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looking really good mate, is that a rather tasty alloy steering column mount i spy? like the plate for the gearshifter rod bearing too:thumb:
Cheers Lee,yes its an alloy column mount ,spotted it on the silhouettes that race with us on occasion :thumb:
looks very nice, really must try to get to a race this year to see it in the metal, keep up the good work!
BRoadGhost
05-04-13, 09:28 PM
Some brilliant upgrades here of all the right things to do. You'll be in rapture when it's setup right & can be used in anger :D
Managed to get a bit done over the weekend ,run the brake lines in and the -6 for the fuel inj ,had to redo all the brake lines ,i am just waiting on a brake light banjo and a bulkhead fitting then they are all done ,got a new dash pod so mounted that and cut the dials in .I cant decide wether to paint it or get it flocked opinions please ?.i also started to install rthe wiring ,i have used some of the old loom and had to adapt and renew a lot as i have done away with the old centre console that housed the FIA switch and fuse box .i have got a feeling that i should have started from scratch again but time will tell
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flock will look flash, but if you paint it, just do it a matt colour, as the reflections will drive you mad otherwise
I'd flock it, will look better and keep the sun off better. Love your steering column set up.
Cheers chaps i did think flock tbh ,looks like it might have to make its way up to Alan
BRoadGhost
09-04-13, 02:31 PM
It's all getting very professional.
tom reid
14-04-13, 02:32 PM
Did you get the car sandblasted in the end mate?
Did you get the car sandblasted in the end mate?
Yes Tom got the underside ,engine bay and bulkhead inside, blasted jesus it made a mess took me about 5 hrs cleaning up after lol and the paint now has a nice sandtex finish .
When is Andy next up mate and do you still see much of Alan
tom reid
14-04-13, 09:17 PM
Andy said he thought you had had it blasted, but I told him NO, there's no pictures of it on his thread, lol.
See Al regularly, so if you want your dash flocking, give it to Andy, wife will collect and I'll give it to Al, easy!
Ok Mate cheers i will do that ,i didnt get any pics as it was damp and i wanted to get it in primer as soon as i could so didnt think of pics
I have still been flat out on the nova and not achieving much ,i have made some fibreglass arches as i had a bit of a bodge to cover the wheels so it was in this state i thought it was the ideal time ,i had a couple of quotes to make some for me but they were very expensive ,money better spent elsewhere ,so i thought sod it i will make them my self .it has turned into a bit of a mare as i made the arches took a mould layed up the first set ,but they wouldnt release from the mould so all the work was scrap ,so i did them again and made sure i put a decent release agent on and they popped out ,They are not the best but its a race car not a show car so they will do ,i have also started painting it which has come out ok not the best but i know the first race it will be covered in chips and scratches so its just really to make it look presentable
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I think the front arches are ok but im not sure on the rear ,i have got to shape the fronts around the wheels but i am going to do that once we have set the castor
rest easy mate cos it looks ****ing great! i need to mould a bumper soon, might hit you up for some tips...:thumb:
rest easy mate cos it looks ****ing great! i need to mould a bumper soon, might hit you up for some tips...:thumb:
My advice would be get someone else to do it ,its a dirty stinking time consuming job ,not one i will be in a hurry to do again ,lol
calibra-keith
09-06-13, 08:39 PM
been a while since iv seen this thread, looks like you have been doing some good work to it, makes me wish i had spare time to do some more to my own.
Grand job on the archs chap, not bad at all for some DIY FG work!
zeifer33
10-06-13, 08:16 AM
That is a wide arch kit! fantastic work:thumb:
Woah, archs look awesome! Id be very happy with them, even more so as they are diy.
Cheers for the comments chaps it all helps keep the motivation up ,although the pics probably make them look better than they are
ExTrEmeOc
11-06-13, 08:25 AM
Woooow :eek: that looks awesome, i tought i had a wide nova but this is just mental lol
great work!!!
Bumpers mounted starting to look like a car again :)
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Oooo that looks mean! out of curiosity what throttle cable set are you using on the pedal box?
Oooo that looks mean! out of curiosity what throttle cable set are you using on the pedal box?
I dont know Jake i havent got that far yet lol
Woah at the arches! Looking mean and ready to race.
Big front cut out of air damming?
Woah at the arches! Looking mean and ready to race.
Big front cut out of air damming?
I am hoping to duct the air through the rad and out the bonnet but there is not much room so i will have to see when the engine is back in if it can be achieved
BRoadGhost
22-07-13, 06:14 PM
The down force those front arches will make will be huge; nobody wide arches a wide arch! Outrageous!
scorge01
22-07-13, 06:41 PM
Looks mean as fek bud good work :)
Thanks chaps ,its going to be interesting to see what difference all the changes will make to lap times
novarally
22-07-13, 07:49 PM
Looking fabulous, great work.
I haven't gone back through the thread, so apologies if you've already covered it, but where is the front splitter from?
And I'm intrigued by the way you've mounted the tailgate, can you elaborate on what you've done there for fixings?
Many thanks.
Southie
22-07-13, 09:05 PM
Cracking build this, my worry with those arches though is if you have a blow out :eek:
The front splitter and tailgate are very basic Colin ,not your exotic material standards lol
The splitter is off a honda i believe ,but was given to me so cant be sure ,and its just ply going under the car ,its quite heavy so really not suitable for you and the tailgate still uses the original hinges so again very basic ,but if you can think of a lighter way to mount it then i would be interested as the hinges are quite heavy ,but my fuel tank is in the boot and i need to fill it after every race and quali so it is easy to get to as it is :thumb:
Looking fabulous, great work.
I haven't gone back through the thread, so apologies if you've already covered it, but where is the front splitter from?
And I'm intrigued by the way you've mounted the tailgate, can you elaborate on what you've done there for fixings?
Many thanks.
