.Matt
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Update - Boot Build in the making
from previous boot builds i wanted to make something that was easy to remove and put back in, so after much thinking and coffee i came to this conclusion.
First off, needed to cut two pieces of wood to match the shape of the boot; this wasn't to difficult using the boot carpet that orginally comes with the car. I ended up with these two pieces.
The next part was to think of a way so that it could then be solid and not flex, the solution i came up with was two pieces of wood across the base to support it, this also allows me to screw the two top boards down and hold them steady.
With this design, its much easier to place everything together
and the result so far is this.
I will try to take as many pictures as i can for building this as i continue to build the rest. Most of this im making is do it as i think it so who knows where it will end up.
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belton
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what front strut did you get off ebay mate? have been having a look around and i am abit worried as some apparently dont fit over tthe 1.6 engines!
did you get one for a corsa b 1.6?
cheers
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.Matt
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OMP red adjustables fit over the 1600's
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.Matt
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How the boot build was left last night, one sub in place; bare in mind this will all be carpeted once completed.
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.Matt
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Update
After thinkin of a way to do the 6x9's i figured i would try this, it didnt turn out too bad once its all carpeted i will then decided weather it gets re thinked or stays.
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Warren G
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where does the spare wheel go 
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.Matt
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On the roof?
Nah im getting that tyre inflatable fix shite.
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Warren G
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was messing
you need these
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUX-X18XE1-Z18XE-ASTRA-CORSA-VECTRA-THROTTLE-BODIES_W0QQitemZ260549883979QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3ca9fbb84b
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.Matt
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Another Update - Nothing major
Finally decided to put some effort into the boot build and bought some carpet for it, but think i bought way too much.
Well i took all the bits back out of the car and ended back with this.
One side done.
All placed back in
Now all i gotta do is line the outside of the boot to match.
For some reason i found some black paint left over so i decided to give the strut brace a quick spray to see what it would look like.
Cant see it very clear
Found this grill in a mates garage and he said i was more than welcome to have it, so i did.
Also finally got myself a toe eye cover, well a friend it and insisted i had one.
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vaux.dan
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grill looks mint !, good progress
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.Matt
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Update
New day means new start.
First things first took everything out, gave the car a quick hover and a tidy up.
Next i replaced the grey carpet in the boot with black carpet; to make it look better of course.
Then fitted everything back; seats and sub etc.
Then re fitted the strut brace back into the car. and the end result is this.
All in all a good day i think and a good result.
[Edited on 10-03-2010 by .Matt]
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Warren G
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where is scott these days? he owes me £20 still
has he moved out yet?
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.Matt
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Little Update
Well havent really done one for a while been busy really doing nothing.
First up
Sanded down Irmy Splitter that was kicking about:
End Result, needs a light sand still
Also after cracking the MHW's i had, i found these at a cheap price of £49 Irmy Rear Lights
Also managed to get these of Broster, got some inner lamps on the way as well.
As the car currently stands
[Edited on 25-05-2010 by .Matt]
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LukeD
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£49 for irmy lights! bargain and a half there 
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Archie
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Awesome, does the sub work well in that enclosure ?
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.Matt
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Yea very well, i forgot to mention it has two pillows underneath, takes a bit of time isolating rattles but once all sorted tis pretty good.
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Ste L
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surely it cant work as well as it would in a proper size enclosure for the sub..
you should make a fibreglass mould of the sparewheel well, and bolt some wood to that, and make sure it's airtight, it will sound load's better then
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.Matt
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Update:
Managed to get round to fitting some bits today.
Irmy Splitter + One Morette
Will be taking out the morette until mot, unless can find somewhere to put indicators by then.
GM Wind Deflectors:
Yes i know car is a dumping ground but oh well.
Irmy Rear lights are also on havent got a pic yet of them though.
New plates are next on the list of things to get. Thinking just plane standard ones.
[Edited on 26-05-2010 by .Matt]
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vaux.dan
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front end looks amazing mate, love it bar them wheels
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.Matt
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Hmm and to think i was gonna sell it lol, the more i spend on it the more i want to keep it. i dont know what i think on the wheels, one day i think they are shite the next they look alright.
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MatthewR
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such an aggressive front end!! Love it mate! keep up the good progress!
Whats next?
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.Matt
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Well Just a general tidy up and fix some shortcuts taken,
Need:
Ignition Casing
Steering Wheel
Passasenger Door
Wings
Drivers kick panel
Tensioner Cover plastics
New Clocks
After MOT, Morettes will be on, rear windows tinted, whiteline rear arb, maybe switch to coilovers. i dont really have a desired look mearly impulse buying.
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.Matt
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Update:
Well Got an MOT done a couple of saturdays ago, but needed to find a set of indicators for use with the morretes. Managed to bodge something together and ended up with this:
Also took a trip down Hastings to pick these up of "fast-as-you-can" of here.
Not bad for £100 + £15 for fuel, in better condition that i thought they was going to be.
Harness didnt come with the seats had to buy them seperate £123 for the pair; 4 point Willans.
Hunted around for a bit and found out most places had a estimated two weeks delivery for the correct subframes. But found a site that had them on the shelf in the end. £168 delivered. would of worked out the same if had drove back down to Hastings to vist corbeau themselves.
After a lot of fiddling and swearing mainly on corbeau's bad designing. Seats got fitted; passenger was a pure twat to fit subframe but drivers went in like perfect.
Finally getting somewhere now i guess.
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.Matt
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Short Update:
Decided to remove the bump stripes today just to make it look that little bit cleaner.
Use a bank card to break the glue begind the strip and then just pulled off and left with this.
Quick rub down with a toffee wheel and was left with this
And the just wiped off with wet cloth and was left looking like this.
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.Matt
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Quick Update.
Got tired of people moving out my way on the motorway because i was behind them. I came to the conclusion, it was because of the black bonnet. Don't about anyone else but when someone moves across the lane i feel i have to overtake them for kindness of them moving even if i was happy at that speed.
So yea bonnet sprayed, was very tricky didnt turn out too great. The fiberglass just sucked up the paint.
Also fitted a new steering wheel, just need to find some chowling plastics and new clocks now.
Its a snap-off boss type one.
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