Topic: Magic grey with 17'' elite wheels (Read 3977 times)

vauxfan2k · « **on:** 14 February 2009, 18:55:49 »

Here she is, all polished up and released from storage with the faclift wheels fitted, quite chuffed at the way she looks

tmeehanelectrical · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 February 2009, 19:06:23 »

wow very nice my friend...

Ian_D · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 February 2009, 19:12:09 »

Looks very nice Steve.

Is the back box brand new? Looks it?

Liking the colour, but then again, I would say that wouldn't I

You fancy giving mine a wash? It’s in a state at the moment, not seen a sponge this year yet.

vauxfan2k · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 February 2009, 19:48:46 »

The exhaust was brand new 3 years ago, but since the car has only done 5 miles since then the box is still as new.

next job is to get a set of colour coded sill covers and to colour code the bottom of the bumpers.

Waiting on 2k paint to arrive so going to have to make the most of it as its expensive and v hard to get.

Ian_D · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 February 2009, 20:12:15 »

5 Miles in 3 years? How Come?

Elite Pete · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 February 2009, 20:13:54 »

Looks loverly Steve

tmeehanelectrical · « **Reply #6 on:** 14 February 2009, 20:31:23 »

steve any idea where id bag a set of those wheels?

vauxfan2k · « **Reply #7 on:** 14 February 2009, 21:42:25 »

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5 Miles in 3 years? How Come? Shocked

Full strip down and rebuild, replacing almost every part with brand new gen vauxhall stuff. essentially will end up being as close to a "brand new" prefacelift.

one of those things that will never end and never be sold.

vauxfan2k · « **Reply #8 on:** 14 February 2009, 21:44:08 »

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steve any idea where id bag a set of those wheels? Smiley

Keep an eye on ebay and this forum, should pop up sooner or later, TBH this wasnt the look I originally wanted, But after carefull consideration I decided aftermarket wheels were not for me.

Original is best!

humbucker · « **Reply #9 on:** 14 February 2009, 21:49:19 »

powerflow exhaust? and whats with the grille, is the middle bit removed or is the light playing tricks with the camera?!

nice look. im not sure about facelift wheels on the pre/minifacelifts; the wheels match the facelifts contours but the pre/mini is so subtle in comparison. that said, i just picked up a new/refurbed/repainted set wihch i am thinking of putting on my mk3 cav so what do i know!

original minifacelift elite alloys would look superb on your car i reckon. got a set sitting here too if youre interested hehehe!

vauxfan2k · « **Reply #10 on:** 14 February 2009, 21:53:45 »

Stainless system from cats to backbox made by a company in SLady bitshorpe, and genuine Irmscher backbox.

Not going down the bodykit route as I Like the original lines of the car.

The facelift wheels look far better in the flesh, I cant be wrong as so many other people have gone or want to go the same route.

Grille is a genuine irmcher with the centre removed, and diamond cut black mesh behind. I still have a proper unmodified minifacelift elite grille to go back to should this look wear off

portomega · « **Reply #11 on:** 14 February 2009, 21:55:24 »

nice wheels!!!!

where do you guys find these alloys!! i cant find any sites that sell omega alloys, all i get on ebay is ones ud find on sale in halfords, nasty cheap things lol

humbucker · « **Reply #12 on:** 14 February 2009, 21:55:25 »

is that an irmscher back box specific for an omega v6? nice, what kind of sound does it kick out? notice any extra bhp?

vauxfan2k · « **Reply #13 on:** 14 February 2009, 21:59:02 »

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is that an irmscher back box specific for an omega v6? nice, what kind of sound does it kick out? notice any extra bhp?

