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Astra MkIII History

            

1992 MkIII Vauxhall Astra GSi


Weight:               Above 1,000kg

Engine:               1998cc. C20XE, 4-cyl,
                             16-valve with Tapered Throttle Bodies and DTA Fast ECU
                             Modified Cylinder Head, Steel rods, Rally Camshafts

Power:                Enough

Top Speed:        125-130MPH (Don't do this at home folks!)

Transmission:    Sadev 6-speed Sequential

Exhaust:             Competition manifold, 2-1/2" exhaust pipe, Summit Racing bullet
                            resonator and Magnaflow barrel

Suspension:                     Front:   Proflex triple-adjustable dampers/struts c/w 65mm
                                                        ID adjustable spring platforms
                                                        Custom rose-jointed adjustable suspension arms
                                           Rear:   Proflex triple-adjustable coilover dampers

Steering:            Standard, Power-Assisted

Safety:                Full weld-in roll cage using 38mm seamless structural tubing
                            (Installed by Adrian Linton), 3" 4-point harnesses, 5lb dry-powder
                            removable extinguisher, Corbeau Forza 2000 seats, Terraphone
                            Professional intercom, alloy sump guard

Brakes:                             Front:   Standard caliper with Hi-Spec Motorsport 280mm
                                                        slotted brake disc kit and EBC Green Stuff pads
                                           Rear:   Standard caliper with Black Diamond slotted discs                                                              and EBC Green Stuff pads

Tyres:                 Tarmac - Toyo RA-1 or R-888 205/50R15, 6/7x15 rims
                            Gravel - 185/70R15, 6/7x15 rims

Elec/Lights:        Magnum Motorsport Lamp pod c/w 4 x Hella Rallye 3000 lamps