Nova Saloon wip

[The Simps]

Custom cages browney. All cnc made.

[Mark]

Yes, as the simps says..

http://www.customcages.co.uk/homepage

It's a shame kings lynn is so far as I have a friend in Wales that was after your shell, but at the cost of these you ought to use it mate.

[Mark]

Right, back from the fabricator today primed up to stop any potential rust as it will have to wait now for me to buy a few more bit before all the welding is finished..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/22196da4.jpg
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[Mark]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/f8082c54.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/f76da0ae.jpg

[Shaun]

awesome!

[SRimon]

Extreme, kinda pisses all over the 3 point cage lol.

[Mark]

Cheers chaps.

[Benn]

Dude that cage is proper sexy!

[scott.parker]

So Mark whats the main purpose for this car, is it going to be track or rally?

That cage is a serious bit of kit, look ace..

Scott

[MattBrown]

Love the triangles on the back of the cage.

Top job.

What engine is going in this??

[djbrowney]

cracking work mate, cant wait to get mine sorted now :)

[scott.parker]

Love the triangles on the back of the cage.

Top job.

What engine is going in this??

According to what it Say's in this thread and his avatar, Say's 1800 small block.

[peester]

looks almost too scarey to enter.. im not riding with that thing.. :-o

[Mark]

Dude that cage is proper sexy!

:thumb:

[Mark]

So Mark whats the main purpose for this car, is it going to be track or rally?

That cage is a serious bit of kit, look ace..

Scott

Track....with the option of Rally at a later date...possibly..lol

[Mark]

cracking work mate, cant wait to get mine sorted now :)

Cheers :thumb:

[Mark]

Love the triangles on the back of the cage.

Top job.

What engine is going in this??

Yes, as Scott says, 1800 smallblock 16v, x18xe1 to be precise. :thumb:

[Mark]

looks almost too scarey to enter.. im not riding with that thing.. :-o
Just imagine a sexy women bound naked to it....works for me..lol

[Will F]

Awesome mate - better than expected?

As said - you will quickly get bored with the std 1800 in there, you would need 200 bhp+ before you had to worry about corners! lol

[Mark]

Yes Will, I am extremely happy with the result so far.

I'll give the 1800 a chance and see how it goes..lol

[Mark]

Quickrack stripped for a check and refurb.

All teeth are fine, new bearing ordered and body to be powdercoated.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA3OTItMjAxMDA4MjAtMDk0Ny5qcGc.jpg

[WBC]

:)
Kool ;)

[spp_dev]

got pics while taking things out of it?

very interesting

[Mark]

got pics while taking things out of it?

very interesting
Got around 500 pics so far, what did you want to see?

Or did you mean pics of the rack strip down?

[spp_dev]

Got around 500 pics so far, what did you want to see?

Or did you mean pics of the rack strip down?

yes i meant the rack

[Mark]

No, got to be honest, I didn't bother as this thread is an excellent reference..

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98711

[spp_dev]

thanks mate perfect!

[milko96]

How hard is it to remove the metal rear seat back rest and rear shelf...? I take it these are not structual?

Cage is awesome btw!

[Mark]

Easy, it is spot welded along the side so if your careful using a spot weld drill bit you can remove the bulk of it without damage, the upper section under the rear window is a little more difficult as it spot welds to the window seat, we chose to cut along leaving a couple of inches of metal for ease and looks, you could easily remove more if you so chose to. As for structural, the panel is thin and flexible and I'd go as far as to say it would provide little to no strength to the shell, being that in mine the cage does all that anyway now and realistically, without the panel, it's no different than having a large open space like a hatchback.

[milko96]

Easy, it is spot welded along the side so if your careful using a spot weld drill bit you can remove the bulk of it without damage, the upper section under the rear window is a little more difficult as it spot welds to the window seat, we chose to cut along leaving a couple of inches of metal for ease and looks, you could easily remove more if you so chose to. As for structural, the panel is thin and flexible and I'd go as far as to say it would provide little to no strength to the shell, being that in mine the cage does all that anyway now and realistically, without the panel, it's no different than having a large open space like a hatchback.

Thanks for that, I'll give it a go when I get/fit my poly windows... :thumb:

[scottyy]

now that is one hell of a cage =] looking good

[Mark]

Thanks..

Well after a moment of lunacy a few day ago, these arrived today...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA4MjQtMjAxMDA4MjQtMTQxNS5qcGc.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA4MjMtMjAxMDA4MjQtMTQxNS5qcGc.jpg

1 x set of Throttle Bodies to go on my X18XE1 Engine.

[Will F]

Oooh they look nice and tidy - what are they off?

A Toyota by any chance?

[Mark]

lol Yes supposedly they are mate.

