Robin
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Phil, I think it's to do with the skirts, they must trap water, which destroys the arches 
Monster, I'll find out, gimme a few mins.
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Scotty C
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Thanks 
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Phil W
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Holy Rot Batman...
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Robin
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1998 cc
134 bhp
138 lb/ft
0-60 mph 8.5s
129 mph max
4051 mm L
1696 mm W
1410 mm H
2517 mm Wheelbase
1147 kg
32 MPG
206 g/km CO2 emissions
Ins Gp 13
Road tax band F
52 litre fuel tank
9m turning circle
360 litres bootspace (seats up, shelf in)
[Edited on 13-12-2006 by Robin]
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Scotty C
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Scotty C
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
1998 cc
134 bhp
138 lb/ft
0-60 mph 8.5s
129 mph max
4051 mm L
1696 mm W
1410 mm H
1147 kg
Cheers Robin 
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Phil W
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To put it into perspective, a friend of mine has a MK4 Astra 2.0 16v Ecotec, 136bhp standard.
He went out and spent about £1500 on Cams, Exhaust, Head Work, Enlarged throttle body, chip etc, and its only just got him to the 150bhp mark, which is what a Red Top puts out as standard...
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Robin
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edited with more info 
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Scotty C
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Thanks Just wanted to see bhp/weight as I had a lil play with one and thought it was the X16XEL 
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Filby1
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the XEV is a good engine more torque lower down the the XE, newer too. my bro had one just with 4-2-1. went ok. he just fitted Throttle bodies now it goes even better.
Also the Same engine (C20XEV) in the Astra Mk3 CDX is group 8 Insurence. cost £600 per year fully comp parked on road at 20 with no bumps.
Nothing in the xev as standard on road really when racing the GSI, and on open road. No bends ect they never get lost by the 106 GTI i have
[Edited on 13-12-2006 by Filby1]
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Nic Barnes
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an r reg gsi would be a x20xev not a 1.8 16v
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Cupra Steve
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a girl at my mates work has an r reg gsi, thats a 1.8 16v ecotec.
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Nic Barnes
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are you sure? as they were re-released on r plate as a limited edition run, x20xev's with no bonnet vents
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deanmcreynolds26
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
R plate GSi would be a 1.8 16v (C18XE)
WRONG!
R plate GSI is 2.0 16v eco-crap the 1994 GSI was a 1.8 16v eco
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deanmcreynolds26
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quote:
Originally posted by Cupra Steve
a girl at my mates work has an r reg gsi, thats a 1.8 16v ecotec.
defo a X20XEV (2.0 16v) if its an R reg, as this was the only engine available in the special edition GSI
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Cupra Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by muppetsport
are you sure? as they were re-released on r plate as a limited edition run, x20xev's with no bonnet vents
i swear it's r reg, i drive past it everyday!!!! i know it's 1.8 as he takes the piss out of her everyday for not getting a red top. could be P?
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deanmcreynolds26
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personally i find the eco-tec engine better than the redtop, has more torque lower down and not had any problems with mine!
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Nic Barnes
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quote:
Originally posted by deanmcreynolds26
personally i find the eco-tec engine better than the redtop, has more torque lower down and not had any problems with mine!
probably done less miles and been more looked after aswell as was never considered a performance engine was it. i loved the ecotec in my omega, had loads of go for a heavy car
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