My C20XE Nova WORK IN PROGRESS

[sparkie1401]

just thought id let you have a look at my Nova, these first few pics were mainly taken in august/sept 2008 but i will update as i go!
It started life as a white Luxe+ 1200cc SPi

Its been fully respayed inside and out in a newish Vauxhall Blue (2004)and all underneath has been shot blasted and re protected , MPI tank and axle in gloss black (will be completely waxoyld when finished) had a C20XE dizzy engine fitted from a MK2 GTE astra, F20 gearbox,

GSi bumpers, novadose skirts and BATmotorsport rear spoiler, Jazz rear wiper arm, delocked, Digidash

Classic Recaros have been retrimmed along with the rest of the interior and the roof lining

all cables, gaskets, seals,brakes are new from the dealer

Poly bushes are fitted along with Harry Hockley strengthening kit, engine bay was welded up also

it now runs and is getting ever closer to my every day run about

let me know what you think

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[Southie]

mmmm that looks stunning. :cool: Loving the blue and those Recaros look awsome :thumb:

[sparkie1401]

thanks im gonn aput a few more up in a sec, ill put the old recaro pic up aswell

[Andy]

Thats proper nice,are they Rs 1800 seats?

[sparkie1401]

No from an 1990 Alfa Romeo 33

they are from a 5door so have no tilt but im only having speakers and a cge in mine

they were free gratis to, except the re trim


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i have 6 speedline allessio 2 rims, lucky me

[General Lee]

Gives the Nova a good name, love the colour.

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00702.jpg

OSF wheel **** gaurd all properly sealed and protected, Excitin isnt it LOL

The doors are complerley blue, had a proper respray inside as much as poss to

only white bits are the a anc c post and under the front carpet

the only dodgy bit is a bit of surface rust near the pedal section where it meets the bulck head, hammerite and waxoyl will sort that

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My RED top which is now my Blue top

and its registered as a 1998cc nova, no cheap tax any more!!! DRATTS

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My other toy

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this is what the original RECARO looked like

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[stuartyj21]

looks a really good build mate welldone...

[matt_vaughan]

Those seats are the nuts.

What's the spoiler?

[kc_08]

Was gonna ask the same thing what spoiler is that?
looks v.nice mate esspecially for a daily driver lol, but that evo's nice aswell!

[Southie]

What blue is it by the way. Ford RS :confused: please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no please so no :thumb:

[sparkie1401]

spoiler, cant remeber, ill check my receipts later, somewhere liverpool, way, i may be takin it off for the factory GSi unit, not sure yet

it will be my daily driver as i dont mind puttin miles on it, as its less complicated than the Evo! besides im only in the Uk 4 months a yera so itll only do 2000 miles a year if that?

Im very fussy, and finniky so it will be the best it can be, i hat the name novas have and i cant wait to bring it to show day and club events in the future

FORD RS...... i spit at you LOL its a vauxhall colour which was new in 2004

it was a choice between MG trophy blue, that alfa colur thats changes in the sunlight silvery/blue or civic type R red

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under 1 of the front arches

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ARB and hubs painted an shot blasted

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painted washer bottle

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more pics to follow looks bit better now

[burgo]

wouldnt this have been better in the projects section?

[Jack]

Yep, moved.

Also, sparkie, there's no need to put a new post up every 5 minutes, 10 times in a row lol I've trimmed this from 40+ posts down to 13. If you want to add to a post, use the edit button, or just put all your comments in one post.

[sparkie1401]

cheers guys, im still learning the do's and dont's of the forum and how it should be done

Points taken!

[*Dave*]

Quality mate !!

id deffo go for GSI spoiler if i was you, but your car have it how you want it .

top stuff

[Graeme]

Looks really well mate, nice and old school

[bola]

looks good mate, thought id look for your project thread!

[draper]

looks like a focus spoiler to me, colour is lush

[7ova]

nice looking nova
keep up with the photos mate
top job :thumb:

[sparkie1401]

cheers

away at the moment for at least a month but will put more pics up when im home.
suede roof lining should be in now

[Benn]

Looks good dude.

[MK1_beastie]

that is looking good

like the colour!

[sparkie1401]

Manage to find some chrome style door handle trims

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My roll cage
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fitted theses yesterday, great fit too, only fracionally bigger than the standard units
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Single wiper is no fully working and in the correct place
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Had this made for my battery, just need to give it a polish
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re soldered my stereo loom and put new ISO connectors on ready to fit my Alpine iDA-X100
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Had this re sown into my seats, made the retrim quite alot more expensive but well worth it IMO
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My new roof lining, matches my seats and other trim ive had done
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finally re wired my side repeaters and fitted them
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Finally chose Vectra V6 brakes and had the discs grooved

[7ova]

top project fella :thumb:
any more plans
+ rep

[sparkie1401]

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Rear view, chose classic style 3inch rolled out

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Flexi at end of the manifold

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centre silencer/muffler to keep it sensible and not too boy racery

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Various shots of my new shiny Exhaust, had this fitted today by Powerflow, very happy

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Of course, the Journey Home

[sparkie1401]

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Front end in current state, need to get the oil cooler fitted and plumbed in

[sparkie1401]

top project fella :thumb:
any more plans
+ rep

plenty, but i suppose they all come under finishing it off and showing it off.

when its done though ill know if i want more power as its a pretty standard XE! so thats something for the future and i have a spare engine i can play with

black dash aswell, needs a black dash or trimming in something nice

[dj_wudgey]

your nova looks well good matey stunning motor!!

[Leeboo]

Looks far too good for a daily drive! Everything seems to be done to a very high standard!

[~~joycey~~]

Thats a really nice car good on you mate :)


Wots with the reflective dots on the rear lights?

[Sloth]

there reflectors as there is none in the rear lights.

[twin40s]

looks like a bat motorsport spoiler and they were in liverpool aswell i think.
looking very nice aswell mate keep up the work.

[krobinson]

Looks great, but needs lowered ALOT more.

Looks alot like chris t's old one, which was blue, novadose skirts and -90mm.

[sparkie1401]

Thats a really nice car good on you mate :)


Wots with the reflective dots on the rear lights?

The reflectors are so i dont get tugged by the police as the white reflectors are illegal, look crap thow and im thinking of putting the standard ones back on!

[sparkie1401]

looks like a bat motorsport spoiler and they were in liverpool aswell i think.
looking very nice aswell mate keep up the work.

10/10 it is a BAT motorsport item, i bought it in march 2004

[sparkie1401]

Looks great, but needs lowered ALOT more.

Looks alot like chris t's old one, which was blue, novadose skirts and -90mm.

its lowered 30mm, its on the bilsteins from Courtenay with the correct springs for the extra XE weight1

Surely anymore than 30mm is too much, or makes it very uncomfy????

[krobinson]

It'll be comfy on the billy's, and should handle very well.

I've my Nova turbo down about 80mm and it's still liveable, but then I don't drive it all the time.

