Jays Miami Blue Project

[Jay]

Havent really thought about doing a project thred but iv'e got all my pictures together so here goes!

First off this is the pic of when i bought it it was pretty much standard, apart from the hidious Bk wheels.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Image021.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Image046-1.jpg
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http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Image044-1.jpg


Was an alrite car to be honest but needed my attention and a little bit of money on it.

Didn't really have a lot of money by the time i got it home so i tryed to spend as little as possible but get as much as i could done. Started by de-badging the whole car, added an espace splitter and that was it for now untill i had some money.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/2-1.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/7-1.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/9-1.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/6-1.jpg


Then the cat was rattling so gave it a de-cat from an earlier model, Red euro rear lights, cav cesero wheels, started prepping my corsa wheels and some stamped plates.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Image071-1.jpg
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[vaughanmc]

Nice and clean - Has it been lowered ?

[Adam]

Looks miles better on those black rims, nice one.

What rear springs do you have?

[Jay]

It had been lowered 40mm i think alround not sure just gave them away when i fitted the coilys, uploading more pics as we speak....

[LEWI007]

I love the colour

[vaughanmc]

Hmm I'm not sure if mines is 40mm all round or 60mm all round

Clean car though mate :)

[Jay]

So then i wasn't happy with the ride height so i bought some budget coilovers from ebay, fitted them up and was happy with the end result :)
Whilst doing the coilovers i changed the clutch, it was starting to slip, also swapped the ceseros for some slabs.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Jays43.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1050089-1.jpg
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http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1050093-1.jpg

[Jay]

Finished my corsa wheels off and got them fitted. :) Well happy with these.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1050113.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1050103-1.jpg

[vaughanmc]

What tyres did you put on the Corsa wheels ?

[Jay]

195/45v 15s, Whys that pal?

[Adam]

Good work.

How come you didn't refit the standard bearing plate to the coilover top mount???

[Jay]

Woops that must of been an unfinished pic... come think of it, it was.

[Jay]

Then it was time for a change to the interior, found a doner car Nova Gsi ftw, and fitted the interior into the blue one.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1050104-1.jpg
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[vaughanmc]

Just wondered what size tyres you used - My Mum's Corsa has those wheels on it and I thought they'd be interesting with 195/45's on them

Interior looks spot on as well :)

[Jay]

Cheers mate, im sure someone will comment on the elec window and window winders, lol wanted the centre console on for now ill just take the elec window switch out and carpet the base of the console.

[Adam]

Plans sound cool :)

[vaughanmc]

Cheers mate, im sure someone will comment on the elec window and window winders, lol wanted the centre console on for now ill just take the elec window switch out and carpet the base of the console.

Window buttons and winders are cool, I have them as well :)

[Ash]

That looks smart on the Corsa SXI rims, good luck finding some TH Mono's in that size tho, I've been looking for years.

[Jay]

That looks smart on the Corsa SXI rims, good luck finding some TH Mono's in that size tho, I've been looking for years.

Oh, maybe ill have to give them a miss then, ill have to look for some other wheels. :thumb:

[gsi_olly]

i preferr the black ones mate cars looking nice though

[Jay]

UPDATE

Finally got some Cesaro's again from Astra Dan off of MIG, got them fitted up.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1050533.jpg

Now just bought some rear window surrounds from (g111mds) Which will hopefully get fitted soonish. Also bought some flat aero wipers for the front, no pic as of yet.

[Jay]

Update, just recieved my New Gsi front bumper unpainted from Vauxhall today, will be fitting it up at the weekend.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051035.jpg

Also fitting my V6 Front brakes this weekend, may even do an oil change :thumb: Pics to follow of bits fitted. Jay

[Jay]

Update!

Yes we have another update lol Ive been busy today fitting my big brake conversion.

I have used 284mm Fiat coupe disc's which i bought brand new, also bought some brand new pads.

Also got my Gsi spoiler fitted up today.

Also fitted my aero wipers and gave the car a bloody good clean.

Will get pics up tomorrow cant be bothered now!

Will be fitting my Gsi front bumper tomorrow as its starting to get dark.

