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redrallye

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Been helping a mate build a C20LET Corsa B over the last year and have grown quite found of Vauxhalls recently Unsure


The old stool vauxhalls were great. Still miss my nova. Once this is up and running though I'm sure I won't Laugh


Id love a beige nova saloon with a cheeky 'let lump in it


Uber stealth Cool

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Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 04:00
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This should be awesome when its done! My old man had a B plate mkII GTE when I was little, he still bangs on about it now 20 odd years on. I can see that being me with 306's LOL

O/T but my missus's cousins other half has a Cavalier Caliber (sp?) we went round for tea the other night and I was introduced.... awesome old skool beast from same era as this Smile

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Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 05:59
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This should be awesome when its done! My old man had a B plate mkII GTE when I was little, he still bangs on about it now 20 odd years on. I can see that being me with 306's LOL

O/T but my missus's cousins other half has a Cavalier Caliber (sp?) we went round for tea the other night and I was introduced.... awesome old skool beast from same era as this Smile


He had either a Cavalier or a Calibra, they didnt do a Vavalier Calibra LOL

The did 4WD, 6 speed, turbo versions of both though and that's the same running gear as mine, without the 4WD Cool

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Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 18:04
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Ed, This:

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Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 18:09
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redrallye wrote:
walker_texasranger wrote:
This should be awesome when its done! My old man had a B plate mkII GTE when I was little, he still bangs on about it now 20 odd years on. I can see that being me with 306's LOL

O/T but my missus's cousins other half has a Cavalier Caliber (sp?) we went round for tea the other night and I was introduced.... awesome old skool beast from same era as this Smile


He had either a Cavalier or a Calibra, they didnt do a Vavalier Calibra LOL

The did 4WD, 6 speed, turbo versions of both though and that's the same running gear as mine, without the 4WD Cool


I think you will find they did!


btw your car is VERY easy to love!!

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Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 18:13
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lol beaten to it

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With the 306 Rallye the goal wasn't to make a purer or more focussed car. It was to make a cheaper car, and then cynically use Peugeot's motorsport heritage to make it appeal to enthusiasts.
Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 18:13
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IIRC they were a C20XE as standard but they only made about 500 of them most of them are on a 1988 E plate

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With the 306 Rallye the goal wasn't to make a purer or more focussed car. It was to make a cheaper car, and then cynically use Peugeot's motorsport heritage to make it appeal to enthusiasts.
Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 18:15
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Fuck me I never knew that! You learn something new every day...

Cheers Thumbs up

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There are some really gash drop top versions too.

Sorry Ed, but I can't get over it being a mk2. They were soooo very shit as standard cars, even with the coscast valver in. I'm sure yours will go like stink but it should be a mk1 shell Wink

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Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 18:33
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Mk2s were not shit as standard lol

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Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 20:33
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There are some really gash drop top versions too.

Sorry Ed, but I can't get over it being a mk2. They were soooo very shit as standard cars, even with the coscast valver in. I'm sure yours will go like stink but it should be a mk1 shell Wink


LOL

Each to their own but the GTEs were not 'shit' by any means. Standard suspension wasn't brilliant but that was easily changed and then they were very good cars, IMO of course Wink

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Mk2s were not shit as standard lol


Yes they were trust me. I am more than old enough to know this and to have driven plenty ok? LOL

My point exactly Ed, unless you did something half decent to the suspension then they really didn't handle. How they got it so wrong after the sublime handling on the mk1 i'll never know. Then again they followed with the mk3, another level of shitness all over again. Laugh my ass off

Basically back in the day you took a mk1 GTE, and put in a valver or turbo engine and brakes. Group A coilovers and jobs a good 'un. If you were really lucky you could find a proper works shell, but I've only ever seen one of those. Had a 300BHp 6 speed but still FWD. Altered my perception of reality a bit at the time. Jesus it was quick! Smile

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Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 21:58
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Post #63
More pics from today for your amusement/interest:

Lights and oil cooler fitted



And intercooler, bit tight for space behind there

Bumper fits after some modifications with a hacksaw Whistle

All fits together in the end




Am now unsure about the quads, may leave the standard lights in.....

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I just creamed my topmans! Absolutely loving this.......old school Vaux's Love

Well done fella it looks fantastic, a red top would be fast enough........but it's turbo'd Big grin Big grin Big grin
Always wanted to own a Cavalier GSI 2000 16V too LOL

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Posted 15th Mar 2011 at 01:58
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I think I'd keep the quad lights Ed. I think it makes it look a little moodier!
Maybe paint the wheels and light surrounds black also?? Maybe someone could photoshop it for you. I know looks aren't what you're after so just a suggestionSmile

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Posted 15th Mar 2011 at 02:23
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Might consider it at a later date, cosmetics aren't really a priority at the mo. The inside of the car is red after all LOL

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I've just rubbed my laptop screen..........when it's actually you're car that's dirty Laugh

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Posted 15th Mar 2011 at 02:37
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Post #68
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I've just rubbed my laptop screen..........when it's actually you're car that's dirty Laugh


Laugh my ass off

Yeah, been in a dusty garage for a very long time. When It's all finished it'll get a nice polish and touch up some of the imperfections on the bodywork.

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not sure on the quadsHmm but good to see some progress.

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Posted 15th Mar 2011 at 02:57
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Is that Neil Adams old shell? Recognise the arches.

Are you on MIG or Vauxsport?
Posted 15th Mar 2011 at 03:01
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Is that Neil Adams old shell? Recognise the arches.

Are you on MIG or Vauxsport?


I'm on migweb. Can't remember his name, but the guy I got it from, his username is chaps and he's from Preston.

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Just getting better and better Love
Posted 15th Mar 2011 at 04:29
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Fair enough, his was originally purple pearl? Get on vauxsport too. Really good advice particularly on tuning. What spec engine are you going for?


redrallye wrote:
mark t wrote:
Is that Neil Adams old shell? Recognise the arches.

Are you on MIG or Vauxsport?


I'm on migweb. Can't remember his name, but the guy I got it from, his username is chaps and he's from Preston.
Posted 15th Mar 2011 at 12:33
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mark t wrote:
Fair enough, his was originally purple pearl? Get on vauxsport too. Really good advice particularly on tuning. What spec engine are you going for?


redrallye wrote:
mark t wrote:
Is that Neil Adams old shell? Recognise the arches.

Are you on MIG or Vauxsport?


I'm on migweb. Can't remember his name, but the guy I got it from, his username is chaps and he's from Preston.


Dont think its his then, as the guy I bought it off had done tarmac rallying in it, its originally an 8v shell, not a 16v. For some reason when he sprayed it white he only did the outside Roll eyes

The ECU already has an EVO 5 chip in it. Gonna aim for ~270bhp and 270lb/ft of torque as it is a trackcar, not a drag car so it needs to be useable power. Getting it set up on an HKS boost controller too so will have 3 settings on it dependant on circuit and weather. Has a Quaiffe LSD on it and will be running R888s, Koni suspension and V6 Vectra brakes. Car itself shouldn't weigh much more than 800kgs so it should be a bit of a rocket ship Superman

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Posted 15th Mar 2011 at 18:33
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Good spec there mate. Dont be too tempted to chase power with track cars. Costs never seem to outweigh the benifits.

I had a xe'd nova on tb's with a quaife box and diff. Proper little wepon. Had to sell up as something practicle was required lol
Posted 16th Mar 2011 at 04:06
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