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Right opinions please?
Fit my Mo's as they are for PV
Or keep steelies for PV
NOVA-KID-93
03-06-09, 08:26 PM
Depends what the MO's look like at the min Jay, i say steels but thats without knowing what the MO's are like!!
TBH id keep the steels on to be a lil different from the rest, loads of them are gonna be wearnin MO's!!
Luke
Steelies, but paintthe weight black.
Steels it is.
Anyway, dad had a row with the shot blasters yesterday about my wheels. They said they would be done in a week, dad went down there 5 weeks later and they had not even moved! So the wheels are back at his garage. Still not decided what to do with them yet, i can get £200-£250 for them as they are as they were on here/corsasport and MIG for sale a while back and had loads of interest. Will make a decision whilst I'm at PV most probably.
Jay.
peester
05-06-09, 03:44 PM
very good project kinda reminds me of mine lol
:mad:
Engine is now smoking so much i cannot see behind me at all when i put my foot down, number 4 cylinder is filled with oil. The smoke is blue, plugs are wet.
Im really not happy.
deanwilko
05-06-09, 05:35 PM
rings have gone more then likely its a common problem with these engines
Wont know if its rings or HG untill the head is off. I wouldnt call rings a common probem with baby xes. No more than ANY other engine.
Alex i'm prob going to do a full top end rebuild.
And i thought my car was unreliable lol
Btw i presume theres no water in the oil and no oil in the water?
novaload1992
05-06-09, 06:39 PM
looking good
Comp test will be getting done. I'm not really that bothered as engine only went in last week, the car isnt ready yet by far.
Engine out next week i think.
Jay.
Take the head off in the car? Why remove it so its harder to do?!
love the look of this car jay bummer bout the engine though:tard: .
Pistol Pete
06-06-09, 03:46 PM
Comp test before you do anything else IMO.
ill agree with you pete my moneys on the rings if the smoke is that bad.
Yes the compression test is getting done....!
The Simps
06-06-09, 07:35 PM
:(
The Simps
06-06-09, 07:43 PM
Pain in the rectum, especially when you're trying to gather cash for the other bits to get it running.
Pain in the rectum, especially when you're trying to gather cash for the other bits to get it running.
Exactly mate, oh well as ive said to a few people on here, the Nova is not 100% ready yet, still few more things i need/want to get before i properley show it off. I.e. needs new bonnet and boot - Some custom shizzle on the boards i think. But we'll see how it goes, next year will really get me to know the car a bit better once i have the gaz coilovers and the poly kit.
Jay.
Dad is coming over during the week to do a compression test then the engine is coming out after that sometime, daily pics will be added :)
Jay.
thats your update....... And i still say, why take the engine out for nowt?
thats your update....... And i still say, why take the engine out for nowt?
Yours are worse! Becuase i want to Alex.
I acualy update with work done to my car? And usualy small items but not every single day.
Well seeing as need to spend a bit on the engine end of this month im going to see the Mo's and they will hopefully pay for all the rebuild parts :)
Evidence of the said Smoke.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/th_S1051769.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/?action=view¤t=S1051769.flv)
The engine has problems yet you sit there revving it and still starting it...
CoolTiger
08-06-09, 08:47 PM
lol doubt u needed evidance cant be doing it much good revvin it like that lol also fit your spoiler proper :p
Yep Alex and Cooltiger yep.
Sensing a bit of Miami blue rivalry in this thread ;) ...
Whip the head of after the compression test and see whats what... hopefully you get away with minimal work
Sensing a bit of Miami blue rivalry in this thread ;) ...
Whip the head of after the compression test and see whats what... hopefully you get away with minimal work
Not to bothered about the work tbh what ever it needs ill buy.
Have you be able to test it yet?
Missing like fun, hg i'd be inclined to say, pull the plug out are they washed clean?
Water in the oil, oil in the water? Losing water?
Have you be able to test it yet?
No dads coming over to do a comp test on wednesday/thursday.
And my new sticker, which i like very much. :D
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051770.jpg
I added some in after you read it, about your engine probs.
