16V_1600
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Anybody have a Corsa B that has had a little front end bang at some point and has slight panel gaps round the headlights?
Mine has obviously had a lil tap on the front at some point enough to push the slam panel back enough so the headlights dont quite run flush with the bonnet and wing, not by much but enough to annoy me.
Can't be arsed with the huge expense of a slam panel, fitted and painted. So, post pics of your front ends with panel gaps so I can compare. I might just live with it 
[Edited on 12-03-2008 by 16V_1600]
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JohnNI
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when you say its been hit, has it been fixed with GM parts? As pattern parts are often poor fit and take alot of work to look even half decent.
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Ellis
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Not very clear this one, best i have - anyway i've smashed the front end three times lol
Hope it helps
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SportBoy
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mines had a couple of small bumps in the past and the gaps are wank
think its the aftermarket bonnet thats at fault on mine tho as it didnt bend my slampannel . doesnt bother me to much tbh
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Scotty C
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karisma_corsa
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heres mine, ive had a slight bump before i fitted the bumper but im not sure if the bumper isnt fitted well or what,
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Matt L
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mine had the passenger side arch swapped twice due to dents
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16V_1600
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quote:
Originally posted by karisma_corsa
heres mine, ive had a slight bump before i fitted the bumper but im not sure if the bumper isnt fitted well or what,
Mine looks about the same as yours but on both sides. I'll post a pic.
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cesil
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16V_1600
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quote:
Originally posted by NornIronMan
when you say its been hit, has it been fixed with GM parts? As pattern parts are often poor fit and take alot of work to look even half decent.
has a non genuine bumper, and I've replaced the shit copy bonnet with a GM one from a corsa in a scrappy. Couldn't believe the difference in quality! 
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mattfiesta
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never seen a corsa b with good gaps around the headlights tbh
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16V_1600
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Will post some pics tomorrow, aint that bad but I'm fussy
Probs just deal with it, don't wanna spend a fortune on fixing it.
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Simon_16v
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Iv got a gap under the wing. I think the bumper just needs removing and re-ftting as its had an impact with an animal of some sort as the bumper is cracked 
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Mike
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Most of these are barely noticable
Proper job 
Mine'll be staying like that, maybe sort it when it gets resprayed
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Ben G
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can just about see the bonnet not lining up properly here, got a new bonnet now though so sit's perfect 
headlight protectors too
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Scotty C
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My old Sport needed a new bonnet, wing, bumper, headlight, slam pannel and crash bar on the passenger side -
[Edited on 11-03-2008 by Monster]
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16V_1600
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Monster, how much it cost for the slam panel fitting? I presume you had it fitted by a pro bodyshop?
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Scotty C
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I'm unsure mate, as I bought it as it was.
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16V_1600
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As previously said, here's photos of my front end panel gaps. Not too bad when I look at them, not enough to warrant a slam panel anyway.
What do you think?
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deano87
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I've had a bump. And don't have any panel gaps. Was repaired by Zurich certified repairer using GM parts.
The only problem I do have is, that to get the bonnet sitting lower by winding in the rubber grommets, it moves about and squeaks. So it doesn't sit quite right.
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waj27
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mine had front end damage
had to make new holes on the headlight to push it forward
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Graham88
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Does anybody actually manage to get it straight again after a front end smash? 
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waj27
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mines not far off now that i got a GM bonnet + removed the depos which some times dont help as they are after markets
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Graham88
Does anybody actually manage to get it straight again after a front end smash?
Pre-smash (how low is the 'I' badge )
Smash:
Repair:
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Graham88
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The right headlight still has a gap above it though, could just be the picture but still doesn't look right?
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