Terry12
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Registered: 24th Sep 07
Location: Manchester
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I've not been on this board for long but thought I'd post the reason I joined up.
I purchased this poverty spec Corsa from my Cousin as she's bought an 07 Corsa.
Reason I got it so cheap are as follows
The front end had an argument with a bus, The heater matrix has gone and the engine is junk due to be driven with a blown head gasket. Lucky it's only a 1.2
I've stripped the interior and just need to remove the head lining as it's yellow from smoke, I'll be cleaning it up and spraying it.
My plans are to fit a X16XE and have the car resprayed in the original star silver.
This project will be a slow process but I'll add more pics as I go.
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pow
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Registered: 11th Sep 06
Location: Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire
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1.2 16v's are HARRRDD to blow head gaskets on iirc 
Looks like a good base though, get that rust sorted, new front wing/bumper and get busy!
Treat the paintwork befroe you go for a full respray 
Keep us posted
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Terry12
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Registered: 24th Sep 07
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Story is my cousin is dim when it comes to cars. She's been driving around with a water leak and not noticed the temp rise.
I've done a compression test and got
1 = 140
2 = 115
3 = 120
4 = 140
Obviously the gasket has gone between cylinders 1 and 2. I've got the engine running and it only smokes when revved but I can't drive a 1.2
The car was going to have a C20XE fitted but as my wife is learning to drive I don't want to kill her by letting her drive an XE Corsa.
I'll be fitting a different front bumper, new wing and bonnet as that's started to go where the V grill is but not on the surface yet.
Other than that the body is spot on. I'll be fitting a strengthening kit whilst the engine is out.
Barring the wing there is no other damage on the inner wing or slam panel etc.
[Edited on 27-09-2007 by Terry12]
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Terry12
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Over the last week I've purchased a few things for the project.
First off I bought this for the C16XE, Electric windows, mirrors and associated loom. Also fitting the GSi kit but not the rear lights off it
Started to remove some engine parts ready for the lump to come out on Tuesday. It was fun cutting away the slam panel
Also purchased these lights.
That's it for now. More pics will be added along the way.
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SAL
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Registered: 19th Dec 05
Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire
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plans sound good keep us posted 
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Terry12
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Registered: 24th Sep 07
Location: Manchester
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Made some progress on my donor car today.
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flybikeslee
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Registered: 2nd Jan 07
Location: Liverpool
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make sure you get the brakes on it sorted aswell 
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Terry12
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That's first priority once the engine is in and running, I was planning on Vectra 288mm Calipers and discs but have since heard some Corsa' don't work well with these.
I've whipped off the brake servo from the GSi in case I can use that for bigger brakes.
Also removed the anti roll bars for fitting to the 1.2, I'll fit the ARB with polly bushes and a nice Koni suspension kit.
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flybikeslee
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random dav
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Looks like a good project
WRLFC !
Project cars
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JM_16v
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Registered: 17th Oct 05
Location: Essex Drives: GLC63S
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why are u ripping apart a gsi  was it rusty
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rems
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Registered: 14th Oct 07
Location: Purley, Greater London
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good lil project you have there mate
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Linch
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Registered: 4th May 06
Location: Whickham, Tyne and Wear
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quote:
Originally posted by JM_16v
why are u ripping apart a gsi was it rusty
Would also like to know this
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Terry12
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Registered: 24th Sep 07
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I was waiting for the why kill a GSi comments
Where do I start, The drivers door hinges were welded back onto the car with pigeon shit so the bottom of the door caught the wing. The boot is holier than Jesus, The drivers seats rail was welded back in poorly, There is a hole in the spare wheel well. Front wing and bonnet were rotting through and the car has has a real poor paint job.
I said to myself if the car was mint I'd XE it for myself. It is/was a shit box so I stripped everything good and just sent the shell for crushing
Also the car I'm fixing up is a solid X reg and 8 years younger than the GSi.
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Terry12
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Registered: 24th Sep 07
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Last pictures of the GSi for you all before it left to die.
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Terry12
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Registered: 24th Sep 07
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Not done anything on the car of late although I have done a little shopping for it
I picked up this Sebring back box for it. Not too sure on it personally but it'll do for now. Besides I do like the sound of a Sebring exhaust. Also got a Magnex S/S centre section to go with it.
These are the wheels I picked up. I'm going to have them refurbed in a gun metal grey. Excuse the crap pics, I stuck 2 wheels on to see how it looks and the weather was shite so rushed. And yes I know it needs lowering
Been after these front seats for a while and got lucky when they were on a forum for 5 mins, my mate spotted them and we collected yesterday.
Until I started this project my garage was pretty clear and useable, Now it's just a dumping ground for parts
[Edited on 07-11-2007 by Terry12]
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Fro
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Registered: 20th Jun 06
Location: Rainham, Essex Drives: A3 2.0TDi Sport
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those seats are nice, pickford has them in his and they are super comfy
Looks like a good project
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Terry12
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Registered: 24th Sep 07
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Should be a good car when finished. The wife might not get it yet
Any idea how he fitted them to his Corsa?
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Fro
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Location: Rainham, Essex Drives: A3 2.0TDi Sport
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I think lee mitchell who done the work on it, had to make up some frames, im not entirely sure, u2u lee - (lee mitchell) or rich (P1CK4D)
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Terry12
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Cheers will do.
I was thinking of bolting or welding the original Corsa frame to the Recaro runner.
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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I like those seats 
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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Terry12
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Registered: 24th Sep 07
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Me too They're really comfy. Electrically height adjustable as well.
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Alex16v
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Registered: 30th Jun 06
Location: Chester Drives: Civic ep3 final edition
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Smart seats, what they out of ?
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Ste L
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Registered: 3rd Jul 06
Location: Manchester Drives: 106 16v Rallye
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nice project
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Terry12
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Registered: 24th Sep 07
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Cheers Ste. For everyone wondering the seats are out of a Vectra B GSi.
These ones are the facelift version which have GSi stitched into the seat above the Recaro. Pre-facelift have just Recaro.
These seats usually sell for around £200 for just the fronts.
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