Pics to follow :thumb:

[Walshie_Loon]

Nice car coming along nicely, Loving the colour keep up the gd work.

[Jay]

Update

Fitted everything as mentioned above, pics below :)

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051062.jpg
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[AlexW]

Looks good, cant wait for mine to be finished. Have a meet and drive off in the wrong car lol

[Jay]

Looks good, cant wait for mine to be finished. Have a meet and drive off in the wrong car lol

Haha yea would be funny!, are we the only miami blue hatch owners on here?

[vaughanmc]

Very nice looking car mate, cleans up well

Looks perfect! :)

[Jay]

Very nice looking car mate, cleans up well

Looks perfect! :)

Cheers Vaughan, on with the rear window surrounds next :)

[vaughanmc]

Aye that will sharpen it up from a side-on view

Keep it clean and tidy mate! Will draw attention anyway :)

[Jay]

Aye that will sharpen it up from a side-on view

Keep it clean and tidy mate! Will draw attention anyway :)

Cheers mate, I'm debating whether to get gsi skirts.....

[johnrcgt4]

Nice mint nova....i like
Hope mine looks that clean when its finished.

[~~joycey~~]

The black cesaro's looked the best on it :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Cheers mate, I'm debating whether to get gsi skirts.....

Would look good with a set of sideskirts on it, keep the GSi look flowing from front to back!

[Jay]

If i can find a mint set of skirts ill buy them :)

[vaughanmc]

Mudflaps as well, they'd set it off :)

[Jay]

Mudflaps as well, they'd set it off :)

Rears only, Genuine set or the ebay jobbies?

[vaughanmc]

Genuine set - Mk4 Astra ones fit/look the best :)

[Jay]

Astra rear iirc? u think i should get 4 or 2 rears?

[vaughanmc]

4 would be the best bet - Complete the look and also keep more of the spray down on the front

2 on the front works fine but not sure about just 2 on the rear...

[Jay]

Hmm may consider it.

[vaughanmc]

You should :)

I have the 4 on mine and it does complete the look and there practical too

[Jay]

Pm me a pic please :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

No problem mate :)

[Jay]

Will now be purchasing some Gsi/gte skirts if i can find a mint set.

[Jay]

As above new parts arrived today, will get fitted over the winter i hope.
Pics below.

Messy!
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051081.jpg

Full sills (pair)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051082.jpg

Door skins (pair)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051083.jpg

Wings (pair)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051084.jpg

Rear arch repair panels (pair)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051085.jpg

Front panel complete
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051086.jpg

[John]

How much was the front panel, if you don't mind me asking?

[Jay]

How much was the front panel, if you don't mind me asking?

£84.60 + Vat. :thumb:

[Benn]

Nice collection there.

[Jay]

Nice collection there.

Cheers benn will be getting fitted soon.

[Benn]

Good man, wanna see it when its done.

[Jay]

Good man, wanna see it when its done.

You will do, whens the next meet?

[AlexW]

Gotta say, When ever you guys have a next meet il have to try and make it, Just to see this other miami nova. lol

[Jay]

Gotta say, When ever you guys have a next meet il have to try and make it, Just to see this other miami nova. lol

Haha should be good, il prob see you before pv09!

[Benn]

You will do, whens the next meet?

Erm mig or png?

[Jay]

Erm mig or png?

Either

[Benn]

Mig this month, here pass.

[Jay]

Mig this month, here pass.

Pm me details.

[Benn]

Will do dude.

[Jay]

Was driving last night and only just realised nova headlights are not that good!

Soooo a local trip to my audio shop and got these fitted!

10000k Hid kit :D

Before

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051094.jpg


After

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051096.jpg


Before

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051100.jpg


After

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051099.jpg

[vaughanmc]

Feck me lol They look bright

Good modification! How much did it cost if you don't mind me asking ?

[Jay]

Put the Nova on the grass as were having people round tonight, so thought i'd grab a nice shot.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051106.jpg

[Jay]

Just payed for a single wiper, chrome bonnet lifters and a fuel cap, should all be here within a week.

