1991 Astra GTE 16V
Discussion
zygalski said:
Originals are 14"'s & were in fact called "hedge-finders".
Try getting a decent brand of V-rated tyres in 14's.
That & the GTE should always have had 195/50(or 55)/15's in the first place.
Virtually all the road tests for the 16v say the same thing - it's under-tyred.
Kadett Gsi 16v got 195/55s on 15s as an option over in EuropeTry getting a decent brand of V-rated tyres in 14's.
That & the GTE should always have had 195/50(or 55)/15's in the first place.
Virtually all the road tests for the 16v say the same thing - it's under-tyred.
I ran my 16v GTE on Cav Gsi 15" with 195/50s F1 GSD3s - big improvement over the 14s
LordFlathead said:
Lovely condition and I have a soft spot for this era too
I have the same digi dash in my Opel Monza GSE, which I bought as Shed of the Week on here about 5 years ago..
It's still being restored. They made great cars at this time and sadly few are left today so I'm sure it's value can only go up
I am not a Vauxhall fan at all, and diont like 95% of what they have done over the years...but that GTE is very iconic and kinda quirky. Always loved the digital readout which was incredibly unusual on a mainstream car in those days. My Uncle had the Sri, in white, and he always wanted one of these back in the day..good workI have the same digi dash in my Opel Monza GSE, which I bought as Shed of the Week on here about 5 years ago..
It's still being restored. They made great cars at this time and sadly few are left today so I'm sure it's value can only go up
Goodridge brake hoses, new brake fluid & new coolant being put in on Friday.
May well fit ebc discs & greenstuff pads all round as the braking doesn't seem quite as sharp as it should be.
Also due to have some welding done on the rear panel where there is at least a 1-inch square patch of rot.
Will probably use
http://www.paintshophorley.co.uk/
Who seem pretty good.
Also a little update - managed to track down 2 new door surrounds to replace the faded & cracked originals.
So that's the interior just about sorted now.
May well fit ebc discs & greenstuff pads all round as the braking doesn't seem quite as sharp as it should be.
Also due to have some welding done on the rear panel where there is at least a 1-inch square patch of rot.
Will probably use
http://www.paintshophorley.co.uk/
Who seem pretty good.
Also a little update - managed to track down 2 new door surrounds to replace the faded & cracked originals.
So that's the interior just about sorted now.
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