xa0s
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It's an old, heavy, shite handling granny car -- right?
Why do you bother?
I was asked this recently and I didn't know what to say.
[Edited on 27-06-2008 by SRi Luke]
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Behr
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cause i feel like it simple 
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Ash_EP3
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Thats the entire reason they are modified... to make them drive better?
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corsa_sean
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its an addiction plus espec with a let or xe when tyou fly past cars worth twice triple as much the grin factor is the best
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xa0s
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But why not start with something better to begin with? A Nova for weight, a 205 for handling, etc... What does a Corsa have that's unique, apart from disadvantages?
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Ash_EP3
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A corsa was used on that crisps advert  oh and on Hollyoaks... 
p.s both a nova and a 205 are old and have more than likely been thrashed  to reliability is likely so be an issue
I personally don't like the look of either apart from the 205 GTI's
[Edited on 27-06-2008 by S214_UPP]
[Edited on 27-06-2008 by S214_UPP]
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Matt L
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mine was cheaper to mod than my current car.
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Wrighty
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Heavy? 
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xa0s
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quote:
Originally posted by S214_UPP
p.s both a nova and a 205 are old and have more than likely been thrashed to reliability is likely to be an issue
But if the advantage is to put an XE or LET in it, why does it matter if they've been thrashed?
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Ash_EP3
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quote:
Originally posted by Wrighty
Heavy?
I'm guessing he's comparing it to the likes of a 106 or a Saxo + the cars mentioned above because they are lighter...
[Edited on 27-06-2008 by S214_UPP]
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Behr
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i like the basic look of a corsa
the shape of it, liek i wouldnt mod the bumpers to anything other than standard parts just lower really and if you have a car that you like but is too slow you dont go out and buy a car that you dont like but is faster you just chuck in a bigger engine or start adding cams manifold all that.
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xa0s
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I'm not too clued up on car weights, but why not originally start with a Nova if you're going for minimal weight and want to stay with Vauxhall?
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Ash_EP3
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quote:
Originally posted by SRi Luke
quote:
Originally posted by S214_UPP
p.s both a nova and a 205 are old and have more than likely been thrashed to reliability is likely to be an issue
But if the advantage is to put an XE or LET in it, why does it matter if they've been thrashed?
Age is also another factor, shell would be in most cases old and rusty! - which then leads on to more repairs and strengthening etc etc
[Edited on 27-06-2008 by S214_UPP]
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SAL
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quote:
Originally posted by SRi Luke
It's an old, heavy, shite handling granny car -- right?
Why do you bother?
I was asked this recently and I didn't know what to say.
I would of said "ask me another silly question and i will give you a silly ansew"
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NovalutionGSi
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quote:
Originally posted by S214_UPP
quote:
Originally posted by Wrighty
Heavy?
I'm guessing he's comparing it to the likes of a 106 or a Saxo + the cars mentioned above because they are lighter...
[Edited on 27-06-2008 by S214_UPP]
I know what i'd rather have an accident in over those French things!
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Ash_EP3
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The worst thing about the Corsa has to be it's reputation...
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MatthewR
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i wanted to be cool as i have no friends
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xa0s
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That too...
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Dione J
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VegasPhil
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Cheap, Fast, Fun
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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fazza
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quote:
Originally posted by S214_UPP
The worst thing about the Corsa has to be it's reputation...
same as novas tbh but novas are starting to be  again
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SAL
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quote:
Originally posted by Dione J
pass me some 
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Dione J
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Here ya go
*hi-five*
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Iain M
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Its fun and i plan to get it out of my system before i get a house and settle down.
The thing is tho the only differance between boys and men is the toys get bigger
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Planty02
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I bought mine because it was cheap to buy, cheap to run and insure as a first car. Compared to Novas ad other older cars that would most likely have lots of rust all over the place and other age related issues.
Then I modded it to make it look the way I wanted it to
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