Rob B
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quote: Originally posted by Nic Barnes
quote: Originally posted by Rob B
quote: Originally posted by Nic Barnes
quote: Originally posted by Rob B
I wouldn't buy this if i wanted a small quick car, i think someone who buys it will be looking to compete and no doubt will need deep pockets to maintain.
I'd much rather a charged EP3 for the same money but that's just me.
but it would be vastly slower. and also again, deep pockets to maintain.
thats a very very flawed statement.
Not at all, they don't require maintaining in any other way to a standard CTR other than the charger oil change every 30 odd thousand miles i think it is.
So it's not flawed
seriously, from what i see on a weekly basis, thats bullshit.
What do you see on a weekly basis? The 15 - 20 charged Ep3's i know of and some running NOS too all have had 0 problems.
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Nic Barnes
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quote: Originally posted by john-d
Going fast isnt everthing..
why are you saying thayt in a thread about the fastest corsa in europe for sale? the thread title doesnt say show car?
christ john, i dont understand what your problem is. infact 100% you are just baiting like you did with that vectra touring car few months back.
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taylorboosh
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I cant be arsed to argue...
its not my cup of tea, so worth nothing to me.
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DannyB
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quote: Originally posted by john-d
Going fast isnt everthing..
It's been built to go fast though
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Nic Barnes
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quote: Originally posted by Rob B
quote: Originally posted by Nic Barnes
quote: Originally posted by Rob B
quote: Originally posted by Nic Barnes
quote: Originally posted by Rob B
I wouldn't buy this if i wanted a small quick car, i think someone who buys it will be looking to compete and no doubt will need deep pockets to maintain.
I'd much rather a charged EP3 for the same money but that's just me.
but it would be vastly slower. and also again, deep pockets to maintain.
thats a very very flawed statement.
Not at all, they don't require maintaining in any other way to a standard CTR other than the charger oil change every 30 odd thousand miles i think it is.
So it's not flawed
seriously, from what i see on a weekly basis, thats bullshit.
What do you see on a weekly basis? The 15 - 20 charged Ep3's i know of and some running NOS too all have had 0 problems.
sorry, i dont claim to know people. i see what i see, and see a lot of failure and high maintenance forced induction fitted n/a engined hondas. now i havent done a motorsport engineering course, so perhaps you are correct?
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taylorboosh
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Infact theres a ctr in banzai last month that would rape that corsa
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Rob B
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Yawn Nic, you see alot of faliures, faliures of what?
s2000s, integras, ep3s, ek9s, all the ones i know of haven't had any "faliures"
And if you read what i've put, i'm not claiming to know people.
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DannyB
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quote: Originally posted by john-d
Infact theres a ctr in banzai last month that would rape that corsa
is it for sale for less than 7k? if it's not then that is irrelivent.
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taylorboosh
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quote: Originally posted by DannyB
quote: Originally posted by john-d
Going fast isnt everthing..
It's been built to go fast though
Hence why i wouldnt buy it lol
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taylorboosh
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Danny civics are shite only worth 4k
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Nic Barnes
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quote: Originally posted by Rob B
Yawn Nic, you see alot of faliures, faliures of what?
s2000s, integras, ep3s, ek9s, all the ones i know of haven't had any "faliures"
And if you read what i've put, i'm not claiming to know people.
its ok, im not going to argue with you. i work in a tyre place i dont do motorsport engineering so i dont have all the answers like you. i was just saying what ive seen. and that is, you start messing on with forced induction on n/a engines, and it requieres maintenance. thats all i know. sorry if you've got the wrong end of what i meant. i dont do that stuff for a living like you. so peace out.
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Rob B
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what the hell does a engineering degree have to do with engine faliures on forced induction Hondas
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taylorboosh
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Nic isnt your car a redtop converted to turbo
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Nic Barnes
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quote: Originally posted by john-d
Nic isnt your car a redtop converted to turbo
in what sense? its not a turbo high comp engine no.
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craig_s
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id have the corsa,its quick,its different.not many 500bhp corsa's knocking about.
if i was spending that amount of money id certainly not buy a civic type r.you cant even compare the two,civic is an average boy racer car where as that corsa is purpose built.
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Ian
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Problem is, it's worth what people will pay for it.
And if this thread demonstrates anything, it's that there aren't many people in that position.
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nick_sri
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i see he decided to split it , according to the thread on astra mk3 forum
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Corsa_Sport21
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I would be amazed if that car sold for 7k as a whole.
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baza31
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cars like this you need to drop very lucky when selling. It is impressive , but it is also an old corsa. the shell is worthless really, you might get £500 for the shell of someone who has an engine and plenty of time.
its all very well and good people saying its worth 7k etc but its only worth what the potential buyer is willing to pay, and in my opinion you could get a newer engine for less money. I dont think anyone would have 7k to throw at it tbh. but it only takes one buyer so good luck
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Ian W
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imo the problem with selling cars like this is that the people who appreciate the costs involved in building something like it are likley to be the people who would rather build one themselves than buy one ready made.
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taylorboosh
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quote: Originally posted by Ian W
imo the problem with selling cars like this is that the people who appreciate the costs involved in building something like it are likley to be the people who would rather build one themselves than buy one ready made.
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Graham88
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quote: Originally posted by Ian W
imo the problem with selling cars like this is that the people who appreciate the costs involved in building something like it are likley to be the people who would rather build one themselves than buy one ready made.
I agree I mentioned this earlier in the thread
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Chris S
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THE CIVIC THATS IN BANZAI IS A TUNING COMPANYS CPL , HAS 500BHP MORE THAN THE CORSA AT 1000 HORSPOWER AND IS RUNNING FULL SLICKS WITH SKINNY REARS. AND IS ONLY .9 QUICKER
[Edited on 25-10-2010 by Chris S]
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John
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Is your keyboard faulty mate?
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M2RTY
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not really 7k for a corsa tho is it....
more like 7k for the engine and running ger, with a corsa shell thrown in...
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