:)

[CP]

good work there:thumb:

[Steve]

Nice work mate, one of the few mk2s I like the look of, gsi interior looks in top condition.
How much were the pressed plates and where from?

[auzzy-b]

hid's look cooool as fook:thumb: . i wanna set:D

[Jay]

Nice work mate, one of the few mk2s I like the look of, gsi interior looks in top condition.
How much were the pressed plates and where from?

Pressed plates were £35 inc delivery from www.dubmeister.co.uk

[Jay]

Cheers for all the positive comments.

No bad ones as of yet lol

[Nova Kid Rik]

Looking good pal :thumb: keep it up love the colour of the car haha just an awsome colour :D
i dont tihnk anyone could give a negative comment on work this good :D lol ;)

[Jay]

Not really an update but car has been sent off to the bodyshop so should be back within a month..

I'm going to try and get to the bodyshop on a weekly basis to get piccys.

[Jay]

Update!

Car is in bodyshop at the moment and i have asked my father to take piccys as he does it so here goes!

OSR Arch.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Photo0004.jpg


New door skin fitted.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Photo0005.jpg


Lower front panel about to come off.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Photo0006.jpg


OSF arch hole.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Photo0007.jpg


Random pic!
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Photo0008.jpg


Lower front panel off.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Photo0009.jpg


New lower front panel fitted.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Photo0010.jpg


Holes plated and welded.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Photo0011.jpg


Arch work.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Photo0013.jpg


More arch and sill work.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Photo0012-1.jpg


More updates coming soon, comments please :)

[Jay]

More updates coming soon, comments please :)

[Ernie]

looking good lad and fare play for making the old man do it lol.

[Jay]

looking good lad and fare play more making the old man do it lol.

Cheers Chris, and to right! I'm no good with a welder and am far to busy :D

[Cle]

Going to be looking good when its done :thumb:

What suspensions that on the front ??

[novahotrod]

looks good i love miami blue :D

[Jay]

Going to be looking good when its done :thumb:

What suspensions that on the front ??

Budget Ebay shizzle! Which will soon make way for the Gaz's! :thumb:

[Cle]

Budget Ebay shizzle! Which will soon make way for the Gaz's! :thumb:

hmm how much they lower it by ??

[Jay]

hmm how much they lower it by ??

At a guess 90-100mm, but wheels are to big for me to know this...

[Benn]

Looks good dude!

[Jay]

Looks good dude!

Cheers Benny boy!

[ste193]

Sound! Very clean, great project.

[Jay]

Thank you matey, when you have 15 posts you can post pictures up of your car in your own project thread :thumb:

[Steve]

Nice, lucky bugger having your dad do the work! You having a full respray afterwards?

[Jay]

Nice, lucky bugger having your dad do the work! You having a full respray afterwards?

Preety much yea :)

[AlexW]

Looking good babes :D Mines not as rotten! lol

[Jay]

Looking good babes :D Mines not as rotten! lol

HAHA! At least mines gettin on with it!... lol

[AlexW]

You just wait untill next month, You will be soo jelous of my PAS, corsa brake servo and X14XE! Fancy a race before you put your XE in? lol

[Jay]

Haha anyone can put there right foot down in a straight line....

[Jay]

Not really an update, just a few more piccys with my camera.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051142.jpg
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[moffat]

how you going to pass an mot without side repeaters

[Jay]

how you going to pass an mot without side repeaters

Car passed its MOT 2 weeks ago, so ill worry about that next year!.... :D

[moffat]

Car passed its MOT 2 weeks ago, so ill worry about that next year!.... :D

good point, just wondering as i was going to remove mine well i did and chopped the wires and some say they need to be there for mot while others say they dont.

[Steve]

Legally cars made after 1985 require side repeaters.

[Jay]

Legally cars made after 1985 require side repeaters.

Ill keep my old wings for the MOT :thumb:lol

[Jay]

80mm- rear springs arrived monday so ill get them fitted when the cars back :)

[scott.parker]

Ill keep my old wings for the MOT :thumb:lol

IIRC Is that if there is no light seen from the front indicator when you stand looking from the side of the car??

