saj_123
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Registered: 6th Jan 09
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I drive a Corsa 1.0 12v v reg. My friend drives a 1.2 Sxi 05 Plate. He beats me every time when we go somewhere and i wanted to know of any good and cheap ways of increasing the speed of my car.
I dont really want to change the engine, currently everything on the car is standard. I just want to be able to give him a good run for his money. Thanks.
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Menace187
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Registered: 4th Feb 09
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Iv gt a 1.0 to mate n ma mates 1.2 corsa c beats me but change ur air filter to at least make it sound quicker and fatter tyres to take im round corners
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AcidK1
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i think its the sxi thats gettin you, my brother had a 1.4 sri and it wiped the floor with my 1.4 16v. ebay have a chip for the ecu i think for bout £10 increase bhp by 15 and increase 0-60...
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swill_omnibus
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Registered: 12th Dec 07
Location: : S. wales Drives: Dodge Caliber
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Strip the car? ie rear seats, door trim etc?
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lwigmore
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Registered: 18th Nov 07
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well you mentioned you drive a 12v so thats probably why your slower than 1.2 sxi 
best option: get a bigger engine as theres no point in upgrading parts on the 1.0 mate
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swill_omnibus
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quote:
Originally posted by lwigmore
well you mentioned you drive a 12v so thats probably why your slower than 1.2 sxi
best option: get a bigger engine as theres no point in upgrading parts on the 1.0 mate
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vxmechanic
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there aint much performance wise your gonna do like lwigmore said best to do a engine transplant, them chips are pony in my eye's, go for a 1.4 8valve lump i got one in my corsa and it pulls away from my mates 1.6 16v up untill bout 3rd gear and i only have a deristricted air box and a manifold 
or even a 1.2 8v and strip the rear out and decent suspension and wheels and tyres.
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N3CRO
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quote:
Originally posted by AcidK1
ebay have a chip for the ecu i think for bout £10 increase bhp by 15 and increase 0-60...
 Don't be stupid! Them chips will fuck ya engine right up!
In answer to ur question, there are no parts you can buy for the 12v engine, trust me I know as I drive a 12v myself.
[Edited on 16-02-2009 by TheNobleOne]
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lwigmore
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Registered: 18th Nov 07
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quote:
Originally posted by vxmechanic
there aint much performance wise your gonna do like lwigmore said best to do a engine transplant, them chips are pony in my eye's, go for a 1.4 8valve lump i got one in my corsa and it pulls away from my mates 1.6 16v up untill bout 3rd gear and i only have a deristricted air box and a manifold
or even a 1.2 8v and strip the rear out and decent suspension and wheels and tyres.
exactly what this fella has said
this is your best option to be honest
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saj_123
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Registered: 6th Jan 09
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quote:
Originally posted by AcidK1
i think its the sxi thats gettin you, my brother had a 1.4 sri and it wiped the floor with my 1.4 16v. ebay have a chip for the ecu i think for bout £10 increase bhp by 15 and increase 0-60...
I agree with the first part, he used to have a 1.2 Fiat Punto and i used to beat him everytime. Thanks for everyones advice. Took the air filter just now and it looks like it has seen better days. Car is much quicker now without one on.
[Edited on 17-02-2009 by saj_123]
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