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novarally

09-09-17, 12:44 PM

Sorry for the delay, a few photos of the new Simpson manifold and system;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2437_zps6ong1umw.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2437_zps6ong1umw.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2447_zpsvclpejon.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2447_zpsvclpejon.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2448_zps5v3mvxqp.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2448_zps5v3mvxqp.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2449_zpssz4ish3q.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2449_zpssz4ish3q.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2450_zpsnii23o1l.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2450_zpsnii23o1l.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2453_zpselw34lgt.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2453_zpselw34lgt.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2454_zpsfdzgwsx5.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2454_zpsfdzgwsx5.jpg.html)

novarally

09-09-17, 12:45 PM

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2469_zpsoqdevjnk.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2469_zpsoqdevjnk.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2471_zpsiaitub8q.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2471_zpsiaitub8q.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2473_zpsozzyxbnl.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2473_zpsozzyxbnl.jpg.html)

novarally

09-09-17, 12:48 PM

I've also made a new floorplate for the pedal box, as the clutch footrest was getting in the way of actuating the clutch pedal (that's because the pedal box was from a Fiesta S1600, so would have been used with a sequential 'box and clutchless gear change);

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2456_zpscaain3to.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2456_zpscaain3to.jpg.html)

and I'm tinkering about with a new air filter intake;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2458_zpsnalbelre.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2458_zpsnalbelre.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2457_zpsv1u3qoab.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2457_zpsv1u3qoab.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2468_zpsvxpu9swk.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2468_zpsvxpu9swk.jpg.html)

novarally

09-09-17, 12:50 PM

Mike Edwards did my system,I asked for it to be big enough for a two litre Duratec ,it's 2.5 inch iirc so be very surprised if it was bigger ,did one of Matts manifolds fit or did he have to make a bespoke one ?

You were correct Jezz, it's 2.5 inch.

total_vauxhall

09-09-17, 06:45 PM

Realy like this mate nice job and that rear exhaust section looks nuts .

BRoadGhost

10-09-17, 01:17 PM

novarally

10-09-17, 03:56 PM

All coming together Colin :)

If it were mine I would be looking to reroute those rear brake lines so not near exhaust & get some rubber / mounts for the beam where / how they attach. On the Thermostat housing why not weld a 90 degree elbow then run straight to rad avoiding manifold heat etc.

Yes, a few little alterations to be done now the exhaust is done. I asked Simpsons to build it how they thought best, and I would alter anything else afterwards.

I'm well pleased with the results of their work, quality of service too was exceptional - almost unheard of in motorsport.

BRoadGhost

10-09-17, 10:07 PM

Looks really top quality; can't deny a new manifold is on the wish list too!

Benn

11-09-17, 05:14 PM

Funk that exhaust is nice!

toymex

11-09-17, 05:55 PM

Looking good Colin ,like the v bands,wish I had got them on mine,although they look a bit heavier!

novarally

11-09-17, 07:03 PM

Looking good Colin ,like the v bands,wish I had got them on mine,although they look a bit heavier!

One thing I don't know is the weight of the new manifold and system.

I weighed the old old one that came off and it was around 18kg. I'd be surprised if this one is any less, especially with the 2 big silencers in it. But at least it should be quiet.

toymex

11-09-17, 07:44 PM

One thing I don't know is the weight of the new manifold and system.

I weighed the old old one that came off and it was around 18kg. I'd be surprised if this one is any less, especially with the 2 big silencers in it. But at least it should be quiet.

I took the opinion with mine mine that it was better to be a bit heavier but pass noise everywhere, I have 3 silencers on mine although a bit smaller. I'm not sure that they are as strict on noise at hillclimbs though!

8valve-craig

12-09-17, 07:21 AM

I agree with Jezz. Mines quite heavy too, but it's never failed a sound test.

Looks Awesome, it will be a pleasure to work on too.

novarally

29-09-17, 12:42 PM

New battery installed with the proper mounting bracket;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2571_zpswjqrl9ui.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2571_zpswjqrl9ui.jpg.html)

And with a big 'thank-you' to Ollie (MXcrazy) who sent me this rather lovely billet oil cap;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2570_zpsx7o9vh1z.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2570_zpsx7o9vh1z.jpg.html)

scottmasterton

04-12-17, 09:53 PM

Any more updates? [emoji846]

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novarally

08-12-17, 07:55 PM

Any more updates? [emoji846]

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I should have a bit of an update within the next few days.

novarally

26-12-17, 10:59 AM

Things have been sidetracked a little as I decided to tackle some changes to the rear end of the car, which I'd been thinking about doing for a long while, to save a bit more weight and relocate the anti-roll bar, which will allow me to fit a bigger rear diffuser;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2696_zpskwhcl0ve.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2696_zpskwhcl0ve.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2695_zpsdyftrrvd.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2695_zpsdyftrrvd.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2694_zpsyw4gs9lp.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2694_zpsyw4gs9lp.jpg.html)

That's all been cut away now (still to comply with the Modified Production Regulations for hillcimbs);

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2700_zpsvtokgc1c.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2700_zpsvtokgc1c.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2698_zpseffswhzp.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2698_zpseffswhzp.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2699_zps5t2ot9iq.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2699_zps5t2ot9iq.jpg.html)

Revised rear anti-roll bar fitment commences;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2723_zps41bnp5nk.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2723_zps41bnp5nk.jpg.html)

novarally

26-12-17, 11:01 AM

Got one of these as well, so more modifying ensues;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2689_zpsk9xgarfo.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2689_zpsk9xgarfo.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2703_zpsgk9vsc5c.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2703_zpsgk9vsc5c.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2704_zpsp7ugxxfl.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2704_zpsp7ugxxfl.jpg.html)

Up on sill stands to make it a little bit easier to work on (in the absence of a 2-post lift);

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2697_zpslgld7tlm.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2697_zpslgld7tlm.jpg.html)

boffer8

26-12-17, 11:10 AM

Looking good Colin, where are you mounting the RARB, back to the body?

Love the CAE, have been looking at one for mine for a while, it is a proper opel one or another model adapted? Love to know what you think to the shift quality and feel

novarally

26-12-17, 11:51 AM

Hi Ben,

There's a couple of options for mounting the ARB, but I think it may end up being attached to the original rear spring platforms.

The CAE is the proper Corsa A set-up, installation isn't going to be quite as straightforward as it should be due to my engine/gearbox being lowered.

novarally

26-12-17, 06:36 PM

I needed to remove the exhaust manifold today, so thought I'd post up a few photos;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/6168DEC3-5E21-4E20-8C4A-A760F6A65485_zpsbmvdosvr.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/6168DEC3-5E21-4E20-8C4A-A760F6A65485_zpsbmvdosvr.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/FF3C4DD4-C0E7-4AB4-A6E6-E46AA1C126A0_zpss0bebjh2.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/FF3C4DD4-C0E7-4AB4-A6E6-E46AA1C126A0_zpss0bebjh2.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/04DA59DC-1723-41EB-91E5-B2993340DB27_zps1gunniib.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/04DA59DC-1723-41EB-91E5-B2993340DB27_zps1gunniib.jpeg.html)

What a pleasure to work on with V-band connectors.

BRoadGhost

26-12-17, 10:13 PM

Lots of work happening here Colin; some extreme body mods behind the rear suspension - Is it going to be boxed off then some carbon inners?

Manifold is sexytime no doubt! And the shifter too! If / when I revise the manifold then I have V bands to go on; makes perfect sense.

boffer8

28-12-17, 08:04 PM

Manifold looks lovely, the bump on the secondary to create an equal length?

Do you find the V band clamps easy to get on and off? ill be upgrading my system in the next couple of months and wonder if these are the best way to go....

novarally

28-12-17, 09:39 PM

novarally

01-01-18, 10:11 AM

A slightly more constructive way to spend a rainy New Year's Eve;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2734_zpsxjyd4udz.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2734_zpsxjyd4udz.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2735_zpswo7m3dqs.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2735_zpswo7m3dqs.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2736_zpsku7advb1.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2736_zpsku7advb1.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2737_zpskbuwhyw1.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2737_zpskbuwhyw1.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2738_zpshptfz6lq.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2738_zpshptfz6lq.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2739_zps2e5sz568.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2739_zps2e5sz568.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2745_zpsfmkg3ajc.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2745_zpsfmkg3ajc.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2747_zpstd7lsyz9.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2747_zpstd7lsyz9.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2748_zpsvankhaqg.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2748_zpsvankhaqg.jpg.html)

RichGold

01-01-18, 02:49 PM

Is that an all-in-one steering wheel and rear view mirror? :)

That looks like a crazy build.

nuds sr

06-01-18, 07:37 PM

where did you get the carbon intake from been looking for something similar for my car or do you know where something like this maybe available from thanks alan

novarally

08-01-18, 09:35 PM

where did you get the carbon intake from been looking for something similar for my car or do you know where something like this maybe available from thanks alan

It's a Reverie intake.

Have a a look at their website, amazing quality, but madly expensive.

I was lucky and found one for sale much cheaper, bought for a project that never got done.

nuds sr

09-01-18, 06:28 PM

Thanks I'll have a look

novarally

13-01-18, 01:39 PM

A new, wider rear diffuser has arrived to complement the revised rear end;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2799_zpswqr4fzdu.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2799_zpswqr4fzdu.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2798_zpsbaxr0qvx.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2798_zpsbaxr0qvx.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/71F5F134-EFAD-4806-A3E3-6F425F0393FD_zpsvpgp64g3.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/71F5F134-EFAD-4806-A3E3-6F425F0393FD_zpsvpgp64g3.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/AF8DD9F8-4CFB-4F7E-9628-4FCBCCD68267_zpstmobnqob.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/AF8DD9F8-4CFB-4F7E-9628-4FCBCCD68267_zpstmobnqob.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/3B81615C-184E-485C-96D5-0460C184822D_zpsbsp0iltl.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/3B81615C-184E-485C-96D5-0460C184822D_zpsbsp0iltl.jpeg.html)

Now I've gone this far it seems sensible to change the exhaust so it exits out of the side (should have had that done when it was made!!), so more body mods;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_2797_zps3gbamzlt.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_2797_zps3gbamzlt.jpg.html)

totalnova

13-01-18, 01:42 PM

Ooohhhh very nice, did you get a weight saving as well?

novarally

13-01-18, 01:47 PM

Ooohhhh very nice, did you get a weight saving as well?

