corsaben58
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Registered: 13th Oct 11
Location: Luton
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Im thinking of getting rid of the redtop soon and go for something a bit newer and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the 1.8 sri? Wanted to know about the handling and performance etc.
also how much do you think i could get for my corsa b redtop once the gearbox is back on and running etc.
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nick_sri
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Registered: 5th May 09
Location: Crewe , Cheshire
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had one for around a year , was an upgrade from a xe corsa and within a week it was boring.standard there not very fast (123bhp) plus points more comfortable easy to drive and reliable
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Chris1.8SRi
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Registered: 7th Nov 11
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Handling is average, speed is nice for a while but gets boring.
far from a comfy ride if lowered
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corsaben58
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hmmm when you lowered it was it coilovers or springs?
also is it ok acceleration wise? im not too bothered about it really i will end up with a z20let engine hopefully but just for the months leading up to it lol
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Chris1.8SRi
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Just springs tbh, Sheffield's road don't help though 
first and second are actually decent when setting off.
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AndyCorsaSport
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Registered: 12th Feb 06
Location: Horsforth, West Yorkshire
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I had one for a year. Nice car tbh, drove nice, was lowered on some B 60mm springs when i got it, was fucking shocking! I replaced for FK coilovers, not the best but was loads comfier.
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AndyCorsaSport
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Registered: 12th Feb 06
Location: Horsforth, West Yorkshire
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Also had the SXi+ half leater in too.
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JordyCarter
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Registered: 14th Mar 10
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Also like these myself. Above looks awsome
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davieslim
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Registered: 15th Sep 08
Location: Glasgow City
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I really like mines, its the first corsa c I've owned after 19 corsa b's and its like night and day, its not as fast as some of my xe's but its better in every way
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AndyCorsaSport
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Registered: 12th Feb 06
Location: Horsforth, West Yorkshire
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I went from 5 b's to that, last B I had was a 135bhp x16 and much prefered the C.
The one above was Cat C too, got it at a steal of a price at the time. I'd happily have another.
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corsaben58
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Registered: 13th Oct 11
Location: Luton
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Wow sounds like there good thing to look into that one above is stunning and I like the interior aswell I just got bored of my b time for something new but something with conversion choices aswell lol 
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nick_sri
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Registered: 5th May 09
Location: Crewe , Cheshire
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think the sri came with 25mm lower springs than other models as well.
i lowered mine 40mm on standard shocks and it wasnt to bad + could actualy drive the car without having to slow down for every bump
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mattant
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Registered: 19th Jun 10
Location: South Yorkshire
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I wouldn't say they were slow, 0-60 in 8 seconds is on par with a Fiesta ST. My Exclusiv came lowered 25mm from factory and I lowered it another 30mm on Eibach springs and the rides OK, you don't have to slow down for speed bumps but that doesn't mean it isn't rock hard.
They're cheap to buy and very cheap to insure too
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andys sxi
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Registered: 19th Jan 06
Location: Chester Drives:Scirocco tdi bluemotion
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i used to like my old 1.8 sri corsa c, they are nice cars to drive, my old one is ment to be going to be for sale soon, they are cheap aswell now
April 08 feature car
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