Have you be able to test it yet?
Missing like fun, hg i'd be inclined to say, pull the plug out are they washed clean?
Water in the oil, oil in the water? Losing water?
Number 4 plug is covered in oil.
JordyzNova
08-06-09, 09:24 PM
the smoke is major isnt it its spluttering as well. ... could off dropped a valve or a rings gone seems to me ?
That smoke isnt that bad. Rings dont just go.. They start and then keep getting worse..
Hg copuld have gone around four over an oil way..
Smoke and spluttering have been a problem since i done the conversion, all will be revealed soon.
Making some of these rear lights next week.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/44grbjm.jpg
Suppose Benn could be onto something. Any mayo under oil cap or on dipstick? pressurizing etc?
scott.parker
08-06-09, 11:21 PM
Them light's are just red rears mate.
General Baxter
08-06-09, 11:22 PM
i had this with my c16xe, its really strange, compression all ok, no oil in water, ect:
took it all to bits, everything was sound,
i found out what it was you will giggle at it, as iv never seen anything like it before
one of the hydrolic buckets had a crack in it, letting oil down past the bucket and valve, letting oil drip into the bores
Comp test done.
175 175 175 175 so all is good there.
Means its not rings or head gasket.
Joe Richardson
11-06-09, 07:14 PM
Comps are gone. :(
:(
scott.parker
11-06-09, 07:21 PM
Comps are gone. :(
HOMO!
CoolTiger
11-06-09, 08:13 PM
Comps are gone. :(
is that just the update ? lol
ill sleep better now knowing that
Buy mine now?
Price without tyres, or the Th's :cool:
Yea cooltiger rubbish update i know but oh well..
You whipping the head off now then after your comp test results. ?
Price without tyres, or the Th's :cool:
lol No chance!
However... (http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123419)
You whipping the head off now then after your comp test results. ?
Yea mate.
Few pics with a mate.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Nova/S1051772.jpg
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scott.parker
12-06-09, 07:22 PM
So he'll be on here soon then!
Get that bonnet badge off!
Get that bonnet badge off!
Whole bennet is getting changed, have you seen the dents! Jeez...
Southie
12-06-09, 08:31 PM
Has your mates car got mk1 sr grey seats in?
Has your mates car got mk1 sr grey seats in?
Yea
Engine is coming out at the end of the month to see whats what, whilst it is out ill be doing the clutch and making a scuttle panel. Pics to follow. That is all.
Jay.
Done a fault test today and got back o2 sensor and afm so not too bad there :)
Did you do a comp test?
Yes all made roughly 175 each.
New look for the next few months.
Took
Well after having the car on the road a year thought i'd take it off the road and save myself some money and use it for the new goodies :)
Engine is coming out wednesday then got to take it to my dads yard then work commences :)
Pics to follow.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051784.jpg
looking all sorry for its self in that pic
Must know that its sorn lol Not liking the thought of not seeing the road
Yes all made roughly 175 each.
Thats all good then.
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Wheels are now gloss black :) Took the front bumper off to see how the paint is holding up under the bumper, all is good :)
vaughanmc
05-07-09, 08:55 PM
Get it all Waxoyled under the bumpers :)
Get it all Waxoyled under the bumpers :)
Why its fresh paint.
vaughanmc
06-07-09, 11:11 AM
But it could get stone-chipped which leads to bare metal and then rust...
Just saying what I'd do / Have done :)
Novaboi_1991
06-07-09, 11:25 AM
But it could get stone-chipped which leads to bare metal and then rust...
Just saying what I'd do / Have done :)
have pm'd you dude for some info if thts ok,
keep it up jay, looks mint :D
Cheers for comments.
Jay.
Hmmmm....??
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/th_MOV00470.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/?action=view¤t=MOV00470.flv)
whats that in the front cam vernier??
arhh not took the cover off on the one ive put in
Hhhmm thats odd, does it miss at all?
chrisnovaturbo
10-07-09, 12:38 PM
have you tried different leads and coil pack?
have you tried different leads and coil pack?
