My C20XE Nova WORK IN PROGRESS

[Sloth]

lmfao, ive just read this from page 11, and its got feature car all over it. btw them tig rims are sexy as hell, and will look spanky. et41 will be fine, ive run et40 17's on mine and been ok.

[Southie]

Carbon bits look pretty cool fella and will suit the suede ;)

Awwwww the brothers guin lol

[sparkie1401]

lmfao, ive just read this from page 11, and its got feature car all over it. btw them tig rims are sexy as hell, and will look spanky. et41 will be fine, ive run et40 17's on mine and been ok.

Fantastic!!! will be sourcing some asap, had a new price already!:thumb:

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/018-1.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/022-2.jpg

Boot lid painted in isolater (Barcoat)ready for the next stage of prep work
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/021-1.jpg

collection of panels already preped

[Sloth]

dontcha jus love barcoat? my cav had 5 litres of the stuff on it! works wonders. if i was you id get the arch lips rolled before its painted. just to be super sure.

[7ova]

looks like you've been busy
nice work mate :thumb:
think the tigra wheels will suit your nova
i had the same style, but five stud 18" on a asta sri my wife had
a couple of years ago, nice alloys.
they will show of your calipers :cool:

[bola]

Looking good matey its coming along nicely! Is the penguin like your corsa c'mon doll?

[sparkie1401]

dontcha jus love barcoat? my cav had 5 litres of the stuff on it! works wonders. if i was you id get the arch lips rolled before its painted. just to be super sure.

i have zero front arch lip and i used no roller or grinder
and the rears have been done mr, dont werry thee senlol ( thats not text type its northern)lol

[sparkie1401]

Looking good matey its coming along nicely! Is the penguin like your corsa c'mon doll?

i suppose he is , but better, he's already in my laptop bag for tommorows journey to Austria. He goes everywherelol he's a navi-guin

[sparkie1401]

looks like you've been busy
nice work mate :thumb:
think the tigra wheels will suit your nova
i had the same style, but five stud 18" on a asta sri my wife had
a couple of years ago, nice alloys.
they will show of your calipers :cool:

yes ive been getting my hands dirty most of the week, even had a go at painting the N/S door except it wasnt paint in the gun but you know what i meanlol

Yes temped for the 17's , had a good price from the dealers but will prob try get some 2nd hand ones first

[7ova]

i think they will be hard to find second hand!
i think they only fitted the four stud on the tigras
and there's not many tigra's about really
good luck anyway

[dj_wudgey]

good work mate will be a right motor this!

[Graeme]

Are the carbon bits Don Fulfords work?

[Sloth]

id try vauxbits in sheffield mate.

[sparkie1401]

Are the carbon bits Don Fulfords work?

they are indeed mr Dixon

[sparkie1401]

good work mate will be a right motor this!

cheers, hope to get it in TV

[sparkie1401]

i think they will be hard to find second hand!
i think they only fitted the four stud on the tigras
and there's not many tigra's about really
good luck anyway

i worked in salvage a long time i know some good breakers, ill find some soon enough :)

[NOVA-KID-93]

cheers, hope to get it in TV

Would be a mint feature!! :thumb: Would also be cool to get yours, Benn's, Nick's and Keith's to have some sort of feature/ photoshoot together :D

and them wheels would deffo suit your car aswell matey!!

[Graeme]

Well I'm sitting comfortably, so if your happy to reveal what the final bill was, pm me please, his work is perfection.

[sparkie1401]

Would be a mint feature!! :thumb: Would also be cool to get yours, Benn's, Nick's and Keith's to have some sort of feature/ photoshoot together :D

and them wheels would deffo suit your car aswell matey!!

Maybe but mine would prob be the slowest:confused: have to take the Evo as back uplol

[Benn]

A rear brace that bolts to the body is whatsd needed. Ones that bolt to the shock tops dont realy do anything.

Comming on well tho.

[bola]

Yeah thats true benn i think you should sell me the rear brace :p

[sparkie1401]

A rear brace that bolts to the body is whatsd needed. Ones that bolt to the shock tops dont realy do anything.

Comming on well tho.

Agreed benn but its very nice , was sensible money, and i have a half cage with twin diagonals so thats surely enough support accross the rear of the car???

Bola, mits off its my shiny thing!!lol lol

[Jay]

Im liking it :)

[sparkie1401]

Im liking it :)
Many thanks

im missing working on it and getting it finished, but work is work:mad:

[cgcr]

i did'nt fink my recovery truck was sexy, i fink uve bn round the thinners 2 lng m8 lol

[Graeme]

Any chance of that in English please?

[cgcr]

in other words m8 im workin on the car at the moment(bodywork) im the idiot whos holdin the bonnet in the pics. i own the recovery truck

[cgcr]

:eek: hi all thought id give u an update on me m8 nova 2L conversion. :) bassically the o/s and roof is na ready 4 barcoating and then 3 coates of primer. we blocked the shell 4 any imperfections and then filled em. we stripped the bonnet back 2 bare metal as it was blistering:cry: it wont lt me load any pics at the mo but when i find out how 2 i will post sum. lee

[Southie]

Ah some work on the car and updates aswell. Good lad Sparkie will be happy. :) tip though please don't text type it gets on everyone titends ;) also post pics when your on 15 posts "without spamming" help in my signature when accomplished.

Sparkie I miss you and Guinmyster :cry:

[cgcr]

i tried loading pics but would'nt let me, only found out after id loaded all the pics ready to post that i coud'nt load up, nether mind eh. ive got about 40 to load up

[Southie]

i tried loading pics but would'nt let me, only found out after id loaded all the pics ready to post that i coud'nt load up, nether mind eh. ive got about 40 to load up
If you read the last post I did I mentioned you need 15 posts that's 15 posts. Thinners gone to your brain I think mmm lol

[novaload1992]

keep up the good work:thumb:

[cgcr]

write finally posted 15 thingyslol so i should b able 2 post mi mates car on hopefully.

