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Terry12
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11th Jan 08 at 19:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Just wondering what all you guys with XE's in your Corsa's do about the engine bay.
Do you all fit the plate kit or can you get away with welding up the engine bay like people used to do with Novas.
phil_sutton
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11th Jan 08 at 19:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I have just welded mine up, no plates. Plates are bit over kill for a road car imo.
starkie
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11th Jan 08 at 19:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
you dont need bugger all even with a let
Terry12
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11th Jan 08 at 19:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Did you stitch the full bay or just the weak points?

Any pics bud?
Terry12
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11th Jan 08 at 19:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by starkie
you dont need bugger all even with a let


I suppose it's because I'm used to Astra' and Cavs but the Corsa' just look so flimsy under the bonnet. I'll deffo weld up the weak points at the very least.
broster
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11th Jan 08 at 21:28   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
unless its a track car or competition i wouldnt bother with it, to stitch the car is a bit of effort for little gain to go to tesco's with
sand-eel
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11th Jan 08 at 21:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
If the engine is out you might aswell for piece of mind
Adam_B
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11th Jan 08 at 21:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i had an XE corsa for a few years and did loads of track work with no problems, wouldnt worry about it tbh.
starkie
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12th Jan 08 at 09:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
muppets ran 400 plus and not a hint of welding
Ste L
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12th Jan 08 at 14:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
if you want to do anything,

just weld the 6 piece plate kit, that goes on the lower front cross member, thats the week point..

but it's not really needed
SportBoy
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12th Jan 08 at 14:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
done over 50k as xe/let with no probs without any plates/welding

 
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