[Mark]

250 Miles today, picking up/dropping off/visiting..

1 of my pickups was a gearbox for the Nova, the donor car that game me the engine had lunched the gearbox and I gave away the F10 4-speed, so picked up an F17 Hydraulic 3.74 close ratio.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/a059a029.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/fa015fba.jpg

When I got back, I decided to finally get the engine on the stand and start stripping it down.
The result.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/6aea7f4b.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/297e54f5.jpg
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[peester]

running it on carbs then.. be cool to see, im sure its a first lol

[Mark]

running it on carbs then.. be cool to see, im sure its a first lol


Nope, throttle bodies..

[Mark]

This little bundle arrived this morning..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA4NDctMjAxMDA4MzEtMDkxMC5qcGc.jpg

[dj_wudgey]

buggar me that cage is mint matey!!!

[Mark]

Cheers

[Mark]

Had a quick test fit today and very pleased to say, the Throttle Bodies do fit!, One less worry..lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA4NTUtMjAxMDA5MDItMTMxOS5qcGc.jpg
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[burgo]

is that inlet not going to be literally in the turret?

[Mark]

Won't know until I fit it, but if it is, I can just take it off and fit trumpets instead....which I may do anyway...or turn it around and have it face the passenger side like a turbo.

[burgo]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/sclurgess/pv%20project/SAM_0501.jpg

i would say it was certain going off this pic, swapping it round FTW imo

[scottc1088]

didnt realise you were one here, ill keep an eye on this project :)

[Mark]

i would say it was certain going off this pic, swapping it round FTW imo

Indeed, I know it fits the other way too as I accidentally fitted it the other way first..lol

[Edd]

Nice throttle bodies !

Did you buy them complete like that ? Or did you get the plate that bolts to the engine made ?

[Mark]

Bought complete Edd.

[Will F]

Whats under the inlet cover then Mark? Do they have trumpets on? I am guessing they do - but they are like 3mm long! lol

[Mark]

The cover unbolts and leaves the plate which has recessed lips, no trumpets, but you can unbolt the adaptor plate and replace with trumpets.

[dj_wudgey]

loving the bodies mate some good bits going in to this project!!

[Mark]

Cheers

[Mark]

Bottom Arms (strengthened & Powerflex bushes), Alloy rack mounts and Steering rack back from powdercoating.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA5MDctMjAxMDEwMDEtMTIzNi5qcGc.jpg

[GroupB]

Just read your thread Mark, brilliant work.....:)

Forgive my ignorance but what are you looking to use the saloon for?

[Mark]

Road legal Track fun...mainly

[GroupB]

Well its certainly go to be a high spec motor when its finished, i'll have to watch out for you in the future if are paths cross on the track.......lol

[Benn]

Dude where did you get the polly bushes from?

[Mark]

Demon Tweeks Via Egay and for once actually not a bad price.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA5MDItMjAxMDA5MzAtMTIyNy5qcGc.jpg

[Benn]

Cheers found some.

[Jackroadkill]

Have you told them how much BHP this read at the weekend or are you waiting for TV to come out?

[Mark]

lol Best wait I think Owen..

[Ben]

its obviously in and running then?

[Mark]

Not exactly no Ben.....

But I do have a RR printout at 390bhp@9075rpm and 266ftlb@6600rpm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA5MTEtMjAxMDEwMDItMjAxNS5qcGc-1.jpg

Unfortunately, there is some doubt on its legitimacy...lol lol

[burgo]

390bhp and 9600rpm !!! wtf??

[Mark]

390bhp and 9600rpm !!! wtf??



Unfortunately, there is some doubt on its legitimacy...lol lol
;)

[Ben]

Well what happened? Did it go on the RR or did you just [ay the bloke a tenner to chuck his evo on with your reg?

[Mark]

There was a conversation (read argument) over who had the highest of the day so...I just asked the guy to 'make' me a Nova one that was ridiculous.....and he did..lol

[burgo]

ive just noticed this was at jamsport, coulda said i would have popped over to say hello

[draper]

are those GTiR TB's

[Mark]

ive just noticed this was at jamsport, coulda said i would have popped over to say hello

Sorry mate.

[Mark]

are those GTiR TB's


They are toyota 4age 20v ae111 individual throttle bodies on a rowland m024 inlet manifold with a pulsar gtir sr20det inlet plenum with custom adaptor plate. :thumb:

[draper]

They are toyota 4age 20v ae111 individual throttle bodies on a rowland m024 inlet manifold with a pulsar gtir sr20det inlet plenum with custom adaptor plate. :thumb:

thought they looked familiar - be interesting to see how the perform especially as i have a smallblock 1800 aswell

[Mark]

I hope your not in a rush to see the results..lol

[draper]

I hope your not in a rush to see the results..lol


with how fast my progress er, progress' (lol) i doubt you'll hold me up etc

[Nova Baz]

Pics

[Mark]

Pics

Of?? :confused:

[Linch]

Damm this is cool, puts my tb'd saloon I built to shame, I would bin the plenum in favour of some long trumpets and backplate and filter though, one for the noise and two for clearance against the turret.

