combat_sri
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this summer im gonna buy a cheap project car and do loads of one off custom work on it but i dont know what to choose. i was thinking something like an early 106 /saxo,but also wouldnt mind doing another corsa as you can pick them up pretty cheap i spose. what do people suggest? dont really matter about engine size as it will all be changed.
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Mattb
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calibra can be picked up cheap,
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try somthing old skool, mk1 golf or mk1 scort
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combat_sri
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calibras a good idea,i can get one off a bloke at work for 1k, its an n reg 16v ecotec with about 100k on the clock.this sound any good?
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LukeGSi
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what you need is one of these

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combat_sri
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i dont think theres anything else i can do to that,looks quality already
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FlamingCorsa
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gotta do summit unusal i think! corsa/106/saxo are becoming done up loads! gotta do summit different i think mate
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combat_sri
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thats what i thought,i aint got 20k to spend on one to make it stand out either!
anyone got any suggestions?
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combat_sri
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1990VAUXHALL CALIBRA 2.0 8 VALVE,
1990, H reg. red, 5-speed, e/windows, e/sunroof, c/locking, pas, MoT Sept 04, 16 alloys, stereo, clean & tidy. £695 . ono.
summin like this would be perfect.
i might even look for one at a salvage auction,spose they go for next to nothing there
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Mattb
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on ebay red top callys with 4wd are going for 900 notes, not sure on condition, but i was looking into one as a track day car
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FlamingCorsa
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calibra sounds good idea! least with u doing all the work u will save a packet!wot is ur price limit for the actual car?
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combat_sri
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i wouldnt wanna go much over 1200 really,wanna spend more on stuff for it!
i will be doing pretty much all the work myself so wouldnt cost too much.
how are you finding doing all your own work flaming corsa? keeping you busy i spose!
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Matt H
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mk1 golf
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combat_sri
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this ones well nice,not seen the colour before
1992VAUXHALL Calibra 2.0, 1992, 52000
miles, capprice gold, 16 multi-spoke alloys, new Dunlops timing belts, just done electric sunroof, electric windows, power steering, white dials, Sony CD, private plate worth £680, tax 4 mths, MOT 12 mths, low mileage, excellent condition. £1,150. ono. Tel: or .
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chris_lee100
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ive got the same prob though, however my first car is a cally so was actually thinkin of bungin that in the garage and gettin a corsa, the grass is always greener lol !! Im thinkin of gettin a newish 4x4 turbo keepin is standard apart from a phase 3.5 kit or similar, nock a second off the 60 down to about 5.8 would be sweet ill have to get some pics of my car on here its mag blue on 17's with semi reiger kit, 70k fvsh etc
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FlamingCorsa
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i am enjoying doing work 2 my car its fun and nice 2 c it progress! getting 2 the hard bit not tho cos i can spend a day smoothing it down and getting rid of pinholes etc and dont look much different after either! very testing on the pactience!
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Red_SXi
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Registered: 23rd Sep 02
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I hope to be doing a Horizon Autotek project car soon too
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chris_lee100
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so do you also to your own body spraying flaming corsa ?
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Greg_M
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Registered: 2nd Sep 03
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a beetle. you know it akes sence
seen a mad one with custom work all over!
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Kris TD
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Location: Ware, Hertfordshire
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do something noone does up, something like an old shape seat toledo, then do light conversions etc...
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STEvieXE
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Registered: 21st Jan 03
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i was looking at a diahatsu charade 2day. think with a little imagination and and ALOT of work could be a nice car...
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