My 2dr Saloon...

[milko96]

Ok guys, thought I'd get a thread going on my newly acquired saloon..

Been after a tidy one for a while and spotted this one on here a few wks back, stuck a deposit on it and collected yesterday after a 400 mile round trip mostly in the rain! Journey home was faultless thank god, even tho the cars only covered a handfull of miles in the last 2 yrs.

Its pretty tidy as the pics show, with only a small amount of bodywork been done in the past by the looks. Clocks show 80k so its been looked after well, engine is surprisingly quiet for the 1ltr OHV.

So this is my 3rd Nova, previous 2 were a 1.4 SR when I was 18! and a base model mk2 with an XE swap a few yrs ago, which never really ran proply, although I bought it already done...

Plans... dont wanna change it too much, as I love the old school look and shape of the saloon, but it def needs some more poke, so a small block 16v swap will sort that once I've gathered all the parts I need...so he's what I have planned and some pics...

X16XE full swap
Uprated mounts.
GTE/GSi flywheel
ARP rod bolts
4 branch
Custom 2.5" exhaust with OE style tailpipe
Early Opel grille
Early mirrors
Pressed plates
All plastics painted satin black or dark grey (undecided)
Arches rolled.
New OE headlights
Clear front indicators/repeaters
Coilovers
256mm brakes
Rear disc setup
Fully poly bushed
Uprated ARB's
8x14 banded steels
195.40.14 Conti's

Interior staying standard!

After a wash... paint pretty faded.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/2-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/1-2.jpg

Gotta love the interior...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/6.jpg

After a T-cut and polish, also removed the sticker from both sides.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/4.jpg

Boots like new!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/3.jpg

[Connor]

that looks very clean mate
perfect start for a project :cool:

[vaughanmc]

Looks very good mate! Nice reg as well

[Dave.]

Best standard reg for a nova, ever! :thumb:

Looks clean dude :thumb:

[milko96]

Yeah the plate is a bonus!

Collecting my X16 swap nxt wk so will be on the look out for a suitable injection tank and pump to go with it, then I'll source some uprated mounts (like the look of the alloy set on ebay).

Got a set of steels ready to send off for banding, jus need to measure up exactly how wide I want them, to get the stance right.

Also my 256mm brakes turned up with braided hoses... they'll go on once the steels are done...

Won an Opel grille on ebay the other day so will slap that on soon as it arrives and get a few snaps...

Thanks for comments.

[Blackie_No1]

God I haven't seen one of these in years!!!! Best of luck fella!!

[CrAzY_kAyLL]

Well I think you win the prize for finding the most mint 2dr Nova Saloon :eek:

I have a feeling there is going to be a lot of theses at the shows this year but I look foward to seeing how they all turn out inlcuding yours :thumb:

[sparkie1401]

thats a good find bud

[Spudly]

Looks pretty clean that does bud, youre another local lad to me then, where abouts you based?

[The Simps]

I almost bought that car but the bloke was a cock! Certainly looked clean.

Look forward to seeing your progress.

[Graeme]

My second saloon was exactly the same as this when I got it, even with the headrest blanks

[Benn]

Looks bloody clean.

[Sloth]

looks like hull, bev road. tidy saloon, but there is a white one in hull in the same cond. plans sound good. :)

[novalicous]

if you need an injection tank ive got a nearly new one here pm me :thumb:

Plans sound good and a very tidy saloon bet rob (novafusion) wishes his was this tidy lol

[dj_wudgey]

looks clean as that matey!!!

[azzas-sr]

Simon you had the chance but didn't offer enough your last offer was £250 so who is the cock now!!!
sorry Pete this was meant to go to The simps who put that nice message on your thread

[milko96]

No probs Andy!

Thanks for comments guys!

I live in Keyingham not far from you Hull lot....

[NovaLad]

Simon you had the chance but didn't offer enough your last offer was £250 so who is the cock now!!!
sorry Pete this was meant to go to The simps who put that nice message on your thread

lol

Very nice saloon!
Looks like a minter :)
The reg would be better with a 7 instead of a 6 though :p :thumb:

[The Simps]

Simon you had the chance but didn't offer enough your last offer was £250 so who is the cock now!!!
sorry Pete this was meant to go to The simps who put that nice message on your thread


Not going to ruin your build thread milko as I do hope you do something nice with it because as a fellow coupe owner I know how awesome they can made to look! I was only going to use it as a summer runaround piece of fun so looks like its gone to the right place.

