Ian S
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with the £1200 saved on the price of a ctr phase kit = bye bye ctr
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CORSA NUT
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Originally posted by Ian Storey
CTRs are VERY over rated, wheres your torque at? 
Astra sri turbo- standard sri with z20let in, not a patch on a gsi, interior, exterior are far superior on the gsi.
I'll let Ian waffle more on this as his brother has an sri T and his mum a gsi.
Personally id rather have my tb'd nova, but for a car thats quick and practical it has to be the gsi, its just gettiing run in and getting quicker, power whenever you need it (no having to rev to 9k to make it shift) smooth quiet and quick, interior is good in them, the brakes are top too. and they look a lot better than ctrs and dont have the 20yr old boyracer image like the ctr has already.
heres my current runaround
Mate what fuking planet are you on?????????
The SRI Turbo has a full kit designed by Prodrive! I assume you know who they are.Standard indeed.Interior? Big deal! That's why you pay the extra.
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Ojc
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Corsa Nut, this is Ian Storey he knows what he is talking about.
And if you look, he also owns an Astra GSi.
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CORSA NUT
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And?? I can read what his name is. 
SRI Turbo is the same speed and they only made 500 of them.Unlike the shit loads of GSI i see on the roads.
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Ojc
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Who was saying that the Astra SRi is slower? Nobody?
All that he has said is that the GSi has a better interior, exactly what I said
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CORSA NUT
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NOT A PATCH ON THE GSI were his words and all he has in his defence is the interior PGTF Ojc
'But this is Ian Storey'! PMSL You said that like he's a fuking god or somthin 
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Ojc
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Yes, he has brains you clearly do not.
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SRi_Lad
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Personally would rather have a GSi than a CTR, but then would probably rather have an Escort Cossie over the other 2!
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CORSA NUT
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I'm bored with this now.He's defending the GSI because he has one i'm defending the SRI T because i want one.
All down to personal taste at the end of the day.
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Ojc
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Yes, I feel that is true for 99% of people on here.
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DAYZEE
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If you need bread delivered quickly then there is only 1 choice. CTR.
Bread Van.
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Ian S
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lol i'd shut up now if i was you corsa nut.
sri turbo has LESS power. now stfu and get your facts right.
the interior in the sri is not a patch on a gsi, standard cloth trim v leather recaros hmm let me think?
wheels borrowed off the coupe, not common - MUCH
the "prodrive" rear splitter is minging look at the fucking state of it looks like some stick on tat from halfords.
sri t kit is now optional on all astras, now thats got to make them rarer looking cars
as for common where you live you dont half talk bollocks as theres none about there.
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Ian S
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quote:
Originally posted by DAYZEE
If you need bread delivered quickly then there is only 1 choice. CTR.
Bread Van.
i hear warburtons have a fleet on order
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SMB
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CORSA NUT
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian Storey
lol i'd shut up now if i was you corsa nut.
sri turbo has LESS power. now stfu and get your facts right.
the interior in the sri is not a patch on a gsi, standard cloth trim v leather recaros hmm let me think?
wheels borrowed off the coupe, not common - MUCH
the "prodrive" rear splitter is minging look at the fucking state of it looks like some stick on tat from halfords.
sri t kit is now optional on all astras, now thats got to make them rarer looking cars
as for common where you live you dont half talk bollocks as theres none about there.
There's 2 in garages near me 
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lol i'd shut up now if i was you corsa nut.
Or what?
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CORSA NUT
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quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
quote:
Originally posted by Ian Storey
lol i'd shut up now if i was you corsa nut.
sri turbo has LESS power. now stfu and get your facts right.
the interior in the sri is not a patch on a gsi, standard cloth trim v leather recaros hmm let me think?
wheels borrowed off the coupe, not common - MUCH
the "prodrive" rear splitter is minging look at the fucking state of it looks like some stick on tat from halfords.
sri t kit is now optional on all astras, now thats got to make them rarer looking cars
as for common where you live you dont half talk bollocks as theres none about there.
There's 2 in garages near me The SRI can now be put upto the same power spec as the GSI by just using the Tech 2 and there computer show's how much you know.
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lol i'd shut up now if i was you corsa nut.
Or what exactly?
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Ian
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GSi is marginally quicker I think but I've driven them both and there's absolutely nothing in it.
The GSi also has a nicer interior as its got full leather option.
