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  1. Next time you see that Nova Sport listed, have a...

    Next time you see that Nova Sport listed, have a look at what else is for sale from the same ebay id.
    These are organised scammers with hacked ebay accounts listing desirable vehicles of all kinds....
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    Momo Arrows alloys for sale

    SOLD.

    Set of 4 Momo Arrows, good condition (some marks), all straight complete with hub covers
    15" 4x100 7j et38
    Tyres are no good.
    £250 ono
    https://i.ibb.co/NKgm8qN/IMG-20200418-140207.jpg
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    I'll see about those corsa sri discs then, as...

    I'll see about those corsa sri discs then, as regards the cr gearbox am I right in saying it will say something like f13cr3.74w? The last numbers are the final drive ratio? The lower the better?
    ...
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    Thanks for that, I'll look into it. Had some...

    Thanks for that, I'll look into it.

    Had some bad news today - I've tried the speedlines I have on the Nova and the bloody things don't fit as its so low, they rub on the coilovers. Not sure if...
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    A couple of questions re: upgrades

    As mentioned before my car is close to going for its engine swap.

    I'm also interested in power steering, getting disc brakes on the rear wheels (its having bigger discs on the front) and upping...
  6. Thread: 1986 Antibes

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    I'm not sure what I'd advise you to do with it....

    I'm not sure what I'd advise you to do with it. Its a tidy looking Antibes and you probably wont see another.... but.....
    You'd find it much more enjoyable to own and drive if you upgraded it...
  7. Thread: Engine swap?

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    I just thought I'd update this as its getting...

    I just thought I'd update this as its getting close to the time work will start on the swap.
    I bought a Zafira but that turned out to have a couple of engine issues so that was put to one side,...
  8. The aim is more power than I currently have (1.2)...

    The aim is more power than I currently have (1.2) and longer gears, more drivability.
    I'm looking for an f13 close ratio box too.
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    The washer jet hole looks to be 10mm, but I cant...

    The washer jet hole looks to be 10mm, but I cant get the tape in there to measure exactly because of the gte spoiler.
    I'd be interested in seeing your washer jet after you get it off, I bought one...
  10. Engine swap: Can anyone tell me if this is suitable

    https://i.ibb.co/0hY4s7r/IMG-20190820-071052.jpg
    I'm starting to put some effort into replacing the engine in the Nova.
    I have the offer of this whole car at a reasonable price, engine seems ok....
  11. Thread: Engine swap?

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    Thanks for the replies, I've been afk all week....

    Thanks for the replies, I've been afk all week.
    I'm still looking, and so is my brother in law (mechanic) for a suitable donor.
    So far the only engine I've found is a 600 mile round trip :(
    I'll...
  12. Thread: Engine swap?

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    Engine swap?

    I'm looking for a little advice, I want to swap my engine and box out for something with more power, the current 1200 engine is leaking from a few places and lacks grunt on the f10 box.
    I'm thinking...
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    I had the same thing, my problem was a broken...

    I had the same thing, my problem was a broken track on the clocks too.

    Its alarming when you take the keys out and the engine keeps running, isnt it? :)
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    I remember painting the lower half of the car...

    I remember painting the lower half of the car black just like you have there with my first Nova back in 1995!
    Also did the b pillars and the strip across the back of the boot (like a GTE) in black...
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    It even started up on all four cylinders too :),...

    It even started up on all four cylinders too :), which makes a nice change.
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    That will teach me not to do simple things like...

    That will teach me not to do simple things like connect a battery when it's going dark
    The small wire had fallen off the bolt.


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    Hmmmm. I see it. I'll have another look...

    Hmmmm. I see it.
    I'll have another look tomorrow.
    Thanks .

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    Thin red wire??? Is there a thin red wire?...

    Thin red wire??? Is there a thin red wire? :confused:
    Its gone dark now so I guess I'll be looking for that tomorrow.

    Failing that I have 5 RAC callouts to use before June:)
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    Charged battery, no electrics

    Ive just had the battery off for a few days to charge it and once returned to the car there is no life at all.
    No interior light when I open the door, no alarm chirp, no dash lights, nothing....
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    IT WORKS!!! Thanks for that lads.

    IT WORKS!!!
    Thanks for that lads.
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    Really??? I've owned 4 mk1's and I never knew...

    Really???

    I've owned 4 mk1's and I never knew that!!!

    I'm going outside now to try it!
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    Interior light

    This might seem a daft question but my interior light only illuminates when the door is open and short of putting a switch on it is there a better interior light thats an easy swap? Maybe from...
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    here:...

    here:
    https://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2020

    heres another thats about the same price when you take into account postage and vat:...
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    My gearchange was the same when I bought my car....

    My gearchange was the same when I bought my car. I just swapped for a short shift which sorted it out and when I got the old one off it was bent anyway.
    Maybe yours would benefit from just being...
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    I thought about doing that, that might be the way...

    I thought about doing that, that might be the way to go with it.
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