Cracking build this, my worry with those arches though is if you have a blow out :eek:
The worst it can do is wreck the wings /arches and i have a mould for them so no big worry tbh
tom reid
23-07-13, 04:13 PM
Hey Jezz, seeing the pics of your new arches reminded me of this from years ago.lollollol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqqZ28m8uCo
I knew what that would be before i opened it lol i got the nod of approval from Andy so it cant be all bad:thumb:
Hey Jezz, seeing the pics of your new arches reminded me of this from years ago.lollollol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqqZ28m8uCo
novarally
23-07-13, 09:03 PM
The front splitter and tailgate are very basic Colin ,not your exotic material standards lol
The splitter is off a honda i believe ,but was given to me so cant be sure ,and its just ply going under the car ,its quite heavy so really not suitable for you and the tailgate still uses the original hinges so again very basic ,but if you can think of a lighter way to mount it then i would be interested as the hinges are quite heavy ,but my fuel tank is in the boot and i need to fill it after every race and quali so it is easy to get to as it is :thumb:
It was the catches at the bottom of the tailgate which looked a bit unusual, so I was interested.
My tailgate is held on with 4 pins, so it comes off completely. My fuel tank is also accessed from the boot area, for the moment at least.
I'm not happy with the tailgate fixings though, which is why I was exploring other ideas. Longer term I might well fit a different fuel tank and have the filler access from the passenger door area. That would allow me to attach the tailgate to the car permanently, and avoid having to take it off a lot.
i have been plodding on although progress is slow ,i repainted the bonnet as i wasnt happy with it and have painted the door ,started on the steering column and have fitted a pedal stop on the throttle ,as now i am staying with the carbs for the short term webers dont like to much pressure on the linkage as it twists and causes problems with balancing them ,i have plumbed the fuel tank twice once for fuel injection then i pulled that out and replumbed for carbs ,i had a swirl pot put on my tank but no pics of that .
Pics in no particular order:thumb:
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nova.mike
21-08-13, 09:14 AM
Wow this car looks amazing, loving them arches!
Liking the coloum lots.
Instead of a ply aerofloor, you need a wood called Jabroc (IF you can find somewhere that sells it!!). Its exactly what F1, GT, Lemans & the BAC Mono uses.
Liking the coloum lots.
Instead of a ply aerofloor, you need a wood called Jabroc (IF you can find somewhere that sells it!!). Its exactly what F1, GT, Lemans & the BAC Mono uses.
Cheers Mike i will go and google suppliers
Well it's been ages since I updated this ,largely due to a lack of enthusiasm ,my daughter has been unwell which has taken over life for a bit ,but with the season approaching fast it was time to start on it again.i haven't got pics but the engine was rebuilt along with the gearbox diff etc and all re fitted ,big thanks to Andy @ AT race engines for all his hard work ,as it has been such a big overhaul I wanted to give the car a shakedown to check everything was working ,a mate arranges track days at Coombe a couple of times a year so I popped down just to bed the engine in and check all the other bits ,the rear end needs some work ,the geometry was done but due to the shell being stiffer the spring rates and camber are going to need some adjustment to get back to how it was , but it survived the day most bits are ok so on to Brands for the first race on the weekend of 12/13 April http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo114/toymex/image_zpsa1576fea.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/toymex/media/image_zpsa1576fea.jpg.html)
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novarally
30-03-14, 08:20 PM
Looking very aggressive Jezz, glad to hear it's going well.
Looking very aggressive Jezz, glad to hear it's going well.
Cheers Colin ,it's not quite where it was handling wise but promising for first time out for 18 months and such major alterations
Looks hardcore, arches are huge. Sorry to hear about your lil girl, hope she's getting better.
Looks hardcore, arches are huge. Sorry to hear about your lil girl, hope she's getting better.
Cheers Benn , I am not sure on the look tbh , it may be going back to a more normal nova style arch if I can find the time
Just widen ones i guess. I do lie the skirt and arch. But a mega wide boxey arch would look ace.
dhdev (Oli)
16-04-14, 08:46 PM
Just saw the video that Lee shared on Facebook and it was that good I logged back in to here! Cracking build and excellent driving, well done for having a go at the Focus, must've been extremely frustrating being that out-powered.
Keep up the good work!
Stickers fitted?
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/car-talk/645089-brands-hatch-trucks-car-photos.html
Just saw the video that Lee shared on Facebook and it was that good I logged back in to here! Cracking build and excellent driving, well done for having a go at the Focus, must've been extremely frustrating being that out-powered.
Keep up the good work!
Cheers Oli ,if it had of been anyone else I would have taken a bit more of a chance trying to pass but Ian is not shy of swapping paint ,he spends most of his time in the clerk of the course ,s office
Stickers fitted?
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/car-talk/645089-brands-hatch-trucks-car-photos.html
hi Ben ,they were fitted the day before the race ,it looks a bit better than I thought they would tbh
Lewis_Leary
23-04-14, 11:06 PM
Real nice mate. Hope you do well in the race meetings :)
If all goes to plan this will be finding it's way into the nova
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What is it/what's the spec....
novarally
22-12-14, 12:10 PM
If all goes to plan this will be finding it's way into the nova
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Good news, will look forward to seeing progress.
Peredur
22-12-14, 12:41 PM
Sadev? If so, awesome box!
Sadev? If so, awesome box!
Yes it's the st75 6 speed sequential ,they seem to be a popular gearbox ,it has loads of options for gearing ,about the only box I could find that suits my 13 inch wheels
jimbob-mcgrew
22-12-14, 02:49 PM
gearbox looks like an alien lol
Peredur
22-12-14, 05:01 PM
I co-drive in a saxo with one of them fitted. Make sure to fit a flatshift system as it makes a world of difference to the car
I co-drive in a saxo with one of them fitted. Make sure to fit a flatshift system as it makes a world of difference to the car
That is something I have got to look in to,not really sure the best way to do it ,either through my ecu or a geartronics ?