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/4DF2D1AD-5333-4F2B-BD3B-67AE7593A484_zpswha4lsrd.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/4DF2D1AD-5333-4F2B-BD3B-67AE7593A484_zpswha4lsrd.jpeg.html)

There will be a small weight loss due to less exhaust tailpipe, although the new diffuser is very slightly heavier than the old one.

Need to work out where the optimum position/angle for the diffuser will be, to get the most out of the aerodynamics.

C612DNM

15-01-18, 12:13 AM

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/4DF2D1AD-5333-4F2B-BD3B-67AE7593A484_zpswha4lsrd.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/4DF2D1AD-5333-4F2B-BD3B-67AE7593A484_zpswha4lsrd.jpeg.html)

There will be a small weight loss due to less exhaust tailpipe, although the new diffuser is very slightly heavier than the old one.

Need to work out where the optimum position/angle for the diffuser will be, to get the most out of the aerodynamics.Not gone for a blown diffuser then?

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ktown

15-01-18, 05:58 PM

novarally

16-01-18, 12:59 PM

Hiya buddy where did you get your nova doors from im the lad that bought the nova you sold to andy stodarthttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180115/6fb51e0cbbdd2d6a8ca116f11058676d.jpg

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Looking like good progress, you'll be on the hills before me I've no doubt ;)

Unfortunately I have no idea who made the carbon doors on my car. I bought a whole car just to get the doors from it!

All I know is that the guy who made the doors built high-end kayaks for a living. If anyone happens to know who he is, please let me know, as I'd be keen on getting more sets made.

_Tomiboy

16-01-18, 02:45 PM

This guy makes good carbon stuffs, he makes water things too, probably not your guy.
https://www.facebook.com/anubiscomposite/

novarally

18-01-18, 04:28 PM

If anyone might be interested, the original billet alloy gear lever/linkage, as well as the rear anti-roll bar set-up from this car will be going on Ebay tonight (along with a bunch of other bits).

I've also got some cable gear-change conversions to suit F10/F13/F16/F18/F20 which I will get around to photographing and listing very soon.

total_vauxhall

18-01-18, 04:46 PM

Any pics of arb setup mate?

novarally

18-01-18, 05:58 PM

Any pics of arb setup mate?

All on eBay tonight. Thanks.

ktown

18-01-18, 06:53 PM

Out of interest what class do you run in for hillclimb

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novarally

18-01-18, 11:31 PM

Out of interest what class do you run in for hillclimb

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Modified Production

ktown

18-01-18, 11:50 PM

Modified ProductionI guess same class as me then but in devon its 1400 to 1800 class c2

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novarally

12-03-18, 11:26 AM

Precious little progress to report as work and renovating the house are getting in the way.

Having a clearout in one of the garages the other day I found these headlamp stickers, which I'd completely forgotten I had, so they got fitted;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/8AC3A847-6323-4E5D-B793-8F48C99EB771_zpsafn3amf5.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/8AC3A847-6323-4E5D-B793-8F48C99EB771_zpsafn3amf5.jpeg.html)

I do like the look of them, but until I get the car back on its wheels and get the front end re-fitted I won't make a decision on whether they stay.

Yesterday I dismantled the air intake system, as I've decided it's time to have a play with an anodising kit I bought ages ago, and I think the air trumpets will be a good first candidate, after some practice of course;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/F95F5DA7-91F3-42BC-80E9-BD80184F7C02_zpsvqtc5rzc.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/F95F5DA7-91F3-42BC-80E9-BD80184F7C02_zpsvqtc5rzc.jpeg.html)

I've got loads of aluminium bits on the car which I want to anodise, the big question will be what colour(s) to go for.

total_vauxhall

12-03-18, 06:48 PM

Like the stickers . Can you get any more?

BRoadGhost

12-03-18, 09:08 PM

Ha! Lurve it!

Get it all done the brightest pink to prove what a man you are

novarally

12-03-18, 09:58 PM

Like the stickers . Can you get any more?

They were printed up for me by someone from this forum nova ian from Nottingham. Anyone know him?

I’d be interested in getting some more made myself. He also did me rear light stickers. It doesn’t look like he’s posted anything on this forum since July 2016.

total_vauxhall

12-03-18, 10:07 PM

Surely someone knows him then . Or his email address on here

8valve-craig

13-03-18, 10:51 AM

I Have a pair here from him, Good quality. He did them not so long ago so is still around.

Nova Ian - Last online yesterday

bazzap8389

13-03-18, 02:23 PM

That's looking brilliant!

nova ian

13-03-18, 03:25 PM

They were printed up for me by someone from this forum nova ian from Nottingham. Anyone know him?

I’d be interested in getting some more made myself. He also did me rear light stickers. It doesn’t look like he’s posted anything on this forum since July 2016.

Still look in every now and again! Not on here much since selling up with the nova... Still able to do stickers, but probably best emailing on: ianbennett38@hotmail.com

Cheers. Ian

total_vauxhall

13-03-18, 03:32 PM

Pm sent pal

novarally

13-03-18, 03:54 PM

Still look in every now and again! Not on here much since selling up with the nova... Still able to do stickers, but probably best emailing on: ianbennett38@hotmail.com

Cheers. Ian

good to hear from you Ian. Hope all is good.

I've dropped you an e-mail.

Colin

novarally

18-03-18, 03:20 PM

A few small steps this weekend, some minor mods to the cambelt cover;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3074_zpsibhb1epk.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3074_zpsibhb1epk.jpg.html)

And the rear screen fitted to the tailgate;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3073_zpsc0adkmz1.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3073_zpsc0adkmz1.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3081_zpsewiuqdig.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3081_zpsewiuqdig.jpg.html)

novarally

18-03-18, 03:22 PM

And windows fitted to the doors properly;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3082_zpsakjtp0fl.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3082_zpsakjtp0fl.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3086_zpsa7uqgu6h.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3086_zpsa7uqgu6h.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3085_zps70fcfqzt.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3085_zps70fcfqzt.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3083_zpswnrwkwp8.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3083_zpswnrwkwp8.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3084_zpsvrilc3bi.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3084_zpsvrilc3bi.jpg.html)

Too cold out in the workshop, so working in the house, that's the wonder of living alone.

ktown

18-03-18, 04:51 PM

Looking good mate can i ask what you have used for the door lock pulls

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novarally

18-03-18, 05:43 PM

Looking good mate can i ask what you have used for the door lock pulls

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It's just a loop of wire, crimped onto the lock mechanism.

ktown

18-03-18, 06:19 PM

It's just a loop of wire, crimped onto the lock mechanism.Ahh ideal mate thankyou

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novarally

01-04-18, 06:25 PM

Thinking about doing a splitter/undertray in plywood;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3103_zpsudcgben4.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3103_zpsudcgben4.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3104_zpsnmugrv7c.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3104_zpsnmugrv7c.jpg.html)

Problem will be how to attach it at the back of the car (to the chassis, behind the engine) - it needs to be quick release so I can remove the whole front clamshell easily.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3105_zpskki53gzv.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3105_zpskki53gzv.jpg.html)

Work on revisions to the rear bumper to allow me to fit the new rear diffuser;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3106_zps3k2obsdi.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3106_zps3k2obsdi.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3107_zpsmngkodel.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3107_zpsmngkodel.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3108_zps3pllcbyw.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3108_zps3pllcbyw.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3109_zpswto8ylxp.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3109_zpswto8ylxp.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3110_zpst3tsr60e.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3110_zpst3tsr60e.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3111_zpsmffhz4xe.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3111_zpsmffhz4xe.jpg.html)

And now back on it's wheels, ready to go off to Simpsons Exhausts next week to be converted to side-exit system;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3112_zpso9lwkqbt.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3112_zpso9lwkqbt.jpg.html)

Yes, I know the headlamp stickers are wonky.........new ones arriving from Ian Bennett next week.

BRoadGhost

01-04-18, 08:27 PM

Coming together well! Rear diffuser should ease flow really well now. Headlights seem quite square rather than narrow but can you not peel them off again with some heat?

stt

02-04-18, 08:46 PM

Can you use dzus fasteners to secure the trailing edge of the flat floor?

ktown

02-04-18, 10:14 PM

Just a thought will all the rear wheel wells be enclosed for the diffuser to work properly ?

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novarally

03-04-18, 03:14 PM

Just a thought will all the rear wheel wells be enclosed for the diffuser to work properly ?

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Yes, it will all need to be enclosed, but how to achieve that is another question again.....

ktown

03-04-18, 10:28 PM

Yes, it will all need to be enclosed, but how to achieve that is another question again.....Im sure you will do it bud the build is epic so far

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novarally

04-04-18, 08:20 AM

Im sure you will do it bud the build is epic so far

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Thank-you.

It would be even better if i if I could go back to my 1000cc turbo engine. Hopefully that will happen in the not too distant future.

Benn

05-04-18, 12:30 PM

Never noticed the cf rear quarters, very nice

novarally

21-04-18, 09:36 PM

Car is just back from Simpson Race Exhausts with the side-exit completed. Photos to follow shortly.

scott.parker

22-04-18, 08:43 AM

Glad your still slowly doing stuff on this mate

novarally

22-04-18, 10:45 AM

Glad your still slowly doing stuff on this mate

'Slow' is certainly right. It's hard to believe it's coming up to 6 years since I crashed it.

