New Exhaust For The Astra!

[@Stephenx77]

Best budget hot hatch has to be the Clio 172 / 182 - A slightly ropy 'project' one could be had for sub £1k

[@evsy21201]

Stephenx77 I had a 172 cup with the fabric seats n turini alloys best hot hatch ever, took so much hammering n still soldiers on

[@Stephenx77]

@@evsy21201 I've had 2 cups myself and still got the second one. Great little weekend car!

[@CAFTxDUNT]

Rear bumper would look good if just removed the centre section

[@MrRohanThomas]

agreed, I would do that if I was him

[@____stu____]

New exhaust looks and sounds mint! Get yourself a MK4 Golf PD150!

[@DanielBird1997]

____stu____ or a 130 fabia

[@rosshew6366]

I have a pd170 16v audi a3 quattro

[@Katiebop89]

He said a hot hatch.

[@rosshew6366]

@@Katiebop89 do you even know anything about pd engines buddy lol

[@peter3867]

Omg my PD150 golf engine code ARL wow I still miss her so much so much fun! Replaced her with a 435d more than twice the power and torque but sooooo boring compared to my beloved MK4 GTI diesel

[@konradc12]

The new back box is a great improvement sound wise. A few years back, I changed the exhaust on my previous car, and it had a little drone. Not happy I did some adjustments, that reduced the drone a little, but not enough. I changed the exhaust again and also adjusted front to back. Drone gone, plus car was back to almost silent at motorway speeds. A droning exhaust can be wearing on a long journey. A friend many years ago put a cherry bomb type exhaust on his Mondeo and regretted it, after doing a few long journeys.

[@AlfieCove]

😅😊😢😅

[@neil1241]

New exhaust sounds good, nice deep rumble but a little quieter, as an avid Vauxhall fan I would suggest a VXR Astra or Corsa if budget permits, or maybe an Astra or Vectra B GSi (I know a Vectra isn't strictly a hot hatch). Keep up the good work mate, looking forward to loads more quality vids

[@michaelsimms76]

I had the Vectra gsi phase 2 kept it for seven years wish I never sold it . Would love to see him do one of those good call.

[@neil1241]

@@michaelsimms76 Ive still got mine, had it nearly 13 year now :)

[@Will2010T]

Buy a Clio 172/182 if you need any advice message me as have a lot of knowledge of theses cars especially owning one myself, you would find a lot of people watch your videos on them as not many videos on fixing them on KZbin

[@cidkplas]

I was thinking of the same cars. Those little RS have plenty of power for their weight. I had a 182 a few years ago, and i still miss it.

[@Bezerka3]

Quite interested in buying one myself at some point in the next few months. Any chance i can have a chat to you about them at some point?

[@redpillrevelation5978]

Mate love your Videos BUT I'm 34 years old I have the Astra mk4 1.8 that's looks the same as yours with a full 3 inch exhaust sound amazing don't be embarrassed mate it's like a classic these day people love old school cars keep up the good work pal.

[@jamiesquance8624]

Sounds exactly the same 👀😂

[@cambrown__]

hard to tell from the camera microphone

[@michaelhorsman3380]

I found hornet sounded slightly better

[@jase6709]

Sounds the same on idle, but quieter when he revved it.

[@TheMaccatakker69]

I'd like to see you continue the Vaux theme but with something old and really challenging. Hmm, a 1975 to 1984 Vauxhall Chevette. Real hot hatch right there!

[@orp.olly_]

I know its not a hot hatch but what about a bmw e36 with a straight 6 engine just for a change RWD and a bigger engine

[@paulmckinder3082]

Exhaust looks good sounds better Honda Civic r type

[@cfcrobcfc698]

Keep up the good work mate love the vids

[@omarahamid1806]

1. exhaust sounds great, love the grumble. my type of sound and loudness really. 2. i reckon it doesnt matter what you buy, as long as its interesting in some way, maybe slightly newer car with a few more issues.

[@_B_A]

Exhaust Looks Much Better. Would Look Even Better With Twin Tip Back Box I Think

[@alancraigie1451]

New exhaust is 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Would you consider an old MR2?

[@brianwilson3740]

The new exhaust sounds so much better than the droning one

[@Cineo55]

Well I'm 27 and got tuned exhaust on a Zafira A 1.8 but the overall car is slighty changed on visual side but I like it, and I do not feel embarrassed since it sounds pretty bad ass and nobody expects a minivan to sound like a sport car.

[@miniman2645]

This guy needs a unit he deserves it

[@chriselse515]

I'm 31 and love a loud exhaust. Although as I've grown older it has to sound nice and just be loud. I remember the mk4 astra coupe I had was so droney I hated it gave me a headache.

