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think I need too scrap the nova blocking my garage get the sport outside andy get the bloody thing finished really lol
Mate i dont have the time or the room,sorry.
lol bloody phone lol
Wouldnt want a Pug badge on the front anyway lol
This not finished yet :P
Alright mate long time no speak looking good, ill have to pop up have a look once mines finished should be in a month,
Nope not finished lol should of been done ages ago really, been slack lol
Yeah mate pop on up when yours is done, be good to see what you've been up to with it
Royston
09-01-12, 12:26 PM
Nope not finished lol should of been done ages ago really, been slack lol
We've noticedlol
Looking forward to seeing her completed.............will it be soon:d
bakerznova
27-01-12, 04:50 PM
any updates on this mate ?
Yep its got a new layer of dust on it lol
I will have a update soon as ive just been payed today so can buy more stuff lol
bakerznova
27-01-12, 05:00 PM
lol pics pics pics :thumb:
Too cold to be doing any actual work on the car but have been collecting few parts
Got a original tool kit
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-02-10143825.jpg
Very clean but will probably spray the bracket silver as I dont like the galvanized look
Got a set of mint boot trims off SimonTW, cheers mate
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-02-10143856.jpg
And won this on ebay for £87 :) brand new GMS 'plough
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-02-10142510.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-02-10143945.jpg
Will either spray it grey or get it done in white, something to swap about with the snowplough really
Seller also chucked these in for free :eek: brand new GMS sideskirts :)
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-02-10152007.jpg
No idea what im going to do with them tho lol
Will start some proper stuff soon
Edd
Acerliam
10-02-12, 03:40 PM
Looking good mate , loving the plough
Is the bumper like the one on Lynz's China?
Is the bumper like the one on Lynz's China?
Yep that's the one
Looking good mate , loving the plough
Cheers mate
edd, i've never liked you.......... lol
NOV4_SPORT
10-02-12, 05:08 PM
Looking good edd, loving the parts, now get on with the building of the bloody car flol.
edd, i've never liked you.......... lol
lol were you them person I outbid then ? lol or something else ?.............
Looking good edd, loving the parts, now get on with the building of the bloody car flol.
Yeah I do need to crack on, havnt got a radiator in my new garage yet tho lol wait till it warms up then I will do loads
Novasport
10-02-12, 07:42 PM
You are slowly getting like me Edd, too much buying and not enough doing! lol
Nice one on the plough but I think you will need to pay someone to take the side skirts off your hands:tard::p
No one could ever be as bad as you for parts Rich lol
Yep sideskirts are not that's nice tbh lol
Yeah really do need to crack on with it really, will do once I stop buying stuff :roll:
Southie
10-02-12, 08:18 PM
I like the side skirts... would suit our Focus beautifully lol
The power of spawny sod getting parts so cheap.
Yep that's the one
sweet, always liked her front end. will look good.
Novasport
10-02-12, 08:50 PM
sweet, always liked her front end.
Didn't we all :thumb:lol
sweet, always liked her front end. will look good.
Ive not seen her front end tbh lol
Think I will fit the GMS spoiler first now, leave the plough till I can bring myself to drill through the front panel too fits the spots
nice find on the gms kit av only seen 3 of them
Free skirts? That a bloody nice deal.
MOT booked for 4pm tomorrow :eek: lol
Everything done, been flat out for 4 days on it, now fcuked lol
Got loads of progress pics, will do a update later or tomorrow
Edd
You tease !!
Pics or no work has been done lol
Novasport
24-05-12, 07:40 PM
Good luck on the MOT, don't forget to check the basics.
Glad you are getting there, just wish I'd had the time to finish it. Looking forward to seeing it on the road.
Billing is just around the corner :)
Novasport
24-05-12, 07:40 PM
BTW, pics or its a lie lol
Cumon Edd your almost as poor as myself for updating nowadays !!!!!!!!
Nick.
You tease !!
Pics or no work has been done lol
Had a look through the pics, need to take some with digital camera in the morning, iphone camera is crap at best
Good luck on the MOT, don't forget to check the basics.
Glad you are getting there, just wish I'd had the time to finish it. Looking forward to seeing it on the road.
Billing is just around the corner :)
Cheers, Spent all day checking stuff, everything is ok I think
If you have felt like me this week you'd be glad you didn't finish it lol
Hopefully worth the effort tho
Cumon Edd your almost as poor as myself for updating nowadays !!!!!!!!
Nick.
lol I will post up lots of pics in the morning :)
lol wish someone had taken a pic when I reversed off the drive and the steering wheel came off due to me not fitting the nut lol nearly had a cardiac arrest lol
Also had complaints about how loud it is from a certain neighbour ffs :roll: lol
scott.parker
24-05-12, 10:22 PM
Dude i meant to get the carpet in the post to you today, but got stuck into taking my helper spring off my coilovers to get the front lower, once i had been and got the track/toe done 3 times at ETB it was 5.30pm so i missed the post, and now im working tomorrow day/evening and Saturday, so the earliest i can sort it is Monday afternoon.
Glad she's come on well, i hope your coming to billing in it?
Scott
No worries bout the carpet
Will be at billing, probably just on one day tho
lol im a bit nervous bout driving it now lol
SimonTW
24-05-12, 10:50 PM
Hope everything goes well with the MOT. Looking forward to seeing some more pics. Might actually get my ass to billing to have a look in person!
Just take it for a gently drive, for a few miles then give it a kicking. You know you can fix it so...
Redline it out the MOT station. Itll be alright!
some pics of whats been happening then
finished the engine bay off, not much to do here just setting up the throttle linkage and other small jobs
few pics
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_1188.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_1190.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_1189.jpg
interior wise, sorted a new 6 dial clocks front off ebay
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-04-11101003.jpg
cut the mats to fit the cage, painted the pedals and fitted all new rubbers
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_1191.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-05-25124600.jpg
painted some other arch carpets so fits round the cage better
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-05-25124543.jpg
painted the rear panel of the rear seat
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-05-25124504.jpg
fitted the tool kit
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-05-25124515.jpg
all together
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-05-25130911.jpg
exterior wise i have painted the front and rear bumpers and rear spoiler in upol mid grey and fitted the GMS front spoiler, done the bumper flashes, but im not happy with them as they have come out a different shade of white, bumper is a pattern one and doesn't fit, so i ordered a new GM this morning
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_1195.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_1192.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_1197.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_1198.jpg
painted the sill stripes on and fitted some genuine mudflaps
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_1194.jpg
got LOADS AND LOADS still to do but its getting there
please excuse how dirty it is but im not doing a full detail till after ther oof and arch has been painted and the decals put on
well im off to get the tracking and MOT done, hopefully i will be able to take some better pics when i get it out on the road with a mot
Edd
Acerliam
25-05-12, 02:35 PM
Looks amazing mate , great job !
