Wide-Arched F/G Paneled Track Nova MSA Logbooked

[calibra-keith]

Right its about time i pulled fingure out, i should have started on this posting ages ago really, well as most of you know its a 1993 white nova SRi,

How she stud at YMS,
http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/12/30/11/08/dsc01010.jpg (http://www.xtreme-motoring.com)

:D
http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/12/30/11/08/docksa11.jpg (http://www.xtreme-motoring.com)

This is how she stands as of today,
http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/12/30/11/08/pictur10.jpg (http://www.xtreme-motoring.com)

Inside.
http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/12/30/11/08/pictur12.jpg (http://www.xtreme-motoring.com)

The bay, dont look to clean :cry:
http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/12/30/11/08/pictur13.jpg (http://www.xtreme-motoring.com)

The plans are to strip it out remove as much as possible and see were i stand condition wise and sort out any major problems and afew bits of rust.
My main goal is to have,
Wide kit and be light as possible replace as many body parts with fibreglass or (if i can find the funds) afew carbon parts
Strip it out, if its not needed then its not staying.
Roll cage
Bucket seats,belts
Polycarbonate windows (full set)
16 Inch soft stars or maybe comp mo's in whiteThen start to think about the engine, do i go redtop or c20LET
Im sure along the way il add to my list or change my mind as you do :D
Cheers
Calibra-keith

[The Simps]

look forward to seeing the progress :D

[calibra-keith]

Cheers bud :thumb:

[matt_vaughan]

What is all that ****ty coloured stuff all over engine bay?

Otherwise very nice tidy car mate. Look forward to seeing progress.

[calibra-keith]

Some sort of paint like tar :confused: was done along time ago before i owned it, most of the car is good and the engine bay is worst bit on the hole car but seems fairly clean under all that **** but does need abit of work but all part of the fun.

[saloonwoody]

Got A Wide Arch Kit For Sale :):):)

[calibra-keith]

just a small update, didn't have much time today but made a start on removing a few bits from there rear,
was bit of a mess :roll:
http://i30.servimg.com/u/f30/12/30/11/08/pictur10.jpg (http://www.xtreme-motoring.com)
well still abit of a mess, need to remove the glue and tar like crap.
http://i30.servimg.com/u/f30/12/30/11/08/pictur11.jpg (http://www.xtreme-motoring.com)
needs abit chopping out and a plate welding in the corner
http://i30.servimg.com/u/f30/12/30/11/08/pictur12.jpg (http://www.xtreme-motoring.com)
http://i30.servimg.com/u/f30/12/30/11/08/pictur13.jpg (http://www.xtreme-motoring.com)
hopefully i will have bit more time during the weekend to remove more and have abit of a clean up and a sand down.
cheers

[The Simps]

these are all the crap prep jobs mate but like any prep - do it right and the end result will be spot on!

[calibra-keith]

these are all the crap prep jobs mate but like any prep - do it right and the end result will be spot on!

true, i know il need to weld in a few plates but its to be expected, thinking on cutting out the spare wheel area as i know there few bads bits there but il see about that.

[Rickyb]

looking good buddy i will be keeping a n eye on this one. :thumb:

[C14se]

Nova sri i love them i just sold mine and as far as i no the boy who blot it off me put it in to a post lol

[021-bennettt]

Cant wait 2see how this turns out!

[calibra-keith]

Well the weather was not on my side today but did what i could,
i removed front seats
http://i50.servimg.com/u/f50/12/30/11/08/pictur10.jpg (http://www.xtreme-motoring.com)
http://i50.servimg.com/u/f50/12/30/11/08/pictur11.jpg (http://www.xtreme-motoring.com)
then removed all the sound deadening and door cards aswell as wires/stereo and tv's
http://i50.servimg.com/u/f50/12/30/11/08/pictur12.jpg (http://www.xtreme-motoring.com)
http://i50.servimg.com/u/f50/12/30/11/08/pictur13.jpg (http://www.xtreme-motoring.com)
http://i50.servimg.com/u/f50/12/30/11/08/pictur15.jpg (http://www.xtreme-motoring.com)
now for the bad bits
http://i50.servimg.com/u/f50/12/30/11/08/pictur14.jpg (http://www.xtreme-motoring.com)
thinking about cutting the spare wheel area out and plate it up.
http://i50.servimg.com/u/f50/12/30/11/08/pictur16.jpg (http://www.xtreme-motoring.com)
who ever did this area clearly did not master the age old art of silicone welding lol
http://i50.servimg.com/u/f50/12/30/11/08/pictur17.jpg (http://www.xtreme-motoring.com)
and a plate some one has bodged in at somepoint in its life. cutting that out for sure.
http://i50.servimg.com/u/f50/12/30/11/08/pictur18.jpg (http://www.xtreme-motoring.com)
next is to remove the dash at somepoint, then cut out all the rust areas start from fresh have a tidy up treat afew areas and give it a lick of paint.
http://i50.servimg.com/u/f50/12/30/11/08/pictur19.jpg (http://www.xtreme-motoring.com)

Cheers

Calibra-keith

[Ernie]

keep up the good work mate.

[calibra-keith]

keep up the good work mate.

cheers bud, bit of a DIY on driveway job at moment lol

[burgo]

good work so far. good to see youve seen the light that is lightweight :)

[calibra-keith]

good work so far. good to see youve seen the light that is lightweight :)

:thumb: i have bud, makes sense im sick of spending loads of money doing them up (chav style) haha

[jonn]

nice project

[calibra-keith]

nice project

cheers


right iv been bit busy with other stuff lately but working on getting afew parts i want, i also need some paint any one want to point me over to a good spot to buy afew ltrs ? is it glacier white.

cheers

[Andy]

Nova sri i love them i just sold mine and as far as i no the boy who blot it off me put it in to a post lol I think your blotto with that tard spelling:tard:
Keith thats looks a nice car mate,i remember seeing this in summer-looked really clean:thumb:

[calibra-keith]

cheers bud,


sold corsa derv to mate so put the wheels off that on nova dont think il be keeping them on also got set of cav slabs but most likely sell both sets at some point

http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/12/30/11/08/pictur27.jpg

[Sloth]

updates dude!

[calibra-keith]

updates dude!

not really bud at moment,

sorry not been updating been stupidly busy and alot of its been in bits for while as iv been stripping it for what i dont need also calibra been stripped so as you can guess thats a nasty looking driveway http://www.takeforum.com/jackpearson/images/smiles/icon_redface.gif

also hoping to have my golf re-sprayed back red soon lol.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture051-1.jpg

will try get some more done but mainly need to get buying some parts for both nova and golf :thumb:

[calibra-keith]

not much of an update,

after 2 chavs kicked off my mirrows i needed some more so found the cheapist set i could
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/ebay036.jpg

ended up with these
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/ebay038.jpg

after fitted i want to sure if to keep them on or not but need a spray but im sure i can live with them
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/ebay039.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/ebay040.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/ebay041.jpg

also put my bucket seat in ready

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/ebay037.jpg

cheers

[calibra-keith]

right guys its about time i decided what engine to have in her, do i leave it 1.4 sri and tune it or 2l 16v eco that iv already got or can get hold of a fairly good condition redtop,

what you think :confused:

[calibra-keith]

was nice and i was bit bored so fort id give golf bit of a clean and get roof down

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/ebay042.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/ebay043.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/ebay044.jpg

pic of the 16v lump fitted (my cam skills are bit **** for close ups) :oops:

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture045.jpg

as for nova thinking about putting this in,

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture006.jpg

[Plug]

cant belive i missed this get a redtop in it im sure you could find one cheap enough.

but if you want to be different whack the eco in it .

