Rally Nova's

[Nova VXR190]

I found this site only a couple of months ago, and find it very usefull.
Some really nice motors out there, especially as these cars are getting older and older each year!

Does anyone else have any RALLY novas out there? It would be good to see them on here? Just a thought.

I want to upload a pic of mine, but unsure how to do that. Can anyone help?

[novalicous]

try www.photobucket.com for uploading pics :thumb:

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

They're are several track Nova going about, not many rally Novas that I know of.

Here's a link on how to upload pics:

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showpost.php?p=459009

[xxspudxx]

I've pretty much finished building mine, just need to give it a "light" test.

And by the user name i would hazard a guess that you would be the nutter who goes by the name of Julian? lol, Any pics of the motor? Nice win at Wyedean btw!

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Nova VXR190 - Julian.

:confused:

[xxspudxx]

Julian Wilkes, 1400 putting out just under 190 bhp if im not mistaken

[Nova VXR190]

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss108/Nova-VXR190/DSC00265.jpg

Think I have now learnt (hopefully!) to post a pic??? Is this too big?

Cheers guys

Anyone else got one?

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

That looks the business, pic size is ok for my screen size, but I tend to upload them to photobucket as 640x480.

[Pistol Pete]

Car looks good. Anymore pics?

[Nova VXR190]

A couple more, slightly smaller

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss108/Nova-VXR190/DSC00186.jpg
http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss108/Nova-VXR190/DSC00182.jpg

[Matt]

That's looks very smart. I imagine it's good fun too!

[napalm_27]

do i spy a rwd corsa in the background?

[Nova VXR190]

do i spy a rwd corsa in the background?

Correct! This will be out on the Bovington Stages on the 15th March.

[Nova VXR190]

A pic of the engine bay, soon after it came back from JRE's.
It just needed the strut brace fitted, and the oil recirculation tank etc.
http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss108/Nova-VXR190/DSC00168.jpg

[Southie]

Now this is very nice mate :thumb:
Put up some spec on how your running things. I would be interested to see whats involved to getting to such high bhp in a 1.4 16v :)

Here is a link to my mates 16xe rally build, as you were asking about build on here. CLICKY RALLY (http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114005)

Oh and welcome to PNG :D

[napalm_27]

kl mate nice motors i need to get on and do my (more) track (than) road car lol

[Nova VXR190]

Now this is very nice mate :thumb:
Put up some spec on how your running things. I would be interested to see whats involved to getting to such high bhp in a 1.4 16v :)

Here is a link to my mates 16xe rally build, as you were asking about build on here. CLICKY RALLY (http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114005)

Oh and welcome to PNG :D

Just seen it, really good built that is.

I should have our website up and running this week, I will add it to the bottom of my profile when done, you can take a look at the spec there.

Its taken a long time to get it to where it is now mind, awesome fun competing in it.
Cheers for the comments

[16xe_chris]

Now thats a shiny engine bay, just watch your water bottle doesn't jump off as mine did, thats why its now in the boot ha ha

[Nova VXR190]

Now thats a shiny engine bay, just watch your water bottle doesn't jump off as mine did, thats why its now in the boot ha ha

Good spot that my man!!
We have since the photo, wrapped a cable tie all the way around it to hold it against the shell bracket.

[Olly755]

I found this site only a couple of months ago, and find it very usefull.
Some really nice motors out there, especially as these cars are getting older and older each year!

Does anyone else have any RALLY novas out there? It would be good to see them on here? Just a thought.



Very, very, very nice.

Seen you go on YouTube: car is obviously extremely well sorted, and you drive it very well too bud :thumb:

Got two rally Nova's: I cut my teeth on the BTRDA in a Group N GSI in 1994/95. Cracking series. This is Quinton '95 I think

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/Ollly/scan0002.jpg

Still got the car :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/Ollly/NewCamera022.jpg

And just bought a period "old skool" 1300 Group A Sport, for tucking away in the garage. Will get up some pics.

