how heavy is a nova standard

[k925franny]

i went and got put the nova on the weigh bridge today and it come in at 780kg but i want to no what they are standard so i no how much ive actualy dropped it by

[paul james]

The weight varies a lot depending on the model, they are listed in the haynes manual

[Southie]

Weight of Standard Novas

Kerb weight:

Saloon models .................... 740kg (1631 lbs)
Hatchback models .............. 735kg (1620 lbs)
L Saloon models ................. 750kg (1653 lbs)
L Hatchback models ........... 750kg (1653 lbs)
SR models .......................... 770kg (1698 lbs)
GTE models ........................ 834kg (1839 lbs)
GSI models ........................ 834kg (1839 lbs)Maximum roof rack load .................80kg (176 lbs)

Taken from a Haynes I had at work :d

[brainsnova]

so you've saved 54kg or added weight depending on the model lol

[dhdev (Oli)]

Without knowing what's done to your car remember that alloy wheels are likely to have added weight ;)

[dj_wudgey]

my sr weighed in at 740kg's but ive removed all tar crap/sound deadening from under the carpet the back seats and the spare wheel!

[stevei]

780kg's quite light for an xe. well done mate.

ste

[dhdev (Oli)]

Didn't realise it was XE'd, that is quite good! :thumb:

[teamdangerous]

Stripped out with an XE in it, or still fully trimmed?
My race GSi in "Super Road Saloon" spec was 778kg, but I shaved that to about 750 in "Mod Prod" spec by taking out the seats. It should have been more, but the seats were like swiss cheeses under the cloth!!!!
Steve Quenby's 1600 ModProd Nova was nearer 700kg, and I'm still trying to work out how he got it that light!
My project is to get my GSi down to sun-700, with lightweight panels (every panel!).

[Mike]

my sr weighed in at 740kg's but ive removed all tar crap/sound deadening from under the carpet the back seats and the spare wheel!

I had a fully stipped one years ago an it weight in at 820kg's with half tank of fuel, full oil/water :wtf:

[MK999]

anyone know off hand how much heavier a gsi engine is? Obviously there is a lot of weight in the central locking/sunroof/electric windows etc, but some of it has gotta be in that cast intake manifold lol seems theres no weight difference between mk1/mk2? In which case my 'standard' weight should be 735+1.6 engine difference, will have to throw it on the weighbridge near uni sometime :)

[teamdangerous]

There's about another 8-10Kg more iron in the engine, and another 1-2Kg in the gearbox due to the bigger bellhousing.

Some of the ~10Kg in the engine is the flywheel, which is much much heavier than the 1300. The block is taller. The 1600's factory cast iron exhaust manifold is massive compared to the 1300. But junk that and use a BTB system (the only one that really works, sounds nice, and lasts very well)

[k925franny]

right its stripped out full cage c20xe bucket seats no dash or heater matrix perspex windows all round had half a tank of fuel iv still got alot to chop out and has anyone got any ideas on what i can cut out what is big wieght

[brainsnova]

carbon fibre doors ,boot and bonnet but pricey and rare.

[paul james]

Don't carry a spare wheel or jack, could just have one of those tins of tyre weld spray.

[loggyboy]

Mine weighed in at 740kg last weekend, fully stripped with XE anf FG bonnet.
Just needs some FG buckets to get thant to 700 :D
(490kg at front, 250kg at rear, but 50:50 left to right)

[loggyboy]

anyone know off hand how much heavier a gsi engine is? Obviously there is a lot of weight in the central locking/sunroof/electric windows etc, but some of it has gotta be in that cast intake manifold lol seems theres no weight difference between mk1/mk2? In which case my 'standard' weight should be 735+1.6 engine difference, will have to throw it on the weighbridge near uni sometime :)
Its the shell that makes the Gtes, GSis and SRis heavier, thicker steel and the odd bit of strenghening.

[dhdev (Oli)]

My project is to get my GSi down to sun-700, with lightweight panels (every panel!).

You should be able to get a lot lighter than that, 640kg is possible with a 16v! ;)

[loggyboy]

You should be able to get a lot lighter than that, 640kg is possible with a 16v! ;)
Was that a GTE/GSi shell?

[Count Vaux Alot]

You should be able to get a lot lighter than that, 640kg is possible with a 16v! ;)

What a surprise to see you here lol

[dhdev (Oli)]

Was that a GTE/GSi shell?

1.2 shell, but has had the full HH strengthening kit including strut tops.

[dhdev (Oli)]

What a surprise to see you here lol

:d

[k925franny]

well the stripping goes on and on i want to reach 750kg and under just by using standard panels no fg

[auzzy2000]

if you get some sparkling water is that lighter.lol.no seriously im doing same to mine but aint had it weighed yet.keep looking for bits to throw away or drill out!!its quite obsesive.its like anorexia for my car,allways have a sh?t before you go for adrive.lol