Not yet i will be buying a new coil pack and leads and plugs.
Picking up some 4 pots on sunday :)
Is the engine happy now?
No but its coming out soon.
CoolTiger
17-07-09, 06:21 PM
shoudnt u be spending money on getting it running right first? lol
shoudnt u be spending money on getting it running right first? lol
Not really i have enough.
lol Good logic. What 4 pots are they?
So you're going big block then?
Done this today.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC00494.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC00500.jpg
Look goods dude. Did you rerpair the edges/rim? Or is it just a shine on the lip?
Look goods dude. Did you rerpair the edges/rim? Or is it just a shine on the lip?
No there are loads of chunks out the alloy, came in at work funked so i bodged it.
So they are just painted? Not repaired?
vaughanmc
17-07-09, 07:31 PM
What size tyre was on them ?
Bought a janspeed exhaust manifold. :) Going to heat wrap it.
peester
18-07-09, 08:17 PM
wow they look tough as those rims.. as long as your riding low as well..
wow they look tough as those rims.. as long as your riding low as well..
The 16" Corsa wheel? Tis just a spare. Will be going low when my gaz's turn up.
scott.parker
19-07-09, 04:32 PM
Stop funking with odd wheel's and sort the engine out! lol
Stop funking with odd wheel's and sort the engine out! lol
Will do babe lol
Collected the 4 pots today off of Ernie (cheers chris)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC00507.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC00508.jpg
scott.parker
19-07-09, 06:21 PM
I'm confused, didn't Chris just put these on his??
Yep but i just bought them off him, he wants to use "14 for the track.
Also bought this
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC01396Mod-1.jpg
Nice, Performance Trim item?
Got it off Courtnova16v Brand new.
glad your happy with them Jay.
Cheers chris, sorry for the noise making!
I was only messing..
When you left up the deully he wasnt hanging about lol.
I was only messing..
When you left up the deully he wasnt hanging about lol.
Around 300bhp when it gets mapped :)
Anyways we was in a rush, 6hours of driving we done.
NathanSRi
27-07-09, 05:32 AM
Just read this whole thread start to finish.
The car looks awesome dude, a real credit to you and your dads work :thumb:
Carefull of the carbon touching the battrey.
Nice stoppers.
Carefull of the carbon touching the battrey.
Nice stoppers.
Yea i know ill prob make a plastic battery cover.
Cheers can't wait to get them on :)
Just read this whole thread start to finish.
The car looks awesome dude, a real credit to you and your dads work :thumb:
Cheers dude means alot.
Found some motivation!!!
Got home from work today and a few things arrived in the post. I decided to go try a few bits on the car. Still havent got the engine out but going to santa pod this weekend so i'd say mid next week it should be out and on the way to my dads workshop. Pics below of new goodies.
Jay.
Got myself a new windscreen with a blue top tint (not genuine) fitted for £55 which i couldn'y really say no. mine had a load of chips and fancied a top tint.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC00519.jpg
I then placed my new washer bottle in its new place and then fitted my carbon cover. V.pleased with this.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC00520.jpg
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Then got 1 4 pot out and done a test fit.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC00527.jpg
Then a pic i think alot of you will like, 288 discs with 4 pots under 15" steels... :d
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC00525.jpg
Tidy engine bay.... did you cover the battery terminals with something before fitting the carbon cover?
stevie-p
31-07-09, 01:00 AM
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stevie-p
31-07-09, 01:01 AM
love the windscreen and engine bay great work jay
Tidy engine bay.... did you cover the battery terminals with something before fitting the carbon cover?
I did with a bit of cardbored.
love the windscreen and engine bay great work jay
Cheers mate.
I did with a bit of cardbored.
Ah good, I just seem to recall people saying they can cross the + and -.
The wiring looks good sneaking round the turret and disappearin through the hole
Very nice dude, whats the box next to the battrey?
Brakes look good behind the steels.
