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[vocky]

What box is it F40, M32 etc...


Very brave project (not that the others weren't )

the gearbox arrived this morning and it's a M32

[JimmyJamJerusalem]

And so it begins...... Good effort Voc!

[Crazyfrog (Fab)]

What box is it F40, M32 etc...


Very brave project (not that the others weren't )

the gearbox arrived this morning and it's a M32

if you carry on like that you might need a 7 speed gear box vocky lol
good work and good input for us
wish i was a mechanics to do more on the vx

[slindborg]

What box is it F40, M32 etc...


Very brave project (not that the others weren't )

the gearbox arrived this morning and it's a M32

if you carry on like that you might need a 7 speed gear box vocky lol
good work and good input for us
wish i was a mechanics to do more on the vx

just get andyroooooo to teach you

[Crazyfrog (Fab)]

[quote name='slindborg' date='Nov 9 2007, 13:49 ' post='662403']

wish i was a mechanics to do more on the vx
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just get andyroooooo to teach you
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very good indeed I'll have to feed him and you as well
oups i forgotten you only work for liquid

Edited by fab72, 09 November 2007 - 03:22 PM.

[andyroo]

just get andyroooooo to teach you

Im a long way from swapping gearboxes!

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Will be watching this thread closely, I'd quite like 6 gears mesself

[Stefan_A]

just get andyroooooo to teach you

Im a long way from swapping gearboxes!

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Will be watching this thread closely, I'd quite like 6 gears mesself

Wouldn't mind the VW DSG box myself, had one in my Golf and what a gearbox that was. However, this is still an impressive extension to the VX mod range. Keep up the good work vocky, paving the way for the rest of us

[Guy009]

For £200 quid for a slipper, i would def put on in whilst the box is on the bench I don't have an lsd/atb fitted, but my friend has one on his turbo and he rates this as possibly the best mod he has done to the car, even over the td's/ap's and chargecooler. And seeing/feeling the difference its made to the car i myself would definitely go for one... although i would probably like to be seeing power like yours before i did that (mine is an NA) Guy

[vocky]

The OBX items ?

after some research I realise not to touch an obx diff, it seems they are made very cheaply in a far eastern country, probably from choclate

so the quaife atb diff would be the only option, still it would be a very easy swap on the M32 box

Edited by vocky, 11 November 2007 - 06:51 PM.

[slindborg]

The OBX items ?

after some research I realise not to touch an obx diff, it seems they are made very cheaply in a far eastern country, probably from choclate

so the quaife atb diff would be the only option, still it would be a very easy swap on the M32 box

will you be doing many miles in the vx?

if so i can whole heartedly recomend a Plate type diff (gripper, tran-X etc). As Ive found Torsen diffs to be snatchy and to not really be of much use.... but it is a personal preference really.

[speedster]

Hi vocky, here's the box I was interested in
CLICKY

The seller's mobile # is on the ad. Might be worth ringing and asking about his experience with it and his VXT, he sounded like an obliging chap... not sure if he (Scott) hangs around here.

[vocky]

I have made the 12mm spacer for the clutch slave cylinder, the dual mass flywheel is deeper than a standard z22se item Driveshafts - brand new Lotus europa shafts seem the best value for money, half the price of vauxhall items gearbox mountings - again new Lotus is the best option not sure when I will get around to starting the conversion, still building up the pile of parts required

[JG]

keep up the good work and keep us posted.

[vocky]

And so it begins......

[vocky]

some lotus goodies

[RobNA]

And so it begins......

[vocky]

if you want to see more pics then have a look HERE as it's easier to upload pics on the z22se site

[vocky]

a quick update, kevlar clutch fitted, M32 box fitted, lotus driveshafts fitted, gear linkage almost finished - just need to adjust it and fit a spring to the reverse slot. tidying up the engine bay whilst the clam is off, so not quite finished, I had to order an astra M32 gearbox bracket as the vectra bracket is the wrong shape for the lotus mount. should be done by next weekend

[JawZ]

Good to hear it's almost completed

[mandarinvx]

The Quaife diff is is Courtenays christmas offers list - not sure how much they are normally tho

"Now available from Courtenay Sport, the Quaife ATB differential for M32 gearboxes. A direct replacement for the standard Vauxhall differential, the Quaife ATB differential transforms your car's performance, making getting the power down onto the road easier, for improved traction and driveability.

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The Quaife ATB differential has many benefits over a standard open differential, including maximising traction and minimizing wheelspin, eliminating torque steer and snatching in front wheel drive cars compared to conventional LSD units, and a maintenance-free design which retains the standard oil lubrication.

Available now for Astra VXR (Z20LEH), Astra 1.9 CDTi, Astra H 2.0 Turbo (Z20LEL/Z20LER), Astra H 1.6 Turbo (Z16LET), Corsa VXR (Z16LER), Corsa D SRi 1.6 Turbo (Z16LEL)

Retail Price - £611 including VAT. Introductory Offers Available - Call for details. Fitting Also Available."