kev
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 stunning! you must be putting some cash in to this mate 
+ cannot wait to see it at pvs in the flesh 
10/10 from me
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shaunmods
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Every time I read this thread it leaves me not knowing what to say lol. Words can't describe how much I love this car! Without a doubt this is going to be by far the best Corsa to date in my opinion when its finished.
This is going to get mobbed with me people looking at it at pvs  Still on target to have it finished for it mate? Can't wait to see it!
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SportBoy
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dont suppose you know the part number or anything for the mudflaps do you? im after some for mine.
allso were the bearings a direct fit? no messing with them? as ive broken a hub or 2 in the past and it would be good to try this out i think
good stuff.
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Dale
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quote:
Originally posted by kevcr
stunning! you must be putting some cash in to this mate
+ cannot wait to see it at pvs in the flesh
10/10 from me
Cheers, yer there is a fair amount
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Originally posted by shaunmods
Every time I read this thread it leaves me not knowing what to say lol. Words can't describe how much I love this car! Without a doubt this is going to be by far the best Corsa to date in my opinion when its finished.
This is going to get mobbed with me people looking at it at pvs Still on target to have it finished for it mate? Can't wait to see it!
Cheers Shaun Yer plan is to have it finished by tuesday/wednesday! It starts and runs sweet
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Originally posted by SportBoy
dont suppose you know the part number or anything for the mudflaps do you? im after some for mine.
allso were the bearings a direct fit? no messing with them? as ive broken a hub or 2 in the past and it would be good to try this out i think
good stuff.
Ill grab the part numbers for you later, I got them for £14.46 + vat
You need to have the hub carriers machined out to 68mm and then have groves for the circlips done (as the width is the same) but apart from the the wheel bearings just press in and a circlip each side as a corsa bearing, then simply fit the hub!
I would highly advise using this set up, same as HH setup for rallying! I have never had any trouble with hubs on any of my XE's corsa and hopefully none on the LET!
Hope that helps
[Edited on 23-05-2010 by DRS]
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Daveskater
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Amazing project, can't wait to see it at PVS
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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SportBoy
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ahh cool
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Danny W
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Loving the updates, just wondering if you could give me a bit of advice on what paint to use for the block/ gearbox inlet etc.
Smoke Grey 5 Door
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Dale
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quote:
Originally posted by Danny W
Loving the updates, just wondering if you could give me a bit of advice on what paint to use for the block/ gearbox inlet etc.
Hi danny, I used high temp engine paint (for engines) in gloss! The Inlet and gearbox i used 2K (I'm not sure how long is will last.... ) just make sure you don't paint over earth points
got massive update, had a major rush this week, hence no updates 
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FruitBooTeR
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quote:
Originally posted by shaunmods
Every time I read this thread it leaves me not knowing what to say lol. Words can't describe how much I love this car! Without a doubt this is going to be by far the best Corsa to date in my opinion when its finished.
This is going to get mobbed with me people looking at it at pvs Still on target to have it finished for it mate? Can't wait to see it!
+ Shaun
This thread makes me want another corsa
Absolutly STUNNING mate will be one of the best in the country when done IMO. 
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16vKarlos
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this is great
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Dale
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Well this week has been a major up and down week but i'll explain that as i go through it as ever 
Started off by welding the wideband bung in, i mounted it as 12 o'clock as instructions stated
Where it sits on the car
Built my drive shafts up next
Fitted correct lower ball joints and spacers
Got my coilovers back from Gaz and built and fitted them
Getting there
Fitted by bailey dump valve (DV26) it isn't plugged it yet, i'm using to block the take off at the moment
Back on the floor
I was booked into have my centre box and link pipe made as local powerflow place on tuesday morning, so early start to get him out, first time he has seen day light in a couple of months
The vehicle of choice to "tow" and of course keeping it in the family
Well i picked the car back up later that day, towed it back to mine! Left it running for a while and noticed a coolant leak, I cleaned checked, tightened every pipe and hose i could see but it was no good......
the leak was from the head, so nothing else to do but whip if off
so back up on axle stands
few pictures of the exhaust, which on a + is really quiet and i'm really pleased with
The tx auto down pipe was modified more, first off it hung to low and they sorted that and put a bracket on it to help secure it
Signs of the coolant leak
Now taking the head off took AGES, as i didn't want to scratch it and it is also using ARP studs, this makes it a right pain in the arse, in the end i had to remove both from engine mounts to get enough tilt to remove the inlet manifold
Checked the head with straight edge couldn't see anything wrong with it, I wasn't happy with it and i don't trust straight edges! So i took it to local machine shop and it turned it had 3 high edges and 1 low, had it machined and only 0.003inch so taken off but enough to give it a nice flat surface. I was happy i found the problem
Then back to the garage to rebuild it
Started it and checked for leaks - all ok now, so i'm happy man
Just gotta finish rest of it off as i'm at modified nationals on friday  and i also got accepted for park and posh competition on PVS so thats another good thing!
More tomorrow
Dale
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Dale
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quote:
Originally posted by FruitBooTeR
quote:
Originally posted by shaunmods
Every time I read this thread it leaves me not knowing what to say lol. Words can't describe how much I love this car! Without a doubt this is going to be by far the best Corsa to date in my opinion when its finished.
This is going to get mobbed with me people looking at it at pvs Still on target to have it finished for it mate? Can't wait to see it!
+ Shaun
This thread makes me want another corsa
Absolutly STUNNING mate will be one of the best in the country when done IMO.
Cheers I wouldn't say its one of the best, maybe the cleanest LS  but thanks
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Originally posted by 16vKarlos
this is great
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Cheers
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am4nf
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WANT
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Adam C
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Very impressive, and attention to detail is excellent, that underside
My Arden Blue Astra GSi MK4 on BBS LM's Project Thread
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Graham88
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Amazing work as usual
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corsadonk
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Make sure you get some sleep now
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stu_c
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good lad dale well done mate
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Minty_Fresh
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stunning
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LukeD
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Amazing build. Jeolous!
looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.
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Nick-S
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Good god that looks good 
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mar_cus
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Just read through the whole thread. You must be proud with your work. This car is immaculate.
Great work and I'm very envious!
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Tedney
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Awesome mate. Really love the attention to detail and the quality of work looks amazing.
Can't wait to see this at PVS.
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FAZ
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will monty be there this weekend? ill be kicking around
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shaunmods
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Originally posted by DRS
Cheers I wouldn't say its one of the best, maybe the cleanest LS but thanks
I wouldn't say it was one on the best either....the best more like!
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xa0s
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Sexy Corsa is sexy... Nice job man.
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