[calibra-keith]

Bit of an up date, had bit of spare time so went and got 2ftx4ft sheet metal £12, meter and half of tubing £5.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay105.jpg

got to work cutting out all seat brackets and center bit

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay103.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay100.jpg

cut down the tubing for rear strut brace so ready for welding

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay101.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay106.jpg

plated up the holes only tacked and bonded on and smoothed over just needs sanding

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay102.jpg

a picture of what i have chopped out so far

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay107.jpg

[Tidy Max]

looking good mate!

[Pistol Pete]

Coming along well. If you have some sheet, why not just chop out the wheel well?

[calibra-keith]

Coming along well. If you have some sheet, why not just chop out the wheel well?

i did think about it but for some reason chose not to, i will probably use it for spare wheel till i get round fuel tanks later on. also got a front strut off nick wilko, il take picture some other time when i start on under the bonnet lol

also could do with few pictures or links to how much i can cut form doors and get away with or ideas of what people have done, bottems of inside are about gone but skins are not to bad

cheers

[Plug]

pointless cutting spare wheel well out will weight the same as with it in tbh

[calibra-keith]

welded in the rear strut brace, smoothed and sand the areas i cut brackets from so almost ready for bit of paint

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay108.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay109.jpg

wont flud with pictures of were iv smoothed and sand down you all know what it looks like, will take picture of inside when i slap some paint on hopefully tomorrow but other than a roll cage insides about there for now apart from chopping my doors up :lol:

[Rickyb]

any updates???

[calibra-keith]

any updates???

sorry guys been way to busy, i have done few bits il post pics up soon but hoping to get fair bit done this week that i have gave myself off lol

hopefully,
wheels (should be today)
cage
wide kit

so pulling my finger out my ass and in my wallet :d

[Rickyb]

have you decided on the engine yet
IMHO i think you should stick with your engine and tune it as there is to many big block track cars.
rick

[calibra-keith]

have you decided on the engine yet
IMHO i think you should stick with your engine and tune it as there is to many big block track cars.
rick

not yet but its looking like for while i will be sticking with sri.

alloys are now here thanks to Gibbo (http://www.pngclub.com/forum/member.php?u=19183) and his mate, cheers lads much appreciated :thumb:

now all i need is cage and wide kit hopefully will be getting kit off novarally (http://www.pngclub.com/forum/member.php?u=3087) on Thursday and id like to get cage tomorrow but at moment that's not looking good.

mad rush this week lol

[Gibbo]

thank you mate car looks nice top work:thumb:

[calibra-keith]

thank you mate car looks nice top work:thumb:

cheers bud will be even better with the rims on and rest done, shame you couldnt of got that cage for me at same time 30 miles from you save me a trip lol

[Gibbo]

lol dont think it would fit lol i no some one that will do it for ya

[calibra-keith]

bit of an update :thumb:

i gave the rear and rear strut a lick of paint

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture019-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture020-1.jpg

also the wheels

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture022-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture021-1.jpg

then painted and fitted front strut brace

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture024-1.jpg

made a start on cutting the doors but weather really was getting bad so gave up lol

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture023-1.jpg

rear needs another coat of paint and also need to finish cutting and tidy up the doors, :)

[Gibbo]

looks nice mate

[vxr_racing_2008]

keep it going mate:thumb:

[Plug]

glad to see your still doing this mate :thumb:

will be good when done and hammered around a track :)

[novaload1992]

good luck with project :thumb:

[calibra-keith]

cheers lads, got my kit today from colin/novarally cheers bud im sure i will deal again with you soon :thumb:
had a quick trial fit just loading up pictures and i will post them up.

[calibra-keith]

right pictures i took, needs lifting up a little but il do this and get it right when come to fit it properly and do abit of cutting as ya do lol


http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture026-1.jpg


http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture025-1.jpg


front wing
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture028-1.jpg


http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture027-1.jpg


rear
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture029-1.jpg


http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture030-1.jpg



cant wait to get cracking on again in morning. could do with looking or finding out how much i can cut away on rear arches ??

[calibra-keith]

sorry guys pictures was to big lol re sized and flip a few for people on smaller screens/res, anyway im thinking on using my standard bumpers they fit just as good and less messing about, also thinking about not using the side skirts so really it will look like an sri but with wider wings keep it same colours, white top, black/grey bottom and bumpers.

[Rickyb]

its gonna look spot on that my man.

[dunova]

Looking really good mate, i'm really liking the rear strut brace and spare wheel well now it's all painted up :thumb: The wheels look really good too.

I'm not sure about the kit yet tbh...I quite like the standard look but once it's all fitted and painted i might change my mind.

BTW the new sills i'm getting are about £18 + VAT each. Just from a company in Bristol called KGC.

[calibra-keith]

yea, not to bad then, i think it will look alot better once fitted fully and painted, i have got a picture of one wing in primer fitted on car not very good picture was a phone job, i want going to but il post it up.

[calibra-keith]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture031-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture032-1.jpg

[rwaggers]

it looks fit mate

[Gibbo]

looks mint mate you going to let me have a go when its done :) lol

[NathanSRi]

Lookin good mate, you gunna keep it looking like an SRi?

[novarally]

Keith.

Just been having a quick glance at this thread, and realised that you are missing the middle bit of the alloy fuel filler cap.

It's in my workshop, so remind me to let you have that when I next see you!

Colin

[calibra-keith]

Keith.

Just been having a quick glance at this thread, and realised that you are missing the middle bit of the alloy fuel filler cap.

It's in my workshop, so remind me to let you have that when I next see you!

Colin

cheers colin i will try remember, might be filling it in and moving filler to inside somewhere but im not sure yet, im sure i will be buying something off you at some point :thumb:


Lookin good mate, you gunna keep it looking like an SRi?

sort of bud, same colours and bumpers anyway.


it looks fit mate

cheers mate but im not planning on sleeping with it lol


looks mint mate you going to let me have a go when its done :) lol

i think you know my answer to that gibbo and the answer involves your lady friend :thumb:

anyway got my cage yesterday so im off to go mess about with nova for bit.

[calibra-keith]

rollcage i got yesterday,

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture034.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture033-1.jpg

[Plug]

cage looks good mate :thumb:

Going to add a rear diagonal?

[calibra-keith]

cage looks good mate :thumb:

Going to add a rear diagonal?

probably will do a bit later on and strap fire extinguisher to it lol, got loads of welding to do and front end so il prob do it then.

just loading up few pictures of today's efforts.