Southie
25-05-12, 02:52 PM
It looks fantastic Edd, the splitter looks spot on and a refreshing change that isn't the tatty snowplough lol
Only thing I'd change would be to have a brown roll cage but that's me being pedantic :d
:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::c ool:
wont it fail the m.o.t with rear seats and a cage??
craig green
25-05-12, 03:11 PM
Finally it's there Edd. A long time coming.
wont it fail the m.o.t with rear seats and a cage??
I'd expect an just advisory from a sympathetic testing station tbh.
Jeff16v
25-05-12, 03:14 PM
Looks well cool Edd, good luck with the MOT.
Thanks very much for the comments
Think my mate will pass the cage tbh
Well its made it 1 mile lol to the tyre place
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-05-25151454.jpg
Southie
25-05-12, 03:39 PM
Just take the back seats out, not bent then :p
It failed :(
Dip switch wouldn't work, but did on the way home
Wiper linkage fell off the motor lol
I forgot to put the seatbelt clip on the passenger seat, mega lol
I need to take the drivers sunvisor off as it fouls the cage
Few things to sort over the weekend as retest is monday, tbh I quite happy its minor things and retest is nowt
Tracking was miles out, I went the long way home and it feels sweet to drive :d
Edd
Royston
25-05-12, 06:03 PM
Nearly there Edd:thumb:
Looking forward to seeing it soon;)
Yep nearly there mate
It has teased me a bit tho, as I really really need to give it a blast on the A39 to Minehead lol
kent14sr
25-05-12, 06:24 PM
Is the dip switch getting stuck on the steering column shroud? (had that a few times!)
Car looks great by the way!
Bad luck on the fail, but it's all small stuff tho..
This looks stunning!
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_1192.jpg
Looking good, few minor things i spotted. Fr number plate screw heads need to be black not white?
Are you using the doorbars?
Im looking for an autograss nova,is this for sale??
Looking good, few minor things i spotted. Fr number plate screw heads need to be black not white?
Are you using the doorbars?
Your right about the caps, I will probably take the front cage out as I hate it with the door bars
Im looking for an autograss nova,is this for sale??
lol lol lol lol
lol
Great car mate well done,attention to detail is spot on,really well done!!!
Just been in the garage for 10mins, sorted all the fails but the seat belt bracket
Maybe my usual paranoia but the coolent looks a little brown :( maybe just rusty water ways ?
And there is too much travel on the brake pedal even with engine running
Adjust the self adjustment stuff manually on the rear brakes ? Or the bolt on the pedal?
Could bleed the brakes for the 3rd time
Didn't think the pics came out that well tbh, I will get some better ones soon
Thanks for the comments everyone
Novasport
25-05-12, 09:44 PM
There is adjustment on the pedal linkage but careful not to over do it as they can bind.
Run the engine in then drop the coolant and change it when you do the oil.
What seatbelt bracket needs sorting?
Looking swish Edd, much more cosmetic bits to do on the outside?
Not 100% sold on the wheels, maybe a slightly lower stance would help them suit IMO?
There is adjustment on the pedal linkage but careful not to over do it as they can bind.
Run the engine in then drop the coolant and change it when you do the oil.
What seatbelt bracket needs sorting?
The bit that bolts too the seat subframe that your clip the belt into, I didn't bother fitting one lol
Good idea on the coolent
Tbh I have never ever had too adjust the pedal, I will have a look
Looking swish Edd, much more cosmetic bits to do on the outside?
Not 100% sold on the wheels, maybe a slightly lower stance would help them suit IMO?
Cheers, yep I think it might need too be a little bit lower, I will seen once it all settles down
Looking good! :)
Cheers John
Few more pics
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-05-25125900-1.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-05-19164017.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-05-25152217.jpg
Me likes this one :d
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-05-25151454.jpg
steviegsi
26-05-12, 06:06 AM
Well done , will look even better with the decals. It's a credit to you for doing it slightly different to the norm without anything looking out of place.
Vlietje
26-05-12, 07:49 AM
Well done Edd!! Really stands out due to the used parts. +rep!
krobinson
26-05-12, 09:41 AM
Looks great! Are you going to fit sport decals? Personally I'd leave it as it sits! Perfect!
I really like how different but normal this is!
andyredtop83
26-05-12, 12:41 PM
Excellent work mate, im jealous!
Well done , will look even better with the decals. It's a credit to you for doing it slightly different to the norm without anything looking out of place.
Cheers, I have tried to be a bit different but still keep it looking original
Well done Edd!! Really stands out due to the used parts. +rep!
Thanks Jeffrey, yours is looking good too
It looks fantastic Edd, the splitter looks spot on and a refreshing change that isn't the tatty snowplough lol
Only thing I'd change would be to have a brown roll cage but that's me being pedantic :d
:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::c ool:
Thanks mate, think I prefer the GMS spoiler to a plough as well, it will certainly be better for airflow when I fit a intercooler
I have considered the colour of the cage, brown or a matt black are in my thoughts. Still thinking bout taking the front section out
Looks great! Are you going to fit sport decals? Personally I'd leave it as it sits! Perfect!
Cheers, it does look good but I still want the decals fitted :)
I really like how different but normal this is!
Thanks mate, thinking it might need to be lower tho, Iain has got me thinking bout this lol
Sorted all the fails now, ready for retest on Monday
Edd
Looks great! Are you going to fit sport decals? Personally I'd leave it as it sits! Perfect!
You know what Edd I agree with Keith..... I think it looks fantastic as it is and due to the fact you are doing things differently throughout the whole car to a stock sport I think It would be another way of gaining yet more individuality. Which is rather difficult nowadays to say the least! On another note I hope you make it to the vboa bash In july as Im looking forward to having a look round it. All the best with the retest!
Edit..... I also think the gms bib is the perfect choice as ploughs seem the more obvious way to go nowadays which is not what your build has been about. Its all come together so well Edd quite simply excellent and well done throughout.
Nick.
Every time i see a hit on this thread i look at it and like it even more,what a car!
tahir868
26-05-12, 11:23 PM
Edd that really is looking spectacular. Hats off to you and credit where is due :thumb:
Well done Edd, cracking looking car and very individual, built to your taste,
Flock the f**k out that cage and keep it lol
Looking really good Edd, be nice to have a look round it at Billing.
You know what Edd I agree with Keith..... I think it looks fantastic as it is and due to the fact you are doing things differently throughout the whole car to a stock sport I think It would be another way of gaining yet more individuality. Which is rather difficult nowadays to say the least! On another note I hope you make it to the vboa bash In july as Im looking forward to having a look round it. All the best with the retest!
Edit..... I also think the gms bib is the perfect choice as ploughs seem the more obvious way to go nowadays which is not what your build has been about. Its all come together so well Edd quite simply excellent and well done throughout.
Nick.
Thanks Nick, I didn't think I would like the GMS spoiler but I now think it suits it perfect
With the decals, I think they make the Sport a Sport tbh, think it may look a little bare
Every time i see a hit on this thread i look at it and like it even more,what a car!
