16V_1600
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quote: Originally posted by jay26
nice lookin mean lol
Cheers buddy. It will be a really nice car when I sort the bodywork
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16V_1600
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Update.
The car is now booked in at a different bodyshop. getting the rear quarter sprayed and blended into the door. Tailgate sprayed, retaining wiper and boot lock.
Pics when done coming up
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B3KAN
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Changed your mind again lol
I had to get mine blended in2 the door 2 when my quarter was done
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16V_1600
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quote: Originally posted by B3KAN
Changed your mind again lol
I had to get mine blended in2 the door 2 when my quarter was done
yeah lol
It would be such a tidy car with the bodywork sorted. I have decided to keep the car and continue on with the project
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B3KAN
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Good choice Arden Blue FTW
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16V_1600
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quote: Originally posted by B3KAN
Arden Blue FTW
Definately
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nova_gteuk
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quote: Originally posted by 16V_1600
yeah lol
It would be such a tidy car with the straight guy wheels. I have decided to keep the car and continue on with the project
Choosing a corsa over a decent car,just as bad as your taste in wheels
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16V_1600
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quote: Originally posted by nova_gteuk
quote: Originally posted by 16V_1600
yeah lol
It would be such a tidy car with the straight guy wheels. I have decided to keep the car and continue on with the project
Choosing a corsa over a decent car,just as bad as your taste in wheels
It's not that I choose to have a Corsa over a decent car. I've just bought a house and would rather put money into that than buy another car. Houses make money, cars don't. Just this bodywork to do and I'm nearly there with the car to how I want it. Just maybe a steering wheel and 90mm rear springs.
As for the wheels, GTF
[Edited on 19-04-2008 by 16V_1600]
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nova_gteuk
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16V_1600
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Corsa_Scotty
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quote: Originally posted by 16V_1600
quote: Originally posted by nova_gteuk
quote: Originally posted by 16V_1600
yeah lol
It would be such a tidy car with the straight guy wheels. I have decided to keep the car and continue on with the project
Choosing a corsa over a decent car,just as bad as your taste in wheels
It's not that I choose to have a Corsa over a decent car. I've just bought a house and would rather put money into that than buy another car. Houses make money, cars don't. Just this bodywork to do and I'm nearly there with the car to how I want it. Just maybe a steering wheel and 90mm rear springs.
As for the wheels, GTF
[Edited on 19-04-2008 by 16V_1600]
+1 :novagte_uk leaves the room:
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16V_1600
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Update 24/4/08, just ordered one of these:
*photo for illustration only. Going for:
52mm electrical oil temp
52mm electrical oil pressure
Looking forward to getting them fitted. Which make of 52mm gauges are recommended?
Cheers
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16V_1600
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Update - 10/5/2008.
Had my car in the bodyshop for the following:
tailgate respraying (As it had rust in the corners of sport spoiler)
Rear wing and touched in the door (As removing rubstrips pulled a bit of paint off)
I know it needs a proper wash and back to black on the bumpers, and some autosol on the exhaust but the majority of the car was cleaned by the bodyshop.
Work looks top!
Well happy with the car now.
[Edited on 10-05-2008 by 16V_1600]
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Haynesy
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looks good mate, i would say needs to be lower at the back tho, otherwise looks nice!
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16V_1600
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quote: Originally posted by Haynesy
looks good mate, i would say needs to be lower at the back tho, otherwise looks nice!
Thanks mate
Yeah defo needs to be lower at the back, watch this space for 80mm springs
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Danny W
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spot on looks very tidy now mate.
80mm springs will definatly set it off
Smoke Grey 5 Door
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16V_1600
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Cheers Danny
To do list as now:
-80mm springs
-Antracite wheels/exterior plastics
-Gauges fitted
-leather retrim
-possibly XE or LET or tune the 1.6 can't decide what to do on this front.
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xa0s
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Really like it mate.
Can I ask where you got the red LED's for your dash (etc)? The previous owner started doing mine with blue, and they look pretty cool. I'd like to finish it but he said he ran out of LED's.
Any idea?
How hard are they to fit?
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Charlton
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quote: Originally posted by 16V_1600
Cheers Danny
To do list as now:
-80mm springs
-Antracite wheels/exterior plastics
-Gauges fitted
-leather retrim
-possibly XE or LET or tune the 1.6 can't decide what to do on this front.
go for 90mm springs like me mate from dave a im ordering mine on mon car is looking btw
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16V_1600
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quote: Originally posted by SRi Luke
Really like it mate.
Can I ask where you got the red LED's for your dash (etc)? The previous owner started doing mine with blue, and they look pretty cool. I'd like to finish it but he said he ran out of LED's.
Any idea?
How hard are they to fit?
Thanks mate
I got the LEDs off 'crazyleds' off ebay. Came as a full dash kit for:
Speedo, MFD and heater control bulbs.
Here you go mate:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CORSA-B-TIGRA-LED-DASH-KIT-ALL-BASIC-MODELS-GSi-SRi_W0QQitemZ190109904346
Can be quite fiddly, MFD are easiest. Run a search on here and someone has done a write up on fitting LEDs/removing dash I believe
[Edited on 10-05-2008 by 16V_1600]
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16V_1600
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quote: Originally posted by Charlton
quote: Originally posted by 16V_1600
Cheers Danny
To do list as now:
-80mm springs
-Antracite wheels/exterior plastics
-Gauges fitted
-leather retrim
-possibly XE or LET or tune the 1.6 can't decide what to do on this front.
go for 90mm springs like me mate from dave a im ordering mine on mon car is looking btw
Thanks mate I am leaning towards 90mm, have been having a search on pics of 90mm Corsa rears
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16V_1600
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Thought I'd create a false floor to tidy up the rear of the car with a view to fitting some black bucket seats and harnesses eventually.
The floor is finished and will be fitted when I get the seats etc, bought some 6mm MDF and some acoustic carpet. Used the boot carpet as a template. Used spray glue. really tidy job, fits the car snug. Split MDF so spare is easy accessible.
What ya reckon?
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jimmy 2.1
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Nice job! Wanna come to mine and make one for me van?
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16V_1600
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quote: Originally posted by jimmy 2.1
Nice job! Wanna come to mine and make one for me van?
Cheers Jimmy
It was really easy to do, used the boot floor to draw around, then used the girlfriend's dad's jigsaw, then some swift diy experimental trimming skills and voila. It's neat but could have been better.
I would come and do yours, but my call out charge + labour might not be to your liking
Cheers
[Edited on 22-05-2008 by 16V_1600]
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Adam C
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Thats looking really good, Im tempted to do a false floor for mine.
Must say this is one of my favourite project threads on cs at the mo
My Arden Blue Astra GSi MK4 on BBS LM's Project Thread
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