[@stevenspilsbury9801]

OMG, I had an full Ashley exhaust on my mk2 Cavalier Sri, was a quality exhaust for the price I paid. I didn't even think they were still in business.

[@John-te1dp]

I have the hornet backbox on my fiesta, its loud but the turbo definitely makes it quieter.

[@jonlouch8485]

I think the John Ashley sounds better I think you should get a fiesta st would look great parked next to the mondeo and the zetec s

[@davidking5133]

Well done James your very confident and you'd tackle any car.your also very nice.thanks James David in Stirling,you learn me a lot your very good James .thanks david

[@classicgamer4451]

Sounds much better James 👍

[@gregorteply9034]

Little tips for new warm hatch: Fiesta st150, clio rs, punto 1.4 t-jet, C2 1.6 VTS, saxo 1.6 VTS and so on and so forth. Wish you good luck.

[@Parknest]

James, I know exactly where you're coming from. The exhaust that was on the Celica was so bad that I was loath to start the car. I replaced it with a stock exhaust which is a LOT quieter although my GoPro doesn't do it justice. That back box suits the Astra nicely and ticks all you boxes. You should get a BMW E36 to replace the Astra.

[@ItsJizmuh]

I’d love for you to stick with the Astra theme and possibly get yourself an astra mk5 h? :)

[@xFilthy2K14x]

I have a mk5 h, such good cars, zippy little rockets. ;)

[@hegamer4372]

I'm only 14 but my dad has a mk5 1.6, beautiful car soon to be mine.

[@i-love-zombiesstrange8458]

Lol James I'm in my 40s and got a twin pipe hornet backbox on my Toyota avensis lol I love it. Mine has the same look as your new one though. Keep the great vids coming bud your a star lol

[@cliveeccleston]

Listening on my phone through ear phones it didn't sound massively different but did sound good and looked much better than the other one . As for suggestions on a new hot hatch project, why not go for the original hot hatch a VW Golf? It doesn't have to be be in even half decent condition, in fact as long as the bodywork is sound, the worse condition mechanically the better, as you could make it a long term restoration project and get a lot of great video content. Whatever you decide, good luck and I'm really looking forward to watching it.

[@mrbenn747]

New exhaust sounds much better. How about a mk1 Focus ST170 as your next project car 👍

[@RustyArtz]

Agreed st 170

[@carsnracing8200]

Rs

[@michaelhorsman3380]

@@carsnracing8200 u defo gotta go full fat

[@carsnracing8200]

@@michaelhorsman3380 what

[@michaelhorsman3380]

@@carsnracing8200 if you getting a focus then u need the rs...so full fat,st are half fat lol

[@BosllaLighting]

A great upgrade again.

[@jackbrown7396]

My friend got a remapped ST and it's louder than that. Could hear it a mile off. Don't care what people think about you.

[@richardbartholomew1272]

Get a German car project mate I love watching your videos your the best mate

[@thebodyman4944]

Exhaust much better. Well done. The hot hatch. Well. all depends on your budget. I prefer to find something different for my money I have.

[@donnydefenders]

Nice work James. Exhaust is much better.

[@whyland7417]

Golf GTI 🙏

[@michaelmurphy9593]

Yeah looks and sounds better well done 👍

[@1066gaz]

New exhaust sounds much better not to loud and not too quiet. Its in the goldilocks zone of exhausts. If you want a sporty looking exhaust that's really quiet get a irmscher twin oval backbox. The irmscher would fit perfectly on this astra as it was made for this. Brand new they used to be £550 at vauxhall main agent but should be able to get a cheap one on ebay.

[@hestonpfheffer1299]

Would you be embarrassed by the sound of a C63 AMG exhaust sound?.. Maybe it's the type of car/exhaust combination your embarrassed with? Maybe try an older VW golf/beetle possibly turbocharged that suits being pimped 😁 a throaty exhaust on the right car shouldn't be embarrassing, you should embrace the head turning aspect lol! But I guess if your using it as a commuter and leaving the house every morning at 6am it's understandable. I've just bought a similar cherrybomb exhaust for my VW pd1.9tdi off eBay and I'm looking forward to hearing it roar!!! Life's to short so enjoy your mods. So far I've had a stage 1 remap, a k&n cold air intake & some cheap lowering springs!🤞🤞🤞 I'm thinking of installing a short shifter soon aswell. Anyway thanks for the videos they are fun to watch 👍👍👍

[@dra93n]

Replace the Astra with an XR5 ST. Cheap and a decent replacement and fits the bill as a hot hatch. New pipe sounds good and looks the part. Just as Daniel said however, remove the centre of the rear bumper, it will look batter without it.