Cheers mate
Edd that really is looking spectacular. Hats off to you and credit where is due :thumb:
Thanks very much
Well done Edd, cracking looking car and very individual, built to your taste,
Flock the f**k out that cage and keep it lol
Cheers, not sure what to do with the cage tbh, might remove the front it looks stupid without the doorbars on, with them on you have to get in Dukes of Hazzard style lol
Looking really good Edd, be nice to have a look round it at Billing.
Cheers mate, I will be there all being well, anyone is welcome to look round it, although I don't think its perfect yet
Edd
Past the retest :d
Its fcuking awesome lol done 35 miles
Few issues, needed to adjust the gear linkage
And have some play in the left front wheel bearing, hoping to tighten it up, will the bearing be fcuked ?
Few pics from the trip out
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-05-28170049.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-05-28172318.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-05-28170114.jpg
VERY VERY pleased with it, so awesome to be driving it :)
Edd
dannymcc
28-05-12, 07:24 PM
Looks fantastic Edd. All the hard work paid off. :thumb:
Royston
28-05-12, 07:27 PM
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Royston
28-05-12, 07:30 PM
I would check your bearing, my MOT friend commented on the front offside wheel bearing when I first re MOT'd the SR, was OK, but thought there was a rumble (it was built with new bearings)
First long run out, Billing 2007 front bearing collapsed on the way home, ended up like:cry:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/1297cc/DSCF1794.jpg
On the back of an AA transporter:roll:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/1297cc/DSCF1798.jpg
Fronts bearings arn't adjustable dude....
Looks awesome dude!
Looks fantastic Edd. All the hard work paid off. :thumb:
Cheers Danny
I would check your bearing, my MOT friend commented on the front offside wheel bearing when I first re MOT'd the SR, was OK, but thought there was a rumble (it was built with new bearings)
First long run out, Billing 2007 front bearing collapsed on the way home, ended up like:cry:
On the back of an AA transporter:roll:
Thats what im worried about mate
Fronts bearings arn't adjustable dude....
Looks awesome dude!
Cheers Benn
So there wasn't any play, now there is, new bearing needed ?
Im worried if I just do it up I will have the problem Royston had on the way to Billing for example
pikey1986
28-05-12, 08:03 PM
looks fantastic edd, a real credit to your blood, sweat and tears, i cant wait to get back out in mine(one day lol), for the sake of £12 or so i'd replace the bearing for peace of mind tbh
Royston
28-05-12, 08:05 PM
The bearings are pressed into the hub as you know, there is no adjustment, the cv joint assembly holds it together, they are matched when the bearings are built.
I think I must have brinelled the one that failed when I installed mine, too much effort in the big vice:roll:
Would suggest just changing it, they aren't expensive, just a pain to do, especially just having finished her, just look at what happened to me after I ignored a friendly warning;)
Check the hub nuts are tight. Like crap your pants tight. If there's still play, change them over. Find a branch of my work close and i'll book you one out..lol
just checked the hub nut, its tight, had breaker bar on it and standing on it lol
there is about 4/5 mm of play
new bearing me thinks
hope it dont need new bearings every 35 miles lol
i now thinking it might look good without the decals :roll: lol
think i will fit the matt black B piller vinyl and wind deflectors that i have and make decision about the declas
Well done edd, great to see you out and about in it,
Just a note on the bearings, my mates Astra needed new front bearings after sitting on its wheels with no shafts in it for about 2 years, we were told that due to the hearing not being tight in place caused the failure,
I'd just replace both for good peace of mind, after all it's not a lot of cash to do it.
Southie
29-05-12, 01:05 PM
Lovely car Edd, I bet it puts a grin on your face every time you put your foot down.
It needs the Sport graphics IMO... it's a Sport you know lol
Looking tidy that Edd.
Cheers Mike
looks fantastic edd, a real credit to your blood, sweat and tears, i cant wait to get back out in mine(one day lol), for the sake of £12 or so i'd replace the bearing for peace of mind tbh
Thanks mate
Well done edd, great to see you out and about in it,
Just a note on the bearings, my mates Astra needed new front bearings after sitting on its wheels with no shafts in it for about 2 years, we were told that due to the hearing not being tight in place caused the failure,
I'd just replace both for good peace of mind, after all it's not a lot of cash to do it.
It was never sat without cv's bolted in
The bearings are cheap ones tho, I have now ordered a pair from Vauxhall
They should be here thursday, need to drive it again lol
Lovely car Edd, I bet it puts a grin on your face every time you put your foot down.
It needs the Sport graphics IMO... it's a Sport you know lol
Certainly does put a smile on my face, I could of drove it all night if the bearing hadn't of fcuked lol
Sport decals will be going on, but as I can't afford the paint work till next month it will stay naked till then lol
krobinson
29-05-12, 03:44 PM
Love it! Still wouldn't fit the decals though. If anything i'd just do the dealersport stripes.
edd i've got a press if you need me to fit them together for you
Love it! Still wouldn't fit the decals though. If anything i'd just do the dealersport stripes.
You got me thinking bout the decals lol
edd i've got a press if you need me to fit them together for you
Cheers Si, might take you up on that, need to catch up with you as well
This turned up today
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-05-30191623.jpg
New rear brackets for mudflaps, I will crack them on asap
Pick up a pair of genuine bearings tomorrow
Edd
Southie
30-05-12, 07:30 PM
For some reason maybe Keith is right sooooo... how about maybe a triple pinstripe down the side in orange red and grey to complement the Sport colours, not in your face and maybe a little stylish... or am I talking crud lol
pikey1986
30-05-12, 07:33 PM
shop a photo and lets get a poll going :)
scott.parker
30-05-12, 07:36 PM
Edd mate it looks ace! i too say fit pillar vinyls, and just put the sport tri colors on it, and lower it more, job done! top looking car mate, well done...
Southie
30-05-12, 07:37 PM
shop a photo and lets get a poll going :)
I was considering it but wanted Edds feedback if he thought it might make him sad :cry: at the thought lol
If you want me too Edd then pm me some decent pictures of your motor ;)
For some reason maybe Keith is right sooooo... how about maybe a triple pinstripe down the side in orange red and grey to complement the Sport colours, not in your face and maybe a little stylish... or am I talking crud lol
Im not keen on the pinstripes idea
The dealer sport stripes bit of the decals is a good idea tho
shop a photo and lets get a poll going :)
Poll is a good idea as well lol
Edd mate it looks ace! i too say fit pillar vinyls, and just put the sport tri colors on it, and lower it more, job done! top looking car mate, well done...