Still get the hankering for getting back into the woods with you lot. Been looking longingly at this one, but I'm older, fatter and blinder these days...
http://www.eurorallye.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1304&osCsid=28fc2be739999b09d1e0465ba8a5dd12

What are your plans for this year?

[Nova VXR190]

Ah, the good old days, that Nova looks well sorted, nice to see a more original 1.6 gte competing, you don't see too many about nowadays.
Nice one.

Get yourself back out there!! Its such a good craic still, very very friendly bunch. The 1400's are still quite popoular due to running at the front of the field on BTRDA rallies, if your in your 1600, you would be near the back and you end up beating hell out of the cars.

[Jonezy]

My fave Nova rally car is your mate! Credit to you :thumb:

Heres mine, I've still yet to be out in it as i havnt passed my driving test yet :tard:.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee122/Jonezy_114/Nova2-2.jpg

[turbojolt]

the blue car looks a beast what spec is the engine


also were do you learn how to rally drive as it looks really appealing to me

[16xe_chris]

the blue car looks a beast what spec is the engine


also were do you learn how to rally drive as it looks really appealing to me

There will be a rally school somewhere near you, then you have to ring the msa up and apply for a license, you have to sit a bit of a exam for this and also have a driving test iirc:thumb:

[dj_wudgey]

nice motor like very nice!!

[craig green]

Loving the vents in the lower part of the GSi bumper on page 1.

Engine bay is too clean for a rally car aswell. Welcome!

[Nova VXR190]

Loving the vents in the lower part of the GSi bumper on page 1.

Engine bay is too clean for a rally car aswell. Welcome!

I'll make sure I take a pic before its cleaned, after a rally next time!;)

Some more actions pics to come.

[turbojolt]

There will be a rally school somewhere near you, then you have to ring the msa up and apply for a license, you have to sit a bit of a exam for this and also have a driving test iirc:thumb:


cheers gezzar plus rep

[fearless]

Oooooooh - a nova legend on board - Welcome

Nice to see you using the forum - be good to get some technical feedback on what works on rally nova's and what doesn't

Seen plenty of your video's on youtube - keep them coming

Keep up the good work



Dave

[Nova VXR190]

cheers gezzar plus rep
As Chris, said really, Join your nearest motor club and they will assist. Go to a rallyschool to make sure you like it and if you catch the bug..... you will!!!
Then apply to the msa for a licence, you will need to sit whats called a BARS test through a rally school, a bit of practical stuff and theory test, behind the msa blue book regulations etc. Nothing too technical to worry about.
It wouldn't harm you at all to do a few 12 cars through your motor club to see if you like navigation or driving.

Any other help, let me know.

[Dar]

Very nice Rally car :thumb: Welcome to the club.

[Jay]

Have you found a bumper yet?

[16xe_chris]

As Chris, said really, Join your nearest motor club and they will assist. Go to a rallyschool to make sure you like it and if you catch the bug..... you will!!!
Then apply to the msa for a licence, you will need to sit whats called a BARS test through a rally school, a bit of practical stuff and theory test, behind the msa blue book regulations etc. Nothing too technical to worry about.
It wouldn't harm you at all to do a few 12 cars through your motor club to see if you like navigation or driving.

Any other help, let me know.

I've been meaning to ask this for a long time now, what does a 12car consist of? apart from 12 cars lol

Can you use a rally car or does it have to be a road car like a scatter rally??

[dhdev (Oli)]

Nova looks fantastic!

Is the RWD corsa XE powered and would it be the same one that I've seen at Abingdon a few times :wtf:

[Nova VXR190]

I've been meaning to ask this for a long time now, what does a 12car consist of? apart from 12 cars lol

Can you use a rally car or does it have to be a road car like a scatter rally??

Yes road cars can be used, or road rally style cars also.
Like a scatter but if the organisers find some v. rural twisty roads then averaging 30mph is pretty tough, especially when you have to note code boards/signs etc. Damn good fun, last one cost us a fiver plus fuel, oh and I drove in my works Zafira!!!