But progress is happening;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3176_zpsfjmnbgak.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3176_zpsfjmnbgak.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3178_zpsbnfm0wtt.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3178_zpsbnfm0wtt.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3179_zpsdrsxmdeo.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3179_zpsdrsxmdeo.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3180_zps34hmyj8g.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3180_zps34hmyj8g.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/AD26CD1D-3EDE-468D-A305-56D6E2A5DC06_zpsybbnhual.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/AD26CD1D-3EDE-468D-A305-56D6E2A5DC06_zpsybbnhual.jpeg.html)

totalnova

22-04-18, 04:26 PM

Looks brilliant, when are you hoping to get this back on the track? I'd love to see it fly up a hill.
Nick

toymex

22-04-18, 06:02 PM

Looking good Colin, loving the trailer btw

novarally

22-04-18, 06:20 PM

Looking good Colin, loving the trailer btw

Hi Jezz.

it's a little baby C2 trailer, tows superbly and it's lightweight and wide. Came at a bargain price too (£800). All I need to sort out now is a decent winch for it, being such a short trailer it's tricky to locate it so it pulls in a straight line.

novarally

22-04-18, 06:23 PM

Looks brilliant, when are you hoping to get this back on the track? I'd love to see it fly up a hill.
Nick

Thanks Nick.

I'm getting there, still have lots to finish off, and I keep uncovering issues (e.g. today I find the throttle pedal is not smooth, nor is it returning to base consistently).

I have loads of holiday due from work, so I plan to have a major attack on it soon, and aim for competing again in June.

totalnova

22-04-18, 09:16 PM

Where do you normally compete? as I'm not a million miles from you and I'd love to get to some hill climb events.

novarally

22-04-18, 09:35 PM

Where do you normally compete? as I'm not a million miles from you and I'd love to get to some hill climb events.

Gurston Down is my local, and favourite venue - about 8 miles west of Salisbury.

Check out gurstondown.org

novarally

29-04-18, 09:56 AM

Back on with fitting the CAE shifter;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/3E22F202-14C1-48CA-AA24-A7B4E70A30B7_zpsucpj3fxe.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/3E22F202-14C1-48CA-AA24-A7B4E70A30B7_zpsucpj3fxe.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/06C1C8FA-707B-4B47-97DD-B3C4B554537B_zpslj6ten31.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/06C1C8FA-707B-4B47-97DD-B3C4B554537B_zpslj6ten31.jpeg.html)

Thinking about a rear spoiler, I fancy a Corsa Super 1600 one, but can't find one yet;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/F5D64741-0765-4EFE-920A-58ED3AD2321F_zps9lmnkdal.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/F5D64741-0765-4EFE-920A-58ED3AD2321F_zps9lmnkdal.jpeg.html)

I've contacted Marcel and Fearless on this forum in the hope they can assist, but if anyone else knows where to find one, please let me know.

novarally

25-05-18, 07:17 PM

Still mocking up the fitting of the CAE shifter;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/A37A9413-33BA-4312-8BF5-91BCC5D23D6F_zpshtsulshh.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/A37A9413-33BA-4312-8BF5-91BCC5D23D6F_zpshtsulshh.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/75E06F82-3D1A-47BE-94D8-06FE41DF5C33_zps5zx0ci1j.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/75E06F82-3D1A-47BE-94D8-06FE41DF5C33_zps5zx0ci1j.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/4A5BF81A-BF81-4625-A3A6-752C957E1391_zpsk9elilzg.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/4A5BF81A-BF81-4625-A3A6-752C957E1391_zpsk9elilzg.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/39BD574E-60AC-4C99-86C6-1E411B58FD9F_zpshdrjessq.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/39BD574E-60AC-4C99-86C6-1E411B58FD9F_zpshdrjessq.jpeg.html)

I've just had some new gear cables made up (not those shown in these photos), which allow me to move the lever back just a touch more. The same (amazing!!) company also made me a new throttle cable.

I shall soon take the car up to my ace welder Ollie in Bicester (ex-Prodrive) for him to fabricate the new turret for the gear lever to sit on. In the meantime Ollie has been doing some pretty engineering;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/5242B5A1-EEA5-4631-9660-50E2CB98C196_zpsu6drey6j.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/5242B5A1-EEA5-4631-9660-50E2CB98C196_zpsu6drey6j.jpeg.html)

8valve-craig

25-05-18, 07:31 PM

Good work Colin. What gear kit is in there?

I am getting on really well with the Hockley linkage now, ever since I got rid of the SCCR.

novarally

25-05-18, 08:37 PM

Good work Colin. What gear kit is in there?

I am getting on really well with the Hockley linkage now, ever since I got rid of the SCCR.

Mine is an SCCR (F10). I haven’t used anything else in any of my Novas, as far as I can remember. Yours is a dog ‘box?

ktown

25-05-18, 09:28 PM

Where do you normally compete? as I'm not a million miles from you and I'd love to get to some hill climb events.Come to wiscombe park for the nationals on the 28th 29th july awsome hill and ill be there and its not far from hampshire to be fair

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boffer8

25-05-18, 09:40 PM

Let me know when your up in Bicester Colin, I’m only up the road... would love to have a look over the car again... and feel the CAE....

love the mods your doing, looks great!

8valve-craig

26-05-18, 11:33 AM

Mine is an SCCR (F10). I haven’t used anything else in any of my Novas, as far as I can remember. Yours is a dog ‘box?

What issue are you trying to solve? Yours has had a few linkages in now hasn't it?

Mine is a 5sp Dog kit yes. I don't update my build any more but it went in recently. I couldn't get the SCCR to behave on a direct to turret linkage but with the dog engagement it's flawless.

novarally

26-05-18, 01:03 PM

What issue are you trying to solve? Yours has had a few linkages in now hasn't it?

Mine is a 5sp Dog kit yes. I don't update my build any more but it went in recently. I couldn't get the SCCR to behave on a direct to turret linkage but with the dog engagement it's flawless.

Just endless problems with joints/rods in linkages. I’m happy with the cables (subject to testing in anger), as you’ve got gentle curves to get around all the obstacles in the engine bay.

A dog ‘box was once the plan, but now I think I’d go straight to a sequential, as we’re not subject to penalty for it in hillclimbing.

It’s immaterial anyway as I have no cash left for cars!

Hoping to get to a Gurston for some spectating tomorrow, and maybe Mallory Park on Monday.

novarally

21-06-18, 07:34 PM

After selling a few bits from the car I decided that new wheels would be a good way to regenerate enthusiasm for the rebuild, (plus I justified it as I need some fresher tyres anyway);

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3300_zpsiefmwv80.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3300_zpsiefmwv80.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3301_zps7ya4dnhy.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3301_zps7ya4dnhy.jpg.html)

I got the wheels from a chap who was good friends with Jeff Chambers. For all the (really) old school Nova owners, anyone remember him? We'd be going back at least 15 years I think.

novarally

24-06-18, 12:08 PM

Let me know when your up in Bicester Colin, I’m only up the road... would love to have a look over the car again... and feel the CAE....

love the mods your doing, looks great!

Thanks Ben.

I should be headed up to Bicester with the car within the next week or so. I'll keep you posted.

The new wheels fit fine on the back, but the front ones are too wide on the inner section of the split rim, so fouling on the steering arm knuckle. Not a great surprise really, 10" wide wheels in 13" diameter on the front was a bit optimistic.

Probably need to drop down to a 4" inner rim section, instead of the 6" they came as. Which of course means a different tyre will also be needed.

Benn

24-06-18, 03:12 PM

That shifter is porn. Love the alloy guides too.

toymex

24-06-18, 07:35 PM

Thanks Ben.

I should be headed up to Bicester with the car within the next week or so. I'll keep you posted.

The new wheels fit fine on the back, but the front ones are too wide on the inner section of the split rim, so fouling on the steering arm knuckle. Not a great surprise really, 10" wide wheels in 13" diameter on the front was a bit optimistic.

Probably need to drop down to a 4" inner rim section, instead of the 6" they came as. Which of course means a different tyre will also be needed.

10mm spacer and they should fit Colin, they look nice btw but a bit heavier than the old ones ?

novarally

24-06-18, 09:28 PM

10mm spacer and they should fit Colin, they look nice btw but a bit heavier than the old ones ?

I haven’t tried with a spacer yet Jezz, I wasn’t especially keen on that route. Is that how you’re running your 10” fronts?

The wheels haven’t been on the scales yet, as I was on 15” fronts before I don’t think there’ll be a huge difference.

toymex

25-06-18, 06:26 AM

I haven’t tried with a spacer yet Jezz, I wasn’t especially keen on that route. Is that how you’re running your 10” fronts?

The wheels haven’t been on the scales yet, as I was on 15” fronts before I don’t think there’ll be a huge difference.
Yes, I have never had any issues using them

novarally

22-07-18, 09:38 PM

The Nova heads off to Bicester Heritage tomorrow, with a list of welding/fabrication jobs to be done.

I will update as soon as I can.

novarally

25-07-18, 09:21 AM

Dropped the car off on Monday, looking a bit daft on some spacesaver front wheels;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3465_zpsvrwval4w.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3465_zpsvrwval4w.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3467_zps0qsztkuu.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3467_zps0qsztkuu.jpg.html)

First job was to replace the coolant pipes with something more professional, and a good deal lighter too;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/d84cca13-f95e-4934-bd2d-93fcfa73484c_zpsskaubo18.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/d84cca13-f95e-4934-bd2d-93fcfa73484c_zpsskaubo18.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/hillclimbescort001/A82BFD37-B595-4588-AF7C-3AC521DE499D_zpsm3sahslk.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/hillclimbescort001/A82BFD37-B595-4588-AF7C-3AC521DE499D_zpsm3sahslk.jpeg.html)

And more lightweight replacement, the exhaust tailpipe has been remade in Titanium;

Before http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3473_zpsi2ked4aw.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3473_zpsi2ked4aw.jpg.html)

After http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3474_zpstoxqzfey.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3474_zpstoxqzfey.jpg.html)

More to follow as things progress.

8valve-craig

25-07-18, 09:17 PM

Nice work on those hoses and wiggins clamps Colin. I need to do something like that as I have just moved my rad into a similar position.

prs

26-07-18, 07:22 PM

Looks much better.
Is there any benefit by positioning the radiator like that?

novarally

03-08-18, 06:20 PM

Looks much better.
Is there any benefit by positioning the radiator like that?

Lots of race cars angle the radiator, so I assume there are cooling and/or aerodynamic benefits.

To to be honest I mainly thought it looked good. And probably gives me more options for placing an intercooler should I be able to afford to go back to the turbo engine.

Lots of other jobs on the car are now finished, I shall be collecting the car on Monday so more photos and information when it’s back at home.

