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Vlietje
14-01-13, 10:34 PM
Popped next door to Vauxhall for you but the part in NLS :(
Looks like it's back to plan A!
Sorted!
MARTIN KELSON
14-01-13, 10:44 PM
Thanks, Jeffrey maybe to the rescue AGAIN!! :)
I popped to Vauxhall too today & yea the same answer from Oswestry dealer.
Plain rear glass would be very nice
MARTIN KELSON
14-01-13, 11:08 PM
Plain rear glass would be very nice
Thats what iam looking for.
Just one of them small touches that most will never notice!
You've been knocking about with vw boys too long and no one will notice if it lives in your garage lol
Thats what iam looking for.
Just one of them small touches that most will never notice!
A select group will tho. ;)
You've been knocking about with vw boys too long and no one will notice if it lives in your garage lol
lol
matthew172
15-01-13, 06:52 PM
i bet you sit at home in a onesie
MARTIN KELSON
15-01-13, 08:30 PM
i bet you sit at home in a onesie
You got a camera in my lounge, pervert!! ��
It's the small touches that make cars like this! :) can I have a quick look when I call to collect those parts? It's come a long way since it was featured in car and car conversions :)
MARTIN KELSON
15-01-13, 09:40 PM
It's the small touches that make cars like this! :) can I have a quick look when I call to collect those parts? It's come a long way since it was featured in car and car conversions :)
More than welcome, but its looking sorry for itself at the moment with bits chucked in the back, no tailgate etc!!
Seen this in the flesh today, such an awesome car! Thankyou Martin! :)
MARTIN KELSON
26-01-13, 09:15 PM
Seen this in the flesh today, such an awesome car! Thankyou Martin! :)
Your welcome John, sorry it was looking sorry for itself though!
Iam in Stafford quite abit when it's on the road, now I know where you work I can pop in and show it how it should look!
Yes Martin they would be awesome! You have my number if you're passing :)
shaunboy84
27-01-13, 02:17 AM
get your rollcage flocked ;)
MARTIN KELSON
27-01-13, 11:33 AM
get your rollcage flocked ;)
No, would look sh1t.
Toyed with the idea of getting it crackle powdercoated like the bits in engine bay though.
trimmed like a ferrari perhaps??
http://www.aidesign.com/blog-and-news/ferrari-f430-rollbar-and-fire-system
No, would look sh1t.
Toyed with the idea of getting it crackle powdercoated like the bits in engine bay though.
Seen that before, looks awesome.
As Lee said tho, if i had a cage i'd have it trimmed in matching leather to my seats..
MARTIN KELSON
12-02-13, 09:05 PM
Not reeally an update as ive been a lazy fooker & not done a fat lot!
Ade has been contacted about booking me bits in for paint so hopefully in next few weeks i will be dropping up to Crewe with some bits in the van for him to work his magic.
Picked the bumper 'L' brackets up yesterday.
As iam 'trying' to get the bumper to align up better when i trial fitted the wings i seemed to be at maximum adjustment on the bumper iron & wanted to shove it further accross so i dropped them last week at a local engineering company to machine the adjuster slots out left & right to give more movement. Hope it works!
Quick lick of paint & hey presto.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020771_zpsba1c3fdb.jpg
Hopefully my next update will be a picture of a van of parts going for paint :)
I've thought of doing the same^ The adjustment on the front holes (how i remove mine every time) isn't much and i think some times it could go just a bit more..
MARTIN KELSON
03-03-13, 10:30 PM
Had a little tat on the car over the weekend.
One of the only origonal Nova components was the radiator. At 22yrs old it was showing its age, so it was time for a change.
I came accross Mark Beeson's Nova turbo being broken so a deal was done & i was the owner of his ally radiator.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020772_zps29302bfb.jpg
Unsure on make, but its not a Chinese cheapo.
Then the task of fitting the damn think. One thing for sure, next time I take Nova to bits I will definetly be doing a removable slam pannel!
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020774_zps4383b72a.jpg
Decided this time to put the fan on the front just to tidy the bay up abit more.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020776_zps693c466a.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020777_zps931d1378.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020778_zpscbcde87e.jpg
Also sold my Kumho V70 track tyres & purchased some Toyo T1R's
The fit is much better, allot happier now, may even be able to lower it some more now!
