1.6 Sport BadBoy
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Registered: 16th Jul 03
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hey,
Got a Corsa B 1.6 Sport and was wondering if anyone else out there has one? Need to compare. Mines a 1999 V reg model, completely standard apart from 17" alloys
I've always been told that these things 'should' pin you to your seats when accelerating hard Is this true, coz if so, I'm still waiting 
Its also begining to 'pop' when the automatic choke comes on, but its perfectly fine when it comes off. Ive had it bak and forwards to the garage where i bought it from a few months bak...to be honest, i dont think its ever been right since ive bought it
Anyway, i really think that its down on power big style, i reckon my Corsa C 1.2 can out accelerate it at the min. So then Corsa B 1.6 sport owners, let me know your thoughts on the matter. any sugestions as to what to do with it are welcome.
cheers peeps 
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M4tt
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Registered: 18th Apr 03
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17's slow it down a fair but, 15s are best for acceleration.
but saying that it should still be fairly quick.
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Ian
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The wheels will mute the acceleration somewhat but it shouldn't be out-accelerated by a 1.2!
Mine used to pop and bang from cold but power isn't affected. Get it rolling roaded if you're unsure.
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1.6 Sport BadBoy
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thanks for the replies guys, think i will put it on a rolling road just to get an idea. i should really go out and test drive another one to get a feel for it.
cheers
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Kris TD
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hot weather kills cars, try it at night, it should feel a lot quicker.
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Beardo
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can relate with u a lot there
i ad a corsa c as a courtesty car before i got my corsa b 1.6 sport (w reg)
i also thought there was little difference between the acceleration of the two. i av 17's as well with wrong offset which doesnt help - ideally would prefer 15's or 16's cos does make a difference.
any ive since put a k&n induction kit and peco power master exhaust (cat back) and it has made a lot of difference. sport cams and boost valve next i think.
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JJ
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stick a set of standard rims on and see how it feels... poping noises when cold from the exhaust may be down to the cat, egr, or second air system but shouldnt really affect power unless the eml light is on...
[Edited on 27-10-2004 by JJ]
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mentalasanything
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Registered: 27th Jan 04
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
Mine used to pop and bang from cold but power isn't affected. Get it rolling roaded if you're unsure.
My 1.4 sport pops + bangs when its cold, stops after bout 5 mins tho.
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Siberia
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Registered: 9th Oct 03
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quote:
Originally posted by Kris TD
hot weather kills cars, try it at night, it should feel a lot quicker.
i was wondering when i seen this and it blowing a hurricane outside
old thread!
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