[novadose2009]

awesome build mate best cage i ever seen also...


This little bundle arrived this morning..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA4NDctMjAxMDA4MzEtMDkxMC5qcGc.jpg

if you dont mind me asking but im after one of these but a very basic set up for normal driving ect how much was this as they all seem tobe over £300

keep up the good work :thumb:

[Mark]

Damm this is cool, puts my tb'd saloon I built to shame, I would bin the plenum in favour of some long trumpets and backplate and filter though, one for the noise and two for clearance against the turret.


Cheers, I think your right, trumpets will probably win over the plenum setup.:thumb:

[Mark]

awesome build mate best cage i ever seen also...

if you dont mind me asking but im after one of these but a very basic set up for normal driving ect how much was this as they all seem tobe over £300

keep up the good work :thumb:

Cheers :thumb:

The pedal boxes aren't cheap unfortunately, If I remember rightly mine was around £360 plus VAT. :(

[ben doodar]

Never read this thread before. Awesome car to start with and awesome work going on there. I look forward to progress in the new year.

[Mark]

Cheers, currently the only hold up is getting my seat as it's £500 and doesn't come up 2nd hand, as soon as I have that, it's all steam ahead.

[Count Vaux Alot]

Nice work - it looks very serious.

[Mark]

Very very busy recently so little time for the Nova unfortunately, but managed to rebuild my quickrack...

Take 1 new recon Rack..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDAyNzAtMjAxMTAyMDEtMTExNS5qcGc.jpg

The internals from the old rack, fit new bearing etc..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA3OTItMjAxMDA4MjAtMDk0Ny5qcGc.jpg

And then rebuild with all the new bits, giving me a fully uprated and rebuilt quickrack..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwMjE1LTAwMDc0LmpwZw.jpg

[novadose2009]

Just Read From Start Top Finish Good Project Mate

Subscribed :thumb:

[Mark]

Thanks.

[16v-kev]

so come on mark any up dates its been a while !

[Mark]

Nope :cry:

[The Simps]

What is it with Nova Saloons and no progress?? :(

[Mark]

What is it with Nova Saloons and no progress?? :(

Perfection takes time? lol

[Mark]

Well, after a decent chat with friends on Sunday, I have pulled out the stops and Ordered my new seat, delivery by the end of the month...Progress will be made!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/54392c5d.jpg

Best part of £600 including side mounts for the 1 seat.

This means it can go back to the weld shop for the seat rails, rear harness bars, final door bar. The steering column, pedals, handbrake and gearstick positions can all be finalised.

Then it can go off for shell prep and paint.

[Benn]

£600 for one seat? Funk.

[scott.parker]

Yeah since there is more interest in track days etc, Ive noticed the price on seats has gone mad!

I bought both (SET X2 SEATS/MOUNTS) my cobeau sprints with alloy side mounts back in 2007 for the sum of £435 posted, now your looking at that price for just one!

Good seat mate, i would love to upgrade mine, but as said cost way too much now..

Scott

[Mark]

£600 for one seat? Funk.

As Scott says, the prices have risen, but that price includes Alloy side mounts and the seat is XL width too. :thumb:

[Ben]

the seat is XL width too. :thumb:

you have to pay more for more material then? Im going on a diet (no chance my hips only fit in xl fitment too)

[scott.parker]

As Scott says, the prices have risen, but that price includes Alloy side mounts and the seat is XL width too. :thumb:

Yeah I'm having to keep my eye on my waist line as i think give it a few years if still have the car ill need at least one XL seat! lol

[Mark]

you have to pay more for more material then? Im going on a diet (no chance my hips only fit in xl fitment too)

Physically wider seat...No chance even on a diet I'd fit a standard..lol

[scott.parker]

I can at the mo, but it's not as comfy as it was when i got them...

[Ben]

when at track days and the ring in the past i actually could not get in other peoples cars, my hips hit the side bars and if have wedged myself in one its painful as hell, only ones ever been able to get in is xl, even now im 20kg's lighter my hips havent moved inwards lol

[Mark]

Well, I have finished touching myself inappropriately.....for now...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/b1b8de7c.jpg
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[Spudly]

Have you sat in it on the floor and made engine noises yet lol

[Mark]

Have you sat in it on the floor and made engine noises yet lol


Yes...:(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/914921b9.jpg

[Spudly]

Even my dad LOL'd at that, we should rename this place, performace big kids group lol

[Mark]

lol yes..

[Mark]

A note of thanks goes to one of my bosses who said "You said you wanted a battery cable from a Beemer, so I kept one for you", very kindly he removed it from a 7 series scrapper for me...Well, turns out there are 3 together and rather long too..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/0e78d6f1.jpg

All 3 run from one end of my Vectra Estate to the other end so will be plenty long enough to move the battery to the boot of the Saloon.