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020779_zps3f21bd69.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020780_zps469531ab.jpg
Next job is to hopefully get the bits into paint.
Martin
M Sutton
04-03-13, 10:04 AM
Looks great! When are you hopeing to have the car on the road again? In time for PVS?
kevster
04-03-13, 11:37 AM
Wow that sweet
looking good martin love this car.
Where was mark's car advertised for spares?
Rad looks better, much betted with the fan on the front too. If you remove/make bolt in able the slam panel support bar, then you fan fit the rad in from the front.
MARTIN KELSON
05-03-13, 12:12 PM
Where was mark's car advertised for spares?
Don't think it has yet,
I saw on Facebook he was breaking & contacted him.
Anything specific your after?
Cheers Martin just sent him an ad on there to see what's left nothing specific but did always like the front bumper inter cooler combo
MARTIN KELSON
05-03-13, 01:08 PM
Did see the front bumper in his garage but no idea if allocated or not.
Didn't notice the intercooler.
Didn't think you ran a Turbo?
MARTIN KELSON
26-03-13, 08:34 PM
Small update.
My bonnet, tailgate, front bumper, grille & wings were dropped off yesterday with Ade Culley to work his magic with his spray gun.
Hopefully get them back in a week or so then the build up can begin :)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020887_zpsd6f94dcf.jpg
As iam not planning oh having a side repeater on my new wings ( i know naughty ) i needed to remove the bulb & secure the holder out of the way incase needed again at some time.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020890_zps39b74044.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020891_zpsc8c487f5.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020892_zps1172a833.jpg
The indicators are flashing fine without the bulb in, ive tried. At the moment i have no fronts or sides & the rear one still flashes as it should.
Quick bit of heatshring over the unit & cable tied out of the way.
Next job was radiator fan switch
I was going to run a external temp sensor as per previous posts, but as per Benn why dont i just use Vauxhall switch. No idea why i was trying to complicate matters!
The plug had been removed at some point so a quick trip to scrappy and a Corsa B was the same & stuck in my pocket!
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020893_zps0ec60113.jpg
Another job ticked of the to do list!
Next up, rocker cover.
Had a wee accident with this ages ago & a loose fuel fitting squirted fuel over the rocker at the bottom corner & ruined the powdercoat
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020897_zps59ae1be0.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020898_zps77d9c33f.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020902_zpse445d817.jpg
Off it came & dropped off today to be redone.
Popped into local Vauxhall dealer as i thought i would replace the rocker gasket whilst its off. £40.00 fecking quid for a gasket. I think not.
There about £15.00 online for a Payen one or the old one will be going back on!
Looking forward now to putting it back together & nearly ready for the summer!!
M Sutton
26-03-13, 08:42 PM
Looking forward to seeing all the freshly painted panels fitted!
Can i ask is your strut brace a gen Fearless one? Just looking at your engine bay pics and thinking.
Like the side repeter mods...
MARTIN KELSON
26-03-13, 10:41 PM
Can i ask is your strut brace a gen Fearless one? Just looking at your engine bay pics and thinking.
Like the side repeter mods...
Yep it's genuine, just powdercoated.
Didn't want to cut the repeaters of, just in case!!
Was just looking at where your engine sits compared to mine was all. And yeah incase you need them/want them back.
Nice to see the panels off to paint too.
MARTIN KELSON
27-03-13, 06:56 PM
How does it compare Benn?
Much difference to how yours sits?
Well my brace sits over the top 1/4 of the oil cap... (over the bolts that hold the cover down)
So quite abit.. But might be me moving everything for better shaft angle.
MARTIN KELSON
30-03-13, 05:17 PM
Had a couple of hours in the garage this afternoon.
First job was to paint the bumper bar.
It wasnt bad but a lick of satin black to spruce it up.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020903_zps8a24f16d.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020904_zps38e24a94.jpg
And then refit
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020906_zps7f078b55.jpg
Next up was to remove the sideskirt clips from old wings
Now i have a small issue
The new wings gone for paint, i dont remember bthem having the 'tabs' on the wing to hold the clips on.
My question is, what has everybody else used?
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020908_zpsb41ac51c.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020907_zps22e87b34.jpg
I supose the wings were for a non sideskirt model
Bits will be back from Ade Culley next Saturday & the build back up will start.