Cheers Scott, pillar vinyl will go on when im working on it next
Yeah the tri colors in there original place is what might work
It does look like it needs to be lower I agree mate, the small tyres dont help imo, I don't really like a nova too low, but I will look into tho
I was considering it but wanted Edds feedback if he thought it might make him sad :cry: at the thought lol
If you want me too Edd then pm me some decent pictures of your motor ;)
Crack on mate :)
I havnt really got anymore pics atm tho
scott.parker
30-05-12, 07:58 PM
Mine is now borderline too low, as Ive hit the floor pan/exhaust on exiting nasty speed bumps..
Southie
30-05-12, 08:18 PM
I'm being maybe thick but which are the dealer stripes besides the ones that are on the bonnet?
scott.parker
30-05-12, 08:22 PM
Same on bonnet, boot Conner, and each rear arch/ 1/4 top corner dude.
Southie
30-05-12, 08:26 PM
Cheers Scott, did think that but might make the doors look sparce the reason being why I though triple pinstripes down the side.
Novasport
30-05-12, 09:22 PM
Edd mate it looks ace! i too say fit pillar vinyls, and just put the sport tri colors on it, and lower it more, job done! top looking car mate, well done...
You mean the Burgo option lol
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af11/maddogdaz666/df1218f2.jpg
You mean the Burgo option lol
Yeah guess I do lol
What you think ?
Novasport
30-05-12, 09:31 PM
I think the grey fade makes the car, it accentuates the arches.
If you really want to be different go for a totally different design like 400 style etc
Novasport
30-05-12, 09:36 PM
What about the three dealersport stripes large down the side of the car going from the rear quarter up through the door towards the roof but make them fade out like the grey normally would, up or down.
I think the grey fade makes the car, it accentuates the arches.
I think this too
Not sure, might just be one step too different :confused:
Fit them,if they look muck,bin em.
Simple really lol
Southie
30-05-12, 09:51 PM
I'll have a go tomorrow at a few designs for you Edd, some normal and some abit random but will probably mean you'll go to the standard Sport vinyl as it looks best lol
Southie
31-05-12, 12:17 PM
I was just about to get started... found this on a search of the web though which may save me some hassle though lol.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5074/5908495647_fcfe4ed4e4.jpg
Imo that doesn't look right, maybe if it had the arch cut out like the original decals
Southie
31-05-12, 02:03 PM
Had a spare 10 minutes Edd, so here you go... basically the same with slight variations. ;)
http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p379/SOUTHIE01/shoppery/EDDSSportvariousversions-1.jpg
http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p379/SOUTHIE01/shoppery/EDDSSportvariousversions-2.jpg
http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p379/SOUTHIE01/shoppery/EDDSSportvariousversions-3.jpg
http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p379/SOUTHIE01/shoppery/EDDSSportvariousversions-4.jpg
Nice one mate, thanks very much for doing that
Think I will enjoy it bare for a month then get all the original decals put on with pillar vinyl
The grey does look very nice imo but atm I can't justify getting them custom made as I already have a set of originals
Thanks again mate
Needs the proper decals imo
Definately put the decals on,all of them
Southie
31-05-12, 07:04 PM
No problem Edd anytime.
I do prefer the grey decals for maybe a Sport rep but however with yours being a real one then it does need the proper sticker kit ;)
Hhhmmm i'm unsure on the stickers...
Vlietje
01-06-12, 08:56 PM
I'm with Southie, put the original ones on mate!
And also dont bother with the grey on the b pillars imo
I have decided to fit the decals as it wouldn't be a Sport without them, I can see where people are coming from bout leaving them off tho
Still undecided bout the pillar vinyl
Got a pair of genuine wheel bearings today, will start sorting them after I get up from nightshift tomorrow, cant wait to drive it again, im like a kid christmas lol
Genuine front bumper turned up today as well
where do you get your decals from? mine were from dmb graphics
That is where mine are from
Got this genuine bumper to go on, the pattern one looks utter crap and the bumper flashes look equally bad imo
Going to get some vinyl this time, painting the bumper Upol grey and fitting it this afternoon
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-06-19135056.jpg
Got the front hub off, bearing being pressed in tomorrow, looking forward to driving it again
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-06-19135234.jpg
Need to put ALOT of miles on it as I won't be going to Billing if I don't trust it 100%
Sticker bomb it lol
http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy181/Bazil_2468/random3/fd60a1d0.jpg
Have considered something like that lol more in the lines like the harry hockley model you get on ebay tho
But I ruled it out as it might look crap and I need to stop spending money on it as I need to pay for wedding and house renovation
This type of one??
http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy181/Bazil_2468/1985RAC/Scan1111111111111111111.jpg
Yep, won't fit the WW2 search lights on the front tho lol they look hideous
I'd rather go for sport graphics than that one mate, hope you get the bearings done soon
If I was at my old place and mortgage free I would of thought about something else but now I have a mortgage again and Sport decals in the loft they will be going on lol
Craig is going to do the bearing for me tomorrow at his old mans :)
House bills suck lol doing the back garden up which involves building walls, drainage, turfing, and worst of all MANUAL LABOUR :(
Thats all time and money that could be put towards a nova lol
Good to see you'll have it sorted soon
Got the new bumper on, sooooo much better fit, painted the new plate screw caps with some black plastic paint as well
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-06-19172748.jpg
Wedding is just one day, a car lasts forever, spend spend spend lol
New bumper looks good.
I'm having similar issues to you, brand new bearing pressed in and it has play. Happened when I was using my smallblock hubs and despite pressing in a new one it had play! So gonna leave mine lol
scott.parker
19-06-12, 06:14 PM
Did you use rattle cans on that bumper Edd? also where did yo get your plates made?
Wedding is just one day, a car lasts forever, spend spend spend lol
New bumper looks good.
I'm having similar issues to you, brand new bearing pressed in and it has play. Happened when I was using my smallblock hubs and despite pressing in a new one it had play! So gonna leave mine lol
Cheers, new bearing better not have play on mine lol I NEED to drive it again
Did you use rattle cans on that bumper Edd? also where did yo get your plates made?
I used Upol mid grey on it mate, same as I have done all the other plastics in
I got the plates from Rich with the shell, you'll have to double check but think he got them made at the NEC classic car show
Novasport
19-06-12, 06:57 PM
Can you put some black or grey vinyl behind the plough on the front valance as it stands out being white.
Novasport
19-06-12, 06:59 PM
I got the plates from Rich with the shell, you'll have to double check but think he got them made at the NEC classic car show
Correct, they were only about £20 for the pair.
Can you put some black or grey vinyl behind the plough on the front valance as it stands out being white.
Was thinking bout this, probably sort something as your right looks a bit wrong, tow eye as well
Loving the bumper. No flashes tho?
Acerliam
19-06-12, 10:12 PM
Result on the bumper mate , Looks great !
Loving the bumper. No flashes tho?
No flashes atm, going to either get my mate to paint them on when help does the arch or get some white vinyl
Result on the bumper mate , Looks great !
