Jamxe
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Time for a project thread me thinks as inspiration is lacking at the moment…Opinions welcome, good and bad 
Bought this Sport last year. Was impressed with it and got it at a good price but there was some things I didnt like. Things like the previous owner had put larger wheels on and cut away the front archs and liners so there was muck everywhere. My plan was to bring it back to a decent spec. Over the last few months I have been trying to work on it when time allows. I decided I’d buy the parts I need here and there so I don’t notice it so much financially. Shed is full of parts now though ha ha
Anyway here’s the car as it stood..
On the way home
Gave it a wash and took some pics with my other Corsa
Pic of the engine as it stood. Has Mantzel, Janspeed 4-2-1, Superchip..
Video of a spin me and my bro went for.. Can't say it was a private road though oops..
Clicky
Did some bits straight away like de badging it and had an attempt at making my own bootlock badge
Was well happy with the outcome
Then fitted a new headunit, Alpine IDAX305..Tasty..
Was deciding what to do with it then and what route to go so just started buying stuff as the weather was shit here and I had no shed to work in..Fucking hell L
Tigra dash, delocked door handles, ignore the mirrors..not going fitting them now..
Bonnet lifters, Bee Sting, New wiper arms & Piaa silicone blades, New Leather gear gaiter
New Bulbs and Blue dash kit
Carbon Grill & other interior bits
Momo Jet wheel
Pulled the finger out and fitted the clocks and the steering wheel
Decided to fit a new pollen filter and give in around there a good clean, forgot to take a before pic though..Was full of crap though, ye should check yers 
Picked up a Tigra Scuttle & some more bits
Powerflex exhaust hangers, Rear plate lens & led, Side repeaters & Chrome bulbs
Cleaned up the K&N and bought a new airbox and modded it in a tidy way as the one in the car was mangled by the previous owner, was basicly just a cover and a filter 
Got some sills made by custom fabricators, the question marks being that she’s a bit faster than a standard Sport.. Idea seemed good in my head ha ha, I like them though..
More to follow..
[Edited on 18-08-2010 by Jamxe]
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Corsa_Scotty
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Looks good mate. What steering wheel boss did you use with your steering wheel mate? Ive got an airbag wheels as standard but not too sure which boss to buy
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MarkSport
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looks good so far
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Jamxe
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Scotty
Looks good mate. What steering wheel boss did you use with your steering wheel mate? Ive got an airbag wheels as standard but not too sure which boss to buy
I just got a momo boss kit when I ordered the wheel. I lost the airbag though. You can't keep the airbag unless you get another airbag steering wheel..Think Irmscher do them but they cost lots ha ha
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Sean-B
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All looks really good until you signed off with the crappiest mod in the world...???
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Jamxe
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Originally posted by Sean-B
All looks really good until you signed off with the crappiest mod in the world...???
Not for you then
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DansCorsaSXi
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Looks well mate,i like the Carbon bits
Have to get some more photos if you've done more to it
Star silver C20XE SXi Project thread
Smoke Grey Corsa GSi Project thread
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Jamxe
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Originally posted by DansCorsaSXi
Looks well mate,i like the Carbon bits
Have to get some more photos if you've done more to it
Thanks Dan, yeah I have more pics to put up, just got late last night.. I'll post some more up later..
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*JonnyG*
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Suppose i will ask then.. um
What the f*ck?
Its on a trailer am guessing.. but the screen?
[Edited on 18-08-2010 by *JonnyG*]
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Jamxe
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Originally posted by *JonnyG*
What the f*ck?
Its on a trailer am guessing.. but the screen?
[Edited on 18-08-2010 by *JonnyG*]
Yeah the brother has a Pajero jeep.. He fitted a camera just under the rear spoiler on the back and a screen is now his rear view mirror.. When turned off the screen acts as a mirror on its own but when driving/reversing it activates the camera.. Cool and handy item really..
[Edited on 18-08-2010 by Jamxe]
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Jamxe
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Some more parts pics.. It really has become a jigsaw now..
My Best eBay bargain ever…£39..
Spent afew pound then on these
Piper Stainless System
Had to get a new Janspeed because the one on the car had got a slap underneath L
Mtech Short Shifter
M-Tech Cool Running Thermostat
Silicone Hoses
Selection of Bolts & nuts
Alloy Catch tank & breather filter
New header tank
SPA Gauges & Pod..Gauges were a crazy price but are the bollocks
Omex Limiter with Launch Control
Pro Alloy Rad bought off Broster on here, Delighted with this, looks the business..
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MarkSport
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Way too much money in your bank
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Jamxe
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Brought it down the back of the house and started stripping it.. Wasn't happy with the condition so decided I had abit of work ahead of me..
Left it for afew weeks as I got lazy. Cleaned underneath then with Gunk cleaner and brushes..Prick of a job lying under it with stuff dropping on you but got it super clean..
Tank removed
Tank was a right state..tut tut ha ha.. Have to do something about that..
BANG and the rust is gone.. Grinder & wire wheel works wonders..
Got some cans of paint from Frost Automotive specifically for petrol tanks.. Came out well..
Gave the heat shields the same treatment with VHT paint and lacquer
My plan was to just clean up the underneat and paint stuff black.. My brother put the idea "if your going to go to the bother then maybe make it stand out abit" Not too sure what it will look like when all together but too late now 
Rear axel got the same treatment.. Grinder, kurust, primer, paint..
Wishbones, tie bars & battery tray..
Gone way beyond what I had planned but I've started now so have to finish it.. Modding cars eh..
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Jamxe
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Originally posted by MarkSport
Way too much money in your bank
Not now Mark  Not to be fair I've been buying these bits over a period of time.. Didn't notice it that way.. Been like, "how much is that, right need to save for 3 weeks" and so on.. Dread to think if I added it all up now..
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Corsa_Scotty
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quote:
Originally posted by Jamxe
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Originally posted by Corsa_Scotty
Looks good mate. What steering wheel boss did you use with your steering wheel mate? Ive got an airbag wheels as standard but not too sure which boss to buy
I just got a momo boss kit when I ordered the wheel. I lost the airbag though. You can't keep the airbag unless you get another airbag steering wheel..Think Irmscher do them but they cost lots ha ha
Nah sorry what i meant was that my standard wheel is an airbag one like your old one. but ive got a new wheel for it but theirs a boss to fit airbag cars to stop the light coming on and theirs non airbag boss's but i dunno which one to invest in
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Jonny.N
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id go for the airbag one mate, as iirc it comes with a plug to plug into your old airbag socket to stop the light coming on
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Jamxe
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Ya that's not the one I got but my brother wired in a resistor to cancel the light. Best get the airbag one and be done with it. Careful taking off the wheel mate, don't let it go bang in your face
[Edited on 19-08-2010 by Jamxe]
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Graham88
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Nice! What's the plans then, just a super clean Corsa?
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DansCorsaSXi
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Really good update dude
Star silver C20XE SXi Project thread
Smoke Grey Corsa GSi Project thread
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Jamxe
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Plan is to just get it really clean for the moment yeah.. Engine is powerful enough for me for the time being, can be changed if I get bored of it.. Fella I bought it from had a printout from a rolling road saying 147 bhp but I was very sus.. It feels fast but can't have that power.. I'll get it tested myself in time to come anyway.. Be happy if she touched 130 odd the way she is..
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ash-ov-boro
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jamxe it is super clean underneath compared to some corsa's once all painted up & underbody sealed it will be solid nice car by the way will keep an eye on this 
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Jamxe
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After a long time getting it all ready I finally got the underside sealed. Spent days getting rid of small spots of rust and then getting it clean enough. Happy with the outcome.
contrast between floor not done and rear arch done
Petrol tank straps were take off, primed & painted
Got new fuel line holder clips as the ones there were broken and pipes were just cable tied together..I like the small details..
Gave the rear brake compensator a lick of paint to brighten it up too..
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AndyCorsaSport
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Holy smokes thats mint!!! Clean as fook mate, top effort!!
Id love to do this to a car, but then id be bothered about if i used it, and someone crashed into it, insurance just wouldnt take into concideration how mint it is. Theyd just see a Corsa, nota rust-free, immaculate car.
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DansCorsaSXi
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Really clean dude,i'd love to give my rear axle a good clean and painted
Keep it up,really clean project
Star silver C20XE SXi Project thread
Smoke Grey Corsa GSi Project thread
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Jambo
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Awesome project, good work!
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