[@skodakatie7341]

The new exhaust looks much better, and sounds much better too, if it was me looking for a new ‘project car’, I would definitely go for a Škoda Fabia, or Octavia VRS, I am biased due to being a dedicated Škoda enthusiast, however that aside, I think Škoda VRS models are not only very fast and reliable, they also look great!!.

[@TobyKnights]

Clio 182 or 172 definitely 👌👌

[@sketcher68]

I had a 54plate Astra, you should get an insignia as you next project. I have . Great video, keep them coming. Take care.R

[@gorbiebarrow4080]

Definitely a deeper tone and sounds better

[@ryguymods]

I'd say go for an Mk1 Octavia VRS. You can get them around the 1k mark and they're great cars to drive!

[@peterzatkuliak5003]

Exhaust sounds better now! And how about a Vauxhall Vectra b GSI... it's such a nice car to modify and looks amazing for its age!! Also has a cheeky V6 😊😊😊

[@DasArab]

I had an Ashley Exhaust on my Mk2 Escort back in the day.

[@tonybrehaut8895]

I’d recommend a clio 182, I currently have a clio 1.6 16v and it’s great. And I’ve heard lots of great things about the 182. They make great track cars

[@thenorthernlad1349]

Try and get a saxo vtr no one is doing the older cars no more the cars we grow up with would be a cheap good project👊👊

[@cargamer78leemarsh98]

getting parts is hard and rear beam is torsion bar witch can sieze up i no through exp on 106/saxo

[@smithj2008]

VTS 👍

I think that the new one looks way better. As you said, the rectangle shape suits her well. And about the hot hatch.. Maybe some old VW Golf with 1.8T petrol might be fun. Prices for spare parts are not high, cars too. Aaand one Last thing... I will send you DM tomorrow about the exhaust if I can :)

[@masonbarnett4887]

If you're looking for something really unique and reliable I would recommend a Volvo C30. The back is odd but it grows on you and not alot of people are doing videos on them either so it's something unique for the channel. I dont own one (yet)

[@taficegaming]

Love seeing the astra

[@TheMcooper17]

im 27 and i still like a loud deep rumble.

[@thomas316]

"Straight pipe bro!" - Every Harley rider ever.

[@1996JackDavies]

Got to be another ford surely? Maybe a mk6 fiesta st or focus st170. A mk2 focus st would be insane though. Keep up vids, definitely the best on KZbin 👍🏻

[@Exciting__Electronics]

What's people's thoughts on car ramps or stick with axle stands?

[@masterp0147]

Sounds louds better. Got A3 (S3 if you're going super hot) or Civic anything 03 onwards. The Civic, imo, probably has the best looking backend of the hot hatches. The triangular dual exhaust 👌

[@toastndcheese]

Hot hatch Peugeot 206 GTi 180, Very underated cars

[@lokenlatta6758]

Looks mint mate, i'd reckon get a Golf or a fiesta mk6.5 Zetec S or an ST if its in your budget, you can get MOT failures / high mileage on Autotrader for less than £1500. Some decent ones toward £2000.

[@Leatherkid01]

I prefer the second muffler 😁....🇨🇦 Here ....not sure what you should get as we dont have most of the models u got (Re: Vauxhaul and Fords)...except probably the Mondeo(Fusion in Canada) but get what u wanna get.... And be happy with the purchase. Unless of course youre buying it for content purposes. 😀🤙. Id say a VW Golf perhaps. Rather like those... And we have em here 👍

[@andyhoare4644]

Exhaust is loads better and go retro nova or fiesta xr2 or escort or something? Or a golf vr6 or mk4 2.3 v5? There’s loads of options I’m dying to get a retro motor

[@TITANICSI]

Much better exhaust. Looks and sounds right. Only one hot hatch as I’ve said before lol. BMW 130i Msport very underrated car. Pick a nice one and you’ll have loads of fun 😉

[@harrysearle-ln6se]

The exhaust sounds alot more suttle and i do prefer it. and if your interested in a good reliable hot hatch look at a mk4 golf 1.8t as it is easily modified ,cheap and the engine is practically bullet proof or even an st170 which Is basically a hatchback version of the Mondeo

[@Thejoker-zg1gk]

Awesome video the new exhaust is well better an I’m thinking your new hot hatch should be an fiesta ST 150 👍🏻

[@JESUSSDAD]

Ooo I'm selling a st150 with 46k.

[@paulandsarahcaravanlife]

Great video James. I did like the old exhaust and I'm 54 mate. Lol. But still the new one sounds good as well.

[@aaronjackson6305]

Good work man, I love your channel m8

[@jamesheffer3732]

New exhaust sounds and looks a lot better , more oem than boy racer now. Next project ideas : mk3 or 4 Golf Yaris T Sport , corsa B gsi or sport.