Was a result, been on the look out for 2 years for a new one lol
NOV4_SPORT
20-06-12, 09:48 AM
Looking good edd very nice
Iain
I would use vinyl Edd, from my experince painting the flashes will likely bleed past the masking tape making you lose the nice sharp line you desire!
Looking good edd very nice
Iain
Cheers Iain
I would use vinyl Edd, from my experince painting the flashes will likely bleed past the masking tape making you lose the nice sharp line you desire!
Hopefully sorting some vinyl from place in town when I get paid
Spent 3 hours putting the front corner back together after getting Craig to press the bearing in and literally as I did the wheel bolts up it started pissing down ffs lol so havnt been out in it :(
Did manage to find my brand new wiper arms, much better than the chipped ones
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-06-20201238.jpg
Got a few more bits going on tomorrow, Heko wind deflectors, which again id lost for a few weeks lol, rear mudflaps, hopefully not raining
scott.parker
20-06-12, 11:29 PM
What i was asking dude was did you spray them out the can, or from a gun etc?
Ahh right, I used rattle cans, upol mid grey, got them off ebay
No rain so ive been out in it :)
No problems apart from the engine mount working loose :eek:
Done 100 miles tonight, it truely is epic lol
Feeling alot more confident with it now
Craig took a few pics when we were out
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/Photo1408.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/Photo1405.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/Photo1400.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/Photo1407.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/Photo1409.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/Photo1410.jpg
Still thinking the back might need to be lower ?
Edd
Acerliam
27-06-12, 11:30 PM
Looks great mate, I think you should left it have it is mate looks the right height
Defo lower on the back! Photoshop required
Definitely needs lowering more on the back.
Looks fantastic dude, but the back reallly needs to be lowered more.
NoVaBoOt26
28-06-12, 08:54 AM
Love it, cars looking well nice edd, maybe a tad lower like everyones said flol
Southie
28-06-12, 09:03 AM
Car looks great Edd, very nice indeed... I suspect you can't lower it much more due to the offset but I still did you a PS to please the masses lol
http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p379/SOUTHIE01/shoppery/Photo1408PHOTOSHOP.jpg
NOV4_SPORT
28-06-12, 09:08 AM
Looks well smart edd ! Can't wait to see it at billing ?
Looks great mate, I think you should left it have it is mate looks the right height
cheers mate, you and Craig are the only ones to say leave it at that height lol
Defo lower on the back! Photoshop required
Southie to the rescue lol
stunning dude :thumb:
thanks mate +rep
Definitely needs lowering more on the back.
im thinking this as well
Looks fantastic dude, but the back reallly needs to be lowered more.
again i agree lol
Love it, cars looking well nice edd, maybe a tad lower like everyones said flol
cheers Chris
Car looks great Edd, very nice indeed... I suspect you can't lower it much more due to the offset but I still did you a PS to please the masses lol
http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p379/SOUTHIE01/shoppery/Photo1408PHOTOSHOP.jpg
cheers for doing that mate looks loads better like that
it will go lower on the back no problem but the front requires the arch lips rolling, this is being done when i get the rear arch and roof done
Looks well smart edd ! Can't wait to see it at billing ?
cheers Iain, i will be going to Billing if its dry
im now thinking of getting a adjustable rear spring/platform set up that ive been offered new and fitting FK front spring plates that lower the front 10mm, will do the rear first i think
But although it might look better i dont want it on the bumpstops, been there before and its utter crap lol
Edd
Looks spot on Edd. I'm torn on the stickers, I think it looks perfect as it stands, but what's a pov spec 1.3 with stickers without the stickers? lol Glad I don't have to decide if their going on or not.
stickers on, DONT lower it, looks fine how it is edd
Looks spot on Edd. I'm torn on the stickers, I think it looks perfect as it stands, but what's a pov spec 1.3 with stickers without the stickers? lol Glad I don't have to decide if their going on or not.
cheers Matt, tbh i will fit the stickers, i will enjoy it woithout for the moment tho
stickers on, DONT lower it, looks fine how it is edd
i still undecided with the height, i drives lovely where it is so not sure if i want ot start messing with it or not
At the risk of filling your thread with discussion about lowering, I was thinking only a small amount lower like this to reduce the arch gap, not rim-on-arch stylee. (Open both pics in different tabs and flick between them to gauge how much!)
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/EddLowered.JPG
I love it Edd, but the offset of the wheels annoys me just a little, from a 3/4 angle it looks a little "balanced" on the wheels rather than sitting on them.
Stickers needed too IMO.
Great car
At the risk of filling your thread with discussion about lowering, I was thinking only a small amount lower like this to reduce the arch gap, not rim-on-arch stylee. (Open both pics in different tabs and flick between them to gauge how much!)
That's more like the level I would go for, cheers for doing the shop :)
Although the one Southie did does look awesome, I bet that low the ride will be crap
I also think the tyre profile might not be helping
I love it Edd, but the offset of the wheels annoys me just a little, from a 3/4 angle it looks a little "balanced" on the wheels rather than sitting on them.
Stickers needed too IMO.
Great car
Cheers Si, thanks very much. I see what your saying :) I really like the wheels, something different, hopefully when its a bit lower it will look better
Picked up a few bargains for the car this week
Brand new lock set, it is for a early saloon, im confident that I can adapte the boot lock to work with a hatch boot latch
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-06-30203034.jpg
Pretty good for £23.50 delivered :) seeing as had no chance of finding a new set for a early hatchback im happy
Got this as well, Toad immobiliser, new for £19.99 in Halfords sale bin :) needed one fitted for insurance, but I hate wiring :( lol
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-06-30203112.jpg
Won't have time for it to be 100% finished before Billing as don't have time or cash to get the paint work or decals fitted
Edd
Novasport
30-06-12, 09:11 PM
Will you need immobilisor fitted by a Thatcham Approved fitter to be insurance approved?
Will you need immobilisor fitted by a Thatcham Approved fitter to be insurance approved?
Dunno, probably lol it has the certificate in the box tho and wiring instructions
Could get it done in town but Im not keen on someone chopping away without my supervision lol
Novasport
30-06-12, 09:49 PM
Fit it yourself and get a fitter to inspect it and sign it off
Thats a good idea
Really really really want to drive it again lol didn't help I watched 'Senna' last night, hopefully it will dry up next week
Southie
30-06-12, 09:58 PM
Edd I just gauged the lowering by my old Nova tbh which drove brilliant with the 15's I had on the rear, odd wheels may of helped lol ;)
http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p379/SOUTHIE01/MINE/IMG_0871.jpg
Matty Winslade
02-07-12, 11:33 PM
Verging on PERFECT. !! One of the very best I have ever seen ! Attention to detail and eye for beauty is unreal !! Stickers will make it best nova ever !! Lowering it will also looks the nuts ! Small drop though !! Spot on geez !!
If you need a hand with the immobiliser give me a shout
Verging on PERFECT. !! One of the very best I have ever seen ! Attention to detail and eye for beauty is unreal !! Stickers will make it best nova ever !! Lowering it will also looks the nuts ! Small drop though !! Spot on geez !!
