Benn
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Registered: 25th Nov 05
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This car was orginally a 1995 M reg 1.4 Merit Auto. I bought it to break for bits, as it had the relatively rare 1.4 MPi engine. Whilst stripping it, I noticed the shell, apart from a few dents and scratches, had no rust. Anywhere.
So I wondered what I could do with it. The engine and running gear from a 2.0 16v Mk3 Sport came up at the right price, so I fitted it. It passed it's MOT no problems, even with the 13" wheels and 236mm brakes! It now has 288s and 15" Cav SRi/ Cesaro wheels (full set of 5). I've also fitted 268 rear discs from a Cav SRi. It's lowered 40mm all round on standard shocks. I've driven it around on and off for 6 months and it's brilliant fun. It's amazingly quick, too, much better than I ever thought it would be.
I got it on a weighbridge and it came in at 980Kgs. It's got no dash, no carpet, front seats are from a Mk2 Astra GTE 16v (dark rainbow), no rear seats. No heater or any trim inside the car at all. I've made aluminium brackets for the clocks, light switch and hazard switch. I've mounted 3 electric heaters under the windscreen, so you can drive it fine in the rain/ cold weather, but they offer no warmth in the car all, just keep the screen clear.
It has the standard Vauxhall transponder immobiliser. It still has the PAS, all correct and working. Windy windows, no central locking. It's a facelift, so has dark rear lights and boot panel, but I've fitted a pre-facelift headlights and grille, as these were not on the car when I got it.
Still badged as a 1.4, registered as a 2.0.
I was desperately hoping to take the car to PVS and take it down the strip a few times, plus I had a few off-road rallies planned. But, the tax is due at the end of this month (January), and the insurance is due on the 18th Feb. This is is my 3rd car, so I just can't justify spending this much on it, as it's not needed at all.
Worst bits:
Both front wings have dents.
Passenger door has a crease.
Front and rear bumpers are scruffy.
Exhaust form cat back is still the 1.4 system, and is restricting power (RR'd at 119BHP)
Paint has faded a little on the drivers door and bonnet
Car has done 94k, engine has just clicked around to 85k. Engine runs very smooth, always starts and pulls very strongly. I have replaced the exhaust manifold gasket and a snapped stud (common on these engines, apparently), also new plugs and leads. I fitted a complete genuine cam belt and roller kit, and the water pump looked brand new. I've changed the oil 3 times since I've had it, and I filled it with Vauxhall pink anti-freeze when I put the engine in. It has the correct radiator and fan for the engine.
I had to buy a brand new titanium lambda sensor as this was missing, it cost me £80! I have appropriate cable to re-locate the battery to the boot area.
I'm in Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 area. Can be viewed and driven until the 18th Feb. After that the buyer will have to arrange insurance. There's a small chance I can get it delivered resonably close.
pics,
u2u me here or on mig,
or Astra Dan on mig.
[Edited on 26-01-2006 by benn]
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MR2Mike
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Registered: 20th Jan 05
Location: Old Trafford. Drives: MR2 N/A
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stripped as fuck 
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Adam-D
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Registered: 11th May 02
Location: Cheshire
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price??
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BYRON
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Registered: 1st Jun 04
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quote:
Originally posted by Adam-D
price??
£550 iirc
I know this car well, and have been out in it. Its a weapon.
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Corsa_Carl
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Registered: 8th Oct 04
Location: Darlington
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quote:
Originally posted by BYRON
quote:
Originally posted by Adam-D
price??
£550 iirc
I know this car well, and have been out in it. Its a weapon.
u cant complain for that kinda price 
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Benn
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Registered: 25th Nov 05
Location: Fareham,hants
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yep as said above,
£550 and shes yours,
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Benn
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yep as said above,
£550 and shes yours,
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Benn
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Hurry, tax runs out Tuesday, can be delivered any reasonable distance till then!
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Benn
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[Edited on 28-01-2006 by benn]
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Benn
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Email: dan.silvester@lycos.co.uk
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Benn
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