Opel Corsa GSi 1992

[Titz]

Hi all, just wanted to present my new car. I've been searching for GSi since forever. Finally found something which is good on construction but some rust in rear arches and some details. I would like some opinions, if this car worth to give it a restoration.

Thanks

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag35/Petrit_Dumnica/DSCN2920_zps6c35025d.jpg

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag35/Petrit_Dumnica/DSCN2921_zps09e82871.jpg

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag35/Petrit_Dumnica/DSCN2922_zpsa0a4c0d4.jpg

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag35/Petrit_Dumnica/DSCN2923_zps1f81ce5a.jpg

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag35/Petrit_Dumnica/DSCN2924_zps74953f4a.jpg

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag35/Petrit_Dumnica/DSCN2925_zps03486506.jpg

Dont like the Corsa B seats though !!!:mad:

[Jack]

Looks good :thumb:

[raf24]

Very nice gsi :)

[John]

Nice! Restore it.

[Simon 1867]

Not bad at all matey. I say go for it, from the pictures it looks like a very good base to start with. Do like the GSI

[paulyb]

needs the small roof spoiler for me , but black GSI's are lovely, good luck with the resto :)

[dc1984]

Very nice mate, plenty of potential.

David.

[Southie]

It looks very tidy indeed, how accessible are parts for GSIs where you are though to restore it?

[Titz]

It looks very tidy indeed, how accessible are parts for GSIs where you are though to restore it?

Hmmm not easy to find. I mean the used stuff, new is not available. But the good part of this story is that I started a restoration earlier but the chassis was toooooooooooo rusty not worth to invest money on that one.

Thank you all ! Update soon !

[Titz]

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag35/Petrit_Dumnica/DSCN2931_zps5c311583.jpg

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag35/Petrit_Dumnica/DSCN2936_zps76cfd7c9.jpg

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag35/Petrit_Dumnica/DSCN2937_zpsfcdf10ab.jpg

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag35/Petrit_Dumnica/DSCN2942_zps58cad671.jpg

I fitted today these KONI adjustable-dumping... need some help. How to adjust them ?

[Titz]

I've found that out

[Graeme]

The rears have to be adjusted off the car

[Titz]

The rears have to be adjusted off the car

I untied the top and got the rubber out from shock made it harder but turned it back around. It was to hard on my country road, too many holes.

Thanks

[Titz]

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag35/Petrit_Dumnica/DSCN1312_zps91de66e1.jpg

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag35/Petrit_Dumnica/DSCN1310_zps7458f0c6.jpg

Got the XE rebuild, coscast polished head, c30xe pistons and all of a bits new except block and cams.

Bought two gearboxes f20 from 4x4 and f16cr.

[nova_niek]

I untied the top and got the rubber out from shock made it harder but turned it back around. It was to hard on my country road, too many holes.

Thanks

Agreed, Koni's can be somewhat unforgiving. Are you running red or yellow Koni's? If yellow then yes, they are harsh. But on smooth road they are quite good. As for adjusting... that's a royal pain in the backside.

[Titz]

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[Titz]

Yellow ones. Series called sport. Now my setup is way better, each one had different setup hahahaha now they are aprox the same.
Can anyone help me about the hubs and shafts. GSi ones, do they fit ? Are they 22 spines ?

[Titz]

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag35/Petrit_Dumnica/2013-02-14125932_zps0885e320.jpg

Missing side skirt :(

New wheels :)

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag35/Petrit_Dumnica/2013-02-14115757_zps6c6d1177.jpg

22mm

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag35/Petrit_Dumnica/DSCN2949_zpsc5f0f436.jpg

completing my new set of brakes

[Nobby]

kool car mate GSIs are always worth a restoration!

[Titz]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/164937_10151588954276195_195446639_n.jpg

[Titz]

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l640/petrit_c20xe/IMG_1456.jpg


http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l640/petrit_c20xe/IMG_1460.jpg



http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l640/petrit_c20xe/IMG_1465.jpg

How does it look ? Opinions ?

Next thing to XE it

[John]

Looks good! Why the need for wheel spacers? and odd colour wheels? :)

[Titz]

Looks good! Why the need for wheel spacers? and odd colour wheels? :)

Spacers because wheels were touching inside, the ET is biggg :( . Wheels need a paint but at the moment no time for Corsa :mad:

[Titz]

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l640/petrit_c20xe/2013-06-02190342.jpg



custom mount

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l640/petrit_c20xe/2013-06-13092024.jpg


BBS e30

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l640/petrit_c20xe/2013-06-16202951.jpg


New tyres T1R

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l640/petrit_c20xe/2013-06-29141141.jpg

Finally XE in

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l640/petrit_c20xe/2013-07-04210434.jpg


This is how it looks now

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l640/petrit_c20xe/IMG_2980.jpg


http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l640/petrit_c20xe/IMG_2981.jpg

[novadave24]

looks really nice :)

[7ova]

clean black mk2 nova's always look good
And the alloys really suit it
Nice work

[Titz]

Thank you

There still much more work to do on the engine bay and the wires are king of messy but soon they will be solved out. Also I need to upgrade brakes.

[Titz]

Engine bay was pretty rough and I didn't make any strengthening to the chassis. This is how it looks now

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l640/petrit_c20xe/IMG_3595.jpg


Also worked on wheels

i bought OZ superturismo bargain 40 euro, with a bit of work they came out really well.

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l640/petrit_c20xe/1468498_10152143592696195_1194565467_n.jpg

to this



http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l640/petrit_c20xe/DSCN3140.jpg

Still on primer

ATS Classic 7" x 13

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l640/petrit_c20xe/DSCN3155.jpg


BBS - I am thinking for light gold center and polished lip


http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l640/petrit_c20xe/DSCN3149.jpg

[istf]

Looks cool! I also like the Lexmauled XE!
What about the white one (http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l640/petrit_c20xe/IMG_1460.jpg)? :)

[Titz]

I sold them and bought the Lexmaul manifold .

[Titz]

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l640/petrit_c20xe/Picture027.jpg


http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l640/petrit_c20xe/Picture022.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l640/petrit_c20xe/Picture037.jpg


White with lots of pearls. Also need a bit of advice. Is it the gsi radiator enough to cool the c20xe and which fan is the best to use ?

Thank you

[jimbob-mcgrew]

check that inlet out lol !

loving the shot of the car that's splattered in mud, good to see it getting used :thumb:

[Will F]

Gsi rad is fine for an xe mate, also fine for a let!

[Titz]

Gsi rad is fine for an xe mate, also fine for a let!

Probably my gsi radiator was blocked with powder stop leak and it wasn't doing the job. I am having hard time shipping the fan to my country since we have postal problems. Is it possible to fit any fan from other cars on gsi radiator ?

Titz

[Will F]

I would go for a slim line 12 inch fan off eBay mate