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R4T
9th March 2007, 16:12
ok so its not a saxo,previously owning a furio it actually pwned me big style kept breaking down & generally breaking,iv always mostly owned vauxhalls so i bought this for a wee project.............

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/flamerkit/PICT0010-3.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/flamerkit/PICT0011-2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/flamerkit/PICT0007-2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/flamerkit/PICT0009-3.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/flamerkit/PICT0007-3.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/flamerkit/PICT0011-3.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/flamerkit/PICT0010-4.jpg

i handed cash over the way it is,as pointed out by hesslevtr(cheers for that) it is quite faded,the boot has slight rust around the wiper,the kit is fitted very poorly the sideskirts are holding on with silicone,the bumper is missing a part at the bottom on the drivers side,iam doing panel by panel sanding filling or prepping taking my time,thing im stuck on though is do i want to fit a gsi kit instead?????the spoiler is coming off for sure!! opinions welcome i cant see a very good response as it is a corsa but hey i can take the criticism iam not expecting everybody to like it lol

EDIT:THOSE BACK LIGHTS ARE COMING OFF FOR DEFINATE!!!i was going to be selling it on sunday but iam now carrying it on..

R4T
9th March 2007, 16:14
also forgot to say lol...i was offering the kit up today after a little sanding it needs trimmed as it was fitted a good few mm lower than it should be!! that was as tight as i could get it

Dan
9th March 2007, 16:19
Interesting to see how it progresses.

R4T
9th March 2007, 16:24
not sure what path to go down this isnt an over the top kit but would like to see what people think,its just a 1.4 sri at the moment,itching for a 2.0 16v engine(theres a change for a corsa lol)

saxoash
9th March 2007, 16:27
Ive heard the best mods for these corsa's are:

http://www.firekills.gov.uk/juniors/matches/images/matches.gif + http://www.pangaea-expeditions.com/images/productimages/scepter/RedPetrolCanTH.jpg

R4T
9th March 2007, 16:31
Ive heard the best mods for these corsa's are:

http://www.firekills.gov.uk/juniors/matches/images/matches.gif + http://www.pangaea-expeditions.com/images/productimages/scepter/RedPetrolCanTH.jpg

i was expecting something like that to pop up lol i respect peoples opinions but its personal preference,i would have bought another saxo but my god the last 1 put me off forever

saxoash
9th March 2007, 16:32
aye same with any car theres always some shitters all pot luck really, unless you buy it from new.

R4T
9th March 2007, 16:34
aye same with any car theres always some shitters all pot luck really, unless you buy it from new.


the furio was beyond shitter stage it was only fit for the dump,its been cat d written off since i sold it and sorted,now it has a mini swimming pool as the heater matrix burst lol any ideas for the corsa apart from burning it!!

hesslevtr
9th March 2007, 16:34
aye same with any car theres always some shitters all pot luck really, unless you buy it from new.

yup shitters like yours


what wheels are them i quite like them

R4T
9th March 2007, 16:36
yup shitters like yours


what wheels are them i quite like them

hold on il go check the spelling they are lightweight rally wheels as far as i know,(apparently rare to get hold of) not sure if that is true

saxoash
9th March 2007, 16:39
yup shitters like yours


what wheels are them i quite like them

What ever you say homo:bash:

saxoash
9th March 2007, 16:40
the furio was beyond shitter stage it was only fit for the dump,its been cat d written off since i sold it and sorted,now it has a mini swimming pool as the heater matrix burst lol any ideas for the corsa apart from burning it!!

Bucket seats, Strip it, Black Wheels, GSI kit and Smooth everything :P

babers
9th March 2007, 16:41
take the combat kit off get the gsi kit,coilovers,and then drop in the red top

Predator_R32
9th March 2007, 16:41
muhahaha :) i dont like kits on corsas i only ike gsi kits on them

willsy
9th March 2007, 16:41
Fair play to you for buying it and using it as a project, im sure everyone can admire that if you're looking to put the time and effort into it.

Im a real anti-Corsa fan (Standard), not just because of the name, i have driven a few of them and hated the way they felt and drove.

Im sure with the time and effort though most of the flaws can be ironed out to a large extent.

Good Luck :) Keep us updated

willsy
9th March 2007, 16:42
Bucket seats, Strip it, Black Wheels, GSI kit and Smooth everything :P

take the combat kit off get the gsi kit,coilovers,and then drop in the red top

I agree- do it!!!

R4T
9th March 2007, 16:45
Fair play to you for buying it and using it as a project, im sure everyone can admire that if you're looking to put the time and effort into it.

Im a real anti-Corsa fan, not just because of the name, i have driven a few of them and hated the way they felt and drove.

Im sure with the time and effort though most of the flaws can be ironed out to a large extent.

Good Luck :) Keep us updated

cheers dude

if the 2.0 16v goes in im going rear disc conversion like yourself should be fun!! at the moment,the manifold bolts are rounded(manifold cracked)pasenger door pin broken so door drops by an inch when opened(not good) lol

i was thinking gsi kit,honda pirate black(black with a purple pearlesecent for sunny days)the wheels i have in white,2seats,caged,morette headlights back on,2.0 16v

but im undecided on everything lol as i say panel at a time and see how i get on,wouldnt mind tracing front vented wings hmmmmmmm

willsy
9th March 2007, 16:53
honda pirate black(black with a purple pearlesecent for sunny days)

I was about to ask if you had a colour in mind yet :) That choice would look amazing.

R4T
9th March 2007, 16:56
I was about to ask if you had a colour in mind yet :) That choice would look amazing.

cheers dude,i like white on cars,white cage white wheels,white everything but its been done to death on a corsa well most things have but im just trying to do my own thing with this car,first up i have an idea for custom centre caps but i need to find somebody to make them :(

saxovtrCJ
9th March 2007, 17:47
Ive heard the best mods for these corsa's are:

http://www.firekills.gov.uk/juniors/matches/images/matches.gif + http://www.pangaea-expeditions.com/images/productimages/scepter/RedPetrolCanTH.jpg


lol love it lol

vtr_driver
9th March 2007, 17:51
Get rid of the kit put base model kit on with rear spoiler. Your wheels. Stripped out bucket seats and slammed.

Mikey
9th March 2007, 18:43
thats not a bad car pal....should look good when the bumper is done

i like the rims

R4T
10th March 2007, 00:09
thats not a bad car pal....should look good when the bumper is done

i like the rims

cheers dude,did a little searching earlier the wheels came from homebase,they are TECNOMAGNESIO - SPORT R alloys,16inch with nearly new toyo proxes t1-s,need to replace slam panel and crossmember but thats not alot of work!!

my mate that sold it to me sent me a pic on msn of before when it has the morettes!!!

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/flamerkit/corsa3-1.jpg

will definately be buying a new set!!

R4T
12th March 2007, 09:40
ok got the engine out this morning,loom all sorted out for the strengthening on the front end,going to order fully adjustable spax suspension,my honda pirate black paint,single wiper conversion,also looking out for a gsi kit,no pics as camera has decided to die after 3 years lol