xcore
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I want a newer car as a project to convert it into the "sportier" model i.e. gsi rep
Due to insurance i will use a small engine in the base car
cheers for any replys
[Edited on 11-08-2007 by xcore]
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jacko198
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Youre on a corsa forum, i think it could be obvious what the answer is, dont you think?
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Robin
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You do realise that 'converting' it to GSi/GTi/VTS spec body wise will make it pretty much as expensive to insure as the actual car, as the insurance company will see it as more likely to be stolen if it looks like the more desirable car...
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Colin
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fucving nain of them their all shite!!!
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xcore
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
You do realise that 'converting' it to GSi/GTi/VTS spec body wise will make it pretty much as expensive to insure as the actual car, as the insurance company will see it as more likely to be stolen if it looks like the more desirable car...
Not if your policy says they dont take into account body mods.
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xcore
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hmmm im thinking gsi
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furioman
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tbh corsa are very comon go the 106 gti route even if the car is slow they still do corners well
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xcore
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The only problem with the 106 is that the majority of the hubs are 3 stud and adaptors are about 300.
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mattk
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quote:
Originally posted by xcore
The only problem with the 106 is that the majority of the hubs are 3 stud and adaptors are about 300.
If you get an S1 model, the S2s are 4 stud
IMO get a Corsa, ther only redeeming feature of my car is it has a bit of poke I couldnt even imagine a small engined saxo
I envy you corsa owners. saxos dont intrest me at all
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xcore
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some s2s are 3 stud, a mates 2000 106 has 3 studs and alloys cost him a bomb
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Marc
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None. Get a Lupo.
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Ste L
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do a 4 stud onversion... not hard's parts are cheap from a scrappers
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AndyCorsaSport
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To do a 106 or Saxo replica properly, you would have to change the rear 1/4 panels cause theyre completley different to VTR/S ones. Why not just buy a WestCoast or Furio, 1.4 8v, cant be that much to insure?
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Ste L
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you dont have to change them iirc..
just have to mod the arches slightly for the plastic add-on to fit
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AndyCorsaSport
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Have to cut a curved shape out of them, cause they are too straight where as VTR/S are more rounded. Would also have to drill loads of holes on the doors for the plastic section that clips on, either that or bond it on.
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kz
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
You do realise that 'converting' it to GSi/GTi/VTS spec body wise will make it pretty much as expensive to insure as the actual car, as the insurance company will see it as more likely to be stolen if it looks like the more desirable car...
dont agree with that at all tbh. ive been with a couple of different companies, with different policys. one insured all my mods for free  the other insured all body mods for free, you only paid for increasing power mods. if the above is happening to you, i suggest you shop around!
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xcore
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106 it is i think, GTIs are so nice get paid at end of month
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xcore
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quote:
Originally posted by kz
quote:
Originally posted by Robin
You do realise that 'converting' it to GSi/GTi/VTS spec body wise will make it pretty much as expensive to insure as the actual car, as the insurance company will see it as more likely to be stolen if it looks like the more desirable car...
dont agree with that at all tbh. ive been with a couple of different companies, with different policys. one insured all my mods for free the other insured all body mods for free, you only paid for increasing power mods. if the above is happening to you, i suggest you shop around!
yea my current insurers dont charge for body mods.
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corsa_nation
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just get a 106 quiksilver and stick gti badges on it
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xcore
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cant insure it
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