Peredur
22-12-14, 05:29 PM
If your ecu supports it then it's a no brainer but oterwise geartronics stuff is spot on too. The saxo Uses a DTA ecu so it's done through that
novarally
22-12-14, 06:31 PM
If your ecu supports it then it's a no brainer but oterwise geartronics stuff is spot on too. The saxo Uses a DTA ecu so it's done through that
Through the ECU would be the best bet, I think you're on an MBE 9A4 (?), so that will be the easiest route.
992 Colin but probably upgrading to a 9A4
Peredur
22-12-14, 07:22 PM
It all depends if the box and ecu do closed loop flatshifting or if you can safely program it using an open loop so as not to miss shifts and cause damage
What is meant by closed loop ,is it purely as it suggest a loop to some kind of switch that is either normally open or closed that is switched on trying to change gear that the ecu sees and cuts ign ?
Peredur
22-12-14, 08:22 PM
Closed loop - When the ecu/controller detects if the shift has been completed before reapplying the power
Open loop - When the ecu/controller simply applies an ignition cut for a specified period of time, power comes back on after this time regardless of what's happening with the shift
Closed loop - When the ecu/controller detects if the shift has been completed before reapplying the power
Open loop - When the ecu/controller simply applies an ignition cut for a specified period of time, power comes back on after this time regardless of what's happening with the shift
Thanks ,that makes sense
Peredur
22-12-14, 08:41 PM
Both work fine so long as the timings are ok on the open loop (that's how the saxo works and never misses a shift)
t45_ste
23-12-14, 12:42 AM
http://www.geartronics.co.uk/closedloop.htm
novarally
23-12-14, 10:01 PM
992 Colin but probably upgrading to a 9A4
Jezz.
I'm swapping to the 9A4 as well (the one from Graham's car), and as you are on a CAN-based system now, have you seen the new MBE display?;
https://www.facebook.com/sb.developments?fref=ts
This might be especially useful to you with the sequential 'box.
Pending more details/price, this looks like a nice dash display option, might tempt me to get rid of my STACK system, although I do like the analogue rev-counter on that.
novarally
23-12-14, 10:38 PM
Cheers Lee,yes its an alloy column mount ,spotted it on the silhouettes that race with us on occasion :thumb:
Jezz.
Just been reading back over your build thread and noticed the mention of the alloy column mounting. Was this made to your spec. or is it something 'off the shelf'?
I need to change my set-up as I've got a carbon fibre/titanium steering column awaiting fitment one day.
Thanks.
Colin
novarally
23-12-14, 11:08 PM
Just found the column mount - Spedeworth Fabrications. Bargain price too.
I bought my column from the states but Spedeworth are similar price ,that dash looks nice but I will have to see how much and if it can data log as that is the next thing I want to look in to as I believe there is some lap time to be had with one
novarally
24-12-14, 12:09 PM
I bought my column from the states but Spedeworth are similar price ,that dash looks nice but I will have to see how much and if it can data log as that is the next thing I want to look in to as I believe there is some lap time to be had with one
Jezz.
Could you do me a favour and let me know the internal diameter of the bearing on your alloy steering column please?
The Spedeworth one is 3/4", but I could do with a 1" I.D.
Cheers.
Mine is 3/4 Colin ,I can't see if you could replace the bush but guess you must be able too
novarally
28-12-14, 04:25 PM
Mine is 3/4 Colin ,I can't see if you could replace the bush but guess you must be able too
Thanks Jezz, looking at your photos I thought it was also 3/4". Exactly my thoughts, I was thinking about replacing the bushing with a larger diameter.
Can you remember where you bought yours from in the USA?
I can't remember who Colin but it didn't work out any cheaper ,I didn't realise Spedeworth did them
It's been a while since I had updated ,the season is underway but my car is miles away from being ready ,at my last race I had suspension issues so the plan over the closed season was to address this ,but I left it too late to book it in so had to wait until now ,I also wanted to run an Airbox so needed to move my dry sump tank to get space for a duct ,
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Scottcooper85
14-04-15, 08:23 PM
Those rear turrets look very nice
Those rear turrets look very nice
The pics don't do them justice the welding is spot on
Scottcooper85
14-04-15, 08:48 PM
The pics don't do them justice the welding is spot on
im really impressed by them they look almost oem. Much better than just using a metal tube with a cap on.
Loving the rear turrets and cage bracing.
What the F20 plans then?
Proper fab work lovely stuff. What's the first race you'll make?
Loving the rear turrets and cage bracing.
What the F20 plans then?
I am thinking of changing the engine to something a little different but all just a pipe dream atm
Proper fab work lovely stuff. What's the first race you'll make?
Not sure the engine needs a rebuild so it's when I can get that done tbh
im really impressed by them they look almost oem. Much better than just using a metal tube with a cap on.
Thanks I wanted something that looked a bit better than the square boxes I have seen
TallDave
17-04-15, 10:46 AM
I like a bit of neat fabrication and those rear turrets of yours sure do fit the brief! Looks like you've also had the inside of the wheel tub neatened up so they actually match side to side? Very nice touch that. Nice bit of TIG(?) welding finishes the installation off, proper job!
If you don't mind me asking, where the turrets custom made or purchased ready made and welded into place and if the later where did they come from?
I like a bit of neat fabrication and those rear turrets of yours sure do fit the brief! Looks like you've also had the inside of the wheel tub neatened up so they actually match side to side? Very nice touch that. Nice bit of TIG(?) welding finishes the installation off, proper job!
If you don't mind me asking, where the turrets custom made or purchased ready made and welded into place and if the later where did they come from?
