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DaddyC said:
Sorry but maybe I've missed it, but what's the advantage of the Tigra scuttle panel?
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Absolutely none! It just looks a little different. It was one of the mods that was done to them back in the day and it’s not like every modification carried out, even now adds any advantage?

In my mind it looks a little better, however I’m aware that what looks good is purely subjective.
 

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Got this today, hope to get out and for it later:

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So the main reason I was replacing the steering wheel was because I wasn’t a fan of the non-specific branded steering wheel that was on the car when I got it.

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I found the Astra/Cavalier/Calibra one as picture in my previous post which in my opinion looks much better anyway.

And here it is fitted:

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Good to see you’ve swapped the Adidas trackies for a pair of jeans lol always liked these would love another!
 

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Looks much better! Sporty steering wheels have their place if they're branded and in a drift car or something like that, not in a 1.4 corsa. OEM is the way to go for sure 😎
 

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_Stu_ said:
Much better than an unbranded wheel. Although nothing is worse than the 2 spoke wheel the non airbag corsa came with originally.
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I had that god awful 2 spoke wheel in my second corsa, the airbag wheel from the first one was quickly fitted even though there was no airbag system for it to be useful just so I didn't need to look at the 2 spoke monstosity! thankfully my first corsa had the same sort of style airbag wheel as the MK4 astras instead of the horrendously bulky looking mk3 astra style one
 

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My Corsa is of such basic spec it didn’t even have airbags!

I had thought that perhaps the previous owner had maybe removed a fuse or bulb for the airbag light, but when I removed the previous steering wheel I noticed that there was no wires or plug for an airbag type steering wheel.

So mine would have originally come with this awful two spoke Bobbie that I think you guys are talking about:

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southsky sunrise said:
Tryin to deny the trackies tho.... priceless :joy:
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:joy:

I don’t think I’ve had a pair since my mid twenties, and that wasn’t yesterday :grinning:
 

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Blackie said:
I’m thinking of shadow chrome or similar for the indicators, but definitely want red for the stop/tail bulbs. Want to give as little reason as possible for the cops to stop me, which unfortunately means fitting some sort of subtle-ish reflectors to the rear (n):rolleyes:
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Found these earlier if you want them Brian and I'll bung em in the post to you. Proper stamped reflectors, for some old clear lens I bought years back, but obviously never fitted:innocent:

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Blackie said:
My Corsa is of such basic spec it didn’t even have airbags!

I had thought that perhaps the previous owner had maybe removed a fuse or bulb for the airbag light, but when I removed the previous steering wheel I noticed that there was no wires or plug for an airbag type steering wheel.

So mine would have originally come with this awful two spoke Bobbie that I think you guys are talking about:

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:joy:

I don’t think I’ve had a pair since my mid twenties, and that wasn’t yesterday :grinning:
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@soupz

non pack mini one ring a bell lol?
 

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I duno if you've already mentioned, but does it have PAS? Sure that's all you need really. Although it's funny how you take things like electric windows for granted these days.
 

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colin84 said:
I duno if you've already mentioned, but does it have PAS? Sure that's all you need really. Although it's funny how you take things like electric windows for granted these days.
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You’re absolutely right about the creature comforts in cars that we take for granted!

It has PAS, the hydraulic type rather than the electric type.

It also has a sunroof. Those are the only two “luxuries” it currently has lol.

It doesn’t even have rear speakers............ yet lol.

I’m currently waiting for a new DAB aerial so it will be somewhat modern in those terms lol
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Has it keep-fit windows??
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It has! Aw I haven’t heard that term in ages! Lol
 

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coling2005 said:
What is the custom button behind the Wipers stalk for?
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Eyes of a halk sir! It’s for the fan. I’m not sure of the exact reason, I presume the sensor on the radiator failed or the plug to go into it was corroded. I’m waiting on a sensor being delivered, once it is I’ll fashion some sort of plug for it. Not sure what to do with the hole left by the switch on the dash though lol
 

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Eyes of a halk sir! It’s for the fan. I’m not sure of the exact reason, I presume the sensor on the radiator failed or the plug to go into it was corroded. I’m waiting on a sensor being delivered, once it is I’ll fashion some sort of plug for it. Not sure what to do with the hole left by the switch on the dash though lol
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Period correct undercar neons lol
 
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