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Alex_Rally

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25th Jun 10 at 06:24

ive recently bought another c20xe corsa b as a bit of a toy i also have a vectra to go to work in but i was gonna insure both and just alternate between the both of them... have a bit fun now and then lol.

but over the last couple weeks i have got the bugg for doing track days.... i dunno weather to track the corsa and make it super fast or just keep it for the road and but a 328 bmw old one lol for have fun on the track ive always fancied a rwd car as well.

i wouldnt wanna spend a load on the bmw cos it would get hammered on the track,
so basically what am thinking ad rather spend that cash on carbs or something for the corsa, but are they strong enough to take getting beasted on the track every weekend, and then maybe going to work 30mile round trip once or twice a week, cos the way it is i can use it for work.

any comments welcomed

Alex_Rally

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25th Jun 10 at 14:43

i dunno if the 20xe is strong enough for getting flogged round a track

J200RSA

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25th Jun 10 at 14:46

quote:
Originally posted by geordie_corsa
i dunno if the 20xe is strong enough for getting flogged round a track

are you for real? a 20xe is a really strong engine, chevrolet even use it in the btcc

[Edited on 25-06-2010 by J200RSA]

Kieran

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25th Jun 10 at 14:50

One of the strongest vx do

philip2

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25th Jun 10 at 14:52

hmmmm kitcars, sprint cars, hillclimb cars, rally cars.....yep id say they were more than strong enough....obv depends whose built it and what components are in it

Nic Barnes

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25th Jun 10 at 14:55

the btcc engine isnt actually a 20xe its a 2.2 stroked down to a 2.0. Seen as you already have car might as well use it. Remember its not a competition just a bit of fun so will be grand enough. Be prepared for lots of slating as people on here dont like corsas or xes. Common internet approved reply will be buy a puma.

mike56gte

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25th Jun 10 at 14:58

quote:
Originally posted by geordie_corsa
i dunno if the 20xe is strong enough for getting flogged round a track

since when was the 20xe not a strong engine????

Olsrey

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25th Jun 10 at 15:24

quote:
Originally posted by philip2
hmmmm kitcars, sprint cars, hillclimb cars, rally cars.....yep id say they were more than strong enough....obv depends whose built it and what components are in it

Also used some of the national hot rods with carbs.

Alex_Rally

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25th Jun 10 at 17:33

a suppose like they do use them alot but they always seem to be saying oops it went bang and need to rebuild lol

Alex_Rally

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25th Jun 10 at 17:35

hhhmmmmm well i might track it a dunno .... al have a think i would like to try the hole RWD thing tho thts pretty much my only niggle.

Mieran

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25th Jun 10 at 17:48

corsa will handle shit

SportBoy

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25th Jun 10 at 17:49

yeah corsas dont go around corners aparantly ....

Nic Barnes

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25th Jun 10 at 18:59

what a load of internet rumour rubbish.

connollygt30

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25th Jun 10 at 19:05

I hope putting a redtop in mine doesnt effect handling too much

x14xe sport

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25th Jun 10 at 20:01

you'd be better off with a type r engined 106 tbh. or a scooby........

corsadonk

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25th Jun 10 at 21:31

Your not driving to win, so a XE Corsa will be good cheap fun. Which is the name of the game

If you want something to handle well get a Elise.

Alex_Rally

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25th Jun 10 at 21:34

well ive just had an offer on the corsa.... so i dunno if the question has been answered for me ....

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25th Jun 10 at 21:59

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
what a load of internet rumour rubbish.

And you would know otherwise? Your tracks are straight, not brake/turn etc.

A corsa is far from a great handling car.

Nic Barnes

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25th Jun 10 at 22:09

quote:
Originally posted by AK

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
what a load of internet rumour rubbish.

And you would know otherwise? Your tracks are straight, not brake/turn etc.

A corsa is far from a great handling car.

so officially you are saying that its not possible to make a corsa handle anything other than shit?

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25th Jun 10 at 22:16

did I say that? No.

Why start with a turd?

It is possible to make a corsa handle as well as a clio/106/205 when you waste money on it.

If you are just after some cheap fun - and the car is in a state to go on track - use it. BUT if you are going to change suspension, brakes etc - start with a better car.

corsadonk

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26th Jun 10 at 06:44

A car not handling great, can be more fun. IMO a track day is just a bit of fun. Get a race licence and a race car.

Alex_Rally

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26th Jun 10 at 07:45

i reckon if this kid who made me the offer acually shows me the cash for the car a think al sell it like and buy something RWD

Rob-e91

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26th Jun 10 at 10:01

quote:
Originally posted by geordie_corsa
i dunno if the 20xe is strong enough for getting flogged round a track

Chris S

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26th Jun 10 at 11:27

TIGRA 2.0 16V C20XE 2011 TEST. £895 ONO

SHELL ON 107K MILES. NEEDS TIDYING, ARCHES SHOWING SIGNS OF BUBLING, SCUFFS HERE N THERE.
BEEN USED AS A DAILY RUNNER.
GOOD ENGINE WITH F20 GEARBOX.
PROPER MOUNT KIT WITH FULLY WORKING POWER STEERING.
TESTED WHILE FEB 2011
NEEDS NEW COIL. STILL RUNS OK
£895 ONO

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