Mk1 1600 8v, R1 bike carbs on megajolt...

[nova ian]

Niiiice one Alan, sounds like it's coming together now. Look forward to some pics

[Prey]

it's slowly being put back together, had an hr on it tonite and got the dash back in - heres how it stands at the moment:

Outside, obviously not a lot happening here:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0132.jpg

Bay, pretty much done, just have to mount the coilpack and run the coilpack and tps wiring in - oh and the starter/alternator to battery cable:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0133.jpg

Dash, again just the megajolt stuff to do:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0136.jpg

Back, just the battery to fit and wire up and tidying the wiring run:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0137.jpg

[Connor]

Dash looks really smart al
still mega jealous of the cleaness of this shell :d

[Prey]

Cheers mate - I was pretty lucky with the lack of rot when I got this - it's got it's mot very soon though so will get a good poke about underneath when it's up on the ramps - just to be sure!

A quick video or draper demoing after we fitted the 4.1 and diff - shortly before it blew up - hmm might there be a correlation there?

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/th_al-nova2.jpg (http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/?action=view&current=al-nova2.mp4)

[Connor]

A quick video or draper demoing after we fitted the 4.1 and diff - shortly before it blew up - hmm might there be a correlation there?



lol fail

[Prey]

dont think i can directly blame draper - it did well to last as long as it did - was showing the signs for a while and sticking the gearbox extras and flywheel etc on just tipped it over the edge lol

[Iain]

That interior floor needs a layer of red on it!

Bay's gonna look ace with everything hidden/cleaned :)

[Prey]

volunteering to prep and paint lionel?

[scott.parker]

volunteering to prep and paint lionel?

lol if you want it to take longer then the total build!..

[Prey]

lol if you want it to take longer then the total build!..

ouch lol

[Prey]

OK, to recap for those at the back - the head had new guides, valve seats cut and been away for a skim....so time to rebuild it. :thumb:

I happily lapped the valves in and then vacuum tested them - and then found only 4 out of 8 were sealing properly :roll:..... so back out they came and after another 2 or 3 goes each theyre looking good - all hold decent figures.

Tryin to take pics with one hand while holding everythin else with the other wasnt working - i was struggling to hold the gauge on and pump up etc - but you get the idea:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01266.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01267.jpg

[Harvey]

Alan if you get this on the road by 8th August I'm arranging a meet at our usual haunt here (http://vauxhalldriversclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=3941). Yourself and any other Nova for that matter is more than welcome. If you still have your Cally come in that if the Nova isn't done. If the weather holds I'll be in my GTE (http://vauxhalldriversclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=1555) :)

Just read though your diary and it looks like you've been having some fun with the Nova.

[Connor]

Harvey your GTE is gorgeous

[Cle]

Harvey your GTE is gorgeous

agreed looks stunning :thumb:

[Harvey]

Cheers guys but I wasn't saying that when my oil pump gear died last year.

Back to Alan's Nova thread, hope you can make the meet as all are welcome.

Does Tom Reid do head work as I have a couple of X30XE heads I want porting & polishing?

[Prey]

Cheers guys but I wasn't saying that when my oil pump gear died last year.

Back to Alan's Nova thread, hope you can make the meet as all are welcome.

Does Tom Reid do head work as I have a couple of X30XE heads I want porting & polishing?

Have to agree mate - i do love astra gtes but yours is pretty damn special!

Should be able to make the meet mate - i would seriously hope the nova is done by then, if not i'll come down in the calibra but i cant guarantee it will get washed first lol

Tom does do head work mate - and if you want full on race prep he has some very good contacts too

[Harvey]

It would be good to see the Nova there so fingers crossed it's done for the 8th August. I'll have to give Tom a buzz and have a chat, not after anything fancy just a clean and tidy up of the head and ports.

[Prey]

It would be good to see the Nova there so fingers crossed it's done for the 8th August. I'll have to give Tom a buzz and have a chat, not after anything fancy just a clean and tidy up of the head and ports.

It will definately be done by then- should be done this week, it's the getting it in for an mot I might struggle with!

[Prey]

Finished the valves last night - after having to lap the last one in about 15 times before it came right - odd but true.

Cleaned up the cam box and took out the old cam ready for the bigger one and vernier. The head and cam box were painted with aluminium paint before but it looked sheet so im just leaving it bare this time - i might roughly polish it depending on how much time i get before it goes on.

Will get some pics later.

[Connor]

At least you didnt have 16valves to lap in lol
I am doing a full gasket change and de-coking the head on mine, and lapping the valves is the bit i am not looking forward to

[Prey]

At least you didnt have 16valves to lap in lol
I am doing a full gasket change and de-coking the head on mine, and lapping the valves is the bit i am not looking forward to

I don't mind doing it - pretty satisfying when u get them all nice and strong.

Definately get hold of a vacuum tester if you dont have one tho - I had to redo 4 of mine after testing them as they weren't up to scratch.

[Connor]

well i am doing it at my uncles garage and i am sure he will have one floating about,
whether it works or not thats another story lol
I wanna paint my engine whilst its out, you recommend any paints/methods?

[Prey]

well i am doing it at my uncles garage and i am sure he will have one floating about,
whether it works or not thats another story lol
I wanna paint my engine whilst its out, you recommend any paints/methods?

Hopefully he will have, I was really surprised how they can look ok but actually not hold very well at all when tested - but I'm starting to get the hang of what to look for in more detail now.

I just brush painted my block with hammerite hammered - gave it a good drill/grinder wirebrush off and some rust killer for good measure first.

I did paint my head etc with some stuff that was kicking about (rattlecan aluminium paint) but im not going to this time, wasnt a fan, just goin to get it really clean.

[Connor]

Hopefully he will have, I was really surprised how they can look ok but actually not hold very well at all when tested - but I'm starting to get the hang of what to look for in more detail now.

I just brush painted my block with hammerite hammered - gave it a good drill/grinder wirebrush off and some rust killer for good measure first.

I did paint my head etc with some stuff that was kicking about (rattlecan aluminium paint) but im not going to this time, wasnt a fan, just goin to get it really clean.

