First Corsa Track Car - Page 2

SLICKCORSA · 15-09-2008, 18:48

GOT HOME FROM WORK TONIGHT AND BUILT-UP BIAS PEDAL BOX, AND ORDERED BRAKE FITTING TO FINNISH REAR BEAM.

SLICKCORSA · 16-09-2008, 22:57

Hi People, I Have A Problem I Was Going To Take My Shell Up To Lee @ Fusion For A Welded Cage, But After Talking To A Friend Of The Family A Friend Of The Family Has A New Sparco 16 Point Bolt In Cage I Can Have For £200.00, What Should I Do. If I Buy The Bolt In Cage I Saves Me On Fuel To Yorkshire, Time & Money.

Will The Sparco 16 Point Bolt In Cage Be Up For The Job !!!!!!!!!!!

Rick Draper · 16-09-2008, 23:11

Its actually a 8 point cage if you look at the points it actually mounts to the shell. Good cage though.

SLICKCORSA · 16-09-2008, 23:16

Hi the D Tweeks spec sheet that comes with cage says it a 16 point , i am now going to bed to dream about roll cages NICE. I NEED MORE THAN HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gaz86 · 17-09-2008, 04:22

if it says 16 point then thats what it has, tech drawings dont always have all the points on them as these are usually tacked to the cage during fit and then fully welded on final assembly.

vidas · 17-09-2008, 06:38

Quite a collection of parts mate!

What's with the steering rack? Anything special or a standard Corsa one?

wazpaz · 17-09-2008, 16:13

that cage is a bargain at £200! get it done lad

SLICKCORSA · 17-09-2008, 16:48

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Originally Posted by vidas

quite A Collection Of Parts Mate!

What's With The Steering Rack? Anything Special Or A Standard Corsa One?

I Want A Quick Rack, But £200.00 Of Ebay Is Much So I Am Looking!

wazpaz · 17-09-2008, 16:59

Oh, what is the brake setup like for fitting? i like the idea of getting rid of the servo assistance too.

You fitting i bias bar for adjustment?

Rick Draper · 17-09-2008, 18:31

Send one of the guys breaking corsa's on ebay a email. I got a rack off a corsa fitted with epas for £20 and it is 2.5 turns lock to lock.

vidas · 18-09-2008, 09:10

You mean that standard EPAS rack is only 2.5 turns? When you say EPAS you mean the one with the pump electrically driven or the one which is belt driven?

Totally confused....

NEED... QUICK... RACK...

SLICKCORSA · 18-09-2008, 18:03

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Originally Posted by wazpaz

oh, What Is The Brake Setup Like For Fitting? I Like The Idea Of Getting Rid Of The Servo Assistance Too.

You Fitting I Bias Bar For Adjustment?

The Bias Pedal Box Is Fully Ajustable, Going To Have A Remote In Car, But Also Going To Put A Inline Fluid Ajuster In Back Brake Line, Just Yo Make Things Perfect On The Stopping, Had Loads Of Problems With Cosworth I Built, This Time Getting Write First Time.

vxlgsi · 18-09-2008, 18:12

get a manual rack from a corsa B with epas (late spec) they are manual racks but 2.5 turns LtL they are about £30-40 new from your local motorfactors..

How can you build a cossie that looks so good, yet not realise how poo a corsa will look with those bumpers??

I have a sparco 8 point cage and fitment and quality was very good.

SLICKCORSA · 18-09-2008, 18:37

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Originally Posted by vxlgsi

get A Manual Rack From A Corsa B With Epas (late Spec) They Are Manual Racks But 2.5 Turns Ltl They Are About £30-40 New From Your Local Motorfactors..

How Can You Build A Cossie That Looks So Good, Yet Not Realise How Poo A Corsa Will Look With Those Bumpers??

I Have A Sparco 8 Point Cage And Fitment And Quality Was Very Good.

If The Bumper Dont Look Correct, When I Have Trial Fitted Them I Will Remove, The Car Is For Track Use Only And Are Having The Bumpers On Quick Release Fitting So I May Have Two Front Bumpers.

SLICKCORSA · 21-09-2008, 15:19

Hi Everyone, Put 360 Bumpers & Archs On Ebay Today £80.00 No Reserve. Going To Put Standard Bumpers And Archs Back On.

Rick Draper · 21-09-2008, 15:24

Good call.

vxlgsi · 21-09-2008, 19:34

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Originally Posted by Rick Draper

Send one of the guys breaking corsa's on ebay a email. I got a rack off a corsa fitted with epas for £20 and it is 2.5 turns lock to lock.

I checked this out and the racks are listed as 3.5 turns?

any idea what model yours came from?

wazpaz · 27-09-2008, 17:07

You fited the brake bias pedal box yet? any pics?

SLICKCORSA · 27-09-2008, 19:00

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Originally Posted by wazpaz

you Fited The Brake Bias Pedal Box Yet? Any Pics?

Not Getting Shell Back Until Next Week Then Its Roll Cage Time, Will Temp Fit Get Photo For You To See Set-up

wazpaz · 27-09-2008, 19:09

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Originally Posted by SLICKCORSA

Not Getting Shell Back Until Next Week Then Its Roll Cage Time, Will Temp Fit Get Photo For You To See Set-up

SLICKCORSA · 28-09-2008, 14:10

Stripped Doors Today And Cut Out Unwanted Steel.

Shell, Gearbox, Head And Throttle Bodies Should Be Back Next week, So I Can Start On Cage.

Also Cleaned Out Garage Ready For Shell

Sold 360 Bumpers And Got A Set Of Standard Bumpers.

SLICKCORSA · 09-10-2008, 18:40

Hi everyone, small up date as still waiting for shell and head. I am picking up throttle bodies tomorrow.

While I have being waiting for parts I have added a few bits to engine and wrapped manifold think it looks good, to be honest its my second go as the first roll of material I bought was like rope twisted together.

Will post photos of throttle bodies tomorrow for your comments

Also has anyone got photo of timing pullys etc fitted as cant rember how it goes.

OHC · 09-10-2008, 18:51

i aint that keen on fords but that cossie is damn juicy, love this restoration section, will be watching this corsa build

vxlgsi · 10-10-2008, 12:46

this any help..... also you really should put a lightweight flywheel on there.

SLICKCORSA · 10-10-2008, 19:09

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Originally Posted by vxlgsi

this any help..... also you really should put a lightweight flywheel on there.

Does a lightweight flywheel make a lot of difference