Arden blue 1.2 16v lots of pics if they work!

[connorap]

Hello everyone, been registered with the forum for a while and only really used it for looking at guides, project logs and parts for sale, never really took the time to upload my own little project so i thought id give it a shot now!

Started out with a basic 1.2 16v club, 36k on the clock and one lady owner from new and a full service history, paid £1500! Little over the ods but it was really well looked after.
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My first line of business was to respray my wheel trims! Because i thought i was cool haha, they didnt turn out too badly for my first time using spray paint.
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Next, i couldnt help but take of the club badge's and the ones on the back of the car, made a decent job of removing them as well i think Also got the de-badged grille from ebay for about £15
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I then brought some pressed plates, not that you notice them unless your looking for em! and got some corsa c sxi alloys for £110 which where a bargin.
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However since i got a corsa ive had my heart set on cav slabs, or as some might call em; Chav slabs which i think is a little unfair i think they look sweet.
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as you can tell the gap between the arches and the wheels is wide, to say the least. I was going to drop it 40mm because i didnt want too much worry about speed bumps and that kinda rubbish, on top of that i dont thrash the car or throw it round corners so i just wanted to keep the ride comfortable. However, although i love the car and it has been kept in great condition by both the previous owner and myself im looking to upgrade early next year so i dont think ill be spending anymore on it.

[Corsa_B_Dave]

Looks like a good start mate, i must say i do love the look of cav slabs on corsa's as well

[connorap]

Thanks been tearing my hair out over whether to lower it or not, feels like im throwing a boat into the corners but its a comfy ride usualy

[Corsa_B_Dave]

I would lower it, i will be lowering mine 30 - 40mm before the end of the year.

[connorap]

Got a set of front lowering springs 40mm, however changed my mind about lowering the car so decided to sell them, good condition £20