Andy you have a reply to your PM.

[Spudly]

Location fail sloff you plum that looks nothing like beverly road anyways haha, cool bud hope to see it about at some point then:thumb:

[milko96]

Location fail sloff you plum that looks nothing like beverly road anyways haha, cool bud hope to see it about at some point then:thumb:

You prob will do mate, its my daily at mo although use a work van during wk.

Will be doing a few shows n meets this yr I hope.... need to get some parts on it 1st tho!

[dj_wudgey]

yea nice mate will be good to see it in the flash!! get it slammed to fook though dude!!!

[Sloth]

plenty of hull members to help with stuff too... :D

[milko96]

Ok a little up date.... finally got abit of time to spend on the loon yesterday....

Started off by changing points and condenser so she runs abit smoother and had a quick polish round the underbonnet area... gonna do it proply when engines out tho.

Then I debadged the bootlid, came off easy enough...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/10.jpg

Had picked up a new grille so gave that a lick of paint (will be doing all plastics to match)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/11-1.jpg

Had to snap a pic of this.... only pics up some foreign channel! lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/8-3.jpg

Oh and got this last wkend.... ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/9.jpg

Will be doing some more on it today... update later.

[Sloth]

is that a breadvan in the last pic? noice!!!
if you ever take the radio out, i'll have it!

[Connor]

grill looks very nice,
I so want your loon :d

[milko96]

is that a breadvan in the last pic? noice!!!
if you ever take the radio out, i'll have it!

Yeah its my old project which I abandoned for the loon!

Was a 1.6 8v on R6 carbs.... never been on the road tho, I've sold most of the bits off it now, shell goes nxt wkend.

[Trendall]

very nice. very clean

[milko96]

Ok, so yesterday I popped to see a mate and whilst having a chat and looking round his new Evo MR400 I spotted something in the corner of his garage... After handing over £30.... I walked away with a set of Sunny GTiR wheels wrapped in nearly new 195.45.14 Falkens! RESULT!!!
I only really wanted the tyres for when I get my 14" steels banded but I thought I'd chuck them on to see how they look....
I thought they looked ok so gave em a lick of paint and stuck em on for now... as I now had 14's on I could fit my 256mm brakes and braided hoses aswell... bonus.

Heres a few snaps from earlier... dont worry coilovers here nxt wk!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/14.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/16.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/13-1.jpg

[vaughanmc]

Doesn't look too bad on them mate - Painted a nicer colour and they'd suit the car and also lowered a fair amount too! Nice wee motor you have

[connor c]

they suit it and a nice bargain also loving the centre caps

[Mark]

They suit it.

[milko96]

Today I got to work painting the plastics... after a hunt round the garage I came up with 4 cans of Upol Matt Black and a can of pastic primer and set to work....

Only thing I didnt paint was the mirrors as I want early Mk1's anyway (I've jus picked up a N/S one off ebay).

Also collected my 2nd hand coilovers during the wk, the adjuster rings were well seized... after soaking in WD40 over night, it still took me 3hrs to sort them out this morning! But all done now, jus need my rear 110mm spring which are on their way. Should be on its ass next wk (and my god it needs it!)

Clear indicators should be here soon so I'll fit those along with my new headlights asap and I think I will tint the rears all red, so will need some tinting spray.

Anyway couple of pics the loon after todays efforts....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/18.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/19.jpg

[Connor]

Looks nice on those wheels, really suit the car
But the ride height just keeps reminding me of this!!!
http://blog.wheelsnext.com/images///Big%20Wheels1.jpg

[dj_wudgey]

^^ fpmsl get it slammed mate would look spot on then!!

[stevie-p]

want to swap your opel grill for a griffin? :)

[milko96]

want to swap your opel grill for a griffin? :)

Na mate, just bought the Opel one after hunting everywhere for one....

[milko96]

^^ fpmsl get it slammed mate would look spot on then!!

Will be sorted next wk!

[stevie-p]

i have been looking for a year!! where did you manage to find it and what did it cost if you dont mind me asking?

[milko96]

i have been looking for a year!! where did you manage to find it and what did it cost if you dont mind me asking?