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova001.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova002.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova003.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova005.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova006.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova004.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova009.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova021.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova022.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova025.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova026.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova027.jpg





:thumb: :eek:

[cgcr]

sum more pictures:roll:






http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova030.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova033.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova034.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova035.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova008.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova046.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova045.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova036.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova037.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova038.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova039.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova040.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova041.jpg



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]

[Jay]

Looking good matey.

[scott.parker]

Intresting...

That spoiler now looks just like the mk1 focus whale tail spoiler..

Looking good though.

Scott

[Benn]

Thats cool, but think you need your own thread...

[cgcr]

i dont own any vauxhalla, ive got a mercedes, mitsubushi and a ford iveco. no im posting these 4 me mate why hes away 2 keep the update cumin in

[cgcr]

i thouhgt id give u anouther update on the car:p basically the car got 1 coat a coat of barcoat, left 2 dry overnite then 2 coats of primer:thumb:

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2001.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2002.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2003.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2004.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2005.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2006.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2007.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2008.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2009.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2010.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2011.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2012.jpg





lol

[cgcr]

sum morelol

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2013.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2014.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2015.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2016.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2017.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2018.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2019.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2020.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2021.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2022.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2024.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2026.jpg:thumb:

[Graeme]

Looking very good there matey

[Southie]

I take that this is you graffiting your pride and joy then (lack of overalls was the clue) lol

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova2022.jpg

I reckon he's going to be well impressed with the progress when he gets back tough. Good lad for keeping his thread going. :thumb:

[sparkie1401]

yes got back yesterday

thought id have a go at priming the rear qtr and sill

didnt bother with the mask either, whooppsss health and safety

[Southie]

It's coming on nicely though. :D Think you better buy your mate a couple of beers for the updates.

[sparkie1401]

my sexy black Gsi servo has arrived, cheers NickJ
my blue HT leads
carbon VIN tag


and various other bits

its stresses me out being away cos i always forget where ive put things, which is a complete A-rse

[sparkie1401]

been in the scrappy all day getting various bits and bobs

got a cruise control set up from a V6 vectra for FREE, the only thing i need to get is a new cable from vauxhall as the Joey that took the engine out snipped it

got various other Gm parts to put on my nova to

called at the local vauxhall dealer for mt new 1/4 glass and to order the cruise control cable

pics to follow of my free haul but it raining so you'll have to waitlol


and how daft is this a BRAND new ind. stalk with cruise buttons is about £20 something yet the tiny poxy clutch switch is almost as expensive,:confused: dealers

[Benn]

Gotta say i'd have pushed the loom back thru in to the footwell, and taken the pig spring out..

Health and safty is over rated, looks good in primer.

[sparkie1401]

they probably would have but they are working around the eletrician so will leave his stuff alone, its fine trust me


what the fook is a pig spring???

[scott.parker]

I'm guessing it's what your bonnet catches into?

[sparkie1401]

oh right

im fitting a brand new one which ive had chromed, that ok

[Benn]

If the old ones been lacquared in tho you'll brake the lacquar, which can cause peeling and such, not picking just thinking of your finish.

[sparkie1401]

its only been issolated and primed, dont worry all will be fine

[sparkie1401]

No pics yet, although i believe lee (CGCR) has taken a few of todays progress

cut holes for the LED DRL lamps which arrived this morning from Naveed @ PRi-racing

Engine bay is fully painted and lacquered

[cgcr]

rite got sum more pictures of the progress made on the car:thumb:

enjoy lollol

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova3001.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova3002.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova3003.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova3004.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova3005.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova3006.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova3007.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova3008.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova3009.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova3010.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova3011.jpg



:p

[cgcr]

sum more:D




http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova3012.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova3013.jpg



http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova3014.jpg
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[NOVA-KID-93]

some good progress being made on this!! keep it up!

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/409.jpg

mmmmmmm Cruise control and FREE GRATIS

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/410.jpg

cut this hole out of my splitter to fit these PIAA DRL lights, this will be Meshed aswell

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/411.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/023.jpg

Oh and Guin surfing the PNG

And i realise the wheel thread is on wrong so keep stating the obvious to oneself!!!!!!!!

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/412.jpg

How the car looked as i left it around lunch time today

[sparkie1401]

Here are some piccys of the type of busses i drive so you can get an idea of what im driving when i go missing for weeks on end

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/206.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/208.jpg

This is a SETRA 4series double decker and its a 2004 and most probably cost in excess of €500,000

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/387.jpg

This is a 3series and has just been allocated to me by my boss its an old one, (1992) but its a start so im happy happy happy

[cgcr]

them busses r a rite **** to recover, nice lookin bus tho sparkie, when r u due back next?

[Benn]

Love the colour.

[cgcr]

oh and dont worry bout the wheels being the wrong way round dude, they will b the rite way round b4 it leaves our place

[sparkie1401]

i bid you all farewell again

of to work for at least a month, will eventually get online but i wont personally be doing anything to the Nova

im pretty sure Lee (CGCR) will keep the pics coming to keep you up to speed with the respray and the electrician

[Southie]

The colour is one sexxxxxxxxxy hot mofo ;)

[bola]

good progress mate

[sparkie1401]

The colour is one sexxxxxxxxxy hot mofo ;)

why thankyou grandapa womblelol cool aviator, its no guin thoughlol

[sparkie1401]

good progress mate

cheers Adam

its getting o'so closer everyday:p

[cgcr]

hi all, got anouther update on me mates motor. the shell got blocked off wi 320 abranet rubbin down sheets, then went over again wi 400 rubbin down sheets. then wet flatted wi 800 and 1200 to make the paint surface nice and smooth:thumb: lol :roll:

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova4001.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova4002.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova4003.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova4003.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova4003.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova4003.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova4006.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova4008.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova4009.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova4010.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova4011.jpg

:thumb:

[cgcr]

sum morelol

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova4012.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova4013.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova4014.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova4015.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/iveco001.jpg
:thumb:

[cgcr]

i will post sum pics 2 morrow when its bn flatterd and mopped, oh and when its outside:p

[7ova]

great work mate!