[calibra-keith]

right today's efforts when really i should of been busy elsewhere :roll:


headlining off

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture041.jpg


sunroof out,shocked how heavy it was.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture040.jpg


cut out so i could fit front without making to much mess, can fit vents back even speaker covers with bit of modding.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture036.jpg


from side

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture037.jpg


rear quarter

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture038.jpg


rear

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture035.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture039.jpg

not finished yet needs bolting to floor when i get more time, also need to plate up the sunroof or possibly get fibre glass roof.

[Gibbo]

loli think not lol looking good mate

[dunova]

Made anymore progress mate?

[kasal]

Updates!!

[calibra-keith]

No not really been to busy with other things and trying to earn some coin and hunt for some bits, looking to get front end done as i have new front slam panel, i want a fiberglass roof skin next and couple of little bits.

[calibra-keith]

Massive update, i fitted a splitter lol

i have had from years ago on astra GTE

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture093.jpg

[calibra-keith]

i got to work cutting out my front end and checking how much needs doing in engine bay/inner wings so looks a bit of a mess, does anyone have any pictures of removing bulkhead while im at it ?

[dj_wudgey]

nice mate! Roll cage went in good and id be glad to see the back of that sunroof aswel i hate them lol!

[Adaz_blud]

where did u get the sheet metal from for that cheap mate ?

[calibra-keith]

where did u get the sheet metal from for that cheap mate ?

just a place up my local industrial estate bud, should of got bigger sheet, 3-4 times as much for about double the price.

[calibra-keith]

couple of pictures i took after to get the idea of what it might be like, and a little primer but far from ready for any kind of spraying just a test.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture063.jpghttp://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture065.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture060.jpghttp://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture066.jpg

[calibra-keith]

Not updated in a while but just a little one,

got these about 2 weeks ago off Colin (novarally)

tinted poly carbs (sorry for taking your picture of these i didn't take picture)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/171861_10150172035124027_745499026_8713707_6895609 _o.jpg

aluminum tank

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture117.jpg

swirl pot

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture115.jpg

fibreglass parts (Count Vaux Alot old ones i believe)

fibreglass bonnet

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture123.jpg

fibreglass boot

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/ebay/Picture122.jpg

cheers

[MK999]

Those wheels are fooking lovely :)

[calibra-keith]

Those wheels are fooking lovely :)

i would rather have some comp MO's or TH2's bud but they will do for now, more important things to get first.

[calibra-keith]

received my 6 point harness and helmet net today and managed to get all polycarb windows fitted (apart from driver door) plumbed in alloy tank to get her running will probably get some pictures tomorrow.

also due to rust at front end mainly im going to look into spaceframe or semi space frame as im also wanting propa cage anyway,

any ideas ???

[calibra-keith]

Couple of pictures

Front tinted poly carbs in

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture132.jpg

Rear sides in

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture131.jpg

Alloy tank (almost plumbed in) but runs

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture130.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture128.jpg

Helmet net and harness

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture129.jpg

Also late last night i seem to of acquired another nova

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture124.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture125.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture127.jpg

not sure what to do with it yet.

[paulwar]

just a point on your ally fuel tank, you got one feed and the other is folded over on it's self? i guess this should be a overflow? if so you wanna put it through the floor and a cable tie or hose clip on it, so if for some reason you do roll. You don't fill the car up with fuel! as on your roof it wil be higher then the fuel tank and not leak every where :)

safety first!

if you allready knew this ignore it :)

[Andy]

A lad called rich from hull didnt drop you that off by any chance did he??

[calibra-keith]

just a point on your ally fuel tank, you got one feed and the other is folded over on it's self? i guess this should be a overflow? if so you wanna put it through the floor and a cable tie or hose clip on it, so if for some reason you do roll. You don't fill the car up with fuel! as on your roof it wil be higher then the fuel tank and not leak every where :)

safety first!

if you allready knew this ignore it :)

Its not in and plumbed in fully yet was just to get the car running and swirl pot to plumb in at later date.


A lad called rich from hull didnt drop you that off by any chance did he??

the car ? no i got it from round corner from me.

[Andy]

Oh no worries,just my mate has his own business recovery/transportation and dropped a Nova off in Brid last night,coincidence...-cant be many people who bought nova's in Brid on a sunday night lol

[calibra-keith]

Oh no worries,just my mate has his own business recovery/transportation and dropped a Nova off in Brid last night,coincidence...-cant be many people who bought nova's in Brid on a sunday night lol

no iv known the car well over a year ran out of mot so they got another car offered nova to me, dont think i know anyone else into novas that got one last night but im sure i will find out lol

[calibra-keith]

Small update, due to the shell been way to far gone to save (few years worth of abuse and then left for while) i went on the look out for a better shell, along came colin (novarally) to the rescue,

basically how i got it after i removed a few parts (bonnet, boot, windows and bumpers)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture049-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture050-2.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture051-3.jpg


Then started putting some parts on off the other,

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture052-3.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture053-2.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture055-2.jpg

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http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture054-2.jpg

sorry about the pictures had to use the phone,

next on the list

engines (i have c14se and x16xe with all the bits ready to go) or get c20xe
suspension/coilovers
fiberglass doors or skins
bit of body work get things fitting a little better and then painting.

[calibra-keith]

i have been offered c16se and i have been looking at parts, had great conversation about it that has got me really interested

c16se
R1 bike carb conversion/setup
Bosch 0 237 009 073 JGFU 4 distributor
Magnecor KV85 leads
WC 0 221 600 016 coil
Kent cam NV083 race
Janspeed two piece 4-2-1 manifold

need to get in touch with bogg brothers and get some advice, any one with any links/info on something similar ?

[calibra-keith]

seen as the weather is nice, and i cant watch btcc because free-view wont work decided to take dash

dash in

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture079.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture080.jpg

dash out

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture081.jpg

thinking on ripping all the wiring out ans start fresh depending on lump i fit

[calibra-keith]

decided to take loom/wires out anyway lol, bit of a job with the cage in the way and made harder to remove

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture083.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture084.jpg

[calibra-keith]

finally got the old nova stripped, engine out and sold (car now scrapped lol)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture105-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture107.jpg

then bought a corsa GSi that i will be using engine and as much as possible off it (suspension, brakes), not sure what bits can fit both any advise and tips would be very greatfull.

was a full car but was in rush to start stripping.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture112.jpg

2l brakes 256mm, not sure what the suspension/springs are was told spax and looked low ish

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture111.jpg

engine seems to go well, faster than last one i drove and not sure if anythings been done as it seems to have high rev limit past the 7k max on clocks or the clocks was wrong but i stopped there just incase.


http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture109.jpg

and dash will be the only thing inside

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture110.jpg


the nova its self needs full suspension, brakes, engine/box/shafts/mounts ? from what i know i can use all this off the corsa ? worth asking first before i jump in.