It was on ebay a few wks ago.... nobody bid on it but me... was £19.50 with postage! :eek:

[stevie-p]

damn you! - car looks great a clean example

[Rob]

lookin awsome mate :thumb: mine will be back to looking like yours soon

[novanut170]

looks like mine!!! :) how much was it m8? an do u still hav the old grille!!?

[saloonwoody]

i like it :) makes me want another one :(

[milko96]

looks like mine!!! :) how much was it m8? an do u still hav the old grille!!?

Paid £400 for it...

Still have the original grille.

[floydy13]

nice looking loon you got there mate, cant wait to see i lowered!

[milko96]

Fitted the rear shocks and front coilovers earlier wound down 100mm still needs more tho, still waiting for rear springs so once I have them on I'll fine tune the height and get the tracking sorted.

Oh and post some pics! ;)

[Balley]

Looks great mate, love how original it is!

[dj_wudgey]

Will be sorted next wk!

nice mate get it decked! it will look awesome then!!

[milko96]

nice mate get it decked! it will look awesome then!!

Cheers... empty your messages bud... tryed PMing you back...

[dj_wudgey]

you got coilovers for it?? oh and sorted matey!!

[milko96]

you got coilovers for it?? oh and sorted matey!!

Yeah fitted fronts earlier, waiting on rear springs, should be here mid wk.

[dj_wudgey]

nice mate well i think a few off us will be awaiting pictures!!

[azzas-sr]

looking really good Pete, tires were a bargain, glad it went to a good home. cheers Andy

[dj_wudgey]

whats other plans for it then mate??

[milko96]

looking really good Pete, tires were a bargain, glad it went to a good home. cheers Andy

Cheers Andy, done around 800 miles and only had to change points... shame to bin the 1000cc lump really!

[milko96]

whats other plans for it then mate??

Check my 1st post on this thread buddy, did a list...

Collecting parts ready for engine swap, should be in sometime in May I hope.

The GtiR wheels are just temps till I get some steels banded.

[david dixon]

Thats looking fantastic pete, will i see it at york then?

David

[milko96]

Thats looking fantastic pete, will i see it at york then?

David

Sure will Dave, Class A for me as I'm going X16XE swap as its simple enough for me to do myself (with a little help on the wiring!)

I really want to build a turbo X16 eventually... but 1st things 1st!

I've not raced for 2 yrs so may be a little rusty tho!

[david dixon]

i'm sure it'll turn out just fine mate, if you need any info on anything give me a shout

David.

[milko96]

Will do mate, thanks. :thumb:

[milko96]

Well guys its finally lowered!

Still a few 'issues' to address, like the fact my top mounts are fubared and tracking needs setting, but gonna wait till front end is poly bushed and I have new top mounts, which should be this wk funds permitting.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/DSCF0724.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/DSCF0726.jpg

[spp_dev]

100mm rears? looks quite as low as mine...

http://i41.tinypic.com/2ugck1y.jpg

[milko96]

Yes 100mm rears, hope they settle abit lower for when I get my banded steels on.

[spp_dev]

i hope mines stay as they are, now got my konis 100mm shortened
to hold the springs correctly and on the front i'm not able to get lower...

...got compbrake top mounts here, probably they help getting it lower
on the front...

[david dixon]

looking very nice that mate!

[milko96]

i hope mines stay as they are, now got my konis 100mm shortened
to hold the springs correctly and on the front i'm not able to get lower...

...got compbrake top mounts here, probably they help getting it lower
on the front...

I could do with shorter shocks as mine are 70mm shorter and springs can still dislocate at tho mo...

I have 25mm to go at the front but would be nearly on the bumpstops...

[spp_dev]

what size of wheels will you gonna drive?

mines will be 7x15 38mm offset with 185/45-15,

hope that looks lovelylol

[milko96]

Will be running 7.5x14 or maybe 8x14.... 195.45.14.

[sulphur]

That looks awesome! :thumb:

[azzas-sr]

looking good Pete, have you got the small dent on driver side wing done yet? do you know anyone who wants a Nova as my son is thinking of selling his 1.2 merit and 1.3sr rust bucket.The merit has a very good shell only rust on it was on one sill which he had replaced professionally . cheers Andy

[burgo]

liking that alot

[Connor]

Looks fresh.
Loving the wheels and the height :cool:

[Adaz_blud]

that looks really nice mate

[dj_wudgey]

looks bang on that mate! Oh and azza how much the sr going for?

[Austin_Nova16]

Skinny bumpers definatly the way to roll with saloons.