If so it should only applies to late mk1's? as mk2's you can see it, as it wraps round into the wing??

Also must add, your doing a nice job mate, car looks tops, i liked the black Cesaro's my self, And where was it and how much for the HID lights (oh is it bulbs or kit?)

Scott

[Adam]

As above. If you can see the front indicators from the side, it should pass. Mine did.

[vaughanmc]

Really good project mate, there cracking on with it

Will be good to see it all done again :)

You hitting any shows in 09 ?

[Jay]

IIRC Is that if there is no light seen from the front indicator when you stand looking from the side of the car??

If so it should only applies to late mk1's? as mk2's you can see it, as it wraps round into the wing??

Also must add, your doing a nice job mate, car looks tops, i liked the black Cesaro's my self, And where was it and how much for the HID lights (oh is it bulbs or kit?)

Scott

Not to sure what it means but i no it wont pass MOT, will need them in for it.

Thanks mate its coming along nicely, looks so different since i bought it, black ceseros were ok but had wrong size tyres on and looked rubbish imo.

HID Kit was £150 fitted, from my local ice place ( Nice Ice ).

[moffat]

As above. If you can see the front indicators from the side, it should pass. Mine did.

thats good news

[Jay]

Really good project mate, there cracking on with it

Will be good to see it all done again :)

You hitting any shows in 09 ?

Yea my Dads doing a cracking job, im getting down to the workshop as and when i can.

Yea ill be at pv09, and ill be hitting all/most of the regoinal meets :)

[Jay]

As above. If you can see the front indicators from the side, it should pass. Mine did.

Ill just leave my new wings on, and if it fails then ill swap them over lol

[CorsaBBoomer]

nice euro-rears ;)

[scott.parker]

Not to sure what it means but i no it wont pass MOT, will need them in for it.

Thanks mate its coming along nicely, looks so different since i bought it, black ceseros were ok but had wrong size tyres on and looked rubbish imo.

HID Kit was £150 fitted, from my local ice place ( Nice Ice ).

What i was saying dude is that on Mk1's you can NOT see the front indicator from the side as they DON'T follow round into the wing, so after say 87 you would need side repeaters on a Mk1.

But as a Mk2 has front indicators that DO follow round into the wing and CAN be seen from looking side on to the car, they are not 100% needed for an MOT. :thumb:

Scott

[dalenova]

:) sweet

[Jay]

What i was saying dude is that on Mk1's you can NOT see the front indicator from the side as they DON'T follow round into the wing, so after say 87 you would need side repeaters on a Mk1.

But as a Mk2 has front indicators that DO follow round into the wing and CAN be seen from looking side on to the car, they are not 100% needed for an MOT. :thumb:

Scott

Ahhh right i get you now Scott :thumb:

[Jay]

nice euro-rears ;)

Thanks traded them with you iirc ?

[Jay]

:) sweet

Thank you.

[stylesy451]

car looks smart chap! how much did it cost to get the HID's supplied and fitted?

[Emmy]

I like the colour, very clean looking too and the adjustments you made make it look better :thumb:

[scott.parker]

car looks smart chap! how much did it cost to get the HID's supplied and fitted?
VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV

HID Kit was £150 fitted, from my local ice place ( Nice Ice )

[stylesy451]

cheers

[Jay]

I like the colour and very clean looking too and the adjustments you made make it look better :thumb:

Cheers mate will look good when its all done.

[Matt]

Looking good fella, nice one getting you old boy to do all the work for you! lol

Should be a very clean shell once its all done.

:thumb:

[Jay]

Looking good fella, nice one getting you old boy to do all the work for you! lol

Should be a very clean shell once its all done.

:thumb:

Yea should be its having a lot of work done in bodyshop, ill make a list in a bit. :thumb:

[Jay]

Right made a list of things getting done in bodyshop

2 New front wings with side repeater holes removed.
1 New drivers door skin
Both rear arches sorted
Inner wings had holes in so both been plated and undersealed
New lower front panel
New sill bits
Rear window surrounds painted satin black and fitted
Wing mirrors painted colour of car.

[Jay]

Purchased some Comp Mo's too, just got to pick them up. Need repraying glacier white, may do them polar white? Whats people opinions.

