spankyjames
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Registered: 26th Jun 06
Location: Corsham, Wiltshire
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Right been thinking for ages now in getting a astra gsi just wondering what are they like, also what are they like speed wise to an xe Corsa as that's what I got ATM
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kev
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Registered: 16th Jun 09
Location: Newcastle
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lovley cars had mine nealry two years never missed a beat! beat few xe corsas! and mines standard'ish 
gsi's... can get them running silly BHP though if you are not shy with spending cash on your motor, you are best of having a test drive of one to compare it to corsa though 
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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They are poo. Plenty better alternatives.
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Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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Only had a go against 1 in my old XE Corsa up at Crail.
Was ahead by about 2-3 car lengths up until about 80mph, then he reeled me in and passed me just before the finish line.
Don't know its state of tune but it wasn't standard.
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vaux.dan
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Registered: 18th May 09
Location: newcastle/gateshead
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I rather have a gsi over a valver corsa anyday
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--ToM--
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Registered: 23rd Nov 07
Location: Wirral
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Yes it's a nicer comfort car than a corsa but there old news now never were very fast anyway mate of mine has one with Vxr turbo Vxr injectors miltek exhaust de carted 2.0 inlet cam astra h air box Vxr air flow meter and a red dot remap it made 291 on rollers and it doesn't even feel quick depends weather your after comfort or a tool of a car really
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Andyrs1800
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Registered: 15th Oct 03
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Just got one. Thought i'd give it a go. So far so good. I have VXR turbo, Frontmount, Map, CDTi airbox etc. Love it. Just need to get it lowered & also need a new map after fitting the intercooler.
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Ash_EP3
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Registered: 15th May 07
Location: Melksham, Wiltshire
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I think you'll get bored of one mate unless it's running stage 1/2... most people's comments have been that they don't handle very well and are dull to drive (quite the opposite of your slammed / caged xe corsa ) Just put a c20let in the corsa then you've got BOOOST as well as good handling
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scoob
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Registered: 16th Oct 03
Location: Beverley, E Riding of Yorkshire
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wasnt a fan of mine found it really dull
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corsadonk
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Registered: 4th Jul 09
Location: Marlborough, Wiltshire
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Very nice comfy car, with phase 1 chip they're pretty good. Get one! Dale said about at trax.
Insurance ain't bad on them either, better than most car with the pace. 
I had phase 1, with a cat back, Eibach springs and a rear ARB.
I'd have another TBH.
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corsadonk
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Registered: 4th Jul 09
Location: Marlborough, Wiltshire
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Also what about Coupe with GSI bumper?
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frostyD
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Registered: 16th Mar 07
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I love my red one 400hp diff proper coilovers and VXR interior all smiles
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--ToM--
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Registered: 23rd Nov 07
Location: Wirral
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whats done to it to make it 400hp? diff coilovers and a vxr interiour wont add any bhp at all lol
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sand-eel
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Registered: 15th Mar 07
Location: carluke/braidwood--IRNBRULAND
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Its an astra with a powerful engine...definately not a drivers car.
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
Location: Basildon, Essex
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whos is the silver one you posted on facebook that looks spot on
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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marklawton
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Registered: 24th Apr 05
Location: Pensby, Wirral Drives:Golf mk4 GTI
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quote:
Originally posted by --ToM--
whats done to it to make it 400hp? diff coilovers and a vxr interiour wont add any bhp at all lol
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=600515
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--ToM--
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Registered: 23rd Nov 07
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quote:
Originally posted by marklawton
quote:
Originally posted by --ToM--
whats done to it to make it 400hp? diff coilovers and a vxr interiour wont add any bhp at all lol
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=600515
similar to priceys arden blue one big garret jobby lol nice spec though
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Rob R
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Registered: 31st May 03
Location: Kent
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One of these threads every bloody week now.
I'll reply with my usual comment of boring as hell and shit on petrol. Yes I did own one before anyone asks.
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tom130691
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Registered: 13th Sep 08
Location: Daventry
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i think i would have one,
want some thing newer and quicker
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gez bay
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Registered: 14th Feb 08
Location: South Wales drives: Vxr
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they're dull and boring standard.
but a few mod's handling and engine, they're pretty good then.
couple of mates have got them 280hp and 308hp. not shy at all 
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