Keith

[sparkie1401]

It'll be comfy on the billy's, and should handle very well.

I've my Nova turbo down about 80mm and it's still liveable, but then I don't drive it all the time.

Keith

i agree in the fact id like it a little lower, maybe 40mm would be better,ut its getting the front springs correct to suit the etra engine weight!

[sparkie1401]

Various pics of my intrerior trim blue and black suede is order of the day
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rear boot side panel
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door card and A post
door card isnt finished cos im not 100% sure what im doing with the door pocket yet???
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Both door tops and rear boot wiper motor trim cover
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C post and B post all nicely trimmed up
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Just to show i do actually have 2 RECAROS LOL

[Sloth]

oh this is amazing, who did ya interior trimming, and what fabrics exactly did you use?

[sparkie1401]

oh this is amazing, who did ya interior trimming, and what fabrics exactly did you use?

used a chap in mansfield called Dave Brookes coachworks, he's done a good job, a few bits have needed extra attention but he's done everything ive asked

i got some fabric from a friend of my parents, he's has a fabric company, generally does curtains!

the blue is no longer available, but it was called ATICA MIDNIGHT

the black is FAUX SUEDE

might have the dash done in black cos ive got plenty left, and trimming the gear gaiter to!

[Sloth]

i'd flock the dash mate. cheers for that, my ma's a seamstress so its not an issue getting em done for me, i just liked the colours. ta for the info, it looks spanking. whats the plan for more power? bodies? nos?

[sparkie1401]

i'd flock the dash mate. cheers for that, my ma's a seamstress so its not an issue getting em done for me, i just liked the colours. ta for the info, it looks spanking. whats the plan for more power? bodies? nos?

yeah RST chris told me about getting it flocked but im not sure who or where to get it done?

not sure, dont like NOs but it all depends how it drives and if is quick enough as it its, mines prob 160 BHP, as its only got exhaust, filter, re mapped ECU and lightened/ balance flywheel

hopefully having an evo with 360 BHP wont make me think my Nova is slow cos it power to weight ratio should still be impressive, but driving it will be the only way to find out

might do Throttle bodies with independent ECU which should give me an extra 30 horses on standard, 180 BHP would be aewsome!

[sparkie1401]

and some photos of it being seem welded
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and who could forget the original power lump C12NZ inc 45 BHP

[sparkie1401]

Found my 1st PNG window sticker and welcome letter dated August 1999. My membership No. was 2155, didnt think i still had this LOL
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My original mesh grill but i think im going to return it to standard, replacement grill with thanks to BOLA

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Seat Ibiza front splitter, brand new will be fitted when the car is repainted at the end of April. thinking of putting day running lights in aswell, not 100% sure yet!

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GSi spoiler incase the body shop cant make the current spoiler look a bit straighter and fit it a little better than it currently is! cheers to RSTchris for the spoiler

[Sloth]

first hit on gooooooogle;
http://www.getflocked.webeden.co.uk/
looks a good un.

[sparkie1401]

first hit on gooooooogle;
http://www.getflocked.webeden.co.uk/
looks a good un.

brilliant, that'll be tommorows job! black or blue?

[Sloth]

black fella, blue will be a bit of overkill tbh. btw are ya gonna try for a feature? i bloody would....

[sparkie1401]

ive just spoke with carl @ get flocked

gonna decide how much i want doing over the weekend, confirm prices with him and then get it posted early next week!
yeah just black i think cos it wont be an exact match to the blue im already using
would love it featured, think its good enough 4 total vauxhall?

[Sloth]

indeed, esp on bodies ;) nice avatar btw.....

[sparkie1401]

LOL taste the rainbow!

hopefully in b4 the bodies are fitted, that'll prob be next years project but i wanted 400 BHP in the EVO

[Sloth]

after a ride in a 500bhp evo, a 250bhp nova feels the same dude.... still crack on, and keep the pics coming!!!!

[sparkie1401]

after a ride in a 500bhp evo, a 250bhp nova feels the same dude.... still crack on, and keep the pics coming!!!!

i went in a 550 BHP EVO once, got in mine and felt absolutely gutted, but still it was way too fast for her majesty's roads!

how heavy is a nova about 700KG? mine should be ok, built 4 two passengers only

uve twisted my arm enough today, im doing the dash, ull have to wait 4 the bodies LOL

[bola]

looking good now mate, how long before its on the road?

[sparkie1401]

looking good now mate, how long before its on the road?

hopefully summertime

PM'd you back about door cards

[sparkie1401]

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this came in the post yesterday, nice shiny water pipe for my engine, i like smooth an shiny
got plans fot the servo, inlet manifold dizzy etc to gert polished or chromed

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clean and polished all the inside as things are going to start getting re fitted very soon

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replaced my spare and tool kit

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MoMo gear nob but i have a round polished one which i will most likely use

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some of my goodies for the interior, had the steering wheel a while now, think i should colour code it? whats anyone think?

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having these gaitors re trimmed in the black suede early next week to keep the posh look

should be sending the dash to GETFLOCKED at some point next week

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Genuine vauxhall Floor mats, need a hoover ive had em that long

Got some genuine headlamp protectors to, with the little Griffin on!

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My alloy wheel centre caps, trim with Griffin and carbon vinyl, simple mod but one of my favourites

[Chris S]

after a ride in a 500bhp evo, a 250bhp nova feels the same dude.... still crack on, and keep the pics coming!!!!

GET A CLUE

[sparkie1401]

Looks far too good for a daily drive! Everything seems to be done to a very high standard!

Cheers, i try my best, prob not to everyones taste but i do do things right

it wont do more than 1500 miles a year cos work all over europe, so it is my daily driver but no where near driven daily

[auzzy-b]

looks super!! looking forward to the outcome bud:thumb:

[sparkie1401]

looks super!! looking forward to the outcome bud:thumb:

cheers, funny you should say that im looking forward to the outcome.

its been off the road 6 years on the 12th of next month, drove it for the first time this week when i put it on the trailer to go to the exhaust shoplol

[sparkie1401]

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old pic of how the car started life 1.2cc Luxe +

and the donor vehicle 1990 GTE 16v, great engine but an abosolute rot box

[sparkie1401]

The car is beiong fully repainted at end of april!!!! car is fitted with novadose sideskirts
I want peoples opinions on the sideskirts? should i leave them as u see them in the pictures or have them smoothed/blended in

i cant make my mind up!! OPINIONS PLEASE

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[Pistol Pete]

Side skirts dont look too bad TBH. Its the rest of the kit that looks naff, IMO. Nice colour BTW.

[sparkie1401]

Side skirts dont look too bad TBH. Its the rest of the kit that looks naff, IMO. Nice colour BTW.

my bumpers are GSi front & rear, skirts and spoiler arent factory as u can see but might be putting GSi spoiler on yet cos im not 100% happy with one on now

novadose kit is ok, ive seen worse! that jap style shizer

u didnt answer the question though smoothed/ blended or as u see in pic?

