RyanHair
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Hi all... im 17
I purchased this corsa sport in February 2011, car was completely box standard when i got it.
that soon changed!
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Day of Purchase
after a couple of weeks i changed suspention.. fully stripped car out.. ordered a full weld in rollcage.. fitted cesero alloys (5 of) put my carbon bonnet onit.. buckets and harnesses etc.. im in the middle of fitting a redtop on webber carbs just nw.. will keep use informedd! cheers Ryan
Heres a few pics
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This is the Engine thats Going in ..
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[Edited on 25-07-2011 by RyanHair]
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Back agen, i got 2.0 init, first run out init i never had my rev counter wired in so sadly a conrod went throught block lol, got another bottom end got it build up and shes slowly making progress, so heres sum pics
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thts old and new, also in the mean time ive removed all glass, bonnet pinned boot re-mounted engine in the bay, decided to remove bulk head aswell, more pics
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Now shes ready for paint inside
[Edited on 21-10-2011 by RyanHair]
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Chris F
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Thats fucking cool!
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RyanHair
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Cheers pal! theres still loads to do !
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FAZ
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howd you get the rear of the bonnet to pop uplike that? looks awesme
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AlexW
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You're 17? How can you afford the insurance on that being a sport with cage etc?
Edit: And XE.
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Chris F
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quote: Originally posted by FAZ
howd you get the rear of the bonnet to pop uplike that? looks awesme
Is that a joke? Students honestly!
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FAZ
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well i tried making sme brackets but fucked it up obviously i didnt do it right and was looking for some help numnuts
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RyanHair
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i used bits of plate.. took me 5 mins. yeah i'm 17 and im on my dads traders policy
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DansCorsaSXi
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I think that's pretty cool to say your 17,nice work!
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RyanHair
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cheers.. as i said.. stil loads to do lol. cant wait to get the engine in.. whilst cars getin engine put in.. inside is getin painted brocade same as outside
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Chris F
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quote: Originally posted by RyanHair
cheers.. as i said.. stil loads to do lol. cant wait to get the engine in.. whilst cars getin engine put in.. inside is getin painted brocade same as outside
Even cage? I woul do that black or anthra
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FAZ
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quote: Originally posted by RyanHair
i used bits of plate.. took me 5 mins. yeah i'm 17 and im on my dads traders policy
can you recall the dimensions / location of the bolt holes?
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Jed D
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love this. will be watching
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RyanHair
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dimensions are : 4 1/2 inches wide by 3 1/2 inches up.. measure bolt holes ur self as i had to make my own due to carbon bonnet mate. there not bad to do atal.
there will be a huge update in a couple of weeks
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fenwick1991
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oryt hairy ur some boy lyk will be gd wen u finish it lad
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RyanHair
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quote: Originally posted by RyanHair
Hi all... im 17
I purchased this corsa sport in February 2011, car was completely box standard when i got it.
that soon changed!
[img][/img]
Day of Purchase
after a couple of weeks i changed suspention.. fully stripped car out.. ordered a full weld in rollcage.. fitted cesero alloys (5 of) put my carbon bonnet onit.. buckets and harnesses etc.. im in the middle of fitting a redtop on webber carbs just nw.. will keep use informedd! cheers Ryan
Heres a few pics
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This is the Engine thats Going in ..
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[Edited on 25-07-2011 by RyanHair]
Hi all agen 1400 is out and redtop is mounted heres some pics!
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DansCorsaSXi
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Woooaah!
Nice work.
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Darryl H
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That looks wicked mate
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RyanHair
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gona purchase full polly bush kit, stud kit and braided brake hoses next week in that time im gonna get it up and running
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DansCorsaSXi
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All before your 18th birthday!
Your going to have a good Vauxhall life.
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RyanHair
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Ayee ahah. av owned 6 redtops upto now few sport, 1.2's etcetc lol a glanza, and a 106gti.
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Corsa_Scotty
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Good Work Ryan, I'd love a cage like that for mine
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Mark.W
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Are the gaz coilovers any good Ryan?
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Mr-SEH
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quote: Originally posted by FAZ
quote: Originally posted by RyanHair
i used bits of plate.. took me 5 mins. yeah i'm 17 and im on my dads traders policy
can you recall the dimensions / location of the bolt holes?
you can have mine im taking them off this weekend look is dead to me now
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RyanHair
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Gaz are amazing mate
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