One of the the major jobs still to be sorted is the throttle linkage on the throttle bodies. Anyone who has Jenvey throttle bodies (mine are the SF type), especially on a 16v smallblock, I’d be very keen to see some pictures of what you’ve done with yours. Thanks

8valve-craig

04-08-18, 07:40 AM

It’s mainly for space and reduces the overall height of the rad which helps in some installations.

You could argue its an aerodynamic aid with horizontal fins, but probably not noticeable.

novarally

08-08-18, 03:40 PM

It's back from the fabrication shop;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/1723FB45-6102-4B00-9061-48DB23CAD9C6_zpsnl4bofob.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/1723FB45-6102-4B00-9061-48DB23CAD9C6_zpsnl4bofob.jpeg.html)

Some photos to detail areas that have received attention;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/8C998687-706E-4975-932E-EC6E0B53E67E_zpsakyotaur.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/8C998687-706E-4975-932E-EC6E0B53E67E_zpsakyotaur.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/9318E10F-0EFA-4F72-A56A-A6304979590C_zpsmdj2w9vc.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/9318E10F-0EFA-4F72-A56A-A6304979590C_zpsmdj2w9vc.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/4CEBFBF9-BE5B-4854-806D-6DEB948A258E_zpsyy8g9o5o.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/4CEBFBF9-BE5B-4854-806D-6DEB948A258E_zpsyy8g9o5o.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/FACC19B3-F725-45DD-AAE1-9E2EF42EC18B_zpshl6ekjac.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/FACC19B3-F725-45DD-AAE1-9E2EF42EC18B_zpshl6ekjac.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/1A3038DD-EAB2-4270-8F90-744FF1450656_zpstdklnzob.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/1A3038DD-EAB2-4270-8F90-744FF1450656_zpstdklnzob.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/630750FE-D35C-49CE-83A4-0FB4BACB0755_zpsdkm8qzwm.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/630750FE-D35C-49CE-83A4-0FB4BACB0755_zpsdkm8qzwm.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/51BB008F-83B9-4C3F-8770-08F610E303C1_zpsb5goqzwb.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/51BB008F-83B9-4C3F-8770-08F610E303C1_zpsb5goqzwb.jpeg.html)

novarally

08-08-18, 03:42 PM

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/63D8C094-BC81-437B-8C98-0C8A2921F0EA_zpsoc3qrejp.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/63D8C094-BC81-437B-8C98-0C8A2921F0EA_zpsoc3qrejp.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/86FC1B27-DE77-4B48-88FB-2E4EDF9FA12E_zps8fdgfl3g.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/86FC1B27-DE77-4B48-88FB-2E4EDF9FA12E_zps8fdgfl3g.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/10A034F0-F14C-4DC0-913A-96C8C9801507_zpstyvocgc1.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/10A034F0-F14C-4DC0-913A-96C8C9801507_zpstyvocgc1.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/900A513A-7E68-4B10-AAE6-BCF2951D41C0_zpsn31ks1u2.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/900A513A-7E68-4B10-AAE6-BCF2951D41C0_zpsn31ks1u2.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/4B37BA53-C115-4BAC-AD05-118216D0CB69_zpsgifygwc3.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/4B37BA53-C115-4BAC-AD05-118216D0CB69_zpsgifygwc3.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/FFB792E8-FAEC-4543-ADD4-2DE1C0A4E7E9_zpswr4whkrc.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/FFB792E8-FAEC-4543-ADD4-2DE1C0A4E7E9_zpswr4whkrc.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/1E939F6F-922E-4FF0-BD84-41C09353235A_zpsaxdtcyer.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/1E939F6F-922E-4FF0-BD84-41C09353235A_zpsaxdtcyer.jpeg.html)

Royston

08-08-18, 09:14 PM

Crumbs Colin :)

8valve-craig

09-08-18, 11:07 AM

Impressive Colin. I dread to think how many hours work must have gone into that front end.

Harvey

16-08-18, 11:55 AM

Scrumptious Colin, simply yummy fabrication.

boffer8

28-08-18, 04:24 PM

Looks good colin, have you got the CAE fully plumbed in? i took the plunge and bought one and fitted it, feels amazing compared to the Quaife linkage

novarally

28-08-18, 06:44 PM

Looks good colin, have you got the CAE fully plumbed in? i took the plunge and bought one and fitted it, feels amazing compared to the Quaife linkage

Mine’s not final-fitted yet Ben, but I’m looking forward to it, especially now you’ve given it the thumbs up on yours.

boffer8

31-08-18, 02:26 PM

Its a little fiddly to set up but once its in, its lovely...

novarally

31-08-18, 02:45 PM

Its a little fiddly to set up but once its in, its lovely...

Did you get any instructions with yours Ben?

I didn't.

I've managed to find .PDF files for some of CAE's installation instructions, but I can't track down the one for the Corsa A.

boffer8

31-08-18, 02:47 PM

novarally

31-08-18, 03:09 PM

Nothing lol

Had to make it up as i went along from pictures online and my own idea of how i wanted it...

Was easy enough but the cables are very heavy duty and makes it tough to get everything to sit as per what i want

It's fairly shocking that they don't give you instructions, given how expensive they are.

Can you post some pictures up of yours Ben?

I don't know if you picked it up on this thread, but I've had some higher-quality, and much more flexible cables made up for mine.

boffer8

31-08-18, 03:29 PM

Yea i thought so, but it allowed me to fit it how i wanted i suppose instead of where they said...

Yea im home in a couple of weeks so will get some then....

I saw they were a different colour and looked to be smaller... was this to aid your length or just weight?

novarally

31-08-18, 03:45 PM

I saw they were a different colour and looked to be smaller... was this to aid your length or just weight?

I don't think they are any lighter, but I wanted them just a little longer so I could get the shifter back a bit, but I also needed more flexibility as I have a bracing bar up to the bulkhead, which is right where the cables really wanted to run, so I had to route around that.

prs

31-08-18, 06:01 PM

It's fairly shocking that they don't give you instructions, given how expensive they are.

Can you post some pictures up of yours Ben?

I don't know if you picked it up on this thread, but I've had some higher-quality, and much more flexible cables made up for mine.
i have the fitting instructions with mine. they are in german but nothing google translate cant fix.
i will try to upload them this weekend

novarally

31-08-18, 09:17 PM

i have the fitting instructions with mine. they are in german but nothing google translate cant fix.
i will try to upload them this weekend

Thanks :)

Iain

01-09-18, 04:07 PM

Really loving the fab work on this.

novarally

01-09-18, 10:04 PM

Really loving the fab work on this.

Thanks Iain.

I can only claim claim credit for the ideas of how I want it to be, not really the execution of those concepts.

Hard to believe its approaching 9 years I've owned this car, it's seen out a few relationships in that time!

novarally

05-09-18, 04:43 PM

Once again I’m back to looking at the possibility of having centrelock wheels. I’ve found someone with the engineering capability do it at a sensible price, just need to borrow one of the appropriate size wheels and check that I can get it to clear everything.

These are the wheels in mind;

https://www.motorsport-tools.com/evocorse-dallara-formula-3-f3-alloy-wheels-race-rally-center-lock-set.html

stt

05-09-18, 07:38 PM

Is there a significant weight saving if you switch to centrelock wheels?

novarally

05-09-18, 07:51 PM

Is there a significant weight saving if you switch to centrelock wheels?

No, not really, it’s more about the challenge of doing it, and a choice of very trick looking wheels.

novarally

07-09-18, 02:09 PM

My throttle bodies are now being shipped off to Jenvey, as they've accepted none of their off-the-shelf throttle linkages will work with my combination of inlet manifold, fuel rail and bodies.

Mine's a bit unusual in that it uses an SBD manifold which is slightly angled, and has the injectors firing into the manifold, not within the bodies themselves.

This gives all sorts of clearance issues, so Jenvey are going to come up with a custom solution.

ktown

07-09-18, 02:30 PM

gary_808

12-09-18, 03:24 PM

i had the same throttle body setup many years ago,

i just used the same method as sbd use for the C20xe cable..

like this but made a different bracket.

much more simple than a jenvey linkage.

http://i65.tinypic.com/m3l8p.gif

stt

19-09-18, 03:10 PM

What front hubs are you using?
how extortionate would it be to have some made from titanium?

novarally

19-09-18, 04:30 PM

What front hubs are you using?
how extortionate would it be to have some made from titanium?

At the moment, standard ones.

Magnesium and billet aluminium is common for manufacturing uprights on race cars, titanium much less so. I was quoted £1500 each for custom aluminium ones.

I shudder to to think how much that would rise for titanium.

Mike

19-09-18, 08:23 PM

I shudder to to think how much that would rise for titanium.

Our ones at work, for this years car are around £12k a corner. All made on site aswell.

stt

19-09-18, 10:18 PM

Have you gone into how much each gram of weight saving has cost you?
I guess £1500 for a significant weight loss of un sprung mass isn’t too horrific once you’re chasing the ultimate gains

novarally

20-09-18, 04:47 AM

Have you gone into how much each gram of weight saving has cost you?
I guess £1500 for a significant weight loss of un sprung mass isn’t too horrific once you’re chasing the ultimate gains

I haven't done those calculations.

Right now now I don't have the money to develop things to that level, I need to get the car out on track and see how it performs, then I'll decide where to go next.

stt

20-09-18, 04:49 PM

novarally

20-09-18, 07:12 PM

Have you seen ‘aubrey_boy’ mini build on turbo minis? It’s a really interesting project on weight saving and a superb project.
Im getting too old for spending ages on forums and there are only a few builds I follow now (this being one) but it’s well worth a read
http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=479642

I am a member on Turbo Minis, but I haven't looked at the build threads.

I will look at that one though, thanks for the tip off.

stt

21-09-18, 12:08 PM

Hope it doesn’t distract you too much reading it. It certainly shows the snowballing of a project.

the only problem I have reading all these builds is it highlights how poor my ability is!

novarally

21-09-18, 09:58 PM

Hope it doesn’t distract you too much reading it. It certainly shows the snowballing of a project.

the only problem I have reading all these builds is it highlights how poor my ability is!