[moffat]

corsa suspension and brakes are a straight swap, engine and box will go in on nova mounts and use nova shafts :thumb:

[calibra-keith]

corsa suspension and brakes are a straight swap, engine and box will go in on nova mounts and use nova shafts :thumb:
cheers i kind of knew about suspension and brakes, i was told the engine/box bolts straight in but i would of just guessed the shafts was the same good job iv asked and looked before i start.

do you happen to know if the anti roll bar and rear axle are same and fit on as i need anti roll bar old one was gone and rear axle looks clean and i know its fine but one on nova was just put on to move, if it does i will just swap the lot.

i dont have any of the nova engine/box brackets/rubbers one was about gone and the other 2 i let go with SRi lump.

[moffat]

im sure the rear axles are wider so wont fit also rear ARB will be longer

[grooge]

as above corsas have wider track so cant use axle or arb on the nova. new shell is lookin good mate.

[calibra-keith]

im sure the rear axles are wider so wont fit also rear ARB will be longer


as above corsas have wider track so cant use axle or arb on the nova. new shell is lookin good mate.
cheers guys, swapped springs over and put the shocks on so least wont bounce about now lol (had to change top rubbers, was different and wouldn't fit at top, corsa holes are bit bigger than the nova ones) but i will be keeping my eye out for full set of coilovers.

the plans tomorrow was to remove engine and get it in nova but due to needing few little bits and needing some shafts no point.

[calibra-keith]

My new toy i got this morning,

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture113.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture114.jpg

[calibra-keith]

well today i decided to do a test while swapping few bits,

ones off the corsa
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture117.jpg

fitted in nova
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture118.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture119.jpg

as you can see there almost touching.

[calibra-keith]

Small update,

got my mounts and some GSi shafts

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture202.jpg

also bit gutted the corsa rad is slightly to wide so was thinking on putting in the rear or just get another (shame as its brand new and light)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture192.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture193.jpg

and then the fiberglass doors :d made by chris (16xe_chris) cmcomposites

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture194.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture195.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture196.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture198.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture197.jpg

very happy with the doors so far, i will try get weight before i fit, the thicknesses are around 3mm to 4mm (main structural areas) and 1mm to 2mm everywhere else,

hopefully i will have time to fit one tomorrow, if not then sometime this week.

[novarally]

hopefully i will have time to fit one tomorrow, if not then sometime this week.

Tomorrow will be perfect Keith!

[16xe_chris]

Looking good Matey, if you do decide to put your radiator in the back, i'll pull my finger out and get this roof scoop with internal vents sorted to keep you a bit cooler inside the cockpit :thumb:

[calibra-keith]

Tomorrow will be perfect Keith!

i will do my best Colin, a lot of people seem to be emailing me about this aswell.


Looking good Matey, if you do decide to put your radiator in the back, i'll pull my finger out and get this roof scoop with internal vents sorted to keep you a bit cooler inside the cockpit :thumb:

no idea if i will be placing in the rear as i have never done it before, something i will think about, may just buy another rad.

[Phil_d]

Looks like a really nice project this, i havent been on here long so havent really looked at many project threads but this cought my eye as im hoping to put a corsa gsi engine into my mk1 saloon. Keep up the good work :)

[boyd_1989]

nice project mate :thumb: , why didnt you use the corsa shafts? i had both in my nova with c16xe, i did snap the passenger side though and replaced with a nova 1 but still have driver side corsa in

[calibra-keith]

nice project mate :thumb: , why didnt you use the corsa shafts? i had both in my nova with c16xe, i did snap the passenger side though and replaced with a nova 1 but still have driver side corsa in

as above mate i looked on net and asked on a few forums every one said they wont as there to long, not put them side by side yet but i will check the difference.

[jonn]

good project! do you know where i could get sideskirts for the wide arches?

[calibra-keith]

good project! do you know where i could get sideskirts for the wide arches?

good question, when i had old kit up for sale i was asked more about the skirts lots off people needed/wanted some, maybe Chris could make you a set ??

[Southie]

Love the doors, saw them being made Keith so I know the time and effort Chris put into them getting them right. Also looking forward to seeing fitment :)

[16xe_chris]

good question, when i had old kit up for sale i was asked more about the skirts lots off people needed/wanted some, maybe Chris could make you a set ??

I sure could if someone has some spares to take the molds from, i wouldn't mind adding the wide arches to my stock pile aswell :thumb:

[boyd_1989]

as above mate i looked on net and asked on a few forums every one said they wont as there to long, not put them side by side yet but i will check the difference.

oh rite, well maybe thats why 1 of mine snapped then lol
or maybe i got told they were corsa but really they were nova

[calibra-keith]

I sure could if someone has some spares to take the molds from, i wouldn't mind adding the wide arches to my stock pile aswell :thumb:

if i had the spare set i would of, the skirts would be easy as there just simple box with thickness of about 1 or 2mm, i did measure the old set in full while they was off if i find the measurement i can give you them or i can just go out and measure the ones on car if any help.

[calibra-keith]

I have a day to tinker with the car today, as my digi scales still haven't come i decided to go to post office as soon as they opened this morning to get the weight of door, (yes i got some funny looks lol)

they wouldn't use there digi scales but they did prove the scales are right by putting 5x1kg weights on

very slightly over 5kg with some excess to cut out hope that helps

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture203.jpg

now on with fitting :thumb:

[novarally]

Darn, over 5kg seems heavy, I'm sure my aluminium skinned doors with steel frames aren't any more than that (but I will go and check).

[jonn]

how much would a standard door weigh?

[calibra-keith]

how much would a standard door weigh?

i was told around 11kg,

so i hunted around the house for the cheap luggage scales, i first tried out one of the F/G doors and came bang on what they was at post office so should give an idea

F/G door with luggage scales, just over 5kg (again)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture244.jpg

then the metal door, stripped of everything, and slightly cut back, 11kg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture245.jpg

[16xe_chris]

Top work my good man :thumb:

[calibra-keith]

Darn, over 5kg seems heavy, I'm sure my aluminium skinned doors with steel frames aren't any more than that (but I will go and check).

im sure chris could could make them lighter ?, there are a few bits that are thicker than they need to be, there is a few bits to cut out and trim back.

[calibra-keith]

Top work my good man :thumb:

just waiting for some pictures to finish uploading on photobucket then i will post some up :thumb:

[16xe_chris]

im sure chris could could make them lighter ?, there are a few bits that are thicker than they need to be, there is a few bits to cut out and trim back.

I could save 1/2kg per door by not using white gel coat but then they wouldn't look very pleasing to the eye untill you had them painted.

Saving more weight may end up in the structure being too floopy then i would get complaints ;)

[calibra-keith]

Trial fit

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture204.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture205.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture206.jpg

and the gaps, about the same as all the doors i have seen so no problems there,

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and the bits off the old door and hinges,

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture212.jpg

[calibra-keith]

Started measuring and marking up,

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then the handles,

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[calibra-keith]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture228.jpg

and the lock mech,

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture229.jpg

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almost on, (no tape)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture235.jpg

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[jonn]

good job, they look like a good fit

[Southie]

Winner :cool: just a matter of a bypass run now and all is good then.

[calibra-keith]

good job, they look like a good fit


Winner :cool: just a matter of a bypass run now and all is good then.

im happy with them, only thing letting them down is my window rubbers so i need to sort them out, still got the engine to fit yet.

[novarally]

Good work Keith, they look well.

[calibra-keith]

Cheers Colin, i need to look at your thread shortly of what you did for quick way to remove your door (was it just a pin ?) as i want to be able to remove easy so i dont damage when ever i want to work inside the car.

[novarally]

Cheers Colin, i need to look at your thread shortly of what you did for quick way to remove your door (was it just a pin ?) as i want to be able to remove easy so i dont damage when ever i want to work inside the car.

I just used a couple of bolts (socket headed) that were a tiny bit slimmer than the hinge pins, so they could slide in and out more easily.

Then I just secured the 'open' end of the bolt by drilling straight through it and inserting an 'R' clip.

There are some photos somewhere on my thread if the explanation above doesn't make sense!

[calibra-keith]

I just used a couple of bolts (socket headed) that were a tiny bit slimmer than the hinge pins, so they could slide in and out more easily.

Then I just secured the 'open' end of the bolt by drilling straight through it and inserting an 'R' clip.

There are some photos somewhere on my thread if the explanation above doesn't make sense!

no that makes sense Colin, i had an idea but worth checking, i found some but there just a little to thin and to long causing the door to drop slightly when open with the play in hinge but i need a trip to DIY anyway.

[boyd_1989]

door is looking good mate

[saloonwoody]

looking good fella , what colour's it going ?

[calibra-keith]

be a while before i paint it and i will end up doing it my self, but i keep liking orange and im not really an out there person when comes to colour

the car i love (felix pailer Lancia Delta)
http://private.bestanbud.no/uploaded/156/Felix%20Pailer-Lancia%20delta%20evo.jpg

[calibra-keith]

I decided to weight a few bits (not super accurate but an idea)

Bonnet - metal 13kg / fibreglass 6kg
Tailgate (full complete, mk2 with spoiler) - metal 21kg / fibreglass 7kg (with polycarb window)
Doors (not full complete doors) - metal 11kg / fibreglass 5kg (each)

Door windows - 2kg 700 (each)
Rear sides - 2kg (each)
(not got weight of polycarbs)

Front seats - 18kg ish (each)
Rear seats - bottom - 5kg / top 16kg

Bucket seat (Cobra Imola 2) 6kg
Sunroof (full) - 17kg

[calibra-keith]

I decided to weight a few bits (not super accurate but an idea)

Bonnet - metal 13kg / fibreglass 6kg
Tailgate (full complete, mk2 with spoiler) - metal 21kg / fibreglass 7kg (with polycarb window)
Doors (not full complete doors) - metal 11kg / fibreglass 5kg (each)

Door windows - 2kg 700 (each)
Rear sides - 2kg (each)
(not got weight of polycarbs)

Front seats - 18kg ish (each)
Rear seats - bottom - 5kg / top 16kg

Bucket seat (Cobra Imola 2) 6kg
Sunroof (full) - 17kg
Not really an update but got weight of dash aswell,

mk1 - 6kg
mk2 - 7kg

i have roughly worked out i have saved around 140kg then looked around at an idea how much roll cages weight, from 30kg for bolt in to 40-50kg for full weld in with bars everywhere i would say mines about in middle of both so say 40kg = 100kg ish saved so far ??

also had a little play about with a grill from old golf i had, (not sure yet but worth a try for free)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture246.jpg

then cut a slice down middle to get the same bend as the golfs are straight, (pictures are not great)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture247.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture250.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture251.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture248.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture249.jpg

then with bumper placed (needs lifting up anyway)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture257.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture252.jpg

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http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture254.jpg

[jaygsi]

Your fitting a golf grill into a nova, hmmm

[Iain]

'Hmm' was my first reaction... Not too keen on it myself I think the bumper will step out too far

[calibra-keith]

i will be honest i am in two minds but worth a try only takes a minute to put back but as i wont be using any lights i was thinking it could fill them gaps a bit better and all in one go, i know the nova purists wont like it but it did turn out better than i expected and the size been near on perfect, the bumper was just hanging on but does look better once lifted up and pushed in getting rid of them gaps and the grill is bent to the same as normal grill.

[calibra-keith]

removed all wiring out of corsa today, not a job i like and took slightly longer than i hoped, i know i wont need it all but i dont like the look of it already lol, also had wiring cancer (2 alarm/security systems and god knows what else wired in everywhere)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture258.jpg

[Phil_d]

I think the golf grille looks awesome, keep it :)

[Southie]

I actually like the Golf grill tbh, as of no I'm calling this a Gova lol

Don't forget indicators though, have a look at Jacks saloon for ideas on them ;)

[calibra-keith]

I think the golf grille looks awesome, keep it :)

I actually like the Golf grill tbh, as of no I'm calling this a Gova lol

Don't forget indicators though, have a look at Jacks saloon for ideas on them ;)

i dont plan on having any lights/indicators as its not for road,

the more i look at it the more i like it i think its going to stay, the car as a whole looks a bit of a mess till i paint it (anyone noticed im trying to make it look similar to the Lancia ? wasn't planned honest lol)

[Big-Mike]

Can't beat a track car :)

[calibra-keith]

Well the time has come to fit the engine,

engine coming out
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture259.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture260.jpg

engine in
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture261.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture265.jpg

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http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture266.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture267.jpg

i also had a go at fitting the corsa rad just couple little bits (old unused brackets) to cut out for a better fit so im happy about that,

need to do the wiring, gear linkage and bit of plumbing and see if she starts again :roll:

[16xe_chris]

Your fairly cracking on with this project mate, can't wait to see it in a brighter colour :thumb:

[calibra-keith]

Your fairly cracking on with this project mate, can't wait to see it in a brighter colour :thumb:

getting there chris, not as fast as i would like but i will get there one day.

[OllieKing]

:thumb: Top Work. Removing all the bumper irons and fixings and securing them with bonnet pins saves a bit of weight for not alot of hassle IIRC Trackday Nova did a great job of it!

[calibra-keith]

:thumb: Top Work. Removing all the bumper irons and fixings and securing them with bonnet pins saves a bit of weight for not alot of hassle IIRC Trackday Nova did a great job of it!
i will be having a play with bumper soon anyway as i will be trimming the bottom of the bumper (behind the splitter) and tow eye so i can lift it up slightly and push it in a little more to get a better fit at sides and get rid of small gap at grill, i will probably do what you said at same time as i was planning the same thing.

Also a corsa vxr intercooler should fit just nicely behind the grill :p

[rex-16v]

loving the car pal going to look a bit series i like it in black how much does it weight ? but whats with an inter cooler its not a turbo :confused:

[calibra-keith]

loving the car pal going to look a bit series i like it in black how much does it weight ? but whats with an inter cooler its not a turbo :confused:
Cheers,

no its not a turbo but as the engine was basically free and i was saving up for a decent 20xe i still have most of that money so i am looking into turbo conversion.

But first it will just be a decent powerbox (apparently the cheap ebay ones are no good for pressure) i can do it the cheaper way on low boost and decompression plate been doing a fair bit of research and there ok (UP TO 200HP) so every one says, i would be happy to be even close to that.