The GSi cost 2.5k more. Swing, meet roundabout.
I've never actually driven a CTR, I clearly need to, they do have a tremendous amount of hype around them. The Astras do handle very well so the Civic would have to be pretty special to feel better.
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Ojc
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Yes, the Civic is not any better than the Astra.
Just the motoring press seem to masterbate about them.
I don't reckon the Astra has been given a fair review.
After seeing it yesterday I would much rather have an Astra than an CTR. Not that I ever even thought about getting a CTR EVER 
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CORSA NUT
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Well said Ian 
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CORSA NUT
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OJC i feel you should test drive then buy a GSI
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Ojc
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I feel I should masterbate over it instead. and continue to abuse that fucking over-rated Jap shit "HONDA CIVIC TYPE-R"
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CORSA NUT
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Ian
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I think the combination of normal aspiration and a good handling car make the Civic what it is. Perhaps the Astras are let down by poor power delivery and a lack of low down torque. I'm not sure how that comes through in 'real' driving situations as although the engine braking isn't as good for getting the ass out, the bite and turn-in grip is phenominal in mine if you get the turbo working hard enough.
As I say, I'd dearly love to drive one in anger as I know Astras are very good!
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CORSA NUT
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian Storey
lol i'd shut up now if i was you corsa nut.
sri turbo has LESS power. now stfu and get your facts right.
the interior in the sri is not a patch on a gsi, standard cloth trim v leather recaros hmm let me think?
wheels borrowed off the coupe, not common - MUCH
the "prodrive" rear splitter is minging look at the fucking state of it looks like some stick on tat from halfords.
sri t kit is now optional on all astras, now thats got to make them rarer looking cars
as for common where you live you dont half talk bollocks as theres none about there.
Id rather have this!
Engine: Harry Hockley Motorsport Group "A" strengthening kit Stitch welded engine bay. Engine 2.0 16v from Cavalier gsi F20 gearbox Jenvey Throttle Bodies 48x90mm tapered air trumpets DTA race systems engine management. Unknown uprated cams SBD competition manifold. Mongoose full stainless exhaust system. Lowered anti roll bar. Just Novas 2.0 16v drive shafts Fearless motorsport polished strutbrace(front) Chromed bonnet stay and locking mechanism, and assorted bolts. Colour coded engine Carbon Fibre plug cover. Courtenay polished heat shield
Suspension: BATsport -40mm shocks and springs Poly bushes lowered tie bars strengthened lower arms
Brakes: Front: Vectra V6 288mm calipers Hispec 288 disks drilled and grooved GM pads Rear: Astra GTE rear calipers/disks/pads
Wheels/Tyres: 7.0 x 17 dare motorsport
Bodywork: BATsport 2 front bumper Mk2 Facelift Meshed Grill Novadose skirts BATsport Novalution rear bumper. Lowered 40mm Bespoke Partially flushed tailgate Bespoke kit car rear spoiler, modded to fit. GtiR bonnet scoop BMW Z3 vents Clear rear clusters Astra turbo beesting aerial foglights in bumper. Full Respray in one off mica pearl blue. Single Wiper Delocked all round. Rear wiper removed. Novatech alloy petrol cap Apexi 5" slash cut back box.
Interior: mk2 dashboard Astra GTE Digital Dash TVR alloy wiper and indicator stalks Snap Off Boss to remove steering wheel Sabelt leather steering wheel Sabelt leather gearknob Alloy handbrake cover and door pins. Safety Devices Polished alloy fire extinguisher. Custom blue threaded DHT Carbon fibre door cards and rear panels Doorcaps and rear quarters trimmed in blue alcantara. Magnum Professional bucket seats trimmed in grey leather and blue alcantara. Seat moulding colour coded to car. Sabelt 3" 4 point harnesses FIA approved in blue. Fake mdf floor trimmed in grey accoustic cloth. Fearless motorsport rear strutbrace polished alloy.
ICE/Security: Why make it go fast, to slow it down with loads of ice?(that means not much then) LOTS of security, none of which will be published But CCTV at home.
Thanks: www.batmotorsport.co.uk, Fearless motorsport, Ste @ novaload D-H-T.CO.UK for zorst and carbon goodies.
Future Plans: rebuild it
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Ian S
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ill have both, specs a little out of date though on the nova though, a lot more impressive now
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