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CORSA NUT
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22nd Nov 07 at 15:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I test drove a GSI and it sounded like a hairdryer when i revved it
Rob H
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22nd Nov 07 at 15:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
I test drove a GSI and it sounded like a hairdryer when i revved it


Sounds like any other *inline* 4 cylinder 16v turbo IMO .

Can't understand why people are complaining about them being thirsty though - my VXR is more powerful and heavier, and I'm actually impressed by the mpg which varies between 28-33 depending on how much it's driven in traffic. My corsa only used to do just under 40mpg (1.4 Sri C), so a 25% decrease for twice the power and a heavier car is pretty good IMO.

As regards SRi/GSi - GSi everytimefor me. Not a fan of the kit on the Sri, don't get the half leather, and the wheels are much nicer on the GSi too. If it weren't for the 0% and a moment of madness, I'd be driving one .

[Edited on 22-11-2007 by Rob H]
cheekyalex
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22nd Nov 07 at 16:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
The sri is good value for money as they are often cheaper than the gsi's. also the gsi and sri both have the same power but on the rolling road test the sri didnt have the switch to turn off the traction controll.

One thing to look out for on the some sri's is there is a faulty earth connection in the wiring loom which causes them to run a bit poorly, there is a guide on aoc on how to sort it out though. Fixed this problem on my brothers sri in about an hour so its not too much to worry about.
Patrick
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22nd Nov 07 at 17:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I'd recommend the coupe turbo actually. Much better value for money and IMO look nicer and more grown up.
Jambo
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22nd Nov 07 at 18:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Mine is thirsty, 20-22mpg id say for a 2ltb hatch to be less than average!

But mine is tuned and i usually have the aircon running soo....
corsa120
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i love mine, i agree with fuel consumption it is not that bad when you drive fairly sensible i get around 30mpg this way but it gets worse when u plant it but who cares u dont buy car like this for fuel econemy, my m8 1.8 focus struggles to get 35-36mpg on same type of driving so..........

i have a arden blue one love the colour, gr8 interior and nice drive mines now on 50k miles brought it on 40k and in 10k miles it has not missed a beat yet.

not best handling car/chassis but throw some eibach springs on it will improve fair bit.

funny lol i think my xe corsa easy out handles my astra with the traction control turned off hahahahaha.

but overall im well happy with mine and will be keeping for little while longer yet, as i nearly sold up for mazda rx8
Jambo
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23rd Nov 07 at 12:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Astra is miles superior to a corsa b with an xe in it handling wise
Fad
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23rd Nov 07 at 12:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Astra is miles superior to a corsa b with an xe in it handling wise


Jambo dunno what suspension you were running on your LET but that was the sole reason I sold the Astra was just soooo poop on corners.
Jambo
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23rd Nov 07 at 12:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Really? Other than it being fwd and therefore flawed i find it very chuckable? Much more fun than the calibra altho it has far less grip obv.

never noted as amazing in the press but i seem to remember the handling being praised!?

I find mine quite entertaining on eibachs
Fad
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23rd Nov 07 at 13:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Trust me I took it to the limits on a set of Eibachs and still got fucked by an MX5 with no clutch.
Jambo
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23rd Nov 07 at 14:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Mx5's are excellent handling RWD cars tho?! Physics would be on their side instantly. Anyway mines good fun a good alrounder imo just crap to park and very thirsty
corsa120
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23rd Nov 07 at 16:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yeh jambo i should no i own an gsi astra and a xe corsa

but remember i am saying to have traction/esp switched off

[Edited on 23-11-2007 by corsa120]
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23rd Nov 07 at 16:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Fad
Trust me I took it to the limits on a set of Eibachs and still got fucked by an MX5 with no clutch.


Rob R
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24th Nov 07 at 02:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Fad
Trust me I took it to the limits on a set of Eibachs and still got fucked by an MX5 with no clutch.


you just cant drive sausage jockey. i went from a full stage 1 ibiza cupra to the astra and im still over the moon with it
IvIarkgraham
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24th Nov 07 at 02:08   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
got a mate selling a gsi too u2u me and i'll get more details
j10E W
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24th Nov 07 at 13:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Rob R
quote:
Originally posted by Fad
Trust me I took it to the limits on a set of Eibachs and still got fucked by an MX5 with no clutch.


you just cant drive sausage jockey. i went from a full stage 1 ibiza cupra to the astra and im still over the moon with it


excellent comment from the boy who drives like his nan
Rob R
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24th Nov 07 at 23:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
at least my nan dont wreck gearboxes
Fad
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24th Nov 07 at 23:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by j10E W
quote:
Originally posted by Rob R
quote:
Originally posted by Fad
Trust me I took it to the limits on a set of Eibachs and still got fucked by an MX5 with no clutch.


you just cant drive sausage jockey. i went from a full stage 1 ibiza cupra to the astra and im still over the moon with it


excellent comment from the boy who drives like his nan


Couldn't of put it better myself....

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