tom_simes
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I have had my 1.6 Sport now for approximately 15 months, so thought it was time to start a project thread!
This was when I first had my car, alongside my old 1.2 8v:
One of the first things I did was fit my Pioneer headunit, along with my sub and the amp for my front components:
I then fitted my Corsa C SXI wheels when one of my standard wheels got a puncture:
I also got hold of a Punto rear wiper, so fitted that:
Then the first real change was a badgeless FK grille:
I also fitted an Irmscher grille badge and a set of Depo smoked headlights:
I then fitted a set of Red Dot discs and pads, as I got them cheaper than I could get standard parts:
I decided to refurb the SXI wheels last summer as they were looking a bit tatty, but also because I wanted them in anthracite. I decided to paint them in Rover Gunmetal Grey, and fitted a new set of Uniroyal Rainsports in 195/45/15:
Then my standard exhaust split where the pipe is welded to the entrance to the backbox, so I got a full cat-back system fitted by longlife in Swansea. I went for a 2" round tailpipe, which I wasn't sure about at first but decided on it as I wanted the subtle look:
More to follow!
[Edited on 03-09-2010 by tom_simes]
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Whittie
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Top car mate, any pics of the new splitter & fogs on? 
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tom_simes
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Then these beauties arrived:
A full set of Koni adjustable shocks and springs, but I got sent the wrong springs:
so I sent the springs back and then waited a few days for the new ones. In that time, I just gave the car a good wash and took a few photos:
Then the new springs arrived, so I fitted them:
Then last week I drove from South Wales to Surrey to pick up a post 97 Irmscher splitter, which is now fitted:
Thats about it for now, although I do have a BMC CDA kit in the garage to go on, as well as a set of Irmscher front fog lights:
I will update when I get these bits fitted!
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Joe
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Splitter looks great, however i'm not sure the foglights will look too good.
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Tommy L
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 lovely...paint the trims the same as the wheels.
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tom_simes
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quote:
Originally posted by joe6886
Splitter looks great, however i'm not sure the foglights will look too good.
I'm not too sure either Joe, but I have decided to give them a go as I can always get another lower grille cheaply if I decide I don't like them, and there will always be the wiring there anyway if I decide to go with a GSI front or an airdam in the future.
I think the fogs won't be fitted until the summer yet anyway, as I don't have much time left of Easter, loads of Uni work to do instead.
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa_tomtom1502
lovely...paint the trims the same as the wheels.
Did think about that Tom, but I am trying to keep the car so it can all be returned to standard easily. At the moment, all it needs is a standard exhaust system, as everything else is being kept in the roof of the garage ready for if I ever wish to change it back to sell it.
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Whittie
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Lovely mate  
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little_duke
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i go with tom on this one,paint your tris and it will look fab,lose the fogs though and its spot on
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SAL
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 car dude what amp fuse came with those fogs ?
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tom_simes
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Thanks Stavs
Just checked, it is a 15 amp, any reason you asked?
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quote:
Originally posted by tom_simes
Thanks Stavs
Just checked, it is a 15 amp, any reason you asked?
ahh cheers mate, my fogs keep blowing fuses  im goin to check the earth ?
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tom_simes
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Try to check for anything shorting out, so I would be looking more towards a power cable, not the earth.
[Edited on 10-04-2007 by tom_simes]
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SAL
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the power cable is live to the battery ? thats wat i got told to wire it to ?
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tom_simes
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Yea, thats fine, just make sure that its not caught and cut anywhere , or that its not shorting out at all.
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SAL
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hi-jacked the thread a bit  irmy skirts next then ? 
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looking good mate. not to sure on fogs but if you like than it's all good.
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tom_simes
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Not sure, if I get any skirts it will be GSI replicas as they are the same colour as standard arches and bumper tops.
I want a CDX rear as well, with the lower diffuser style thing as well.
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Jimbo
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I LOVE the colour..
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little_duke
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quote:
Originally posted by tom_simes
Not sure, if I get any skirts it will be GSI replicas as they are the same colour as standard arches and bumper tops.
I want a CDX rear as well, with the lower diffuser style thing as well.
sounds like you got the same plans as me 
i thought it through nice so im guessing your car will look ridiculously amazing when its finished
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ttaroni
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looks really good m8, even better with the splitter. get some irmy skirts nxt.
is it lowered 40mm or 60mm, cos i dont no wht to go for.
[Edited on 11-04-2007 by ttaroni]
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little_duke
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quote:
Originally posted by tom_simes
Then last week I drove from South Wales to Surrey to pick up a post 97 Irmscher splitter, which is now fitted:
is this the same as the one for the tigra,ive been offered one off a tigra but not sure if its same fit?
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tom_simes
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quote:
Originally posted by ttaroni
looks really good m8, even better with the splitter. get some irmy skirts nxt.
is it lowered 40mm or 60mm, cos i dont no wht to go for.
[Edited on 11-04-2007 by ttaroni]
Tom, its 40mm on the Koni's mate, should have heard the exhaust on the floor on that gravel path I drove along to get to the building site
Thanks for the splitter mate, fits great and perfect colour match, hope you got your rubber splitter fitted ok!
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tom_simes
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa_sri_mark
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Originally posted by tom_simes
Then last week I drove from South Wales to Surrey to pick up a post 97 Irmscher splitter, which is now fitted:
is this the same as the one for the tigra,ive been offered one off a tigra but not sure if its same fit?
Different bumper mark, so different splitter unfortunately 
Just hold out, you will find one soon, I just waited and this one came up, even in the right colour!
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Butler
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I think the fogs will look tidy
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