Ian W
Member
Registered: 8th Nov 03
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
User status: Offline
|
quote:
Originally posted by RichRu
quote:
Originally posted by Ian W
quote:
Originally posted by BeetleGav
Buy a full car for one 
Its only so I have somewhere to put my phone so I am not that desperate
I've been given a corsa it's only a shit spec on an n reg I'm sure it's got one in if it has you can have it..bring it billing or something I'll double check when I pick it up
[Edited on 08-06-2016 by RichRu]
Happy days mate that would be awesome 
|
Ian
Site Administrator
Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
User status: Online
|
It'll fit but the GSi trim is slightly darker, might need some improvisation to get it to match the dash.
That reg is not even SRi - supplied with C14NZ which is 1.4 8v single point, 60bhp. SRi of that age would already have been an X14XE.
|
Ian
Site Administrator
Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
User status: Online
|
Although it comes back as an SRi on the log book, straaaaaaaaaaaaaaange
Edit and its got the right carpet and sill plastics.
Who knows
[Edited on 08-06-2016 by Ian]
|
Ian W
Member
Registered: 8th Nov 03
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
User status: Offline
|
quote:
Originally posted by Ian
It'll fit but the GSi trim is slightly darker, might need some improvisation to get it to match the dash.
That reg is not even SRi - supplied with C14NZ which is 1.4 8v single point, 60bhp. SRi of that age would already have been an X14XE.
Been trying to find a GSi item for over a year  Finally had someone willing to sell me one last month but it was collection only and in Kent, bit much for me
|
Ian
Site Administrator
Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
User status: Online
|
Surely there must have been somewhere nearby to sort that, I normally just get a thread up asking for favours
|
Ian W
Member
Registered: 8th Nov 03
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
User status: Offline
|
Yeah quite possibly, maybe i'll get in touch with the guy and see if he still has it
|
RichRu
Member
Registered: 29th Aug 15
Location: West Midlands
User status: Offline
|
Your right I think Ian it's got a lighter trim in it..ill have a look anyway when I get it
|
Ian W
Member
Registered: 8th Nov 03
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
User status: Offline
|
Contemplating taking the Corsa to a local meet tomorrow, gave it a wash then stuck it back in the garage.
Looks nice and clean in the pics but the paint is mega rough from sitting in dust and bits of overspray from when I did the rear floor so in the next week or so I am planning on a full claybar / machine polish and wax.
|
anthcorsa
Member
Registered: 18th May 07
Location: Middlesbrough
User status: Offline
|
Looks superb bud. Ever fancied a MK1 punto rear wiper?
|
Ian W
Member
Registered: 8th Nov 03
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
User status: Offline
|
quote:
Originally posted by anthcorsa
Looks superb bud. Ever fancied a MK1 punto rear wiper?
Nah mate, happy to leave it as Vauxhall intended 
Decided to take the Corsa to the meet today, took a couple of pics.
|
RichRu
Member
Registered: 29th Aug 15
Location: West Midlands
User status: Offline
|
Looks great mate..that centre console wasn't the one you wanted but I'll keep my eyes open
|
Ian W
Member
Registered: 8th Nov 03
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
User status: Offline
|
quote:
Originally posted by RichRu
Looks great mate..that centre console wasn't the one you wanted but I'll keep my eyes open
No worries mate, might a lead on one if the lad ever gets back to me!
|
kennySRi
Member
Registered: 12th Nov 10
Location: Lancashire
User status: Offline
|
Can't really beat a White gsi on silver speedlines, best look for a corsa. I love it!
IF it was mine I would raise the rear about 10mm and then it would be absolutely perfect but that doesn't mean it looks bad as it is.
|
Ian W
Member
Registered: 8th Nov 03
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
User status: Offline
|
quote:
Originally posted by kennySRi
Can't really beat a White gsi on silver speedlines, best look for a corsa. I love it!
IF it was mine I would raise the rear about 10mm and then it would be absolutely perfect but that doesn't mean it looks bad as it is.
Cheers mate.
I like it sitting nice and low, it is on coilovers all around so easy to tweak if I get bored but for now it will be staying as it is
|
Astraturbo1987
Member
Registered: 3rd Mar 15
User status: Offline
|
is that backbox what was fitted to the gsi from new ian? mine has a magnex but wouldn't mind going back to original if possible
|
Ian W
Member
Registered: 8th Nov 03
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
User status: Offline
|
quote:
Originally posted by Astraturbo1987
is that backbox what was fitted to the gsi from new ian? mine has a magnex but wouldn't mind going back to original if possible
Yep, it is not a GM one but the square tailpipe is what came on the GSi from new as far as I know.
Only cost £55 and I have no complaints, decent fit and does its job.
|
Ian W
Member
Registered: 8th Nov 03
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
User status: Offline
|
Detail 2016 started today! Washed and clayed
Lime Prime next using the DA then seal it with Collinite. Already waxed the back wheels but the front will be coming off for a coat of protection.
Started on the garage paint today, did one section to determine how the paint would go on and it went really well so over the next fee weeks it will be done.
That took about ten minutes, obviously needs another coat but happy to finally start!
|
Ian W
Member
Registered: 8th Nov 03
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
User status: Offline
|
The Corsa got a run over with the DA this weekend. Tried out some Dodo Juice Lime Prime and I was impressed, has really brought out the white again. Pics...
A picture taken at a meet last weekend.
|
RichRu
Member
Registered: 29th Aug 15
Location: West Midlands
User status: Offline
|
Looks nice that does Ian..sits perfect
|
anthcorsa
Member
Registered: 18th May 07
Location: Middlesbrough
User status: Offline
|
The finish on that is perfect Ian. I've never used a machine polisher before tbh, always done it by hand but may try one out, which one have you got? Oh, looks awesome at that height too, just perfect.
|
Ian W
Member
Registered: 8th Nov 03
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
User status: Offline
|
Cheers lads
Ant, the DA will give you a much better finish than by hand but I personally find it very boring to do
The paint is very far from perfect but I am happy with it for now until it gets a nice repaint.
Still needs sealing with a wax but been spending the day cracking on with painting the garage, trying to make it a nicer place to be!
[Edited on 19-06-2016 by Ian W]
|
Ian W
Member
Registered: 8th Nov 03
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
User status: Offline
|
Not much going on with the car recently, once it was waxed the other week I spent a week cleaning up and painting my garage.
Billing in two weeks though so doing a few odd jobs on it before then, hoping to order a replacement fuel pipe today as I have a leak on the one coming out of the tank. Need to get the front wheels cleaned and waxed and clean up the inner arches on the front.
Had it out for the first time in a while this weekend, another local meet so took it over.
|
anthcorsa
Member
Registered: 18th May 07
Location: Middlesbrough
User status: Offline
|
Looks superb
Love how low the car looks in comparison to that lass waiting to cross the road
|
Ian W
Member
Registered: 8th Nov 03
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
User status: Offline
|
I remember the woman because I didn't want her to ruin my entry picture
You're right though, car looks tiny compared to her
|
DansCorsaSXi
Organiser: Yorkshire
Premium Member
Registered: 13th Jan 10
Location: Worksop
User status: Offline
|
Looks lovely Ian.
Star silver C20XE SXi Project thread
Smoke Grey Corsa GSi Project thread
|
