DENHOLM666
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old shape astra gsi, 2 phases which one is better and when was the last one made. also personal opinions on them?
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alan-g-w
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Phase 1 - C/20XE, 150bhp, different headlights and grille from Ph2, different boot spolier from Ph2.
Phase 2 - 130bhp, X20XEV I think (Ecotec anyway)
That's off the top of my head, Phase 1's the one to go for tbf though.
[Edited on 12-08-2009 by alan-g-w]
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N3CRO
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I didn't realise they made two models of them.
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DENHOLM666
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yup was thinking the phase 1 myself not to kean on the ecotec. Handling puts me of them tho or can they handle ok with a few upgrades?
[Edited on 13-08-2009 by DENHOLM666]
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mantamark
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The early ones were 1.8 ecotec i beleive
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mantamark
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Or were they the late ones? yeh, late ones i think
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alan-g-w
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I think I'm right in saying you can't fit any sort of coilovers to them without a bit of fucking about - I remember a mate with a mk3 LET saying you need to send your shockers away on a P/X basis, and that's just for fronts.
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Wrighty
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i had a ph2 2.0 ecospaz it was a rite shed electronically - had all sorts of problems, leaks everywhere and stuff maybe i just got a bad one but when it worked it was areet
it had
jan speed 4-2-1 + full cat back
super chip
panel filter
rolling roaded at 160bhp + 179ft lb torque. v6's drop rite in the astra bay though they go well
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DENHOLM666
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so basicly they go ok in a straight line, shit at everything else conclusion i'm not getting one lol
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DENHOLM666
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which brings me to the next question what car?my mrs wants a 5 door family car i want something quick about the 2grand mark cheapish insurance any sugestions?
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mantamark
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Astra GSi isnt a 5 door family car?
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DENHOLM666
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yup i know but what she wants and what she gets is to diff things, its a bigger car than a corsa so it was a start lol
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Corsa_Sport21
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quote: Originally posted by alan-g-w
Phase 1 - C/20XE, 150bhp, different headlights and grille from Ph2, different boot spolier from Ph2.
Phase 2 - 130bhp, X20XEV I think (Ecotec anyway)
That's off the top of my head, Phase 1's the one to go for tbf though.
[Edited on 12-08-2009 by alan-g-w]
Both phases of Gsi had the same headlights and grille.Just some of the P1 Xe's had washers on the grille.
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Wrighty
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quote: Originally posted by DENHOLM666
so basicly they go ok in a straight line, shit at everything else conclusion i'm not getting one lol
mine had a massive, i mean like 24mm or bigger OMP anti roll bar - these help loads
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N3CRO
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quote: Originally posted by mantamark
The early ones were 1.8 ecotec i beleive
I've heard of the 1.8 130bhp ones, was thinking wtf when the X20XEV was mentioned.
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Ojc
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quote: Originally posted by alan-g-w
Phase 1 - C/20XE, 150bhp, different headlights and grille from Ph2, different boot spolier from Ph2.
Phase 2 - C18XE
Phase 2 - 130bhp, X20XEV I think (Ecotec anyway)
That's off the top of my head, Phase 1's the one to go for tbf though.
Missed one.
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pagey
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any pics of any minters?
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alan-g-w
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quote: Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
quote: Originally posted by alan-g-w
Phase 1 - C/20XE, 150bhp, different headlights and grille from Ph2, different boot spolier from Ph2.
Phase 2 - 130bhp, X20XEV I think (Ecotec anyway)
That's off the top of my head, Phase 1's the one to go for tbf though.
[Edited on 12-08-2009 by alan-g-w]
Both phases of Gsi had the same headlights and grille.Just some of the P1 Xe's had washers on the grille.
Aye actually, think you're right. Ph2 non GSi's had different headlights and grilles though - I know this because I got a Ph1 headlight for my Ph2 1.6 mk3 like a right fanny.
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dava.
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phase 2 didnt come with the well known bonnet vents ethier as i just had to buy a phase 1 bonnet for mine,
i have the 2.0 eco shit engine,
with dblias itb's, inlet manifold, high lift cames etc, seems allright nothing major mind you but dose what it says on the tin for me
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Corsa_Sport21
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quote: Originally posted by Ojc
quote: Originally posted by alan-g-w
Phase 1 - C/20XE, 150bhp, different headlights and grille from Ph2, different boot spolier from Ph2.
Phase 2 - C18XE
Phase 2 - 130bhp, X20XEV I think (Ecotec anyway)
That's off the top of my head, Phase 1's the one to go for tbf though.
Missed one.
The Phase 2 never came with the C18XE,the Phase 1 did.
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DamoC
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get a phase 1 , dont bother with phase 2 they are shit , ive just got myself a phase 1 c20let
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adz_gsi
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check out www.mk3oc.com/forums then search for scooby and alexgoldletastra there 2 diff modified 1s 1 let n 1 v6
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adz_gsi
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but imo p1 although if you find a ph2 with redtop iddo that as there newer and the last gsi'swere p/reg iirc
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alan-g-w
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There are gsi's on S plates
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