Looks sweet! :thumb:

[milko96]

Thanks for all the kind words... taking it off the road for engine swap at the wkend, aiming to be done for PVS.... fingers crossed.

Andy - Dent still not done as I'm waiting until I roll my arches and then get all paintwork done at once... My friend has jus bought a Nova to do a LET conversion, cant think of anyone else whos after one at the mo sorry.

[SRimon]

Missed this one, looks awesome!

[Nick J]

Looking well fella! wheels look very similar to rl7's and suit it well now its low down.

Nick.

[dj_wudgey]

they do suit it now its low!!

[milko96]

RL7's..... exactly what I thought once I'd got them painted!

[dannymcc]

That looks relly well mate :thumb:

[milko96]

Its swap time!

Got the loon in the air ready for the X16XE swap, which a friend of mine will be doing next wkend.

Also fitted my new headlights and clear indicators.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/DSCF0727.jpg

[burgo]

nice engine choice, looks proper tidy

[Sloth]

i'll have yer single v setup tomorrow mate.

[milko96]

Cheers Sloth, thought I jus needed a tensioner tho and still keep the multibelt!?

Eitherway aslong as it works!

[Rob]

love ya loon mate, we'll have to get some pics of ours together when there both finished :thumb:

[novalicous]

love ya loon mate, we'll have to get some pics of ours together when there both finished :thumb:

crack on with yours then rob lol


liking this loon a lot :thumb:

[Sloth]

its easier to use the single v setup, more room near your chassis leg, and the alt has a slide tensioner, so its easier to fit belts too.

[milko96]

its easier to use the single v setup, more room near your chassis leg, and the alt has a slide tensioner, so its easier to fit belts too.

Sounds goood!

Few more swap type pics from today...

The 1l is out and power washed the bay, jus needs a good t-cut and polish now!

8v flywheel and clutch fitted to the X16, EGR blanked and downpipes removed ready for a C16 set...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/DSCF0729.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/DSCF0730.jpg

Packed up ready for next wkend...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/DSCF0731.jpg

[milko96]

love ya loon mate, we'll have to get some pics of ours together when there both finished :thumb:

Yeah that would be cool. :thumb:

[Sloth]

i have your alt and bottom pulley and belt here mate, drop me a pm re collection.

[milko96]

Swap nearly done, jus waiting for payday so I can buy a rad and exhaust!

Its in and turns over, ecu and oil light out so all looks to be well...

Pics to follow 2moro.

Took us 17 hrs so far, I think 20 to finish totally (subject to it actually firing up!)

[dj_wudgey]

its getting there matey!! love the number plate aswell f*** nva lol

[milko96]

It drives!

Finally after a few gearbox 'issues' its done (although has no backbox at the mo!) and ECU lights on but I'm hoping this is just the temp sensor...

Fingers crossed all will be ready for PVS!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/DSCF0758.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/DSCF0759.jpg

Also picked up a few new parts...

Early Mirrors...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/DSCF0760.jpg

5x14 Steels from Germany, ready for banding!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/DSCF0761.jpg

Also picked these up, still not 100% I wanna fit them, but they are brand new and were a bargain...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/DSCF0728.jpg

[milko96]

Big thanks to Nick K for his spannering skills, even one handed... ;)

[88ESR]

Where did you source the early style door mirrors?

[milko96]

Where did you source the early style door mirrors?

I got one used off egay and the other from here...

www.­vauxhall-­car-­parts.­co.­uk (http://www.­vauxhall-­car-­parts.­co.­uk)

but I think I got the last one as its not listed on there anymore...

[Balley]

Looks amazing, love the plate on it to... Hope to see you at PVS

[88ESR]

I got one used off egay and the other from here...

www.­vauxhall-­car-­parts.­co.­uk (http://www.­vauxhall-­car-­parts.­co.­uk)

but I think I got the last one as its not listed on there anymore...

Cheers..

Looking good:thumb:

[Rysee]

Really nice clean car and nice clean conversion love it

[milko96]

Cheers, gonna go back and hide some loom and the bonnet cable at a later date, to tidy it up abit more.

[Sloth]

alt etc all ok?

[bakerznova]

very nice saloon :thumb:

[milko96]

alt etc all ok?

Yeah seems fine Rob. :thumb:

[Sloth]

sweet mate, cant wait to see this at pvs....

[milko96]

I'll be in the carpark, so may take some finding!

[burgo]

I'll be in the carpark, so may take some finding!

shoulda joined so you could have it on the stand, its definitely worthy

[vaughanmc]

Nice clean looking engine bay - Get those seats fitted, they look tidy

[milko96]

shoulda joined so you could have it on the stand, its definitely worthy

Would have done, but been spending all spare cash on the swap!

I guess its too late now?

[burgo]

not sure, pm ade, hes the man to ask, will be good to have another saloon on the stand

[milko96]

not sure, pm ade, hes the man to ask, will be good to have another saloon on the stand

Sent him a PM, see what the score is....

[Plug]

looks good mate :thumb:

going to be alot of 16xe's about at the shows this year it seems :)

[stupot89]

glad my old engine lives on in a worthy car looks good mate

[milko96]

Stand pass in the post, so all systems go....

Jus dropped it off to have the exhaust modified to fit the X16 downpipe, Ashley system with custom discreet backbox.

Jus temp sender to fit, new plugs and an oil change ready for the drive to PVS on Sun... wish I could get a few miles under my belt before the long trip... but thats what the AA is for!

Thanks to Ade dor sorting me a stand pass so quickly.

[Rob]

my first road test with my xe loon was to billing lol 350 mile round trip with no problems :thumb:

[milko96]

my first road test with my xe loon was to billing lol 350 mile round trip with no problems :thumb:

lol It'll be reet am sure! Although box is whining abit, no time to change cluster tho.... :roll:

[novalicous]

i think that my cage will look spot on in there :thumb:

[milko96]

i think that my cage will look spot on in there :thumb:

You knows it! :d

[Sloth]

cluster change in 20 mins max.

[burgo]

lush another loon for the stand :d a proper tidy one as well

[milko96]

cluster change in 20 mins max.

lol Not for me mate, I'm ok with basic stuff but all them cogs n stuff look abit confusing!

[Sloth]

its just bolts, undo the end, undo the selector, pull it out, push a new one in bolt it back up. easy.

[milko96]

its just bolts, undo the end, undo the selector, pull it out, push a new one in bolt it back up. easy.

May do it sat if I get evrything else done... :thumb:

[milko96]

Done around 40 miles in it now, box is whining its bag off! But I'm not gonna change it before PVS, so it'll have to hang in there!

It does seem amazingly short geared tho, maybe due to my tyre size (195.45.14) can hit the limiter in 5th very easily!?

[RossRog]

How hard was it to do the conversion, an what did it need?

i have a saloon on a F plate too. yours is alot more tidy that mine i will be getting a progress blog up asap!

[milko96]

How hard was it to do the conversion, an what did it need?

i have a saloon on a F plate too. yours is alot more tidy that mine i will be getting a progress blog up asap!

Its fairly easy if your good with the spanners, wiring a little tricky but nowt major.... there is a rough guide in the 'Articles' section.

[milko96]

So after a near faultless round trip to PVS and back (350+ miles) I decided to get a start on the interior. Now I was originally gonna leave it totally standard inside, but I had these seats just sitting there from a previous project and I was leaning towards the retro racer look anyway so I thought why not... can be put back to standard easy enough if I change my mind...

First off a pic of my OE style discreet exhaust... discreet only in looks you understand as its rather loud! Full system cost me £80 and its all new..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/DSCF0765.jpg

Knocked up a couple of seat mounts using old GTE subframes off Rob (cheers buddy) seating position not 100% yet as I want to get my new wheel in there 1st, seat is abit high and too laid back at mo...
Also stripped out the rear, which I'm gonna paint at some point and possibly a rear cage, but not defo on that yet.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/DSCF0766.jpg

Gave her a wash too.... :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/DSCF0767.jpg

[vaughanmc]

Looks well mate :)

[Rob]

:thumb:

[scott.parker]

That looks bang on! i wondered who's it was on the stand, there was loads that were there who i had no idea who's was who's lol

Also have you a proper link to the site you got the mirrors off as the one you put up dont work, would like some for my MK1.

Cheers.

Scott

[w88rdy]

Looks mint milko !

[burgo]

whats up with the rear bumper?

[milko96]

That looks bang on! i wondered who's it was on the stand, there was loads that were there who i had no idea who's was who's lol

Also have you a proper link to the site you got the mirrors off as the one you put up dont work, would like some for my MK1.

Cheers.

Scott

They aint listed on that site anymore bud, sorry.

Burgo - bumper has dropped at one side, was like it when I got it, av tried to bend it back but need to take it off to do it proply, its jus being arsed to do it!

[milko96]

Took it to the strip today and ran 14.9 @ 90 mph, well chuffed with that!

More to come tho...

[Will F]

Took it to the strip today and ran 14.9 @ 90 mph, well chuffed with that!

More to come tho...

Sounds like a decent run at that terminal - prob wont see much more than a 14.9 at that terminal...

I would think she has more though - 14.5 should be achievable!

[Rysee]

Excellent figures! Well done

[milko96]

Sounds like a decent run at that terminal - prob wont see much more than a 14.9 at that terminal...

I would think she has more though - 14.5 should be achievable!

Yeah I meant more to come when I get a 4 branch and powerbox on and abit more weight out of it....

I think 14.2 is poss...

Then if I scrape enough for an LSD who knows!

I also have some proper drag radials, when I used these on my old Civic I could hit low 1.9 60fts...

[scott.parker]

14.5 and 14.2's are BIG block times, i would be very surprised if you get it that fast, But massive well done on the time you got mate, very good indeed..

Scott

[Will F]

14.5 and 14.2's are BIG block times, i would be very surprised if you get it that fast, But massive well done on the time you got mate, very good indeed..

Scott

Actually - just realised that this is a std 16v! I thought it had TBs!!

You really will struggle to beat that time mate - well done!

14.5 is a figure I would expect with TBs tbh - but you should see a few tenths off with a new inlet etc!

[novalicous]

some good times there milko

was you still intrested in this rear cage i have forsale?

[milko96]

14.5 and 14.2's are BIG block times, i would be very surprised if you get it that fast, But massive well done on the time you got mate, very good indeed..

Scott

Prepare to be surprised then! lol

My 60ft on the 14.9 was 2.2... I could get 0.3 off that on drag radials...

My old Civic ran 12.9 from a 1.8 N/A lump, no tb's or anything... 1.9 60fts.

[milko96]

some good times there milko

was you still intrested in this rear cage i have forsale?

Gonna give it a miss buddy, as it will just add weight at the mo... I may invest in one in the future, if I decide to strip the car out fully. :thumb:

[burgo]

Gonna give it a miss buddy, as it will just add weight at the mo... I may invest in one in the future, if I decide to strip the car out fully. :thumb:what do you mean 'if' get it proper stripped and show those big blocks how its done

[milko96]

what do you mean 'if' get it proper stripped and show those big blocks how its done

I know but I have another project lined up, which may get fully stripped instead, this will also be running a small block... :thumb:

[scott.parker]

Fair play to you again mate, it's dam quick, but dont go all gay straight line on us! lol

[Balley]

Nice to meet you earlier bud :thumb:

[milko96]

Fair play to you again mate, it's dam quick, but dont go all gay straight line on us! lol

lol I enjoy corners as much as anyone, trouble is a trackday is nearly £200, drag racing is £30!

Here's my time slip...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/DSCF0787.jpg

[scott.parker]

Humm, not true dude, you can do action days at Combe for £25 a session, we did Oulton for £90 open pit all day, you can do open pit at combe full day for £120-130, at the end of the day yeah it's not cheep, but it's a dam sight more fun all in.

Scott

[milko96]

Humm, not true dude, you can do action days at Combe for £25 a session, we did Oulton for £90 open pit all day, you can do open pit at combe full day for £120-130, at the end of the day yeah it's not cheep, but it's a dam sight more fun all in.

Scott

Trouble is, those tracks are miles away from me, so with fuel etc it ads up, plus you always have the issue of breaking it and being 200+ miles from home!

I've been looking at Cadwell Park as its local enough, but its pricey from what I can find...

[milko96]

Nice to meet you earlier bud :thumb:

and you mate... :thumb:

Went to Colins and got 3 more, so full set now! :)

[scott.parker]

Trouble is, those tracks are miles away from me, so with fuel etc it ads up, plus you always have the issue of breaking it and being 200+ miles from home!

I've been looking at Cadwell Park as its local enough, but its pricey from what I can find...

Look on focused events, and track days.com, BUT you must book them well ahead of time, a few good months etc to get the good deals etc. :thumb:

[milko96]

Look on focused events, and track days.com, BUT you must book them well ahead of time, a few good months etc to get the good deals etc. :thumb:

Will do, cheers for info... :thumb:

[dhdev (Oli)]

This looks :cool: And 14.9 is an ace time! I thought a 14.5 with bodies was good going!

[milko96]

This looks :cool: And 14.9 is an ace time! I thought a 14.5 with bodies was good going!

Cheers buddy, lots more to come, leaving engine as is for now and concentrating on weight loss and setup... want a 14.5 at nxt meet 7/8th Aug..

[dj_wudgey]

some nice bits you got there mate love the new mirrors wheels and seats lol looks good striped out aswell!!

[milko96]

Couple of shots of the loon in Drag.... ;)

Sound proofing now stripped out, anything that bolts on/off easy enough removed but will be back in for shows etc, along with carpets and aftermarket seats, once I've had some seat mounts welded in.

Single wiper fitted, parked so its aerodynamic! :)

Passanger mirror blanked aswell and some other minor bits removed from engine bay etc...

Weighed in at 710kg with 2 seats on the local weigh bridge, which only goes to nearest 20kg...

600kg seems along weigh off.... :(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/DSCF0799.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/DSCF0800.jpg

[General Baxter]

600kg seems along weigh off.... :(


well i see, dash, door cards, glass, rear panel, all can be removed :thumb:

[milko96]

well i see, dash, door cards, glass, rear panel, all can be removed :thumb:

Oh yeah deffo lots to do, only jus started, but it does seem along way off... will be next season before its down towards 600...

Hoping I can improve on my 14.9 tomorrow, as its abit lighter and setup abit better.... weather permitting.

[burgo]

710kgs aint to bad, standard glass and seats weigh alot and you've got a lot of metal in there lol

[david dixon]

proper drag car, love it!

p.s did you forget about your door cards mate ;)

David.

[milko96]

proper drag car, love it!

p.s did you forget about your door cards mate ;)

David.

Haha, not forgot buddy, they will be going in the next stage of stripping... :thumb:

[david dixon]

good good, will be looking forward to seeing what times it pulls.

David.

[milko96]

Well, twas a good day, rain stayed off and got plenty of runs, as it was dead, as expected.

Ran a 14.6 @ 93mph, well chuffed with that for a near stock 1.6 16v!

Should have more weight out and a powerbox by the next event and may run my drag radials too...

[milko96]

Pic from last event....

Also won this off ebay ready for my Turbo build over winter for next season...

Will be using an XEL head with Corsa VXR piston, rods and turbo...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/2010_08_07_York_038.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/milkfloat/DSCF0801.jpg

[Mark]

Excellent!

[david dixon]

Milko, Buy a corsa vxr bottom end then bore it to take astra vxr pistons which are good for around 370 iirc also you can alter the corsa vxr turbo to take astra vxr turbo internals :thumb:

David.

[milko96]

Milko, Buy a corsa vxr bottom end then bore it to take astra vxr pistons which are good for around 370 iirc also you can alter the corsa vxr turbo to take astra vxr turbo internals :thumb:

David.

I thought the Z16LER bottom end was diff as they use an X18XE1 type of head? If it is possible, what capacity does it work out to?

Good call on the turbo internals, you know who can do that for me?

[Sloth]

courtenay do the zleh spec with the turbo.

[david dixon]

I would have thought turbo active would be able to do it, speak to ian walley mate
yeah you would probably have to use the head too.

David.

[milko96]

I would have thought turbo active would be able to do it, speak to ian walley mate
yeah you would probably have to use the head too.

David.

Feck that then, they got some funky throttle setup I think...

Turbo manifold will only do 225bhp, will need to change it after that, although I'd be happy with 225bhp and 650kg...:eek: :thumb:

[scottyy]

that is a sweet nova loon

[david dixon]

thats good power to weight and would produce some awesome times!

David.

[milko96]

thats good power to weight and would produce some awesome times!

David.

subject to finding some grip! lol

[david dixon]

I have some r888's that would suit you down to the ground ;)

David.

[milko96]

My BFG's will do me fine m8... ;)

[John]

Love this! Will be mega with a 1.6t in it!

[milko96]

Love this! Will be mega with a 1.6t in it!

Cheers, lots of plans still, jus need the funds... getting there tho. :thumb:

[david dixon]

My BFG's will do me fine m8... ;)

good choice :thumb:

[dj_wudgey]

looking good mate will be watching the project over winter lol