Yes they made them for the 4pot and V6, very nice purr when idling and nice v8 type rumble when driving, dont know about BHP as Ive only covered 5 miles of various trips round my house in the 3 years its been on the car.

tmeehanelectrical · « **Reply #14 on:** 14 February 2009, 23:02:30 »

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powerflow exhaust? and whats with the grille, is the middle bit removed or is the light playing tricks with the camera?!

nice look. im not sure about facelift wheels on the pre/minifacelifts; the wheels match the facelifts contours but the pre/mini is so subtle in comparison. that said, i just picked up a new/refurbed/repainted set wihch i am thinking of putting on my mk3 cav so what do i know! original minifacelift elite alloys would look superb on your car i reckon. got a set sitting here too if youre interested hehehe!

wat sorta wheels have u 4 sale mate?

humbucker · « **Reply #15 on:** 14 February 2009, 23:14:34 »

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powerflow exhaust? and whats with the grille, is the middle bit removed or is the light playing tricks with the camera?!

nice look. im not sure about facelift wheels on the pre/minifacelifts; the wheels match the facelifts contours but the pre/mini is so subtle in comparison. that said, i just picked up a new/refurbed/repainted set wihch i am thinking of putting on my mk3 cav so what do i know! original minifacelift elite alloys would look superb on your car i reckon. got a set sitting here too if youre interested hehehe!
wat sorta wheels have u (as YOU is too hard to spell for me) 4 sale mate?

pm sent

RobseyMV6 · « **Reply #16 on:** 15 February 2009, 11:13:37 »

Looking good! 8-)
Take's years off the mig

vauxfan2k · « **Reply #17 on:** 15 February 2009, 11:28:24 »

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original minifacelift elite alloys would look superb on your car i reckon. got a set sitting here too if youre interested hehehe!

Already got a set on the black elite now (were the original 15'' versions), and they are only 16's, the facelift ones are 17's 8-)

Bourne · « **Reply #18 on:** 15 February 2009, 19:37:56 »

Looks really good ,worth all your effort I reckon.Looks like a shiny version of mine (same colour & wheels).If you need to practice your polishing skills mines available any time.

MV6Matt · « **Reply #19 on:** 15 February 2009, 20:23:01 »

Lovely car and like the grille without the 'V'

Think the wheels suit (especially with the 'V-less' grille)!

Nice car, really nice car

Matthew

John Lewis · « **Reply #20 on:** 11 March 2009, 01:44:00 »

Yeah I've gotta agree, grille, wheels and exhaust make this a beautiful motor mate. Makes me want to spend money I haven't got!!

M0T0RVATE · « **Reply #21 on:** 11 March 2009, 02:52:24 »

Stunning car and beautiful colour...

tomoco · « **Reply #22 on:** 11 March 2009, 09:44:37 »

Need a new exhaust on mine very soon from the cats back (middle section and back) i fancy a twin chrome tail. What sort of price would i have to pay?

mantagte · « **Reply #23 on:** 11 March 2009, 13:48:53 »

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The exhaust was brand new 3 years ago, but since the car has only done 5 miles since then the box is still as new.

next job is to get a set of colour coded sill covers and to colour code the bottom of the bumpers.

Waiting on 2k paint to arrive so going to have to make the most of it as its expensive and v hard to get.

vauxfan2k · « **Reply #24 on:** 17 October 2010, 17:11:37 »

Bit of an update.

Had the car in at the local vaux place, got the suspension and tracking all setup after fitting all new parts.

This is the first time the car has been taken out in public just over 4 years.

Even tho I hadnt changed any of the steering components they found that my n/s wheel was towing out by about 10mm, which explained why my steering wheel was slightly off centre.

All sorted now, and upon their suggestion I put it in for an mot at one of the strictest garages up here, that way id know for sure if anything needed doing.

Well after a nail biting 2hr wait, I got my Mot with no advisories and a very impressed mot man, He says its the cleanest vauxhall he has seen for a long long time.

Im so chuffed.

Heres the pics after I brought her back home.

venom · « **Reply #25 on:** 17 October 2010, 17:26:55 »

Thats a stunning pre facelift

Omega_Dan · « **Reply #26 on:** 18 October 2010, 08:55:27 »

I love that car! if its the grey that looks to change colour in different lights i think its the same colour as mine?

vauxfan2k · « **Reply #27 on:** 18 October 2010, 12:37:00 »

Hi

magic grey was discontinued in the minifacelift models, so yours being a facelift will be a different colour of grey,

The closest colour of facelift Ive seen is a lighter colour almost blue

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