[Adam]

Dark grey/Silver

[vaughanmc]

I'd say silver mate :)

[Jay]

There going white, just need to know what white :) Heres Matts Mo's there done polar white and look awesome if you ask me.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC00067.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC00070.jpg

[vaughanmc]

Look awsome on the white car but I'd say paint yours silver

Keep them subtle and classy

[Adam]

Look awsome on the white car but I'd say paint yours silver

Keep them subtle and classy
:thumb:
White suits a white car.
A darker colour suits your's better imo

[Jay]

Look awsome on the white car but I'd say paint yours silver

Keep them subtle and classy

Nahhhh lol Silver would look to dirty, i want them to stand out.

[vaughanmc]

Vauxhall Star Silver ;)

[Jay]

:thumb:
White suits a white car.
A darker colour suits your's better imo

Remember Lee's old breeze blue nova, that looked mint with them white mos on, (goes off to try find pic)

[Matt]

I'd say dark grey or silver would look sweet with Miami blue fella.

Black might look cool too, here's a couple of pics of my old ones when they were done...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/IMG_0892.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/IMG_0905.jpg

:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Sorry to bump the thread but how low was that white Nova when those pics were taken ? ^

[Jay]

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/PICT0218.jpg

Lee's old breeze blue Sr looked the cool as funk IMO

[Matt]

Sorry to bump the thread but how low was that white Nova when those pics were taken ? ^

60mm on Spax RSX kit Vaughan...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/IMG_0908.jpg

[vaughanmc]

Cheers mate :) Mines must be down 60mm then

[Jay]

I do like black, but don't know how they'd look on ym car, ive got the mo's like Lee's old ones not yours Matt. Didn't know this only just checked, spokes are different.

[Adam]

Lee's Mo's are the new skool ones

[Jay]

Lee's Mo's are the new skool ones

There the ones ive bought :D Better or worse than the others?

[Adam]

Which do you prefer.....

[Jay]

Well "new skool" look like they'll clear the caliper more, due to the face of the wheel sticking out further, am i right?

[Jay]

Loggyboy (Dave) done a P/S of what it could look like, will look better of course

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Jay2.jpg

[Jay]

Now has Gsi front bumper and Gsi boot spoiler, pic is a bit old.

[Matt]

Good photoshop there, can't go wrong with MO's tbh.

[Jay]

Think they'll be done polar white :D

[Emmy]

No probs jaysnova :thumb:

[Jay]

Righty ho fellas! Plans for a new engine maybe underway, will update when i know for sure ;)

[Emmy]

Sounds good jaysnova, can I add one small thing Im a girl btw lol Im getting a little worried cause Im sure someone thought I was a fella before on here, but I promise Im not lol

[Jay]

Sounds good jaysnova, can I add one small thing Im a girl btw lol Im getting a little worried cause Im sure someone thought I was a fella before on here, but I promise Im not lol

Pics or GTFO.. lol No worries :thumb:

[Emmy]

lol lol I have one in the mugshots thread page 10 :p

[Jay]

lol lol I have one in the mugshots thread page 10 :p

;)

[Jay]

Had a Corsa D in at work today and the customer wanted a new wheel becuase this one was kurbed, so i fitted a 195 45 16 part worn to it and it is now going as my spare :)

Only problem is th offset is 40, will see if it goes on when the cars out the bodyshop.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051260.jpg

[Rich]

lol love customers leftovers

Whats the name of the garage you work in?

[Jay]

Kwik fit.....

[Jay]

Right, been talking to Colin (novarally) about a 1600 8v Gsi engine... Maybe getting this, not 100% sure yet :thumb:

[Steve]

Would suit your the gsi theme well, they're good engines.

[AlexW]

Aye up gayboy. Even got time to insult you from the other side of the world lol

Go for the 1.6, no drag race for you though.

[Jay]

Right little update, spoke to the old man today and he's awaiting the paint he ordered for it on friday, going to get the mirrors painted miami blue too.