[xe Dan]

u not tempted to go back to gsi skirts i think that would look good

[Pistol Pete]

Non blended IMO. Then if you want to change you can.

[sparkie1401]

u not tempted to go back to gsi skirts i think that would look good

sometimes, GSi skirts are nice but i wanted it to be slightly diif from a factory gsi, hence the colour and the trim etc

im know its not 100% unique but its how i want it, done to a high standard and it has a few touches others may not have

ill be keeping these skirts 4 the near future

so as they are or blended?

[robertdevlin69]

im not a big fan of the novadose stuff but i think they work ok with the colour at the mo,id go for a set of GSI skirts tbh

[Graeme]

If there staying, its blended for me and I think the spoiler is ace and should also stay

[sparkie1401]

im not a big fan of the novadose stuff but i think they work ok with the colour at the mo,id go for a set of GSI skirts tbh

if i went GSi skirts, do i colour code or leave palstic ?

[xe Dan]

leave plastic 100%

[sparkie1401]

If there staying, its blended for me and I think the spoiler is ace and should also stay

i want the spoiler to stay but its full of ripples and needs fitting better but hopefully the bodyshop will sort it

think it needs filling so its not hollow and doesnt move

[sparkie1401]

[quote=xe Dan]leave plastic 100%[/quote

Agreed if it happens it will pick out the plastic on the mirrors grill and bonnet vent

[sparkie1401]

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didnt do much today just put the seat frames/runners onto the seats ready to fit

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Look how happy i am just about to drive my XE for the first time just before i put it on the trailer to go to the exhaust shop, and no im not 3foot 5 im sat in the foot well!!!!!

ordered and fetched various parts today, not pictured are brake pedal switch, temp sensor switch , rad fan sensor switch

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waxoyl is just fo inside the car, having the rset done at the bodyshop later this month

[sparkie1401]

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come on boys and girls want more oipinions on whether the skirts should be left as u see them now or blended/smoothed in

and i want a pin stripe for the bumper, was thinking bright red??? any thoughts?

calipers are red, other colours ive thought are silver, black and maybe chrome

[krobinson]

The skirts need to be blended in!

[sparkie1401]

does anyone know of a pic of a nova with same novadose sideskirts as mine but blended in? so i can compare

[Sloth]

search the old skool thread in general matey.

[Matt]

Jims are novadose I think...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2146/1889299376_8bf75a767c_o.jpg

[sparkie1401]

cheers Mat

they are exactly the same as mine, confused now im not sure if i like em smoothed in??????

[Pistol Pete]

Seats look good. IMO i wouldnt smooth them in. If you change your mind at a later date, it will be a ball ache to change them. But at the end of the day it is your car!

[sparkie1401]

Jims are novadose I think...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2146/1889299376_8bf75a767c_o.jpg

ive been loking at this all night, great car by the way jim, however i think the lines left by not blending the skirts in suits the straight/squre lines of the nova! jims is really smooth and rounded off so blending his skirts in was a good move

ive got a few weeks to sleep on it lol

[bola]

I think the skirts would look alot better smoothed in pal (and thats not just because mine are) lol Just makes it look like they have been fitted better imo.

[scott.parker]

First off really nice car mate, all good thing's being done to it, looks lovely.

Now IF i was you I would not blend the skirts in, as Jim found out they were a bitch to get off when he wanted to rebuild his car,and made more work for him in the long run.

If it was me I would go for GSi skirt's sprayed Gray, as the plastic fades etc.
As for the spoiler, I'm not sure, just looks strange poking into the air! lol

At the end of the day mate it's your car, but it help to get other opinions.

Keep up the good work.

Scott

[sparkie1401]

First off really nice car mate, all good thing's being done to it, looks lovely.

Now IF i was you I would not blend the skirts in, as Jim found out they were a bitch to get off when he wanted to rebuild his car,and made more work for him in the long run.

If it was me I would go for GSi skirt's sprayed Gray, as the plastic fades etc.
As for the spoiler, I'm not sure, just looks strange poking into the air! lol

At the end of the day mate it's your car, but it help to get other opinions.

Keep up the good work.

Scott

Cheers scott

i think im agree ing with u at min, think the join lines will suit it, with the spoiler im getting it tidyed up of if its too much hassle 4 the body shop then factory GSi is already waitn=ing in the garage!

also with the skirts its already like most so i dont want to GSi everything and make it like everybodies

some more pics coming up in a bit

pleased u like it

[sparkie1401]

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gave my dash a good scrub with good old fairy, ready to send to Get flocked
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and here i am borrowing mums hair dryer to dry it off a bit, SSSHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
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more than happy how it cleaned up
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/011-1.jpg
these are all the bits i scrubbed up ready to send for flocking(few bits missing)

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/030.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/031.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/034.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/033.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/032.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/008-3.jpg

cut the lower dash shelf to fit the ECU, its neat and tidy and the ECU is bolted down, bit bigger than it needed but i cut the wrong part first, you learn as you go LOL! like i said though its neat and tidy, straight and ready for flocking !

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/004-2.jpg
Excitng but today i sourced a box to wrap my dash up

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/003-4.jpg

started playing around with the oil cooler position today, modified an old bracket just need to decide where i want it

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/001-3.jpg
and these are the hoses for the oil cooler, once im happy about where i want it positioned then i can fit the pipes, they are too long but ill dummy fit em the have them chpped to the correct length

[Jay]

How ive missed this thread i do not know! Will be keeping an eye on this. Looks awesome so far.

[Southie]

Looking good mate. Where did you source the oil cooler from I want it.
Cannot wait for the finished article of the flocking dash lol

[sparkie1401]

cheers jay, u have a very tidy car yourself

ihave the original from the MK2GTE donor and the one from the pic was one i got free from a cavalier during my salvage yard days

FREE GRATIS of course

ive use the ca one cos the other was ok condition but thats mint

ive sanded it done, but need to decide wether to lacquer it or spray it black

[stupot89]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2146/1889299376_8bf75a767c_o.jpg
does any1 no what the splitter is off ????

[Jay]

Astra Mk4?

[scott.parker]

Astra Mk4?

MK5 i think, as mk4 goes big flair to small

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m477/pearce69/DSC00254.jpg

Yep mk5:thumb:

http://www.badwebsite.co.uk/astra-sport/photoshop/bad/Base%20Image.jpg

Scott

[sparkie1401]

jim sold that bumper to Bola, and in his thread jim did say astra Mk4, although it does apper to be a MK5 jobbie

[scott.parker]

Well i was sure that was NOT mk4 as my mate had one on his car, and I'm sure Keith put a mk5 one his old car that was the same, Jim's finger slipped lol

Scott

[NOVA-KID-93]

car looks sweet mate, i love the interior, keep up the good work :thumb: i aggree with what you were saying earlier about the skirts :)

[sparkie1401]

car looks sweet mate, i love the interior, keep up the good work :thumb: i aggree with what you were saying earlier about the skirts :)

cheers bud

yes skirts staying un smoothed, they look good both ways but thats my final decision..............i thinklol

[Jay]

Out of interest mate, how much did all that cost to get flocked?