As to the Corsa RWD, yes its a 2.0 JRE (250bhp) the one used at Abingdon, driven by my Father, and sometimes crashed by me!!!:eek: :roll:

[scott.parker]

Amazing looking car, I'm very very impressed by that!

One thing i want to ask, whats the idea with the side skirts?

Scott

[Nova VXR190]

No Scott, purely to help save the car from gravel rash!!!

The sides get trashed by the gravel, even with mudflaps fitted. They were kevlar jobs, but only lasted about 3 gravel events, so we lned them with ali to make them last a little bit longer - at £170+vat for a pair. ouch!

[scott.parker]

:roll: How stupid do i look now..

Makes perfect sense now!
good idea, as you say without them the car would get stone blasted to hell.

Cheers for the quick reply.

Scott

[CP]

As others have a said -welcome. Well done with your very creditable recent result in the Wyedean. A few of us off here try to get to see it most years and we are always rooting for the novas. I didn't get to go this year but who would have thought 2 snow events in 3 years? So much for global warming!

Great car and great driving - keep on posting up those pics:thumb:

[Jim]

Yes road cars can be used, or road rally style cars also.
Like a scatter but if the organisers find some v. rural twisty roads then averaging 30mph is pretty tough, especially when you have to note code boards/signs etc. Damn good fun, last one cost us a fiver plus fuel, oh and I drove in my works Zafira!!!
I participated in one of these a couple of years ago. Great fun. We finished 2nd from last, but it was both our first time. Definitely recommend it and will do it again at some point.

Welcome to the site Nova VXR190.

[Nova VXR190]

Some actual action shots
Wyedean this year!

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss108/Nova-VXR190/2009_0207wyedeanrally2009l0001.jpg

Corsa RWD Action!

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss108/Nova-VXR190/WilkesCorsaLongcross.jpg

The Nov a couple of years ago in its previous colour, on the Somerset stages 2007

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss108/Nova-VXR190/1.jpg

[nova2.0widearch]

Hi, the attension to detail on your car is amazing. Ive seen you can competing on single venue specail stage rallies over the last few years and could not belived the raw speed of you and the car.
I have a 1300 Nova rally car and was competing on the Bovington stages at the weekend, one of the three Novas completing the event! My car was number 73. I would upload some pictures, but I must post 15 posts before i can upload photos!?!

[Cle]

Hi, the attension to detail on your car is amazing. Ive seen you can competing on single venue specail stage rallies over the last few years and could not belived the raw speed of you and the car.
I have a 1300 Nova rally car and was competing on the Bovington stages at the weekend, one of the three Novas completing the event! My car was number 73. I would upload some pictures, but I must post 15 posts before i can upload photos!?!
Yep need 15 posts, if you want them up PM me and ill post them if you wish :thumb:

Cant believe i missed this thread i'll add some of the rally nova's my dad had once i find the pics :D

in the mean time some from snowman rally in feburary
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2523.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2518.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2519.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2514.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2529.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2526.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2530.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/IMG_2533.jpg

[Cle]

This one was rolled then scrapped iirc
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/B618SYGwreck3.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/B618SYGwreck4.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/B618SYGwreck5.jpg

Before roll
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/img003.jpg

Another one
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/img002.jpg

And another
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/img001.jpg

[dj_wudgey]

some class pics there dude!!

[matt_vaughan]

That cutaway in the rear bumper appeals sooooo much, looks the bollocks.

[Cle]

That cutaway in the rear bumper appeals sooooo much, looks the bollocks.

I was thinking of doing that to my road car but, would this suit a road car ?? lol

[matt_vaughan]

Cant see why not......would look cool to tuck the exhaust up into it too

Gotta have mine off soon to spray black, will be cutting it away.

Julian Wilkes isnt it? Seen sooooo many of your videos, quite a few times over :D

How about a spec list?