Cheers and thanks very much, I don't think its perfect yet by a long way tho
If you need a hand with the immobiliser give me a shout
cheers Si, will do. Need to have a chat with you bout the Megasquirt, want to know what sensors I need to sort etc
abznovasport
16-07-12, 07:21 PM
Edd, how's tricks?? Just out of interest what cage do you have? Can you get rear seats in all though no passenger :)
Ian
Novasport
16-07-12, 08:37 PM
Its a Safety Devices cage with fixed diagonal. Rear seat should fit OK
Yeah seats fit fine, not chance of anyone sitting in there tho, kinda pointless really lol
Done 250miles now, took it up the A39 to Watchet other nights, utterly awesome through the bends up there :d
Few issues as mentioned in mechanical tho
whens the stickers going on any ways?
Going to have to pop up once the turbo's home
Getting the paintwork bits done end of August, then decals fitted
Need to sort a few niggly bits this month, need a new FPR as it aint running right, fit new headlining the mrs has made me, sort some centre caps out, and possibily change the colour of the cage
Going to spray the front tow eye and the bit of front valance you can see the same colour as the bumper and fit rear mudflaps
Cor, you still not got yours done yet ? lol almost as slow as me ! lol yeah mate pop on up anytime
NOV4_SPORT
18-07-12, 01:07 PM
Good times Edd will be good to see it with the decals on it
Iain
Finally I have it running right :)
The large AFM was the problem
Did a mega bodge to fit the small correct AFM lol
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-07-26202352.jpg
Will sort it out so it looks as good as the one ive taken off
It now drives spot on, pulls from low revs info 4th and 5th, altogether much smoother
Did 40 miles today :) runs cool even in this heat which is pleasing as well
Edd
Novasport
26-07-12, 09:22 PM
Nice one, what was the old AFM off?
It came with one of my Irmscher kits, I checked the part number and it came up with 18E engine, I guess the small AFM that comes with the kit originally is specific to the kit only
Southie
26-07-12, 10:39 PM
Glad you've sorted it with an "easy" fix lol
I'd like to see filming in action on this little beastie, cable tie your phone to the grill to get full appreciate of the 40's though lol
craig green
26-07-12, 10:48 PM
40's? :confused:
Southie
27-07-12, 07:59 AM
40's? :confused:
Me being sarcastic... I'd be fitting some 40's if it was my Sport that's all really.
/\ I'd be fitting a let haha
Glad you got it all running sweet now
Good work Edd.
Cheers Benn, just glad it was fixed without spending any cash really lol
Me being sarcastic... I'd be fitting some 40's if it was my Sport that's all really.
40's do sound nice, would never fit them tho, don't know enough about them plus no chance of fitting the turbo stuff with them on
/\ I'd be fitting a let haha
Glad you got it all running sweet now
Cheers Joe and I wouldn't be fitting a LET as a enjoy not understeering at the slightest corner :d
NOV4_SPORT
27-07-12, 07:55 PM
Iam glad you got the running issue sorted out edd, T40's are great when set up right and running spot on but a right pain when they decide to play up mate, the injection is different and will make for a smoother drive
iain
Who says you can't use carbs with a turbo?
R5Gtt springs to mind, I'm guessing there are 40's out there that can be turbo'd would be good.
AndrewJenkins
28-07-12, 09:15 AM
/\ agreed looked into this a bit a while ago and a couple of cars had carbs and turbos but its a fair amount of work to get the carbs to keep enough vacuum and fuel to keep the turbo going etc so it can be done just alot of work lol
Novasport
28-07-12, 03:24 PM
Jenvey do a plenum for throttle bodies to convert them to a turbo application, they are shown in last months Total Vauxhall.
Mint FRST
29-07-12, 02:30 PM
Who says you can't use carbs with a turbo?
R5Gtt springs to mind, I'm guessing there are 40's out there that can be turbo'd would be good.
Lotus Espirits run side draughts on the turbo engined models ;)
the esprits were suck thru not blow thru, so they used normal carbs..
Frank and Craig popped round today, went out for a little drive
Few pics
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-08-19163134.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-08-19163006.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/2012-08-19163341.jpg
Me and Frank are trying to persuade Craig he should get another nova lol
Hopefully getting the roof and arch painted in the next couple weeks :)
NOV4_SPORT
19-08-12, 08:13 PM
Looking good Edd, I really like that gsi beside it, is that vectra door handles fitted to it ?
Iain
Yeah think so mate, its really nice, XE on webers
Vlietje
20-08-12, 06:29 PM
Looking good Edd! Nice silky GSi btw...
scott.parker
20-08-12, 06:33 PM
Edd your's need more Lows on the rear dude!
And Franky's GSi is just like my old one, makes me sad every time i see it lol
And he best not sell it!, oh and yeah CG needs another Nova!
krobinson
20-08-12, 08:11 PM
Factory!! love em long time!
Both look very nice.
Cheers Benn, wish I ain't parked in that gate way now, got loads of cleaning to do lol
Looking good Edd! Nice silky GSi btw...
Thanks Jeffery
Edd your's need more Lows on the rear dude!
And Franky's GSi is just like my old one, makes me sad every time i see it lol
And he best not sell it!, oh and yeah CG needs another Nova!
Mate I know, the rear is deffo too high
Craig reckons it looks perfect but im think not
Will been sorting the height out when im paid next
Frank was saying he might sell it on, I said that would been silly lol think he's had it 12/13 years now
Im working on Craig, reckon he'll crack soon lol
Factory!! love em long time!
Cheers Keith, more stuff happening on it soon
craig green
23-08-12, 07:02 PM
Good pics, nice to get a couple Novas together. It was pretty cool spending the weekend with Silky filling my rear view mirror tbh.
I'll add the photo's I took when I CBA'D to host them
Edd whats size are your alloys and what profile are your tyres?
Booked in down the bodyshop for next Thursday :)
Get the decals put on then put away for winter as tax runs out
Edd whats size are your alloys and what profile are your tyres?
Types are 175/60/14's mate due to me wanting stupid offset wheels on it
NOV4_SPORT
12-09-12, 02:33 PM
That's good to hear your getting the paint work sorted and the decals fitted mate, like you say just in time for winter storage
I hope the painting goes to plan matey:thumb:
My mate who's doing the work has been painting cars since we left school nearly 20 years so should be OK mate, he's done all my previous Nova's and both my astra's
Lots of stuff will be happening over winter
EPAS column going back on
Corsa b servo conversion/relocate battery to rear passenger footwell
Sort the ride height out, I have got some FK spring mounts for the front which lowers by 15mm, rear either rear weld the stub axle plates 20mm higher or different spring
Wire in heated front screen
Fit immobilizer
Fit new lock set as I have now adapted the saloon boot lock to work on hatch tailgate
Possibly get my other tailgate painted and fit Zender rear spoiler
If I have time after that lot lol I will start fitting the turbo set up as I only need a intercooler and a turbo rebuild for it now
Jeff16v
12-09-12, 08:06 PM
Makes me want a mk1 Edd, love it
Small update
My mate let me down on the bodywork as he has just had a customer wanting a VW splity camper van wanting a full restoration with money no object so I understand as he was doing mine for next to nothing profit wise
Got this through today, corsa B battery tray, £9 so happy, going to mount it on the floor behind the passenger seat
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/20120928_132456.jpg
Been doing some work on the EPAS set up today, hopefully get it fitted this weekend as I'm happy with it now, update on that soon
corsapowerr
28-09-12, 07:56 PM
I'm after one of those myself. Was it an auction or a link to them?