There are 3 cables and 3 thickness's and as you can see from the next picture the thickest cable is nearly as thick as my thumb.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/f5ff345d.jpg

[Benn]

Oh is that you? I've met you before... lol

[Mark]

That can't be good..lol

[Benn]

haha was at Combe a few years ago.

Seen your pic about saying you where building a Nova, just didn't know it was you..lol

[Mark]

Ah...'that Combe'.....lol

[Mark]

I can't help thinking the Cesaros just look a little small now...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/48f8c114.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/8b159ba7.jpg

So I have tried a 16Inch wheel with 195/45 tyre.
Fits the rear fine.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/8d0e349b.jpg

And will fit over the Wilwoods on the front too. (Disc is the standard 1.2 Nova one as I only needed to test the Caliper.)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/3a194be2.jpg

[Ben]

i removed one of those bmw live wires once, never used it but sold it on ebay for £50+ they have a emergency cut out spot in the middle if it gets rear ended it pops and car wont start for the replacement part of this its over £200 from bmw iirc!

[Mark]

Nice...Think I might remove the cut out though.

[Mark]

So, with thanks to Paul, to go with my Strengthened, Polybushed and powdercoated bottom arms...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA5MDctMjAxMDEwMDEtMTIzNi5qcGc.jpg

I now have Uniballs to go with them...Yay!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwNjEzLTAwNjkzLmpwZw.jpg

[Mark]

Well, about time this was brought up to date...

Collected these (only 1 side in pic) from Essex...
Seriously expensive paperweights.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwNzA3LTAwODEwLmpwZw.jpg

Right, trial fitting completed, happy with the rear disc/caliper fitment, so it can be stripped, modified for coilover use and powdercoated.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwODA2LTAwOTcyLmpwZw.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwODA2LTAwOTcxLmpwZw.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwODA2LTAwOTc0LmpwZw.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwODA2LTAwOTcwLmpwZw.jpg

[Mark]

It occurred to me after looking at this picture again...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwODA2LTAwOTcxLmpwZw.jpg

That the calliper was too far away from the disc and upon checking the pads were half on, half off the disc.....damnit...I was supplied the wrong calliper mounting plates, I was supplied ones for a 5-stud as the discs are bigger so the calliper sits further away.
Here, you can see the difference.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwODE0LTAxMDAyLmpwZw.jpg

So, with the correct plates fitted...bang on..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwODE0LTAxMDAzLmpwZw.jpg

And another makes 2......(And just over a £1000 on seats alone)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwODIwLTAxMDI2LmpwZw.jpg

This one is new too, but as you can see, differs very slightly in that it has 2 Corbeau Badges on the inner headrests.

And Plonked into position....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwODIwLTAxMDI4LmpwZw.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwODIwLTAxMDI3LmpwZw.jpg

[Mark]

These arrived, A nice way to blow £130.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwODI1LTAxMDQ3LmpwZw.jpg

Seems it's a painful day for my wallet, just arrived also is my new Alloy Radiator...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwODI1LTAxMDQ5LmpwZw.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwODI1LTAxMDUwLmpwZw.jpg

And pair of slimline fans..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwODI1LTAxMDQ4LmpwZw.jpg

[Mark]

O...M...Fecking G! I am genuinely slightly aroused by my new engine mounts that have just arrived...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwOTAyLTAxMDc5LmpwZw.jpg


And more...

Existing steering wheel removal kit is far too cumbersome, as you have to fit it inbetween the boss and wheel, so I have bought a new vehicle specific one. The benefit is weight and size as it reduces the distance for the column to the wheel by a good 2 inches, might not sound a lot, but when fitted it is very noticeable...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwOTA1LTAxMDg0LmpwZw.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwOTA1LTAxMDg2LmpwZw.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwOTA1LTAxMDg1LmpwZw.jpg

Me Likey!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwOTMwLTAxMTUxLmpwZw.jpg

I like them..a lot. Plus LUKE are the official Belt partner for Corbeau seats, plus they are 3 Inch versions and loop hole rear for the harness bar.

It has to go back to the welders now to have the seat rails put in, the harness bar fitted, hole for gear linkage cut, handbrake hole welded over and steering column moved to suit the new driving position....Then paint....Maybe..lol

[Mark]

Front wings were packed and delivered at the fibreglass man (Chris) so he can take mounds and make me a pair of wings.

Engine brackets are here...All 3 powdercoated black ready to be fitted with the alloy mounts.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTExMjI4LTAxMzQzLmpwZw.jpg

[The Simps]

Doing it right. I like.

[pie]

looking good mark :thumb:

[Mark]

Cheers chaps.

