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Author The blue one with Cav GSi rims -gauges awaiting fitment 27/6/08
16V_1600
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Read a few project threads on here and decided to do my own since I'm bored. I Bought a 2000 1.6 16V Corsa B in Nov 2007. Came fitted with custom exhaust/tints and 15" Fox alloys and Black Diamond Brake Discs. I also fitted a debadged grill which I since replaced with stock V grill. First pics of when I bought it:




Fitted some new 15" Ripspeed wheels (Wished I hadn't as I didn't realise how crap they were when I bought them)





Heater control bulbs had blown so I replaced these with Red LEDs:



The car had red painted calipers and rusty rear drums so I sanded these down and painted them gloss black:





Next up was fitting a full -60mm PI Suspension Kit:



Since lowering the car 60mm, the exhaust started banging on the rear axle. I took it to exhaustsuk who did a nice job of sorting the pipework out to clear the rear axle and I also had a new backbox put on with twin 4" rolled in tailpipes.



I sold my old debadged grill then decided I wanted another and some Depo headlights so these were purchased and fitted:



That's how she stands at the minute. I will keep this thread updated with updates etc.

Thanks for looking.





[Edited on 14-06-2008 by 16V_1600]

[Edited on 27-06-2008 by 16V_1600]
davec495
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helo there i had a set of them ripspeed alloys nice 4 the price shud just keep them on and put some vaux centre caps in
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ripspeed!!!!!! rip em off at speed!!! them wheels r shocking!! get the standard back on.
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i agree with willi, wheels are pap.!!!!
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quote:
Originally posted by davec495
helo there i had a set of them ripspeed alloys nice 4 the price shud just keep them on and put some vaux centre caps in


They are just a temp measure


didn't realise how crap they were till after I bought them.

[Edited on 14-01-2008 by 16V_1600CS]
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quote:
Originally posted by willi
ripspeed!!!!!! rip em off at speed!!! them wheels r shocking!! get the standard back on.


quote:
Originally posted by dswsilver
i agree with willi, wheels are pap.!!!!


They are going guys!
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sooner the better really.
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quote:
Originally posted by dswsilver
sooner the better really.


Watch this space

[Edited on 19-01-2008 by 16V_1600CS]
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nice
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Progress on Cav GSi rims from this morning: Obviously. all wheels look the same so didn't want to have a massive pic fest so a few snapshots:

Rubbed down ready for primer:



2 Coats primer:



2 coats gloss black:



Center caps rubbed down and sprayed with plastic primer:




Also whipped the Ecotec cover off and rubbed down and primed, ready for gloss black:




So total progress as of now

to do tomorrow:

3 wheels in primer ready for rub down and gloss black 2 coats
1 wheel 2 coats black ready for laquer
center caps primed ready for paint as is the engine cover.

Thanks for looking.



k e l
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good wheels look nice. i had a set painted mine black too
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quote:
Originally posted by k e l
good wheels look nice. i had a set painted mine black too


Cheers

Can't wait to get rid of the ripspeed wheels they're offset 40 with 195/50 also so rub a bit over bumps etc with the 60mm drop.

Be great to get rid of them and fit the ET49 cav rims

Going to go for Toyo T1-R or Goodyear Eagle F1s in 195/45
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itll change the handling so much with the right offset wheels
little_duke
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looks like it needs them ripspeeds off and the cavs on asap.looks alot like mine in a way.not too sure on the backbox either mate,would have gone for a 6x4 oval.nice progress though

i should get my wheels today
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quote:
Originally posted by k e l
itll change the handling so much with the right offset wheels


Yeah I can't wait!
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Originally posted by little_duke
looks like it needs them ripspeeds off and the cavs on asap.looks alot like mine in a way.not too sure on the backbox either mate,would have gone for a 6x4 oval.nice progress though

i should get my wheels today


Yeah. The ripspeed wheels will be coming off ASAP, and melted down

The back box looks a lot better in the flesh now it's been used a bit. That pic was from when it was just fitted.

What wheels you gone for?
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thats good then,just looked abit big on the back bumper.going for tigra wheels at the minute.then casero's when i got abit more money
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made good progress there fella, i like those Cav Alloys, are they 15"???
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will look good on those gsi rims, you should lower it more at the back when you get them on too...

when i get my rotas will be doing the 90mm thang..

anyway.. good effort
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Originally posted by little_duke
thats good then,just looked abit big on the back bumper.going for tigra wheels at the minute.then casero's when i got abit more money


Both nice sets of wheels mate. Can't wait to see them on
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Originally posted by olliejones8
made good progress there fella, i like those Cav Alloys, are they 15"???


Cheers buddy, yeah they are 15"
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quote:
Originally posted by Roffo
will look good on those gsi rims, you should lower it more at the back when you get them on too...

when i get my rotas will be doing the 90mm thang..

anyway.. good effort



Cheers matey, I might have a dabble with some 90mm springs on the rear

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your car is getting better m8
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quote:
Originally posted by Charlton
your car is getting better m8


Ta mate

Yeah I think so too. Just want rid of the crap ripspeed wheels

improving nicely since buying it in Nov 07

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