psycho_sarge
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Registered: 18th Jul 06
Location: Northfleet Kent
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This is my 1st car Got a Corsa cos that the car i learnt it i used to riding bike mainly & where is a good start to improve it
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JayT
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Registered: 26th Jul 06
Location: Stoke On Trent
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got any pics mate
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psycho_sarge
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Registered: 18th Jul 06
Location: Northfleet Kent
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I'll put a pic on some time 2day & put some specifications to go with it
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Marc
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Registered: 11th Aug 02
Location: York
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I wouldn't say there was much point going too far mechanically modding a 1.2. I'd add an exhaust but I wouldn't touch anything else. You won't get much of an improvement power wise but you'll get a nice sound! Fitting an induction kit can actually lose you power so your'e best off either leavign it as it is or dropping an panel filter in, if anything the car will be less restrictive and you may experience an improvement in throttle response.
Suspension would be a good idea too, the 1.2 isn't the fastest of engines but the car will be so much more fun to drive on a decent suspension set up, which in turn will allow you to drive faster/harder in to windy roads etc. A decent set up will cost around £250.
Wheels I'd stick to 15's or 16's as power isn't really on your side!
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csweatherston
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Registered: 16th Jan 06
Location: Devon
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brakes......you can brake later if your brakes stop you well...also suspension.
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fragpot
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Registered: 29th Feb 04
Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian
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Fit a bike engine
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psycho_sarge
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Registered: 18th Jul 06
Location: Northfleet Kent
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have pics if! Dont know how to upload them onto Corsasport ! We email if needed
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Marc
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Registered: 11th Aug 02
Location: York
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use http://www.photobucket.com
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psycho_sarge
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Registered: 18th Jul 06
Location: Northfleet Kent
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Pics as requested
http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/8/5/156773/CarSide.JPG
http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/8/5/156773/CarDash1.JPG
http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/8/5/156773/CarFront.JPG
http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/8/5/156773/CarBonnet.JPG
http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/8/5/156773/Car%20Dash2.JPG
http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/8/5/156773/CarBonnet2.JPG
An improved cooling system would be welcomed
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Chris F
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Registered: 26th Dec 05
Location: Newmarket Drives: Escort Van 1.8
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Clean Engine up
Remove Ghey Wheel trims
Remove seat covers and steering wheel covers
Thats just the free things that will make it look loads better
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Chris F
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psycho_sarge
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Registered: 18th Jul 06
Location: Northfleet Kent
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I will remove the seat covers but i like the steering wheel cover! It keeps the wheel cooler!
What about the Wheel trims? U need to excatly circle them on pic & tell me what 2 do!
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psycho_sarge
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Registered: 18th Jul 06
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Is there away of improving the cooling system As my raditor is quite shit & the radiator water boils on a regular basis
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andy1868
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Registered: 22nd Jun 06
Location: Burscough, Lancashire
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you're quite lucky in the way that you're car is already colour coded too, makes it look much tidier. as said above, some nice wheels and a good suspension set-up and you'll be well on your way. you've also got a spoiler on there, which isn't to everybodies taste, i would recommend the spoiler by vauxhall found on the sportier models like the gsi/sport etc, also if you still have the badges in the back saying "vauxhall" and "corsa" etc taking them off would be another free idea. just make sure you've got some tar remover or something similar to get rid of the adhesive underneath this picture shows the spoiler and the de-badging on the back etc
[Edited on 02-09-2006 by andy1868]
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Mistamist
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Registered: 16th Jul 03
Location: Gillingham, Kent
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New thermostat, while your at it, new cam belt and waterpump. make sure you have the right amount of antifreeze in it.
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Reedy
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Registered: 11th Apr 04
Location: Hammersmith
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erm also when your in the scrap yard next get an MFD.
The mfd is the little display that goes above your heaters, it seems you are missing yours.
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