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Chris_786

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Registered: 9th Jan 08
Location: Norton, West Midlands
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15th Jan 08 at 12:28

Ok guys, my problem is i'm just starting to think about modifying.
I have a 1.2 8v red corsa (after lots of t-cut/wax)

I dont have a clue where to start was thinking alloys first? Dont wanna go along the chav route. so er help?

Any ideas where to start or which alloys will fit without arch mods?

Ash_sx125

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Registered: 3rd Feb 07
Location: rotherham
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15th Jan 08 at 12:31

Just think, subtle.

De-badge, Badgless grill, alloys ( anything bigger than 16/17 look silly imo!) Full exhaust, door sills.

tom_simes

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Location: Undy, Newport Drives: Skoda Octavia vRS estate
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15th Jan 08 at 12:42

quote:
Originally posted by Ash_sx125
Just think, subtle.

De-badge, Badgless grill, Vauxhall or motorsport alloys ( anything bigger than 15/16 look silly imo!) exhaust backbox, lowering (40 mm for handling, 60 mm for looks).

I corrected all the bits I think should be.

Remember, no point going for a full exhaust system on a 1.2 8v - just throwing money down the drain for no more power.

What year is the car mate?

[Edited on 15-01-2008 by tom_simes]

Richardhhha

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15th Jan 08 at 12:51

quote:
Originally posted by tom_simes

quote:
Originally posted by Ash_sx125
Just think, subtle.

De-badge, Badgless grill, Vauxhall or motorsport alloys ( anything bigger than 15/16 look silly imo!) exhaust backbox, lowering (40 mm for handling, 60 mm for looks).

I corrected all the bits I think should be.

Remember, no point going for a full exhaust system on a 1.2 8v - just throwing money down the drain for no more power.

What year is the car mate?

[Edited on 15-01-2008 by tom_simes]

Exactly!

pow

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15th Jan 08 at 12:54

15" Vaux Alloys, 40mm drop, debadge.

Fonz

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15th Jan 08 at 14:08

quote:
Originally posted by pow
15" Vaux Alloys, 40mm drop, debadge.

very accurate comments. its what i've done! (if you ignore the bodykit)

wheels are always the biggest and bets mod you can makr for transforming the cars looks imo, choose wisely and not bigger than 15/16 as stated.
take into account how much you want to drop by when choosing wheels too, easier to drop 60 on 15s than 16s!

need pics!

Chris_786

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15th Jan 08 at 14:25

Tom_simes- the car is 1994 on an m plate.

I'll post a pic up of it in current condition as soon as the rain stops and it's had a good clean =]

johnhara1

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15th Jan 08 at 16:50

Drill the airbox and stick a K&N panel filter in there for that little bit of induction noise.

Chris_786

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15th Jan 08 at 17:19

quote:
Originally posted by johnhara1
Drill the airbox and stick a K&N panel filter in there for that little bit of induction noise.

I've heard that drilling the airbox causes problems?

davstar

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Registered: 5th Nov 07
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15th Jan 08 at 18:11

I also heard that cone filters cause problems too. Only heard though because in all the years experience with them, never found truth in those murmers myself.......................and still don't with the Pipercross fitted to mine today.

Haimsey

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15th Jan 08 at 18:18

quote:
Originally posted by pow
15" Vaux Alloys, 40mm drop, debadge.

Interesting.

Marcy Marc

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Chris_786

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15th Jan 08 at 23:56

So any ideas on some nice alloys?
Was thinkin softstars, but they're really expensive...

VegasPhil

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16th Jan 08 at 00:18

I started off with SXi wheels and Nova springs

Do that

Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold

Fonz

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16th Jan 08 at 00:21

expensive??
LMF

where are you looking? these been on sale for ages £250 for softstars is cheap when you compare to the pre-sale price!!

gazzamec

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16th Jan 08 at 00:26

cav cesaro rims are dirt cheap and look great if you can find a set.

Richardhhha

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16th Jan 08 at 01:25

quote:
Originally posted by Chris_786

quote:
Originally posted by johnhara1
Drill the airbox and stick a K&N panel filter in there for that little bit of induction noise.

I've heard that drilling the airbox causes problems?

dont cause problems persay, it just means shit loads of air gets in and it runs rich as fook.... have put a standard air filter back in mine now with the drilled air box and its runnign a lot nicer

also astra GSI rims look the bom..... well i think they do

[Edited on 16-01-2008 by Richardhhha]

Chris_786

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16th Jan 08 at 15:23

[Edited on 16-01-2008 by Chris_786]

WU-TANG- DAN

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16th Jan 08 at 15:39

thats a nice car mate, red seat covers to tidy up the interior a bit?

some cav gsi rims?

sam-a

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16th Jan 08 at 15:47

i got the same car mate, 1.2 8V, with mine ive debadged it, changed steering wheel for a custom vaxhall racing wheel, lowered 40mm, cold air feed and drilled air box, just bought some 15" cav wheels in gunmetal to go on, thats pretty much all im doing. mines white with standard bumpers, going to get a front splitter to go on. Just keep your bumpers and arches nice and black, they look pants when faded.

Fro

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Registered: 20th Jun 06
Location: Rainham, Essex Drives: A3 2.0TDi Sport
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16th Jan 08 at 15:48

Looks very clean for an M reg mate

Cant spot any rust on it!

Chris_786

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Location: Norton, West Midlands
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16th Jan 08 at 15:50

Yeah i back to blacked them you wouldnt believe how faded the car was this morining before wash n wax

Everyone keeps sayin cav gsi rims? what do they look like, i've not seen any yet!

Chris_786

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20th Mar 08 at 16:54

Ok so after Tax MOT and Uni bills hitting me all at once

i've finally got enough money to buy some softstars

Next mission is to find some well priced tyres (avoidin the word cheap)

Can anyone help?

I'm buying the 16' sofstars off LMF - http://www.lmfvauxhall.co.uk/store/product.php?productid=1128&cat=1325&page=1

Help appreciated =]

Robby_W

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20th Mar 08 at 19:37

looks very nice mate, i still need to back black my bumpers, been meaning to for months

About the induction cone filters ive found they only f**k up your car if its 1.0 12v as it break the AFM to being a 1.2 8v should be fine for a cone or a drilled airbox (in my experience anyway)

Chris_786

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5th May 08 at 16:31

I decided it's time to move on from the corsa world and venture into the relms of renault.
Clio handles so sweet with a nice gear box, still love the corsa though!
Here's a pic of new and old.