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S@M
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12th Nov 09 at 15:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Corsa C 1.8 SRI in ultra blue

Ive just bought myself this low milage (29k) corsa SRI, with fsh, on an 05 plate....

bodywork seems very tidy which is what i wanted, although its hard to show it at this time of year with all the crap on the roads!

i previously had the 2000 model 1.4 corsa sport, but i do a little bit of moterway miles so wanted something with a bit more grunt, so bought this

anyway, ive got some nice plans for her in the future:

- got to be lowered all round on some decent suspension
- new or re-furb the wheels after this weather clears up!
- de-badge, probably opel badges all round as i like them
- nice exhaust system cat back with a 3" round tip i think, nothing to loud!
- de restrict the airbox and fit k&n panel filter
- new front grill
- repaint the calipers
- probably fit a new splitter off a cupra or laguna

i want to keep the theme nice and suttle as i like the little modifications that give it the finishing touch if you know what i mean. i quite like the bumpers, arches and skirts on the car as they are so im not going to change these

anyway a cupple of pics of her when i got it home:





opinions and comments welcome as im on the lookout for help and idea's

thanks,
Sam
S@M
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12th Nov 09 at 15:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Made a start today and de-restricted the airbox... hopefully will fit a nice k&n panel filter when i get chance to go buy one....

i took out all the un-nessesary pipes and drilled some holes to give it a raspy sound and better airflow
Rich H
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12th Nov 09 at 15:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Very nice mate! Best colour

Got a full set of Irmy springs here just taken off my C if you're interested. Only covered about 25k on them....

[Edited on 12-11-2009 by Rich H]
S@M
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12th Nov 09 at 15:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Today i also debadged the boot and fitted some nice pressed plates that i ordered off ebay,

im a long way off finished yet but heres some pics again, haha:
Mark.W
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13th Nov 09 at 20:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Looks smart mate
S@M
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24th Nov 09 at 13:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
cheers mate!

Right today i went about fitting my exhaust. ebay bargin of £28! it is a fully stainless cat back system with 4" tip.... i dont know how long this will stay on for as im still on the look out for a 3" outward rolled tip!

please mind the very dirty car but heres some pics....







[Edited on 24-11-2009 by S@M]
M055360
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24th Nov 09 at 16:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
back on the sri again nice, my mate bought your silver one you had with all the irmy kit on it. sorry to say he's fucked it up badly subframes bent and the side panels are all scratched i'll try get a pic next time i see him
daymoon
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24th Nov 09 at 16:28   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
taking shape nicely! what happened to B?
AlunJ
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24th Nov 09 at 17:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
nice tidy example, love ultra blue!
*JonnyG*
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24th Nov 09 at 23:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by AlunJ
nice tidy example, love ultra blue!
S@M
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26th Nov 09 at 16:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
thanks guys!

daymoon, i sold the arden blue B to a lad from peterborough last week it went with all the kit on and softstars so he got a bargin in my eyes was a great car that!

M055360 - yes please definatly try and get some pictures matey! i was only thinking about that car the other day... and yes i loved that car so had to get another one! im looking to buy a house very soon so needed something abit newer that im not having to fix every week

cheers,
Sam


[Edited on 26-11-2009 by S@M]
marklawton
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26th Nov 09 at 16:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
that exhaust doesnt look as bad as i expected


whats next mate?
S@M
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26th Nov 09 at 16:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
im going to get some nice door sill plates as i think they look plain, and it seriously needs lowering but i need to find a decent kit for it first for the right money. 60mm kits for the corsa c arnt readily available, everyone seems to only do 40mm. and i need to get a spare afternoon to fit them!

im also looking for a nice grill. when i get one i will fit all the opel badge i have for the boot aswell
Rich H
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Had Lockwood sill protectors on mine. Wasn't sure too start with as I hate chrome, but certainly looked ok imo, and stopped the paint underneath getting fooked up.

Got them on eBay iirc.:
S@M
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27th Nov 09 at 17:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
cheers rich, i had the lockwood ones in my corsa B so thats what i was going to get, but that pics made my mind up

cheers
S@M
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7th Dec 09 at 09:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
well a few goodies have arrived this week....

ive got some nice shiney sill plates, and OMP panel filter and some coilovers that i can use.
im also looking into some banded wheels for it but im still toying with the idea....

i fitted my panel filter yesterday into my adready de-restricted airbox. and ill stick my sill plates on after ive cleaned her thismorning! coilovers will have to wait a while

pics soon

[Edited on 07-12-2009 by S@M]
swill_omnibus
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7th Dec 09 at 10:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Very nice so far mate!

Put a 1.9 CDTi induction box on that makes a nice difference
S@M
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7th Dec 09 at 11:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
pics as i said of sill plates, plus i gave her a quick bath







ive got used to driving on the comftable suspension again, not looking forward to my coilovers now haha!

sam
AndyCorsaSport
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7th Dec 09 at 12:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Nice, how much were the sill plates? Get it slammed!! And the half leathers like mine
S@M
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14th Dec 09 at 11:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
sill plates was just under £20 delivered off ebay
vaux.dan
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14th Dec 09 at 11:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
gotta link where i can get some pressed plates mate?
calidus
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17th Dec 09 at 17:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i fancied joining in the corsa c love soooo this was once a standard cdti energy:-

 
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