DaNnY_LaD
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Registered: 30th Nov 05
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2.0 16v corsa whats every body think of them..Im gettin mine done in a few weeks so just looking for peoples genral opions on them what they like at cornering  and what cars can they put up a fight against...
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JoeyB
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Registered: 19th Jun 03
Location: Fareham HANTS, Drives: Astra Coupe Turbo
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Well I had high hopes but mines not running perfectly ...
On a good day it feels very fast...and some days it feels mediocre. (sp)
But i think i am lacking back pressure at the mo and the exhaust is very loud. So it sounds like a lot of effort to go fast. Though when its quieter it will probably feel (and be) faster.
No problems with handling though. Ive got 15inch Astra GSI rims with Spax coilovers. No ARB.
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Chris C
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Registered: 2nd Jan 05
Location: Hemel Hempstead
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My 2.0 handle's really really well, people always slate them on handling don't know why:S Best little race i had was with a civic typeR was dead level with him, which i thought was pretty cool that my little corsa could keep up with a £15K hot hatch  .
Doesn't feel like a converted car, feels like the engine should be there ( if that makes sence )
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DaNnY_LaD
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Thanks
I was told they handle really badly but i knw corsa dnt handle well for a start..
Lol Ctr sounds interesting
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mav
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I changed from my V6 sri vectra to 2.0 corsa gsi
I loved it, raw power not smooth like the vec....honestly i would own another one.
let it be said with a 0-60 of 7 secs or there about you can hold your own against the best dearer hot hatches...
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mav
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oh and mine on full koni adjustables dropped -60 on 15" wheels handles ace..
understeer a bit but thats expected
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Twiggy
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If your getting it done make sure you dont depend on it for work etc.... thats all i can say! mine was off the road as much as i had it lmao!
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mav
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Mine was NEVER off the road.... depends who does the conversion
no problems at all
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DaNnY_LaD
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Yeah I will be using every day or there abouts for work ect...
Im on 16'' speedlines with uniroyal tyres..But need to change my g-max set up tho..Should i obt for a strut brace ect...
Beardys doin the conversion and i have every bit of faith in him...Plus the engine is a minter aswell
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Daniel_Corsa
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Registered: 21st Apr 04
Location: Wigton, Cumbria
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Thought you said the Valva was already in?
April '06' Corsasport Feature Car | Aug '08' Total Vauxhall Feature Car | Spring '09' Fast Car Feature Car
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DaNnY_LaD
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quote:
Originally posted by Daniel_Corsa
Thought you said the Valva was already in?
Nope i wish mate it was goin in then a few things needed sorting ect...I was sorta planning way ahead of my time..
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Twiggy
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If Beardys doing the convertion i cant see there being a problem... i only had issues with cv joins that kept braking lol! what a pain in the ass they are lmao!
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DaNnY_LaD
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quote:
Originally posted by Twiggy
If Beardys doing the convertion i cant see there being a problem... i only had issues with cv joins that kept braking lol! what a pain in the ass they are lmao!
touch wood nothin like that happens il just keep it well maintained....So a struct brace will be need for wen i get the Xe in...
P.s Twiggy that fuckin advartar of that pork scratchin is horrid...
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Twiggy
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I did not get a strut brace as there were about a ton and there were none 2nd hand on ebay lol! My dad was gonna make one but we did not get round to it!
I know its ace
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K2 GTi
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I just seen your avator and was nearly sick 
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Stoneyginger
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ive NEVER regretted doing my conversion
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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I like this thread. Been thinking about my upcoming 2ltr conversion! Hehe. Mav and Stoney's corsa's are my inspiration. Would like the xe in mine. Need to start drawing up a list of parts hehe.
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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AK
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never really had much problems not caused by my less than easy goign usage
blew bottom end - on track
burst an Mtec hub - on track
scrapped a block - engine builders fault
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DaNnY_LaD
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quote:
Originally posted by AK
never really had much problems not caused by my less than easy goign usage
blew bottom end - on track
burst an Mtec hub - on track
scrapped a block - engine builders fault
yeah but like u said u had problesm through abusing it
Im looking 4ward to mine Should be very soon now...
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mav
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mine was a daily driver too and
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Twiggy
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quote:
Originally posted by mav
mine was a daily driver too and
Same here hence I was on the bus alot when i had mine
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richysport
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Registered: 15th Apr 05
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quote:
Originally posted by Chris C
My 2.0 handle's really really well, people always slate them on handling don't know why:S Best little race i had was with a civic typeR was dead level with him, which i thought was pretty cool that my little corsa could keep up with a £15K hot hatch .
Doesn't feel like a converted car, feels like the engine should be there ( if that makes sence )
would aree with chris c. i said awhile back i thought mine was slow well sorted a few little prolems and it's 10 times faster now. there so much fun.
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richysport
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mines a daily drive 2
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mav
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quote:
Originally posted by Twiggy
quote:
Originally posted by mav
mine was a daily driver too and
Same here hence I was on the bus alot when i had mine
mine never broke at all............
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Ste L
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Registered: 3rd Jul 06
Location: Manchester Drives: 106 16v Rallye
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quote:
Originally posted by mav
Mine was NEVER off the road.... depends who does the conversion
no problems at all
mine never off the road, and it's my only car, used everyday for getting to and from work, and it gets abused...
only problem i had was the altenator died, but that can happen on any car
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