ECU Benn, Gaz coilovers just turned up :) Will be getting fitted when im back from pod.
petrolhead99
31-07-09, 03:47 PM
the whole project is mental fareplay to ya and best of luck with it
Pm me when you get the GAZ coilovers fitted :thumb: ill still buy your old ones :)
ECU Benn.
I'd personly put it in car, you really dont want it getting wet.
Benn i said that way back when the engine was first fitted, and got told it would get done soon.... That was months ago.
Drill a hole, push ecu plug thru, push gromit in, plug ecu back in.
You can do it in 30mins.
Aw i wouldnt listen to you either tbh... hahaha lol
Nice comment Benn. Just got back from pod a few hours ago and wanted to get my gaz coilovers fitted... So i did, there all donw bar 2 top mount peices (see mechanical)
Fronts need to come up a little and rears are all the way down, bit dissapointed as thought would be lower but oh well - Just to see how low it would go. Got the camera out and thought id snap some of the bay with the new carbon.
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Camera pics loading now...
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You thought it would be lower? Are you mad? lol lol
That is quite slammed and will probably drive quite badly, looks cool though.
Really likind your car atm, the minty bodywork, black steels and mega tidy engine bay work very well :cool:
deanwilko
02-08-09, 07:03 PM
nice sits at the same hight as mine does. liking the top tint aswell
sulphur
02-08-09, 07:07 PM
That's looking quite lush :thumb:
djbrowney
02-08-09, 07:13 PM
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i70/djbrowney/images.jpg
You thought it would be lower? Are you mad? lol lol
That is quite slammed and will probably drive quite badly, looks cool though.
Really likind your car atm, the minty bodywork, black steels and mega tidy engine bay work very well :cool:
Yeah i know Ad will higher it when its ready to be let loose on the road again (few months yet) Still got some loan money left over so it will be getting:
Door handles, Mk2 fuel cap, Smooth grab handle, Mirror covers are going Metallic black.
Bumpers are going metallic black with a colour coded pin stripe
Steels are going mettalic black
Dash, centre console, door pockets getting flocked.But ideally i could do with a new bonnet and boot, both have a few dents. If i do ill be getting a early mk1 non grab handle boot and a mk1 bonnet.
Jay. Oh a btw people the car is not ready yet and these next few months it will only get better.
Good move on the black-ness :cool:
NOVA-KID-93
02-08-09, 09:19 PM
Its looking good Jay, i really like the height, look forward to seeing it all finished :thumb:
Looks lovely and low, makes me moist!
What lengh springs did you go for in the end?
Gaz look awesome. Get come grease or copper slip under the plateform adjusters tho. They can size/stick nicely.
Bay does look good, scuttle cover finishes it nicely.
Painted bumpers will look great, not feeling the black, but will see what it looks like when painted.
Black is just a test i think if i like it it'll stay if not then Anthracite may work.
6" - 7" guess at the front not sure on the rears, i just asked for the short bodies and the spring rating.
Cheers for the good comments lads.
The Simps
02-08-09, 11:48 PM
tip top.
scott.parker
03-08-09, 12:32 AM
Thats proper low dude, just like my silky GSi was lol i funked my front arches as it was bump under steering and hitting the lip when going round roundabouts, so don't run it that low!
Other wise it's looking very nice, just get it running good mate.
Scott
Looking good Jay but with all that shinny paint work please paint the rear beam as it looked horrid against the rest of the car.
Opened my bonnet today before i went to work and it looked as if it was missing something. To have a carbon scuttle panel only in carbon fibre would be silly, so decided to take my rocker cover to work and make up a spark plug cover. All went well and had some CF left over so made a cover for the oil cap. I think the spark plug cover may need trimming down a bit but will stay as it is for now :)
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Do you not run a cam belt cover?
It isnt on the road yet so not yet.
