leecorsa18
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Registered: 22nd Jun 02
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as above any mods nt too pricey bt need to make it go alittle faster will a powerflow exhust and spitfire leads and plugs do much??????
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Icy
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Registered: 31st Jan 01
Location: Edinburgh Drives: Mk3 Golf Gti
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push it off a cliff
its slow as fuck jus face it can do nowt to make it faster
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Adam_B
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Registered: 13th Dec 00
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If ur REALLY desperate theres a tuning guide in feb Total Vauxhall magazine. Back issues on 01452 317701. Other than that its a new engine or car.
[Edited on 31-03-2003 by Adam_B]
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leecorsa18
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pushing it of a cliff prob will go as fast as i have ever had out off it bt its insurence friendly first car so just wondering if there anything out there worth trying
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Adam_B
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Ripping out the rear bench worked for me !
[Edited on 31-03-2003 by Adam_B]
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luca2020
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yer theirs a guide in total vaux, also strip out ur car to make it lighter
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Icy
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i had a cossie cone on when was on rolling road got 47 bhp
nik has gotten 50bhp out of his
full powerflow sys with drilled airbox with panel filter
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Icy
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adams panda would beat us all 
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TOMAS
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Registered: 7th Aug 02
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Seriously you are wasting money trying to squeeze more power out of a 1.2 - i have one too! Just save up for a 2.0l conversion - about £1200 i believe.
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leecorsa18
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hw much will it cost to get a conversion fitted 2.0l probly like (prof)fitted anyone
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MattyB
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But a 2.0 16v aint insurance friendly. All those who have got 1.2 8v, is because they can't afford inusrance on anything else.
Thats y i dont post this question up no more, coz all ppl tell u, is to put a 1.6 16v or 2.0 16v in. Great.
Although there is nothing major u can do, but i would suggest:
*Keeps the engine well looked after + serviced
*Dont go bigger that 15"s
*Use a std air box (drilled), with performance panel filter with loadsa cold air feeds
*Uprated 2 core spark plugs
*Full exhaust system (de cat + no center silncer)
*Lexmaul 4-2-1 zaust manifold
*Lose as much weight (back seats etc) and No big ice install
*No bodykit (just adds extra wieght + air resistance)
Also, something i've always wanted to do, is turbo the 1.2 8v. The kit is around the £400 (imported).
With a cam and superchip, lookin at bout 90bhp with all of the above done. Not that rapid, but better. Also, u can have a dump valve!!!!!
Matt
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Plymouth_Corsa
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Registered: 23rd Sep 02
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turbo the 1.2 8v......for 400 quid, you'd also then need to uprate other components like head gasket, pipes and connections. Spark plugs wont help performance, just starting and may be better then others on a long journey, but will never add any bhp. Ive got Bosch super4's on mine, and there is no noticable difference from the standard GM ones.
And a bodykit weighs less then standard bumpers most of the time because its fibreglass not solid plastic.
The rest i agree with.
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stuyw
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its not really worth it m8 - keep it for a couple of years n get ur no claims up, then think about changing ur motor for one with a bigger engine
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MattyB
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nah, a brazilian guy on Migweg is selling the complete kit. i think its actually closer to £550 with everything (inc. taxes + postage). But he said thats everything u need.
Spark plugs, apprently u can actually feel the differencw with the Champion 2 core ones. Again, mig was the source for this info. But i agree, the bosch super 4 did nothing.
Erm front bumper. Honestly, go and wiegh a std black plastic front bumper, then weigh a combat from bumper with mesh and fogs!!! U'll find i'm right. Also, the rear, especialy the Euro rear.
Matt
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Stu_22
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I have a Lexmaul manifold for sale with decat for this engine good for 8bhp
£200
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Rob H
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Change the manifold for one of a 1.4 sri 8v, it has a much bigger bore and is 4-2-1 rather than 4-1, so will not restrict flow as much. Also pretty cheap if you pinch one off a car in the scrappy 
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dig dave2811
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and all of the above would cost u s**t loads i have a 1.2 8 valve.
its very slow its on 17's 4omm deop and full body kit, but good think is it only cost 900 to insure full comp in my own name i am 18 no convictions all mods declared
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dig dave2811
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the only problem with 1.2 8 valves is the acceleration its really slow
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Mr Whippy
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quote:
Originally posted by leecorsa18
as above any mods nt too pricey bt need to make it go alittle faster will a powerflow exhust and spitfire leads and plugs do much??????
Mate, are you dumb? Of course your car is slow it's got a pissy wheezing engine in it. Scrap your 1.2 and buy a better car you dickwad.
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AustinRacer
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i got a 1.2 8v for insurance reasons too but in the mean time im saving for another car for bigger engine the i can start modding my new one my mates micra 1.0 is faster than mine lol
Helen
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leecorsa18
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Registered: 22nd Jun 02
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wicked cheers for the help nt much i can do apart from getting a nw engine and as for mr whippy kiss my arse u dum arse son off a bitch i no its shit slow thats why i put this up too see if there is anything i could do bt know after hearing this i am saving for a 2.0l 16v jill said £1800 so sounds good so no im not a dickwad am i with a name like that sounds like you r a dick before u even think just asking a question didnt expect abuse from u twat face anyway cheers to every one else for the help
mr whippy :
[Edited on 02-04-2003 by leecorsa18]
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Cybermonkey
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mr whippy gets his name from his many male customers who often get a face full of 'mr whippys' special sauce.
Dave
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dragoncorsa
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if you cant afford the 2litre conversion and u just want more power y not think of the 1.6 conversion like im doing cos i was in the same predicament!
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leecorsa18
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Registered: 22nd Jun 02
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ye hw much is it for that 1.6 conversion?
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wainey
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anything between 350-800 depending on the condition of the engine!
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