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Well seeing as i'm about to start again with the work on my nova i thought i would post a New WIP progress.
The car has undergone some changes which are in the following pics, I have also just ended up with a x16XE tigra which is going to be raped.
So here we go again:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/Norris/DSC00006.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/Norris/DSC00019.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/Norris/DSC00020.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/riggy4/Image541.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/riggy4/Image534.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/riggy4/Image531.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/riggy4/Image530.jpg
So thats the car upto date and before i start playing again.
Here is the tigra I've bought:
http://i15.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/f6/9b/f27e_1.JPG
Basically, and when i can be bothered the Tigra will be stripped and most of it will be going into the nova.
:thumb:
I still have to fit my 4pots which are sitting there, but im being lazy and im poor very very so selling everything i can on ebay :D
So, if you want to buy anything let me know lol.
Rick Draper
03-07-08, 03:00 PM
Looking mint. Really like the look of his car.
Rexy if you ever sell it or hear about another mint base model nova let me know first!
french riggy
03-07-08, 03:02 PM
i need a valve cap for a 97 r corsa will one off your tigra fit? if so how much would you want?
I will indeed mate, It has crossed my mind a few times to sell it. But its too good to be sold at the moment, as long as i keep playing with it i wont get bored of it either.
I've got my bumpers to finish off as well, totally forgot about them lol.
LEWI007
04-07-08, 08:42 PM
Thats one nice nova !
Jamie D
05-07-08, 06:34 PM
Yeah that nova is mint..I always have a good nosey at it when im going to work :D should be the doggies when the engine convertion takes place Rexy :thumb:
hows this project coming on?
I'm just stripping some Corsa Loom down for the switches and wiring to rejoin into my nova loom. The Dash is out of the nova and i'm going to start chopping the corsa dash down for fitment tomorrow.
The cars looking a bit of a mess at the moment Pics:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00049-6.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00050-4.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00051-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00053-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00054-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00055-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00056-2.jpg
Softstars are being sold tomorrow in favor of some new wheels, Petrol flap is going to be smoothed. And i have the bumpers to do yet, I dont think it will be ready for Trax. And im not going to rush it...
Fook, nasty wack on the wing there
Yup, it was a nasty pot hole. Thats why the arches are being flared lol.
Oh well, it was due a front end respray anyways as i had a small stone chip on the bonnet and it was annoying.
craig green
19-07-08, 12:13 PM
Cool plans, get the Tigra 5 spokes on...
sell me the tiggy 5spokes lol.. the shell 4 sale?
all been sold now matey, the tiggy wheels went for £65 lol...
your plans sound good :thumb:
Update as from today, Flared both front arches now, they easily take 225/55/15 tyres, without a tiny bit of scrubbing SO i should easily get 195/45/ 16's on there without problem now.
It's an inch flare on both side's
Pics:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00060-3-1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00063-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00064-4.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00060-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00061-3.jpg
I need to choose my wheels now, And then fill and paint the arches, Weld a panel over the filler cap and relocate the filler cap. I think the corsa dash might have to wait until after trax now actually...
they look god awfull gaz, just fit normal wings and 16s with low profile tyres
white2lSR
21-07-08, 08:34 PM
they look god awfull gaz, just fit normal wings and 16s with low profile tyres
agreed, but each to their own and all that
FUSION X16XE
21-07-08, 08:44 PM
I like em. Are you going low euro style? What style wheels you going for?
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/Image7.jpg
them, I cant run the 16's as low as i want with the arches in standard form... And the wings got ****ted from hitting a pot hole anyway so i had a play with them.
are them pictures on the first page from holme moss?looks a nice tidy shell.
brainsnova
21-07-08, 11:50 PM
i had my nova on gumtree but after joining this i want to keep it and fit a tigra 1.6 16v engine lol
No mate, all the pics are from Bolton where i live.
get the wheels on gaz! when do i see this beast aswell! get over!
Once its done lew, Need to get a nice bloody day bang the bikes in the back. Not been on it for agessssss...
the corsa dash doesnt suit the nova imo well it does apart from the clocks the round curved shape where the dials are doesnt suit the square lines of the car
i think you should maybe try chopping the square nova dial surround off the nova dash an blend it in to the corsa dash so you are using corsa dash an nova dials
I like the corsa Dash, it gives the car a more modern feel to it. So i'm going for that. I've got a lot of work to do to be honest but i cant do anything until i save up for my wheels and buy them first.
white lip on the wheels ;)
im also thinking some side skirts might go well, have the centres of the rim the same sahde as the bumpers/sideskirts ??
ouhhhh i dunno man...
Didnt wana put side skirts on it... its another set closer to a GSI rep and i want to show off my mintness rear arches :P
Few Update Pikkies...