[SimonTW]

Just spent a while looking through this. Awesome build thread.

[Mark]

Thanks

[Mark]

FIA Approved Engine cut off switch..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwMTA2LTAxMzY2LmpwZw.jpg

And full size mock up of 1 Sill Stand that will be made 'in house'.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwMTA2LTAxMzY3LmpwZw.jpg

[Benn]

Awesome work on the rear beam. Do you not need to do any welding on it at all?

[Will F]

Brilliant - a proper build

[Mark]

Awesome work on the rear beam. Do you not need to do any welding on it at all?

Thanks, it was a month or so ago that I was fiddling with it and have realised I need to beef up the shock mounts for the coilovers ala 'STT' stylee..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/4e1b12f4.jpg

So, I do need to do a little welding...

[Mark]

Brilliant - a proper build

Cheers Will.

[Benn]

Thanks, it was a month or so ago that I was fiddling with it and have realised I need to beef up the shock mounts for the coilovers ala 'STT' stylee..

So, I do need to do a little welding...

I ment for the Astra rear disc?

[Mark]

I ment for the Astra rear disc?

Ah, I see...I didn't no as my beam was already a disc converted beam when I bought it, if your beam is a standard one, the normal conversion plates will need fitting. Or find the incredibly rare Tigra B 4 stud rear discs setup as that doesn't need the plates.

[Benn]

My beam is already disc, arnt Tirga the same as Corsa.. Mean them beam will be too wide and wont line up....

[Mark]

If your beam is already disc then you need Astra MK4 1.8 SXi 4-stud and certain 2.0ltr diesels stuff. Ignore the rear beams, yes corsa B and Tigra A is the same thing. I am on about the very very rare Tigra B's that have 4 stud rear disc setup, the hub pattern is the same as the standard nova pattern so no welding required...But your's is already done, so it doesn't matter.

[Benn]

Ah sorry get ya now. As it's a case of the beam needs welding, imight as well just carry on with what i have tbh. If it could be done with out then i'd build one. But using the 5stud stuff.

[Mark]

The reason I chose this setup was 1. that it is massively lighter than the usual older astra/cav setup used that has inboard handbrake, 2. is that the older stuff is around 260mm and this setup is 240mm.

Most people that running rear disc conversion on the nova complain of overbraking on the rear and having to turn the bias to 90-95% front. I figure (and I might be wrong..lol) that as I will be using smaller discs the problem will be easier to deal with as the brakes would need to work a little harder.

[Benn]

Ah right, i knew the set up was lighter. Over braking can be a/the bad bit yes.

[Southie]

Any updates on this lol

[Mark]

Any updates on this lol

Hhhmmnnn, well, yes I think there might be....lol

Props to Southie for the pictures when he was at 16xe_chris's today..

The first ever set of MK1 Nova SALOON front wings being made!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/bcd9764c.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/c4e5804c.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/14b4f9a9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/5f16c218.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/80e8c6e9.jpg

[16xe_chris]

:thumb: how fast are my hands lol

Just a quick one with your rear brakes, I was running standard sr front brakes/disks on the rear of my rally nova. To ovoid over braking I simply reduced the pad size by half. I didn't have a bias valve and they never locked up no matter how much pain I gave them :thumb:

Wings will be ready very soon :cool:

[Mark]

Thanks for the info Chris.:thumb:

[Mark]

Well....movement, out of the garage and over to the spare unit whilst the weather is good and then it's off to Fred's for the final welding..

Seat Rails
Harness Bar
Handbrake hole
Column mount
Fit the fibreglass wings when they arrive from Chris

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/d64484fc.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/c3fb8520.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/2df9e5f6.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/39b6ed1c.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/13de17ba.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/fad81518.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/afe6ff1c.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/53f4f836.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/97bab10c.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/ea69ac04.jpg

[Mark]

Seems I still fit too...lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/971eb4c6.jpg

[Will F]

looks tremendous - my favourite colour combo too... not that I am biased!

seriously getting there now!

[pie]

looking good mark :thumb:

seems you have alot of room in tha unit lol

[Benn]

Christ how big is that unit? Shell looking good.

[Mark]

looks tremendous - my favourite colour combo too... not that I am biased!

seriously getting there now!

Sorry to disappoint will but it's not staying silver.



looking good mark :thumb:

seems you have alot of room in tha unit lol


Christ how big is that unit? Shell looking good.


Unfortunately it's the bosses unit, but it's nice to have these things available.

Cheers fellas.

[Mark]

Roof vent arrived today..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwMTE2LTAxMzk4LmpwZw.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwMTE2LTAxMzk5LmpwZw.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwMTE2LTAxNDAwLmpwZw.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwMTE2LTAxNDAxLmpwZw.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwMTE2LTAxNDAyLmpwZw.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwMTE2LTAxNDAzLmpwZw.jpg

[scott.parker]

Looks "cool" lol
Just need some ford heater vents in it to direct the air mate.