[calibra-keith]

Small update, while taking rest of bits of corsa before it goes to scrap on friday i tried to get a few bits ready for working on nova tomorrow,

corsa internal shifter to try fit, its basically there already just a bit to trim away from old one that was welded in
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture268.jpg

fuel lines, should be nice and easy job.
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture275.jpg

then trimmed bits off the bumper and removed bumper irons
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture272.jpg

then had a pre school moment
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture267.jpg

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http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture271.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture274.jpg

bit more trimming to do on bumper, new fittings and tidy up, just need some squares then the car can be educational lol

hopefully tomorrow i should be on with the wires and plumbed in ready to get her started.

[Bubba]

im liking the golf grill...i have a golf slam panel in my shed...i might actually look into this :p

[calibra-keith]

im liking the golf grill...i have a golf slam panel in my shed...i might actually look into this :p

do it, just remember who you got the idea off :roll:

[calibra-keith]

Not really an update more of a question

am i on the right track on thinking about fitting the corsa wiper motor set up
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture276.jpg

and also the corsa brake servo and direct pedal set up, other than cutting the hole (i dont mind) anything else to know other than moving the battery ?
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture277.jpg

and gets rid of the old brackets and long bar save weight


yes/no ?

[novarally]

Corsa servo/pedal box is a yes, definitely an improvement over the standard stuff.

But why the wiper motor?

[Bubba]

do it, just remember who you got the idea off :roll:

lined up my golf slam panel and its a near perfect fit. :thumb:

[calibra-keith]

Corsa servo/pedal box is a yes, definitely an improvement over the standard stuff.

But why the wiper motor?
looks like i will go ahead with servo/pedal then any threads that show this or do you know if i need to change the clutch pedal as well as its fits to the standard nova clutch pedal?

wiper was just to see if i could shrink it down abit free up some space but just slightly out.


lined up my golf slam panel and its a near perfect fit. :thumb:
picture :thumb:

[Bubba]

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=132957&page=8

last post has the line ups etc :)

[calibra-keith]

Started my wiring nightmare, i think i will be using fair bit of the loom now, i first started with this

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture279.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture280.jpg

another set of wires are coming in by the standard nova hole and i need to drill a hole at other side, i have put the fuel line through the old heater water pipe and they come out direct to where they need to be i need 2 rubber bungs to stop it rubbing

anyone fitted corsa dash ?
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture281.jpg

[calibra-keith]

forum fail

[calibra-keith]

forum fail

[calibra-keith]

forum fail

[calibra-keith]

I had a little go at fitting corsa dash, almost got there but a little to much work, it did sit pretty good and looked ok at one point when lifted up (sadly not in the pictures) but gave up

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture291.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture290.jpg

so made life easier

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture288.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture289.jpg

i have also spent a bit of time stripping down my wires getting rid of anything i dont need (not 100% on a few yet)

what are these for and can i get rid

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture282.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture284.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture285.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture286.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture287.jpg

also what wires must i not cut from plug that goes in back of dials for revs, speedo and temp (i know come are for lights/indicators)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture283.jpg

[calibra-keith]

Not really an update, engine turns over needs fuel, but parts im after dont seem to be coming up or possible scammers (just had a close call),

i got rudely woken up this morning and ended up with another corsa

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture298.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture296.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture297.jpg

may keep and redtop it, sell or strip i haven't really had time to decide lol but something to tinker with till i get parts i want for nova.

[novarally]

Not really an update, engine turns over needs fuel, but parts im after dont seem to be coming up or possible scammers (just had a close call),


Sounds like the scammers are busy replying to 'Wanted' adverts at the minute Keith, see also my thread on Smallblock Turbo engines in 'Mechanical'.

PNG'ers need to be extremely wary if they get approached by people claiming to have the parts they need!! (unless it's me who contacts them of course..........)

[calibra-keith]

Sounds like the scammers are busy replying to 'Wanted' adverts at the minute Keith, see also my thread on Smallblock Turbo engines in 'Mechanical'.

PNG'ers need to be extremely wary if they get approached by people claiming to have the parts they need!! (unless it's me who contacts them of course..........)

had a reply to a wanted add but the close call was a seller on ebay who also mentioned MIG, there no longer a reg seller on ebay and wasn't a new user.

[Andy]

fags are meant to be in your mouth when working on cars to complete the look.............




lol

[calibra-keith]

fags are meant to be in your mouth when working on cars to complete the look.............




lol

lol, 10 year dirty habit but i dont drink or do drugs but last weekend after wasting a day going to fit evo 6 pistons in evo 3 in mates car then find out they dont come out at bottom i felt like doing all 3 ...

[calibra-keith]

corsa vxr intercooler, free from my brother, a little bigger when up against the nova than i was expecting.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture301.jpg

[scott.parker]

Just looked through all of this, it's interesting for sure, few things Ive noticed, is the linkage fix in the car not a quaife style one? if so keep it mate.

Also going back to the Corsa shafts/CV's etc, now as your fitting wide kit can you not use the Corsa bottom arms/steering rack and make some tie rods?
Thus meaning it's got wider track?
Same sort of thing with the Corsa beam, you could possibly adapt it some how? offer it in and do some checks, i would, as if your confidant you could nick the Corsa beam mounts maybe weld them to the nova, and look at doing something for the turret's in the nova, as they would move out surely?

Just a few ideas while im thinking over what ive seen in the thread.

Like it though mate, i'll keep my on it.

Scott

[calibra-keith]

sorry Scott didn't know anyone replied, there are a few things i would like to do, i have kept alot of stuff just incase but for now im going to get it something usable and try take it out somewhere and see what i think at this stage, probably just get some better wheels and look into more serious mods after and i need to go on a spending spree for it sometime soon.

[calibra-keith]

Been a while small update,

R1 carbs thanks to philip

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture002-2.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture003-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture001-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture004-2.jpg

still plenty to look into for what im wanting to do then source the parts.

[calibra-keith]

Had a little play with one of the other 14/16xe (couldn't be bothered to unwrap the nova)

better picture
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture005-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture006-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture007-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture008-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture009-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture010-1.jpg

from what i found out a while ago i need to set up for pressurize carbs and finding it hard to find a plenum for this,

something like this
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Project3.jpg

need to hunt for plenum or get one made then start looking for turbo/mani or maybe get one made.

[autoworksnovasport]

speak to dewismotorsport on vauxsport nt sure if hes on here??? hes you man for making stuff like that

[calibra-keith]

speak to dewismotorsport on vauxsport nt sure if hes on here??? hes you man for making stuff like that

funny you say that, that user name replied on thread on MIG about doors yesterday

[josh-sri]

Looking good Keith, im from Brid too so i'l be keeping an eye on this. If you ever want a hand feel free to give me a shout, not many people around here building much like this!

[calibra-keith]

Looking good Keith, im from Brid too so i'l be keeping an eye on this. If you ever want a hand feel free to give me a shout, not many people around here building much like this!

cheers, are you the lad who had 8v turbo setup for sale while ago ?

