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DJ_SmokeyJoe
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   12th Nov 08 at 21:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Hello everyone. I've just bought my first car, its a Black 1.2 16V SXi Corsa B. It had just had an MOT, so I knew it was at least safe - so I bought it, its the exact car I wanted...



There it is lol. Decided to wash it...



I then decided that I will be de-badging it completely, I have some plans for it but I have a cash flow situation and will be starting with the cheaper things...



Just another pic of it sitting next to my mates XR3 wannabe lookalike RST Escort "Bonus" from 1991! It is a pile of shite...

Then I started with the De-Badging. I just used a hairdryer to soften up the adhesive and then pull the badges off slowly by hand. It took ages to get rid of all the adhesive but I got there in the end...



Soap, and a scrub and then...





Can even see my reflection in the paintwork ...

Next on the list is the de-badged grill I've got...

What are your thoughts/opinions?

Thanks, Joe.

[Edited on 06-12-2008 by DJ_SmokeyJoe]
pow
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12th Nov 08 at 21:49   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Woah image size buddy!

Looks tidy though
DJ_SmokeyJoe
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12th Nov 08 at 22:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Yeah, sorry, they came out massive!

Will sort that next time!

Thanks, Joe.
adz_gsi
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13th Nov 08 at 17:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

nice motor m8 what plans
DJ_SmokeyJoe
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17th Nov 08 at 14:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Thanks mate.

Just wanna get it looking nice, smooth, subtle and clean if you know what I mean. I'm going to finish De-Badging the back, remove all the other stickers and stuff then have a go at DIY depos on my lights I think.

I've just fitted a De-Badged grille:



Wanna re-spray my window wipers as they are knackered and look shite. Get some Euro style plates, lower it 40mm on either softstars or speedlines 16ers and keep going bit by bit if you get me lol...

I'm a DJ and need a nice soundsystem so i've fitted a big battery and just ordered some JL Audio VR coaxials...

Anything else to consider?

Thanks, Joe.
l15ter
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17th Nov 08 at 14:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

looks very nice for a first car mate, take your time with it, it will look great in the end
DJ_SmokeyJoe
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17th Nov 08 at 14:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Thanks, I am planning on keeping it for a long time. My uncle was a Vauxhall mechanic for 5 years and is confident on doing a C20XE conversion at some point. In fact, he was the one who suggested it!!

- Joe.
sampayne21
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17th Nov 08 at 16:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Black corsa's are
Adam-D
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17th Nov 08 at 16:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

i want it, i really do

if you dont want it, let me know a price
DJ_SmokeyJoe
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17th Nov 08 at 17:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Thanks for your comments people!

Yeah, just getting the little things done first, then its onto the interior & sound system, then the wheels, colour coding etc...
DJ_SmokeyJoe
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6th Dec 08 at 21:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Unfortunately my project came to a rather scary standstill last night...



I am 100% okay, the corsa is 100% written off.

I hope to be back soon with another corsa (and some clean boxers) very soon...
sand-eel
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J200RSA
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6th Dec 08 at 22:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

how the hell did you manage that?
Charlton
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6th Dec 08 at 22:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

what the how the
Adam-D
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6th Dec 08 at 22:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

bastard.

i honestly wanted that car.

as long as your ok like but damm.....
Wrighty
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7th Dec 08 at 00:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

black corsa sxi's are cursed, mine went the same way
Sly boogie :D
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As already said, how the **** did you manage that lol!
adz_gsi
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ooops least your ok m8
like they say cars are replacable people aren't
J200RSA
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7th Dec 08 at 19:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by Wrighty
black corsa sxi's are cursed, mine went the same way


that still in the barn jonboy?

 
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