Being a ford man ,I realised that escort rear turrets could be made to fit,can be purchased from any of the regular places
kevster
17-04-15, 09:44 PM
Oh my days this thread is amazing how did I miss this one ,, hat off to you if looks could kill !!!
Managed to throw some paint around ,engine bay done and inner arches hoping to get the inside painted over the weekend
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IMG
Bay looks good, loving the turret top and top mount.
Cheers Ben ,not up to your standards but it's clean !
novarally
02-05-15, 06:28 PM
Good to see progress Jezz, it's looking well.
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Got a bit more done at the weekend ,hopefully that is the end of the painting and I can start to put it back together
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tom reid
05-05-15, 08:19 PM
Lovely job as usual mate.
Lovely job as usual mate.
Pics make it look better than it is mate ,how's yours coming on ?
totalnova
05-05-15, 09:33 PM
Love the rear turrets the fabrication looks spot on, well done fella.
Cheers Ben ,not up to your standards but it's clean !
The engineering in yours is way better than anything i can do. I just make things look pretty.
The engineering in yours is way better than anything i can do. I just make things look pretty.
Your car is stunning ,I have given up trying to make mine look decent as 15 mins on track and its wrecked
Thank you very much. I'd love to have the conference in like like you do yours to be about to give it stick on a track.
I love the engineering that's not in to yours. Plus it looks great too!
tom reid
13-05-15, 05:19 AM
Pics make it look better than it is mate ,how's yours coming on ?
It's still sitting on the spit, don't seem to get the time to get back into it at the moment, despite just having a weeks holiday.
Thank you very much. I'd love to have the conference in like like you do yours to be about to give it stick on a track.
I love the engineering that's not in to yours. Plus it looks great too!
Yours is too nice to drive properly on track ,you need one that you are not worried about to be fully committed !
It's still sitting on the spit, don't seem to get the time to get back into it at the moment, despite just having a weeks holiday.
thats a shame mate ,you need to crack on so we can get out on track together ,get Andy there ,he can have a go in mine will be a proper laugh
novarally
14-08-15, 06:22 PM
Jezz - long time no speak, where have you got to in your rebuild now? (I fully accept I am not in a position to comment, as my own project is progressing so slowly).
Jezz - long time no speak, where have you got to in your rebuild now? (I fully accept I am not in a position to comment, as my own project is progressing so slowly).
Hi Colin,mine is going very slowly ,my engine builder is struggling with the machine shop to get the block bored and the head work done so I haven't been rushing .my new suspension should be finished this week and I have made new rear arches .its not going to be out this year now so I have a few more plans which include the rear discs if I can find the time to sort as I'm very busy with work .why is your shell away ?
novarally
18-08-15, 08:28 PM
Hi Colin,mine is going very slowly ,my engine builder is struggling with the machine shop to get the block bored and the head work done so I haven't been rushing .my new suspension should be finished this week and I have made new rear arches .its not going to be out this year now so I have a few more plans which include the rear discs if I can find the time to sort as I'm very busy with work .why is your shell away ?
Hi Jezz.
I sent my Nova off to a friend to work on, like you I was finding I had no time to crack on with it.
Unfortunately progress is still not as swift as I would have hoped, so I won't be out this season either :(
I had planned to debut it at the September meeting at Gurston Down, but it will now be April 2016. I cannot wait!
Hi Jezz.
I sent my Nova off to a friend to work on, like you I was finding I had no time to crack on with it.
Unfortunately progress is still not as swift as I would have hoped, so I won't be out this season either :(
I had planned to debut it at the September meeting at Gurston Down, but it will now be April 2016. I cannot wait!
Im feeling much the same its around a year since I last raced I desperately need to get back out there.!
THere's a big lack of photos here....
Not much to show tbh but I did pick up some shiny stuff today,big thanks to Quantum .hopefully pics at the weekend
Nice purchaser Jezz. I did want some Quantums for the rsr but ended up sticking with the Gaz stuff just to get it rolling. Were they loads of money ? Feel free to message me
Not much of an update but I have been waiting 9 weeks for these ,I have had double adjustable front inserts made for some new heavy duty front legs that I have sourced and aluminium sigle adjustable rears
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I take it they are amazing ones, do you not run coilovers on the front then?
I take it they are amazing ones, do you not run coilovers on the front then?
Course they're amazing, look at all those stickers with them!
Course they're amazing, look at all those stickers with them!
Haha ,I hope they are amazing ,they are not cheap !
I take it they are amazing ones, do you not run coilovers on the front then?
I have coil overs all round ,but have had AVO,s on the front and Gaz on the rear ,these should be a class above those two .Quantum have made shockers for F1 in the past and the fronts being double adjustable should enable me to fine tune a bit
As the sun was out I thought I would drag the car out,I have made new rear arches as I wasn't that keen on the old ones .i wanted it to look more like a nova .i am also trying to kid myself that it's nearly done http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo114/toymex/image.jpg2_zpsrwkh6b0y.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/toymex/media/image.jpg2_zpsrwkh6b0y.jpg.html)http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo114/toymex/image.jpg4_zpse8kymiyu.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/toymex/media/image.jpg4_zpse8kymiyu.jpg.html)http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo114/toymex/image.jpg1_zpsf0dtgtni.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/toymex/media/image.jpg1_zpsf0dtgtni.jpg.html)http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo114/toymex/image.jpg3_zpser95zsvu.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/toymex/media/image.jpg3_zpser95zsvu.jpg.html)
It looks like a current wrc car.. me like
Funk me they are huge and look better i think, as you say much more Nova on Roids...
bazzap8389
07-09-15, 04:21 PM
The new arches look much much better IMO. Nice work!
Thanks guys ,I was never really happy with the other arches,it just didn't look like a Nova
novarally
07-09-15, 08:28 PM
Thanks guys ,I was never really happy with the other arches,it just didn't look like a Nova
Looks fantastic Jezz, great work.