[sparkie1401]

to expensive £425 without carriage

[sparkie1401]

And todays jobs sorted, bit boring but every things need doing
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/013-1.jpg
re-fitted both interior door handles cos i got locked in a few nights ago, good job mum was in
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/009-3.jpg
fitted my filter but i now need to clean the air pipe, and still cant decide which filter to use!might get a blue induction or polised induction hose
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/011-2.jpg
fitted a new temp sender switch
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/010-2.jpg
fitted these 2 temp sensor, bit concerned why the top one is NOT blue likr the original item, its a fuel parts switch and ive been they make them for the manufacturers, any opinions/ should be ok?
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/008-4.jpg
found my proper GM scissor jack and put it in my tigra tool bag, also found this warning triangle for my car

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/012.jpg

tried to change my brake pedal switch, broke it and still it wont come out, are these always a comlete C_-_-_ or has it just been sent to test me!!! ARGGGHHHHH

also sourced pipes/pump/jets from a Vectra CDX to fit headlamp washer jets but i think they will be too low! but we'll see

pics of that tommorrow
going back 4 more goodies tommorrow

[7ova]

nice bit of work fella

[sparkie1401]

nice bit of work fella

cheers bud, rain and a busted knee put things on hold today, been in the armchair all day, hows urs coming along?

[7ova]

cheers bud, rain and a busted knee put things on hold today, been in the armchair all day, hows urs coming along?

coming along fine bought a new gear linkage the other day got the block and gear box back on its mountings. starter motor and rear hoses on,
last night i was trying to work out how the wiring loom went back on :tard:

next job head rebuild :)

[sparkie1401]

good lad. im still waiting for the lectrcian! decided not to smooth the skirts in!

[Bainy_Boy_Sri]

just read this thread mate good work

[sparkie1401]

just read this thread mate good work

cheers pal, pleased u like, there are questions to certain pics all advise or opinions welcome:cool:

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/sparkiepinstripesFRONT.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/sparkiepinstripesBACKS.jpg
opinions please??? and a big thankyou to NOVABIKECARBBED 4 the photshop

at the min im thinkin:

WHITE no cos it'll get dirty too easy
RED is wining, cos ive got red calipers
SILVER is ok but looks a bit plain jane
ORANGE is cool as fook but dont go wi anything

What about BLACK????????????????

or a chrome style one like mr KROBINSON

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/100_4610.jpg

sorry 4 pinchin the photo kieth, makes my thread look betterlol lol lol

can anyone tell what make this strut brace is as i want one

[stevie-p]

car is looking real nice great work

[Pistol Pete]

Fearless strut brace. You'll be lucky to find one TBH.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/009-3.jpg

The blue oil hoses to inlet and rocker, and the ICV hose..where form please. Been after some to complete my set.

[sparkie1401]

Fearless strut brace. You'll be lucky to find one TBH.

cheers pete, why so diff to find?

[Pistol Pete]

Very rare now.

[sparkie1401]

all hoses from Chris astley motorsport

auxillary, coolant and breather hoses

many colours, they are the breather ones, you get the 3 to the rocker top

what ya rek to me pinstripe options....blah, blah, blah

[Pistol Pete]

Cheers.

Pin stripe...silver/chrome IMO.

[sparkie1401]

todays little jobs

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/289.jpg
made a bracket for the boot popper which im having wired into the dash and my Toad alarm wednesday

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/291.jpg
making room for the dash switch
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/292.jpg
The dash switch for my boot pop, with a picture of an open boot, how clichelol
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/290.jpg
made these brackets up aswell, for a simple mod but will be very effective! not telling you what it is yet

[sparkie1401]

Undecided about the following
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/294.jpg
Bought these door pods of Graeme Dixon, today i filed the holes out more to make my speakers fit better, but im undecided wether to fit em or not?

Its too much hassle to combine them with my door pockets, but i cant decide if i want door pockets or sacrifice them for the door pods?????

ive got decent dash speaker and will be having a pair of 6x9's in the false floor so do i really need these?

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/PR-269LEBIG.jpgPIAA DRL LED LIGHTS

Also might fit a pair of these LED DRL (day running lights) in my Ibiza splitter but im worried they'll last 10 minutes with the splitter catching all the speed humps????????? if i do they come on with my sidelights but i will put a override switch in incase i dont want them turned on

[Graeme]

If you want some handles i have some mk2 grey ones you can butcher and have flocked like you said

[sparkie1401]

If you want some handles i have some mk2 grey ones you can butcher and have flocked like you said

cheers bud, i'd do my own i just cant decide which way i wanna go?

sleep on it i thinklol :confused:

i know what ya mean though cut off the pocket allong the recess line, one grab handle and then fit the pods

[bola]

looking good matey, hows the flocking going?
Oh and if you dnt want the speaker pods i might have them off you :)

[sparkie1401]

looking good matey, hows the flocking going?
Oh and if you dnt want the speaker pods i might have them off you :)

ok bud, you can have at same i paid if i dont use em!
Flocking aint sorted yet, gonnaget another quote first

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/326.jpg

Gave it a quick wash earlier aswell

[bola]

stop washing it dude, your getting it resprayed soon!

[sparkie1401]

Fitted this today, with a little help and im please that my bracket actually did what i made it forlol
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/024-1.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/th_026.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/?action=view&current=026.flv)
Boot lid in action, wired to my alarm fob and a switch on the dash. it only works with the ignition of aswell

[Jay]

I like that :) Have some reppage!

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/th_048.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/?action=view&current=048.flv)

Got my old Total closure system fitted for automatic windows on arming the Alarm system

[sparkie1401]

I like that :) Have some reppage!

cheers boss, check my windows out:thumb:

[16v Nova Kev]

i love tc i have it on my taxi :thumb:

[deanwilko]

plenty of time and money gone into it i see im having the same with my sideskirts on my sr. how much has it bin lowered by

[sparkie1401]

plenty of time and money gone into it i see im having the same with my sideskirts on my sr. how much has it bin lowered by

not much, 30mm i think, ive been told it needs to be lower by a few memberslol

think i might drop it another 10mm, pleased you like it

[deanwilko]

it does need droping some more i agree where did you get your interior done i want mine doing in the spin

[sparkie1401]

dave brookes coachworks in mansfield

[deanwilko]

i will give them a ring tomorra on my dinner break whats the plans next then

[bola]

sorted that headlight clip out ta mate. If you want to keep the springs you have atm i know a company which will use your current springs and by using heat recoil them to make them lower but shouldnt affect handling.

[sparkie1401]

auto electrician is coming tommorow, full respray at the bodyshop within the next week or so, booked in monday but it may be a few days after cos he's got this old ferrari to do?

after that put all the goodies in, get all dash flocked

having some carbon parts made for the dashboard, roll cage needs chroming, maybe want a rear strut brace

waxoyl

maybe HID's

headlamp washer jets all plumbed in properly to work only when lights are on and with an overide switch to turn them fully off if i want

front strut brace

maybe rear discs but not sure yet?

