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johnny86
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As you all know I bought taylorboosh corsa gsi and this is my thread.

Spec of car.
Smoke grey gsi
2.1 c20xe
5 stud conversion
Coilovers.

Well the plans are to strip it right down all welding done and full respray all ready for pvs.

Things I have planned.

100 mm rear springs
Fibreglass boot
Fibreglass bonnet
Astra gsi front seats
Rear bench re trimmed to match
3inch outward rolled back box.
AAdjustable spoiler.
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De ja vu
Nic Barnes
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Explain the 2.1 bit
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quote:
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Explain the 2.1 bit


Its overbored

I think this has the same chances of being complete as when TaylorBoosh had it

[Edited on 05-03-2015 by VrsTurbo]
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Rubbed the bores down with some 80grit
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
Explain the 2.1 bit


Its overbored

I think this has the same chances of being complete as when TaylorBoosh had it

[Edited on 05-03-2015 by VrsTurbo]
mega sized pistons!!!!!!
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What is it something like 88mm pistons for a 2.1?

Something you would fit to a full on race motor, which this isn't by the looks of it.

Probably had a small over-bore and now claims it's a 2.1 lol.
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What is it something like 88mm pistons for a 2.1?

Something you would fit to a full on race motor, which this isn't by the looks of it.

Probably had a small over-bore and now claims it's a 2.1 lol.
something like that but i cant be bothered to look it up on the net i dont actually think they make the pistons anymore as the bore wall was way too thin. caused issues.
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What is it something like 88mm pistons for a 2.1?

Something you would fit to a full on race motor, which this isn't by the looks of it.

Probably had a small over-bore and now claims it's a 2.1 lol.
something like that but i cant be bothered to look it up on the net i dont actually think they make the pistons anymore as the bore wall was way too thin. caused issues.


Sorry I got it wrong it's got 87.5 pistons
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ok.
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Good luck mate
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You going to go with Mk3 or mk4 astra gsi seat?
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You going to go with Mk3 or mk4 astra gsi seat?


Mk4 gsi seats
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Ahh was goin to say I will be taking my mk3 gsi out in the summer you could of had them ha
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Look forward to this
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Work starts today. Gonna rob a set of axle stands from my mate get wheels off to be refurbished start taking interior out get ready for some cutting and welding
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Goodluck
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will look amazing once finished
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Right New plans. Been offered a black sxi cheap so I am going to transfer all the 5 stud set up and c20xe to it and im going to completely restore the gsi to standard. Everything will be done. Update soon.
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i reckon its a rough, rotten sack of shit. hence everyone getting rid of it.
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Your right it is nic but it won't be.
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Is is Johns old black sxi?
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Is is Johns old black sxi?


Nope from a bloke at end of my road.
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Isn't this how booshy's thread went?

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