Nova Saloon wip

[Mark]

Might as well have a wip for the saloon I guess if nothing else but to keep me from lagging behind on it..

This is it....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/8dffe9c6.jpg

This is what it weighed at the start..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/8cf103d3.jpg

This is what happened 10 seconds after Rob returned it to me this afternoon.. (please note, the yellow stuff is glue not rust..lol)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/2c58c162.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/55676f11.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/13ec36b3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/15f4dd4c.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/ce91e34f.jpg

Well I guess I need some sort of list of what I hope to be doing, it'll probably change but here's a start...

Interior out.
Glass out and Lexan Polycarbonate windows in.
Rollcage in.
Rear disc conversion.
Dash modification.
Smallblock engine change.
Larger front brakes.
Modified suspension.
Re-paint.

[Cle]

Looks pretty clean, liking the plans :thumb:

[The Simps]

Will be keeping an eye on this.

[Graeme]

If the headlining comes out can I have first refusal?

[Mark]

Looks pretty clean, liking the plans :thumb:

It's only done 28,000, it's super tidy underneath, very very little rust, a few minor surface patches on the body but they will soon be sorted prior to paint.

[Mark]

If the headlining comes out can I have first refusal?

The headlining is coming out. :thumb:

[Graeme]

Please do it properly and if its undamaged I'll pay what you want for it :thumb:

[Rob]

was going to say the red interior looks awsome witht the silver paint,but then youve ripped it out lol but what you doing sounds awsome :thumb: oh what you doing witht the carpet

[Mark]

Please do it properly and if its undamaged I'll pay what you want for it :thumb:

If it's that important, before I lay a finger on it....do you want to take it out yourself?

[Graeme]

It would of been nice to do it when the glass was out tbh, but I'd like to help/have a go at it yeah

[Mark]

was going to say the red interior looks awsome witht the silver paint,but then youve ripped it out lol but what you doing sounds awsome :thumb: oh what you doing witht the carpet

lol...

Carpet....I 'think' Graeme is having it, but not sure he actually 'needs' it, so you might want to have a word with him...

[Mark]

It would of been nice to do it when the glass was out tbh, but I'd like to help/have a go at it yeah

How desperate are you? As I don't mind leaving it untouched until I am ready for the window change but that would be early next year I expect...:confused:

Another option I guess.....If I got a car cover we could take the windows out...lol It's garaged...but I hate spiders..lol

[Graeme]

I'm despirate for a mint 2 door headling but not in a short period of time, Is there a good time to call you tomorrow? And I'll donate the carpet to Rob and whatever else, if he promises to get this blue saloon out some time soon lol

[Mark]

I'm despirate for a mint 2 door headling but not in a short period of time, Is there a good time to call you tomorrow? And I'll donate the carpet to Rob and whatever else, if he promises to get this blue saloon out some time soon lol

Well in that case I will take some pics of the headlining in the next few days for you, I am 99% sure it's 'mint' but I also den't remember looking up for a while..lol

[Mark]

Is there a good time to call you tomorrow?

Almost any time, if I can't answer/speak I'll call you back anyway..

[Rob]

And I'll donate the carpet to Rob and whatever else, if he promises to get this blue saloon out some time soon lol

lol lol lol lol it will be out soon,well soon as i stop messing with my 2 door loon but thats finished now bar some paint, PV next year is my my deadline for the blue one so i,ll have the carpet ;)

[poultergeist]

What are you doing witht the interior?

[hc coupe]

Similar plans to mine.....best of luck!!

[Spudly]

PV next year is my my deadline for the blue one so i,ll have the carpet ;)



Lmfao, and how many PV's is she supposed to have been at lol

[Mark]

Cheers for popping over today Graeme, thanks to him all I have left of the interior is door and qtr cards and front seats.

[Graeme]

You did me the favour mate, please keep in touch re the headlining

[Mark]

You did me the favour mate, please keep in touch re the headlining


Shall do Graeme, will get a cover then they can come out :thumb:

[Mark]

Todays update with thanks to Dave and Naomi...

All windows out, no breakages, windows are needed so the perspex people have a template and rubbers are needed to put the perspex back in, so, careful was the watchword of the day...
Whilst we were at it, we figured we'd have the dash out too.
All ready for Graeme to come and remove the headlining...lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/da3659a9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/488f4408.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/3dfc0e22.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/2be8f1c7.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/c713af7d.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/2f449598.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/1b2ab208.jpg

[Graeme]

Looking good mate, can't wait to come and get the headlining now

[Mark]

lol I bet..