Quite excited to see it back together :)
Novasport
30-03-13, 06:13 PM
The pins for the sideskirt clips are rivets I think. Looks like the part number is 90033713
MARTIN KELSON
30-03-13, 06:38 PM
Thanks.
Looking on ecat24.com i now see them rivets.
Do you use a normal rivet gun & drill a hole in the wing as per normal riverting?
You can do.
I used self tappers on my old one
Thanks.
Looking on ecat24.com i now see them rivets.
Do you use a normal rivet gun & drill a hole in the wing as per normal riverting?
They are a different type of rivet head that are welded on Martin. We still use them now on certain jaguars to hold trim pieces on....... I'd give ade a shout pronto so he can sort it properly for you. If you can't source any let me know and I will check what sizes we have for you.
Nick.
MARTIN KELSON
30-03-13, 08:38 PM
They are a different type of rivet head that are welded on Martin. We still use them now on certain jaguars to hold trim pieces on....... I'd give ade a shout pronto so he can sort it properly for you. If you can't source any let me know and I will check what sizes we have for you.
Nick.
Thanks Nick,
Too late, wings I think are painted already!
Sure I will sort something.
Worst case, I have the clips, I will have to use normal rivets to attach the clip.
I wouldn't drill the wing it will just promote rust or bare metal just tiger seal that first clip on
Thanks Nick,
Too late, wings I think are painted already!
Sure I will sort something.
Worst case, I have the clips, I will have to use normal rivets to attach the clip.
Ah we'll not to worry... If your drilling/riveting I'd touch up the holes and rivet heads with some paint then just wax oil inside and out and they'll last years.. Especially with it only seeing dry weather use etc.
Nick.
MARTIN KELSON
05-04-13, 08:56 PM
Well hopefully picking the painted bits up tomorrow,aslong as i can fit them all flat in the van.
Iam told although the paint is dry its not hard enough fo me to stand upright in the van & strap them, so i will bring back whatever i can fit in.
Few pics Ade sent me in the week.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/1002_zpsa4d8c9d6.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/1022_zps188099e1.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/1032_zps72f2b058.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/1042_zps6bc8f31e.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/1052_zps319edb2f.jpg
Also popped into Vauxhall this afternoon & picked up some sideskirt clips & the special rivets to hold them in place.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020916_zps2d847296.jpg
I will let you know tomorrow evening what i managed to get back & what i managed to get fitted if anything.
Feel like cr*p at the moment so that may stop play tomorrow afternoon :(
Vlietje
05-04-13, 09:44 PM
Looking good Martin! I'm coming over in 3 weeks with the glass!
MARTIN KELSON
05-04-13, 09:51 PM
Looking good Martin! I'm coming over in 3 weeks with the glass!
Thanks Jeffrey, I did hear from Benn that your planning on getting over at the end if the month.
Christ Ade gets a nice finish on them panels.
Acerliam
06-04-13, 09:32 AM
Looking good mate, the paint looks amazing!
M Sutton
06-04-13, 04:14 PM
Cant wait to see this all back togeather looking fresh!
SimonTW
06-04-13, 07:50 PM
I don't suppose you have a part number for the little rivets do you Martin?
MARTIN KELSON
06-04-13, 08:33 PM
I don't suppose you have a part number for the little rivets do you Martin?
Sure do, 9033713 71p each
SimonTW
06-04-13, 08:40 PM
Many thanks! +rep :)
MARTIN KELSON
08-04-13, 06:46 PM
Picked my bits up last Saturday & although feeling like utter cr*p I made a start piecing it back together.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020919_zps1856f56c.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020918_zpsd6456b3b.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020917_zps104a9d76.jpg
Alot happier with tailgate now iam rid of the wiper i never used, just need the new glass now.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020920_zps32f17d5f.jpg
Quickly popped the bonnet & scoop on, not ligned it up yet.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020921_zps11baddb2.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020922_zps96fca4d1.jpg
Grille back together
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020924_zps39407667.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020923_zpsb12e5d11.jpg
This was just a quick trial fit, quite happy with this passenger side but just couldnt get the drivers side anywhere near right.
Just couldnt get the bumper to fit anywhere near right with the wing on that side, anyway fealt lowzy so called it a day at this point.