Looks pretty damn awesome now.
Got bored waiting for an engine so I attacked the boot floor with the angle grinder ,the car goes off in a couple of weeks to have a custom exhaust made at Edwards motorsport ,then I will get the boot floor remade around the exhaust.i am going for a different setup to get the noise down so I can do a few more track days at circuits I haven't driven
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This is the fuel tank I had made ,it needs a mod to make it fill easier but this will be done when the exhaust is made ,the exhaust is going to pass through the middle
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That tank givers me a chubby. I guess it will be sunk in to the floor, as the system will pass though it?
I'd wanna polish it...lol
Exhaust wise, could you not have a longer box to run across the boot (light to light style) to help with the noise?
Cutting into nicely painted bits upsets me but needs must. Look forward to seeing the exhaust design, what is the dB limit you're aiming to be under?
That tank givers me a chubby. I guess it will be sunk in to the floor, as the system will pass though it?
I'd wanna polish it...lol
Exhaust wise, could you not have a longer box to run across the boot (light to light style) to help with the noise?
That is one of the options Ben ,but I will take Mike Edwards advice ,but I think it will be exiting on both sides just behind the rear wheels
Cutting into nicely painted bits upsets me but needs must. Look forward to seeing the exhaust design, what is the dB limit you're aiming to be under?
Need to be below 100 db,currently 102 when warm and a fair bit more when cold
novarally
24-11-15, 05:58 PM
Looking good Jezz, we like extreme weight saving.
Looking good Jezz, we like extreme weight saving.
Won't be any lighter Colin as it has to go back in steel to comply with regs
It's been a long time but there I finally some light at the end of the tunnel ,the engine is in and fired up at the weekend. I have a few bits to inish off then I have got to bed the engine in ,get it mapped ,then a test day before I race it ,so much has changed its going to take a bit of time to get it back to where it was
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8valve-craig
05-04-16, 09:49 PM
Can't wait to see more of this, well done. I'll come along to an MN meeting.
Sounds good! Loving the slam panel mount.
BRoadGhost
05-04-16, 10:17 PM
Seems to be a fair amount of lube; are you putting vasoline down the trumpets?
Can't wait to see more of this, well done. I'll come along to an MN meeting.
Don't just come along Craig ,get an entry in
Sounds good! Loving the slam panel mount.
th Thanks Ben ,it will become apparent why it's like that when I have a bit more time
Seems to be a fair amount of lube; are you putting vasoline down the trumpets?
You can neve have too much lube lol
th Thanks Ben ,it will become apparent why it's like that when I have a bit more time
Oooo exciting!
8valve-craig
06-04-16, 06:09 PM
Don't just come along Craig ,get an entry in
If last weekend is anything to go by it looks a bit rough for me!
If last weekend is anything to go by it looks a bit rough for me!
Only at the sharp end,you will be doing well to get up there ,it often happens at the first meeting everyone gets a bit excited lol
Nice one Jezz. Bet you're well pleased.
Will you be coming to spectate at the bumper cars meet at brands in a week ?
Nice one Jezz. Bet you're well pleased.
Will you be coming to spectate at the bumper cars meet at brands in a week ?
Hope to mate , depends at what stage my car is
Forgot to add this of how the boot floor looks ,I haven't got a pic of the exhaust but it exits both sides as I suspected it would and is a lovely bit of kit
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These teaser pics are ridiculous I demand you get photos and spend an hour doing a proper write up
These teaser pics are ridiculous I demand you get photos and spend an hour doing a proper write up
I'm afraid to say photography is not my strong suit ,hopefully I might get to a show with it this year so you can see it in the flesh ,or I might tag on to a trackday with you see what these big blocks are all about
I agree with IaIn. Moe photos are needed.
Love the bead roll on the floor panels.
I got the dampers back today. So fitted them ,this is them on full droop ,I have also painted a side skirt in an attempt to make it more nova like.The masking didn't work as well as I would have liked ,but it's no show car
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Haha love the painted skirt!
Love the skirt, if you want a hard line, use fine line masking tape. It gives a proper line, so wont flick out like normal tape does (in your pic)
Love the skirt, if you want a hard line, use fine line masking tape. It gives a proper line, so wont flick out like normal tape does (in your pic)
I did use a fine tape but think I removed it too son or possibly didn't clean/ key the panel well enough
Ah ok. Sorry, thought you used normal tape.
Did a bit more today ,got it on the ground and pushed it outside for a quick clean .Hopefully get the engine run in this week ,then mapping on the 5 th
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BRoadGhost
23-04-16, 08:03 PM
Proper spliter there; what are you aiming for engine output wise?
Proper spliter there; what are you aiming for engine output wise?
Not sure ,the rollers I use don't read that high .It made 175 bhp there before at 7500 and 125 lbft .l am hoping for a bit more torque this time but not expecting that much more tbh
BRoadGhost
24-04-16, 12:22 PM
Mmm not so bad; I guess some more could be had if you wanted. Would you consider larger wheels for greater stability?
Mmm not so bad; I guess some more could be had if you wanted. Would you consider larger wheels for greater stability?
Some would say it's over tyred already ,Stability is excellent IMO ,it would cost too much to change wheel diameter as I have a few used slicks
I think if I was to run my car on another set of rollers it would be nearer 200 ,I could out drag Graham Richardsons 200 Hp SbD lump so it must be doing something right
Looking great Jez, still not enough detailed pictures mind lol
Can you post the race dates and reminders here because I'd love to come and see it in action if you're at Donington at any point.
Looking great Jez, still not enough detailed pictures mind lol
Can you post the race dates and reminders here because I'd love to come and see it in action if you're at Donington at any point.
Will do ,but it's the Brands Hatch cup this year ,although I am looking into what other series I can race in ,or I might just tag on to one of your track days
Loving the front, full on.
Loving the front, full on.