And what colors the shell going?

Scott

[Mark]

Any idea which ford ones?

I'm still not 100% on my colour choice as yet.

Europa Blue
or
Chianti Red
or
Silver

Maybe..lol

[16xe_chris]

clicky dash (http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/category/Heating__Air_con_and_Ventilation/Dash_Vents,b.html) vents

I wouldn't bother with second hand :thumb:

[Mark]

Cheers Chris

[Mark]

Looky looky what Chris has made....whoop whoop!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/f2b20f8f.jpg

[pie]

they look sweeeeeeeeeeeet :thumb:

[Mark]

they look sweeeeeeeeeeeet :thumb:

:thumb::thumb:

[16xe_chris]

:thumb: they are nice and light ;)

[scott.parker]

How much Chris? and can you make them with a "flared" lip to suet wider wheels??

Scott

[Mark]

:thumb: they are nice and light ;)



Mr Burns stylee.....Excellent!

[Benn]

Kepp it silver, nice and different.

[Southie]

Wish I had a unit to use like that, come to think though I'd need a project as well lol

Coming together very nicely now with all the extra goodies being made, and those wings look ace, makes me want a saloon now lol

Oh and another vote for silver ;) only disadvantage being though it's a metallic so if you nudge it and need to respray it'll be more expensive.
On the other hand how about making it a Sport replica :d

[Mark]

lol Unfortunately I can't work in the unit as it's the 'clean' unit, just store it for a week.

lol I think not on a sport rep.....

But the silver option is growing in my mind, we'll just have to see..

[Will F]

S-i-l-v-e-r!!!!

[Mark]

Sorry, my hearing is going, what colour did you think would look good Will? lol

[Mark]

Right, that the vents issue sorted, guess there is a benefit to working in the motor trade....

FREE! The best price there is..lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwMTE3LTAxNDA5LmpwZw.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwMTE3LTAxNDA4LmpwZw.jpg

[16xe_chris]

:thumb: Bargain, which model of vehicle are they out of?

Your wings are booked in for Thursday morning collection matey

[scott.parker]

Look like new Mondeo/focus ones etc..

[Mark]

:thumb: Bargain, which model of vehicle are they out of?

Your wings are booked in for Thursday morning collection matey


Look like new Mondeo/focus ones etc..

Cheers Chris, can't wait...

They are 2010 MK8 Fiesta ones.

[Mark]

Fiesta vents are too long and the rotator mech is too deep so you can't cut them down...

Cue....Fiat Punto vents..

Way too long but the rotator mech is short allowing them to be easy cut down to size.
Main holes cut out and 1 fitted....I like!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwMTIwLTAxNDE1LmpwZw.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwMTIwLTAxNDE2LmpwZw.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwMTIwLTAxNDE3LmpwZw.jpg

[Benn]

That's trick.

[scott.parker]

Ah bugger on the fes one's but least you got some in there, it what i was going to use if i had done it on the track car.

[Mark]

Cheers, I have cut down the other vent, just need to do some trimming and fit some mesh then they will be ready for paint.

[Southie]

Scoops looking good Mark, do they just bond on then or can you maybe seal them like you would a sunroof?

[srs1]

Mark, pm me your mob number and I'll send you photo's from tonight

[Mark]

Cheers for the pics mate.

Fibreglass wings arrived from Chris yesterday....Cheers mate!

Placed in position, not fixed as I haven't had the time to drill the holes but you get the idea. I think they are superb and match my fibreglass bonnet.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwMTIxLTAxNDIwLmpwZw.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwMTIxLTAxNDIxLmpwZw.jpg

[16xe_chris]

:thumb: Proper job :thumb:

[Mark]

Indeed they are mate.

[Southie]

They look the part :cool: Like the fact that the wings have the extra bits on the bottom which line up with the front valance.

[Mark]

Yes, quite important for me too as I will be running thin bumpers.

[SimonTW]

The finish and fit on the wings look awesome.

[Mark]

The finish and fit on the wings look awesome.

Put them on the floor next to each other and you can't tell the difference, then pick them up......1 weighs normal, the other barely weighs at all...lol

[16xe_chris]

The finish and fit on the wings look awesome.

And they will never rust!!

Unlike the tin worm that was hiding behind the original wings lol

Created quite a bit of sanding for me did that about 8hrs worth and southie witnessed it lmao!!!!

But well worth the time spent ha ha

[Southie]

I need to bring more cigs next time after being there that long lol

[Mark]

Collect and delivered today over to 'freddys' and did a bit tonight, back over tomorrow to do more bits, will be all finished by next Sunday and then can go over to Luton to Si (WBC) for paint!!

