Corner Weighting - Corsa Race Car

Looking to the future once the Astra VXR engine transplant into the Corsa race car is finished attention will turn to ensuring that we have optimum chassis dynamics. Chassis dynamics is a flash title for all things that relate to the cars handling and ride. As well as setting up the suspension geometry Thorney Motorsport will also carry out corner weighting to fully optimise the car set up for the track. Proper weight distribution is critical in setting up a well-handling car, for a general overview of corner weighting click here

Thorney Motorsport BTCC Insignia Race Car

Thorney Motorsport, respondsible for the Astra VXR engine transplant into our Corsa SRI race car,  have confirmed their intention to enter two Vauxhall Insignias into the 2011 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship. The team have long since desired to enter the championship with previous attempts in both BMW’s and Vauxhall Astras all being abandoned but with the new NGTC regulations now set the opportunity to finally enter has been realised.
For more info click here.

Eibach Pro Kit Lowering Springs - Corsa VXR

Now that the Corsa VXR Racing has the Bilstein B14s fitted we have for sale a set of Eibach Pro Kit springs suitable for the Corsa VXR / VXR Racing.
The springs have seen very little use (about 1500 miles) and are in pristine condition as can be seen from the photograph. 

The Eibach part numbers printed on the springs are:
- 116501502VA – Front
- 116501501HA – Rear
and the spring kit part number is 10-65-015-02-22.
This Eibach Pro kit lowers the car by 25-30mm and the spring rates have been developed for the standard Corsa VXR dampers. Installation is straightforward.
New, these springs cost £165 and we are asking £100 + £16.00 p/p so this is an excellent opportunity to grab a bargain.
These springs are currently also up for sale on e-bay so feel free to go there and make a bid!
We also have the standard Corsa VXR front and rear dampers for sale (again in excellent condition) taken off the Corsa VXR Racing which match with these springs perfectly. Contact us if you are interested in purchasing these springs or dampers or need any more information.

Bilstein B14 update - Corsa VXR Racing

So the Bilstein B14 PSS Coilover Suspension Kit for the Corsa VXR Racing has been fitted and the full fast road geometry setup completed. The Corsa VXR was already lowered with the Eibachs fitted but with the Bilsteins fitted we have lowered the car by about an extra 5mm to about 40mm. The ride is much improved, however, thanks to the Bilstein B14 shock absorbers which offer much firmer and positive ride control compared with the standard Corsa VXR shocks. The Corsa was set up with 1.5mm toe out on the front and zero toe at the rear. Photos of the Bilstein B14s installation as well as the fast road geometry setup can be viewed at the gallery page of our Corsa VXR Racing website.

Bits for Sale - Corsa VXR / Corsa SRI

As a result of the Astra VXR engine transplant project into the ex TMS Corsa SRI race car we have a long list of items for sale. Too long to list here but includes:
- 1.6 Turbo engine (Lower compression than Corsa VXR)
- M32 gearbox + standard diff
- Standard radiator + fan
- Standard VXR/SRI turbo
- Standard Intercooler
- Standard RCV etc. etc.
More info and photos will be posted shortly but, in the meantime, if there is anything you are looking for drop us an e-mail. I'm sure we'll be able to help.

Bilstein B14's - Corsa VXR Racing

At last the B14's have arrived from Bilstein. Fitting these will be the last major upgrade to be carried out on the Corsa VXR Racing. Bilstein B14 PSS Coilover Suspension Kits feature threaded body ride height adjustment, together with Eibach springs and offer the latest motorsport development for fast road use. A page on our VXR Racing website dedicated to the Bilstein B14's can be found here. The Bilstein's will be fitted by Thorney Motorsports who will carry out a full Fast Road Geometry setup to ensure the optimum settings are achieved and we take full advantage of the Bilstein race technology.