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MatthewR
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08 Corsa 5 door (baby reasons) only done 9000miles but its a bit plain
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201306297549511/sort/default/usedcars/quantity-of-doors/5/transmission/automatic/maximum-mileage/up_to_10000_miles/price-to/6000/price-from/4000/model/corsa/make/vauxhall/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/page/1/radius/200/postcode/wd197nt?logcode=p

We would like to keep it factory look so maybe these in 15"
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290936371740?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

some light tints on the rear, lower it a touch maybe

Im stuck from then on, all suggestions n help appreciated
Thanks



[Edited on 03-07-2013 by MatthewR]
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Import a big body kit from the US and fit it using only superglue.

Also, remember, the bigger the spoiler, the faster you go!
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good one mate

internet lols for u
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We would like to keep it factory look so maybe these in 15"
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290936371740?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648
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But seriously, try to keep it sort of standard so no big spoilers or vented side skirts etc. Lowering with some nice alloys would look good. Also get the calipers painted so they stand out through the alloys.

Then bits like maybe smoking your lights or getting angel eyes?

EDIT: Also I would probably get 16" alloys, then they will fill the arches better if you lower it.

[Edited on 03-07-2013 by SXIBrad]
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But seriously, try to keep it sort of standard so no big spoilers or vented side skirts etc.


Really? Thought that was where its at
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quote:
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But seriously, try to keep it sort of standard so no big spoilers or vented side skirts etc.


Really? Thought that was where its at




It is if you live across the pond!

[Edited on 03-07-2013 by SXIBrad]
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Give Brad a break, he's new, thinks he's being original here.
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But we don't.
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Brett, nothing is original anymore! Someones been there, done that!

Oh and Brett, this forum has a fair few trolls doesn't it? Not pointing any fingers

[Edited on 03-07-2013 by SXIBrad]
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To O.P

Lower it slightly like you said buy those wheels. Subtle backbox.

From then on id say irmscher bits etc.
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Brett, nothing is original anymore! Someones been there, done that!


We know that. Any Matthew has been around for a while now so also knows this.
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trolls pretending to be normal pretending to be trolls
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quote:
Originally posted by Gary
quote:
Originally posted by SXIBrad
Brett, nothing is original anymore! Someones been there, done that!


We know that. Any Matthew has been around for a while now so also knows this.

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So we have booked the rear window/s to be tinted. Still unsure if we should go for 16s or 15s, bare in mind its not going to be sat on its arse just a subtle drop.
Not a great deal available for the more-door variety tbh so i think maybe an sri look a like might be a god route to go down
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SRi rep.

Go 16's. 15's look too small on a D.
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16's
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Anyone know if its easy enough to swap the lower grill bits to one with foglights in? Seem cheap enough, theyy dont have to be functional just for looks and nice cheap update. Guessing/hoping just a few screws to take them out n put back in??
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Keep it standard. It's a runaround for a reason.

If you start bolting bits to it, you'll end up looking like someone going through. A mid life crisis.
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no ben i mean like upgrades as making a corsa merit look like an sri or gsi. Just so as its not boring boggo standard looking.

Look
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-58-Vauxhall-Corsa-1-4-SXi-5-Door-Hatchback-in-Black-Done-ONLY-36k-/261237156932?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cd2f2ac44

and for my mrs thats not mid life crisis imo
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kind of like what have u have done to your zimma just make it look abit better than standard for her

[Edited on 03-07-2013 by MatthewR]
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These instead of the standard non foglight ones
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOG-LIGHTS-LAMPS-GRILLE-SET-FOR-HOLDEN-VAUXHALL-OPEL-CORSA-D-2007-2011-57-58-59-/150664036304?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Cars+Year%3A2008|Model%3ACorsa&hash=item231446bfd0
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Anyone know about the fitting of the foglight section bits in the ebay link above
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Go in fine. Will need bumper off to screw them to the back. And the grilles are melted on, so will have to remove old grilles and either melt new ones on of glue. Simple enough. Also they will have to be functional for MOT. must work if they are there.
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quote:
Originally posted by MatthewR
no ben i mean like upgrades as making a corsa merit look like an sri or gsi. Just so as its not boring boggo standard looking.

Look
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-58-Vauxhall-Corsa-1-4-SXi-5-Door-Hatchback-in-Black-Done-ONLY-36k-/261237156932?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cd2f2ac44

and for my mrs thats not mid life crisis imo


I get what you mean but I just wouldn't bother. You end up getting attached to the car.

I put those zetec s wheels on the mrs fiesta and ended up taking them off as I was worried she'd kerb them. With her focus, I hqven't touched a thing.

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