[calibra-keith]

there are a few problems to figure out i know its not going to be easy and im no expert but its something i want to try out thats part of it for me, for now i will probably get a megajolt kit or something and just use carbs so i can atleast get out in the car then look more into it sometime next year when i have more info and money, plus im watching a couple of builds doing something similar so hopefully i will get a better idea.

[calibra-keith]

decided to have a fit of the R1 carbs today,

need to look into how you plumb all this in yet

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture015-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture016-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture017-1.jpg

need to sort out the alternator i take it there is some sort of bracket i can buy or mod ?

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture018.jpg

also had a hunt for a few sites i lost with pictures for plenum

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Motorfront.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Motorside.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Plenum.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Conationstoplenum.jpg

maybe more to come today lol

[jonn]

good work, here is a quick guide i made might be of some use. http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?171324-*HOW-TO*-c20xe-R1-bike-carbs

[calibra-keith]

good work, here is a quick guide i made might be of some use. http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?171324-*HOW-TO*-c20xe-R1-bike-carbs

cheers jonn looks like a good bit of info, there are a few pipe i not sure what they are at sides, returns ?

[jonn]

the ones on the sides are for water to cool them down, they dont use a return as far as i know

[calibra-keith]

the ones on the sides are for water to cool them down, they dont use a return as far as i know

glad you told me that lol, i couldn't find out what they was for does make more sense now.

[jonn]

ya i thought it was the fuel inlet until i went to start my nova and the carbs were pissin fuel everywhere lol

[calibra-keith]

ya i thought it was the fuel inlet until i went to start my nova and the carbs were pissin fuel everywhere lol

will you be using the water pipes ? had a look on few sites and yes your correct there is no fuel return and we aint the only ones to think they was to do with fuel, and they say you dont need to use the water pipes.

[calibra-keith]

16xe spark plug cover, polished oil cap

not normally a bling engine bay person but can not find where i can get any from, or does any other fit ?

after fitting the R1 carbs the engine bay just lets it all down, the rocker cover is now at powder coating, ordered some stainless rocker cover bolts, got nice shiny strut brace to replace old one but just realized the bloody horrible big yellow oil cap and probably spark plug area will let it down

[shed-on-wheels]

really like the effort you have put into this fella keep up the good work its brill

[calibra-keith]

really like the effort you have put into this fella keep up the good work its brill

cheers mate

[calibra-keith]

seen as a few people are tinkering or asking for there nova's to be PS i had a little go at my own, a bit poor as i started off with poor picture of when it had no engine or springs at rear but you get the idea lol

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Project9.png

[Benn]

Oh no please dont.

[calibra-keith]

sorry i should of said this isn't what im actually doing i was having ago and with it been black was easier to do that and as bit of mess about, the comps are the only thing i will be doing and i am planning on red or white (my rocker has just been done red)

[calibra-keith]

just got back from powder coat, pictures aint great

sort of before and after picture, with stainless bolts

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture019.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture020.jpg

and on the car

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture021.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture023.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture022.jpg

not sure about the strut brace iv just got with it been directly over the carbs, just need spark plug cover and cap for oil, possibly do it with carbon fibre.

[calibra-keith]

tried to get 2 better pictures during the day as a few people could not see the others on there screen, for some reason my phone doesn't like red keeps looking orange :tard:

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/400474_10150634439654027_745499026_11938517_373455 349_n.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/406130_10150634458424027_745499026_11938569_117403 6273_n.jpg

[calibra-keith]

couple of pictures of the fibreglass doors hanging for people (and Colin) to see, and small load plate for hinges

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/hinge.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/door3.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/door1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/door2.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/bothdoors.jpg

hope this helps

[16xe_chris]

:thumb: when and where is the first outing planned?

Coming along nicely now matey

[Mark]

Win!

[Southie]

Win!

I've seen yours in the making ;)

http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p379/SOUTHIE01/ca28c2fd.jpg

[Mark]

Super Win!

[16xe_chris]

Super Win!

lol the first pair of mk1 saloon wings ever? :thumb:

[Mark]

lol the first pair of mk1 saloon wings ever? :thumb:

Yes indeedy!:thumb:

[calibra-keith]

:thumb: when and where is the first outing planned?

Coming along nicely now matey

hopefully olivers mount (not checked what/when anythings on yet), few small jobs to do on it and get it up and running right and see what its like so far

[calibra-keith]

Nothing special, im planning on giving the inside a tidy up and primer soon and while having a tidy out getting rid of old tins of paint 2 of them sort of worked

red was any old cheap crap, blue was from an old calibra, quick test on cold day,

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture025.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture027.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture030.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture028.jpg

not sure what colour/s it will be going but i will be spraying it myself and with it been toy i dont really want to spend much money on fancy finishes ??????

also took the wheels off ready to buy some better ones so decided to slip them on the corsa

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/corsa1.jpg

[16xe_chris]

I like that blue and red combo you've done.

Just make sure there isn't a strong wind if your painting it outdoors, damn flies seem to like fresh car paint lol

[calibra-keith]

I like that blue and red combo you've done.

Just make sure there isn't a strong wind if your painting it outdoors, damn flies seem to like fresh car paint lol

i dont mind the blue but thats metallic, i can use a mates garage when it comes to it but i need to see what i like thats also cheap and easy with it just been a toy that will probably end up crashing lol

[16xe_chris]

Crashing lol

Go to your local motor factors and try and blag some paint, they normally have paint left from people ordering and not collecting etc etc.

[calibra-keith]

Crashing lol

Go to your local motor factors and try and blag some paint, they normally have paint left from people ordering and not collecting etc etc.

nothing is local to me chris lol everything is miles away hopefully i will be off to get some primer tomorrow so i will see

[16xe_chris]

nothing is local to me chris lol everything is miles away hopefully i will be off to get some primer tomorrow so i will see

Did you find any primer/paint??

[calibra-keith]

Did you find any primer/paint??

sadly not Chris, i spent most of the day grinding and sanding a few bits inside and f/g boot, back at it again tomorrow and go to Scarborough to get the primer on Monday

[calibra-keith]

started sanding inside down, i was going to give a quick sand but i think most will be going back to bare metal, i kind of like the cage with no paint,

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture032.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture033.jpg

also did f/g boot and made a start on bonnet ready to get them and the doors in primer

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture031.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture035.jpg

looking a bit of mess at moment and loads to do

[calibra-keith]

wasn't planning this but an offer i couldn't refuse got to work stripping interior out of corsa for few bits to replace

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture036.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture037.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture038.jpg

Cage (just rear part) needs painting

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture039.jpg

corbeau GT seats with frames, sparco harnesses

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture040.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture041.jpg

tempted to do a little something with it

[16xe_chris]

Can I borrow them corsa doors to mould lol

[Southie]

Can I borrow them corsa doors to mould lol
Just borrow the whole car, that should keep you busy for a while lol

[calibra-keith]

Can I borrow them corsa doors to mould lol

NO, i can do better i have a set of doors already off lol

[16xe_chris]

NO, i can do better i have a set of doors already off lol

I'll pay the postage then lol

Southie lol you can never be too busy!!

