Tom G
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Hey, Recently got a R reg 1.2 16v 1998 Corsa B.
Wondering if Sum1 Could point in the right direction of little engine and handling mod's.
Cheers
Tom 
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Scotty C
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Not really any point tuning a 1.2 tbh.
But, to give a little more go, you could get a cat-back and a enclosed induction kit.
Handling - Depends on budget really. You can go from a set of £80 G-max springs, to £400 coilovers. Then on top of that, you could a rear ARB, polly bushes, and so on.
[Edited on 19-08-2008 by Monster]
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Tom G
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Will the enclosed induction kit be much cop??
just i heard its just as good as replacing the the panel filter element for a K&N one?
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Ellis
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No realistic point of doing anything regarding the engine, go down the handling route as Monster says and throw an XE in when your older perhaps?
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Tom G
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Yeah was planning along those lines lol!
what shocks you suggest?? want a bit of comfort to lol!
also what struts to go for?? any web links?
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Ellis
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Bilstein with -40 springs seem to provide good compromise between comfort and height when lowering from what i've heard...
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Tom G
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Is that the best results for handling, is lowering the car?? to be fair i could get my head stuck between my tyre and arches lol.
Whats the price of the bilsten 1's??
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Pete_vxl
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lower it 60 and get a piles cushion
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Tom G
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Piles Cushion mate??
Think you posted on the wrong tropic LMAO OJ!
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Ellis
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Na i don't think he did, basically he means get a cushion after you lower it 60mm as it is quite bumpy...
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Tom G
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yeah gathered that mate
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Ellis
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Might be worth while reading this chief - http://corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=41366
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Tom G
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Cheers!
Was looking for something along those lines lol
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carllocorsa
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are 60mm apex springs any good?
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Scotty C
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Apex are good yes, but you'll need shocks with 60mm
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carllocorsa
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yea got spax shocks mate
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darkgazza
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easiest way to get more power from a 1.2..... sell it... use the money and buy a car with a larger engine!
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Tom G
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Not so good, if your 17 and only just passed, insurance people absolute rape me
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Ellis
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quote:
Originally posted by Tom_Glover
Not so good, if your 17 and only just passed, insurance people absolute rape me
My advice would be just enjoy your first few years motoring, keep out of trouble and build NCB then think about a car with more power...
Best way to do it IMO
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Charlie12345
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like me with a 1L lol
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