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LeeM
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6th Jul 09 at 20:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
right, ive been looking at swapping my saxo for an xe corsa but now me and a mate have decided to just build one between us.
not bothered about luxuries or what it looks like. its being stripped to get it as lightweight as possible in time for some strip action at pod next summer.
Twiggy
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6th Jul 09 at 20:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Most 1.0ltrs.... no pas leky windows etc and get one without a sunroof
LeeM
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i was thinking specifically about engine mounts. just put a vts engine in my vtr but never had a good look in a corsa bay, from what i can tell theyre more complex than saxo's with different mounts for different valved engines and with or without pas?
ed
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6th Jul 09 at 20:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
1.0's are probably the more difficult ones to do. The old 1.2 and 1.4 8v's require the most simple conversion kit and the wiring is all in the right place for hooking up the new ECU.
ed
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If you want PAS, ditch the hydraulic setup and use EPAS from a newer model too...
LeeM
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6th Jul 09 at 20:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
so a base model 1.2/4 8v with no pas and no sunroof and minimal electrics? anyone any idea what specific models that would be? ls?
Liam B
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6th Jul 09 at 20:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Merit, LS?
.dean.
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6th Jul 09 at 21:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
1.2 or 1.4 8v!
LeeM
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6th Jul 09 at 21:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
cheers guys i'll get lookin. if anyone has one ver ycheap let me know!
Col004
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Only thing with with older shells... (reg before R plate) is the B-pillars crack. Thats sorted on a face lift model. Also.. the issue with a sun roof... doesn't effect the car in anyway but will effect you if you compete. most peeps who race on track weld them up if they have one. depends what your doing with it
sand-eel
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6th Jul 09 at 21:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
The facelift ones still crack as well, mine did.
DaveyLC
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Either a boggo merit or a late as possible 1.0 12v with EPS.
Col004
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quote:
Originally posted by sand-eel
The facelift ones still crack as well, mine did.


it was solved on most as it was a known fault by vauxhall. Ive had 3 face lift models, 2 with LET's in and never had one crack yet
Kurt
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6th Jul 09 at 22:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
all my pre 97's never cracked but my mates 98 sxi did
LeeM
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6th Jul 09 at 22:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
they cracked on my T reg 1.0, but that could have been because i rolled it onto its roof
how much of an issue are cracked pillars?
Kurt
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mot failure
Col004
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^^^^ so true
LeeM
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6th Jul 09 at 22:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
so cracked pillars is basically the end of the line for the shell?
Col004
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I bought a 1.0 sting with a goosed head gasket for 500 quid to build my current one
Col004
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you could get them welded up mate. that would be stronger than a face lift model.. just make sure it looks spot on when its done
john_c20xe
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6th Jul 09 at 22:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
dotn matter what shell you get really, just get a 16v dash loom and wack it in, easier to wire engine up and include fogs ect
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6th Jul 09 at 23:36   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
there is one at eds, belongs to steve w, think its still there, bit of a trek from blackpool though, its already completly stripped inside too, still runs though 1.2

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craig_s
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three of my corsa's had cracked b pillars all of them pre r reg,this one which is a t reg with a let in it has fine b pillars.
ed
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Could probably even do the conversion for you too if you wanted that one. It needs paintwork too really as it's pretty tired...
LeeM
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we were gonna do it as a bit of a project, how much you wanting for it? is it completely bare inside?

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