[Southie]

Nice to see a update with the colour on. Tiz looking good ;)

When's guin back lol

[sparkie1401]

Nice to see a update with the colour on. Tiz looking good ;)

When's guin back lol

Guinys back maybe early next week but not sure!, Just in London @ O2

Rotterdam and Brussels after then back to manchester early sunday morning

looking good Lee (CGCR) thanks for the updates, any pics on the location of the Cruise control????:thumb:

[cgcr]

rite sparkie, got anouther update 4 yers!!, i aint got any pics of the cruise control but will get sum 2 moz!

the flattered of stage on the paintwork:eek:

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5001.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5002.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5004.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5005.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5012.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5013.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5014.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5015.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5016.jpg

our top mechanic (DAN) got the exhaust heat wrap on aswell

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5003.jpg

the doors and under the bonnet prepped and painted:thumb:

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5006.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5007.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5008.jpg

[sparkie1401]

Mint!!!!

[cgcr]

sum more picslol

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5009.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5010.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5011.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5017.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5018.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/truck4.jpg
:thumb:

[cgcr]

anouther update!!lol bassically the whole car now is flattered and mopped, doors back on and rebuilt( minus mirrors and door cards ), bonnet flatterd and mopped, and 2 day tony got both grills, mirrors, strut top plates, spoilerand a few other things.:eek:

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5001-1.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5003-1.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5004-1.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5005-1.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5007-1.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5009-1.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5011-1.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5012-1.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5006-1.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5008-1.jpg
:thumb:

[cgcr]

sum morelol

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5013-1.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5014-1.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5015-1.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5016-1.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5018-1.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/nova5017-1.jpg
:thumb:

[Plug]

wouldnt it have been better to weld the strut top plates on before painting them and the struts???

[cgcr]

he didnt want them weldin on, then otherwise yes. plus hes thinkin bout puttin a brace on it anyways!!

[Southie]

Ahhh it's looking good now :D I do love that colour.

Must admit though it will be pretty pointless having the strut plates even on without being welded.

He's going to be chuffed when he gets back from his Wallace Arnold journey with those old biddies. lol

[sparkie1401]

correct im ideally after a fearlees front brace, are the factory GSi ones welded on?

Looking great Lee

[Southie]

Yes the standard onces are welded on.

It don't look far off being finished now. :)

[sparkie1401]

they'll be ok, electrician still not finished yet, then itll have to wait till i get back to do the interior etc

[sparkie1401]

Arrived home from work sunday afternoon for about 3 days at home, went to the garage monday to find my car looking like thishttp://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00367.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00366.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00381.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00377.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00380.jpg

im very happy and cant wait to get started on the interior

[cgcr]

it will look different again 2 morrow shag!!lol

[Benn]

Looks good.

[sparkie1401]

Looks good.

Many thanks

[Spudly]

Looking awesome there dude, youre certainly going to be owing your mate a keg or four of beer for not only carrying out the work but updating your w.i.p thread aswell lol

[NOVA-KID-93]

Looking good mate, when you back at work?

[Pillar]

This has changed so much since i last looked! top work cant wait to see it all together again

[sparkie1401]

Looking awesome there dude, youre certainly going to be owing your mate a keg or four of beer for not only carrying out the work but updating your w.i.p thread aswell lol

cheers bud

well he is doing most of the prep work for my paint, its his joblol

but yes the updates are very much appreciated, beer will go his way

ive not seen the car today so not sure whats been done?

cheers NK93, im back to work thursday morning early hours

[7ova]

looking great mate, like the colour coded wiper motor :cool: nice touch
i think your going to have to sit down when you get the bill
of your mate, even on mates rates lol

[NOVA-KID-93]

cheers bud

well he is doing most of the prep work for my paint, its his joblol

but yes the updates are very much appreciated, beer will go his way

ive not seen the car today so not sure whats been done?

cheers NK93, im back to work thursday morning early hours

Do you want to wait till next time for this seat base? It dont matter to me, its up in loft so whenever you need it just give us a shout :thumb:

[sparkie1401]

This has changed so much since i last looked! top work cant wait to see it all together again

cheers bud, its not changed its just ive pulle dmy finger out and its getting closer to being finished:thumb:

[sparkie1401]

yeah please Luke (NK93)

its always hecktick when i come home 4 a few days, i currently need 36hours a day, im less stressed when im at work

Role on Franz Ferdinand

but if you can keep it safe ill be very appreciative

[sparkie1401]

looking great mate, like the colour coded wiper motor :cool: nice touch
i think your going to have to sit down when you get the bill
of your mate, even on mates rates lol

mates rateslol

moneys never gone just someone else has it:mad:

[djbrowney]

cracking work mate :thumb:

Did you soak the heat wrap in hot water (if you didnt it will fall off lol )

[sparkie1401]

cracking work mate :thumb:

Did you soak the heat wrap in hot water (if you didnt it will fall off lol )

im not sure, i doubt it as i dont think they have ever fitted it before

ill double check tommorow,thanks 4 the tip

but why dont it tell you on the packaging??????????????:mad:

[djbrowney]

im not sure, i doubt it as i dont think they have ever fitted it before

ill double check tommorow,thanks 4 the tip

but why dont it tell you on the packaging??????????????:mad:

it dont really fall of mate, it just goes all saggy and droopy and looks utter ****e lol

[sparkie1401]

ok, but the pointer is appreciated

if they havent i assume its ok to unravel it give it a warm bath then re wrap it?????????