Also order me a set of these tonight.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC00104.jpg

Full kit of goodridge braided hoses :thumb:

[Jay]

Done me self a shop of what the Mo's should look like, even thought the pic is old you get the idea. Going to get sprayed Glacier white, with brand new blue Comp stickers and new centre caps when i get them.

Picking them up at the end of the month (cheers loggyboy) Or maybe sooner if i can get some money together.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Mo.jpg

[Emmy]

Im sure that will turn out lovely Jay :thumb:

[Jay]

Im sure that will turn out lovely Jay :thumb:

Thanks and yea i know ive never had white wheels before lol

[Emmy]

lol its good to try out different things then you can compare and see what you prefer :thumb:

[Benn]

Should look good dude.

[Jay]

Should look good dude.

I hope so, Cesaros may get a po***h too Benn :thumb:

[Benn]

Cool.

[matt_vaughan]

Just want to ask if you've ever had problems with the police with those pressed plates.

Both me and a mate want to get them, but the police round here are picky about plates and just want to know if you've had problems yourself?

Dubmeister and other sellers say they are totally legal.

[Jay]

Got mine from Dubmeister, never had any problem (yet, touch wood!) Been on car for over 6 months :thumb:

[Jay]

Recieved my Braided hoses today (cheers macca) Getting them fitted up when the cars back, ill also be fitting my rear window surrounds, and my -80mm rear springs when its back. Which should be near the end of the month :)

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051375.jpg

[wizzy]

looking good mate keep up the good work

[Jay]

looking good mate keep up the good work

Thanks mate, its coming along nicely :thumb:

[Adam]

Good stuff.

[Jay]

Good stuff.

Thanks Ad, also i should be picking my Mo's up soon and will be wrapped in 195 45 15's not sure on make yet, maybe Goodyear Gsd3's.

[~~joycey~~]

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/PICT0218.jpg

Lee's old breeze blue Sr looked the cool as funk IMO


Woooooo! lol I'm actually gonna crack on with this at the weekend if it aint raining :D

[Jay]

Good lad joycey. :thumb:

[Jay]

Right little bit of an update, cars nearly ready for paint. All prepped up, Dad sent me a few pics from his phone

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Photo0017.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Photo0018.jpg

[Steve]

Nice one mate, will look good with some frsh paint on it. Im going back to college this year to learn body repair.
Then one day I can give my car a re-spray!! lol

[Jay]

Yea hopefully will, the car dosent look faded at all over these past 16 years, so my dad thinks it shouldn't need a full respray but time will tell, if the color match is poor then ill get a full external respray. :)

[Jay]

Drivers door painted. :)

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Photo0019.jpg

[Jay]

More paint on :D

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Photo0020.jpg

[Steve]

Looks like a good job matey, does he want to do mine next!? lol

[AlexW]

Want to swap?

[Jay]

Looks like a good job matey, does he want to do mine next!? lol

Yea it looks good so far, i just hope the color watch is good.

No.. lol

[Jay]

Want to swap?

HAHA Alex whys that mate? :D

[AlexW]

I dunno tbh lol Mines not rotten lol

I wouldnt want yours anyways, waayyyy too much gay lol

[Jay]

Haha way to much gay, explain?

[AlexW]

Come on homo, if im not gay you must be lol

[Jay]

:confused: lol :wtf: :tard:

[AlexW]

lol Lover you really :D :gay:

[Jay]

Ha mincer, anyway back on topic... Mite be picking my Mo's up tommorow. :)

[Jay]

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Photo0021.jpg

:):):)

[vaughanmc]

Looking good mate, when will it be back out on the road ?

[Jay]

Looking good mate, when will it be back out on the road ?

As soon a possible, i miss it dearly! Not sure yet mate, could be within the next week or so i hope.

[VXandy]

Looking good Jay, keep up the good work:thumb:

[Adam]

Looks a tidy job

[Jay]

Cheers Andy and Adam, yea looks very good indeed, have not seen it in person, but the old man says it looks very good and the color match is spot on :) Very happy. Jay

[Jay]

Looking at this pic below, im thinking of doing my door handles blue too, comments please?