I’m still working through it slowly, up to page 20 now.

You and me both it’s on the ability front. I can only regret I didn’t follow the engineering path when I had the chance earlier in life.

novarally

01-10-18, 10:43 PM

Have you seen ‘aubrey_boy’ mini build on turbo minis? It’s a really interesting project on weight saving and a superb project.
Im getting too old for spending ages on forums and there are only a few builds I follow now (this being one) but it’s well worth a read
http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=479642

An excellent build thread, with some astonishing attention to weight saving. Thanks for putting me on to it.

There's been some progress on my project, I'll do an update soon.

stt

02-10-18, 06:41 PM

Glad you liked it,
i used to follow him on the old vauxsport forum, he was building an xe midget.
the attention to detail is something i could only dream of.
I’m guessing you’ve been watching project binky? That’s another build with incredible attention to detail

novarally

02-10-18, 07:41 PM

8valve-craig

02-10-18, 07:57 PM

That was out last night Colin.

House

02-10-18, 08:03 PM

Shut up!!! Was it!!!! Watching now then!!!!

novarally

02-10-18, 08:34 PM

Shut up!!! Was it!!!! Watching now then!!!!

I didn’t realise either!

stt

03-10-18, 09:55 AM

It’s out a day before for Patreon’s!

stt

10-10-18, 08:38 PM

Have you got a plan as to when it will go back to a 1 litre turbo?or is it just as funds permit?
how much quicker will it be with the smaller engine?

novarally

10-10-18, 09:02 PM

Have you got a plan as to when it will go back to a 1 litre turbo?or is it just as funds permit?
how much quicker will it be with the smaller engine?

It’s very much a question of money. I’m spending most of what I earn on house restoration right now. But it’s still my desire to go back to forced induction.

There’s no real reason why 250bhp+ can’t be achieved from a 1000cc turbo, running lots of boost for short duration sprints. It might be needed too, there’s now a 1000cc turbocharged Hillman Imp which is getting great results at various hillclimbs.

stt

01-11-18, 08:18 AM

Binky alert - next episode out now!
the alternator solution is amazing

House

01-11-18, 01:03 PM

Good shout

novarally

01-11-18, 02:16 PM

Binky alert - next episode out now!
the alternator solution is amazing

I can only see Episode 19 on YouTube?

stt

01-11-18, 02:35 PM

I’m a Patreon so I get it 24hrs early

novarally

01-11-18, 02:40 PM

I’m a Patreon so I get it 24hrs early

Ok, that explains it, thanks.

House

01-11-18, 03:05 PM

Tomorrow it is!!!

novarally

02-11-18, 08:56 AM

Binky alert - next episode out now!
the alternator solution is amazing

Wow, that is indeed a heck of an alternator installation!

House

02-11-18, 09:30 PM

Wow, that is indeed a heck of an alternator installation!

Lost for words on the machining involved there!!!

novarally

03-11-18, 02:17 PM

Not content with the Binky series alone, I’m now watching the Retropower YouTube where they’re building a Mk1 a Escort for Gordon Murray.

Only watched the the first episode so far, but promises to be interesting I think.

House

03-11-18, 03:04 PM

fearless

03-11-18, 04:13 PM

Link please!!

https://youtu.be/nSiG7oNXC6w

House

03-11-18, 08:47 PM

https://youtu.be/nSiG7oNXC6w

Thanks, my Saturday night sorted!!

novarally

20-11-18, 03:14 PM

House, stt and anyone else who’s interested- have you seen there’s a new out Binky video of 40 minutes duration, solely about the machining for the alternator installation?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0tzWC2G3mr0

House

20-11-18, 06:45 PM

totalnova

20-11-18, 06:58 PM

I watched it this morning, can't beat a bit of milling and lathe work.

stt

31-12-18, 11:26 AM

Heads up for the next instalment of project binky - out for general release tonight at 20:00

doea anyone have any idea what the 4 holes in front of the internal door handles are for?

novarally

19-01-19, 11:26 AM

doea anyone have any idea what the 4 holes in front of the internal door handles are for?

possibly for electric window/mirror switches?

novarally

19-01-19, 08:51 PM

Apologies for the delay in updating - there will be more soon.

Decided that the the fuel tank needs modifying to avoid the front clamshell being removed to access the tank, so a new cap is being welded on and will have a hole in the clam it’s filled through.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/B8F0BBC8-934B-466E-B3DF-FB66846D3CF2_zpsboemfmtd.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/B8F0BBC8-934B-466E-B3DF-FB66846D3CF2_zpsboemfmtd.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/hillclimbescort002/3B994546-D674-43FD-93B6-B278912D25B3_zpsfv41gmjc.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/hillclimbescort002/3B994546-D674-43FD-93B6-B278912D25B3_zpsfv41gmjc.jpeg.html)

I gave up on the idea of centrelock wheels, and had the front drive flanges lightened, and modified to 4” PCD, which allows my new wheels to go on;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/hillclimbescort002/FB679D7C-1EB5-41A3-8A85-6BED22C4438F_zpsmtxx1mfu.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/hillclimbescort002/FB679D7C-1EB5-41A3-8A85-6BED22C4438F_zpsmtxx1mfu.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/hillclimbescort002/B87CDDDA-C017-4CF3-878B-80520A810F87_zpsr3vifmig.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/hillclimbescort002/B87CDDDA-C017-4CF3-878B-80520A810F87_zpsr3vifmig.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/hillclimbescort002/9C0F7511-A91D-4161-BBA6-813B44A9041C_zpsqa2dxzjf.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/hillclimbescort002/9C0F7511-A91D-4161-BBA6-813B44A9041C_zpsqa2dxzjf.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/hillclimbescort002/5917FF7B-8FC2-41CD-B6E4-5D9E80655340_zpswtha6grj.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/hillclimbescort002/5917FF7B-8FC2-41CD-B6E4-5D9E80655340_zpswtha6grj.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/hillclimbescort002/B8F6EECA-D594-49B5-9E70-B6D7ABA7F54D_zpszgojs6u6.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/hillclimbescort002/B8F6EECA-D594-49B5-9E70-B6D7ABA7F54D_zpszgojs6u6.jpeg.html)

Debating whether to add some retro style Manta 400 vents into the front clam, so I acquired a laser cut template;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/122656A2-0A2A-4D82-82FA-38C9B95B682C_zpsysuxqpt7.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/122656A2-0A2A-4D82-82FA-38C9B95B682C_zpsysuxqpt7.jpeg.html)

novarally

19-01-19, 08:59 PM

Discovered a major problem with my alternator, so I now have a brand new one, ready to refit with some new wiring.

The throttle bodies are now modified and ready to bolt back on, so in due course I’ll do some photos and update.

In other news, you may have seen in other threads that I’m planning to convert to coil on plug using Audi R8 coilpacks, and eventually have all the fuel and brake plumbing redone by Mitch at Proline Motorsport.

I’m also planning to change the front suspension links over to the Hangar 30 kit.

novarally

20-01-19, 10:53 AM

Progress on the Nova partially delayed by getting sidetracked, a friend of mine gifted me this Aprilia Habana scooter when he sold his house, and couldn't be bothered to take it with him;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/9FE3624E-4E92-4766-ADB6-54CB0E257088_zpsq3yv0hzr.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/9FE3624E-4E92-4766-ADB6-54CB0E257088_zpsq3yv0hzr.jpeg.html)

I am far too easily distracted.

Engine awaiting coil pack conversion;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/EF04140B-3FC2-41B8-8E21-329642DC6699_zpsukc6rvjp.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/EF04140B-3FC2-41B8-8E21-329642DC6699_zpsukc6rvjp.jpeg.html)

Engine awaiting re-fitting of throttle bodies and alternator;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/5A82DC74-1C02-40B0-AC1C-1BA45BBD99B2_zpsbscfxxp4.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/5A82DC74-1C02-40B0-AC1C-1BA45BBD99B2_zpsbscfxxp4.jpeg.html)

New alternator;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/D7E9AAD7-FD6C-4D59-AEC6-C3200354EAA5_zpszq6hjonm.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/D7E9AAD7-FD6C-4D59-AEC6-C3200354EAA5_zpszq6hjonm.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/B55519DC-B186-40CA-96D7-199E0666A7F6_zps5hzsezgq.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/B55519DC-B186-40CA-96D7-199E0666A7F6_zps5hzsezgq.jpeg.html)

Revised access hole for gear change cables;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/B540C145-CC89-46E8-B7EB-63161403AC06_zpsbzdhyvod.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/B540C145-CC89-46E8-B7EB-63161403AC06_zpsbzdhyvod.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/AEBCC67A-7FCE-4780-A938-E5B5D0DC8BF0_zps1j9nh4qq.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/AEBCC67A-7FCE-4780-A938-E5B5D0DC8BF0_zps1j9nh4qq.jpeg.html)

Still haven't finalised the wiper motor;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/18967A9B-4E19-45BF-BAAA-04D82707BEA1_zpsvmlq0uby.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/18967A9B-4E19-45BF-BAAA-04D82707BEA1_zpsvmlq0uby.jpeg.html)

Tailgate now on fixings;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/E3FDEAB7-DFAF-45DF-8EC7-D582938BB82F_zpsj1ivkjuo.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/E3FDEAB7-DFAF-45DF-8EC7-D582938BB82F_zpsj1ivkjuo.jpeg.html)

novarally

20-01-19, 11:53 AM

I managed to post up the wrong photo of my modified front drive flanges, here's the correct ones;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3956_zpsmjk8ipwc.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3956_zpsmjk8ipwc.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3957_zpsjw62yebc.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3957_zpsjw62yebc.jpg.html)

And one of the most useful bits of workshop equipment, I treated myself and can thoroughly recommend SGS products;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3958_zpsy5cey5vt.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3958_zpsy5cey5vt.jpg.html)

_Tomiboy

20-01-19, 06:56 PM

I bought 2 years ago titan grade 5 for the hubs, and have no time to make it. :)

Iain

20-01-19, 10:09 PM

All looking good. The pins are such a neat solution for the boot

novarally

03-02-19, 09:43 AM

Updates due on front brake changes plus the planned Coil on Plug conversion. And a carbon dash binnacle too.