[deanwilko]

polished strut brace on ebay 40 notes. where you having it painted

[sparkie1401]

polished strut brace on ebay 40 notes. where you having it painted

cant find the brace pal?

[deanwilko]

he must of sold out he only got the white ones left

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/019-1.jpg

put my mesh grill back together for the first tim since 2004, did it properly this time. ground and filed all the excess old grill away so you cant see it from the front, glued a couple of brokenm clips, and drilled and screwed it down, also gave it a sand with some 120 grit and its reeady for a repaint next week sometime

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/028-1.jpg
These arrived from Berlin yesterday morning, was greedy so i had both as i may go for the twin reverse look and fit a cool led fog unit, not sure yet? Got the Fairy Liquid and the tooth brush on them earlier to
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/024.jpg
Euro or Clears?
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/026-1.jpg
Opel Corsa A :cool:
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/025.jpg
De-oranged my front indicators to, dont like the fried egg look! Will be fitting Ring Enigma bulbs which are a silvery blue bulb

[Nick J]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/028-1.jpg
These arrived from Berlin yesterday morning, was greedy so i had both as i may go for the twin reverse look and fit a cool led fog unit, not sure yet?
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/024.jpg
Euro or Clears?


http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/026-1.jpg
Opel Corsa A :cool:


Euro look fella without a doubt... :)

[scott.parker]

Though you would need to swap your wiring loom round for that to work properly mate.

Scott

[sparkie1401]

Though you would need to swap your wiring loom round for that to work properly mate.

Scott

no i wouldn't the auto electrician would lol i dont do wiring

[sparkie1401]

cheers Nick, your prob right. with a nova as good as yours i'd be silly not to listen

[scott.parker]

Get some LED's for the indicators mate, go on ebay, there about £6 a pair.

Scott

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/305.jpg
Actually started to fit the oil cooler today, after taking theses pics i went to the garage and made some shiny brackets up, did some drilling, filed my grills for clearence, then on my return found some old seat spacer and matching allne bolts which have made it a much better fit (more accurrate pics tommorow)

And the left mounting point will be just right of the O/S headlight not on the cross member/slam panel as you can see it now

gave the oil cooler a bit of a wire wheel, gona do it by hand tommorow to get in all the nooks an crannys, its getting lacquered and the fins are gonna be black

tommorow will fit 100% now ive dummy fitted it and im happy, shiny brackets which ive made and drill holes for the stailnless "p" clips for the braided oil lines, once i have the pipes fitted i can send them back to have them cut to the correct lengthand have the correct end fitted

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/306.jpg
Cleaning up the original bracket i made from the original oil cooler surround,since i took the pics ive made shiny ones and its a bit smaller as im gonna fit the bracket just behind the grill, right of the O/S light!
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/304.jpg
Oil cooler and Mesh grill in place
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/303-1.jpg
Standard grill which i think i prefer at the minute???????, and you cant see the Oil cooler as easy
more pics to tell the full story tommorow



Also made a Shiny Bracket to support the engine loom and induction Hose

tommorow = bumper off, drill holes mount cooler for good and position hoses correctly then get em sorted to the correct length next week

Better pics to suite the above explannations tommorrow

[Graeme]

If you have both euro lights, I'd say make a matching set ie semetrical, definately not clears

[blue_peg_16v]

id use 2 fogs uk and euro, and id cuth the orange indicators out oth the 2 fogs and replace with the clear indicators out oth the clear rears like nick carros old nova

[sparkie1401]

id use 2 fogs uk and euro, and id cuth the orange indicators out oth the 2 fogs and replace with the clear indicators out oth the clear rears like nick carros old nova

so replace the amber sections with sections of the clear lights?, might make the clears red at the top and clear at the bottom

[Southie]

Nice update chap :)

For your rear lights I would maybe try putting twin reverse lights on and see what you think. This is what I've done on mine and just put a red bulb in for the fog light.

As for the grill I prefer the original styling rather than mesh on the other hand get them both sprayed up, then at least you can swap if you cannot decide. :thumb:

Looking forward to seeing the job of spray. lol

Beer :D

[sparkie1401]

Nice update chap :)

For your rear lights I would maybe try putting twin reverse lights on and see what you think. This is what I've done on mine and just put a red bulb in for the fog light.

As for the grill I prefer the original styling rather than mesh on the other hand get them both sprayed up, then at least you can swap if you cannot decide. :thumb:

Looking forward to seeing the job of spray. lol

Beer :D

yes could do that, put 1 of them red LED duffery bulbs in

i was thinkin of doing it all properly with the wiring, but then its permanent???

i cant wait for the spray, i wasted £1500 or so in 2004, it'll be fookin clean as fook when its done

beer makes your partners nose ticklelol

[Southie]

If you do it permenant you will want to change it in 2011 and wished you hadn't done it lol

Achoo achoo drink lol

[sparkie1401]

bless you

why? whats crack in 2011

if i do 2 permanent reverse id put a liitle LED fog at bottom of bumper

ill PM you a pic of the unit id use , fitted one to my Evo

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/032-1.jpg
First job got the bumper off to allow better access with the drill
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/033-1.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/034-1.jpg
drilled my hole for the second bracket just right of the O/S headlight
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/037.jpg
oil cooler in its final resting place, notice bette bolts securing it than yesterdays dummy fit!
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/035.jpg
view with mesh grill fitted
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/038.jpg
fitted variuos positioned stainless "P" clips to secure the oil cooler pipes in place
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/040.jpg
cut up a spare bulk head rubber so the hose didnt chafe on the sharp edge of the front panel, by the time i got it all in place it was just touching the rubber but i think its a worth while precaution. tommorow the cooler is geting buffed, lacquered and the fins painted black!

also makin a steel shiny bracket, or painting the one you see in the pics

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/057.jpg

pic from underneath when all was fitted to show i have plenty of clearence on full lock! YAY!!!!!!!!