Thanks Benn i am not sold on the front tbh the twin headlights and grille are not really to my taste but they are there for a reason ,when I have completed it I will post some pics ,it might be a while thoughlol
Well get cracking then..lol
Why are you running the twin lamps if you dont like them?
8valve-craig
26-04-16, 05:14 PM
Looks like a mandatory 100mm lens and an easy cold air feed. I might be wrong though.
Looks like a mandatory 100mm lens and an easy cold air feed. I might be wrong though.
Spot on Craig :thumb:
Been on the rolling road today ,map is all sorted. It made a bit more power ,same torque ,l can't seem to get the Facebook video to upload on here so if anybody is interested look for Jezz Francis on there
Win. When's it out on track.
Win. When's it out on track.
Soon Benn,just need to check the suspension settings and corner weights then find a tracday to do ,although I am thinking of racing with the special saloons at Brands early next month,so that might be the first time out
That's the race entry in ,Special Saloons and Modsports,Brands Hatch 5 th of June .There are some very quick and special cars in this series ,I don't expect to compete with the front runners but hope to get amongst the mid runners.
if anybody is spectating be sure to come and say hello
Soon Benn,just need to check the suspension settings and corner weights then find a tracday to do ,although I am thinking of racing with the special saloons at Brands early next month,so that might be the first time out
Keep us updated on the dates mate, I'm only 6 miles from Brands!!!
HAHAHA replied before I'd got to the bottom of the thread!! I'll try and come along and watch.
Keep us updated on the dates mate, I'm only 6 miles from Brands!!!
HAHAHA replied before I'd got to the bottom of the thread!! I'll try and come along and watch.
Great,be sure to come and say hi
Photos and videos. I demand them!
My entry for The Special saloons at Brands has been accepted,found out today one of my all time favourite race cars will be racing, The late great Gerry Marshalls old car Baby Bertha .i can't believe that I will be racing against it
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Wow, can't believe that beast is still going, let alone racing! Amazing to be actually on the same Tarmac
Wow, can't believe that beast is still going, let alone racing! Amazing to be actually on the same Tarmac
Icon of a car I can't wait
BRoadGhost
21-05-16, 09:37 PM
Proper aero!
Proper aero!
Was an absolute weapon of a car in the hands of Gerry
The bnnet vent/scoup/areo is awesome
totalnova
21-05-16, 11:56 PM
Just don't crash into the thing lol
boffer8
23-05-16, 02:07 PM
Hope your going to take some front end aero ideas from Bertha! lol
Will be epic to see yours up against her!
Just don't crash into the thing lol
That is my biggest fear ,looking at previous lap times at Brands we are not a million miles apart
Hope your going to take some front end aero ideas from Bertha! lol
Will be epic to see yours up against her!
I will be having a good look if I get a chance ,it might be a bit beyond my fibreglass sing skills though
Well it looks fast ,here's hoping looks aren't deceiving
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novarally
23-05-16, 07:56 PM
Looking good Jezz!
BRoadGhost
23-05-16, 08:37 PM
Holy sh1t man look at that air box!
jimbob-mcgrew
23-05-16, 11:23 PM
good luck with the racing man. i'd love to be doing what your doing. try not to fly off into the sand on the first bend :)
get some vids or pics if you can :thumb:
That air box does look like a hell of a nice bit of kit. Want your top mounts too!
Sure you could get your way in some fiberglass aero..... I'd offer help but i'm not that great with it..lol
Looking good Jezz!
Cheers Colin ,how is yours coming along?
Thanks for the replys,the airbox is a bit of a cut and shut jobbie,if nothing else I hope it helps with noise. The Gopro will be on if I remember,but there won't be any heroics,I am going to use it as a test day really ,so much has changed that it will take a while to get back to my old lap times. Just heard there is a pro drive out in a very nice escort ,might try to follow him if I can to see his lines ,don't think it will last long though as its fecking quick ,the Smith and Jones engine cost more than the Nova ��
novarally
24-05-16, 06:17 PM
Cheers Colin ,how is yours coming along?
Mine seems to be stuck Jezz. It's still up with Steve Scott, I need to get up to see him and chase him along.
Mine seems to be stuck Jezz. It's still up with Steve Scott, I need to get up to see him and chase him along.
That's the trouble with people that are good at their job ,too much work and jobs that should only take a couple of weeks end up taking months .
Well first race y steer day with the CSCC special saloons and modsports,was a bit of a test session for me ,lots of changes and nearly two years since I last raced.Qualy was not good handling braking and engine issues but managed 16 th out of 24. We managed to adjust a few things for the first race which helped a bit ,managed to get to 9th overall and win my class ,but still almost a second of my old pace . I didn't risk the second race as the fuelling was all wrong so took it home . Lots of positives to take away ,we know where we have to improve but it's all do able just a bit more time and money .
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8valve-craig
06-06-16, 09:19 PM
Super, very pleased for you it's great to see it out. We will get together for a TrackDay if you need to dial it in a bit, as mines needing a fair bit of development too.
Super, very pleased for you it's great to see it out. We will get together for a TrackDay if you need to dial it in a bit, as mines needing a fair bit of development too.
That sounds good ,will definitely be doing a trackday before I race it again ,but think I am a while away from that ,needs mapping again and the fuel tank altering amongst a few other bits ,have you put an entry in yet ?
BRoadGhost
06-06-16, 10:30 PM
Mmm an airbox would change the air fuel ratio
Mmm an airbox would change the air fuel ratio
It was mapped with the airbox in place ,something has moved or changed somehow
8valve-craig
07-06-16, 09:35 AM
That sounds good ,will definitely be doing a trackday before I race it again ,but think I am a while away from that ,needs mapping again and the fuel tank altering amongst a few other bits ,have you put an entry in yet ?