[blue_peg_16v]

deadlines are made to be broken

[Will F]

That shell is Uber clean dude!;)

Always a tell-tale sign, when all the window seal seams are mint - which they are!

:thumb:

[Graeme]

Are them rear frames going back on?

[Rysee]

looks good mate

Loon love +

[Mark]

That shell is Uber clean dude!;)

Always a tell-tale sign, when all the window seal seams are mint - which they are!

:thumb:


Cheers Will, it's good, very good, but not perfect, but it will be before it's sprayed. :thumb:

[Mark]

Are them rear frames going back on?

I doubt it.


looks good mate

Loon love +


lol Cheers fella.. :thumb:

[Graeme]

I'll take them

[Mark]

I'll take them

lol I was hoping to sell them if I chose not to refit them..

[Graeme]

I didn't mean for free, I'll pay for them

[Mark]

lol, fairy muff....anything else you need?

[Graeme]

A two door shell as mint as yours would be nice

[Mark]

lol nice, but I doubt your pockets go that deep....;)

[Graeme]

Its not worth my relationship to turn up with another mate, money doesn't come into it lol

[Mark]

Oh, forgot to mention, I dug out my spare Corsa Electric Power Steering Column today too, so with inspiration from Will I'll get that in too, if I can find a controller kit for a decent price.

[Mark]

Its not worth my relationship to turn up with another mate, money doesn't come into it lol

I hear that...;)

[AlexW]

Controller thing for EPAS can be bought on ebay i think, HH want loads!

Good to see the car has little rust and it still has the GTE front :)

[Mark]

I'll have a look later for one, cheers..

[Mark]

Quick update....

Graeme has removed the headlining now all the windows are out.

Dash is out and will be junked.

Corsa Epas column acquired, controller kit bought from Ebay.

Rollcage ordered from Custom Cages..
http://www.customcages.co.uk/Rollcage/LoadRollCage.castle?manufacturer=Vauxhall&model=Nova&type=Multipoint

Should be here in a week of so....Is it sad to be so excited about that? lol

Heated windscreen being sorted too.

[Will F]

Nice work matey - keep it coming!

When's the LET goin in? ;)

[Mark]

lol no LET...'hopefully' X18XE1

[Will F]

lol no LET...'hopefully' X18XE1

Yeah thought so - awesome engines with a bit of work...

I am assuming you have seen Lee's on Mig - 230+ bhp animal?

[Mark]

Yeah thought so - awesome engines with a bit of work...

I am assuming you have seen Lee's on Mig - 230+ bhp animal?

No :eek:

[Nova_Tek]

This is what happened 10 seconds after Rob returned it to me this afternoon.. (please note, the yellow stuff is glue not rust..lol)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/2c58c162.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/55676f11.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/15f4dd4c.jpg


Wow looks really clean inside, floor looks spotless, although I think your seats rusted lol

This looks interesting :thumb:

[Mark]

lmao...

I'll be interested in just seeing this type of cage in a saloon.

[Will F]

Get your eyes over on Mig for Lee 303 (I think!?) project thread... its about 7000 pages, but it goes into great detail on howto squezze the most out of the iccle small block! ;)

[Mark]

Will do mate, cheers

[burgo]

lmao...

I'll be interested in just seeing this type of cage in a saloon.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/sclurgess/light%20blue/S7300511.jpg ;)

[Mark]

Excellent, Atleast I know it'll go in..lol

Although there is quite a bit more than in that pic.

[Mark]

Right...update.

I now have a new engine to go in.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/Others/8d2e00da.jpg

It's a smallblock 1800 16v (X18XE1) from a Vectra.

And, I also have a new Cage to be fitted, it's a full multipoint weld in FIA approved one from Custom Cages..

http://www.customcages.co.uk/Rollcage/LoadRollCage.castle?manufacturer=Vauxhall&model=Nova&type=Multipoint

[Adaz_blud]

Cant wait to see this done, i doing one myself but only got it 2 days ago. :)

[novaload1992]

good luck :thumb:

[burgo]

cant wait for the next update. something about proper rollcages gives me the horn

[Mark]

Cheers all, next job is engine and loom out.