[djbrowney]

ok, but the pointer is appreciated

if they havent i assume its ok to unravel it give it a warm bath then re wrap it?????????

yes mate certanly is, ideally your meant to soak it in warm water, fit the wrapping, then start your engine until the excess water evaporate's, but you wont be able to do that, just dip it an re fit it :thumb: it will be fine mate :thumb:

[sparkie1401]

cheers

no i dont run yet

the leccy has not quite finished and hes on vacation, but its mailnly litte bits inside know, cruise control wiring is in, front DRL wiring is in, cav temp sensor wiring is in

it will be alive soon

im like a kid at christmas

[NOVA-KID-93]

yeah please Luke (NK93)

its always hecktick when i come home 4 a few days, i currently need 36hours a day, im less stressed when im at work

Role on Franz Ferdinand

but if you can keep it safe ill be very appreciative

yea ok mate, no worries its up in loft not goin nowhere so its there whenever :thumb:

[djbrowney]

cheers

no i dont run yet

the leccy has not quite finished and hes on vacation, but its mailnly litte bits inside know, cruise control wiring is in, front DRL wiring is in, cav temp sensor wiring is in

it will be alive soon

im like a kid at christmas

we all are when i project comes together mate, how did you go about the cruze control (sorry thats the chav in me lol )

[sparkie1401]

i went to my old wok and got 1 for free gratis, but the cable had been cut so its only cost £30 od quid

then ive just leaving it to the leccy as he putting it in the original nova loom along with all the other stuff

only thing im not sure how he's is making the brackets for the pedal switches but it cant be that hard

he's brilliant so i have full faith in him

god its gonna be expensive soon

best get back to work asap

[Southie]

Is this finished yet lol Looking good :cool:

That electrian needs a kick up the backside coooooooommmmeeeee ooooonnnnnnnn lol

[sparkie1401]

Is this finished yet lol Looking good :cool:

That electrian needs a kick up the backside coooooooommmmeeeee ooooonnnnnnnn lol

sssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! dont you be upsettin peoplelol

[Southie]

:cry: sorwee :cry:

[sparkie1401]

:cry: sorwee :cry:

I should think so, dont make me send Guin over to sort you out!lol

GUIN:mad:

[sparkie1401]

Todays piccy updates

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00391.jpg
Dipstick and dizzy cap now colour coded

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00388.jpg
Rear bumper now painted, mud flaps on tommorrow, yes i know the light clusters are wrong before anyone states the obvious

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00385.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00390.jpg
Bonnet vent now re fitted and a black vent
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00384.jpg

Splitter getting the finishing touches

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00386.jpg

[sparkie1401]

Kings of Leon, LIVE

best view in the house and im being Paid

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00356.jpg

[cgcr]

i cant believe it, u got a photo of me dad with a ****in fag in his hand.lol

[cgcr]

just anouther update, well the car is leaving our place 2 morrow(monday) and goin back home so sparkie can crack on wi it when gets back from worklol
was hopin 2 put a few more bits on the front end 4 him but wi no parts at the mo and lack of space in the workshop we need the space 4 the next few big jobs:d .


http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/novahome090.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/novahome087.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/novahome086.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/novahome085.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/novahome089.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/novahome091.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/novahome092.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/novahome093.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/novahome094.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/novahome095.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/novahome096.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss155/cgcr/novahome097.jpg
:thumb:

[Cle]

Mega cool love the colour :thumb:

[nova_saloon]

yeh deff lover the colour, love that type of blue were the lines are so much darker / slighter in the different lights. Stunning,i was going to do my old one in mg trophy blue, nice that to!

[Southie]

Oooooooh it's out :)

Still a bit to do but should look cracking mate with the front end back on.

Guin wiiiiilll be chuffed lol

[sparkie1401]

Cheers Lee CGCR its looking very very good, cant wait to come home and do more work on it

[Benn]

Looks great, love the colour. The front arb is proper low.

[sparkie1401]

sorry boys and girls

been home a full week and ive achieved absolutely nothing except my brembos wont fit:mad:

will try to do better (****ing weather)

[scott.parker]

What car were they off, what set up are they etc?

[sparkie1401]

What car were they off, what set up are they etc?
theres a pic in here somewhere

they off a Honda Integra DC5 import 2004

im not giving up cos june's feature car has them under allessio with bigger discs, but it has annoyed me

i dont want/rate Hi-spec kits and i cant see sense in buying the Reyland motorsport AP kit

[Southie]

Shiiter about the brakes mate. :( How about a set of Wilwoods?

[sparkie1401]

Shiiter about the brakes mate. :( How about a set of Wilwoods?

didnt think they came with dust seals ie for normal road use, just be my luck they'd seize up

[sparkie1401]

went rummaging for some bits for NBC earlier so i decided to do this so i can send it to Mr Don Fulford (carbon fibre) as i got the first one wrong simply as im a pudding
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00598-1.jpg

fog panel romoved and i found my front fog switch

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00599.jpg
did a wee bit of filing!

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00050.jpg
Guin hurt his danny trying to help

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00600.jpg
trim cover back in place

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00601.jpg
DahDah!!!

best email Mr carbon so he knows its on route

[Southie]

More nice touches as ever. Poor guin he's brave lol

Did you sort the battery cover out then?

