#1: Bens astra van Project *audio installed pg2* Author: NorthantsBen, Location: Raunds, NorthamptonshirePosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:27 am ---- well after owning for a while and not being able to fiddle much with cars atm i have decided to do stuff to my van.
done a few little things so far...
four 12v sockets in ash tray, closed....
open.....
have some new audio to put in, already has 180w jvc speakers and tweeters, have this to go in weekend......
cheap cd Headunit with iphone control from headunit it self, and usb slot for memory sticks. cheap 4 channel amp fo the jvc speakers and jbl sub.
plans for the rest are....
- gsi front bumper
- black plastic painted white
- alloys
- lowered 50-60mm (cant go too low as still need to carry stuff for work)
- Remove sign writing.
- Upgrade the current intercooler to vectra or a universal one mounted in bumper.
- give it a good mopping to freshen up paint work.
- if engine goes will be upgrading to 2.0dti or 1.6 petrol engine.
- new back box.
- +more.
how it looks atm...
thanks for reading Last edited by NorthantsBen on Fri Sep 10, 2010 6:11 am; edited 2 times in total
#2: Re: Bens astra van Project Author: Dabamash, Location: The car in frontPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:28 am ---- Wonderful. Give us pics as you do it. I'm interested as to how this is going to turn out
#3: Re: Bens astra van Project Author: bashyy1, Location: Milton KeynesPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:29 am ---- haven't you found subs to be quite crap in vans? being big n all
#4: Re: Bens astra van Project Author: sillyhilly, Location: The Mean Streets of CoventryPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:30 am ---- But..... It's a van?!
#5: Re: Bens astra van Project Author: NorthantsBen, Location: Raunds, NorthamptonshirePosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:31 am ----
bashyy1 wrote:
haven't you found subs to be quite crap in vans? being big n all
it has rear seats and is closed off to the rear, has a perfect slot to put the sub in next to the rear seat.
+ i have the sub sitting is shed out of my old car so if it sounds crap its going back in shed lol
mate had same one in his belingo and it sounded ok tbh, not as good as in car but his was all open.
#6: Re: Bens astra van Project Author: LilLew, Location: PlymouthPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:58 am ----
sillyhilly wrote:
But..... It's a van?!
That is the whole point it is a van they look class if done properly
NorthantsBen
if you enginge goes i think you should go down the c20let turbo route that would be mental
#7: Re: Bens astra van Project Author: bertt, Location: chesterPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:58 am ---- first and foremost,
slam the van.
#14: Re: Bens astra van Project Author: NorthantsBen, Location: Raunds, NorthamptonshirePosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 12:44 pm ---- both pics are of same van just diffrent pics from when its had work done to it (see the reg's are the same )
but i agree 2nd one is my fav
#15: Re: Bens astra van Project Author: rttam, Location: devonPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 12:50 pm ---- like the second one looks really smart would look even better with white wheels
like the second one looks really smart would look even better with white wheels
like the way your thinking
#17: Re: Bens astra van Project Author: NorthantsBen, Location: Raunds, NorthamptonshirePosted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 6:10 am ---- audio intalled on my day off, just a cheap amp for now, (£25 thanks to Mr_Cellexe )
sounds very good, 100% better
250w pioneers
amp sits under drivers seat (seat pulled forward) exuse the mess
new black kenwood hu with ipod control.
have put the sub on the back seats (back seats folded down) dont have many people in the back. just need a new box as sub wont fit in other way. + dont want to scratch the leather type stuff. when i have the flag up (hangging down in pic) sounds very diffrent to when its up.( in a good way)
next on the plate is colour codeing, alloys & lowering.
thanks for looking.
#18: Re: Bens astra van Project *audio installed pg2* Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 6:54 am ---- My mates van.
#19: Re: Bens astra van Project *audio installed pg2* Author: Danw_VVT, Location: Herts/LondonPosted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 7:04 am ---- astra van projecthere is a monster astra van project ben.
#21: Re: Bens astra van Project *audio installed pg2* Author: Danw_VVT, Location: Herts/LondonPosted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 8:25 am ---- ah poo sorry member only ill nick some pics and show you!