I will pop back Saturday i think & have another go & see if i can get it sort of correct.
Only a few weeks left as May 1st is usual back on the road deadline - must pull me finger out!
Fit looks great, i have to sit and line the bumper up, as it will always sit to far out on one side, like its a little bit to wide..
So glad you've gone back to a slatted grille too. Front end looks great.
Do you know if this out of the gun finish? Or has it been flat and polished?
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020918_zpsd6456b3b.jpg
Vlietje
08-04-13, 08:04 PM
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet!! Soooooooooo shiney!
Very nice,looks cracking :)
M Sutton
08-04-13, 08:37 PM
Lovely!!
scott.parker
08-04-13, 10:18 PM
As always mate, one of the top five best UK novas ever imo.
MARTIN KELSON
08-04-13, 10:28 PM
Fit looks great, i have to sit and line the bumper up, as it will always sit to far out on one side, like its a little bit to wide..
So glad you've gone back to a slatted grille too. Front end looks great.
Do you know if this out of the gun finish? Or has it been flat and polished?
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020918_zpsd6456b3b.jpg
As far as I know it's been polished.
I think the engine bay may have been straight from the gun & possibly the interior, but don't hold me to that!
steviegsi
08-04-13, 10:51 PM
Car looks super. Definitely one of my favs...
matthew172
13-04-13, 09:27 PM
looking good top dog
MARTIN KELSON
23-04-13, 09:06 PM
After a tat in the garage last Saturday its almost back together & ready for the road :)
First job was to fit the headlights. I had decided i was going to use rivnuts & stainless allen bolts to hold them in so a mark up, drill & install the M6 rivnut was order of the day
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020927_zps031a8f8c.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1020927_zps031a8f8c.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020929_zps65d54018.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1020929_zps65d54018.jpg.html)
Seem to have forgot to take a few pics, but here ya go, all back in
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020930_zpsdfe78902.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1020930_zpsdfe78902.jpg.html)
Bumper, grille & lights back in & working.
Non genuine indicators & there rubbish as you can see, so on lookout for new genuine items if anybody has any.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020933_zps9366f836.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1020933_zps9366f836.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020931_zps8b8c8ab5.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1020931_zps8b8c8ab5.jpg.html)
Next job was to fit the bonnet striker & latch.
What a tw*t i was, i dropped the bonnet latch, bolt & spring & where should it land, right on the strut brace!
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020932_zpsf42c2fe8.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1020932_zpsf42c2fe8.jpg.html)
So annoyed with myself was the understatement! Went to the powdercoater opposite work & he does texture / crackle but its not as course a texture, anyway left it with him to do it as it cant look any worse!
New plates came yesterday too.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/0052_zpsde0361c1.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/0052_zpsde0361c1.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/0032_zpsfd0ddd02.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/0032_zpsfd0ddd02.jpg.html)
All i need now is the glass from Jeffrey which iam hoping to meet up Saturday, get that fitted, fit the side skirt clips on the wings & its ready i think for a tax disc!! :)
Needs a damn good clean first, then first drive in 6 months hopefully :)
M Sutton
23-04-13, 09:13 PM
Looks great! Get some pictures once its all done and clean outside in the natural light ;)
Acerliam
23-04-13, 09:26 PM
Looks good mate, carnt wait to see this in person!
Is it the only known piece of glass in the UK nova circles anyway?
MARTIN KELSON
23-04-13, 10:17 PM
Is it the only known piece of glass in the UK nova circles anyway?
Dont know mate.
Depends if ive done my homework correct with Vauxhall part numbers or of ive made an expensive mistake!
It should be GSI tint but without the heating elements, i suppose its what they used in the warmer climates where defrosting on a winter morning just wasnt required.
Hopefully Saturday i will find out.
Brilliant mate I know the dubbers were big on it over the past couple of show seasons, should add towards a cleaner look
Looking stunning Martin, bumper des looked like they work ok. Front lining up looks good. Should of said i have a "few" spare indicators here....
Rivnutting the headlight in is a way better idea, i've just done the same too. Much tidier.
novadave24
24-04-13, 07:31 PM
this looks so so nice love it good work mate :thumb:
matthew172
25-04-13, 09:31 PM
looking good mate
MARTIN KELSON
27-04-13, 09:46 PM
Massive thank you to Jeffrey & Niek for bringing me some glass over from OPC in Germany today.