It looks so nice all blue lol

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/Photo0021.jpg

[Jay]

Rear window surrounds wont be gettin fitted until cars back now, dad says he cant be arsed lol

[Martin]

handles blue would be nice mate..

looks good.. just read al this.. youve done a good job fella..

wish id kept going with my nova now..

i realy need to stop ready these WIP's makes me want another lol

[Jay]

Yea i may give my dad a ring tomoz see how much of my paint he has left :thumb: and thanks for the comment mate. :)

[John]

Here's my mates old xe, with colour coded handle, think it's the same colour as yours.


http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l240/tooleater16v/bartletts%20nova/103_0709.jpg

[Benn]

Looking good dude, painted handles will look good.

[Jay]

Yup will deff be ringing the old man tommorrow :) Thanks for the pic John.

Thanks too Benn. :thumb:

[CoolTiger]

looks good that is the fuel filler paint or just the masking not took off ??, also did you use water based or 2pak ?

[Jay]

Fuel cap has been masked and the paint is 2p solid :) Why you ask?

[CoolTiger]

mines getting paint next week or the week after been told to use 2k over waterbased which is what we normally use for that age of car, just wondering if you was told the same :)

[Jay]

Wasnt told anything lol Dads doing all the work, which is better?

[Benn]

2k every time. No point using water base at all.

[Jay]

Ohh good im happy then :) would be happy either way as all this is costing me for the paint only :) No labout or shizzle oh and the panels cost. Over all its about £600 which is all panels and paint. Wings are gettin painted tomoz hopefully.

[CoolTiger]

Ohh good im happy then :) would be happy either way as all this is costing me for the paint only :) No labout or shizzle oh and the panels cost. Over all its about £600 which is all panels and paint. Wings are gettin painted tomoz hopefully.


same as me but my dad isnt doing the labour for me i am lol :( 2k is best but with the new laws and everything the new cars have to be painted with waterbased

[Jay]

same as me but my dad isnt doing the labour for me i am lol :( 2k is best but with the new laws and everything the new cars have to be painted with waterbased

Oh right i never new that mate cheers for the info. :thumb:

[Curtoise]

nice car nice colour! alloys look sweet and im trying to get my dad to do most the work aswel lol

[Jay]

nice car nice colour! alloys look sweet and im trying to get my dad to do most the work aswel lol

Cheers matey, bought the car becuase of the colour :D Which alloys mate lol ive had a fair few.

[Jay]

Spoke to the old man last night, and he's doing the handles blue too :)

[Jay]

Oh and going to pick my Mo's up today. :)

[Curtoise]

i reli like the black,s they look pretty darn cool

[Emmy]

Keep up the good work Jay :)

[Steve]

Mo's will look sweet against miami blue, although I think the door handles will be too much of one colour, need a bit of contrast imo.

But looking good either way, what colour you doing the bumpers?

[Jay]

Leaving them for now, front bumper is brand new. Mite buy some second hand gsi bumper's and do them either miami blue or grey.

[CoolTiger]

Spoke to the old man last night, and he's doing the handles blue too :)


would you ask him what hes doing for the texture handles for me please is he high build primer'ing them or rubbing down and normal primer not too sure what to do about my texture bumpers ta :thumb:

[Benn]

would you ask him what hes doing for the texture handles for me please is he high build primer'ing them or rubbing down and normal primer not too sure what to do about my texture bumpers ta :thumb:

Just rub them down like normal and high build primer them, when you flat them off it will have gone.

[Adam]

High build primer out of a rattle can doesnt get rid of the textured finish btw.

[Jay]

Just got the Mo's today :) Getting them refurbed properley, dads doing them in the bodyshop :)

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051396.jpg

[Jay]

Other two are in the back, and there not as bad as pic looks no scuffs so won't need filler. :) Am quite happy with them, ordering brand new centre caps and comp stickers from comp on payday too.

