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chunk89
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22nd Dec 09 at 19:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hi

ok im in two minds of what to do,
im looking to buy a new corsa soon but, i would like a 2.0
I am currently saving (saved about £200 in two weeks) but i would like the car just before summer
i dont no if i should buy a corsa 2.0 already done and save all the hard work
OR
Buy a 1.4 sport and convert it to a 2.0, im not that mechanially minded but a few of my freinds are and i can always get there help on this or post up for help in my local section on here,
Im just wondering what would you do, because if i build i can buy parts as i go along but if i 1 done i have to obv wait until the right car at the right price comes along
Nic Barnes
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22nd Dec 09 at 19:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i enjoy building things. id build then you know what it is, how to fix it etc.
gavin18787
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22nd Dec 09 at 19:22   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Pros of doing it yourself:

learn stuff
Know its done properly
Do exactly how you want it
Can use your shell if its a nice one


Buying ready done

Quicker
cheaper
less hassle (providing you get a good one)

Drives supercharged Tec with torque
chunk89
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22nd Dec 09 at 19:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
can any car be converted? because i thought i heard that a 1.0 12v could not due to the wiring loom or something?
AndyCorsaSport
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22nd Dec 09 at 19:45   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
12v can, just wirings harder.
gavin18787
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22nd Dec 09 at 19:46   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
some are more work then others.

I will let someone who knows what they are talking about say.................


But all are possible

Drives supercharged Tec with torque
Nic Barnes
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its just wiring. you could wire up any engine to any car tbh.
AndyCorsaSport
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22nd Dec 09 at 19:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I want to build one next year too, only for track and sunday afternoon sort of driving though, when it gets warmer. Dales white one inspired me.
chunk89
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22nd Dec 09 at 19:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
what about a 1.2 8v or 16v?
AndyCorsaSport
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Would be fine, still need same amout of parts though.
AndyCorsaSport
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Depends what you are building it for, every day use, id say a 1.4 Sport or 1.2 SXi, just for the interior etc, and Sport for leccy windows.

Building it for light weight track use, you want a basic LS or something with NO extra's inside.

Id go for the 1.2 SXi, then you have the electric power steering.
chunk89
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22nd Dec 09 at 20:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
its every day use and thanks will look into it
taylor2008
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22nd Dec 09 at 20:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
il be converting a 1.4 8v soon and hope fully it wont be that bad, didnt you have a red 1.4 sri with white wheels???
chunk89
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22nd Dec 09 at 20:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yeah you brought it lol
jay26
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22nd Dec 09 at 22:18   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
1.0 wiring is piss easy lol
Jenko_Sport
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23rd Dec 09 at 10:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Simon ull give up again after spending loads of money lol.
chunk89
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23rd Dec 09 at 11:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Jenko_Sport
Simon ull give up again after spending loads of money lol.


Nah ive got money now, got a much better paid job and sorted out all me finances like, so alot more on me feet
Jenko_Sport
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23rd Dec 09 at 11:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Fair play then mate, ill help out where i can if you choose build one.
chunk89
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23rd Dec 09 at 11:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
thanks mate, just really need a nakerd sport now like head gasket or summet, dont want pay over the odd's really for just the shell,
Boz said he might be getting hold of one so fingers crossed
Jenko_Sport
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23rd Dec 09 at 11:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Best off making sure its a solid shell tbh.

How much you lookin to spend as ill keep my ears open for you.

 
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