Hope you get the electrics sorted out soon. :)

[sparkie1401]

Guins nails mate, not finished the batterry cover mum collared me to wash the conservatory roof and then had dentist, then gym

leccy txt me tonight and is coming tuesday at 2pm till dark, fingers crossed eh

[jamesj909]

you have done agood job mate looks nice keep up the good work ive got leather rover tomcat seats in mine

[Southie]

leccy txt me tonight and is coming tuesday at 2pm till dark, fingers crossed eh

Lets hope he can work on it longer than 1 day so you can get it finished before you go back to work. :d

[sparkie1401]

all of a sudden i've decided to fit a heated front screen to my Nova, no wonder its not finished yet as i keep moving the goal posts

anyhows Guin gave me a hand finishing off my dash trim before i send it off to get the Carbon fibre treatment, just need to put a new hole in for the Alarm LED

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00636.jpg

and as reward tret him to fish and chips, mmmmmmmmmmm

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00637.jpg

[Southie]

Guin your my hero lol

So you've decide on the front screen after all lol Have you decided on heated seats as well?

Don't over do the carbon as you'll end up a halfords castoff lol

[sparkie1401]

not enough room for heated seat switches nor do i have the right seatslol

dont wory it will look good not halfords

[Benn]

Sorry i forgot to txt you my number, what's up?

[sparkie1401]

just a few boring updates, its getting there honest

Fitted these door pin switches from a MK4 Astra, GM part yet waterproof

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00666.jpg

Lights on Buzzer has been wired in

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00665.jpg

as you can see i now have a front fog lamp loom(green one), but the heated screen loom is yet to go in

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00664.jpg

Sorted out the loom for the vanity mirror sun visors, and they have been wired to only illuminate when the side lights are on

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00667.jpg

this has been sourced from a corsa C and will be fitted in the rear of my Nova


http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00668.jpg



got this for free gratis which will be an addition for my eventual false floor
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00669.jpg

George pig and his trike have made an appearence

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00672.jpg

[sparkie1401]

whilst all this was occuring, guin was busy treating himself

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00654.jpg

[Spudly]

Neat little touches dude, how comes youve wired the visors only to work with sidelights though, so they only illuminate at night?


Guins snack looks nice, i wants some lol

[John]

george pig ftw!

[sparkie1401]

Neat little touches dude, how comes youve wired the visors only to work with sidelights though, so they only illuminate at night?


Guins snack looks nice, i wants some lol

yes dude, you only need light when its dark so i had him wire it that way

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00671.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00670.jpg

Here is proof that the Cruise control is fitted and will work, i just need to fashion a bracket for the clutch switch.

and when its all in and working correctly the heat shield/mounting cover will get chromed

[sparkie1401]

other little details include

the heater control and main light switch illumination have been wired so they only come on with the side lights

and the front fog switch has also been wired to the ignition live so i can have the fogs on without any other lights, ive done this as they are actually DRL (day running lights) so i can have them on on there own just like you see on all these modern Audi's etc and the new Vaux Insignia

[sparkie1401]

finally as i will no longer fit these sexy polished switch stalks

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/007-1.jpg http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00673.jpg?t=1255378195

im going to fit this Omega stalk and have variable speed setting on the front intermitent wipe, this stalk will also finda match the cruise control stalk

This was dropped off at the bodyshop today and is going to be painted the same as the car exterior (colour coded)

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/014.jpg

[sparkie1401]

Just ordered a top quality custom fit outdoor breathable car cover from specialisedcarcovers (http://http://www.specialisedcarcovers.com/specialised-carcovers.htm#waterproof)

i already have one for my Evo 6 and they are the dogs danglers

also im sick of all the dust and **** from next doors chimney all over my freshly painted Nova

[Rob]

looking good mate :thumb: will be a first to see a nova with crusie control,and does this mean your shiney stalks are for sale ;)

[Southie]

Updates are looking good mate :)

How far off are you from getting it all put back together then? Looks like the wiring is far from being finished.

GUIN your gready, you didn't save me any lol

[sparkie1401]

looking good mate :thumb: will be a first to see a nova with crusie control,and does this mean your shiney stalks are for sale ;)

not sure yet Mr Fusion, as i can still use em at shows etc

but if i decide i dont want em i guess you have first dibslol

[sparkie1401]

Updates are looking good mate :)

How far off are you from getting it all put back together then? Looks like the wiring is far from being finished.

GUIN your gready, you didn't save me any lol


Cheers bud, wiring aint actually that far off, he's just ploding through all the "i want this, can you do that etc" and he's busy with this narrow boat at the min aswell as his regular bread and butter work (busses)

i have a video of it starting i can put up

[Spudly]

not sure yet Mr Fusion
i guess you have first dibslol



Dman you :(

[Southie]

Get the video up. :) is it still tappety?

[sparkie1401]

Get the video up. :) is it still tappety?

leave my Tappety engine alone you horrid manlol



http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/th_NovaStarts.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/?action=view&current=NovaStarts.flv)

owe and i realise the cameraman (me) needs a slap and that i sound completely gaylol

[sparkie1401]

finally got the tailgate handle smoothed
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00680.jpg


http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00681.jpg

[sparkie1401]

And saw this in the shops earlier, no doubt Guin is doing his Christmas merchandise to boost his bank balance, think he's off to carribean next week for his 2010 calender shootlol

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00679.jpg

[sparkie1401]

had a play with my LED switches tonight as im home, it was dark and the loom is working, what ya reckon to coco cabanna boy racer blue?

its not too bright i think i like it

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00743.jpg

[Southie]

I like the blue boy racer buttons. As your nearly 30 there nearly man cruiser buttons lol

Guin preffers red I here ;)

[sparkie1401]

lol lol lol lol lol man cruiser buttons

no guin likes yellow it matches his beak

[Benn]

The light switch works better than most i've seen, inc mine. Cause of the thickness of the backing plate bit.. The light doesn't show thru that much...

