SteveoBC
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update:
been very busy elsewhere this week (putting back together the car that belongs to the painter who re-sprayed the wasp, sorting out my gf's wing, and generally just being v.busy
but today got some done, had a look at the suspension arms and the front anti-roll bar and they looked a mess, so decided they needed a decent tidy up, got the arms and used 3M purple wire wheel to clean up the suspension arms, conparison pic;
then got the anti-roll bar and stripped it apart and removed all the surface rust
next keyed up all the other parts that didnt have rust and laid em out and painted em all matt black
and then they wer dry, 1 much better looking and neater front suspension
oh and i stripped one of the Astra GTE brakes apart the other day and gave them a clean up and gave the caliper a good solid doze of black hammerite, much better
more soon (hopefully some engine parts  )
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SteveoBC
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ok fitted the roll bar all back together, looks in so much better nick than bfore
and also gave one of the carriers a good going over in hammerite
plus even better, just got off the phone with Chris at ChrisAstleyMotorsport and ordered the following
Roll bar lowering blocks
ARP Flywheel bolts
Clutch kit
Uprated sump gasket
Spark Plugs
HT Leads
And a full set of Roose Motorsport Hoses for a Corsa B conversion
(all the hoses are in yellow :thumbs
the track car takes a big step towards being finished WHOO!
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STEvieXE
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please paint the rear bumper the same as the front steve, looks far far better
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mattk
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if he has any paint left, imagine trying to match it if its 5 different shades mixed 
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16V_1600
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Nice project mate 
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SteveoBC
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quote:
Originally posted by STEvieXE
please paint the rear bumper the same as the front steve, looks far far better
might do IF a post facelift bumper comes in on a write off car and IF i have enough paint
but at the mean time im leaving it, originally both bumpers wer gonna be matt black anyway (in the likely event of me stacking it on the track)
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SteveoBC
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Ok project back on track this week, so plenty of engine work to do
got the XE back on an engine stand im borrowing from one of the fitters, and got it all on during lunch (bit fiddly but good thing work has an engine crane )
and as my B doesnt have power steering, i decided it was coming off so if anyone wants a C20XE power steering pump, bracket and belt let me know
saved a bit of weight too lol, and seeing as i had em close to hand decided to whack on my painted covers, and i think it looks soo cool 
just waiting for some of my parts to show up from Chris Astley motorsport and i can crack on further
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SteveoBC
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by the way the corsa in the background is defo NOT mine
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STEvieXE
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engine looks class in those colours..
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SteveoBC
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Hey peeps little update from friday, got some new gaskets on the way so decided to get the engine ready for them to go on so first removed the inle manifold and took the manky on gasket off
next the sump gasket was gone
and for piece of mind decided on a new cambelt while i was here, all piss easy to remove and will be much better for the engine i feel, this was how i left it until monday
also checked the crank beforehand and one of the mech peeps said it looked fine and hadnt been ragged but looked after, plus turned the crank manually with the cam belt still on and was getting the usual resistance/compression so all in all looks healthy for the track car, just need to get this bugger running!! more soon
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SteveoBC
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Hey peeps all my parts arrived last week from Chris Astley (although took nearly 3 weeks  ) and iv still got plenty more to get (cambelt, new gaskets, new oil filter, brake lines, arp head bolts)
but just a few pics to show ya
uprated sump gasket
spark plugs
flywheel bolts
ARB lowering blocks
nice new racing clutch
and the best ones
my hoses!! in bright yellow whooooo!
head has been decided it will get some overhaul treatment from Gary on Migweb (who iv heard is ace at headwork) and has pencil'd me in for the new year (when i get some cash as this and xmas has now made me skint .......bloody xmas shopping  )
ohwell more soon........
[Edited on 03-12-2007 by SteveoBC]
[Edited on 03-12-2007 by SteveoBC]
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jamesvalver
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looking bright! cant wait to see this finished!!
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lil_g
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how much did those hoses cost if you don't mind me asking 
Loving the progress so far
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SteveoBC
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quote:
Originally posted by lil_g04
how much did those hoses cost if you don't mind me asking
Loving the progress so far
err........alot lol
Ancillary Hose Set
£139.00
Breather Hose Set
£69.00
Coolant Hose Set
£89.00
All came from Roose Motorsport through Chris Astley, top notch hoses and they look the tits!
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lil_g
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They do look good!!!
think I'll have to save a bit for those though
will be good to see the engine in
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SteveoBC
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hey everyone only a quickie update today, cracked on a little more with the head today and took out both camshafts as it was quick an easy and Gary who's doing my headwork wants these out so it makes his life easier when he works on it
might have another update tomoz
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Bram
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awesome project!!!
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Daniel_Corsa
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quote:
Originally posted by SteveoBC
quote:
Originally posted by lil_g04
how much did those hoses cost if you don't mind me asking
Loving the progress so far
err........alot lol
Ancillary Hose Set
£139.00
Breather Hose Set
£69.00
Coolant Hose Set
£89.00
All came from Roose Motorsport through Chris Astley, top notch hoses and they look the tits!
Have fun fitting them  half mine didn't line up anywhere near!
Progress is looking great, going to be a cool car when all back together
April '06' Corsasport Feature Car | Aug '08' Total Vauxhall Feature Car | Spring '09' Fast Car Feature Car
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richysport
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cool project
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sxibeast
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looking good! loving the bright yellow paintwork though!
a quick question though (and i dont mean to sound thick or anything), but whats wet on wet? is it a primer you can then spray directly onto?
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SteveoBC
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quote:
Originally posted by sxibeast
looking good! loving the bright yellow paintwork though!
a quick question though (and i dont mean to sound thick or anything), but whats wet on wet? is it a primer you can then spray directly onto?
near enough
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SteveoBC
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Have fun fitting them half mine didn't line up anywhere near!
Progress is looking great, going to be a cool car when all back together
oh dont say that! lol
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Daniel_Corsa
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quote:
Originally posted by SteveoBCoh dont say that! lol
Well hope you have better look than me
April '06' Corsasport Feature Car | Aug '08' Total Vauxhall Feature Car | Spring '09' Fast Car Feature Car
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SteveoBC
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quote:
Originally posted by Daniel_Corsa
quote:
Originally posted by SteveoBC oh dont say that! lol
Well hope you have better look than me
you and me both
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Ste L
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them hoses are always a bitch too fit..
have fun fitting
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