Ben™ Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 I'm pretty sure I'm going to be hated for asking this But has anyone on this forum owned either a c20xe or c20let nova/cora b?Do they live upto the expectations for power? Do they break down every other day?Just any information is appreciated,Regards,Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jase Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 C20 xe's arent that fast tbh... Dont get me wrong there alright but for their pace i wouldnt own oneThe c20let's on the other hand are rocketshipsMy mate has a 270bhp nova merit on cav slabs, and the local drug dealer has a 360 modena! Nova runs side by side with the modena once moving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001gti Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 (edited) nova redtop Edited June 5, 2011 by 2001gti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Pugh Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 My mate has a c400bhp c20let Astra van. It's rapid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOCK Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 I thought you had a Supra Ben?My mate has a 300BHP Corsa C with a red top and that is pretty nippy...he reckons he's cracked 170mph in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben™ Posted June 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 I've been nosying around quite a bit and two have grabbed my attention...2.1 zvh rs turboC20let corsa BNot too sure on the corsa though due to the chaps description of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben™ Posted June 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 I thought you had a Supra Ben?My mate has a 300BHP Corsa C with a red top and that is pretty nippy...he reckons he's cracked 170mph in it.I do. Debating whether to keep it or not though. Shade under 5k worth of car sat in the garage for 5months doesn't really appeal to me. It's also the auto, but you know what I'm like, change my mind every 5minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 I owned a stripped out redtop corsa, was bloody awesome, front end heavy round corners but on a straight once it caught traction it flew. Sounded great too, had to do tappets twice tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesTdi Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Fiesta is dam amazing, wouldnt go near the corsa...Fiesta looks well looked after. Chances are the Corsa has been screwed every miniute of its life by some chav.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 I do. Debating whether to keep it or not though. Shade under 5k worth of car sat in the garage for 5months doesn't really appeal to me. It's also the auto, but you know what I'm like, change my mind every 5minutes.The money you must have lost in cars, mods, parts and insurance must be crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben™ Posted June 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 The money you must have lost in cars, mods, parts and insurance must be crazy!This makes me very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Fiesta is dam amazing, wouldnt go near the corsa...Fiesta looks well looked after. Chances are the Corsa has been screwed every miniute of its life by some chav..I hope that comment was localised to just one corsa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesTdi Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 I hope that comment was localised to just one corsa!Oh sorry, didnt see your comment! I meant by the owner of the one he put up. His ebay advert isnt the literature of Roald Dahl.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 That's true enough! I'll have to see if i can find some old pics of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam R4 Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 A mate of mines running a 350bhp+ C20LET in his corsa. Not quite one for reliability though. seems to be off the road more than on it! But its seriously quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jase Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Yeah same with my mates one, only seems to come out on 1/4 mile daysAnd usually needs a tow home lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 My old beast!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamD Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 C20xe corsas are nothing special these days in a straight line. In a Nova, different story but still not supercar scaring quick. I've beaten both without much bother on the 1/4 mile.Let motors are awesome though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RobG Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 As for whoever said someone they done 170mph, its probably true a lads astra gte round here done 174mph on gps. I didn't think there were that many straight roads round where you are... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 God people on here have 'mates' with some very fast cars! lol174mph GPS? I would love to see the gear ratios and tyre size for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 God people on here have 'mates' with some very fast cars! lol174mph GPS? I would love to see the gear ratios and tyre size for that.Was thinking the same thing... I work in the tuning industry and I don't even have as many customers with 400/500/600bhp from an engine that'll never achieve this power without 50k throwing at it.However I have got a mate running 870bhp from an X10XEV engine. (You know, the 3 cylinder 1.0 12v) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopEd Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 174mph GPS? I would love to see the gear ratios and tyre size for that.Diesel gearbox ratios with enough power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I have no mates........but I did have a redtop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north wales loop Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 mini with c20xe 236 bhp build thread here.....http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8564 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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