Nova 3dr Hatchback Road Rally Car Build Thread

[dionbee]

Hi tom. Mine's an aluminium exact copy of a hockly one(minus the spacing plates) So it fits on using the hockly brackets in the chassis rails under the car (in the plating kit)
it does weigh a fair amount but to be honest. I couldn't justify £200 for a duraliminium one just for weight reduction.

haha, cheers bud, the time will come soon enough for yours don't worry. Especially with the pace you're. Cracking on with it at the moment! Don't be tempted to rush the finishing stages, its all about taking time to fit stuff properly first time 'round!

Dion.

[tomfromdelmonte]

Dion, funny you should say that about taking the time to fit things properly... those two brackets in the plating kit, i couldnt figure out where the bloody things went so i havent welded them on yet

Didnt want to weld them on and then find the holes are out or they dont match up with the guard!

Not sure whether im going to buy a hockley guard or try snd fabricate one. I could get some aluminium wire for my welder and just go for it. I used to weld a bit of ally back in the day so i kind of know what to expect. worth looking into probably.

[dionbee]

typical, I wasn't sure at first.. you drill a large hole in the chassis rail and place the wheelnut side through ans weld the plated on top. This acts like a captive nut to hold your sumpguard using the L shaped brackets hockly supply.

You honestly can't go wrong with making your own guard. If its thick enough steel or alu It'll be fine. Try and skid it if you can or use a thicker sheet (10mm is ideal or 5mm with 5mm skids)

Dion.

[tomfromdelmonte]

What does skid it mean Dion?

ive heard of skidded stuff but i cant picture it.

[wwinstanley]

Only just stumbled across this! Looking good though, pretty impressive paint for a home job!
What sort of rallying are you into? Just started stage rallying myself this year and currently building a new nova so looking for some inspiration!

[wwinstanley]

And what rally clock is that mate, been looking for a nice sized one for a while.

[1396rally]

And what rally clock is that mate, been looking for a nice sized one for a while.

Looks like a circuit innovations one

I have just got a Matt Pearce rally clock

Or the Roamertime one

I prefer the Matt Pearce version over the circuit innovations one, as it has a battery backup and does not loose the time when switched off.

[gary_126]

Great car! nice attention to detail. Are you still using the 1200? You seem to be getting great results, so intrested to know what spec/figures the engine is.

[Peredur]

What does skid it mean Dion?

ive heard of skidded stuff but i cant picture it.

He means a skidded guard with longitudinal strips of alloy stich welded to the main guard sheet.

Cracking progress tom, wish I could get so much done on mine

[Peredur]

And what rally clock is that mate, been looking for a nice sized one for a while.

Circuit Innovations make them. Best clock for the lanes short of spending £100 on a RoamerTime unit