[Mark]

And with thanks to work and a new subaru we have, I have vents to go in the new fibreglass bonnet if I so choose..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDAxOTUtMjAxMDAyMTItMDg0N.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDAxOTYtMjAxMDAyMTItMDg0N.jpg

[burgo]

they are certainly different. should be interesting to see how they look

[Nova_Tek]

Looking good mate.

[Mark]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDAyMzktMjAxMDAyMjAtMTI0M.jpg

Making progress despite being ill.

[burgo]

Making progress despite being ill.

thats because your hardcore :d

[Mark]

lol cheers mate.

[Will F]

Should we assume that the asthma pump has been removed now from the bay!?lol

[Mark]

Dear god no, I managed to get that far today and I have stomach flu...not easy..lol

[Mark]

Been lax with this, too much work at the moment, however then chap that is welding the cage in is hoping to have the Nova over to his place next weekend, which means that it needs to be stripped ready for him (Just the wheels, suspension and steering will be on). There is no way I can work on it during the week so that only leaves this weekend. And as such Dave (DJGritt) has very kindly volunteered his services again to finish stripping it tomorrow, so we shall update again tomorrow evening.

[dj_wudgey]

nice mate looking good!!

[Mark]

Cheers, just need to get this weekend of stripping done then It's out of my hands for a while..lol

[Mark]

Right here we go...

We begin..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/1bac6882.jpg
Nice jumpsuit..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/a1f51f9c.jpg
All hooked up..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/1dba80e2.jpg
End result..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/d21b15bc.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/dd544c8c.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/350766d7.jpg
Tank out and nice and clean underneath..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/d1c33d98.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/5d52eee6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/42895d48.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/096bf450.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/1acb504e.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/6ecd4832.jpg
Badge jack...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/1dae85a3.jpg
One old exhaust, looked like it's been on since new...lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/d87da2a9.jpg

[Mark]

I suspect that today's delivery might have been a bit more exciting for me than you..lol However, I'll share anyway..

Package arrived today for the Saloon..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/2edb5fa5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/6e8620f9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/7abf79a5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/c2579e02.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/fce923f8.jpg

Hope you like as much as I do..lol

And no....your not seeing things, just 1 pair of REAR shocks.

[dj_wudgey]

looking good mate!! nice delivery there aswell!!

[Mark]

Cheers

[General Baxter]

when did you order them, im still waiting for mine, on monday it will be 2 weeks :(

[Mark]

Tuesday mate.

[burgo]

they are sexy shocks but is that it as far as updates?

[Mark]

lol yes mate, sorry...

[NovaLad]

Tisk not even fitted yet lol

[burgo]

boooo lmao

[Mark]

lol got to do the shell work and cage first, time for me is not an issue, as long as it takes....

[Mark]

Well, the new front brakes arrived today.

280mm Willwood Billet (I upgraded for forged) Dynalite 4-pot's.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA0NzctMjAxMDA1MTQtMTEzM.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA0NzYtMjAxMDA1MTQtMTEzM.jpg

[Shaun]

nice mark, whats the damage on them beauties?

[Mark]

Cheers mate.
PM sent too.

[burgo]

very very sexual

[Mark]

very very sexual

Enough about me.....:d

[dj_wudgey]

loving teh new breaks mate nice buy!!

[Mark]

cheers.

[Mark]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/7aeedf16.jpg

[Mark]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/9655a14e.jpg

[Will F]

wow - this is going to be epic when its done!

You going to any shows in it this year Mark?

[Mark]

Cheers Will, but I'll be lucky to get it finished this year...or next.

[Benn]

Mmmmm new brakes!

[Mark]

Bit of a difference in width and diameter..lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/327faaf0.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/197be727.jpg

They have only been 'test' fitted to ensure they do actually fit....which they erm...don't. So I'll have to get back onto Rally Design tomorrow.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/4828a6a0.jpg
Incidently, we weighed the Wilwood caliper and bracket and it weighed less than my friends V6 caliper bracket, that's right, JUST the bracket!

[Benn]

I spent ages messing about with discs for mine, i now use golf discs. They perfect.

[Mark]

Well, they sell a kit, so they can fix the issue..lol

Basically, the discs are supplied with a very slim spacer and spigot plate and with that inplace the disc touches the caliper, remove it and it's perfect, however with the spigot the disc is not perfectly central, so I need a different spigot from them.

