golf
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been out in my brother-in-laws tigra xe and i was really suprised how quick and how much power it actualy has . i wasnt expecting it to be like it was at all , it has had a few bits done and is currently running at 165bhp . it seems to hit the big boost of power at mid-high range of the engine , are they all like that . but it is very quick compared to my 1.4 8v lol 
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Gaz
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I found that most corsa's have some form of "powerband" at 4&1/2k
My XE certainly did when I had it on the road.
Fun little cars but they will lead you on to wanting more and more power!
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Whittie
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quote:
Originally posted by Gaz
I found that most corsa's have some form of "powerband" at 4&1/2k
My XE certainly did when I had it on the road.
Fun little cars but they will lead you on to wanting more and more power!
Your xe always seemed quicker than mine, i think its the way you drove it 
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Gaz
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Never had the pleasure of going out in your's...
I drove it correctly 
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Whittie
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I'll never forget the old gentleman on a roundabout, going for a general stroll with his wife in his toyota... then you pulling up & myself asking them for a race 
[Edited on 22-03-2010 by Whittie]
[Edited on 22-03-2010 by Whittie]
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Adam_B
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Its because Gaz got it off an absolute hero of a man. Really awesome guy i heard.
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Whittie
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I heard the man does donuts like the stig in gravel...
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Gaz
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quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B
Its because Gaz got it off an absolute hero of a man. Really awesome guy i heard.
Agreed, He built a monster...
Forget the chaps name but he apparently ran it round "Ze Ring" and didn't bin it into any barriers. Legend
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Mike
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I heard he did come close tho 
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Whittie
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I heard theres poo stains on the seats from the ring
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Whittie
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and some melted choco on the passenger seat from me
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Gaz
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Back on topic: If you get a good XE you will enjoy every last one of the many RPM's that force your toes to the carpet.
If you get a bad one, the only carpet you will be touching is the Engineers snail trail, trying to blow him for cheaper bills!
[Edited on 22-03-2010 by Gaz]
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Adam_B
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golf
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he might be sellin the engine and getting a c20let so i may have the xe 
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Nic Barnes
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id keep the xe. theyre a lot better engines tbh. a lot better engineer'd than a c20let.
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Mieran
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quote:
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id keep the xe. theyre a lot better engines tbh. a lot better engineer'd than a c20let.
Agreed, I've owned a LET but most of them seem to blow up or need rebuilding often.
My XE was very strong, didn't show any signs of age or mileage (118k when sold).
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corsa120
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I AGREE my xe has been ragged to fuck and just ploughs on with no problems, it even sat stood for 2 years and all i did was add a bettery and bang first time fire up and still runs sweet
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lil_g
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I miss my XE 
Fact.
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Jenko_Sport
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I realy miss my xe aswell for the short time i had it.
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lil_g
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I still have mine.... 
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noshua
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XE's are without a doubt one of the most reliable engines vauxhall have produced.
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Ste
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Wait till you try one in a light car. Not a heavy corsa!
I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
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Nic Barnes
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quote:
Originally posted by Ste W
Wait till you try one in a light car. Not a heavy corsa!
i used to have one in a nova mate. i agree. proper rapid and sound boss as fuck
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Ste
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yeah they sound loads better in a light chassis
I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
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