LOCK3TT360
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Registered: 23rd Feb 09
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
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1996 Vauxhall Corsa C16XE Conversion
Glacier White
Registered as 1.2 8v.
Chassis has 77,000 miles on clock, Engine has 75,000 miles.
Modifications include:
Suspension and steering:
Lowered 50mm on front, 60mm on back. (Bilstein B10 Suspension kit),
Whiteline Rear Anti-Roll Bar,
Front lower Strut Brace.
Wheels and Tyres:
16" White Speedline Alessio 2's (With Vauxhall Centre Caps (16 x 5 ET 49)
4x Goddyear Eagle F1's GSD3's, (195 45 R16)
Front tyres are slightly worn, has recently had a new rear tyre and the other has good tread.
Engine and brakes:
C16XE conversion with Astra upper Inlet Manifold,
Drilled airbox and Courtenay panel filter,
2.5 V6 Front brake setup with 288mm discs,
Straight Through De-cat Exhaust with Powerflow Back Box,
Interior:
Corbeau Reclining Bucket Seats,
Rear seat apolstered to match front,
Black sport interior trim,
Vectra Door handles,
Dash Back lighting is blue instead of orange,
Exterior:
Post '97 Bumpers,
Debadged Grill,
Semi-Smooth Tailgate,
Steinmetz Side-Skirts (not on car but included with sale)
Smoked Irmscher indicators,
Gsi rear spoiler.
Full GSI kit may be available at time of viewing/purchase.
I'm Sure there's loads more but can't really think of them.
Good Points:
The car definetley stands out, With the White Speedlines. The Front Seats hold you in really well.
It isn't on coilovers, but ive always found that it handles ace through fast bends and stops as well as you'd ever want it too.
Three months ago i replaced the Cylinder Head Gasket, Fan belt, ball of the manifold gaskets, and Last week i changed the sump gasket.
The engine has had regular oil filter changes and new oil so it runs as sweet as a nut.
The paint work is outstanding for its age.
Bad Points:
Car has a slight oil leek from the sump. (One of the bolts need replacing. Vauxhall dealerships sell them for 84p each.)
Exhaust Rattles slightly. (Needs some new rubber mounts on the rear)
I'm not sure whether this is a good thing or a bad thing but it's loud. Especially with the drilled and de-restricted aitbox. Gives off a loud rasp.
The coil is missing a rev module so the rev. counter does not work.
(As i said, the car was originally a 1.2 8v, which didnt come with a rev counter as standard, so a 1.4 sport rev counter has been fitted and has the green wire behind to be linked to the coil)
Car has got a silver bonet, Which will be considered for any offers.
The car is my pride and joy but i'm leaving for uni so i didnt want it sitting in the drive.
Very reluctant sale
I'm not in a rush to sell so make me an offer if your interested.
Location: Stoke-On-Trent.
For images: Search under "Kurt" in Owner Gallery. (It still looks the same but has body coloured bumpers now)
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