Met at Rich's (novasport) in Derby who made us all really welcome, thank you.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020942_zpsd566c7d6.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1020942_zpsd566c7d6.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020941_zps0f61791f.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1020941_zps0f61791f.jpg.html)
Wasnt expecting quite a large box for a tailgate glass, good job Audi had a good boot.
Straight to where Nova lives to get it out & fitted!
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020943_zpsc2779a6e.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1020943_zpsc2779a6e.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020944_zps99cbc379.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1020944_zps99cbc379.jpg.html)
Tried to use the string method to fit the glass until it snaped, so just worked my way around pulling the rubber through & soon fitted.
And fitted.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020945_zps6005ea5a.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1020945_zps6005ea5a.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020946_zps03db7ba2.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1020946_zps03db7ba2.jpg.html)
Loving its clean look, really happy with it & one of my favourite subtle mods.
After chipping my strut brace it dropped it the powdercoater opposite work & picked it up yesterday.
Not quite the same as before. Not quite as course a crackle finish & maybe slightley glossier, but hey better than a chip & only £20.00
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020937_zpsbab05460.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1020937_zpsbab05460.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020940_zps2b672478.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1020940_zps2b672478.jpg.html)
Next job, next week is to get the roadtax & take it for its first run in 6 months, cant wait! :)
Will post some pics when its out next week, hopefully in the sunshine.
Novasport
27-04-13, 10:09 PM
Rear screen looks ace. Good to have a chat with you today, you're welcome round for a cuppa any time(Bring your missus in next time lol )
Didn't realize that was you today Martin lol,
Hope to see this at billing this year,
MARTIN KELSON
27-04-13, 11:52 PM
Thanks for cuppa Rich, mrs would hate looking at Nova's & your 'stock room!', if iam passing Derby I will pop in.
Yep Bazil it was I, nice to meet you, can't believe how far you travelled down today!!!
fossit85
28-04-13, 01:56 PM
just read this thread from start to finish. WOW hat off to you mate. Genuine bits make a huge difference. loving this car.
M Sutton
28-04-13, 06:30 PM
Glass looks good!
MARTIN KELSON
28-04-13, 06:48 PM
just read this thread from start to finish. WOW hat off to you mate. Genuine bit make a huge difference. loving this car.
Thank you.
I enjoy messing on it in the garage more than actually using it!
bazzap8389
28-04-13, 06:57 PM
cracking build mate, been reading through this bit by bit the last few days. Top job defs on my list of favorite novas :thumb:
Thank you.
I enjoy messing on it in the garage more than actually using it!
:gay:
But the glass is very subtle, something not many other people would notice..
Vlietje
28-04-13, 10:02 PM
Didn't realize that was you today Martin lol,
Hope to see this at billing this year,
Did you smoke all grass at once mate?!
Vlietje
28-04-13, 10:03 PM
Looking good Martin! And Niek forgot to gove you a package of wafels. Sorry for that... :)
nova_niek
30-04-13, 10:33 AM
Looking sweet Martin, top job. Didn't know non-heated rear screens actually exist! As said, good meeting up with you again.
matthew172
01-05-13, 06:21 PM
keep reading this thread from start to finish and it just gets better
MARTIN KELSON
01-05-13, 07:16 PM
keep reading this thread from start to finish and it just gets better
Whatever Matthew!! :)
NOV4_SPORT
02-05-13, 09:37 AM
Very nice mate I was thinking when I first seen you collect that screen that it didn't have any heating elements on it lol, it makes a nice subtle difference to the car mate, was nice to meet you briefly in the pouring rain lol.
Iain
fossit85
03-05-13, 08:50 AM
That rear screen look good bud, nice and subtle
MARTIN KELSON
03-05-13, 09:07 PM
For the first time in 6 months its been out on the road :)
Felt strange to drive after being in my Audi, quick though.
Took couple of pics, well 28 so here is a couple.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020964_zps642a85a9.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1020964_zps642a85a9.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020967_zps809f747b.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1020967_zps809f747b.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020957_zpsf1720bac.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1020957_zpsf1720bac.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020955_zps9d8530a1.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1020955_zps9d8530a1.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020953_zps36de8170.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1020953_zps36de8170.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1020951_zpsca06a811.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1020951_zpsca06a811.jpg.html)
Now it was the first drive on brand new Toyo T1R's in 195 45 15
The back end felt loose & floatey. I turned quickly left/right few times & was iff the back was a millisecond behind the front.