[sparkie1401]

cheers benn

they

[sparkie1401]

cheers benn

the blue didnt work so well on the fan

[deanwilko]

just read through your w i p car looks stunning how long be for its out around chesterfield

[MK999]

They look pretty cool, have gone back a few pages in the WIP and can't see you mentioning how they're done? or is it a secret? lol

[sparkie1401]

just read through your w i p car looks stunning how long be for its out around chesterfield

cheers DW, hopefully at some point in 2010 and hopefully ill get time of work to get it to the shows or ill at least send the Mrs in it etc

[sparkie1401]

They look pretty cool, have gone back a few pages in the WIP and can't see you mentioning how they're done? or is it a secret? lol

its a secret lol lol

or i could PM you the answer

[MK999]

its a secret lol lol

or i could PM you the answer

I'm not after blue ones so you'll still be unique ;) lol

[deanwilko]

cheers DW, hopefully at some point in 2010 and hopefully ill get time of work to get it to the shows or ill at least send the Mrs in it etc

hopefully mine will be out at the same time aswell

[sparkie1401]

cheers dean

when its finished it will be pride of the fleet, Evo in second placelol

[jbird2009]

Kings of Leon, LIVE

best view in the house and im being Paid

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00356.jpg

what fcuking band mate, you enjoy it?? went to see em this year in june at manchester fcuking quality i think!

[sparkie1401]

haha i was driving one of the tour buses in june and july

thats was rock Werchter in belgium i was doing the spot light on the drummer, getting paid and best view in the house

[jbird2009]

apart from front row! nice got abit lucky on that then! just noticed your from chesterfield aswell.

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00762.jpg

not the best picture, but it give you the idea, green LED for the clock which i like so im going to paint the clock hands Yellow, in doing this as the Digi dash main colours are yellow on green

Guin has been naughty today so i threatened him with the cooking pot

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00755.jpg

[Spudly]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00755.jpg






Noooooooooo, you can cook Guin, remember i know where you live and i shall come and free him lol

[sparkie1401]

Oh got my self one of these to which im please about, not a metal one but its a start

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00777.jpg

[scott.parker]

Oh got my self one of these to which im please about, not a metal one but its a start

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00777.jpg

Good Lad! :thumb:

[sparkie1401]

my Astra Gsi grill arrived this morning

not good pictures as it cam in bits for postage purposes but proof i have a set of jets

i have the pump, pipework and the washer bottle aswell so this will be made functional when lights are on and have a ON/OFF overide switch

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/100_16631.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/100_16651.jpg

Bottle

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/100_16691.jpg

close up of pump

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/100_16761.jpg

[sparkie1401]

car is cold and lonely covered in snow:cry:

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00975.jpg

any hows, ive had some more carbon parts return from the netherlands

Number plate light

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00997.jpg

Light switch trim with modded switch gear

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00999.jpg

seat belt anchor point bolt covers

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00998.jpg

Interior mirror trim

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC01002-1.jpg

Rear boot/grab handle and front wiper arm

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC01000.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC01001.jpg

ive also had my window switches and boot release switches changed to illumintae coco cabana boy racer blue to match the other dsh switches

have a LED rear number plate bulb

ive still got a few things to do in carbon,such as exterior door handles and rear jazz wiper arm and maybe a spark plug cover. hopfully ive not done over kill but

a) we'll see when its all put together
b)i can always take it off if its too much

[Graeme]

Number plate light looks mint, Shame I don't have a million quid to pay Don to make me one

[NOVA-KID-93]

The carbon parts look good pal :)

[sparkie1401]

cheers boys

the wiper arms and number plate light are for shows only as some toe rag may half inch em

[Graeme]

You read my mind, joking obviously, are you having any more bits done?

[sparkie1401]

yes

exterior door handles

rear wiper arm

rear bulb holder access trim

and possibly the rear view mirror base, definatly if i have to mod it to house an interior light. this is because i want to put a cavalier one on the screen and the trimming man cut a hole in the wrong place on my roof lining (thosser)

[Benn]

Carbons nice, the dash bit is there a join?

[sparkie1401]

join, dont think so ben just smooth carbon

a couple of the parts have a run in the lacquer but ill get that flatted out

only joins in the top dash parts will be betwee the parts themselves

[deanwilko]

loving the carbon bits.

[Spudly]

Looking good Mark youve got a very nice collection of fussy bits, were gonna have to change your name to Nick J if you get anymore carbon lol

[sparkie1401]

lol i think i already have more

[Graeme]

Pm'd

[sparkie1401]

replied

[NOVA-KID-93]

Have you and Guin not got anymore updates for us lol

As said before Mark will be a top car once finished :thumb:

[sparkie1401]

will be getting stuck into it weather permitting this week, chasing the lectrician up and various other bits

also need to sourse a wesher bottle for the headlamp squirters and maybe a corsa B PAS steering collumn

[Rich]

whats the single wiper arm off? looking good btw

[sparkie1401]

pug 306 hatch back phase 2 (rear)

rear xasara picasso is exactly the same also

pleased you like it, hopefully it will be at a few shows this year

[sparkie1401]

small boring update

recently purchased some C A driveshafts from Lee H

and been in the scrappy today, sourced a few washer bottles for the NSF arch to try have a bottle for my headlamp washer set up

doesnt look like they will be corect but time will tell

bit fed up with it at the minute if truth be told

its damp, mouldy, protective stuff is coming off inner arches i assume to the extreme cold, engine froze over xmas cause im a pudding so no doubt something will be damaged

hopefully(weather permitting) electrician is coming thurs/fri andalso most of next week

i want it done, i want to enjoy it or im giving up on it PERIOD!