In the meantime, as this is also a Project Binky update thread, Episode 22 is out now.

Also Retropower Episode 12 on the Gordon Murray Escort has been released.

novarally

17-02-19, 12:30 PM

Got hold of some of the Audi coilpacks and here they are trial fitted on my engine;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3966_zpsri113jwu.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3966_zpsri113jwu.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3967_zps2emkahwq.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3967_zps2emkahwq.jpg.html)

Classic Ebay mis-description as I bought 8 of these coilpacks which were advertised as being genuine Bosch parts (which I wanted as they are slightly shorter than other manufcturer's coils). However, when they arrived there were just 2 Bosch coils, and the other 6 were cheap Chinese copies.

So I'm still looking for 2 genuine Bosch ones, and I need to get the wiring harness sorted.

I'm having a complete re-think on the front brakes as well, having experimented with 4mm thick front discs from a single seater race car, and 4-pot calipers from a WSB motorcycle, I'm looking to go back to something more substantial.

My favoured solution currently is this;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_3969_zpsjbw6rq2e.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_3969_zpsjbw6rq2e.jpg.html)

The discs are 260mm x 10mm thick and mounted on an alloy bell (they came off the rear of a Saxo circuit race car I bought), and the calipers are Wilwood Powerlite 4-pots, which I got from a Peugeot 106 hillclimb car. By lucky chance the calipers fit the disc perfectly. The bell will need to be slightly modified to suit my 101.6mm PCD, and I will need some brackets made, I've been talking to Godspeed Motorsport about doing those for me.

I also have some Compbrake 4-pot calipers that Toymex (Jezz) very kindly sent my way, but they're designed to use a larger 278mm diameter disc, and they're spaced to suit a 25mm vented disc, so the spacer would need machining down to suit a solid disc. There's absolutely no point in using vented discs on a hillclimb car as they're heavy and don't get hot enough to be justified.

I've also done some re-working on the dashboard area, and have now installed this;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_4035_zpsviumcfir.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_4035_zpsviumcfir.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_4037_zpsupdkxdzn.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_4037_zpsupdkxdzn.jpg.html)

Yes, it's a little extra weight, but it looks the part, and allows me to group all the controls around the steering column again. The carbon dashboard came from a friend of mine who owns a Ford RS200 (and yes, I do mean 200!!), he bought the dash as it came with a lovely Cosworth Electronics membrane switch panel, which he's keeping for himself.

Finally I've gone a bit retro, with some Manta 400-style vents to the tailgate, and the same will be happening at the front;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_4038_zpsnpj0lz9f.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_4038_zpsnpj0lz9f.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_4039_zpszrniuezj.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_4039_zpszrniuezj.jpg.html)

Very useful aluminium template for cutting the vents, I have more of these for sale on Ebay if anyone's interested.

scott.parker

17-02-19, 11:40 PM

Wow the carbon panels are something else Colin, awesome work.

boffer8

18-02-19, 10:33 AM

Do you really need 4 pot brakes? could you not go to a 2 pot?

Also i think its yaris, but the japanese coilpacks are shorter which would enable a better mount to be made if the Audi ones are sitting high out of the head

Benn

22-02-19, 06:12 PM

Fantastic work Colin.

Can i ask where did you get the filler cap? I've been looking for something like this for ages..

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/hillclimbescort002/3B994546-D674-43FD-93B6-B278912D25B3_zpsfv41gmjc.jpeg

Will the hubs be strong enough with all the metal removed?

stt

22-02-19, 09:58 PM

https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/flush-fitting-aero-filler-cap-with-weld-on-neck-46mm-o-d-cap2two?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=ShoppingUK&utm_campaign=ShoppingUK&vat=on&currency=GBP&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2L7jBRCBARIsAPeAsaMeD4lb86xGBh607Qr-JzE1p1OMFY0Xq5j2a-2qJt1m-6gxX36WB3saAucBEALw_wcB

any good Ben?

novarally

23-02-19, 07:03 PM

Benn.

Droo me an e-mail, I just happen to have a brand new filler cap the same, together with the weld on neck.

stt

23-02-19, 07:42 PM

Colin - is there anything you don’t have lying around ��

totalnova

23-02-19, 11:17 PM

Colin - is there anything you don’t have lying around ��

Haha, Colin has helped me out with loads of small bits that I've lost during my rebuild.
Nick

stt

01-03-19, 07:20 AM

Latest binky episode available tonight!

novarally

01-03-19, 10:07 AM

Latest binky episode available tonight!

Thanks :)

novarally

10-03-19, 11:08 AM

Hopefully my new front brake set-up will be finished this week, so I'll have that to get fitted to the car, along with a new set of tie bars and track control arms that Ben at Hangar 30 has done for me. That will need more fabrication as the front mountings on the crossmember will need amending.

Whilst the car is with my fabricator I'm looking at having the front turrets modified to allow fitment of the slotted type of top mount for greater adjustment of castor/camber. And because they look good :)

Still not finished the coil on plug conversion, I don't suppose anyone is using Toyota Yaris (or owns one!!) and could measure the length of the coils for me? I've failed to find the answer via Google.

House

10-03-19, 02:04 PM

Give "Benn" a PM Colin, he's got Yaris coils on his LET

prs

10-03-19, 08:15 PM

What top mounts are u using?
The BMW (e30?) top mounts fits pretty well.

total_vauxhall

10-03-19, 08:23 PM

novarally

10-03-19, 08:32 PM

How come you never carried on with the r8 cop .
Guy who tunes my car had a set down at his place i tryed them in my let n they fit pritty good aparently the copys are shorter aswell ?? . I know alot of people run Toyota avensis cop

I haven’t given up on the R8 coils, it’s just that so far I haven’t found 2 more genuine Bosch ones for a sensible price, so I started looking at other possibilities.

A lot lot of people seem to use the Toyota ones (I believe Yaris and Avensis are the same), so I just wanted to see how the sizes compared to the R8.

novarally

10-03-19, 08:34 PM

I haven’t chosen a top mount yet, so that’s interesting.

Definitely an E30?

prs

10-03-19, 08:40 PM

I haven’t chosen a top mount yet, so that’s interesting.

Definitely an E30?

I have to look at the bill to be sure, but I use them on my nova.

novarally

10-03-19, 09:02 PM

I have to look at the bill to be sure, but I use them on my nova.

Could you check and let me know please?

Any photos of them installed on your car? Edit - I had a look at your Project thread and the front turrets have been modified for these top mounts?

prs

10-03-19, 09:39 PM

The front turrets are cut and raised(more shocktravel) and are place further back(more caster), GSI shockplates and drilled 3 holes.

novarally

16-03-19, 09:16 AM

Interesting update on what’s happening after Project Binky ends;

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hBePeBMklko

can’t wait to see what they do with the 205, and the MG will be something else!

stt

17-03-19, 07:55 AM

novarally

17-03-19, 02:34 PM

I widetracked my old 205 gti using 309 gti wishbones driveshafts and rear beam. Something tells me they won’t be so predictable!
im looking forward to the 6litre rwd Ford - which im guessing is their ex library lorry which will be binky a transporter- the loading mechanism will probably end up worthy of a Nobel prize ��

Same here! I've owned numerous 205 and 309s, all many years ago now. Still rather miss my 309 GTi and that was over 20 years ago now!

I was wondering what the old Ford would be. I did not imagine a lorry.........

stt

17-03-19, 10:40 PM

I used to have a few 309s - I especially liked the 3 doors with the remote opening rear windows!

novarally

24-03-19, 11:56 AM

Decision made on the new top mounts, I am fitting these;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/received_413738069430992_zpsvjqz8xh8.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/received_413738069430992_zpsvjqz8xh8.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/received_277546173160290_zpsej3upwpf.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/received_277546173160290_zpsej3upwpf.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_4196_zps1wcuubzi.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_4196_zps1wcuubzi.jpg.html)

Meanwhile I have decided to use Toyota coilpacks for my COP conversion, and am now modifying a spare cam cover to suit (and delete a bit of extra weight too);

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_4195_zpsx3wqvyus.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_4195_zpsx3wqvyus.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_4193_zpsc6nli6sl.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_4193_zpsc6nli6sl.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_4194_zpsf9xkfc1g.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_4194_zpsf9xkfc1g.jpg.html)

Whilst adding in weight in the form of extra safety/stiffness;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_4189_zpsx9tglpry.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_4189_zpsx9tglpry.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_4188_zps59llcrku.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_4188_zps59llcrku.jpg.html)

And to round off a little update, I went on a course on Friday to learn to anodise aluminium, my first of what will be many goes before I start in earnest on all the bits of the Nova which need anodising;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/IMG_4186_zpsztmujj4o.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/IMG_4186_zpsztmujj4o.jpg.html)

Iain

25-03-19, 02:07 PM

novarally

25-03-19, 03:08 PM

Topmounts are very interesting, I was browsing all options available a few months ago too. Universal, BMW, Escort etc ones. Do you plan to mount them on top of the turrets as thats how it looks like they're designed?

Hi Iain.

Yes, these top mounts come with a steel plate, with captive nuts all pre-fitted. So you essentially just slice off the top of your turret and weld in the new one.

At least that’s the theory. The new top mounts should be with me later in the week, so I can update more after that.

Iain

25-03-19, 03:10 PM

That doesn't sound scary at all.

novarally

25-03-19, 03:15 PM

That doesn't sound scary at all.

It does - fortunately I’m not doing it, I’ve given the job to my fabricating/welding genius friend, who used to work for Prodrive. He didn’t seem in the least bit worried about it.

Benn

30-04-19, 04:05 PM

Love these top mounts, i looked at Bmw 3 ser ones, but haven't got around to fitting them yet.
Love the carbon bits put on top of the plugs too...

novarally

30-04-19, 05:05 PM

Thanks Benn.