[@Jessuhhy]

First generation Mazda 3 MPS would be awesome!

[@mickramo498]

sounds and looks better

[@ashleyhodson9415]

Ever thought of getting a mk6 fiesta zetec s 1.6 tdci there really good fun cars and cheap to buy and there are loads of modifications you can do to them for pretty low money , I’d honestly love to see one of these on the channel and nice new exhaust mate

[@PandH24]

Definitely sounds better couple of options for cars that no one is doing on KZbin Saxo vtr/vts Toyota Corolla t sport Astra coupe

[@danielcs8564]

Hay mate luv the videos keep up the good work I am interested in buying the astra and for a new car hot hatch what about am old mk2 Clio sport or something like an ford st170

[@tonygordon2988]

Ford Fiesta ST or a Mini Cooper S (2005-2007) supercharged some may say a money pit but as you know they are easy to work on as is the Ford.

[@NickHudson2]

Good video James the new exhaust looks loads better, Hot hatch ideas maybe a Seat Leon or Ibiza Cupra

[@pgtnpt2245]

Exhaust looks better my ocd has never liked the lower rear splitter mounts not lining up with the parking sensors (if you know you know) would look alright without it, de badge the doors aswell would make it look alot cleaner and higher spec

[@WheelchairWonders]

Much better James.. How about a Golf GTI? (Phil - Standish)

[@jordenblackey946]

The exhaust looks and sounds better. And I’d have to go mk4 golf or st170

[@kiwitrains]

When you live in the UK it is a silencer in the USA it is a muffler

[@tommcdermott1989]

Get a saxo VTR/VTS while you can jammer. Would be a good investment

[@redmatt]

Mk6 fiesta st? That's a cool project car.

[@danielfucak6987]

If you want to compare loudness with your camera you have to turn off automatic gain control, otherwise the camera just amplifies the quieter sound.

[@michaelhorsman3380]

Im 40 and had a hornet on my Octavia vrs and loved it lol

[@louisjames1062]

I think the irmscher double is best looking box for these

[@53gsiturbo20]

New exhaust sounds good but as a Vauxhall fan it will be a shame to see the astra go, maybe replace it with a mk4 Sri turbo or gsi as there cheap nowdays and so much you can do to them plus will only go up in value now. Should keep your Vauxhall fans happy as you already have two fords on the channel. Will still watch whatever you buy tho👍

[@wee-hayden-1307]

How much would you sell the Astra for and get something German bmw or cheap golf for next project

[@andries514]

if you can find one without rust get a alfa romeo 145 qv 2 liter twinspark. pretty nice cars and fun to drive.

[@airaction2257]

Sounds exactly the same but like you said it may sound different on camera to what it does if you are actually there : )

[@stuartgorton3808]

What about a Saxo VTR. They are great little cars. must be able to do loads to them.

[@michaelmcl4979]

Buy a Mazda 3 MPS (2.3 turbo) mk1 or just a mk1 1.6/2.0 litre petrol?

[@davidbates247]

Ashley is a brand they been making pipes in the west Midlands for years

[@kyleniekerk]

Vauxhaul corsa B next up 🙏🤔

[@twinkd6363]

So.......I think they sound the same .but does look better I'll give him that good work

[@adammcallister2260]

Need to hear more of the exhaust to make a proper decision but liking it so far. In replacement, try something different like a BMW compact?

[@colwyn9]

Need to let it get hot to get the proper sound, the pro drive rear valence is suited to the irmscher twins, the gsi rear bumper would look better

[@grazianolaudisio3644]

'You can't be a true petrolhead until you've owned an Alfa Romeo.'

[@johno_dee202]

Hi Mate, loving your Astra project. I've got a 1.8 sxi and wondered if I should do the same to it? Also, what Astra do you have? Cheers John

[@christopherhalls4726]

1. Much better, I’ll thinking about noise reduction on the 1.8sri Corsa. Full Piper system is so loud!! 🤭 2. What about something with 4 wheel drive? And V6? VW Golf 4motion? Or an old Audi S3?

[@Christophergriffiths1972]

Looks great mate. Sounds loads better. With regards to getting a new project, what about a MK5 Golf? Would be great seeing you doing bits to that. 👍🏼

[@cargamer78leemarsh98]

If ytou want a poor mans audi lol

[@paulpobsanderson6219]

Clio for the next project 👍🏼

[@steveduffy1013]

New exhaust is much better however you said you don’t like the loudness as your 28. I’m 30 my car is a Subaru Impreza STI Hawkeye which is very loud as standard and my motorbike I’ve got a cbr 600rr with a scorpion exhaust Anyway still fantastic video as always Next project depends on your budget you’ve had corsa, focus, fiesta, how about German Audi A3 plenty about so can pick up a cheap one