Hyprspec's 2.0I Kadett E - Opel

[hyprspec]

It's been a while since I got this car. I've been very slowly bringing it back. It had some rust issues when I first picked it up. Both rocker panels were rusted out and the rear fender wells were just about completely gone. Luckily when I got the car it already had new steel rocker panels in the trunk just waiting to be put on. The car still needs a paint job, and some body, work filling in some dents and what not, but it's miles better than where it started when I first layed eyes on it. Also purchased this car for about $175. Completely Euro, instrument cluster is all km/kmH. had about 37k km on it, if you do the conversion, its about 23,552 miles. I've since doubled that and have had very little problems. Basically oil changes and gas is all the car has been needing. Recently the water pump went and WITH A HUGE thanks to Olli/OpelChaos, the car is the owner of a new water pump and timing belt. Problem is, with the car having never been sold here, there are some parts that I just can't get my hands on from inside the states. Basically anything drivetrain related (gosh that's a lot of stuff) Any body/cosmetic stuff I should be able to pull off the 89 Chevrolet lemans.

This is how it started.
http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/4244/image004wb4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/5310/image018kb9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2484/dsc07706ld4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/dsc07706ld4.jpg/1/w800.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img136/dsc07706ld4.jpg/1/)
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/9167/dsc07813fs5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/dsc07813fs5.jpg/1/w800.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img265/dsc07813fs5.jpg/1/)

These are the most recent shots of the car. New sills/rockers in place, rear fenders repaired - I'd like to do some more to them when it gets warmer as well as get a quality paint job. Rims are 16x7 sportmax 786's
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/8708/opelrims006wh3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/opelrims006wh3.jpg/1/w800.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img209/opelrims006wh3.jpg/1/)
http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/2701/opelrims003tt8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/opelrims003tt8.jpg/1/w800.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img516/opelrims003tt8.jpg/1/)
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/8519/opelrims004pe0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/opelrims004pe0.jpg/1/w800.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img232/opelrims004pe0.jpg/1/)
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http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/opelrims005ty8.jpg/1/w800.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img132/opelrims005ty8.jpg/1/)
http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/1584/opelrims001mm3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/opelrims001mm3.jpg/1/w600.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img110/opelrims001mm3.jpg/1/)
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http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/opelrims002hx2.jpg/1/w600.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img211/opelrims002hx2.jpg/1/)

Make of Vehicle?
Opel

Model of Vehicle?
Kadett

Modifications?
16X7 Sportmax 786's

[hyprspec]

Few interior shots
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/5627/opelinteriorsw0.jpg
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/5126/opelshiftbootvu1.jpg
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/7783/interiorzi4.jpg

[Affliction]

glad to see it coming together

[Pulse]

keep on doing the right stuff.

[Cornercarver82]

That thing is neat. Is it fast?

[hyprspec]

That thing is neat. Is it fast?

Not really, it feels quick. But you can only be so fast with a 8V 2.0l I4 motor ya know?

Current motor specs (c20ne) -115bhp - 125ftlb's. motor is unmodified
One of the best parts about this car(performance wise) is the weight, 2100lbs gas and driver. Full interior, 4dr's,spare, etc the whole nine yards.

[l3it3r]

Yeah, this little car would be such a beast with about 250-300whp. It handles well too.

[Cornercarver82]

TURBO!!!!!!

[hyprspec]

TURBO!!!!!!

Its called C20LET (204bhp, 16V) I'd like to get one. Available across seas, and not here. Hello shipping!

Much more than the state side available 2.0 8V turbo motor(c20get-175bhp) found in the 89 turbo sunbird

[WildHareMS]

Car is looking pretty sweet! Looks better in person. :) Have you figured out just how much it would be to get that engine over here from Germany just yet?

[Brice63]

nice man i like the plad and those wheels are sick

[Cornercarver82]

Ebay?

[Nexus]

lol
this is excellent!

How did you pass it through custom and how to register it?
If I end up living in the States, I want to take my Seat with me!

[hyprspec]

lol
this is excellent!

How did you pass it through custom and how to register it?
If I end up living in the States, I want to take my Seat with me!

The car was imported and I came across it after it was already here. I did not have any problem registering it. I registered it just like any other car. My VIN doesn't register but I have a title for it - Says Opel and everything.


It's kinda of a rare and odd car to have over here. It's a not a "upper level" car over seas by any means, it's actually a cheapo econobox. But I sure do like it. It's a blast to drive

[l3it3r]

plus it gets you a lot of attention.. It's crazy to see a lot of european and middle eastern people trying like hell to get up next to him just to ask where he got the car

[Bob808]

Wow.... *rare*

[l3it3r]

kinda like how the cab in the fresh prince was *fresh* ?

[Affliction]

Too bad we couldn't have stuck my Evo's heart in it

[toplessnturboed]

very cool man, we both have opel's well sorta... mine is a saturn sky but its the same as the opel gt...


btw is that burberry interior? how the hell did u get that haha

[hyprspec]

very cool man, we both have opel's well sorta... mine is a saturn sky but its the same as the opel gt...


btw is that burberry interior? how the hell did u get that haha

Yes it is burberry, I made the shift boot and ebrake handle, but the seats and door panels are how the car was made.

