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mattyross

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Registered: 22nd Dec 05
Location: lincolnshire Drives: 1997 C12NZ
User status: Offline

1st Apr 08 at 22:35

Hi everybody. I have been encouraged by several kind members to create a project post for my car.
I purchased the car during September 2006 as a first car and low cost daily driver.

I still own and maintain the car today, as i am using it to build up my insurance no-claims bonus.
The car is a 1997 C12NZ premier special edition model- and is now approaching 95 thousand miles.

Here is the latest photograph of the engine bay (full size photograph here)
I have very recently performed a cambelt change with new waterpump and thermostat.

I sourced a genuine sport rear spoiler in matching colour at a salvage yard.
The original screenwash bottle, simply washed in very hot water and bleach (same method for coolant expansion tank):

I don't tend to post photographs of the car interior, but here it is regardless:

I have kept the interior layout comfortable for what I need and to suit me.
I previously had a relatively new car stereo, but I fitted this one because i believe it looks more original.

I neatly fitted some 6 x 9" rear speakers into a spare parcel shelf.
I tried to make them look as factory as possible- and the speakers actually sound surprisingly good.

I fitted a pattern BOSAL rear silencer, it is lasting very well and i am happy with it.
The aftermarket air filter is very loud, but only during full throttle which is a nice touch whilst driving.

I fitted some DEPO smoked headlamps during 2006 prior to them becoming extremely popular-
I think they are the best thing i have done to the car personally:

BEFORE DEPO

AFTER DEPO

I had the common rust problem area located at the drain hole base at each front wing.
I chemically treated and painted the rust and lower sills myself- the finish has lasted very well over the years and simply wipes clean now.

MOT testing during 2007 informed me of another common rust problem area under the chassis.
I inspected it and realised that it was getting serious, so cleaned it up as best as i could and undersealed it heavily.

I have also recently discovered the seam weld located under the offside rear suspension turret is slowly deteriorating.
I did the same and chemically treated it before repairing the layer of existing underseal.

I clean the exterior of my cylinder head using wire wool soaked in WD40 to remove stubborn dirt over prolonged periods,
before using metal polish every week to treat and protect the surface- the same can be done for the spark plug barrels.

I have drilled the standard airbox for use during summer and when I want a change.
I connect the aftermarket air filter when the weather is too hot, because inevitably it does reduce engine performance significantly.

That is the record of my photographic project diary from September 2006- present day.
Thanks for looking- your comments are always welcome and remembered.

mattk

Member

Registered: 27th Feb 06
Location: St. Helens
User status: Offline

1st Apr 08 at 22:41

I have to take my hat off to you, that is one remarkable Corsa, soooo clean

Good work, Good read to!!

koopa89

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Registered: 29th Oct 07
Location: Sudbury, Suffolk
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1st Apr 08 at 22:54

the engine bay looks sooo mint

well done mate

John G

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Registered: 18th Jul 05
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
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1st Apr 08 at 23:09

Cb Radio

JohnNI

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Registered: 16th Mar 06
Location: Northern Ireland
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1st Apr 08 at 23:28

Lovely colour, nice attention to detail.

Haimsey

Premium Member

Registered: 8th May 05
Location: Nottingham Drives: Corsa B
User status: Offline

1st Apr 08 at 23:31

Looks great. Nice work

Marcy Marc

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stu_c

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Registered: 11th Dec 07
Location: Westleigh, Greater Manchester
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1st Apr 08 at 23:41

can u do mine?

antoni

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Registered: 30th Dec 07
Location: irlam, manchester
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2nd Apr 08 at 01:42

i hate you

i NEED a freaking cb radio now

calling for a copy rubbery ducky ccsshhhhttt ccsshhhhttttt

Mark B

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Registered: 15th Mar 07
Location: Galston, East Ayrshire
User status: Offline

2nd Apr 08 at 08:10

same as mine when i got it ovb not near as clean i riped the 1.2 out and put a c16se in it though much better wee car now

mattyross

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Registered: 22nd Dec 05
Location: lincolnshire Drives: 1997 C12NZ
User status: Offline

2nd Apr 08 at 12:45

quote:
Originally posted by John G
Cb Radio

retro fun. the amount of people who still work the system is surprising.
it has proved to be very useful during motorway convoys and general communication.

it is a nice compact setup and looks like new. the solar activity sunspots were very high last year,
i managed to perform a clear transmission to western germany and serbia from inside the car.

thanks for all the comments

nova_gteuk

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Registered: 15th May 02
Location: South Wales Drives: The Bandwagon
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2nd Apr 08 at 13:03

Cb radio i still have one,stopped using it though,hardly anyone on it thesse days.

1 9 For A Sexy lady breaker

Easier way of washing the washer bottle etc next time sling it in the dishwasher came out like brand new when i done it

TomWilly

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Registered: 20th Sep 05
Location: Bristol
User status: Offline

2nd Apr 08 at 16:42

quote:
Originally posted by mattyross

Here is the latest photograph of the engine bay

How Clean is this beast?