[Mark]

What size are your discs Benn?

[djgritt]

Mark, it MAY be worth seeing if you can source some Meriva 280mm 4-stud Discs - I don't know if they need any form of spigot though, ill ask on CS...

[Graeme]

The disc falls further to the wheel on the wilwood set up thats why factory discs can't be used

[djgritt]

The disc falls further to the wheel on the wilwood set up thats why factory discs can't be used

The fitment issue pictured/described is with Wilwood supplied Discs...

We had the same issue when we trial fitted them to my Corsa yesterday.

If we remove the Wilwood Spigot-spacer, everthing lines up perfectly, but we then have the need for a spigot due the the hub bore on the disc being larger.

[Graeme]

I agree with your second post and thats what Mark has stated but your first post suggested changing to a Vauxhall disc which I know alot of people have tried and hasn't worked with the wilwood set up

[Mark]

1.66KG..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA0ODYtMjAxMDA1MTctMDgxM.jpg

[MattBrown]

The fitment issue pictured/described is with Wilwood supplied Discs...

We had the same issue when we trial fitted them to my Corsa yesterday.

If we remove the Wilwood Spigot-spacer, everthing lines up perfectly, but we then have the need for a spigot due the the hub bore on the disc being larger.

Why do you actually need the spiggot?

As to me, its only to keep the disk from floating round during wheel changes etc.

Just buy the "Stud" kit, in this months total vauxhall, and line it up this way.

Thats if the holes on the disks, are perfect for the studs. As it "Could" wobble.

[Mark]

The stud holes are never perfect so there is the chance for shift and wobble.

[Mark]

Might aswell say, being as I know a few would wish to take the piss...

Have lost a stone in weight myself too.

[Benn]

What size are your discs Benn?

Mine are different cause i use 5stud.

I dont think you'll get Vx disc that fit.. Cause of the offset of the disc cause of where the calipar sits.

[Mark]

Ok, cheers anyway mate..

Right, whilst myself and DJ were test fitting the brakes, we came across the problem of the 3mm spacer and integral centralising spigot was a problem.

Basically, the 3mm spacer is the issue as it pushes the disc out so that it touches the caliper. Also, to run the wheels I want (15 Inch Cav Cesaro's) I will need to run a 3mm wheelside spacer. At the time Dave remarked that a good solution would be to run the wilwood spacer/spigot wheelside instead of hubside. This unfortunately wouldn't work as the spacer/spigot has a lipped edge that stops it sitting flush with the disc.

Well, after a lot of thought and differing ideas on possible solutions, I spoke to a neighbour that builds these...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/184589f5.jpg

And we decided we should be able to modify the existing wilwood plate to fit wheelside and thus still work as a spigot to keep the disc true but also still work as a 3mm spacer to allow me to use my Cesaro's.

So, here we go..How it should sit.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/53019c55.jpg

Onto the lathe.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/dcbe71fd.jpg

Skimmed down.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/628b70c3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/be48f1ff.jpg

And fitted how I want it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/b5d7217e.jpg

Then screw hole recessed for the disc locating screw. Job done!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/1589f475.jpg

It's not the most technical fix, but for me it's pretty damn good.

[burgo]

lush thinking, usually the simplest solutions are the best

[Mark]

lush thinking, usually the simplest solutions are the best

Yes, like chopping a saloon and making an estate! :thumb:

[Mark]

Arrived this morning, thank you Custom cages!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA0OTctMjAxMDA1MjEtMTEyN.jpg

[Mark]

Might aswell say, being as I know a few would wish to take the piss...

Have lost a stone in weight myself too.

Make that 2 Stone and 3 Inches around my waist..lol

[Benn]

Re the disc, could you not do like i did a find a disc that fits direct?

[Mark]

The issue is disc offset, it's easy to find a 280mm disc that's the right width (Meriva I think has them) but without buying the disc and trying it on you won't know if it sits right in the caliper.

[Benn]

I know, i had the same probs, No Gm disc will fit, what i ment is, measure the total thick-ness of the disc, then the braking surface. (says 50mm total, braking surface is 25mm, you then look for a disc that's the same, as the off set is 25)
If that makes sense... This is how i did mine, i now use VW discs and that are a direct fit (i run 5stud) now rings or anything.

