LeeM
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right, ive been looking at swapping my saxo for an xe corsa but now me and a mate have decided to just build one between us.
not bothered about luxuries or what it looks like. its being stripped to get it as lightweight as possible in time for some strip action at pod next summer.
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Twiggy
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Most 1.0ltrs.... no pas leky windows etc and get one without a sunroof
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LeeM
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i was thinking specifically about engine mounts. just put a vts engine in my vtr but never had a good look in a corsa bay, from what i can tell theyre more complex than saxo's with different mounts for different valved engines and with or without pas?
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ed
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1.0's are probably the more difficult ones to do. The old 1.2 and 1.4 8v's require the most simple conversion kit and the wiring is all in the right place for hooking up the new ECU.
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ed
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If you want PAS, ditch the hydraulic setup and use EPAS from a newer model too...
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LeeM
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so a base model 1.2/4 8v with no pas and no sunroof and minimal electrics? anyone any idea what specific models that would be? ls?
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Liam B
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Merit, LS?
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.dean.
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Registered: 21st Sep 07
Location: Hindley, Wigan Drives: Like Its Stolen!
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1.2 or 1.4 8v!
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LeeM
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cheers guys i'll get lookin. if anyone has one ver ycheap let me know!
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Col004
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Only thing with with older shells... (reg before R plate) is the B-pillars crack. Thats sorted on a face lift model. Also.. the issue with a sun roof... doesn't effect the car in anyway but will effect you if you compete. most peeps who race on track weld them up if they have one. depends what your doing with it
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sand-eel
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Registered: 15th Mar 07
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The facelift ones still crack as well, mine did.
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DaveyLC
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Either a boggo merit or a late as possible 1.0 12v with EPS.
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Col004
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quote: Originally posted by sand-eel
The facelift ones still crack as well, mine did.
it was solved on most as it was a known fault by vauxhall. Ive had 3 face lift models, 2 with LET's in and never had one crack yet
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Kurt
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Registered: 23rd Oct 05
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all my pre 97's never cracked but my mates 98 sxi did
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LeeM
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they cracked on my T reg 1.0, but that could have been because i rolled it onto its roof
how much of an issue are cracked pillars?
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Kurt
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mot failure
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Col004
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^^^^ so true
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LeeM
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so cracked pillars is basically the end of the line for the shell?
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Col004
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I bought a 1.0 sting with a goosed head gasket for 500 quid to build my current one
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Col004
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you could get them welded up mate. that would be stronger than a face lift model.. just make sure it looks spot on when its done
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john_c20xe
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dotn matter what shell you get really, just get a 16v dash loom and wack it in, easier to wire engine up and include fogs ect
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Tomnova16
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Registered: 21st Jan 06
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there is one at eds, belongs to steve w, think its still there, bit of a trek from blackpool though, its already completly stripped inside too, still runs though 1.2
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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craig_s
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Registered: 5th Mar 06
Location: Birmingham Drives: mk4 astra gsi
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three of my corsa's had cracked b pillars all of them pre r reg,this one which is a t reg with a let in it has fine b pillars.
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ed
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Could probably even do the conversion for you too if you wanted that one. It needs paintwork too really as it's pretty tired...
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LeeM
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we were gonna do it as a bit of a project, how much you wanting for it? is it completely bare inside?
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