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deano87

posted on 23rd Jul 08 at 21:05

quote:
Originally posted by corsa_tomtom
Really? :|

Yeah. The one in the Corsa C 100bhp found in early Mk5 Astra's can't be remapped. . .yet. Tuning box doesn't give huge amounts of BHP, quite a bit more torque though. GSi_16v has one.


Balling

posted on 23rd Jul 08 at 19:56

I just realised there's two different Corsa D 1,3 CDTI's.
A 5 speed, 75 bhp doing 0-60 in 14,5 secs.
And a 6 speed, 90 bhp doing 0-60 in 12,7 secs.

Perhaps I should try to source down a 6 speed to have a go in that aswell....


AlunJ

posted on 23rd Jul 08 at 19:47

Driven one in an Astra and its a pretty nippy engine... i imagine the corsa d is lighter? Quite a fan of the 1.3CDTi in a corsa as well, i've test drove the C and D versions of the 1.3CDTi, and the D is really stupid quick for a small diesel. You just nudge the throttle and it shoots off, lovely car to drive - actually preferred it to the VXR... maybe thats biased because I prefer driving diesels though?

[Edited on 23-07-2008 by AlunJ]


John

posted on 23rd Jul 08 at 19:36

quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Depends if it has the wank ECU though as to whether it can be remapped.


Just get a tuning box though.


MikeE

posted on 23rd Jul 08 at 19:35

ive a 1.7 cdti in my van not bad engine so far


Balling

posted on 23rd Jul 08 at 19:34

I did drive the 1.3 CDTI, but to be honest it's just a tad to slow. Overtaking on the motorway is a bitch in it and yet I seem to really miss that 6th gear.


Tommy L

posted on 23rd Jul 08 at 19:30

Really? :|


deano87

posted on 23rd Jul 08 at 19:29

Depends if it has the wank ECU though as to whether it can be remapped.


Tommy L

posted on 23rd Jul 08 at 19:27

quote:
Originally posted by Balling
quote:
Originally posted by GT190
heard they're fun when remapped.

Seen some companies claim a 30 bhp power increase with a tuning box. Seems a bit farfetched to me, but then I know nothing about diesels... :boggle:
diesels are very tuneable and i doubt it would be far off a 30bhp increase with a remap. But it's all about the torque increase :cool:


deano87

posted on 23rd Jul 08 at 19:20

I'd test drive a 1.3CDTi Corsa D. 90ps as opposed to 70odd in the Corsa C. Probably quite nippy and might return better fuel economy.


AndyKent

posted on 23rd Jul 08 at 17:34

quote:
Originally posted by Balling
No, the Corsa C is 100 bhp is it not? The Corsa D is 125 bhp.


.....but the car is also a whole lot heavier - expect similar performance.


Balling

posted on 23rd Jul 08 at 17:20

No, the Corsa C is 100 bhp is it not? The Corsa D is 125 bhp.


Nick-S

posted on 23rd Jul 08 at 15:45

quote:
Originally posted by Monster
Same engine as the Corsa C CDTI SRi IIRC?


no


Balling

posted on 23rd Jul 08 at 13:43

quote:
Originally posted by GT190
heard they're fun when remapped.

Seen some companies claim a 30 bhp power increase with a tuning box. Seems a bit farfetched to me, but then I know nothing about diesels... :boggle:


GT190

posted on 23rd Jul 08 at 13:39

heard they're fun when remapped.


Scotty C

posted on 23rd Jul 08 at 13:38

Same engine as the Corsa C CDTI SRi IIRC?

If so, fanstaic engines, nippy, and brilliant MPG.

If you like driving one you can't be asking for much more really.


Balling

posted on 23rd Jul 08 at 13:36

I've considered chaning to a more economical car, but as I don't want anything painfully slow the 1.7 CDTI seems like an obvious choice.

I had a spin in one the other day and though it's perhaps not the most exciting car in the world, it's actually a nice ride and also nippy enough for me.

What are peoples thoughts though? Am I going to hate my self for buying it? :look: