Forum: Astra General
04-06-2010, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 595
Re: Michigan Astra Owner....
LMAO!
No nothing like that! I did the Tail of the Dragon Run with my Astra. Most fun I've ever had in a car trying to maintain the speed limit in my life. Almost like a roller coaster ride that...
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Forum: Astra General
04-06-2010, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,583
Re: Help me choose a worthy Astra replacement?
I took my wife out to dinner one night and then we went to the Dealer just to "LOOK" And that is what we did. I had looked at the on-line stock and they had no car I wanted to drive, I knew that so...
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Forum: Astra General
04-05-2010, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 595
Michigan Astra Owner....
Just found out that my Old Astra is now in the hands of someone in Michigan. If you found your Black Astra XR-3 in Rochester NY and want some first hand first Owner information on this car please...
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Forum: Astra General
04-05-2010, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,583
Re: Help me choose a worthy Astra replacement?
I was pretty bummed when the GM announced that the sale of Saturn to Penske fell through. So much so that I decided at that point to sell my Astra and find something else.
I have a 2010 Camaro...
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Forum: Astra General
11-07-2009, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 770
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Forum: Astra General
11-03-2009, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 770
Re: Any XR-3 Folks still in Rochester NY?
Already have it. It is a car that I've been wanting for 35 years. A Shiny new Black 2LT/RS Camaro with V-6 and a 6 Speed Stick.
Very nice, pretty quick and I am happy!
Chris
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Forum: Astra General
10-31-2009, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 770
Any XR-3 Folks still in Rochester NY?
Folks,
Decided to trade my Astra sooner than later. Call it a mid-life crisis problem with me.
Anyway, I have the following items that I kept from the Astra and I am willing to sell at less...
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Forum: Astra General
10-17-2009, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,013
Back into Storage
Well,
Today I got my Jeep back from the kids, so now it is time to start cleaning and prepping the Astra for it's Winter Time hibernation. I've got fresh Mobil 1 and a new Filter to go into it. ...
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Forum: Astra General
10-14-2009, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 11,353
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Forum: Astra General
10-11-2009, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,484
Re: Calling all New York Astra owners...
I would have WAVED to be sure! 490 and 531 are some of my stomping grounds so maybe. My Astra will be going away here pretty soon. Time to put it away for the Winter. This year for sure.
Chris
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Forum: Astra General
09-18-2009, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,278
Re: Pulling slightly right
Sounds like "TORQUE STEER". This used to be quite a handful in the earlier days of front wheel drive. My Mini Cooper S I had in England (an original from 1965) had this really bad. Over the years...
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Forum: Astra General
09-16-2009, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,744
Re: IAA 2009: The new Astra premiere in Frankfurt
I really like what Opel is doing in design of their cars. If GM or Saturn is Smart, they will try to bring some more designs here to the States.
Of course I have seen what GM/Buick has done to...
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Forum: Astra General
09-11-2009, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,782
Re: Cargo Mat/Liner
Mine has NO Saturn Logos at all. Must be an Opel part. It only has 1 inch round dots evenly spaced on the flat surfaces. Looks almost like a Weather Tech in style. Had mine for over a year and it...
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Forum: Astra Tech
09-05-2009, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,281
Re: Astra Oil Filters
I Picked up the Purolator Filter at Pep Boys the other day and found it to be the "Made In Germany" style and not the "Made In Mexico" one's that I have been getting from the Dealer. I have NO idea...
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Forum: Astra General
09-02-2009, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,433
Re: rotating tires ...
I'm with Gerry on this one. Do it yourself and do a full detail on the rims and tires as you swap them out. I try and make them look new or as near as I can. I scrub the wheel wells down also and...
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Forum: Astra General
08-26-2009, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,293
Re: Blind Spots in two door model
I find it is a treat to back mine up....Much easier than my other rig that I've been learning to drive. 2008 Freightliner with a 53 foot trailer..... All mirror there and this HUGE blindspot! LOL!
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Forum: Astra General
08-25-2009, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 389
Views: 37,760
Re: Finally saw another Astra
Scottsville Road in Rochester NY near the Airport this past Saturday. Saw a young couple in a nearly matching Black XR-3 with 17's on it. I waved, they were dumfounded, or maybe afraid of the...
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Forum: Astra General
08-08-2009, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,125
Re: Crap my Astra feels even slower now
The way I feel better about Astra is when I've had a full day on the Range learning to Drive Tractor Trailer Trucks. Driving all day there only in reverse and maybe the first 3 gears, you begin to...
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Forum: Astra General
08-08-2009, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,003
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Forum: Astra General
08-08-2009, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 695
Re: Paint recommendation
Dave,
I have thought about this myself and I like using Testors Model Paint for things like this. I have also thought that if I paint the calipers red, I would use any left over paint from that...
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Forum: Astra General
08-08-2009, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,935
Re: My New Astra
I do like the New Ones! Man I wish Saturn Still had these. ROGER! are you listening?
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Forum: Astra General
08-08-2009, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 7,867
Re: Switched to high octane, LOST 7 mpg
In My case I am pretty sure that this Ethanol Effect is what caused mine. That and it could have been some of the LATE Winter Blended fuel that also has some other additives in NY State.
Still...
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Forum: Astra Tech
08-02-2009, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 92
Views: 72,090
Re: Spark Plug Change for Astra
Yep. Bought it back last June (2008) and was able to keep it in the Garage most of the Winter. Our winters in New York State take a toll on the cars. I have rarely driven on rainy days also. ...
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Forum: Astra General
08-01-2009, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,975
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Forum: Astra Tech
08-01-2009, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 72,090
Spark Plug Change for Astra
With the recent Spark plug changes I decided to do a quick overview for Spark Plug R+R for our Astras. This will assume that you have some mechanical experience and just need a slight helping hand...
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