SimonTW
28-09-12, 08:00 PM
This car kind of reminds me of the South African Citi Golf. It's retro but looks brand new and has loads of ace mod cons. I'm surprised it doesn't have ABS and air con somehow grafted in. It's simply superb!
I'm after one of those myself. Was it an auction or a link to them?
got it from vauxhall, i dont how easy they are to get as i have a good friend on the parts desk who always finds things for me lol
This car kind of reminds me of the South African Citi Golf. It's retro but looks brand new and has loads of ace mod cons. I'm surprised it doesn't have ABS and air con somehow grafted in. It's simply superb!
thanks very much Si, abs and air con would be too much weight for me tho lol
got this lot through today, so i can have some tunes in the car
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/20121001_194348.jpg
going to mount the tiny amp raised off the back of the glove box then just plug my iPod in it, all of it cost £18 so happy with that
I already have some Pioneer speakers fitted in the OE position in the dash
Hopefully fit the EPAS for the final time tomorrow.....
scott.parker
01-10-12, 08:38 PM
Nice, any details on the amp an where from?
Nice, any details on the amp an where from?
eBay mate, SNIP SNIP, NAUGHTY EDD! try that ;)
Craig has given/lent me some Courtenay rear springs to try, when they used to make their own, think they will lower the rear by 10/15mm, so will try them first before looking into other ways of sorting the rear height
Opinions please people
Seriously considering a corsa B servo conversion due to wanting to free up space in engine bay for AFPR, oil catch tank and vacuum manifold when I fit the turbo stuff
BUT if you were me would you really want to cut a hole in a MINT battery tray for the servo conversion?
Novasport
05-10-12, 07:06 PM
No. Can you not find other places to hide the bits?
I could but it's going to start looking messy I reckon, pipes going everywhere etc
Plus that crap brake linkage bar thing behind the dash is a shocking design, I bet corsa A LHD brakes are awesome due to not having that bar
craig green
05-10-12, 07:47 PM
I bet corsa A LHD brakes are awesome due to not having that bar
Thats a bit of an exageration. Maybe marginally better, remember how pish-poor standard Nova calipers are!
I say do the pedal conversion so long as you do it right, reinforce the bulkhead join, shorten the pedal nicely & make a really tidy effort re-routing the brake pipes.
If you keep the hole of metal that gets cut out, it could always be welded back in place, LOL.
Opinions please people
Seriously considering a corsa B servo conversion due to wanting to free up space in engine bay for AFPR, oil catch tank and vacuum manifold when I fit the turbo stuff
BUT if you were me would you really want to cut a hole in a MINT battery tray for the servo conversion?
FPRs can be hidden nicely if you plan it out, look at mine. Oil catch tank? What for? Run it back in and let the engine breath how it was built to.
No to cutting the big hole. Just plan everything out and it will work. I offer any help i can give.
I could but it's going to start looking messy I reckon, pipes going everywhere etc
Plus that crap brake linkage bar thing behind the dash is a shocking design, I bet corsa A LHD brakes are awesome due to not having that bar
See above and yeah they must have great brakes.
Don't cut the pedal if you go the corsa b route, shorten the bracket the pedal sits in and then just straighten the pedal, otherwise the pivot point will be way out and the pedal ratio will be all to shot
Come and have a look at my nova to see what I mean
Have you considered a different master cylinder in the stock location and perhaps use the servo that accompanies the master - or fabricate something and then run a remote servo?
Ive got plenty of vehicles you can come and try different thing off
I use a 406 master cylinder and servo on my mi16 - perhaps that's modifyable
Craig popped round yesterday with the Courtenay rear springs
Got them fitted, lowers the rear by 25mm, looks so much better
A so fitted genuine Nova rear mudflaps
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/20121030_160003.jpg
It's SORN'd now as well but still lots happening over next few months
Royston
31-10-12, 09:16 AM
Looks nice Edd!
Acerliam
31-10-12, 10:15 AM
Looking smart mate!
NOV4_SPORT
31-10-12, 10:27 AM
Looking good Edd very cool and the stance looks good
Iain
dannymcc
31-10-12, 12:02 PM
Looks very well Edd, can't wait to see it with the decals on. :d
scott.parker
31-10-12, 03:14 PM
Loads better dude :)
Looks nice Edd!
Thanks Royston
Looking smart mate!
cheers mate, yours is looking nice as well
Looking good Edd very cool and the stance looks good
Iain
nice one mate, yep looks a lot better now
Looks very well Edd, can't wait to see it with the decals on. :d
Cheers Danny, i have started fitting the decals now, had to get a new drivers door decal tho as i think like a few of them it was made 4mm to short
Loads better dude :)
It is mate, front coming down 10mm next with some FK spring seats, then i think the height will be perfect then
Edd
Well it's the time of year again where it's too cold to be doing any actual work lol so I will collect more parts lol
Got these bits through this week
New tailgate glass seal
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/20121208_154936.jpg
And some FK front spring caps, once these are fitted the ride hight will be spot on
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/20121208_154855.jpg
Got some more bits arriving soon as well, might actually brave the garage and cold tomorrow and do some more on the epas
Next winter will be 100x better as I will have built a extension will heated integrate garage lol
Oooo where did you get the rubber from? As mine was ment to be a new gm one that wasn't..
DAVIDKEDENS
13-12-12, 01:51 PM
This has to be one of the best looking Nova's on here, top work dude!
Nova_Tek
13-12-12, 10:29 PM
Looking great Edd love the front bumper valence.
Just read this right through, and I must say, this is an amazing build. I always wondered where that new shell went lol I hope to see this at some shows next year :thumb:
Novasport
16-12-12, 09:27 AM
Where did you get the caps from Edd?
How are you getting on with the EPAS?
The shell is in good hands Lewis, I am glad Edd got it as he is doing a cracking job of finishing it off. It would probably be still as I sold it if I had kept it lol
Oooo where did you get the rubber from? As mine was ment to be a new gm one that wasn't..
I stumbled across it on eBay.de, think they have a few, Pm me if you want details Benn
This has to be one of the best looking Nova's on here, top work dude!