Joe Richardson
04-08-09, 09:36 PM
looking good as ever Jay:thumb:
you going to Trax with it:)
Southie
04-08-09, 09:41 PM
Some nice touches here Jay, I like. :)
The rusty manifold is letting it down though. Also the mantzel lettering to me always looks naff, only jealouse. lol
Some nice touches here Jay, I like. :)
The rusty manifold is letting it down though. Also the mantzel lettering to me always looks naff, only jealouse. lol
Janspeed 4 branch is at the post office waiting for me to collect tomoz. Ha you love my inlet really!
looking good as ever Jay:thumb:
you going to Trax with it:)
I don't think it'll be "ready" Till 2010.
peester
04-08-09, 10:42 PM
would be a good idea to get this on the road matey ; boosts moral no end..
your planned mods to come can be done as a rolling resto, whilst its being used like...
Black rocker cover, the polished one just looks wrong
scott.parker
04-08-09, 11:16 PM
would be a good idea to get this on the road matey ; boosts moral no end..
your planned mods to come can be done as a rolling resto, whilst its being used like...
I'm with Dave, but then he's no one to talk lol
PS: total off topic, do you have any left over mid stickers dude, i lost the two i kept for my self! lol
Yea cle i swapped them for a few parts.
The tidiest conversions are always the best. Seems to get better everytime you get paid fella. :cool:
Nick.
Southie
05-08-09, 06:03 PM
Oi btw did you like the photoshoppery I did the other week? Better late than never lol
Give me the inlet. You don't like it. Brainwash time. Give NBC the inlet Jay don't want it. ;)
Kind words Nick :) NBC get a fake one. £138 delivered.
Loving this car, I took my eye off this one for a while!
Liking the stance and the carbon is excellent ;)
Loving this car, I took my eye off this one for a while!
Liking the stance and the carbon is excellent ;)
Cheers mate :)
We have an update. Engine is half out these are the only pics i got, more got done just didn't take anymore pics.
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Only held in by the mounts now loom is off water drained etc. Getting a hoist tomoz and itll be out.
Ive bought a c16xe head built up with std cams, pulleys flywheel ecu for £80.
Also tonight spoke to a friend and we have come to a deal and i have sourced some Novatech ITB's and Omex 500. Going to look at the car now, pics later on :)
Jay.
General Baxter
16-08-09, 08:58 PM
dont be gay supercharge it lol
craig green
16-08-09, 08:59 PM
Big dent in that manifold..... TB plans sound good.
I know Craig i might cut it out.
scott.parker
16-08-09, 09:11 PM
DENT, looks like some scrapedge from over lowering! lol
Put some damn axle stands under it!
Good work tho.
Scott as said, im going to cut it out and make up a pipe to go in. Benn, i know i only have 1 jack and 1 axle stand im just lazy tbh.
hybridturbo
16-08-09, 10:47 PM
If youve got a big freezer put the manifold in there :thumb:
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scott.parker
17-08-09, 05:24 PM
Who are they made by?
Look like theres allot of moister in there, also you might need another inlet manifold, as that one looks like it might give you some serious head aches with clearance issues, or bulk head out!
Scott
If youve got a big freezer put the manifold in there :thumb:
Whats that gonna do apart from keep it cold until a later date?
Scott the Tb's are from Novatech. And im not bothered if i have to get a diff inlet mani or cut bulkhead out. :)
hybridturbo
17-08-09, 06:57 PM
Whats that gonna do apart from keep it cold until a later date?
Well you fill the section where the dent is with water then let it freeze for 12 hours.
worth a try
Benn, i know i only have 1 jack and 1 axle stand im just lazy tbh.
When it falls on your face you'll wish you had put that one under it.
And under the tb cable under the inlet and itwill look much better.
Done a deal with the whole car today (Corsa B) and got all this:
1400 16v engine £500 worth of head work
Nova tech tb's with Omex 500
60mm lowering kit
Bailey header tank
16" alloys with 4 new tyres
Full polybush kit
4 Branch manifold
Rare lexmaul front bumper
Full group N exhaust
Depo headlights i think
So hopefully i can sell about £800 worth of bits and get the throttle bodies for even cheaper :)
You know the bumper and headlights dont fit a nova....lol
Same bodies i have. Novatech NTR, rare as foooooook. When cleaned up, they are mirror finished billet alloy :cool:
Same bodies i have. Novatech NTR, rare as foooooook. When cleaned up, they are mirror finished billet alloy :cool:
Ad, pm me everything there is to know about them i have no idea can't find any info anywhere :)
Theres not a huge amount to say tbh?