[sparkie1401]

more coming, (11pics Waiting for photobucket to upload)

[Spudly]

Eagerly awaiting update, have seen this nova in the flesh last weekend and even half completed she looks amazing, credit to the time you have in her man but crack on and hurry up will ya lol

You aint that far away so provide the bed and beers and you got a willing pair of hands here, should you need them:thumb:

[sparkie1401]

Eagerly awaiting update, have seen this nova in the flesh last weekend and even half completed she looks amazing, credit to the time you have in her man but crack on and hurry up will ya lol

You aint that far away so provide the bed and beers and you got a willing pair of hands here, should you need them:thumb::thumb:

cheers bud, more pics at 90% loaded

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/046-1.jpg
this bracket will be trimmed to the corretc length, also see how the hose is not as tight to the rubber as in previous piccy

the large spacer was what id saved from some MK1 astra SR Recaro seats, they have made the job easy and look better than 16 washers
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/041.jpg
actually put 2 "P" clips here for both hoses, just like the pic below
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/050.jpg
the hoses now drop down parallel with the suspension leg to the oil filter housing
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/053.jpg
then marked the hoses up so they can be cut to the correct length (having them done tommorow)
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/045-1.jpg
might put another "P" clip here but its probabaly not needed???????
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/042.jpg
how it all looks when all was fitted in a place i was happy with
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/051.jpg
My help mate for the day, cheers Lee! lee has the wonderful tasks of getting it ready for paint some point next week

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/056.jpg
also fitted this bracket which i made yesterday to keep the XE loom from scuffing the strut top (which it already has:mad: )

YES i know the bolt is wrong it's all i had, getting/ordering shiny stainless capped bolts or allen bolts tommorow!

will prob modify this bracket to give the Induction hose some support

i tidyed up some fuel line clips/jubilees and we routed the bonnet cable and some wiringf, didnt take long but iwas happy with how much tidier it made it

[7ova]

tidy work fella :thumb:

[sparkie1401]

tidy work fella :thumb:

cheers

today, got the oil cooler hoses cut to length

got some sexy stainless allen bolts and cap heads (£4 Big bag full)

spent all day at the scrapper and got lots of goodies and bits to help me finish my baby off

list includes:

cav clock and computer
206 gti polished pedals
door rubbers
ind/wiper stalks
various bolts and loom
2 b-sting ariels (1xpolished)
interior bulb holders
gear gaitors x3]
brake pedal switch
various swithes compatable with nova dash
vacuum hose,induction pipe
fuel pump relay from 2.0 frontera
yellow washer bottle tops
206 floor insulation (to replace my old tired mouse eaten stuff)
rear washer nozzles
trim clips
calibra gear knob
gromits


pics will be put on tommorw, i promiselol

[Benn]

fuel pump relay from 2.0 frontera

8 or 16 will be the same, so cavs astras are all worth robbing them from.

[sparkie1401]

8 or 16 will be the same, so cavs astras are all worth robbing them from.

considered them robbedlol although i prefer the word "borrowed"lol

[sparkie1401]

Took all my dash parts to Raj @ Autoflock late last night

Cant wait to get it back looking at some of the parts he had in stock which He'd already done!

pics to follow i promise, need to get ready for work, leaving for Prague tommorow

[NOVA-KID-93]

Ive seen this car in person its one nice car!! Will look class when all the the interior bits are fitted and the bodyworks done and put back together!!! :)
Well done sparkie for doing such a nice job with it!! :thumb:

Luke

[sparkie1401]

FLOCKING PICS

re done , fookin PC

[NOVA-KID-93]

They look good mate, will look class all put in the car with the seats etc... :thumb:

[sparkie1401]

FLOCKING PICTURES YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/100_0512.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/100_0494.jpg
dashboard
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/100_0501.jpg
Door pockets
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/100_05121.jpg
Centre Console
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/100_0503.jpg
Centre Console close up
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/100_0504.jpg
Glovebox lid
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/100_0505.jpg
Glovebox inc. inside
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/100_0509.jpg
Lower kick panels and Seatbelt extensions
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/100_0514.jpg
Lower dash shelves and Fusebox cover/lid

[scott.parker]

Looks quite good, need better pics tough dude.

Who was it that done it? how much for the dial surround center vents light switch? turn around time etc?

As i might get mine done but NO ONE's replied any emails! do they not want my money?

Scott

[sparkie1401]

Thanks to our lass for fetching all the dash parts on sunday as im currently working away
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/100_0560.jpg

Ive not actually seen these in person myself yet but they look great, big thank you to Raj @ Autoflock

Great guy, and great workmanship! these will complete and compliment the rest of my Nova's inside

Hope you all like, Comments please!!!!!!!! (not on our lasses Cleavagelol )

[sparkie1401]

that reads wrong, i have seen those in personlol i was referring to my dash parts

but those and the dash parts look great!

[sparkie1401]

Not had the top of the dash bits done as ive having em in Carbon Fibre!

But they wouldnt have been any more cost as he includes them in the dash price!

took it tuesday evening of last week, fetched em sunday!, originally was quoted a week for turn around, but Raj is quite busy with the MLR at the moment! (Mitsubishi Lancer Register)

our lass took the pics so its best i can do for the minute!!!11

[krobinson]

Christ your lass has awesome breasticles!!

[Benn]

Damn they are nice!
Better than a dash.

[sparkie1401]

lol comments on the nova please boys or ill take them awaylol

[Nick J]

Thanks to our lass for fetching all the dash parts on sunday as im currently working away
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/100_0560.jpg

Ive not actually seen these in person myself yet but they look great, big thank you to Raj @ Autoflock

Great guy, and great workmanship! these will complete and compliment the rest of my Nova's inside

Hope you all like, Comments please!!!!!!!! (not on our lasses Cleavagelol )


One word.... STUNNING lol and yes Raj's work is very good as well lol

[Spudly]

Damn man youre a lucky boy, did you end up using your spare GSi dash bits then or would they be up for a lucky "borrower" lol


Btw your lasses rack looks lush too:thumb:

[sparkie1401]

Finally got one of the disposable cameras developed to show whats been done to my Nova

I realise they arent great but when im not there to take the pics myself with my fancy camera i appreciate the bodyshop doing there best!
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/CNV00001.jpg
Rear axle all shiny gloss blcak after shot blasting!

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/CNV00002.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/CNV00003.jpg
Underneath of car getting shot blasted ready for a fresh coat of protective paint (Shultz i think)

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/CNV00007.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/CNV00008.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/CNV00009.jpg
BEFORE, excess brackets removed etc
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/CNV00004.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/CNV00005.jpg
This is just the first coat as you can see in pictures ealier in the thread its got a nicer finish now!

[Southie]

Flocking hell boobies lol

The flocking looks awesome fella. I take it your happy with it all then and non got damaged then?

You soooooooooo need a decent camera mate. It spoiling the cleavage lol

[sparkie1401]

Flocking hell boobies lol

The flocking looks awesome fella. I take it your happy with it all then and non got damaged then?

You soooooooooo need a decent camera mate. It spoiling the cleavage lol

the camera she got is a 10MegaPixel jobby so should be good, blame her camera skills

sorry about the work done pics its a disposable jobby and its that or nothing!

All flocking is good, center console is going back as its a bit thin on one side, but alls been arranged, all in all EXTREMLY happy

[draper]

nice work, are autoflock local then ?

[sparkie1401]

Not really local, just other side of chester, its 100miles from my house! im M1 junc 30

very good workmanship, good value, great bloke

i took it myself so it was dealt with and so Raj could get it done as he is very busy

AUTOFLOCK (http://www.autoflock.co.uk/)

[sparkie1401]

Will be collecting the rapired oil coolers later (pics to follow) and yesterday got some new gutter strips from Vauxhall and a fancy new stlye wiper blade for my Single wiper

YAY electrician came last night and is coming all week with a bit of luck, was scary how much stuff he's taking out!