Yea sure he will, otherwise he will be able to borrow one from one of his mates who all own garages lol.
And yea was just going wire brush the sh1t out of it then degrease it, then brush on hammerite the block,
same with the head but fancied trying to semi-polish it lol
Only time can tell the outcome lol

[Prey]

Yea sure he will, otherwise he will be able to borrow one from one of his mates who all own garages lol.
And yea was just going wire brush the sh1t out of it then degrease it, then brush on hammerite the block,
same with the head but fancied trying to semi-polish it lol
Only time can tell the outcome lol

I think youre thinking the same as me for the head then - Ill keep you posted when i attack it and see how far i get before i get pissed off lol

[Connor]

Only problem is the rest of the parts in my engine bay, like my rusty manifold.
Scabby brake servo, skanky washer bottles, the list continues lol
And problem is i neeed to use my car to get to work in, and i got the courtesy car for a week, so i am restricted to what i do :cry:

[Prey]

Only problem is the rest of the parts in my engine bay, like my rusty manifold.
Scabby brake servo, skanky washer bottles, the list continues lol
And problem is i neeed to use my car to get to work in, and i got the courtesy car for a week, so i am restricted to what i do :cry:

Stuff like that you can pick at over time tho - it won't take long to get everything looking fresh again - or at least thats what i keep telling myself. .....

[Prey]

Only had half hr spare last night so fitted a couple of external bits to the head:

Water inlet with temp sensor tapped in:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0149.jpg

Cut down and drilled out a temp sensor and cleaned it up for a blank:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0152.jpg

Sealed the heater matrix outlet into the carb manifold:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0150.jpg

Had a halfarsed attempt at polishing the head but ive a sneaking feeling it will be too much like hard work now lol

[Prey]

Built up the rest of the head, lifters in etc and put the carb manifold and alternator bracket on as well as the exhaust manifold studs. Cleaned up the cam box and repainted the rocker cover. Also gave my dizzy blank a quick rub. Pics:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0156.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0158.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0159.jpg

[Prey]

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0160.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0161.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0162.jpg

[tom reid]

Seems a shame to put the head back on, it's only going to get dirtylol

[Dervy]

hi just wanted to know where you got the manifold from :)

[Connor]

Nice one Al,
the heads come out good :cool:

[Prey]

Seems a shame to put the head back on, it's only going to get dirtylol
Na na naaaaa im not listening.....


hi just wanted to know where you got the manifold from :)
From tom reid mate /\


Nice one Al,
the heads come out good :cool:
Its not polished, just went for clean - waaaaay too much hassle!

[Prey]

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0472.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0471.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0470.jpg

[Harvey]

Looking good ;) I'm liking the rocker sticker. You seem to be missing a lower stud for cylinder 2. Now go and get it bolted on.

[Prey]

Looking good ;) I'm liking the rocker sticker. You seem to be missing a lower stud for cylinder 2. Now go and get it bolted on.

I was hoping nobody would notice... I do have it but it 'temporarily lost itself' at the time of the photo... I also couldn't remember where my spare were :cry:

[Harvey]

I also couldn't remember where my spare were :cry:
On you Calibra ;)

[Prey]

On you Calibra ;)

Not necessary - found my spares.....:roll:

Anyway thanks to tom and andy my car now has a heart and just needs me to finish the electrics....

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0481.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0482.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0483.jpg

[Prey]

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0485.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0486.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0490.jpg

[Harvey]

Nice work, you don't hang around do you. Your f4nnymould could do with a lick of VHT paint!

[Prey]

I've painted it a couple of times - it always burns off within a month!

[Connor]

wrap it?

[tom reid]

Al, what time is it????

[Harvey]

I painted my stainless manifold then wrapped it and then painted the wrap as it helps prolong its life. Been on the car for a couple of years now with no problems and covered just over 2K. When up to full temp you can touch the down pipes, just, it's that efficient.

I've seen wrapping done incorrectly that many time, people tend to pop the ties on and leave the fabric bare with no protection i.e. VHT paint on top if the wrap. Then they wonder why it doesn't last for long before it starts falling to pieces.

[nova ian]

yeeaa its coming on now :d looks spanking mate

[Prey]

Cheers chaps!

Ok I painted the exhaust manifold, changed the oil and filter, filled up with fresh coolant and rivetted the clips for the battery wiring - not much progress but I haven't got much time at the moment...Quite frustrating when there's so little to do.

[nova-chris]

hi has any one got a manifold to teak bike carbs i can buy and haw do you get round the water whats goes in to inlet manifold

[pikey1986]

hi has any one got a manifold to teak bike carbs i can buy and haw do you get round the water whats goes in to inlet manifold

place an ad in the wanted section pal

[Prey]

hi has any one got a manifold to teak bike carbs i can buy and haw do you get round the water whats goes in to inlet manifold
Pm tom reid with what engine you are using as he supplied mine.

For the water outlet I have a fitting tapped into the manifold (there's a pic a couple of pages back) to allow me to run the heater.

Edit - heres the pic: mine had the hole welded up so it was tapped to take the fitting:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0150.jpg

[draper]

hurry up and get this back on the road you mincer, i want to play in it again lol

[C612DNM]

Nice work.

I'm still not convinced by bike carbs vs throttle bodies (with a good proper management like DTA or MoTeC). There are soooo many things that carbs are good for (simplicity) but injection is ever so much better for putting the right amount of fuel in at the right time, producing far better driveability, with the benefit of improved economy over carbs.

But hey, it looks impressive, and I'm sure it sounds good too.

I'm impressed by how good the megajolt is, the first time I heard of one, I thought what a good idea. Something that someone could build themselves cutting the cost. Or buy a fully built one.

Now then! That fan. Put it back behind the rad and set it to suck, not blow. Why? It's interfering with your airflow. On my V8 nutter Belmont I had a pair of those fans in front of the rad, and it used to get pretty hot. Removing them from the front, and putting only ONE behind made a hell of a difference. It runs a lot cooler, and it a happy bunny! One behind is plenty to cool it down.