Thanks very much, but I still think there's room for more improvement
Looking great Edd love the front bumper valence.
Thanks Tek, yeah I really like the valence too, very happy I managed to find it
Just read this right through, and I must say, this is an amazing build. I always wondered where that new shell went lol I hope to see this at some shows next year :thumb:
Cheers mate, still no finished yet tho lol doubt it ever will be..... lol
Where did you get the caps from Edd?
How are you getting on with the EPAS?
The shell is in good hands Lewis, I am glad Edd got it as he is doing a cracking job of finishing it off. It would probably be still as I sold it if I had kept it lol
Thanks Rich, I'm no expert at all, just trying my best to do things to the highest standard I know how
I got the caps off here, venom motorsport or places on eBay do them, made by FK, think there £20, ideal cost wise for 10mm drop
EPAS, lol complete nightmare lol still fiddling with it, the main problem I had was the ignition barrel lining up, think I've got round this by chopping a nova column in half and welding it to the corsa on
Need welding gas tho
Once I've finished it I reckon doing another would be easy, it's just getting everything right measurements etc, at this stage to make it fit
scott.parker
16-12-12, 10:37 AM
Sorry I'm a bit confused as to how them spring caps work?
beautiful job edd..
i recently had and sold a front valance just like yours. first pic ive seen of one actually fitted to a nova though. very rare!
i have a set of irmscher wheels on the spider that would look better on yours i think. not sure if im going to part with them yet though!
I stumbled across it on eBay.de, think they have a few, Pm me if you want details Benn
EPAS, lol complete nightmare lol still fiddling with it, the main problem I had was the ignition barrel lining up, think I've got round this by chopping a nova column in half and welding it to the corsa on
PM on way,
Really? I've not heard of the barrel lining. It that a Nova barrel fitted?
Novasport
16-12-12, 06:24 PM
The Nova & Corsa B ignition barrell's sit in different positions/angles on the column so the hole needs moving or you cannot fit the shroud.
Only scumbags fit epas into sports.You gutter snake lol
Need pics of what you have done mate
Sorry I'm a bit confused as to how them spring caps work?
I've not yet tried them tbh mate, so no idea lol
I think they just fit under the original ones so the spring is slightly more compressed
beautiful job edd..
i recently had and sold a front valance just like yours. first pic ive seen of one actually fitted to a nova though. very rare!
i have a set of irmscher wheels on the spider that would look better on yours i think. not sure if im going to part with them yet though!
Thanks mate
I would love a set of the irmscher wheels you have, been looking for a while as well
I'm not sure they fit over 256mm brakes tho ?
Dropped you a pm
PM on way,
Really? I've not heard of the barrel lining. It that a Nova barrel fitted?
As I want it looking oe, it's a fiddley nightmare
I will post some pics of it soon
The Nova & Corsa B ignition barrell's sit in different positions/angles on the column so the hole needs moving or you cannot fit the shroud.
That's my only problem now, everything else is spot on
Only scumbags fit epas into sports.You gutter snake lol
Need pics of what you have done mate
lol lol lol I'll be joining the grassers then. :d lol
I will put some pics up soon, want to finish the epas properly so I can do a decent update bout it
No point posting pics of me chopping up random bits of sheet to fit the column, swearing and smoking roll ups lol
No point posting pics of me swearing and smoking roll ups lol
Why not? it cant be all glory lol
Novasport
16-12-12, 07:19 PM
Sorry I'm a bit confused as to how them spring caps work?
I think they replace the original caps but the spring seat is 10mm further up
scott.parker
16-12-12, 10:50 PM
I think they replace the original caps but the spring seat is 10mm further up
Ahh so the top mount sits on to of that, just replacement of the oem black ones..
Ahh so the top mount sits on to of that, just replacement of the oem black ones..
Had a look earlier, looks that way
My only concern is that the OE ones have bearings pressed in iirc?
Guess I need to get the struts off and have a proper look
SimonTW
18-12-12, 11:21 AM
I've not yet tried them tbh mate, so no idea lol
I think they just fit under the original ones so the spring is slightly more compressed
The cap overall height is shallower than the old one. It completely replaces the old spring retaining cap effectively shortening the top mount assembly.
Novasport
03-01-13, 11:11 PM
Do tell.....
XE
No lol
A genuine 55k C16SE lump
I will either use the head, cam and carrier to lower the CR on the standard 1300 bottom end for the turbo conversion
Or, build up a low compression 1600 engine, but I have doubts about going away from the 1300 as it's not really in keeping with the Sport
Not sure???
Either way the turbo stuff going happen a bit quicker now
New engine arrived today
Finaly got a redtop for it then??
lol
( edit, must speed up my reply times :( )
Thought about weighing it in, changed my mind and pulled the dust sheet off it few weeks ago to do some actual work on it
Engine bay wise I was pissed off with the Fast and Furious cone filter, looked crap and i suspected it was making the car run and start equally crap
Looked for ages for a Irmscher air box, got fed up with looking so decided to make a GTE one fit
Cleaned and painted the box and AFM, got a few silicone bends and made it all fit, looks ok imo, will only be on there till next winter when the front end will have full strip down ready for turbo stuff
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0005.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0001.jpg
Also got rid of the breather pipe that went to the TB, 15mm of the block to 7mm at the TB was crap imo so fitted a small filter and blanked of the TB bit, again this will be changed when the turbo bits go on
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0006.jpg
Was also fed up with the ICV pipe work so got a small adapter a few silicone bends and mounted the ICV on the back of the inlet manifold
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/20130222_120412-1.jpg
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0008.jpg
Quite happy with the engine bay ATM, head bolts gone rusty tho lol and i want to get the rocker cover powder coated black and polish up the Irmscher logo
Also fitted the FK springs caps, lowered the front by 15mm so happy with that
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/20130319_170353-1.jpg
More stuff soon, funds are tight ATM, but still doing bits and pieces, not sure when i can afford to tax it again tho :(
Air box and piping looks great. As does the bay.
masseyk@deeside.ac.uk
27-03-13, 06:24 PM
Excellent work as usual Edd.
Air box and piping looks great. As does the bay.
cheers Benn, wish i could afford to finish the rest of it tbh, my fault for asking the lady to get married i guess lol
I reckon its going to be August before i can afford to get the paintwork done and get the decals on now
Excellent work as usual Edd.
cheers Keith, yours is looking excellent btw
That's a real shame, but gives you something to do over winter..lol And yes it is.
But only needs a lil paint doesn't it?
Whole roof needs painting, half a rear quarter, and as that's getting done i want to get my other tailgate painted with Zender rear spoiler
TBH, i will have probably get it done before August, just don't like using credit card for nova stuff lol as it can get out of hand quickly lol
Ah didn't remember it was all that. Everything Nova based gets out of hand... Will be at the shows in the summer tho wont it?
I wont be at Billing as the wedding is that weekend, will try and make the Retro Rides thing tho
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