I shall have an update soon as my new brake caliper mounts are done, so I’m off to collect those on Friday.

novarally

03-05-19, 10:40 AM

The revised front brakes with new caliper mounts;

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/13E9166E-E724-436C-8FF9-8B570BA1EE7C_zps3blvjudq.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/13E9166E-E724-436C-8FF9-8B570BA1EE7C_zps3blvjudq.jpeg.html)

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/7A68CE6A-FFAB-472C-9970-4B924428CED3_zpsn8uc3b3l.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/7A68CE6A-FFAB-472C-9970-4B924428CED3_zpsn8uc3b3l.jpeg.html)

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/5CC156D8-E505-47D8-AD65-8CB6205448FA_zpsr2c7ievo.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/5CC156D8-E505-47D8-AD65-8CB6205448FA_zpsr2c7ievo.jpeg.html)

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/B79C068F-B3A7-4928-9A92-4D066F484E21_zpsdhlbxqdd.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/B79C068F-B3A7-4928-9A92-4D066F484E21_zpsdhlbxqdd.jpeg.html)

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/2921F093-0684-4A16-A05B-3EDE626CED03_zps3wlgpwof.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/2921F093-0684-4A16-A05B-3EDE626CED03_zps3wlgpwof.jpeg.html)

total_vauxhall

03-05-19, 10:51 AM

Nice job of them

novarally

05-05-19, 08:34 AM

Looking very much like scenes from House's build thread, I have the new polycarbonate windscreen going in today;

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/4ADFA61A-AFC9-43BF-A31C-A9A6CA929C41_zps9mo560bf.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/4ADFA61A-AFC9-43BF-A31C-A9A6CA929C41_zps9mo560bf.jpeg.html)

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/4D5B7E9B-5193-4DC0-9031-58C7D48E277A_zps6nl7jyaj.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/4D5B7E9B-5193-4DC0-9031-58C7D48E277A_zps6nl7jyaj.jpeg.html)

House

05-05-19, 02:03 PM

How've you added the black around the edge Colin?? I like that

novarally

05-05-19, 03:37 PM

How've you added the black around the edge Colin?? I like that

Quick guide and some photos will follow soon House.

Well worth doing as it hides the sealant (assuming you’re bonding in), and looks more factory fit.

novarally

05-05-19, 04:47 PM

Windscreen now bonded in;

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/FAA453DA-17CE-433F-A190-17BD8573BA06_zps1dadw47c.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/FAA453DA-17CE-433F-A190-17BD8573BA06_zps1dadw47c.jpeg.html)

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/0BF80734-EB63-47BE-88A8-A1B1602A40A2_zpsqxet0x0h.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/0BF80734-EB63-47BE-88A8-A1B1602A40A2_zpsqxet0x0h.jpeg.html)

To do the black edging, I left the protective backing film in place on the polycarbonate sheet. You are going to be working on the INSIDE of the screen!!

Then I made this tool to hold a marker pen;

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/A3212307-C8FD-47D9-B782-B44397763690_zpsqbtkcb1f.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/A3212307-C8FD-47D9-B782-B44397763690_zpsqbtkcb1f.jpeg.html)

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/D7445CD1-7C16-4B0B-8248-4A20F79AEC53_zpsiop5fild.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/D7445CD1-7C16-4B0B-8248-4A20F79AEC53_zpsiop5fild.jpeg.html)

Butting this tool up to the edge of the plastic sheet (after cutting to windscreen shape of course) allowed me to mark a consistent border width all the way around the windscreen.

I then, very carefully, cut around the marked line with a scalpel. You can then peel away the plastic protective sheet, leaving you with the polycarbonate exposed on what will be the inside of your windscreen.

I then sprayed it using this special Tamiya paint, which is designed for use on Lexan radio-controlled car bodies. About £5 off Ebay, once can will do a screen. It's an 'etch' type paint;

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/1A75FF31-A6B4-4A77-8F58-BCA8D1FFAD0B_zps49isxklu.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/1A75FF31-A6B4-4A77-8F58-BCA8D1FFAD0B_zps49isxklu.jpeg.html)

And that's it, job done. The paint dries really quickly, and because it's inside the car has a good chance of lasting.

I've done lots of race car windows this way over the years.

House

05-05-19, 09:15 PM

Thankyou squire.

I'm using a rubber on my screen but will be using this on all my windows as it looks the dogs danglies

stt

11-05-19, 09:23 PM

Looking great Colin!

Binky Update - latest episode available now for Patreon’s, tomorrow for general release!

novarally

12-05-19, 08:02 PM

Looking great Colin!

Binky Update - latest episode available now for Patreon’s, tomorrow for general release!

Thanks :)

Binky 24 hasn’t come up yet on You Tube, but hopefully it’ll be there soon.

novarally

26-05-19, 08:30 PM

Need to get the Nova back on wheels, as it's going off soon for a little bit more fabrication work;

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/12C75486-D31B-4443-AA12-E00C65503145_zpsa7ntjzwg.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/12C75486-D31B-4443-AA12-E00C65503145_zpsa7ntjzwg.jpeg.html)

New alternator on;

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/2DE07D2E-7751-4F5B-8C56-96000C99D403_zpsdrmfh9gl.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/2DE07D2E-7751-4F5B-8C56-96000C99D403_zpsdrmfh9gl.jpeg.html)

New fuel pressure regulator needed;

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/AD80A4C2-C145-475D-BBA2-B29A9B137AED_zpsmrz1yf5n.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/AD80A4C2-C145-475D-BBA2-B29A9B137AED_zpsmrz1yf5n.jpeg.html)

Fuel pump relocated and new fuel lines done;

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/A99C9C45-DA49-48C7-A87A-8509975DB570_zpsofvwxrxk.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/A99C9C45-DA49-48C7-A87A-8509975DB570_zpsofvwxrxk.jpeg.html)

Finally got hold of some trumpets for the throttle bodies too;

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/8CAD4D2E-79E4-4A41-A553-61B1555FB31A_zpso955zydc.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/8CAD4D2E-79E4-4A41-A553-61B1555FB31A_zpso955zydc.jpeg.html)

And some Uniballs to complement the new Hangar 30 front suspension which is going to be fitted imminently;

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/4DE458E3-39E5-465C-9769-A111227E26AD_zps1fuhpecj.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/4DE458E3-39E5-465C-9769-A111227E26AD_zps1fuhpecj.jpeg.html)

_Tomiboy

27-05-19, 05:53 AM

I have the same alternator, works fine, enough for the davies craig waterpump too. Like your Plastik tightner.

boffer8

05-06-19, 09:12 AM

Tailgate now on fixings;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/E3FDEAB7-DFAF-45DF-8EC7-D582938BB82F_zpsj1ivkjuo.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/E3FDEAB7-DFAF-45DF-8EC7-D582938BB82F_zpsj1ivkjuo.jpeg.html)

Where did you get these fixings from? i've been looking and can only find cheap Chinese ones which don't really float my boat

total_vauxhall

05-06-19, 10:25 AM

Use pitking catches from demon tweeks they are proven and work . This vid is why you dont use the ebay china ones

https://youtu.be/QIa2LShYXE4

boffer8

05-06-19, 10:42 AM

Use pitking catches from demon tweeks they are proven and work . This vid is why you dont use the ebay china ones

https://youtu.be/QIa2LShYXE4

That's exactly why they don't float my boat :mad:

novarally

05-06-19, 11:12 AM

That's exactly why they don't float my boat :mad:

I did get them from eBay, although they came from a reputable motorsport supplier. They certainly weren’t the cheap ones, although they weren’t as expensive as Pitking.

Iain

07-06-19, 10:32 PM

Got a link to the pins? Would quite like them on my bumpers but pitking come in too expensive

House

08-06-19, 07:58 AM

Proper Aero catches only on the bonnet for me.

Don't mind trusting the pit king ones I have for my tail gate but not for for my bonnet!!

novarally

08-06-19, 09:46 AM

Got a link to the pins? Would quite like them on my bumpers but pitking come in too expensive

these are the ones I’ve used;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123301398709

novarally

09-06-19, 11:51 AM

Feels like a little bit of progress, as it's back on wheels for the first time in ages;

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/77AD3174-FAB1-4870-93C2-4093301ED0E4_zpsqugnmic9.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/77AD3174-FAB1-4870-93C2-4093301ED0E4_zpsqugnmic9.jpeg.html)

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/2B3BD369-4453-47AC-86AD-F5EED590DD75_zpso9egku6l.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/2B3BD369-4453-47AC-86AD-F5EED590DD75_zpso9egku6l.jpeg.html)

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/F52D256A-01A5-4D2B-A834-776B2FFD5370_zpsnpvthnw2.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/F52D256A-01A5-4D2B-A834-776B2FFD5370_zpsnpvthnw2.jpeg.html)

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/161B591C-6644-4E0C-9D36-C919FA3DA387_zps0vrsmuqk.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/161B591C-6644-4E0C-9D36-C919FA3DA387_zps0vrsmuqk.jpeg.html)

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/1FC37E0A-2F81-4668-B9A3-E4BCE88681D3_zps63l3lbcg.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/1FC37E0A-2F81-4668-B9A3-E4BCE88681D3_zps63l3lbcg.jpeg.html)

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/A702AC22-E781-410E-B74F-F42FA8BEB390_zpslxcz1dxa.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/A702AC22-E781-410E-B74F-F42FA8BEB390_zpslxcz1dxa.jpeg.html)

Iain

09-06-19, 04:41 PM

That looks awesome with the front end on or off! I could spend ages looking at all the trick little bits, fixings, carbon etc on it.

novarally

09-06-19, 05:53 PM

That looks awesome with the front end on or off! I could spend ages looking at all the trick little bits, fixings, carbon etc on it.

Thanks Iain, it should be getting even more trick within the next few weeks, with some modifications happening which have been in the planning for a long while.

Really though I’ve just got to get it finished and back in use!

House

09-06-19, 08:43 PM

Really though I’ve just got to get it finished and back in use!

Yes, this is the biggest thing, get it back in use and remember how much fun it is!!!

novarally

22-06-19, 10:24 AM

Saturday morning and the garage is empty (of cars!), for probably the first time since I built it;

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/5007C052-5D5C-43EB-AE08-0B554E7B95C0_zpszcghahgb.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/5007C052-5D5C-43EB-AE08-0B554E7B95C0_zpszcghahgb.jpeg.html)

The Nova is on a little holiday to the fabricator for a few modifications/developments.