Moving on - that tube manifold. Is that a 4-into-1 job, where all 4 are side-by-side - if so, skip it. The factory cast manifold will result in more power! In fact, the best "ordinary" manifold setup is the 1300 cast job, fully port matched, both to the head and the downpipes (genuine factory ones, now TI Bainbridge crap) and tidy those too, to improve flow. The only manifold I found to be an improvement over that is one of Mr Joe Ellis' BTB jobbies. I found TWO horsepower over the cast/tube setup, compared to losing EIGHT with the 4-1 inline jobby.

The most efficient system is also the BTB system. It sounds nice too.

I see you've beefed up one of the engine mounts. You really need to do all three, or the engine will pitch in the bay and break the gearbox mounts quickly.

In over ten years of circuit racing a Nova I never ever broke an engine mount, and only ran standard rubber mounts. I did toy with putting something stiffer in there, but couldn't see any benefit as I didn't have any problems.

I only ever broke one CV, and that was due to a spin at Donington and a trip sideways over a kerb from the wrong side (where it wasn't tapered and slopy!)

Diff Ratio - I found greater accelleration with a 3.94:1 diff than a 4.18, and that was with a Quaife 5 speed box. Laptimes were better with the taller diff. I used to run a 4.53:1 at Lydden, but lapped faster with the 4.18. The 3.94:1 was better on Brands Indy than the 4.18 - which was touch and go at running out of revs! I was looking for a 3.74:1 for use at Thruxton.

[toymex]

^
Can i ask the difference in lap times around lydden with the 2 diffs i ran a 4.1 there and would be interested to know the benefits of the longer diff

[toymex]

Forgot to say i know someone with a new btb manifold spk to Tom:thumb:

[C612DNM]

^
Can i ask the difference in lap times around lydden with the 2 diffs i ran a 4.1 there and would be interested to know the benefits of the longer diff

I ran the shorter diff around Lydden - in the 1300 I ran a 4.53, which meant I was using the first four gears (with the quaife box). In the 1600 I ran the 4.18, and use the same. I tried the 4.53 with the 1600, but found 1st too short at the top of Hairy Hill, so was using 2nd to 4th, but screaming it's nuts off coming into the Elbow. It was about .2s slower with the shorter diff.

I'll have to dig out some old results/qually sheets - I have no idea where they are, though it'd be fun for a spot of nostalgia!

[chimp007_uk]

Looking good Al... When you next down? You'll have to take the Nova on a bedding in rung ;)

[toymex]

I ran the shorter diff around Lydden - in the 1300 I ran a 4.53, which meant I was using the first four gears (with the quaife box). In the 1600 I ran the 4.18, and use the same. I tried the 4.53 with the 1600, but found 1st too short at the top of Hairy Hill, so was using 2nd to 4th, but screaming it's nuts off coming into the Elbow. It was about .2s slower with the shorter diff.

I'll have to dig out some old results/qually sheets - I have no idea where they are, though it'd be fun for a spot of nostalgia!

You were using 1st at hairy hill i only used 2nd allways managed to keep the car on cam ,i didnt seem to lose much time to the other similar cars there,i would be interested to see your lap times ,were you on slicks.
Sorry for the thread hijack:d

[C612DNM]

Yep, sorry about the hijack!! What spec engine/car and what series?
I was running mine on road tyres in BRSCC Super Road Saloons. Kent AST9 cam on throttle body injection = very driveable.

[Prey]

No problems on the kijack - its all interesting stuff!

Mainly the choice of what has/hasnt been done to the car is down to the fact it's a learning-curve budget road toy.

Eg the carbs and mj has cost me well under half of what throttle bodies would have done and is something that I was comfortable installing and learning how to map. Ditto with the exhaust etc, I have been offered a btb but was unsure if it would be overkill for the spec of the engine?

With the diff and 4.1 - basically it's an experiment, I'll see how it goes, same with the cam, it had a kent ast11 but will now have a 290 so will see how that affects it.

At the end of the day if any mods don't work they can always go back - or try something else - for me it's as much about the trying and seeing as the end result if that makes sense.

[toymex]

Yep, sorry about the hijack!! What spec engine/car and what series?
I was running mine on road tyres in BRSCC Super Road Saloons. Kent AST9 cam on throttle body injection = very driveable.

I run a nova on slicks with 1400 ,a kent ast18r i think its the supersports cam 1 down from race on 45,s still on dissy:thumb: only raced once at lydden in the dmn

[Prey]

Mot'ed - woo!

[Iain]

Finally me and Draper can drive a Nova again lol Bring it out tomorrow night - I think I'm going to MFN if you wanna come?

[Prey]

It needs a setup really mate - with the changes and freshening up it will want the carbs tweaking and a mapping session before it gets any heavy use!

[Iain]

Crack on then! Go do it

[mk1nova_rich]

Cracking project you have here mate, just read through all 32 pages lol once carbs are tweaked it should be a giggle to drive :thumb:

[Harvey]

Alan, you popping down to the VXdc meet this afternoon now it's got an MOT, looking forward to seeing it if you are?

Going to take the cover off my Astra GTE and blow some cobwebs off it today :)

[Prey]

Yes i'll be down mate - although i've just got up to a pool of petrol under the calibra so it looks like i'll be replacing pipes this morning! Hope my luck improves for the afternoon!

[Harvey]

Great to see the Nova yesterday, looks fantastic in the flesh ;)

[Prey]

Cheers mate but it looks far from fantastic lol it's covered in dents and scratches but at least not rust! it did look rather sorry for itself sat next to yours - might have improved it a bit if i'd have washed it but meh....

[chimp007_uk]

When am I going to get to see it :(

[Harvey]

You got it properly mapped yet and had it on the rollers?

[Prey]

You got it properly mapped yet and had it on the rollers?

Not yet! Done a bit of faffing with the cam timing and mapping to get it running better but it does need a proper going over to get the most out of it.

It will go on the rollers when theres a local day on lol - im not fussed about power figures but would def come if one gets sorted!

