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Author I've decided to do it!
Patrick
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23rd Apr 03 at 10:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I'm selling my engine and performance parts and am going to fit a 2.0 16v.

The engine is going to be brand new though and mods are going to be limited to exhaust and manifold, filter, cylinder head work and hi-torque cams. I want a fast car but I also want a smooth and reliable ride too. I am going to be getting rid of my springs too as they are far too hard and I'm getting fed up with passengers saying "why is your car so bumpy?"

I'm gonna do it. Fuck the Astra in September I'm gonna be loyal to my Corsa.
Trotty
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23rd Apr 03 at 10:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Are you sure though...
Patrick
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No... But I'm gonna do it anyway.

I've decided. I've already started. Cams and cylinder have been sold, so I've already lost around 30bhp! Thats reason enough!
3CorsaMeal
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23rd Apr 03 at 10:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

You know it makes sense

R u gonna go back to standard springs?
Get some coilovers...
Trotty
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Sounds good then.

As 3CM's just said though, what about the suspension? Not a return to std surely!
Chris@Speedfreex
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23rd Apr 03 at 10:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

a nice set of coilovers wud do the trick
Bonus
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Nice one Patrick. How long is the wait on a new engine? I'll be very interested to hear how u get on, want to do the same to mine, I think- im worse then u when i try to decide what to do with my car!!!

Anyway best of luck with it all.
Sam
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23rd Apr 03 at 10:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by Patrick
I'm selling my engine and performance parts and am going to fit a 2.0 16v.

The engine is going to be brand new though...



I am getting some clear mk4 Astra side repeaters for my mk3 Astra. They too will be brand new.
Patrick
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Suspension wise I was thinking about Courtenay's 2.0 16v Corsa suspension kit. Thats meant to give give handling and a good smooth'ish ride!
Ojc
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Will you be removing that front bumper as well?
Patrick
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quote:
Originally posted by Bonus
How long is the wait on a new engine?




To be honest, I don't know!

I only asked how much they would cost! Thought it would just be a case of ordering it?
Patrick
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Will you be removing that front bumper as well?



Yes, I fucking hate that bumper! My clutch went the other day and the ammount of trouble I had getting my car towed was stupid! It is way too low and I hate the look of it too, plus its about as strong as a piece of wet paper!

Thinking of getting the Reiger RS kit.
3CorsaMeal
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wot bumper u got on it? thought u had a standard one with 3 holes in it?
PaulW
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I remember once when I went to my local vauxhall garage asking about a new F13 gearbox for my corsa, they quoted me over £2500 for one, and it was on an exchange basis - i dare not think how much they will over-charge me if I ask them about the price of a new C20XE
Ojc
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Do not get a kit.
Patrick
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Things that will be changed...

  • Full bodykit added (probably Reiger RS)
  • New Alloys (probably Speedline rally wheels in 16")
  • New suspension
  • New brakes
  • New engine
  • New gearbox
  • New clutch
  • New exhaust
  • New interior
  • Pratically whole new car!
  • Sam
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    23rd Apr 03 at 11:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

    Patrick - the price they quoted you for the engine, was it retail or trade/trade club price?
    Patrick
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    23rd Apr 03 at 11:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

    Retail.
    Joff
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    23rd Apr 03 at 11:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

    I wouldn't sell tbh - the 1.6 can be tuned to amazing bhp.
    Sam
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    23rd Apr 03 at 11:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

    quote:
    Originally posted by Patrick
    Retail.


    Might phone them up and see if Trade Club members get a discount
    Trotty
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    23rd Apr 03 at 11:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

    quote:
    Originally posted by Patrick
    Thinking of getting the Reiger RS kit.


    Nice and subtle, but personally I'd just get the Dietrich RS front and rear
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    23rd Apr 03 at 11:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

    I just phoned Burnham Garage Vauxhall parts dept. (Slough), they said a brand new C20XE would cost £2,357, and that it's an exchange unit? Is this right?
    3CorsaMeal
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    23rd Apr 03 at 11:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

    i know a bloke who could prob get em cheap, gonna ask him when i got some money.........
    Last time i was there he had a V6 lump, didn't ask how much, would be naff in a corsa.
    Patrick
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    23rd Apr 03 at 11:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

    I might have to look into it a bit furthur, he said something about exchange but I told him I didn't have one as it was for a conversion and he said oh it doesn't matter! He definately said £1299 though!
    Tom
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    23rd Apr 03 at 11:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

    You're doing this all wrong mate, why not just get a recon c20xe for starters .... you must have lost sooo much money on that corsa already

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