[scott.parker]

I was thinking of doing that to my road car but, would this suit a road car ?? lol

not too sure it would, but he's only done that as the rear bumpers act like an air dam, thats why some other members have drilled them with hole saw's, or made rear splitters.

Scott

[Nova VXR190]

I love those Nova Mk1 pics, so sad that one was scrapped!!

Those Snowman rally ones are really good, love the GTE orange one. Whats the spec of the white one, looks gd.

As to the rear bumper, I cut it out due to the stones and gravel just destroyed the inside causing cracks in the paint on the outside. as well as it being a air dam as already said.
It would look loads better if I didn't have the wheel well, but wanted to keep that as with the spare wheel in it it keeps the centre of gravity low and makes the rear end a bit more rigid.

Car 73 at bovington, I think I saw you, although we were quite busy helping the old chap on his Corsa. Were you the red one - being pushed into service??? hope it wasn't too serious?

cheers, Julian.
Spec of mine can be found on our new website - wilkes-motorsport.com
Keep the pics coming?

[novaboyopr]

nova porn! love to see them in this state, look right at home.

[nova2.0widearch]

Hi, no mine was the other nova with the Mk 1 front. The other car was 84, he blew the engine up, oil and water mixing. The cars are almost idenital from the outside.
I really enjoyed the day, it was my first rally in 18 months. In the end i finished third in class, took me afew stages to match the time of the Ka that finished second.

Its nothing like the spec of yours, its got a Peter Maider 1300 8 valve engine running 130 Bhp on the dyno, with an F10 Sccr quaife box.

Ile post some pictures once my posts are over 15!

[numptysport1]

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww80/numptysport/garysrallycar004.jpg

[numptysport1]

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww80/numptysport/DSC_1165.jpg

[numptysport1]

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww80/numptysport/YL3M0505.jpg

[numptysport1]

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww80/numptysport/_X0D0308.jpg

[bowman]

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww80/numptysport/DSC_1165.jpg

I love thislol

[MK999]

^ seconded, if you're gonna do it, do it properly lol

[Slippy]

Here's mine

http://www.smogsport.com/ (http://www.smogsport.com/) it has pics of all previous cars we've had and some video's/pictures of us on events

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o60/captainfunbags/NOVA/13092009003.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o60/captainfunbags/NOVA/P6140007.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o60/captainfunbags/NOVA/Nova.jpg

[djshaggeh]

Numptysport can you upload that pic in a larger resoultion and pm me a link I want that as my wallpaper! Epic pics. Keep them coming!

[burgo]

ooooo the old repsol colours. i likey

[Slippy]

Boing

Anymore for anymore ???

[greg1.4]

here is mine..

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii398/Vauxuki/PC280109.jpg
http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii398/Vauxuki/PB300021.jpg
http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii398/Vauxuki/PB300022.jpg
http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii398/Vauxuki/PC280110.jpg
http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii398/Vauxuki/PC280112.jpg
http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii398/Vauxuki/PB300024.jpg

it is running a 1300 16v suzuki swift engine, quaife sccr brakes, 4 pot brakes, proflex suspension..bla bla. fair machine to be honest.

[greg1.4]

some more pics..

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii398/Vauxuki/P6120060-1.jpg
http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii398/Vauxuki/P6120061-1.jpg
http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii398/Vauxuki/rallycar017.jpg
http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii398/Vauxuki/rallycar014.jpg
http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii398/Vauxuki/P6140078.jpg

[Slippy]

Recognise from the North West when we did it the Clio

[Curtoise]

man i love it when little gems like this come out of the woodwork!! very very very nice looking car man, look after it!

[DAFTJOHN]

So many nice Novas in there - really put me in the mood for the Mull rally:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Anybody going to the Colin McRae Stages Rally this weekend ? :)

[Cle]

Nop working :( my dads doing it again

[Mike]

Anybody going to the Colin McRae Stages Rally this weekend ? :)

Friend of mines competiting AFAIK, i wont be there in service this year tho.

[Mike]

Anybody going to the Colin McRae Stages Rally this weekend ? :)

Friend of mines competing AFAIK, i wont be there in service this year tho.

[novaload1992]

greg1.4 i love your nova there :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Ahh right...

Hopefully be good - Supposedly Jimmy will be out in Colin's old Sierra :thumb:

[DAFTJOHN]

Where is the rally based from?

[grooge]

perth racecourse i think, check out coltness car clubs website.
I'm missing it this year due to forgetting to book time off work but I'm going to watch the scottish round of the IRC in november.

[vaughanmc]

Aye it's round about Perth/Aberfeldy John :)

[Slippy]

I'm going to watch the scottish round of the IRC in november.

Ditto can fooking wait :thumb:

[Olly755]

Some latest pics of the 1300, haven't done much to it really, been busy.

Will be going for a paint job soon, then it's a stripdown and re-prep and should be out doing an event or two next year.

On the lookout for some Pilbeam fabricted front suspension, maybe a Quaife gear linkage and lever and some more Group A 5.5x13 RFX's if anyone has any?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/Ollly/P1000865.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/Ollly/P1000866.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/Ollly/P1000867.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/Ollly/P1000869.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/Ollly/P1000871.jpg

[Rysee]

In love with these little rally slags

[boyle_46]

heres a few from Moneyglass few months ago couple of mates where competeing

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/boyle_46/readysteadygo.jpg



http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/boyle_46/faker2.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/boyle_46/faker3.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/boyle_46/fakersnova.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/boyle_46/immaculatemk1.jpg

[liam944nova]

nice to see there is still loads of novas out on stages

[craig green]

Quality thread. Pictastic!

[vaughanmc]

Is that a proper Sport Nathan ? :)

[boyle_46]

not too sure vaughan , afaik the yellow one is a sport , white one maybe just a replica mate

[Rysee]

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww80/numptysport/DSC_1165.jpg
you sir are my hero

[novalicous]

i want a rally nova :(:(

[Richie_B]

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss108/Nova-VXR190/DSC00182.jpg
You got anymore of the Corsa in the background too?

Good thread


EDIT: Just realised I missed another picture of the Corsa earlier on

[Cle]

I have a folder of old nova rally pics some going back to 1998 :thumb:

[boyle_46]

get them up cle .

[Cle]

photobucket might take a while but ill start now lol

43 pics so you should all be happy lol

[Cle]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/slide99.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/slide9.jpg
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dont reply more to come

[Cle]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/slide2.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/slide168.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/slide16.jpg
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http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/_cfimg8700603944226890657.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/_cfimg8600430550291064193.jpg

dont reply more to come

[Cle]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/_cfimg7119081611186956534.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/_cfimg6103479967333324773.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/_cfimg5755769759420467942.jpg
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http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/_cfimg-3815064186105434167.jpg
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http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/_cfimg-2272762243512218243.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/3977583042_e7a0ce85d5.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/3977582122_bcd16abd5c.jpg

That'll do for the time being :d:thumb:

[stroutsy]

that is sick .. looks like a monster

[vaughanmc]

Good pics Cle, I wonder how many of the B/C reg ones are Sport's lol

You need to find out! :)

[numptysport1]

Some great shots ,have you any more of E69 DBH

[numptysport1]

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww80/numptysport/DSC_1166.jpg

[kent14sr]

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg240/cdburley/malton_forest_rally_2005_1323.jpg

At Malton Forest Rally 2005

[rallycraig]

http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp58/rallycraig/premier_rally08_0029.jpg

http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp58/rallycraig/079_1.jpg

Me & the Mrs on the premier rally '08

[rallycraig]

http://s397.photobucket.com/albums/pp58/rallycraig/?action=view&current=Sportcurb.flv

Our first nova rally car at curborough on a total vauxhall day, beautiful piece of left foot braking at 23 seconds!!

We thought we had sheared another driveshaft when it rattled to a stop, on further investigation it had actually fired the input shaft out through the side of the gearbox!!

[Zeus]

Proper ones:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/GroupB/Vauxhall/1990ScottishRallyDaveMetcalfe.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/GroupB/Vauxhall/103255.jpg

[rallycraig]

The late great dave metcalfe........legend

[belly257]

some awsome pictures there:thumb:

[gunny]

Very nice car mate ive seen a few vids and it looks emense!

I really want to get in to rallying and my dad keeps talking me into it, i dont know where to start though, getting into it - car wise (regulations etc)

Is there anybody local to me on here rallying?

Some awesome cars through this thread!

[Slippy]

Mate I have asked every dumb question in the book and a few more lol

If you want you can ring me and I'll tell you exactly what you need to do to start

Mike 079200 28206 :thumb:

[steg1970]

Had this car for 9 years, did a couple of seasons of hillclimb and sprints before coverting to rally car. I've steadily improved it when funds have allowed.

1400 8V 115 rampant horses. Not the quickest but its reliable. (Crap!-Touch wood)

Currently leading class in North of England Tarmac Rally Championship and 9th OA. Last round 25th Oct at Cheviot Stages, Otterburn.

First pic: Howford Hydraulic Stages, Ingliston, Edinburgh - won class
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c319/stevo1970/photo_39.jpg
Second pic: North West Stages, Blackpool - won the class.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c319/stevo1970/car81-4.jpg

[michael squeak]

some really :cool: novas in here..

[stevei]

steg1970, nice car there mate. i saw you at the blackpool stages. well done for your win. where abouts do you live?

ste

[steg1970]

I live in Whitehaven, Cumbria.

It unfortunatly doesn't look so good at the moment, managed to have two 'offs' on the Pendragon. Getting two wings, front panel and OS rear quarter panel. Gonna have to get my finger out, doing Cheviot in a fortnight !!

[numptysport1]

stick a mk1 bumber on her , it's hard to beat .

[cormac81]

I must try and find a few pictures of a neighbours GSi, they came 7th in the circuit of ireland in the early 90s.

[SR-Rally]

heres mine
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss177/sr-rally/nova2.jpg
last outing 3/10/09
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss177/sr-rally/breiddeno9.jpg

its logbooked ready for stage rallys but sticking to road rallys till i can afford stage.

[Slippy]

Nice

I have the original works build manal if anybody would like it on PDF ?

[SR-Rally]

i wouldn't mind a copy :P justeben@hotmail.com thanks

[gh227]

The late great Colin Mcrae's Nova Sport on the 1987 Manx Rally

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/gh227/Colin20McRae.jpg

[Southie]

Is that a picture you took? Anymore Graham???

[16xe_chris]

just a couple of mine when it first got built a few years back!!!!

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/5959/mycarpicstv007.jpg (http://img224.imageshack.us/i/mycarpicstv007.jpg/)
http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/5232/mycarpicstv009r.jpg (http://img122.imageshack.us/i/mycarpicstv009r.jpg/)

[vaughanmc]

Cracking picture of Colin's Nova :)

[liam944nova]

Cracking picture of Colin's Nova :)

agreed not many pics of it about :thumb:

[gh227]

Sure I must have some more tucked away, will try find them.

[gunny]

Nice

I have the original works build manal if anybody would like it on PDF ?

Yes please, daynegunn@hotmail.com

[grooge]

one for me too please grooge89@hotmail.com cheers

[numptysport1]

I have a new build manual signed by andrew himself.

[vaughanmc]

http://s397.photobucket.com/albums/pp58/rallycraig/?action=view&current=Sportcurb.flv

Our first nova rally car at curborough on a total vauxhall day, beautiful piece of left foot braking at 23 seconds!!

We thought we had sheared another driveshaft when it rattled to a stop, on further investigation it had actually fired the input shaft out through the side of the gearbox!!

Nice bit of driving there lol Sounds good as well

Was that a genuine Sport ? Or just a Nova with 40's ?

[Tidy Max]

i have a copy of the build manual i think stuart has a link in his sig does he not??

how hard is it to follow though, ive not had much time to look at it, there just seemed to be a hell of a lot of item numbers lol

really nice cars in this thread, it makes me want to rally, come on numptysport show us the aftermath of that 2 wheel corner!

[rwaggers]

i dont do rally . but i do autocross. i cant do rally yet because im only 15lol
but here is my nova in newcastle . ive got a 1300 sr engine in there with 2 thow off the head and a gsi cam . pushing out 80bhp.

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww46/rwaggers/newcastle048.jpg

[numptysport1]

really nice cars in this thread, it makes me want to rally, come on numptysport show us the aftermath of that 2 wheel corner!

Here is a link to a video of wot your after.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk8dGXC5fhU

[stevei]

gutted:(

[Slippy]

Manual sent gents if it doesn't land in your inbox it's because it's a 7 meg file :)

[Tidy Max]

unlucky mate! for a split second there (about a 45degree angle) it looks like you may be have it under control lol

[Zeus]

I have alot of Metcalfe ones borrowed from the net if anyone wants me to share the rest.

[Rysee]

unlucky mate! for a split second there (about a 45degree angle) it looks like you may be have it under control lol


I thought that too, had it was my background for a week my hero haha then the next pic i realised

[burgo]

awesome that someone caught it on vid

[Rysee]

i didn't like that the only non ford was a car that crashed

[craig green]

I have alot of Metcalfe ones borrowed from the net if anyone wants me to share the rest.

Yes please mate! :thumb:

[boffer8]

have had this favorited on youtube for ages, always gives me some inspiration for the nova project!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfOLyJsb0-Q

i know its not how you is meant to drive a nova but it sounds well enough!

[craig green]

i know its not how you is meant to drive a nova but it sounds well enough!

Disagree. He's proper giving it some.
Amusingly, if that was in a public carpark I would have a totally different attitude. lol

[boffer8]

yea fink a bit too much with way too much bar! lol

[rallycraig]

Nice bit of driving there lol Sounds good as well

Was that a genuine Sport ? Or just a Nova with 40's ?

I was built from a sport into a good shell, so carbs, brown dash/door cards/ inlet etc were used.

[stevei]

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/2083/160016v1.jpg
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4328/belg1.jpg
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/9497/belg2.jpg
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3936/belgnov1.jpg
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/6370/colin1.jpg
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3626/macrae1.jpg
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/1774/macrae2.jpg
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/1294/macrae3.jpg
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/655/macrae4.jpg
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/5387/macrae5.jpg

[stevei]

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/4458/emerson1.jpg
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/9638/greenall1.jpg
http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/7493/mdshell1.jpg
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/2857/mdshell2.jpg
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/6403/nova2wheels.jpg
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/2913/pearson1.jpg
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/7930/sporttrack.jpg
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/4907/maggit.jpg


enjoy

ste

[Plug]

that yellow one looks differant and good IMO

[stevei]

crazy german sprint car

[vaughanmc]

B301 SEC - I wonder if that's a Sport...?

[Rysee]

B301 SEC - I wonder if that's a Sport...?


I wondered how long it'd be before you posted asking it was a sport haha, you weren't as quick as i thought

Love it, i fancy the vinyls for my bonnet/wings

[rallycraig]

A464 LVS (white with blue bottom half) is sat on my mates drive, unused for past couple of years, had a very light roll on his first outing in it. could well be up for sale/hire soon.

[mills]

hey anybody i was just wondeing do any of use know where i would get bits for the left hand drive works nova as i am putting one together for a friend and need the lower universal joint on the power steering rack,

[stevei]

try ian at eurorallye mate

ste

[novalicous]

B301 SEC - I wonder if that's a Sport...?

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