Whens the next peacock meet btw?

[dj_wudgey]

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0485.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0486.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0490.jpg

that all looks rather nice in there!!!

[Prey]

that all looks rather nice in there!!!
cheers dude just realised i have no pics of it now its 'completed' of sorts lol

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0786.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0783.jpg

[walrusmk1]

good job done there mate

[Iain]

Does look neat after all your wire hiding etc. Needs red silicone hoses instead of blue tho! :d

[Connor]

Spot on and neatly done al,
back in derby in a few weeks so will have to come see this again

[Prey]

cheers chaps! done a bit more with the fuelling tonite, leaned off the needles and opened up the jets...... i'm now running 2mm and it will still take a little more i think.... save some for another time!

[BRoadGhost]

Sell the 8V lump & put that fueling on a proper engine ;D

[Prey]

But I like 8 valve smallblocks :eek:

[draper]

so your liking the new cam now al ?

not sure on the coilpack mounting tho tbh mate

[tom reid]

I agree with Damper, it should be hidden under the winglol

[Prey]

im not keen on the coil on display either - so next job will be to make one up that sits at the back of the engine i think.....

also thinking firewall may have to go?

[dj_wudgey]

But I like 8 valve smallblocks :eek:

i do two matey!! looks bang on!!

[Prey]

so crossed a couple of things off my list today, fitted the -60 springs i got from shaun and replaced my SOLID mount with a competition one....

in bits:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0800.jpg

old vs new:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0801.jpg

add this:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0802.jpg

get this:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0804.jpg

[Prey]

Rinse and repeat for the other side and the back and you get this:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0805.jpg

its seemed to have made more difference on the back but the car still sits right so meh (a tiny bit of rake, just right).

lowering it that bit more and cranking up the dampers (ive turned them up to half way) has made a big difference.

[Prey]

easier to see the amount its dropped by in the garage so heres the gap before:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0798.jpg

and after:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0799.jpg

[Prey]

Decided after that to just quickly swap over the drivers side engine mount, so whipped the old one off, ssat it next to the new one.... hang on.... spot the difference...
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0819.jpg

being as i already fiddled with the mount to get the engine level this wasnt gonna work, so found a bit of decent thickness bar kicking about - drilled a few holes (bloody hard stuff as well)...
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0823.jpg

to get this:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0825.jpg

bolted up lovely:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0827.jpg

has made such a difference to the noise inside the car, its like ive fitted another silencer... or a different engine - will get the rest fitted at some stage, but no rush now.

[dj_wudgey]

looks beter lower matey much beter!! also im liking the hilman imp on your poster lol

[Prey]

cheers mate. the poster is a trabant tho! theres an imp on the pic above it tho - how did you know that?

[draper]

finally got it lowered (slightly)

bet it makes a huge difference ?

[Prey]

finally got it lowered (slightly)

bet it makes a huge difference ?

yeah it does mate - it feels much more confident when chucking it about - and the engine mount - feels like a different car!

[chimp007_uk]

Looking good Al...

As your so good with engine mounts, want to fix my Golf?

[Prey]

Looking good Al...

As your so good with engine mounts, want to fix my Golf?

why not dude, i have some blu-tac and carpet tape going spare...

will give u a bell tonite too - due for a catch up i think.

[draper]

yeah it does mate - it feels much more confident when chucking it about - and the engine mount - feels like a different car!

lost the annoying rattle aswell now ??

ill pop up friday night for takeaway, beer and a mince if your free ?

[Prey]

lost the annoying rattle aswell now ??

ill pop up friday night for takeaway, beer and a mince if your free ?

yeah pretty much - it doesnt sit on tickover with all the mirrors and dash rattling which is nice lol

friday isnt too good to be honest mate - what eves u got off - drop me a txt

[Iain]

Looks good, what make were the springs you got?

Wonder why the solid mount was different - made for a big block mount?

[Prey]

Looks good, what make were the springs you got?

Wonder why the solid mount was different - made for a big block mount?

im told theyre hottuning/jamex ones - they (unscientifically) feel stiffer than the spax ones that came off and definately feel stiffer on the car.

i dont know mate - but i didnt think about them being big block mounts so you could be right there! its all good with the spacers on though!

[Prey]

bored..... so heres a couple of pics of the interior as i dont think i put any up before:

front with trimmed dash:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0733.jpg

back with washer bag and battery:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0734.jpg

[chimp007_uk]

Tidy mush... Like your screen wash bottle.

[Prey]

Tidy mush... Like your screen wash bottle.

Evilbay - 11 quid chap - do need to put a one way valve in the washer line tho cause it takes a couple of seconds to pump from all the way back there.... U legalised the nova yet?

[chimp007_uk]

It's legal in the sense that it's MOT'd and sits of the road in my drive... But not int he sense that I have it insured or taxed and driving round the streets like a right little chav.

[Prey]

It's legal in the sense that it's MOT'd and sits of the road in my drive... But not int he sense that I have it insured or taxed and driving round the streets like a right little chav.

Sr nova driving like a joyrider.......

[chimp007_uk]

Sr nova driving like a joyrider.......

Haha, reminds me of my olf GTE, it must have had tinted windows at one point and there was glue residue on the them. On a long journey from Swansea to Liverpool, my mate decided to scratch into the residue, SR Nova driving like a joy rider lol

on the downside, I do feel that you're just taking the pi$$ that I can't drive atm... :(

[Prey]

Haha, reminds me of my olf GTE, it must have had tinted windows at one point and there was glue residue on the them. On a long journey from Swansea to Liverpool, my mate decided to scratch into the residue, SR Nova driving like a joy rider lol

on the downside, I do feel that you're just taking the pi$$ that I can't drive atm... :(

lol classic.... i'd never take the piss, seriously dude if i can help at all just give me a shout. want to buy a calibra? :thumb:

[chimp007_uk]

lol classic.... i'd never take the piss, seriously dude if i can help at all just give me a shout. want to buy a calibra? :thumb:

I know you're not... I appreciate your offer! Spent 3hours in the rain and cold this evening. What's wrong with the calibra!?!

