First Corsa Track Car - Page 3

SLICKCORSA · 11-10-2008, 18:02

Well got throttle bodies back yesterday after machine shop spaced them out, they look really good. Had the standard throttle sensor fitted looks like it a factroy fit. Just need a custom fuel rail making and a vacum block. What air filter would be best to use on these, or should i use no air filter and fit ram pipes?

Sorted out what goodridge hose fitting i had today, just need a few small bits for project.

Started on breather system, does anyone know if you take a outlet of the block anywhere as on my cosworth has a block breather also.

Steve! · 11-10-2008, 19:09

Light flywheel makes a hell of a difference!!

Gaz86 · 12-10-2008, 00:14

especially to vxlgsis bank balance

vxlgsi · 12-10-2008, 20:37

Throttle bodys look spot on, did they have to mod the linkage too?

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Originally Posted by GBE86

especially to vxlgsis bank balance

SLICKCORSA · 12-10-2008, 21:08

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Originally Posted by vxlgsi

Throttle bodys look spot on, did they have to mod the linkage too?

just made each one a bit longer, they only cost to build 300.00

SLICKCORSA · 12-10-2008, 21:09

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Originally Posted by leigh 2.0 16v

how mcuh money have u chucked at this looks amazin so far done properly

to date i have spent with buying the car 3k

SLICKCORSA · 14-10-2008, 18:25

Hi everyone, i have being buying a few bits from the states latley but to today i got my remote oil filter, i paid 49.00 USD for it. I am well happy with it.

Novaload_Nick · 14-10-2008, 18:53

nice project! some interesting parts being used.

SLICKCORSA · 19-10-2008, 17:10

hi everyone done a few bits today

1. Sorted out breather system on rocker cover
2. Built up single wiper set-up
3. Started to build-up rear beam brake lines but -4 fitting are for fuel/vacuum line not brake so ordered new fitting, but using -4 fuel/vacuum line fitting on vacuum set-up
4.Made some carbon fiber wing vents, going to have rocker cover breathering to a header tank, then header tank braathing to wings where indicators go.
5.Finished off lightening doors.

Things may be a bit slow for the next few weeks as i am moving

comments needed

The Simps · 19-10-2008, 19:09

Great project this mate. I live up near riverside in norwich and would love to come take a nosey round this sometime, especially seeing as I'm fitting bike carbs too mine too. PM me your contact details.

Simps.

LeHICK · 19-10-2008, 21:15

Them parts look lush and its gonna sound mental with them carbs!

allan_d_1 · 20-10-2008, 14:16

Not the usual track car build, Should be one of the cleanest about!! Well done!

Dinoman · 01-11-2008, 14:53

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Originally Posted by SLICKCORSA

Well got throttle bodies back yesterday after machine shop spaced them out, they look really good. Had the standard throttle sensor fitted looks like it a factroy fit. Just need a custom fuel rail making and a vacum block. What air filter would be best to use on these, or should i use no air filter and fit ram pipes?

Sorted out what goodridge hose fitting i had today, just need a few small bits for project.

Started on breather system, does anyone know if you take a outlet of the block anywhere as on my cosworth has a block breather also.

Hi Lovely looking job and great attention to detail, all I will say is try and supply your Throttle Bodies with the coldest air you can, so definately not from under the bonnet as that will be very hot from rad and exhaust etc and loose you lots of BHP, I hope that helps, Regards DM

SLICKCORSA · 30-11-2008, 16:58

Hi people, I got moved over the last last couple of weeks and got my new home workshop up and running, a few updates got shell back from welders not done a bad job just a few small bits to finnish, like remove bulkhead and seat runners etc.

Got a few more bits of hose from States

I have also finnished rear beam brake hoses & stud conversion, picking up throttle bodies next friday where i have had a custom fuel rail & vacuum mainfold made.

comments needed.

callymat · 30-11-2008, 17:45

some top work there

neo1 · 30-11-2008, 18:52

Must admit your attension to detail is great, the only thing that would worry me is the damage it might inccur whilst out there on such a painstakingly intensive rebuild could all be a lot of work for nothing, or do you intend on just keeping it mint and do the odd trackay...
Theony reason i mention this is my mate had a minty mint scooby RB5 when they were nearly new, and did the odd trackday in his concourse car and rolled it at cranner curves second time out uninsured and a loss of nearly 20k ouch...

mcewanslager2k2 · 30-11-2008, 18:59

This is quality! I love the old Cossie's great cars. Few questions
1. Where you get your manifold wrap? I got sum n it was crap. lol
2. Where you get the rocker cover powder-blasted? How much?

Keep it up
Andy Mc

SLICKCORSA · 30-11-2008, 19:14

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Originally Posted by neo1

Must admit your attension to detail is great, the only thing that would worry me is the damage it might inccur whilst out there on such a painstakingly intensive rebuild could all be a lot of work for nothing, or do you intend on just keeping it mint and do the odd trackay...
Theony reason i mention this is my mate had a minty mint scooby RB5 when they were nearly new, and did the odd trackday in his concourse car and rolled it at cranner curves second time out uninsured and a loss of nearly 20k ouch...

Thats why i am building it i had nearly 30k in that cossy everytime i went out in it i was thinking what if. With this i will have approx 7k in it if what if happens its a new shell + 2k. The trouble with me is i like everything clean, so if i have a problem its so much easier to see and do.

SLICKCORSA · 30-11-2008, 19:22

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Originally Posted by mcewanslager2k2

This is quality! I love the old Cossie's great cars. Few questions
1. Where you get your manifold wrap? I got sum n it was crap. lol
2. Where you get the rocker cover powder-blasted? How much?

Keep it up
Andy Mc

Hi i got mainfold wrap off ebay link below, the rocker cover got done at the people below they do all lotus stuff first class company it cost me approx £20.00 as i had loads off stuff done hope this helps.

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/flamebarrier

Colorcote (Norfolk) Ltd
6, Potash Lane,
Hethel,
Norwich,
Norfolk
NR14 8EY
Tel: 01953 607789

Cle · 30-11-2008, 21:09

This is going to be one reallllly cool corsa

forestfighter · 30-11-2008, 21:53

Awesome progress mate. I'm loving the attention to detail with the powder coating. Going to be one tidy little machine!

Keep up the good work!

Rick Draper · 30-11-2008, 21:53

Can i ask if it took much hunting to find somewhere to blast your shell?

SLICKCORSA · 30-11-2008, 23:22

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Originally Posted by Rick Draper

Can i ask if it took much hunting to find somewhere to blast your shell?

Got a company in Derham Norfolk to do it for 200.00 cash if you need the name and tel let mw know, if you just go on to yell.com and type in blasting and powder coating in your area or truck trailer blasting and painting.

Hope this helps! your corsa is taking good shape hope to see on the track next year

The Simps · 01-12-2008, 17:58

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Originally Posted by SLICKCORSA

Got a company in Derham Norfolk to do it for 200.00 cash if you need the name and tel let mw know, if you just go on to yell.com and type in blasting and powder coating in your area or truck trailer blasting and painting.

Thats very handy to know!

I'll give you a bell soon mate when I get some freetime.