[Andy]

Is it Scarboro paint and panels you use Keith? on the coach park?

[calibra-keith]

Is it Scarboro paint and panels you use Keith? on the coach park?

thats the only place i know of around here andy, and even that place if you blink you miss it

[Andy]

Theres a place at pickering aswell (far i know but alright for panels)
Othe than that its Mike fusseys in hull,theyre ace,used them for years when i lived there

[calibra-keith]

Theres a place at pickering aswell (far i know but alright for panels)
Othe than that its Mike fusseys in hull,theyre ace,used them for years when i lived there

may check them , cheers

[calibra-keith]

Cage and seats in, need some plates for legs and il weld it in, then see if i can find front section of a cage at some point

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture042.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture043.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture044-1.jpg

[16xe_chris]

Any updates on the nova matey?

[Southie]

Any updates on the nova matey?

Leave him to play with the Corsa, it's not like the Novas going to rot much... he's 30% fiberglass lol

[calibra-keith]

Any updates on the nova matey?

Not really chris, been out of work since christmas and been helping mates with there cars, i have the money to get it running right (ECU) and paint and few odd/sods but dont really want to spend till i know whats happening on job side of things just incase

[calibra-keith]

decided to have a tinker with direct to box gear linkage set-up for the nova that came with the car (removed it because it was stuck solid)

after stripping it down and clean up

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture093-2.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture096-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture094-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture095-1.jpg

after opening it up the bar had slipped round inside i think something is missing attaching the bar, i forgot to take a picture but does anyone have a picture of inside theres to give me an idea ?

also took engine out of corsa ready for c20xe conversion

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/corsalump.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/corsabay.jpg

a little bit of surface rust to clean up but solid

[calibra-keith]

managed to get a few little bits done today, clutch cable, had to use another throttle cable to R1 carbs and cut it shorter so i now have 2 working pedals lol

tacked the gear linkage in and abit of cutting

before

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture103-2.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture104-2.jpg

after

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture097-1.jpg

i will clean everything up once every things sorted, also took picture of iinside the gear lever/linkage,

i have been trying to find out some info is it just me or is there something missing ? ford type 9 ?

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture100-2.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture099-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture098-1.jpg

backward and forward movements ok-ish but must be something missing for side to side to twist the bar ?

[calibra-keith]

not long got back with c20xe for corsa, with mounts, shafts, powercap ect ect

might get started on it tomorrow or at weekend

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture106-2.jpg

[calibra-keith]

made a start on fitting the XE to corsa

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture107-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture109-1.jpg

not far off just need to get few little bits then get it running

[calibra-keith]

terrible weather yesterday but wasn't going to let it stop getting it running, shortly after me and my mate started it started to rain, and i mean rain without stopping all day,

so we made shelter lol

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture113-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture114-1.jpg

all i can say is i wont be doing that again but it was funny and we did get the job done,

video below, first time running, blowing on mani only had 2 nuts on, air temp and lambda sensor wasn't plugged in also need to get new radiator and pipe

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/th_03042012015.jpg (http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/?action=view&current=03042012015.mp4)

[16xe_chris]

Loving the rain shelter matey :thumb:

[calibra-keith]

Loving the rain shelter matey :thumb:

the day before was like summer, the day after was nice and warm, but the day we had to mess about with it was non stop rain

[calibra-keith]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture141-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture135-2.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture136-1.jpg

[16xe_chris]

Show us your cambelt covers lol

http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q496/16xe_chris/52a646d3.jpg

[calibra-keith]

looks nice that chris (show off lol) , mine was powder coated by myself

[16xe_chris]

Lol I told you I'd make you one, is this ready for an outing now?

[calibra-keith]

Lol I told you I'd make you one, is this ready for an outing now?

not yet, just a few 100 and it will be at least useable but i need to take engine back out to clean up ect

[calibra-keith]

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[calibra-keith]

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[novasrikev]

the parts look good fella

[Gareth_C]

Can you buy a powder coating kit or that your profession mate.

[calibra-keith]

the parts look good fella

cheers


Can you buy a powder coating kit or that your profession mate.

can buy them Gareth, loads of kits out there the problem is curing it, im just getting the bits ready to make an oven the size i want and also sort a blast room out to prep the parts better as its all in the prep work

[calibra-keith]

small update

before
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after
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before
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after
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just bottom arms to do then i can put everything back on ready for mot, then i can get back to working on the nova,

my plan is to get a jig/spit and strip nova right back and blast it, clean the parts and powdercoat/paint

[16xe_chris]

Looking good matey.

How strong is powder cote? Is fairly impact resistant?

[calibra-keith]

Looking good matey.

How strong is powder cote? Is fairly impact resistant?

when done right yea its hard, but its same as everything else its in the prep work/cleaning

[calibra-keith]

Bit of an update,

just put in a nice order for carbon fibre parts for the nova from Chris at Www.cmcomposites.co.uk (http://Www.cmcomposites.co.uk) again due to his top work on bits iv had from him and the goodies he has done for plenty of people, fair bit of it to add to his big list :thumb:

[calibra-keith]

Wide mk2 wings thanks to novaload88, mainly so i can put my mk2 front end on to save some messing about

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture290-1.jpg

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[novaload88]

ooohhh them wings look good :thumb:
ave had a little look through your thread :) al call up in a few weeks if i get that a plater al be keeping my fingers crossed just need to get selling some more stuff

[calibra-keith]

ooohhh them wings look good :thumb:
ave had a little look through your thread :) al call up in a few weeks if i get that a plater al be keeping my fingers crossed just need to get selling some more stuff

sure mate, be interesting to see it kettle will be on :thumb:

[calibra-keith]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture295.jpg

[calibra-keith]

Carbon dash thanks to Chris that will be flocked, very light (2kg)

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just need to trim/cut the area for the rollcage, lucky i have 2 old dashes that have already been cut and one was in it so i can get it right, then sort out some dials/clocks

Got a few more bits coming from Chris, and im also waiting for M/J kit from matt brown so i am getting there.

[calibra-keith]

Had an offer to swap something for set of wheels, just astra GTE wheels as the other where 17s with knackered tyres and basically just on it to roll it just trying to get it ready to get it on rollers

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Also made a template for the boot floor to be made in carbon, will be sent off with a few other bits for chris

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture310.jpg

[16xe_chris]

Coming along nicely now matey

Have you decided on a colour for this track warrior?

[calibra-keith]

Coming along nicely now matey

Have you decided on a colour for this track warrior?

White primer lol

[16xe_chris]

With some sport stripes lol

[calibra-keith]

With some sport stripes lol

im close to buying a twin blast pot so i can blast it, just a bit short

[calibra-keith]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/Picture400.jpg

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[calibra-keith]

Had a little time to cut the carbon dash to fit in around the cage so now sits in place



http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/calibra-keith/331570_4369684119008_1216765658_o.jpg

[novalovingned]

Love the dash idea! But that laguna splitter is unnecessary weight ;)