ashbishop90
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Had my corsa for a couple months now, spotted a few guys' project threads nd though maybe a good idea to make myself one. Here goes...
This is what she looked like when i went to pick her up.:
I had to do something with it, as the bumper looked out of place.
Either getting the rest of a body kit to match, or take it off and go for a more subtle look.
I went for the second option, as i prefer subtely modified corsas to heaily 'Jap' modified ones.. also my sister took it to the shop and cracked the front bumper
First to go was the TSW alloys. although not in 'too' bad condition, they were et35 and caught the arches going over anything.
Also the bumper went, replace with a post-97 semi colour coded bumper
Also in went a carbon enclosed air filter, Courtesy of V-Sport  , nicely modified bracket to hold it in place - 
The grille was next to get, i plain black one did the job 
Then i decided to change the rear lights. Am not entirely sure the new ones are legal (as bought off ebay) but they look nice on the car. (still undecided on which to have on)
Old lights:
New lights:
Next was a SPLX sub and amp, which isnt too big, and sounds nice in the corsa.
And the latest thing to be added to the car, is a set of vauxhall MIV astravan sportive alloys, just to give it a nice touch, but standard'ish'
Next to do to it is:
Lower by 40/50mm
Put in my kicker components
Tints
Smoked side repeaters
Maybe do something with bump strips
and keep blackening the black plastics
Coments welcome
[Edited on 14-05-2007 by ashbishop90]
[Edited on 20-05-2007 by ashbishop90]
[Edited on 21-05-2007 by ashbishop90]
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Wonderboy
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Looks really good.
Good decision taking the front bumper off, looks better now.
I'm not sure about the red bump/rub strip, I'm can't make my mind up whether I like it or don't 
Those lights look good on black cars in my opinion.
Smoked side repeaters and it will be 
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ashbishop90
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i like the bump strips on the later corsa b's, i may try and get my hands on a set of black plastic ones.
And ye side repeaters need changing...
cheers for comments
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Adam C
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good job, subtle look is the best option IMO.
Top job
My Arden Blue Astra GSi MK4 on BBS LM's Project Thread
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ashbishop90
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Quick update - - - - - smoked side repeaters fitted 
Desperately need a clean
[Edited on 20-05-2007 by ashbishop90]
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andys sxi
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looks better where have u got ur cold air feed on ur induction kit goin??
April 08 feature car
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ashbishop90
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behind the grille...you can see a few photos up from that pic were there was no grille
[Edited on 20-05-2007 by ashbishop90]
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Butler
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Maybe some lower profile tyres?
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Kathryn W
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Smoked headlights
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ashbishop90
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quote:
Originally posted by Butler
Maybe some lower profile tyres?
agree...the alloys came straight off an astravan , but tyres are pretty much brand new. Gonna leave them on 4 a while and replace with lower profiles when they need replacing.
As for the headlights - maybe black angel eye's / Morrettes (bit expensive tho
[Edited on 20-05-2007 by ashbishop90]
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pagan_88
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Depos!
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Jme1.216v
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I like, helps being black tho lol. I was going to get those side repeaters how easy are they to fit and what do you need to do them??? Also how are you getting the bump strips sooo black i wna spruse mine up alil. But yeh luks alot better without the wheels and splitter!
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Shane
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quote:
Originally posted by Jme1.216v
I like, helps being black tho lol. I was going to get those side repeaters how easy are they to fit and what do you need to do them??? Also how are you getting the bump strips sooo black i wna spruse mine up alil. But yeh luks alot better without the wheels and splitter!
right, the side repeaters clip off (maybe a small screwdriver behind them but be carful of scratching the car,) the new ones may just clip in or u may need to stick them on aldepending where you get them from,
the rub strips, get a head gun and lightly and i mean LIGHTLY heat the plastic, it brings it up black again and stays black for longer than just using back to black
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Jme1.216v
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soory if this sounds abit stupid of me but a head gun?
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ashbishop90
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what i use its turtle wax(i think) - black trim polish.
literally jaust apply it like you would do onto paintwork, leave a few mins, and wipe over to get rid of any excess
cheers for the comments lads
[Edited on 06-06-2007 by ashbishop90]
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ashbishop90
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quick update *****
Bump strips off!!!
Maybe pick up some post 97 black bump strips??????
Also, a new little something from PVS a richbrook knob
new gaiters will be on in a couple of day.....
And also picked up a one of these off ebay for a 5er....
It's the glovebox, if you're wondering whats different. better than a tray
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silent_thunder89
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i have glove box and a tray lol
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sup ash, i remember saying hello to you at PVS
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ashbishop90
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are you on about the one that sits underneath.......i ripped that out
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corsa90
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look much better wit red stripe off!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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richc
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Are them carbon induction kits any good im after one because im sick off heat soak!
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ashbishop90
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa90
look much better wit red stripe off!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have to agrre with you on that
quote:
Originally posted by richc
Are them carbon induction kits any good im after one because im sick off heat soak!
Yeah i'd definately get one. If yo can afford (or justify paying for) a BMC CDA then get that, but the copys are definately better than standard
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Jme1.216v
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how did u change your repeaters m8 and also did u get your car sprayed or is it in just gr8 condition???? I like it alot m8y where do u get those plain grills from and how do you fit them?
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Jme1.216v
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p.s where can i pick up new arches for my corsa b?
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ashbishop90
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not had a respray , grille from LMF, worked out about !16 with discount >>> http://www.lmfvauxhall.co.uk/store/product.php?productid=769&cat=1320&page=1
Not sure about arches
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