[Mark]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/197be727-1.jpg

I.e. Measure A & B yes?

But where do I find a company that lists disc offset?

[Balley]

Nice Project :)

[Benn]

Yes, give me total width (down thru the center hole to floor) then your A, center bore too please, i have a book her that shows me all. I spends ages working mine out.

So i can do this.. (how i did mine) Would think your disc is the same...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Crap/IMG_8806.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/Crap/IMG_8807.jpg

[Benn]

The brake lines in the pic, are they ready made to fit the Wilwoods and then a gm fitting brake line?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA0NzYtMjAxMDA1MTQtMTEzM.jpg

[Mark]

Hope this is good enough..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/59e3f340.jpg

[Mark]

The brake lines in the pic, are they ready made to fit the Wilwoods and then a gm fitting brake line?



yes, wilwood one end gm the other.

[Benn]

Ooo where did you get them? As the ones i have are way way way to long.


I'll have a look in my book to see what discs you might be able to use..

[Mark]

Rally Design, don't think they were very cheap £14.50 Plus VAT a side??

I am using standard 4-stud hubs so that's 56.6mm isn't it?

[Benn]

Do you have a part number of anything? And 15 a side is better than the really long try to wrap them selfs around the drive shaft i have now...

[Mark]

On my paperwork they are just listed as 'S' for special..Give them a call and ask them, failing that I could ask them to make me a spare set??

[Benn]

I'll ring them tomoz, if not i'll pm ya.

[Mark]

Coolio..any luck on the discs? lol

[Mark]

Bits turned up yesterday.

Bottom arm strengthening plates..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA1NjktMjAxMDA2MDQtMTAwO.jpg

Internal shifter assy..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA1NzAtMjAxMDA2MDQtMTAxM.jpg

Plus as a big bonus I spoke to the DVLA earlier and they confirmed they are today issuing a new logbook with amended engine capacity and number. WOOHOO!

[Mark]

Brand new pair of bottom arms just turned up for the strengtheners to be welded to..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA1NzEtMjAxMDA2MDQtMTI0O.jpg

[Mark]

Woohoo...

Logbook came back today......1.8 SmallBlock Win!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA1ODYtMjAxMDA2MDktMTkzM.jpg

Might have a couple more update pics later too.

[Mark]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/630730e9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/6ef42b91.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/860f7d4b.jpg

Off it goes for the cage and other modifications...hoorah!

[scott.parker]

Cool cant wait to see this come together mate..

Getting it painted inside too?

Scott

[Mark]

Met either Scott..

Yes, when it's back from having the mods done and the cage fitted it will be put on a rollover jig and prepped and then painted inside and out.

[Mark]

Quick update..

Popped over to see the welder today as he was back from holiday so we could go through what needs removing/modifying/adding etc
I also grabbed the front wings whilst I was there and was very pleased to find no rust behind them.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/1256f848.jpg
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[Matt]

Nice project Mark, looking good!

[Mark]

Cheers Matt.

[scott.parker]

Mark this is an awesome base for a track based project, although it was very very nice as it was when you bought it, ah well..

You coming to Billing? would be nice to actually meet you after all these years! lol

Scott

[Mark]

Cheers Scott, yes it is damn clean, had a bit of stick for not keeping it standard, but it's my car and I'll do as I please with it.

Yes, I'll be at Billing.

[scott.parker]

Dont get me wrong mate, i weren't being like that, just saying as it was so original is a slight shame, but also it makes a nice base to build off, so i see both sides etc.

[Mark]

Sorry Scott, didn't mean to make it look like I was aiming that at you..lol

I've had a few people saying "Why don't you use a another Nova instead of one in such good condition" but why would I want to use anything but the best I could get my hands on at the time??

I'm just happy I won't have to do so much shell work aswell as the modifications.

[Benn]

Keeping cars standard is boring as funk.

[scott.parker]

Keeping cars standard is boring as funk.

Umm, not so true, i really enjoy driving/owning my Jamaica MK1, possibly enjoy it more then the MK2 tracker...;)

No worries Mark i didn't think it was directed JUST at me lol, and i understand your reasoning, it makes perfect sense, hence why i bought the mk2 track shell off Chris 16v.

Scott

[Benn]

Ok, but i still think they are boring. Unless they are proper concourse mint they do nothing for me. Everything can be made better in my eyes.

