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Author What are C20LETS like to live with?
Iain M
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Location: Wigan - Drives 272bhp corsa ZLET
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16th May 07 at 12:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
If by chance one happens to end up in my GSI i just want to know what they are like to look after are they as simple as a XE or do they require a lot more maintanence on a weekly basis?

No daft answers and this is just a maybe option. Meant to be saving for a house but i think a let would be nice for Trax then start saving for a house

[Edited on 16-05-2007 by Iain M]
Daimo B
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16th May 07 at 12:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
More parts to go wrong.

But if looked after, just as good as the XE. Expect sensors and wires to give possible issues due to age and corrosion.

Some turbos may be giving up the go now with higher miles.

As long as its warmed up, warmed down, and oil is regulary changed, shouldn't have any issues.

I would say save for the house though. Don't get enough track time at trax and its pretty expensive. And if its a track toy corsa, then jsut go for the 2.0. Much better for track action.
Iain M
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16th May 07 at 14:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
It will be well looked after as will my car. I know about warming it up and warming it down so thats not an issue.

Not to fussed about going on the track at Trax just mainly to show. Just would like it as a road toy
Daimo B
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Its quicker by far than an XE, and very quick on a motorway, but if your looking to actually drive the car hard, its not the best engine for the corsa (IMO).
Dave A
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16th May 07 at 14:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
great fun, get a good engine and a good place to fit it (your last one looked like a tidy conversion when I saw it) then it will be fine.
K2 GTi
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16th May 07 at 14:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
is it noticely quicker than the XE?
Dave A
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yes, its like a corsa 1.4 sport vs a saxo vts apparently.
K2 GTi
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16th May 07 at 14:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
So there's quite a difference then

Id like to see a vid TBH
Daimo B
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quote:
Originally posted by K2 GTi
is it noticely quicker than the XE?


Yes... 1st vid is 3rd upwards...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=QSsplmlnu-c

2nd vid is rolling 2nd gear start.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=u24vtPK79s4

(6 min long, but im sure theres a short vid at the end of us in 2nd going into a tunnel).
Iain M
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
great fun, get a good engine and a good place to fit it (your last one looked like a tidy conversion when I saw it) then it will be fine.


Just would like the fun factor thats mainly what i want. Will be using the same place as i did last time without a doubt. They are spot on.

I would of thought there was a big difference, tbh.
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16th May 07 at 14:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Huge difference.

My XE feels flat and bland from 4th to 5th. (F20), DOnnas just carries on and on and on, any gear, any revs, it'll pull.

I keep up from 1st to 2nd, then after that, adios.... Till a corner or braking area comes up
Iain M
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16th May 07 at 14:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Which is the best box to use with them F28 or the F20
K2 GTi
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Fuck me corsa turbos are rapid
Cupra Steve
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Will you be using it as an everyday car? When i wanted SteveW's i was told i was mad for using it as an everyday car.
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F28, I wouldn't trust a LET with F20. I've seen far too many blow up (even some who blagged on saying it wouldn't blow, yadder blah ).

Its more expensive, you need to change the speedo ring inside the box, also convert to 2WD, and its about £300 for a box, but it has 6 gears. All of them will last, unlike an F20.

You can scrimp, but with a 200+bhp per tonne conversion, your money, your life in your hands... I wouldn't cut ANY corners with a LET conversion.
Iain M
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16th May 07 at 14:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
If i do convert to LET power then no corners and no expenses spared. May as well get the job done first time rather than after you've blown the engine IMO anyway.

Yes will be everyday car if i get it done.
sam-smith
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16th May 07 at 14:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
they snoore, piss on the seat and smell. horrible to live with
K2 GTi
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deanmcreynolds26
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i used mine everday, had an f20 at 1st, it was on its last legs before i changed it.. F28 is such a nice gearbox especially for motorway cruising

i travelled about 50miles a day that was just for work and then i was always out and about... main problems i had was snapping mounts and using loadsa petrol

was the most fun car ive ever owned/driven
TomSBD
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just got mine on the road and ive used it every day for 3 weeks, having gone from xe on throttle bodies the let is far more fun to drive and i found it alot easier to have fun with. not had many problems yet but had a few niggles but nothing major. would deff go for it
Hamish
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16th May 07 at 16:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Ive got all this fun to look forwar too
Mike GSi
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50 bhp is a big difference imo
Ben ev
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highly recomend a limmited slip diff in a f28. transforms the car.
Hamish
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Gunna see if i can get hold of one of them
wilson_sri
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Great fun, i would never use one as a everyday car again though. Too much to break and its horrible when you just want to drive chilled out.
Stupidly quick though!
Heres a video of my old one
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8zpwh6dJSkU

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