[Shaun]

lovely motor mate.

Can i ask how much he charged you for the flocking?

[The Simps]

Great build mate and one awesome nova - will it be at PVS this year?

Simps.

[tino]

thats looking realy nice

[sparkie1401]

lovely motor mate.

Can i ask how much he charged you for the flocking?

PM'd price

[sparkie1401]

Great build mate and one awesome nova - will it be at PVS this year?

Simps.

I wish, im away alot so ill miss most off the shows

my aim is to get it finished and get to some meets!

[Spudly]

Whooo, progress nice touch man now hurry up and get pictures:thumb:

[sparkie1401]

Just a quick update

collected my two oil coolers with new ends earlier today, bargain £20 for labour,so now my fancy pipes will fit securely! and i have a spare, beats £230 inc vat from the dealer and that's Trade price £305 + VAT RRP:(

Auto-electrician is here as i type this, fishing through the old 1200SPi loom to remove whats not needed

and then last job hopefully remove the current dash for the following reasons

1) little bit of rust that wants treating/painting/protecting at the bodyshop
2)its then out for the flocked one to go in whenever the Nova returns from paint

which will also means tht as soon as im home next i can start putting the complete trim in

This makes me SMILE:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Tomorrow destination Stockholm, Sweden

[NOVA-KID-93]

Cant wait to see it when its all put together!!!

[sparkie1401]

Cant wait to see it when its all put together!!!

cheers bud, ill take ya for a spin as soon as its ready!

[NOVA-KID-93]

cheers bud, ill take ya for a spin as soon as its ready!

cool, cant wait!! :D

[sparkie1401]

back from the Beyonce tour here comes the update!

[Southie]

Beyonce update or the nova lol

Welcome back ;)

[sparkie1401]

Nova was collected by Lee's Sexy Iveco truck
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/030-1.jpg

Currently looks like thishttp://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/009-4.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/012-1.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/008-5.jpg
Dashboard out ready for the flocked one and to tidy up a little surface rust
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/010-3.jpg
GSi spoiler dummy fitted, still want the BATmotorsport one on, taking an Irmscher Vectra estate item down tommorrow to see what that looks like?

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/011-3.jpg
blanking plate for the rear boot lock, will be painted blue and is secured in place by the original boot handle and is totally removablr incase i need to put the lock back in!!!!
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/014-1.jpg

Bonnet scoop removed so the grill can be re done in black

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/006-2.jpg
Just so you can see how my door trims will look when properly assembled

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/020.jpg
Auto electrician has been busy

[Benn]

Ooooo liking the door cards!
Whys the loom been stripped?

[sparkie1401]

Here 's my O/S door all ready for paint, some dents prepaired properly and the recess where the door handle goes has had some attentio as Tony said it didnt look correct
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/025-1.jpg

The current finish is BARCOAT Issolater
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/028-2.jpg

apparrently this helps old paint and Gobbo work with each other and not make it easy to spot where work or repairs have taken place

THATS NOT TO SAY MINE IS A NAIL FULL OF GOBBO BTWlol lol

This is Tony my Paint Legend in Action

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/029.jpg

[Southie]

Wow plenty of wires kicking about under the bay mate. Agree with Benn though them door cards look spiffing :)

What time scale have they given you then for the spraying?

[sparkie1401]

Beyonce update or the nova lol

Welcome back ;)

Nova Update bud

HAHA you missed me ant ya

[sparkie1401]

Bonnet has received some love
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/017.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/007-3.jpghttp://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/018.jpg

Underneath prepped

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/024-2.jpg
Has been DA'd back to bare metal dents dealt with

Vent modded so water drains to the side and NOT straight onto the AirMass meter

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/016-1.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/019-2.jpg

Underneath masked ready for paint!! YAY :) :D :D :cool: :cool: :thumb: :thumb: :p

[Spudly]

Wooo bout time your lazy ass did something with this, is she going to be on the road this year do we think then lol

[sparkie1401]

Wooo bout time your lazy ass did something with this, is she going to be on the road this year do we think then lol

cheeky monkeylol

yes i want it on the road cos i want to show it you guys and whenever i can get to shows

i cant help having to drive all these celebs aroundlol lol

[sparkie1401]

Wow plenty of wires kicking about under the bay mate. Agree with Benn though them door cards look spiffing :)

What time scale have they given you then for the spraying?

its not finished yet

spoke with the car leccy about an hour ago and he's coming tuesday night, and has prob gotta come 2-3 more times

all old unwanted SPi wiring loom is out

next thing he's doing is re routing the front loom,putting the fuel pump loom to the engine harness and to the fuse box inc. relay etc

and when he's finished it'll be lovely jubly

[NOVA-KID-93]

some good progress with this pal :thumb:

[sparkie1401]

Ooooo liking the door cards!
Whys the loom been stripped?

Cheers!

loom has had everthing removed that isnt need and all redone so itll be like the loom was factory(basically stripped for access)

this electrician is awsome

the first one was a clowne, haha im from Clowne

[Southie]

How far is the auto electrician as my mate could do with a decent one to get his rally car sierra running. It's needing 24v just to turn it over and now has no engine loom parts :(

[Benn]

What has he removed?
Far as i can think the only wire that can be removed is..

Elec headlight adjust.
Revese light switch.

[sparkie1401]

What has he removed?
Far as i can think the only wire that can be removed is..

Elec headlight adjust.
Revese light switch.

ill get the exact facts on whats removed tuesday Benn

most of the SPI loom thats not needed, diagnostic, octane plug, nova fuel pump relay

coil etc

ill give you a better answer when im 100% certain

[Joe Richardson]

looking well mate:thumb:

This is the one young luke has a love for,he love's your nova:D

[sparkie1401]

looking well mate:thumb:

This is the one young luke has a love for,he love's your nova:D

cheers bud, ive promised to take him for a spin when its done

i think he loves benns and Nick J's morelol

[Joe Richardson]

cheers bud, ive promised to take him for a spin when its done

i think he loves benns and Nick J's morelol

He talk's about yours alot on facebook:thumb:

Aye he like's them toolol

[deanwilko]

nice where about are you getin the bodywork done

[Southie]

My god it sounds like your going to be the next Alton Towers lol get them charged by the quarter mile lol

[sparkie1401]

He talk's about yours alot on facebook:thumb:

Aye he like's them toolol

on facebook? ive not seen????
off to airport to fetch mum and dad

back soon

[Joe Richardson]

on facebook? ive not seen????
off to airport to fetch mum and dad

back soon

Through PM's mate:)

[NOVA-KID-93]

cheers bud, ive promised to take him for a spin when its done

i think he loves benns and Nick J's morelol

:D I love them all equally lol, yours, nick j and benn's are deffo my faves!!! They all appeal to me in different ways :)

[Joe Richardson]

:D I love them all equally lol, yours, nick j and benn's are deffo my faves!!! They all appeal to me in different ways :)

yep all 3 are stunning cars mate:thumb:

[sparkie1401]

My god it sounds like your going to be the next Alton Towers lol get them charged by the quarter mile lol

any price suggestions bos????lol £3 a run?