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00066-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00067-1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00068-2.jpg
and the dogs :P
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00069-1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00073-1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00072-1.jpg
and the nova again:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00083-4.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00084-4.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00086-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00085-4.jpg
Bumpers in primer :D
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00090-4.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00091-2.jpg
i have smoothed the same bits as you exclueding the toe eye
NovaGuy1400SRi
03-08-08, 08:54 PM
looking forward to seeing how this turns out with the new wheels and modified arches :)
also Rexy, where did the tray/coin holder next to the handbrake come from, and what rear carpet is that with the tray bit moulded in the centre?
John.
corsa mate, and no it wotn fit once the seats are in, and the carpets need a lt of playing with.
Tidge, Smooth rules :D Mine will be painted hopefully next weekend...
Not feeling the flare on the arches dude, but i love the rest,
Surely running a smaller profile tyre will be much better...
NovaGuy1400SRi
03-08-08, 10:53 PM
ah ok, i've never noticed them trays in the corsa's before
the new rims have a 175/50 15 on a 7j iirc i'll see how they sit they might be ok but im not too sure...
I want it uber low so the arches had to be flared, weel see how it goes on tuesday when they come and i can finally get a proper feel for how its all going to look.
Tidge, Smooth rules :D Mine will be painted hopefully next weekend...
you knows it:thumb:
what are the new rims?
Zenders matey :D
Pics will be posted when i get them 2mrw :D
Corsa Dash pretty much in, Just need to sort the steering wheel out now and then its onto wiring for the switches Wooo boy fun fun fun !
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00099-1.jpg
the new rims have a 175/50 15 on a 7j iirc i'll see how they sit they might be ok but im not too sure...
I want it uber low so the arches had to be flared, weel see how it goes on tuesday when they come and i can finally get a proper feel for how its all going to look.
Why not run smaller rubber? I'm thinking of going to 40s as i've had to hand "pull" my front arches..
Dash looks like it fits really nicely..
I will prob end up going for a 40 profile but, the wheels are only being used for shows anywho. We'll see how it goes tomorrow you really dont like the flared arches lol I'm still undecided to be honest.
Dash isnt too bad matey I think it might need a bit more chopping off it tho or the steering wheel need bringing out a littl bit more. I'll have a play with the welder one day this week, Just flatted one of my bumpers down so that needs an 800 and then its just the fronts to do.
I've got another 2weeks to get the bugger done and i lost my tax disc grrrrr :'(
Tiny tyres is the way, if you worried about it that much give them some strech, will miss the arch that way, and if they only for show then deffo do it.
i think your right Mr Benn... I think your right.
New wings needed then the rears might have to be pushed out a little bit more tho as the wheels are et25... Time to price up some 165/40/15 lol
et25???? Christ.
Streach tyres... mmmmmmmm
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/bennh3/P1010327.jpg
http://corsasport.co.uk/carimages/7609/14952494a6595498992l.jpg
Flared rears look good tho seeeee :P
And thats some Stretchhhhhhh and half :D
Have never been a fan, think its cause it does look the shape..
Streach is good, i wanna do some on mine...
when fitting the dash remember to check the indicator an wipers stalk clear the dial surround when pushed up /in
the dash looks good
loving the streach:thumb:
when fitting the dash remember to check the indicator an wipers stalk clear the dial surround when pushed up /in
Cheers mate, I'll bear it in mind. :thumb:
My ex had a Corsa dash in his Nova, the mk2s get away with it I think. Was just difficult getting the key in lol
good to see you cracking on with it fella
Why thank you princess... :D New wheels 2mrw :D
raymond
05-08-08, 08:09 AM
looking good rexy
like the corsa dash always wanted to do that to mine but could never be ****d lol
Boring update, Corsa dash wiring has been done I just need to wire the corsa clocks in now, Blew one of my actuators whoops.
:D Update...
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00111-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00112-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00113-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00114-4.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00115-3.jpg
Just need to get the bugger finished now lol...
sulphur
07-08-08, 06:48 PM
That looks wicked! The flaired arches seem right now, an actually look better with the wheels on! :thumb: Lovin' lad! Lovin' it!
still need more of a flare pmsl the wheels are catching like a *******. 165/45 stretch tyres are needed.
OOOh, Rexy that looks lovely :D Who did the arches for you?
looks awesome fella the flaired arches look uber cool
vaughanmc
07-08-08, 07:30 PM
Looks minted mate :)
Not sure on the arches, but i love the wheels!!
Still have a soft spot for white novas.
lynz :O come on its me!!!! who dya think did the arches lol.
Cheers for the comments, and Benn Your my target now to get you loving the flare :P
The arches went out lovley with no paint crack or anything, then i put the rear wheels on and still uber scrubbage so the big tools need to some out now.
