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Author The Corsa "Gsi front fitted - Pg 2"
Jimbo
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19th Feb 07 at 15:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Well, i sold my saxo 2 weeks ago tomorrow. Not a good day for me, was hard to see her go.

Here's a pic:



Best first car i could have had, and i'll miss her forever..

Anyway, onwards and Upwards.

Onto the Corsa

The day after i sold the Saxo, I picked up my new 1.6 16v Corsa Sport. 60k, full service history, air con, all the toys. The added bonus was it only cost me what i got for the Saxo.

Here it is looking totally Gay in standard form:





I've allways liked the look of modified Corsas, that's why i chose one, and it's a hell of a lot quicker than my saxo, infact, it shows a Vtr who's boss too, which is cool.

First up was my Remus centre section, coupled with a Janspeed Backbox. Felt like it freed up a little extra poke, who knows.. but i love how it looks, and sounds:





Next was my long awaited Coilovers. Opted for the Spax RSX adjustable ride hight and damping. Here they are fitted:



As you can see, my clearance issue is scary..anic: :


Then earlier this week i brought a set of Cavalier SRI wheels for it, and tried them on for size. I'm getting a set of 45's tomorrow, as these are 50's and are getting a litte low:



Also Got a free de-badged gril off a mate, who kindly swapped wheels for a few days.. Here are the results:









Wheel whore???

Anyway, that's where she's upto as of now. I'll put a few pics an details of anything i do to it, for anyone who cares.

[Edited on 18-03-2007 by Jimbo]

[Edited on 18-03-2007 by Jimbo]
deano87
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19th Feb 07 at 15:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
You know what most will say about the basic mods, so I won't

Looks good though!
jamesvalver
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very nice start mate. alot nicer than the saxo impo
antscorsa
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nice cordobra splitter would polish the front end up luvly!!
Jimbo
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I know most of you will yawn, but i'dquite like a Gsi front bumper to frinsh of the front.
Ben D
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quote:
Originally posted by Jimbo


I've allways liked the look of modified Corsas, that's why i chose one, and it's a hell of a lot quicker than my saxo, infact, it shows a Vtr who's boss too, which is cool.



Does it??? Surely the Saxo would out handle a corsa sport and the power difference iirc between the Corsa Sport 1.6 16v (106BHP) and a Paxo VTR 1.6 8v(103BHP?) is hardly noticable when the saxo will weigh less.
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19th Feb 07 at 15:44   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
like the car hate both the wheels...old hat old skool old news...

ok those wheels go with the gsi kit very well looking good there chap

[Edited on 04-04-2007 by stavs]
little_duke
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like the car mate,very tidy.i have cav rims on mine in black,they looked cool but had 60 profile tires on

anyways keep up the good work
Jimbo
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quote:
Originally posted by benji_2k5
quote:
Originally posted by Jimbo


I've allways liked the look of modified Corsas, that's why i chose one, and it's a hell of a lot quicker than my saxo, infact, it shows a Vtr who's boss too, which is cool.



Does it??? Surely the Saxo would out handle a corsa sport and the power difference iirc between the Corsa Sport 1.6 16v (106BHP) and a Paxo VTR 1.6 8v(103BHP?) is hardly noticable when the saxo will weigh less.


Only the late model saxo's (01 onwards) had the 98 bhp engine, all saxo's before that had the 90 bhp engine... Hey, maybe he couldn't drive?
Jimbo
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19th Feb 07 at 16:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
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like the car hate both the wheels...old hat old skool old news...


I hate aftermarket alloys with a passion. Hence the Vts wheels on my old Saxo.

Some rarer Aftermarket wheels i like, but i hate most. That's why i have standard vauxhall wheels, it's just what i like
M88ARW
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quote:
Originally posted by Jimbo
quote:
Originally posted by stavs
like the car hate both the wheels...old hat old skool old news...


I hate aftermarket alloys with a passion. Hence the Vts wheels on my old Saxo.

Some rarer Aftermarket wheels i like, but i hate most. That's why i have standard vauxhall wheels, it's just what i like


im with you bud! cnt wait to get my cav gsi rims painted black. your car looks awesome mate, loads better than the paxo
RCoughtrie
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great progress love the look... future wants/plans ?
Jimbo
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I don't really know where i'm taking it at the moment.

I do want a Gsi kit, but i also want tobe abit different, but i can't be different without going down the non-OEM route, which i'm not doing.

I want a Dbilas inlet for sure, but not sure what else i want to do.
Jimbo
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After getting my wheels wrapped in some new Yoko 45's, and a motorway spray Jet wash, here are a few pics. Taken at 2:30 am may i add..



These two were taken at about 3:15 am.. haha, Southend is a late cruise..


I took one two days ago, this one was at a resectable 20 PM though :y:


Let me know what you think. I'm personally falling in love with it more and more as the days go by.
dan_m1les
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wheels look stunning on that car mate!
Marc
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Agreed, the wheels work really well.
SAL
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where is that underground car park mate ? where you from ?
Jimbo
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That's at a place called pitsy apparently.

I'm from Cambridge, but was at southend for the night, then we went to this place.

It's under a flyover, with a few parking spaces.
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It looks a billion times better than when you first got it...

I owned a 1.6 sport from new for 2.5 years...decent cars...but look shite in standard form...
Jimbo
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You're not wrong. I had to start improving it straight away.

The handling is a pure joke standard..
VegasPhil
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Really nice car that mate! Love the Cesaros!

I remember when I used to stay out until 3:15am

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little_duke
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mate love the casero's-i had a set but now have softstars
Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by Jimbo
That's at a place called pitsy apparently.

I'm from Cambridge, but was at southend for the night, then we went to this place.

It's under a flyover, with a few parking spaces.


pitsea flyover? never sen that bit with the graffiti on before car looks gorgeous now, just need some smoked side repeaters
Fro
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Yeah looks like pitsea flyover where the petshop was that burnt down to me, use to be down that way alot.

Cars looking good mate, I like the current wheels you have on ti they suit really well Us black b's will take over the site soon
Jimbo
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quote:
Originally posted by VegasPhil
Really nice car that mate! Love the Cesaros!

I remember when I used to stay out until 3:15am


Belive me, I've never done it before, and i don't plan on doing it again any time soon!

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