moddedcorsa
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As above, (yes ive tried the search facility, but cant find a clear answer on the topic) Because ive heard many companys wont cover a conversion unless its from that car, eg biggest engine in a corsa b would be a 1.6 (as thats the biggest engine u can get in a corsa b as std)
I was thinking of getting a cheap corsa, and ive been offered a 2.0 8v engine for pennies, so though id make a rally themed corsa and use it for track days etc.
Im 19 1ncb, but prob wouldnt have it on the troad till im 20 and hopefully 2ncb (nxt april)
Please help, thanks
[Edited on 20-07-2004 by moddedcorsa]
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stuyw
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HIC still insure engine conversions, but not sure wot the minimum age is 
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corsa120
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most do if ur the correct age
i got a quote from hic im 22 with 2ncb on 2.0 16v and its 1014 quid fully comp
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moddedcorsa
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yeah was thinking it will prob be 21 with most, but will have 2 find out b4 i do anything!
Would only be insuring it third party as its prob wont b worth much. (car will be around £500, then get the engine(very cheap, then the fitting kit from pvd), suspension, exhaust, alloys all 2nd hand)
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Darren
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u wont get a fitting kit from pvd mate 
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moddedcorsa
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Also any1 got any pics of motorsport/rally corsa's?
If i do build 1, its gonna be stripped out, roll cage, competition exhaust, dealersport style mudflaps, lowered 40 or 60mm, white 15 or 16"compmotives, bigmouthed <97 bumper, etc etc
Just want some inspiration/ideas
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moddedcorsa
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quote:
Originally posted by Darren
u wont get a fitting kit from pvd mate
Not the m-tech one??
(im shure i can get mounts nd drive shafts fabricated if need be)
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stuyw
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just use GTE driveshafts n get the cursa hubs machined from cossvaux 
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Greg_M
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you wount get a fitting kit from PVd because they aint trading anymore
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Paul_J
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how much is the fitting kit btw?
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TOMAS
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Get some 6 x 15" et49 compomotives with either 195/45 or 195/50 rubber for better traction. The narrower 6" wheel means you get a lot better clearance than 7 x 16's etc...
Get yourself a fitting kit from Cossvaux
Oh and Stoney's car is a pretty nice tarmac eater...
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=159798
[Edited on 21-07-2004 by TOMAS]
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moddedcorsa
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quote:
Originally posted by Greg12v
you wount get a fitting kit from PVd because they aint trading anymore
ohh, didnt know that!! What happened?
quote:
originally posted by TOMAS
Get some 6 x 15" et49 compomotives with either 195/45 or 195/50 rubber for better traction. The narrower 6" wheel means you get a lot better clearance than 7 x 16's etc...
Get yourself a fitting kit from Cossvaux
Oh and Stoney's car is a pretty nice tarmac eater...
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=159798
Ok, And yeah stoney's car is a minter, love it
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AndyW
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well i was tinkin of doin a 2ltr conversion im 19 no no claims in a high risk postcode!
BUT....do u think i cud get insured on dads name?
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moddedcorsa
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They way insurance is, it sucks, if i do the 2.0 8v conversion, the corsa is gonna be similar performance to my mk4 astra 1.8 16v sport, and that only costs me £800 fully comp with norwich union (in my own name, 1ncb)
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Originally posted by AndyW
well i was tinkin of doin a 2ltr conversion im 19 no no claims in a high risk postcode!
BUT....do u think i cud get insured on dads name?
Doubt it mate, its gonna be hard to convince the insurance company that ure dad is the main driver of a highly modded car with an engine conversion.
But theres no harm trying i suppose
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moddedcorsa
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any1 else?
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ed
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quote:
Originally posted by moddedcorsa
They way insurance is, it sucks, if i do the 2.0 8v conversion, the corsa is gonna be similar performance to my mk4 astra 1.8 16v sport, and that only costs me £800 fully comp with norwich union (in my own name, 1ncb)
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Originally posted by AndyW
well i was tinkin of doin a 2ltr conversion im 19 no no claims in a high risk postcode!
BUT....do u think i cud get insured on dads name?
Doubt it mate, its gonna be hard to convince the insurance company that ure dad is the main driver of a highly modded car with an engine conversion.
But theres no harm trying i suppose
I'm doing that, but my car has been insured with Tesco for the past year or so with my Dad as the only driver, and no other drivers, so I can just add myself. If they kick up a fuss then we can say - check your records e.t.c... They can't do jack 
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jamesw
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adrian flux mate.
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moddedcorsa
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cheers guys
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