Hahaha i like ya thinking. I say hand pulled out ftw have done mine twise now..lol
just seen the flair tonight when i nipped up to see big rexy , look better with the wheels on but still cant believe you done it lol
on the plus corsa dash looks good :thumb:
very nice gaz, as above the flared arches suit it now.. come show it me soemtime, looks mental :thumb:
Loving the flare, looks so much more unique/euro!!!
craig green
08-08-08, 05:12 PM
The arches went out lovley with no paint crack or anything, then i put the rear wheels on and still uber scrubbage so the big tools need to some out now.
Not surprising seeing as the paint is quite fresh.
Looks ace though bud, it takes balls to do that to a Nova IMO.... unless you intend to punish it.
its not finished as yet, It still needs some more as the wheels still catch and then i will get them smoothed in and re-painted. I need to get the bumpers painted as well at some point :D
well well rexton youve done it again. looks the big boobies :)
Got some more goodies today, My farking list is growing not shrinking pmsl...
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00117-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00116-3.jpg
Its a Massive 3" Dia lol, its bloody tiny and we all know where that is going don't we burgo...
Hopeing to get that sorted out at some point :D
Have to say, that looks cool as f**k.
Loving the flared arches/wheels/lowness. :cool:
Just hope you never want to go back to standard, as it'll now need near rear arches/quarters,Lol.
Wheres the filler going? in the shut?
andyrs1800
09-08-08, 04:49 PM
What u doin now you?
I'm playing, thats what i do lol.
Yes benn its going into the door shut... Thought about putting everywhere else in the boot, window etc etc but the easiest option and by far the most convient is to put it in the door shut.
Its very small tho so it should not cause any problems, Hopefully lol.
More update Pics... Arches have now been fully sorted and the wheels no longer catch at all So thats a nova running et25 wheels on its bum bum with no scrubbage :D
Update piks anyways...
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00118-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00119-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00120-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00121-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00122-4.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00123-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00124-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00125-2.jpg
novacabrio
09-08-08, 07:53 PM
When you getting the new wheels?
wilson_sri
09-08-08, 08:14 PM
That looks quality mate.
When you getting the new wheels?
Funny guy....
vaughanmc
09-08-08, 08:30 PM
Looks awsome :)
They are alot wider, very cool, and et25? eek! Just got to get it low now.. ;)
Filler in the doorsd the easyest place.. i looked at in the boot but thought about filling up..
*Photo whoring*
Had to do a lil trimming on mine..lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Crap/ring.jpg
Looking schwibb topcat :thumb: :cool:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00127-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00128-1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00132-2.jpg
i hate you rexy. it looks ubber with the flairs and wheels
i love you too sausage :P
You will love it when i put the checks on the roof, Just had a look at mayhems and hes had the same idea prft but done it.
cheers Nick :D Ignore the weld some dirty bird flew in and shat all over the place when i was welding pmsl.... Not the neatest job ive ever done But it works lol.
Aiming for primer today.... Who knows tho I might get my animal on and go for gold.
Hard bit to get to in to weld...lol
hybridturbo
17-08-08, 11:09 AM
looking good
Like the ideas Rexy
gazmorgan1985
17-08-08, 11:23 AM
Good progress mate, was it hard to re locate the fuel cap?
nice ones rexton.., keep it up
Good progress mate, was it hard to re locate the fuel cap?
Ball ache yes, it needs a bit of thought as its petrol and flammable lol... So safety first.
Its all done now, the original plan and idea went straight out the window as the pipe would of been like a snake and fuel would of sat there so i wanted a more direct route...
:thumb:
thats mental! Nice filler mod - well impressed!
Good work matey!
baby blue FTW lol
looking good matey
Ball ache yes, it needs a bit of thought as its petrol and flammable lol... So safety first.
Shut up!
i just cut a hole and thought yeah pipe will go thru there...lol
hah a ha ha ha ha ha ha... Damm it...
There are a few parts where if you drill you end up inside the sill box section.
gaz that filelr looks spot on.. might get you to do mines :D :thumb:
for a bum and a 12 pack of quaves THAT YOU STILL OWE ME!! (though i cannot remember what for lol)
your willy isnt big enough to satisfy my needs...
youve never seen my willy.. tis huge.. its the worlds biggest shlong :thumb:
those who brag... and all that.
those who brag... and all that.
lol
NovaLad
17-08-08, 08:54 PM
(_)_)=D <<Daves ... (_)_)=========D <<Rexy ... I Haz Teh Pro0f!
Would like to point out i have no proof and i have just bull****ted!
vaughanmc
17-08-08, 09:16 PM
Aye right Tom lol
just because you fancy rexy.. elts face it.. who doesnt :D
oh yeah... all MALES!
