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evo_works
06-08-09, 02:59 PM
Hi all. Ive been into the impreza/evo scene over the past 4 years. Circumstances have change somewhat and ive decided on getting a car i can have fun with on the track. Id be looking for a 2.0 16v Nova in good nick. What sort of money would id be looking at spending?

Cheers. Dan.
Stoo
06-08-09, 03:01 PM
For sale section mate

have a look!
Jack
06-08-09, 03:11 PM
Anything from £500 - £3,000! Depends on what you're looking for really, do you want something thats ready to jump in and get on track, or would you rather start with one thats a simple suspension/engine/brakes done and add your own touch to get it to track spec?

I'd be wary of spending under a grand on one tbh; £1-1500 should see you good. ~£2k will be modified territory, over that and you're looking at the top quality and top spec cars.

What about building one yourself?
Southie
06-08-09, 03:15 PM
Have you ever owned a Nova before? Do you know what to look out for regarding rust and rot? (Basically everywhere)
evo_works
06-08-09, 03:41 PM
Id ideally want one with the 2.0 16v allready in it. And go from there really. When i was younger i had a 1.3sr,1.4sr and a GSI, used to think they were great. I appreciate the cars not new but i dont want one that is going to be costing me a fortune. As a whole are they pretty reliable? I was looking to spend around £1500.

Dan
stevie-p
06-08-09, 03:43 PM
IMHO standard there reliable enough 2.0 16v if your lucky they can be but there not the worst and i agree with R.J be very weary if it's cheap.
Stuart
06-08-09, 03:46 PM
for track use ignore most of the mods aside from things like Brakes, GOOD suspension (ie not gmax/jamex/£200 ebay specials), and the rest will do the job fine.
Ernie
06-08-09, 03:49 PM
if you need help or advice on any thing you are thinking at looking at ask on here first as most people know about most novas that are around.
Also welcome to the site.
Ernie
06-08-09, 03:50 PM
p.s you didnt own a white evo did you ?
evo_works
06-08-09, 04:15 PM
Cheers for the replys so far guys. I used to own an evo7 mate

Dan.
MK999
06-08-09, 04:30 PM
p.s you didnt own a white evo did you ?

Is that the one you ate up on track by any chance? lol
evo_works
06-08-09, 04:34 PM
Oh and it was silver
Ernie
06-08-09, 04:37 PM
I had a play with a white one around combe.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/chunny01/JDL%20Project/BC09_0109resized-vi.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/chunny01/JDL%20Project/chris31.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/chunny01/JDL%20Project/DSC03892.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqdC-GkrrPg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IeZZ7fHSy0
evo_works
06-08-09, 05:08 PM
Just watched that video. What spec have you got? I didnt realise novas were that quick?

Dan
Ernie
06-08-09, 05:11 PM
pass lol
I best speak to Olly Hewitt as its his old engine.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/chunny01/JDL%20Project/novacrxpics032.jpg
its running around 190 bhp.
Ernie
06-08-09, 05:18 PM
read the build thread here.
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104912
evo_works
06-08-09, 05:27 PM
One word 'Awesome'. Will have a proper read when i get home. Performance wise whats a standard 2.0 nova like?

Dan
Ernie
06-08-09, 05:32 PM
not bad.Dan on here is running a lower spec engine but has spent more time on the handling and some ubar wide wheels.
Not seen it on track in the flesh yet but he has told me it was going well even to the point of to much grip as it was lifting the inside front wheel.
Ernie
06-08-09, 05:34 PM
Dan.s thread.
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89482