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novarally
21-01-20, 04:36 AM
Fair play on the decision, I don't think I can ever consider selling mine after having it so long. Still remember seeing the shell in red mk1 form at your place when I collected some parts... Crazy.

Interested in the shifter but suspect it's a bit too much for me to spend to change gear!

Drop me an e-mail Iain and we can have a chat, it did cost me a lot of money, but honestly these things are as good as a Nova gear shift can be.
novarally
31-01-20, 12:13 PM
CAE cable shifter kit now on eBay;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/312976190758?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Race engine and QUAIFE gearbox to follow soon. Plus the Simpson exhaust manifold.
novarally
02-02-20, 03:34 PM
It's not a Vauxhall, but some people may be interested in what has replaced the Nova;

https://www.flickr.com/photos/186148378@N05/49477968301/in/dateposted-public/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/186148378@N05/49478189307/in/dateposted-public/
novarally
02-02-20, 03:36 PM
https://www.flickr.com/photos/186148378@N05/49478189307/in/dateposted-public/
boffer8
07-02-20, 09:55 AM
Cosworth fiesta?! :eek:
novarally
07-02-20, 10:19 AM
Cosworth fiesta?! :eek:

Yes it is Ben.

It's the original Mk6 Fiesta that Steve Scott (A1 Rallysport) built in 2005. Something of a legendary car. The engine is now a bit down-specced from what it was (originally 650bhp + 100bhp Nitrous), it' now running around 400bhp. But it's been upgraded elsewhere, with bladed ARBs, Ludde dog 'box, AP Pro 5000Rs all round, Fifteen52 wheels etc.

Just got a new PC and not got the hang of posting up photos yet.
boffer8
07-02-20, 11:58 AM
Very nice! whats the plans with that? Using it for hillclimbing?

What will happen with the nova shell and all the other bits on the car? (being a vulture and all... lol)
novarally
07-02-20, 12:44 PM
Very nice! whats the plans with that? Using it for hillclimbing?

What will happen with the nova shell and all the other bits on the car? (being a vulture and all... lol)

The Fiesta is road legal, which will be useful for the odd ride out. The plan is a few track days, maybe a quarter mile event, definitely a hillclimb or sprint.

As for the Nova, give me a shout directly if there’s anything that you’re interested in. So far the only thing I have advertised (and sold) is the CAE shifter.

Everything else is either for sale to anyone who wants it, or will be squirrelled away for a future project if it doesn’t sell.
novarally
07-02-20, 12:46 PM
https://www.flickr.com/photos/186148378@N05/49477968301/in/dateposted-public/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/186148378@N05/49478189307/in/dateposted-public/
boffer8
07-02-20, 01:08 PM
That sounds like it could be brilliant fun then! Look forward to seeing you out in it!

Yes, i will message you directly!
novarally
21-05-20, 03:46 PM
Things sold from the Nova so far;

CAE shifter
LSD
Quaife SCCR gearbox
Compomotive turbo split rim wheels and slicks
Carbon Reverie seat
Carbon Reverie steering wheel

Which means lots of stuff is still available - including the complete 200+ bhp engine, the brand new Simpson exhaust manifold, even the mostly carbon fibre-clad rolling shell. Some of it is listed on Ebay;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/hillclimbescort/m.html?item=313085560378&ssPageName=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

Serious enquiries only - timewasters not appreciated (you know who you are).
novarally
28-05-20, 07:15 PM
Well, I've flicked the 'Go' switch on converting my Nova to motorcycle engine(s?).

A few bits have been purchased, so far.

I think it warrants the start of a new 'Project' thread, I'll try and get the ball rolling within a few weeks if I can.
ktown
28-05-20, 07:47 PM
Well, I've flicked the 'Go' switch on converting my Nova to motorcycle engine(s?).

A few bits have been purchased, so far.

I think it warrants the start of a new 'Project' thread, I'll try and get the ball rolling within a few weeks if I can.Are you going full space frame

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novarally
28-05-20, 09:13 PM
Are you going full space frame

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At the moment the plan is to modify my existing shell to a spaceframe at the rear end to accommodate the bike engine. After that, we will see.

I'd like to go twin engine and 4WD at some point, but that might be a step too far in terms of complication and of course cost!
ktown
29-05-20, 05:52 AM
At the moment the plan is to modify my existing shell to a spaceframe at the rear end to accommodate the bike engine. After that, we will see.

I'd like to go twin engine and 4WD at some point, but that might be a step too far in terms of complication and of course cost!I was going to do that ,just the rear end but after thinking long and hard it would never perform aswell with spaceframe at rear and old setup at front my advice would be go full space frame as you will only do it in the end and kick yourself when you havnt ,not only that doing the front aswell the suspension setup can be so much better

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Iain
29-05-20, 10:41 AM
At the point you go full spaceframe you might as well find a suitable skin to put on it. No point in starting with this really nicely prepped shell if you were going to do that.
novarally
29-05-20, 07:33 PM
At the point you go full spaceframe you might as well find a suitable skin to put on it. No point in starting with this really nicely prepped shell if you were going to do that.

And there you've hit the nail on the head Iain, I am not aware of anyone making a full composite Nova bodyshell, which is what I would want. So I may as well work with the shell I have, which frankly is so heavily modified already that it's of little real value to anyone else apart from me!