Modernising novas

[mk1nova_rich]

I think most of the possible mods have been mentioned above but in my eyes a Nova is a Nova. If you want loads of gizmos and creature comforts it takes away the essence of what a Nova is about

[Novaload_Nick]

I like the nova how it is, I like hoping out my daily and jumping in a bog standard car, less gizmos it has the less that's to go wrong

[BRoadGhost]

Nothing wrong with using composites & light weight metals; imo that's "modernising" in it's most practical technological form.

[Rich]

If you want a modern car buy a modern car, even if they remade the nova now it wouldn't be a nova we all love (or loved for some )

A nova doesn't even feel right if the clutch doesn't squeak

[Benn]

Remote central locking,
Remote boot pop,
Alarm and immob,
Cruize control.
Did have a omega "one touch" elec sunroof.

[oVerboost]

A nova doesn't even feel right if the clutch doesn't squeak

So true!

[MK999]

Someone had greased up my Nova TD when I got it, took weeks for it to come back, was so happy when it did

Not really into 'modernisation' as such but a decent interior makes it a lot nicer to be in, I like the GSi Interior I had for a bit and the Manta Recaros I got for a bargain price recovered in leather. I also had a Toad Alarm which are good for security, reasonable money, easy enough to fit and can trigger a few extra features like boot pop, full closure, i.e windows closing (although the wiring is a bit tricky, I tried it and ended up with 3 or 4 relays after getting some advice from someone on here.) A lot of people also fit some nicer sounding audio components and that can certainly make a difference although going too far is silly in something that lacks sound deadening etc.

I liked the remote locking/boot pop on mine, I remember coming out of work once and a guy with a 3-4 year old Audi stuck his key in his boot, loaded up his briefcase etc and then watched as my tailgate clicked and swung open (Extra smugness as it only did that half the time ) and he looked down at his keys/boot, at the car, back at me, at the car again then set on his way

Really though I'm much happier in a Nova without carpets, door panels etc and with added cage personally!

[EwanG]

I have hidden a cd player in the glovebox but do have 6x9's in a rear shelf I picked up (still have the original shelf to replace when need be) and my tunes are pumping with the original head unit on display.

[marc69]

If you want a modern car buy a modern car, even if they remade the nova now it wouldn't be a nova we all love (or loved for some )

A nova doesn't even feel right if the clutch doesn't squeak

It's not just me then, almost everyone I have owned has that squeak

[Timmy]

Epas on a quick rack Heated front screen. Full central locking. Remote start. Gas lifters on bonnet . Digi dash not really a moden one but I think it look kinda new. Not ones I'd have but full disc brakes. Thinking of running trashion control . Some one on here did heater seats in the front.