possy
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Just a random thing but how many people have ever built a 4x4 corsa b. and got it on the road and fully workin and roadlegal with a c20let and a f28. with transfair box and accutaly works
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craig-dodd
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theres one on migweb
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/projects-restorations/385485-corsa-gsi-turbo-4x4-28.html
[Edited on 02-02-2012 by craig-dodd]
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Oli_p
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i was looking to do this with my old corsa let, was going to take it to beardy and get it done, think he said it would be around 2.5k if i supplied all the parts needed, that was a few years ago though, something i deffo wish i had done though 
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Gaz
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quote:
Originally posted by craig-dodd
theres one on migweb
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/projects-restorations/385485-corsa-gsi-turbo-4x4-28.html
[Edited on 02-02-2012 by craig-dodd]
awesome! 
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Gaz
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quote:
Originally posted by Oli_p
i was looking to do this with my old corsa let, was going to take it to beardy and get it done, think he said it would be around 2.5k if i supplied all the parts needed, that was a few years ago though, something i deffo wish i had done though
Already building/built his own now.
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BeArDy
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I know of 5 which have been built.
1 overseas off mig and 4 from over here.
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BeArDy
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Oh and mine if that classes 4x4
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craig-dodd
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how could it cost 2.5k to build? bit much aint it. a fully spaceframed 1 wouldnt even cost that much
[Edited on 02-02-2012 by craig-dodd]
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bigron1988
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Originally posted by craig-dodd
. a fully spaceframed 1 wouldnt even cost that much
[Edited on 02-02-2012 by craig-dodd]
good luck getting a fully spaceframed corsa built for under £2500 then
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craig-dodd
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i can do, i work for my dad part time who builds autograss cars, done a few body off space frame builds and even with powder coating wishbones etc, sell them less then 2.5k
i dont think phils corsa cost half that when we did that
heres my old mini chassis
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jrdn7
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Sydney Meeke (the rally prep specialist) over here build a 4x4 Corsa for his son Kris. It was a rally car tho, but f*ck it was rapid!
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corsadonk
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quote:
Originally posted by craig-dodd
how could it cost 2.5k to build? bit much aint it. a fully spaceframed 1 wouldnt even cost that much
[Edited on 02-02-2012 by craig-dodd]
To get a company to fit a 4X4 running gear into Corsa that doesn't sound bad, think of the labour cost to cut out the floor of a Calibra and a Corsa, and weld it back into a Corsa, along with all the other stuff.
Nice little chassie you've made, but would you do it for free for someone?
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craig-dodd
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Couldnt do 1 for free sorry, if you were goin to use a calibra floor pan anyone could do it with little fab skills and able to weld
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BeArDy
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quote:
Originally posted by craig-dodd
Couldnt do 1 for free sorry, if you were goin to use a calibra floor pan anyone could do it with little fab skills and able to weld
if its that simple why isent there loads done? loads of people have "little fab skills"
What happens if the floor pan isent fitted straight? fitted to high? one side higher than the other? etc etc
From what i remember -
Using a 4x4 system from Calibra Turbo not space framing.
Increased front track with of corsa so that it is the same as the calibras. (as using calibra driveshafts all round)
Removed steering rack & refitted 30mm higher up bulkhead so as to clear transferbox. Still very tight though.
Fabricated new lower crossmember to accept rear gearbox mount.
Rear- cut original corsa floor pan out to behind front seats. Weld in Calibra floor pan to mount original calibra independant rear suspension & diff. Petrol tank fabricated in boot.
Prop shaft shortened by 180mm. (taken from the the third section of the shaft at the rear diff end).
Involves a lot of time to make parts, fit them, remove them, modifiy them then refit them etc.
but as you sat Simple's
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BeArDy
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Meeke one
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Mark.W
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Would love something like that ^^^^^
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craig-dodd
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That looks great,
Alrite maybe i made it sound too easy but these problems you point out arent massively difficult to get around
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keidicko
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Originally posted by craig-dodd
That looks great,
Alrite maybe i made it sound too easy but these problems you point out arent massively difficult to get around
Is your dad Jamie dodd
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craig-dodd
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Yeah, why?
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keidicko
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quote:
Originally posted by craig-dodd
Yeah, why?
I have met your dad my mate Wayne Little has built some motors for him !
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craig-dodd
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Fast by wayne? Them motors?
He build some brilliant engines, i remember i went to his with my dad to drop off a engine and he was building a gsxr 1000 turbo, looked the nuts
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Mieran
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craig-dodd look at rally preping prices, you might get a heart attack
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keidicko
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quote:
Originally posted by craig-dodd
Fast by wayne? Them motors?
He build some brilliant engines, i remember i went to his with my dad to drop off a engine and he was building a gsxr 1000 turbo, looked the nuts
Its still there lol
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keidicko
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quote:
Originally posted by craig-dodd
Fast by wayne? Them motors?
He build some brilliant engines, i remember i went to his with my dad to drop off a engine and he was building a gsxr 1000 turbo, looked the nuts
And he's a real engine builder who is very very good not a have ago hero like some i have seen !
Ask your dad i had or was building a Golf VR6 turbo when i spoke to him !
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craig-dodd
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Ah i remember you now, that was the time i went, it was runnin some good bhp until it blew up didnt it?
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