Building a Corsa C C20XE 1600cc Rally Car

[srs1]

you could even pm bigruss.

he might know of some when he rallies.

[fearless]

if i get time to have a look at the new brighton prom rally this week end and there are a few or even one there. i'll get as many pics as pos for you.

I'm servicing for my mates orange astra (the one in the first link !)at the prom on Saturday - Come over and say Hi !!

It may be it's last outing before some of the bits are taken off for the corsa

Dave

[fearless]

Got two words for you though : Driveshaft Breakers! ::

**** Breaks out into a sweat ****

????? Why? What engine's have they ran, spec of shafts etc - We've not had any breakages in the astra YET (reaches out and touches wood !!! ) - which is donating its running gear - whats the reason for breakages in the corsa ??


Have you any picture/info on the one you have helped build ?

Cheers


Dave

[fearless]

:o

Couldn't you look at some old rally entrant lists & try contacting some of the privateer teams, I bet they would be more helpful than the works boys. I'm sure there were loads of these run privately & still are.

Mart

Hi Martin

Unfortunatley - Not many of these Ex works Corsa's have made it to Clubman Rallying yet !!! - Just too expensive !!! (Cost over 70K new!!)


Due to the shell being modified to works spec - a lot of the mods only allow works stuff to be fitted ?????? -

Take for example the rear suspension/beam

Standard Corsa C's run a similar setup to a nova - solid rear beam

However the works Corsa's ran independant rear suspension

So our shell has a mountings for the rear beam like this - 3 bolts either side



And needs to mount this works spec rear beam







So without modifiying the shell back to original spec (A step backwards in terms of handling) things start getting expensive

eg

B23-E1029 SWING ARM LH ASSY ?1682.06 (complete left hand swing arm assembly including bearings/fixings etc.)

23-E1037\5 SWING ARM LH ?1360.98 (swing arm only)

B23-E1030 SWING ARM RH ASSY ?1682.06

23-E1038\5 SWING ARM RH ?1360.98

B23-E1031 SUBFRAME BEAM INDEP MTG ?674.07 (complete assembly including rollcentre spacers/bolts etc.)


All Plus VAT

!!!
And thats just for the rear beam and 2 swinging arms - doesn't include suspension or brakes !!!!!

Your looking at about 12 grand for the rear suspension/brakes !!!!!



I've managed to contact 2 teams that ran them in the Junior WRC - just a matter of negotiating a deal for some of their spares packages ??????




Cheers for the comments so far - I'll keep you all informed


Dave

[starkmotorsport]

Dave

One "C" Ive seen out competing has broken a short shaft everytime its been out on tarmac. Engine is a redtop with TB's, exact spec is unknown.

As for the one Ive helped with, its sitting in a workshop as the driver has been given a drive in a Escort Cossie, so this "C" is 90% built and just sitting idle. The owner has a library of photos, can ask about getting some, but hes a bit secretive.

Another friend has just recieved one from Walden and promptly blew the engine up on the Jim Clark a few weekends ago. Should be rebuilt for the Manx at the end of the month though.

[MARTIN KELSON]

So this is whot your upto then is it mate.
Thought you were concentrateing on your own little project now?
Might look nice with some little stumpy mirrors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers

[njc11]

So this is whot your upto then is it mate.
Thought you were concentrateing on your own little project now?
Might look nice with some little stumpy mirrors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers

::

eerrrmm.... and not forgetting my service Dave!!

Cheers

Nick

[MARTIN KELSON]

You get some stick dont ya Dave!!

[fearless]

eerrrmm.... and not forgetting my service Dave!!

Cheers

Nick

Errr - yes I had forgot that one - Saturdays looking a good possibility - speak to you before then !!


Dave

[njc11]

eerrrmm.... and not forgetting my service Dave!!

Cheers

Nick

Errr - yes I had forgot that one - Saturdays looking a good possibility - speak to you before then !!


Dave

Dave,

No probs mate, just keep me posted!!

Cheers

Nick