Mk1 Nova Track Car/Every Day Runner

[spunkeymonkey]

I have had this nova for a couple of weeks now but have been really busy due to a smashed window an mirro on my gf's micra, finally getting round to putting it up on here, i will warn everyone that this is going to be a slow build due to only being an apprentice and earning peanuts but it will be good fun for a laugh, i have always wanted a nova and this is my second one now, my first was going to be an autograss car but i got offered double what i payed for it so sold it.
Anyway back to the subject, i have got a black Mk1 nova diamond 1.2, i bought it fully striped and not running due to mullered wiring loom, absolutely solid shell only one tiny spot of rust in the battery tray
I will get some pictures up as soon as ihave got a photobucket account

[spunkeymonkey]

Here is a picture from when i first got her back, needs work but solid on the whole
http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy328/spunkeymonkey_photos/IMG00228-20100110-1441.jpg?t=1264018396
http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy328/spunkeymonkey_photos/IMG00230-20100110-1442.jpg?t=1264018847
I have got everything with the car except windscreen and an exhaust system, needs a little bit of work doe on that rear panel but noting majour, just surface rust
http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy328/spunkeymonkey_photos/IMG00231-20100110-1614.jpg?t=1264018985
Tidy little 1.2 engine, wll be donated to my brothers racing car in the next year or so when funds permit me to buy a 1.6 16v to go in it
http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy328/spunkeymonkey_photos/IMG00233-20100110-1615.jpg?t=1264019269
http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy328/spunkeymonkey_photos/IMG00232-20100110-1614.jpg?t=1264019313
Very straight and solid, going to get new wigs and doors to clear up dents, GTE front bumper included but i am going to get a GTE rear bumper and skirts, first job is to get the bits s i can get it sprayed
http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy328/spunkeymonkey_photos/IMG00235-20100110-1615.jpg?t=1264019515
http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy328/spunkeymonkey_photos/IMG00234-20100110-1615.jpg?t=1264019566

[spunkeymonkey]

and also just to let you all know that if in any of my updates i miss letters out of words its because my laptop is forked

[octagonalpaul]

looks like it should be a lot of fun, good luck with it

[spunkeymonkey]

UPDATE!!!
started colectingbits together, i now have GTE front and rear bumpers, laguna splitter, Dellorto DHLA 40s, DTM mirrors and fiberglass front wings, selling anything i can to get fibreglass bonnet and boot next and then its of to be sprayed, anyone got an impreza scoop or trooper?

[spunkeymonkey]

Oh and a sparco sprint 5 seat, just need another one now

[Rickyb]

looks a good one keep the updates coming

[jafanan]

UPDATE!!!
started colectingbits together, i now have GTE front and rear bumpers, laguna splitter, Dellorto DHLA 40s, DTM mirrors and fiberglass front wings, selling anything i can to get fibreglass bonnet and boot next and then its of to be sprayed, anyone got an impreza scoop or trooper?
sounds good, but impreza or trooper scoop, if it was meant for a nova they would be called a nova bonnet scoop, i think you should maybe consider a less harsh intake like a vented wing or grill intake

[MK999]

sounds good, but impreza or trooper scoop, if it was meant for a nova they would be called a nova bonnet scoop, i think you should maybe consider a less harsh intake like a vented wing or grill intake

This man has a point, you should take it on track on full standard suspension and 13 inch steelies imo. As if coilovers and 15inch/6j rims were meant for novas they would have come with them from factory.

[spunkeymonkey]

that is a fair point, cheers guys, what kind of thing do you sudgest then?

[MK999]

I was taking the mick, I suggest you use whatever serves the purpose of getting cold air to wherever you need it.

[spunkeymonkey]

yer but i have flicked through the picks i have of novas with and without scoops and yer i see what you mean, they look better without, tooper scoops are ok but looking back i thik impreza ones are too big tbh, i might fit some wing ducts or something