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ParaMite

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Registered: 8th Nov 03
Location: Cheltenhamshire Drives: Corsa B 1.4 LS
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10th Nov 03 at 12:38

Sorry guys but these have to be asked

I have been flicking through the help and FAQ threads but some seem to be empty so here goes...

1. I have just bought a M reg 8v 1.4 Corsa - i keep seeing Corsa C & B names being used. Am i Corsa B, yeah?

2. The only exterior body work i intend on doing in the near future is a rear spoiler preferably with a LED. How much am i looking for the price this?

3. Gear knob - I've read about it can either be a pain in the arse or easy to get it off so when i pick it up tomorrow im going to have a bash at it. Because of the gear lift for reverse i was wondering if there is any specific knobs that people recommend or frequently use?

Thats all! I shall probably frequent here with more pathetic newbie questions, but hey, we are all new once.

Cheers guys.

[Edited on 10-11-2003 by ParaMite]

Kerry

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10th Nov 03 at 12:39

quote:
Originally posted by ParaMite
1. I have just bought a M reg 8v 1.4 Corsa - i keep seeing Corsa C & B names being used. Am i Corsa B, yeah?

yes

ParaMite

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10th Nov 03 at 12:41

quote:
Originally posted by Kerry

quote:
Originally posted by ParaMite
1. I have just bought a M reg 8v 1.4 Corsa - i keep seeing Corsa C & B names being used. Am i Corsa B, yeah?

yes

Excellent, at least i made my first educated guess.

Cheers, Kerry.

Greasemonkey

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10th Nov 03 at 12:41

1. Yes corsa B
2.£65ish + painting and fitting, look on E-bay always for sale the GSi type ones.
3.The gear knob has to be cut off just cut the gear knob off the selector

Icy

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10th Nov 03 at 12:42

£110 ish for rear spoiler wi brake light

corsa a = nova
corsa b = old corsa K reg-X/Y Reg
corsa c = the new ones

[Edited on 10-11-2003 by Icy]

OFcorsa

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10th Nov 03 at 12:45

£100 for spoiler then more for painting and fitting. If you go to pvdnet.co.uk they have a list of gearknobs for the corsa. i have the rich brook 1

Kerry

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10th Nov 03 at 12:46

or keep ure eye out on here in the classifieds

ParaMite

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10th Nov 03 at 12:46

Cheers all.

ParaMite

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10th Nov 03 at 12:50

Oh yeah, one more...

Is it much hassle to put coloured dials in?

ParaMite

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10th Nov 03 at 12:51

sheesh! Hoooow much for a little knob?

- No jokes please

OFcorsa

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10th Nov 03 at 12:52

yesh i know they probably cost £9 to machine (if that). however does look the bollox.

broster

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10th Nov 03 at 12:58

coloured dial are easy to do, just take ur time with it so u dont break any thing!

Dom

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10th Nov 03 at 13:17

apparently you can get the gear knob off by using a hair dryer on the thing then pulling on it. Although i would look at using a paint stripper (heat gun jobby), it will warm it up nicely

(although dont stick it too close, otherwise the currently knob will melt

)

broster

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10th Nov 03 at 13:18

yeah melt the fucker off lol!

mav

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10th Nov 03 at 13:37

You don't cut knob off as suggested above..

Just a bit pressure on it..Twisting and pulling and it will come eventually..

ParaMite

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10th Nov 03 at 13:47

Ok, i was intending on keeping the old one so a hacksaw jobby wasn't on the cards.

Mistamist

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10th Nov 03 at 13:56

DONT heat the actual gear nob, twist and pull it off, it does come off if you use some force, then you will probably be left with the yellowy-white bit that holds the gearnob to the gear stick, this is what you could heat up or as i did, get some mole grips on it and rip the fooker off!

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