my first nova project

[novaproject1]

my vauxhall nova merit 1.2 h reg.
44,000miles
2 owners
paid 350
6months t&t

pls suggestions of what to do????

im thinking euro? or oem?

regards scott

[Plug]

get 15 posts and get some pics up of her.

Saloon? hatch?
2 door? 3 door? 4door? 5 door?

Colour?

[novaproject1]

hatch 5door

[Connor]

sell it and buy a 3dr :p
Nah jokes :d
I would imo smarten up the bodywork, deck it, put some alloys on it
job done :thumb:

[Nova_Tek]

There has been a few OEM+ type projects recently and Euro always look funking nice when done properly.

Down to your taste at the end of the day. Maybe a few photoshops of ideas you have may help you pick what to go for.

Pics would be nice though :thumb:

[novaproject1]

only 2 small bits of rust, ill have pics up today

[novaproject1]

thinking lenso bsx 15inch

[moffat]

vaux wheels imo

[Connor]

Those lensos are nice wheels
Dont think they do a nova friendly offset though

[novaproject1]

if not been hunting french website and ebay for rare wheels 13-15 inch

[novaproject1]

pics
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/novaproject1/nova%201/IMAG0193.jpg
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/novaproject1/nova%201/IMAG0174.jpg
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rust 1http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/novaproject1/nova%201/IMAG0180.jpg
rust 2http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/novaproject1/nova%201/IMAG0181.jpghttp://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/novaproject1/nova%201/IMAG0182.jpghttp://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/novaproject1/nova%201/IMAG0183.jpghttp://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/novaproject1/nova%201/IMAG0185.jpghttp://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/novaproject1/nova%201/IMAG0186.jpghttp://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/novaproject1/nova%201/IMAG0187.jpghttp://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/novaproject1/nova%201/IMAG0188.jpg

[moffat]

looks quite tidy. ceasaros would look tidy on that

[novaproject1]

old lady owned before me

[novaproject1]

liking ceasaros but wouldnt mind more of a split rim

[Nova_Tek]

Looks clean mate. That rust looks minor too. A nice base to start with.

[novaproject1]

liking ceasaros but would not mind more of a split rim tho

[novaproject1]

http://www.rimstyle.com/products/detail/?category=wheel_tyre_packages;type=lenso_bsx_wh;mo del=379;id=LEBSXWH1570704BLA383812450 these are the wheels im buying

[novaproject1]

also cant decide what engine to put in. want throttle boddies or should i twin 45 it ?

[Angus Closier]

Depends what you want from the car. Not much point doing anything to the engine you have atm. However a big block (or small for that matter) with work would go nicely with some throttle boddies or 45's. Good luck with the car its a nice colour!

[novaproject1]

dont really want to go bigger than a 1.6 as engine bay gettin smoothed and de-wired. which 1.6 engines fit my nova?

[Mazz]

http://www.rimstyle.com/products/detail/?category=wheel_tyre_packages;type=lenso_bsx_wh;mo del=379;id=LEBSXWH1570704BLA383812450 these are the wheels im buying

Nice wheels, just be careful they don't scrub

"Size: 15x7.0" PCD/Offset: 4 Stud Fitment ET38"

I know more-doors have a bit more room around the arch's, but 7J & ET38 might be pushing it...nice colour too - i got a soft spot for Miami blue for so,e unknown reason :confused:

[novaproject1]

if they scrub ill have to do sum arch work, maybe put 10mm spacers on them as well.

[Mazz]

:confused:

10mm will make they ET28 :eek:

[vaughanmc]

if they scrub ill have to do sum arch work, maybe put 10mm spacers on them as well.

Someone just doesn't know what there talking about

[novaproject1]

Someone just doesn't know what there talking about
sorry i dont thats why im on here

[novaproject1]

how will i be able to fit them? if a prob which split rims will fit without problems?

[Mazz]

Putting a 10mm spacer between the wheels and hub will only push the wheel further out into the arch.

As i said, 7" wide wheels (7J) and a 38mm offset (ET38) might just be ok..

[novaproject1]

thanks bud

[Mazz]

Not split rims, but just as nice, perfect fitment and cheap too!

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107451

[vaughanmc]

My old alloys ^^^ :)

[dave watson]

nice colour fair condition but 2 many doors

[stevie-p]

those lenso bsx wheels are not split rims pal...just incase you dident realise

[novaproject1]

yea not actual split rims but have a nice lip to them, my mate at a1 rally sport said he has sum arch extensions for a nova, so might have to rethink my strategy

[JamesXP]

you have a few different 1.6s to choose

E16SE - from a nova GSI - no cat
C16SE - some nova gsi and corsa gsi's I think - has a cat

these are both single cam 8 valve engines

C16XE - has a cat, no immobiliser to mess about with
X16XE - has a cat, and an immobiliser so you'll need the transponder/key/ring all that stuff

there is also a small block 1.8, the X18XE1 I think

all those engiens are twin cam 16 valve engines

[novaproject1]

bought vw g60 rims today £100 with ok tyres.
also got a price on rust on the arches and full re-spray £500-£600.
keeping it the same colour.
now cant decide on twin 45 or throttle boddies?

[mk1nova_rich]

twin 45s are waaaay too big for a 1.2, and still too big for a 1.6 with minimal mods. concentrate on sorting out the rust then brakes and some suspension before thinking about the engine :thumb: