me new track car this one may get finished and actually see the track...

[napalm_27]

where you hiding the switch?

im soo going to tell you that arnt i lol
nice try buddy lol
can get mark out and we all can go for a spin soon as its on the road :thumb:

[Sloth]

Flol/\

[chrisnovaturbo]

where you hiding the switch?

lol

[auzzy2000]

ye i cant wait to see your car go.is it all road legal now

[napalm_27]

ye i cant wait to see your car go.is it all road legal now

once the gearbox and welding is all done mate sending off for my licence tomorrow
insurance is going to be ****ing stupid but tbh im going to insure it at what ever i can get it for and use it very rarely so i dont crash lol

[auzzy2000]

just say its a 1.2.you will be fine

[MattBrown]

once the gearbox and welding is all done mate sending off for my licence tomorrow
insurance is going to be ****ing stupid but tbh im going to insure it at what ever i can get it for and use it very rarely so i dont crash lol

You wont insure it, only as a 1.2, so thats not insured eitherlol

[napalm_27]

be fooking hard to insure as a 1.2 lol
its a 1.4 sr shell
if i cant insure it i wont drive it simple
it goes out the yard into the pub carpark literally outside the gate and back in and thats as far as it goes atm wont take it no further due to the fact of learning my lesson the last time once being banned for 6 months :(

[Andy]

90amp?? I welding my strengthening kit in with a 90 amp welder.
And my alternator recess which was 2.5mm thick.No problems at all.You just need to learn to use it properly end of.And colossal LOLS at closing your eyes and looking away.

[stt]

my welder is only a 90amp!

this is 3mm thick
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/8361/penetrationt.jpg

and this bit looks a lot better than the bird crap you've done!
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/6713/wishbone3.jpg


a bad workman always blames his tools...........................................

[napalm_27]

and look what your welding
one i couldnt see properly with the mask on and two i couldnt get in to weld it properly

[Novaboi_1991]

lol.

[saloonwoody]

piss off you

:eek: how rude lol

[napalm_27]

:eek: how rude lol

lol:p:d

anyway just got my mount kit from hartley so im off to go take the engine back out and fit the f28 :thumb:
il try remeber to take pics as i go :cool:

[MattBrown]

PLEASE get it welded properly mate.

Don't want to hear about you smashing it up cz your welding failed lol

[napalm_27]

dont worry iv got used to it now welded mates exhaust up yesterday :thumb:

[BRoadGhost]

Welding a bloody bit of 3MM plate onto the bottom arms is one of the worst things you can do

[djbrowney]

why ???

[MK999]

Because when you total your car it bends the arm mounts as well, whoop fe fooking do imo. I'd rather a) not crash it in the first place because my bottom arm is actually tracking in the right direction rather than flailing about like a fish out of water and b) not care that should I crash I can't boast that despite the fact the car is bent to buggery, the lower arm mounts are still straight as a die.

[napalm_27]

well the box is now drill and tapped :thumb:
all lines up and bolts up nicely :)
got the front gear box mount off aswell
all i need is the 2wd kit and a new clutch and she will be ready to mot once the engine is back in..

P.S do not work on a car in direct sunlight with no shirt and trackies rolled up
my back is now looking like a lobster :(

[Lee]

Because when you total your car it bends the arm mounts as well, whoop fe fooking do imo. I'd rather a) not crash it in the first place because my bottom arm is actually tracking in the right direction rather than flailing about like a fish out of water and b) not care that should I crash I can't boast that despite the fact the car is bent to buggery, the lower arm mounts are still straight as a die.

Oh you're definately having some rep for that lol

[scott.parker]

Nice one mark lol

And Lee whats and NX5, surly your getting a MX5? would suet you more! lol

[Sloth]

scott, pm him he may talk............. ;)

[Andy]

is this vosa magnet done yet?
Wheres the pics??

[stupot89]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Andy again. lol

[Spudly]

Lmfao @ Andy, i too need to spread the love before i can give you some more!

[Graeme]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Andy again

[BRoadGhost]

Yeah the man above's got the jist ~ no one plans to put the thing up a curb, but like some here too, I've done it & would rather just replace the arm that's DESIGNED to be a weak link.

If you did insist on strengthening then 1MM would be enough imo; what you should be doing however, is making up some bomb proof tie bars with rod ends to give you the complete control you're after.

[djbrowney]

so why did vauxhall decided to put them on the corsa/tigra, they didnt put them there to look pretty did they ???

[chrisnovaturbo]

^^ that is true. ive use the lazer cut plate for mine.

[MK999]

Yeah the man above's got the jist ~ no one plans to put the thing up a curb, but like some here too, I've done it & would rather just replace the arm that's DESIGNED to be a weak link.

If you did insist on strengthening then 1MM would be enough imo; what you should be doing however, is making up some bomb proof tie bars with rod ends to give you the complete control you're after.

How many other 'weak links' do you think you take out when building a track car? No one seems to seam weld up the front end and fit a cage and then go oh no that's gonna pass load through the shell if I crash, better take it out, yet its suddenly an issue when you're removing flex from one of the vital suspension components? Unless you're going to stiffen everything in the chain may as well not bother in the first place.

and you better not even consider putting coilovers on it because they might bend the strut tops if you hit a bump too quick!

[let_nova]

Yeah the man above's got the jist ~ no one plans to put the thing up a curb, but like some here too, I've done it & would rather just replace the arm that's DESIGNED to be a weak link.

If you did insist on strengthening then 1MM would be enough imo; what you should be doing however, is making up some bomb proof tie bars with rod ends to give you the complete control you're after.

:confused: there not DESIGNED to be weak, or a weak link. as said if this was the case the corsa and tigra wouldnt come with them.

[Lee]

the arm that's DESIGNED to be a weak link.



Its not designed to be a weak link at all, its just a sufficient lower arm for a car designed to take up to 100bhp. When you start doubling the power, it is no longer sufficient, as are other aspects of the front suspension. And as previously mentioned quite correctly, it was made standard on Corsa B's, probably to compensate for the marginal extra weight and the more powerful engines.

[let_nova]

dont lie lee, thats all crap. vauxhall knew from day one that novas would be fitted with speedlines and XE's

[BRoadGhost]

In an accident those bottom arms ARE designed to be the bit that bends & made to be cheap, easy & quick to replace.

I stand by exactly what I said & why - you don't need 3MM plate boxing the thing out to get the control we all want. if you're going that route then bushes not rose joints are allowing more movement.

[kent14sr]

In an accident those bottom arms ARE designed to be the bit that bends & made to be cheap, easy & quick to replace.

I stand by exactly what I said & why - you don't need 3MM plate boxing the thing out to get the control we all want. if you're going that route then bushes not rose joints are allowing more movement.

They were indeed designed to bend on impact before damage to structural parts happened. Designed to absorb impact. They are shown in some Vauxhall diagrams as part of the safety features of the shells I believe/crumple zone because obviously the idea is they bend before the passenger compartment gets damaged.

But track situations/higher bhp applications can mean that they are no longer strong enough to cope and may distort etc so its well worthwhile strengthening them.

[napalm_27]

well after your bitching session about absolutely **** all relevant
i built my self a make shift workshop :thumb:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs336.ash1/28968_10150197854225632_558535631_12705463_7621385 _n.jpg
and then got cracking with fitting the f28 not many pics as just got on with it
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs307.snc3/28968_10150197854235632_558535631_12705464_64107_n .jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs327.snc3/28968_10150197854255632_558535631_12705465_7545081 _n.jpg
no need to comment about the state of the front lower valence its being chopper out and replaced once iv got some box section to put in it.. i sorted the welder out aswell so now get decent welds going :thumb:
got the f28 all mounted up and the front mount welded on after struggling for the first part with the welder being gay till i sorted the feed issue :)
and then this happened :(
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs327.snc3/28968_10150197854260632_558535631_12705466_1503746 _n.jpg
got abit flooded but still carried on under my workshop :thumb: held out pretty well and didnt get wet so i won haha
just got to sort he linkage out tomorrow as welded it a little to far to one side so redoing it
then fit everything back in :)

IF ANYONE HAS SOME V6 CALIPER CARRRIERS I NEED THEM TO FIT MY BRAKES!!! :thumb:

[bai1ey]

looks good dude.
what was up with the welder the gun screws done up to tight or the wrong size wire feed die??

[napalm_27]

the reel of wire was done up so tight it couldnt move properly so undid it abit and changed the nipple on the gun and... WOOOOO :eek: it welded properly for the first time lol

[bai1ey]

kool will be awsome when done aslong as you do it right witch you seem to be doing

[napalm_27]

theres no rush mate
not really to bothered when its finished as long as it doesnt fall apart on me lol
got to lower the tie bars tomorrow
going to use the 4mm plate i got to make the f28 mount
just need some longer bolts

[bai1ey]

there is only 4 aint there carnt be to expensive to buy.
got a few bits on mine to do still but i really cba

[napalm_27]

il just give my old man a shout and get him to steal some from work lol

[napalm_27]

well she is nearly finished
not much left to do
not permanent as il have the engine out and have the bay resprayed
when money permits
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr142/napalm_27/14062010677.jpg

[Damo]

Well done nath looks good so far.:thumb:

[comptoncj]

looking good buddy, you will have to bring it round when its done.

[Graeme]

Is that cross member finished?

[djbrowney]

whats going on with the cross memeber there ?????

[Graeme]

It for the 'cooler man lol

[novaxe235]

That looks like one big mess!

[General Baxter]

looks rottern lol

[Andy]

Oh dear,it looks like you have done that crossmember with a 1lb of semtex.

[MattBrown]

Looks ok nathan.

Not pretty though.

Also, the gearbox mount looks too low, ive been reading about tiebar issues with it like that.

Hopefully be fine though:thumb:

[bainyboy sr]

well she is nearly finished
not much left to do
not permanent as il have the engine out and have the bay resprayed
when money permits
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr142/napalm_27/14062010677.jpg

why are you doing this back to front shouldnt you have done all the welding and painted the bay first

[General Baxter]

hes a backwords lad lol

[bainyboy sr]

oh a bit hi guys ? Bent ?

[General Baxter]

i cant say its pick of spud day today lol

[Edd]

Tbh that's looks like it will fall apart without even driving it

[napalm_27]

if you read the earlier pic and the comment i made
burgo told me not to do the cross member till he come down with his welder as mine wasnt workin properly at the time
but now the welder is ok im going to chop it out weld a bit of box section in there and then plate over any holes left with 4mm steel to stop it from flexing to much

[Andy]

Childish Bump for the day.
Has there been any more explosions going on in your engine bay?

[napalm_27]

its back on the floor and driving just need to re do the gear linkage as i cant find reverse
nans and dads girlfriends birthday party today so not doing anything this weekend

[Spudly]

http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr142/napalm_27/14062010677.jpg





Err excuse me Mr facepalm, why is your engine on the piss, its off to one side and wonky, did you utilise the 'fisher price, my first mount kit' on there?

[scott.parker]

Im no expert (well not in your field anyway) but i think thats slightly bodged together and is doomed to be very unsafe and not very nice to drive, im not being funny when i say this, just saying what i think of how it looks to been built, if i was you i would get some down who knows what there doing to look it over before you go thrashing it mate.

Scott

[mrT]

gallon of petrol and a match is what it needs mate....mind take the engine out first thoughlol

[napalm_27]

i know its all your opinions but none of you have seen it in the flesh so please dont under estimate my work the engine is in there and iv taken it out the yard
its not jumped out the bay
and it hasnt broke anything
im not stupid enough to build a car and drive it if it will kill me ( not from my driving btw )
iv gone over it loads of times and had doubts in some area's but put them to rest from checking them over and over again
yer the engine looks on the piss and before you said about it even i thought it but its were its on standard rubber mounts and has dropped the way it has nothing i can do about it really unless i completely remove every mount and re weld them in different places
yer my welding was **** at first half to do with me not used to the welder the other to do with the welder
but tbh i really couldnt give a ****e what you views are on anything unless helpful in anyway :thumb: thats all really

[Ernie]

sorry to jump on the band wagon but it does look a mess mate.

[Alex J]

sorry to jump on the band wagon but it does look a mess mate.lol

[djbrowney]

sorry to jump on the band wagon but it does look a mess mate.

thats because it is :d

[spanishfly]

wanna sell?

[Ernie]

lol

Alex you can vouch for my install work :thumb:
To think i felt bad about this pic as the header tank/washer bottler were dirty.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/chunny01/JDL%20Project/007.jpg

[napalm_27]

yer get what your saying mate it is a right state but its in there with no issues
the tidying up will happen when i get the money to do it
not like it takes weeks to take a engine out wash and degrease the bay then spray it
il do it in my own time when i cba
its not going anywere like i said before

[Southie]

Any updates?

[mk1nova_rich]

****ing lol Southie

[MattBrown]

Any updates?

There actually islol


He has some big garret turbo, with a tubular manifold and huge external wastegate.

Check his Facebook, you will see.


And he killed a miniquadard (Minimoto quad) in about 15 mins;)

[Graeme]

One Nova that most of us wouldn't mind seeing Colin Smith buy

[Spudly]

Check his Facebook, you will see.






No longer have him on facetube as i got scared cos him and his mates were threatening to come see me at the shows so he could 'have' me, plus the sheer size of his nose freaked me out lol

[MattBrown]

No longer have him on facetube as i got scared cos him and his mates were threatening to come see me at the shows so he could 'have' me, plus the sheer size of his nose freaked me out lol

Lmao, he regularly pops up on chat to me:(


The turbo and manifold look right for 400bhp, and he recons he is buying specky's management and loomlol

[dj_wudgey]

One Nova that most of us wouldn't mind seeing Colin Smith buy

nah i still wouldnt it to suffer that fate!! i wouldnt mind having it to break though

[dave watson]

No longer have him on facetube as i got scared cos him and his mates were threatening to come see me at the shows so he could 'have' me, plus the sheer size of his nose freaked me out lol

his nose is pritty big like lol

[Graeme]

Pics of nose or gtfo

[Danny s-p]

Lmao, he regularly pops up on chat to me:(


The turbo and manifold look right for 400bhp, and he recons he is buying specky's management and loomlolnow that a lie and a half

[saloonwoody]

wtf ? why has this thread been bumped ?? dudes not even allowed on here lol

[Graeme]

Not long now