[7ova]

cheer up mate, don't cry :cry:

[Spudly]

Like i said mate its nothing that wont be too bad to fix, chin up or ill get Guin to slap you for youre sillyness :p

[sparkie1401]

cheers guys

but it just always seems i do everything back to front or do one thing right and create 10 other problems

this should have been done in sept

if id have known this , in hein sight i'd not have had it painted, dash flocked , roof lining done

ive not slept in my own bed since end of april, just after you paid a flying visit spudly

im trying not to :cry: nor seeking attention i really love my car and it is a good en and i cant deal with it rotting cos my timing and circumstance has fcuked everything up

[Spudly]

I know how you feel mate as it seems to be coming apart faster than you have time to build her, she will get finished, once your sparky (see what i did there :p) has been and done the last few bits and bobs then you can crack on with reassembly and she will be ready to take for a few squirts:thumb:

[sparkie1401]

i really hope so

and yes i saw what you did lol did you get my photo mesage

think thatr mod will catch on? lol

[Spudly]

Aye after much shouting at my fone which has decided it doesnt like the interwebs at the mo ive got it, tis a cool mod for those who can do it bud, and you should find she seems much better in the morning too:thumb:

[sparkie1401]

also sourced a Corsa B EPS steering rack inc ECU and switch stalk set up for the Evo

but still not sure if im going to PAS my nova

[scott.parker]

IMO dont pas the nova, just not meant for it mate, better to feel the road imo.

Keep your chin up and crack on though dude.

Scott

[sparkie1401]

IMO dont pas the nova, just not meant for it mate, better to feel the road imo.

Keep your chin up and crack on though dude.

Scott

thansk scott

think i need some forum feedback ref. PAS guage some opinion etc

poll me thinks

do you have it on the track car? or had it before?

[scott.parker]

Not got it dude, and unless you want it for parking i dont see it's use on a nova really.

[Spudly]

Not got it dude, and unless you want it for parking i dont see it's use on a nova really.



As above and like i said to you on the phone today Mark, ive had an xe nova without epas and in all fairness you wont need it even if you parrallel park it everyday, not if youre a man anyways :p

[sparkie1401]

SMALL UPDATE

sourced a few relays i required for the upgrades im doing on my nova inc.

a timer for the headlight washer so it only does a short blast
relays for my heated front screen

also had a look at some washer pumps from cars fitted with h/light washers, having looked at C5's Alfa 156 vectras, founfd the Laguna to be quiet small and well suited to the Corsa C washer bottle im going to use

the Corsa C bottle will fitted in the NSF wheel arch, going to find a good mounting point at the weekend

tommorow hopefully going to paint/lacquer the oil cooler ready to fit over the weekend

already modded the washer bottle to fit the laguna pump, it doesnt leak and will get it painted black to disguise it a bit more

will drill nova grill ready to fit the astra washer jets, also clean the jets up ready to colour code

Auto electrician is back on form, will be here most of friday:thumb:

heated screen wiring is in

intrermitent wiper timer mod is in, think it can change the speed by about 5 seconds

rear wipe mod is done, when reverse is selected and front wipers are on, the rear wipes automatically :thumb:

[Ben]

Kings of Leon, LIVE

best view in the house and im being Paid

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00356.jpg

lol just read through and i was there then!

[sparkie1401]

i was doing the spot lamp on the drummer lol

i think i can just see you lol

[Ben]

When KOL were playing i was leant up against one of the really tall trees half way back! Was a very good weekend!

[brainsnova]

i can see Guin in the crowd.

[sparkie1401]

i can see Guin in the crowd.

little mischiefer, i left him on the bus, no doubt snook out to chat the local women up lol

i was there 2 days Ben, was good fun! hope im there this year:thumb:

[16v Nova Kev]

after seeing yours im not sure weather to paint mine black or blue

[sparkie1401]

after seeing yours im not sure weather to paint mine black or blue

only you can answer that bud, i sometimes wish i'd left mine white but i do love the colour i chose

blue is my favourite colour, henc e it was re painted blue, it was just a case of finding the shade i liked best:thumb:

[16v Nova Kev]

im not sure really its black just now so it would be easier to keep it that way but there are alot of nice blues in work:confused: murder when you work in a body shop:(

[sparkie1401]

what about that escort cossie colour?

Aubergene? (vegetable) thats a nice colour

[sparkie1401]

SMALL UPDATE

cleaned up these ready to fit to my grill, they had been covered in horrid speckle paint and far too much of it aswell, will be drilling the grill fri/sat morning

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC01198.jpg

this is the bottle ive chosen to feed above washer jets, sourced from a Corsa C midified the pump hole to take the lager style pump and also remove the corsa bracket which will be welded/bolted/riveted to the lower part of the N/S/F inner arch

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC01199.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC01200.jpg

Some electrical updates

Clutch switch for Cruise control fitted to car with homemade bracket

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC01207.jpg

Relocated the TOAD total closure ECU and fitted the bracket that will house all ther extra Relays that my car needs

these relays include

heated front screen (x2)
headlamp washer timer
mods to rear wiper set up

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC01209.jpg

my new upgraded speaker wire has also arrived

[NOVA-KID-93]

Some nice progess/plans mate, are me and Tim ok to pop up some time tomoz?

[sparkie1401]

yes you can

txt me

[NOVA-KID-93]

as said today mate will be a stunning car when its done and ive said before and ill say it again its as good as and in the same league as Benn's, Nick J's and Keith Robinsons etc Nova's imo :thumb:

[sparkie1401]

cheers Luke xxx

[Tim-SR]

enjoyed coming up to yours the other day mate and its going to be a really nice car when its finished with all the other stuff you've added to it!

fitted the stuff you gave me aswell thanks dude!

[sparkie1401]

:thumb:
enjoyed coming up to yours the other day mate and its going to be a really nice car when its finished with all the other stuff you've added to it!

fitted the stuff you gave me aswell thanks dude!

pictures and Rep required

[Benn]

Headlamp washer timer: why don't you just have it linked to wash then you wash the screen?

Rear wiper mods: what have you done?


Good work on the cruise.

[Southie]

Boobies. :d

Yet more nice little touches mate, have you decided where the washer bottle is going to be mounted then? Also how are you attaching the washers themselves to the grill???