[Pantera996]

I love unusual cars. It looks great.

R.

[hyprspec]

Its been a while. I've done a small number of things to remove the rust from the body. I have plenty of photos, I'll be posting when I can. I've also added fog lights.
A small update of how the car sits now
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/1176/imag0006a.jpg
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/1278/imag0008rgx.jpg

[Linken]

Its called C20LET (204bhp, 16V) I'd like to get one. Available across seas, and not here. Hello shipping!

Much more than the state side available 2.0 8V turbo motor(c20get-175bhp) found in the 89 turbo sunbird

Let me know if i should hook you up with one :)

And nice to see a Kadett over there, had a 16v Kadett GSi 88 a few years back, basically the same (except the 16v engine) but a tad shorter and hatchback. They are sure good fun on curvy roads!

Keep it fresh :thumb:

[WildHareMS]

Wow! Looks totally different now. :) Kinda almost looks stealth. lol

Still lookin good though!!

[hyprspec]

Wow! Looks totally different now. :) Kinda almost looks stealth. lol

Still lookin good though!!

Speaking of totally different, From this
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/4397/image004gw4.jpg
To this
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/9135/imag0048v.jpg
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7729/imag0047m.jpg

[Alextation]

wow that actually looks pretty good. I like how the brake covers stand out.

[Brice63]

now thats sweet!

just need a yellow mischief sticker

[hyprspec]

Update Oct 1 2009

Progress is slow on this, much slower than I would like but at least there is some progress.

I now have rear disc brakes ! I know pretty much every newer car on the road these days has disc at all 4 corners. The E kadett however did not. It's a pretty substantial upgrade for braking performance in this body car (VX mk2 astra)

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/7341/014le.jpg

[l3it3r]

Flippin' sweet. Can't wait to see when 'everything' is done :)

[wantarace]

looking good pat!

[WildHareMS]

Flippin' sweet. Can't wait to see when 'everything' is done :)


That make's two of us!!! lol ;) :thumb:

[BlasiVenge]

That make's two of us!!! lol ;) :thumb:

+1 and it has already come a long way ;)

[hyprspec]

Dropped the "new" rotors and calipers on the front today. Went from these
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/8555/089lh.jpg

to this
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/5350/090h.jpg

[kamikazeDA]

Yes it is burberry, I made the shift boot and ebrake handle, but the seats and door panels are how the car was made.

the interior is 100% awesome. but one thing, its not burberry. its actual family tartan from scotland called Thompson plaid. but bitchin non the less.

[hyprspec]

the interior is 100% awesome. but one thing, its not burberry. its actual family tartan from scotland called Thompson plaid. but bitchin non the less.

Thanks for that tid bit. Maybe that will help me find more fabric like it, should I decide to some replacing.

[Cornercarver82]

Wow the car is looking good man and kudos on the brakes...wise choice grasshoppa

[hyprspec]

Thanks for that tid bit. Maybe that will help me find more fabric like it, should I decide to some replacing.

I looked into it (because i'm crazy) however, the Tartan Thompson plaid, is very close to what I have but Burberry Plaid is exactly what the pattern is.

Burberry Plaid
http://www.wildthingsforgreys.com/product_images/coats/402_Burberry_Plaid_White.jpg

Tartan Thompson Plaid
http://www.mytartan.com/Tartans/Light/Thompson%20Grey%20Tartan.jpg

[umadbro]

Lolz at 4 lug

[l3it3r]

lulz at 4 exhaust...

[hyprspec]

Update Mar 25 -

Got sick of the dark color, returned it to a modified version of its orginal color
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/9014/opelwhite008.jpg
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/6800/opelwhite009.jpg
http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/7811/opelwhite010.jpg
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/5241/opelwhite012.jpg
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/1685/opelwhite011.jpg

Still a lot to be done. Also my list is to repair passenger side rear door and arch that got a nice dent this winter

[WildHareMS]

I really was diggin that darker look. lol Now I have to get used to the white again. lol

So uh....how well does she brake now??? :naughty:

[Sleepy_Steve]

So where are the motor pics?

edit, looks a lot nicer on the outside so far, interior is good as well.

[hyprspec]

I really was diggin that darker look. lol Now I have to get used to the white again. lol

So uh....how well does she brake now??? :naughty:

I will need abs however As a person I know put it - "it stops on a dime and gives .9 cents back"

[WildHareMS]

I will need abs however As a person I know put it - "it stops on a dime and gives .9 cents back"


I'm sorry, I still think ABS is for people who don't know who to handle a car. lol I actually had such a good brake set-up on my 2002 Cavi that I could make my brakes completely lock up before the ABS had a chance to say "Huh?" :)

And when is the um...nvm, I'll ask that privately. lol

[hyprspec]

I'm sorry, I still think ABS is for people who don't know who to handle a car. lol I actually had such a good brake set-up on my 2002 Cavi that I could make my brakes completely lock up before the ABS had a chance to say "Huh?" :)

And when is the um...nvm, I'll ask that privately. lol

I'll be the first to admit I do need some practice on threshold breaking. Gotta get decent tires and pads, then I can do werk.