Considering I have nowt in the back I ran pressures quite low, 26psi rear 30psi front.
Speaking with Mathew (mathew172) he runs about 34psi front & maybe 30psi rear so thinking its maybe the sidewalls rolling around.
Anybody any experience with what I say it feels like & is it purely down to pressures? Any advice gratefully received.
Thanks
matthew172
03-05-13, 09:14 PM
needs mudflaps imo
Love the car mate, truely stunning work. Can you not adjust the rear suspension? Maybe slightly harder on the dampers? I run same ture and size and dont have a problem,
MARTIN KELSON
03-05-13, 09:17 PM
needs mudflaps imo
Don't be gay.
Bet yours has though you northern sweetie boy!
Looks the nuts like deff my fav nova of all time I have same problem with mine tyres the front are 195 40 16 and rear 195 45 16 both run 32 psi I might drop it down to 29psi see if that helps
M Sutton
03-05-13, 09:22 PM
Absolutely stunning!! One of my all time favourite Novas and it gets better every time I see an update ;)
looks awesome Martin!! :)
matthew172
03-05-13, 09:54 PM
mudflaps ftw rent boy, ill send you some pics of mine
Acerliam
03-05-13, 10:10 PM
Looks sweet mate, fairplay
Looks fantastic Martin,
Ive often felt like the back end is a bit light, even with seats and all, never thought of tyres... I run 32psi all round.
nova_niek
04-05-13, 01:36 PM
Good to see her back on the road Martin. Job jobbed, well done! :thumb:
scott.parker
04-05-13, 05:43 PM
Looks awesome mate, really nice..
As for the unresponsive back end feel, I use to get this on my old track car, almost like your getting oversteer?
Was also only on road, the only thing I found to stop it was to soften of my rear shocks for on road use.
Vlietje
14-06-13, 10:35 PM
Special delivery for Mr. Kelson:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps218407ad.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps218407ad.jpg.html)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zps8e571244.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zps8e571244.jpg.html)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/vlietje1/null_zpsb5462a58.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/vlietje1/media/null_zpsb5462a58.jpg.html)
See you soon! ;)
MARTIN KELSON
14-06-13, 11:02 PM
Can't thank you enough Jeffrey.
Can't wait to see the difference between copy ****e & genuine Valeo GM ones.
fossit85
15-06-13, 01:33 PM
Jeffrey got me some genuine indicators and along with genuine wing made a huge difference but.
tahir868
15-06-13, 03:09 PM
The colour on this is awesome, as is the rest of the car!!
LDAWSON
15-06-13, 06:44 PM
Gen indicators look very nice, how much where they?
MARTIN KELSON
16-06-13, 11:26 AM
Genuine indicators were £40 from Jeffrey.
Not cheap but compared to what I've spent over years it's a snip :)
Same as i paid a few years ago from vauxhall. Will help the new look front end.... Going to Billing?
MARTIN KELSON
16-06-13, 06:58 PM
Same as i paid a few years ago from vauxhall. Will help the new look front end.... Going to Billing?
Planning on going as long as its not as wet as last year!
You need to send me your address so I can post a memory stick for you to copy pics onto.
Good, wanna have a good chat, look over and take pics of your car... Pm on way.
MARTIN KELSON
23-06-13, 11:38 AM
Not really an update but.......................
Met up with Jeffrey & Niek yesterday to collect my genuine Valeo front indicators to get rid of the copy ones I have been using.
Mrs was watching the voice for 2hrs last night so I took the opportunity to go & fit them.
Old ones
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1030042_zps55864273.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1030042_zps55864273.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1030043_zps326b31e0.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1030043_zps326b31e0.jpg.html)
Surprised with both next to each other the differences.
