1987 mk2 Cavalier CDI C20LET Rattley Rocket - 20/06/15 - Corsa Sport - for Vauxhall and Opel Corsa B, Corsa C and Corsa D

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taylorboosh

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7th Sep 14 at 11:37

So as said in general chat I wanted a sport but decided to go see this. Theres a few bits I'm not happy with but for what i paid I'm very happy

First up some pics....

So the reason I've been able to get one - sold the clio 200 as a promotion at work meant I now have a company car.
It's big and a bit bland but it's comfy and practical - i actually love it

Now the imp whilst easily fixable is a bit too far gone for me and my talents, i cba with rust - a little bit is ok but this was quite bad in a few places. Plus my cousin has his renault 5 on the road pretty much and i want a project i can drive whilst modifying. Anyway the imp....

So these are the pics i was send from the garage - the price in the window is nowhere near what I paid - its a 75k mile corsa sxi - boggo standard. Runs well, 5 months mot and 6 months tax.

Rusty bonnet

Bay needs a good clean/tart up but is sound

Spare wheel well

Inside - no radio

The journey home... 220 mile round trip

Lol my dad looking less than impressed - was like that farmer tractor video

And home - need to sell the imp so i can garage this

Soo theres a few pics lol

The car isnt mint, the pics flatter it - it has rust on the bonnet, a tiny dab on the boot too

It has 3 parking dings on one side and a small crease on the other. It is 14 years old.

Thus far I have ordered:
Fk coilovers - probably crashy and shit but they are cheap and will last me till I need something better.
Slatted badgeless grill
New ariel
Underseal

Things on the to do list:
Fit coilies, grill and aerial
Get cav arb
Get big brakes
Get some g60 or mini steels and refurb
Underseal properly
Fit wiper bung
A bloody good clean and polish
De badge/strip

Issues i have found:
Rear seat back is knackered - the driver side mount is stuck (need new seat and mount)
The boot has been painted and the wiper not removed - it has marks but will be ok for now
2 of the bungs on the wheel well have rust around - will patch these

Hi

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kennySRi

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7th Sep 14 at 11:47

Looks tidy enough. Not convinced you'll have it that long but it'll be fun doing it up. I've always bought hatchbacks like this because it seemed a good idea at the time and then got bored

You fitting speedlines to it? Black corsa lowered on speedlines look great.

Shame about the imp

Edit to say I didn't see the wheel idea that you had.

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BeetleGav

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7th Sep 14 at 11:55

Fuck sake I really want another

Get some smoked Depos and German rear lights on that list too

Jason x

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7th Sep 14 at 12:01

Very nice, nice to see another corsa project on here

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taylorboosh

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7th Sep 14 at 12:02

Cant decide if i want depos or morettes....

Or if i like german, standard or gen irmy rears....

Lol this ones a keeper

taylorboosh

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7th Sep 14 at 12:03

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Originally posted by Jason x
Very nice, nice to see another corsa project on here

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Awaiting pics of fks - platforms

Jason x

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7th Sep 14 at 12:06

I'm doing them now I'll get some pics in my thread later

BeetleGav

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7th Sep 14 at 12:17

quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
Cant decide if i want depos or morettes....

Or if i like german, standard or gen irmy rears....

Lol this ones a keeper

Morettes are a good call, not a fan of irmy rears tho personally, always think red rear lights look much cleaner on a car

taylorboosh

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7th Sep 14 at 12:51

Im not sure what i want tbh lol

Chris x

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7th Sep 14 at 13:44

quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
Lol this ones a keeper

Lolz!

djgritt

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7th Sep 14 at 14:11

Black Depos over Morettes IMO.

Unless you go down a Track car route...

taylorboosh

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7th Sep 14 at 14:54

Not sure i have any route tbh lol

johnny86

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7th Sep 14 at 14:56

If you want a free strut brace U2u me

Ojc

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7th Sep 14 at 15:30

Will do

taylorboosh

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7th Sep 14 at 18:42

Bit of an annoying day today lol

Lol so the steels ive bought

So the holes in the wheel well - not too

The mark around the wiper

Mmmm

Then ffs ......

Bit of a pisser - seems its had some rear end, quarter damage, obviously light as theres no signs internally. Mehhh going to have to touch the bodge up with a brush till a later date.

Meh mixed emotions as the inner arches are great

BeetleGav

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7th Sep 14 at 19:10

Why did you bother removing the strips? They don't stand out on a black car anyway. Stick them back on

I'm currently watching a corsa on eBay .... Might get me something to stop me modding the zed

BeetleGav

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7th Sep 14 at 19:11

Also that's some fair scratching to the panel near your camera reflection

taylorboosh

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7th Sep 14 at 19:24

I actually think that will polish out, nah im not sticking them back on, will touch it in for now and then get a respray once i have skirts ect - probs be in the new year

Jason x

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7th Sep 14 at 19:26

bloody nightmare removing my side strips off aswell, left white condensation marks underneath clear coat most of it has gone now from the sun shinning on it etc

does look much better without them though

taylorboosh

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7th Sep 14 at 19:32

Lol yea much cleaner without - do long as bodge isnt shining through

taylorboosh

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8th Sep 14 at 15:59

Fucking steaming ahead here