[Mark]

UPDATE...

Things removed..

Firewall
Slam Panel
Rear seat panels
Gearstick holder
Carpet tunnel holder
Rear seat catches etc
Sound deadening from front, rear and wheel well.
Front seat cross brace

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/b0f5f6f1.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/7d6b4de0.jpg

And the cage to go in...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/8609e06a.jpg

[Will F]

Looking awesome mate - I dont suppose you have the rear shelf do you?

[Mark]

Sorry mate, no, it went with the interior and the only bit I have left of that is the rear panel trim that goes inside the boot between the lights.

[burgo]

proper job :D although more of that rear shelf can come out, are you leaving the dash panel in as well?

[MK999]

Ok, but i still think they are boring. Unless they are proper concourse mint they do nothing for me. Everything can be made better in my eyes.

Theres a certain charm to driving a crappy standard nova, it's just that bad you have to laugh or you'd cry lol There's a novelty to it over driving more modern cars

[davidfox280585]

Theres a certain charm to driving a crappy standard nova, it's just that bad you have to laugh or you'd cry lol There's a novelty to it over driving more modern cars
i agree when i look at the cab with the roof off i giggle like a little girl at how ugly it is and when driving it i laugh even morelol lol lol lol lol

[Mark]

proper job :D although more of that rear shelf can come out, are you leaving the dash panel in as well?

I will probably leave the rear as it is, hadn't considered removing the dash panel, did you? Any pics?:thumb:

[Benn]

Christ you've cut the world out...

[Mark]

It fell out....honest..lol

[burgo]

I will probably leave the rear as it is, hadn't considered removing the dash panel, did you? Any pics?:thumb:that i have although only because i have a dash bar

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/sclurgess/light%20blue/S7302328.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/sclurgess/pv%20project/SAM_0529.jpg

[Mark]

Hmmn, well the CC Cage comes with a dash bar, so I will see how it fits before removing that much.

[burgo]

i removed mine after the cage was fitted, there is plenty of room to :d

[Mark]

Front brakes off, steering column off and pedal box/linkage out.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/a0acef77.jpg
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[Benn]

Why have you removed the slam and bulk head? Just for more room?

[Mark]

Slam panel has been cut out so it can be modified to make it a bolt in version like pugs etc for ease of work.

Bulk head is a space/airflow sort of thing. Being that the Corsa Brake pedal is going in and the Corsa Bias box, wiper under the scuttle and heater/fan intake hole being covered.

[Benn]

Cool, never found the slam panel removal gives that much more room (have only worked on one with it removed tho)

[16v-kev]

looking good there mark thats going to be a cracker once its done

[Mark]

Cool, never found the slam panel removal gives that much more room (have only worked on one with it removed tho)

I find it helps with engine swaps etc.

[Mark]

looking good there mark thats going to be a cracker once its done

Cheers, I hope so.

[Mark]

Lookie what I got today...

Full kit for the saloon specially made by Tony at ACW Motorsport Plastics (http://acwmotorsportplastics.co.uk/default.aspx) and he now has a working template in case anyone else wants a kit made.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/45c9b641.jpg
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[MattBrown]

/\/\/\/\ how much?

If you dont mind me asking!

[Mark]

£155 inc sliders in front windows and a choice between 2 piece front (like I have) or 1 piece. ( I think though that the price is due to go up slightly very soon buy around a tenner, but still a very cheap set really.)

[burgo]

be interested to see how they fit first

[Mark]

Be a while yet mate, but I have laid them over my glass panes which he used as a template and they are an exact match so I don't foresee any issues.

[The Simps]

That seems a good price for the set and I'm glad there is a choice of 2 or 1 piece fronts. Will probably give him a call in 2014 when I'm ready to order some for mine.

[Mark]

Well, the Bonnet catches have arrived today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA2ODQtMjAxMDA3MDYtMTEwO.jpg

So I can get them fitted into the fibreglass bonnet and then at the same time fit the intake/vent, still not decided if I will use 1 or both and where yet..lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDAxOTUtMjAxMDAyMTItMDg0N.jpg

[burgo]

oooo what are those vents off?

[Mark]

New subaru imprezza bumper side vents.

[Mark]

Update...16 more pics..sorry..

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[Mark]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/05789d68.jpg

[Benn]

Nice welding.