Good idea, shame it wasn't on point but there was only really one way to find out, and yes I entered mine into Deutch Marques cup as an Opel Corsa A this weekend at Rockingham.
Glad you had a good race, bad luck on the issues you had.
Good idea, shame it wasn't on point but there was only really one way to find out, and yes I entered mine into Deutch Marques cup as an Opel Corsa A this weekend at Rockingham.
Good luck for the weekend ,try not to get too excited early on would be my advice .l have learnt that the hard waylol
Glad you had a good race, bad luck on the issues you had.
Cheers Benn,it's all fixable and we know how to sort most of it which is the good thing,I knew this weekend was going to be like a test session so I am not disappointed
That's all that matters then.
Novarally140016v
14-06-16, 07:38 PM
very quick car this, great build.
http://youtu.be/d7C54RnETGc
This is the first race with the CSCC special saloons ,I don't k ow what is going on with the sound .The car was not e best but still managed to win the class ,the two escorts and the Midget are all in my class
very quick car this, great build.
Thanks ,I will be keeping an eye on your new build ,the shell looks very nice
Mate, this is next level.
Whereabouts are you based? I'd love a look round this for ideas for my next little thing in the offing!!
That's insane driving on the limit! You are my idol
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BRoadGhost
15-06-16, 10:32 PM
Great result & some nice zero steer cornering into turn 1!
That's insane driving on the limit! You are my idol
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Haha ,cheers Iain,will have to get to one of your track days for a blast
Mate, this is next level.
Whereabouts are you based? I'd love a look round this for ideas for my next little thing in the offing!!
I'm near Fleet ,Hants ,it's pretty much all normal nova stuff tbh ,I must come and do a trackday with you and Iain ,I need to do one before I race it again
Great result & some nice zero steer cornering into turn 1!
The Handling wasn't the best a few scarey moments, not what I'm used to with this car tbh
I'm near Fleet ,Hants ,it's pretty much all normal nova stuff tbh ,I must come and do a trackday with you and Iain ,I need to do one before I race it again
This is a plan. We'll keep you posted, any preference? I know Iain wants to do Brands as he's not been there before, that could work?!?
This is a plan. We'll keep you posted, any preference? I know Iain wants to do Brands as he's not been there before, that could work?!?
Brands would be good ,I could show you the way round but it's very expensive now !
BRoadGhost
16-06-16, 08:54 PM
Not sure I've seen you drive that fast before; looks well balanced to me. I'm sure the diff will always pull you straight when you stay on the throttle!
Not sure I've seen you drive that fast before; looks well balanced to me. I'm sure the diff will always pull you straight when you stay on the throttle!
That was about a second a lap slower than it used to be!
Brands would be good ,I could show you the way round but it's very expensive now !
It's disgusting, £225 for a 58 second lap!!!!!!
We'll sort something mate
Yes crazy money !but it is a great circuit ,really suits the nova
We liked Mallory, not sure how far that is from you?! Cheap too!!!
We liked Mallory, not sure how far that is from you?! Cheap too!!!
About 2 .5 hrs from me ,I went to watch a race a few weeks ago looks a nice circuit ,not sure my shifter would like the hairpin thoughlol
Iain's CV's don't like the hairpin either!!!! lollol
Iain's CV's don't like the hairpin either!!!! lollol
lollol,he doesn't have much luck does he
Someone took this pic from my last race at Brands ,it's one of the only photo,s that I actually like of the car
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Looks great in that photo!
zeifer33
18-08-16, 07:44 AM
stunning car!!!, and the onboard vid goes to my top 10 incar cameras library.
Been a while since I have updated this, I have bought another race car. I have always wanted to try RWD and wanted a car that I can put my own stamp onto so here it is,not sure if it's of ant interest on here but in my defense it is Vauxhall powered.
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Plans are put some windows in, a sequential box a general check over ,I have already found a bent tca. Then go and learn to drive it before I start to sort the aero out !
Not sure what's going on with photobucket ,it wouldn't let me put the img codes up ,hopefully the link works
Looks ace what will they be racing in then?
XE powered?
Looks ace what will they be racing in then?
XE powered?
Not going to race it for a while ,need to get up to speed in it .When setup correctly and well driven they are not far of touring car times from a limited 2.0 XE.It has a national Hotrod spec XE on Weber's and restricted map, this will do for a while but I may change the Ecu as the map is locked at a maximum 28 degrees advance ,I have a spare Mbe so will use this and a tps to get a few more horses from it
See you on some trackdays this year then! ;)
See you on some trackdays this year then! ;)
Hope to,if not in this then the Nova !
8valve-craig
09-02-17, 02:43 PM
Two race cars! How the other half live ey. Looks good that Jez, there are a coupe that race at Combe in the Sports GT. One has a Tigra body the other is TT.
Are you thinking of bringing it up to Intermarque spec?
Two race cars! How the other half live ey. Looks good that Jez, there are a coupe that race at Combe in the Sports GT. One has a Tigra body the other is TT.
Are you thinking of bringing it up to Intermarque spec?
Both are in bits though Craig
i have seen both at Coombe ,I believe both are having big upgrades for the new season ,mine is going Intermarque plus as they restrict them a fair bit .My mate is hoping to race his new TT at Coombe this year ,his is built to Intermarque spec.
Are you only doing Coombe or you doing TARC aswell
8valve-craig
09-02-17, 06:33 PM
They do go well. I remember watching Matt Simpson there in his against the Barry Sqiuib Evo. Superb race that was, two totally different machines.
I want to do all Hot Hatch meetings, but the first one has TARC as the visiting club which is awkward. I cant decide weather to do the two races with TARC against my friends or the single race with CCRC against strangers.
I do also have a Class A Clio now for Tricolore which confuses things even more !
They do go well. I remember watching Matt Simpson there in his against the Barry Sqiuib Evo. Superb race that was, two totally different machines.