[Southie]

any price suggestions bos????lol £3 a run?
Bargin. Book me in lol oap discounts?

[sparkie1401]

Bargin. Book me in lol oap discounts?

no charge for you bud, mates rates FREE GRATISlol

penguin says Hi

di you get the 350 Z picys???????????

[sparkie1401]

No piccys today as i spent most of the day washin, polishin and waxing the Evo

however i did buy some goodies

today i bought a GSi servo from NickJ
some blue performance HT leads

and i bought lots at the Modified national show at the weekend

blue silicone vacuum hose
various Richbrook interior trims
manifold heat wrap
silver tec indicators
various cleaning goodies from Autoglym and Maguires

Priced up some SPAX coilovers as im told my car needs to be much much LOWER (KRobinson)


Tommorow im sparying the carpet Black and a few other fiddly jobs

pics tommorrow, i promise

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/032-2.jpg
got some of these from RST chris but still not 100% sure, if i use they'll be satin black not 2tone

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/044.jpg
Mr Stag the electrical legend in action
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/061.jpgimperfections hilighted
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/063.jpgdoor handle swage line was not correct
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/070.jpghttp://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/073.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/074.jpg

N/S door recieving som love

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/062.jpg
Bonnet painted in Issolater ready for the next stage

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/071.jpg
Sexy blue vacuum hose and started to replace my windscren washer pipes with the same stuff

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/072.jpg
Replaced the spark plug, NGK of course!

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/065.jpg

Dummy fitted this richbrook item and removed the original plastic item!

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/064.jpg
simple yet my favourite from todays jobs done! changed my yucky mucky original white bonnet release handle for this black one with instructional picture on it! me likes alot

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/075.jpg

I finally fitted the accelarator properly!just need to change one bolt as the one i had was not long enough!

Also did thishttp://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/066.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/067.jpg

Getting another coat tommorrow morning

[NOVA-KID-93]

some good work mate :thumb: really liking all the little trick bits you have fitted :)

[sparkie1401]

Carpet now looks like this and will recieve, one more coat, happy with the result but still may dye it in a kiddies paddling pool so its perfect

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/069.jpg

[sparkie1401]

some good work mate :thumb: really liking all the little trick bits you have fitted :)

Why thank you, i do my best Luke!

[Spudly]

Carpet now looks like this and will recieve, one more coat, happy with the result but still may dye it in a kiddies paddling pool so its perfect




I would go down the dye route as the only downside with spray paint is its only a "quick fix" and will wear off fairly quickly, this is why its perfect for a valeters trick as the customer will be miles away once they have noticed their carpet has been painted LOL lol

[NOVA-KID-93]

I would go down the dye route as the only downside with spray paint is its only a "quick fix" and will wear off fairly quickly, this is why its perfect for a valeters trick as the customer will be miles away once they have noticed their carpet has been painted LOL lol


haha, yea dye would be better i also use the paint trick when valeting and as spud say's it wears off pretty easily!!!


Why thank you, i do my best Luke!

sure do :) the interior will look sweet when all put together!!

[Southie]

So are you happy with the finish so far on the prep work?

As for the dye situation a mate of mine has just done his and it looks awesome. Any just for men kicking around lol

[sparkie1401]

Also ordered some 2004 Combo DTi 280mm discs and with get some spare hubs and get them of to an engineers to get some brackets to mate these babies to

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/DSC00757.jpg

[sparkie1401]

I would go down the dye route as the only downside with spray paint is its only a "quick fix" and will wear off fairly quickly, this is why its perfect for a valeters trick as the customer will be miles away once they have noticed their carpet has been painted LOL lol

agreed, but ive used the autoglym black dye unless its normal paint in a tin, but i got it all over my fingers and its diff to paint, soaked throough well to

[sparkie1401]

So are you happy with the finish so far on the prep work?

As for the dye situation a mate of mine has just done his and it looks awesome. Any just for men kicking around lol

no just 4 men as i still have beautiful hair,yes very happy with the prep work:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

Tony is fookin great at his work, really cares for his work and is so thorough

[Jay]

Looking good mate, nice brakes :)

[Southie]

Well it looks like Tony is doing a sterling job :D loving the calipers what size discs are you running?

[Jay]

Well it looks like Tony is doing a sterling job :D loving the calipers what size discs are you running?

280mm

[sparkie1401]

Also took some more stuff to Raj for flocking at the weekend and bought the polished rear strut brace from JaymeXE

[Southie]

280mm
I is a :tard: noticed after I posted.

[sparkie1401]

no currently fitted is Vectra V6 5 stud 288mm jobbies

but im gonna change to 280 mm 4 stud Combo/meriva discs for ease and safety and that little bit of extra clearence for the callipers as i have NO idea if they will fit under my 16's

the Brembos are originally from a 2003 Honda Integra DC5 import which ran 300mm discs but these are the same width(25mm) as the 280mm vauxhall discs so should be ideal

also i bought the Brembos in 2004 so have done very little mileage, i originally bought them to upgrade my Civic Type R but it wasn't that simple! so i kept em safe which will hopefully work out tops for my XE

[Benn]

Edit.

[sparkie1401]

Edit.
?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?:confused:

[sparkie1401]

Penguin showing off my new shiny rear strut brace

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

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/102.jpg?t=1243376458 http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/aero1.jpg

got a fancy new style wiper blade for my nova and one for the Rear on my Evo VI

[sparkie1401]

Our lass did some free hand piccys of my nova, not quite right but not bad, she's going to do them properly by drawing it whilst actually looking at it!
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/101.jpg

[sparkie1401]

Been talking with the auto-electrician(john) tonight

he is wiring into my loom the following

1)cruise control which ive already sourced from a Vectra CDX
(Free Gratis:thumb: lol )

2)front fogs which will use the factory switch found in Cavs/Calibras corsa "B" etc

3)wiring for Astra GSi headlamp washer

[sparkie1401]

had an email tonight aboyt my Carbon bits

this is how they are looking, going to be painted by the end of the week then shipped over to my home address! YAY

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/carbon20parts20mark2.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/carbon20parts20mark20282291.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/carbon20parts20mark20283291.jpg

[sparkie1401]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/sparkie1401/TigraBET4165j172054517setof4is550in.jpg

seriously thinking of getting some of these

6.5J x 17
factory fitted with 205/45/17 so 205/40's will be ok
ET41 is my only slight concern

[jayme taylor]

[quote=sparkie1401]Penguin showing off my new shiny rear strut brace

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

loving the pic pal !:thumb:

[sparkie1401]

cheers Jayme, hope your ok

Guin loves it cos its shiny, changed the bolts in it today for fancy stainless allen key jobbies with domed nuts

[sparkie1401]

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

Guin and his brother Guin want to say hi to everyone

"Hi"