#22: Re: Bens astra van Project *audio installed pg2* Author: Danw_VVT, Location: Herts/LondonPosted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 8:33 am ---- there's like 5 pics want them pm'd so it doesnt clog your wip up?
there's like 5 pics want them pm'd so it doesnt clog your wip up?
yer can do thanks
#24: Re: Bens astra van Project *audio installed pg2* Author: PugJH, Location: NorthantsPosted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 10:06 am ---- If you need a new sub/box/amp, i got a fusion enclosed one with a mounted amp on it, its a pretty decent amp, if ya wanna have a look let us know.
I like the smooth silver one above with the black van near it
Obit tyres rushden - vxr van, all im saying
If you need a new sub/box/amp, i got a fusion enclosed one with a mounted amp on it, its a pretty decent amp, if ya wanna have a look let us know.
I like the smooth silver one above with the black van near it
Obit tyres rushden - vxr van, all im saying
Kwl cheers but just ordered new box. Thanks anyway.
GSI bumper on the silver one. the black one has an irmscher rear bumper. sounds nice, got a de-cat, dump valve, re-map, soon to have an intercooler off an evo 5 or it might be 4.
#27: Re: Bens astra van Project *audio installed pg2* Author: vanman_foci, Location: Barry, South WalesPosted: Sat Sep 11, 2010 5:04 am ---- Van's are cool as!
Put the sub in the box the other way and will sound better
#28: Re: Bens astra van Project *audio installed pg2* Author: rudebwoi93, Location: LondonPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 9:07 am ---- I thought all this van business was all stupid until I saw the second pic u posted up!
i would but it dont fit the other way in, hole was not made the right size when i brought it lol, (as i said earlyer )
have another box on order to put in in,
#30: Re: Bens astra van Project *audio installed pg2* Author: vanman_foci, Location: Barry, South WalesPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 1:43 pm ---- also thought about scooby wheels?
#31: Re: Bens astra van Project *audio installed pg2* Author: Teebag, Location: exhall, bedworth, coventryPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 2:49 pm ---- any further with this ben?
makes me want a van seeing how they can look lol.
#32: Re: Bens astra van Project *audio installed pg2* Author: NorthantsBen, Location: Raunds, NorthamptonshirePosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 2:53 pm ---- just waiting for my new magic plastic money card to come, then lowering, alloys, will be got.
tho might do the cc'ing and remove stickers while i wait for it.
give me a shout if you want a hand cc'ing...... might have some vauxhall white van paint left over as am painting combo's this week
i will do, i have paint for sidestrips and skirts. just not bumper.
#36: Re: Bens astra van Project *audio installed pg2* Author: Teebag, Location: exhall, bedworth, coventryPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 3:32 pm ---- might have to get you to help me fit my coilovers when they arrive lol.... do a swap of favours
and i seen some at scrapyard other day, will be popping there when i have 5mins now, whats the betting they wont be there now
#40: Re: Bens astra van Project *audio installed pg2* Author: bertt, Location: chesterPosted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:24 pm ---- you managed to get hold of them cav slabs mate?
well i went scrapy but no joy. have a few watching on ebay.
just seen a local lad (lives in my town) sold a set for £130 few weeks ago.
#42: Re: Bens astra van Project *audio installed pg2* Author: bertt, Location: chesterPosted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 2:14 pm ---- thats not bad at all like you can pick them up dirt cheap! only project thread im watching this like feel honoured haha want to see how the van gets on to see if i will brave it!
well i went scrapy but no joy. have a few watching on ebay.
just seen a local lad (lives in my town) sold a set for £130 few weeks ago.
have a look through the classifieds on corsasport.co.uk mate.I had some off there once for £60
#44: Re: Bens astra van Project *audio installed pg2* Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 5:13 am ---- what about interior modifications? the one with the white van has shagpile carpet, lyno tiles on the walls and wood effect on the roof
what about interior modifications? the one with the white van has shagpile carpet, lyno tiles on the walls and wood effect on the roof
you mean vinyl tiles
No inside will be last.
#46: Re: Bens astra van Project *audio installed pg2* Author: Martynmofo, Location: York!Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:30 pm ---- there's a dude who works at rs tuning in leeds that has a blue astra van that has been tuned!
what was the dudes name?.. guys who went to rs tuning earlier on this year should know?
Not sure if I'm rit, but looked it up, astra van 4x100 same as vw, Porsche 5x130
Me thinks running on pork
#48: Re: Bens astra van Project *audio installed pg2* Author: PugJH, Location: NorthantsPosted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:11 pm ---- im unsure about the et of the van but what about these if they fit
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