I want to do all Hot Hatch meetings, but the first one has TARC as the visiting club which is awkward. I cant decide weather to do the two races with TARC against my friends or the single race with CCRC against strangers.
I do also have a Class A Clio now for Tricolore which confuses things even more !
How does the Clio compare with the Nova? I reckon you would have a good chance of winning the CCRC championship if you do all the rounds. You are obviously super posh having two up together race cars ��
MORE photos are needed. That looks very cool.
MORE photos are needed. That looks very cool.
Thanks for sorting the pic Ben ,it's in lots of bits now and tbh it's a well used car so showing it's age tbh. I plan to thrash the nuts off it this year once it's ready ,then strip it in the winter and get the frame blasted and powder coated to make it a bit prettier
scott.parker
12-02-17, 03:37 PM
I'm being dumb, but what is it? Mercedes?
I'm being dumb, but what is it? Mercedes?
Yes it's basically a national hot rod SLk so spaceframe with a fibreglass SLK shell,live rear axle and wishbone front
8valve-craig
12-02-17, 04:13 PM
How does the Clio compare with the Nova? I reckon you would have a good chance of winning the CCRC championship if you do all the rounds. You are obviously super posh having two up together race cars ��
Haha, Touche I'm not particularly impressed with the Clio. Its a lovely build and is on Jenvey injection, but wouldn't currently get anywhere near the Nova.
I'll give CCRC a whirl, but have seen the registrations and there are some serious machines out there.
I'll give CCRC a whirl, but have seen the registrations and there are some serious machines out there.
How are the classes structured ,will they be in your class? I don't think there would be too many 2.0 litre NA cars that would be majorly quicker than yours
Thanks for sorting the pic Ben ,it's in lots of bits now and tbh it's a well used car so showing it's age tbh. I plan to thrash the nuts off it this year once it's ready ,then strip it in the winter and get the frame blasted and powder coated to make it a bit prettier
Loving everything your saying. hope you'll take lots of photos and do a project thread for it.
Loving everything your saying. hope you'll take lots of photos and do a project thread for it.
How do I post pics now Ben ,I have previously used photobucket ?
novarally
06-06-18, 06:27 PM
Must be time for an update Jezz?
I've just watched a video from 2017 of you and the Nova at Shelsley Walsh, looking great with revised wheel arches?
Must be time for an update Jezz?
I've just watched a video from 2017 of you and the Nova at Shelsley Walsh, looking great with revised wheel arches?
Hi Colin, I thought you had seen the arches, been like that for a good couple of years. Shelsey was fun but gearing way too long and rear tyres way too hard, that run was a bit cautious as I nearly put it in the barrier on the previous run!
Not touched it since really other than a Trackdays at Brands I got kicked off for noise .
Hows yours coming along, any nearer being finished ?
novarally
08-06-18, 09:41 PM
Hows yours coming along, any nearer being finished ?
It’s getting closer in a ‘3 steps forward, 1 step back’ kind of way.
I must post some updates on my Project thread.
To be honest I’m struggling with motivation at the moment, I’m sure when I get back out racing I’ll be fine, but at times it seems like a disproportionate investment of time and money to fun factor.
Probably not helped as I’ve been helping a friend race his Fiesta in Classic Touring Cars this year, and it’s been a disappointing season to date.
Come on novarally we need more up dates in all honesty i think at some point in our builds we all suffer from no motivation keep on trucking mate
It’s getting closer in a ‘3 steps forward, 1 step back’ kind of way.
I must post some updates on my Project thread.
To be honest I’m struggling with motivation at the moment, I’m sure when I get back out racing I’ll be fine, but at times it seems like a disproportionate investment of time and money to fun factor.
Probably not helped as I’ve been helping a friend race his Fiesta in Classic Touring Cars this year, and it’s been a disappointing season to date.
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8valve-craig
11-06-18, 06:34 AM
I get the same. Feel like mine is constantly broken and costs me a fortune every time. It’s all worth it when the racing goes smoothly, but nail on the head there with fun / time / money not adding up.
It’s getting closer in a ‘3 steps forward, 1 step back’ kind of way.
I must post some updates on my Project thread.
To be honest I’m struggling with motivation at the moment, I’m sure when I get back out racing I’ll be fine, but at times it seems like a disproportionate investment of time and money to fun factor.
Probably not helped as I’ve been helping a friend race his Fiesta in Classic Touring Cars this year, and it’s been a disappointing season to date.
I know what you mean, I haven’t had the time or motivation if i am honest, I have done my licence this year so hope to get out at least once. Trouble is the car is not as good since I changed a few things that I can’t reverse, they will be better with a few adjustments that I just can’t be bothered to do!
i think you just need to get it to a stage you can use it then I’m sure you will find your mojo again
novarally
11-06-18, 07:21 PM
Jezz, Craig and ktown (sorry, I don’t know your real name) - thanks for the thoughts. It’s reassuring to know I’m not the only one who feels like this from time to time.
I will get it finished and out to race again.
But if after a realistic trial period the car (and/or me) aren’t on the winning pace then I reserve the right to sell the lot and buy a very silly motorbike. It’s gone through my head many times already!
Jezz, Craig and ktown (sorry, I don’t know your real name) - thanks for the thoughts. It’s reassuring to know I’m not the only one who feels like this from time to time.
I will get it finished and out to race again.
But if after a realistic trial period the car (and/or me) aren’t on the winning pace then I reserve the right to sell the lot and buy a very silly motorbike. It’s gone through my head many times already!
Don’t expect to be pushing for honours straight off Colin, Im sure after a bit of seat time it will come though.
it would be good to see you back out in it, I think we all fall victim to the desire to keep improving them rather than just getting out using them!
Going back to my last post, Photo bucket looks like its working again. They do want a 20 doller few for a year, but thats not too be in £.
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