Met up with his younger brother the Corsa today too.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/92fd3226.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/bfd7bcf3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/ed9c473b.jpg

Tape holding the bonnet down over the Severn Bridge...lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/12f0ac97.jpg

Also, rear beam has been strengthened for the coilovers and then shotblasted, rust primered and powdercoated black...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwMjIyLTAxNTIwLmpwZw.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwMjIyLTAxNTE5LmpwZw.jpg

[burgo]

I so need me some of those wings, beam looks very nice as well mate

[Mark]

Cheers, wings should be properly fitted tomorrow.

[Mark]

So, work done sunday...

Roof vent drilled/test fitted and hole cut.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/ba693654.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/2b3b33dc.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/616959d4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/b8b61032.jpg

Side moulding removed and moulding pins cut off.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/9ba0359e.jpg

Strut tops cut out for the eccentric top mounts.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/3b654479.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/c75edd8e.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/2afae17b.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/b863c7a5.jpg

Hole cut in exhaust tunnel for gear selector rod.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/c4465c51.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/225c73f3.jpg

Fibreglass wings fitted (bonnet is too low as the slam panel is not fitted in the 2nd picture, when on everything lines up perfect.)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/9b7b6235.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/a90d4af4.jpg

[Mark]

Driverside seat rails fitted, drivers seat fitted, EPas column fitted, pedals test located.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/3d6c3313.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/301addc7.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/c80a69dd.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/6812d9b5.jpg

Still to be done....

Slam panel.
Minor bonnet repair.
Battery tray to be modified for Front brake/Rear brake/Clutch fluid pots.
Passenger side seats rails.
Handbrake hole to be covered.
Centre harness bolt plates.
Sill tubes for sill stands.

[16xe_chris]

Coming along nicely now matey, have you got all of your eye bolts and plates, think I've got some left in the garage if you need them :thumb:

[Mark]

Thanks Chris.

Yes, I'm all sorted mate, got plenty. Forgot to get a picture of the rails (and the extra eye bolt for the crotch strap), will get one when I am back over,

[pie]

stunning mark :thumb:

[SimonTW]

What did you use to remove the side trim pins? Does removing them leave much of a mess?

[Mark]

Getting there mate.

[Mark]

What did you use to remove the side trim pins? Does removing them leave much of a mess?

Anglegrinder with a very thin metal cutting disc to lop off the pins and then a belt sander to make them flat. Mess? Not really, they are no longer there so when the car is painted you'd never know it had any.

[Southie]

Coming together nicely :)

[Mark]

The light at the end of the tunnel is slightly brighter..lol

[16xe_chris]

Nah that's just someone with a cheap torch bringing you another list of jobs lol

[Mark]

Ah, that's more likely...lol

[scott.parker]

Mark unless you have tested where your internal shifter is going? You might find you need to more out closer toward the bulk, almost upto the welded seam, as i had to on mine, as it was rubbing on the selector rod trying to engage 3rd and 5th.

Still... lovely job on everything els mate, very impressive!

[Mark]

Mark unless you have tested where your internal shifter is going? You might find you need to more out closer toward the bulk, almost upto the welded seam, as i had to on mine, as it was rubbing on the selector rod trying to engage 3rd and 5th.

Still... lovely job on everything els mate, very impressive!

Really? Damnit, I just followed this guide?
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?93293-*HOW-TO*-Internal-Cavalier-gear-shift

[scott.parker]

Yep, but then you could stop it suppose by making sure you get the stick mounted far back/in the correct place for your hole allowance, Dar did mine, but as i say it rubbed, lol look in my track car wip i had to butcher it open with grips as i couldn't get in with the dash in!

Heres what i did mate!

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?90109-Project-Apache-Orange./page24

[Mark]

Ah well, I have no dash so, I'll either mod it later or make the shifter to suit. :thumb:

[16xe_chris]

Ah well, I have no dash so, I'll either mod it later or make the shifter to suit. :thumb:

Told you it was a cheap torch coming your way lol

I had to take a little bit more metal out of there aswell.

I used the corsa internal shifter and linkage as it is a direct fit, no shortening of the shaft required :thumb:

I even got realy giddy and welded a washer in front of that hole/underneath for the shifter to slide in to remove any form of play :thumb:

[Benn]

Awesome work dude.

[Mark]

Told you it was a cheap torch coming your way lol

I had to take a little bit more metal out of there aswell.

I used the corsa internal shifter and linkage as it is a direct fit, no shortening of the shaft required :thumb:

I even got realy giddy and welded a washer in front of that hole/underneath for the shifter to slide in to remove any form of play :thumb:

Not a bad idea at all..

[Mark]

Awesome work dude.

Cheers mate.

[Mark]

Right...

No turning back, paint has been ordered and paid for!!

Few other bits done last night (no pics as yet)

Handbrake hole welded up.
Extra bracket for the EPAS column made.
Mirror plates welded on for mirror fitment.