[Mark]

Nice welding.

Seriously or piss taking? lol

[burgo]

oooo proper update and i think hes serious Mark as i would be proud of that welding

[Mark]

Oh good..lol sent the test weld back to Custom Cages today for test approval so I can get the install approved, so fingers crossed..

[shed-on-wheels]

fair play fella this is a nice build and as for that welding are you sure you are not pro ?

[Mark]

Oh I wish....it's not my welding.lol

As said quite a few pages back, somewhere in the thread...I'm not welding it, a friend is..I only wish I could weld like him and whilst I'm getting better, I'm not willing to test myself on my own car..lol

[Graeme]

Looking really good Mark

[scott.parker]

Nice update dude!

[Benn]

Seriously or piss taking? lol

Ment it, its very nice welding.

As that plate is for stretch, wouldn't it be good to weld it on the in side too?

[16v-kev]

so ready for billing then mate !!







looking good there it will be a cracking car once its done

[Mark]

Ment it, its very nice welding.

As that plate is for stretch, wouldn't it be good to weld it on the in side too?
Ah cool..lol :thumb:

Which plate Benn?


so ready for billing then mate !!







looking good there it will be a cracking car once its done
lol 2011 maybe...

Cheers Kev. :thumb:


Looking really good Mark


Nice update dude!
Cheers Chaps. :thumb:

[Benn]

Ah cool..lol :thumb:

Which plate Benn?

Strut top plates..

[Mark]

Strut top plates..

Where I have marked it red?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/05789d68-1.jpg

[Benn]

Yeah, surely stitching around the inside will give more strench no?

[Mark]

Quite likely..I'll have a word and see.

[MK999]

most definitely would, all you have atm is the strut top needing to bend the welds to deform in the same way it always would, if you stitch the inside it basically forms a big H beam across the strut top almost.

[Mark]

Right another update...Part way through the cage, obviously it's only spot welded in place currently to check position and there are other bars still to fit, but you get the jist...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/81cea690.jpg
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[nova ian]

This build looks brilliant, will definitely be keeping an eye on this. Your making really good progress so far and looks like some quality parts being used. Will be interesting to see another 1800 aswell

Keep at it and hopefully it won't take as long as mine has so far lol :thumb:

[auzzy-b]

Ace project mate!!

[Mark]

Cheers chaps..

One issue I am defo going to have is entry/exit...

I am a big lad and with the other bar in place it's going to be very difficult..

This is where the other will fit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/ea0975e8-1.jpg

[The Simps]

That looks ace! Fit looks awesome! Who's cage kit is it?

[The Simps]

Just got off my fat ar$e and looked back its a Custom Cages job which is ace as thats who I'm using so can see its a great fit. Did you get the kit already profiled?

[nova_saloon]

lots of stitching, extra stiff y0! lol

[Mark]

Just got off my fat ar$e and looked back its a Custom Cages job which is ace as thats who I'm using so can see its a great fit. Did you get the kit already profiled?


Yes CC Cage.

Yes profiled kit.

Fit is very good, but not perfect and some minor adjustments have to be made, but CC tell you that anyway.

[burgo]

om nom nom nom.

mark, simple answer, dont fit the other bar. this was something i discussed quite abit with my cage builder. ive just got the single bar as you have now and getting in and out is a piece of piss

[Mark]

I may just do this instead..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/ea0975e8-2.jpg

[MK999]

for the weight you'd pick up with the bar theres not much point tbh, it would be passing any load sideways into the exact centre of a bar, which is the easiest way to flex it, simply put it wouldn't really add any strength or stiffness

[The Simps]

Is it not going to be ok how he's currently got it?

[Mark]

Probably, but the kit comes as a crossbar version so I really wanted to keep that bit, but doubt I would be able to.

[MK999]

Is it not going to be ok how he's currently got it?

With the single bar? yeah sure, nothing wrong with that, pretty common cage design, door bars are really a safety thing more than structural stiffness for suspension etc, but that half bar really won't add much at all to it.

[Mieran]

I may just do this instead..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/ea0975e8-2.jpg
I was thinking the same.

Will look like this:

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff332/arjo_photo/P1010339Small.jpg

[Mark]

Cheers Meiran.

[djgritt]

Would leaving the second bar out/fitting a half bar not compromise the FIA Compliance?

If it does and you HAVE to leave it out for access reasons, you may as well do what I suggested, and lower the current bar by a couple of inches too seeing as the FIA stuff would be thrown out the window...

[Mark]

Something I would need to clarify Monday Dave.

[peester]

crickey, attention to detail man here..
cant wait to see what you end up with. Nice one.

[Mark]

Me either..lol

[Mark]

Not much of an update I'm afraid, been waiting for extra metal for the harness bar and to make the gusset plates etc.
However the bottom arms are welded, just need painting and then the poly bushes fitting..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HMDA3MDQtMjAxMDA3MjEtMTU0MC5qcGc.jpg

[Mark]

Right...

It was deemed that even with adjustment (read..massive hammer) that the rear coilovers just wouldn't be perfect with the origional rear arch, so some more work was completed and then the previous welds around the car were covered too.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/cedb11b3.jpg
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The rear cage needs refitting now due to the slight adjustment, the top of the cage is fully welded, so we are nearly done.

[Graeme]

Is it all getting painted Mark?

[Mark]

Yes.

[Benn]

Nice work on the turrets.

[Mark]

Should look a bit better cleaned and painted.

[The Simps]

This is coming along nicely. Its inspiring me!

[Mark]

That can only be a good thing..

I'm contemplating putting the windows back in and taking it to Combe for PV2010 on the trailer to let it see the track....lol You know like when you have a new puppy and you take it to the park to introduce it to other dogs....you don't put it down to play with them, but it gets to see a few..lol

[Mark]

Got this lot to stop any rust for now until it goes off for paint..

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[Will F]

You will have to give me a shout when you're in Magor dude...Would like to see this in the flesh!

[Mark]

Will do mate.

[peester]

super job with the turretting...
hmm got ur number , lol

[Mark]

??

[Ben]

Only just spotted this Mark, nice work going on.

Whatever happened to that brand new shell you had in a barn?

[Mark]

Gawd, how many years ago was that Ben..lol

It came from a barn and is currently a Welsh Tarmac Rally car.

[Mark]

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[Mark]

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[Edd]

Nice cage and welding there

[Mark]

Cheers Edd.

[Ben]

Excellent work, when you cutting the boot off?

[Graeme]

I hope your paying your welder well lol

[Mark]

Excellent work, when you cutting the boot off?

When hell freezes over lol :thumb:

[Mark]

I hope your paying your welder well lol

Christ....do I have to pay him too?? lol

[Graeme]

It looks to me like he's done you proud there, good look scotching the whole thing ready for paint lol

[Mark]

It looks to me like he's done you proud there, good look scotching the whole thing ready for paint lol

lol Well I won't have that problem for a while, the Nova is coming home after he has cleaned and protective coated all the weld's and will have to sit and wait for me to make some more money so I can get my Seat, pedals, gearstick and epas column, well, actually I have the column, but need the other 3 so it can all go in together exactly suited to me, but those 3 bits are £1500.....slowly slowly catchy monkey!

[peester]

everytime ya look its like- if jesus welded roll cages..

what sort of a lump is gonna be able to back this cage up! lol

[Mark]

x18xe1 is my lump of choice.

[peester]

yeah noticed that ages ago in your avatar- attracted me to the build thread..
i say, itll need some work n fancy bolt on bits then :-)

[Mark]

We'll have to see how it progresses then..

[peester]

ooh.. indeedy :-)

[scott.parker]

Mark that cage and the tagging looks ****ing hardcore! love it..

[Mark]

Thanks Scott.

[The Simps]

One word. Awesome.

[Mark]

That's quite an endorsement, thanks.

[pikey1986]

love it, that cage looks the mutts nuts

[Mark]

Cheers

[The Simps]

Whats your colour & wheel choice gonna be?

[Mark]

I'm not 100% on either yet....I have Cesaro's and they fit over my brakes..??

[MK999]

I'm not 100% on either yet....I have Cesaro's and they fit over my brakes..??

Don't say that to Simps lol He had his wheels picked before we even had wishbones for them to sit on lol

[burgo]

finally :D

[Mark]

lol cheeky bugger....;)

[burgo]

hmmm yes that was a bit rich i spose lol

[djbrowney]

Awsome cage buddy, where did you get it from look very similar to mine sat on the feet ect ect just a 100 % better job lol

cracking work mate