They are no longer made, used be made by Bernie at Novatech racing.
You will have to check whether yours are 40mm bore or 45.
That small screw in the middle of them is the idle stop screw.
Apart from that, they are pretty much the same as any other body :)
If youve got the management too you're laughing as the tps,map etc is already going be setup for you. :)
If you dont go ahead with the swap, let me know if you want to sell the management!!!
They should clear the firewall, my do on my XE :)
Ive also got omex 500 with it, any idea how much its going to cost me to get it all setup.
Omex 500 is quite an old ecu, but anywhere that can map should do ok with it.
If everything is sound, probably just a few hours mapping time. Few hundred quid maybe, depending on where you take it
Well bit of sad news tonight, the corsa i was buying has sold for more than i offerd. Not a bad thing really as i can concentrate on getting my current engine running properly before i start modifying it further.
Engine came out the other day.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC00757.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC00758.jpghttp://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC00762.jpg
These bits here are going to get resprayed as i missed them before.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC00759.jpg
This is getting done black.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC00760.jpg
Respray these black, and replace the 2 bottom arms as one has play in the back bushe.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC00761.jpg
Bought these a few months ago going to spray them either black to go with the new bumpers or white.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC00763.jpg
Engine is going over to my Dads one day during the week and ill get the head off and go from there. Expect a few piccys as usual.
always loved this project i really want a miami blue nova prefer it to my lazer blue for some reason its cool!!!
anyway looks the dogs mate what steelies are they i am looking for some lke that ?? what are they off ?? what tires have they got on ?? keep it up mate its a mint nova !
always loved this project i really want a miami blue nova prefer it to my lazer blue for some reason its cool!!!
anyway looks the dogs mate what steelies are they i am looking for some lke that ?? what are they off ?? what tires have they got on ?? keep it up mate its a mint nova !
Steelies are off a Corsa C 6x15 ET49. I have 195 45 15v Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3's all round. Cheers mate. :thumb:
sparkie1401
30-08-09, 09:47 PM
hi jay, looking good how long before its back on the queens highway???
just to point out and i realise it was a dummy fit but the calliper in the piccy is upside down, as in that needs to go on the other side, bleed nipple up
Yea sparkie i know mate there for sale anyway!
Steelies are off a Corsa C 6x15 ET49. I have 195 45 15v Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3's all round. Cheers mate. :thumb:
thanks mate ill keep my eye out for a set :thumb:
Put a deposit down on 2 of these too, picking them up at the weekend.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/rearcagemountsandseats071.jpg
you stripping it then turning it track interior wise ??
you stripping it then turning it track interior wise ??
Havent decided yet :d
Havent decided yet :d
ha would be cool i think i would prefer it with a full interior for me but also be cool with them seats and a nice cage ! your car your call :thumb:
get the interior out :)
Keep the steels as well imo, they look good
now were have i seen a track miami blue nova before ?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/chunny01/abod%20gte/LeeNova.jpg
you stripping it then turning it track interior wise ??
Please please dont.
Dw Benn the gsi interior is staying i think.
Dont make it a shocky track car either..
Are you not getting the Revolutions anymore?
Yea i am but keeping the rest of the interior in.
now were have i seen a track miami blue nova before ?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/chunny01/abod%20gte/LeeNova.jpg
hmm i wonder where ive seen it before lol sat in a garage at the weekend :)
keep the interior :thumb:
buy another shell for a track car
I don't want a track car! Im just replacing the gsi front seats with buckets, thats all.
good good. will be a pain for people getting in the back lol
Front seats being stored or sold?
good good. will be a pain for people getting in the back lol
Front seats being stored or sold?
Stored.
Well i think im going to mount the passenger seat as far back as it goes and then people can climb over if needs be.
