Corsa C Ute - Another Toy Story

[gavsadler]

The engine lights are on because the standard ECU is still running in the Ute, along with the Spitronics management system.

Spitronics only controls fueling, boost and spark. The standard ECU controls everything else still like warning lights, power steering etc. All those warning lights are saying now is that there are "problems" with the spark and fueling.

The Ute weights 1230kg. Had it weighed on a weighbridge about a month ago.

 

[Thunder]

Looks really good man.

Can see that you love your car and love spending time on it.

:thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

 

[Pr0PheT]

awesome build ... thx for sharing

 

[zaleonardz]

Missed this thread completely.

Frikken Epic Build Gav, absolutely epic...

 

[gavsadler]

Right, time for another update.

Unfortunately my Ute saw the brunt of the 1st big hailstorm we had on the East Rand in October last year. I ended up running around looking for some of the parts, and thankfully got the windscreen sorted before the huge rush of demand kicked in.

Then I must also sent a shout out to Leonard at Dent Doctor Boksburg - for helping me out in the crazy, silly season which was December 2012. Much appreciated! :thumbs: My Ute is not looking as sorry as it was beforehand. Still a few minor things which need to be sorted out, but that will happen in good time.

Following on from that, the Ute has developed a nasty smoking habit, which no amount of nicotene patches can remedy. :argh: Initial diagnosis seems to indicate that the motor itself is still fine. However I suspect my turbocharger wants to go on pension ASAP.

So... I've been doing some researching, and also some purchasing :rollsmile:. Some stuff is coming from the UK, and some stuff from the USA. We'll wait and see which shipment arrives first.

Stay tuned for more updates....

 

[Pho3niX90]

Wow really great thread. WaNT to see more :thumbs:

 

[moranor@axis]

did you go for a bigger turbo?

 

[gavsadler]

Yes and No. That's all I'll say for now...

 

[moranor@axis]

ok will wait for the next update :rollsmile:

 

[///Maniac]

VXR hybrid?

 

[zaleonardz]

Hi Gav,

I am back in full swing, bring her past any time for that last dent.

Sorry I missed you last week, I was closed, needed a bit of a break.

I am trying to source another cowel panel, GM cant even confirm the delivery date of febuary...

 

[moranor@axis]

VXR hybrid?

you taking notes :rollsmile:

 

[gavsadler]

Unfortunately not the hybrid turbo, can't justify the cost, and I'm sceptical about the manifold being able to cope with those additional stresses.

 

[///Maniac]

Hmmm.... Gav spill the beans lol. Suspense is killing me.

@moranor I hav a similar project to Gav's but not for my ute. 90% complete. Will be needing some stuff from you for the car.

 

[Thunder]

Hmmm.... Gav spill the beans lol. Suspense is killing me.

@moranor I hav a similar project to Gav's but not for my ute. 90% complete. Will be needing some stuff from you for the car.

Where is the right up and the pictures?

 

[moranor@axis]

Hmmm.... Gav spill the beans lol. Suspense is killing me.

@moranor I hav a similar project to Gav's but not for my ute. 90% complete. Will be needing some stuff from you for the car.

just let me know when you ready :rollsmile:

 

[zaleonardz]

You would be my hero forever if you put an S62 in there..
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[gavsadler]

LZ, don't joke.

I know of a guy in PTA who is fitting a Corvette LS1 V8 to a Ute. RWD conversion and all.... :rollsmile:

 

[moranor@axis]

damn... did he do a build thread?

 

[SP33DYV]

I can'y believe I missed this thread.:flyfun:

Awesome build Gav!:thumbs:raise: