My red 1.2i Sx 1992 (First car)

[nova1992]

How it stands (On the 09 April 2010)
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs496.snc3/27099_107849612583428_100000751691963_68310_576407 8_n.jpg


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Pictures above are just before i sent to paint shop. :)

[Nazza's Nova]

a machine polisher and g3 or some paint restorer from auto glym

[nova1992]

Thanks! Ill give g3 a go,

If that dont work ill get it machine polished.

[Nazza's Nova]

use the machine polisher with the g3 works a treat but keep the paint surface wet with water old spray bottle does the job once you been right round and got it shiney again, polish it with normal car polish i use auto glym super resin polish.

[7ova]

nice looking nova sx you have there mate
i had a black nova sx many years ago,
do you want to sell your headlamp covers?

[nova1992]

Its back from the paint shop!
They have done an amazing job on the offside door and applying trim!

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Offside rear wing completey rebuilt due to rust.
I must just say thank you very much to the guys at http://shockin-coachworks.com/ for helping me with this so far.

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Tailgate soon to be flush.
What is the best option? By a f/g panel?
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[Connor]

IMO i wouldn't go for the flush tailgate look
I did. I regret it. Now it ruins the look of my car
Unless you have a bumper with a proper recess in
it will look poo ass you have to re mount your numberplate light
etc etc. Not saying not to do it, as its your car.
But just think it through before you do!
Car is looking freshhh btw :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Looks nice mate, reminds me a bit of mine when I 1st got it

Keep it plain and simple if you can - Not too OTT

A smooth boot does work if you have the recess'd bumper otherwise, it's a waste of time

[nova1992]

Oh fair enough, i am haing second thought about flush boot anyway, I am buying a seprate flushed tailgate so i do not ruin my current 1,

I am not going to go over the top i want to stay simple but i want it to look fresh :)

[vaughanmc]

Heres my 1.2i K plate which has been restored/rebuilt/modifyed to a budget:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/Billing%202009/Billing09104.jpg
:thumb:
Hopefully give you some inspiration

[Balley]

looks nice mate I own a sx myself, mine being a Td though

I like the standard interior (even though I changed mine). I always wanted to get some astra/belmont 1.8 sxi seats as there the same style but have the gte/ sr style bolsters...
Seem to be like finding hens teeth though so I gave up lol :D

Any way keep up the good work!

[nova1992]

whoa. thats lovely mate. I am going to have to steal a few ideas ;)

What exhaust is it mate?

[Connor]

Hi mate if your going with a flush boot
the rear bumber needs a recess similar to this one (not my car btw)
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/syep2001/DSCN0964.jpg
But as you can see Vaughan's car looks fcuking ace with the standard boot and imo keeps the original look!

[nova1992]

yh im keeping orignal boot! cheers

[Connor]

good choice :thumb:
What are your plans with the car?

[SRimon]

Hi mate if your going with a flush boot
the rear bumber needs a recess similar to this one (not my car btw)
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/syep2001/DSCN0964.jpg
But as you can see Vaughan's car looks fcuking ace with the standard boot and imo keeps the original look!

Oo my old car...

Yeah, I had a proper recess built as I think the one that are merely cut in look a bit gash - I tried to make it look a "bit" OE. However smooth boots these days are gay - that was 2004...

[vaughanmc]

whoa. thats lovely mate. I am going to have to steal a few ideas ;)

What exhaust is it mate?

Magnex 3" S/S backbox from a 2.0 16v Nova :)

[nova1992]

good choice :thumb:
What are your plans with the car?

I am hoping to just make it look tidy and sorta fresh with a retro look.

When its had the engine all rebuilt i will start taking to show's hopfully.

[nova1992]

Magnex 3" S/S backbox from a 2.0 16v Nova :)

Would this work with a 1.2i?

I feel really stupid asking, but i am still learning about engines ect.

Cheers Mate.

[vaughanmc]

Aye it would fella, my Nova's only a 1.2i lol

[nova1992]

fair enough i've been struggling to find a decent exhaust,

wheres best place to buy?

[vaughanmc]

You'll pick them up here cheap/2nd hand (I did) or keep an eye out on eBay as well :thumb:

[nova1992]

oh ok cheers mate, ill post in the parts section.

[vaughanmc]

I have loads of Nova spares - Let me know what your after and I'll see if I have it :)

[nova1992]

Do you have a grey grab handle for inside the near side.

[vaughanmc]

On the head-lining ?

[nova1992]

yeah on the roof inside if that makes sense.

[vaughanmc]

Don't have any spare mate - My red K plate Nova didn't even come with them in the back - Base model FTW :thumb:

[nova1992]

oh ite mate, just my orignal one is snapped. i still have it in the car but i would love to get hold of a new one .

[vaughanmc]

You'll be able to get one at a scrappy surely - A front passenger one would do as well I think...

[nova1992]

i have been trying everywhere mate i have been through 3 doors now! lol

i bought one the bottom was made out of tape... (Cost me a £5) :D

The one i have now is slighty bent out but in good condition as far as im aware.

[nova1992]

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Planning on replacing airfilter soon, whats best?

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As you can see my drivers side door has a slight bend so it has a gap. i have tried to straighten and have straightened a slight bit whats the best method?

[nova1992]

Got my sideskirts today! :)

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[nova1992]

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http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/7314/dscf1798.th.jpg (http://img130.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf1798.jpg)
http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/5733/dscf1799.th.jpg (http://img697.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf1799.jpg)


Picked up bumper today! :)

[Connor]

Going for a gsi rep then ??

[nova1992]

i hope so :)

This is my first car so iwant it looking fresh.

[Rickyb]

itll look the nuts when done

[Connor]

my red gsi rep was my first car
hopefully will give you some inspiration
from just after first ownership(after wheels and painted the sides black)
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/connorlake_2008/DSC00071.jpg
to it painted gsi interior etc etc:
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs090.snc3/15769_199585674925_637964925_3226811_6430989_n.jpg
And i really didnt cost me alot to change it -600 including the paintjob

[nova1992]

wheels are so nice what are they??

And where did you get pain job done?

[Connor]

wheels are astra gsi ones (the same in both pics)
the paint and the wheels were sprayed for me by a friend
wheels MAY be for sale if your interested?
i will let you know

[nova1992]

I am VERY INTRESTED. :)

[Balley]

And I would love your steelies, they look clean :D

[nova1992]

:) They are, I think there is 1 or two small bubble patches. ill whack them up on the forum and let you know when i have swapped them.

[Connor]

nova1992 sorry i am keeping hold of
atm but if i decide to get rid i will let you know

[nova1992]

Ok thanks.

[nova1992]

Side skirt thins have just turn't up :)

[nova1992]

http://evolutioneffects.com/images/jizo8hblpr.jpg

Thinking about these...

I know they are completey unlike most nova wheels i just sort of like them.

[craig green]

If they fit. I'll eat an 8v rocker cover!

[nova1992]

oh i think they should they said they were 15"?

[vaughanmc]

Offset ? Width ?

[nova1992]

Model: Jizo
15"x6.5" racing wheels
Offset: 38mm
Bolt Pattern: 4x100 / 4x114.3
Finished: Black with Red Lip (http://evolutioneffects.com/images/jizo8hblpr.jpg)

[vaughanmc]

Might rub the arches with that offset...

Unless your folding them up, might still be close though

[nova1992]

I didn't know i've never changed my wheels, if i folded them would the wheels fit? and what if i got wider arches?

[vaughanmc]

Try folding your arches as flat as you can get them also the front wing lips might need folding - Depends how low your running it as well

[nova1992]

ok ill try maybe, and i want to get 60/40mm springs

[vaughanmc]

60 front 40 rear ?

[nova1992]

i think so yeah, or otherway around.

[vaughanmc]

Go for a -60mm drop all round - Looks the boy :thumb:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/PVS%2009/PVS091.jpg
Have some rep as well if I can :)

[nova1992]

Cheers and i did give rep i think :)

[connor c]

your nova will defintly different with them wheels lad should be nice.
vaughan is that nova yours she looks the nuts looks a bit like mine bar a few differences she a nice machine lad

[vaughanmc]

Aye mate, that's one of them :thumb:

[connor c]

you have more what age are you anyway your right young arent you what other novas do you have

[vaughanmc]

I'll PM you :)

[nova1992]

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/DSCF1836.jpg

New Rocker Cover Gasket and some Smoked indacator len's

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/DSCF1838-1.jpg

I have some new mud flaps off ebay about £10 for 2 :)

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/DSCF1840-1.jpg

New ripspeed head unit.

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/DSCF1842-1.jpg

The thins for my sideskirts finally arrived!

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/DSCF1844-1.jpg

Moss alarm system.

[Joe Richardson]

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/DSCF1836.jpg

New Rocker Cover Gasket and some Smoked indacator len's

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/DSCF1838-1.jpg

I have some new mud flaps off ebay about £10 for 2 :)

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/DSCF1840-1.jpg

New ripspeed head unit.

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/DSCF1842-1.jpg

The thins for my sideskirts finally arrived!

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/DSCF1844-1.jpg

Moss alarm system.

bloody hell i havent seen a moss alarm system for years lol

[nova1992]

Well i picked it up off the forum so i thought i'd give it a try.

I havn't fitted yet due to weather.

[vaughanmc]

Old Skool Moss alarm lol Remember and display your Moss stickers in the windows!

[nova1992]

I will do! :)
Old Skool :)

[vaughanmc]

Don't fit those nasty mudflaps though...

[nova1992]

:O
I actully thought they looked nice.

[vaughanmc]

Each to their own, IMO there cheap and nasty looking

[nova1992]

http://www.madmotors.co.uk/catalog/vauxhall-corsanova-with-9193-p-750.html

Would this fit without causing issues?

[vaughanmc]

Would need a Corsa SPI intake for it

[nova1992]

SPI? Sorry mate i dont know what that is.

[vaughanmc]

Single Point Injection ;)

[nova1992]

Where can i get one?

[vaughanmc]

Scrappy from a Corsa

[nova1992]

Ok, Thanks mate.

[vaughanmc]

No problem :)

[nova1992]

Fitting new gsi body kit this week, Have had front,back bumpers and side skirts sprayed gloss black. Looks nice. Will get pics up when they are on ;)

[scott.parker]

This looks a really nice clean car mate, very impressed with the work so far, i hope you stick to some Vaux wheels and dont go for them big 5 spokes, but it's your car at the end the day, do as you want dude!

Scott

[soopanova!!!]

Looking good pal!!!

[nova1992]

This looks a really nice clean car mate, very impressed with the work so far, i hope you stick to some Vaux wheels and dont go for them big 5 spokes, but it's your car at the end the day, do as you want dude!

Scott

Picking up set of 4 cassero alloys tomorrow. (Hopfully)

Will be referbing to gloss black.

[nova1992]

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010442.jpg
Bet She Was Freezing :(
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010443.jpg


---Front Panel Rust---

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010483.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010484.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010486.jpg

---Rear Panel Rust---

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010487.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010488.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010489.jpg

---Cleaned up rust spots ready for some repair---

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010498.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010499.jpg

Excuss the bird crap on the front panel... Dirty Gulls.

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010500.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010501.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010502.jpg


Whats the best way to fix a rust hole without welding? All holes are hidden behind bumpers

[vaughanmc]

lol I can't believe you asked that question

[nova1992]

well i have never worked with rust? My arches were done by a bodyshop. So everyone has to start some where right?

Would it be best just to use some filler? As people are telling me this. I need some PNG Advice! :)

[vaughanmc]

It WILL need cut out (as you have done) and plated or a new panel put on - Whatever you can afford or come by the easiest

Filler would be a bodge from hell lol

[nova1992]

Well i have purchased a new front panel, Just waiting for it to arrive. Only issue is there is no cross bar?

Front panel is bolted/welded? i was under the impression it was bolted now i belive it is both.

[Cle]

Well i have purchased a new front panel, Just waiting for it to arrive. Only issue is there is no cross bar?

Front panel is bolted/welded? i was under the impression it was bolted now i belive it is both.

Front panel is welded on mate

[nova1992]

Bugger. I either need to learn to weld or get a better job .

[Cle]

Bugger. I either need to learn to weld or get a better job .
Tbh you cars in good nick, go have a looky at my project thread for my old nova lol

[nova1992]

Everyone has said its in good nick :thumb:

I am happy with it picked her up for £495 ;)

[nova1992]

Bit of surgey to the front grill due to a small crack. :cool:

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010491.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010492.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010493.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010496.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010497.jpg

[scott.parker]

Hang on, didn't this get new panels and a respray? if so why the hell did they leave rot in it??

But if i were you i would replace with all new pales, as it's bound tome back if you dont etc.

Scott

[nova1992]

Had 1 new arch and 1 side had respray due to door colour, Full respray will be done as soon as all panels are sorted :)

I have orded new front panel, but am struggling to find rear panel.

[scott.parker]

For the wings i would replace, but not the rear panel, just get a grinder cut them out and treat the bare metal and then plate over mate, and then lots of stone gard etc, as it's not seen.

Scott

[nova1992]

Wings are fine mate :thumb:

Only issues i have are front and rear panels, Front as stated before i purchased a new panel.

Rear i will just patch up the holes after treating them,

If i just treat the bare metal and dont patch the holes up could this cause future problems?

[scott.parker]

Oh yeah just looked again, looks like most the rot is cleaned out/off so should be OK once treated etc.

[scott.parker]

Wings are fine mate :thumb:

Only issues i have are front and rear panels, Front as stated before i purchased a new panel.

Rear i will just patch up the holes after treating them,

If i just treat the bare metal and dont patch the holes up could this cause future problems?

If you dont cover them and add more treatment/Stone chip/paint etc they will just continue to rot more mate.

Have a look how my mk1 has been treated and restored etc.

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=127734
Scott

[nova1992]

Just had a little look through your project its top mate, I will deffo treat it all propley, hopfully it wont rust through.

[Derick-Sport]

lovely m8 plus rep you for the effort

[nova1992]

Thanks mate, :)

[nova1992]

Up nice and early to go pick some alloys up :thumb:

[connor c]

what sort you getting lad


connor

[nova1992]

4 cassero alloys one alloy has a slight bit of damage, but should be fixable :)

Thinking of getting them gloss black with a red pinstripe? or no pin stripe?


**Will make more sense with the black bumpers on :)

[connor c]

no pinstripe imo will make it look like a jap styled car


connor

[nova1992]

Fair does, I was debating wether to have or not, Will just stick with paint!! :)

Anyways ill catch ya later off to collect the wheels then popping down santa pop to watch my mate do a few runs on his bike :)

[nova1992]

Picked up the new wheels today! Thanks Again Danny.

Plans are to referb i will be taking to a specialist tho. Will hae them blasted/power coated then sprayed a nice glossy black! :)

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010512.jpg


http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010519.jpg

Amazing what a quick clean can do.

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010520.jpg

[vaughanmc]

All was reading well there until I seen your colour choice lol

[nova1992]

Whats wrong with that?

[vaughanmc]

Black looks s*it tbh

[nova1992]

Well i have black bumpers to fit, So i was trying to colour match the car :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Hmm it is your car and it's up to you - If it was mine (and my Mk2 Nova is similar) I'd have the bumpers grey and highly dressed or painted to a decent shine and some nice silver wheels :)

[nova1992]

Well i have two sets of bumpers now ;) I am "Hopfully" fitting bumpers tomorrow and i will see what it looks like.

I purchased GSI Bumpers and side skirts but there were issues with the brackets which attach the bumper to the car so i had to start looking around for some new brackets in the end i gave up and just swapped them over from the old bumper :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

GSi kit IMO should be colour coded to match the car but if your keeping standard bumpers I'd have them grey with a body-colour stripe :)

[Nova_Tek]

Cool project mate. Minor work but it's really making her look tidy. If you are going for black bumpers then black wheels will be fine. If your bumpers are gonna stay dark grey then an Anthracite on the wheels would look good.


At the end of the day it's your ride and your taste.

[nova1992]

Cool project mate. Minor work but it's really making her look tidy.

Thanks mate! Yeah well its my first car. I havn't really got the space/ money or knowlegde to start stripping the car and cutting roof's off and bits like that lol I just want to tidy her up keep the rust away and make it look "fresh" :thumb:

[connor c]

imo black is the only colour for cessaros,on a red car
will be looking forward to some more progress


connor

[nova1992]

Thanks connor :thumb:

I will be fitting wheels tomorrow making sure everything fits, Send them off for referb. Then whack the bumpers on :) I need to treat my rust holes first, Does anyone know the best items to use?

[connor c]

if there hidden and you dont have a welder id cut out the rot treat with some sort of anti rust stuff then fiber glass some aluminium behind the hole and to give it strength and skim filler on the other side,sand,prime,paint job done
simples


connor

[nova1992]

I will see what i can pick up tomorrow as soon as i've done some work on it ill post some piccies up mate.

[AlexW]

Where in herts are you?

[nova1992]

Watford area mate, you?

[AlexW]

Just over the border in essex, near stansted.

[nova1992]

Ohh nice, 2nd member i met today who lies in essex ;)

[Vauxhall-Scotland]

Hmm it is your car and it's up to you - If it was mine (and my Mk2 Nova is similar) I'd have the bumpers grey and highly dressed or painted to a decent shine and some nice silver wheels :)


Its not yours though its his :roll:



Car looks clean mate and your progess so far is good well done :thumb:

[nova1992]

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs485.ash1/26560_101384146563308_100000751691963_37993_736302 4_n.jpg


Colour of skirts and bumpers. :thumb:

[connor c]

ooft looks well,number plate lets it down though
a new smarter one me thinks

connor

[nova1992]

Yeah, Just put my old one on for now, I am thinking about getting some metal (Classic) Plates made up.

Anyone know the laws? As my car is not old enough would it be a fine?

[Nova_Tek]

Nice colour and bumper.

[nova1992]

Thanks :thumb:

Thinking about interior how hard is it find a complete set of either gsi or black dash? Like everything needed. I am going off grey. I want the whole car black on red. :cool:

[moffat]

usually interiors for sale all the time, i bought a full gsi interior inc dash for 200. astra gte digi dash is minted too :)

[nova1992]

usually interiors for sale all the time, i bought a full gsi interior inc dash for 200. astra gte digi dash is minted too :)

Cheers fella, will have a look around and put a post up :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Its not yours though its his :roll:

I know, that's what I said!!!

[nova1992]

Now now lads :)

Anyway not much of an update but hey ho, I have just applied first coat to try and sort out the minor rust issues :thumb:

[Vauxhall-Scotland]

I know, that's what I said!!!


Well do you really have to reply on everything the boy posts saying "if it were yours you would do it different" :roll: and spamming his thread with pics off your car :confused:

[vaughanmc]

I was only giving an opinion, I wasn't saying he was wrong or telling him what to do - So shut the f*ck up!

And he asked me for pictures of my car to see how it looked and to see the exhaust :)

[muzzy]

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/picture.php?pictureid=1239&albumid=819&dl=1254733022&thumb=1

[nova1992]

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/picture.php?pictureid=1239&albumid=819&dl=1254733022&thumb=1

:thumb:

But yeah c'mon guys. I appricate everyones feedback :cool:

[Vauxhall-Scotland]

I was only giving an opinion, I wasn't saying he was wrong or telling him what to do - So shut the f*ck up!

And he asked me for pictures of my car to see how it looked and to see the exhaust :)


No need to be a wee wideo :wtf: I never said you did say that but you dont have to keep replying after every mod he does saying if it were yours you would do it different,its all i ever seem to read on peoples threads is comments like that from you :roll: its his car so his choices :thumb:



And sprry for spamming your thread mate just had to be said lol

Keep up the good work :)

[vaughanmc]

I was only giving him some advice - Anyway, do you have a Nova ?

[nova1992]

And sprry for spamming your thread mate just had to be said lol

Keep up the good work :)


Its fine mate :thumb: I am keeping up the work i wouldn't say good tho. Ha.

[Vauxhall-Scotland]

Its fine mate :thumb: I am keeping up the work i wouldn't say good tho. Ha.


Your doing a good job so far :thumb: and making it how you want :cool:

[nova1992]

:thumb:

I am currently sorting out a corsa tophat for my cone air filter, and a Magnex back box hopfully the car will start to look and sound how i want it soon :)

[vaughanmc]

1.2i engines sound tidy with a cone filter mate (Watch your fuel gauge go down as you'll want to hear it all the time)

I find my Magnex exhaust quite quiet which isn't a bad thing :) Will look the part mate

[nova1992]

Im sure ill be quite happy with the cone filter, But i have another filter K&N Different shape which just bolts ontop i belive, so i will give both a shot and see what i prefer. As for the back box do i just unbolt current one and replace it? Or is there any modifactions i would hae to undertake to fit correctly.

[vaughanmc]

Make sure your K&N isn't for a carb mate, might not be a straight fit

Backbox - It will need some gentle persuasion to come away from the centre section and should just pop out of the rubber bush/hanger

My Magnex backbox needed some mods to get it to fit as the bore was slightly bigger than the 1.2i bore

[Curtoise]

nah with my magnex its just hammer the old one off, slot the new one in and clamp it down

[nova1992]

Well i have just arranged to pick up a few bits off a member at png :thumb:

Going to be getting bumpers on tomorrow. and then hopfully this week will take the nova for a drive on l plates lol Will be the first time i have driven a nova. Excitment much? :cool:

[vaughanmc]

lol You'll be in for a treat mate, there really good fun to drive and the looks you get are mega :)

[nova1992]

Im slightly worried tho, I dont want to hurt her :(.

+ I have to travel with my old man due to prov license.

[vaughanmc]

You don't want to hurt her ? How do you mean ?

[muzzy]

Kick it's head in lol

[nova1992]

Like i am worried due to driving experince i dont want any accidents, I have had plently of lessons and taking my test shortly. I am pretty confident driver.

[nova1992]

Kick it's head in lol

Is this when it breaks down on me? lol

[vaughanmc]

Just take your time mate and build your confidence with the car and you'll eventually up your pace and be able to handle the car :) Just drive it and drive it until your comfy with it

[muzzy]

I like how you say 'when' and not 'if', you must know Nova's well already lol

[nova1992]

Ha muzzy, Its bound to happen. Plus Vaughanmc cheers buddy i will let you know how i get on driving the nova for the first time, So far i've driven a mini cooper and a fiat 500. Shall be intresting, No power steering im sure breaks are ****.

[vaughanmc]

Brakes aren't as bad as folk make out - Aye the pedal isn't very responsive but they do their job! There great wee cars to drive, you'll love it

Very easy to drive as well

[muzzy]

If you aren't used to power steering and any luxuries at all then you won't have a problem driving a Nova. They are very easy cars to drive.

Since your's is an SX here is a picture of one i owned a few years ago.

http://i49.tinypic.com/e8opx4.jpg

[Cle]

I was only giving him some advice - Anyway, do you have a Nova ?

if its the person i think it is yes, and why would that change the matter anyway ?

Air filter is packaged mate just need to try get to the post office because its closed by the time i get home.

[nova1992]

Air filter is packaged mate just need to try get to the post office because its closed by the time i get home.

Thanks buddy

[nova1992]

If you aren't used to power steering and any luxuries at all then you won't have a problem driving a Nova. They are very easy cars to drive.

Since your's is an SX here is a picture of one i owned a few years ago.

http://i49.tinypic.com/e8opx4.jpg


Muzzy thats nice buddy what tint is the rear? light smoke?

[muzzy]

Was a lot darker than it looks in that picture, you could see through them but only just.

[nova1992]

Do you rember what the tint was?

[vaughanmc]

if its the person i think it is yes, and why would that change the matter anyway ?

Just thought it was another one of these folk who don't own a Nova but come on here dishing out the orders etc

[muzzy]

It wasn't me that did them, I don't know if this picture will help you any more, you can see how dark it is from this. I would say it would have been one of the darker tints available.

http://i47.tinypic.com/qzq105.jpg

[nova1992]

Looks like limo black but has a weird colour to it, I have to say that car is very tidy, :thumb:

[muzzy]

That picture makes it look like it has a bit of blue in it although i think that is more the reflection of the sky lol

[Curtoise]

:cool:muzzy that looks very smart:cool: is it just me or is there something weird on the rear bumper ?:confused:

[muzzy]

It is the extension part from a GTE rear bumper :)

[Curtoise]

i see any pics of the rear? interesting idea

[muzzy]

Here is the back, sorry Nova1992 for taking over a bit, thought I would share the SX love lol

http://i49.tinypic.com/2wn2v0k.jpg

[nova1992]

Here is the back, sorry Nova1992 for taking over a bit, thought I would share the SX love lol

http://i49.tinypic.com/2wn2v0k.jpg


Totally fine mate!

Car is amazing! Hopfully mine will be as nice as that 1 day :thumb:

[muzzy]

I'm sure it will mate, just keep it clean and simple and your onto a winner :thumb:

[Curtoise]

wow man that is a bloody good idea! lol never seen it before tbh, + rep for being original lol

[Curtoise]

you must spread some gay before giving it to muzzy again lol

[General Baxter]

yawn was done in the 90's lol

[muzzy]

The thought was nice but I cannot take credit for the idea as I bought the car as it is in those photos, I just kept it looking like that lol

[Curtoise]

meh, gay still a cool idea

[Curtoise]

yawn was done in the 90's lol

i was just born in the 90's lol, at the age of 5 i don't think i took note of nova bumper modifications lol

[nova1992]

i was just born in the 90's lol, at the age of 5 i don't think i took note of nova bumper modifications lol

Tut tut, Curt whats going on? As soon as you popped out should of had a haynes manual in your hands! Just kiddin lol

[Curtoise]

lol

[nova1992]

New front panel arrived today! Cheers novaboy8

[Curtoise]

niiiiice, you been for a drive yet?

[nova1992]

Not yet buddy will be soonish the old man tide up with some work :roll:

Ill be on msn in a minute anyway :thumb:

[nova1992]

New front and rear bumpers fitted :)

Made sure the new alloys fitted correctly off to be referbed now!


http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010528.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010525.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010530.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010533.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010534.jpg


Yes i can access png from my Car :thumb:

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/P1010535.jpg

[connor c]

tbh i like the steels better,shall wait and see the cessaros done
you going black then?


connor

[muzzy]

Looks really fresh that.

[nova1992]

tbh i like the steels better,shall wait and see the cessaros done
you going black then?



Yeah going for gloss black :thumb:

Going to keep hold of my steel's until i am happy that Cessaro's are the one :d

Hopfully will get side skirts on soon, I was trying to see if there is any fitting measurments i mean i can probley whack on without them, but i would prefer some.

Does anybody know how far from the bottom of the panel the clips have to be placed?

[vaughanmc]

Put the clips into the back of the sideskirts and put a strip of masking tape along the sill then put some paint on the clips and sit them against the car and the paint should go on the sill where the clips should be to give you a rough guide...

[nova1992]

Put the clips into the back of the sideskirts and put a strip of masking tape along the sill then put some paint on the clips and sit them against the car and the paint should go on the sill where the clips should be to give you a rough guide...

Cheers buddy! Never actully thought of doing that..(feels brain dead) :thumb:

Hopfully the skirts will finish the look a bit better. The amount of abuse the misses gave me today for working on the nova all day.. Her words were along the lines "Why dont you just buy a new car instead of that shi**er?" My reply " :mad::mad::mad: Its a work of art. " How can i convert a female into liking nova's? :wtf:

[vaughanmc]

You can't mate lol I wouldn't worry

[nova1992]

Thinking about replacing the gsi spoiler with an sr wrap around what do you think?

[Nova_Tek]

I'd keep it GSi mate ;)

[nova1992]

I tried getting it off, but i think its sealed on whats best way to get off?

[NOVA-KID-93]

I say steels with some decent slammage or cesaros if your goin for 60mm mate :) both look good though, so swap and change as you get bored lol

[nova1992]

I am going for 60mm drop all round. Waiting for my springs tho. xD

[dj_wudgey]

nice work mate looks tidy!!

[Curtoise]

that look pro! keep the gsi spoiler tho,

[Vauxhall-Scotland]

Cheers buddy! Never actully thought of doing that..(feels brain dead) :thumb:

Hopfully the skirts will finish the look a bit better. The amount of abuse the misses gave me today for working on the nova all day.. Her words were along the lines "Why dont you just buy a new car instead of that shi**er?" My reply " :mad::mad::mad: Its a work of art. " How can i convert a female into liking nova's? :wtf:


Show her some back seat action ;) that should shut her up lol

[nova1992]

Show her some back seat action ;) that should shut her up lol

lollollol I will give it a go buddy and post the results. :thumb:

[Vauxhall-Scotland]

lollollol I will give it a go buddy and post the results. :thumb:

Include some pics off the missus :thumb: :p

[Nova_Tek]

Women always say that. My wife thinks I'm crazy, she doesn't understand why the Nova interests me (and us) so much. When she saw PNG she thought that we were all fappin' mad. I kept telling her that I was rather sane in the mad world of PNG lol

Now that my car is in the motion of getting bodywork and a conversion done she's started to change her tune and I know for a fact that she'll end up wanting to drive the Nova more than her car when the LET goes in lol

[nova1992]

Will do, Currently trying to get her to do a nova-shoot ha. At the moment fat chance of that happening.

[Vauxhall-Scotland]

Will do, Currently trying to get her to do a nova-shoot ha. At the moment fat chance of that happening.

:thumb:

[nova1992]

Women always say that. My wife thinks I'm crazy, she doesn'T know how much enjoyment and interest the Nova gives me (and us). When she sw PNG she thought that we were all fappin' mad. I kept telling her that I was rather sane in the mad world of PNG lol

Now that my car is in the motion of getting bodywork and a conversion done she's started to change her story and I know for a fact that she'll end up wanna driving the Nova more than her car when the LET goes in lol
Pretty much same as the misses thinks here. "Well its just a car" i show her projects "Its got no door." I did try to show her some proper projects with nothing but a rusty shell. There is no understandment with her. :wtf:

[Nova_Tek]

^ She thought I was loony when I said that I wanted a 2litre turbo. She said 'if 1.2 isn't enough put a 1.4 or 1.6 in' :wtf:

Then I showed and explained to her what David is planning to do 3.2 V6 Turbo and she said 'ok put the 2 litre in but don't go any bigger' lol

[nova1992]

Small update.

New Airfilter Fitted.

New Magnex Backbox (Not yet fitted)

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs477.ash1/26120_101596109875445_100000751691963_44519_437477 0_n.jpg

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs477.ash1/26120_101596116542111_100000751691963_44521_187346 5_n.jpg

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs457.snc3/26120_101596236542099_100000751691963_44522_123307 _n.jpg


Whats the best way of fitting backbox? Just jack up on axle stands unbolt old one and bolt straight back on?

[vaughanmc]

You might need some reducer pipes or sleeves I think their called...My Magnex bore was slightly bigger than my standard exhaust bore so a wee sleeve was made up to reduce the Magnex bore to go into the standard bore...Like a cone shape if that makes sense...

Bigger at one end than it is at the other... lol

[muzzy]

Good choice of backbox, can't argue with a 3" tailpipe on a Nova.

[General Baxter]

WTF is that green pipe on the airfilter

[comptoncj]

WTF is that green pipe on the airfilter

Crank breather isnt it?

[nova1992]

WTF is that green pipe on the airfilter

Tempary i must pop down to the motors shop to pick up a decent set of pipe's all pipes are sealed so it isnt bodged :D

[nova1992]

Good choice of backbox, can't argue with a 3" tailpipe on a Nova.

Yeah I didn't want nothing to big and loud, just want something to perk it up a little. Plus its SHINEY! :cool:

[Connor]

Looking good son,
Bet you cant wait till your driving this on the road :)

[nova1992]

I have been out a few times, but with the old man, As soon as im on the road ill take her out for a decent drive down a nice road. Hopfully she wont die on me. :)

+ An update i forgot i got a new key barrel trim ha.

[vaughanmc]

It won't die as long as it's well looked after and well maintained :) Don't knock it's c*nt in either and it'll serve you well :thumb:

[nova1992]

Im not going to be a prat like a certain chav around my area, Has a baby blue nova. He has no front bumper. it did look quite nice but he has totally ruined it :(

[Curtoise]

lololol, niceeeee

[nova1992]

Oh Curt i give you +1 rep for the bits buddy

[Curtoise]

thankiees lol

[Connor]

Im not going to be a prat like a certain chav around my area, Has a baby blue nova. He has no front bumper. it did look quite nice but he has totally ruined it :(

Didnt know Jack lived near you lol lol lol
(sorry Jack)

[nova1992]

Ha, nah i know the fella. Its quite upsetting really. I don't people having a nova but if you have it on the road you must look after it am i correct?

[Connor]

yes, unless you want to end up scrapping it next time the MOT is due lol

[nova1992]

New Gear Gaitor Fitted Today, Bought it and it looked grey, got it and it was black was very happy :)

[Curtoise]

grrrrrr, grrrrrrrr, grrrrrr lol nice work
how hard was it to remove the gear nob?

[nova1992]

ahaha, If it was grey i would hae given it to you curt :)

Was easy, popped the whole stick out the car, Then submerged knob in just under boiling water, Then waited a few minutes and popped it off.

[Nova_Tek]

Gear knob is a piece of p*ss to take off.

Get a block of wood, put it under the knob flat against the gear stick shaft and with a hammer tap up. This will push the gear knob off the gear stick.

Done it to mine and it took me all of 1 mintue to remove it like that.

[Curtoise]

lol i just got a heat gun on it and mine came off

[Curtoise]

also made it shiney :)

[nova1992]

i broke my heat gun, It melted while i was stripping stickers off a van.

[Novaboi_1991]

i broke my heat gun, It melted while i was stripping stickers off a van.

How ironic. lol, a heatgun melting itself pmsl.

[nova1992]

After a lowering kit if anyone has 1 for sale, 40-60mm Thanks.

[connor c]

dont bother with -40mm springs on 15" alloys
sits way to high i got fed up with mine and just cut the standard springs:cool:

connor

[nova1992]

What you mean cut standard springs?

[vaughanmc]

It's a bodge cutting springs mate lol

Save up and keep a look out for -60mm kit :)

[muzzy]

LOL @ melting the heat gun. Don't cut the springs either, you can pick up springs on they're own or a shock/spring kit for pretty cheap now.

[nova1992]

Muzzy i doubt ill cut them :roll: Bit bodgy to be honest.

Anyway had a few little jobs done on the car today :)

Sprayed Door Key Barrel Trims Gloss Black :)

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/DSCF2037.jpg


Sprayed Boot Handle (Will wet and dry then respray due to texture)
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/DSCF2038.jpg

Remains of my center pipe....
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/DSCF2042.jpg

Boot Handle On (Need to do light of bumper and handle button)
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/DSCF2049.jpg

And of course girls...
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/DSCF2046.jpg?t=1269199598

[connor c]

how did you get the key trims off
good looking women there;)

connor

[Connor]

And of course girls...
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy280/giveitagoogle/DSCF2046.jpg?t=1269199598
:thumb:
http://www.salon.com/entertainment/feature/2004/07/15/pimps/story.jpg

[nova1992]

how did you get the key trims off
good looking women there;)

connor

They Fell off, Lost 1 had to buy one of Curtise,

But they are clipped onto the barrel? I twisted and pulled slighty, Make sure its a warm day while doing so, Or warm them up first. Or you could just bite them off. :thumb:

[nova1992]

:thumb:
http://www.salon.com/entertainment/feature/2004/07/15/pimps/story.jpg
Haha +1 rep!

[nova1992]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170456974313&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Picked up a full set of gmax shocks and springs 60mm, £80! :)

[connor c]

your doing it properly then:p
cut springs and wire ties for the winlol my car dont go anywhere though
yours is coming on well then im jealous:(

connor

[nova1992]

Well i didn't think cutting springs and sort of bodging them on would be a good thing, Hopfully get a full respray in a couple of weeks to a month :)

[connor c]

did you try using a compound on your faded panels
does it need spraying whats wrong with it

[nova1992]

whats best compound to use?

i only tried t cutlol

[vaughanmc]

G6 on a buff mate :) Make sure the panels wet or use a lubricant like Megs Speed Detailer or something

[connor c]

there loads the best i used is g3 you should get in any motor factors and it was 16 euros near me so alot cheaper than a respray
just apply like tcut by hand if you dont have a rotary off then use a good wax too seal it