[WildHareMS]

I'll be the first to admit I do need some practice on threshold breaking. Gotta get decent tires and pads, then I can do werk.


It is a VERY good thing to practice in any car, abs or not. I remember watching a show on TV that was all about safe driving, they were teaching an individual how to get to like 80% braking and stay in control. I am pretty sure I've been over the 80% threshold a few times, and maybe not in the safest of places. lol I'm out of practice myself, especially with the Vue.

I'm sure with the tires & pads... you'll be mastering it in no time though!

[AWD ATTK]

I shall never forget my West Virginia adventures with this car. Catching air, sideways with a full cooler in the trunk, (probably weighing 10% of the car's weight) I wish we had a camera on our faces.

I was like >.< then O.O

[Linken]

I'm sorry, I still think ABS is for people who don't know who to handle a car.

Maybe for a race car but in a DD when you have to panic brake for a kid or something jumping out in to the street when your tired and on you way home from work i would like to be able to just stand on it. especially when there's winter conditions its impossible to brake and swerve nor do you have any decent feel for the threshold in those situations because the amount of grip is seldom the same from day to day, and then the ABS really makes a difference...

Still a great idea to practise it so your confident with what your car can or cant do and maybe when the adrenaline pumps you can ease back on the pedal from the initial planted position and shorten the distance even a tad more

[hyprspec]

Maybe for a race car but in a DD when you have to panic brake for a kid or something jumping out in to the street when your tired and on you way home from work i would like to be able to just stand on it. especially when there's winter conditions its impossible to brake and swerve nor do you have any decent feel for the threshold in those situations because the amount of grip is seldom the same from day to day, and then the ABS really makes a difference...

Still a great idea to practise it so your confident with what your car can or cant do and maybe when the adrenaline pumps you can ease back on the pedal from the initial planted position and shorten the distance even a tad more

Im sorry this was a great post to my thread and all, but all I really want to hear from you right now is who your avatar is... haha I'll threshold brake on that

[Linken]

Im sorry this was a great post to my thread and all, but all I really want to hear from you right now is who your avatar is... haha I'll threshold brake on that

lol cant find a name just stumbled upon the pic when browsing around one day and thought id have to share :D

[lightlysalted]

Pretty cool! :thumb:

I REALLY love the plaid in the interior.

[hithespot]

I like it the car is different keep on being an OG man

[hyprspec]

Got some stuff coming in the mail. Pictures are when the stuff arrives. steel braided brake hoses, new tires, and adjustable strut's and lowering springs

[GTR-Kevin]

Those seats are so gangster

[hyprspec]

New tires 205 40 16... MMM I think the 40 was little bit too small... oops
Braided brake hoses - fitted these tonight. Very nice difference to pedal feel (Guess new rotors and pads will have to come a lot sooner so I can see how much -Accel I can achieve).

[WildHareMS]

Good to see great stuff still progressing with that car. :thumb: Will definitely handle differently & stop better, without a doubt!

[hyprspec]

Suspension came in today. Spax PSX adjustable dampers and 60/40 lowering springs.
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2314/001ia.jpg
http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/3184/004tt.jpg

[hyprspec]

Installed Suspension : Old vs New
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9574/036dmz.jpg
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/5952/013avi.jpg
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/9429/037qc.jpg
On the car
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/7604/021lg.jpg
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/4863/047tp.jpg

[hyprspec]

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/1718/004qy.jpg
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/2118/001ttn.jpg

Currently riding 8 clicks stiffer all around. New found joy in driving my car. Still need to sort out the body. It's been getting pretty beat lately.

[Vasfinest]

Just out of curiosity, did you put them on yourself? If so how difficult was it?

[hyprspec]

Just out of curiosity, did you put them on yourself? If so how difficult was it?

I did do it myself. hardest part is getting the tie rod end and control arm nuts off. Got to be careful with them. Other than that I rented a spring compressor from autozone for 50 bucks. I got all that money back when I returned it a day later.

[Vasfinest]

Oh i see, so with a lift it's do-able? Nice, aslo it looks good!

[hyprspec]

Oh i see, so with a lift it's do-able? Nice, aslo it looks good!

A lift certainly helps, but It is not required either.

[l3it3r]

Drove this thing last night.. it handles so incredibly awesome now.. it's like a fucking gokart. I'm inspired... Koni's are only $1k... lol

[Olli]

Again, if you need parts, let me know.
My main source of car parts has closed down the shop, but still....

Ohh and pm me your adress, I will probably send you some parts just for fun...

Would you possibly be interested in an LCD Cockpit instead the normal one ?
http://www.opel-specials.de/gsiopc/lcd.jpg

[l3it3r]

Patrick says (and he's literally sitting behind me in my car because he parked too close to my passenger door to get in the front seat.... ) he wants one. (digital dash) Yes please.

[hyprspec]

Eh nothing to exciting to update - New front rotors and new front and rear pads
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/4586/imag0233r.jpg