[Jay]

Better pics, pics dont do them any justice at all they look really bad, the blue marks on have not even scuffed them so to speak so will just need a basic rub down and spraying no filler, there all straight and not buckled :)

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051404.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051401.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051400.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051399.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051398.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051397.jpg

[Adam]

Cool, nice purchase :D

[Jay]

Cool, nice purchase :D

Hehe Mo buddies now! lol

[vaughanmc]

They'll look mega on the car mate but I still reckon a nice shiney silver colour would look the best ;)

[Jay]

They'll look mega on the car mate but I still reckon a nice shiney silver colour would look the best ;)

Yea mate they should look good, and noooo way! Glacier white with new centre caps and stickers ftw, would love to stay and chat but i gotta pub calling me :) Laters chaps.

[Adam]

Im still not "feelin' " white on your car tbh!!!

Silver or dark grey would be my choice

[Jay]

Im still not "feelin' " white on your car tbh!!!

Silver or dark grey would be my choice

Nah there going white! After seeing lee's old sr i just wanted them ever since. I know his is breeze blue but you get the idea of what it will look like.

[Steve]

Mo's don't look right unless they're either black or white imo, but tbh they look the dogs in white, good choice mate!

[Jay]

Mo's don't look right unless they're either black or white imo, but tbh they look the dogs in white, good choice mate!

Cheers mate, can't wait to get the car back, then ill get my dad to do them.

Jay.

[Jay]

Right lads, was browsing egay last week, as you do and i came across some light blue pin stipe, 12mm. I am thinking of putting it on my bumpers, what you reckon?

My front end is looking rather boring IMO.

Done a couple of Photoshops below :thumb: Comments please. :)

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051056zx.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051062ss.jpg

[floydy13]

good looking motor mate, i want a hatch next!

[Jay]

good looking motor mate, i want a hatch next!

Cheers pal, i want a saloon next lol.

[Martin]

Jay.. do it.. ;)

[Jay]

Ive got the pin stripe here bought it last week :) when the cars back ill most prob do it, hope its a good colour match.

[vaughanmc]

Aye Jay you have to put the wee stripe on, looks awsome and completes the look of the car :)

[Jay]

Got bored earlier waiting for burgo to pick the th mono's up, so started to clean the Mo's up ready for a refurb. They are not as bad as i expected cleaned up well, and looked alot better than they did when i picked them up.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051406.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051408.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051409.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051410.jpg

[Plug]

nice wheels :thumb:
look loads better after a refurb

[Jay]

nice wheels :thumb:
look loads better after a refurb

Yea mate with these they will too.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/untitled.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/2-2.jpg

Ordering them payday. :D

[Jay]

Also buying a quaife quick rack off Lee at the end of this month. Going to buy my new engine at the end of feb, and fit it all at the same time :)

[Iain]

Wheels look good, gonna colour code the wheel centrecaps? :D

[Jay]

Wheels look good, gonna colour code the wheel centrecaps? :D

I prob am yea, will look silly with dark blue centres and light blue car, wish i could find some second hand centres :( Would save me 30 quid, seems pointless buying new caps then spraying them as soon as i get them.

[vaughanmc]

Still messing about with those wheels lol

Have them done a nice shiney silver mate, it will look 100x better than white IMO :D

[Jay]

Yea i am messing about really cars in the bodyshop, need to keep busy or ill become lazy! Glacier white ftw! :):):):):)

[vaughanmc]

Have them done silver mate ;)

[Jay]

Have them done silver mate ;)

Nooooooooo way! Comp Mo's should be white only IMO! :thumb: lol

[vaughanmc]

Hmm I disagree, but it's your car :)

[Jay]

lol

[Rich]

ive got 3 new center caps here in blue if they are any use

[Jay]

ive got 3 new center caps here in blue if they are any use

Im going to start a wanted ad in a min Rich, if i can get one ill have them off of you, pm on route fella. :thumb:

[Jay]

Looking to buy a small washer bottle to tidy the bay up, going to put it behind the bulkhead. Ill prob mount it next to the battery.

Couple ive been looking at lol

Ford capri rear washer bottle

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/e6d2_1.jpg

Or a 500ml one.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/89_1_b.jpg

[Jay]

Something like this would be cool.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/DSC01105.jpg

[AlexW]

Gayboy get a corsa one and fit it the other side = MUCH bettter....


what engine are you getting?

Lots of love :p lol