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stubs

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27th Nov 07 at 13:34

Have just picked up my little winter runabout and am well chuffed with it!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250191358030&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=015

Spotted it the other night & called the seller who agreed to let it go early for £250. Its only a 1.0l, but the shell's in pretty good condition and might make a good project come next summer

See below for pics

[Edited on 27-11-2007 by stubs]

[Edited on 27-11-2007 by stubs]

deano87

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27th Nov 07 at 13:35

That engine looks even worse than a X10XE.

stubs

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27th Nov 07 at 13:37

Neah, less to go wrong with this one! Besides its only for winter, then it will probably be changed or sold.

deano87

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27th Nov 07 at 13:42

I know, but the size of it in the engine bay etc.

Ok, looks more ridiculous than an X10XE.

Ste L

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27th Nov 07 at 13:49

quote:
Originally posted by deano87
I know, but the size of it in the engine bay etc.

Ok, looks more ridiculous than an X10XE.

least it's a 4 pot, and not a 3pot though

stubs

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27th Nov 07 at 13:54

Hey Ste, do you know what's involved in converting the 1.0l to an XE in comparison to doing a GSi? I figure the tank & pump will be needed, what's the best OEM brake setup to use? And would it need any additional strengthening over that for a GSi?
Also, what about ARB's etc?

Tom

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27th Nov 07 at 13:55

Man utd plates

Looks a decent bargain

stubs

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27th Nov 07 at 13:57

Yes, the plates have been noted, and will be getting dealt with before someone else does without invitation!

Ste L

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27th Nov 07 at 13:58

quote:
Originally posted by stubs
Hey Ste, do you know what's involved in converting the 1.0l to an XE in comparison to doing a GSi? I figure the tank & pump will be needed, what's the best OEM brake setup to use? And would it need any additional strengthening over that for a GSi?
Also, what about ARB's etc?

eermmm...

fuel tank + pump
16v brakes are good enough, as nova's only light
if the shell's good welding's not needed, but always adviseable, it is worth the extra work tbh, even though my 2.0 converted 1l wasn't welded

just have a gte/gsi rear arb, leave the front off

[Edited on 27-11-2007 by Ste L]

stubs

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27th Nov 07 at 14:02

Have just been out & taken some pics, having changed the plugs, dizzy cap & rotor arm. Just need a new set of leads, but the local shop dont have them in stock till tomorrow.

Fonz

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27th Nov 07 at 14:02

got urself a bargin there!!!

all that car for £250

very nice indeed

Daimo B

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27th Nov 07 at 14:03

Is there any doors with that rust.

Car looks ok, but those doors don't

Daimo B

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27th Nov 07 at 14:04

Saying that, the rest of the car bar a few spots looks pretty sound.

Winter hack, summer XE conversion

Get some new doors though

Might as well go straight for fibreglass ones

stubs

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27th Nov 07 at 14:06

Yeah doors are shagged, but I'm gonna keep my eyes peeled for some. I was more after something that had a decent shell to start.

If I do keep it, 1st thing will be to get the whole lot sorted bodywise, and a full respray inside & out.

Cheers for that Ste! Would you also reccomend changing the brake servo for one off a GSi or Astra or something?

Ste L

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27th Nov 07 at 14:06

look's alright for the price

stubs

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27th Nov 07 at 14:07

quote:
Originally posted by VXR
Saying that, the rest of the car bar a few spots looks pretty sound.

Winter hack, summer XE conversion Get some new doors though Might as well go straight for fibreglass ones

Cheers dude! Where's best for fibreglass doors? Dont you need a full cage with sidebars woth those though?

Ste L

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27th Nov 07 at 14:08

quote:
Originally posted by stubs
Cheers for that Ste! Would you also reccomend changing the brake servo for one off a GSi or Astra or something?

servo doesn't affect braking...

difference between 1.l and gte/gsi is slightly bigger, only thing is with the smaller 1l one, you'll have the press the brakes slightly harder to brake the same as a gte with same brakes.. so unless your a pussy and cant press hard on the brakes it's not worth it

stubs

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27th Nov 07 at 14:10

fair comment I suppose

Ste L

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27th Nov 07 at 14:11

but i would advise upgrading the 1l caliper's to 16v stuff now..

the brakes are shocking on them, and i wouldn't trust them

S@M

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27th Nov 07 at 14:45

not bad lol

Daimo B

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27th Nov 07 at 15:05

Honestly, im unsure about the doors, heard they arn't great fitters, but save quite a bit of weight.

Prob worth checking PNG for those questions.

stubs

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27th Nov 07 at 20:53

Looks like there may be another similar one that might go cheap:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vauxhall-nova-trip_W0QQitemZ260187169735QQihZ016QQcategoryZ9895QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

corsa_rob

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27th Nov 07 at 21:05

quote:
Originally posted by Ste L

quote:
Originally posted by deano87
I know, but the size of it in the engine bay etc.

Ok, looks more ridiculous than an X10XE.

least it's a 4 pot, and not a 3pot though

thinking the same...3 kids at work have 3 pot corsas and all sound like bag of nails at the moment

flybikeslee

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28th Nov 07 at 00:56

quote:
Originally posted by stubs
Looks like there may be another similar one that might go cheap:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vauxhall-nova-trip_W0QQitemZ260187169735QQihZ016QQcategoryZ9895QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

i'll keep my eye on that

willay

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28th Nov 07 at 07:45

that is horrible, £250 or not

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