Plus, had a tidy up of the garage again...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwMjI5LTAxNTczLmpwZw.jpg

And the poly bushes from Flo Flex for the radiator mountings arrived.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwMzAxLTAxNTc1LmpwZw.jpg

[pie]

cant wait to see this finished :)

[Mark]

Me either mate..lol

[Ben]

What colour you going for mark?

[Mark]

Sorry mate, I have decided to keep that to myself for now..lol

[Southie]

Pink saloon will look awesome mate... oooops I've spoilt the surprise lol

What's the deadline on this then?

[Mark]

lmao....If I hadn't already bought the paint I might just have gone pink..lol

I have no deadline, I'd like it to make it to a show this year, running or not.

[Ben]

Lol @ everyone keeping there paint colour a secret at the minute must be the new groove

[Southie]

If I had a Nova at the minute I'd have it done in the bronze colour that's on the new Honda Civics ;)

I'm fancying going to Billing this year so Mark will you be there?

[Mark]

Lol @ everyone keeping there paint colour a secret at the minute must be the new groove

Indeed..lol


If I had a Nova at the minute I'd have it done in the bronze colour that's on the new Honda Civics ;)

I'm fancying going to Billing this year so Mark will you be there?

Had to be a Vauxhall colour.

Yes, I will be at Billing.

[Southie]

Well I must get some pennies saved, it will be nice to meet you and see this surprise colour in the flesh.

[Mark]

Fingers crossed for Billing then,

[Mark]

Right, update..

Nearly done and then it's off to paint..

Holes for bonnet pins and catches cut, slam panel captive nuts welded in place and slam panel refitted..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/9747c7b6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/8321922f.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/57c354f8.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/b9d757b1.jpg

Battery tray finished ready for Brake and Clutch fluid pots, battery clamp removed.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/9d0e2f53.jpg

Plates welded for Manta 400 mirrors.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/653a69ea.jpg

Seat rails and harness mount points finished. (Handbrake hole covered)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/31aa4eb3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/dab2bf8d.jpg

Sill stand points started.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/061de3e1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/56323c63.jpg
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[Mark]

Harness bar is in the correct position.
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Ran out of welding wire so will finish it as soon as more arrives.

[Mark]

Right....all welding work complete...Ready to go off for painting as soon as the painter is ready, but for now, trailered home and all tucked up in the garage..

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[Benn]

Loving your work.

[Mark]

Cheers Benn

[burgo]

is it likely to be out this year?

[Mark]

I honestly don't know.

[Will F]

I really hope it is!

[Ben]

I really hope it is!

Unlike your pride and joy which has not even been fired up in 3 years!

[Southie]

Ben shed some light, what's his pride and joy as I thought it was this lol

[pie]

looking good mark :thumb:

[Ben]

Ben shed some light, what's his pride and joy as I thought it was this lol

That was aimed at will!

[Will F]

That was aimed at will!
I actually fired it up last weekend - it loved the 2 year old fuel!

[John]

I actually fired it up last weekend - it loved the 2 year old fuel!

The silver gsi?

[Pistol Pete]

Coming along now. Finished this year?

Bring yours out for our easter drive Will.

[Mark]

Storage space for my Engine doner Astra expired so I had a desperate strip session all by myself last night and today...

The upside is a 55,000 mile X18XE1 & F17 Gearbox plus all associated loom and another 4-stud rear disc conversion. I already have an X18XE1 in the garage but couldn't resist a lower mileage one.

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[burgo]

sort of on topic but you got any better pics of the astra front hubs lol

[Mark]

No, what do you need to see and I'll try and get a pic before it goes to the scrap yard?

[burgo]

from what i can see the steering arm is quite low? also just to be really cheeky how wide is the shock mount lol

[Mark]

I'm tired...explain it in terms a stupid person (me) can understand..lol

[pie]

steering rack on these are mounted on the subframe ya mark? is that what he means?


looking good tho mark she be finished in no time now :)

[Mark]

Yes the rack is lower, bolted to the subframe.

I'll be happier when it finally gets painted..lol

[Southie]

What's happening with this now Mark, a months far too long without an update lol

[Mark]

What's happening with this now Mark, a months far too long without an update lol

:( Just sat in the dark waiting for the sprayer to be ready.

[burgo]

damn you southie, i thought this was an update

[Mark]

Anyone want to buy it??

[burgo]

behave mark get it finished

[Mark]

:(

[Southie]

Ehhhh!

http://edge.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/616382/981157.jpg

[Mark]

lol

[pie]

why you selling mark?

cant be far from being finished can it ?

[16xe_chris]

Think the painter needs a word lol

[Mark]

lol The painter is awesome, so I'm fine waiting...

[16v-kev]

so come on mark any updates ?????

[16xe_chris]

Any progress matey?