I don't want a track car! Im just replacing the gsi front seats with buckets, thats all.
Good man.
Bought these just because there cool!
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/carpainted165.jpg
Also geting some Gsi bumpers delivered at the end of the month, which are getting sprayed professionally Metallic black with Miami blue pin stripes :)
scott.parker
02-09-09, 05:29 PM
You know you need to file out two slots in the door for them don't you? without them they will keep hitting the opening and chip the paint off, plus there slight gaps as the rubber covers them normally, look in my wip for the slot's i filed out.
Scott
What are you on about Scott?
Scotty speaks the truth, the handle touches the door and chips the paint off when they are cutout like that
Ah i get it, cause the rubber acts like a stopper.
scott.parker
02-09-09, 07:16 PM
What are you on about Scott?
See here http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90109&page=35
OK you could probably grind the door handles instead, but the grove in the door was an easy option.
Scott
Yeah i get it now, love the drilled ones.
scott.parker
02-09-09, 07:23 PM
lol the guy who hosted the parade at billing (forgot his name, Andy, sport specialist?) he spotted them and commented over the loud speaker about them on my parade lap.
Yea i knew that Scott, thanks. Will look better than than mine are now!
Engine is coming to bits this week, im also debaiting to get rind of the Ashley race system and opt for a 2 box Powerflow system with a hidden exhaust tail pipe.
Pretty sure ive sold my gsi dash and got hold of a grey one, which im going to get flocked aswell as a few other things :)
Joe Richardson
07-09-09, 10:51 PM
some nice plans Jay,glad to see your still going on with this:thumb:
NOVA-KID-93
23-09-09, 10:50 PM
haven't checked on this in ages lol Some good bits been bought for this and plans sound good as said before cant wait to see it all come together Jay, keep up good work with it :thumb:
Done much with it lately?
haven't checked on this in ages lol Some good bits been bought for this and plans sound good as said before cant wait to see it all come together Jay, keep up good work with it :thumb:
Done much with it lately?
Nope! None, its sat there and done **** all. It will be on the road before the end of the year i hope.
NOVA-KID-93
24-09-09, 07:00 PM
Ah right lol hopefully mine should be done before crimbo, so fingers crossed!! Hope you get yours done then and hope to see it at some shows next year :)
Ah right lol hopefully mine should be done before crimbo, so fingers crossed!! Hope you get yors done then and hope to see it at some shows next year :)
It will be at PV, Billing, Trax, Ultimate street car.
Meh... I better update this. Pics on way.
Joe Richardson
28-09-09, 08:06 PM
Meh... I better update this. Pics on way.
good lad,cant wait for themlol
Sprayed these, and fitted some part worns.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC00808.jpg
Bought these tonight which are getting sprayed by the bodyshop soon.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC00820.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC00821.jpg
Engine might come apart this week, if i find the motivation/time from somewhere.
lol didn't think it was on the road?
lol didn't think it was on the road?
Its not :confused:
Why are you fitting rims then?
Why are you fitting rims then?
Just bought them ages ago and found some part worns so thought i maght aswell chuck em on lol
craig green
30-09-09, 04:16 PM
Shiny bumpers!
Liking those 6 spoke Astra wheels too.
Cheers Craig, and thanks for dropping them off to me aswell :)
Well the Nova nearly came to bits and scrapped last weekend. But i had a think on how much time + money ive spent on it and came to my senses...
I have 11 days off work at the end of the month so im going to get as much as can done, still waiting for my Dad to pick the engine up.
craig green
07-10-09, 08:25 PM
Well the Nova nearly came to bits and scrapped last weekend. But i had a think on how much time + money ive spent on it and came to my senses...
Have a word with y0self. We all suffer losses of enthusiasm. Just concentrate more on working on it than buying stuff. That will bring it along much quicker. :thumb:
Kind words Craig. Cheers.
craig green
07-10-09, 08:28 PM
I'd like to see you & it at the National weekend next year, theres a goal.
It should be ready at the end of this year, and ill be at all the shows i can get to next year aslong as i have the time off work.
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