Bendy
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quote:
Originally posted by Wrighty
nice progress
a 5dr on speedlines 
Don't worry, that Corsa isn't mine. It belonged to the previous owner, shane_o on here!
Ben
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Bendy
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Originally posted by Rallycorsa
What engine you running? and spec
Well, I'm using the engine that i've been running in my Nova all 2006, X14XE on Twin 40 Webers with Janspeed Manifold and a standard F13 Box, but hopefully by the time it comes out in the Corsa, should be a few light changes to it, just for the meantime while I save up more cash. Would love to be able to afford to let JRE from Plymouth build me an engine! A mate of mine had his engine built by JRE and is currently at 160bhp with plenty more to come if needed!
Ben
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Bendy
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Well, Operation Workshop started today as I now have an empty barn for a week.
This morning the barn looked like this inside:
Then by Lunchtime was looking like this:
And at 8 o'clock this evening, was like this:
Will get some better photo's in the daylight.
Hopefully get the sides finished off tomorrow, get some big opening doors on the front of it to get the cars in and out, flourescent tubes up top, and covered with a heavy duty sheet of some sort!
Much better than working in an open sided barn!!
Ben
[Edited on 12-02-2007 by Bendy]
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Butler
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Why did you buy a post 97 front and pre 97 rear?
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Matt H
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Brilliant project  Looks like mine
Just a question about the fibreglass boot, how do you plan to mount it?
Cheers
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Marc
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Very good! Liking the boot spoiler! 
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Bendy
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quote:
Originally posted by Butler
Why did you buy a post 97 front and pre 97 rear?
Hmmm, good question. Its just what was available really. Plus I think the 97- front end looks better, but the pre 97 rear bumper gives easier access to the rear towing eye!
Ben
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Butler
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Any reason why you didnt use the gsi bumpers? Any rally car shouldnt have the tow cover on anyway imo.
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Robin
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What's the reasoning behind going from a light Nova, to a heavier Corsa?
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flybikeslee
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
What's the reasoning behind going from a light Nova, to a heavier Corsa?
because he's cool 
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Robin
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I just read the first page, and it explains it all
What are you doing with the Nova shell?
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Bendy
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quote:
Originally posted by Butler
Any reason why you didnt use the gsi bumpers? Any rally car shouldnt have the tow cover on anyway imo.
I was looking for GSi bumpers, but they are so much more than the standard bumpers to buy! Unless you know of any?! Plus, the standard ones are lighter (i think)!!
Ben
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Bendy
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
I just read the first page, and it explains it all
What are you doing with the Nova shell?
Not sure what I'm doing with the old shell yet. Might keep it as a spare or sell it on. Its still got an engine in at the moment, but that'll be coming out soon to go in the Corsa.
Ben
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Rallycorsa
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Got mine to look the aprt just need an engine built which i'm in the process of ding now. Hope to get TBs and Omex on in next few weeks.
Good luck with your project.
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Butler
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quote:
Originally posted by Bendy
quote:
Originally posted by Butler
Any reason why you didnt use the gsi bumpers? Any rally car shouldnt have the tow cover on anyway imo.
I was looking for GSi bumpers, but they are so much more than the standard bumpers to buy! Unless you know of any?! Plus, the standard ones are lighter (i think)!!
Ben
Ooh I thought you bought it with the GSI kit.
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Bendy
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No, unfortunately the chap I bought it from wanted to keep the kit and sell it all on separatly! Bit of a bummer really!
Ben
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Robin
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quote:
Originally posted by Bendy
Not sure what I'm doing with the old shell yet. Might keep it as a spare or sell it on. Its still got an engine in at the moment, but that'll be coming out soon to go in the Corsa.
Ben
If you do sell, advertise it on here, I might be interested if the price is right 
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Bendy
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Well, today i've trekked up to Wales again, luckily not snowing this time, and brought back my rally car with its new latest addition, its roll cage:
Got some grey oxide primer on the welds tonight just to stop any rust setting in overnight:
And had the heater matrix hole filled over:
And seat rails welded in with captive nuts:
Should hopefully get it mostly primed tomorrow night (hopes) but finally, its coming on now.
Huge thanks to Shaun at O'Gorman Fabrication (01686 411096) for all the welding, bending, grinding etc etc over the past week, top job.
Updates tomorrow.....
Ben
[Edited on 19-02-2007 by Bendy]
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jr
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proper cage,
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Novaneil
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Like it Ben! Like it!
If you don't mind me asking... Whats the damage for a cage like that?
Did you get the DVD by the way? I sent it Thursday... should be with you today or tomorrow?
Neil
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STEvieXE
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class cage, love it
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smcGSI16V
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That cage is a work of art.
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Bendy
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Yes thanks Neil, received the DVD on friday actually! Arrived in good time. Brought back some memories from a very good trip!
Have you got the confirmed dates for your next visit? I heard a rumour that there is a 6 month wait to get on the track?! I really cant see that being true, but have you heard anything like that?!
Ben
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Bendy
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Weds 21st Feb:
The whole cage is now in grey etch primer, but I haven't had time to sort out any pics, hopefully get that done tomorrow
Ben
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Dave A
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loe it. cage looks great, what sot of cost was it?
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