[Prey]

I know you're not... I appreciate your offer! Spent 3hours in the rain and cold this evening. What's wrong with the calibra!?!

Nothing mate - just on 3 cars at the minute again so something will have to go (or go into storage - if I can find some more) soon lol

[deanwilko]

hi prey where did you get the screenwash bag from? car looks tidy as fook

[Prey]

hi prey where did you get the screenwash bag from? car looks tidy as fook

one of these mate:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UNIVERSAL-12v-WINDSCREEN-WASHER-BAG-KIT-/250593405071?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a5887e88f

its getting there - few more bits and bobs to sort out!

[deanwilko]

one of these mate:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UNIVERSAL-12v-WINDSCREEN-WASHER-BAG-KIT-/250593405071?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a5887e88f

its getting there - few more bits and bobs to sort out!

thanks whats it like with the new cam?

[Prey]

thanks whats it like with the new cam?

its different! its traded off some of the low down for top end - not sure if it will be going back yet but will see. ill prob be down toms a bit more over the next few weeks so if your about welcome to have a run in it.

[TeddyThom]

I happen to have a fibreglass bonnet that you said about a few pages back... It's not in the best of conditions... But I'm sure a man of your talent will be able to sort something out with it, I'll find my for sale thread and link it...

Here is the for sale thread - http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152857

[Harvey]

Just caught up with your recent updates, looking good :)

[Prey]

I happen to have a fibreglass bonnet that you said about a few pages back... It's not in the best of conditions... But I'm sure a man of your talent will be able to sort something out with it, I'll find my for sale thread and link it...

Here is the for sale thread - http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152857

Cheers but that's not a bonnet so it's no good for me - it's a skin that's meant to bond over your existing bonnet - so no weight saving! Thanks for the offer though!

[Prey]

Just caught up with your recent updates, looking good :)

Cheers chap - will be down the next peacock meet again!

[deanwilko]

its different! its traded off some of the low down for top end - not sure if it will be going back yet but will see. ill prob be down toms a bit more over the next few weeks so if your about welcome to have a run in it.

sweet ive beam meaning to ome down for a couple of weeks to pay for that quickrack

[Prey]

sweet ive beam meaning to ome down for a couple of weeks to pay for that quickrack

They are here now so best get your finger out! One will be going on mine in the next week :d

[Connor]

its different! its traded off some of the low down for top end - not sure if it will be going back yet but will see. ill prob be down toms a bit more over the next few weeks so if your about welcome to have a run in it.

Can i have a run in it :roll: lol

[tom reid]

Any updates Al? , a few more pics would be good:eek:lol

[draper]

how wasthe retro rides meet today mate ;) lol

[Prey]

bollocks.

to both of you.

[Prey]

there will be pics up in due course - but only when ive fixed it...

[draper]

you buy a beemer then manage to get the nova sidways - goodwork chap, good work

[tom reid]

Thats not very nice, if I were as mean as you I'd tell you that you should buy a BMW, because it's rwd and clearly you need to try it as you can't drive a fwd carlol

Cmon, get the pics up.

[Connor]

What happened lol

[Prey]

Something to do with a couple of spins, a curb and some bent wheels - allegedly.....

I have taken some pics, but they are on the camera - which i dont have with me.

It should be fixed by the wkend....

[tom reid]

What happened lol

Don't know the exact details and I'm not sure it's for me to tell you.

[draper]

It should be fixed by the wkend....

you can have my parts when you post the pics lol

[tom reid]

Something to do with a couple of spins, a curb and some bent wheels - allegedly.....

I have taken some pics, but they are on the camera - which i dont have with me.

It should be fixed by the wkend....


Ah, so it's just bent wheels then :confused:, should be an easy repair.

[Prey]

Well ok then:
Smashed wheel.
Bent lower arm - proper banana job.
Bent beam possibly - looks like its just the hub/stub that has bent but will be swapping the beam anyway.

I have pics, not the camera with me tho.

[toymex]

Thats a shame ,but i know someone with some wheels for salelol

[Prey]

Thats a shame ,but i know someone with some wheels for salelol

lol i still want them for the corsa - but it would have been handy to have them now!

its nothing that cant be fixed - ive had a good measure up and im pretty sure none of the mountings have bent.

[tom reid]

Thats a shame ,but i know someone with some wheels for salelol

We'll be down in about 4 weeks Jez, oh, and where is the next race?

[Connor]

Bit of slippery slidey in the wet,
could of been worse, could of dented it all in i suppose

[toymex]

We'll be down in about 4 weeks Jez, oh, and where is the next race?

Brands at the end of the month Tom:thumb:

[Prey]

Bit of slippery slidey in the wet,
could of been worse, could of dented it all in i suppose

Yeah pretty much - came off a roundabout a bit too fast - its pretty cambered so i was 'settled in' the corner lol - to be greeted by a curb deep puddle half way across the road, couldnt avoid it so it just whipped it round - had a go at catching it but failed, couple of spins and ended up half on the verge after mounting the curb. Unfortunately theyre high curbs there as well!

First thought was **** ill never be allowed to forget this lol.

But it drove home - albeit going steady as i dont like the sound of tyre on bodywork!

[Connor]

Yeah pretty much - came off a roundabout a bit too fast - its pretty cambered so i was 'settled in' the corner lol - to be greeted by a curb deep puddle half way across the road, couldnt avoid it so it just whipped it round - had a go at catching it but failed, couple of spins and ended up half on the verge after mounting the curb. Unfortunately theyre high curbs there as well!

First thought was **** ill never be allowed to forget this lol.

But it drove home - albeit going steady as i dont like the sound of tyre on bodywork!

Yer thats it, everytime in near future when your talking about driving, you know someone will bring it up lol.
And not a nice feeling/sound when your wheel and bottom arm is soo bent its rubbing on your inner arch, mine did when i crashed but i still made it home lol

[Prey]

Yer thats it, everytime in near future when your talking about driving, you know someone will bring it up lol.
And not a nice feeling/sound when your wheel and bottom arm is soo bent its rubbing on your inner arch, mine did when i crashed but i still made it home lol

With that and 'being a bmw owner' i basically dont have a leg to stand on for the next few months or until someone else does something stupid lol

It wasnt so bad on the front - not rubbing - just the back that was proper on the wonk!

