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Jay
23-11-08, 01:52 PM
Fitted my new V6 brakes this weekend, used 284mm fiat coupe disc's.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051060.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051061.jpg

Also got my spoiler on, very happy with this.

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

And fitted my New Gsi front bumper i got from Vauxhall the other day.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051056.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051054.jpg

Also met up with Matt (mulletor)

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051048.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051047.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/S1051046.jpg

Comments please :) Jay
LEWI007
23-11-08, 02:14 PM
Looks really clean.

you got the bumper from vauxhall ? i didnt think they still made those
Jay
23-11-08, 02:15 PM
Yes Vauxhall, mine came from Germany.

Thanks.
Novaboi_1991
23-11-08, 02:16 PM
CWOOA, nice disks mate, bet they stop your nova like using an anchor dont they...
Jay
23-11-08, 02:18 PM
CWOOA, nice disks mate, bet they stop your nova like using an anchor dont they...

Yes i have nearly made love to the windscreen already. There such a big differance than 236mm solid discs! There preety good, still need bedding in a bit.
skidmarkz
23-11-08, 02:31 PM
some serious stopping power there mate, i have mk2 astra GTE vented discs on mine and they stop, how does your peddle feel i find my mates nova with calibra V6 disc setup a bit spongy ?
Jay
23-11-08, 02:33 PM
Mines perfect, gave the car a full bleed today and renewed the brake fluid with 5.1 :thumb:
Adam
23-11-08, 02:34 PM
Good work.
Those brakes work well :cool:

Skirts......
Jay
23-11-08, 02:35 PM
Good work.
Those brakes work well :cool:

Skirts......

Hmm Skirts may get done need to find some first, want new ones like the bumper ;) , or very good conditon ones.
skidmarkz
23-11-08, 02:46 PM
Fibreglass ones on flebay mate, spray them to match your car or bumpers ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-NOVA-SIDE-SKIRTS_W0QQitemZ170276734026QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item1702767340 26&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A3%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
Jay
23-11-08, 02:49 PM
Fibreglass ones on flebay mate, spray them to match your car or bumpers ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-NOVA-SIDE-SKIRTS_W0QQitemZ170276734026QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item1702767340 26&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A3%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

There hidious!, if i get some, they'll need to be unpainted gsi skirts.
skidmarkz
23-11-08, 02:57 PM
There hidious!, if i get some, they'll need to be unpainted gsi skirts.

lol, you like things clean i see :)
vaughanmc
23-11-08, 03:04 PM
Is it only a 1.2 your Nova ?

Also, whats the brakes like on it ?

I wouldn't mind a bigger/better set for mines
Jay
23-11-08, 03:05 PM
Is it only a 1.2 your Nova ?

Also, whats the brakes like on it ?

I wouldn't mind a bigger/better set for mines

Yep how did you know? lol

Amazing! And they will get better as there not bedded in yet.
vaughanmc
23-11-08, 03:08 PM
The exhaust was my 1st clue...lol

Had a wee look at your WIP thread to confirm it as well :)
Jay
23-11-08, 03:20 PM
The exhaust was my 1st clue...lol

Had a wee look at your WIP thread to confirm it as well :)

Hehe :thumb:
MyNovaSr
23-11-08, 06:16 PM
Must be annoying you that it takes 5 years to get any sort of speed just to scrub it off with the massive brakes ;) .

Look nice though.
Asa-James
23-11-08, 06:35 PM
they look good behind those wheels, may have to get me some...
Jay
23-11-08, 08:19 PM
Must be annoying you that it takes 5 years to get any sort of speed just to scrub it off with the massive brakes ;) .

Look nice though.

All in good time...
MyNovaSr
23-11-08, 09:03 PM
I feel the same, I need some more speed and an F28
John
23-11-08, 09:07 PM
looks good cheif! Pressed plates really make it!
matt_vaughan
23-11-08, 09:13 PM
dare I ask how much the bumper was?
Jay
23-11-08, 10:47 PM
dare I ask how much the bumper was?

£125 inc vat with my trade discount. :thumb:
Jay
23-11-08, 10:48 PM
looks good cheif! Pressed plates really make it!

Thanks John, also cheers for the info on Banded steels.
Ernie
24-11-08, 09:08 AM
Got it all sorted then mate.
Sorry i couldnt help much over the phone.
As for the car it's looking sweet just get an exhaust now or at lease a back box.
Jay
24-11-08, 06:41 PM
Got it all sorted then mate.
Sorry i couldnt help much over the phone.
As for the car it's looking sweet just get an exhaust now or at lease a back box.

Yea Chris cheers anyway mate, i just pm'd Adam about it, Matt (mulletor) has got a back box, mite just stick it on for now. :thumb:

Cheers for all the comments :thumb: