xa0s
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I really want to XE my Corsa (that I haven't even bought yet) at some point. Is anyone available near Kent to do it in a weekend for some money? 
Just want to know what I'd be charged, and how much I could get a sound XE for.
Forward planning, and all that. 
Cheers guys - and I am very serious about it. 
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jr
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you are close to the expert, Lee Mitchell, whos in Dartford
not sure on prices, as he's not on here much, but he's done loads 30-40+ i reckon
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Graham88
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Lee Mitchell
Literally 5-10 minutes from you.
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jamesvalver
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lee mitchel for conversions, about £400 i think to convert it, £200-350 for a xe engine, about £500 for the conversion parts
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xa0s
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At least I'd know it's a sound job! I think I'll get bored with the 1.4 quite quickly. It's just insurance that puts me off (0 NCB, 3 points (maybe 6), and 4 claims) @ 20. Ouch.
So how much for the entire conversion, including the engine, parts and labour (roughly)?
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jr
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£1500 is the famous figure
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VegasPhil
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Can't see you getting a decent insurance quote on it though 
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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xa0s
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Fook, really? You can buy an XE'd Corsa already done for that!
But I suppose it's a drive-in, drive-out jobbie... What's the general advice on here, just buy an already done Corsa, and put your parts on it, or what? I'm a newb to this forum!
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Phi
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lee finished off the xe in my Corsa Sport... no probs!
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DannyB
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Good luck insuring it with 0 ncb, maybe 6 points and 4 claims.
*and 20 years old..
[Edited on 06-03-2008 by red_top]
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xa0s
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Flip, what about Rich, would he like some work and then take it to Lee for the electrics?
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Phi
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tbh its not expensive..might aswell get your own car done ..than buy another car...
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xa0s
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quote:
Originally posted by red_top
Good luck insuring it with 0 ncb, maybe 6 points and 4 claims.
*and 20 years old..
[Edited on 06-03-2008 by red_top]
Yep - I'll need it. I should be getting a bit of money coming in soon (bike accident), so I might have to treat myself, despite the cost.
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Phi
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quote:
Originally posted by SRi Luke
Flip, what about Rich, would he like some work and then take it to Lee for the electrics?
well ile ask him for yah 
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DannyB
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Have you had a quote off anyone first for the insurance?
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Phi
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if you got the cash sitting there soon for insurance then go for it..no harm in it! ..if you dont end up liking the car ,,just sell it on
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xa0s
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quote:
Originally posted by red_top
Have you had a quote off anyone first for the insurance?
Nah mate, it'll be a few months anyway (probably wait 10 for the 1 NCB). Is it usually stupid amounts then? Over £2k, you reckon?
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Phi
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yeah could be luke!
wait til you ready then get quotes and then get a xe! just ask rich if he will help yah nearer time..or get lee to do it!
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DannyB
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With what you wrote down before i can see it being over 2k easily, will you be 21 by then?Get a quote anyway, just do it asthough you allready have the 1ncb and see what it comes back as.
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Phi
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just go through brokers who specialize in modifications
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Sach
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Lee is your man! my corsa is there now getting a let fitted. his expertise is so high and a top fella.
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xa0s
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Maybe I'm being unrealistic. You're starting to scare me a bit - heh. I'll do some quotes but I normally knock tons off my insurance phoning around, but I can't be fooked doing that just for an idea! I'll have a go later.
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xa0s
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Cheers Sach - seems he's pretty respected on this forum. Got a link to his CS profile? Where in Dartford is he based? I live in Dartford so I know it quite well.
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jr
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prob not wise to give his address if anyone is thinking about it, but near stone
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DannyB
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Just go on comparethemarket or gocompare or something, you can declare everything on most of them..engine conversions too..so they will find the best prices for you.
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