[draper]

With that and 'being a bmw owner' i basically dont have a leg to stand on for the next few months



NOPE !! :d

[Prey]

NOPE !! :d

Less talk more sorting my lower arm and beam out!

[draper]

beam is off and ready - will want a freshen up tho id assume

[tom reid]

With that and 'being a bmw owner' i basically dont have a leg to stand on for the next few months or until someone else does something stupid lol

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Originally Posted by Prey
With that and 'being a bmw owner' i basically dont have a leg to stand on for the next few months




NOPE !! :d
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And NOPE againlol

[Prey]

I love the support of my fellow nova owners....

But anyway massive thanks to mr draper I now have a beam and lower arm to replace one eve this week....

[Connor]

I wanna see you 325 e30, sounds awesome.
oh and you gotta take me for a run in zee nova when its all fixed ;)
You changing your wheels now?

[tom reid]

pictures of the damage please. pictures of the damage please. pictures of the damage please. pictures of the damage please. pictures of the damage please. pictures of the damage please. pictures of the damage please.

[Connor]

pictures of the damage please. pictures of the damage please. pictures of the damage please. pictures of the damage please. pictures of the damage please. pictures of the damage please. pictures of the damage please.

lol

[Prey]

pictures of the damage please. pictures of the damage please. pictures of the damage please. pictures of the damage please. pictures of the damage please. pictures of the damage please. pictures of the damage please.

i left the camera in the garage. i left the camera in the garage. i left the camera in the garage. i left the camera in the garage. i left the camera in the garage. i left the camera in the garage. i left the camera in the garage.

[Prey]

I wanna see you 325 e30, sounds awesome.
oh and you gotta take me for a run in zee nova when its all fixed ;)
You changing your wheels now?

It sounds like a project lol - i hope itll be ok but only the mot man will tell!

Yeah run in it no problems of course.

I was planning to go 15in steelies anyway, but now the need is slightly more urgent lol

[tom reid]

i left the camera in the garage. i left the camera in the garage. i left the camera in the garage. i left the camera in the garage. i left the camera in the garage. i left the camera in the garage. i left the camera in the garage.


Well go get the camera you drugdealin Arab :tard:

[chimp007_uk]

Al looks like you're getting bullied... what's the bm?!? You kept that quiet! I'm movng back to cov, gonna aim to pop up early nov.

[Connor]

I will pop down looms again and see if any are down again if you want, pm me your number and i will ring you if they have any

[Prey]

I will pop down looms again and see if any are down again if you want, pm me your number and i will ring you if they have any

If your offering to be a looms scout I can give you a shopping list lol. I've got your number mate so will drop you a txt.

So, get lower arm cleaned up and on and then just chuck the beam on and have another measure is the plan tonite - then take that off and clean it up, it will be needing new bearings and shoes etc I think - plan is still to have it back on four wheels at the wkend! :roll:

[Connor]

yea its only down the road from me, and gives me something to do lol
gimmi a txt if you want me to go for a little parts hunt

[Prey]

ill txt u later dude definately - dont have to go on my account though lol. just give me a bell if your there and happen to see any e30 beemers (there have been the odd ones) or novas, or anything on 15in 4stud steels!

[Connor]

yer will do, might pop down soon

[Connor]

Nowt down there mate,
no nova's
no e30's
and didnt check if there was steelies as we only had 10 mins
loads of e36 and a couple of 5 series down there though

[Prey]

Nowt down there mate,
no nova's
no e30's
and didnt check if there was steelies as we only had 10 mins
loads of e36 and a couple of 5 series down there though

Legend!

[draper]

pics of the nova !!!

[Prey]

for ****s sake - the camera is in the garage, i am not - how the **** am i supposed to put pics up? im down there later - i will get it then. ok?

if your that bothered come and have a look!

[draper]

tough day at work sweety ?


lol

[tom reid]

tough day at work sweety ?


lol

Should have said" sweaty" as in Arablol

[beno-nova]

wats this about you havin a crash and blamein it on a puddle lol

[Prey]

wats this about you havin a crash and blamein it on a puddle lol

if my crash has made you join png - then im honoured!

[Prey]

Right, damage, for all you 'soap opera' lot out there....

Bent wheels :cry:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0827-1.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0829.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0828.jpg

[Prey]

Smashed the alloy - tyre still up tho:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0830.jpg

[Prey]

Don't think these are supposed to look like this:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0833.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0834.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0836.jpg

[Prey]

Fortunately the only bodywork damage:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0838.jpg

[Prey]

So I picked up some spares from mr draper and had 2 hrs on it last nite.

Spot the difference:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0841.jpg

Stripped the polys off the old one, im going to use the whole thing from the new one just incase the old one was bent other than where it's obvious:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0843.jpg

A couple of pics for lionel - a good wire wheel, some etch, red oxide and then satin black:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0844.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0845.jpg

And fitted:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0847.jpg

[Prey]

Won't know for sure until i measure it wheel centre fron the back but it looks a lot healthier now:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0851.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0853.jpg

[Prey]

So i spent the next 40 mins or so getting the brake pipes off the beam - ******* job - and stripping the driver side hub - im just going to swap the passenger one straight over if i can get it off when the beam is off. So i left it at that......

[draper]

amateur lol

that btom arm might straighten out :tard:

[Prey]

amateur what? im sorry u cant be about to make sure i do everything properly.... :thumb:

[tom reid]

All the sh1te we gave you for those pics, what a let down, I was expecting tho see the wheel tucked under the beamlol
Have you checked the hub to see if it's bent?

[Prey]

the hub/stub is definately bent - im not sure how to check if the end of the beam is bent or not - hence swapping the lot, maybe i dont need to but id hate to just swap the hubs and then find its still not right!

