davieslim
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good stuff glad theres been an update, im going to redo mines with nice new pictures
dont like the rear lights much
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Rybo
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Registered: 6th Mar 08
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im gonna see how they look on with the bumpers etc before making a definate decision,ive got a standard set here so its no biggie either way
should have stuff from paint back at end of month
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Rybo
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thought i best put a few pics up to go with the all the text,just a few of the inside now its done,the cage will probbly be done over next winter now as i want it on the road for the summer and fundage aint massive..will get more as i progress
for what its worth i spent a fair bit of time with the clocks/centre console/gauges etc
the clocks are actually fitted with 8 led's instead if the standard lamps as theyre shit and i wanted a crisper look to them
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ecclesturbo
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Registered: 6th Jan 08
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lookin good bud,il pop up sometime
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basslinecorsa
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Registered: 15th Jul 09
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I love the digi dash, that must have been a proper ballache to wire in
top work though
Project Scarlett - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=661417
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Rybo
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they aint too bad ive put em in a few vauxhalls now,gauges were more agro getting parts and adapters for the temp senders for oil and water,with the water i ended up just making one up at work
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jampot
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You should do A write up on replacing the bulbs and getting it stickied! The dash looks good where did you get the leds from?
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Rybo
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just bought a batch off ebay and got busy with a glue gun and the soldering iron..if i thought anybody would've actually cared i would of lol.
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Rybo
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these came today...not a massive update but im waiting on the paint shop
although i i dont actually plan on having this car out in wet weather i thought id get these to clean the outside up a bit
as the standard ones are naff ugly it nw has modern smooth wiper blades lol
better updates soon hopefully
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Rybo
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so last night after work i decided to "do a bit"...
i fitted the transducer for the dash first of all, because this car had air-con originally it had different fan wiring and as ive fitted a fan overide switch in the centre i decided to strip the fan/aircon loom back in the bay and start afresh,the fan will ow still run after ive knocked the engine off it the temperature requires it through the temp switch in the rad,and also comes with an manual overide so covered all round..its nicely tucked away with a fuse behind the battery and tidied the new wiring away,now i had this done i also fitted the brand new header tank
the old one wouldnt clean up and made all my work look shite so it had to go..ive now decided im gonna have to get a screen wash bottle as this looks too grubby for my liking (its like o.c.d haha).
then this morning SRI-LEE towed up and gimme a hand to put her on the ramps as i needed to fettle the exhaust rubbers underneath to get it sat better
this weekend im gonna give the gear box a wash,polish the engine (its got a bit mucky past few months) and finish getting ready for the body parts returning from paint...hopefully then M.O.T
i may actually get a project to PVS for once ha,its only taken 5 years...
quick pic of the couple of bits i did today..please excuse the dust/muck
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Rybo
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actually had awesome weather this weekend and progress!!
the bodyshop came up good at last and the gear is on..ive now got the tyres off my wheels as theyre geting sand blasted this week hopefully for powder coating....then MOT - its gonna be a push for pvs though
thanks again for looking guys
im still undecided on the rear lights but the standard ones look naff - ill decide once ive got the rest of the outside done,didnt get any pics of meshing the front bumper...something i thought i'd left behind with owning cars with bodykits but it went okay
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davieslim
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Registered: 15th Sep 08
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i like it, still hate the lights but i like the umper like that, might have to copy you
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vaux.dan
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front end <3 not too keen on the backbox or them lights. engine bay looks gleeeming !!
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MatthewR
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In terms of styling the front looks mega aggressive and ubber cool but the rear looks like a missmatch - u have to have smoked MHWs on the rear with your color scheme
[Edited on 12-04-2010 by MatthewR]
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ecclesturbo
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looks nice on my old wheels,top job ryan
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JordyCarter
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Very nice progress this tbh. Loving the car mate!
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Rybo
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if i come across a set of mhw's i will buy them,as they will look best,the back box was the nicest tailpipe i had choice of when i had the system made and tbh i like it,the more i look at it the more i need to change the lights but i wanted to try summat different,at the end of the day its one of many corsa redtop projects but ive tried to make it my own and rest assured on the effort thats gone in,i will be sad to see her go the day she does
and thanks davie,if you do decide to copy me its fine...as youve written it above
taken the wheels to be blasted tonight (again lol) so more updates soon,
thanks again for the comments lads
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fillmecca
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love it ryan ad say get rid off then back lights...dnt like them!
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Rybo
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well as we speak im waiting to pick the powder coated rims up i fitted remote central locking to it the other night,only took me an hour and £25 off ebay - a nice perk to have, my camber correction kit is also here and ive four brand new proxes waiting to go on too.
im quite fortunate in my new job as i work with some very skilled lads who aswel as ribbing me like to help out now and again with little bits
i had the idea that an 8 ball would be a cool gear nob,but having lift up reverse i couldnt just buy one of the old ebay...so i bought a standard 8 ball for 1.99 delivered....
then my good colleague threw the badger in the laithe ....
and hey presto,i drilled and tapped an m4 grub screw into the bottom front so it would fit nice and tight
not everyones taste but i kinda like it especially as it was "home brew"
will have a better update soon
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fillmecca
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love it,like the push start to ryan and good idear but i fail to see the need/why?? more effort as you need key in for stering lock :S and the key in switch bord thing makeing you need 2keys? :S
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davieslim
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any full side on pics of the corsa with the black trim?
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Rybo
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quote: Originally posted by fillmecca
love it,like the push start to ryan and good idear but i fail to see the need/why?? more effort as you need key in for stering lock :S and the key in switch bord thing makeing you need 2keys? :S
there was no need aside from the fact i wanted too and i wanted a switch panel for the other bits so thought that would be something else to fit in there
the key in the centre will be a cut off for a nitrous oxide kit i plan on fitting over the winter - so only need the one key as usual bud,i like to make provisions as it saves time later on and the wires are coiled up in the dash for now, making it easier later on
davie i havent yet as im waiting till its finished,which will be next week hopefully
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fillmecca
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quote: Originally posted by rybo8655
quote: Originally posted by fillmecca
love it,like the push start to ryan and good idear but i fail to see the need/why?? more effort as you need key in for stering lock :S and the key in switch bord thing makeing you need 2keys? :S
there was no need aside from the fact i wanted too and i wanted a switch panel for the other bits so thought that would be something else to fit in there
the key in the centre will be a cut off for a nitrous oxide kit i plan on fitting over the winter - so only need the one key as usual bud,i like to make provisions as it saves time later on and the wires are coiled up in the dash for now, making it easier later on
davie i havent yet as im waiting till its finished,which will be next week hopefully
hhmmmm true dose look smart tho il give you that lol like the noz idear tho
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Rybo
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bit of an update guys...the car went for an MOT today...and passed although i did have to argue it was a pre '92 engine etc for the lack of catalytic converter,got an advisory for a rear wheel bearing (annoyingly enough one of the very few things i never replaced-will do at weekend) and the fog light switch on the dash didnt light up so he had a winge about that...
im chuffed its ready to insure now!
i still havent got my wheels back from the powder coaters however i did take it for an MOT on these babies...
thats right ha, steelies!! 15inchers to be exact they are fitted with 45 rubber and 5mm spacers to clear the turbo brakes but in a daft sort of way i think they look kinda cool,i also put standard front lights back in for the MOT as i couldnt be arsed to fiddle setting up the morettes
im totally chuffed and cant wait to get it on the road/track for real
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Rybo
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forgot to add...it wil be on the stand at pvs (i think)
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