Update Pics, Not posted any for agggggges....
Cars in primer atm should be being painted on friday/saturday...
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00143-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00144-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00148-1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00149-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00153-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00154-2.jpg
What colour you going for?
looks good gaz, purple would look awsome :thumb:
wheels suit it wlel i think.. need tos ee this once its wainted :D
Its staying white, The Blue and purple powders you see are Mica Pearls in power form....
Pearls work best on a white base..... I'm going to buy 2l of Base coat white on monday a litre of clear coat and some hardner...
the powerders are added to the clear coat over the white, so it will give a Purple, blue flick when the sunlight hits hit :D....
Its also having a checked roof :D
wing mirrors are Mattig cup's custom made onto Xsara VTS base plates trimmed to fit the nova lol In case you were wondering..... again More custom one off shizzle :P
what about the bumpers then? colour coded?
they are Staying the same colour as well.... Only because i cant be ****d to paint the handels etc all over again. I have enough work to do on it as it is...
Meh.
fo shizzle rexizzle.. centre of the wheels paintin?
So that's what the iridescent powderes look like!
Can't wait to see the finished job! :D
Waterbase?
Comming on good dude!
nooooo solvent matey, Glacier white (light shade) in base and 2k HS (scratch resistant) clear coat..... Apparently lol I wont be able to flat it then :O Durrrr lol.
Few just checking the blue and purple *raises eye brow* looks like waterbase tinters.
Why cant you flat it?
its a Mica Powder matey it goes into the clearcoat Its like glitter and Metal flake same sorta idea.
No i was just messing saying thats its an Anti scratch Clear coat lol... If its anti scratch i wont be able to flat it pmsl.
oh and the mica powder is actually make up :P
Ah sorry.. didnt get it ..lol Simple tonight is me.
Stfu. lol
And i know what the power is, painted a saxo in metal flake.. and other stuff.
lol...
Urggggg saxo in metal flake Bleh, metal flake is wayyyyy toooo big looks wrong.
More of a Update on Preppage/...
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00155-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00156-2.jpg
Mirrors Also prepped as well, but no pics...
Spoliers being removed tomorrow, so if anybody wants a Glacier white GSI spolier let me know.
I cant get my wheels Refurbed before friday so im gutted... :'( Oh well... I will give them a polish and see how they turn out.
Ordering my paint tomorrow 2l of Basecoat Glacier white in light shade... Woo D
lol...
Urggggg saxo in metal flake Bleh, metal flake is wayyyyy toooo big looks wrong.
Nah it was very fine stuff, from house of kolour..
Nice work on the grab handle..
My other cracked, So i did another one... Properly plastic welded and epoxy glued etc. Only took 5 mins to do lol, One Skim wonder :D
Just bought my GTI Pro Spray guns as well :D woooooo.....
Ah just started making my self a new one, plastic welded it too, and oooooooo thats a nice guy!
Dooooo it :D Smoooth rules... Ouhhh ****, I need to sort my Plates out Bollllllocks Hope i dont bend them taking them back off :'( Tears of sadness if i do.
Oh well... More prepage tomorrow
Its all ready smoothed, but you can see the rivets.
Metal plates?
im liking the idea rexy :thumb:
vaughanmc
03-09-08, 04:06 PM
Predator spoiler ? :)
Its all ready smoothed, but you can see the rivets.
Metal plates?
Reg plates benn..
Pics rexton
Reg plates benn..
Yeah i know.
Yeah i know.
my bad lollol ;)
novashed
03-09-08, 10:03 PM
think that wa sold predator spoiler from 6 yr ago, never did fit to the car, wasnt sprayed up too wel for match.
UPdate on the WIP:
Bodywork almost finished now, Just need a few more touches etc and then its onto Phase 2.5
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00168-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00169-2.jpg
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http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00182-1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00185.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/Rexy_nova/DSC00186.jpg
looking sweet dude , :thumb:
Smurf-Xx
13-09-08, 10:15 AM
I cant believe lauren got in that boot seeing how tall she is lol
lmfbo, i know Nova have big boots :D lol
lmfao @ lauren in the boot. I thought you were joking!
No chance lol saved £20 pmsl. . .
mrs Rexy
14-09-08, 07:30 PM
Yeah thats all hes ****d about :P
**** Yeah it is... Save £20 so you can have food all day, Or pay £20 and have no food all day...
even you agreed it was a good idea after you got out P
said it before and ill say it again.. i need to see this up close gaz.. from what my slaves have been telling me, its awsome lol :thumb:
nah its a sack of **** mate. It will be painted again before you see it lol
looking good rexy :thumb:
~~joycey~~
12-11-08, 09:18 PM
Nooooooo dont sell it! its awsome! :(
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