[nova ian]

As I already said mate, unlucky on the mishap, happens to the best of us. Good to see you cracking on and getting it sorted and bonus times on it not doing any bodywork damage

[Prey]

Ha ha cheers mate - dont know about happens to everybody but im sure it wont be the last time i bend it! we need to get yours done!

[nova ian]

Well when your ready mate we can hit the rest of the wiring, I didn't want to hassle you about it, appreciated what you've done already. But give us a shout when your all sorted :thumb:

I've identified all the wires for the dash now so there's not much left to do as far as the wiring goes :d

[Big-Mike]

Bay looks super clean dude!

[Prey]

Cheers mate.

Did a bit more on it last nite - beam coming off:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0858.jpg

And off, shame to replace it as its actually a lot cleaner than the beam I got to go on it:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0859.jpg

Looks a little sorry for itself:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0861.jpg

[Prey]

And after about an hour of angle grinder knot wheel action I could paint the new beam - which now looks like this......

....... for lionel....... always for lionel......

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0856.jpg

[Prey]

Picked up a new bearing and wheel cylinder for the drivers side this morning so can rebuild that lot tomorrow.

[tom reid]

Don't know why you bothered painting it, you'll only bend it toolol

[Prey]

Don't know why you bothered painting it, you'll only bend it toolol

Very possibly - no idea where i picked up the obsessive compulsion to clean up every part before i put it on the car from......:roll:

[chimp007_uk]

Looks like you'll be ready for the 25th... ;)

[Prey]

i doubt it mate - i need to get the back end all back together, get it tracked and hopefully get it mapped - not looking good! Everything is off/stripped/painted ready to go back on now.

[Prey]

well its been out for a drive today - tracking is out but it feels straight so im not complaining - also measures spot on wheel centre to centre, side to side - so i think im lucky.

Beam about ready to go on:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0862.jpg

And on, with a bit of a straighten and some paint on the arch lip:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0863.jpg

Other side:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0864.jpg

[Prey]

After a good look im still not convinced that the beam didn't bend - i think theres a very slight kink in the upright on the drivers side end. But its pretty obvious that this is where most of the bending was:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0865.jpg

Along with the lower arm - so plans now are fit the quickrack, get it tracked and get some different wheels.... but at least she moves again - in a week which i wanted!

[tom reid]

well done mate, glad it's sorted, just sorry I had no time to assist.

[Iain]

Nice one, glad it'll be back soon, look how fancy that beam looks all painted up too! lol

[scott.parker]

Smashing!

[Prey]

cheers chaps!

also after stickin the standard steel spare on im tempted to get a set of those - it jus looked really 'period' lol

[Prey]

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0867.jpg

[Prey]

Well the novas officially off the road for winter as of last wkend, to be fixed and/or improved for next year. Swapped the insurance onto the bmw (yes yes, tom - draper - lionel, i know....) so now time to 'project' that I guess!

[Connor]

yes looking forward to seeing the e30, got any plans for it?

[Prey]

yes looking forward to seeing the e30, got any plans for it?

Apart from brakes all round, welding, a brake pipe, exhaust manifold gasket and a new steering wheel - to get the green bit of paper - not right now! :roll:

[Connor]

pahaha, it'll be worth it
would love a 3dr e30 - fancy a nice 1.2 carbed nova for a winter hack lol lol

[draper]

beemer already has my name on it connor lol

[Prey]

now now draper - but speaking of names it actually literally has toms name on it cause he welded it onto the patch he did yesterday lol.....

its nothing special yet - just a scruffy looking symbol of 80's faded glory....

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/e30/DSC03540.jpg

[Connor]

Now were talking :cool:

[Prey]

Now were talking :cool:

Talking what? Rust and crap fuel consumption? lol

[Connor]

Forget all that, its a cool car, and i want it :p

[chimp007_uk]

Looks nice mate... Get the buffer out ad some G3! will bring the paint right back.

The Saab wasn't that bad, but an hour with the buffer and some wax and it looks like this now :)

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e229/chimp007_uk/39daf5f8.jpg

[draper]

chimp - i found the red loveheart you dangled from the rearview mirror in my old white nova today lol

[chimp007_uk]

hahaha... I found the other inside the passenger door skin on mine lol I think it's still there, I just put the door card over the top :)

[Prey]

yes chaps - buffer and compound at the ready, but only after its moted lol. back down to toms last nite and got the back brakes on while tom sorted a brake pipe out (cheers again chap). so now only the exhaust manifold gasket to do and sort the horn and were about there - then cosmetics!

saab looks mint there btw chimp old boy.

[Iain]

Whats the plan for the horn? Just relocate it off the wheel to a button for simplicity?

That tappy noise was just the exhaust gasket leaking then? That's good :)

[Prey]

Whats the plan for the horn? Just relocate it off the wheel to a button for simplicity?

That tappy noise was just the exhaust gasket leaking then? That's good :)

I 'think' thats what the noise is, doesnt sound mechanical at least.

Hopefully i can pick up a wheel one eve this week and that will sort it - but if not yeah ill just put it on a switch.

Got my balls crossed that the manifold gasket plays nice as i wouldnt be feeling haf a dozen snapped studs lol

[chimp007_uk]

A lad at work is looking for a e30 316, apparently he's looking to spend £2k+... you could be on to a winner if it polishes up nice!

I'll pop up in a few weeks, just all go atm, once the trackday is out the way, I'm going to mot the manta and sort the golf!! Then I'll be up... Jan ok?!? Lol

[Prey]

A lad at work is looking for a e30 316, apparently he's looking to spend £2k+... you could be on to a winner if it polishes up nice!

I'll pop up in a few weeks, just all go atm, once the trackday is out the way, I'm going to mot the manta and sort the golf!! Then I'll be up... Jan ok?!? Lol

Thats a lot for a 316 - you can get a really quite tidy 325 for that kind of cash.

Get it sorted then mate - you know theres a bed here (for yourself and the better half if you like) if you can sort it for the wkend, you can pick one of my off the road cars to laugh at to make you feel better about the golf too :thumb:

[Harvey]

You done anything with the Nova while it's been in Winter hibernation, or has the BMW had lots of man loving?