It won't be empty for too long, as yesterday I went to collect the Peugeot 106 Rallye (race car) that I bought 3 years ago, and has been in storage elsewhere ever since. That needs a good clean, plus some reassembly before it goes up for sale;

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/C8AB8420-4C28-4A3C-96A9-A0C017FD59FD_zpsc11yfv6w.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/C8AB8420-4C28-4A3C-96A9-A0C017FD59FD_zpsc11yfv6w.jpeg.html)

stt

30-06-19, 09:46 PM

New episode of Binky available to watch!

novarally

01-07-19, 03:45 PM

New episode of Binky available to watch!

Thanks, I’ve been meaning to check if it was out yet.

Also thoroughly enjoying the Escargot RV build they’re doing.

stt

01-07-19, 05:12 PM

It’ll be interesting to see what engine they replace the Dover lump with? BMW/Land Rover diesel?

novarally

13-08-19, 11:46 AM

Some progress on my Nova, first time in a while.

New top mounts fitted;

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/7144AFBB-AF7A-4A72-BAB3-0F9DEF3DFBBE_zpsnsw4eank.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/7144AFBB-AF7A-4A72-BAB3-0F9DEF3DFBBE_zpsnsw4eank.jpeg.html)

Cam cover modifications;

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/18ECB96B-7AF9-4372-8342-16E09C2A08FE_zpshodix7s7.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/18ECB96B-7AF9-4372-8342-16E09C2A08FE_zpshodix7s7.jpeg.html)

Front bodywork prepared for the NACA ducts and an external fuel filler to avoid taking the whole front off to replenish the tiny tank;

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/947ECF4B-2072-492D-A2F3-7F805F46DC31_zpsuybssep2.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/947ECF4B-2072-492D-A2F3-7F805F46DC31_zpsuybssep2.jpeg.html)

boffer8

13-08-19, 12:11 PM

Whats the plans with the NACA ducts, going to duct them into an airbox?

novarally

13-08-19, 12:21 PM

Whats the plans with the NACA ducts, going to duct them into an airbox?

Hi Ben.

At this stage it’s just to get air into the throttle bodies, longer term I might look to do an air box.

novarally

30-08-19, 08:33 AM

My Nova will be coming home with me later today, so I'll update on the latest developments in due course.

novarally

30-08-19, 11:54 PM

Just got it home;

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/9DAF73AD-E3DE-48A9-AB31-841DB72A6E85_zps2gteyqmb.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/9DAF73AD-E3DE-48A9-AB31-841DB72A6E85_zps2gteyqmb.jpeg.html)

other distractions in the garage though;

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/C95D8370-81FA-44C1-92A1-978B4AD6DA48_zpsmf8ayggu.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/C95D8370-81FA-44C1-92A1-978B4AD6DA48_zpsmf8ayggu.jpeg.html)

Iain

31-08-19, 10:01 AM

Those top mounts look ideal, assume it's had complete new upper turrets to accommodate those?

novarally

31-08-19, 03:14 PM

Those top mounts look ideal, assume it's had complete new upper turrets to accommodate those?

Yes, I'll get some better photos soon for you (I've got some of the work in progress).

novarally

31-08-19, 05:22 PM

A few top mount pics for Iain;

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/1D2873D9-DAB7-4500-B0C2-86524A3A7057_zpsqpnarugw.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/1D2873D9-DAB7-4500-B0C2-86524A3A7057_zpsqpnarugw.jpeg.html)

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/6E8EAC36-A1A3-4A20-9C7F-4C42E91CE711_zpsn1vrikbr.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/6E8EAC36-A1A3-4A20-9C7F-4C42E91CE711_zpsn1vrikbr.jpeg.html)

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/8B84C6AB-4BCE-4B19-BD4E-D85BAED02486_zpsyxlici6w.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/8B84C6AB-4BCE-4B19-BD4E-D85BAED02486_zpsyxlici6w.jpeg.html)

Some of the work which has been done in the last couple of months;

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/2FF178D2-0F23-40D1-B780-0B77FC736268_zpsfnyp9pqc.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/2FF178D2-0F23-40D1-B780-0B77FC736268_zpsfnyp9pqc.jpeg.html)

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/6E1E5225-0AA8-4283-AD51-2B47D9A1FDF6_zpsdxcdhkk2.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/6E1E5225-0AA8-4283-AD51-2B47D9A1FDF6_zpsdxcdhkk2.jpeg.html)

novarally

01-09-19, 08:34 AM

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/6B2BE5D3-C485-4AD2-901F-8D99DFE300F3_zpsre8romph.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/6B2BE5D3-C485-4AD2-901F-8D99DFE300F3_zpsre8romph.jpeg.html)

Iain

02-09-19, 09:34 PM

Tidy welding on the turrets, I love the adjustability that gives.

novarally

03-09-19, 07:18 AM

Tidy welding on the turrets, I love the adjustability that gives.

Yes, he’s a fabrication and welding God.

Of course now the whole car really needs pulling apart and having a full repaint to do it justice.

boffer8

03-09-19, 09:29 AM

Bearing in mind you are always on the hunt to save grams, let alone Kg's, aren't the top mounts a bit overkill for what you need? Looks more like something you would see on a WRC car with all the bolts going through to the towers from the top

Don't get me wrong, i think they are a lovely piece of engineering and give excellent adjust-ability, and they are probably as light weight as they could be (with being pocketed so much) but i cant help but think you could have got away with something a lot simpler and therefore lighter... as with most things, once its set it wont be moving for a while...

novarally

03-09-19, 11:34 AM

Agreed totally Ben, but I’m now more fascinated by the engineering (and safety) rather than ultimate light weight.

boffer8

03-09-19, 04:52 PM

Agreed totally Ben, but I’m now more fascinated by the engineering (and safety) rather than ultimate light weight.

Could not agree more! I'm on a similar route with my saloon for hillclimbing.... engineering exercise rather than the N'th degree weight saving

novarally

03-09-19, 07:46 PM

Could not agree more! I'm on a similar route with my saloon for hillclimbing.... engineering exercise rather than the N'th degree weight saving

I had my big accident in 2012 and walked away relatively unscathed. My car fortunately had a very extensive welded in cage.

If I’d had that same crash in one of the Minis I compete against, with a bolt-in cage of absolutely minimum conformity to the regs, I don’t think it would have been the same outcome.

It certainly made me think about the safety side of things, I guess we all do as we get older and wiser.

stt

28-09-19, 08:37 PM

New episode of binky out tomorrow night!

JoeWak98

28-09-19, 09:26 PM

What spec is engine? Will the cam cover mod make much of a difference?

Loving the strut tops & front brake setup.

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novarally

29-09-19, 07:20 AM

What spec is engine? Will the cam cover mod make much of a difference?

Loving the strut tops & front brake setup.

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Thanks, I’m pleased with the way it’s looking.

The cam cover modification is really just for aesthetics, no performance reasons.

I’m sure I’ve documented the engine spec when I first acquired the engine, which would have been back in 2013 approximately.

It’s a nice spec, built by DTW Race Engines, he was involved in building BDA/BDT engines for the Ford works team.

I have all the paperwork for the engine build which I’ll dig out.

novarally

29-09-19, 08:26 AM

Basically;

Omega forged pistons
Steel Rods SBD
Big valve head SBD
Piper Cams and vernier pulleys
SBD sump
Jenvey throttle bodies
MBE 9A4 ECU with MBE 9MD digital dash display
SBD wiring loom
Simpson Racing manifold and system

JoeWak98

29-09-19, 09:17 PM

Awesome spec, The Simpson setups don’t half make a difference in performance compared to other systems. Tempted to get a system made for mine once it’s finished.

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novarally

30-09-19, 04:27 AM

stt

01-11-19, 04:33 PM

Any updates Colin?

novarally

04-11-19, 05:06 PM

Any updates Colin?

Not really, been sidetracked by motorcycles over the last few months.

I’ll try to make some progress soon as I’m due some time off work.

stt

10-12-19, 11:35 PM

Any updates Colin?
perhaps the latest binky episode could give you inspiration!

novarally

12-01-20, 08:44 PM

Any updates Colin?
perhaps the latest binky episode could give you inspiration!

Hi stt.

Apologies for the slow response.

I'm kind of at a crossroads with the Nova now, whilst I would really like to finish it and race it again, many things have changed, both in life and in the world of motorsport.

It's not far off 8 years since I crashed it and commenced the (extensive) rebuild. The fact that it's taken this long is telling, it's fair to say my enthusiasm has sometimes waned in the face of other demands on my time. Or perhaps I just got older.

I've not made a final decision just yet, but there is a very real possibility that I will call 'time' on the Nova, and pursue a different course. It's a bit of a heart-wrencher really, I've had this Nova 10 years+ and it will be tough to close the curtain on it.

novarally

17-01-20, 12:08 PM

Slight update on the situation I outlined above.

I’ve decided to strip out the engine, gearbox and a few other mechanical bits and I’ll be selling those off.

Sentimentally attached to the Nova as I am, I’m going to mothball the bodyshell for a while (thanks to my Mum for use of her garage).

I’ve got a few other things to sort out, but at a later date my plan is to bring the Nova back in a slightly madder guise. Possibly with a turbocharged motorcycle engine driving the rear wheels :)

novarally

20-01-20, 08:01 PM

The partial strip down has commenced;

https://www.flickr.com/photos/186148378@N05/49416039832/in/dateposted-public/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/186148378@N05/49416039532/in/dateposted-public/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/186148378@N05/49415354363/in/dateposted-public/

There’s going to be a few things for sale;

1. Massive spec smallblock XE with steel rods, Omega pistons, Jenvey TBs, Carbon airbox, MBE 9A4 and loads more - built by the legendary DTW Race Engines

2. Brand new Simpson Racing stainless steel exhaust manifold-simply stunning

3. Brand new CAE cable shift kit

4. Brand new MBE 9MD digital dash display

https://www.flickr.com/photos/186148378@N05/49415832556/in/dateposted-public/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/186148378@N05/49416038672/in/dateposted-public/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/186148378@N05/49415353613/in/dateposted-public/

All sorts of other odds and ends will be up for sale soon as well. I’ll do a proper advert in due course.