Sony Xplod XM-SD12X, Power amplifier center channel
*Sony Xplod XM-SD22X, Power amplifier subwoofer
*Sony Xplod CDX-757MX, 10 CD/MP3 Changer
*Sony Xplod MDR-IF0140, Remote headphones x2
*Dietz & Neotech Power, signal & speaker cables
*Dynamat vibration absorbing mats + Diolen acoustic foam
*Dietz caps 1F x2
*Vision Gel Battery, second battery, only for Multimedia
*Dietz High Current relay
*Dietz digital voltmeter
*Dietz various connectors, fuses, splitters, etc, etc, ...
Cheers,
Danijel