[Prey]

Lol the bm is the most ungrateful car I have ever owned.... take take take and no give - but I'm hoping that will be something like within the next couple of wkends.

Nova - loads of jobs, but it's sat unloved until now pretty much - I've got to:

- fit the quickrack (built it up but not put it back on yet)
- sort out my flywheel skimming so i can fit a paddle clutch
- refurb the new wheels and get tyres swapped over

Then decide what to do cam wise - either stick with the 290 and have the cam box skimmed and new valve springs OR put the old kent back in and take the 4.1 out for a 3.9 - can't make my mind up......

[Prey]

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/e30/IMAG0098.jpg

[nova ian]

That's not nova shaped Alan!! Were you in the beast last week as I never came to have a nosey at it, not seen it yet!

[Prey]

no mate it's been sat in the garage for a while as im doing various bits on it - should be out this wkend once i've finished 'altitude adjusting' lol

[Connor]

What wheels are they Al?

[Prey]

They're the old style schmidt modernlines mate

[Connor]

Ohhwee, sounds good, when is the ol' girl coming out to play then :p

[Prey]

Not really sure mate - I'm hoping to use it daily for a bit after this wkend but it does need a good mop to be presentable!

[Connor]

Let me know if your planning a looms visit in it and i will pop down for a looksie :)

[Prey]

Will do mate - probably will do in a couple of weeks!

On a nova note: I'm sticking with the 290 - so the cam box has to come off soon to go on holiday to be skimmed. Got some new springs coming and need to refurb the new wheels and get them tyre-d up. Then put the rack back on and it'll probably just about be ready for when the mot runs out.... meh

[Prey]

Guess i should resurrect this:

1) to plug tom reid, for the work on the head (yes i took it off again, im a dumbass)

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMAG0553.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMAG0554.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMAG0559.jpg

and 2) to plug the flocking goodness

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMAG0587.jpg

[Connor]

Nom Nom dash, looks good as ever

[chimp007_uk]

So is it running and back on the road now then Al?!

You'll have to pop down in it ;) I've got a dash you can play with :)

[Prey]

cheers chaps!

no not running yet, all the 'work' is done now tho, just need to build it back up and put it back on.

no problems on dash - what colour you want it? (you know purple is gangsta!)

[nova_pipi]

looking good, i love the dash, a mate of mine was trying to convince me to get bike carbs for mine the other day as he has a mk4 polo 1.4 16v on r1 bike carbs with a megajolt ecu and says there awesome.

[Prey]

looking good, i love the dash, a mate of mine was trying to convince me to get bike carbs for mine the other day as he has a mk4 polo 1.4 16v on r1 bike carbs with a megajolt ecu and says there awesome.

if you wanted a dash doing let me know! :thumb:

i'd recommend the bike carbs, had no hassle apart from compulsively taking it apart to upgrade lol

if you end up down this end of the world more than welcome to have a look/ride when it's back together

[Iain]

Dash looks quality, get it built up so we can go for a blast!

[Prey]

Dash looks quality, get it built up so we can go for a blast!

affirmative! it's been too long as i'm lazy, building the head up tomorrow eve.

[Spudly]

Omg, thats the only mk1 dash ive ever seen that i actually like:eek:



Where did you get it done and how much was it if you dont mind my asking?

[TeddyThom]

What he said ^^^^ :thumb:

[Prey]

I did the dash myself, modding wise its had the glovebox, whole bottom below the heater panel support and then across below the headlight switch removed and the stereo blanked off. The flocking is something I'm doing myself as well - if anyone is interested pm me!

[Spudly]

Hmmmm, must not pm as im skint and need all the funds i have to actually finish mine lol

[Prey]

Hmmmm, must not pm as im skint and need all the funds i have to actually finish mine lol

pm'd - just so you know :thumb:

[Prey]

A couple more pictures to prove that mk1 dashes are superior to mk2......

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMAG0583.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMAG0584.jpg

[pikey1986]

dash looks :wisewood:

[Prey]

humping monkey! lol

got the valves lapped in last night, can't believe how much easier it is when the seats/valves have been cut - tested with the vacuum gauge and definitely getting much better readings than last time when i just lapped them without cutting :thumb:

i love putting things back together:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMAG0599.jpg

[Spudly]

Damn you, mk1 dashes are horrid carcinogenic lumps of evilness and must be killed and made to be dead at all costs!!




So why the funk does that look soo good:cry:


Pm saved for future reference:thumb:

[tom reid]

Damn you, mk1 dashes are horrid carcinogenic lumps of evilness and must be killed and made to be dead at all costs!!

lollollollollollollollollollol

[chimp007_uk]

Where does everyones hatred of the MK1 dash come from? It's far nicer than the MK2...!

[Spudly]

Where does everyones hatred of the MK1 dash come from? It's far nicer than the MK2...!





:tard:









:p

[MK999]

Where does everyones hatred of the MK1 dash come from? It's far nicer than the MK2...!

Always knew you were a bit odd.

[Prey]

nothing like a bit of healthy debate

...

mk1 wins ah ha

[chimp007_uk]

nothing like a bit of healthy debate

...

mk1 wins ah ha

:thumb:

[Iain]

Wahey head progress! Get it onnnnnnnnnnnn!

[Prey]

Wahey head progress! Get it onnnnnnnnnnnn!

scarily excited, i'm getting it done!

[Connor]

nothing like a bit of healthy debate

...

mk2 wins ah ha
.

[tom reid]

Always knew you were a bit odd.

You can talk, PNG's answer to Magnus Pike!

[scott.parker]

Funny, i love both my nova's and both dashes look ace in both..

[MK999]

You can talk, PNG's answer to Magnus Pike!

I had to google that obviously as he was born literally 80 years before I was, I like the comparison though lol

[nova_pipi]

I'll send you a pm about dash flocking as iv always really liked flocked dash's just not really found somewhere or someone to do it, but I havnt really looked to be honest lol I'd love to have a ride in it to see how it is,