Still got my C12NZ quality engines.

I like how it is maintained and hardly modified.

CB radio haha thats great!

[Edited on 02-04-2008 by TomWilly]

Rich H

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Registered: 26th Oct 05
Location: West Sussex Drives: E46 M3
User status: Offline

3rd Apr 08 at 09:49

Thats bloody clean - hats off to you!

Have many plans to "tinker" or are you just going to maintain the simple and clean look?

VegasPhil

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Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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3rd Apr 08 at 09:52

Haven't seen this for ages!!

Wb Matty

Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold

mattyross

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Registered: 22nd Dec 05
Location: lincolnshire Drives: 1997 C12NZ
User status: Offline

3rd Apr 08 at 19:51

quote:
Originally posted by Rich H
Have many plans to "tinker" or are you just going to maintain the simple and clean look?

thanks. i don;t have any more plans for modification as of yet.
i would like some TD pro race 1.2 wheels in black but i would waste my brand new tyres.

i would really like to get a set of original corsa 'pepperpot' wheeltrims in good condition.
the car never came with them and i am getting tired of my wilkinson wheeltrims now.

mattyross

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Registered: 22nd Dec 05
Location: lincolnshire Drives: 1997 C12NZ
User status: Offline

3rd Apr 08 at 19:54

quote:
Originally posted by VegasPhil
Haven't seen this for ages!!

Wb Matty

hi phil good to see you again!

i still follow your project- good work on the re-spray and engine conversion.

thanks for your early support when i first got the car

Corsa_Scotty

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Registered: 8th Aug 07
Location: Scottish Borders
User status: Offline

3rd Apr 08 at 19:56

Would be smart on TD Pro Race 1.2's

What size tyres you got on that?

mattyross

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Registered: 22nd Dec 05
Location: lincolnshire Drives: 1997 C12NZ
User status: Offline

3rd Apr 08 at 20:03

quote:
Originally posted by ScottyBhoy2k7
Would be smart on TD Pro Race 1.2's What size tyres you got on that?

my current tyres are merely 165/70 R13

i have always wanted those wheels but i doubt i will ever buy them.
i would need to lower the car for it to look good-
but with my driveway and rural driving habbits it wouldn't work

Corsa_Scotty

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Registered: 8th Aug 07
Location: Scottish Borders
User status: Offline

3rd Apr 08 at 20:07

Someone on here is selling some

you dont have to lower it much

TomWilly

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Registered: 20th Sep 05
Location: Bristol
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3rd Apr 08 at 20:15

quote:
Originally posted by mattyross

quote:
Originally posted by Rich H
Have many plans to "tinker" or are you just going to maintain the simple and clean look?

thanks. i don;t have any more plans for modification as of yet.
i would like some TD pro race 1.2 wheels in black but i would waste my brand new tyres.

i would really like to get a set of original corsa 'pepperpot' wheeltrims in good condition.
the car never came with them and i am getting tired of my wilkinson wheeltrims now.

Can you find a pic of those wheeltrims? I have some in the shed, not sure on condition but could always spray them?

marklawton

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Registered: 24th Apr 05
Location: Pensby, Wirral Drives:Golf mk4 GTI
User status: Offline

3rd Apr 08 at 21:35

looks great, great colour

what polish do you use?

mattyross

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Registered: 22nd Dec 05
Location: lincolnshire Drives: 1997 C12NZ
User status: Offline

3rd Apr 08 at 22:40

quote:
Originally posted by marklawton
looks great, great colour

what polish do you use?

thanks. i use turtlewax colour magic polish and turtlewax hard wax.

Corsa_Scotty

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Registered: 8th Aug 07
Location: Scottish Borders
User status: Offline

3rd Apr 08 at 22:43

Do you polish it every day?

[Edited on 03-04-2008 by ScottyBhoy2k7]

mattyross

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Registered: 22nd Dec 05
Location: lincolnshire Drives: 1997 C12NZ
User status: Offline

3rd Apr 08 at 22:47

quote:
Originally posted by ScottyBhoy2k7
Do you polish it every day?

i polish the car twice a year, but wax it maybe once every two weeks.
i spend more time on the engine, it is much easier to keep clean and dry

i am thinking about buying a clay bar.

VegasPhil

Premium Member

Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
User status: Offline

4th Apr 08 at 00:39

quote:
Originally posted by mattyross

quote:
Originally posted by Rich H
Have many plans to "tinker" or are you just going to maintain the simple and clean look?

thanks. i don;t have any more plans for modification as of yet.
i would like some TD pro race 1.2 wheels in black but i would waste my brand new tyres.

i would really like to get a set of original corsa 'pepperpot' wheeltrims in good condition.
the car never came with them and i am getting tired of my wilkinson wheeltrims now.

Try looking for a place called green vauxhall parts. If they're still going they'll probs hav a set brand new!!

Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold

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