Old ones (copies) on the left
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1030044_zps33b7fb17.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1030044_zps33b7fb17.jpg.html)
Wiring to near was a little tight so ordered some new pins & extended the wiring
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1030046_zpsf27b9f91.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1030046_zpsf27b9f91.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1030048_zpsf8f393ee.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1030048_zpsf8f393ee.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1030049_zps8a19a3b5.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1030049_zps8a19a3b5.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1030051_zps51428dfa.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1030051_zps51428dfa.jpg.html)
Then back together & fitted.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1030052_zps9daf1885.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1030052_zps9daf1885.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1030055_zpsc3bcdc5b.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1030055_zpsc3bcdc5b.jpg.html)
Happier now these are fitted. :)
Hopefully next stop, Billing.
BENDOGGER
23-06-13, 12:53 PM
Who did you get them of mate as after some mk1 ones?
Spot on Martin, will look proper now it all lines up!
Nick.
MARTIN KELSON
23-06-13, 02:31 PM
Spot on Martin, will look proper now it all lines up!
Nick.
Still more work to do to get it to line up.
Going in the right direction though I think.
craig green
23-06-13, 03:38 PM
Loving all the latest fettling Martin.
The car looks great out in the open air & roadworthy again.
MARTIN KELSON
23-08-13, 09:20 PM
Last weekend was RetroRides Gathering at Prescott Hillclimb
Took Nova along & would have been a cracking day but on the way down I scrolled through the Stack dash to check all was ok, & all want OK! :(
Battery voltage wasn't what it should be, I was reading about 12v, then 11.5v then down to about 11.00v
In the queue in I stalled it, pressed button to start & was flat as flat can be! Luckily a couple of guys in a VW pushed be & jumped it back to life, but no way it would start to get me home!
Plenty of offers of jump leads but during a wonder I saw a RAC van & iam a member so might aswell use them.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/P1030376_zpse74decde.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/P1030376_zpse74decde.jpg.html)
RAC man taking a look!
He jumped me from a jumper pack, then plugged me into his van for 30-45minutes to charge battery enough so I could drive home!
Tuesday evening was to try to see what the problem was.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/096_zps3de54036.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/096_zps3de54036.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/097_zpsb2afae8c.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/097_zpsb2afae8c.jpg.html)
Battery warning light not working so the charge circuit is being broken causing alternator not to charge
Bulb out & tested on a meter - all ok
Into fuse box, I was going to take my TomTom with me, plugged to fag lighter & couldn't get it to light up so took it out & thought no more about it.
Checked fuse for fag lighter - all ok
Pushed it back in - Battery warning light comes back on!!
Took it apart
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/099_zpsce385497.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/099_zpsce385497.jpg.html)
Not sure if you can see but one of the fuse holder legs has come dislodged from holder & when you push fuse in the connector is just pushing into the fuse box instead of onto the fuse.
Clipped it back into its holder - fuse back in
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/098_zps185b9aa2.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/098_zps185b9aa2.jpg.html)
Start car up
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/NOVAMARTIN16V/100_zps8c858953.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/NOVAMARTIN16V/media/100_zps8c858953.jpg.html)
Very happy boy I was, was thinking new alternator but something so simple could cause so much hassle!
Spoilt my day worrying about getting it home, but never mind always next year!
Novasport
23-08-13, 09:50 PM
Glad you got it sorted, the little faults are always the most annoying but the most satisfying when you fix it.
It was nice having a chat to you at RR BTW
MARTIN KELSON
23-08-13, 10:10 PM
Glad you got it sorted, the little faults are always the most annoying but the most satisfying when you fix it.
It was nice having a chat to you at RR BTW
Thanks
Would have been more sociable if I wasn't thinking if I would make it home or not!!
Glad you got it all sorted dude. Pm on way.
Thanks
Would have been more sociable if I wasn't thinking if I would make it home or not!!
Don't have that worry with a Honda ;)lol
MARTIN KELSON
23-08-13, 10:27 PM
Yea yea Lee :)
If you had a problem with the Honda though you wouldn't be fixing that in your garage yourself without a laptop!!
Dude clear some pm space.
Novasport
23-08-13, 10:40 PM
Yea yea Lee :)
If you had a problem with the Honda though you wouldn't be fixing that in your garage yourself without a laptop!!
Exactly. Modern cars are great to drive daily but when they go wrong a simple fault can immobilise the vehicle and there is no way around it. They are not easy to diagnose or fix for the average DIY mechanic so results in a trip to the dealer at over £100 usually. Sometimes new isnt always best.
Stewie's dodgey wiring :) Glad it was a simple fix though..
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