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1995 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v

ianw Part of things Posts: 190	1995 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v ianw @ianw
	Sept 4, 2017 8:49:42 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Went to a local Cars and Coffee yesterday and someone took a nice picture of the car as I was leaving. The only outing for the GSi this year now will be for a small bit of welding later this month and then the MOT. After that it will be in the garage and I can crack on with a few jobs that I have planned for this winter.
	Last Edit: Sept 4, 2017 8:50:11 GMT by ianw

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stefan1971 North West Posts: 1,030	1995 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v stefan1971 @stefan1971
	Sept 4, 2017 9:42:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looks mint mate.


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ianw Part of things Posts: 190	1995 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v ianw @ianw
	Sept 18, 2017 9:04:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hoping to give the GSi a bit more poke over the winter, bought myself a Mantzel powerbox / inlet. Various powerboxes are available but the Mantzel seems to give the best gains with the fewest problems. All being well, gains of 15bhp - 20bhp can be had! Will be cleaned up and powdercoated in colour (unsure what colour yet) before it is fitted


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astranaut Posted a lot Posts: 2,183	1995 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v astranaut @astranaut
	Sept 18, 2017 9:13:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sept 18, 2017 9:04:05 GMT ianw said: Hoping to give the GSi a bit more poke over the winter, bought myself a Mantzel powerbox / inlet. Various powerboxes are available but the Mantzel seems to give the best gains with the fewest problems. All being well, gains of 15bhp - 20bhp can be had! Will be cleaned up and powdercoated in colour (unsure what colour yet) before it is fitted Very nice, I'll be looking for one of these when I get the 1.6 16v in my Astra. Sick of people asking why that and not a redtop/Saab lump, as you've probably found out they're awesome little engines


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düdo Part of things wide as house Posts: 770	1995 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v düdo @dudo
	Sept 18, 2017 9:20:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I'm breaking my Corsa at the moment so if you want an Evil Audi/Hannibal face? I'll understand if you pass. Looks mint.


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ianw Part of things Posts: 190	1995 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v ianw @ianw
	Sept 18, 2017 10:12:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sept 18, 2017 9:20:07 GMT düdo said: I'm breaking my Corsa at the moment so if you want an Evil Audi/Hannibal face? I'll understand if you pass. Looks mint. Thanks for the offer but I will pass
	Last Edit: Sept 18, 2017 10:13:01 GMT by ianw

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ianw Part of things Posts: 190	1995 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v ianw @ianw
	Nov 6, 2017 8:06:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Tidying up of the Mantzel powerbox is nearly complete. Painted in VHT wrinkle paint, pretty easy to use and I do like the finish, quite unusual and the fact that it hides all the imperfections in the metal is a nice bonus Planning on removing the paint from the lettering and polishing up.


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ianw Part of things Posts: 190	1995 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v ianw @ianw
	Mar 4, 2018 18:53:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Decided on the coldest week of the year to get busy in the garage fitting the powerbox, so far so good. Almost done, waiting on some vac hose to come this week and then hopefully it will be running, also have a short shift to fit, had one on my old one and it really improves gear change feel. Want this MOT'd and back on the road by the end of the month.


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ianw Part of things Posts: 190	1995 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v ianw @ianw
	Mar 25, 2018 22:19:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Finished the powerbox install last week and gave it a short run yesterday to confirm everything is ok, all seemed fine so ready for the MOT on Tuesday. It's not been out the garage since October and it's not the cleanest of areas so it was nice to get it out and give it a clean, comes up well. Wheels have been refurbished and just waiting on replacement badges for the centre caps and they will be back on. Once it's MOT'd i'll be fitting quick shift and a 4-2-1 manifold.


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ianw Part of things Posts: 190	1995 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v ianw @ianw
	Mar 27, 2018 17:33:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	MOT passed today so I'll tax it on the first then I can be out and about in it. The Mantzel inlet certainly seems to open up the throttle nicely, just keeps pulling now


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Tabasco Part of things Posts: 38	1995 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v Tabasco @tabasco
	Mar 30, 2018 17:25:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Beautiful example that bud! Do love a good GSi and it's great to see one in this condition - speedlines are a classic touch as well. Great news on the MOT pass also, unfortunately I can't say the same for my B....was scrapped yesterday be good to see this at a future show!


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ianw Part of things Posts: 190	1995 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v ianw @ianw
	Mar 31, 2018 12:14:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Mar 30, 2018 17:25:44 GMT Tabasco said: Beautiful example that bud! Do love a good GSi and it's great to see one in this condition - speedlines are a classic touch as well. Great news on the MOT pass also, unfortunately I can't say the same for my B....was scrapped yesterday be good to see this at a future show! Thanks mate 😀. Shame about your b, sadly rust is always an ongoing problem for a Corsa owner 😬 I'll be doing a few shows this year hopefully.


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ianw Part of things Posts: 190	1995 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v ianw @ianw
	Apr 7, 2018 20:41:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Taxed and been out for it's first proper drive of the year. Runs very well with the inlet upgrade, looking forward to getting on with the 421 mani fitting.


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ianw Part of things Posts: 190	1995 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v ianw @ianw
	May 12, 2018 19:00:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Taking a run up to the Total Retro show in this tomorrow, not done much recently other than drive it! It some interior tidying coming up in the next few weeks but other than that just enjoying it.
	Last Edit: May 12, 2018 19:02:49 GMT by ianw

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ianw Part of things Posts: 190	1995 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v ianw @ianw
	May 12, 2018 19:47:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Images didn't add from my phone before so a couple of pictures from today when I washed the dust off..


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rblote Posted a lot Posts: 2,074	1995 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v rblote @rblote
	May 13, 2018 5:58:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	You got yourself one very clean car mate. I think you got it spot on. Cheers


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adi Posted a lot Posts: 1,426	1995 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v adi @adrian1987
	May 13, 2018 8:42:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I’ve never been a big corsa lover, but I did once own an early 8v SRi and I remember it was a right laugh. These used to be everywhere for £500, you just don’t see them anymore. Keep up the good work and nice to see a fairly original looking one


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ianw Part of things Posts: 190	1995 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v ianw @ianw
	Jun 3, 2018 17:13:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Done a couple of shows this month, been great to have it out and about Started off at a very sunny Total Retro in Kendal earlier this month: After this I fitted my 4-2-1 manifold which allowed me to remove some of the excess bits and bobs no longer required which helps clean the bay up and simplify things, took the opportunity to clean up the bay while I was there: Was at Tatton Park classic show yesterday, a great day out and only a shame the weather wasn't fantastic but didn't let it put us off! I'm hoping to get it in for a bit of welding shortly that I picked up on it requiring while working on it and my new seats should be finished and ready to bolt in within the next few weeks. Will probably give it to my mates garage to redo the exhaust fitment on it as it has a blow or two now, had to pull and twist all joins when I fitted the new manifold and I can't seem to get it air tight while lying on my back with the car on axle stands!


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ianw Part of things Posts: 190	1995 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v ianw @ianw
	Jul 2, 2018 21:17:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Something that has been in progress for a few months, went to see a local trimmer about fixing my bolster on my drivers seat, got a price and had a date for it to go in then we got talking cars and plans etc, the conversation took an interesting turn and now, a couple of months later I have these Absolutely love them, something I have wanted to do for a long time but never really followed the dream through, really glad I now have!
	Last Edit: Jul 2, 2018 21:21:12 GMT by ianw

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novamadash Part of things Posts: 315	1995 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v novamadash @novamadash
	Jul 2, 2018 21:23:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Seats look great nice car!


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