GUIN :p

[sparkie1401]

Headlamp washer timer: why don't you just have it linked to wash then you wash the screen?

Rear wiper mods: what have you done?


Good work on the cruise.

cheers for the REP and in answer to the above

1) it is linked to the screen and only when the lights are ON, but i want it to work factory and it will do a blast of EG 2 seconds and stop! if im squirting the screen like mad the headlamp washers will empty extra fast

im also putting a switch in to turn them off completely for EG the summer

2) rear wiper mods are to wipe if the front wipers are ON and reverse gear is selected, a nice little moddern touch

3) mucho grassy ass

[sparkie1401]

Boobies. :d

Yet more nice little touches mate, have you decided where the washer bottle is going to be mounted then? Also how are you attaching the washers themselves to the grill???

GUIN :p

the bottle will be mounted in the NSF arch at the botom so i can fill it up and to clear the wheel

ref the grill it just needs measuring to getem central drill a hole for the washer pipes and they self tapper screw from rear

GUINY:p

only thing im worried is will the bottle get punctured by stones from the tyres? so im thinkin of making a shield for it and it will be black to disquise it a little

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC01214.jpg

better pic of the extra fuse/relays ive put in

top left green ones are for the rear wiper set up

below that is a power termianl or summat fro the extra wiring

the black relay is the headlamp washer timer from a CDX vectra

the grey relay is for the heated screen its 70amp so is finw for my heated screen as the windsreen man informed me that when on would draw around 23 amps ish

the TOAD thing at the top is the total closure ECU and all this has been located and secured via the origianl 1200spi ECU threads/brackets

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC01213.jpg

[sparkie1401]

had a little road trip to fetch the heated windscreen today with Luke (Nova Kid 93) and Guiny

screen looks top quality

its getting fitted in morning all being well

pics tommorow afternoon

[Graeme]

Your keeping your auto-spark in business aren't you Mark?

[sparkie1401]

Your keeping your auto-spark in business aren't you Mark?

lol yeah probably, although he has been very ill and is busy w/o coping with the illness

[Southie]

Oi where was my invite you crack whore lol

Glad you've not given up on this mate ;)

GUIN :d

[sparkie1401]

picks tommorow

of screen in and out

southie you are a whore

[sparkie1401]

after yesterdays road trip with NK93 and Guin to fetch the heated front screen, guin took sole charge of keeping it safe on the way home

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC01301.jpg

he then decided to patrol/police it all night incase grandad tripped over it

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC01305.jpg

fitted first thing this morning
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC01307.jpg

sorry not the best pics, woody was way to fast for me!!!!!!!!!!!!

we re attched the front of the roof lining , and think we did a good job, then alla ca zam she was in

very pleased

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC01308.jpg

you can see the scrren wiring and the sealer in the rubber on closer inspection

[sparkie1401]

Done a little more mincing today

some pictures are on my mates phone so ill post them another time, most prob the week after next

but first i fitted my washer jets

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC01317.jpg

then i fitted my LED DRL (day running lights) to my splitter

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC01312.jpg

and tried messing with a little mesh, but im having thicker mesh and black

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC01311.jpg

and that stuff fcuking hurts to lol

then made a bracket for the window switch trim

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC01314.jpg

then filed/gound it to get a good fit, then secured it with 4 self tappers from the side

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC01315.jpg

if i finish this it will be painted to match car exterior and will house a hazrd switch and 2 extra switches i require for the spec of my car,eg fan override and headlamp washer on/off switches

then i shall put a cavalier clock/temp in place of the factory nova clock and hazard switch

started work on this but that can be finished when i return home and then carbon fibered by Don

borrowed this piccy from xXx nova xXx WIP to show you what i mean, and ive missplaced my cav clock at the momemt to, but i do have the trip comp. thingy to get the hole right

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC01738.jpg

[Benn]

then i fitted my LED DRL (day running lights) to my splitter


Please please bin them! It what chavs have.

[sparkie1401]

Please please bin them! It what chavs have.

lol

am i allowed front fogs?

[Southie]

Chav lol

[Iain]

Are the headlight washers not going to run off the normal 'screen wash' functionality off the stalk?

[sparkie1401]

Are the headlight washers not going to run off the normal 'screen wash' functionality off the stalk?

yes theye are, however they will only work with headlights on and have a timed relay so they give a short blast instead of running whilst the windscreen washers are running , hence keeping the bottle full a little bit longer

im also having a switch in so they can stay permanently off :thumb:

[sparkie1401]

Chav lol

i'll fckin chav thee:wtf: lol


Guin :mad:

[djbrowney]

chav lol

[Benn]

lol

am i allowed front fogs?

No, why the funk do you need them? They look sh*t, and we dont need them.

[djbrowney]

No, why the funk do you need them? They look sh*t, and we dont need them.

and they do jack **** apart from anoy the **** out of me in my rear mirrors !!!

[MK999]

extra lights = chav lol

[sparkie1401]

ive been called worse lol

[Benn]

Why do you need a fan override?

[sparkie1401]

Why do you need a fan override?

just in case i wanna put the rad fan on, tizz all

xe's run quite hot

[Benn]

Xes don't run hot, the fan will come on at 95 which is perfect. Even in traffic.

[sparkie1401]

and they do jack **** apart from anoy the **** out of me in my rear mirrors !!!

ill be sure to drive behind you as soon as its on the road bud lol

[sparkie1401]

Xes don't run hot, the fan will come on at 95 which is perfect. Even in traffic.

i understand benn, and thats how they ment to work, i just dont like the idea of watching it get that hot so i have given myself a little more control

[Benn]

But its built to get that "hot" its happy warm. To cold and it wont run as well.

[Southie]

I'm that paranoid about mine overheating it's on a constant live lol

[Benn]

Oh :( you lot hurt me.