a_j_mair
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as said find an already converted gsi then strip it. engine out etc get it sprayed get lots of engine bits powder coated etc refurb/new wheels, new suspension strip interior couple buckets and a cage
id def buy a 2l then rip it to pieces and build it back up yourself 
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RS6
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
ps. if you're painting it and changing the engine, you may as well start with a later one, check the reg:
2001 Y Reg Vauxhall Corsa 1686 cc Envoy,3 Doors, Manual, HATCHBACK, Diesel, 26,945 miles, White, 1 Owner(s), Driver's Airbag, Multiple Airbags, Power Steering, Mileage Verified, Immobiliser. £2,699.
Black dash, airbag you can sell to a bodyshop, diesel engine will go, been nowhere, one owner, get it done.
[Edited on 11-01-2006 by Ian]
thats newer than my x plate c 
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Rob B
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  thats gotta be like the last one in production
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mav
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yeah already converted one would be ok, need to be white 
Because i would want white comp mo's on it.....like the look of that 
all hypothetical at moment but it's a plan for the future
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big eck
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you know you wanna mav, its a bargin at this price
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=242631
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mav
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yep eck it's a bargain, seen it and it's lush...
wish i had the spare cash now and I would buy it tomorrow, i really would...
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jr
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as said allready mav
if you get abase model there lighter etc, if you want to strip it
no eletric windows, airbags etc etc
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mav
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yeah that to jr, good thinking, i know exactly how i would want it to look insode and out..... (bit sad eh :lol
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Ian
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Reckon we could get the Y plater under the magic three quarter ton?
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jr
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not sad i know exactley how i want mine to look, doing it is another matter though
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mav
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yeah i know, it's all the work involved, and cost...
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jr
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
Reckon we could get the Y plater under the magic three quarter ton?
its certainly possible IMO
ive got a few bits comming this week that should get 765kg ish
what ive done and perspex windows and a fibreglass tailgate should see the magic figure on a lightweight base model corsa
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mav
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now thats light.....
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jr
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hopefully i'll get there soon enough 
even if you were running around my power (150ish estimated) the lightness certainly makes it quick
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