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ArdenblueDan

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Registered: 23rd Aug 12
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12th Dec 13 at 19:18

I remember driving down to see this and wanting it then want it even more now lmao

basslinecorsa

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12th Dec 13 at 20:42

quote:
Originally posted by rseeley

Would you sell them mate?

u2u'd fella

Project Scarlett - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=661417

basslinecorsa

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12th Dec 13 at 20:52

So with the 20 year old C16XE lump showing its age and having been thrashed to within an inch of its life by the theves who stole it, I was faced with the dilema .... Rebuild the original engine or put a C20LET in

After a lot of thought I have decided that it would be a shame to not have the eager little 1.6 engine in the GSi that makes it such fun to drive. However this one is past its sell by date.

A phonecall to my local Vauxhall dealer later and I had this:

One factory fresh C16XE ready to drop in

This won't stay standard for long

Project Scarlett - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=661417

tom130691

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12th Dec 13 at 20:58

how much was that :O

Joey 1.6 sport

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12th Dec 13 at 21:07

Keeping an eye on this top work

and Im loving them brakes I'm looking at getting some of them in the new year I think Gav off here works at highspec to ?

gav93

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12th Dec 13 at 21:20

Alex!!! hello matey hope all is well hows Geoff the grump treating yous at hispec?!

love from little gav lol

gav93

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12th Dec 13 at 21:21

quote:
Originally posted by Joey 1.6 sport
Keeping an eye on this top work and Im loving them brakes I'm looking at getting some of them in the new year I think Gav off here works at highspec to ?

I USED to

basslinecorsa

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12th Dec 13 at 21:23

quote:
Originally posted by tom130691
how much was that :O

Lets just say that the bank statements will be hidden from the wifey for a while

Project Scarlett - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=661417

basslinecorsa

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12th Dec 13 at 21:29

quote:
Originally posted by gav93
Alex!!! hello matey hope all is well hows Geoff the grump treating yous at hispec?!

love from little gav lol

Easy bro ! good to hear from ya

we are all too busy to do anything at the moment, what with christmas and Autosport coming up.

I will give you a ring once I have the GSi back on the road, we'll go for a spin

You still got your B?

Project Scarlett - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=661417

gav93

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12th Dec 13 at 21:34

quote:
Originally posted by basslinecorsa

quote:
Originally posted by gav93
Alex!!! hello matey hope all is well hows Geoff the grump treating yous at hispec?!

love from little gav lol

Easy bro ! good to hear from ya we are all too busy to do anything at the moment, what with christmas and Autosport coming up.

I will give you a ring once I have the GSi back on the road, we'll go for a spin
You still got your B?

sorry for not getting in touch since mate been too busy with work and other stuff myself mate! sounds good pal, I oddly do miss some days there haha, that other kid still there haha or did he get one of geoffs infamous sackings hahaha?

yeah mate be great to catch up and have a ride in it! still got my purple monster picking up another this weekend to switch the engines over into the purple one

be keeping an eye on this

(you moved to Bexleyheath?! )

ArdenblueDan

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12th Dec 13 at 21:38

Loving this so far matey really makes me want a genuine gsi instead of the rep I've got lol

basslinecorsa

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12th Dec 13 at 21:45

Thanks for the comments guys, makes the build worthwhile. I know that the body and engine build will be loved by all, but the interior may upset a few diehard GSi fans ..... But I will keep that quiet until it goes in ...

Project Scarlett - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=661417

corsa-torque

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12th Dec 13 at 22:01

Those brakes!! Wow! How much would they set me back?? Would love a set on my GSi.
If your getting rid of the standard GSi interior I'd be interested in the back bench and drivers seat if in good nick

Col004

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12th Dec 13 at 22:09

I love the fact your keeping a 1600 in it mate. Well in. Credit to you mate

basslinecorsa

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12th Dec 13 at 22:13

quote:
Originally posted by corsa-torque
Those brakes!! Wow! How much would they set me back?? Would love a set on my GSi.
If your getting rid of the standard GSi interior I'd be interested in the back bench and drivers seat if in good nick

Brakes came to £1200ish including braided hoses and Ferodo DS2500 pads. There will be a pile of bits left once I finish ... there will be a for sale thread towards the end of Jan.

Project Scarlett - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=661417

corsa-torque

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12th Dec 13 at 22:38

will keep my eyes peeled in jan

tom130691

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13th Dec 13 at 07:44

quote:
Originally posted by basslinecorsa

quote:
Originally posted by corsa-torque
Those brakes!! Wow! How much would they set me back?? Would love a set on my GSi.
If your getting rid of the standard GSi interior I'd be interested in the back bench and drivers seat if in good nick

Brakes came to £1200ish including braided hoses and Ferodo DS2500 pads. There will be a pile of bits left once I finish ... there will be a for sale thread towards the end of Jan.

but is that more or less than the engine

P1NKY

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13th Dec 13 at 08:16

Wicked glad you're keeping it small block

basslinecorsa

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13th Dec 13 at 10:01

quote:
Originally posted by tom130691

quote:
Originally posted by basslinecorsa

quote:
Originally posted by corsa-torque
Those brakes!! Wow! How much would they set me back?? Would love a set on my GSi.
If your getting rid of the standard GSi interior I'd be interested in the back bench and drivers seat if in good nick

Brakes came to £1200ish including braided hoses and Ferodo DS2500 pads. There will be a pile of bits left once I finish ... there will be a for sale thread towards the end of Jan.

but is that more or less than the engine

The brakes were less than the engine, but with the mods I have planned, I figured it would be better to start with a fresh engine, than spending my money on the old engine having it re-built and modified only to run the risk of it blowing up anyway

I plan on keeping this car forever (it owes me far to much to sell anyway)

Project Scarlett - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=661417

Ian W

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Registered: 8th Nov 03
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13th Dec 13 at 10:05

Glad to see another GSi being saved

This looks like it's going to be awesome as well!

Gary

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13th Dec 13 at 10:11

Shame that 16xe isnt staying standard

smoothboy

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13th Dec 13 at 10:29

quote:
Originally posted by basslinecorsa
Here are a couple of pics with paint and windows re-installed

the eagle eyed amongst you may have noticed that the rear window and side windows (not in shot - sorry) have no rubbers. I had them bonded back in to give a more modern look

I have also had the badge recess removed from the front bumper, I pick this up at the weekend and will post pics later.

like the way you done the back windows without the rubber seals

tom130691

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13th Dec 13 at 10:48

quote:
Originally posted by basslinecorsa

quote:
Originally posted by tom130691

quote:
Originally posted by basslinecorsa

quote:
Originally posted by corsa-torque
Those brakes!! Wow! How much would they set me back?? Would love a set on my GSi.
If your getting rid of the standard GSi interior I'd be interested in the back bench and drivers seat if in good nick

Brakes came to £1200ish including braided hoses and Ferodo DS2500 pads. There will be a pile of bits left once I finish ... there will be a for sale thread towards the end of Jan.

but is that more or less than the engine

The brakes were less than the engine, but with the mods I have planned, I figured it would be better to start with a fresh engine, than spending my money on the old engine having it re-built and modified only to run the risk of it blowing up anyway

I plan on keeping this car forever (it owes me far to much to sell anyway)

yeah i understand that i was just curious

flybikeslee

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13th Dec 13 at 11:34

motor

BeetleGav

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13th Dec 13 at 14:06

Wow some serious work!

Hope the interior is slightly inkeeping. I'd love to get some vectra recaros re-covered with the gsi fabric if I ever got one

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