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  1. 07-07-2008 11:13 #1
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    Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    Been on the scene for a few years now, quietly hiding & working away
    in a lilttle corner, whilst some people like to spend their time
    building w.i.p threads, i spent mine building this......

    Started life as a basic mint condition 1.6i GSi in Mistral Grey, like this...





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    Following the simple but iconic look of the 90's it looked like this.....

    (After full colour change, 2.0i 16v fitted with full overhaul & new parts, sensors, gaskets, etc)












    Tell most people you have a nova & they tend to frown or laugh,
    afterall it's easier gettin rep just owning a vdub (even if it's a shed)
    but where the challenge/fun in that ? (big up chandler's saxo !)

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    After 8k, inspiration from the Opel scene in Europe,
    lots of help from my Brother (DubStyle) & a few good friends;
    (Venom Customs, Kelvin Conversions, RS Transmissions, RS Electroplating & PureKlas) it's it's finally finished

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  3. 07-07-2008 11:18 #2
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    Crikey! Nice & bling under the hood. Looks realkly classy & so simple, 2 colours on the exterior pretty much.

    Did you ever get the running issues sorted with the engine? (while back now)

    Love the Recaros & armrest too. I have some Recaros for mine but it looks like a lot of work to get them in on Nova subframes.
    it's a C20XE not a fookin Redtop FFS
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  4. 07-07-2008 11:23 #3
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    About danm time!
    Been waiting for a thread for ages..
    That looks stunning dude, love the wheels! What about pics of the headlinging? I know its retrimmed in denim?
    Still wanna look in to an arm rest for mine. Engine bay looks great, love allthe chrome.
    Need more pics.
    I'm louder than gods own revolver and twice as shiney.
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    even got a chrome gearbox ? f**k me thats some seiously nice chrome
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    actually just noticed that not all the gearbox is chrome but still thats one nice car ...loving the porsche wheels aswell
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  7. 07-07-2008 11:41 #6
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    Quote Originally Posted by CraigGreen View Post
    Did you ever get the running issues sorted with the engine? (while back now)
    - Yep, all thanks to Ste L

    Quote Originally Posted by Benn View Post
    What about pics of the headlining? I know its retrimmed in denim?
    - Suede
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  8. 07-07-2008 11:44 #7
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    Dude that is beautiful !!
    Absolutely love the rims Saw these on a mk1 astra they look awesome too
    78 Kadett C 2.0 8v turbo
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  9. 07-07-2008 11:57 #8
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    Quote Originally Posted by Aamir View Post
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    - Suede
    Ah well there are the pics...
    I'm louder than gods own revolver and twice as shiney.
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  10. 07-07-2008 12:17 #9
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    Looks superb!

    Where have the speedlines gone?
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    WOW!!
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    hmmmmm sure your not a vw boy???lmao


    fair do's eyes hurtin when saw under bonnet pic, looks awesome fair play
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    Quote Originally Posted by wazpaz View Post
    Looks superb!

    Where have the speedlines gone?
    Winter wheels for my summer only car lmao

    they're for sale mate
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    must say, not a big Nova fan myself, but that looks great!
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    No air filter?
    it's a C20XE not a fookin Redtop FFS
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    wheres this little beaut been hiding, very impressive!
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  17. 07-07-2008 22:03 #16
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    very nice, love it!
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    christ almighty thats tasty, the interior is brilliant.
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    Cracking car; you're well onto a feature with this mate
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    That is one good looking Nova indeed. Whats the interior from? Also those wheels look so good, how much of a ball ache was it to get them to fit?

    More pics please...
    Nearly finished building a C20XE nova...
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    Quote Originally Posted by Pete_58 View Post
    That is one good looking Nova indeed. Whats the interior from? Also those wheels look so good, how much of a ball ache was it to get them to fit?

    More pics please...
    Interior is Ford RS Turbo, custom rear bench (headrests still to go on)

    Wheels fitted using PCD adapters, machined down for clearance, they're skinny with Front & Rear arches rolled. Std. shocks rub against the wheels, so 4 custom made coilovers were ordered from GAZ, they're skinny too
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    nice ride, good to see it finished. looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.

    if it don't scrub...... it ain't low enough!!!
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    I knew you had a hiden talent Aamir, and it was bound to come out one day soona or latta, and yup its brilliant work mate, well done 10/10.. Good one !!!
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    Quote Originally Posted by Aamir View Post

    Wheels fitted using PCD adapters, machined down for clearance, they're skinny with Front & Rear arches rolled. Std. shocks rub against the wheels, so 4 custom made coilovers were ordered from GAZ, they're skinny too
    I was wondering about that, so machined down pcd plates?
    What do you mean shock against hub?
    I'm louder than gods own revolver and twice as shiney.
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    Benn, the std dampers rub against the wheels. Aamir has had narrow coilovers custom made by the sounds of it.
    it's a C20XE not a fookin Redtop FFS
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    Re: Aamir's Opel Corsa-A 16v

    Sorry yeah i wasnt reading that right...
    I'm louder than gods own revolver and twice as shiney.
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